Decision on Martick's demolition postponed after opposition

To James Rouse Jr., the old Martick's Restaurant Francais on downtown's west side was more than a famed restaurant and art venue that welcomed the likes of performers such as Billie Holiday.Even in its dilapidated state today, he says it's a place full of the character of the family who lived there, and the "unique" late Morris Martick who ran the restaurant until its closure in 2008.
Rouse Jr., a community activist and son of renowned developer James Rouse, spoke about the history and "characte