RIP Metry Ground Pati

Wow, ate there hundreds of times growing up as I lived off David Dr. I would believe that the owners will rebuild unless offered an insane amount of money for the land

Or the original mugs. Pretty sure all locations switched to plastic

I miss that place.
The one in Baton Rouge shut down about 30 years ago.
A friend bought a set of the table and chairs when the property was sold. I have that set now.

Did they still have the reel to reel tape playing tunes? That thing amazed me as a kid. Their burgers set the standard way back when.

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Or the original mugs. Pretty sure all locations switched to plastic

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Why the hell would they do that?
That was part of the experience.
Pewter plates and mugs.
Peanuts.
Grated cheese.

That's what "Ground Pat'i" was.

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Kenner

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3124 David Drive is Metairie

Will be interesting to see the cause of fire since GP is closed on Mondays ... wiring issue, electrical shortage from faulty appliance, arson by disgruntled employee ?

"Fire officials said the building was deemed a total loss. Two longtime employees of the restaurant said they had spoken with the restaurant’s owners, who expressed their hope to rebuild and reopen the bar and grill in a little over a year."

Ch 8 WVUE

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Why the hell would they do that?
That was part of the experience.
Pewter plates and mugs.

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I agree 1000%, just stating that the LAF location uses plastic mugs and other locations may have done the same.
Possibly a corporate decision, perhaps the company who made the mugs went out of business due to covid ? I honestly have no clue other than I too miss the pewter mugs.

That part of David Drive is in Metairie a few blocks out of Kenner.

Nope, just a table and 4 captains chairs.

I love those chairs.

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just stating that the LAF location uses plastic mugs and other locations may have done the same

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Houma location has been plastic for a while. I'm in the minority apparently because I hated the pewter mugs. Instant ice melt and watered down drinks.