LabattBlue Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 For those who don't live in WNY anymore, the Galleria is adding a half dozen new restaurants as part of a large expansion. Except for the Cheescake Factory, I have never heard of any of them. Any comments... "Six high-profile restaurants, all newcomers to upstate New York, are being added to the mall as part of a $60 million expansion. The new restaurants are..." Cheesecake Factory Hyde Park Steakhouse Bravo! Cucina Italiana The Melting Pot Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy Bar Louie. http://buffalonews.com/editorial/20060813/1024479.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Never heard of the others but from what I've seen, when you have a Cheesecake Factory, not many other restaurants get business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udonkey Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Never heard of the others but from what I've seen, when you have a Cheesecake Factory, not many other restaurants get business. 742300[/snapback] I've never eaten at the Bar Louie here, but I've partaken in many drinks before an after movies there. Happens to be one in the Newport on the Levee complex directly on the riverfront on the Newport, KY side of the Ohio. Typical "yuppie" bar - decently priced beers...overpriced cocktails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richjk21 Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Cheesecake factory is excellent .... their menu is literally a book .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 The Melting Pot is a fondue restaurant. We have one in downtown Minneapolis, and it's supposed to be pretty good. I've never been there though. Cheesecake Factor is good as well, but I think it's overpriced. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zona Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 For those who don't live in WNY anymore, the Galleria is adding a half dozen new restaurants as part of a large expansion. Except for the Cheescake Factory, I have never heard of any of them. Any comments... "Six high-profile restaurants, all newcomers to upstate New York, are being added to the mall as part of a $60 million expansion. The new restaurants are..." Cheesecake Factory Hyde Park Steakhouse Bravo! Cucina Italiana The Melting Pot Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy Bar Louie. http://buffalonews.com/editorial/20060813/1024479.asp 742299[/snapback] We have an Abuelos here in Phoenix. It is not too bad. Kind of a high end mexican restaurant. There are lots of local Mexican places here in phx that are better, but I doubt if you will get a better one in Buffalo.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjeff215 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 The Melting Pot is a fondue restaurant. We have one in downtown Minneapolis, and it's supposed to be pretty good. I've never been there though. Cheesecake Factor is good as well, but I think it's overpriced. CW 742393[/snapback] Those are too $$ for Buff. We've a Melting Pot around here that my wife and I go to every now and then. Our bill (two of us) for the dinner and two glasses of wine is always over $110. It's not bad food, but then again, it's freaking fondue. Kind of a novelty really. -Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 More lipstick on a pig. Is that building still sinking? Back in 92 I bought a TV at the Stereo Advantage there. I had to take it out the back. I had heard Pennys was sinking and I saw a concrete slab wall out of kilter. The big nut that held on the metal connecting the slabs had popped off I'm talking a 6 inch nut, not a small one. People who live in Cheektowaga hate that rathole. Raised the taxes , ran business out of town (Thruway Mall) and caused massive road construction to be necessary. They don't pay the contractors and then later settle for say 60% just before being taken to court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEDFREDJACKSONNOW Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 "high profile" = too much money = closings within two years. I've read where people are not frquenting TGIFs and Appleby's because of the increase in gas prices.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 For those who don't live in WNY anymore, the Galleria is adding a half dozen new restaurants as part of a large expansion. Except for the Cheescake Factory, I have never heard of any of them. Any comments... "Six high-profile restaurants, all newcomers to upstate New York, are being added to the mall as part of a $60 million expansion. The new restaurants are..." Cheesecake Factory Hyde Park Steakhouse Bravo! Cucina Italiana The Melting Pot Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy Bar Louie. http://buffalonews.com/editorial/20060813/1024479.asp 742299[/snapback] Oh sh--, you're getting an Abuelos? That place was SO good when it first opened here in Texas. First one was in Dallas. Great queso and enchilladas. They changed the queso though, not as good as it used to be. Its still a good place, but I don't go there as much as I used to because of it. Melting Pot is a pretty good fondue place, but somewhat expensive if I recall correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 It's a Pyramid Mall, so don't believe anything until it actually opens, if it ever does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 The only times I go there (since I moved to the west coast, it's at Xmas) is to return or exchange Christmas gifts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 The only times I go there (since I moved to the west coast, it's at Xmas) is to return or exchange Christmas gifts. 742646[/snapback] Wacka, who pissed in your Cheerios yesterday? You are the model of sunshine... