What's Next - I'm Gonna Tell You

Theme restaurants are popping up all over the place, The Melting Pot has taken its place as a " Fondue Spot". I have a friend that is opening a Panini only restaurant, it's a great idea, and I believe he will make a million dollars. If he is smart he will sign me on for consultation with options for a few grand a year to start. Chop Houses which were the norm many years ago are coming back as a clubby dark paneled place where you can get big portions of grilled meat and hearty side dishes. I spent almost 7 years at the Old Homestead ( the oldest steak house in NYC) which was a " tourist trap " but still attracted the business and convention trade with huge steaks and oversized lobsters at foolish prices.

In 1998 I traveled to Brazil where I was introduced to the " Churrascaria " or Brazilian BBQ Steakhouse. If I had fifty grand when I returned back to the states I would have been a Gaucho King right now. Twelve years Texas de Brazil and Fogo de Chao have paved the way for major city chains who specialize in a destination steak house styled after the Churrascaria. Huge coin is spent at these venues daily. The salad bar highlights the center of the establishment while Gaucho wait staff patrol the dining room with skewers of highly seasoned grilled meats ready for table side delivery. Poorboy Dave missed the boat on that one. Chop't has got it all going on. The two Chop't locations in downtown DC have lines outside the door at 1130 and running until after 1:00 PM. Chicken, steak, and grilled shrimp optional. Moe's and Chipotle have the Burrito Trade covered. What is left? You may ask. I am about to tell you >>>>>> Just not today NOMAD - 4 U