Will that become known as the row of mediocrity?
BCS Coming & Going: Retail, Restaurants, Businesses, etc (2017)
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I've never had Gringos so will reserve judgement but Salt Grass is pretty consistently great. I don't usually get steak there but I have had pretty outstanding pork chops, chicken, shrimp, ribs. I know it is cool & trendy to trash chain restaurants but I've never been disappointed with this Salt Grass.jja79 said:
Will that become known as the row of mediocrity?
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Salt Grass isn't bad, I don't know anything about Gringo's.
Really looking forward to the Brazillian place.
Really looking forward to the Brazillian place.
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I was actually being facetious. Salt grass is fine with me. The comment was more aimed at the typica putting l chain down.
Gringos lives up to its name though. If you like mild you'll love it.
Gringos lives up to its name though. If you like mild you'll love it.
Ug that doesn't sound good. I'm definitely a spice lover I like getting a little forehead sweat when eating. Ah well at least Mad Taco 2 will be in the same area.jja79 said:
I was actually being facetious. Salt grass is fine with me. The comment was more aimed at the typica putting l chain down.
Gringos lives up to its name though. If you like mild you'll love it.
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Cooking for friends and family is easy. Making money at it whilst serving the public is an art.
And, pretty well fighting a losing battle, thanks to Yelp and sites like this where self-proclaimed foodies take you to task over whatever has their man-bun twisted a little too tight.
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Legacy at Longmire Executive Suites are now open across from FedEx.
I know there was a thread a while back about there not being enough small conference options in town well this includes conference space for rent and mail receiving services too.
I know there was a thread a while back about there not being enough small conference options in town well this includes conference space for rent and mail receiving services too.
"And, pretty well fighting a losing battle, thanks to Yelp and sites like this where self-proclaimed foodies take you to task over whatever has their man-bun twisted a little too tight."
So, so accurate.
So, so accurate.
Do you have any other information on this? or Anyone?MiMi said:Charter schoolQuote:
Anybody know what the construction is on Longmire near Bridle Trails? I know someone asked previously, but there were no answers, so I thought I'd ask a second time.
The College Station new development listing says it is going to be International Leadership of Texas school. I looked at their website, and it looks like they have a Spanish/English dual language program starting in kinder, and also teach Mandarin.
Just a heads up. Avant Garde - College Prep Services has moved their office from the West side of Bryan to 3206 Longmire Drive and are close to the Rock Prairie intersection. They've moved to better position themselves to meet their clientele needs.
They offer SAT & ACT test prep, college application and essay preparation, and college prep consultation.
They offer SAT & ACT test prep, college application and essay preparation, and college prep consultation.
Grand Stafford is closing at the end of this month.
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Grand Stafford is closing at the end of this month.
Hopefully, they'll rebound because it's a great concert venue. I guess too many death metal and punk shows did it in.
I guess they want to focus on the Ice House?
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I don't think I've ever been this upset about a local business closing. Ugh. Saw so many friends play there...a few of who have gone on to become big names. That's it for indie bands in this town.
I told you guys last month that the Stafford was closing
Went out to eat at Outback tonight. Hadn't been there in a couple of years. The lack of people there was weird. maybe 20% full. does anybody eat there anymore? I remember 10 yrs ago that was the go to place, but that was then, this is now. so many other places to eat. are they falling by the wayside?
We've eaten there a couple times recently and they were almost full but no wait. We went specifically because it's out of the way of the newer busy places but still a good place to eat.
Just a guess, but like the Bennigan's and TGIFridays that closed, it's kind of a dated concept.
I'm still (happily) amazed that they guy who ran that place went on to achieve fame and fortune nation wide with Grub.
I'm still (happily) amazed that they guy who ran that place went on to achieve fame and fortune nation wide with Grub.
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It's a tired concept that was never good, they just didn't have any competition.
There's also way too many restaurants in town now. There will be many closings to continue for some time.
There's also way too many restaurants in town now. There will be many closings to continue for some time.
The Stafford (as far as people) is moving to the Ice House - there will still be a larger fancy venue downtown for live music. The Stafford (the building) has been sold, and is likely turning into something other than a music venue. I played my last Stafford show on Sunday and felt no feels, but I will cry and buy the bar if Rev is ever threatened with closing. It does far more for indie bands than the current iteration of the Stafford.FlyRod said:
I don't think I've ever been this upset about a local business closing. Ugh. Saw so many friends play there...a few of who have gone on to become big names. That's it for indie bands in this town.