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 More lipstick on a pig. Is that building still sinking? Back in 92 I bought a TV at the Stereo Advantage there. I had to take it out the back. I had heard Pennys was sinking and I saw a concrete slab wall out of kilter. The big nut that held on the metal connecting the slabs had popped off I'm talking a 6 inch nut, not a small one. People who live in Cheektowaga hate that rathole. Raised the taxes , ran business out of town (Thruway Mall) and caused massive road construction to be necessary. They don't pay the contractors and then later settle for say 60% just before being taken to court. 742581[/snapback] Damn...I only asked if anyone had been to the restaurants listed above, but I hope you feel better now. PS I'm not sure why you call it a rathole? It is by far the most successful mall in the area. Also, the Thruway Mall was already dying when the Galleria opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agilen Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I've been to a melting pot in CT, and thought it was really good. Its a fun place for a special occasion...we sat and ate dinner for over 3 hours. Fondue is making a comeback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivier in france Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I've been to a melting pot in CT, and thought it was really good. Its a fun place for a special occasion...we sat and ate dinner for over 3 hours. Fondue is making a comeback! 742768[/snapback] fondue? what kind? Savoyarde? Bourguignonne? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 It's a Pyramid Mall, so don't believe anything until it actually opens, if it ever does. 742629[/snapback] You could be right, but seeing that the old movie theaters and other stores have been demolished and it has been under construction for a couple of months, I'd say it's a safe bet.... unlike Destiny USA! Is that project completely dead by the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Wacka, who pissed in your Cheerios yesterday? You are the model of sunshine... 742738[/snapback] The land was owned by Cheektowaga Central and was given to them by Victor Reinstein. He gave it to them to be used for the good of the community. A private mall is not that. The school district, instead of having a public debate about selling the land, put a small ad in the Cheektowaga Times (the minimum by law they had to do). When the stink was raised , the board said "We did every thing legally". The football field had to be moved. So instead of insisting that a new field be built first, then digging where the old one was (which is part of the parking lot now), the school had to play the whole season on the road. Even though the town residents were against it,the board voted for it. The mall is built over a creek. That part is steady, but the the rest started sinking as soon as it was built. They had to pump sand under Pennys for a lomg time to stabilize it. You could walk down the concourse and see where the part over the creek began. It had cracks on the floor right across it. The first year or two it opened the fabric roof leaked and the water caused tiles to pop out all over the floor. My 75 year old aunt broke her ankle on those tiles. They had to landscape the exit where Target is now and I have heard stories that they covered up a bunch of lead based paint in the ground from the former steel plant that was located there. I know someone that was a county surveyor and had to survey Galleria Drive after the curbs were poured and before the blacktop was laid. They were waiting for him to finish so they could start paving that day. The roadbed had tons of wood and other construction debris. They were going to pave right over that, but he wouldn't sign off on it until they cleaned it up. The place is a rathole, shoddily built. It caused a lot of business to close up. The Thruway mall wasn't dying when the Mall was proposed. It caused a lot more crime in Cheektowaga. They had to hire several more cops just for the mall. Pyramid has a record of problems in other cities. The Crossgates mall in the Albany area wsa very controversial when built. They built a mall in western MA that had an anchor store sit empty for several years. The store was sinking (sound familiar) and the town building inspector wouldn't ok the store opening until it was fixed. Pyramid refused to fix it. The inspector basically said that he was not going to be paid off to OK it. As I metioned previously, they have a history of stifffing contractors. I just don't like the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I've been to a melting pot in CT, and thought it was really good. Its a fun place for a special occasion...we sat and ate dinner for over 3 hours. Fondue is making a comeback! 742768[/snapback] Kirk>Picard>Fit Drivers>Fondue Eaters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 I just don't like the place. 742853[/snapback] After reading your post, this is the understatement of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFerguson Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Even though the town residents were against it,the board voted for it. 742853[/snapback] Can you prove that the town residents were against it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Kirk>Picard>Fit Drivers>Fondue Eaters 742876[/snapback] No way! Fondue >>>> Fit Drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 It caused a lot more crime in Cheektowaga. 