309 replies to this topic

[carnivore]

I just drove by Nalabar and there was a U-Haul truck in front and they were loading up tables and chairs.... I guess they are really going for sure..

[giacomo]

perhaps some minor changes it could be the long anticipated mosque?

LOL

[giacomo]

Dennys?

Ugh, not sure any restaurant can last in that center. Too many good restaurants and most have gone out in 12-24 months. How long before others bail?

[mylo]

perhaps some minor changes it could be the long anticipated mosque?

They might take issue with the bar. Otherwise I'd consider converting!

[Darth Lefty]

20-30 club needs a clubhouse! Er, lodge. Whatever.

[eVader]

Dennys?

Arrgghh you beat me to it. If not a Denny's then a Coco's or a Happy Steak.

[SunshineServices]

Denny's please.

[4thgenFolsomite]

how about a good buffet? not chinese or something like that, but regular food (i.e. carving station, sides, vegetables, desserts, salad bar. do we have a buffet here in town? they're great at the casinos because you can get whatever you want and eat right now. its not a fine dining experience, just good food and good for families.

its new construction though, finished at the top of the market. if Malabar, with its big bar, couldn't make it, the rent must be too high.

[olivia]

how about a good buffet? not chinese or something like that, but regular food (i.e. carving station, sides, vegetables, desserts, salad bar. do we have a buffet here in town? they're great at the casinos because you can get whatever you want and eat right now. its not a fine dining experience, just good food and good for families.

its new construction though, finished at the top of the market. if Malabar, with its big bar, couldn't make it, the rent must be too high.

We can call it, "Happy DoDos"

[4thgenFolsomite]

by the way, the kabob store over by Peete's has improved. We went when it first opened and while it was good, the chicken seemed a little dry. But now the owner is the cook and its much better. we've gone twice in the last month and both times the meat was tender, juicy and flavorful. this is the place that has all free range, no hormone, etc. meats. they own the hallah grocery store about KFC. He said they do some sort of a family dinner on Friday nights with a set price that includes lots of different items. I want to try that. its the only time they serve their chicken khorma or however you spell it. love that stuff!

[giacomo]

how about a good buffet? not chinese or something like that, but regular food (i.e. carving station, sides, vegetables, desserts, salad bar. do we have a buffet here in town? they're great at the casinos because you can get whatever you want and eat right now. its not a fine dining experience, just good food and good for families.

its new construction though, finished at the top of the market. if Malabar, with its big bar, couldn't make it, the rent must be too high.

Hometown Buffet comes to mind, but not sure they'd want the location or building. Hometown doesn't serve beer/wine (I think), so what to do w/ Malabar great bar? Plus cost of remodel/renovtion would be prohibitive. How about a Johnny Garlics? Guy Fieri's joint
or Texas Roadhouse BBQ joint?

[GoodFellas]

Not in our fine state....
Landlords just don't get it...What can possibly go in where Malabar stood. Lets hope not another restaurant chain.

Malabar actually owns the "pad". They did not have to deal with the landlord in regards to rent but I know they had a hefty mortgage. In the landlords defense, they offered us a rent break in the end once other business started folding. I wish the owners of Malibar well, I know they worked very hard in trying to make it work....

[carnivore]

I think their demise was largely due to too many so called investors and not enough focus on business. a few investors from a seafood small chain here in Sac. as well as a few others whom invested varied amounts equate to an old Italian Phrase "Too Many Cooks In the Kitchen !"

[palango]

Dennys?

I have not seen any 711's in Folsom. Don't laugh, but I think that with all these businesses closing dows, the City iof Folsom is losing massive amounts of tax revenues. Why wouldn't they consider 711 and other stuff like that???

I know I will probably get all kinds of smart alleck responses from folks in Folsom offended at the utter mention of 711, BUT the fact remains that the City in 2009 has lost SIGNIFICANT tax revenues with all these closures.

What about legalized marijuana shops all over town and tax them crazy. hey the City is gotta do to make by.

[rlsliger]

I have not seen any 711's in Folsom. Don't laugh, but I think that with all these businesses closing dows, the City iof Folsom is losing massive amounts of tax revenues. Why wouldn't they consider 711 and other stuff like that???

I know I will probably get all kinds of smart alleck responses from folks in Folsom offended at the utter mention of 711, BUT the fact remains that the City in 2009 has lost SIGNIFICANT tax revenues with all these closures.

What about legalized marijuana shops all over town and tax them crazy. hey the City is gotta do to make by.

What's different between 7-eleven's and the convenience stores in the Chevron gas stations that are on every corner in town?