Ye Old Country Restaurant

[mitzi]

Is this place open yet? I went by there the other days and it wasn't open.

[Juggernaut]

Originally Posted by raidermom

Linda did not own the building in Leonardtown. She rented the building from Irene Parrish and was unfairly evicted. Irene was secretly undermining Linda's efforts to build a family oriented and affordable establishment in Leonardtown to preserve the town and build foot traffic for other businesses. Because of Irene Parish, Linda's Cafe is now a memory. Irene is trying to start a new café in hopes of keeping the clientele that Linda worked so hard to build. I was there for the tree lighting. The hot dogs they served were horrible and the hot chocolate was disgusting. I'm not sure what Irene is trying to reproduce but it sure isn't Linda's Cafe quality. Historic Leonardtown has worked so hard in building a new store front and it is being ruined by people like Irene. I encourage you not to visit her establishment.

There's been a lot of conjecture over what went on between Linda and Irene, most of which is just gossip. I personally know Irene to be one classy lady, very professional, with good business sense and a heart of gold. She's been very closed mouth about the whole deal, so I did some digging at the courthouse to satisfy my curiosity. According to numerous complaints filed in District Court, Irene set up Linda in business at her building in Leonardtown and personally financed the whole thing. Linda defaulted on the loans, plus, was not paying all the rent due on the cafe. Linda filed a $1M lawsuit against Irene; but, when the case was moved to Circuit Court, Judge Raley threw out most of the allegations as unsubstantiated, plus, hit Linda with a $5,000 Contempt of Court charge for not producing subpoenaed records. In an out of court settlement, Linda voluntarily agreed to vacate the property last July. (But, don't take my word for it, go check it out for yourself. It's of public record.)

As for the new restaurant, it's called Ye Olde Towne Cafe, and it opened today. They are doing a buffet on the weekends, with a menu of all sorts of sandwiches and "home style" type meals during the week. All very reasonably priced. I ate there today and everything was very tasty. The most noticeable changes from when Linda had the place are that the decor has been changed, the place is clean, and at least two of the cooks are trained chefs vice from Dept. of Corrections work release.

[BS Gal]

Originally Posted by Juggernaut

There's been a lot of conjecture over what went on between Linda and Irene, most of which is just gossip. I personally know Irene to be one classy lady, very professional, with good business sense and a heart of gold. She's been very closed mouth about the whole deal, so I did some digging at the courthouse to satisfy my curiosity. According to numerous complaints filed in District Court, Irene set up Linda in business at her building in Leonardtown and personally financed the whole thing. Linda defaulted on the loans, plus, was not paying all the rent due on the cafe. Linda filed a $1M lawsuit against Irene; but, when the case was moved to Circuit Court, Judge Raley threw out most of the allegations as unsubstantiated, plus, hit Linda with a $5,000 Contempt of Court charge for not producing subpoenaed records. In an out of court settlement, Linda voluntarily agreed to vacate the property last July. (But, don't take my word for it, go check it out for yourself. It's of public record.)

As for the new restaurant, it's called Ye Olde Towne Cafe, and it opened today. They are doing a buffet on the weekends, with a menu of all sorts of sandwiches and "home style" type meals during the week. All very reasonably priced. I ate there today and everything was very tasty. The most noticeable changes from when Linda had the place are that the decor has been changed, the place is clean, and at least two of the cooks are trained chefs vice from Dept. of Corrections work release.

Count me out. I loved Lindas. I won't be frequenting Irene's place.

[hvp05]

Originally Posted by BS Gal

Count me out. I loved Lindas. I won't be frequenting Irene's place.

Even if I request to go there the next time I come down? Although, there is a place that I have just read some fantastic reviews from... oh, Lenny's.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by raidermom

Linda did not own the building in Leonardtown. She rented the building from Irene Parrish and was unfairly evicted. Irene was secretly undermining Linda's efforts to build a family oriented and affordable establishment in Leonardtown to preserve the town and build foot traffic for other businesses. Because of Irene Parish, Linda's Cafe is now a memory. Irene is trying to start a new café in hopes of keeping the clientele that Linda worked so hard to build. I was there for the tree lighting. The hot dogs they served were horrible and the hot chocolate was disgusting. I'm not sure what Irene is trying to reproduce but it sure isn't Linda's Cafe quality. Historic Leonardtown has worked so hard in building a new store front and it is being ruined by people like Irene. I encourage you not to visit her establishment.

I doubt everything you wrote. First off there were court cases so that means someone didn't do what they claimed they were. Linda lost so I have to assume she was in default.

Next I doubt Parish told the cooks to be slow and crappy and secretly increased the prices on the slow crappy food. I went there 3 times and the experience pretty much sucked all round every time, and I am pretty easy to please.

Lastly there is another place going on there so how is Parish not helping to increase foot traffic?

I ate at Linda's Cafe in LT once. It was simple awful.

[sunflower]

Ate at Lindas a few times. It was hit or miss with the food/service each time.

Originally Posted by sunflower

Ate at Lindas a few times. It was hit or miss with the food/service each time.

ditto

I don't miss them at all......hope the new bizz is better.