tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post234370136697155683..comments2023-09-19T11:55:33.528-04:00Comments on Food Network Gossip: Restaurant Impossible - Benner Street UpdateMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08917581663732710258noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-37628763867106501812015-02-03T02:51:46.697-05:002015-02-03T02:51:46.697-05:00What is up with the parrot shower cutains??? Every...What is up with the parrot shower cutains??? Everytime Cheryl does the designing I cring. What rediculous mogpog is she gonna come up with next?? She's a horrible designer!!!mlunsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-27034282701265037172015-01-03T03:11:20.016-05:002015-01-03T03:11:20.016-05:00When Irvine introduces some of his new recipes, I&...When Irvine introduces some of his new recipes, I'm like "I would never eat that". Especially the huge-chunks-of-pig-fat-BLT. It looked so unappetizing and that's the way it is with most of the recipes I see on RI. They narrow the selection down to 5 entrees, half of which I wouldn't even touch. It's like he's setting them up to fail with limited selections. However, it is up to the owners to keep that limited selection too.Melissa Hamarinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-14412937688637764202014-06-04T23:07:42.040-04:002014-06-04T23:07:42.040-04:00Yup, already did a post about it - http://www.food...Yup, already did a post about it - http://www.foodnetworkgossip.com/2014/05/benner-street-from-restaurant.htmlMattFNGEGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-81660455878189077742014-06-04T23:03:15.256-04:002014-06-04T23:03:15.256-04:00according to their website and an article linked o...according to their website and an article linked on their website, the restaurant has been sold. http://www.bennerstreet.com/ http://articles.mcall.com/2014-05-22/entertainment/mc-fountain-hills-benner-street-restaurant-getting-new-owners-name-and-look-20140522_1_new-owners-fountain-hill-broadwayamynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-63881817146549914882013-12-22T02:00:46.842-05:002013-12-22T02:00:46.842-05:00just as i figured you go through pick out more com...just as i figured you go through pick out more complaints than the good reviews go here to check them out:<br /><br />http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60789-d2015540-Reviews-or20-Benner_Street_Restaurant_Bar-Bethlehem_Pennsylvania.html#REVIEWSOhYeeComplainersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-34526778888179070032013-12-22T01:14:43.900-05:002013-12-22T01:14:43.900-05:00yes exactly they all us the same formula 3x cost ...yes exactly they all us the same formula 3x cost cost/overheadstaffOhYeeComplainersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-58481507219815361682013-12-22T01:12:59.417-05:002013-12-22T01:12:59.417-05:00yea just to much of this seems like the same perso...yea just to much of this seems like the same person trying to start trouble the quality of the food was never in question just the options and the fact they argued all the timeOhYeeComplainersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-65272597275342246722013-08-03T15:41:07.083-04:002013-08-03T15:41:07.083-04:00The one menu gain I noticed is that when pricing t...The one menu gain I noticed is that when pricing the food has been completed to cover all expenses ie; Food, Services, Mortgage,and Utilities! If someone does not know how to do this they could put the Restaurant in Jeopardy of loosing a great deal of money! And, if they over price items on the menu it turns customers away! So lets say the Hamburger cost $1.95 per portion, Buns $.42 + condiments $.50!<br />Total cost to restaurant is approximately $ 2.87... The Hamburger on menu should be between $8.50 & $9.00. That would be a fair price and in most restaurants include Medium Portion of French Fries !Richard G. Tatronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-73688680067416280102013-08-01T15:19:37.266-04:002013-08-01T15:19:37.266-04:00I agree that prices must go up to accomodate food/...I agree that prices must go up to accomodate food/labor costs, but if you take a joint where you could get an entree for say $9 average and turn it into one where the average entree is $18 that takes a place from casual to mid/upscale. That's a big jump and not all areas can support that, especially if an area is more working class. That was more of what I was driving at.Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-81773819872120000262013-08-01T02:11:31.451-04:002013-08-01T02:11:31.451-04:00This one of the few So called Reality show that I ...This one of the few So called Reality show that I think is real. I think some of the drama is misleading and is hyped up a bit but the entire show is not fake like the<br />other garbage shows where all the scenarios are scripted and are made up.