Well said, foofoogrl and Zoom.

foofoogrl, an over reaction in the current economic climate is exactly what will slow the recovery. I applaud you for having a good nest egg, which most people don't have. However, if those people that still have a good job and that nest egg don't spend ANY money, there will be no recovery. That includes business spending and consumer spending. We're talking about supporting local business, not buying a second vacation home.

I am not going to try and explain myself any more than I already have. I was in no way being rude or condensending, but I am told my way of thinking is 'laughable'. That to me is laughable, because my way of thinking is just being proactive. A person who is in need of employment, in my opinion, should look for it in a position that has job security, and in MY OPINION, anything in the food/bar industry is not secure. BUT THAT IS MY O P I N I O N !!! And as far as WE, WE is defined by a nation who has to always have the next best thing...which turns into greed. Simplicity should return, and as much as I know that isn't possible, I will continue to instill these values within my own family unit.
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Gazettefan, I agree with you, and that is what these stimulus checks are suppose to prevent, a money lockdown, but, by being proactive and saving money and not spending it foolishly when the threat of where our economy was going first showed itself, my family is doing ok, even though we absolutely NO INCOME at this time. Our house payment has been made for months to come, and we have stocked cupboards from very thrifty and smart shopping. These types of money savings are important, and the proof of that is in the many people who are homeless and in foreclosure. They didn't think it would happen to them. Well, it did, and will happen to others as well. The dominoes have only began to fall. But really, like I said, these are MY OPINIONS and I am not about to tell someone else what business they can open, or where they can spend their money, but logically speaking, I believe that the luxuries of life need to be put on hold, no matter what your financial situation is. My family and I could afford to do practically anything we wanted to even with no income coming in, but we know better.

Yes, many people who are not badly effected by the current economy and are still able to spend money are not spending money because they think they shouldn't. This is bad for the economy.

"The only stores I can see as being justified in opening now a-days is a thrift store. That is all we should be spending our money on, is the bare necessesites, and those can be had at a second hand store, greed is what has gotten our country in the state it is in now, in the first place."

Who is "we"? Who are you to say what businesses can and can't open? Our economy DEPENDS on small business. Not everyone has lost their job. Going out to eat once in a while is hardly greedy.

"I am all about our economy thriving, but RIGHT NOW, is not the time to tie up money in somehting that depends on someone else spending money."

Uuhhhh, I don't know of any businesses that DOESN'T depend on someone else spending money. It's called COMMERCE, not COMMUNISM. Now that the real estate bubble has popped, the main hinderance to recovery is actually a LACK of spending by business. Your idea of what a business person should or shouldn't do with their money is laughable.

AND I agree, another antique shop would be the LAST thing any community needs. There are plenty. I am all about antiques, but with price they charge to make a profit, I choose to garage sale and thrift shop for my antiques, it is more fun and less expensive. The only stores I can see as being justified in opening now a-days is a thrift store. That is all we should be spending our money on, is the bare necessesites, and those can be had at a second hand store, greed is what has gotten our country in the state it is in now, in the first place.

I am a bit confused as to why I was bad mouthed for stating the obvious. I am all about our economy thriving, but RIGHT NOW, is not the time to tie up money in somehting that depends on someone else spending money THEY DON'T HAVE. Right now, with the loss of jobs, luxuries are cut out first, ex...going out to eat, spas, hair, nails, bars, movies....etc. That was my point. I am glad that some have the money to PACK the place EVERYDAY (I think that may be an aggageration), but eventually, that money will run out for the ones who have it too. That was my point. I don't want my country in a depression any more than any of you, but the reality of it is....that IS where we are headed. And we have to be smart with our money, and that includes cooking the frozen venison, beef and pork that is in my freezer, NOT going out to eat and spending as much money on a meal as I can to get a weeks worth of groceries, with coupons of course....;~) SO, in all honestly, I think the hostility was misused here.

Moo.. That's why I stay in my night-shirts all day ! No pants to pull up.

