Meinert's becoming the chicken-fried Tom Douglas, Ethan Stowell without the pesky ampersands, Linda Derschang without the good looks. And with him and LaJeunesse partnered with the Stranger on Block Party commerce, my goodness, this is the Pike/Pine version of what Jack Donaghy would call "Six Sigma Synergy".
on another note, and more to @4. Yes, keep the prices reasonable. I understand you have to make a profit but c'mon. Recently, I ate at The Griddle Cafe in LA. OMG! The portions are gigantic, the food is delish, and the price is about at IHOP levels.
I agree with the very Reverend Dr. Keep the name and it will forever be an inside joke! Newcomers will just think it used to be a shop selling sinks and pipe fittings.
"The Greasy Poon."
I like Skillet just fine, but if you charge $13 for a burger, you aren't a diner, regardless of what the cows ate.
on another note, and more to @4. Yes, keep the prices reasonable. I understand you have to make a profit but c'mon. Recently, I ate at The Griddle Cafe in LA. OMG! The portions are gigantic, the food is delish, and the price is about at IHOP levels.