My favorite thing after a night of inebriation was a Breakfast Jack at Jack in the Box back in the 70's.
Fried egg and cheese on an over-sized hamburger bun.
Denny's in CA and Perkin's here in MD.
Mission BBQ
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Denny's in CA and Perkin's here in MD.
GWguy
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Denny's in CA and Perkin's here in MD.
Never did a late night Perkins run. The wife would not have appreciated it.
MarieB
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czygvtwkr
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Denny's in CA and Perkin's here in MD.
Ruby's in CA!
MarieB
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czygvtwkr
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The resturant in wildwood, whatever the hell it is called right now was a Perkins when I first moved here.
itsrequired
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There's something about strip mall restaurants that bug me. That whole....strip mall thing. It's fast-foody to me. I feel like with all the great restaurants around that have a view of the water or something else interesting, why would you eat in a strip mall? Mission BBQ just has too many unappealing factors for me to get excited about it or make a point to eat there.
Chick & Ruth's in Annapolis stops everything to pledge the flag each morning, which is very cool. But they're one of a kind, very unique, the owner is there every single day, and they're not in a strip mall. Plus their corned beef hash is to die for. If they were Denny's in Festival Shopping Center I wouldn't make it a point to eat there just because they did some patriotic thing or think it was particularly charming.
To me Mission is just Denny's BBQ. Even though you haven't tried it? Isn't that a pretty ignorant statement considering you haven't been there and MOST reviews are positive?
Yawn, I'm not excited. I can make food at home that's as good or better than any restaurant. Atmosphere is what brings me in the door.
Yea...Smokey Joe's sure does have atmosphere....
I'm WAY more excited about Ruddy Duck opening up on St. George Island.
Thank you, I appreciate that.
You know, nobody is stopping you all from eating at Mission every night if you want. Not sure why you're so defensive or why this has become such a big deal.
Earlier you said you have never been there. How do you know what their atmosphere is? I think the reason people are defending Mission BBQ is because they have tried it and liked it, while you are coming in saying it is something it is not. It's your superior attitude..."Never underestimate the rabble's love for chain restaurant food" ....That is why people are defensive. It appears that you want to be insulting to those who are enjoying this place when you haven't even tried it. That is why people are defensive. I thought you were smarter than that.
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czygvtwkr
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Bingo, her reply fits quite a few of these Stuff White People Like | This blog is devoted to stuff that white people like
Just getting around to reading through the thread - and I'm glad to see that someone else thought this besides me. I thought it sounded a bit smarmy when I read their press release thing. Ok, so they donate a portion of the profits on a particular day to various charities. I'm sure half of the local entrepreneurs donate quite a bit to charities. LOTS of them donate to specific events, or do spirit nights or hold a benefit for someone in need. I'm sure they donate in lots of ways - so that doesn't make Mission BBQ unique.
disclaimer: I'm not in St. Mary's, so I'll probably not have a lot of chances to get over to eat here, anyway. Especially with so many other nice places between here and there. Just sayin'.
Loper
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Umm, I think it is pretty easy to see that the atmosphere isn't on the water or a tiki deck to be had. LOL It was the old Cici's on the corner of a strip mall.. I think that was her reference to atmosphere, but I could be wrong.
I think some of you take the internet written word for way more than it means from people. :shrug: And then you want to corner people into one statement or word that you feel fits into your argument. But again I could be wrong.
itsrequired
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Umm, I think it is pretty easy to see that the atmosphere isn't on the water or a tiki deck to be had. LOL It was the old Cici's on the corner of a strip mall.. I think that was her reference to atmosphere, but I could be wrong.
I think some of you take the internet written word for way more than it means from people. :shrug: And then you want to corner people into one statement or word that you feel fits into your argument. But again I could be wrong.
You need to go back to her original post where she praised Smokey Joes. I dont think their atmosphere is on the water or there is a tiki deck connected to the moving and storage place next door.
Umm, I think it is pretty easy to see that the atmosphere isn't on the water or a tiki deck to be had. LOL It was the old Cici's on the corner of a strip mall.. I think that was her reference to atmosphere, but I could be wrong.
I think some of you take the internet written word for way more than it means from people. :shrug: And then you want to corner people into one statement or word that you feel fits into your argument. But again I could be wrong.
My guess is he is pissed at vrai for being a cop hater - mbbq does support the police after all
MarieB
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If you are going to go there, then other people might question whether onr or both businesses have ads here
Right?
It is now DB McMillens(sp?). Nokelby's (sp) was where the doctors office is now.