When I was in high school, I could do 25 pull-ups. Today, it was a struggle to pull up my pants.

hannah..... Just keep your elbow moving and you won't get the hiccups.In the morning you can bend-over and touch your toes.

you may not get the drunken hickups though.
still following tjncj?

it would be hard to drink your drink that way!!!!haha

I have one of those tables that allows me to hang upsidedown, like a bat. I do situps upsidedown sometimes. I don't recommend this activity while drunk!!!

hannah, LOL, good one on tjnc.

if i am then you know no tickets because I cannot give you a ticket for doing the same thing i do.

can i be the police hahah please please

100 to 1. good odds huh

gfan- lots once i get one of the many info mertial programs for sits up i see while watching hours of tv on sunday when i cannot garden. piliotes, the ball and the special bends. if i did one for everytime the commercial came on I wouldnt need the ball hahaha.

tjnc- must you always be on my case. it was suposed to be funny we were talking about aarp. try to follow along.

spelling police please let my typos ride

foofoogrl I have drvin by the place and have ate there several times now. The place is always packed. People like you need to look at the local economy as a whole. If there were no rick takers out there with the Ba__ to open stores and others etc there would be nothing here. So go hope in bad where it is safe for you while the rest of us( the people that care) our out trying to support our local economy.

I've been meaning ask how many situps hannah could do in grade school and how many now.

And at least a Walgreen's didn't go up on that corner.

It is people like foolfoolgirl that will continue to drive the economy down. We need to continue to spend money and stimulate the economy not hide in a closet. If every one had her outlook we would spiral into a depression.

What in the world did the sit-up comment have to do with anything??!!??

Well foofoo,
I can understand an antique business owner making a bad decision to open up a new shop, but in Janesville, a food and booze place has a lot better chance of surviving. Not nearly as good as an auto parts store, commercial mexican restaurant, or a check 'n go, but it should do ok.

Have alcohol, they will come.

* Queue up Testeriffic's negative mindless rant. Wait for it, wait....

i also think he would do quite well there close to all the downtown businesses. not all want to go to a BAR for lunch.

fogrl- well we cant just all bury our heads in the sand now can we???

I may be way off here, but isn't this a gamble that should not have been taken? Who on earth would OPEN a new eatery/bar in this day and age? The economy is not going to support the get up and go of this business. I wish him well, buy my optimism isn't there.

Call me crazy but test I find u quite humorous. And I mean that as a compliment

i used to be able to do the most sit ups in my grade school gym class.

weeds if he only closed it that would be really dumb business owner. not resell it and foreclose instead??? Maybe he could have closed it and sold and retired.
this is good because a business closed and reopened and ANOTHER opened for more people to work in. Just to bad cannot go out as often anymore. When things rebound again it will be a treat.

Yes WEEDS, you have cleared it all up for me. I guess when I think of someone doing "good" for the community, I think of firemen, and policemen, and people who donate their time to help the homeless...people like that. But you are correct, sir. Someone who sells a restaurant, and then opens another restaurant down the street, is doing "good" as well. I mean, without him, how would we eat????

You people are too funny! Slow at work today with the weather and all...this has been fun reading AND I will go there for lunch tomorrow.

He sold the old one, not closed it. Then he opened another one. If my 1st grade math skills are up to par, Janesville now has one more restaurant than it did two weeks ago. That's one more business in town, adding businesses to Janesville is a 'good' thing despite the fact that your twisted mind thinks otherwise.

You may want to seek professional help. No, really, you should.

Uh WEEDS...what "good" did he do for Janesville? Close a restaurant and open a new one down the street? I mean, come on...that counts for doing something "good"? I think the word "good" has become overrated in this day and age, certainly in the posts from WEEDS anyway. I think even GAZETTEFAN would agree with me on this, and I think we are bitter anonymous enemies!!!!

This whole thread is full of epic fail. A guy does something good for Janesville and all you idiots can do is post nonsensical garbage. The IQ of all these post combined can't even hit double digits. I don't think they make meds to fix 'stupid', sadly your all out of luck.

