OMG I can't wait Gino's is returning to the Philly area!
Gino's Hamburgers to make a comeback
Gino's Hamburgers, a fast-food company that had a huge presence from New Jersey to northern Virginia ("Everybody Goes to Gino's"), will make a comeback in 2010.
In charge is Tom Romano, who was C.O.O. in 1982 when the chain was sold to Marriott Corp., which converted the eateries into Roy Rogers restaurants. Gino's took its name from Baltimore Colts player Gino Marchetti, who will consult.
"It's apparent there's a need for better burgers out there," said Romano, citing the success of such chains as Five Guys.
Romano, who worked for the company for 20 years, said Gino's would make its burgers to order from fresh beef and would also offer chicken. (Gino's was the mid-Atlantic outlet for Kentucky Fried Chicken.)
Romano plans to start offering franchises next week, and to have the first location (possibly in Northeast Philly or Montgomery County) this summer.
Wow I used to love Gino's! Hope we get 1 back again here where I live. cheesy.gif cheesy.gif
Quote from: CindyLouWho on December 31, 2009, 11:05:38 AM
Wow I used to love Gino's! Hope we get 1 back again here where I live. cheesy.gif cheesy.gif
I thought they still had them down there undecided.gif
I'm jealous.
Quote from: Homer Claus on December 31, 2009, 12:01:40 PM
Get a weiner at Pink's bbq29.gif
That's too far away. I want a yummmmmo Lobster dinner from Northwoods Inn in Covina. Still too far away but so yummy!
Quote from: StinkyNewYear!! on December 31, 2009, 12:23:24 PM
That's too far away. I want a yummmmmo Lobster dinner from Northwoods Inn in Covina. Still too far away but so yummy!
I need to make a west coast swing one day. Pink's is on my culinary list along with In-n-Out.
Quote from: Homer Claus on December 31, 2009, 01:23:19 PM
I need to make a west coast swing one day. Pink's is on my culinary list along with In-n-Out.
Have you ever had either? I've seen In-N-Out in Las Vegas, but it was several years ago. I don't know if it is still there.
Quote from: StinkyNewYear!! on December 31, 2009, 01:56:24 PM
Have you ever had either? I've seen In-N-Out in Las Vegas, but it was several years ago. I don't know if it is still there.
Nope. That's why they are on my list. There is an In-n-Out in Sacremento
Quote from: Homer Claus on December 31, 2009, 02:40:14 PM
Nope. That's why they are on my list. There is an In-n-Out in Sacremento
There's one about 10 minutes from me, which is why it's old. LOL
I prefer Five Guys tumbsup.gif
Quote from: Joe C on December 31, 2009, 07:43:23 PM
I prefer Five Guys tumbsup.gif
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Quote from: Homer Claus on December 31, 2009, 07:56:39 PM
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^^^What Homer said^^^
Quote from: Homer Claus on December 31, 2009, 07:56:39 PM
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Five Guys is a great hamburger chain. However, of course Homer thinks about having five guys. Is there something Homer wants to announce for the New Year.
Quote from: Joe C on December 31, 2009, 08:38:23 PM
Five Guys is a great hamburger chain. However, of course Homer thinks about having five guys. Is there something Homer wants to announce for the New Year.
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Quote from: Homer Claus on December 31, 2009, 08:41:34 PM
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Funny how you can dish it out but cannot take it back. embrace.gif I still have hugs for you. Maybe 2010 will be the year Homer stops slapping peeps for the same thing he does to others. tumbsup.gif embrace.gif embrace.gif embrace.gif embrace.gif embrace.gif embrace.gif embrace.gif embrace.gif embrace.gif
In-n-Out burgers are great. I miss them since moving here. Now about all we have is Dairy Queen close by and the one here is horrible! There was a little hamburger stand in LA that people would line up around the block for, but I can't remember the name of it. I'll have to ask my husband. I only lived in northern CA for a short while, so I don't remember where all the fast food places are, but I know there are several good restaurants at Fisherman's Wharf in SF that are great! Sabella's is really good if you ever get down there.
Quote from: Homer Claus on December 31, 2009, 11:14:02 AM
I thought they still had them down there undecided.gif
Our Gino's here closed down years ago bad mood.gif
Quote from: CindyLouWho on January 01, 2010, 02:16:48 AM
Our Gino's here closed down years ago bad mood.gif
The last one closed in the late 70's here. crying10.gif
Quote from: Homer Claus on January 01, 2010, 07:13:43 AM
The last one closed in the late 70's here. crying10.gif
Well, you got one now, right? I know what missing a good restaurant is like. tumbsup.gif
Quote from: Joe C on January 01, 2010, 09:00:20 AM
Well, you got one now, right? I know what missing a good restaurant is like. tumbsup.gif
No. They haven't returned yet. When they do I'm getting a big ole sack of Giants (https://www.getsmile.com/emoticons/love-smileys-25925/burger.gif)
It is like when I go home and get Steak Tips at the "99" Restaurant and a nice slice at Papa Gino's. tumbsup.gif
This thread is making me crave a big ol' sloppy pastrami from The Hat. Homer, when you make your West Coast run, go to The Hat for their pastrami. Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good!