ChevyVanMiller Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Former punter Brian Moorman and cornerback Terrence McGee have joined Fred Jackson as partners in SEAR, the steakhouse planned for the Avant, 200 Delaware Ave. http://buffalo.com/2016/06/08/news/food-drink/bills-players-add-sizzle-to-downtown-steakhouse/?utm_campaign=puma&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Facebook#link_time=1465421339 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) Nice!! Interesting that Pegula S&E are involved. Glad to see Fred has a positive relationship there with all the drama last summer. Edited June 8, 2016 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Likely using the connections he has for a post football career. Smart move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) I know Buffalo already has the Buffalo Chophouse. Does it really need another high end steakhouse? Nonetheless, it's cool to see ex-Bills - especially Fred - investing in the city! “It’s not so much investing in a steakhouse as it is investing in a community we believe in, that we have a lot of love for,” said Moorman. “Buffalo’s not just a place I plan on forgetting about,” said Jackson. “It means more to me than just a place I played football. It’s a place my family will always consider home.” Edited June 8, 2016 by hondo in seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Probably have a million left over from the M&T marketing budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 And you wonder why most ex-athletes go broke after 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I don't think a steakhouse is a great investment. Yikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I don't think a steakhouse is a great investment. Yikes. Where does your inventory go to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Jackson lives in Buffalo with his family during the off-season. He finished the 2015 season with the Seattle Seahawks, and is now a free agent. “We wanted a nice place that anyone could go to, have a nice steak and a good time doing it,” he said. I think he left out a few words: “We wanted a nice place that anyone who could afford to buy a box at the stadium could go to, have a nice steak and a good time doing it,” he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 High end meaning overpriced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 High end meaning overpriced High end meaning exclusive so those with money do not need to associate with those without except as servers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 well this turned out nicely. Wishing them well on a local business venture. It really is a nice tradition to have Athletes transition into the business/ social environment of the "hometown " I like it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 And you wonder why most ex-athletes go broke after 5 years. Beat me to it..... This is part of the formula. I do wish them well, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I know Buffalo already has the Buffalo Chophouse. Does it really need another high end steakhouse? Nonetheless, it's cool to see ex-Bills - especially Fred - investing in the city! Its not so much investing in a steakhouse as it is investing in a community we believe in, that we have a lot of love for, said Moorman. Buffalos not just a place I plan on forgetting about, said Jackson. It means more to me than just a place I played football. Its a place my family will always consider home. I would hope The entire city of Buffalo could support more than 1 steak house?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I loudly applaud Moorman, Jackson and McGee... they rightfully have faith in the the future of Buffalo. I was born and raised here. Left and came back. Bflo is the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I would hope The entire city of Buffalo could support more than 1 steak house?!right? We have a ton in Cbus and they don't seem to ever lack for business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombstone56 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I THINK IT GREAT! but put it in WHEATFIELD on the BLVD. we need some more good diners !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 And you wonder why most ex-athletes go broke after 5 years.I don't know, they have a pretty strong group. The restaurateur has a following and they have the right people involved. This isn't a kitchen being run by someone's cousin. The have the guy from Oliver's involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyToTasker Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Sooo, how much are we talking? I know, plenty of variables...But on average, how much per plate? If I have to ask.... Probably too much for me. Maybe on a really special occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I would hope The entire city of Buffalo could support more than 1 steak house?! For the sake of these guys, I hope you're right. I'm in the restaurant business and would worry about opening a high end steakhouse in a smaller, blue collar city that already has one. How many people in Buffalo want to buy $50 to $100 steaks and how often? I do like though that their concept sounds different than Buffalo Chophouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Sooo, how much are we talking? I know, plenty of variables...But on average, how much per plate? If I have to ask.... Probably too much for me. Maybe on a really special occasion.If I had to guess I would say that the steaks are in the $40's. For a couple, with a decent bottle of wine, apps, dinner, sides and tip you are probably looking at $250. That seems to be the going rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Sooo, how much are we talking? I know, plenty of variables...But on average, how much per