The Gilmore Group

[GRDadof3]

Its too early for me to spill the beans but expect two new restaurants from the Gilmore Group (BOB people) in the Grand Rapids area (in and around DT). One thing I'll say is that one of them is on the west side of the river...

[wingbert]

http://www.mlive.com/grpress/business/inde..._gilmore_c.html

[grbrit]

"They'll have a local, independent place, instead of a chain on Alpine,"

[AlexPKeaton]

What consitutes a chain these days? I think the Gilmore Group must come pretty close.

[MJLO]

The Gilmore Group is more of a " Brand" than a chain or a holding company. Their business is restaurants. Their concepts are different, ranging from the trendy to the upper echelon. But they are a brand in that, when we hear Gilmore is opening a new restaurant or has a new project, we are intrigued and eager to check it out based on their reputation.

[MAU]

I'm not really sure how to feel about this. Sure Nick Finks is a dump, but it's unlike any bar out there. When you walk down the hallway you feel like you're walking back in time. That is, of course, till you look behind the bar and see all the out dated Junior Bud ads!

I really hope they take the nostalgia and run with it. But not too far because then it could be cheesy.

[MJLO]

I'm glad that they are going to renovate Nick Finks. I know my opinions might be considered extreme, considering that I generally don't give two shakes about history. Nick Finks has been an eyesore at that intersection since I can remember. Makes all of that strip that constitutes Comstock Park look like a dump. Who knows maybe the rest of those buildings will follow suit if they do a nice job.

[grbrit]

when we hear Gilmore is opening a new restaurant or has a new project, we are intrigued and eager to check it out based on their reputation.

[MAU]

Hmm, by comparison, I tend to think: Another souless shell of a building with exposed ducting, shiny floors, knick-knacks on the walls and over-attentive servers, but YMMV

[wingbert]

I know my opinions might be considered extreme, considering that I generally don't give two shakes about history.

[MJLO]

But just because something is historical, mean it's doomed to look like poo for eternity in the interest of preserving the same? I should rephrase, I love history, but what I define as historically significant would not be Nick Finks in it's current uninviting facade, for those of us who drove past it for ten years but wouldn't ever consider setting foot in it based on it's appearance alone. With it being sold to Gilmore, obviously the Finks were in a position where they couldn't keep it for long in the status quo. In that case it would have closed all together. Would that be better than tweaking the business model, improving the property and investing in it?

[Veloise]

...But really, when i think of GG, all i want to know is when he's opening that freaking taco stand in my hood. Better not be making empty promises of tacos with in walking distance!!!

[twoshort]

To each his own, but geez what's the next, fettuccini alfredo and cosmos at the Pickwick?

[Nitro]

To each his own, but geez what's the next, fettuccini alfredo and cosmos at the Pickwick?

[fotoman311]

Not to worry too much, I've heard the new menu at Nick Finks is going to be very limited and quite working class to boot.

[radicaljoy]

Deep fried macaroni & cheese?

Anyone know where I can find some of that in GR? It's kind of a shameful self-indulgence of mine.

[plee30]

Deep fried macaroni & cheese?

Anyone know where I can find some of that in GR? It's kind of a shameful self-indulgence of mine.

[aowwt]

Deep fried Mac & Cheese. hmm I could say something but nah. I will wait.

[starrfish]

I believe O'Toole's may be able to satisfy you. It's been a while since I've been there , but I know it was on the menu at one time.

[GR Pyro]

I'll verify that deep fried macaroni bites can be found at O'Tooles. I have yet to experience them myself, but they are discussed as ledgend in my office.

*fish

[pr sc]

Y'all been watching too much Paula Deen. Next, you'll be talking about deep fried cheesecake!

[GRDadof3]

I've tried them and gone back for more.... I can understand why Fotoman would be on the hunt for some!

[fotoman311]

Josh (fotoman) rides his bike enough to be able to consume these things. Everyone else should consult with their Doctor first before trying them.