Aubrey's open in Cleveland

[TNBear]

Feh! Does not seem much different that Applebee's, O'Charlies, TGI Fridays et al. $11.00 for a starter of fish and chips? I don't think so. I must admit there was at least one bottling on the wine list that I'd happily drink.

[mikeydokey]

No Bill, tinbear is criticizing it without ever trying it out, and he has given it a two thumbs down, he's real smart that way, if only we could get him to keep it inside his self. And really, the only bottling he appreciates is a bottle of whine.

Can't wait to go there, I love the one in Lenoir City and no, the food is nothing like Applebees or O'Charleys.

[Babs]

The menu looks good, but I didn't see anything vegetarian. They could probably make a sandwich of some kind and just leave off the chicken.

[emanon]

May 10, 2011 7:43:03 GMT -5 Babs said:

The menu looks good, but I didn't see anything vegetarian. They could probably make a sandwich of some kind and just leave off the chicken.

I thought the same thing, Babs. Not veggie friendly at all. I would go there with friends and/or family to check it out, but it looks like I would have no food choices, so why bother?

[TNBear]

MadDog, as usual with people of your political leanings you place words in my mouth/fingers I never said/typed. I did not condemn the place. I just stated that IMHO $11.00 for a starter of fish and chips seemed expensive. I used the comparisons to certain chain restaurants because the menu items were so similar and are readily available from Sysco or their competitors.

[mikeydokey]

May 10, 2011 19:36:02 GMT -5 TNBear said:

MadDog, as usual with people of your political leanings you place words in my mouth/fingers I never said/typed. I did not condemn the place. I just stated that IMHO $11.00 for a starter of fish and chips seemed expensive. I used the comparisons to certain chain restaurants because the menu items were so similar and are readily available from Sysco or their competitors.

whine whine whine

[ssmynkint]

I think most restaurants use [some] foodservice products. If not all of them

Don't know of any that don't, except maybe Mikey's Road Kill Cafe.
But they range in quality from VERY good to feh. And, of course, there is how the product is used.

[TNBear]

I would certainly hope they are better than Big River, I have totally given up on them.

That their food might be better than The Terminal is questionable. For one thing the menu has too many different items on it. They are attempting to be all things to all people, as if I would eat BBQ at a chain restaurant. I also just noticed that this company has four other branded chains of varying styles. To me this means the corporate entity is more interested in extracting dollars from their customers than in serving truly quality food.

[ssmynkint]

Sunspot, the original establishment was/is a vegetarian focused place giving good quality, prepared in-house dining on the UTK campus. Good bar.
Bistro by the Tracks had been a successfull chef owned place that Aubrey's bought. Still does credible ( for Knoxville) fine dining.
Developed Aubrey's which is at least a cut above O'Crapies and Applesauce.
I dont remember if Barley's is developed or bought. Credible taproom.
The group is serious about delivering quality, although Bistrio is the only one I've repeatedly patronized.

[Bryan Stone]

what's funny is everybody here is debating this joint while only one guy has actually been there.

having said that the place looks pretty stale. just another run-of-the-mill cookie cutter family friendly big box restaurant.

Beef o Brady's didn't make it in cleveland. since Aubrey's has corporate dollars to keep it a float;

I'll give it 26 months

[rstewart]

Beef o Brady's didn't make it cause they SUCKED!!!!

[TNBear]

Certainly a good reason. Their menu did not light my fire either.