I will say that the picture of the sandwich on that website is 100% AI. Bokeh effect is a little too perfect for a sandwich. Additionally, some of the pieces of meat morph into pieces of cheese.
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Definitely, and I bet the paragraph above it is AI too. Not the best start! But if the food is good…
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Wow. Is it too much for a forthcoming deli to, like, you know… make a sandwich???
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Not sure if it’s been reported here yet, but I was pleased to see the former Gonzas spot on Hillsborough occupied by another Mexican concept.
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Which only further tells me that it wasn’t the food/concept that didn’t work… I had heard that they had terrible management and a “nObOdy WaNtS tO WoRk AnYmOrE” attitude about it when they had staff turnover due to the poor management…
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That’s true. Neither the concept nor the location was ever an issue. It had usually large crowds at peak time. Hopefully Lobera’s team will make a better success with it. It’s only been open a couple months but already got tons of high ratings on google. I think the menu is a touch more expansive than Gonza had, also…which definitely helps in the Mexican restaurant market.
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I’ve been once. Will go back.
Much larger menu and I thought the portions/pricing were better as well. They’ve also advertised some good drink specials on their socials.
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They also were never open when I wanted to go. I wrote them off as an option long ago.
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In the N&O today: Japanese lifestyle retailer plans its first North Carolina location. A Japan-based company called Ebisu Life Store is making its North Carolina and Triangle debut with a location near Raleigh’s N.C. State University. The store, which sells home decor, snacks and drinks, toys, beauty products and other items, will occupy a 3,644-square-foot space on Hillsborough Street.
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I’m assuming a fancy ice cream shop by the bus station didn’t hit its demographic. Who knows tho
It always seemed pretty well used to me. It felt like I saw a lot of high school kids (with or without their adults) going there as a day/night out in the city.
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As someone who lives nearby, I can assure you this place does a lot of business.
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Maybe they badly failed a health inspection?
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Their last was a 98 in November.
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Yup, even this time of year, they always seemed to have quite a bit of business. Even when DGX was doing stuff.
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Soft opening today at Willow Coffee. This place is just as cute as a bug in a rug. And Judy and Bryan are lovely.
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Seating looks sparse, here’s hoping they have to increase the amount sooner than later!
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Parking will be a challenge also. I think they are hoping to draw off the nearby apartments if I had to guess.
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From the Triangle Biz Journal today
"North Hills in Raleigh is getting a dash of French luxury this winter.
A Chanel Fragrance and Beauty boutique is set to open at 4361 Lassiter at North Hills Ave. in the North Hills Main District."
They have a stand alone store in SouthPark Mall in Charlotte too.
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