If I was running the business, I would at least relax the jacket policy for Memorial Day through Labor Day plus football weekends.
BCS Coming & Going: Retail, Restaurants, Businesses, etc (2025)
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Definitely agree with this. Wearing a coat is miserable most anytime in Texas. Even if it's cold outside, I'm not often dressing up just to be outside, so I wind up sweating once inside. The coat policy is only "encouraged", though, so surely it'll be lax.
Coopers has a large play area.ElephantRider said:
Sadly, I don't think it will last too long. Sounds like a lot of $$$ and a lot of trouble, and it looks like they sunk a ton of money into the building so I'm guessing there's not much breathing room for the owners.
I don't understand why someone won't open a restaurant with a playground in South CS where parents can go hang out on a patio while kids play? Something similar to Lupe Tortilla's setup (with less sand). A place like that would print money down here
Looking forward to the reviews of De Baca next week.
Just becasue they ask you to dress up and it's very pricey, does not guarantee they can cook a steak.
More than one of the other high end restaraunts listed in this thread often struggle in this area.
Wish them the best, but concerned about big revenue weekends like Move in, Parents Weekend, and game days....... Hopefully the dress code can be relaxed as needed, but I do applaud them for bringing the concept to town.
Just becasue they ask you to dress up and it's very pricey, does not guarantee they can cook a steak.
More than one of the other high end restaraunts listed in this thread often struggle in this area.
Wish them the best, but concerned about big revenue weekends like Move in, Parents Weekend, and game days....... Hopefully the dress code can be relaxed as needed, but I do applaud them for bringing the concept to town.
It is time to put the chairs in the wagon
I just checked Yelp, and it's not even listed, not to mention a first review by that Greg guy.
The owners are locals, so I hope it works out.
I imagine they shift the dress policy if need be. Probably similar to Republic, which used to be business casual. I'm not the target clientele, but I wouldn't have an issue throwing on a blazer for some A5 wagyu. Especially if I'm dropping $200+ for dinner for just the wife and I.
I imagine they shift the dress policy if need be. Probably similar to Republic, which used to be business casual. I'm not the target clientele, but I wouldn't have an issue throwing on a blazer for some A5 wagyu. Especially if I'm dropping $200+ for dinner for just the wife and I.
Collectonian said:I can't speak for Christopher's as I've never been - but neither Republic nor Casa Do Brasil have such exacting dress codes either. Republic is usually one I do think of as a "dress up" place, but it isn't a requirement and I've seen folks dressed up like us, and others in shorts. *shrug*Average Joe said:
Not 3-5 De Baca locations, 3-5 higher end restaurants. Republic, Christopher's, Casa Do Brasil. You could probably include Porters in there. I don't think any of them are hurting.
Edit: and yes, like any other restaurant, the food and service will both be big determining factors.
And Casa Do Brasil is much more casual, I rarely see anyone dressed up there, and seen multiple large work groups and stuff there.
That's gonna be a big thing to me, especially since they say they will refuse you service. Seems like a lot of folks that come from out of town to game days and stuff go straight from the game to a pricey restaurant - really gonna turn away all that money?
I wish them well & hope for the best. That said I recollect a certain BBQ place that insisted on not providing certain eating utensils & had to do an about face after multiple complaints. And they still went out of business.
You got to cater to the crowd in this market. Don't make a wookie, I mean rookie mistake.
Trump will fix it.
This market is very challenging for upscale with limited population to support it.
australopithecus robustus said:
This market is very challenging for upscale with limited population to support it.
Because of the severe lack of "great jobs" in the area, despite the cities telling us that the next Wayfair call center or ViaSat, or whoever is a "great job". Yeah, it's a great job if you live in Hearne or Caldwell.
Hornbeck said:
I just checked Yelp, and it's not even listed, not to mention a first review by that Greg guy.
"that Greg guy"
How dare you refer to him as anything other than The Taco Monster or The Oracle of Yelp.
Sodolaks in Bryan has a new menu and did some remodeling inside. Also, have began to serve alcohol again.
Doesn't Coopers have covered play area in front?
Something like Mia's table would prob do great here
That's a very good call. Properly located it would be very popular indeed
Since they have no prices on their menu, what is the price for a good steak meal?Tailgate88 said:tu ag said:
Just looked at De Baca website...found this.
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Dress Code
We kindly ask that guests dress in a manner consistent with the elevated atmosphere of De Baca Steakhouse. We recommend cocktail or business professional attire. Sports coats and jackets for gentlemen are encouraged. Solid colored jeans, free of rips and tears, are allowed. Excessive displays of skin, visible undergarments, sportswear, and gym shoes are not allowed. No t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, athletic sweatshirts/hoodies, jerseys, sweat pants/yoga pants, baseball hats, or sandals. Open-toed shoes are not permitted for gentlemen. Open-toed dress shoes are permitted for ladies. We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining the elevated atmosphere of De Baca. Guests who do not meet the dress code may be kindly asked to adjust their attire or reschedule their reservation. Thank you for dressing for the occasion!
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That should limit the riff raff!
