:laugh:, I guess it depends on one's definition of "soon".Quote:
Originally Posted by westdawg
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:laugh:, I guess it depends on one's definition of "soon".Quote:
Originally Posted by westdawg
Bernice is not far.Quote:
Originally Posted by odysseus
Do you need directions?
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Originally Posted by hoppinmad
Apparently my definition does not match theirs.
This, this, and more this.Quote:
Originally Posted by odysseus
Nothing like it in Monroe. Baton Rouge is the closest one I believe. Their red ale is extremely choice. Best mozzerella sticks I've ever had and it's not close.
"Hey buddy ... can I get an order of mozzerella sticks, please?"Quote:
Originally Posted by Built4Speed
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdAW0-GRdqQ
What is a BJ?
ask your avatar.......Quote:
Originally Posted by qng001
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Originally Posted by techman05
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Originally Posted by Champ967
On a serious note, for a chain, it is the best I have had. The new one in Tyler is excellent!
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Originally Posted by odysseus
I second that comment.Quote:
Originally Posted by champion110
Can anyone tell me what business is being built on East Kentucky? Also, what is going in beside the Spirit station on Farmerville Hwy?
Bass Pro shop and a Ruth's Chris. :icon_wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by LT1
Here's an update as of today: E Kentucky is 4d contractors. Logan's and Santa Fe are both still in the mix. Scott's catfish to open first two weeks of June. USDA by green clinic north. Starting on inside of grill at Karl's development. No official word on a cracker barrel. Seismic exploration beginning in Lincoln parish and rest of north central LA by 2 companies spending big bucks. Expecting to find oil, not natural gas. Bigger, but deeper than haynesville shale. Unfortunately no cost effective means to get to it yet if they find it.Quote:
Originally Posted by LT1
Seismic crew working on the east side of hwy 33 north of landfill road.
Percy Sledge headlining the peach festival.
We are also working on a big gun and knife show in ruston August 26-28.
I believe Santa Fe is out after having had a terrible last few quarters.Quote:
Originally Posted by RhythmDawg
Actually they have done the bare minimum to stay in the game, as far as paperwork goes, but eventually you may be right.Quote:
Originally Posted by redman
Is that development really true? Is it a credible source? I assume the Bass Pro Shop will be on Karl Malone's Development.Quote:
Originally Posted by qng001
Bass Pro Shop in Ruston...step back from the ledge. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Crowdaddy
Yes, and they are building a water park too, Schlitterbahn. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Crowdaddy
Heard it's all gonna be right next to the new Hooters they are building in town as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by qng001
This was a perfectly good thread till y'all went and lost what was little bit was left of your minds. :laugh:
Yeah,you guys get this thread back on track. It has been a wealth of good information. Now if you will excuse me I have to attend the grand opening of the new Trump Towers Ruston!
For those that are non-believers, the cracker barrel rumor is true, but it is currently held up.
I will believe it when the "coming soon" sign is up for 2 years...Quote:
Originally Posted by RhythmDawg
Eat local.
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Originally Posted by RhythmDawg
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Yeah, the quote I got was that it is as much of a done deal as Santa fe and logans are. They have bought the property, but there is a third party hold up, same third party as with logans.Quote:
Originally Posted by westdawg
Is it a local third-party holding it up?
Yes but I think for different reasons. In the case of logans, you might say there are two third party hold ups, one because of the other. The primary one being the only solution to a sewer issue.Quote:
Originally Posted by splicer
Then, maybe they should put in an Outhouse, instead; eh, Outback, I mean. :laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by RhythmDawg
and thats right next to the new Double DD Ranch bar and grill :)Quote:
Originally Posted by DawgFight71
As for as Double D is concerned,you have to like a place that keeps beer at 29 degrees and everything else much hotter!
What kind of business is the 4D on Kentucky?
Construction, I think.Quote:
Originally Posted by exit84
Does anyone know what the Black Box is downtown? It's a new establishment..Appears to be a night club...wishful thinking.. Is Santa Fe Cattleman Co. in the process of construction anytime soon?
