I could go for a heaping helping of blood and cookies.

Whatever happened to the religious-themed restaurant?

From Milton Avenue, it looks like it's open.

I thought I read an article about this restaurant opening - sometime last week. When I search the GazetteXtra for "Fuji", this is the only article I can find... Can anyone give me the link to the latest?.... THX.

foolonthehill, a lot of the religious posters write that way anyway.

"Even if I did, you can't see it now, because they've deleted everything, goood or bad, that I've ever written, so you have no way to know or to judge for yourself. They took that away from you."

...and therein lies the irony of censorship. The consequence being, many of the remaining comments now read as though they were written by a hoard of heavily medicated traffic light windshield washers. (I shall adopt this as my official example of the lose-lose scenario.)

ROTFLO...zoom complaing of others being a troll.

...and that's why I can't wait for this new Japanese steakhouse to open.

Just a guess on the gazette's reasoning, but how many web sites do you comment on that let you crap on the staff or moderators? It's bad for business, and usually way off topic. I'm wondering why this even needs to be explained.

No, you crapped on the people running this web site. There is no first amendment right here. You've turned into a troll.

If you "rip on others with reckless abandon", why are you whining about being deleted?

Good point, foolonthehill. The very thought of sauerkraut and chocolate milk takes me back to when me and my girlfriend, Harriet Hoover, would go to Skuzzy's on my Suzuki 150 and split an order of kraut and choc with a side of pickled rhubarb after tuning my transistor radio to the harpsichord marathon on that FM station from Footville.

Good times, good times.

You mean, instead of sauerkraut and chocolate milk, Gfan? (Sorry, I've never eaten at White Castle.)

evansvillehousewife: I'm guessing the line he crossed was in making unsubstantiated allegations of editorial partondollyphobia. ;~)

Eman still being here doesn't make any sense.

foolonthehill, can I have a sack of White Castle hamburgers instead?

Huh? They removed Digriz? He was funny and had generally intelligent answers, I don;t remember him being threatening and offensive. What happened?

D'OH! I would seem that Gazettefan's Feb 22nd post was prophetic. (I'll call the Pope and nominate you for Sainthood, GFan.)

RIP DiGriz. :-(

What ever happened to that place on Milton Avenue that only served sauerkraut and chocolate milk?

I think it was called Skuzzy's.

When I saw the large number of comments on this blog I had to see what was going on. You guys are hilarious! Thanks for the laugh...Trinity Bean Salad!

I see DiGriz has been removed from the comment board...his comments weren't obnoxious compared to the norm. I enjoyed reading them :(

I believe they will be open sometime Mid-July...I can't wait to try their sushi.

Sushi? Really? Should last about 6 months before the novelty wears off. Bring back Red Lobster - at least the fish is cooked!

Had to bring this thread back, it's just too funny! When is this place ever going to open?

Where's DiGriz?!

Isn't that what strip malls are for?

Yeah, food and strippers go together real good.

we need a strip joint that serves lunch

At "Cheeses of Nazareth", bread dough kneaded on Friday won't rise until Sunday.

Don't they deliver?

We need another Godfathers Pizza, that place is great. Now we have to go to Iowa for their good pizza.

I can see I'd better leave now or else accomplish nothing today beyond aching gut muscles... :-D

No, foolonthehill, by nature I am a peaceful man save for the occasional situational necessity. billnewbie, like us, is a man of words. My comment was figurative -unless he falls in-step if another crusade, inquisition, or pogrom comes along.

Actually, I know he monitors this blog and will probably steer clear of posting on it, if he knows what's good for him.

How 'bout billnewbie pie hole on the Cheeses of Nazareth desert tray?

"I got some scripture that should shut his pie hole once and for all."

I'll take that wager, GFan! (Assuming, of course, you aren't intending to wad up said scripture and cram it into said pie hole. In which case, all bets are off.)

We are near the point where billnewbie shows up and attempts to word-slap us with his nonsense. I can't wait till he gets here: I got some scripture that should shut his pie hole once and for all.

Has anyone seen them starting work on this restaurant yet? Also, noticed a big dumpster at the old Taco Bell...any info on something going in that old place.

Crossing the Red Salsa

Let my Nachos Go

"On the surface of the Virgin Mary drink will be an image of Joseph scratching his head."

I read that with a mouth full of ice tea and nearly choked to death, GFan!

On the surface of the Virgin Mary drink will be an image of Joseph scratching his head.

Rocky- you could open a new Rockys okay!

Homemade pizza yum.

