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What buisness/restaurant does College Station lack or need?
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AgTrip said:
I want another venue like The Hall of Fame. Miss having a place to meet and dance. Graham Central Station and Denim and Diamond were our go to places when in school. Harry's was mainly college kids but the Hall was for all ages, both locals and students.
I also loved the live acts the Hall brought in.
Sadly, dancehalls have closed all over the state. Loved the Hall of Fame. First date with my wife was at the Hall of Fame
I think a good oyster/raw bar similar to Perla's in Austin would do pretty well here if put in the right location. Feel like BCS is missing a good seafood spot that's not sushi and/or fried everything except for a couple of items on the menu.
Old school pizza parlor
Hand tossed dough
Thick or thin dough as a choice
Tables and chairs
No "flash" baking
No walk through order toppings as you walk with a tray
Not $50 for a pizza
No waiter
Hand tossed dough
Thick or thin dough as a choice
Tables and chairs
No "flash" baking
No walk through order toppings as you walk with a tray
Not $50 for a pizza
No waiter
SW AG80 said:AgTrip said:
I want another venue like The Hall of Fame. Miss having a place to meet and dance. Graham Central Station and Denim and Diamond were our go to places when in school. Harry's was mainly college kids but the Hall was for all ages, both locals and students.
I also loved the live acts the Hall brought in.
Sadly, dancehalls have closed all over the state. Loved the Hall of Fame. First date with my wife was at the Hall of Fame
Yes, it is sad. It's such a great way for young adults to meet. You could go out with your friends and meet new people, have a dance with someone who catches your eye and see where it leads. Being an old fart now, I would love to round up my friends and meet up for a fun Friday night!
AgTrip said:
I want another venue like The Hall of Fame. Miss having a place to meet and dance. Graham Central Station and Denim and Diamond were our go to places when in school. Harry's was mainly college kids but the Hall was for all ages, both locals and students.
I also loved the live acts the Hall brought in.
And Swingin with the Armadillo!
Nope, they all came and went before he passed. They were run by a company called Boomtown Entertainment (the current locations have different ownership) which was run by a ex-Mafia mobster who was sentenced to five years for fraud after all the restaurants closed.Bob Yancy said:PS3D said:Bob Yancy said:
A Toby Keith's or Blake Shelton's Ole Red style eatertainment establishment. Listen to live music, enjoy good food and have a few drinks. Maybe even a dance floor, which I believe they have. Our market is ripe for something like that.
Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill was signed for the mall but it never opened. Just as well, their other 30(?) locations or so all closed from not paying rent.
He passed away so maybe that has something to do with it. RIP. The pics are Ole Red.
AgTrip said:
I want another venue like The Hall of Fame. Miss having a place to meet and dance. Graham Central Station and Denim and Diamond were our go to places when in school. Harry's was mainly college kids but the Hall was for all ages, both locals and students.
I also loved the live acts the Hall brought in.
Saw George Carlin perform a benefit concert for Joe Monroe of WTAW fame at the Hall of Fame back in the day.
Have you tried Poche's. Really good and good variety of oystersJM84 said:
I think a good oyster/raw bar similar to Perla's in Austin would do pretty well here if put in the right location. Feel like BCS is missing a good seafood spot that's not sushi and/or fried everything except for a couple of items on the menu.
AggiePhil said:
In-N-Out Burger
I now live in the In N Out sphere and agree that it's bad. The fries are the worst of any fast food burger place.
Pooh's park
Chicken n pickle
One retail place I think would do well here is a Nordstrom Rack.
Career jobs/major employers are needed more than anything.
A good brewery/outdoor bar space that is also kid friendly (or restaurants that are more kid friendly like a hat creek). We moved here from the Austin area and miss that most.
Yep, it amazing how many singers, actors and sports stars have tied their name to businesses and expect everyone to flock to it regardless of the quality/price offering. It even happened here in BCS. People may go once, but the key to success is repeats and referrals.PS3D said:Nope, they all came and went before he passed. They were run by a company called Boomtown Entertainment (the current locations have different ownership) which was run by a ex-Mafia mobster who was sentenced to five years for fraud after all the restaurants closed.Bob Yancy said:PS3D said:Bob Yancy said:
A Toby Keith's or Blake Shelton's Ole Red style eatertainment establishment. Listen to live music, enjoy good food and have a few drinks. Maybe even a dance floor, which I believe they have. Our market is ripe for something like that.
Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill was signed for the mall but it never opened. Just as well, their other 30(?) locations or so all closed from not paying rent.
He passed away so maybe that has something to do with it. RIP. The pics are Ole Red.
I would really love something like a YMCA or a conference center. Maybe some really nice little league ball parks. On the other hand, our own nuclear power generation plant would be pretty neat.
I think an indoor Tennis complex would be great. Perhaps one of the cities could partner with A&M to make that happen.
You're on to something! While we're partnering with A&M, maybe an e-sports complex as well?
We have a retro arcade.
NerdVana Vintage Arcade & Toys
I think more things for teens to do. Race track, bumper boats, etc.
Lately the palace in Bryan has been hosting more live music so please support it.
Just out of town Deeproots Vineyard has an amazing outdoor place with live music most every weekend. Less than 30 minute drive.
There is another one out that way as well that is nice as well but the name is escaping me after a busy monday at work.
NerdVana Vintage Arcade & Toys
I think more things for teens to do. Race track, bumper boats, etc.
Lately the palace in Bryan has been hosting more live music so please support it.