Smokey Joe's looks like a little BBQ place. It's not fancy and it doesn't have to be. It's also not some cookie cutter strip mall joint.
I don't know why you care so much where I eat.
PS, neither Mission nor Smokey Joe's is an advertiser with us. Ruddy Duck isn't even an advertiser, and I go there all the time. One thing has nothing to do with the other.
MarieB
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It has as much to do with it as the post that I quoted
Whether or not he has an agenda in this thread was questioned, and it's clear that other people had the same sentiments as he did
Just pointing out that if you did have an agenda, that the "payoff" would go in your favor vs his, but wasn't saying it is
Sometimes circling wagons make unnecessary noise
ICit
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What is an Independent Restaurant?
An Independent Restaurant is one that is not part of a National Chain. They are almost always stand alone properties with the owner working daily IN THE PROPERTY. Can there be more than one? YES. If the owner and/or founder is involved day to day and the scope is LOCAL in nature. An Independent Restaurant should have a CHEF, but may not if it is something like a burger joint or barbecue shack. All of these places are acceptable. The Defining Characteristic of an Independent is one that is PART OF A COMMUNITY. Founded here and the money stays here. One that SUPPORTS its community. If the profits are wired hundreds of miles away (or thousands) and no one has ever seen an owner...well...that's a Chain
What is a Chain Restaurant?
A Chain Restaurant is any restaurant with a "headquarters" (usually in another state). Any restaurant with more than ten units. Any restaurant with Corporate Regulatory Structures. Any restaurant on the stock market. Chains are popular for a reason. They are consistent. They have long hours and good branding that is easily recognized. But this is the downfall of great cuisine. I do not blame them for being good business people, nor am I jealous of their riches. I am proud of them in a business sense, but they are the downfall of great cuisine. Chain Restaurants are ones that we know the name: MacDonald's, Wendy's, Applebees, Chili's, Outback, Village Inn, Denny's, Joes Crabshack, Texas Roadhouse, IHOP, etc. etc. etc.
An Independent Restaurant is one that is not part of a National Chain. They are almost always stand alone properties with the owner working daily IN THE PROPERTY. Can there be more than one? YES. If the owner and/or founder is involved day to day and the scope is LOCAL in nature. An Independent Restaurant should have a CHEF, but may not if it is something like a burger joint or barbecue shack. All of these places are acceptable. The Defining Characteristic of an Independent is one that is PART OF A COMMUNITY. Founded here and the money stays here. One that SUPPORTS its community. If the profits are wired hundreds of miles away (or thousands) and no one has ever seen an owner...well...that's a Chain
What is a Chain Restaurant?
A Chain Restaurant is any restaurant with a "headquarters" (usually in another state). Any restaurant with more than ten units. Any restaurant with Corporate Regulatory Structures. Any restaurant on the stock market. Chains are popular for a reason. They are consistent. They have long hours and good branding that is easily recognized. But this is the downfall of great cuisine. I do not blame them for being good business people, nor am I jealous of their riches. I am proud of them in a business sense, but they are the downfall of great cuisine. Chain Restaurants are ones that we know the name: MacDonald's, Wendy's, Applebees, Chili's, Outback, Village Inn, Denny's, Joes Crabshack, Texas Roadhouse, IHOP, etc. etc. etc.
kwillia
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See... that's what I was thinking... I don't think people give two hoots as to where Vrai choses to eat when she dines out, but I do think they took offense to her flippant use of "chain restaurant".
tipsymcgee
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Yes, you all put way too much into what Vrai said. It happens a lot here with lots of posters. People we know nothing about have become quasi-Internet foodies or experts because of their constant critique or love of certain things -- restaurants, stores, etc. Just experience it for yourself and decide.
itsrequired
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Your guess would be completely wrong. Vrai may be many things, but a cop hater is not one. I'm not pissed at her at all, I just don't get why she is so intent on bad mouthing a place she has never been. At first, she lessens the value of the people working there by saying she want's to go to Smokey Joes where there is a human making money. Then it's all about the gimmic. When it's pointed out that they give back to teh community it becomes about the "human" element. When someone pointed out that the people working and one of the owners of Mission are local, then it turns to the cookie cutter food. When it's pointed out that the food is fresh, there is no microwave or freezer at the place, it becomes the ambiance.
She can eat where she wants. She points out that we are concerned where she eats, but she's the one who gave a bunch of lame excuses why she wouldn't eat there. If she didn't want comment why talk about it. If she just wants people to agree with her she's in the wrong place.