Rev's has its place, but it is way, way too small to be anything more than a "Hey my roommate just learned to play guitar and would love to try it out in front of an audience" kind of place. Bar is pretty "meh."
Outback sort of declined in quality and value, too, over the years. The other problem is just the shift of restaurants. At one time, that section of Texas Avenue was where all the (few) chain restaurants were (Olive Garden, Fuddruckers were others) with other restaurants further down the block. But today, Texas Avenue in College Station doesn't have the sit-down places like it used to. Kettle is still there but who knows for how long (it was a chain but now the College Station one is one of the very last stores in existence), Fort Shiloh is long-gone, Confucius Chinese Cuisine is long gone, Olive Garden packed up after it burned down, Fuddruckers left years ago for new digs on Harvey Road, Pelican's Wharf and the restaurants that succeeded it is gone. All that's really left on Texas Avenue is fast food type places (DQ, McDonald's, CFA, JBX, Panda Express). Today, the big chain restaurants are closer to the bypass or corridors like University or Harvey.eloc62 said:
Went out to eat at Outback tonight. Hadn't been there in a couple of years. The lack of people there was weird. maybe 20% full. does anybody eat there anymore? I remember 10 yrs ago that was the go to place, but that was then, this is now. so many other places to eat. are they falling by the wayside?
Will the Ice House be a music venue? I thought it was going to be a private event space.
Also don't forget the Microtel Inn off Ponderosa and Hwy. 6 in terms of new hotels coming.
The Ice House will be a mixed use venue. Banquets, meetings, weddings, as well as the capacity to be a large music venue with a flat floor. It remains to be seen if Advent will actually use that space regularly for music shows like it did The Stafford. I don't think they rightly know that answer yet. They wanted to keep the Grand Stafford going but the owner was done and wanted to be rid of the building. Advent couldn't afford to buy it.
Ah, the Ponderosa (before it became a Howard Johnson property). One of College Station's finer hotels. I guess that's still a good location.PS3D said:
Also don't forget the Microtel Inn off Ponderosa and Hwy. 6 in terms of new hotels coming.
The Ice House will also have a restaurant run by Ronin Cooking in it.
http://www.ronincooking.com/the-restaurant-1
http://www.ronincooking.com/the-restaurant-1
Man, I miss Confucius.
Thanks for for the info on the Ice House.
Lake Walk has "Coming Soon" signs for two spots- Jenny Tamplin, which I think is an interior design service, and Coterie, which may be a boutique, but not totally sure.
Lake Walk has "Coming Soon" signs for two spots- Jenny Tamplin, which I think is an interior design service, and Coterie, which may be a boutique, but not totally sure.
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Texas Avenue in College Station doesn't have the sit-down places like it used to
On the Border
World of Beer
Lupe Tortilla
Napa Flats
Harvey Washbanger's
Chili's
Applebee's
Close, but in Bryan:
Frittella
Cafe Eccel
plus others.
I think the conversation was referring to Texas Ave. south of Holleman and north of 2818
Sorry if this has been discussed already, but saw an article on the A&M Real Estate Center blog about Parc at Traditions now leasing:
https://www.recenter.tamu.edu/news/newstalk-texas/?Item=17712
I do wonder as BCS grows and has increased amenities, if the area would be an attractive location in the future for independent living communities for baby boomers. The low cost of living and access to quality health facilities would make me think it could possibly be, especially for older Ags.
https://www.recenter.tamu.edu/news/newstalk-texas/?Item=17712
This price-point will be on the high-end, but I am glad to see a property like this in town.Quote:
Located at 3095 Club Dr. on a 14-acre, wooded site, the community will feature 91 independent living, 44 assisted-living and 24 memory care units.
I do wonder as BCS grows and has increased amenities, if the area would be an attractive location in the future for independent living communities for baby boomers. The low cost of living and access to quality health facilities would make me think it could possibly be, especially for older Ags.
Under the etc. part of this thread,
I would like to let everyone know that this thread is at the top of the forum and won't be moving until staff unstickies it.
There have been rumors of it failing or going away, but it's not.
I hope that clears up some confusion.
I would like to let everyone know that this thread is at the top of the forum and won't be moving until staff unstickies it.
There have been rumors of it failing or going away, but it's not.
I hope that clears up some confusion.
When will 4 down sports bar be open to public? Seems odd to hear Belina advertising this place, but not open. We need better Sports Bars. Heard Walk On's to be opening...that would be cool. Oh, yea, I guess we can continue to wait with anticipation for Carp's.