742853[/snapback] ...or maybe this is the end result of being located adjacent to the east side of Buffalo which last time I looked was not very desirable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasper13 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I lived in Cheektowaga for 23 years, just a stones throw away from the Galleria. I do not recall anyone ever complaining about it. I remember going when they opened it. It was a HUGE deal. They really fixed up the area in the years since they built it as well. The Thruway Mall was a dog and it was already going under when they built the Galleria. Although I do miss Chess King. There is a Wal-Mart, Home Depot and Tops Market where the Thruway Mall used to be. Cheektowaga gets things done though. How can a huge expansion with new stores & restaurants be a bad thing? They also opened a new public golf course near the airport that's supposed to be as nice as a private course. It's a shame they had the casino stolen from them by Buffalo (and Buffalo even managed to F that up beyond belief). Progress is a good thing. Oh yeah.......Cheektowaga Central SUCKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I've been to a melting pot in CT, and thought it was really good. Its a fun place for a special occasion...we sat and ate dinner for over 3 hours. Fondue is making a comeback! 742768[/snapback] where in CT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 where in CT? 742909[/snapback] http://www.meltingpot.com/darienct/home.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 You could be right, but seeing that the old movie theaters and other stores have been demolished and it has been under construction for a couple of months, I'd say it's a safe bet....742773[/snapback] When did they do this? I'm flying in on friday night for the first time in a while so I guess I'll get to see what they've done so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 You still don't have an In-N-Out Burger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 You could be right, but seeing that the old movie theaters and other stores have been demolished and it has been under construction for a couple of months, I'd say it's a safe bet....unlike Destiny USA! Is that project completely dead by the way? 742773[/snapback] The next court case that needs to be settled, the case about removing lease rights from existing stores, before they can move forward, is in September. Plus now Congel has not paid the Canal Corp a $1.8M payment that was due last Thursday for work in the Inner Harbor, because "they need to talk over details about an agreement". Pyramid/Destiny, everytime it sounds like they moved one step forward to starting construction, they find someway to move back two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I lived in Cheektowaga for 23 years, just a stones throw away from the Galleria. I do not recall anyone ever complaining about it. I remember going when they opened it. It was a HUGE deal. They really fixed up the area in the years since they built it as well. The Thruway Mall was a dog and it was already going under when they built the Galleria. Although I do miss Chess King. There is a Wal-Mart, Home Depot and Tops Market where the Thruway Mall used to be. Cheektowaga gets things done though. How can a huge expansion with new stores & restaurants be a bad thing? They also opened a new public golf course near the airport that's supposed to be as nice as a private course. It's a shame they had the casino stolen from them by Buffalo (and Buffalo even managed to F that up beyond belief). Progress is a good thing. Oh yeah.......Cheektowaga Central SUCKS! 742905[/snapback] The stores went in years after the Thruway mall closed. The golf course was supposed to be built years ago. I hear it finally opened this year. If the mall is so good, why do my mother's taxes keep going up even though the population of the town is steady or dropping. The school district basically sold the land for peanuts. They could have held out for a lot more and probably have financed the new wing they built a few years ago. I remember seeing the town hall packed with people against the mall. If you're that close tio the mall you probably lived off of Nokomis. The mall wanted to take the park and add an entrance off of Nokomis, putting a massive amount of traffic on residential streets. Their "remedy" would be to build a park behind the Como Mall, where the hospice is now. That would really help the people off of George Urban. I bet that car insurance is higher around the mall because of the stolen and broken into autos in the area. You probably went to Maryvale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarkLessWagMore Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 The stores went in years after the Thruway mall closed. The golf course was supposed to be built years ago. I hear it finally opened this year. If the mall is so good, why do my mother's taxes keep going up even though the population of the town is steady or dropping. The school district basically sold the land for peanuts. They could have held out for a lot more and probably have financed the new wing they built a few years ago. I remember seeing the town hall packed with people against the mall. If you're that close tio the mall you probably lived off of Nokomis. The mall wanted to take the park and add an entrance off of Nokomis, putting a massive amount of traffic on residential streets. Their "remedy" would be to build a park behind the Como Mall, where the hospice is now. That would really help the people off of George Urban. I bet that car insurance is higher around the mall because of the stolen and broken into autos in the area. You probably went to Maryvale 742958[/snapback] You just answered your own question. Regardless, Pyramid has and remains the largest property tax payer in the town. I, for one, like the mall and am happy for the new investment. It's not perfect but it's a lot better than what was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFerguson Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 The stores went in years after the Thruway mall