William Ashmore (left), Geffrey Raux, and Raux's friend Chad Roberts (right), celebrate at Ivy Restaurant on Temple Place. Ashmore, who also lives in the area, argues that Downtown Crossing has plenty to offer - so much so that he is planning to open a new restaurant this fall, Stoddard's Fine Food & Ale, across the street from the Ivy.

"We have everything right here," he said. "I literally do not leave Downtown Crossing."