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Tru2Chevy 02-24-2009 08:18 PM

Burgers, Pork roll (a must), wings, lots of different appetizers like mozz. sticks, chicken fingers, etc.

Milkshakes and ice cream are also a must.

- Justin

Jensend 02-24-2009 08:21 PM

Presuming you've read Guy Fieri's, Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Most of the successful places in that book do things in a unique or personalized way- even if they offer typical diner fare. In an area like Lambertville, you should probably have a menu that appeals to local tastes (locals will be your profit base) as well a secondary menu theme that offers a new twist on the traditional diner standbys. Well prepared food in good sized portions will get the most notice in a new restaurant. Price your menu items realistically (good price to quality ratio). Make sure the food is prepared in a consistent manner and served fresh and hot. Train your kitchen and service staff thoroughly. They're your direct links with the public. Good luck.

WildBillyT 02-24-2009 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jensend (Post 551306)
Presuming you've read Guy Fieri's, Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Most of the successful places in that book do things in a unique or personalized way- even if they offer typical diner fare. In an area like Lambertville, you should probably have a menu that appeals to local tastes (locals will be your profit base) as well a secondary menu theme that offers a new twist on the traditional diner standbys. Well prepared food in good sized portions will get the most notice in a new restaurant. Price your menu items realistically (good price to quality ratio). Make sure the food is prepared in a consistent manner and served fresh and hot. Train your kitchen and service staff thoroughly. They're your direct links with the public. Good luck.

This is good advice, and is why places like Rutt's Hut, Hot Dog Johnny's, and some other roadside places always seem to do well.

CamaroJoe1987 02-24-2009 08:53 PM

MILKSHAKES!!!!! WITH THE WHIP CREAM AND CHERRIES!!!!!!! LMAO

JL8Jeff 02-24-2009 08:53 PM

Are you talking about the building in the flea market area itself? Oh yeah, don't forget the cherry pie!

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TaKid455 02-24-2009 09:28 PM

I am not a fan of the quality of food found at many drive-in/ car places. This is simply b/c good food cost $ and car places are known to have cheap food. In any event, I love a good chilli dog w/ beef hot dog. Leo's in Hackettsown has the best so far and I have had many. A hambuger that taste like a hamburger.

TaKid455 02-24-2009 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by WildBillyT (Post 551308)
This is good advice, and is why places like Rutt's Hut, Hot Dog Johnny's, and some other roadside places always seem to do well.

They keep is simple. Rutts hasn't fancied me lately. It seems the dogs have gone down hill. Although, the lingo they use there is classic.

Knipps 02-24-2009 09:32 PM

Offer bacon on anything :lol:

JL8Jeff 02-24-2009 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Knipps (Post 551387)
Offer bacon on everything :lol:

fixed it for ya! :lol:

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Mike 02-24-2009 09:43 PM

jeff i think its the place that is currently chickendog.....

if you have good food, and will deliver to the jail, i can get you a ton of business from my fellow officers

EchoMirage 02-24-2009 09:51 PM

dont forget 'pork roll' is actually taylor ham to the educated

BonzoHansen 02-24-2009 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Knipps (Post 551387)
Offer bacon on anything :lol:

:nod::nod::nod::nod::nod::nod::nod::nod::nod:

madness410 02-24-2009 10:22 PM

wow most of the good stuff has already been named. but i think one important thing is PRICE. if you want to attract people with cars, a lot of car enthusiasts are younger (well i think at least) young people dont have much money. if you made great food with a great price id be there a lot

ShowtimeSteeleLS1SS 02-24-2009 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cbrrmike (Post 551404)
jeff i think its the place that is currently chickendog.....

if you have good food, and will deliver to the jail, i can get you a ton of business from my fellow officers



NO NOT CHICKEN DOG!!!!!!

I have the place on the other end a "Nice" Building not the Chicken Dog lol

Mike 02-24-2009 10:32 PM

hmmm im trying to remember the layout lol

FBODS4EVER 02-24-2009 10:32 PM

when you create your signature sandwiches name them after some good classic cars. that would be cool. like the el camino burger ( burger with a1 sauce) or something along those lines.firebird wings :nod:

ShowtimeSteeleLS1SS 02-24-2009 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cbrrmike (Post 551404)
jeff i think its the place that is currently chickendog.....

if you have good food, and will deliver to the jail, i can get you a ton of business from my fellow officers

I am delivering to the jail especially!! I will be in my Z28 delivering food fast!!!

79CamaroDiva 02-24-2009 11:11 PM

word to the wise before opening any new business in this economy, have enough money set aside to pay for a full 9-12 months of bills and operating costs before you even think of opening the doors. Tons of people may say it's a cool idea and that they'll come down, but even frequent customers might come once a week, most once a month or less. If they spend $10 each time think how many people you need to draw in to even break even, forgetting about a profit.

Good luck, but don't jump into a new business, especially in the food industry, blindly. Talk to lawyers, accountants, make up spreadsheets and budget everything out.

Also think about new fire code laws. If this place that you're gettig is an old diner, you may end up paying $20k in fire suppression alone before you can open the doors.

ShowtimeSteeleLS1SS 02-25-2009 11:41 AM

I just want to say !!! Thanks so much !!!! Keep it coming!!!! HAVE HAD A REALLY GOOD RESPONSE!!!! LOVE YOUR SUGGESTIONS !!!

ShowtimeSteeleLS1SS 02-25-2009 11:44 AM

I mean alot of the stuff suggested is already on the menu but there has been some stuff that is not which is why i love everyones idea's!

I am going to have a contest as well to see who comes up with the best idea voted on by you guys and the winner will get to pick the name of the item and have there picture in the restaurant!

Frosty 02-25-2009 11:49 AM

Yeah, wings FTW, I'm not that far from New Hope/Lambertville. When are you looking to open?

ShowtimeSteeleLS1SS 02-25-2009 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Frosty (Post 551630)
Yeah, wings FTW, I'm not that far from New Hope/Lambertville. When are you looking to open?

within march , the latest APRIL 1st NO Later, The sooner the better, just trying to get more"Capital" is all

Knipps 02-25-2009 12:21 PM

BACON EXPLOSION!!

but you'll need to have a disclaimer :twisted:

ShowtimeSteeleLS1SS 02-25-2009 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Knipps (Post 551640)
BACON EXPLOSION!!

but you'll need to have a disclaimer :twisted:

think its safe to say you like bacon!

Crayface 02-25-2009 12:51 PM

i think what ever we vote on should be called the NJFBOA speacial!


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