Virgin Mary Tacos heheeehehe

The Virgin of Guacamole

Holy crud! Only in Janesville could a restaurant story create so many comments. I've never seen so many places to eat, and all of them packed on a regular basis. Must still be a lot of disposable income in the area. I'm old fashioned. I pick my own steaks and grill them myself at home. I make my own pizza - usually superior to most take-out stuff.

--

(But the "cheeses of Nazereth" comments are pretty funny....)

"I have been mulling over adding some Mexican fare to the menu at Cheeses of Nazareth."

The pure of heart will get a coupon for their next visit. Sinners will get gas.

vatoloco: Hernandez in Delavan and Casa Maria in Elkhorn. I'll try to remember El Jardin when I visit JVL. I've enjoyed Cozumel on previous visits.

...but then what will be visible on a Virgin Mary in the "Holier Than Thou" bar?

And, of course, the Virgin Mary will be visible on every tortilla, right?

vatoloco- La Esquienta(sp?)
Downtown- (on)Milwaukee and High (I think). Not real busy. You cannot have Margarita but they usually have beer and Mikes Hard Margaritas that are tasty. Food is good, large portions, tasty, affordable. Service sometimes is not so good because I believe it is the owners daughters that wait on you. They are not very attentive. You can watch Mexican soaps. I cannot understand what they are saying. My Spanish isn't that good. You do know you are watching a soap though ;)
They also have a Mexican Grocery store in there.
I have heard the one by JPAC is good to but I haven't tried it yet.
I prefer EL Jardin as well. They have Margarita specials BUT it is not the same as when you pay full price. The one by Home Depot is good too but they don't put lettuce on your stuff like El Jardin does. I like Veggies on my stuff.
I have not tried the new Mexican place on Milwaukee street out by Pontiac yet.

All this talk about Japanese food is making me feel left out.

Where are all the Mexican food lovers at?

The best Mexican restaurant in the area is______________.

redder- What is weird is one of those waitstaff has been there over 20 years. So, so so- bad service will never change!

I don't understand the places that only take cash either. You can get a machine just for checks to be sure the funds are there for a very small fee. May have to change the sign then! Large for $8.99 to Large for $9.45!

Saams pizza is okay if it is hot. Once it cools it changes to cardboard and gag on all the cheese.
They do have the best stuffed though!

Vatoloco- Dominoes- better but Jims STILL best!

royo- Ponderosa- all the food you can eat till you puke(yuk) for $6. There are many buffets in town I don't think.
Ever watch Las Vegas when Delinda added a buffet. It was gross to see those people eat. $6 is still a good deal. You don't need to GORGE yourself and act like you haven't eaten EVER! The only other big one is Country Buffet. YUK.

digriz- I remember the LJS building. It was a restaurant(eat in I mean) not fast food then. Now it is fast food I think. Linked in with A and W or something. I see LJS fast food commercials.

"Speaking of pizza, anyone try the new Domino's pizza. Any good? Same?"

The crust is delicious!

"To the comment about SAM's Pizza, worst pizza joint in town, and they are crazy about checks and debit cards, I can not believe that dump is still open...I will never go back, nor do I recomend them to anyone rude people, and thats the owners, their staff is also crazy rude."

#1 - Who writes checks these days anyway?
#2 - Never had any problems using my debit card.
#3 - I will never eat in the restaurant, but I go pick up the stuffed pizza here and there. They honestly have the best stuffed pizza (better than Jims).
#4 - Their rude, yes, but who cares when the stuffed pizza is soooo good!

BTW - Papa Murphy's has excellent pizza. Their stuffed is really good too!

"What is the deal with Ponderosa?! Can't believe that place is still open. UNREAL."

I am almost embarrased to walk into Ponderosa!

I'd have to admit, on some days it would be a dilema.....but I believe I could make the decision with all good conscience and enjoy my spot at either bar. Thank you.

I just hope when the C of N opens there is a separate bar because there are days when I'd just like to be "rottin' by soul with the boozes of Abraham" Any chance of this happening????

Speaking of pizza, anyone try the new Domino's pizza. Any good? Same?

Uncle Nicks ROCKS! I love their breaded mushrooms and Gyros...

The BEST pizza is GUS'S pizza in Whitewater.

They should fix that damn window!!!

To the comment about SAM's Pizza, worst pizza joint in town, and they are crazy about checks and debit cards, I can not believe that dump is still open...I will never go back, nor do I recomend them to anyone rude people, and thats the owners, their staff is also crazy rude

The Steak and Shake that was here was the first one in Wisconsin.