<br />as far as I am concerned you can't fake redo a restaurant. Mystery Diners,<br />Restaurant Stake house so Scripted and some of the scenarios are fake<br />beyond belief. It all set up before hand.Lauren Bishopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-19256047755480862592013-08-01T02:06:19.106-04:002013-08-01T02:06:19.106-04:00Exactly This does not seem good. I really did like...Exactly This does not seem good. I really did like the couple and wish them success but I don't think they will. It a shame they seemed really nice despite<br />the issues.Lauren Bishopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-78024520297784920932013-08-01T02:03:20.658-04:002013-08-01T02:03:20.658-04:00I don't agree. Cheaper Prices has nothing to d...I don't agree. Cheaper Prices has nothing to do with the success of a Restaurant.<br />The Bottom line ingredients prices increase and you have to update your prices. So it not always the Area. It has to due with what on the menu. So if they want cheaper Prices on food then you have to make certain type of dishes. It what the owners take with them after Robert Leaves. Robert not a miracle workers and I can almost Guarantee the restaurants that have closed was due<br />to not listening to his advice and going back to old bad Habits. 21 Restaurants closed is not bad compared to the 70 or more they have helped.<br />That Life you can't help everyone and he tries his best. I feel it worthwhile<br /><br />even if you can only help some. Never Give up.Lauren Bishopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-10398113291869631742013-07-30T18:19:10.905-04:002013-07-30T18:19:10.905-04:00This seems like another case of the old customers ...This seems like another case of the old customers not liking the changes, when what they liked was part of why the place was failing.Stevennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-78236356686030830792013-07-29T17:29:51.978-04:002013-07-29T17:29:51.978-04:00What's always been good about RI is that Marc ...What's always been good about RI is that Marc Summers doesn't feel the need to just crank out a formula product. This episode was completely different than other episodes -- no crap food, no bad staff, no gimmick sledgehammer -- but it was still very compelling. It felt authentic and that's why RI is pretty much the only thing I watch on Television Food Network anymore, because the rest feels like over processed chain restaurant garbage.<br /><br />Can this restaurant survive? It depends on a relationship with customers who both come back and bring new friends. Should it survive? It's good people doing good work; yeah, I'd like to see them be successful in their second act.Calinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-7089268957565762662013-07-29T15:56:51.234-04:002013-07-29T15:56:51.234-04:00IMO, the new design is horrible. I agree that it n...IMO, the new design is horrible. I agree that it needed to be updated but it just looks like junk thrown together. Not a fan at all.Jessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-39723334351196685992013-07-29T10:27:15.341-04:002013-07-29T10:27:15.341-04:00The drama between them seems too much for a two-da...The drama between them seems too much for a two-day fix.Ladyirish317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-25214957592412602382013-07-29T00:19:56.372-04:002013-07-29T00:19:56.372-04:00$15 seems a little pricey for a burger when the ro...$15 seems a little pricey for a burger when the roast duck is like $23. However, overall the pricing doesn't seem too bad. I agree, though, that it depends on the neighborhood. And if those reviews are correct, ten minutes for a more upscale meal is awful quick - that doesn't bode well for how fresh the food is. My rule of thumb is unless it's a fast food place, I expect to wait about twenty minutes for a nicer meal, not ten.Shellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-90529552045204115312013-07-29T00:13:28.526-04:002013-07-29T00:13:28.526-04:00My impression after the first five minutes would b...My impression after the first five minutes would be to just add this one to the closed list right now. Seems like there's way too much drama going on for this one to succeed.Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-1273281072751238202013-07-28T23:16:57.196-04:002013-07-28T23:16:57.196-04:00Robert always seems to go for more upscale as a me...Robert always seems to go for more upscale as a means to increase profits. I get that, but sometimes I wish he took the area and what the place originally was into more consideration, ultimately I think he'd help more restaurants if he did as prices seem to be the number one complaint for the restaurants he touches.Carrienoreply@blogger.com