Restaurant Recommendations

Postby **Kane** » Fri Nov 15, 2019 8:15 am

Any takes on Bahama Breeze? I've never been to one before, but I'm meeting my brother and some family there for his birthday.

Postby **LITT** » Fri Nov 15, 2019 8:45 am

I actually quite like bahama breeze.

Postby **Troy Loney** » Fri Nov 15, 2019 9:14 am

Love eating at Morcilla. There are definitely a couple of tables that are pretty miserable, thinking mostly the back corner table nearest the kitchen. We've definitely asked to be moved every time they plump us there.

Postby **nocera** » Fri Nov 15, 2019 9:16 am

Any takes on Bahama Breeze? I've never been to one before, but I'm meeting my brother and some family there for his birthday.

It's surprisingly good for a chain. I always get the lobster & shrimp quesadilla.

Postby **Kane** » Fri Nov 15, 2019 9:41 am

Good to hear! A number of things on the menu do look quite tasty.

Postby **shafnutz05** » Fri Nov 15, 2019 1:22 pm

Any takes on Bahama Breeze? I've never been to one before, but I'm meeting my brother and some family there for his birthday.
It's surprisingly good for a chain. I always get the lobster & shrimp quesadilla.

Yup. Very good chain.

Postby **LITT** » Sat Nov 16, 2019 12:52 pm

Pretty good (authentic ish) pain killers too

Postby **shafnutz05** » Wed Dec 11, 2019 7:08 am

Decided to pick up MOD Pizza for dinner last night...I gotta say, I was pretty impressed. I like the business model and the customization is nice. @NT@NTP66 I see they are in Warrington and Newtown, not sure if you've ever been.

Postby **mac5155** » Wed Dec 11, 2019 7:23 am

Is that like Blaze pizza?

Postby **shafnutz05** » Wed Dec 11, 2019 7:27 am

Is that like Blaze pizza?

I had never heard of Blaze, but it sure is.

Postby **NTP66** » Wed Dec 11, 2019 8:01 am

Decided to pick up MOD Pizza for dinner last night...I gotta say, I was pretty impressed. I like the business model and the customization is nice. @NT@NTP66 I see they are in Warrington and Newtown, not sure if you've ever been.

I have, and I do like it for what it is - quick pizza. My wife, on the other hand, hates it. They also sell Mexican Coke there.

Postby **count2infinity** » Thu Dec 19, 2019 2:19 pm

BRGR recently came to State College. Went for lunch today. Pretty decent burger. Little pricey to get a burger, fries, and a drink, but the quality of the burger and toppings was surprisingly good.

Postby **MrKennethTKangaroo** » Tue Jan 21, 2020 11:39 am

Gaucho (not @gaucho but gaucho parilla) coming to downtown PGH. Please discuss at your leisure.

Postby **Dickie Dunn** » Tue Jan 21, 2020 11:51 am

Oh wow. Moving to the old Six Penn location. They're desperately in need of a bigger location. On the Facebook post they said they're not changing to traditional table service, whatever that means. Not sure the other Penn Ave. restaurants would be thrilled with an hour long line clogging up the sidewalk, so they have to be doing something that'll get asses at tables instead of waiting in the cattle chute. Apparently will be expanding the menu and adding two bars as well.

I absolutely love Gaucho but always found the line wait and ordering process to be a complete pain in the ass. I'm in favor of anything that allows me to sit down and order delicious meats.

Postby **mac5155** » Tue Jan 21, 2020 12:26 pm

Maybe a mobile app ordering experience?

Postby **robbiestoupe** » Tue Jan 21, 2020 1:11 pm

Maybe a mobile app ordering experience?

I believe that's what the plan is. More tables so you can sit down and order your food on a tablet, but you'll probably wait just as long for food.

Postby **LITT** » Tue Jan 21, 2020 3:24 pm

this is good news. i hope they use the rooftop bar too

Postby **Dickie Dunn** » Tue Jan 21, 2020 3:52 pm

this is good news. i hope they use the rooftop bar too

In response to a Facebook comment they said they have plans for the rooftop bar, but it needs some work and their primary focus is to have the interior ready for a Spring open.

Postby **iamjs** » Tue Jan 21, 2020 4:32 pm

Oh wow. Moving to the old Six Penn location. They're desperately in need of a bigger location. On the Facebook post they said they're not changing to traditional table service, whatever that means. Not sure the other Penn Ave. restaurants would be thrilled with an hour long line clogging up the sidewalk, so they have to be doing something that'll get asses at tables instead of waiting in the cattle chute. Apparently will be expanding the menu and adding two bars as well.

I absolutely love Gaucho but always found the line wait and ordering process to be a complete pain in the ass. I'm in favor of anything that allows me to sit down and order delicious meats.

That was always my big turnoff from going there. Line would be out the door and around the corner, and since I didn't know if that meant 30 minutes or 90 minutes, I wasn't taking any chances.

Postby **Trip McNeely** » Tue Jan 21, 2020 4:33 pm

Gaucho is money, but the line is insane. I basically only go there in off hours, like a late lunch around 2 pm or early dinner.

Postby **MrKennethTKangaroo** » Tue Jan 21, 2020 4:37 pm

i went to gaucho once at like 5:15 on a Tuesday or something like that. it wasn't busy but hot damn was it awesome

Postby **LITT** » Tue Jan 21, 2020 4:50 pm

I think this will have a very positive impact on their lunch business

Postby **nocera** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 11:45 am

Maybe a mobile app ordering experience?
I believe that's what the plan is. More tables so you can sit down and order your food on a tablet, but you'll probably wait just as long for food.

I have no problem waiting at a table for food. Standing in that line is super annoying. Especially when you're at that awkward point by the door where you don't know if you should hold it open or step all the way in or keep waiting outside. And then you have to let the people leaving squeeze past you. That line sucks.

Postby **Dickie Dunn** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 11:50 am

Maybe a mobile app ordering experience?
I believe that's what the plan is. More tables so you can sit down and order your food on a tablet, but you'll probably wait just as long for food.
I have no problem waiting at a table for food. Standing in that line is super annoying. Especially when you're at that awkward point by the door where you don't know if you should hold it open or step all the way in or keep waiting outside. And then you have to let the people leaving squeeze past you. That line sucks.

Spent a seemingly 100 degree July afternoon in that exact awkward point for eternity (probably 30 minutes), only to stand in line for another hourish once we made it in the door. Was somehow still worth it.

Postby **MrKennethTKangaroo** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 12:04 pm

Sidebar: Hitchhiker is putting a taproom on liberty near liberty and 6th, right by the mini police station. I like that police station because you can see the city's fine officers sitting at that little foldout table, reading their phones, and eating moes while simultaneously protecting and serving.