Corner Bakery, Zoe's, Burrito Gallery and now Burger Fi. Who's next in line?
QuoteIn the wake of Burrito Gallery announcing plans to open up a shop at Brooklyn Station, classic burger joint Burger Fi has announced plans to open its second Jacksonville location in the same center.
The restaurant will occupy a 3,000-square-foot space at the front of the building that's under construction along Riverside Avenue, next to the 220 Riverside project.
Full story: http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2014/08/27/burger-fi-heading-to-riverside.html
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Nice.
At first I just thought it was a lousy Photoshop,* but
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they actually put their branding on the bun?
*It's still a lousy Photoshop, imo.
Looks like Riverside / Avodale / Brooklyn is 'been there; done that' with the sushi and pizza.
On to gourmet hamburgers!
Quote from: thelakelander on August 27, 2014, 05:37:45 PM
Corner Bakery, Zoe's, Burrito Gallery and now Burger Fi. Who's next in line?
I'm hearing Abercrombie.
If Abercombie comes then hopefully more clothing stores will follow. I'm wanting an Urban Outfitters lol
While we are not too fond of the design, things are looking really good so far. Nothing but good can come from this much activity near the core of DT.
Quote: "Who's next?"
Looking at the burger at the top, a cardiologist.
Menu... 8)
http://burgerfi.com/menu
Quote from: benfranklinbof on August 28, 2014, 12:33:43 AM
If Abercombie comes then hopefully more clothing stores will follow. I'm wanting an Urban Outfitters lol
How much retail space is there for all of that?
I would not think Brooklyn would be the ideal neighborhood for an Abercrombie. Actually, I wouldn't think anywhere but inside of a high school boy's delusions would be a good location for an Abercrombie.
I think we're getting away from what's really important: this joint makes you eat their logo. The "BurgerFi" looks like it's sandwiched between tire tracks.
Ah, this all happened when the Landing opened up, we had lots of new restaurants, new shops, and then, they slowly went away. Same thing happened to restaurants in the Riverside Publix area. It will be interesting to see who stays and who realizes they were sold a bag of sand in an hour glass, for when the rents rise, will the people still keep coming?
No one has lived in Brooklyn South of Park street for many years, it will be interesting to see what happens and how this changes 5 points/Riverside as well.
Quote from: mtraininjax on August 29, 2014, 05:21:34 AM
Ah, this all happened when the Landing opened up, we had lots of new restaurants, new shops, and then, they slowly went away. Same thing happened to restaurants in the Riverside Publix area. It will be interesting to see who stays and who realizes they were sold a bag of sand in an hour glass, for when the rents rise, will the people still keep coming?
No one has lived in Brooklyn South of Park street for many years, it will be interesting to see what happens and how this changes 5 points/Riverside as well.
Any news on leasing % in the residential buildings?
Quote from: PeeJayEss on August 28, 2014, 04:21:04 PM
Quote from: benfranklinbof on August 28, 2014, 12:33:43 AM
If Abercombie comes then hopefully more clothing stores will follow. I'm wanting an Urban Outfitters lol
How much retail space is there for all of that?
I would not think Brooklyn would be the ideal neighborhood for an Abercrombie. Actually, I wouldn't think anywhere but inside of a high school boy's delusions would be a good location for an Abercrombie.
I was kidding.
Quote from: mtraininjax on August 29, 2014, 05:21:34 AM
Ah, this all happened when the Landing opened up, we had lots of new restaurants, new shops, and then, they slowly went away. Same thing happened to restaurants in the Riverside Publix area. It will be interesting to see who stays and who realizes they were sold a bag of sand in an hour glass, for when the rents rise, will the people still keep coming?
No one has lived in Brooklyn South of Park street for many years, it will be interesting to see what happens and how this changes 5 points/Riverside as well.
I understand some moving to the next great area, but the Riversde/ Publix/ 5 points area seems to be pretty filled up. I think the landing has separate issues, but probably would have been fine giving that people were living downtown.
Quote from: mtraininjax on August 29, 2014, 05:21:34 AM
Ah, this all happened when the Landing opened up, we had lots of new restaurants, new shops, and then, they slowly went away. Same thing happened to restaurants in the Riverside Publix area. It will be interesting to see who stays and who realizes they were sold a bag of sand in an hour glass, for when the rents rise, will the people still keep coming?
No one has lived in Brooklyn South of Park street for many years, it will be interesting to see what happens and how this changes 5 points/Riverside as well.
