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[Dan the Man]

Last week I noticed someone was doing some work on the old Yale Street Coffee House building (Yale @ ~25th?). Yesterday, I noticed a sign announcing a new restaurant. I think it said something about Macaroni & Cheese, but I was driving too fast to read it. Sounds like it could be an interesting concept, maybe like those restaurants where you can order a custom omlette? Anyone have any info?

[Hartmann]

Dan the Man, on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 7:43 PM, said:

Last week I noticed someone was doing some work on the old Yale Street Coffee House building (Yale @ ~25th?). Yesterday, I noticed a sign announcing a new restaurant. I think it said something about Macaroni & Cheese, but I was driving too fast to read it. Sounds like it could be an interesting concept, maybe like those restaurants where you can order a custom omlette? Anyone have any info?

I saw that as well...

I also saw that there is a new coffeeshop/art gallery going in on 19th next to the Friends for Life shop.

[heights_yankee]

Hartmann, on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 9:39 PM, said:

I saw that as well...

I also saw that there is a new coffeeshop/art gallery going in on 19th next to the Friends for Life shop.

not to hijack but Love Street Coffee Shop- some details from their press release (C&P from The Heights Life)

The Grand Opening is expected to be late summer of this year. 242 West 19th St.
Houston native Katy Whelan has been dreaming of opening her own coffeeshop for the past 15 years. She will be incorporating sustainable and green practices in the business, and will focus on showcasing music and art by Houston artists.
The name was inspired by Love Street Light Circus and Feel Good Machine, a Houston club open in the late 1960's that had psychedelic music with bands like the 13th Floor Elevators and The Moving Sidewalks.

[sevfiv]

Jus' Mac! I am excited!
http://www.facebook.com/jusmac

[pachanga]

heights_yankee, on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 9:53 PM, said:

not to hijack but Love Street Coffee Shop- some details from their press release (C&P from The Heights Life)

The Grand Opening is expected to be late summer of this year. 242 West 19th St.
Houston native Katy Whelan has been dreaming of opening her own coffeeshop for the past 15 years. She will be incorporating sustainable and green practices in the business, and will focus on showcasing music and art by Houston artists.
The name was inspired by Love Street Light Circus and Feel Good Machine, a Houston club open in the late 1960's that had psychedelic music with bands like the 13th Floor Elevators and The Moving Sidewalks.

cant wait to try Love Street......I went there when it was off market square in the 60's....i have a poster from there

[Heights CPA]

sevfiv, on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 10:25 PM, said:

Jus' Mac! I am excited!
http://www.facebook.com/jusmac

Too narrow a niche. Dumb idea.

[heights_yankee]

Heights CPA, on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 3:58 PM, said:

Too narrow a niche. Dumb idea.

agree to a point. my kids will eat m'n'c daily but i am still trying to lose to the pregnancy weight so where does that leave me? i can see it being fun for families, so there they might have some success with the concept BUT i imagine it being hard to get a regular customer, so there fail.

it also makes me laugh b/c there are people in this world, like my husband, who won't eat there on principle if they serve more than just mac'n'cheese b/c the name says it's just mac'n'cheese.

[kylejack]

pachanga, on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 6:54 PM, said:

cant wait to try Love Street......I went there when it was off market square in the 60's....i have a poster from there

Link

Edited by kylejack, Monday, March 22, 2010 at 10:06 AM.

[sevfiv]

Well I'm still excited and wish them the best of luck! Sure beats a quotidian alternative (even though the food type is basic it will be interesting to see what they come up with)..

[ricco67]

Well, I hope it takes off, but it will need quite a bit of word of mouth to bring customers in for the comfort food.

I know I'd give it a shot if I was in the area.

[EMME]

Heights CPA, on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 3:58 PM, said:

Too narrow a niche. Dumb idea.

Not really. Mac n cheese can have all kinds of meats, seafood and vegetables. Has mega possibilities of pastas. Fettuccine alfredo is a sort of mac and cheese. I, for one, can't wait.

