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So Hilton brand hotels are Hampton Inn, Hilton Garden Inn, Doubletree, Hilton, Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, Homewood Suites, Home2 Suites, and Embassy Suites.Quote:
Originally Posted by RhythmDawg
Pick one, I guess. Ruston already has a Hampton. Waldorf and Conrad are way too high end for Ruston. Hilton is probably out of the question as well even though Lafayette (with its size) has one.
Of the remaining choices, my preferences would be Embassy Suites or Doubletree. I haven't stayed in a Homewood Suites or Home2 Suites to have an opinion on them.
Hilton Garden Inns are very "cookie cutter". Always clean but not really my preference, and I've stayed in a bunch of them.
If I had to guess though, I'd say it would be the Garden Inn. That seems to be the next "step up" over Hamptons.
YepQuote:
Originally Posted by SpaceDawg
That's very good news if it is to be a Hilton Garden Inn.Quote:
Originally Posted by RhythmDawg
drove by the frontage road where that old hotel that got torn down and there was a sign w/ a picture of an Anytime Fitness; surely they aren't going to use all that land to build one on
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Originally Posted by rebelboi
I was under the impression it would be used for hotel, dining, & retail.
the back east side pad where the retaining wall is and the old budget inn used to be.Quote:
Originally Posted by rebelboi
For the most authentic Mexican food in Ruston (or really almost anywhere around here) check out La Bamba. Have been several times and the food has been just great. It's in the old Olde Mexico location.
As a general rule I don't eat Mexican food north of the Red River. That mostly applies to Oklahoma for us Texans. So I guess east of the Red River does't count as north since Ruston is south of the Oklahoma border.
This would be a slam dunk in Ruston!Quote:
Originally Posted by JuBru
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As a Texas-ex...specifically a South Texas-ex, I am a self-anointed Mexican Food snob. There was a time a few years ago that you just couldn't find good COMIDA in North Louisiana...but thanks to the significant increase in our Hispanic population, you can now find some VERY good Mexican food in our area.Quote:
Originally Posted by Houston Techsan
Not sure how good it is, but you can find Mexican food on EVERY corner in our area. You place an order and they have it back out to you before you can dunk a chip in the salsa.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChuckK3
Iron Cactus in Calhoun has great "Tex-Mex" style food. I heard they also had great "grown up green icees"
I think they're one of the better places for sure. I also like Fiesta Linda in Sterlington's Molcajete Laredo, served in the lava-rock bowl. I hear good things about El Sombrero on Restaurant Row in WM, but haven't tried them yet. Was a big fan of El Jarrito in Ruston, then they got "big"...our Farmerville restaurant is still pretty good...but they've grown to so many locations so quickly, I'm concerned they've lost their edge. Wife LOVES Habanero Grill in West Monroe, and is trying to get me to go, but I rarely get to WM...have you tried them yet?Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
Did you ever eat at the old CADILLAC BAR AND GRILL in Nuevo Laredo? Wouldn't cross the river there on a bet now.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChuckK3
Don't wa$te your time at Habanero Grill. The place in downtown Rayville is the bomb.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChuckK3
Love Iron Cactus! It's run by two guys who worked for years at Ernesto's in Monroe. Similar, and some same, (rice!) recipes, but without the grunge. Ant the grown-up green icees are great--the frozen ones are more like whipped and frothy than frozen, not terribly thick, so you can drink them quickly if you're so inclined. Well, so I've heard. :icon_wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
Yep, what I heard. Not many vehicles there after church on Sunday. Not a good sign for them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgpix
I must be in a small minority. Family ate there and was not impressed. Will not attempt to get the wife to go back.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
I concur! We are definitely in need of variety. Here's another slam dunk Ruston needs....http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/...mages/ihop.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by RougeDawg
I'll second Dawgpix on skipping Habaneros. The food is just alright and the atmosphere is weird. Seems like more of a watering hole than a family restaurant to me. If you're going to be in that general area and want Mexican, go to Don Tomas on 6th in Monroe. Get the tongue tacos or the pork chile verde. Best tomatillo sauce I've had outside of south Texas.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChuckK3
Pueblo Viejo is really good also, although I haven't been there since their remodel a few weeks ago- heard a management and menu change accompanied the physical changes and that prices went up pretty considerably. I hope they kept the all day, every day 2-for-1 margaritas going.
