[jimmemac]

Originally Posted by Bonny

This is a popular tavern in Royal Oak, Michigan. It was always busy and great food.
Dinner

Are you saying this is what the menu will look like, since you have seen the menu, or are you just guessing?

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by xkeowner

Announced in today's Daily Sun as going into the old TGI Fridays, It will have a "Northern tavern feel." My limited and very dated experience with Northern taverns does not make this sound like a place I would want to patronize. I believe there are a few Northerners in the villages. Can some of them help manage my expectations please?

Soon as it opens be happy to give you my thoughts. As for your expectations I think you can manage them on your own.

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by jimmemac

Are you saying this is what the menu will look like, since you have seen the menu, or are you just guessing?

I only put that up for the OP as an example of tavern food.
He said "My limited and very dated experience with Northern taverns does not make this sound like a place I would want to patronize."
I thought this would give a better look at this type of restaurant.

[Cedwards38]

I'm not sure what "northern tavern" means either. Does that mean they keep the air conditioning set to the 30's? Will they put ice on the floor? When you order do they say "fuhgedaboudit?" Do they have special places where you "pawk your cah?"

OK, these are lame attempts at humor, but really, what distinguishes a northern tavern?

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by Cedwards38

I'm not sure what "northern tavern" means either. Does that mean they keep the air conditioning set to the 30's? Will they put ice on the floor? When you order do they say "fuhgedaboudit?" Do they have special places where you "pawk your cah?"

OK, these are lame attempts at humor, but really, what distinguishes a northern tavern?

I'm not sure. My guess is taverns are more popular in northern states or maybe different from southern states.
Mike from City Fire is from Ohio.

[jimmemac]

A tavern is a place of business where people gather to drink alcoholic beverages and be served food, and in some cases, where travelers receive lodging. Usually small rather quaint places with good food for a reasonable price-but that is just my experience coming from the north.

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[asianthree]

So maybe whiskey will be involved and beef jerky as the provisions and you can trade them with pelts

[TheVillageChicken]

Theme restaurants rarely have great food.

[zonerboy]

I guess there's a difference between a "northern tavern" and a "northern bar". In my experience, northern bar=strong smell of cigarettes and stale beer with just a hint of vomit.
Glad it's going to be a "Tavern"!

[Chi-Town]

Originally Posted by zonerboy

I guess there's a difference between a "northern tavern" and a "northern bar". In my experience, northern bar=strong smell of cigarettes and stale beer with just a hint of vomit.
Glad it's going to be a "Tavern"!

And dont forget the distinct odor of chemicals and urine as you headed to the restrooms.

[Eve2278]

Taverns in Virginia are like pubs. Usually focused on a really nice bar and limited menu for food an in a smaller surrounding. Some may have one TV but if there were several then it was called a Sports Bar not tavern. They are more like the favorite hangout where everyone knows everyone.
The area at TGIF is way to big to even be referred to as a tavern so it will be interesting to see how the place is designed since the trademark name was just established, at least that what it sounds like.

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[KathieI]

Can't wait to see how Gina decorates it,, she has SUCH good taste. Still love the chandeliers in Brownwood, hope they don't put her on a tight budget, LOL. Gina, call me if you need deco help, lol....

[NYGUY]

Sounds like a great idea to me. Can't wait for it to open!!

[TNLAKEPANDA]

I just hope they have Good Whisky !

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by KathieI

Can't wait to see how Gina decorates it,, she has SUCH good taste. Still love the chandeliers in Brownwood, hope they don't put her on a tight budget, LOL. Gina, call me if you need deco help, lol....

Gina and I did the big wall and all the other wall hangings at the City Fire in Sumter. 3 trips to Kirklands, then Walmart, Bealls and Belks ! LOL That was a fun time. Then my Gary and his buddy hung everything where we wanted it. We had a blast.