Re: [Chat] Two Sisters Grille; Signatures
Hi Neighbors, I want to differ. Most businesses that I talk with are down 30 to 60%. Expenses are up drastically, and sales are down considerably. The economy SUCKS! Many small businesses are considering themselves lucky if they are breaking even; but most are losing money, dipping into personal savings, maxing out credit cards, insurance policies, etc. Yesterday I spoke with my accountant, lawyer and banker. Everyone stated that many of their business clients are experiencing hardship. With my company Graphic Imaging, business this year has been tough. We are hoping that September will bring opportunities, but there are no guarantees. One thing that you can do to help, is to BUY LOCAL. Independent businesses are experiencing tough times. For example, many people are making off shore companies Multi-Multi-Millionaires by using the Internet. For example: Vista Print had sales of $408,000,000 as of July 08'. Most people are not aware of how companies like this are affecting the local economy here in the USA. Most of the orders that they receive are under $100.00, but larger orders are leaving the country as well. Do your self a favor and check out the BBB (Better Business Bureau) to see how ethical (or un-ethical) a company is that you are making a purchase from. For more information about BUY LOCAL, please go to _www.buylocalbaltimore.com_ (http://www.buylocalbaltimore.com) . There is a preferred list of local companies on this local site for you to work with, that would appreciate your support. Thank You: Richard Burnham Graphic Imaging, inc. Digital Printing, Copying, Wide Format & Graphic Solutions Better Business Bureau Accredited Family Owned & Operated 107 East 25th Street Baltimore, MD 21218 (P) 410-467-7071 (F) 410-3366-6866 (EM) [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.graphic-imaging-inc.com **It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv000547) ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
Re: [Chat] Two Sisters Grille; Signatures
Hello, Andre, Likewise the problem for Signatures. Lisa Belman told me "unfortunately the economics of it weren't coming together". I wonder if these businesses are casualties of the recession, except that it doesn't seem like there's any downturn in Charles Village, apart from housing. --Emil On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 11:08 AM, Andre Barnett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi, > > I know the story of Two Sisters and it's not complicated, they just couldn't > financially make it. Rising costs and too few customers. > > Andre > _ > Get thousands of games on your PC, your mobile phone, and the web with > Windows(R). > http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/108588800/direct/01/ ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
[Chat] Two Sisters Grille; Signatures
Hello, neighbors, I'm sorry to see two businesses in the neighborhood have folded. Two Sisters Grille seems to have suddenly vanished. There's no sign posted, and their number is disconnected. Does anybody know what happened? Kathleen and I had Sunday brunch there several times, and business seemed good when we were there. The stationery store Signatures, by the Village Lofts, has also closed. I noticed a sign for a clearance sale, and then they were gone. It was a nice little shop, and I did buy cards there a few times. However, I wondered if stationery alone could sustain a business. Some of you may remember the Shops at Homewood, run by Marty Brock. She had a combination store that had garden supplies, gifts, as well as stationery. That looked viable to me. Marty always said that the stationery sold pretty well. It's too bad the fiasco over the Olmstead means that she'll probably never get her business back. (When the Olmstead was built, she was supposed to get affordable store rental space.) --Emil ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
Re: [Chat] Two Sisters
Thanks! We'll give it a try this weekend. I love that I am able to walk to it in a matter of minutes! --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > The Two Sisters Grill at Howard and 27th Streets has been a great addition to > our neighborhood. Breakfast is served until 2 p.m. and they do breakfast > great! Try their blueberry pancakes. On Monday and Tuesday they close at 2 > pm > but the rest of the week they are open until 7 p.m. for dinner and on Friday > and > Saturday they stay open until 10 and serve bar food. The food is very basic > and simple. Good Chili and burgers. Prices are good too. > > ___ > Chat mailing list > Chat@charlesvillage.info > http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info > Greg Alexander Freelance Writer/Editor Editor, Mason-Dixon Arrive 2629 Guilford Avenue Baltimore, MD 21218 410-243-3387 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.gregoryjalexander.com Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! Small Business. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/domains/?p=BESTDEAL ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
