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Chicken Louie’s ‘temporarily closed’
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Chicken Louie’s has “temporarily closed” its restaurant at 865 N. Main St., just north of downtown Dayton.
A hand-written sign posted on plywood covering the restaurant’s carry-out window reads, “Temporarily Closed,” and offers a phone number and a first name for those who wish to call for more information.
Phone calls to that number on Wednesday, Nov. 19, and this morning, Nov. 20, were not returned.
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By Jim
November 20, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this
Great chicken such a shame.Come back soon!!!!By Bob
November 20, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this
“Chicken Louie’s has temporarily closed” Thats what they all say when they shut downBy demita
November 20, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this
Aww don’t worry…Obama will bail them out. Or maybe they did close because they heard he’s paying them to stay home…LOLBy another small business owner...
November 20, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this
The ignorance in demita’s post is sad. Back to the topic…Hopefully they come back.By cristina
November 20, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this
It is scary that we have minds and unlogical thought such as Demita - please read your newspapers and study my friendBy Lori
November 20, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this
Not sure about the great chicken part. My family and I used to go there often, but the last few times the food was horrid, spoiled and looked as if it had been sitting around awhile. We’ve not been back in several months. If they do reopen lets hope its better then before.By Sissy Bug
November 20, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this
demita, it is a chicken place on N. Main St. Did you really think you could post something against Obama and not get a rise out of folks?!By bill
November 20, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this
Would love to try chicken louie’s…I just can’t find a bullet-proof vest to wear on that side of Dayton.By BePrepared!!!!
November 20, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this
I agree with Bill - unfortunately things are going to get much worse before they get better. Did anyone read the story on CNN’s site about Dayton yesterday? “GM plant’s closing like death knell in Dayton”By nevermind
November 20, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this
I did see the CNN story “GM plant’s closing like death knell in Dayton” yesterday. Mayor McLin obviously neglected to mention that bit of national attention at last night’s Commission meeting. Isn’t Chicken Louie’s where 100 people gathered with guns at 4AM the same night there was a ruckus outside the Mont. Co. Fair this year?By BePrepared!!!!
November 20, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this
Mac….honestly….check yourself!!!! You THINK you’re clever. Think about what you just said. Consider this….THERE WOULDN’T BE AS MANY “OBAMA SUPPORTERS” and OBAMA WOULDN’T HAVE BEEN ELECTED PRESISDENT OF THE USA IF BUSH WOULD HAVE DONE HIS JOB!!!!! EVER THINK ABOUT HOW THINGS COULD HAVE BEEN WITH GORE OR KERRY AS PRESIDENT….MAYBE GM MIGHT STILL BE IN DAYTON…EVER THINK ABOUT THAT WHILE YOU’RE EATING YOUR BIG MAC????By scott
November 20, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this
Hey BePrepared: are you really taht ignorant? Our situation would be exactly the same if Kerry was elected. The persident does not control the economy. The Democrats are to blame for the mortgage mess, not Pesident Bush. Lucky for Obama there were enough ignorant people like you to get him electedBy Ann
November 20, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this
I love Chicken Louie’s!!! I hope they come back soon. And I’ve never had a problem with the location.By daytonisdead
November 20, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this
Isn’t that where people get shot and killed all the time. The way I see it is no big loss.By daytonisdead
November 20, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this
Isn’t that where people get shot and killed all the time. The way I see it is no big loss.By Phil
November 20, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this
Dayton’s problems started long before bush, even clinton. The weak mayoral and strong city manager form of government dayton has used since the beginning has been dayton’s demise.By educate yourself
November 20, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this
Sorry Scott, your WRONG. The greed of wall street why the economy is down the tubes. Maybe if the mortgage brokers hadn’t talked people into loans that they couldn’t afford and then bet on the very loans that they gave out, we wouldn’t be in this mess. It is easy to blame Dems and Repubs, but it is the brokers and banks. Ultimately, pure greed. The article was about a restaurant.By Rae
