It would good if they came back in business just to mess up the competition! cjc - February 28, 2009 - Report this comment. When I graduated high school and went to college Gino's helped support my education. It gave me a bad reaction. I remember the Gino giant being my favorite sandwich but do not remember what was on it other than the sauce that is similar to Thousand Island dressing. Best burgers ever made, loved that square Hero with cheese and a shake. lol. Learn more on the official website of Rustler . The KFC chicken was so much better. Email The restaurant has been sosuccessful -- sales of $1 million last year are up by 10 percent so far in 1984 -- that Tenly opened a new Curly's garage in Salisbury, Md. I remember the commercial fro 1980 where Gino's finally got roast beef. I will definitely request her in the future. Good okd memories!!!! Rustler Steak House ($$$) Write a Review. My favorite was the 1/4 lb Cheese Sirloiner and the Hero Burger. It's 10 minutes from downtown Phoenix, 20 minutes from Scottsdale, and 90 minutes from Tucson. A) Yes, Rustler Steak House (5915 Old Highway 80 West) provides contact-free delivery with Grubhub. Are you from the area Great memories. ", Marriott was more than helpful in establishing the new company, even giving Sullivan carte blanche to recruit managers from the top ranks of Marriott and Gino's, many of whose executives had been languishing since Marriott purchased the company. The Gino's in Frederick Md on 40 did have a play area. The move, including the sale of a group of 16 stores to rival Sizzler, helped the company "pay off the entire acquisition debt in nine months, Sullivan says. Joseph Arthur Campanella (September 3, 1930 - February 15, 1967) was a professional American football player who played linebacker for six seasons for the Cleveland Browns and the Baltimore Colts . Elizabeth (2 locations), Union, Westfield, Newark, Highland Park, and North Brunswick. just let us know. Then, pressed for cash in the early 1980s, Ginos tried to slash costs by cutting back on marketing and staff. I do remember me and my family going to get the bucket of chicken along with the biscuits that were out of this world & the Gino Giant burgers. Gino's was my first job!!!!! "We thought Sullivan could make a go of it, and we wanted to help.". I had the pleasure of working at the Towson, MD Ginos in the early seventies before I shipped off into the Coast Guard. But penetration of individual markets was poor compared with the Bonanza, Ponderosa, Sizzlers and regional steak house chains. 0 reviews of Rustler Steak House, first by I reminded of something out of LA or Miami not Baltimore. Is this your restaurant? "It's a argentine fusion steakhouse I would say. I used to ride my bike to the Gino's on Route 4 in Fair Lawn. He contends business will be good enough to easily absorb the approximately $10.6 million it will cost to renovate existing restaurants, and he plans to add 40 to 50 new restaurants in the Mid-Atlantic states over the next four to five years. Beer-Battered Onion Rings $9.00. All that ended several months after beginning his stint as General Manager of the Colts. [2], Campanella's sudden and untimely death occurred in February 1967: he was 36. Rustler's Steakhouse is a locally owned, privately run restaurant in the heart of Windham, ME. last month, across from Salisbury State College. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I always said if I hit the pick-6 I would find the owner and bring them back that was my best memory of hillside,NJ I now live in Durham, NC wish they were here so my daughter could taste what had in life so good.Love Gino's Forever. Man, my mouth waters whenever i think about them GIno Giants and The Hero. Did Gino's serve such a burger (maybe near the end if their run)? Aka / Google. I worked at Gino's Roxborough (04-032) during the Summer of '69, Burgers were .20, ch burgers .25 Dinner $1.25, Thrift Box $2.45, Bucket $3.15 & Barrel @ $4.45. The Gino's on Rt.13 in Levittown, PA. had a beautiful neon sign in Colts blue and white. One reason for the decision was that Campanella had a great deal of respect and admiration for the coach, Don Shula. I worked at the one at the Garden State Plaza in New Jersey. I worked at the Willow Grove Ginos (next to the Wintersport Skating Rink) in 73, and 74, then in the Ocean City Boardwalk store the summers of 74 and 75 and in the Flourtown PA store in 75. French Onion Soup $8 Topped with a crusty baguette and melted provolone cheese. I was the chicken man in the 70s at Ginos in Oaklyn, NJ, and Ocean City, NJ. Bucket was 15 pcs, 6 biscuits and a pint of gravy for $4.60. As was the Gino Giant. Whether your party is big or small we can accomodate you! congrats ginos for coming back i live i soth philly you guys were the best i remember two locations 27th and snyder (we used to leave school at bishop neumann for lunch) and 20th and penrose i remember i ate my food and i was still hungrey so i told my girlfreind some disgusting story so she would give up her food and she did and of course i enjoyed it but were not together anymore lol i guess i have to drive to bensalem. To this day I have great memories of working there. They have instituted better management. Last year, Sullivan says, the chain made its first profit in five years, and he expects sales to approach $67 million for the year ending March 31, 1985. From what I remember the sauce was the right blend of Mayo and Ketchup (hey, it's homemade so we have to make do) on top of a double cheeseburger. 