Re: [Chat] Two Sisters
Jeff and I have been there for breakfast several times and everything we've eaten so far has been just fine. Service is very nice, too. Mariann Millard > I remember someone posting something about this a few > weeks ago; has anyone been? We tried going there Sunday > but they were closed (I guess due to the snow). We peeked > inside - looks really cute and the menu looks quite > inexpensive (yea!!) I hope they do well; looks like a > nice addition to that area (and a mere four blocks from > us!) > > Greg Alexander > Freelance Writer/Editor > Editor, Mason-Dixon Arrive > 2629 Guilford Avenue > Baltimore, MD 21218 > 410-243-3387 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.gregoryjalexander.com > > > > __ > __ Need a quick answer? Get one in > minutes from people who know. Ask your question on > www.Answers.yahoo.com > > ___ > Chat mailing list > Chat@charlesvillage.info > http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
Re: [Chat] Two Sisters
The Two Sisters Grill at Howard and 27th Streets has been a great addition to our neighborhood. Breakfast is served until 2 p.m. and they do breakfast great! Try their blueberry pancakes. On Monday and Tuesday they close at 2 pm but the rest of the week they are open until 7 p.m. for dinner and on Friday and Saturday they stay open until 10 and serve bar food. The food is very basic and simple. Good Chili and burgers. Prices are good too. ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
[Chat] Two Sisters
I remember someone posting something about this a few weeks ago; has anyone been? We tried going there Sunday but they were closed (I guess due to the snow). We peeked inside - looks really cute and the menu looks quite inexpensive (yea!!) I hope they do well; looks like a nice addition to that area (and a mere four blocks from us!) Greg Alexander Freelance Writer/Editor Editor, Mason-Dixon Arrive 2629 Guilford Avenue Baltimore, MD 21218 410-243-3387 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.gregoryjalexander.com Need a quick answer? Get one in minutes from people who know. Ask your question on www.Answers.yahoo.com ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
Re: [Chat] Two Sisters Grille is a success!
Christine, After 27th Street Station closed the owners divided the building intoa couple apartments on the second floor and rented kitchen space to a catering company on the first floor in addition to leasing space to abar. At the time the building had 2 commercial kitchens. I heard that a couple pastry chefs/bakers operated out of the building at different times over the past decade or so. Charm City Cakes may have been one of those tenants. I assumed Richard was referring to the restaurants located in the building.John John, I thought/think that at one point Charm City Cakes were there—before Duff moved the bakery to Remington. Christine Gray _ Fixing up the home? Live Search can help. http://imagine-windowslive.com/search/kits/default.aspx?kit=improve&locale=en-US&source=wlmemailtaglinenov06___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
Re: [Chat] Two Sisters Grille is a success!
John, I thought/think that at one point Charm City Cakes were there-before Duff moved the bakery to Remington. Christine Gray _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Spurrier Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 9:10 AM To: The Charles Village Chat List Subject: Re: [Chat] Two Sisters Grille is a success! Here's my recollection of the businesses that occupied the location added to a couple names mentioned to me by longtime residents(in reverse chronological order): Two Sisters 1.7th Generation Styxx 27th Street Station Ron's Pub McNair's Beefeaters John Trivia Question: What was the name of the restaurant that occupied the 2 Sisters building in the 80's. I recall that it was very popular with business people for lunch, and the food was very good--but I cannot remember the name. _ Get the Live.com Holiday Page for recipes, gift-giving ideas, and more. Check it out! ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
Re: [Chat] Two Sisters Grille is a success!
