Old Aldi building = New Jethros location?

[DeereClone]

We made it to post 4 before someone mentioned Hickory Park and to post 6 before someone started the argument comparing the quality. Nice. That's right around what I would have put the over under at for both posts.

but @Cycsk started it!

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

Jethro's puts out a pretty good product at the original location but I can't say that any of the BBQ I've had at the other locations was very good. Sorry but dry brisket at 7:00 on a Saturday night is less than ideal...

 

[brianhos]

This is JUST what I said to my dad. I think it would flourish in Campustown.

I have no idea why someone would want to put a Restaurant on Duff.

Townies are not going to campus, and college students are not Jethros market.

 

[chuckd4735]

Jethro's puts out a pretty good product at the original location but I can't say that any of the BBQ I've had at the other locations was very good. Sorry but dry brisket at 7:00 on a Saturday night is less than ideal...

At least you're sorry...

 

[cyclonespiker33]

Jethro's smoked sausage blows. Hickory Park smoked sausage is the shiz.

 

[dawgpound]

Jethro's wings are awesome, everything else there is sub par for BBQ IMO

 

[alarson]

There's been the debate on campustown vs duff, but what about Somerset? That area would seem similar to the prairie trail location.

 

[ISUAgronomist]

Jethro's smoked sausage blows. Hickory Park smoked sausage is the shiz.

Agree except HP sausage is just average.

 

[Sparkplug]

I liked the menu at Altoona and like the menu in Waukee. Breakfast at Bacon Bacon was good but too much food
. HP is okay if in a hurry and you want sit down not drive thru

 

[IcSyU]

There's been the debate on campustown vs duff, but what about Somerset? That area would seem similar to the prairie trail location.

Don't live out there anymore but all the prime spots for restaurants are gone.

I would be somewhat surprised to see too much more development out there that isn't residential. They were always so keen on keeping the "village" aspect.

 

[capitalcityguy]

At least you're sorry...

Didn't sound sincere though.

 

[chuckd4735]

There's been the debate on campustown vs duff, but what about Somerset? That area would seem similar to the prairie trail location.

We had talked to a bartender at the Ankeny location about 3 years ago, and they mentioned the ONLY way Gerleman would ever go to Ames is if he got a location near Hilton and Jack Trice to pull in the gameday crowd.

 

[Clonebydesign]

Aldi's old location would put it in that area, lots of people already park in that lot for football games. As for campus it's hard with prices and also the summer time, Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks to stay open and have it work.

 

[aforstate]

We had talked to a bartender at the Ankeny location about 3 years ago, and they mentioned the ONLY way Gerleman would ever go to Ames is if he got a location near Hilton and Jack Trice to pull in the gameday crowd.

The research park seems like it might be a decent spot in that respect. Closer than most other areas suitable for a restaurant.