El Sombrero is pretty good, if a little more Americanized since they first opened. Go there on non-peak hours too, unless noisy, birthday-party infested restaurants are your thing. Margaritas are extremely sour. Get the #55 if you want a taste of everything, just be sure to have someone to share it with. Huge portions.
Is Ernesto's still open in Funroe?
Nope.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cool Hand Clyde
For out of the area (Ruston area) has anyone been to El Bruno's in Cuba New Mexico? I got the impression it is kind of the Mexican equivalent of Does Eat Place because people from all over make it a point to stop there. Found that place by accident one time when I decided to go through Albuquerque instead of Santa Fe coming back from Colorado. Had some kind of stuffed Pablano pepper that was the best I've ever had.Quote:
Originally Posted by Built4Speed
In Ruston I know a few people that say they love the Mexican food trailer in the Backus parking lot.
Soon to be some kind of 'Nawlins style cafe/eatery. That Garden District Bar & Grill venture never took off- lack of advertising and a distinct concept hurt it really badly. Maybe being close to Taste of India and Nonna and having a defined concept will help stir up some lunch business.Quote:
Originally Posted by maverick
I don't think it will. I don't expect Nonna to make it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Built4Speed
Long-term, I agree. It's still a novelty for a few northside Monroe circles, but that'll wear off eventually. Most see it as too expensive for what you get.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
Count me as one of those. Tried it once for lunch. The menu was not priced. This ain't New Orleans. I got a salad. It was horrible and it cost me almost $10 with water.Quote:
Originally Posted by Built4Speed
I do hope the old Ernesto's location makes it.
Same here. I hope the new place actually announces the opening and tries to make use out of the patio space. Monroe could use another seafood place that relies more on creole/cajun recipes rather than just truckfulls of fried stuff. Nothing wrong with Catfish Charlie's and the like, but we have enough of that. It's easy to fry stuff. I'm hoping for something like Copelands, but without the perceived frills and pink lighting, lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
I've always liked Waterfront and their menu. I like the "nothing fried" concept.Quote:
Originally Posted by Built4Speed
No, never eaten there. The last time I was in Nuevo Laredo, I stepped over a dead body on the street. Never been back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Houston Techsan
La Fogata Mexican Grill in Arcadia rocks and had been packed everytime we've been in there
Cory's other place, Cotton, is thriving. Different food, but a similar upscale concept. Surely you have not forgotten there are enough pretentious folks in North Monroe to make something like that. And they love them some Cory Bahr! (actually, so do I)Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
My neighbor here in SA says the place is not there anymore. I don't know if it is truly not there or he just got lost after partaking of fermented cactus.Quote:
Originally Posted by Houston Techsan
I would guess not. It depended a lot on the tourist trade and tha's gone away. The last time I was there was in 1973 passing through on a road trip to Acapulco. This was before all the other places like Puerta Villarta became famous. Did it in a Triumph Spitfire with by best friend now for over 40 years.Quote:
Originally Posted by WWDog
A Cracker Barrel and IHOP?Bourgeois. Come on rusvegas...Quote:
Originally Posted by Crowdaddy
Cheeburger and Five Guys has been replaced by Burgersmith as my favorite burger place in Baton Rouge.
The Filet Burger:
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HOWEVER, the Venison Chili Burger (not pictured below) at Twin Peaks is a honorable mention.
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Hey. Whatever happened to Peanut Buckets and who were they?
The thread started as Logans coming to Ruston. Somebody suggested they were getting too much free advertisement so the thread title was changed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Houston Techsan
Yep...Quote:
Originally Posted by Choudawg86
I am glad you didn't decide to take a picture of the burger, that would have just been disappointing!Quote:
Originally Posted by RougeDawg
Golden Corral and Newk's are looking at West Monroe for possible sites
http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/2...nclick_check=1
Have a buddy who moved up to Nashville to work in the food scene up there. He mentioned that some TECH guys were up there in the food scene and wondered if you guys knew who they were and what they are owning/operating?
Nevermind..I got it figured out...It is "Frothy Monkey" and "Burger Up" in Nashville.
Does anyone know what is going on next to the SpiritMart on Farmerville Hwy?
Does anyone know anything about the dirt work behind Walmart?
So . . . how much longer will I get to eat at the current Dowlings and/or Pizza Inn?