plate? If I have to ask.... Probably too much for me. Maybe on a really special occasion. Someone told me she once saw Fred at El Gaucho in Seattle (actually the one in Bellevue). That might be one of the nice steakhouse Fred's referring to. The most expensive steak there is $129. They have other steaks for $50-75 but those don't include sides. Real estate and labor rates are cheaper in Buffalo so the prices for a comparable meal in Buffalo should be less. Overpriced? I'm not convinced. A really good steak tastes like heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 For the sake of these guys, I hope you're right. I'm in the restaurant business and would worry about opening a high end steakhouse in a smaller, blue collar city that already has one. How many people in Buffalo want to buy $50 to $100 steaks and how often? I do like though that their concept sounds different than Buffalo Chophouse. Before the Chophouse there was EB Green's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 If I had to guess I would say that the steaks are in the $40's. For a couple, with a decent bottle of wine, apps, dinner, sides and tip you are probably looking at $250. That seems to be the going rate. Kirby drinks the Barolos ? Baller ! Can get out of nice steakhouses in VA for 160.00 w manhattans > wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I wonder if this new steakhouse will be as "high end" as Sestak - Maguire's was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Can get out of nice steakhouses in VA for 160.00 w manhattans > wine. I dont think getting wasted at a Golden Coral counts as a nice steakhouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I wonder if this new steakhouse will be as "high end" as Sestak - Maguire's was? I remember my father taking me there! Right after the invention of the cow, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Where does your inventory go to?farm to table. Directly to customers. I refuse to sell to middlemen. They mess up the process and take away from the authenticity of grass fed natural beef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 The apps and sides at nice places will cost you (I'm not a big dessert guy), but the wine can do serious damage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasMac Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Stayed at the Embassy there late April and one of the employees told us about the restaurant. I was happy to hear Fred and Moorman were involved but surprised about McGee. Should be a nice place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I don't know, they have a pretty strong group. The restaurateur has a following and they have the right people involved. This isn't a kitchen being run by someone's cousin. The have the guy from Oliver's involved. Thank you. They're the fronts for a professionally ran establishment. Sure they're tossing cash in, but cousin Billy won't be driving up a tab at the bar. Stayed at the Embassy there late April and one of the employees told us about the restaurant. I was happy to hear Fred and Moorman were involved but surprised about McGee. Should be a nice place. Was there last week and saw the signage/construction going on. High hopes here, great hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 farm to table. Directly to customers. I refuse to sell to middlemen. They mess up the process and take away from the authenticity of grass fed natural beef So the cows can still end up at a steakhouse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasMac Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 My wife and I were very impressed with it. Was there last week and saw the signage/construction going on. High hopes here, great hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 For the sake of these guys, I hope you're right. I'm in the restaurant business and would worry about opening a high end steakhouse in a smaller, blue collar city that already has one. How many people in Buffalo want to buy $50 to $100 steaks and how often? I do like though that their concept sounds different than Buffalo Chophouse. You guys do know Rob Ryan is on the coaching staff now, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 So the cows can still end up at a steakhouse?I mean, it's possible. The customer would have to take it to a steakhouse but it's unlikely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I mean, it's possible. The customer would have to take it to a steakhouse but it's unlikely I've taken my own freshly caught fish to be prepared in a restaurant, but I've never taken my own cow. That sounds like a lot of leftovers. Except maybe for the Ryan brothers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Kirby drinks the Barolos ? Baller ! Can get out of nice steakhouses in VA for 160.00 w manhattans > wine. I am using my New Orleans comps. My fiancé and I did it last week at one of the top couple of steakhouses here and that's what it was. It usually translates price wise to Buffalo. It's about $125 a head (including tip). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I know Buffalo already has the Buffalo Chophouse. Does it really need another high end steakhouse? .[/size][/font][/color][/b] Simple answer is - No. I am biased because I personally find high end steakhouses to be boring. They are all pretty much the same tired cookie cutter concept and menu. Who cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted June 9, 2016 Author Share Posted June 9, 2016 You guys do know Rob Ryan is on the coaching staff now, right? 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's in My Blood Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Why the negativity? MODS, merge withave the NNN thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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