So how is Alice's staying open..and what do you all think of 3 Brothers?

Branden · 11-27-2002, 10:40 AM

After a few years in the restaurant bussiness I find it hard to belive a restaurant can survive being open till 3 on the week days. I was there one when they changed over and the xeroxed menu's chased me away. I used to eat there all the time when it was Perkins though since they had decent food that wasn't expensive. Now I will drive by on a Friday or Saturday when they are open late (7pm I think) and there are 3 cars in teh parking lot. I wish I had more money...the place is ina good location and has great protential...I think I could make a nice restaurant outta it.

Also was anyone horrified the first time they ate at 3 Brothers? Being Italian I am deeply offended by what they call italian food:(

11-27-2002, 10:44 AM

I went to Alice's ONCE. They only had about 6 entrees to serve and they were not very appetizing. By the time the drinks were served, we decided to just leave and the waitress was more than happy to let us go, she couldn’t have cared less.

I have never tried 3 Brothers, but it sounds like I don’t want to either.

Maybe you could make Alice’s an offer than can’t refuse.

*cattitude* ^(Premo) · 11-27-2002, 10:48 AM

I could be wrong but many years ago the only 3 Bros. was in Beltway Plaza and then one opened on Kenilworth Avenue in Hyattsville (all in PG County). I thought these were the same family and the food was great. Is it a franchise now (or maybe it always was).

Reminds me of Ledo's Pizza. The original one (that I grew up with) was in Adelphi, MD and the pizza was always great. Now that it's a franchise, the food is only as good as your last visit.

SmallTown · 11-27-2002, 10:51 AM

I'm not sure if it is classified as a franchise, but yes, it is part of the original 3 brothers in (i think) PG county

Kain99 · 11-27-2002, 10:51 AM

You mean there's still an Alice's opened? The one in Leonardtown closed after only a month or two. I ate there one time and I really didn't like it much.

*Kyle* ^(Premo) · 11-27-2002, 10:56 AM

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Originally posted by cattitude
... Reminds me of Ledo's Pizza. The original one (that I grew up with) was in Adelphi, MD and the pizza was always great. Now that it's a franchise, the food is only as good as your last visit.

Howdy neighbor! That was one of my favorite restaurants to go to... That and Fireside!

What part of Hyattsville/Adelphi?

*cattitude* ^(Premo) · 11-27-2002, 10:58 AM

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Originally posted by Kyle
Howdy neighbor! That was one of my favorite restaurants to go to... That and Fireside!

What part of Hyattsville/Adelphi?

Actually, I grew up in Greenbelt. And we LOVED Fireside. You know it is totally gone? Some new building, I think an eye care center or some such thing is in it's place. Thank GOD, the "barn" is still there.

*Kyle* ^(Premo) · 11-27-2002, 11:03 AM

I lived right off of East-West Highway and Riggs Road and went to Northwestern.

Yeah. I last dined there right before they closed.

I was hoping Bobby would open another one in the Southern Maryland area or something but unfortunately it's gone for good.

The franchised Ledo's aren't anywhere near as good, or have the menu, as the original. We need a Fireside for So. MD. maybe we can picket Bealls house until they open one?

*otter* ^(Premo) · 11-27-2002, 11:06 AM

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Originally posted by Kyle
I was hoping Bobby would open another one in the Southern Maryland area

Bobby being Bob Bell Jr??

*Sharon* ^(Premo) · 11-27-2002, 11:06 AM

Geez, I remember all of those when I was living in New Carrollton. As far as the new 3 Bros goes...

I can't understand why people eat there, the food is so bland. I guess they don't know how to cook.

11-27-2002, 10:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Branden Registered User Member Since: Oct 2002 Posts: 6	So how is Alice's staying open..and what do you all think of 3 Brothers? After a few years in the restaurant bussiness I find it hard to belive a restaurant can survive being open till 3 on the week days. I was there one when they changed over and the xeroxed menu's chased me away. I used to eat there all the time when it was Perkins though since they had decent food that wasn't expensive. Now I will drive by on a Friday or Saturday when they are open late (7pm I think) and there are 3 cars in teh parking lot. I wish I had more money...the place is ina good location and has great protential...I think I could make a nice restaurant outta it. Also was anyone horrified the first time they ate at 3 Brothers? Being Italian I am deeply offended by what they call italian food:(
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11-27-2002, 10:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
justhangn Posts: n/a	I went to Alice's ONCE. They only had about 6 entrees to serve and they were not very appetizing. By the time the drinks were served, we decided to just leave and the waitress was more than happy to let us go, she couldn’t have cared less. I have never tried 3 Brothers, but it sounds like I don’t want to either. Maybe you could make Alice’s an offer than can’t refuse.
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11-27-2002, 10:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
cattitude ^(Premo) My Sweetest Boy Member Since: Mar 2002 Posts: 35,267	I could be wrong but many years ago the only 3 Bros. was in Beltway Plaza and then one opened on Kenilworth Avenue in Hyattsville (all in PG County). I thought these were the same family and the food was great. Is it a franchise now (or maybe it always was). Reminds me of Ledo's Pizza. The original one (that I grew up with) was in Adelphi, MD and the pizza was always great. Now that it's a franchise, the food is only as good as your last visit. __________________ If you live to be 100, I hope I live to be 100 minus 1 day, so I never have to live without you. - Winnie the Pooh The fate of animals is of greater importance to me than the fear of appearing ridiculous; it is indissolubly connected with the fate of men. - Emile Zola Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. - John Wooden
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11-27-2002, 10:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
SmallTown Football season! Member Since: Mar 2002 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 9,274	I'm not sure if it is classified as a franchise, but yes, it is part of the original 3 brothers in (i think) PG county __________________ *The fact is that you were outvoted and majority rules. And the majority wants what the [Democrats] have to offer. Get over it or drink your Kool Aid quietly. - Vraiblonde*
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11-27-2002, 10:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kain99 Hope Eternal Member Since: Sep 2002 Location: Leonardtown Posts: 25,909	You mean there's still an Alice's opened? The one in Leonardtown closed after only a month or two. I ate there one time and I really didn't like it much. __________________ Not a shred of evidence exists in favor of the idea that life is serious Brendan Gill
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11-27-2002, 11:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kyle ^(Premo) _______________ Member Since: Oct 2001 Posts: 10,258	I lived right off of East-West Highway and Riggs Road and went to Northwestern. Yeah. I last dined there right before they closed. I was hoping Bobby would open another one in the Southern Maryland area or something but unfortunately it's gone for good. The franchised Ledo's aren't anywhere near as good, or have the menu, as the original. We need a Fireside for So. MD. maybe we can picket Bealls house until they open one? __________________ Ho, Ho, Ho! Last edited by Kyle : 11-27-2002 at 11:08 AM.
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11-27-2002, 11:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
Sharon ^(Premo) * * * * * * * * * Member Since: Mar 2001 Location: Hotel California Posts: 24,001	Catt & Kyle Geez, I remember all of those when I was living in New Carrollton. As far as the new 3 Bros goes... I can't understand why people eat there, the food is so bland. I guess they don't know how to cook.
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