Riff raff checking in here. Between the dress code and the menu prices I'll pass. I'm sure it's very nice though.
There's a menu link earlier in this thread with prices
Terracon and CME (weird that it was both, as they both do a lot of the same thing) were both in the vacant lot across Boonville from Miramont yesterday taking soil samples. Maybe a good sign that HEB is getting rolling.
Especially in the summer months when many persons are traveling and fewer persons visiting A&M.australopithecus robustus said:
This market is very challenging for upscale with limited population to support it.
The other link didn't have any prices.BlueMiles said:
Tailgate88 posted this earlier:
https://www.toasttab.com/local/order/dm-baca-llc-dba-de-baca-steakhouse-1665-greens-prairie-rd-college-station-tx-77845/r-f01139ce-5a4d-457b-bc02-e8c5a1f87c07/item-suze_d73009cb-5564-4d8d-b526-91b733974532
It looks likes a steak, two veggies, salad and tea and tip will be around $110 to $120 a person.
Anybody know when Bubba's 33 is opening? Looks pretty close to it.
That is because Greg ate the restaurant. By the way, where is Greg, poor soul.Hornbeck said:
I just checked Yelp, and it's not even listed, not to mention a first review by that Greg guy.
$240 for a dinner with the wife? Holy jeezers. Roadhouse it is!
According to the website they will open May 5th
Meh. I can spend north of $100 easy for 3 people at Oishi.
Eating out has gotten expensive at lots of places. Food cost and rent are real things.
Eating out has gotten expensive at lots of places. Food cost and rent are real things.
Cinco de Mayo???? somebody's going to die....AgSportsFan said:
According to the website they will open May 5th
I spend right at $100 or just north for a good dinner for 3.
I don't drop $250 for a nice dinner with the wife.
We took a large party to Christopher's last week, like 12 people. It wasn't near $120 a pop.
I don't drop $250 for a nice dinner with the wife.
We took a large party to Christopher's last week, like 12 people. It wasn't near $120 a pop.
legalbird said:That is because Greg ate the restaurant. By the way, where is Greg, poor soul.Hornbeck said:
I just checked Yelp, and it's not even listed, not to mention a first review by that Greg guy.
I think he still lives in California, where he can drive his car without blowing into a tube first.
Google has interesting results, including a stamp collecting newsgroup from 1998 that turned on Greg.
Yelp banned him so we lost that wonderful entertainment resource.
I plan give De Baca a try soon! We almost never eat out, so I don't mind a splurge. But I want to make a reservation at the best time for a good sunset view. If anyone goes, I can't wait to hear a review!
My rule is always wait for the 3 month shakeout cruise to end for a restaurant. That's when the unable to handle stress staff have left and the kitchen manager has either swung into a good groove or complacency. You will figure out more on one visit then than 3 before.
Eating out at a nice restaurant is costly. We ate at Christopher's two weeks ago with a party of 3. No adult beverages, just tea, but did get desserts. After tax and tip, bill was $303. Food and service were excellent.
woodiewood said:The other link didn't have any prices.BlueMiles said:
Tailgate88 posted this earlier:
https://www.toasttab.com/local/order/dm-baca-llc-dba-de-baca-steakhouse-1665-greens-prairie-rd-college-station-tx-77845/r-f01139ce-5a4d-457b-bc02-e8c5a1f87c07/item-suze_d73009cb-5564-4d8d-b526-91b733974532
It looks likes a steak, two veggies, salad and tea and tip will be around $110 to $120 a person.
That's a lot of food. Skip one of the veggies and the salad and you'll bring your price down a lot.
Yep. They've started nickel and diming every little aspect of the meal and the food quality hasn't improved accordingly. Used to love that place but will probably just go to Houston the next time we're in the mood for a meal costing several hundred dollars.Aggieland Proud said:
We ate at Christopher's two weeks ago with a party of 3. No adult beverages, just tea, but did get desserts. After tax and tip, bill was $303.
AggiePhil said:Yep. They've started nickel and diming every little aspect of the meal and the food quality hasn't improved accordingly. Used to love that place but will probably just go to Houston the next time we're in the mood for a meal costing several hundred dollars.Aggieland Proud said:
We ate at Christopher's two weeks ago with a party of 3. No adult beverages, just tea, but did get desserts. After tax and tip, bill was $303.
My favorite nickel and dime tactic is charging for the "whiskey cube" of ice for your whiskey instead of just the normal chunks. Blew my mind the first time it happened to me at The Canteen years ago. Now more and more places do it.
Thisguy1 said:AggiePhil said:Yep. They've started nickel and diming every little aspect of the meal and the food quality hasn't improved accordingly. Used to love that place but will probably just go to Houston the next time we're in the mood for a meal costing several hundred dollars.Aggieland Proud said:
We ate at Christopher's two weeks ago with a party of 3. No adult beverages, just tea, but did get desserts. After tax and tip, bill was $303.
My favorite nickel and dime tactic is charging for the "whiskey cube" of ice for your whiskey instead of just the normal chunks. Blew my mind the first time it happened to me at The Canteen years ago. Now more and more places do it.
What?? Good lord!