Rocknrolloutlaws
German Village
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As part of the discussion on diners a while back, I remember people mentioning a desire for an IHOP in town. I don't know if anyone caught it, but in The Dispatch this morning there was an article about the Rise & Dine chain that also had this bit of info:
IHOP also has announced plans to open 17 restaurants in the Columbus and Dayton areas in the coming years.
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So there's that bit of news that I'm sure will make someone (whoever it was wishing for the IHOP I imagine) happy.
Coremodels
Really close to Explorer's Club.
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Looks like the pricing is regional or per restaurant, but even so...the one in E. Lansing has the omelettes at 8-9 bucks, which is still pretty damn steep for a freaking IHOP, IMO.
Walker
The KLD / Downtown
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Here's the announcement from nearly a year and a half ago:
http://www.columbusunderground.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4769
Sure is taking a long time... :?
Andrew Hall
Dennison Place (The Circles)
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Does anyone else see the irony of all this LOVE for massive eatery chains all the while we are promoting something ... er independant, maybe ... about Columbus?
I guess it will be a while before the Columbus : Indie Food Capital of the World gets some traction.
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Coremodels
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Andrew Hall wrote Does anyone else see the irony of all this LOVE for massive eatery chains all the while we are promoting something ... er independant, maybe ... about Columbus?I guess it will be a while before the Columbus : Indie Food Capital of the World gets some traction.
A.
You know what's funny though, it's only love for the chains for the cheap food. If I'm paying more than 10.00 for food, I'll be at one of the many independent owned spots in town, but I do so love my heart attack express fast food chains as well ;)
Andrew Hall
Dennison Place (The Circles)
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Coremodels wrote You know what's funny though, it's only love for the chains for the cheap food. If I'm paying more than 10.00 for food, I'll be at one of the many independent owned spots in town, but I do so love my heart attack express fast food chains as well ;)
There is a kernel of logic there. At that price point, non-chains are mostly what I call stealth-chains in that their food is no different from a chain since it falls off the Sysco truck.
You can make a local economic argument for going to the local joints, but not a food quality one.
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Walker
The KLD / Downtown
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Andrew Hall wrote Does anyone else see the irony of all this LOVE for massive eatery chains all the while we are promoting something ... er independant, maybe ... about Columbus?
I think a lot of people crave chains that we don't have, and I don't really see anything wrong with that. Even though they're asking for chains, they're asking for variety.
Do people want to see an IHOP on every corner a la Starbucks or Subway? I doubt it. Do people want an IHOP in the Short North? I doubt that too.
I think there's enough room in this city for the chains and the uniqe shops. Plop an IHOP up on Sawmill Road or Rome-Hilliard (just went out there over the weekend and JESUS does that street scare me) and make people drive to get their fix.
myliftkk
Columbus, OH
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Andrew Hall wroteCoremodels wrote You know what's funny though, it's only love for the chains for the cheap food. If I'm paying more than 10.00 for food, I'll be at one of the many independent owned spots in town, but I do so love my heart attack express fast food chains as well ;)There is a kernel of logic there. At that price point, non-chains are mostly what I call stealth-chains in that their food is no different from a chain since it falls off the Sysco truck.
You can make a local economic argument for going to the local joints, but not a food quality one.
A.
Andrew, do you have some sort of prescient insight into things that fall of the Sysco truck? :wink:
I swear, I'm driving this morning to an appt. on Henderson Ave., and what the hell is lying in the left lane. A f&%*ing Sysco box... :shock:
Some place is going to be running a bit short today. :D
bonniefide
NE Side
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dammit. i'm already battling my weight... i hope they put it FAR FAR away from meee!!!
Just this weekend I saw a commercial for something called the "PANCAKE SURRENDER" and said to Caeleigh, "Thank GOD there are no IHOP's near me!" I mean, they have freaking NY Cheesecake PANCAKES for chrissakes!!!
*goes into a diabetic coma just thinking about it*
myliftkk
Columbus, OH
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Walker wroteAndrew Hall wrote Does anyone else see the irony of all this LOVE for massive eatery chains all the while we are promoting something ... er independant, maybe ... about Columbus?I think a lot of people crave chains that we don't have, and I don't really see anything wrong with that. Even though they're asking for chains, they're asking for variety.
Do people want to see an IHOP on every corner a la Starbucks or Subway? I doubt it. Do people want an IHOP in the Short North? I doubt that too.
I think there's enough room in this city for the chains and the uniqe shops. Plop an IHOP up on Sawmill Road or Rome-Hilliard (just went out there over the weekend and JESUS does that street scare me) and make people drive to get their fix.
If people get their fix from an IHOP, then they probably also cut their drugs with industrial solvents and handfuls of dirt. :roll: Having lived around the corner from one for at least 20 years, I can't say I ever craved anything remotely related to it, short of maybe a firebombing of the building.
The place was a cop snack magnet though, go figure... :shock:
Coremodels
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This used to be at the corner of Olde Henderson and Kenny Road (it's now been about 38 bars since then)
DeVoe
Columbus, Oh: Indie Art Capital of the World!!!
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how about his guys
lets capitalize on the indie thing
and give IHOP a run for their money
let's open up
Columbus INDEPENDENT House of Pancakes... YES!
for short we could call them "indie cakes"
Andrew, you can even pair wines and Single Malt Scotches to pancakes....
mmmmm
I can see it
#7 "the Andrew Hall"
A healthy portion of extra thick aged sheepsmilk cheese crepes
served with a 2003 Aglianico
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