November 20, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this
Thank you Scott!!! No one wants to think about how EVERYTHING was Bush’s fault. It’s easy to blame EVERYTHING on ONE person…. look at all the facts before you comment! There’s NO possible way that this countrys mess is due to ONE MAN! DUH think about it people!!! Sorry about Chicken Louie’s - I’ve never been there and I don’t have a clue as to where it is.By MAISHA
November 20, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this
You guys are crazy. How do you take Chicken Louie’s closing and turn it into bashing Obama and those that support him. Find a legitimate reason to hate him-not just because he’s black. Grow up and be the adults you should be.By deb
November 20, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this
Bill - you must be thinking of a different place on Main St….i’ve NEVER had to wear a bullet proof vest over there…..Go across the street to Burger Master for a great meal I wonder if the closing has to do w/ the I-75 project?????By ms pepsi
November 20, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this
How did an article about a resturant closing turn into a Obama bashing, it’s Bush’s fault free for all? People are really ignorant. And for people who’ve never been there because you’re “scared” why are you commenting? If you’ve never been there, and you dont care-keep going! The article was not written for you, and no one cares about you whiny, crybaby opinion. Everyone’s entitiled to a “stupid moment” but some of you are really abusing the privilege! Get a life!By Freedomlover
November 20, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this
I’m not surprized another establishment has closed it’s doors on N. Main St. For years, the citizens of Dayton tolerated an abortion clinic at 1681 N. Main. Thousands upon thousand of future Daytonians had their lives snuffed out there. Now there’s just a shell of what may have been. Bad “choices” sometimes have unattended consequences.By Daytonian
November 20, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this
Sounds like some folks need to relocate to a better locale - like Iraq if they don’t like a democracy that legitimatly elects a President no matter his skin color! Stop your bellyaching!!By louie
November 20, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this
yardbird. yumBy Nikki
November 20, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this
Scott - Talk about ignorant - LEARN how to SPELL! Hopefully, with Obama in office the youth will be able to get an education, unlike you.By BFF 4E
November 20, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this
To freedom - please tell me how abortion is related to a restaurant closing. What came first the chicken or the egg?By BFF 4E
November 20, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this
To freedomlover - please tell me how abortion is related to a restaurant closing. What came first the chicken or the egg?By glus
November 20, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this
does anyone know what happened to the joint?By Losing it all
November 20, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this
Its terriable, we lost another great restaurant. I am “fatigued” with the amount of job losses in this area. Heaven help us all. Maybe we should have a community prayer vigil..By Yeahright
November 20, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this
Gosh, move Chicken Louie’s over south of town, maybe to Springboro. Bet all the folks on that side of town would love their food. Real soul food. You people are ignorant. Chicken Louie’s is great, the location is fine if you just mind your own business. It’s stupid uninformed comments like that that make you sound like morons. Hurry back Louie’s. We like you!By Frank
November 20, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this
Yeahright: what do you mean “if you mind your own business”? What else would we be doing at a restaurant? That comment just shows that its a sketchy area: look at someone the wrong way and you’ll get stabbed. No thanks, keep your Chicken Louie’s I’m sure it was good but there are other places in less crap-filled areas.By Squirrellygirl
November 20, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this
It’s been a while since I’ve been there because I live in another part of town. When I did go there I loved their food. I read above that their standard of food went down. I really don’t know if that is true or not since I haven’t been there in a while.By DaytonIsCirclingTheDrain
November 20, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this