[kylejack]

I hope there's like a gourmet mac with gruyere or something...

[ricco67]

kylejack, on Monday, March 22, 2010 at 4:30 PM, said:

I hope there's like a gourmet mac with gruyere or something...

That would be cool.
I enjoy throwing in Beef tips and bell peppers in mine.

[Tiko]

I understand that they have this type of restaurant in Atlanta and that they're very successful.

[Jus Mac]

Hello All,

We understand some people will not totally agree with the concept and its viability but we're up for the challenge. Yes, you can do a lot with Mac and Cheese...as mentioned already. As much as I'd like to give out the full menu I'll wait till the opening date gets closer. For those that are curious though, we do have over 20 different varieties with more to come but not all will be rolled out at the same time and yes there are some gourmet versions like our "Park Avenue" (Hint-Truffle). Individuals who are watching their figures can opt for one of our salads with homemade dressings. Lets not forget about delicious desserts!

And no...this isnt your Kraft Mac and Cheese

You can follow our progress http://www.facebook.com/jusmac

[sevfiv]

^Thanks for stopping by - looking forward to seeing the menu!

[ricco67]

I'm drooling.
Seriously.
I don't know why, but I'm drooling.

[AtticaFlinch]

ricco67, on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 4:53 PM, said:

I'm drooling.
Seriously.
I don't know why, but I'm drooling.

It's the novacaine. Don't worry, it'll pass.

[SaintCyr]

kylejack, on Monday, March 22, 2010 at 4:30 PM, said:

I hope there's like a gourmet mac with gruyere or something...

We had mac and cheese (with Guyere) while visiting Guyere in Switz.... It was A-M-A-ZING! Had potatoes mixed in with it and I can see myself gaining lots of weight if they do offer it.

[Jus Mac]

Did someone mention Gruyere ...We gotcha covered and its one of my favorites. Actually they are all my favorites!

[ricco67]

Cheese is our friend.

[Fringe]

I lived on Kraft Macaroni and Cheese for over a year after I moved out of my parents house when I was a teenager. Although I can appreciate the concept, I don't think I could actually patronize such a place. Perhaps if my kids were still little but then again they enjoyed the cheap stuff just fine. 

[SaintCyr]

Heights CPA, on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 3:58 PM, said:

Too narrow a niche. Dumb idea.

I've been instructed to post this per the wife.

"Open your mind, my dear “Dumb Idea” friend. Mac n’ cheese is anything but narrow. Have you ever thought of what’s in most of Italian food dishes? Pasta, cheese, sauce…. Hmmmm… sounds a bit like the ingredients to your Plain Jane mac n’ cheese. I dare you to put on your creativity cap for a sec, and think about all the wonderful variations there could be to this fine traditional dish. Perhaps some pancetta could spice up your oversized macaroni noodles, or a different type of cheese beyond the powder and/or Velveeta (try Gouda, Grueyere, or a nice Alfredo sauce), or they might even be able to add …gasp?!... VEGETABLES?!!!

I invite you to give it a whirl. You may be surprised what others can do to open your closed minded taste buds. I’d truly hate to see you miss out…."
Mrs. D

[kylejack]

SaintCyr, on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 3:00 PM, said:

I've been instructed to post this per the wife.

lol

[Jus Mac]

SaintCyr, on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 3:00 PM, said:

I've been instructed to post this per the wife.

"Open your mind, my dear “Dumb Idea” friend. Mac n’ cheese is anything but narrow. Have you ever thought of what’s in most of Italian food dishes? Pasta, cheese, sauce…. Hmmmm… sounds a bit like the ingredients to your Plain Jane mac n’ cheese. I dare you to put on your creativity cap for a sec, and think about all the wonderful variations there could be to this fine traditional dish. Perhaps some pancetta could spice up your oversized macaroni noodles, or a different type of cheese beyond the powder and/or Velveeta (try Gouda, Grueyere, or a nice Alfredo sauce), or they might even be able to add …gasp?!... VEGETABLES?!!!

