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restaurants closing

Discussion in 'Area Restaurants, Dining and Food' started by jw25413, Jan 4, 2009.

  1. redon1

    redon1 aka Aphioni

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    better take her to Pines of Florence... STAT. :happygrin:
     
  2. kmjtt

    kmjtt New Member

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    Hubby said he was listening to the Junkies today, and they said Bonefish locations were being replaced by Outbacks. Please tell me it is not so! The manager and staff at Bonefish are fabulous, the food is good, and I can't remember the last time either of us has had a craving for Outback...now Bang-bang shrimp is another story!
     
  3. redon1

    redon1 aka Aphioni

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    i would imagine that OSH has an agreement that wouldn't allow Outback in that plaza- if not, then COMMON SENSE on the landlord's part would keep that from happening... although... Puccio's... Subway... who the heck knows. :doh:
     
  4. Villager

    Villager Ashburn Village Resident

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    I googled it, checked the Junkies website and the company's website and found nothing. Somebody is yanking your chain.
     
  5. Mr. Linux

    Mr. Linux Senior Member & Moderator Forum Staff

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    I agree with Villager; it's most probably a hoax... I searched all news sources, including the press releases from the owners and there's nothing that indicates this... Maybe they were joking that this *could* happen since it's the same owner...

    Just as an FYI, Outback, Bonefish and Carrabbas are all owned by the same owner OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC.
     
  6. vacliff

    vacliff "You shouldn't say that."

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    The kernel of truth is that Outback/Bonefish had the same parent company.
     
  7. Ozgood

    Ozgood Not a space alien

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    You actually used the term Common Sense and landlord in the same sentence.

    :pofl::pofl::pofl::pofl::pofl:
     
  8. KTdid

    KTdid Well-Known Member

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    As well as a few others...Flemmings Steak House comes to mind.

    One of the owners 2 daughters attended a Russian Ballet school with my second cousin. They would send their jet to pick up all the girls in their grade and fly them to Orlando for the weekend. The girls were giddy with excitement over it. We're talking about 12 and 13 year old students wearing Prada and Chanel...how ridiculous is that?
     
  9. T8erman

    T8erman Well-Known Member

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    If they can afford it, so be it, IMO.
     
  10. Brit

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    Not a restaurant, so my apologies for leading you awry, but Parcel Plus by Giant in Ashburn Farm has closed for business. (couldn't find a home anywhere else for this), and I miss the Loudoun Extra blog that Erica Garman did, I hope she didn't get laid off - she was a major source of county scoop.
     
  11. Pirate

    Pirate Overland Park Denizen

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    Agreed. Her Living in LoCo blog was the best feature on Loudoun Extra.
     
  12. redon1

    redon1 aka Aphioni

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    she's fine- doing what she wants to do and happy about it! :) i AM gonna miss her blog- it's the only reason i WENT to LoCo extra in the first place. :(
     
  13. Brit

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    Thanks redon - glad to hear she is doing well.
     
  14. smheese

    smheese New Member

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    I LOVE Cafe Rumi and don't want to see it go. I wonder why they don't ever advertise in the local restaurant coupon flyers. I think the location and fact that you can't see it from the street is the problem, because the food, prices and service are all top notch. Everyone should try it out and tell your friends.... it's definitely in a low key (if not hidden) location.
     
  15. T8erman

    T8erman Well-Known Member

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    Most people just do not want to stop (not drive-thru) for breakfast anymore. I also think the location is bad. during rush hours, getting back on Waxpool is not "easy" and it is also not convenient to the immediate surrounding neighborhoods. I agree with a previous poster that actually moving into a community would benefit them.
     
  16. Small Brancher

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    Just walked past the storefront where Michelangelo's used to be and noticed they had pulled out the booths and were working inside. Anybody know what they are putting in there?
     
  17. Brit

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    I passed today too and they had signage up about an open house at Il Fornio on some date. Do they own that too? Will Michelangelo become Il Fornio?

    Yay, for small biz.
     
  18. redon1

    redon1 aka Aphioni

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    Not to be confused with IL FORNAIO in Reston: this is from the Zagat's newsletter:

    [​IMG][​IMG]the Broadlands Center space that formerly housed Michelangelo will be transformed into Forno, a family trattoria. The setting's Romanesque statuary and frescoes will be replaced by modern red-and-black decor, while the menu – from D’Acqua chefs Enzo Febbraro and Francesco Ricchi – will offer authentic Italian pizza, pastas and other wallet-friendly fare, served in family-style and personal portions. N.B. Youngsters will be able to craft their own pizzas to be baked in the namesake oven (43150 Broadlands Center Plaza, Ashburn, VA).
     
  19. Audrey

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    Sad to see those beautiful murals go!
     
  20. Kaosdad

    Kaosdad Will work for Rum

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    So they're replacing a failed Italian place with an Italian place????:conf3:
     

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