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[erfamof4]

I was up there Fri night during the sidewalk sale event and they were out there with a chocolate fountain. They told us they're going to open June 27th and will be open from 4-11pm. We got a sneak peek inside and it looked nice, had very private booths. They were training a big group of people so I'm guessing they are pretty sure about opening next week......

[555]

Good info. Thanks. I'm really looking forward to trying that place.

I was up there Fri night during the sidewalk sale event and they were out there with a chocolate fountain. They told us they're going to open June 27th and will be open from 4-11pm. We got a sneak peek inside and it looked nice, had very private booths. They were training a big group of people so I'm guessing they are pretty sure about opening next week......

[mylo]

Opening on a tuesday, very interesting. I guess work the kinks out before the weekend I can't wait!

[Dave Burrell]

Opening on a tuesday, very interesting. I guess work the kinks out before the weekend I can't wait!

time to get dipped!

[realtor]

They open June 27th...should be fun!

[Jaxx]

Isn't this a fad? Nobody cared about fondue last year and now fondue shops are popping up everywhere.
I don't see this as a sustainable business with many repeat customers.

[cw68]

Isn't this a fad? Nobody cared about fondue last year and now fondue shops are popping up everywhere.
I don't see this as a sustainable business with many repeat customers.

There were a number of fondue places in Chicago when I lived there 10 years ago and they are still there. I think there is a market for it, but I'm with you on the repeat customers thing. We went to The Melting Pot once and have no desire to ever return.

[Dave Burrell]

Isn't this a fad? Nobody cared about fondue last year and now fondue shops are popping up everywhere.
I don't see this as a sustainable business with many repeat customers.

Places like this have been around for a while in So Cal - maybe you're only hearing about it now because of the places opening up locally.

Fondue stuff is ok, its more fun then anything else but I don't think its something you're going to do often

[cw68]

Places like this have been around for a while in So Cal - maybe you're only hearing about it now because of the places opening up locally.

Fondue stuff is ok, its more fun then anything else but I don't think its something you're going to do often

The meal we had was good, but not great and was uber-expensive.

[mylo]

The meal we had was good, but not great and was uber-expensive.

Melting Pot is okay, but I think they're a bit of a "chain" experience. It's also 30 mins away, so not worth the drive.

If La Dip keeps up good quality, and a nice atmosphere, I think they'll have repeat customers.

No, it's certainly not something you go to twice a week, but at the prices they charge they don't need that much business. It really is a 2-3hour "experience" and I think there's a market in Folsom/EDH for that.

[Dave Burrell]

If La Dip keeps up good quality, and a nice atmosphere, I think they'll have repeat customers.

No, it's certainly not something you go to twice a week, but at the prices they charge they don't need that much business. It really is a 2-3hour "experience" and I think there's a market in Folsom/EDH for that.

I plan to check it out when they open - gotta try it out at least once - should be fun, I'll bring the kids.

[cw68]

Melting Pot is okay, but I think they're a bit of a "chain" experience. It's also 30 mins away, so not worth the drive.

If La Dip keeps up good quality, and a nice atmosphere, I think they'll have repeat customers.

No, it's certainly not something you go to twice a week, but at the prices they charge they don't need that much business. It really is a 2-3hour "experience" and I think there's a market in Folsom/EDH for that.

That's exactly my thoughts, too. We went for a birthday party and the "experience" was fun.

[dukegirl27]

one of my friends got a sneak peak of the inside becuase he was dropping off something. He said it was super nice, and it looked like it would be a really fun restaurant to eat at. I am excited, except I am with Jaxx with thinking that it may be a fad, its hard to start a new restaurant. Yet I will definately try it because I ahve never had fondue at a restaurant. I went to swizerland and they have a lot of fondue places and we only didnt go because it was super pricey.

[555]

It's not a fad since fondue places have existed in the 70's, 80's, 90's, and in this decade.

I know several people that have gone to the Melting Pot downtown and they LOVED IT. It is expensive though and it's something "different" to do. If you want a typical meal out, head to Chili's or Red Robin. Melting Pot just opened a location in Roseville too (I think).

Anyway, I also think there is a market for this in Folsom/EDH. It's a place you go maybe 2-3 times per year. Fondue places are a bunch of fun on group dates. It's a social thing and I'm all for something "different" in Folsom. Just my two cents.

[K Zimmer]

It's not a fad since fondue places have existed in the 70's, 80's, 90's, and in this decade.

I know several people that have gone to the Melting Pot downtown and they LOVED IT. It is expensive though and it's something "different" to do. If you want a typical meal out, head to Chili's or Red Robin. Melting Pot just opened a location in Roseville too (I think).

Anyway, I also think there is a market for this in Folsom/EDH. It's a place you go maybe 2-3 times per year. Fondue places are a bunch of fun on group dates. It's a social thing and I'm all for something "different" in Folsom. Just my two cents.

Today's the 28th, did it open....????