I invite you to give it a whirl. You may be surprised what others can do to open your closed minded taste buds. I’d truly hate to see you miss out…."
Mrs. D

Wow...you're wife's vision is in line with our own. The sky is the limit here and we intend to take it over the top. Yup...Vegetables is on that list

Tell Mrs. D to facebook us so we can make sure to keep a very close eye out for her when she walks through our doors and be sure to be alongside her when she does. All we ask is to allow us the opportunity to take you to places with mac and cheese you didn't think were possible.

[skwatra]

i actually just walked by a place like this in nyc a few weeks back, we were going to go but they were closed. out of curiosity i checked out the menu:

s'mac nyc

looks good to me. not sure if Just Mac will be similar, but it seems like a place i would check out and possibly frequent every once and a while if its good.

[ricco67]

skwatra, on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 3:14 PM, said:

i actually just walked by a place like this in nyc a few weeks back, we were going to go but they were closed. out of curiosity i checked out the menu:

s'mac nyc

looks good to me. not sure if Just Mac will be similar, but it seems like a place i would check out and possibly frequent every once and a while if its good.

THIS sounds good:

Quote

CAJUN
Nosh: $7.25
Major Munch: $10.75
Mongo: $19.00
Partay!: $47.00 If you are looking for some kick, here it is. Cheddar & Pepper Jack cheeses, andouille sausage, green pepper, onions, celery, garlic and, of course, some genuine Cajun seasoning.

I like they have the cheeseburger version, I do that from time to time.

Now I'm getting hungry.

[Heights CPA]

SaintCyr, on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 3:00 PM, said:

I've been instructed to post this per the wife.

"Open your mind, my dear “Dumb Idea” friend. Mac n’ cheese is anything but narrow. Have you ever thought of what’s in most of Italian food dishes? Pasta, cheese, sauce…. Hmmmm… sounds a bit like the ingredients to your Plain Jane mac n’ cheese. I dare you to put on your creativity cap for a sec, and think about all the wonderful variations there could be to this fine traditional dish. Perhaps some pancetta could spice up your oversized macaroni noodles, or a different type of cheese beyond the powder and/or Velveeta (try Gouda, Grueyere, or a nice Alfredo sauce), or they might even be able to add …gasp?!... VEGETABLES?!!!

I invite you to give it a whirl. You may be surprised what others can do to open your closed minded taste buds. I’d truly hate to see you miss out…."
Mrs. D

I am anything but closed minded when it comes to food. However, my comment was not a culinary one but a business one. I have evaluated hundreds of projects in over 30 years of experience and I have a good feel for what will work in the long run and what will not. It may be a short-term sensation but it will NOT go the distance if it does not expand the menu and then - it will cease to be "Jus Mac". My point will be proven either way.

A much better concept would have been "Mac n More".

Edited by Heights CPA, Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 3:41 PM.

[kylejack]

Heights CPA, on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 3:38 PM, said:

I am anything but closed minded when it comes to food. However, my comment was not a culinary one but a business one. I have evaluated hundreds of projects in over 30 years of experience and I have a good feel for what will work in the long run and what will not. It may be a short-term sensation but it will NOT go the distance if it does not expand the menu and then - it will cease to be "Jus Mac". My point will be proven either way.

A much better concept would have been "Mac n More".

Have you read the thread? Its Jus Mac in name only. They will have salads, etc.

[Heights CPA]

kylejack, on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 3:45 PM, said:

Have you read the thread? Its Jus Mac in name only. They will have salads, etc.

So they are named Jus Mac but they will spend money on advertising to make the point that they are NOT Jus Mac? That is counter-intuitive at best.

I predicted the demise of McCain's Market after my first visit there.

Edited by Heights CPA, Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 3:54 PM.