GAZETTEFAN...how DARE you suggest I am on drugs. I am high on life, my friend. And I have no doubt that you are a "runner". Oldies like yourself have to be quick to the toilet so as not to soil themselves. And by the way, I am a "combat veteran" myself, so don't mess with me!!!!!!!!

Well that's not so bad, testy. But don't get carried away, I'm a runner.

Are you on Ritalin?

aarp member isnt hard to be. over 50 and $12.50 a year. If have seen some over 50 people I would try to run from but theyld catch me for sure in the first block cause I would be trying to catch my breath. To many margaritas and wine.

And by the way, GAZETTEFAN. How dare you personally threaten me on an anonymous message board. You have forced me to call my pretend lawyer to create a fake order of protection. Yes it is true, you sinewy fool, you have frightened me terribly. Thankfully, I know for a fact you are a member of AARP, so I can probably outrun you anyway.

Also can someone call the nut house and see if they lost someone (Testerrific) BTW I'm a he not a she

GAZETTEFAN is a sinewy man? Funny, he never struck me as Asian...

Testerrific: Do you know where your caplock key is on you keyboard? Take a screwdriver and pry it out please and throw it away.

You can have prime rib at Steve & Holly's anytime you want it. All you have to do is ask for it. I had it on 12-19 and it was as delicious as always.
They also serve up a mean steak. My personal favorite.

Just read the rest of the posts. Thanks hannah for straightening testy out.

And testy...., for your benefit in case we ever meet, know this: I am a 6'-1" 180 pound sinewy man. When necessary the hard edge I developed as a twice wounded combat veteran comes into play if someone chooses to insult me.

Furthermore, whenever you go to Steve and Holly's to enjoy the prime rib or anything else there, try to behave -I or hannah might be there and like everyone else, we like to eat in peace.

testy...., if you're conceding that Steve and Holly's used to have prime rib and that now you are informing us that they don't, just say so without spitting on yourself.

Tasterrific: sorry court and crosby location. you would be driving around fo a while to find center and crosby. Hannah go easy on them we all have our guilty pleasures.

why wont taco bell serve those nachos anymore. human Feces isnt an ingredient anymore either. Remember that GROSS!!!!!!!!

eljardin makes a nice pile of nachos
Diamond dave YUK would take taco bell over them

Time out has a 1 1/2 burger with 6 slices of bacon- if you dare!!

The have a "cardiac arrest" pizza too funny.

center and crosby location. enjoy!

so testerific why do you think he doesnt just wondering. If places have prime rib they do run out cause every body likes it so much. I prefer a filet or ribeye or new york myself.

well I wanted to check the facts so I called and if you want to call me a liar to so be it. 754-9775 steve just answered/ I asked "do you have prime rib" he said YES. I said is it all the time or just sometimes. He said it is usually on the menu all the time. Wed it is a special every week. I guess you could call he a liar too I dont know.
conclusion
Steve & Hollys has prime rib often and on the menu and special on weds

Hannah...sorry dude...I knew that. I was being ironical when I called him that.

omg- she is a he. sorry gfan i told

I fear that CAPPYMAN is simply toying with my emotions, in a feeble attempt to distract me from the serious issues being discussed here...however, I am slightly Lithuanian, so I am unable to resist the urge to inquire as to where the Fully Loaded Nachos can still be purchased? I was informed by an employee of Taco Bell that the Fully Loaded Nachos were "no longer available". Yes, yes, the employee was just a weird kid wearing a cheap visor with Mild Sauce stains, but still...he told me I could no longer purchase this masterpiece of American Gluttony. If, indeed, the Fully Loaded Nachos are still available somewhere in the 53545 zip code, please let me know. You don't want to mess with a guy "off his meds" with a Jones for Fully Loaded Goodness, my friends.....

tasterriffc: I had fully loaded nachos last night. How untrue your statement is.