Here's my recollection of the businesses that occupied the locationadded to a couple names mentioned to me by longtime residents(in reverse chronological order): Two Sisters1.7th Generation Styxx 27th Street StationRon's Pub McNair's Beefeaters John Trivia Question: What was the name of the restaurant that occupied the 2 Sisters building in the 80's. I recall that it was very popular with business people for lunch, and the food was very good--but I cannot remember the name. _ Get the Live.com Holiday Page for recipes, gift-giving ideas, and more. www.live.com/?addtemplate=holiday___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
Re: [Chat] Two Sisters Grille is a success!
supposedly debbie had to cook on sund because dave wasn't fast enough. without debbie he's not going to be any faster. i'm wondering why they didn't buy pete's grill when it was up for sale. already had a customer base. i used to work at pete's grille about 5 yrs ago. they used to play people against each other. judy On Dec 23, 2006, at 10:01 PM, Kathleen Wilsbach wrote: > At 12:28 PM -0500 12/23/06, Judy Berlin wrote: >> what happens to pete's grille? kathy and debbie both worked there. i'm >> guessing that's not the case now. judy > > > I'd guess they hire and train some new waitresses. It's not exactly > a position with a lot of upward mobility so understandably > most people don't want to stay in that kind of job forever. > > I'm sure Pete's will continue to be very popular. We'll definitely > still eat there as well. I get the impression that a lot of their > customers come on foot and 27th and Howard is a bit far to be cutting > into that customer base. And the two sisters is a place you > can go with a group and all sit at a table. You can't do that > at Pete's so they are filling a need that Pete's doesn't. > I don't think you have to choose one or the other. We also sometimes > eat at the New Wyman Park Restaurant but they aren't open on the > weekends. Sometimes we go out for breakfast to Carme's, and when > we want to splurge, to Gertrude's. Oh, and to the Thirtea First > Street Cafe too. And there's also the Paper Moon. They all fill > a slightly different breakfast niche for me. > > -Kathleen > > >> On Dec 22, 2006, at 12:00 PM, Emil Volcheck wrote: >> >>> Hello, neighbors, >>> >>> Today the Two Sisters Grille opened at 27th and Howard. >>> >>> Kathleen and I just returned from eating a late breakfast there, and >>> we were favorably impressed. We had eggs, home fries, blueberry >>> pancakes, and a waffle. They were all quite tasty and were just as >>> good as at Pete's Grille. The home fries and blueberry pancakes >>> were >>> excellent. The service was also fast (probably because there were >>> only six customers total). >>> >>> Two Sisters is open every day of the week from 7 to 7 Sunday >>> through Thursday, and 7 to 11 Friday and Saturday. >>> The phone number is (410) 467-0550. >>> >>> Debbie and Cathy started the Two Sisters Grille. They both worked >>> at >>> Pete's for about twenty years. A few years ago they had the idea of >>> starting their own place. About four or five months ago is when >>> they >>> learned that the Korean bar, 1.7th Generation, would be closing and >>> that the property would become available. The place still very much >>> looks like a bar. The restaurant has two levels: a wooden bar up >>> front, and tables on a raised area in the back. The kitchen is >>> separate, so you don't get to see the cook working, but then there's >>> also less smoke. >>> >>> The liquor license transferred over with no trouble. They don't >>> have beer on tap yet but will soon. >>> >>> Lou (former owner of Pete's) was there today, giving advice and >>> teasing them. >>> >>> Dialogue overheard: >>> >>> Lou: How much for one of your mugs? >>> >>> Cathy: five dollars. >>> >>> Lou: five dollars for a mug? >>> >>> Cathy: It's five dollars for the memories, which are priceless. >>> >>> Lou: Back at the other place, it was only two-fifty. Oh, wait, >>> we jacked them up to five too! >>> >>> Also overheard: >>> >>> Lou (to a customer): Excuse me, you can't bus you your >>> own table. We have waitresses for that. (Looks at Cathy) >>> >>> >>> We have a great new restaurant in Charles Village. I hope >>> you get to try it out. >>> >>> >>> --Emil >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Emil Volcheck >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> http://acm.org/~volcheck >>> >>> ___ >>> Chat mailing list >>> Chat@charlesvillage.info >>> http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info >>> >> >> >> ___ >> Chat mailing list >> Chat@charlesvillage.info >> http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info > > > -- > Kathleen Wilsbach > Chapter Manager > HRS MD/DC/NoVA > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.rabbit.org > http://www.rabbitsinthehouse.org > > ___ > Chat mailing list > Chat@charlesvillage.info > http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info > ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
Re: [Chat] Two Sisters Grille is a success!