A Freeb!rds ought to be mandatory in every college town.
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Freebird's burritos are not nearly as good as a Cafe Rio Burrito.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgbert
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Its ok, just your typical burrito joint.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgbert
Plus 1.Quote:
Originally Posted by qng001
Does anyone know what the Black Box is downtown? It's a new establishment..Appears to be a night club...wishful thinking.. Is Santa Fe Cattleman Co. in the process of construction anytime soon?
I saw that tin is for sale at the old ford dealership. Does this mean that Logan's is starting to move on their project?
Don't know. They have been selling lumber and other stuff out of the building for a couple of months now. Almost looks like someone is dismantling the building and selling what they can.Quote:
Originally Posted by LT1
I hear it's a site that can be rented for small concerts, theatrical performances, parties, etc. Maybe some poetry readings and other highbrow culture stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crowdaddy
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Originally Posted by roughedge
would this be the Turbo Goat, or is there another location I didn't notice? Watched my brother play there and it was pretty cool.
For you guys in Ruston, it shouldn't take much effort to just drive by and check it out.
Does anyone know when Scott's Catfish is opening?
There's a sign out front that says it will be a "gourmet coffee" shop.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crowdaddy
It's between where the Frothy Monkey used to be and Kitishian's.
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When I came by today their sign said "Hiring" so it shouldn't be much longer.Quote:
Originally Posted by LT1
What restaurants would you guys like to see in Ruston?
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What restaurants would you support coming to Ruston?
We were told 1st or 2nd week of July. Heard they were having trouble finding shift managers.Quote:
Originally Posted by LT1
Ok so this hint way back in post 25 fell through. The license request was finally denied. It was for a Cheddar's.Quote:
Originally Posted by RhythmDawg
The person is looking now at another restaurant...with much healthier options.
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Originally Posted by rockdog
Do you drive to Ruston to eat alot??
I live in West Monroe now, so I really don't have many reasons to drive to Ruston to eat. I will eat if I am over there. I will drive to eat at Raw occasionally.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgpix
I was just trying to get a sample of what type of places the people of Ruston would request. I was talking with some friends, and I know that a lot of Ruston people get frustrated with a lack of options.
Living 3 hrs away, when I do come to Ruston I stay away from chain restaurants. I can get that anywhere. The local joints are what I'm drawn to (Dowlings, Dawghouse, Ponchatoulas, etc.)Quote:
Originally Posted by rockdog
If someone were to open a Five Guys or In-And-Out at the old Quiznos Tech Drive location, they would make an absolute killing. Very popular with the college age crowd and that's prime real estate for students. A burrito joint would also work there.
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Originally Posted by CChandler
if its 'hip', absolutely. they spend 50 bucks in Raw.Quote:
Originally Posted by Guisslapp
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Originally Posted by Guisslapp
I'd love to see something like Enoch's in Ruston, but I won't hold my breath.
We do, more and more. Ruston is replacing M/WM as a dining destination for those of us in the U-P. For everyone on Lake D'Arbonne and west, it's closer, and much more convenient. Ruston's restaurants are for the most part easier to "get to"...at least for us up here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgpix
"CK4" and his buddies pretty much go there all the time now, rarely to M/WM.
I can almost see Enoch's from my office. I've never eaten there.Quote:
Originally Posted by odysseus
It's good, but I don't understand the infatuation with it. I guess it's just the best "pub" monroe has.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
I would like a local joint that serves American/Cajun fare with a nice patio and no plastic menus. Back when I was in college, I had a tough time finding a nice place to take my folks out to eat that wasn't a chain.
I went for the first time recently and had a very awesome corned beef sandwich with a McSorley's Black Lager.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
Ever been to Portico?Quote:
Originally Posted by qng001
Nope, what is it? and where?Quote:
Originally Posted by techblue4
A bar and grill in Ruston on Hwy33 just North of I-20. (there is also one in Monroe) I would highly recommend it next time you are in town. Nice bar, patio, and good food.Quote:
Originally Posted by qng001
Their website
http://www.porticobarandgrill.com/
This will soon be a Subway. The one between Waffle House and Johnny's is relocating to this building.Quote:
Originally Posted by CChandler
When will your plans be finalized?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pitcherjlt
Portico = overpriced & nothing special in my book.
