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Cellars of River Ridge?
Posted on 11/10/11 at 8:16 am
Posted on 11/10/11 at 8:16 am
Anyone know the scoop on them closing the doors?
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Posted on 11/10/11 at 8:24 am to Fratagonia
They are moving down the street into a smaller space next to Phil's Grill.
They have been on a slow and steady decline for a few years now. I just really think that was too big of a space and too high of a rent for what they were trying to do.
A few of their staff members had left a few months ago and opened Ridge Bistro down the street.
They have been on a slow and steady decline for a few years now. I just really think that was too big of a space and too high of a rent for what they were trying to do.
A few of their staff members had left a few months ago and opened Ridge Bistro down the street.
Posted on 11/10/11 at 8:25 am to notiger1997
quote:I wonder what rent is.
too big of a space and too high of a rent
Posted on 11/10/11 at 9:03 am to Fratagonia
That place was severely over priced on everything. The guy that owns it was nice though.
Posted on 11/10/11 at 9:21 am to Geauxld Finger
Nice family that owns it. Hopefully the move will be good for them.
Posted on 11/10/11 at 9:22 am to Geauxld Finger
Yeah, I am friends with the family and apparently the rent, utilities, etc... was just too much. Not to mention the large amount of inventory needed to fill such a big place. They are moving the store across the way and will have a full bar for tastings. And they are partnering with Rare Cuts and St. James Cheese Company to offer nice cheeses and meats. Looking fowrard to see what the new place looks like.
Posted on 11/10/11 at 9:34 am to gds682
They tried like crazy to find new ways to get $$ out of the "extra" space. I remember a few different makeovers of what the deli was supposed to be and they also built that big bar in the middle that ended up being a total flop.
They are good folks and I always enjoyed talking to Mr. Ken when I was in there. It was just becoming obvious that as they started scaling down in inventory over the last year or so that the end was coming in that location.
As for prices, yes they can't compete with grocery store prices on low end wines. Unfortunatly, that is what most people in this area want. They are supposedly going for more higher end wines, etc or different stuff that they don't have to compete with Winn-Dixie over.
They are good folks and I always enjoyed talking to Mr. Ken when I was in there. It was just becoming obvious that as they started scaling down in inventory over the last year or so that the end was coming in that location.
As for prices, yes they can't compete with grocery store prices on low end wines. Unfortunatly, that is what most people in this area want. They are supposedly going for more higher end wines, etc or different stuff that they don't have to compete with Winn-Dixie over.
Posted on 11/10/11 at 9:51 am to gds682
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And they are partnering with Rare Cuts and St. James Cheese Company to offer nice cheeses and meats
that's a great idea. They always had things I wanted and were very accommodating.
Posted on 11/10/11 at 9:57 am to Fratagonia
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I wonder what rent is.
I heard it was $8500 in that spot. Once the deli guy moved out The Cellars were on the hook for all of it & it proved to be too much.
Posted on 11/10/11 at 11:06 am to Fratagonia
they couldn't afford the rent. secondary rumor around town is he may or may not have a gambling problem
Posted on 11/10/11 at 12:17 pm to Lester Earl
Btw, I'm a big fan of Hickory Cafe in the same area. Only problem is if you aren't there by 11:30, you aren't getting a seat most days.
Posted on 11/10/11 at 1:39 pm to notiger1997
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Hickory Cafe
I agree - its in my rotation around here. good stuff.
Posted on 11/10/11 at 1:40 pm to Fratagonia
He's getting a great deal by moving into the space near Phil's Grill...they're also looking to do more of a wine bar atmosphere.
Down-time should be about a month, he told me a couple Fridays ago, just before they closed the old space.
At least I was able to get one last bowl of Chicken Tortilla before the hiatus...
Will be back for more as soon as the new location opens...
Down-time should be about a month, he told me a couple Fridays ago, just before they closed the old space.
At least I was able to get one last bowl of Chicken Tortilla before the hiatus...
Will be back for more as soon as the new location opens...
Posted on 11/10/11 at 1:43 pm to drockw1
So they are moving into the spot where Red Mango used to be? That's tiny.
By the way, I was so sad that Red Mango closed so quickly. I loved that stuff. I know the little kids didn't because it's healthier and that's probably why it didn't last too long. :(
By the way, I was so sad that Red Mango closed so quickly. I loved that stuff. I know the little kids didn't because it's healthier and that's probably why it didn't last too long. :(
Posted on 11/10/11 at 2:33 pm to notiger1997
yea i ate there the other day and the party i was with insisted we get there so early.
Posted on 11/10/11 at 2:41 pm to Winkface
the space on the end is bigger than red mango im pretty sure. It may be that one.
Posted on 11/10/11 at 2:44 pm to Winkface
There is a Tutti Frutti in the strip mall by the Subway over by Moss Ln.
Posted on 11/10/11 at 2:51 pm to GynoSandberg
quote:Different yogurt. I haven't been recently but I don't think they have that tart original flavor that Red Mango does.
There is a Tutti Frutti in the strip mall by the Subway over by Moss Ln.
I just went to the TF website and noticed that they have totally different nutrition info for California and Pennsylvania. I'm still trying to figure out why.
Posted on 11/10/11 at 2:57 pm to Winkface
They have tart original flavor, at least the one by Izzo's does.
I didn't realize Red Mango had healthier yogurt though. I usually just get fruit and nuts on mine anyway.
I didn't realize Red Mango had healthier yogurt though. I usually just get fruit and nuts on mine anyway.
Posted on 11/10/11 at 2:59 pm to GynoSandberg
the red mango guy was having a tough time at that location. He was opening another one on the northshore and the people that are building the 3 restaurants on Vets next to hooters came to him about putting one in there. He doesnt know if he will do it yet, but as of now he is focusing on his other location. The tuitti fruiti didnt help anything.
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