At 12:28 PM -0500 12/23/06, Judy Berlin wrote: >what happens to pete's grille? kathy and debbie both worked there. i'm >guessing that's not the case now. judy I'd guess they hire and train some new waitresses. It's not exactly a position with a lot of upward mobility so understandably most people don't want to stay in that kind of job forever. I'm sure Pete's will continue to be very popular. We'll definitely still eat there as well. I get the impression that a lot of their customers come on foot and 27th and Howard is a bit far to be cutting into that customer base. And the two sisters is a place you can go with a group and all sit at a table. You can't do that at Pete's so they are filling a need that Pete's doesn't. I don't think you have to choose one or the other. We also sometimes eat at the New Wyman Park Restaurant but they aren't open on the weekends. Sometimes we go out for breakfast to Carme's, and when we want to splurge, to Gertrude's. Oh, and to the Thirtea First Street Cafe too. And there's also the Paper Moon. They all fill a slightly different breakfast niche for me. -Kathleen >On Dec 22, 2006, at 12:00 PM, Emil Volcheck wrote: > >> Hello, neighbors, >> >> Today the Two Sisters Grille opened at 27th and Howard. >> >> Kathleen and I just returned from eating a late breakfast there, and >> we were favorably impressed. We had eggs, home fries, blueberry >> pancakes, and a waffle. They were all quite tasty and were just as >> good as at Pete's Grille. The home fries and blueberry pancakes were >> excellent. The service was also fast (probably because there were >> only six customers total). >> >> Two Sisters is open every day of the week from 7 to 7 Sunday >> through Thursday, and 7 to 11 Friday and Saturday. >> The phone number is (410) 467-0550. >> >> Debbie and Cathy started the Two Sisters Grille. They both worked at >> Pete's for about twenty years. A few years ago they had the idea of >> starting their own place. About four or five months ago is when they >> learned that the Korean bar, 1.7th Generation, would be closing and >> that the property would become available. The place still very much >> looks like a bar. The restaurant has two levels: a wooden bar up >> front, and tables on a raised area in the back. The kitchen is >> separate, so you don't get to see the cook working, but then there's >> also less smoke. >> >> The liquor license transferred over with no trouble. They don't >> have beer on tap yet but will soon. >> >> Lou (former owner of Pete's) was there today, giving advice and >> teasing them. >> >> Dialogue overheard: >> >> Lou: How much for one of your mugs? >> >> Cathy: five dollars. >> >> Lou: five dollars for a mug? >> >> Cathy: It's five dollars for the memories, which are priceless. >> >> Lou: Back at the other place, it was only two-fifty. Oh, wait, >> we jacked them up to five too! >> >> Also overheard: >> >> Lou (to a customer): Excuse me, you can't bus you your >> own table. We have waitresses for that. (Looks at Cathy) >> >> >> We have a great new restaurant in Charles Village. I hope >> you get to try it out. >> >> >> --Emil >> >> >> >> -- >> Emil Volcheck >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> http://acm.org/~volcheck >> >> ___ >> Chat mailing list >> Chat@charlesvillage.info >> http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info >> > > >___ >Chat mailing list >Chat@charlesvillage.info >http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info -- Kathleen Wilsbach Chapter Manager HRS MD/DC/NoVA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.rabbit.org http://www.rabbitsinthehouse.org ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
Re: [Chat] Two Sisters Grille is a success!