The answer to that might be in the police blotter.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by LT2
what's going on at Pizza Inn?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgpix
I heard this week the dirt work behind Walmart is a Chick-Fil-A. I find that hard to believe as that is such an out-of-the way place, so I don't want to spread the rumor if that's not what it is (which I guess I am doing). Just take it with a grain of salt until others know better.
What is going on with Pizza Inn? Haven't been that way in quite a while if there's anything to see from the outside.
I can 100% guarantee it is not a Chik-fil-a.Quote:
Originally Posted by CutiePie72
Thanks, I didn't put much stock into that crazy rumor and thought it was a weird place for on anyway. I guess it was wishful thinking on the part of whoever started it.
If anyone says "I heard a chick-fil-a may be coming to Ruston," you can tell them not anytime in the next 10-15 years.
Why? We already have one on campus.Quote:
Originally Posted by RhythmDawg
After experiencinng 4 years of Chick-Fil-A, I'll never want to eat it again.
because the most persistent rumor for years has been chick-fil-a, and no less than half a dozen people have inquired with corporate to procure a Ruston location...and a free standing one with a drive thru in Ruston would make someone rich.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
But for a variety of reason I'm not going to disclose...it ain't happening.
Interesting.Quote:
Originally Posted by RhythmDawg
You probably know this but, Chick-fil-a doesn't use the franchise model, but an operator/employee model, no equity is built into the business. The operator does get a certain percentage of the sales but has no ownership over the businessQuote:
Originally Posted by RhythmDawg
One does not have have to dig very deep into Ruston to find widespread evidence of ... shenanigans.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
I can imagine why CFA wouldn't want to be involved with that scene.
I do know this.Quote:
Originally Posted by longdawgview
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One does not have have to dig very deep into Ruston to find widespread evidence of ... shenanigans.
It has nothing to do with shenanigans, but more of what longdawgview posted.Quote:
I can imagine why CFA wouldn't want to be involved with that scene.
The dirt on the lot(s) behind Walmart is being used as fill on the work behind Spiritmart (Texaco) across the interstate. The Spiritmart location could become the new home of Courtesy Chevrolet.Quote:
Originally Posted by LT2
Who do we need to bribe to get the Cooktown bridge over I-20 replaced?
Is Ruston getting a Dairy Queen? I noticed in the gameday program that they are now a sponsor
. I call BS.Quote:
Originally Posted by RhythmDawg
There is a certain person in Ouachita parish that if they wanted to build one in Ruston, construction would start tomorrow.
That certain person has pull and may could get it done, but I don't think he has that much. It certainly wouldn't be as sure a thing as you insinuate. There are two lists and Ruston is on neither one.Quote:
Originally Posted by faninmonroe
I don't post BS.
You sure post enough about drumming and percussion.:icon_razz:Quote:
Originally Posted by RhythmDawg
Because they are awesome.Quote:
Originally Posted by JuBru
Not as awesome as all things bass.Quote:
Originally Posted by RhythmDawg
Then why do all the bass players crank my bass drum channel on their aviom and still ask the sound guy to increase the volume of my bass drum in the mix? Just a friendly question. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by JuBru
Because we need help with rhythm.Quote:
Originally Posted by RhythmDawg
You are correct on this (as is LVD).Quote:
Originally Posted by RhythmDawg
Drove by Fox's Pizza tonight and it looked closed. Does anyone know what's going on?
Closed as of September 29th. You will see something in that location before too long ...Quote:
Originally Posted by LT2
A certain BBQ joint?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pitcherjlt
No!!!! I like it where it is. ;-)
I'm afraid not ... BBQ biz will still be in the Cooktown Road / Tech Drive vicinity. The actual building that Fox's was in looks very much like a BBQ joint though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden
Fox's Pizza closed? Has it moved?Quote:
Originally Posted by LT2
Asking because Fox's Pizza is doing VERY well in many locations across Louisiana and East Texas. I know two Fox's franchisees and they are all smiles, and looking to expand with new locations.
Johnny's
Pizza Inn
Dominoes
Papa Johns
Fox's
Little Caesars
Pizza Hut
Roma
A couple Papa Murphy's places
Rotolo's - Pending
Did I miss one?
Ruston is a little saturated, the two (technically 3 if you count PH) buffet's, cheapness of Little Caesars, Fox's doesn't deliver, and they have expensive space = tough to compete.
Rotolo's is coming to town!
Pizza Hut? Didn't they reopen? Or are they still closed? I never go by it.
yes Pizza Hut and I have heard Rotolo's is coming but had not confirmed.