I wouldn't be too concerned. It's a small strip mall. These types of developments number in the hundreds outside of downtown and most filled up just like this one before we overbuilt them out there. It's specifically designed for the types of places that are now leasing space.
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It's looking pretty similar to the Fresh Market center that was built just north of DT Orlando last year:
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I'd be more concerned if they couldn't fill up the other 14 retail bays surrounding Fresh Market. With that said, from a walkability standpoint, we're lucky CVS backed out. This created the extra space for restaurant/bars like Burrito Gallery lining Riverside Avenue with outdoor dining.
Before with CVS
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Current Plan After CVS backed out
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Per story on JBJ, Hyppo Gourmet Popsicles will be opening in same building as Burrito Gallery and Zoe's Kitchen.
Quote from: edjax on October 16, 2014, 01:01:19 PM
Per story on JBJ, Hyppo Gourmet Popsicles will be opening in same building as Burrito Gallery and Zoe's Kitchen.
As someone that used to work in St. Augustine, I'm a big fan of Hyppo. This is the business I was alluding to in the Fresh Market thread.
"Heard about a pretty cool business looking at one of the unleased units in Brooklyn Station. Not currently in Jax and would fit in well with the tenant mix there. Not a gamechanger or anything, but would be a nice addition."
http://www.thehyppo.com/
Really a lot of long term potential with Hyppo. If they go big time and need a corporate HQ and distribution, hopefully they can be pulled to Jax.
Also, while the tenants at Brooklyn Station are not all local, I've heard Regency is trying very hard to get as many unique businesses there as possible. Pretty sure they could have already leased up the whole project, but are looking at the big picture long term and holding out for the right tenant mix.
I tried BurgerFi this weekend.
As Stephen would say, "Meh".
I don't dispute the taste was good, buns fresh and the meat tasty. But I struggle with the value of a burger that cost me $5.74. A small plastic soda cup that runs $2.47 (unlimited refills at a Freestyle).
Its the same issue I have with all of these "premium" burger places. The only thing that really is premium is the prices. The taste delta of BurgerFi or something a little less trendy is just too small to warrant paying so much.
Kudos to them for making it work and finding a niche, but its not one I will be exploring through them any longer. I came, I tried, I moved on.
^Haven't been to this one, but have tried the Burger Fi in Tally. I agree, not that impressed. I'd take MShack over it all day.
Quote from: spuwho on December 14, 2014, 11:26:09 PM
I tried BurgerFi this weekend.
As Stephen would say, "Meh".
I don't dispute the taste was good, buns fresh and the meat tasty. But I struggle with the value of a burger that cost me $5.74. A small plastic soda cup that runs $2.47 (unlimited refills at a Freestyle).
Its the same issue I have with all of these "premium" burger places. The only thing that really is premium is the prices. The taste delta of BurgerFi or something a little less trendy is just too small to warrant paying so much.
Kudos to them for making it work and finding a niche, but its not one I will be exploring through them any longer. I came, I tried, I moved on.
Obviously, MShack would win, but that's the same (or higher) price point. Where exactly are you getting a high quality burger for less than $5.74? Don't you go saying some fast food place. Even their "premium" offerings are pretty close to this price point.
^ On a similar note, Five Guys has just gotten outrageously expensive too.
Seems like they jack up their prices monthly.
That said, it's worth noting that beef prices are at a record high (and climbing).
Quote from: PeeJayEss on December 18, 2014, 03:42:06 PM
Quote from: spuwho on December 14, 2014, 11:26:09 PM
I tried BurgerFi this weekend.
As Stephen would say, "Meh".
I don't dispute the taste was good, buns fresh and the meat tasty. But I struggle with the value of a burger that cost me $5.74. A small plastic soda cup that runs $2.47 (unlimited refills at a Freestyle).
Its the same issue I have with all of these "premium" burger places. The only thing that really is premium is the prices. The taste delta of BurgerFi or something a little less trendy is just too small to warrant paying so much.
Kudos to them for making it work and finding a niche, but its not one I will be exploring through them any longer. I came, I tried, I moved on.
Obviously, MShack would win, but that's the same (or higher) price point. Where exactly are you getting a high quality burger for less than $5.74? Don't you go saying some fast food place. Even their "premium" offerings are pretty close to this price point.
BurgerFi is "fast" at a premium price. So comparisons to other "fast" is not unreasonable.