Now that Fuglie's has closed, I'm moving to Saskatoon Saskatchewan.

maybe most of you should do what you say and open up those places you say.

I don't like pirates!!!

Truelove- We had a Steak and Shake by Home Depot. They tore it down and put up a BCCU. WEIRD!
Is Long John Silvers a decent restaurant now or just fast food?

If you want good pizza, I say bring back Rosati's. Now that was fresh, tasty, fantastic pizza. However, it was a little more expensive than Pizza Hut, Domino's, etc. I'm sure that's why it didn't last here...

give me an Uncle Nicks ANY day. At least I can afford them...;)

Cincinnati Skyline Chile

Janesville needs a Dave & Buster's. I've never eaten there personally so I don't know what the food's like. I just wanna get drunk and play skeeball. :)

It might be ok, we'll probably try it. Hopefully they do a good job fixing that place so it has a nice atmosphere. Janesville needs Panera, Chipotle & Red Lobster. No more mexican, burgers or fast food. We eat out quite a bit - Red Robin, Olive Garden & TRH consistently have good service. The Speakeasy is great. Now that's a good restaurant! We will not order from Sam's again. Pizza isn't all that great anyway but their check policy is RIDICULOUS. Unprofessional & just plain rude. Not everyone is a serial check bouncer! Applebees food has gone way downhill & the place is dumpy looking. Last time we were there I couldn't eat my entree it was nasty. We heard management at Prime Quarter is ordering older meat at discounted prices in order to keep open - that place isn't going to last much longer with the economy & competition at TRH. What is the deal with Ponderosa?! Can't believe that place is still open. UNREAL.

Janesville food sucks! We need a Red Lobster, Long John Silver, how about a good pizza place, pizza around here is all crap! Heck bring back Steak and Shake!!

The guy that owns the Madison Sonic chain has the rights to southern WI. He has rights to open 9 stores and at the time of the Madison opening stated that the Janesville store would be open sometime in 2011.

dalegribble: without the sophomoric antics of DiGriz et al, this article could never have broken 200 comments on its own merits!

Some people get no respect, I tell ya... no respect.

"Has anybody noticed if you get hash browns or any breakfast potato down south they have a weird texture or something?"

That's cuz we seen ya comin' and make them thar taters exspeshully fer Yankees like you, Frogger. Them's speshul taters... real speshul.

Digriz- They have barrels full of candy!
You get crackers with your soup ;)

Has anybody noticed if you get hash browns or any breakfast potato down south they have a weird texture or something?

How about a place like Stash O'Neils like they had in Rockford? They had great hot wings and very good heavy metal bands playing there weekly.

Hooray! Another restaurant I can't afford to go to...

Does anyone know how many languages they speak at the International House of Pancakes?

Waffle House is much more basic than Cracker Barrel. More like a little diner.

"DiGriz, you need to do some stand up comedy!"

...or maybe write a book? :~)

Isn't Waffle House similar to Cracker Barrel... or am I thinking of some other roadside chain?

About ten years ago, I was traveling on Christmas day through Georgia and the Waffle Houses were open. It was like a big party eating there on Christmas.

It's almost like IHOp, but maybe not as classy but better food?

Only the best waffles that I have ever tasted! LOL I had breakfast at one in Kississimee Florida with my daughter's Make A Wish trip..can I just say I dream about those waffles?

what is exactly is a waffle house? we've driven past a few on the way down south, but never knew exactly what they were....

True on Digriz.

And yes, we need a White Castle here.

I have to say, I have thoroughly enjoyed DiGriz and everyone's comments on this blog!! Thanks for the laughs. DiGriz, you need to do some stand up comedy!

I would rather have a Red Lobster,Waffle House or White Castle!!

I work down in Rkfd & I always talk about how it's nice to have such a wide variety of restaurants to go to lunch too..the response I get from EVERYONE is- At least you have Prime Quarter! Really? I would love to see Rocky's back!I don't think I'm too excited about this opening up. And get rid of Red Robin & Applebees- they SUCK!

What's the name of that place at Pine Tree mall? Texas Road Kill?

No, DiGriz, sailcat is a particular species of roadkill, rolled and kneaded for weeks and weeks by Goodyears and Firestones until paper-thin, like crepes. It gets its name from being peeeeeled away and then sailed like a Frisbee. As in, "Woo-whee, Clevis! That there sailcat dun goed purty fer!"

I hate when those rat ba....ds stare at me through the window with those rat eyes. Shave those tails and we're looking at rats.

The rats in Chicago blow-dry their tails so that they look like squirrels.

