another restaurant change - Page 2

Jacko · 03-20-2005

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Originally Posted by ryberg

Well this should be interesting: there is some word on the street to the effect that the TGI Friday's at the corner of 5th ave & 8th street is going to become a Burger King.

Steve

They looked like they were going out of business when I was there...but a BK?? Yuck! Don't you have zoning laws down there or something?

TnJ · 03-24-2005

BURGA king?

well, may not be TOO bad if there's enough hot sauce 2 go around.
we saw TGIF nearly empty every time we strolled by it & those 'bands' in there were awful imo.
Shouldn't take any biz away from nearby Jaguar o Parilla & especially not from PM restaurant!!

ill take Steve's tacos or kabobs over bk anytime!!
Tj

Dave y Stacey · 03-24-2005

It seems many of the people here appreciate the non-chain types - not only while on vacation but also when at home. However, most like the familiar sights and sounds of an establishment they know.

I sometimes struggle with friends when picking a place to go to dinner. One, because I live in suburbia where chain restaurants are as common as soccer-mom SUVs in the drive-thru at Starbucks. Two, because it is hard to convince people they aren't going to die when eating at a place that isn't 'good-enough' to be a franchise.

Anyway...I'll extend warm wishes to BK. I'll be giving my money to someone else.

SarahB · 03-24-2005

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Originally Posted by Dave y Stacey

...because it is hard to convince people they aren't going to die when eating at a place that isn't 'good-enough' to be a franchise...

Ha! So true! I fight with my family over this all of the time!

emmalaw45 · 03-24-2005

I dont think it matters whether there's a Burger King / TGI's etc. If you don't like it and feel that it is too American then go some other place. Nice and easy!

Can't wait to experience Playa!!!!

emmalaw45 · 03-24-2005

Sorry didn't mean to sound so harsh - sounds worse when I read it back to myself.....

B Kromm · 03-24-2005

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Originally Posted by cuffedlinks

Now if it were a Hooter's...or I guess that would be "Chi-Chi's" - but there's already a chain by that name....unless I have the Mexican for Hooters placed incorrectly......

Cuffed, we had Chi-Chi's up here in the Great White North about..... lemme think....Im +/- 40....... Dad loved the place and we went, often, when I was .....hmmmm.... 'bout 20......... Holy, that was 20 some years ago!

Man do I miss that place. Only one or two Mexi restaurants in town now. Dad's fav was the deep fried ice cream...... Now that takes me back.

Oh and BTW we've had Hooters her for all of about 5 yrs!

Headhunter · 03-24-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by emmalaw45

I dont think it matters whether there's a Burger King / TGI's etc. If you don't like it and feel that it is too American then go some other place. Nice and easy!

Can't wait to experience Playa!!!!

emmalaw45,

Since ur staying and paying @ an AI .. why would u feel the need to comment on this? .. probably wont leave the 'compound' there anyhow to venture to town since ur meals r already paid for.....lol

"Hey (El Oasis), where are my shrimp and crab tacos I ordered 1/2 hr ago and dont forget the brown sauce" ...lol

Sorry didn't mean to sound so harsh - sounds worse when I read it back to myself.....

.

TnJ · 03-24-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by emmalaw45

I dont think it matters whether there's a Burger King / TGI's etc. If you don't like it and feel that it is too American then go some other place. Nice and easy!
Can't wait to experience Playa!!!!

we felt the same way while we were there

. took in all the local goodies we could

got so hungry 4 some spicy stuff after reading all this had 2 go 2 chipotle chain tho 4 lunch..
Tj

03-24-2005

If BK opens it opens. I agree with SarahB, it used to bother me when US chains started up, but I have changed my stance on this. All I know is that I will not being eating there. To many great, unique, fun, tasty, interesting, and just plain different places to spend my money at.

Softy57 · 03-24-2005

Talk about harsh...I thought any board members could comment here,Headhunter. I guess your screen name may describe your personality.

They have a McDonalds a block from Marble Arch in London-I just don't see why BK is so much more distastefull that TGIF. Lots of folks with small kids & some of us bringing teens,may need to give them a fast food fix at least once while in Playa.

I also feel it is extremely arrogant of tourists to tell a city what restaurants they "may" have, in order to preserve the view "they" want to have of their favorite destination. Just like those who don't like Playa growing. More people,more jobs,more tourists who love Playa.
Purists who must have quiet beaches and rustic environs will head south,toward Tulum and Belize.

Dave y Stacey · 03-24-2005

Amen Softy.