Hannah, I would have thought that you, of all people, would have had the decency to refrain from the "boy, he needs meds" chant of the other corporate shills on this board. But whatever. Sure, sure, to address your point, McDonalds has "McRibs" once a year, but there is noone coming onto THESE BOARDS talking about it like it is something big and stuff like that and stuff. This all started because GAZETTEFAN decided to try to persuade everyone here that her experiences at a local establishment involved meat stuff that is not readily available on a daily menu, and I simply called her on it...and please, don't tell me she has not done things like that before for local businesses on this message board. I have seen her do that many times before, and it just MAKES MY BLOOD BOIL!!!!!!!

btw- whywould anybody LIE about eating prime rib somewhere. Am i missing something??? Alibi gone wrong??!!

some place have these things called SPECIALS . they are not on the menu and specail for the evening. DUH!!!!
Prime rib is getting very expensive no a days and places may only have as a special now and then and not even a weekly special anymore.

WOw mcdonalds has a mc RIB SOMETIMES. once every year i think for a short time.
Yes he needs meds!! or less meds ?

"WHEN" they had prime rib, Gazettefan? Is that kind of like saying "I'VE BEEN TO TACO BELL WHEN THEY HAD THE FULLY LOADED NACHOS"? Well, my friend, Taco Bell no longer offers Fully Loaded Nachos, and you cannot get Prime Rib anymore at the location we are talking about. So once again...the Lord Jesus Christ has proven you wrong. Go to Church, my friend. If you seek salvation...or suggestions for decent prime rib in the Southern Wisconsin area, please ask for Christ's advice whilst you leaf through the New Testament. In the words of Daniel in the Lions Den..."Let your fingers do the walkin', lest the Lions heareth you talkin"...

I've been to Steve and Holly's when they had prime rib.

Somebody grab testerrific's tongue, I've seen this before.

I DID NOT forget to take my meds today, lady. I am just pointing out the fact that some people like to say things on a message board that are untrue, or at the very least, not true whatsoever, and then they can sit on their high horses and feel superior because they have said such things. I, on the other hand, only say things that are true, and I am only offering my knowledge to the people that read this posts and such and want to get the truth of the matters. So please OPINIONFORFREE...get off of your high horse and respond accordingly lady.

Testerrific: did you forget to take your meds today?

How dare you, sir!!!! Propoganda on a message board is not kosher in my book, GAZETTEFAN.

I've been there when they had prime rib.

GAZETTEFAN is wrong as usual..there is NO Prime Rib at the new place...all I can ask is...WHY NOT???????????

gmao..., Steve and Holly's has the same fare as Cherry's did. Many of the same waitstaff too.

So is the standard fare of the original Cherry's non-existent? Just curious... I always had a fabulous steak at the old Cherry's and the shrimp was always really tasty.

Is this new restaurant more of a sandwich/pizza house? Did the owners of the old Cherry's keep the menu close to the original? I haven't been downtown in months...

I live in Milton and don't have any reason to venture into the downtown area... unless of course, I find out there is a new eatery in town.

Since when do local newspapers NOT report on new restaurants opening?
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BTW, the Messenger, which the Gazette now owns, does a profile of a local business operator every issue. That's typical of a shopper paper, not so common with actual newspapers.

Just had dinner there tonight, it was great! Burger was fresh, and done just right, and the sweet potato fries were perfect! The smoke free atmosphere was a blessing too! Nice to unwind for happy hour, have a sandwich and not smell like an ashtray! Keep it up! I will be back!

Nature: You're right, the food at Steve & Holly's is great. My husband and I have ate there and I also have met friends there a few times for lunch. The staff is very friendly, the food is delicious, the atmosphere is laid back and it too is non-smoking. When the Gazette ran the article initially that Cherry's was moving, it did mention that the old one was already sold and who bought it. Too bad they didn't run an article when it re-opened under new owners.

Doesn't he know about the white buffalo?

went last night. decor is nice. im like the tall tables too comfortable. didnt even notice the no smoking. That is why husband didnt have a cigarette. Food is just average. nothing special sorry. They have homemade pizza on the list though. Will try that next time. Was nice to get a salad in a sorta bar setting though. Good service. I like the windows too.

and YES this is news.We live in JANESVILLE there fore happening in JANESVILLE are news. Why did you comment if the article BORES you so??? I wasnt sure it was open. Drove by during the day and saw people in there.