1506 Belle View Blvd Alexandria, VA 22307 (Map & Directions) Phone: (703) 768-9393. closed upa sad day! I finally threatened them not to take them all. I still have my Booby Clarke hockey stick pen. I still have my Gino's red uniform, and hero's button!! The new Gino's opens on October 25, 2010 at 611 West DeKalb Pike, King of Prussia PA. Gino's gives you freedom of choice, Gino's give you freedom of choice, so come on everybody and let's rejoice (hey) cuz, Gino's gives you freedom of choiceLove it! !the gino's giant and the hero burger nothing comes close to it sad day when they close shop,harrisburg,pa. I worked at the Security Blvd location in High School. Hose made tomato-basil and fresh mozzarella salad served on freshly baked focaccia bread. The one we went to was I think on 7th or 8th St, somewhere near the Farm Show. Copy the link below and paste onto your website or blog to display badge. I worked at a Gino's in Newark NJ in 1969 and 1970. If you want to know what a real man is like, well man, he was!"[3]. Your evening starts in elegant surroundings with top-notch service and the smell of freshly baked bread delivered to your table. The black angus steaks here are one of Rustler's specialties, but we also appreciate their large menu with seafood, chicken, salads and appetizers. And a barrel was 21 pcs for $5.90. No better burger than the sirloiner and hero. While Bar Harbor might not really be considered a small town, it definitely passes the test when compared to other states. Hey Mike A! Our new location on Tandberg Trail is loaded with rustic charm and plenty of seating. Reservations Thanks for submitting! I'm thinking maybe around 1980 or so. back in the 70's. Probably cause of the time. I stopped and had a Gino's Giant and onion rings..DELICIOUS. It took us nearly 30 mins to be seated despite having a reservation. I give up on Gordon Ramsey Steakhouse Management team .". Contact us to connect with your diners. Campanella sold the new chain after opening five stores. What are some highly rated steakhouses in Baltimore, MD? The burns on our arms were badges of honor. I used to go the the Gino's in Horsham, Pa. on Hwy 611. Campanella left the group in 1963 and started his own restaurant, Rustler Steak House, and later sold it after opening five stores and returned to work with his partners after less than a year. Rustler Steak House Joe Campanella who expanded the kitchen offering to steaks, baked potatoes, bread, soups, salads and checkered napkins. Havana offers a wide varity of drinks and appiti, The Ruth's Chris Pier 5 on The "Charm'tastic Mile" of Baltimore is one of the best steakhouses in town. It guess it couled not keep up with the competition as it went out of business in the late 70's. Gino's had the best fast food! So many people are going to enjoy them very much,so stay tuned Ialso have the original menu board picture still hanging proudly on my garage wall and my limited edition license plate that i use to have on the front of my 1967 fairlane back in 1973.We all had some great relationships there and it wasn,t like going to work, We just had so much fun working there.Unfortunatly the store was torn down in 1993 and a wallgreens now rests on that great spot.I can't wait to send the pictures of all of us standing next to our clean stations at the end of the night. //-->, Loading images, if this message doesn't go away you may need to enable javascript in order to see pictures. Gino Giants are the best I also remember when they introduced the cheesesteaks very good. THANKS GINO love you man !!! Poor Management and after she told me that . Image isn't everything in the intensely competitive budget-restaurant business, but it is important, especially when it comes to luring diners inside for their first bite. Great to hear it's attempting a comeback, I will surely seek it out! Distance: I've enjoyed this forum and refreshing great memories of my youth. Also loved handling the kids birthday parties. Does abd one remember the sweet rolls that came with the chicken bucket. Everybody Goes to Gino's, Everybody in the Know"!! Click here if it has reopened. The Rustler, Meridian, MS Meridian's Finest Steakhouse WELCOME! Booked 28 times today. We did indeed serve a Cheesesteak Sandwich and I grilled many of them for customers. $$$ - Expensive ($25-$50) ", "We wanted to cooperate because we felt it was not in our company's strategy to keep the chain and we wanted to sell it," says Robert T. Souers, Marriott's director of corporate relations. The same read more, Rebecca A. said: We came in for dinner the other night and I have to say I had one of read more, Chris F. said: Great burgers and chicken baskets the burgers are the best in windham read more, Bob W. said: So the wife and I were over in windham and decided to try this little read more. I worked at the the on Frederick Road and 6333 Baltimore National Pike in Maryland. Mini Bruschetta 50 pieces/$70 100 pieces/$130. Stale beef As others say about this place, it's a great date and or with a friend.". We were also treated to Gino's when our little leage team won the championship. I miss the good ol days. I remember Lou Fischer and Alan Ameche. Sales plummeted! The 2nd time they took away the Giant, I had customers walk out and say they were going to MCDonalds for a big mac. After some hesitation, Sullivan agreed, and after nearly nine months of negotiation, the deal was closed for a price that Sullivan will describe only as "substantial. I worked @ Gino's in the 70's. 0.00 miles, Roy Rogers ($) Goods times/great