I'd rather go to BK than TGIF.

Headhunter · 03-24-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Softy57

Headhunter. I guess your screen name may describe your personality.

Since you dont know us .. you couldnt be more wrong....enuff said.

Ciao

(moved on from this thread)

Softy57 · 03-24-2005

[quote=Headhunter]emmalaw45,

Since ur staying and paying @ an AI .. why would u feel the need to comment on this? .. probably wont leave the 'compound' there anyhow to venture to town since ur meals r already paid for.....lol

"Hey (El Oasis), where are my shrimp and crab tacos I ordered 1/2 hr ago and dont forget the brown sauce" ...lol

This is how Headhunter dissed emmalaw45 without knowing her at all. Implying she would be rude,etc. When hit with his own totally unproven inferences he says "nuff said, I've moved on". Cool, & I'm having a good laugh.

:p

Nerak936 · 03-24-2005

I guess Headhunter hasn't heard that AI's actually DO allow their guests to leave the prison to stimulate the local economy (of course only if they've been granted passes for good behavior).

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Softy57 añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Massachusetts,U.S.A. Posts: 1,697	Right on Heather!! Talk about harsh...I thought any board members could comment here,Headhunter. I guess your screen name may describe your personality. They have a McDonalds a block from Marble Arch in London-I just don't see why BK is so much more distastefull that TGIF. Lots of folks with small kids & some of us bringing teens,may need to give them a fast food fix at least once while in Playa. I also feel it is extremely arrogant of tourists to tell a city what restaurants they "may" have, in order to preserve the view "they" want to have of their favorite destination. Just like those who don't like Playa growing. More people,more jobs,more tourists who love Playa. Purists who must have quiet beaches and rustic environs will head south,toward Tulum and Belize.

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03-24-2005	#17 (permalink)
TnJ añejo Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: vuelo corto al PDC Posts: 2,044	BURGA king? well, may not be TOO bad if there's enough hot sauce 2 go around. we saw TGIF nearly empty every time we strolled by it & those 'bands' in there were awful imo. Shouldn't take any biz away from nearby Jaguar o Parilla & especially not from PM restaurant!! ill take Steve's tacos or kabobs over bk anytime!! Tj

03-24-2005	#18 (permalink)
Dave y Stacey way into it Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 242	It seems many of the people here appreciate the non-chain types - not only while on vacation but also when at home. However, most like the familiar sights and sounds of an establishment they know. I sometimes struggle with friends when picking a place to go to dinner. One, because I live in suburbia where chain restaurants are as common as soccer-mom SUVs in the drive-thru at Starbucks. Two, because it is hard to convince people they aren't going to die when eating at a place that isn't 'good-enough' to be a franchise. Anyway...I'll extend warm wishes to BK. I'll be giving my money to someone else.

03-24-2005	#20 (permalink)
emmalaw45 way into it Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 132	I dont think it matters whether there's a Burger King / TGI's etc. If you don't like it and feel that it is too American then go some other place. Nice and easy! Can't wait to experience Playa!!!!

03-24-2005	#21 (permalink)
emmalaw45 way into it Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 132	Sorry didn't mean to sound so harsh - sounds worse when I read it back to myself.....

03-24-2005	#25 (permalink)
ThrushJockey Posts: n/a	If BK opens it opens. I agree with SarahB, it used to bother me when US chains started up, but I have changed my stance on this. All I know is that I will not being eating there. To many great, unique, fun, tasty, interesting, and just plain different places to spend my money at.

03-24-2005	#27 (permalink)
Dave y Stacey way into it Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 242	Amen Softy. I'd rather go to BK than TGIF.

03-24-2005	#29 (permalink)
Softy57 añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Massachusetts,U.S.A. Posts: 1,697	[quote=Headhunter]emmalaw45, Since ur staying and paying @ an AI .. why would u feel the need to comment on this? .. probably wont leave the 'compound' there anyhow to venture to town since ur meals r already paid for.....lol "Hey (El Oasis), where are my shrimp and crab tacos I ordered 1/2 hr ago and dont forget the brown sauce" ...lol This is how Headhunter dissed emmalaw45 without knowing her at all. Implying she would be rude,etc. When hit with his own totally unproven inferences he says "nuff said, I've moved on". Cool, & I'm having a good laugh. :p

03-24-2005	#30 (permalink)
Nerak936 =^. " .^= Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 18,506	I guess Headhunter hasn't heard that AI's actually DO allow their guests to leave the prison to stimulate the local economy (of course only if they've been granted passes for good behavior).

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