[prototype]

Some more pics -


And One Dessert will be offered - but it's a doozy... (made in house daily)
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[adam42381]

MM might have been an option for the Dickey's spot (course they are reopening). Wards Road is getting pretty saturated as far as the area within a the immediate radius of LU so anymore restaurants will have to either extend down toward the airport and the SoA or go in an existing piece of real estate

Mellow Mushroom typically occupies old buildings in downtown areas, but sometimes they go with newer construction. I don't think Dickey's would be large enough anyway.

[Sly Fox]

The MM by my house moved into a renovated strip mall. I am sure they could either build or find a suitable space somewhere near campus or downtown.

[bigsmooth]

MM had looked at some outparcels at wards crossing west according to the cville gen mgr but that was over a year ago when i talked to him. I would love a MM in Lynchburg.

[PAmedic]

That's a different style of pizza - I prefer mine being made by people that clean their hands and don't sweat all over my food. Some are very good, don't get me wrong - this is just a different type of item that those.

valid point.

I just wouldnt know what to do if some sweaty guy WASNT screaming at me in Italian while his 3 brothers, a sister or 2 and his old man stood there laughing at me.

just warms the heart...

PS: don't forget the faux-brick wallboard, phones ringing off the hook and blaring opera music

[Purple Haize]

That's a different style of pizza - I prefer mine being made by people that clean their hands and don't sweat all over my food. Some are very good, don't get me wrong - this is just a different type of item that those.

valid point.

I just wouldnt know what to do if some sweaty guy WASNT screaming at me in Italian while his 3 brothers, a sister or 2 and his old man stood there laughing at me.

just warms the heart...

PS: don't forget the faux-brick wallboard, phones ringing off the hook and blaring opera music

He lives in Forest it's what you can expect from that type of people!

[CheapSeats]

It looks pretty good on the post. Hope to get out there and try it some time

[RubberMallet]

slice of bacci's and a drink 4.00



vito and nicks



and the best deep dish in chicago..pequods


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look burnt on the edges? of course it does, they add cheese to the edge so that its all nice and crusty....my favorite part.

[prototype]

[givemethemic]

MM is a client of mine... They are opening up in Richmond here in a couple of months and they are going to open up 4 other locations in VA within the next couple of years. They have one in Chapel Hill opening up in a couple of months on Franklin Street.

[LUconn]

Is this still on for tonight?

[alabama24]

Is this still on for tonight?

Good question!

[prototype]

Yes. Just moved up to 5 until 7:30. Anyone is welcome to come if you can make it out.

[LUconn]

Is the food still free? Might want to keep a lid on that if everyone is welcome.

[Sly Fox]

Proto makes a living spreading the word. Wish I was closer.

[prototype]

Is the food still free? Might want to keep a lid on that if everyone is welcome.

Food is free. Policy at all these openings - if anyone shows up - we feed them. With weather being a deterrent for some - we will see a decrease in numbers tonight, so if our friends at FlameFans want a free meal - bring it on...

This is partly a promotion of the concept, but mainly about testing systems/staff/timing as we open on Saturday.

[Yacht Rock]

I would be there if I didn't live in California. Pizza is always good. Just postpone it until July, when we're out there.

[ALUmnus]

I'm going to show up and tell my kids to act like those other kids at Chuck E Cheese's.....you know, to test your systems and staff.

[prototype]

I'm going to show up and tell my kids to act like those other kids at Chuck E Cheese's.....you know, to test your systems and staff.

I wouldn't expect anything less... Will be a great opportunity to test tasers too...

[alabama24]

Follow Up: The pizza was very good. The restaurant was a little different than I expected, but I really like the concept. Pizza's are for 1-2 people… Prices for the "specialty" pizzas were in the $8 range (I had BBQ Chicken Pizza). The atmosphere was upscale, fast casual. It would be a good place a working lunch. We will certainly go again. Thanks for inviting us Proto.

FYI - Here is the website:

http://www.arosto.com

[prototype]

Follow Up: The pizza was very good. The restaurant was a little different than I expected, but I really like the concept. Pizza's are for 1-2 people… Prices for the "specialty" pizzas were in the $8 range (I had BBQ Chicken Pizza). The atmosphere was upscale, fast casual. It would be a good place a working lunch. We will certainly go again. Thanks for inviting us Proto.

FYI - Here is the website:

http://www.arosto.com

Thanks Alabama - Thanks for braving the elements and coming out. To have the weather we did and still get over 400 people to show up was amazing. Place was packed and did exactly what it needed to do - provide customers to test procedures, systems and train staff in a real fast moving environment. They will be ready for Saturday's Grand Opening.

[ALUmnus]

I would love to have been one of those customers who showed up thinking "Hey, new restaurant's open, let's check it out", and when they order everything is free. Best-decision-ever.

[prototype]

I would love to have been one of those customers who showed up thinking "Hey, new restaurant's open, let's check it out", and when they order everything is free. Best-decision-ever.

With weather - only had about 8 of those, but they were surprised. One guy refused to not pay - left a $20 bill on the table... Only got about $11 worth of food. It's a good practice with an event like this. Yes, it cost money for food and staff, but good will goes a long way and telling someone at the door "sorry this event isn't for you" isn't worth losing a customer. These people are normally the ones that will say very loyal forever.

[ALUmnus]

Pizza was very good (especially the cheese). I had the Tuscony, because I can't eat pizza without lots of meat. I'm not a salad guy, but those salads looked really good, and huge.

I asked about the rules for the build-your-own ($8), and she told me basically there are no rules. You can put anything and as much as you want on it. What? You guys are going to get killed on that one. My cousin ordered one of the sandwiches and it looked pretty good.

You said the menu was going to be limited. What else will be offered other than what was available last night?

Anyways, thanks for the invite, my family really enjoyed it. (That reminds me, how did you get my email address? Am I on some sort of list?)

[Yacht Rock]

I asked about the rules for the build-your-own ($8), and she told me basically there are no rules.

So basically it is more dangerous than Thunderdome