Retail Openings and Closures
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Wow...that's pretty surprising. They were pretty popular...better than Sam Woo but not as good as Tasty Garden.
Seafood maybe but it is expensive for what you get...same for Capitol Seafood. Sam Woo BBQ is just bad other than the take out section.
Ironically...SW was far better than Sam Woo BBQ. SW was in a non-TIC mall but I wonder if they put pressure on Sam Woo to close SW.
I don't know...Orangetree parking is pretty insane. You can at least find a spot at that Culver plaza if you just walk a little. I have circled Orangetree lot for like 10 minutes and not get a spot.
This is interesting since the chinese name is a bit different between SW and Sam Woo. I always thought SW tried to copy Sam Woo.
Mooyah is probably our favorite place for the price and food.
We ask them to make the fries extra crispy.
Whoops, my bad. I meant THE CUT. These burger places are starting to blend together.
I thought the burger at The Cut (next to Big 5) was better than Mooyah or The Stand.
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fumbling said:
Wow...that's pretty surprising. They were pretty popular...better than Sam Woo but not as good as Tasty Garden.
Hugo Township
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Really? My wife is from HK...she prefers Sam Woo (Seafood).
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HMart said:
Seafood maybe but it is expensive for what you get...same for Capitol Seafood. Sam Woo BBQ is just bad other than the take out section.
qwerty
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Bar Louie opened up about a month ago at the district. $5 burgers and fries (or tots) on Tuesday nights.
I like that they have brunch on both Saturday and Sunday from about 10:30 to 2ish vs just Sunday. They have tater tots with cheese sauce, chorizo and peppers on the brunch menu. Would definitely recommend
The place is pretty big. The waitress said they took over the Panera location and some clothing store location. Hopefully it does well since that area has high turnover. Maybe the liquor will save it.
I like that they have brunch on both Saturday and Sunday from about 10:30 to 2ish vs just Sunday. They have tater tots with cheese sauce, chorizo and peppers on the brunch menu. Would definitely recommend
The place is pretty big. The waitress said they took over the Panera location and some clothing store location. Hopefully it does well since that area has high turnover. Maybe the liquor will save it.
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zubs said:
Ironically...SW was far better than Sam Woo BBQ. SW was in a non-TIC mall but I wonder if they put pressure on Sam Woo to close SW.
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zubs said:
I don't know...Orangetree parking is pretty insane. You can at least find a spot at that Culver plaza if you just walk a little. I have circled Orangetree lot for like 10 minutes and not get a spot.
Hugo Township
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The burger at The Stand on Alton and Culver is pretty good. In the old smashburger location. Monday special is $10 bacon cheeseburger and PBR.
woodburyowner
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zubs said:
This is interesting since the chinese name is a bit different between SW and Sam Woo. I always thought SW tried to copy Sam Woo.
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Just saw that the Subway at Walnut Village Center was changed to a Chronic Taco. Change for the better but I don't really go to Chronic.
irvinehomeowner
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qwerty said:
Mooyah is probably our favorite place for the price and food.
We ask them to make the fries extra crispy.
Hugo Township
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qwerty said:
Whoops, my bad. I meant THE CUT. These burger places are starting to blend together.
I thought the burger at The Cut (next to Big 5) was better than Mooyah or The Stand.
irvinehomeowner
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The Stand has a much larger selection... not just burgers... the pork fries is really good (The Stand is the same owners as The Lime Truck and TLT Foods in the Spectrum).
The Cut is more like a sitdown restaurant and is pricey.
Mooyah is more like Smashburger but much better tasting food. Mooyah also has chili fries (and a chili dog) but cost more than Costco.
The Cut is more like a sitdown restaurant and is pricey.
Mooyah is more like Smashburger but much better tasting food. Mooyah also has chili fries (and a chili dog) but cost more than Costco.
Hugo Township
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Yeah, The Cut is a buck or two more than The Stand for comparable food, but I think the flavors are better. I normally love fatty fried food but The Stand had too much cheese and richness for even me which is an achievement.
And also that's why I mentioned the Monday $10 beer + burger special.
Actually if you want a good burger for a great price check out happy hour $6 burgers at Hopdoddy. It's counter service too so you don't have to spend money on tipping if you are worried about that.
And also that's why I mentioned the Monday $10 beer + burger special.
Actually if you want a good burger for a great price check out happy hour $6 burgers at Hopdoddy. It's counter service too so you don't have to spend money on tipping if you are worried about that.
Dresden215
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Signage is up for 85? Bakery in the shopping center at Irvine Blvd/Newport where Smart & Final is anchored. Don?t know when the grand opening is though.
woodburyowner
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Beijing Restaurant took over Lunar Chinese Restaurant in the Zion shopping plaza. No Yelp page up yet. Anyone have any details?