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[Spartan]

I don't know how they can't be doing well. I enjoy their pizza. I was a little miffed that they charge import prices on RJ Rockers beer though, considering you throw a rock at the brewery from there

[westsider28]

The City of Spartanburg just posted an interesting link on Facebook.  Couture Closets consignment shop (in the old Justin's Steakhouse / bank building) is moving to another location downtown to make room for a new restaurant in their current space!  Can't wait for more details!

[hub-city]

That is exciting!!  I mentioned to my wife the other day how I wished a restaurant could come back to that building...

[Spartan]

I'd like to see it become something other than an 'upscale' restaurant. That location has proven to be unsuccessful over the years for that type of place. I'd like to see whatever it is embrace the "bank" theme somehow.

[Sparkleman]

Since my wife had been on the west coast for the past 2 weeks and Valentines Day was coming up we decided to splurge and hit Zarza before the art show at Hub Bub last weekend. Man I can't tell you how bad the food was and it wasn't just me. Two other friends of mine were there and said the same thing. One even complained to management about how he ordered veal and was brough stew beef. They said the cook had messed up and the guy goes "I thought you had a chef". This was followed by an extremely lame excuse. Anyway we got all tapas and out of 4 only 1 was any good at all. I won't be back for a good while because if you're gonna drop $60 you have to get something good in return. If I had known this was gonna  be the case, I'd have gone to Greenville.

[spartanburgh]

Thats dissapointing news! I have heard from several people that it was very good. I haven't been yet but I intend to go soon. I hope it was an off night, but this type restaurant shouldn't have an off night!!

[hub-city]

Sorry to hear about your experience Sparklman...  I've been for supper and lunch and the food was outstanding both times.  My dessert wasn't that great, but I don't need it anyway...

[Sparkleman]

Its just depressing that its not consistant and for the price they are charging it should be.

[drexel]

Spartan, on 10 February 2012 - 09:30 AM, said:

I'd like to see it become something other than an 'upscale' restaurant. That location has proven to be unsuccessful over the years for that type of place. I'd like to see whatever it is embrace the "bank" theme somehow.

The rumor I heard is that it will be a casual restaurant; possibly a regional chain. I would love to see a Taco Boy or Carolina Ale House. Maybe this time the location will succeed.

[Spartan]

I think that's the nature of someone who just opens a restaurant because it's their "dream" rather than having experience in the restaurant industry. Larger cities have a pool of chefs that are always looking for new concepts to try. Spartanburg certainly has a pool of them, but I think there is more room for people with no experience to give it a shot.

That being said, does it function at all like a wine bar? My understanding was the wine bar was the key feature of that place.

[roads-scholar]

Thought I would mention a new and unique restaurant that has recently opened in Spartanburg, the Farmer's Table on Kennedy Street.  The bright young owners serve only organic products (except for condiments, its a long story) and take pride and joy in doing this.  R-S recently dined there and can vouch for the quality of the food.

[Spartan]

I like the sound of it. I'll have to check it out someday. Thanks for the update!

[new prospect]

The Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse is now open on East Blackstock (former Hops location).  Definitely worth checking out.

http://www.cowboybra...steakhouse.com/

[Spartan]

I finally made it to Cribbs Kitchen. I thought that they were trying to be too much (nice restaurant, casual restaurant, bar/pub). I didn't understand the price disparity between the entrées and the sandwiches. I hate making this comparison to Charlotte, but if I were going to pay over $20 (base cost) for an entrée here, I'd expect the decor to be a smudge nicer (e.g.: no aluminum chairs).  That being said, my food was fantastic. I had one of their specialty burgers and an RJ Rockers beer of some sort. I'll definitely be a repeat customer.

[roads-scholar]

Spartan, on 17 April 2012 - 09:44 PM, said:

I finally made it to Cribbs Kitchen. I thought that they were trying to be too much (nice restaurant, casual restaurant, bar/pub). I didn't understand the price disparity between the entrées and the sandwiches. I hate making this comparison to Charlotte, but if I were going to pay over $20 (base cost) for an entrée here, I'd expect the decor to be a smudge nicer (e.g.: no aluminum chairs).  That being said, my food was fantastic. I had one of their specialty burgers and an RJ Rockers beer of some sort. I'll definitely be a repeat customer.

A nice article in last Sunday's H-J about Cribbs and other young restaurant entrepreneurs setting up shop in Spartanburg.  Regarding Cribbs, the article mentioned they "listen to the customer".  Case in point, they installed sound deadening in the rear dining room at the request of some patrons.  This change has definitely improved the noise level there.

[drexel]

Monsoon Noodle House had a soft reopening last night. Open today for business!!!!!

Edited by drexel, 04 May 2012 - 05:39 AM.

[Evan Carr]

For anyone on here who liked eating here, Steak Royale (formerly Steak & Ale) off Business I-85 has closed (I was in there the 2nd or 3rd week in March so I do not know when they closed exactly).  They have came back from closure before when they were Steak & Ale and the chain permanently closed all (or most) of its restaurants excepting the one in Spartanburg.  The Spartanburg one did close but came back as Steak and Spirits, then later Steak Royale.  They kept some of their original cooks, wait staff, and perhaps management.  I do not know if there are any plans to bring it back this time.  I think the location and newer/younger people here not being aware of it is what ultimately killed this great, underrated place.  I hope they bring it back again - but perhaps in a better location (it was on Charisma Drive between Hearon Circle and I-585/USC Upstate, which could be difficult to find if you don't get out there often, and even then, it was still a pain to get there).

If anyone has any inside information on this, I would love to hear it.

[Spartan]

Yeah that place was in a terrible location. If they reopened somewhere else (I'm thinking Hillcrest area or Downtown) they would probably do better assuming the food was the same.

[roads-scholar]

Spartan, on 20 May 2012 - 02:33 PM, said:

Yeah that place was in a terrible location. If they reopened somewhere else (I'm thinking Hillcrest area or Downtown) they would probably do better assuming the food was the same.

Access to this restaurant has always been tricky due to its location.  However, I am surprised it closed because the product was essentially unchanged from it's Steak & Ale days.

[hub-city]

maybe that's what is going in the old bank building downtown......