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Smokey Bones building on Siegen Lane has sold for $2.3M
Posted on 10/7/08 at 9:28 am
Posted on 10/7/08 at 9:28 am
The former Smokey Bones building on Siegen Lane has sold for $2.3 million to a limited liability corporation owned by the T.J. Ribs restaurant chain. Burke Moran indicated the building would be a second location for T.J. Ribs. According to Jonathan Fawer, who brokered the transaction for Corporate Realty, says the sale included the 7,100-square-foot building and all of the furniture, fixtures and equipment. The square-foot price is about $323, including the building and equipment—an excellent purchase for T.J. Ribs since it would be difficult to replace the property and interior for $2.3 million. The new owners have already applied for a liquor license, an indication that the new restaurant could open soon. The building closed in May 2007, when Smokey Bones' owner, Orlando, Fla.-based Darden Restaurants, decided to close the entire concept nationwide. Darden operates other restaurant concepts such as Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Bahama Breeze and LongHorn Steakhouse.
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Posted on 10/7/08 at 10:10 am to Will Cover
This post was edited on 8/8/11 at 11:04 am
Posted on 10/7/08 at 10:14 am to zippyputt
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Wow, a giant building filled with medicore food on Siegen lane. That's a new concept
Posted on 10/7/08 at 10:19 am to zippyputt
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Wow, a giant building filled with medicore food on Siegen lane. That's a new concept!
How dare you insult the culinary metropolis that is Greater Baton Rouge.
That stretch of Siegen with Hooter's, Olive Garden and Jack in the Box is a breeding ground for future chefs who will one day open chef-owned restaurants across the city.
Posted on 10/7/08 at 10:26 am to zippyputt
Prepare for the haters to come against TJ Ribs.
Posted on 10/7/08 at 10:28 am to Tiger Attorney
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How dare you insult the culinary metropolis that is Greater Baton Rouge.
That stretch of Siegen with Hooter's, Olive Garden and Jack in the Box is a breeding ground for future chefs who will one day open chef-owned restaurants across the city.
Plase explain to me how purchasing this building and opening a restaurant is a bad thing?
Posted on 10/7/08 at 10:37 am to Tiger Attorney
yeah, new Orleans has the market cornered on great chefs. They are world famous for that restaurant...what is it...oh yeah, Popeyes.
Before you get uptight realize I am not saying Baton Rouge is better, just saying New Orleans isn't everything.
Before you get uptight realize I am not saying Baton Rouge is better, just saying New Orleans isn't everything.
Posted on 10/7/08 at 10:41 am to fightin tigers
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Popeyes.
Wow.
Posted on 10/7/08 at 10:45 am to fightin tigers
Actually, based on my travels in Europe, the world famous restaurants people in France, Italy, and Eastern Europe people immediately mention when you say you are from New Orleans are Commander's, Antoine's and Galatoire's.
But good quip about Popeye's...
New Orleans is not everything...there are some great food cities in America, but as far as the size of a city (NOLA is very small when compared to other great food cities) and inventing their own cuisine, there is no comparison to NOLA.
What do you want me to say...congrats on another okay BBQ joint. It will anchor Siegen nicely.
But good quip about Popeye's...
New Orleans is not everything...there are some great food cities in America, but as far as the size of a city (NOLA is very small when compared to other great food cities) and inventing their own cuisine, there is no comparison to NOLA.
What do you want me to say...congrats on another okay BBQ joint. It will anchor Siegen nicely.
Posted on 10/7/08 at 10:50 am to Tiger Attorney
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New Orleans is not everything
you are correct, sir.
Posted on 10/7/08 at 10:53 am to Tiger Attorney
Posted on 10/7/08 at 10:54 am to Tiger Attorney
I am sure there are more restaurants world know to insiders than those 3. The point being that just because you are known to insiders doesn't mean you are known to the masses.
Btw, I love ramseys kitchen nightmares. So called great restaurants live off of reputation but still serve terrible food and people eat it up.
Btw, I love ramseys kitchen nightmares. So called great restaurants live off of reputation but still serve terrible food and people eat it up.
Posted on 10/7/08 at 10:59 am to Paul Allen
I dont think anyone on here ever said it was...please look back to prior posts by any NOLA people on here (including myself) and show me where we claimed that.
Regardless, none of it changes the fact that Baton Rouge is a true underachiever in the culinary world...and its people seem content to accept that.