FWIW: I paid $4.75 at a high end, full service sit down restaurant in Chicago with table service. Tasted great, no issues, 100% ground sirloin. Even had a view of the lake. Here, I had a view of the parking lot in front of Nordstrom Rack and REI and with the small cups had to make 2 trips to the Freestyle.
I was in St Louis last month. Paid $3.95 in a similar format, not the same quality of BurgerFi, but by my taste buds, probably 80-90%.
Gladly, I don't swish burgers in my mouth like sampling some new wine from France. All I know is that BurgerFi, while it tastes good, flunks the value meter. Even my better half agreed with me.
Quote from: spuwho on December 18, 2014, 11:59:05 PM
FWIW: I paid $4.75 at a high end, full service sit down restaurant in Chicago with table service. Tasted great, no issues, 100% ground sirloin. Even had a view of the lake. Here, I had a view of the parking lot in front of Nordstrom Rack and REI and with the small cups had to make 2 trips to the Freestyle.
I wouldn't call Steak & Shake "high end." Otherwise, I'm calling BS. Nothing costs $4.75 at a sit down restaurant in Ocala, nevermind Chicago, and especially not something you would call "high end."
Quote from: PeeJayEss on December 24, 2014, 09:39:50 AM
Quote from: spuwho on December 18, 2014, 11:59:05 PM
FWIW: I paid $4.75 at a high end, full service sit down restaurant in Chicago with table service. Tasted great, no issues, 100% ground sirloin. Even had a view of the lake. Here, I had a view of the parking lot in front of Nordstrom Rack and REI and with the small cups had to make 2 trips to the Freestyle.
I wouldn't call Steak & Shake "high end." Otherwise, I'm calling BS. Nothing costs $4.75 at a sit down restaurant in Ocala, nevermind Chicago, and especially not something you would call "high end."
I laughed
Quote from: PeeJayEss on December 24, 2014, 09:39:50 AM
Quote from: spuwho on December 18, 2014, 11:59:05 PM
FWIW: I paid $4.75 at a high end, full service sit down restaurant in Chicago with table service. Tasted great, no issues, 100% ground sirloin. Even had a view of the lake. Here, I had a view of the parking lot in front of Nordstrom Rack and REI and with the small cups had to make 2 trips to the Freestyle.
I wouldn't call Steak & Shake "high end." Otherwise, I'm calling BS. Nothing costs $4.75 at a sit down restaurant in Ocala, nevermind Chicago, and especially not something you would call "high end."
Lol. I have been judged by the burger police!
Seriously though, where did you go? Cause I would like to eat there.
For that level of burger in Chi town go to Epic Burger in the loop.
Quote from: spuwho on December 24, 2014, 02:12:10 PM
Quote from: PeeJayEss on December 24, 2014, 09:39:50 AM
Quote from: spuwho on December 18, 2014, 11:59:05 PM
FWIW: I paid $4.75 at a high end, full service sit down restaurant in Chicago with table service. Tasted great, no issues, 100% ground sirloin. Even had a view of the lake. Here, I had a view of the parking lot in front of Nordstrom Rack and REI and with the small cups had to make 2 trips to the Freestyle.
I wouldn't call Steak & Shake "high end." Otherwise, I'm calling BS. Nothing costs $4.75 at a sit down restaurant in Ocala, nevermind Chicago, and especially not something you would call "high end."
Lol. I have been judged by the burger police!
I'm just an off-duty burger police officer who is hungry and looking for this magical place to grab a burger in Chicago. Please enlighten!
Quote from: PeeJayEss on January 26, 2015, 11:47:39 AM
Quote from: spuwho on December 24, 2014, 02:12:10 PM
Quote from: PeeJayEss on December 24, 2014, 09:39:50 AM
Quote from: spuwho on December 18, 2014, 11:59:05 PM
FWIW: I paid $4.75 at a high end, full service sit down restaurant in Chicago with table service. Tasted great, no issues, 100% ground sirloin. Even had a view of the lake. Here, I had a view of the parking lot in front of Nordstrom Rack and REI and with the small cups had to make 2 trips to the Freestyle.
I wouldn't call Steak & Shake "high end." Otherwise, I'm calling BS. Nothing costs $4.75 at a sit down restaurant in Ocala, nevermind Chicago, and especially not something you would call "high end."
Lol. I have been judged by the burger police!
I'm just an off-duty burger police officer who is hungry and looking for this magical place to grab a burger in Chicago. Please enlighten!
I'm starting to believe that spuwho was recounting an experience from 40 years ago...