[BayouCityGirl]

I told my dad about Raising Canes and he told me if a franschise can do so well in LA/MS then maybe it can do well here. Look at Red Robin (a Chili's knockoff) they are nationwide.

Look at the Kolache Factory that started as an idea here in Houston and is turning into a national phenomeon (as well as get mentioned on the Food Network)

I am glad this guy is expanding out this way and for a change didn't start out in NY/L.A. (I mean not everything that is popular has to come from up north or out west)

I also agree if you don't like "Jillians" -you never said it but its the same concept as D&B (arcade room) then don't go but it is good for teenagers and kids (who HAVE no place to go ...to go hangout. I do admit their food is pricey!

D&B also gives kids a place to go when they want entertainment! Their a bit old for Chuck E. Cheese.


If pool is your thing and you don't want it attached to a arcade go to Slick Willies.

I don't remember which Dairy Queen I used to go to growing up but I remeber my dad taking me to DQ when he picked me up every other Friday after school and my brother and I would be treated to a "Blizzard" which McDonalds attempts to knock off!

[Trophy Property]

[quote=dalparadise,Saturday, March 12th, 2005 @ 1:10am]I think your list is rather subjective. I personally think Dairy Queen is awesome. I grew up eating at the one at Seagler @ Westhiemer. In fact the onwers still recognize me 15 years later. I also have dined at over many of Houston's finest establishments (Cafe Annie, Mark's, Tony's etc) so it is not like I am a simple person who only eats fast food.

****Thinking the fact you've had dinner at a certain place proves you're not simple is a very simple notion.


The Rodeo is a Houston tradition. I am sorry if it gets in your way, but the entire Livestock Show and Rodeo is a tremendous source of pride for this city. It seperates us from the rest of the country. Just because it is a cowboy theme does not make us all hicks.
****Once again -- I said nothing about doing away with the rodeo except that I'd prefer to avoid it. As for seperating (sic) us from the rest of the country -- could there be a stronger argument against it?

Dave and Busters fills a niche. I am not into it either, but there are plenty of places I do not care to visit. That does not mean those places need to be torn down. I think you missed the whole point behind this place. D&B is an arcade. That is the concept. They added food, drink, and pool to make it more enjoyable and a one stop shop for entertainment. If you do not like it THEN STAY AWAY.

****Dave and Buster's niche is for simple people. I do stay away. We seem to agree that it's of little or no benefit. Why the attitude about a place you're "not into"?

Back to the original topic: I would like to try Raising Canes. I bet it would be good. Granted the menu is extremely limited, but they are trying to specialize and I think that is cool. Right now when I want really good Fried Chicken I brave the neighborhood and hit Frenchy's by UH. There is nothing better if you ask me.

****I didn't, but I do agree with you. Frenchy's is great. I doubt Raising Cane's will have one iota the appeal Frenchy's does. I'm a UH grad. There was a time when I ate a lot of Frenchy's.
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You know what is a simple notion? You are a jackass.

[tw2ntyse7en]

[Trophy Property]

tw2ntyse7en, on Saturday, March 12th, 2005 @ 11:51am, said:

I agree completely. But on another note, you guys have got to work on your "quotations"! Its geting hard to see who's quoting who and so forth!
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I thought it automatically quoted. Lately it has not done that. I tried something else. Sorry.

[ssullivan]

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****Once again -- I said nothing about doing away with the rodeo except that I'd prefer to avoid it. As for seperating (sic) us from the rest of the country -- could there be a stronger argument against it?

Hmm... the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Alcatraz, Castro, Bay to Breakers race, Beach Blanket Babylon, and Fisherman's Warf are all things that separate San Francisco from the rest of the country. Should they get rid of those things?

The Empire State Building, Broadway, MOMA, Guggenheim, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Times Square make New York unique. Should they get rid of those things too?

And while we're at it, let's kill off everything else in every city that is unique to that city and not done anywhere else in quite the same way. Let's make everything totally homogenous and bland.

As for the rodeo, sure it causes major traffic headaches in my neighborhood for a couple of weeks each spring, and it's a big attraction for the "country" crowd. However I'm not the least bit country but I have always had a good time attending the rodeo and/or parade. I'm glad we have it. It is one of the things this city is known for, and getting rid of those events would hurt Houston's image far more than it would help it.

[dalparadise]

ssullivan, on Saturday, March 12th, 2005 @ 1:31pm, said:

Hmm... the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Alcatraz, Castro, Bay to Breakers race, Beach Blanket Babylon, and Fisherman's Warf are all things that separate San Francisco from the rest of the country. Should they get rid of those things?

The Empire State Building, Broadway, MOMA, Guggenheim, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Times Square make New York unique. Should they get rid of those things too?

And while we're at it, let's kill off everything else in every city that is unique to that city and not done anywhere else in quite the same way. Let's make everything totally homogenous and bland.