Yeah, a community prayer vigil is what we need. Look at how that worked when all the Reich-wing christians prayed for “hurricane force wind and rain” to ruin Obama’s speech at the DNC in Denver (Ha ha! Look how THAT turned out!) — it couldn’t have been a more perfectly beautiful night! And in California they defeated the gay marriage issue and god punished those anti gay marriage voters with massive destructive fires. Looks like god doesn’t care about Dayton at all and loves Obama and hates the anti gay Californians. At least according to your shallow supersticious thinking. You ignorant “christians” have it all backwards…you’re the ones who are messed up praying for special favors like god is some stupid vending machine.By Rhinesofine
November 20, 2008 1:30 PM | Link to this
man, I thought we were supposed to be talking about Chickie Louies. Now get busy.By Me
November 20, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this
Look no matter where you are from what color your skin is we are all in the same boat… BROKE the economy SUCKSBy Don
November 20, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this
What in the hell are you people talking about? That area of Dayton is the most unsafe area in town. One day we were going to go there for lunch, saw a bunch of young kids “hanging out” there. Pulled in the lot saw them and left. I did not feel safe at all. It has nothing to do about color of the people, just how they eyed us as we pulled in.By soundbites rule
November 20, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this
Summary of every posting on this website regardless of article topic: Obama stinks. Bush stinks. North Dayton stinks. Abortion stinks. The Greene stinks. DDN posters stink. Everyone stinks. America rules! America stinks.By dayton is great
November 20, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this
Man am I glad I live in such a friendly, open-minded community like Dayton!!!By hoofhearted
November 20, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this
say you stepped in what??? Say your what stinks?!By shannon
November 20, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this
it would be nice to have a conversation on here where obama wasn’t drug into it as if he’s to blame for everything. to those of you who spew your hatred towards him, get over it, he won. your bitterness and ignorance is showing everytime you put down our president elect. here’s a novel idea, how about we all just learn to coexsist with one another and have some respect for each other? now back to the matter at hand, not a big fan of their food, but i know people that are.By shannon
November 20, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this
it would be nice to have a conversation on here where obama wasn’t drug into it as if he’s to blame for everything. to those of you who spew your hatred towards him, get over it, he won. your bitterness and ignorance is showing everytime you put down our president elect. here’s a novel idea, how about we all just learn to coexsist with one another and have some respect for each other? now back to the matter at hand, not a big fan of their food, but i know people that are.By jemcx
November 20, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this
Chicken Louie’s will be missed. Most of you on here need to grow up.By Glad 2B Ex-Daytonian
November 20, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this
Wow. All this picky crap and sniping and infighting. It’s no wonder your town is going down the tubes. All you people and your parents and your children have been fighting the same pointless fight and arguing the same stupid nonsense for generations. And what’s the payoff? You town has simply gotten worse. If you can’t change your mind are you sure you still have one. What’s the new motto…”It’s hate’n Dayton?” I’m so glad I moved away when I did. Buncha racist losers, failures & black-hearted haters! You can all have that hole, you deserve it!By seriously?
November 20, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this
I love blogs! Just to set the record straight about Dayton and why it’s failing is because Dayton is a manufacturing based city and manufacturing is on the way out. Not just in Dayton, everywhere manufacturing is headed out of the country to cheaper labor providing countries. That my friends is the truth. Blame it on who you will, but the city of Dayton and surrounding areas believe they can substitute the manufacturing work with retail or food services. It doesn’t work that way and it’s not surprising another place closes in the area. Finally, I am very glad Obama was elected and hope that he can do well in office. You may not like him, but he’s everyone’s president now and it would be wise to support him and not stand opposed when we are in dire need of help. I sincerely hope he can bring the change and success the country needs.By SAD
November 20, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this
Chicken Obama will open soon….the owners are in DC in line to get some chicken bailout from the new family who put chrome spinners in the limo….You wanted him, enjoy the mac & cheese.By ?