I didn't know your parents were American Cajuns. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by qng001
Ponchatoulas fits that bill...and its one of my fav places in Dawgtown.Quote:
Originally Posted by qng001
I love the brisket sandwich there.. anyone who goes should definitely give it a shot.Quote:
Originally Posted by techblue4
There's not much there I don't like. We go every Wed for 2 for 1 double cheeseburgers. Just can't beat it.Quote:
Originally Posted by kw2292
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Originally Posted by Darbonnedawg
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Originally Posted by Darbonnedawg
Portico has good food and good atmosphere. Brisket sandwich is legit.
Every meal I've had there has been great!Quote:
Originally Posted by techblue4
Just an FYI...
I like Portico okay, but the one in Monroe had a Tech helmet in the bar area until the Ruston location opened. No more Tech stuff in Monroe. FIM was NOT a happy camper.
The Ruston Portico usually has live music about 3 days a week. Portico also sponsors Tech athletics. The Ruston Portico displays a Tech helmet, a Tech Miller Lite sign, and a Tech Bud Light at the bar.
Portico is opening in Baton Rouge. What kind of gear will they have there, you think?
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Originally Posted by Dawgmatic
I could guess but the Portico crew can be found tailgating every gameday in Tailgate Alley.
My son works for Portico. And they do indeed tailgate at every game.Quote:
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Originally Posted by RhythmDawg
Well...that's a little disappointing to hear. Cheddar's would be a nice addition. You get big portions for very affordable prices. Do you have any idea what will replace Logan's? It seems as if it's taking an act of congress bringing in another national chain restaurant. Sante Cattleman Co said it will open this summer. I haven't seen any activity lately.
Logan's is still in play, but with what I heard this week seems even less likely than in recent months.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crowdaddy
The Cheddars in Flowood MS (suburb of Jackson) is easily the busiest restaurant in the area. It is literally always packed by 4:30 and stays full past 10:00 EVERY night. I have never not had to wait at least 15 minutes, and that is with a big restaurant operating efficiently. They are just that busy. He may want to reconsider Cheddars, it seems to do really well here. Maybe their franchise fees are really high or something?
I had the worst dining experience of my life at Cheddar's in Flowood.Quote:
Originally Posted by NathanDarby
No, chedders corporate said no because there is one in Monroe and one in Shreveport. He even offered to buy the one in Shreveport because it supposedly is poorly managed. Both of those locations are corporately owned. He thought it would do very well in ruston.Quote:
Originally Posted by NathanDarby
I like Cheddar's. Cheddar's in College Station is one of the most popular restaurants there.
Logan's? I don't like Logan's.
He applied for the license 4 months ago. He was wanting to beat the cracker barrel. It would have been great. But he just purchased a ruston landmark and is looking to put another restaurant on that same property...though I'm not as excited about it as I was the cheddars.
Cheddars in West Monroe --> staff poorly trained.
Peak time there are unusually long waits.
Food portions ARE big.
Pricing excellent.
Dining experience, however, lukewarm.
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Originally Posted by Dawgpix
Been there 2 times and we had good service, but long wait for table and food. You are correct about portion and price. It is enough to take a lunch to work the next day.
Pretty much the same in Shreveport. I have always liked eating there in TX, but the one here is just not a good experience.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgpix
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Originally Posted by Dawgpix
You hit the nail on the head on the bolded parts! :(
Given the big portions/cheap prices, it can attract a less-than-stellar crowd at times. Lots of screaming kids, long waits, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by touchdown123
Haven't been to the one in Ruston, but this sums up my impression of the Monroe restaurant. Not bad food, just nothing special.Quote:
Originally Posted by Darbonnedawg
Newk's would do well in Dawgtown.IMHO