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adam42381 wrote:The only one I've seen in an old downtown building is the one in Carytown in Richmond.VAGolf wrote:Top 5 replacement options:MM usually moves into old downtown buildings or builds their own. Not sure that building fits their style.
1. Mellow Mushroom
2. Why did I say 5?
VAGolf wrote:Maybe I'm just thinking of the NC locations I've been to in Winston-Salem, Greensboro and Asheville. We didn't have them down in southwest Florida, so I just assumed there were a lot of them in downtown buildings.adam42381 wrote:The only one I've seen in an old downtown building is the one in Carytown in Richmond.VAGolf wrote:Top 5 replacement options:MM usually moves into old downtown buildings or builds their own. Not sure that building fits their style.
1. Mellow Mushroom
2. Why did I say 5?
They're building a new building across from the old UKrops in Roanoke. Gatlinburg's is a stand alone and I think the one in VA Beach is a stand alone too.
Those are the only ones I can think of, so, maybe you're right. I've just only seen the one in Carytown that fits your description.
LUnpretty11 wrote:PH, your BJ skills impress me.
VAGolf wrote:The Greenville SC location is in an old downtown building.adam42381 wrote:The only one I've seen in an old downtown building is the one in Carytown in Richmond.VAGolf wrote:Top 5 replacement options:MM usually moves into old downtown buildings or builds their own. Not sure that building fits their style.
1. Mellow Mushroom
2. Why did I say 5?
They're building a new building across from the old UKrops in Roanoke. Gatlinburg's is a stand alone and I think the one in VA Beach is a stand alone too.
Those are the only ones I can think of, so, maybe you're right. I've just only seen the one in Carytown that fits your description.
JK37 wrote:So is the Charleston, SC location.Wouldn't be surprised to see one of these in the new section of the mall that replaces Sears
Not sure the Ruby's building is big enough to be a Red Robin. Each one I've been to (Charlottesville, Frederick) has been huge. And both are in close proximity to/inside a mall.
Lynchburg soon will have two more new restaurants to choose from, both specializing in American food. Bootleggers will be located downtown on the Bluffwalk and Iron & Ale will open in Cornerstone off Greenview Drive.The building for Iron & Ale is going up real slow, but it's going to be huge. On the down side, the Auburnlea market right next to it has closed, which kind of disrupts what they're trying to do over there in Cornerstone.
LUnpretty11 wrote:PH, your BJ skills impress me.
adam42381 wrote:That sounds pretty awesome. Lynchburg's downtown is perfect for something like this. I'm loving the downtown revivals that are happening. Downtown Winston-Salem and Greensboro were always avoided when I was younger, but they're now destinations. Really hoping downtown High Point gets revitalized soon.Winston started getting revived right as I left for college. I go back now and wish I had that growing up.
Jonathan Carone wrote:I am in WS every week. I am always by Hanes Valley mall. I need to get downtownadam42381 wrote:That sounds pretty awesome. Lynchburg's downtown is perfect for something like this. I'm loving the downtown revivals that are happening. Downtown Winston-Salem and Greensboro were always avoided when I was younger, but they're now destinations. Really hoping downtown High Point gets revitalized soon.Winston started getting revived right as I left for college. I go back now and wish I had that growing up.
Jonathan Carone wrote:It's Hanes Mall, but yes, you do. You'd like it.I just think Underwear! Ha. I'll give it a try when it warms up. I'm always open to dining suggestions. I'm hooked on PF Changs at the moment so I need to 'go local'
Some friends of mine just planted a church in Winston. They're meeting in an historical black church off MLK. That area is being revitalized like crazy.
LUminary wrote:A few of our favorite Winston-Salem non-chain restaurants over the years:I'll try Bibbs. I did Honky Tonk and it was ok
BBQ - Bibb's (Fifth Street downtown), Honky Tonk Pig (Jonestown Road)
Pizza - Burke Street (two locations - Burke Street and Robinhood/Peace Haven)
Hot Dog - Dairi-O (actually a local chain), now a couple in W-S, Clemmonsville Road I think
Lunch - Carving Board (Stratford Road), Salem Kitchen (Miller Street)
Different - Sweet Potatoes (Trade Street, downtown)
Fancier - Village Tavern (Reynolda Road, and one near Hanes Mall), River Birch Lodge (Robinhood)
Jonathan Carone wrote:Dairi-O tip:BOOM
Rainbow sherbet milkshake with Sierra Mist instead of milk.
Jonathan Carone wrote:Burke Street Pizza is delicious.There's a new Dairi-O location about 5 minutes from my house. They have great hotdogs. Another recommendation for Winston is a Tex-Mex place a couple miles from downtown called The Porch. It's kind of a hipster spot, but the food is solid.
Dairi-O started in King which is where I'm from. The original was a tiny white building you had to walk up to. I'll eat there at least once and probably get a milkshake at least once while I'm home for Thanksgiving.
Village Tavern is a nice date restaurant.
LUnpretty11 wrote:PH, your BJ skills impress me.