At one time, Pie Works was downtown.
Dang, I thought west Monroe would get one first! ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by sportdawg
What is being built at the corner of Celebrity Drive and Farmerville Highway just west of that snowball/hot dog shop or whatever that is?
Looks like a Newk's is coming to Ruston.
http://www.newks.com/locations/la-ruston-vienna
The Malone Polaris dealership.Quote:
Originally Posted by CutiePie72
Great news just became public to post here:
Dowlings will continue, though under a new name.
If you are reading, congrats Jeremy.
He is the proud owner of one of those spotted cows now...
So he had to give up beef! or they would haunt him in his sleep and when he was trying to fish
Thanks Landon! And thanks Dwayne!Quote:
Originally Posted by RhythmDawg
Here is the info I posted to social media this morning:
Kristen and I are thrilled, humbled, honored, and so thankful for the opportunity to join the Chick-fil-A family. Last Friday, October 17, I had my Final Interview (which awesomely enough is a Couples Interview where Kristen got to travel with me -- and she did AWESOME in the interview) in Atlanta and was selected as the Owner/Operator for the Chick-fil-A restaurant in Stillwater, Oklahoma. We will be relocating sometime in January 2015 to begin this exciting, new adventure!
I have sold the BBQ restaurant to Christopher Brister and his wife, Tori, who will continue the commitment to quality that the original Dowling's Smokehouse, and the current Dowling's Smokehouse BBQ, have become known for. The name of the business will change to Brister's Smokehouse BBQ, because that was a stipulation my Grandfather Dowling had for me if I ever got out of the business, but the menu and food will remain the same. My final day as owner will be Friday, October 31. I very much appreciate and value the relationships that I have had the pleasure to form through my ownership of Dowling's. I look forward to continuing our friendships and hope that you will come visit me at Chick-fil-A if ever in the Stillwater area. Hopefully, La Tech and Oklahoma State can figure out a way to play each other in football and many of you will travel to the game.
Thank-you for 11 great years! May The Lord bless each one of you.
Please join me in congratulating and welcoming Chris and Tori as they embark on their new journey! Please support this local business and this great, local family!
~~~ Jeremy Telford
Wow. Congratulations and good luck to the new owners.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pitcherjlt
Thanks for bringing Dowlings out of retirement.
Best wishes to you and your family in the new venture.
Dowling's has been a traditional pregame or postgame meal for many basketball and baseball seasons. Glad to have someone selling BBQ in that location. I hope it remains as good.
Uh, I'm pretty sure everyone knew Kristen would nail the interview. I think it was you everyone was worried about. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Pitcherjlt
The Final Interview was actually my 5th with corporate staff and I have said from the very first one, "If I can just make it to the Final, Kristen will bring it home!" CFA is an incredible corporation to go into business with and we are so blessed to have this opportunity. Thanks again!Quote:
Originally Posted by RhythmDawg
So what's the name of the new business to locate in that land where Dowlings is located? A Penny Press (yes!), I've heard.
Dawgpix, 1.5 acres on the corner was purchased by Evans Oil Co. out of Monroe. Their original plan was to build a gas station and a 5,000 sf restaurant, of which is their original concept, called "The Daily Press." (they actually have a prototype Daily Press location on Hwy 165 North that does extremely well) I have heard the project has been delayed slightly and that they may start on the project sometime around June or July 2015.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgpix
Who knows what will become of the remaining property! Your guess is as good as mine.
What is going in at the old Holiday Inn site?
Hilton Garden Inn (I believe) & RotolosQuote:
Originally Posted by LT2
Dowling's is the ONLY place I ever actually use the bbq sauce.
Today's ribs were astounding.
Looks like there will be a grocery store (most likely a Wal-Mart Neighborhood Store) and gas station built on California Avenue next door to the Taco Bell.Quote:
Originally Posted by RhythmDawg
The pulled pork and brisket were quite appetizing today also.Quote:
Originally Posted by JuBru
Penny Press, Daily Press, whatever Press. I knew is was gonna be a takeoff of the one on US165. . . Like I said, Yessss!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pitcherjlt
Sorry to see y'all leave, but congrats on your new affiliation. You think the Tech-LSU print will look good in Stillwater, OK??!? :D
Do you have one of Luke McCown to Erick Franklin to beat OSU? That one would probably be a big hit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgpix