[tsanterre]

I know a few people that work at the NY Pizza Oven in Essex...

I don't think thats a bad idea for a spot.

Doc: it's smaller than Donny's inside, but more room than like a Subway or something.

[MotoFreak]

dead set agaisnt Al's...though we will def. check out some of these venues...aka, Ill ride around and check em out tomorrow...and go from there...good suggestions ya'll!

[Doc]

Or even the VT soup company....

Places are good to name off but they need to fit a criteria... do we not agree?

[Doc]

Originally Posted by MotoFreak

dead set agaisnt Al's...though we will def. check out some of these venues...aka, Ill ride around and check em out tomorrow...and go from there...good suggestions ya'll!

What if the owners are not who you think they are...???

[Doc]

Events are not a bad thing....

http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...t-em-up-2.html

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[SilverGhost]

Originally Posted by tsanterre

I know a few people that work at the NY Pizza Oven in Essex...

I don't think thats a bad idea for a spot.

Doc: it's smaller than Donny's inside, but more room than like a Subway or something.

That is actually a great spot!! lots O parking and right at 5 corners so you can access it from any direction. Def easier than tryin to squeeze on a curb.

[Doc]

I will check it out.

[BlueEyes]

Are you talking about Manhattan Pizza across from the train station? I had thought of there or the Lincoln Inn - lots of parking and plenty of room inside.
Another thought is the Ground Round - right on Williston Road, lots of visibility, plenty of parking.
As an FYI, as far as I know Al's has been owed by the same folks for at least the last 15+ years.

[Doc]

Originally Posted by BlueEyes

Are you talking about Manhattan Pizza across from the train station? I had thought of there or the Lincoln Inn - lots of parking and plenty of room inside.
Another thought is the Ground Round - right on Williston Road, lots of visibility, plenty of parking.
As an FYI, as far as I know Al's has been owed by the same folks for at least the last 15+ years.

Kim, Bill and Lee?

Ground Round I like... but no real views of the bikes from inside.

Manhattan Pizza would be too small I am afraid. That side street is kinda like Donny's. He is talking about that other place near the fairgrounds. New York Pizza company

The Stinkin Lincoln is a no go. I know for a fact it is packed.

I like the big parking lot ideas. Keep em coming.

I think we are down to:

1. Ground Round
2. Al's French Fry's
3. That Pizza place next to Moe's
4. Vermont Soup company
5. New York Pizza
6. Waf's Deli
7. Just thought of this one. Friendly's on the corner of Williston and Dorset st. (might be to close to the busiest part of that area.
8. Juniors Pizza in Colchester/Winooski
9. Marco's

[Vix]

The food at Al's is greasy and offers very little options for a diverse group of people. I had mentioned the Ground Round too, right on Williston Road near the airport - high visibility, good menu, and lots of parking.

[Doc]

Originally Posted by Vix

The food at Al's is greasy and offers very little options for a diverse group of people. I had mentioned the Ground Round too, right on Williston Road near the airport - high visibility, good menu, and lots of parking.

BUT at Al's you get CREAMEE'S (and coffee) but I see your point.

I will check the Ground Round. I just don't like the small Bar area and lack of views to the bikes.

[Vix]

Doc, you forgot NY Pizza Oven on your list that several people have suggested.

Personally, I'd rather have decent menu options than have a perfect view of the bikes from inside. Hard to see the bikes from inside Donny's, too, although you can see other riders coming in. If we could get the bar area at the Ground Round there are windows overlooking the parking lot.

Perhaps we should narrow it down to a list of three or four top contenders and then do a poll so everyone can have a say.

[Doc]

Originally Posted by Vix

Doc, you forgot NY Pizza Oven on your list that several people have suggested.

Ummm... #5?

[yesterdayze]

Originally Posted by BlueEyes

As an FYI, as far as I know Al's has been owed by the same folks for at least the last 15+ years.

+1 You would be correct as far as I am aware. Been going in there since I was a kid.

[Vix]

Originally Posted by Doc

Ummm... #5?