It all depends, DiGriz. Is Flyed Mee Yow made with sailcat or am I thinking of Southern dish?

That might explain your compulsion to chase squirrels this morning, GFan. BTW, all of that scratching your ear with your big toe is getting pretty annoying, too. ;~)

Don't say that, DiGriz. I had Singapore Chow Mei Fun from the King Wok last night and now I can't pass up a fire hydrant.

billnewbie should do stand up at the Armory on Wednesdays:

"Take my messiah, please."

Only with lice, DiGriz... only with lice.

eeeeeeyuck! Why cant we get a TGIFridays..or something like that? We have enough of these types of restaurants.

I prefer Kung Bao Wao, DiGriz.

janesvillean
Feb 4, 2010 at 6:17 p.m.
Suggest removal frogger: By "could be", they mean, "dependent on obtaining financing".

This article talks about WHEN they will open not IF.

http://wclo.com/podcasts/wclo-news-featu...
In this podcast they called it Asian.

janesvillean
Feb 4, 2010 at 6:17 p.m.
Suggest removal frogger: By "could be", they mean, "dependent on obtaining financing".

This article talks about WHEN they will open not IF.

"Trained chefs from other locations will be move to Janesville to run the restaurant."
I found more typos. They really should reread their work once before it goes to print.

I agree with the best places for steak being out of Janesville. The Village Inn in Footville is the best place for steak!! Their prime rib is awesome, just had it last night. The boston browns (potatoes) are yummy and the service is very friendly. You would never find a restuarant like that here, Janesville is too full of snobs. JMO

billnewbie, not bad, not bad. This is a great example how your species is capable of adapting when the environment offers the opportunity. If you hang in there long enough, you'll someday be transmuted into a species that has a sense of humor and practices free-thinking.

Now employ your proto-sense of humor and comment on the Commandment below:

You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, punishing children for the iniquity of parents, to the third and the fourth generation of those who reject me

PBRMan, my point was just the cost of dinner alone at JMK Nippon's. You may enjoy the "back roads" down to Rockford, the peacefulness is much more appreciating, less stressful. Some of us don't have that luxury of going twice in a lifetime.... you know, more important things than an overpriced meal. Sure, I've been there, but we had to save for a couple years to be able to afford it with paying for my parents... $200 in one pop for a meal for four? Just think what that could buy you if you just learned how to do it yourself.... OR make friends with someone that can cook like that over a grill!!!

Oh, but you're probably an exec from GM that can afford it. Sorry, my bad.

I was beginning to think you weren't ever going to come out and play again, Billnewbie, but that was definitely worth the wait. Don't know what we'd do around here without Gazettefan and his miraculous poking stick. :~)

So, this dumpster may mean they finally have a tenant for the old (original) Taco Bell. Good news -- I wonder what it will be.

I have a few suggestions for Gazettefan’s restaurant.

Gazettefan would be the head chef of course. His specialty would be crow and humble pie which he loves to dish out but won’t partake of himself, at least not voluntarily.

DiGriz should be the sous chef and Darwin1 should be the head waiter. That show would be worth the price of admission alone.

Prounion would be the whine steward. He could sneer at the inferiority of any Christian patrons who won’t debate with him about what to drink while slipping poison into their entrees to test their God. Of course he’d run the risk of testing one of those nominal Christians that Gazettefan likes to hang out with which cold result in severe legal problems.

But Gazettefan won’t need an accountant since he can prove that there is no one to which he will ever have to account to.

On the menu there could be an inscription that reads, “Eat Drink and be Merry (at reasonable prices) for Tomorrow We Die”.

And then there should be an inscription over the entryway that reads, “Abandon Hope, All Ye That Enter Here. We Have!”

Somebody mentioned a dumpster at Taco Bell.
Somebody else was saying all places of business have a dumpster. This place isn't open for business and would not have a dumpster.
It certainly wouldn't have THIS size of a dumpster sitting on the side of the building.
They are tearing out the guts it look like.
What is going in there? I am wondering too.

Archival footage: bn: The Early Years.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFx0qIa5T...

I think he'd go for it if we dress him up in Marjoe Gortner's jumpsuit.

http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=%2...

LOL GFan. Oh yeah... that'll happen. ;~)

Yikes, you people have really feasted on this story. I just won't be able to respond to all the posts. Funny stuff.

Cheeses of Nazareth could have billnewbie as a waiter, he could present the check and and accept payment with a collection plate.

Good ol' Chainsville, WI finally growing up?

It all sound good to me, except Zinn. Where's the beef DiGriz? Fess up.

