Another Newt's is cooking
I had hinted at this deal before and then Matt34 broke this news earlier on here this week.
Now here are some more details.For the full piece, check out my column in today's print edition of the P-B.
If you can find it in today's snow, that is. Heh.
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"We've thought about it for years and we've thrown the idea of another Newt's around for quite a bit," says David Curry, a member of the family behind Creative Cuisine Corp. "But we were always busy with other projects."
Dave and Mark Curry along with their sister, Denise Villeneuve, made plans to create a new Newt's in the Wallin's West building at 5231 U.S. 52 Frontage Road N.W.
The newest Newt's will fill the main level of the building known for once housing a western wear store.
The northwest Newt's, which will seat around 140 people, will be slightly larger than the original Newt's.
Curry estimates that the new place could open around mid-May.
Hopefully they will bring their burgers as well. Five guys is good but Newts still has my vote
Posted by: IP43 | March 23, 2011 at 10:13 AM
In my opinion, I will always still go to the original Newt's. It'd be hard to make the new location remotely similar in ambiance - but that might just be me!
Posted by: Apple | March 23, 2011 at 12:10 PM
Are they going to have a full bar like the down town location?
Posted by: Scott | March 23, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Tried Five Guys a week ago. I liked the peanuts. I hated sesame seed buns. The fries were good. The burger seemed very greasy to me. I'll stick to Newt's and not visit Five Guys again.
Posted by: Bubba | March 23, 2011 at 01:45 PM
Scott - Yes to the full bar. The plan is to the follow the same concept as the downtown original
Posted by: Jeff Kiger | March 23, 2011 at 02:21 PM
Sweet!
Posted by: Mr. RN | March 23, 2011 at 03:19 PM
I think that the business will be flowing. Applebee's is nice but can be very busy which is the type of restaurant atmosphere I would place them in. It will be almost like having the Aviary back except more food and less bar. Great popcorn.
Posted by: Scott | March 23, 2011 at 04:21 PM
I pretty much agree with what alot of people say about Five Guys.I really like the fries but the burger is good but not great.I personally like a Culver's burger better than Five Guys.My wife has eaten at Newt's but I never have.I will definitely try the new location when they open.
Posted by: tim08 | March 24, 2011 at 12:52 AM
This is fantastic news! Besides their great food, Newt's also cares about their beer selection. Very excited to see this happen quickly as well.
Posted by: henderan | March 24, 2011 at 09:35 AM
Do they still have 330 or 300? I don't see much about it. I was sad to see Redwood room close down. And speaking of Aviary. I went to St on 2nd (by St Marys) and the cook there was from Aviary and had the blackened Steak Sandwich. Yummm.
Posted by: Susy Q | March 24, 2011 at 01:23 PM
You are correct Susy Q. The chef is from the Aviary. And as much as I enjoyed the food, I wasn't all that impressed with the experience at Saints on 2nd.
Posted by: Scott | March 24, 2011 at 04:05 PM
Yes, I believe 300 First is still in business. We were just there about a month ago...my favorite restaurant in Rochester.
Biggest mistake they made, in my opinion, was replacing The Redwood Room with Pazzos. And I *really* love the string of restaurants put out by these owners.
Posted by: Cathie | March 24, 2011 at 05:07 PM
Five Guys burgers: REALLY BIG (that is all).
Newt's burgers: Big and MMMMMMMM!
Posted by: The Other Bill | March 24, 2011 at 06:34 PM
Good my mom won't have to climb a flight of stairs to get to it. I would like to call it "Newt's at the boot". (If I believe I am right, they had a sign in the shape of a boot).
Posted by: Jason's Storm | March 24, 2011 at 10:50 PM
I think Five Guys' fries are not very good - especially the regular fries. Their burgers are decent but Newts may have them beat. IN-N-OUT BURGER still takes the cake in my mind it's just too bad you need to travel so far to get one. I love the theme at IN-N-OUT, makes me feel like I'm back in the 50's (and I'm about 30 years old so I never experienced the 50's in real life).
Also, Prescott's is the best restaurant in town. It's a fact, look it up.
Posted by: JM | March 24, 2011 at 10:54 PM
I've been to Newts one time and loved it. Can't wait to try the new location!
Posted by: owquitit | March 25, 2011 at 02:44 PM
Love Newts, but they need more appetizers added to their menu.
Posted by: Carl | March 30, 2011 at 08:43 AM
Can't wait! Hopefully they will make the nachos to where you can get them at lunch time instead of 3 p.m. at the earliest.
Posted by: Terri | March 30, 2011 at 12:33 PM
I travel to Rochester from Phoenix a couple of times a year - and yes in the winter - and always make Newts my first stop when I get in town. Can't wait to try the new location but will always have a place in my heart for the original!
Posted by: HarveyinAZ | March 31, 2011 at 03:42 PM
Any updates on the opening of this new location?
Posted by: D | May 12, 2011 at 12:25 PM
Any updates?
Posted by: owquitit | May 23, 2011 at 01:24 PM
Yeah, mid-May is gone...
Posted by: The Other Bill | May 23, 2011 at 02:04 PM
Five Guys for me is the best!....but it's also undeniable that this newly opened northwest Newt's offers great taste foods and their service....it's perfect.
Posted by: Graduate Diploma in Athletic Performance | August 10, 2011 at 10:54 PM
I will always still go to the original Newt's. It'd be hard to make the new location remotely similar in ambiance - but that might just be me!
Posted by: Bonaire Evaporative Cooling | August 11, 2011 at 03:45 AM