What National Chain Would You Most Like to See Come to NEPA in 2008? (Scranton: cul-de-sac, appointed)

[ScranBarre]

Originally Posted by NYRangers 2008

Conorsdad, I've never been to Taco Bandido. I pass by it a million times but never stopped in. Do they have the same selection as Taco Bell? Is the food better?

I'm sure the Wal-Mart Cafe uses better quality beef than most Taco Bells.

[FightinPhils]

Originally Posted by NYRangers 2008

Conorsdad, I've never been to Taco Bandido. I pass by it a million times but never stopped in. Do they have the same selection as Taco Bell? Is the food better?

Probably more of a selection than Taco Bell, although the only thing I've ever ordered are the tacos and the nachos. The tacos are just as good as a sit-down Mexican restaurant like La Tolteca, and they're only a buck apiece. Plus, they have nachos with a chili-cheese dip that's excellent. Much better than Taco Bell in my opinion.

Good stuff for a quick cheap meal.

[poconosmama]

Pancheros yes thats it. It's fine but doesnt compare with Chipotle.
White Castle is definitely a stomach ache waiting to happen but so good! There was one about 15 minutes from my house growing up...had bullet proof glass at the cashier window, with a little circular hole you order through, like a bank. That sounds fun, huh? lol

[scrantonluna]

When are we finally going to get a Sonic around here? Not that my cholesterol needs it, but for fast food it's fantastic. Ikea would do very well.

[ScranBarre]

Originally Posted by scrantonluna

When are we finally going to get a Sonic around here? Not that my cholesterol needs it, but for fast food it's fantastic. Ikea would do very well.

I think we stand the best chance of landing a Sonic before most of these other chains. They have now expanded into Amish Country and the Philadelphia area and stand a good chance of coming further north in the coming years.

[FightinPhils]

I've been hearing more and more commercials on local radio stations for Buffalo Wild Wings. Its a sports-bar type of place that specializes in wings. I ate at one in Indiana and it was pretty good. I wonder if those commericals are an indication that we could be seeing a Buffalo Wild Wings before long.

[ScranBarre]

Originally Posted by conorsdad

I've been hearing more and more commercials on local radio stations for Buffalo Wild Wings. Its a sports-bar type of place that specializes in wings. I ate at one in Indiana and it was pretty good. I wonder if those commericals are an indication that we could be seeing a Buffalo Wild Wings before long.

It's a possibility. Then again we've been seeing lots of advertisements as well for both Sonic and Dave & Buster's. Out of those two it is highly unlikely that a D&B will come, but a Sonic is a good possibility. It would probably come somewhere south in our region first---perhaps Hazleton or Stroudsburg.

[poconosmama]

dave and busters is fun but it is a bit pricey overall. maybe that would be a hesitation of theirs around here. ikea would be my first choice, all reasonably priced, although we do love ashley furniture.
what about that other wing place, i see it when we go to danville....something like a automotive name, oil change? quick change? senior moment at the ripe age of 31....

[FightinPhils]

Originally Posted by poconosmama

dave and busters is fun but it is a bit pricey overall. maybe that would be a hesitation of theirs around here. ikea would be my first choice, all reasonably priced, although we do love ashley furniture.
what about that other wing place, i see it when we go to danville....something like a automotive name, oil change? quick change? senior moment at the ripe age of 31....

I think you're thinking of Quaker Steak and Lube. They're big in Western PA. I've never been there myself.

[poconosmama]

yes! i guess it just sounded like an oil change lol. I've heard they are excellent, we are big wing fans. Have to head to Danville in 2 weeks so maybe that will be a pit stop, no pun intended