tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post8571109016565776962..comments2024-03-28T15:14:44.293-05:00Comments on Jackson Jambalaya: Babalu Goes BustKingfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184990110961727404noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-75756847093333373002019-08-03T06:43:29.090-05:002019-08-03T06:43:29.090-05:008:04 - I assume you mean $60,000 is cheap for a pi...8:04 - I assume you mean $60,000 is cheap for a pickup? Good Lord. A decent pickup ought to cost no more than $20,000. This would be possible without government-mandated bs. Just a plain work truck, not a status symbol.<br /><br />9:25 - Guacamole, like soup and chili, tastes better when the flavors have had some time to meld. We make it at home and know. The show at the table is silly, pretentious bs. I don't need a silly waiter wasting my time mixing it in front of me and acting like they just performed a miracle. <br /><br />Green Ghost is much better, as is Fuzzy's in Clinton. But they don't have an "upscale" environment, which is silly for Mexican street food. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11071097705624394664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-52420754619474341612019-08-02T16:54:18.853-05:002019-08-02T16:54:18.853-05:00Way overpriced for my taste....I love Mexican food...Way overpriced for my taste....I love Mexican food...it's really easy and cheap to prepare....not surprised though. Cash Flow is king in the restaurant business.<br />Taco Bell will be serving Margaritas in about 100 test markets later this year<br />and that will be a great lunch.<br />I'm also hearing a new Chic-Filet will be next to the new Costco! <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-63150907098943060202019-08-02T16:28:53.850-05:002019-08-02T16:28:53.850-05:00JACKSON, Miss
"Our six Babalu locations will ...JACKSON, Miss<br /><b>"Our six Babalu locations will not be affected by the filing," said Babalu marketing director Stacey McMinn. "Chapter 11 allows us to remain in business as usual while we restructure, and most importantly, it protects our team members."</b><br /><br />Advertisement <br />Babalu began in Jackson in 2010 and expanded with restaurants in Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Lexington, Kentucky; Birmingham, Alabama; Knoxville; Atlanta and two in Memphis. The Chapel Hill and Lexington locations closed recently with negative cash flow, McMinn said in a statement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-17656598870073883542019-08-02T14:58:14.558-05:002019-08-02T14:58:14.558-05:00Everyone should go to "The Fondren" Baba...Everyone should go to "The Fondren" Babalu this weekend and have a delicious Babarita (pomegranate margarita)! Cheers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-29856635479379332542019-08-02T13:48:12.337-05:002019-08-02T13:48:12.337-05:00My guess is this is a way to terminate the leases ...My guess is this is a way to terminate the leases on the closed locations. They will then be able to service the existing debt with revenue from the remaining successful locations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-82679201669763482902019-08-02T13:14:30.966-05:002019-08-02T13:14:30.966-05:00I believe eat here was actually doing great for ye...I believe eat here was actually doing great for years right? they tried to grow for the hom erun and it blew up? someone got greedyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-32987245899292964362019-08-02T12:24:21.770-05:002019-08-02T12:24:21.770-05:009:57 - Pinnacle Trust did pitch Eat Here9:57 - Pinnacle Trust did pitch Eat HereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-47879990538155652542019-08-02T10:51:21.439-05:002019-08-02T10:51:21.439-05:00Bill has done extremely well over the years. Plus ...Bill has done extremely well over the years. Plus he's a fondren jacksonian.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-48964967568096536512019-08-02T09:57:09.873-05:002019-08-02T09:57:09.873-05:00Didn't our friends at Pinnacle Trust pitch inv...Didn't our friends at Pinnacle Trust pitch investing in Eat Here Brands??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-24560639036836109622019-08-02T09:28:17.317-05:002019-08-02T09:28:17.317-05:009:09 - If you are an investor in the food industry...9:09 - If you are an investor in the food industry, you most assuredly know the risks. If you are an investor in the food industry who doesn't know the risks, I'd like to talk to you about giving me money for a great idea that I have...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-58868280270892824262019-08-02T09:25:49.041-05:002019-08-02T09:25:49.041-05:005:13 - make a show? It's called making it fres...5:13 - make a show? It's called making it fresh, as opposed to having vats of pre-squished stuff sitting around until served. Of all the things nitpick worthy, this one is just silly. Go look at what passes for guac at places that don't do table-side.