DiGriz, garlic filet mignon and martinis? Next, you'll tell us you drive a Volvo, drink lattes and read Howard Zinn.

Very irreverant...but totally hilarious..you guys should write for TV. I'm laughing so much, I can't stand it.
I hope the Japanese place does well..have eaten at a few of these places and enjoyed the food and the "show".
Would also like to see Panera, Rocky Rococco,
Sonic and yes Nick's, (love those gyros, spanakopita & baklava).

Winterstinks- If you think Pizza Pit is the best I feel bad for you. You need a good hunk of Jim's Pizza!

WOW..DiGriz, started it up at 9am, kept it going till 2:30, very impressive! you made my Friday fly by, checking for your next posted menu selection...Thanks!

The BEST pizza around is PIZZA PIT. I wish they would put one in Janesville and TGIF, which is fantastic and throw in Panera Bread. My nephew works for a company that puts shopping strips in and he said they won't TOUCH JANESVILLE because of GM going out. They want money to support whatever they put in! See what the unions did!

I agree, A Sonic there sounds better. mmmm slushies.

Holy cow!! What did you guys put in your coffee today??? Waaaaaaaaaayy too funny!!

How can you deny the Peter Parfait?

And, if you order the AbraHAM, make sure you get a fresh piece because the ham you usually get is very old.

Macdaddy-This will NOT be similar to Prime Quarter. We need something different and this should fit the bill!

I agree OUTBACK is WAY better. I agree Roadhouse isn't all that and don't understand why it is still so busy. They do have those $10 specials though. I be that helps some!

If you want a great steak house(chop house) you need to try Gibsons! There is one Near the Airport- Near or in Double tree- AWESOME.
One at the Dells was really good too. I cannot remember the name of it.

I agree what happened to Rockis? YUM

sushi- it isn't all raw. WHEN will people understand this????? sushami(sp) is the raw sushi.

If people ever leave the couch and TV and try something new they might realize this!

Pancake ark floating in a sea of maple syrup... You're making my sides hurt, DiGriz. I'm outta here!

How about UNCLE NICK'S (from Rockford)at the old taco bell on Milton Ave..NOW were talking!

Why have the hibachi if you are serving sushi? Do they expect the people of Janesville to say "Waiter, my sushi is under cooked. Please take it back". A city of Arnold Rimmers to send back the gaspacho to have it warmed up. ;)

Don't knock Sam's. They have the best stuffed pizza in town! Mmmmm!!

"Finally got here!! They said they were really sorry, though. Something about the delivery guy taking a wrong turn and driving around for forty years....."

...and with that, "dry roast" was born.

The Tower of Bagel

I don't Janesville is diverse enough to have a Japanese or Thai restaurant last here. I would love to see Rocky Rococco come back.

BTW - LMAO at the Toyota comments!

"What, you didn't like the cross-shaped block of wood it's nailed to when served??? Geeze, some people are SOOOOO picky..."

Well, I was fine until the waiter served it standing up on the table. I thought that went a little too far!

Macdaddy - Prime Quarter is not a "Great" Steakhouse in any way shape or form...It may be good but certainly not great. When I think of a Great steak dinner I think of places out of town, not the Prime Quarter. There Steak is OK at best and the interior needs serious updating. This new Hibachi style will be a nice change for the area. It is not just a steakhouse, people will go there for a different type of atmosphere that they can not currently get in this town.

"Finally got here!! They said they were really sorry, though. Something about the delivery guy taking a wrong turn and driving around for forty years....."

I don't think they had GPeaS back then.

He-Brew coffee?? I'd heard that shipment got lost on the desert.

frogger: my point is that we don't need another steak house, we have one great one (prime quarter) and another that is very marginal (texas roadhouse). Other places serve steaks such as Milwaukee Grill, Speakeasy, and so forth.

I can't believe how busy Texas Roadhouse is, the service isn't that good, and the food is very low quality, plus their drinks are very expensive and told me once "we don't have malibu"? how does a bar not have or run out of Malibu??

I prefer Outback so much more, better food and practically the same prices.

The Judas Jumbalaya certainly will certainly stab you in the back of the tongue.

No thanks. My Philistine Cheese Steak Sandwich was too rare... way too rare. Plus, how it came fastened to that platter? Now, that was downright offensive!

Put down the Evelyn Wood book, Freeradical. We're talking about Cheeses of Nazareth Deli, here.

I am looking forward to trying Fuji Japanese Steakhouse and wish them many years of prosperity.

Now, back on topic...

