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Debra Davidson
Citizen
Username: Peanutslady
Post Number: 160
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, May 27, 2006 - 9:57 pm: | 
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The Village Diner is finely opened. I went there for dinner tonight with two of my friends. I love the food so much better then the old Blue Moon. I love the way they redid the inside. I felt like I was at a real diner, not something just calling itself a diner. A real diner were you can get breakfast any time you go in there. I met the owns and they seam very, very nice. I wish them all the luck in the world. I will defiantly be going back to the Village Diner many, many times as long as they are open. |
wnb
Citizen
Username: Wnb
Post Number: 390
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 10:53 pm: |
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We took the boys there last week for an early dinner and had a great time. Really nice people and service and food. Breakfast all day the way it's supposed to be. We'll definitely be going back.
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Pdg
Citizen
Username: Pdg
Post Number: 948
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - 1:40 pm: |
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We went on the first Saturday morning for breakfast at about 10:30. The interior is very impressive, and as expected, the staff are getting their feet under them and there was a wait. But, all the customers knew there would be a wait, so it was pleasant. The wait staff were very nice and working their hardest to try to handle the crowd with the owner keeping a watchful eye on the tables and helping to keep things moving along and keep customers happy.
Overall, we had a very good typical diner breakfast. IMO, the chocolate chip pancakes were too chocolately (I know, to some people there is no such thing, but my son couldn't handle it which is rare). But, to anyone who is a bacon lover, the bacon could not have been better! Thick, meaty and very tasty! Also very generous portions - the 4 of us could have happily shared one order and we took home the leftovers from the second portion.
My only complaint was the state of the bathroom. I don't think it was included in the renovation, which would be fine if only it were cleaner. I would think that a bathroom that is to be used by both male and female customers and employees should be cleaned with supplies refreshed every hour or so. It seemed it had probably not been cleaned since the night before.
Perhaps because they were so busy on that first weekend morning this was overlooked. But to me, the way the bathroom is maintained speaks volumes about the sanitary standards throughout a restaurant, including the kitchen. Hopefully this will be addressed as they work out their new restaurant wrinkles.
I wish them lots of success! |
Matt Foley
Citizen
Username: Mattfoley
Post Number: 665
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - 10:22 pm: |
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Gone twice this week. The staff is lovely. I even got a compliment on my cologne from the waitress. She was definately reaching with her enthusiastic comments on my scent. Nice to be called out on hygenics for once.
Mrs. Foley never recognizes the waft! |
Mayor McCheese
Supporter
Username: Mayor_mccheese
Post Number: 1579
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - 10:55 pm: |
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Mrs. Foley is nice enough not to say anything.
I am not. You smell bad. |
Joe Krause
Citizen
Username: Wkrause3
Post Number: 37
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 9:50 am: |
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I went to the Diner last night and I thought the food was great. I had a gyro and it was a classic diner sandwich. All in all I would go back again and there is a funny story attached. I am sitting at one of the booths by under the bridge when, some cardboard boxes catch on fire. The SOFD drove their truck over and took care of business. Only in south orange will you find such wonderful dinner entertainment.
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Parkbench87
Citizen
Username: Parkbench87
Post Number: 4286
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 10:01 am: |
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I've been there three times already. Very nice experience. Between the Village Diner and Parkwood Diner I may never need to eat at home again |
Shanabana
Citizen
Username: Shanabana
Post Number: 466
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 10:37 am: |
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Matt, I don't know you, but when I smell a man's cologne at a stranger's distance, I always think "too much colongne." The waitress, however, may have really liked it.
They kindly contributed to the YMCA Childcare carnival Prize Walk. Really nice guy, Manny. |
Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 5212
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 11:01 am: |
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Scully and I met at the new diner this morning for breakfast. Food was great! |
joel dranove
Citizen
Username: Jdranove
Post Number: 544
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 1:30 pm: |
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The diner is out there.
jd |
Fitzhume
Citizen
Username: Fitzhume
Post Number: 6
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 1:06 pm: |
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Took my daughter there this weekend, place was packed (if you build it, they will come). Food was great. |
jeep
Citizen
Username: Jeep
Post Number: 154
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 1:33 pm: |
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It is amazing how the last owner just did not get it. He bought a thriving business and in a matter of a few years totally killed it! And now the new owner seems to be extremely busy all the time. |
Soda
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Username: Soda
Post Number: 4002
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 3:25 pm: |
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I wonder what impact the Village Diner will have on business at Texas Wieners, which is just up the street (and owned, I believe, by Manny's sister!)...
-s. |
jeep
Citizen
Username: Jeep
Post Number: 174
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 11:21 am: |
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If the Texas Weiner on SO ave had any business sense they would take the lead from the Village Diner. Redo the place and they too would be just as packed.
The Village Diner will bring them to town for the cuisine and can only handle so many people. If the Texas Weiner had the same appearance it would easily fill up. Another good example of if you treat the residents of our town with respect they will support your business. Maintain your business like a dump ala the Blue Moon you will fail. |
peteglider
Citizen
Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 2007
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 12:16 pm: |
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As much as a like the new Village Diner, and I *very much* do -- the food still doesn't compare with the Parkwood.
Now if the Parkwood bought Texas Weiner, and brought that up to their level -- that would be great!
Pete |
Shanabana
Citizen
Username: Shanabana
Post Number: 534
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 12:29 pm: |
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What's the Parkwood? |
peteglider
Citizen
Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 2008
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 12:59 pm: |
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Parkwood, the former Sage Diner, on Springfield. Another case where the former managers ran the palce into the ground. New owners, redid the inside, food and service are great! /p |
kevin
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Username: Kevin
Post Number: 720
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 1:44 pm: |
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The sad thing is that the Texas Weiner has redone a number of things in their establishment. It looks a lot better than it did 2 years ago....
They have great breakfast. Haven't been to Village Diner yet. |
C Bataille
Citizen
Username: Nakaille
Post Number: 2653
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 2:41 pm: |
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Kevin, are you talking about the Texas Wiener in South Orange or the one across from Home Despot? The latter is decent with nice staff and recent renovations. |
Nuff Sayid
Citizen
Username: Parkingsux
Post Number: 436
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 2:42 pm: |
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I think the weiners are related.  |
Mama Cloudy
Citizen
Username: Mamacloudy
Post Number: 25
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 3:57 pm: |
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We went to Village Diner on Sunday. Really liked the food!
Spoke to the owner. He mentioned that he also owned the Texas Weiner in Union across from Home Depot. Not sure he's affiliated with the one on South Orange Ave. |
kevin
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Username: Kevin
Post Number: 721
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 4:32 pm: |
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I was talking about the one on South Orange Ave next to Blockbuster.
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BGS
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Username: Bgs
Post Number: 1064
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 4:39 pm: |
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Thread drift....
Texas Weiners across from Home Depot is terrific! Great salads and dinner items as well as awesome texas weiners!
Looking forward to trying the Village Diner soon.. |
joel dranove
Citizen
Username: Jdranove
Post Number: 570
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 4:43 pm: |
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Please wear a hat when entering Village Diner during the weekday morning.
Don't ask why.
Just do it.
jd |
Spitz
Supporter
Username: Doublea
Post Number: 1790
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 9, 2006 - 5:03 pm: |
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For a minyan? |
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