November 20, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this
Another one bites the dust. The blame should be placed on everyone-not just Dems who have had control for 2 of 8 years with a Republican President. Greedy CEO’s, people who bought homes they couldn’t afford- the banks that knowingly loaned them the money and everyone else who turned a blind eye. Bush should be held accountable as well, I think the war has about drained us dry. I can’t wait for Obama to take office- he is for small businesses so maybe Chicken Louie’s will be able to make it.By mike
November 20, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this
Bush is not the reason Louie’s Closed, and neither is Obama. Neither of them have anything to with this, or the economy for that matter. Obama is not going to bail us out, because its not his job, and it wasnt Bush’s job. Quit pointing fingers. I don’t like Obama, and I did NOT vote for him, but i pray, for the sake of America he CAN do something and turn this around.By WOW
November 20, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this
SAD- you are sad. He is your President whether you like it or not. Move to Canada if you think it’s that bad. Or better yet, why don’t you run for President and fix everything!By Andrew
November 20, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this
demita has a great point. really. those who dont work and still have all of their stuff paid for by people who do work (taxpayers like myself) cant understand the post. however those who have busted their butt for what they have and are sick of giving handouts realize the comical truth behind demitas post.By Eric
November 20, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this
Hey. This place is supposed to be great! They might have fallen on bad times. Keep Obama out of your racist remarks He’s the leader of the USA and needs our support!!!!!!!!!By Eric
November 20, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this
Hey. This place is supposed to be great! They might have fallen on bad times. Keep Obama out of your racist remarks He’s the leader of the USA and needs our support!!!!!!!!!By The "REAL" Bob
November 20, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this
I heard a rumor that they’re moving to the Greene…….By David
November 20, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this
What we really need is Rhine McLin to offer more 15 minute private meetings. Those are exactly what we need to turn this around. Go Mortuary Science!By ADULT
November 20, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this
Look there are so many childish comments on this page. I can only imagine who is behind their computers typing all the negativity. But would never say that to no one’s face.. (Grow Up) All that hate is the problem with America. Especially “DON” who probably pees on hiself when he sees a black person, said someone was eye-ballin him.. LOL!!! Grow some would ya??? I can see now the skid marks in the parking lot.. PUNK! Wasn’t nobody thinkin about you. I have never had a problem there. The economy is in bad shape right now, why is it that everytime some place in Dayton goes out of business all the ANTI-DAYTON people have to put RACIAL remarks on here? WE don’t say make assumptions everytime one of your businesses closes, it would be more realistic if we put it all out there and said “oh that business closed in the SUBURBS, the owner(s) must have been strung out! Grow up and realize that the economy is not where it should be, and it’s going to take a black man to clean up all the mess that the white men have created all these years.. And that is REAL!By Karen
November 20, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this
All of you should wake up. Dayton, OH is a joke. With the current leadership of the Mayor, I am sure it will be non existent in the near future. As for the CNN article about the auto industry…not feeling to much sympathy for people who make on an average of $60/hour plus benefits. I also read that GM pays $22 million…yes million per month for Viagra prescriptions for retired workers…now that is mismanaging at it’s best.By E
November 20, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this
Scott, If you want your comment to be heard learn how to spell. We wouldn’t be in this situation if Kerry had been elected.Open your eyes.By Don
November 20, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this
Adult- I use the public bathrooms and “WASH MY HANDS” I’m sure your one of those people who pee, shake and leave! You grow up.By ADULT
November 20, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this
Don- You just proved my point.. (childish) Where did that even come from?By Monica
November 20, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this
ADULT (someone that can’t even put their real name): typical black person thinking that Obama will ‘fix the world’ you are really stupid if you think that ONE man can ‘fix everything’ I’m not an Obama supporter however I hope he does well with his leadership. It makes me sick to see people writing that Obama will fix everything…. he has nothing to do with Chicken Louie’s closing. This is something that the local government needs to get a grip on before every business closes up. And being in the criminal justice field…. yes, some of this does have to do with the location of retail establishments! If they can’t keep customers then they will close!!!By lberry
November 20, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this
All this hatred…can’t we all just get along? When you read the article it says they closed, didn’t cite a reason, and states that attempts to call listed number didn’t get answered. Yet we have a hundred stupid posts talking about other things. Dayton is a dead city…We can just hope it doesn’t sink surrounding cities with it.By Be real