Galilean Gaspacho is also good.

Stereotyping and prejudice aside, I think I'll try it before I bash it. Something new is always a welcome change to me. Although I hope all these jackals stay away.
SO many people complain about kids these days, look at the "adults"!
A wise woman once told me "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all"
I don't know where you draw the line between stereotyping and racism, but it sure is a tightrope walk in here for some of you, isn't it?

Thou Salt Love Thai Neighbor

For Dessert, Adam and Eve Forbidden Apple turnover.

Let him who is without gin drink the first stone sour

DiGriz, does the Pontius Pilate Panini come with a piling portion of Peter's pilaf and a plethora of perfectly prepared Presbyterian peas or am I thinking of the Protestant Platter?

I agree H&S is good. For some reason it doesn't agree with me though.

Yes Gazettefan- don't forget to rewind your DVD :).
Just watched Fargo the other night. "The funny lookin fella"
"that yer friend dere in da wood choppa?"

Gazettefan- the window will be fixed when they change the sign "Large for $8.99"!


Janevillean- I thought they already said they ARE coming?

I don't understand why Red Lobster cannot be supported here. It isn't any more pricey than Apple Bees! They have some things around $10 and some around $15 and if you want to get crazy you can spend $20 or more! Just like anywhere else here. (Apple Bees, Ground round, Famous Daves, Armory, Speakeasy).

Basics sushi is good too. I couldn't do the Eal though . Ick I gave it away. I did try it before giving it away just to be sure. Could.t do it.

Macdaddy-I agree Prime Quarter is very good steak. The problem is you have to cook it yourself. I know you can have them cook it. It is very casual and no FLARE. Like a special potato and vegetable, special appetizers, very special deserts, special service (it is fine but it isn't very hard either). It is just a casual night out. Some people prefer fancy with their excellent steak. They prefer and experience not just a plate clear and keep the drinks coming.

I will open Froggers- all the fine frog legs you can eat on SUPER BOWL Sunday.

The Thai place on Milwaukee St is the one I knew of. It was good. I believe I see Tacos for sale in there now.

We do have some great places to eat in Janesville...most of them happen to be bars, but they have great food non-the- less....Try Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Looking Glass...Byrd is the best cook in town and makes more then just premade bar food....Turkey dinner and a variety of awesome homemade soups!

But isn't the Trinity Bean Salad pureed so you can't tell one bean from the other?

There should also be a prize for finding a rabies tag in your Dogma Surprise, GFan.

"Trinity bean salad"

TFF!!!!!!!!

Finally, entertainment!

I was only aware of one Thai place, Nee's taste of Thai (which was awesome) There was a japanese noodles place near the bookstore on Milton but I think it's gone now. What/where was the other Thai restaraunt?

Every Tuesday will be Eucharist night. Competitor twoferTuesday coupons will be honored.

I gotta go to a different site. I'm LMAO so hard, I can't breathe!!!

Brauntosaurus - Everyone in town complains about chain restaurants, but then they are the ones that frequent them the most. Then when something different comes into town they don't support it. A burger at Appleblees is living large for most.

Braun......, please stay on topic!

I'm interested to try this once it's open. It seems like a lot of people in the area complain that "Janesville only has chain restaurants." I hope people will actually support this, assuming it's decent and reasonably priced.

Speaking of Jesus Juice, there's a local preacher in town named Michael Jackson. A la the Red Door Church, he could hold services at C of N every Sunday morning and moon walk during Onward Christian Soldiers.

What a "Bump on a log"! Lighten up.

I'll be busy. There's plenty of people looking for work though.

How about an Islamic deli? The food would be uncooked and have a "fuse" hanging out of it. NO SOUP FOR YOU!!

Trinity bean salad.

spark, you'd be banned from C of N, but we need a dishwasher.

Yes, poor business closed the two Thai restaurants. The food was good though.

Cheeses of Nazareth's bar could be called the Holy Watering Hole and feature Steve Knox's observation humor e.g. urinal etiquette and nose hair maintenance. A betting pool can be established as to when he'll get his faith back.

"...not only do the cooks prepare and cook your meal in front of you, you sacrifice your selection on an alter first!!!"

ROTFL (Stop it, you're killing me.)

Good God, I'm LMAO at you guys!

The intelligence level of posts below explains why we have the problems we do in town.

LOL guys! (I wonder how long before we're chastised for turning a innocent story about a Japanese restaurant into pure sacrilege? This just has to set a whole new standard for total irrelevancy.)

The Number of the Feast.

We'll need to find a location with a street number of "666".