I stand corrected. See, we need more attention on the others. Either way they have great food at Steve and Holly's place!

Just to correct an earlier comment. The old Cherry's was not bought by Steve & Hannah. It was bought by Steve & Holly Milz. Long time Rock Country residents.

hiii98, was wondering which business opened this past monday? how about tuesday? which one opened today? or can you tell me the seven businesses that opened last week?

I wish all bars were no smoking and a pack of smokes cost 40bucks That would take care of WI budget defect

If it's no smoking, (and I think it should be no smoking because it's mainly a restaurant) the Quotes crowd probably won't be a problem.

hiii98:

You live in a small town. What else would be in the Gazette? Nothing of importance really happens in Janesville. At least this is better than coverage on which farm animals took prizes at the fair.

I love the idea that it is smoke free..I think I need a Time Out.

Can't wait to check it out - another good place to go for lunch downtown. Do they have a web site where can we get a copy of a menu?

I hope the Gazette picks up on the idea of highlighting a different locally owned business each week. I think this feature story is a good start. Good luck to Time Out. (I especially like seeing new business open in the downtown area.)

All I can say is "loaded french fries" :-)
Sinful but so darn good.
Congrats Brian, keep up the good food!

I've seen that site too makes allot of sense.

naturespaces: Well put. Here's some interesting information I've been following. http://spend-local.com/blog/spend-local/...

Thanks for the article! We've been wondering if Brian had opened and how it was going. Now we know! Can't wait to try them out 'cause we loved the former Cherry's.

I like the big tables and big chairs. Looks like a nice place to sit back and talk with a few friends.

naturespaces. from what I understand the gazette highlights local businesses quite frequently,but I would like to see the gazette do reports on random small business every day or week.

While I like the idea the Gazette is making local business a topic of the news, I want to point out it appears to be selective in nature. We want local business to succeed. Restaurants are having a difficult time, and in a way it is good that some will die-off in this economic downturn. However, Brian Cherry's restaurant(s) makes the news an awful lot. He is a great guy, and always has great food. Don't get me wrong, I am not against him. I am for more coverage like this for some of the other recent start-ups as well as some of the issues facing some of the established restaurants in the area. The people that took over Cherry's, Steve and Hannah, had big shoes to fill. I have had great food there, and while there are always little tweaks that will be made in any new venture, they are doing a remarkable job. Many rumors are tossed around on the blogs that are at best detrimental, and at worst devastating to local establishments. It is understood that hard times have fallen on many small restaurants. I would encourage the Gazette to highlight the struggles and actions taken by some of the local establishments, as well as highlight the benefits of a supporting these tax-generating business by using the article to point out the features of each place.

There are many restaurant start-ups and almost as many personable restaurant owners to cover. There is not an new or existing restaurant owner around that would not love to have even a fraction of the coverage Brian received when he was considering potential locations, the history of his former location, the plan for the new location, and now the opening of the new location.

hiii98-you wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? Geez. Who cares about this? Businesses open everyday in Janesville? That's a lot of businesses. Where have you been lately? Ever think the owner would like people to know it's now open to attract business? Business to help the local economy? Ever think that there's people out there that would like other places to go besides Applebees and Red Robin? Pathetic Cherrys? They only had some of the best food around town. Or are you one of those that would prefer all the depressing news that's been posting on here?

who cares why is this main story news? Businesses open everyday in Janesville what makes pathetic CHERRYS that interesting? How does CHERRYS affect the average Janesvillite? I thought we have BizSnaps sections for this dull press release.

And it's smoke-free. Big plus.

Good Luck Brian. Loved Cherry's Steak and Prime. You are very brave opening a new restaurant in the current state of Janesville's economy.

another -other

Been there. Love it. Other classy place in town. Just hope the Quotes crowd doesn't take it over