Why Can't We Have Drive-In Diners?

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This thread is not for vagans.

I was watching Drive-In Diners and Dives on the food channel and wondered out loud why we don't have some places like that. My My Guy Feri has such an excellent job. I wonder if he would take on a trainee

[Darlene Lansing]

This thread is not for vagans.

I was watching Drive-In Diners and Dives on the food channel and wondered out loud why we don't have some places like that. My My Guy Feri has such an excellent job. I wonder if he would take on a trainee
Yes I agree , this is the perfect place to have drive -ins n diners , JOHNNY'S ROCKETS is the closest type and they are constantly improving the food and presentation . I had 5 brothers and sisters here last weeks we ahd this same discussion ! Can you see' ' cart hops in our future ' ???

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Yes I could and hope . My view is that many people are attracted to restaurants like this.

[USSGompers]

Denny's tried to make a retro cool diner like that on CR-44 and I-75 and it has since closed down. Guess no one is interested.

I am. I love Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. YUM!

[mjdollard]

Anybody else get hungry watching that show?

[Mikeod]

Anybody else get hungry watching that show?

We had to stop watching it at night. Got too hungry which led to too many late night snacks!!

[Virtual Geezer]

Best show on tv after The Simpsons. I keep updating my GPS with the locations of his shows just in case I run across one. That may be like hitting the lottery but still hoping. It is a wonder Guy does not weigh 400 pounds but oh that food looks great.

VG

[mgjim]

I'd definitely patronize a golf car drive-in restaurant. I see that Sonic has drive-ins in Leesburg and in Summerfield. Maybe they could be encouraged to open one within golf car driving distance in TV.

[DonH57]

We cart over to the Sonic on 27/441 when over on the paradise side to shop or haircuts. I would like to see an old style diner like the Blue Colony Diner off 84 in Connecticut.

[mgjim]

We cart over to the Sonic on 27/441 when over on the paradise side to shop or haircuts. I would like to see an old style diner like the Blue Colony Diner off 84 in Connecticut.

Cool...I didn't realize they were that close (I'm not there yet).

Thanks for the information!

[Bosoxfan]

Sonic is the worst burger I've ever tasted*

[sharonga]

Miss a good diner more than anything. Hate chain restaurants

[mgjim]

Sonic is the worst burger I've ever tasted*

I've never had a Sonic burger. I drive by a Sonic pretty often and always planned to stop by but haven't yet. I'll take your advice and keep passing by.

[bluedog103]

Oh yeah, a good diner would be great! Doesn't even have to be cart accessible. In the northeast they're all over the place and all have really good food. I have three within 10 to 15 minutes of where I'm sitting right now.

[Bonny]

We had several Michigan diners featured on the show !! I love it !

[DonH57]

I feel bad someone had a bad experience with Sonic's burgers. I totally avoid Mc'ds and burger king. Five guys is nice. I'd love to see In and Out burger come into this area.

[Schaumburger]

Culvers has excellent burgers, other sandwiches, salads and frozen custard. Most Culvers are in the Midwest, but I noticed that Culvers is opening in Port Charlotte and Naples, FL. I think a Culvers in or near TV would do well. Much better than McDonalds or Burger King. Just my two cents.

[coolkayaker1]

I like Man Versus Food. They ended the show because Adam got fat from winning a lot.

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Culvers has excellent burgers, other sandwiches, salads and frozen custard. Most Culvers are in the Midwest, but I noticed that Culvers is opening in Port Charlotte and Naples, FL. I think a Culvers in or near TV would do well. Much better than McDonalds or Burger King. Just my two cents.

Schaumburger: One of my favorite places in the Twin Cities.....How can you say no to a "butter burger" and their excellent french fries....and the ice cream and the fried chicken and the...........

[ugotme]

Oh Man - give me a good old NY diner anytime.

Good food, reasonable price and open 24/7.

Always stopped there after a night of . . . er. . . having fun !

:beer3:

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Based on the comments from posters it appears we need more than one Good Drive-In Diner or Dive. If someone could really pull this off they will have a steady flow of customers. If someone does start I want them to know about French fries with beef gravy

[asianthree]

This thread is not for vagans.

I was watching Drive-In Diners and Dives on the food channel and wondered out loud why we don't have some places like that. My My Guy Feri has such an excellent job. I wonder if he would take on a trainee

you email the show and if the search on the resturant is what D&D is looking for they come out scout out the food, and it goes on the list...have been to several places that guy has been to, and its pretty cool to see the logo on the wall of the resturant from D&D visit

[keithwand]

Hunter House sliders from Birmingham, MI. MMM.
Jets pizza.