On this board, there have been about 10-20 good palces listed repeatedly as having good food and locally run...that is unacceptable for a city of 800,000 that sits between the birthplaces of creole and cajun cuisine and has every advantage in location to great local seafood as New Orleans.
BR's continued fascination with chains that fill Perkins Rowe and Towne Center is the root of this IMO...I also see BR people on here getting excited when yet another chain moves in...or hoping some NOLA chef or restaurant will move in to fill a particular culinary void in BR. How about hoping for your own sport's bar/brewhouse, your own sushi, your own French bistro?
Maybe you really agree with me, but would prefer to be obstinate.
Regardless, none of it changes the fact that Baton Rouge is a true underachiever in the culinary world...and its people seem content to accept that.
On this board, there have been about 10-20 good palces listed repeatedly as having good food and locally run...that is unacceptable for a city of 800,000 that sits between the birthplaces of creole and cajun cuisine and has every advantage in location to great local seafood as New Orleans.
BR's continued fascination with chains that fill Perkins Rowe and Towne Center is the root of this IMO...I also see BR people on here getting excited when yet another chain moves in...or hoping some NOLA chef or restaurant will move in to fill a particular culinary void in BR. How about hoping for your own sport's bar/brewhouse, your own sushi, your own French bistro?
Maybe you really agree with me, but would prefer to be obstinate.
Posted on 10/7/08 at 11:25 am to fightin tigers
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They are world famous for that restaurant...what is it...oh yeah, Popeyes
Popeyes is awesome FWIW and IMHO
Nola +1
Posted on 10/7/08 at 11:26 am to Will Cover
I guess another tiger need to win a heisman so they can put it there
2.3 mil is a damn good price for that deal in that location.
2.3 mil is a damn good price for that deal in that location.
Posted on 10/7/08 at 1:24 pm to Tiger Attorney
It would be virtually impossible for you to jam any more effete snobbery into your posts.
New Orleans restaurants are indespensible.
I have enjoyed them throughout my life. As have the millions of other non-residents (read-tourists) who allow such excellent restaurants to exist.
The New Orleans restaurant scene would not exist, were it not for the kindness of strangers.
Baton Rouge has no similar tourist trade, so no similar number of fine dining establishments exist.
What does exist in the fine dining category is a number of excellent restaurants that are easily among the best in our state, although not world class like those in NOLA. Baton Rouge has NOTHING to apologize for.
As for TJ RIBS, I have always enjoyed bringing the family there. The ribs are excellent, the service is friendly and the prices are reasonable. They are a very successful locally-owned restaurant with nothing to apologize for. I wish them much luck.
New Orleans restaurants are indespensible.
I have enjoyed them throughout my life. As have the millions of other non-residents (read-tourists) who allow such excellent restaurants to exist.
The New Orleans restaurant scene would not exist, were it not for the kindness of strangers.
Baton Rouge has no similar tourist trade, so no similar number of fine dining establishments exist.
What does exist in the fine dining category is a number of excellent restaurants that are easily among the best in our state, although not world class like those in NOLA. Baton Rouge has NOTHING to apologize for.
As for TJ RIBS, I have always enjoyed bringing the family there. The ribs are excellent, the service is friendly and the prices are reasonable. They are a very successful locally-owned restaurant with nothing to apologize for. I wish them much luck.
Posted on 10/7/08 at 1:59 pm to Lsupimp
Sorry...but no. Aren't you the same guy who has "sources" in Washington that say Saban is going to be their coach next year...and you believe them???
The Uptown/Riverbend/Garden District/Mid City scenes are almost 100% supported by locals and are light years better than what you speak of...we have chefs that are innovative and ready to gamble with new ideas. We have a populous that generally cringes when chain restaurants and coffee shops come in, as opposed from the BR people that get excited when a California Pizza place opens or some chain wine bar. Not to mention, it seems as though NOLA suburbs have better dining than all of BR...there are no tourists in Metairie or the Westbank or Covington...so how do you explain restaurants like Dakota, Le Parvenue, Cypress, Pellicano, del Porto Ristorante da Piero, Drago's, La Provence, Sal and Judy's, the Galley, Andrea's, Impastato's (I could go on and on)?
The difference of mentalities between the populous of the cities is what makes our restaurant scene special as well as the tourists. There is a lack of tourism in BR for a reason...it lacks authenticity and anyhting to do. You could take away restaurants frequented by tourists, and its not even in the same ballpark.
ETA: You are that guy...wow, just wow. You should check your "sources" again.
