Tchoup Chop at Royal Pacific to Close

[Mad Dog]

I believe it was an Emeril thing. Emeril's e7 and e7GO in Charlotte closed last fall. And his Table10 in Las Vegas closed the same day as Tchoup Chop. Then Emeril's Orlando closed 6 months later.

Sooo, sounds like they weren't making money, and probably losing lots of it.

 

[Brian G.]

Sooo, sounds like they weren't making money, and probably losing lots of it.

I think I mentioned this on the Emeril's Orlando thread, but the decision to close wasn't Universal's - so it's very like that could be the case, or deciding on a new business strategy.

 

[Disneyhead]

I think I mentioned this on the Emeril's Orlando thread, but the decision to close wasn't Universal's - so it's very like that could be the case, or deciding on a new business strategy.

The e7 concept was an overpriced fast casual concept that wasn't taking off. And the UOR and Table10 (Palazzo Las Vegas) were in spaces with very high rent. His Delmonico Steakhouse is still in The Venetian, so my guess is they crunched some numbers and trimmed some fat.

 

[Ridgepole]

I would be good with this. Maybe a salad too

 

[Yung1522]

Should I tell this travel agent about Emeril's? Time to update her material

 

[Nick]

They should really turn this place into a Trader Sam's type of establishment. It would fit the vibe of the hotel and would probably do pretty good and highly profitable business.

 

[Disneyhead]

They should really turn this place into a Trader Sam's type of establishment. It would fit the vibe of the hotel and would probably do pretty good and highly profitable business.

Man, what I would give for an actual Trader Vic's. I believe there are only 2 left in the USA.

 

[JoeCamel]

Man, what I would give for an actual Trader Vic's. I believe there are only 2 left in the USA.

Used to go to this one in late high school

The Sad Story of Trader Vic's in Chicago - The Chicagoist

The Sad Story of Trader Vic's in Chicago

chicagoist.com

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I'm fascinated in the guest surveys saying that families want a character breakfast more than businesses want a high end dining restaurant for the convention space.

I deeply mourn for Tchoup Chop. One of the last fancy meals I had with my mother.

 

[snayberry]

I loved going to this spot. I would always go when I stayed at the Royal Pacific.

 

[Disneyhead]

I'm fascinated in the guest surveys saying that families want a character breakfast more than businesses want a high end dining restaurant for the convention space.

I deeply mourn for Tchoup Chop. One of the last fancy meals I had with my mother.

The last Thanksgiving Dinner I had with my mother was at Tchoup Chop.

Used to go to this one in late high school

The Sad Story of Trader Vic's in Chicago - The Chicagoist

The Sad Story of Trader Vic's in Chicago

chicagoist.com

That's a sad story you linked there.

I used to go to the Trader Vic's in Denver and Washington D.C. before they closed. And I have been to the one in Atlanta several times. Atlanta and San Francisco are the only ones still open in America. Although, they are getting ready to open a new Trader Vic's concept at the San José Airport.

I know Trader Vic's has struggled over the last 30 years in America, but I think the theme park demographic is a perfect fit for their style of themed dining. I really really wish Universal would have Universal Creative work with the Trader Vic's team to come up with a truly amazing Tiki Experience.

 

[JoeCamel]

I used to go to the Trader Vic's in Denver and Washington D.C. before they closed. And I have been to the one in Atlanta several times. Atlanta and San Francisco are the only ones still open in America. Although, they are getting ready to open a new Trader Vic's concept at the San José Airport.

I know Trader Vic's has struggled over the last 30 years in America, but I think the theme park demographic is a perfect fit for their style of themed dining. I really really wish Universal would have Universal Creative work with the Trader Vic's team to come up with a truly amazing Tiki Experience.

Reason enough for me to go to San Jose (and surrounds) I was through there earlier this year and have miles from going to this San Jose last fall.

 

[jarmor]

I really miss this emerils and their staff. It was always a staple of mine after early nights of HHN.

 

[jarmor]

I'm back! No rumors of what they are going to do with this space?

 

[Jakemeister]

I'm back! No rumors of what they are going to do with this space?

They honestly seem pretty content on using it for Events/Weddings. I feel like its prime wasted real estate.

 

[JoeCamel]

They honestly seem pretty content on using it for Events/Weddings. I feel like its prime wasted real estate.

They have a lot of that back there with the convention space, I know it pays big time when used but so much is empty so much of the time.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

They honestly seem pretty content on using it for Events/Weddings. I feel like its prime wasted real estate.

I paid my respects during Drew's wedding. RIP

I imagine if there aren't guests complaining about the lack of food options at the resort then no reason to put something there. Plus they did add on Sapphire and Aventura within walking distance.