Fire destroys Chris Abatsas’ building & business
(From competitiveeatingnews) Cleveland.com reports that a fire on November 8 destroyed a building owned by Chris Abatsas which housed his adult entertainment club, Monroe’s Cabaret, and a dry cleaners. No injuries were reported but a witness believed someone was trapped in the fire. Two other fires have destroyed buildings in Cleveland this month, one started several hours after Abatsas’ building burned and one the week before. Abatsas did not have insurance. The cause of the conflagration is unknown, but police will investigate it as if it was arson.
A 1999 article in the Cleveland Scene reports efforts by the police to shut down Monroe’s Cabaret due to alleged drug transactions and safety inspection violations.
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KevinRoss said
November 19, 2007 @ 2:25 pm
I’m so sorry to hear this. I wish you the best of luck recouping your losses and if someone did this on purpose, I hope they get what they deserve!
Anonymous said
November 19, 2007 @ 2:25 pm
Can I still pick up my laundry? I have my ticket.
Anonymous said
November 19, 2007 @ 2:40 pm
Mike Landrich will personally find, grind into a pulp, mix with saline, heat in a teaspoon, and then inject into his veins whoever set this fire.
anonymous said
November 19, 2007 @ 2:44 pm
This is tragic and sad but cant they mention something about Krazy Kevin’s retirement?
Steakbellie said (Registered August 11, 2006)
November 19, 2007 @ 2:55 pm
wow…..thats so freaking horrible, Chris……
Rufus said
November 19, 2007 @ 3:07 pm
It’s very sad to hear that.
Cleveland Observer said
November 19, 2007 @ 3:08 pm
I wondered why Boone was lurking outside the dry cleaner.
I knew he didn’t dry clean, or wash his clothes, ever.
His insane jealousy of people who went to the ChowDown, and men who actually talk to women, has gone too far this time.
Steakbellie, keep an eye on your kilt, and El Toro, watch out for a bull trying to play with your horns.
mike landrich said (Registered July 4, 2007)
November 19, 2007 @ 3:19 pm
Anonymous said,
November 19, 2007 @ 2:40 pm
“Mike Landrich will personally find, grind into a pulp, mix with saline, heat in a teaspoon, and then inject into his veins whoever set this fire.”
I’d say I’d borrow your well-used needle to do so, but I don’t want HEP-C or AIDS.
Anonymous said
November 19, 2007 @ 3:28 pm
alleged drug transactions??? in a Gentlemens club,NO WAY!!! i find that hard to believe….but really sorry about the club Chris,thats terrible
Philly Guy said
November 19, 2007 @ 4:27 pm
I’m sorry to hear about the club. Great business idea though, a dry cleaner to get rid of embarrassing stains.
he said
November 19, 2007 @ 5:12 pm
“Abatsas did not have insurance”??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Anonymous said
November 19, 2007 @ 6:05 pm
Mike Landrich has the best comments. EVER!