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-9401732750570008192019-08-02T09:09:13.830-05:002019-08-02T09:09:13.830-05:00One failure is nothing unless you happen to be an ...One failure is nothing unless you happen to be an investor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-48965311517006653832019-08-02T08:30:33.168-05:002019-08-02T08:30:33.168-05:00As has already been pointed out, Bill Latham and A...As has already been pointed out, Bill Latham and Al Roberts (a/k/a David) have been highly successful restaurateurs for over 40 years, starting with Scrooge's, then Sundancer, then Amerigo, Char, Babalu, Table 100, 5 Guys, and I'm probabaly missing some. Most of these they sold, I'm sure very profitably. To have one failure in this business in over 40 years is nothing. Nothing. Hats off to this two local, highly successful entrepreneurs. Louis LeFleurnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-90888001185558990362019-08-02T08:23:45.938-05:002019-08-02T08:23:45.938-05:00Another indication that we are actually just a Chi...Another indication that we are actually just a Chick-fil-a/Wal-Mart town....<br /><br />Looking forward to the new Costco....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-74906900053647407502019-08-02T08:07:41.999-05:002019-08-02T08:07:41.999-05:00Don't Forget - The infamous and soon to be dep...Don't Forget - The infamous and soon to be deposed Supervisor David Bishop famously opined in open session that 'Bankruptcy is a good business tool'. Not a 'fallback' business tool or 'safety net' business tool or a 'last ditch desperation' business tool BUT a GOOD business tool. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-72153372826153538762019-08-02T08:04:12.755-05:002019-08-02T08:04:12.755-05:005:13 - Where can I get a nice, $60,000 pickup?5:13 - Where can I get a nice, $60,000 pickup?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-63202241733876798962019-08-02T07:57:20.092-05:002019-08-02T07:57:20.092-05:00 But they have small plates........ But they have small plates........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-56130474740331302912019-08-02T06:49:29.982-05:002019-08-02T06:49:29.982-05:00Everybody loves to pile on a loser. The Babalu i...Everybody loves to pile on a loser. The Babalu in Jackson is not the problem. Its very successful. Taking on debt and assuming you can open 10 more was the problem. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-31865152435643176382019-08-02T05:13:35.774-05:002019-08-02T05:13:35.774-05:00"Upscale" and tacos is a silly combinati..."Upscale" and tacos is a silly combination. There are better tacos nearby for more reasonable prices. This is akin to an "upscale" fish house or chitlins joint. And that whole pretentious "make a show at the table of making guacamole" is even sillier. <br /><br />I suppose an "upscale" environment appeals to people who think McMansions with granite countertops and $60,000 SUVs and pickups in the garage are reasonable. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11071097705624394664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-29060683011145180062019-08-01T22:59:36.642-05:002019-08-01T22:59:36.642-05:00I refuse to go to Babalu during lunch. Why? Not be...I refuse to go to Babalu during lunch. Why? Not because it’s crowded (I can typically get a seat in no time) but because they have THE SLOWEST service of any restaurant in Jackson. Most folks that work don’t have time for a leisurely lunch on a weekday. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-13863756009369211262019-08-01T21:14:11.009-05:002019-08-01T21:14:11.009-05:00Wild Bill’s Karma GrillWild Bill’s Karma GrillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-30140384658356718982019-08-01T20:58:05.543-05:002019-08-01T20:58:05.543-05:00Getting a lecture on the theory of tapas from some...Getting a lecture on the theory of tapas from some over educated millennial is fun. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-17713467560593470282019-08-01T20:42:30.747-05:002019-08-01T20:42:30.747-05:00We really enjoy going to Babalu and in addition to...We really enjoy going to Babalu and in addition to the one in Jackson the two in Memphis always seem to be doing well. You can get plenty of yummy food 4:28 but realize your meal will be more than $10 a person because for example wife and I may order three or four things and split it. Bankruptcy is the perfect option to get back to working and making them money they can shed the bad locations, will keep the profitable ones and take their rightful place as owner of successful restaurants. Don’t know them but respect their product. Many of their entrees has a gourmet Jazz to it at $15 - $20/head. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-61899763334643280982019-08-01T20:33:07.162-05:002019-08-01T20:33:07.162-05:00Attn 5:59 Get an education and learn to write (no...Attn 5:59 Get an education and learn to write (not right) before you display your ignorance!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-65395791144016591062019-08-01T20:18:58.593-05:002019-08-01T20:18:58.593-05:00latham and roberts were for years the best restura...latham and roberts were for years the best resturantures there were around here. they could do no wrong . they started amerigo in 1991 . this is the first flop by them. pretty good though considering 40 years in the business. most of these goofballs today dont last 40 days much less 40 years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com