Now your cooking, DiGriz!

DiGriz - The Roadhouse has been here for a pretty long time already and the popularity has not worn off yet and I doubt it will. I personally am not a huge fan of the place but it is always packed but it is not always a long wait.

I can not wait for the new Hibachi place to open JMK is one of my favorite places to eat but like PBR man said it can get expensive with the drive and the tolls and the drinks. Janesville needs a place like this right now there is no place to eat in this town that is "different," everything has basically the same food.

I sometimes make the comment to my wife that if one of those food network show were to come to town to check out a cool place to eat they would have nowhere to go, the best option would be Prime Quarter but that is not saying much. All that is, is a slightly better cut of meat than you can pick up at a grocery store.

So Good Luck to Mr. Piao, I know I will be a frequent customer of yours.

Baptized deviled eggs

LOL! OK, but only if the washrooms have "Pope on a Rope Soap"!

"There were two Thai restaurants in town in recent years, both closed."

OK, I may have heard good things about one of them and wanted to try it. Just not enough business, I presume?

Cheeses of Nazareth could feature the:

Bibldude Brunch

All the Flesh and Blood you can eat.

"Massive toxicity from mercury contamination of sushi in new local Japanese restaurant unusual call for Janesville Health Dept."

There were two Thai restaurants in town in recent years, both closed.

Sam's will get my business when that window gets fixed.

I'm thinking of opening Chez Gazettefan, a restaurant that'll feature the food I sell every year at the Rock County Fair, such as:

Deep Fried Lard
and
Soup On a Stick

"The inconvenient truth shall set you free" sandwich.

I got a sandwich name, "The Last Frogger".

I would be very surprised if a Japanese Steakhouse succeeded in Janesville, especially in this economy where discretionary dollars for dining out continue to shrink. Many area residents like their fast food and would turn their nose up at trying something new. I would definitely try it and wish them luck.

I want GazetteFan to open a Kosher deli named, "Cheeses of Nazareth" and name the sandwiches after GazetteXtra bloggers, like... (Take it, DiGriz!)

"Does anyone know when that cracked window is going to be fixed at Sam's Pizza?"

Although someone promised to fix it, the window is not that transparent so it is not a big deal.

I think you guys could use another Olive Garden or two. I don't even TRY to get in there anymore. BTW, is there a good Thai restaurant in Janesville?

Does anyone know when that cracked window is going to be fixed at Sam's Pizza?

Napalm-The Back Bar once in a while has some ok bands. Not sure if the place is successful or not.

DiGriz and primer, of course I will rewind Fargo, I don't want to pay Mr. Piea a dollar extra.

I've been wanting a White Castle here for years. And how 'bout Cincinnati Skyline Chile.

"its called PRIME QUARTER. i have taken many people there and they cannot believe this place is so empty, because the food is amazing and the prices reasonable."

No thanks, Why not just grill steaks at home, put a potato in the microwave, and assemble a salad? Also, most people like to drink so they pay high prices for beer and mixed drinks. A high percentage of your bill is usually drinks. Prime Quarter is empty due to the economy. People are cutting back. Going to a more expensive place to eat is a "rare" event these days.

Speaking of old restaurants, I see there's a dumpster at the old Taco Bell on Milton Ave. Did I miss news on this? Does anyone know if something is going in there?

MBHammer - that was low. Even for me...

First off we have one of the best steak places around its called PRIME QUARTER. i have taken many people there and they cannot believe this place is so empty, because the food is amazing and the prices reasonable.

Second, can people at least call the old taco stand by the right name it was DEL TACO.

Again everyone wants something that others have (chick fil-a, waffle house, in and out burger, etc). If you want janesville to have something, here's an idea...put together a group of investors to buy a franchise and bring it here. Otherwise you do not know how tough the restaurant business is, and you should shut up!

Toyota food for Toyota owners.

What you really need in Janesville is a Jason's Deli. All you can eat salad & soup, sandwiches also available. Check it out on the web.

DiGriz, speaking of Red Lobster, can you remember the parking lot ever being empty? They had other problems other than volume of customers.

$9k a month? That building isn't even in that great of shape. Unless they have done extensive updating or remodeling. That building is at least 25 years old. Anybody remember the Bonanza that used to be there??

I am excited just by the excitement voiced in these comments. Seems like I haven't been out to a real restaurant in years. Unfortunately, if the new owners anticipate a lot of frequent flyers, I won't likely be among them. This is not due to the food or atmosphere but solely due to my budget constraints at this time. Overall, though, this is great news.

