tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post242301907284724002..comments2023-11-05T06:06:29.162-06:00Comments on Grand Forks Life: IHOP coming after allGrandForksGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02315228631948799533noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-54783883853792368272007-12-04T22:26:00.000-06:002007-12-04T22:26:00.000-06:00I worked my way thru college at the north Village ...I worked my way thru college at the north Village Inn (Gateway Drive) in the late 80s. That was the place to be.<BR/><BR/>I remember when south 42nd Ave was a dirt road!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1564329464934904502007-09-09T13:27:00.000-05:002007-09-09T13:27:00.000-05:00Yes. Hair killsYes. Hair killsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-43729170932562832972007-09-08T09:47:00.000-05:002007-09-08T09:47:00.000-05:00Wow...I have lived here for 11 years and have neve...Wow...I have lived here for 11 years and have never witnessed anyone eating liver...mmmmmmliver!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-13774056582647889032007-09-07T15:32:00.000-05:002007-09-07T15:32:00.000-05:00Probably more due to a constant diet of beef, mash...Probably more due to a constant diet of beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, pie, and a cholestoral-soaked liver.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-11074799881236587072007-09-07T14:21:00.000-05:002007-09-07T14:21:00.000-05:00Maybe people have bad tickers from the stress of c...Maybe people have bad tickers from the stress of constant negativity, rather than having a positive outlook, at least once in a while.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-80523190468212900352007-09-06T17:24:00.000-05:002007-09-06T17:24:00.000-05:00"Here's to Grand Forks getting even less healthy!"..."Here's to Grand Forks getting even less healthy!"<BR/><BR/>My doctor told me this area of the country has some of the highest per capita instances of coronary disease in the US. When I went in for an angiogram at Altru at 7:00 am, there were 3 people ahead of me, 4 behind me in hall on gurnies, and 7 in the waiting room.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-29352201112965953212007-09-05T22:30:00.000-05:002007-09-05T22:30:00.000-05:00pb-you made me laugh out loud. Thanks!pb-you made me laugh out loud. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-47641204972182464742007-09-05T19:56:00.000-05:002007-09-05T19:56:00.000-05:00The worst dining experience I have ever had was at...The worst dining experience I have ever had was at Village Inn so I'm glad Denny's and IHOP are coming to town and hopefully CRUSH Village Inn <BR/>BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA!!!!!!!111111Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-32306445332031282432007-09-05T19:19:00.000-05:002007-09-05T19:19:00.000-05:00I ate a Denny's in the twin cities and got very il...I ate a Denny's in the twin cities and got very ill later that day. I went to the zoo and was wishing one of the big cats would eat me so my suffering would end. No kidding it was awful and I'll never go to another one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-56119527679772051342007-09-05T17:35:00.000-05:002007-09-05T17:35:00.000-05:00I completely agree on Perkins needing a face lift....I completely agree on Perkins needing a face lift. I used to love going to Perkins back home because of not only the food but the atmosphere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-50462003912384060892007-09-05T14:55:00.000-05:002007-09-05T14:55:00.000-05:00OK the hair thing at IHOP seems to be a universal ...OK the hair thing at IHOP seems to be a universal IHOP standard. I had the same experience at the on in Sacramento.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09546175732282317459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-72398736251199657272007-09-05T09:06:00.000-05:002007-09-05T09:06:00.000-05:00"I've heard of too many people getting sick after ..."I've heard of too many people getting sick after eating at the Fargo IHOP..." <BR/><BR/>A new colleague of mine just told me yesterday she's eaten at the Fargo IHOP three times, and each time she's found hair in her food; like long hair in between pancakes and such. <BR/><BR/>She must have been held hostage to go there that many times to repeat that awful experience. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, it mightAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-71158280837920045342007-09-04T22:42:00.000-05:002007-09-04T22:42:00.000-05:00Never had a bad experience at Village Inn in Grand...Never had a bad experience at Village Inn in Grand Forks. I have to admit that I don't care for Perkins anymore. Both buildings in town could use some updates. If they sit you in the former smoking section, you can still smell it. Pretty nasty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-85486920486324103022007-09-04T17:20:00.000-05:002007-09-04T17:20:00.000-05:00"I'm not a fan of Denny's nor Village Inn. My wors..."