Burger wars, re-visited

RednBlue11 · Post by **RednBlue11** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:56 am

ya i guess they didnt get their lease renewed...what a shame

RGV Pony · Post by **RGV Pony** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:08 am

Another burger to try: Second Floor Bistro @ the Galleria/Westin. Very, very good burger. Maybe the best. Top 3 material, IMO. Better than Twisted Root. Better than Snuffers. Better than Fudds. Better than Jakes.

Helpful hint: valet at the Westin (NOT the Galleria) and they'll validate it for you.

Good place for business meetings.

SMUguy · Post by **SMUguy** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:16 am

Dutch wrote:Balls hamburgers in Snyder Plaza closing (or now closed i think)

I know it's a pillar in the community, or something, but that place's burgers were more overrated than any I know of except for Snuffers and Jack's, which are barely cafeteria-quality burgers.

Dutch · Post by **Dutch** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:21 am

RednBlue11 wrote:ya i guess they didnt get their lease renewed...what a shame

wasn't that. they couldn't afford the current market rent. they had used up all their renewal options. Rent is about $42/sf (gross) in Snyder Plaza. that's too much for someone like Balls who doesn't own their building (see:Bubbas & Kubys)

will be a Dunkin' Donuts and a yet to be named (i konw but not telling b/c the deal isn't inked) sandwich shop.

RGV Pony · Post by **RGV Pony** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:35 am

Dutch wrote:
RednBlue11 wrote:ya i guess they didnt get their lease renewed...what a shame

will be a Dunkin' Donuts and a yet to be named (i konw but not telling b/c the deal isn't inked) sandwich shop.

My guess would be Which Wich or Potbelly

mrydel · Post by **mrydel** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:54 am

RGV Pony wrote:My guess would be Which Wich or Potbelly

Wow! What a coincidence. Those are my wife's and my nicknames (respectively).

RednBlue11 · Post by **RednBlue11** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:16 pm

mrydel wrote:
RGV Pony wrote:My guess would be Which Wich or Potbelly

Wow! What a coincidence. Those are my wife's and my nicknames (respectively).

i will pray for you

Peruna_Ate_My_Rolex · Post by **Peruna_Ate_My_Rolex** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:11 pm

mrydel wrote:
RGV Pony wrote:My guess would be Which Wich or Potbelly

Wow! What a coincidence. Those are my wife's and my nicknames (respectively).

I thought hers was Which Credit Card?

MrMustang1965 · Post by **MrMustang1965** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:50 pm

Dutch wrote:
RednBlue11 wrote:ya i guess they didnt get their lease renewed...what a shame

wasn't that. they couldn't afford the current market rent. they had used up all their renewal options. Rent is about $42/sf (gross) in Snyder Plaza. that's too much for someone like Balls who doesn't own their building (see:Bubbas & Kubys)

will be a Dunkin' Donuts and a yet to be named (i konw but not telling b/c the deal isn't inked) sandwich shop.

Great.

Already got a donut shop in Snider Plaza called Mustang Donuts (on Hillcrest Ave.).

RednBlue11 · Post by **RednBlue11** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:52 pm

MrMustang1965 wrote:
Dutch wrote:
RednBlue11 wrote:ya i guess they didnt get their lease renewed...what a shame

wasn't that. they couldn't afford the current market rent. they had used up all their renewal options. Rent is about $42/sf (gross) in Snyder Plaza. that's too much for someone like Balls who doesn't own their building (see:Bubbas & Kubys)

will be a Dunkin' Donuts and a yet to be named (i konw but not telling b/c the deal isn't inked) sandwich shop.
Great. Already got a donut shop in Snider Plaza called Mustang Donuts (on Hillcrest Ave.).

they dont have many donuts in their selection despite the name

MrMustang1965 · Post by **MrMustang1965** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:05 pm

RednBlue11 wrote:
MrMustang1965 wrote:
Dutch wrote:
RednBlue11 wrote:ya i guess they didnt get their lease renewed...what a shame

wasn't that. they couldn't afford the current market rent. they had used up all their renewal options. Rent is about $42/sf (gross) in Snyder Plaza. that's too much for someone like Balls who doesn't own their building (see:Bubbas & Kubys)

will be a Dunkin' Donuts and a yet to be named (i konw but not telling b/c the deal isn't inked) sandwich shop.
Great. Already got a donut shop in Snider Plaza called Mustang Donuts (on Hillcrest Ave.).

they dont have many donuts in their selection despite the name

False advertising? :shock:

I'm shocked, I tell you. Shocked!

couch 'em · Post by **couch 'em** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 2:10 pm

How can Dunkin Donuts afford $42/sqft?

PonySoprano · Post by **PonySoprano** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 2:37 pm

Just got back from Vegas. Next time you are out there, check out Burger Bar at Mandalay Bay. Great "gourmet" burgers, with ingredients such as Kobe beef, buffalo, lamb, salmon, etc.
Great burger (I had buffalo) and excellent onion rings.

RednBlue11 · Post by **RednBlue11** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 2:38 pm

PonySoprano wrote:Just got back from Vegas. Next time you are out there, check out Burger Bar at Mandalay Bay. Great "gourmet" burgers, with ingredients such as Kobe beef, buffalo, lamb, salmon, etc.
Great burger (I had buffalo) and excellent onion rings.

i think there's one not too far from campus

Post by **PonyPride** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 2:40 pm

PonySoprano wrote:Just got back from Vegas. Next time you are out there, check out Burger Bar at Mandalay Bay. Great "gourmet" burgers, with ingredients such as Kobe beef, buffalo, lamb, salmon, etc.
Great burger (I had buffalo) and excellent onion rings.

Lamb? SALMON? That's un-American, if not flat-out immoral.