New retail/restaurant thread, Part 1, 3/4/2010 through 12-31-2019. (Clemson, Woodruff: housing, investment)

[Eldemila]

Originally Posted by Simpsonvilllian

anybody ever been to Tipsy Taco on Pelham near the Publix?

I did, not long after they opened, but didn't personally care for it.

[mckee16]

The taco's at Tipsey were okay, but I didn't enjoy the atmosphere at all.

[beckycat]

Originally Posted by mckee16

The taco's at Tipsey were okay, but I didn't enjoy the atmosphere at all.

I have to agree with this. The atmosphere is fun when there are bands there

[robdnet]

I noticed Barista Alley in Greer opened last week. A specialty coffee shop and smoothie bar.

Speciality Coffee Shop & Fruit Smoothie Bar in Greer, SC

[Cedge1]

I'm a huge fan of street food/ NY style Deli and I'm always trying small, out of the way, mom and pop places. Hudson Crossing appears to have a potential winner in Johnny F's Hot Dogs Chicago Style, located behind the BB&T. I've eaten there several times now and I'm hooked. Their Italian Beef, wet with sauteed sweet peppers, giardiniera and mozzarella is now my new favorite sandwich in all of the upstate. Being born and raised here in SC, I can't vouch for things being up to "back home in Chicago" standards. I can, however, say that between ecstatic moans, there was certainly a lot of Chi-town being spoken there.

At $7.00, with hand cut fries, (or without) the pricing is just as good as the mouth watering taste. Polish Sausage Maxwell St Chicago Style ($6.00) is also some good eats. I haven't tried their hotdogs, burgers, chicken or Italian sausage yet, but its all on my to-do list.

I'm not associated with this place, however, I am quickly becoming a regular. Homesick for a taste of Chicago?......Give Johnny F's a try.

[md2007]

Panda Express going in the former Freddie's on Woodruff Rd. (apparently, Freddie's closed, which is news to me)

[ClemVegas]

Originally Posted by md2007

Panda Express going in the former Freddie's on Woodruff Rd. (apparently, Freddie's closed, which is news to me)

Freddies was overpriced in my view, and didn't seem better than the low budget Cookout.

[Dan In SC]

Originally Posted by Simpsonvilllian

Freddies was overpriced in my view, and didn't seem better than the low budget Cookout.

Agreed. I thought of it as a (way) over-priced steak & shake. Plus for some reason that location is not the best. Hopefully Panda can do well there.

[ClemVegas]

Originally Posted by Dan In SC

Agreed. I thought of it as a (way) over-priced steak & shake. Plus for some reason that location is not the best. Hopefully Panda can do well there.

yeah i would have gone there a little more if it was located on a less busy road. not worth sitting in shopping traffic to eat there.

[g-man430]

Originally Posted by Simpsonvilllian

Freddies was overpriced in my view, and didn't seem better than the low budget Cookout.

Went to Freddy's once. First and last time. I like Cook Out wayyy more. Nice to see the Panda finally come here.