November 20, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this
Monica, what would make you think that is a black person (as you say) You don’t think that a white person is capable of thinking that way???? Your a Typical white person!!! Stay in Troy where you belong…. Stop passing judgement on others!By Papa Gino
November 20, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this
I really liked the loudspeaker that made chicken noises outside. All the politcal comments about a chicken place make me think someone needs to get a life.By juan carlo
November 20, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this
popeye’s is better, anyway — their biscuits have more zing and the red beans and rice is the bee’s knees.By Monica
November 20, 2008 3:53 PM | Link to this
BE REAL: Yes, I’m white and yes I will gladly stay in Troy thank you! And yes, a white person could make a comment like that however, if you go back to Don’s comment he just said ‘kids hanging out’ and Adult made it out to be racial. Only an offended black person would make a comment like that!!! I read Don’s comment and didn’t think black or white kids - I just thought of punks! There does that clear my comment up for you?By glus
November 20, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this
lighten up people! lets figure out what else they could put in there…By mind boggled
November 20, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this
Adult, you are insane. Take a walk in the neighborhood chicken louies is in and you can clearly see the prostitutes on the corners as well as the black man who destroyed the neighborhood it sits in!! So you just tell me what the white man did to destroy dayton?? Watch the news tonight, I guarantee there will be some sort of shooting with a black man killing one of his own somewhere near chicken louies.By David Esrati
November 20, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this
Real people, just like you owned and worked in Chicken Louies. Small businesses are what make this country run- and the loss of each and every one is one less reason to live here in Dayton. Our community is what we make it. If you can’t contribute- or offer something worth while, please shut up. People from outside our community read these pages. And- while Chicken Louie’s just closed- The Hickory on Brown started serving lunch. So head over there- and enjoy.By dsto
November 20, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this
in response to: By bill November 20, 2008 11:43 AM Would love to try chicken louie’s…I just can’t find a bullet-proof vest to wear on that side of Dayton. And: By BePrepared!!!! November 20, 2008 11:55 AM I agree with Bill - unfortunately things are going to get much worse before they get better. Did anyone read the story on CNN’s site about Dayton yesterday? “GM plant’s closing like death knell in Dayton” I live close to this location and it is just as safe if not safer than Hube Heights or Middletown. I do not own a bullet proof vest. I have res[ect for my fellow human beings and an awareness of everything around me. I am more concerned when I get gas in Fairborn than walking down Grand Ave. Come visit us downtown and maybe you’ll see that this evry attitude of yours is what is killing our city and our country. p.s it’s not Bush’s fault. It is just the cyclical nature of the ecomnomy..do a little research on the history of our economy folks… Im dsto and Im out!By dsto
November 20, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this
P.s please do not make fun of me for trying to type to fast and having typos in my post. It was an honest mistake. I think at the very least that the shear number of posts indicate that at least people care. If those posting would get off the couch and DO something……By dsto
November 20, 2008 5:45 PM | Link to this
I sure know how to clear out a room….By by jerry phillips
November 20, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this
why dont every one go down to bottom ups and get drunk I am sure every one knows where that IsBy poppawu
November 20, 2008 6:06 PM | Link to this
I don’t care about Chicken Louies. Just don’t go messin with the Broaster Hut!! Yard Bird Rules!!!! Yes WE Did!!!By Wordell
November 20, 2008 6:42 PM | Link to this
Notice how there are more dogs and cats around that area since it closed?By Broasted Chicken Lover
November 20, 2008 6:56 PM | Link to this
Are there any other restaurants in the area that sell broasted chicken besides Lou’s Broaster Hut on West 3rd Street? Not that there’s anything wrong with that location (their chicken is excellent), but it’s a little out of the way for me.By rick
November 20, 2008 7:15 PM | Link to this
Probably couldn’t sell drugs anymore out of the corner of the counter…Obama said if they did, he wanted a cut. What a losing joint.By null
November 20, 2008 8:49 PM | Link to this
I used to live next door to Chicken Louies & never once bought or ate chicken there.Fact is I lived there 43 years ago across from Walker Motors & the neighborhood was bad then.They swiped our window air conditioner while it was running & we were in bed & just yanked it out of the window & ran off with it.Chicken is bad for your health in this neighborhood. It could get you killed.By Scared to be on North Main Street
November 20, 2008 9:23 PM | Link to this
I am Chicken to go to Chicken Louies. I can’t eat and watch by back at the same time.By son of sam
November 21, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this
did you know the owner of that place is a licensed mortgage broker?By Glus
November 21, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this
where do a poisen get good yardboid now?