what happens to pete's grille? kathy and debbie both worked there. i'm guessing that's not the case now. judy On Dec 22, 2006, at 12:00 PM, Emil Volcheck wrote: > Hello, neighbors, > > Today the Two Sisters Grille opened at 27th and Howard. > > Kathleen and I just returned from eating a late breakfast there, and > we were favorably impressed. We had eggs, home fries, blueberry > pancakes, and a waffle. They were all quite tasty and were just as > good as at Pete's Grille. The home fries and blueberry pancakes were > excellent. The service was also fast (probably because there were > only six customers total). > > Two Sisters is open every day of the week from 7 to 7 Sunday > through Thursday, and 7 to 11 Friday and Saturday. > The phone number is (410) 467-0550. > > Debbie and Cathy started the Two Sisters Grille. They both worked at > Pete's for about twenty years. A few years ago they had the idea of > starting their own place. About four or five months ago is when they > learned that the Korean bar, 1.7th Generation, would be closing and > that the property would become available. The place still very much > looks like a bar. The restaurant has two levels: a wooden bar up > front, and tables on a raised area in the back. The kitchen is > separate, so you don't get to see the cook working, but then there's > also less smoke. > > The liquor license transferred over with no trouble. They don't > have beer on tap yet but will soon. > > Lou (former owner of Pete's) was there today, giving advice and > teasing them. > > Dialogue overheard: > > Lou: How much for one of your mugs? > > Cathy: five dollars. > > Lou: five dollars for a mug? > > Cathy: It's five dollars for the memories, which are priceless. > > Lou: Back at the other place, it was only two-fifty. Oh, wait, > we jacked them up to five too! > > Also overheard: > > Lou (to a customer): Excuse me, you can't bus you your > own table. We have waitresses for that. (Looks at Cathy) > > > We have a great new restaurant in Charles Village. I hope > you get to try it out. > > > --Emil > > > > -- > Emil Volcheck > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://acm.org/~volcheck > > ___ > Chat mailing list > Chat@charlesvillage.info > http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info > ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
Re: [Chat] Two Sisters Grille is a success!
Thanks Emil for promoting our local businesses. The 2 Sisters must have worked all night. When I went there for lunch at 4:00PM yesterday, it looked like it would be 3 more weeks before their opening. I want to wish everyone in the neighborhood a Merry Christmas, and a Wonderful Holiday Season. Best Wishes: Richard Burnham Graphic Imaging, Inc. Trivia Question: What was the name of the restaurant that occupied the 2 Sisters building in the 80's. I recall that it was very popular with business people for lunch, and the food was very good--but I cannot remember the name. ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
[Chat] Two Sisters Grille is a success!
Hello, neighbors, Today the Two Sisters Grille opened at 27th and Howard. Kathleen and I just returned from eating a late breakfast there, and we were favorably impressed. We had eggs, home fries, blueberry pancakes, and a waffle. They were all quite tasty and were just as good as at Pete's Grille. The home fries and blueberry pancakes were excellent. The service was also fast (probably because there were only six customers total). Two Sisters is open every day of the week from 7 to 7 Sunday through Thursday, and 7 to 11 Friday and Saturday. The phone number is (410) 467-0550. Debbie and Cathy started the Two Sisters Grille. They both worked at Pete's for about twenty years. A few years ago they had the idea of starting their own place. About four or five months ago is when they learned that the Korean bar, 1.7th Generation, would be closing and that the property would become available. The place still very much looks like a bar. The restaurant has two levels: a wooden bar up front, and tables on a raised area in the back. The kitchen is separate, so you don't get to see the cook working, but then there's also less smoke. The liquor license transferred over with no trouble. They don't have beer on tap yet but will soon. Lou (former owner of Pete's) was there today, giving advice and teasing them. Dialogue overheard: Lou: How much for one of your mugs? Cathy: five dollars. Lou: five dollars for a mug? Cathy: It's five dollars for the memories, which are priceless. Lou: Back at the other place, it was only two-fifty. Oh, wait, we jacked them up to five too! Also overheard: Lou (to a customer): Excuse me, you can't bus you your own table. We have waitresses for that. (Looks at Cathy) We have a great new restaurant in Charles Village. I hope you get to try it out. --Emil -- Emil Volcheck [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://acm.org/~volcheck ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