closed. The golf course was supposed to be built years ago. I hear it finally opened this year. If the mall is so good, why do my mother's taxes keep going up even though the population of the town is steady or dropping. The school district basically sold the land for peanuts. They could have held out for a lot more and probably have financed the new wing they built a few years ago. I remember seeing the town hall packed with people against the mall. If you're that close tio the mall you probably lived off of Nokomis. The mall wanted to take the park and add an entrance off of Nokomis, putting a massive amount of traffic on residential streets. Their "remedy" would be to build a park behind the Como Mall, where the hospice is now. That would really help the people off of George Urban. I bet that car insurance is higher around the mall because of the stolen and broken into autos in the area. You probably went to Maryvale 742958[/snapback] Does your mother also hate the Galleria mall? Does she still shop there? Do you really believe that taxes are higher because of the mall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 You still don't have an In-N-Out Burger! 742944[/snapback] Ahhh, In-N-Out, best fast food on the planet!!! Just ate there last Wed. And Fez, if you think the Cheescake is overpriced, where do you normally go and eat. Crimminy, we go to the cheesekake, kids split a meal, my wife and I split an appetizer and entree(usually cant finish the entree), out of there for less than $40 (without booze of course). Now, in terms of food quality, its still a chain, slighly better than than slop they serve at TGIF or Applebees, but still a chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Does your mother also hate the Galleria mall? Does she still shop there? Do you really believe that taxes are higher because of the mall? 742976[/snapback] Yup, that's the only place in New York State where taxes went up in the past few years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCBillsFan Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Although I do miss Chess King. 742905[/snapback] Holy ****! I haven't seen a Chess King since I was a senior in high school, in the Olean Mall back in 1987! Now the Olean Mall has maybe 2 or 3 stores left in it.... I used to love Chess King....that's funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverNRed Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Can you prove that the town residents were against it? 742890[/snapback] I lived in Cheektowaga for the first 22 years of my life and I've never heard anyone complain about the mall. People flock to that place. The taxes are high in WNY because the morons here keep voting for the wrong people. It doesn't have to do with the mall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinandjokin Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I like the 'village' facade concept that they are planning (from the pic in the article in post #1.) I think it should look pretty good. Wacka, I was unaware that Cheektowaga was on the rise and had the world by the balls until the Galleria Mall came in and ruined everything. Thanks for the history lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeseburger in Paradise Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Ah, government omnicience... The West Seneca Psychiatric Center on East and West Rd. property was emininently-domained for peanuts - taking the old family farm land and the livelihood of those who worked it, a time ago yet still in memory. 'tis the root of stuckincincy's occasional skeptical views... 742936[/snapback] Cincy, It is the West Senca DEVELOPMENTAL Ceter, not Psychiatric center. The Developmental Center servespeople (primarily adults) with developmental disabilities (mental retardation, head injuries, etc) They do not have pyschiatric (mental illnes) problems. (at least not at a rate any higher than the general public. A small point perhaps, but as I worked with people with developmental disabilitiesfor while some years back, it is a distinction worth making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Ahhh, In-N-Out, best fast food on the planet!!! Just ate there last Wed. And Fez, if you think the Cheescake is overpriced, where do you normally go and eat. Crimminy, we go to the cheesekake, kids split a meal, my wife and I split an appetizer and entree(usually cant finish the entree), out of there for less than $40 (without booze of course). Now, in terms of food quality, its still a chain, slighly better than than slop they serve at TGIF or Applebees, but still a chain. 742983[/snapback] It's been a couple of years since I've been there, but I seem to recall a lunch for two costing around $30, and that was without an appetizer. That just seemed a little high for me. Maybe I'm mis-remembering, or maybe they charge more here, not sure... I just heard something the other day that said they won't open an In-N-Out restaurant anywhere unless a family member runs it. I've never had one, but I've heard good things. One of the founders died a week or two ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverNRed Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 It's been a couple of years since I've been there, but I seem to recall a lunch for two costing around $30, and that was without an appetizer. That just seemed a little high for me. Maybe I'm mis-remembering, or maybe they charge more here, not sure... 743010[/snapback] Cheesecake Factory is more expensive than Applebee's or other chain restaurants. Lunch for 2 costing around $30 sounds about right. It's a great restaurant but you do have to pay more. I think it's worth it. It's just not a place you can go to all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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