<I>I'm not a fan of Denny's nor Village Inn. My worst dining experience EVER occurred at the Village Inn on 32nd Avenue. My Dad's hamburger came without the top bun, the malts we ordered were melted, and the service was gawd awful. Never again.</I>"<BR/><BR/>I too have had a couple of horrible experiences at the 32nd Avenue Village Inn. I've heard other people tell about similar experiences and GrandForksGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02315228631948799533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-20827010945087026092007-09-04T15:30:00.001-05:002007-09-04T15:30:00.001-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Coffee Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584685462173386599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-75801734715067432132007-09-04T15:30:00.000-05:002007-09-04T15:30:00.000-05:00You take the Internet seriously.You take the Internet seriously.Coffee Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584685462173386599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-70930373883995403952007-09-04T14:48:00.000-05:002007-09-04T14:48:00.000-05:00coffee guy-Get real. I have NOTHING to do with Vi...coffee guy-<BR/><BR/>Get real. I have NOTHING to do with Village Inn other than I eat there on occasion and find their omelettes to be the best in town. I have posted on here before and you seem to get a little argumentative at times. Almost whiny. Why don't you call all the posters who blasted Lithia or merchants in town. We are entitled to add an opinion without you getting nasty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-34131660644079782712007-09-04T14:36:00.000-05:002007-09-04T14:36:00.000-05:00anonymous, post your W-2 and I'll believe you.anonymous, post your W-2 and I'll believe you.Coffee Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584685462173386599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-72606559423730525352007-09-04T12:38:00.000-05:002007-09-04T12:38:00.000-05:00haha alright, matthew, would you rather see a coup...haha alright, matthew, would you rather see a couple more fitness centers pop in the land by village inn? Watch out, Denny's will single handedly increase heart disease in GF by 70%!!!11 Just let the town grow, man.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-40349467470032899612007-09-04T12:18:00.000-05:002007-09-04T12:18:00.000-05:00coffee guy...AKA skeptical guy.I am not management...coffee guy...AKA skeptical guy.<BR/><BR/>I am not management at Village Inn. I was in Fargo one weekend and overheard staff at the place I was at talking about how sick people get eating at IHOP. Don't be so quick to judge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-3640549249479957732007-09-04T09:43:00.000-05:002007-09-04T09:43:00.000-05:00Denny's will make an awesome after-gig hangout for...Denny's will make an awesome after-gig hangout for the band. Wooty woot-woot!Still Fighting Ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960034667243295134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-67281161801132746752007-09-04T09:29:00.000-05:002007-09-04T09:29:00.000-05:00I'm not a fan of Denny's nor Village Inn. My worst...I'm not a fan of Denny's nor Village Inn. My worst dining experience EVER occurred at the Village Inn on 32nd Avenue. My Dad's hamburger came without the top bun, the malts we ordered were melted, and the service was gawd awful. Never again.<BR/><BR/>I see the Third Street Cafe downtown recently started opening overnights on Thursday, Friday and Saturday to accommodate the bar rush. I've eatenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-90637267452890397782007-09-04T07:38:00.000-05:002007-09-04T07:38:00.000-05:00"I've heard of too many people getting sick after ..."I've heard of too many people getting sick after eating at the Fargo IHOP. I prefer Village Inn. They have the best omelettes in town."<BR/><BR/>I see the management of the Village Inn has weighed in.Coffee Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584685462173386599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-78650484027807692052007-09-04T07:27:00.000-05:002007-09-04T07:27:00.000-05:00Again, this may be duplicating services, but it is...<I>Again, this may be duplicating services, but it is a very good thing these companies want to invest in Grand Forks. I can't wait to eat at both.</I><BR/><BR/>I think it's dumb. There is more to the world than 24-hour greasy chain restaurants.<BR/><BR/>Here's to Grand Forks getting even less healthy!Matt BKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12583564428711476409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-5173299395135671892007-09-03T23:18:00.000-05:002007-09-03T23:18:00.000-05:00the 24/7 dining options in Forks are extremely lim...the 24/7 dining options in Forks are extremely limited, which is crazy considering how much business there is to be made... Subway and I-29 pretty much have that locked up, Denny's would be a great alternative, glad to see more businesses coming.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com