How about a non-chain locally owned restaurant? Try thinking outside of the box people. Besides Lukes and a few rare others, Janesville is all chain restaurants and chain stores. Ugh. I go to other towns oand make it a point to eat and shop at places with real character and charm rather than supporting these annoying chains.

ceebear, Panera would be great, but for now, try Luke's for great food, reasonable prices. For sushi, I agree, Basics is pretty darn good for a midwestern (wasabi craving) fix.

I agree with you ceebear, Panera is delicious!!!

This is good news. I can't wait!

prevention - sushi appetizer and dinner, with a couple of pints, is easily $100 for two. Add in the gas and tolls, and that is why it is a twice a year visit to JMK Nippon. I hope this new place is half of what JMK is, and it will be a success..

does anyone know what restaurant is going in by Buffalo Wild Wings? window signs say opening soon, but no name anywhere.

Prevention....JMK Nipon you can get a dinner for two for $33 that is not bad when you thinkg about experience and that you get shrimp, steak, chicken, scallops, fried rice, soup and salad.

Janesville NEEDS a good steak restaurant. Wish we had the "Longhorn Steakhouse" here. It's so superior to Texas Roadhouse.

JMK Nipon on a Jville scale.

PBRMan... for two adults it's a costly deal. Can I have some of that money from ONE of your visits?

jimbob - I hope you are not comparing a "hibachi" style restaurant to H& S. I have ate at H& S and it is marginal at best. As in American food, you can tell quality Japanese when you taste it, and H& S is not what I would call quality, but a good filler restaurant until a good one (hopefully this one) comes along.

There is a new Italian beef place down on the south end of town across the street from Jumbo's. I saw there are open just haven't had a chance to check it out. Anyone been there yet?

MY husband & I are really excited about this...however due to prices that are listed in the article I am sure the quality of the sushi and meat will compare to H&S...JMK Nipon and a few others I visit have fresher sushi and better quality steak and they are a bit pricer. His prices are very low and I am questioning the quality...but I love Hibachi grills and I KNOW this place will be packed for a long time. Did you readers know that much better quality sushi is just down the rode from H&S. Basics has a sushi chef on staff daily....

I second the White Castle and how about a real authentic Italian Beef Joint!

I'm still praying for a White Castle and a Popeye's.

Great news!! But bring on PANERA!!!

Can Janesville get NOTHING new??? We open a Fuddruckers and a Red Robin the same year...the same kind of food is offered. We open a Taco John and a Del Rio (yes, thank god it's gone)...same old, same old. Now another Japanese restaurant when we already have one. I still miss Red Lobster as another person noted; it would be nice to have a good seafood restaurant. I'd be happy with a more economic seafood restaurant--how about a Long John Silvers/A&W combo in the old Del Rio? I know, we used to have one of those many years ago. I'd just like some variety in this town.

frogger: By "could be", they mean, "dependent on obtaining financing".

Is the city going to give these guys $2,000,000 too? Then maybe they can build their resturant in a better location!

All of the profits from sushi go straight back to Japan!

Can't wait. I love H&S sushi across from the Mall and I hope this doesn't hurt their business. I am all for more Japanese restaurants in town. Everyone should check out the awesome ones in Madison also, Takara and the new Oysy Japanese Buffet and Sushi on E. Wash! Gotta love Octopus salad!!!

Don't forget to rewind Fargo before you return it.

Woo-hoo! A new restaurant that's not an all-you-can eat buffet/wings/burgers joint? I'm there!

I hope I can return my overdue video Fargo to Mr. Piao.

What happened to a Chop House(steak) that was supposed to go into old place on end of Shopko Plaza. Is this the same place?

What do you mean by "could be"?
Is it or isn't it going in there?

Maybe you mean
Former Janesville video store will be Japanese steakhouse and could be open by spring.

It sounds great!

Hasn't anyone heard of H&S, its in the Janesville Plaza right next to US Cellular. Same food but they dont make it infront of you, and its cheaper. Now I think I might just have to go there for dinner, Philadelphia Rolls & Chicken & Shrimp Hibachi sounds really good.

It is interesting that what seems like a higher-end concept is coming to Janesville in this economic climate. (Not that it's a bad thing, but this is basically the Benihana concept, significantly cheaper.) Good luck!

This would be awesome. JMK Nippon in Rockford is our favorite Japanese restaurant, but after tolls, the drive, it isn't realistic to go there but only twice a year. If this place can do it right, it will be packed! BTW, Basics has the hands down, next best sushi to JMK Nippon, and it is right here in town.