Hey, did you change it? LOL

[Doc]

Originally Posted by Vix

Hey, did you change it? LOL

Nope.

Anyone know the name of that Pizza place next to Moe's in that lil shopping center area ? Is it Leonardo's with Chicken Charlies right next to it?

[yesterdayze]

Originally Posted by Doc

Nope.

Anyone know the name of that Pizza place next to Moe's in that lil shopping center area ? Is it Leonardo's with Chicken Charlies right next to it?

Yeah, that is leonardo's. Tiny inside though.

[BlueEyes]

Are you talking about Leonardos? Same plaza as the tanning place? I don't think they have much seating - mostly delivery.
OK - I have to chime in on the NY Pizza Oven in Essex Jct: it smelled horrible like . . . ummmm - piss. Yup. I turned around and left. So unless something drastic has happened (and someone has been there recently and knows otherwise), I'd prefer somewhere . . . cleaner.

[Doc]

Originally Posted by yesterdayze

Yeah, that is leonardo's. Tiny inside though.

Originally Posted by BlueEyes

Are you talking about Leonardos? Same plaza as the tanning place? I don't think they have much seating - mostly delivery.
OK - I have to chime in on the NY Pizza Oven in Essex Jct: it smelled horrible like . . . ummmm - piss. Yup. I turned around and left. So unless something drastic has happened (and someone has been there recently and knows otherwise), I'd prefer somewhere . . . cleaner.

Leonardo's is take out only but Chicken Charlies has seating for 50 with good views to the bikes and ample parking. (and the owner seems Moto friendly.)

PLUS you get Starbucks and Moe's right next store!!!

I think we might be able to work something out here with PLENTY of incentives form 4 different places.

[SilverGhost]

Originally Posted by BlueEyes

Are you talking about Leonardos? Same plaza as the tanning place? I don't think they have much seating - mostly delivery.
OK - I have to chime in on the NY Pizza Oven in Essex Jct: it smelled horrible like . . . ummmm - piss. Yup. I turned around and left. So unless something drastic has happened (and someone has been there recently and knows otherwise), I'd prefer somewhere . . . cleaner.

I have not been in there but it burned to the ground almost a couple of months ago. After work there is parking on both sides and loops around the corner. You could fit 150 to 200 bikes. I wish papa johns had seating right there....

[SilverGhost]

Originally Posted by Doc

Leonardo's is take out only but Chicken Charlies has seating for 50 with good views to the bikes and ample parking. (and the owner seems Moto friendly.)

PLUS you get Starbucks and Moe's right next store!!!

I think we might be able to work something out here with PLENTY of incentives form 4 different places.

Wohoo Starbucks!!!!

[MotoFreak]

I think Marco's can work too...there is usually a generous amount of spots out front, and out back, with room to park bikes pretty much anywhere...my boy John is one of the Managers, and he rides, all the guys know me by face pretty much. I'll go talk to em today...and the food is better than Donny's (IMO) and much cheaper!

It's easier to get in and out of than Chicken Charlies, and has just as good visibility while having better food and a better atmosphere!

I'll swing by the NY Pizza Oven as well on my way home, I like pizza, I think it goes with motorcycles really well!!!!

[yesterdayze]

is it just me or did the posts on the last two pages change a few times...looks like someone shuffled them up.

*baffled*

Incentives are good

[Vix]

I am on Williston Road all the time. Let me know what restaurants are being considered for what night(s) and I can check out the lots for parking spots. Most places usually seem fairly packed but it would be good to actually visit and see first hand on a night being considered.

[Doc]

Originally Posted by Doc

I think we are down to:

1. Ground Round S. Burlington
2. Al's French Fry's, S. Burlington
3. Chicken Charlies/ Leonardo's/ Moe's/ Starbucks S. Burlington
4. Vermont Soup company S. Burlington
5. New York Pizza, Essex
8. Juniors Pizza in Colchester/Winooski
9. Marco's S. Burlington

I cut the list down a little.

I'd like to take a ride around to these different locations as a group to check em out Teusday night. Who will lead the ride?