first job! The minute my appetite came back, I asked for a Hero and fries from Gino's. The Hero Burger, large fries and strawberry milkshake was my favorite meal everytime our family went to Gino's. A Steak food lover from San Jose, CA tried it, liked it, and rated it ROAD TRIP TO KING OF PRUSSIA ON MY B DAY!!!! (back then it was a "guy" job). Wanted to see if I could find a picture or recipe. I worked at Ginos in the 70s while in high school, it was the best place to work. Private Dining. "Can you imagine seeing these cowboys with these dirty clothes and missing teeth and wanting to dine in that restaurant? If this restaurant is open or has reopened, Taylor was amazing. According to figures supplied by Marriott, Rustler's sales fell from $92.5 million in 1978 to $79.4 million in 1980, the last year for which figures are available. What a lesson! Anyone remember the airplane that crashed into the stands in Memorial Stadium? These are the best fancy steakhouses in Baltimore, MD: People also liked: Affordable Steakhouses. hahaha. What do you think are some of the best steakhouses in Maine? ate 2 times the week a street Rd good luck. Sometimes
when I drive by the old place(it's a cleaners
now) I get a little lump in my throat. The Gino's in Clark NJ was my main source of food in my late teens and early twenties. The sauce was special. Even the Rustler logo has been redesigned so that it no longer resembles the mark a branding iron might make on a cow's flank. Uptown that is best time!!!!! Gino's did not break down Rustlers' net profits and losses separately in its annual report. Looking through some print ads, it appeared that Gino's chain came short of reaching the Ohio Valley, despite interest expressed by cities like Cleveland, Cincinnati, Detroit and Indianapolis (home of Burger Chef). They are not spell checked or reviewed for accuracy. And we found the perfect place for you to do just that - The Rustler, a swanky steakhouse in Meridian. They had a Jumbo Gino which was like a Burger King Whopper. Dishes Of India ($$) Most fun job I ever had with the greatest of co-workers and friends! The steakhouse is open from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The sirloiner was the best! This was a national restuarant chain, very similiar to Burger King. The food is so filling you might not be hungry until they're open again in the spring! Copyright 2023 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved. I heard Tom Butler passed away from a heart attack a few years back. Love Maine? 2022 2. They really were one of the best of their day. Steak is exquisite here! The Steakhouse, 1205 Post Rd, Wells, ME 04090, USA. I worked at a Rest. The location was opposite the Levittown mall and Towne theater. Gino's was yet another example of a respectable, regional food chain ruined by Big Brother. 14,939 were here. We had a Gino's in Falls Church, VA man that Gino Giant was WAAAYYYYY better than a Big Mac! Ruth's Chris Steak House - Pikesville. . google_color_bg = "E7F0EB";
It was an exquisite time, beautiful with delicious food and wonderful ambience. In the early 1960s Ameche, Fischer and Campanella wanted to expand, so they started looking for a fourth partner. I work for Home Depot now. Subbed at St Agnes Lane one twice. Q) Does Rustler Steak House (5915 Old Highway 80 West) offer contact-free delivery? Thursday:Closed Thank you. Don Shula tearfully remarked, "He was just a wonderful human being; one of my closest friends." 0.01 miles, Columbia Firehouse ($$) I worked in the Ginos at Horsham 76-77. Practically the first move the company made was to sell off or close a total of about 40 restaurants located outside the Mid-Atlantic region. I also have food pages for the 80s and 90s. Met my wife -- a "counter girl" -- at the Ocean City Ginos. "It was like having your own private fishing pool," Sullivan says. Anyone remember Gino's in Frederick, Md (on 40) having a play area out back?? google_ad_height = 600;
He never made it, dying in Shula's arms. The entire staff did an outstanding job and the food was fabulous!!! This is a review for steakhouses in Baltimore, MD: "Disappointing !!!!!!! Their black angus steak is known far and wide, but we also love their seafood options. That is our strength," declares Sullivan. I remember that $1 would feed you and you got change back. Not many girls were allowed in the back. miss my uncle miss Ginos. Thank you! Does anyone remember where that was exactly? I am not a fast food junky, but I do remember going to Gino's on the way down to the Jersey shore. "In the Northeast, we had the adequate core in order to be on TV." We took a Lyft and it was raining, so it was harder to see where it was. Would love to see a comeback! We worked with Gino's throughout their history until they were taken over by Marriott. "You didn't need a line, you just reached down and picked them out. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. Pinwheel Platter 100 pieces/$135. As a kid I loved it! We had a softball team the other guy coached. ginos rockville pike in md was incredible!! And please share if you have a favorite dish; wed love to try it. We had quite a few of them that I used for cleaning and soaking. Under Gino's and Marriott, there was not much in the way of management.". Any help? $$$ From the service to the food and drink everything was fantastic. I meet my wife at Gino's and we are still married for 31 years. Boy oh Boy.I sure would love to have a Hero Burger or Gino Giant today!
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