Just out of town Deeproots Vineyard has an amazing outdoor place with live music most every weekend. Less than 30 minute drive.
There is another one out that way as well that is nice as well but the name is escaping me after a busy monday at work.
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I really don't know how successful they were (or not) since they got locked out for not paying rent, the owner was literally a criminal.woodiewood said:Yep, it amazing how many singers, actors and sports stars have tied their name to businesses and expect everyone to flock to it regardless of the quality/price offering. It even happened here in BCS. People may go once, but the key to success is repeats and referrals.PS3D said:Nope, they all came and went before he passed. They were run by a company called Boomtown Entertainment (the current locations have different ownership) which was run by a ex-Mafia mobster who was sentenced to five years for fraud after all the restaurants closed.Bob Yancy said:PS3D said:Bob Yancy said:
A Toby Keith's or Blake Shelton's Ole Red style eatertainment establishment. Listen to live music, enjoy good food and have a few drinks. Maybe even a dance floor, which I believe they have. Our market is ripe for something like that.
Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill was signed for the mall but it never opened. Just as well, their other 30(?) locations or so all closed from not paying rent.
He passed away so maybe that has something to do with it. RIP. The pics are Ole Red.
At least it wasn't Toby Keith himself that was the one who ran off with the money.
sirhc said:
A good brewery/outdoor bar space that is also kid friendly (or restaurants that are more kid friendly like a hat creek). We moved here from the Austin area and miss that most.
Kinderhill was insanely kid friendly…swarming with the little (redacted) in fact.
I mean if we are dreaming, a Portillo's would be amazing! Probably at least decade or more away though.
Restaurants out south.
Eh. I went by there the other day. The arcade portion looked like a joke TBH. Not somewhere I think most people will go as a destination. Probably good for killing time at the mall though.KidDoc said:
We have a retro arcade.
NerdVana Vintage Arcade & Toys
I would love a Dave and Busters style place. I think the college student's parent's money could help keep it open.AggiePhil said:Eh. I went by there the other day. The arcade portion looked like a joke TBH. Not somewhere I think most people will go as a destination. Probably good for killing time at the mall though.KidDoc said:
We have a retro arcade.
NerdVana Vintage Arcade & Toys
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Isn't Shulman's going to be a very similar concept?
From their website:
With opening planned for mid-2025, this will be MBG's largest facility yet. Featuring the movies, bowling, arcade, restaurant & bar you've come to know and love from MBG, as well as some exciting new additions!
SMBG Bryan will also include a second level for 21+ with bowling, dining, Only Sons Brewery, and a balcony overlooking the beautiful lake in Midtown Park.
Another new addition is The Grove, featuring an outdoor amphitheater for live music and outdoor movies, yard games such as giant Jenga, cornhole, shuffleboard, lawn darts, and more, plus indoor and outdoor Pickleball courts!
From their website:
With opening planned for mid-2025, this will be MBG's largest facility yet. Featuring the movies, bowling, arcade, restaurant & bar you've come to know and love from MBG, as well as some exciting new additions!
SMBG Bryan will also include a second level for 21+ with bowling, dining, Only Sons Brewery, and a balcony overlooking the beautiful lake in Midtown Park.
Another new addition is The Grove, featuring an outdoor amphitheater for live music and outdoor movies, yard games such as giant Jenga, cornhole, shuffleboard, lawn darts, and more, plus indoor and outdoor Pickleball courts!
Return of Lakeview.
This sounds promising!Captn_Ag05 said:
Isn't Shulman's going to be a very similar concept?
From their website:
With opening planned for mid-2025, this will be MBG's largest facility yet. Featuring the movies, bowling, arcade, restaurant & bar you've come to know and love from MBG, as well as some exciting new additions!
SMBG Bryan will also include a second level for 21+ with bowling, dining, Only Sons Brewery, and a balcony overlooking the beautiful lake in Midtown Park.
Another new addition is The Grove, featuring an outdoor amphitheater for live music and outdoor movies, yard games such as giant Jenga, cornhole, shuffleboard, lawn darts, and more, plus indoor and outdoor Pickleball courts!
No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See full Medical Disclaimer.
is Urban Bird any good? I know we don't need 'another chicken place' but Hattie B's or Gus's would be so good here. Dave's doesn't do it for me.
i didnt love their beer. also there were no tvs (if you wanted to watch a game or something).FlyRod said:sirhc said:
A good brewery/outdoor bar space that is also kid friendly (or restaurants that are more kid friendly like a hat creek). We moved here from the Austin area and miss that most.
Kinderhill was insanely kid friendly…swarming with the little (redacted) in fact.
I do agree it was the closest thing we had to what i'm envisioning.
I'd love this. Alas there have been at least 2-3 Chicago hot dog place attempts that came and went here.ThatRothersGuy said:
I mean if we are dreaming, a Portillo's would be amazing! Probably at least decade or more away though.
Would love an entertainment and dining area similar to Market Square in the Woodlands. Don't know if South College Station would right for it. Hell that Northgate parking lot could sort of be the spot for it a poor man's version of it.
Captn_Ag05 said:Orlando Ayala Cant Read said:
I think a Fadis or Dimasis would absolutely slay in this market. No brainer.
Dimassi's is opening in Century Square next month.
Word???
It's called Spirit Ice Arena now. Tons of public skating, kids birthday parties, figure skating, hockey. Our family loves the place. Aggie Figure Skating club and the Aggie hockey team both skate there.big ben said:
What happened to the Arctic Wolf rink?