As for the rodeo, sure it causes major traffic headaches in my neighborhood for a couple of weeks each spring, and it's a big attraction for the "country" crowd. However I'm not the least bit country but I have always had a good time attending the rodeo and/or parade. I'm glad we have it. It is one of the things this city is known for, and getting rid of those events would hurt Houston's image far more than it would help it.
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I still don't think you understand what I was saying. Or, you're just trying to be difficult. Or, both. Either way, I'm bored now.

[BayouCityGirl]

ssullivan, on Saturday, March 12th, 2005 @ 12:31pm, said:

Hmm... the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Alcatraz, Castro, Bay to Breakers race, Beach Blanket Babylon, and Fisherman's Warf are all things that separate San Francisco from the rest of the country. Should they get rid of those things?

The Empire State Building, Broadway, MOMA, Guggenheim, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Times Square make New York unique. Should they get rid of those things too?

And while we're at it, let's kill off everything else in every city that is unique to that city and not done anywhere else in quite the same way. Let's make everything totally homogenous and bland.

As for the rodeo, sure it causes major traffic headaches in my neighborhood for a couple of weeks each spring, and it's a big attraction for the "country" crowd. However I'm not the least bit country but I have always had a good time attending the rodeo and/or parade. I'm glad we have it. It is one of the things this city is known for, and getting rid of those events would hurt Houston's image far more than it would help it.
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What is ugly is in Central Park those yellow flag designs! I mean I am glad those are going down. I may not live in NY but it totally ruins the look of Central Park (I think)

[debmartin]

"Isn't it located near a cemetary? " (quote, citykid09)

this question seems simple enough to answer and not draw a flame. yes, the cemetary is located at dairy ashford & westheimer, called forest park westheimer.

raising cane's will definately be something we'll try, since the kids are crazy about anything chicken. right now they're hooked on kfc's popcorn chicken and it's expensive and weird. a million years ago there was a place called "grandy's" and they served chicken and rolls that were pretty good, along with soggy veggies and fries that were not so good.

27, i hear what you say about crazy hours and playing the "what's for supper" game at 8pm. i have eliminated burger places from my take-out list, as well as taco bell/cabana and most other fast-food places. we get pizza delivered from barry's (pretty good), sandwiches from jason's deli, burgers from princes and occasionaly chinese food. since i do not eat meat (or chicken/fish) the places i buy from must have something vegetarian, and since everyone here is on a different schedule dining out is usually not an option.

being from louisinana you obviously have a personal interest in this new place and there is nothing wrong with that (represent!) - living in the westchase district you have another reason to cheer on a new business. i think it's important to remember that a new eatery cannot depend on people driving over from across town - it's great if they will - but it is primarily the locals that will make or break a place (anyone who's been to dodo's chicken will understand this). the owner of raising cane's obviously took care of the marketing aspects and knows this is a part of town that is blooming. if the food, service and atmosphere work out the place should be a success.

deb martin

[tw2ntyse7en]

Well, I don't think Sub was referring to Citykid's question of location and reference to the cemetary. I think he was referring to Dal's negative comments and my defensive position on them.

As for your post Deb, you hit my stance right on the head. Good shootin' "Tex".

There's another Burger-joint I'm going to plug pretty soon, as I've heard that its finally made it to Houston (somewhere on the northside I've been told). Its called Backyard Burger. They use only angus beef, fresh vegetables (for burgers, sandwiches & salads), and fresh waffle cut potatoes (fries). Its about $6.00 for a combo, but it is so damn tasty and gourmet that its worth every penny! I'll post a thread on that later if I get around to it. For now, here's the link: Backyard Burger Homepage

[pineda]

It's up on Research Forest in the woodlands, hidden behind some trees. Never see much business up there at that restaurant, but there's one nearby called Carvers or something like that. They serve something called "Butter Burgers", we tried them once, none of us were very impressed but they also have soft-serve ice cream and the like, and an outdoor patio area that looks nice. The place is always packed with families and teens. And it's more visible from the street, plus they were there first. We'll see what happens with the "burger wars" there.

[citykid09]

tw2ntyse7en, on Sunday, March 13th, 2005 @ 10:05pm, said:

Well, I don't think Sub was referring to Citykid's question of location and reference to the cemetary. I think he was referring to Dal's negative comments and my defensive position on them.

As for your post Deb, you hit my stance right on the head. Good shootin' "Tex".

There's another Burger-joint I'm going to plug pretty soon, as I've heard that its finally made it to Houston (somewhere on the northside I've been told). Its called Backyard Burger. They use only angus beef, fresh vegetables (for burgers, sandwiches & salads), and fresh waffle cut potatoes (fries). Its about $6.00 for a combo, but it is so damn tasty and gourmet that its worth every penny! I'll post a thread on that later if I get around to it. For now, here's the link: Backyard Burger Homepage
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Yesterday, I went to the area by the cemetary because I wanted to eat at the new resturant but I could not find it.