The Uptown/Riverbend/Garden District/Mid City scenes are almost 100% supported by locals and are light years better than what you speak of...we have chefs that are innovative and ready to gamble with new ideas. We have a populous that generally cringes when chain restaurants and coffee shops come in, as opposed from the BR people that get excited when a California Pizza place opens or some chain wine bar. Not to mention, it seems as though NOLA suburbs have better dining than all of BR...there are no tourists in Metairie or the Westbank or Covington...so how do you explain restaurants like Dakota, Le Parvenue, Cypress, Pellicano, del Porto Ristorante da Piero, Drago's, La Provence, Sal and Judy's, the Galley, Andrea's, Impastato's (I could go on and on)?
The difference of mentalities between the populous of the cities is what makes our restaurant scene special as well as the tourists. There is a lack of tourism in BR for a reason...it lacks authenticity and anyhting to do. You could take away restaurants frequented by tourists, and its not even in the same ballpark.
ETA: You are that guy...wow, just wow. You should check your "sources" again.
This post was edited on 10/7/08 at 2:07 pm
Posted on 10/7/08 at 2:24 pm to Tiger Attorney
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Sorry...but no. Aren't you the same guy who has "sources" in Washington that say Saban is going to be their coach next year...and you believe them???
This from a guy who gets paid to obfuscate and lie artfully. Also, a word to the wise, don't be one of those loathsome slugs that brings stuff from board to board. For instance AFREAUX and TIGAHS are douchebags on the poliboard, but heroes on other boards. Got it? It's a long and time-honored board tradition that allows us to stay ON TOPIC. It is a kind of board quality control, if you will....
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Now, back to the topic at hand....
Such culinary snobbery is amusing. It is like a disease with people of your failed city. And an excellent coping mechanism I suppose. When all around you is uncontrolled social pathology, it is nice to have an area of excellence to hang your hat on.
NOLA is like a washed up old actress, once-great, once-beautiful and alluring, wondering why people don't appreciate her for her beautiful soul.
Your best restaurants would not EXIST were it not for the tourist dollar. All your funky dives would flourish, but the ones that rely on that cha-ching from Baton Rouge, Des Moines and Denver, would cease to exist.
This post was edited on 10/7/08 at 2:34 pm
Posted on 10/7/08 at 2:33 pm to Lsupimp
I agree to a certain extent. I think there are good restaurants in both towns. More in N.O. b/c it's bigger. Many but not all N.O. oldies are living on their rep only and the uninformed tourist dollar. I think the places to go are the new or newer non-tourist places like 1179, Tommy's, Brightsens sp? , GW Fins the places that are still really pumping out good food. BR has some good one's too like Brandt's and Maison Lacour. TJ's and Ruth's both seem long in the tooth and need to update if nothing else their buildings. I hope they make a great place out of it b/c my family likes to go for a quick cheap meal.
Posted on 10/7/08 at 2:36 pm to Lsupimp
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like a disease with people of your failed city
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NOLA is like a washed up old actress, once-great, once-beautiful and alluring, wondering why people don't appreciate her for her beautiful soul.
So personal jabs at New Orleans and the people in New Orleans is your idea of staying ON TOPIC...nice, very nice.
What planet are you living on? I can think of 10-15 restaurants worth a damn that DEPEND on tourist dollars. You completely ignored my argument...
Which has a better restaurant scene NOLA suburbs (Metairie, Westbank, Kenner, Covington, Mandeville, Slidell, Madisonville) or greater Baton Rouge? When this was posted to the Food Board before, not a single person even argued for BR.
How many tourist frequent our suburbs restuarants?
How many tourist frequent Riverbend or Mid City or Uptown???
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Your best restaurants would not EXIST were it not for the tourist dollar.
Really??? Are you really actually asserting that? Do you honestly believe that Clancy's, Commander's and Galatoire's would have to close shop?
Furthermore, our restaurant scene attracts tourists in on its own...why? Because it was great to begin with. You can't fault or degrade New Orleans for being good.
Thats essentially like blaming Les Miles for attracting too many five star recruits.
Perhaps, instead of name-calling, YOU should try to stay on topic and actually post an argument that is well thought out and supported by facts...lets start with you defending this statement:
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Your best restaurants would not EXIST were it not for the tourist dollar. All your funky dives would flourish, but the ones that rely on that cha-ching from Baton Rouge, Des Moines and Denver, would cease to exist.
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