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It closed right about the time NY Subs opened

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I was sad when NY Subs got closed down. Now it's that fratty bar Logan's I think.

Logan's was there b4 NY subs right? I thought it was.

They use to serve a wake me up shot that involved shotgunning a full Redbull and some 151. It was nice.

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I love ATH. I hope whatever you put it does that place justice.

If you're going chain route, check out a place called Empire Burger. They are in Colorado and have the best food I've had.

If you're going to make it a bar you need to make it stand out since you going to be off NG. Look into offering something no other bar has. I think having shot glasses made of ice that you can break afterwards would be really awesome. I'm surprised no one in CS has thought of the idea.

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Logan's was there b4 NY subs right?

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Don't think so.

Definitely would like to see something like Petrol Station.

That place is legit.

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Anyone know why the Texadelphia in CS didn't work out?

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They didn't take Aggie Bucks. I remember tossing that suggestion out there on multiple occasions back in the day and getting shot down by someone in the group who didn't have a way to pay for it. I believe the term I'm supposed to use here is "LOLpoors."

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They use to serve a wake me up shot that involved shotgunning a full Redbull and some 151. It was nice.

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Cedar Lane on NG still promotes and serves these. I had one for the first time a few months back, never heard of it before then.

Chicken fingers with a twist. Frozen yogurt dipping sauce.

New York Sub and Logans are two different builidings. When NY Sub closed I think "Martini Street" when in there first.

I loved $2 chuggers on Friday nights at NY Sub.

Put in chicken fingers and we could call it the poultry district!

That project and area needs a major attraction/renovation. These things can be trendy for a while but then soon die. Even the new area on University with the fountain is not doing great.

Imagine that, a location with a collection of subpar chains is not doing well.

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Even the new area on University with the fountain is not doing great.

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You could turn it into a fruit smoothie place and name it "Squeeze Army"

Sorry

Not being a smart ass here, but are you in the restaurant business now? You have said a lot of things that combined together give me great concern for you opening a restaurant.

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One thing i can say is I if i buy the place it will have up to 50 different beers on tap.

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Having "50 different beers on tap" sounds good, but remember that a keg has a realtively short shelf-life, especially a lot of the specialty beers. I would recommend easing into this with 5-10 beers on tap, and if you get real popular gradually increasing that number.

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The place still has all the old dixie chicken style tables and a bunch of pool tables, but i think that there are already to many places like this around town so why rehash the same idea over and over.

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Changing the interior of a restaurant is very expensive, and you really don't want to incur that cost at the beginning.

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I am currently pondering Buying the old Alfred T. Hornbacks building.

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Why in the world would you buy it? I highly recommend a lease (3 years max) and then see if you like the location. Buying the building you are going to have to put 20% down, minimum, and that is money you don't have to invest in the new business that you will need (food, staff, etc.). Do not buy a building for a restaurant until at least 3 years down the road, so you know the location is right for you and you can afford it. I recommend not ever buying it if possible.

If you are honestly thinking about opening a restaurant then I hope you are currently managing one. If not, go start managing one first so you know what to expect. Even if you plan on hiring a manager you need to understand the business or your new manager will rob you blind.

Just my .02 cents. The restaurant business is very tough, and inexperienced newbies ofter get trampled.

I'd like to see a clean, upscale sports bar with a ton of flat screens. Those are usually packed in CS and another option besides Wings N More, etc would be good.

Burger and beer is always good

Pluckers?

My friends and I are calling the new place "The Middle Fingers".

Aston94 is right. Pretty much right on except you probably don't want to hear that.

In a college town, to survive, you need a gimmick. Since it would cost you a fortune to do an 80's theme Miami Vice type bar, it would be best to keep it simple.

Burgers, Milk Shakes, Beers...Done.

Gives you traffic during lunch and dinner. Keep the menu simple and keep the beer more simple. Shiner, Bud, Miller, Coors. Max of 10 beers on tap. No Microbrews. (Other than Shiner)

Bring back the Cowhop!

I know there have been several weekends in the fall where I wanted a pure sports bar in cs.

Taco Bueno

piano bar

As a current student living in college station if you put a texadelphia I will go there multiple times a week.

Is there a fireside pies in BCS yet? You could split that with a wine & beer bar.

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any bar there will go under.

Twin Peaks

How bout a Texas style pub with Texas beers on tap, serving traditional Texas food. chicken fried steak chili fried cat fish steak ect.

What sealy said. Ice House type place with great bar staples. Also might want to look at what appeals to sec crowd.

Bison Witches....see u of Arizona 4th ave

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bbq and pub food could be good. pulled pork sammiches/sliced brisket sandwhiches and so on. Frito pies, chili, burgers stuff like that.

GREEK FOOD ie Niko Nikos in houston. Always packed. They have a "beer garden" downtown too. Serves Nikos food and St Arnold's beer on the weekends.

GREEK.

Taco bueno or Waffle House or combine the two......

Waffle Bueno!

bring back Youngbloods...I want an Aggie Special!