[mgjim]

Have any of you Minnesotans been to Psycho Suzi's? I've never been there but am planning to go soon. Guy Fieri likes it and Yelp reviews are pretty good.

[Villages PL]

What's the point of putting up a special drive in for cars or golf carts? You can accomplish the same thing at Burger King, McDonald's or Wendy's. All you have to do is drive up to the window outside, place your order, park in their parking lot and eat!

[pookieroo]

A diner would be wonderful, but for new eateries I would favor a real deli where you could get a real sandwich (hot pastrami would be my first choice:) And real pickles! Oh yes, and corned beef on rye with lots of kraut and, well you get the idea.

[salferg]

I just wish we could have a great cafeteria like Lubys or Picadilly. It would be a perfect fit here. Great choice of great food and reasonably priced.

[travelguy]

Based on the comments from posters it appears we need more than one Good Drive-In Diner or Dive. If someone could really pull this off they will have a steady flow of customers. If someone does start I want them to know about French fries with beef gravy

that is so delicious.....way better than the trend today of cheese fries...yuck.
gravy on french fries reminds me of my youth, and a Red Bull milkshake.....does anyone else know what that is?

[Lions Den]

Here's the problem I see about opening and operating a restaurant in the villages. And I speak from experience. Although everyone says they will patronize your business after you open, and they do for the first 2 months. It's very seasonal and although you're doing a booming business between the months of Oct.- April. Once the snowbirds head back home your sales decrease by almost 50%. Now remember your lease amount and CAM charges NEVER drop because sales have gone down. They actually increase every year. $3,750 a month is a tuff nut to crack for a 1,500 Sq ft space. Plus all your other expenses. Now I'm sure everyone's lease is different. So it may seem like a wise decision to do what you're all asking about but it could also be a very tough road. I'm not saying it can't be done, but I am saying it won't be a walk in the park. Just telling you my opinion.:shrug:

[RVRoadie]

Try breakfast at the Fruitland Park Cafe. Definitely a dive, good food and even better prices.

[kittygilchrist]

A diner would be wonderful, but for new eateries I would favor a real deli where you could get a real sandwich (hot pastrami would be my first choice:) And real pickles! Oh yes, and corned beef on rye with lots of kraut and, well you get the idea.


toojay's

[rubicon]

One poster made mention of Burger King, McDonalds as a drive-in definition but if you compare the food presented in DD&D it is over the top and as to a burger now that's A BURGER McDonalds et al have become victims of the Bloomberg effect

[bluedog103]

toojay's
Nope. I like Toojays but it isn't a real deli. We need a place where the pastrami or corned beef is piled high on good rye bread. Good pickles to go with it. Not a cheap place but it's gooooood!

[ssmith]

Oh
Schaumberger, I so agree about Culvers....We eat there often as a quick meal!!!! Maybe we could get together and buy a franchise hahahahaha

Love the idea of a drive in....esp for golf cart....!!!!!

[Lions Den]

There used to be a great deli (Gandolfo's NY Deli) that served pastrami sandwiches like the one you're looking for. But they closed awhile back. Too bad because they had the BEST sandwiches around.

[Bosoxfan]

We cart over to the Sonic on 27/441 when over on the paradise side to shop or haircuts. I would like to see an old style diner like the Blue Colony Diner off 84 in Connecticut.

Ate at Sonic once....that was enough :yuck:

[rubicon]

I once went to Roseann Barr's Big Food restaurant in Ottumwa Iowa. The food was really good, not greasy, not expensive.

Comfort Food oooohhhhhh soooooo gooooooood....your right I'm hungry

[BarryRX]

For those who lived around Ann Arbor, they have a place that was featured on DD&D. I think it's called Joe's Wimpy Burger. I had never heard of it, so I took the short ride from Toledo to check it out. Of course they had a big poster of Guy up on the wall, and it was just as he described it on his show. Best burgers and onion rings ever!

[rubicon]

For those who lived around Ann Arbor, they have a place that was featured on DD&D. I think it's called Joe's Wimpy Burger. I had never heard of it, so I took the short ride from Toledo to check it out. Of course they had a big poster of Guy up on the wall, and it was just as he described it on his show. Best burgers and onion rings ever!

BarryRX: Describe it bite by bite and don't leave anything out:D