[tw2ntyse7en]

Citykid, next time you're on Westheimer, head east of Dairy Ashford. On the right hand side is where you'll find the construction site as they haven't even poured the slab. They have a sign up and are still doing the dirt work.

For the record, I'm heading to Lake Charles tomorrow where I think I'll be having Raising Cane's for lunch & Backyard Burger for dinner!

Funny how a town 1/20th the size of Houston was able to get two kickass restaurants first! HA!

[pineda]

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Funny how a town 1/20th the size of Houston was able to get two kickass restaurants first! HA!

Not really, sometimes a smaller concept type restaurant will start in a smaller market type area (i.e. Raisin' Cane in Lake Charles), then when they've "proved themselves", they feel confident to move into a bigger market area. I wish them both them well, but they're playing with the big boys in Houston, where there's always been more than enough "kickass" type restaurants.

[pineda]

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03/30/2005
Shenandoah denies special-use permit for restaurant
By: , Courier/HCN staff

The Shenandoah City Council voted unanimously March 23 to deny a special-use permit that would have allowed a fast-food restaurant to be built at 1490 Research Forest Drive, a recently developed area near several homes that also includes a new Woodforest Bank branch, a pizzeria and a sandwich shop.

Developers for Raising Canes, which is based in Baton Rouge, La., wrote a letter to the council seeking the permit after receiving approval from the city's Planning and Zoning Commission. The letter described the restaurant as "a high-class environment that promotes family dining (with a menu) compiled of freshly cooked chicken fingers and chicken fingers only."

Residents, however, complained that the restaurant was too close to homes and the smell of cooking grease could easily waft toward homes.

Residents also disliked the fact that Raising Canes would have a drive-through window and that other locations of the restaurant are routinely open until 2 a.m. or 3 a.m. on weeknights.

The residents said they had no problem with the other restaurants that have been approved for the shopping center since those businesses do not present the same problems.

[kjb434]

The 2am and 3am is because most of the orginal location in Louisiana are located near college campuses. The college crowd is what made this place famous in Baton Rouge and Lafayette.

I don't think the locations in the burbs will be open that late, unless there are other establishments that are open that late nearby.

[dalparadise]

pineda, on Wednesday, March 30th, 2005 @ 10:14am, said:

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"a high-class environment that promotes family dining (with a menu) compiled of freshly cooked chicken fingers and chicken fingers only."

I love it when Louisiana people start trying to define "class". My feelings about the word "class" are, if you use the word, you don't have any idea of what it is.

[Trophy Property]

dalparadise, on Wednesday, March 30th, 2005 @ 7:39pm, said:

I love it when Louisiana people start trying to define "class". My feelings about the word "class" are, if you use the word, you don't have any idea of what it is.
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Well you used the word twice. And ripping on the people of Lousiana shows a real lack of class as well.

[dalparadise]

Trophy Property, on Wednesday, March 30th, 2005 @ 9:11pm, said:

Well you used the word twice.  And ripping on the people of Lousiana shows a real lack of class as well.
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Nice try, but I used it as a quote. You used it in your writing. Surely you can do better than this.

[Trophy Property]

dalparadise, on Thursday, March 31st, 2005 @ 8:32pm, said:

Nice try, but I used it as a quote. You used it in your writing. Surely you can do better than this.
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yeah yeah. I knew that when I wrote the comment. I should have been better. You win.

[dalparadise]

Trophy Property, on Thursday, March 31st, 2005 @ 9:04pm, said:

yeah yeah.  I knew that when I wrote the comment.  I should have been better.  You win.
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If I can touch just one person's life, we both win.

[kjb434]

Why do people even try to make comments about peoples class or lack there of. Seems a little immature if the only thing you can bring to the conversation is an insult. Many of times hanging out with people with a lack of class is a lot more fun that dealing with classy people.

[debmartin]

"Many of times hanging out with people with a lack of class is a lot more fun that dealing with classy people." (quote, kjb434)

yes that is why we keep welcoming dal back!

"Why do people even try to make comments about peoples class or lack there of. Seems a little immature if the only thing you can bring to the conversation is an insult." (quote, kjb434)

sorry to quote your post out of order kjb, and you bring up a good point. let it be noted that instead of merely commenting on someone elses lack of class and bringing only an insult to the conversation, that i complimented your post. back on the subject of raising cane's restaurant, i too feel once hours that are appropriate can be established that it would make a good addition to the shenandoah area. i am pulling for this place since reading the story of how it came about, but of course all of you know me as a cheerleader for the underdog anyway!

deb martin

[dalparadise]

[Subdude]

This topic is the first one ever to be closed twice, since it once again developed into a series of insults.

The rules about flame wars here continue to hold. Keep it civil, please. I really don't think a lot of people are interested in reading strings of put-downs.