This? http://kcbbq.net/Omaha_Gabe wrote:looks like famous Dave's failed - it will now be Kansas City BBQ
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Brad wrote:This? http://kcbbq.net/Omaha_Gabe wrote:looks like famous Dave's failed - it will now be Kansas City BBQ
I am not sure. All the FD signs are down. Only the marquee says "Now Open Kansas City BBQ" no other signs or information was up yet.
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Brad wrote:This? http://kcbbq.net/Omaha_Gabe wrote:looks like famous Dave's failed - it will now be Kansas City BBQ
According to that link, that's in San Diego, and happens to be where the bar scenes from Top Gun were filmed.
"Kansas City Barbeque is a restaurant and bar located in the harbor district of San Diego, California. Self-proclaimed as the “Top Gun Bar”,[1] it is known for being the filming location for scenes used in the film Top Gun."
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Kansas City BBQ is now closed
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Blame it on the casinos!Omaha_Gabe wrote:Kansas City BBQ is now closed
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We went there with a Groupon (KC BBQ) and it was very disappointing.
The staff was really trying hard but not a lot you can do to overcome subpar food.
Greg
The staff was really trying hard but not a lot you can do to overcome subpar food.
Greg
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That was our exact experience as well, except the staff wasn't even that great when we went either.Greg S wrote:We went there with a Groupon (KC BBQ) and it was very disappointing.
The staff was really trying hard but not a lot you can do to overcome subpar food.
Greg
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That building has the hex on it and anyone that cant see it is drunk on optimistic koolaid. Best thing they can do now is make that building into a dentist office or anything but another restaurant.Omaha_Gabe wrote:Kansas City BBQ is now closed
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It could do well as a Twin PeaksGRANDPASMUCKER wrote:That building has the hex on it and anyone that cant see it is drunk on optimistic koolaid. Best thing they can do now is make that building into a dentist office or anything but another restaurant.Omaha_Gabe wrote:Kansas City BBQ is now closed
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It looks like another 5 Below store announcement. If I am counting right, that makes 3 on the Omaha-CB Metro: Metro Crossing, L St Marketplace and Bellevue.
https://www.nonpareilonline.com/busines ... 982a8.html
https://www.nonpareilonline.com/busines ... 982a8.html
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Is it that building or just Omaha BBQ in general? You go to KC and every BBQ place is packed, but hear in the Omaha metro, most don't make it 2 years.GRANDPASMUCKER wrote: Thu May 18, 2017 9:10 pmThat building has the hex on it and anyone that cant see it is drunk on optimistic koolaid. Best thing they can do now is make that building into a dentist office or anything but another restaurant.Omaha_Gabe wrote:Kansas City BBQ is now closed

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Brad wrote: Thu Jan 24, 2019 10:17 am Is it that building or just Omaha BBQ in general? You go to KC and every BBQ place is packed, but hear in the Omaha metro, most don't make it 2 years.
All those popular franchises in that area to compete with along with 3 failed restaurants at that location already = Guarantee Fail for any kind of restaurant that goes in there unless it is a well known franchise.
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Old navy opening up here
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Has anyone eaten at Red Anchor? It went into Metro Crossing where Cox Bros. BBQ, Famous Dave's BBQ, and Kansas City BBQ all used to be.
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Noodles and Co and Jerseys Mikes are both expected to open in the shopping center soon.
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Jersey Mike's is growing like crazy. I did a quick google and I see that just last year they were designated the fastest growing restaurant chain in America.skinzfan23 wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2023 12:06 pm Noodles and Co and Jerseys Mikes are both expected to open in the shopping center soon.
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We ate there after it first opened. Thought it was ok. Nothing earth shattering though. I should try it again.ChadJK wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2023 11:54 am Has anyone eaten at Red Anchor? It went into Metro Crossing where Cox Bros. BBQ, Famous Dave's BBQ, and Kansas City BBQ all used to be.
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Sign is up for a new Spencers store opening here soon.
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I noticed that Sierra Trading Post is hiring for all positions for a CB store so guessing it might be going into one of the empty bays here? or I guess possibly the boot barn/party city.
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I'm not sure about Jersey Mike's, but Noodles & Company has opened in Metro Crossing next to the existing Qdoba..skinzfan23 wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2023 12:06 pm Noodles and Co and Jerseys Mikes are both expected to open in the shopping center soon.
Noodles & Company
3825 Denmark Dr, Suite 200
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 227-3151
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Been open for a long time. I photographed it back in July for the contractor and it was already open at that time.ChadJK wrote: Fri Jan 10, 2025 10:58 am I'm not sure about Jersey Mike's, but Noodles & Company has opened in Metro Crossing next to the existing Qdoba..

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Nevertheless, it HAS opened.Brad wrote: Fri Jan 10, 2025 11:06 amBeen open for a long time. I photographed it back in July for the contractor and it was already open at that time.ChadJK wrote: Fri Jan 10, 2025 10:58 am I'm not sure about Jersey Mike's, but Noodles & Company has opened in Metro Crossing next to the existing Qdoba..
Reminds me of a funny thing I saw on social media.
Person 1: "Julius Caesar died between 7 and 7,000 years ago."
Person 2: "I hate that you're technically correct."
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Looks like Homegoods, Sierra Trading Post, and a Ross Dress for Less will all be going in here.
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Nah, theyre going into the manawa power center in the former gordman's/toys r us buildingsBIGO88 wrote: Sat Feb 01, 2025 11:07 am Looks like Homegoods, Sierra Trading Post, and a Ross Dress for Less will all be going in here.
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Nothing Bundt Cakes is going into Metro Crossing.
