National Harbor - News, Events, Updates, Questions and Developments Etc. (office, aquarium)

[Khemistry]

Originally Posted by UrbanScholar

MGM had their quarterly meeting and had some interesting points about their National Harbor Project. This transcript is from an investor site. To read the entire thing you will need to register but its free.



http://seekingalpha.com/article/2384...nscript?page=2

So now the project is officially over 1 billion dollars. Also,creating a build-out space is a smart move on their part. I figured that they would do it but its good to see them confirm it. I also heard that Cheesecake Factory is considering a site in the "restaurant row" being planned near Tanger. I know that doesn't do it for some but its good for that If they do come it will upgrade the type of chain restaurants that are actually on Oxon Hill Road. Personally I would like to see a Maggiano's and a Chik-Fila there. Anyone else have a wish list?

You seem to scoff at The Cheesecake Factory coming to the NH, but you advocate for crappy, lackluster, run-of-the-mill Chick-Fil-A??? LOL, okay...

[UrbanScholar]

Originally Posted by Khemistry

You seem to scoff at The Cheesecake Factory coming to the NH, but you advocate for crappy, lackluster, run-of-the-mill Chick-Fil-A??? LOL, okay...

No. I don't have a problem with Cheesecake Factory. But others have debated against it on this thread.

[justtitans]

Originally Posted by UrbanScholar

MGM had their quarterly meeting and had some interesting points about their National Harbor Project. This transcript is from an investor site. To read the entire thing you will need to register but its free.



http://seekingalpha.com/article/2384...nscript?page=2

So now the project is officially over 1 billion dollars. Also,creating a build-out space is a smart move on their part. I figured that they would do it but its good to see them confirm it. I also heard that Cheesecake Factory is considering a site in the "restaurant row" being planned near Tanger. I know that doesn't do it for some but its good for that If they do come it will upgrade the type of chain restaurants that are actually on Oxon Hill Road. Personally I would like to see a Maggiano's and a Chik-Fila there. Anyone else have a wish list?

Maggiano's is supposed to be a part of the new Springfield Town Center. That maybe too close to National Harbor. I think Cheesecake Factory would be a good start. It's good to see the county getting some variety. It certainly doesn't hurt. If other businesses see Cheesecake Factory coming and becoming successful, they will come too.

[adelphi_sky]

Originally Posted by UrbanScholar

MGM had their quarterly meeting and had some interesting points about their National Harbor Project. This transcript is from an investor site. To read the entire thing you will need to register but its free.



http://seekingalpha.com/article/2384...nscript?page=2

So now the project is officially over 1 billion dollars. Also,creating a build-out space is a smart move on their part. I figured that they would do it but its good to see them confirm it. I also heard that Cheesecake Factory is considering a site in the "restaurant row" being planned near Tanger. I know that doesn't do it for some but its good for that If they do come it will upgrade the type of chain restaurants that are actually on Oxon Hill Road. Personally I would like to see a Maggiano's and a Chik-Fila there. Anyone else have a wish list?

I'm particular to the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group. They have restaurants such as:

Joe's Seafood Prime Steak & Stone Crab (DC)
Maggiano's (DC area)
Mon Ami Gabi (Bethesda)
Wildfire (Tysons)

All are in the DC area.

but it would be nice to get some restaurants from some of the best food cities in the world like Chicago, New York, LA. Or a few single proprietor chefs.

PS. It would be nice if there were a Brazilian chophouse on PGC soil like Brasa, Fogo de Choa, or Texes de Brazil.

[UrbanScholar]

Originally Posted by justtitans

Maggiano's is supposed to be a part of the new Springfield Town Center. That maybe too close to National Harbor. I think Cheesecake Factory would be a good start. It's good to see the county getting some variety. It certainly doesn't hurt. If other businesses see Cheesecake Factory coming and becoming successful, they will come too.

I agree that the county needs more diversity in that tier so hopefully the new restaurants opening there as well as the activity going on in Hyattsville and Route 1 will help to build a better business case for those types of restaurants opening types of businesses opening up in PGC. I was speaking with a friend of mine the other day about the disparity in retail/restaurant options in PG compared to other counties. Especially given the fact that African-Americans spend approx. 1.1 trillion a year on consumable products which (by inference) would be very lucrative to a business seeking to do business in a predominately African American and Affluent area. But I digress, I am looking forward to hearing the announcement of who will be coming. I will be glad to have/see more options.

Springfield Town Center is close but they could still have a market. IMO NH and STC consumers won't crossover enough to impact business.

[UrbanScholar]

Originally Posted by adelphi_sky

I'm particular to the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group. They have restaurants such as:

Joe's Seafood Prime Steak & Stone Crab (DC)
Maggiano's (DC area)
Mon Ami Gabi (Bethesda)
Wildfire (Tysons)

All are in the DC area.

but it would be nice to get some restaurants from some of the best food cities in the world like Chicago, New York, LA. Or a few single proprietor chefs.

PS. It would be nice if there were a Brazilian chophouse on PGC soil like Brasa, Fogo de Choa, or Texes de Brazil.

You're list made me hungry lol.....a quality steakhouse would be good. Right now there is Outback on the low end and Bond 45 (closest equivalent that I can think of near NH) on the upper end. And I agree would love to see a Brazilian chophouse in the county. I think the sole proprietor chefs will have a kick start with MGM given they are negotiating with a few right now (like Marcus Samuelson). BTW...The Chocolate Bar will not be coming to NH at this time....no idea why not.

[WhoDatInMD]

Originally Posted by adelphi_sky

I'm particular to the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group. They have restaurants such as:

Joe's Seafood Prime Steak & Stone Crab (DC)
Maggiano's (DC area)
Mon Ami Gabi (Bethesda)
Wildfire (Tysons)

All are in the DC area.

but it would be nice to get some restaurants from some of the best food cities in the world like Chicago, New York, LA. Or a few single proprietor chefs.

PS. It would be nice if there were a Brazilian chophouse on PGC soil like Brasa, Fogo de Choa, or Texes de Brazil.

I'll throw in New Orleans too. Maybe a Copelands but seeing as how the one in Columbia just closed due to it being too far from the company's hq to manage, I don't see it happen . I would love to see a Ralph & Kacoo's there. I would also like to see a Raising Canes in the area too. I think it would do well at NH or College Park near campus.

[adelphi_sky]

Originally Posted by WhoDatInMD

I'll throw in New Orleans too. Maybe a Copelands but seeing as how the one in Columbia just closed due to it being too far from the company's hq to manage, I don't see it happen . I would love to see a Ralph & Kacoo's there. I would also like to see a Raising Canes in the area too. I think it would do well at NH or College Park near campus.

Copelands was my favorite restaurant years ago. I used to go to the one in Rockville. When that closed, I took dates to the one in Columbia. Sad to see it closed. I do like New Orleans cuisine.

[UrbanScholar]

Originally Posted by UrbanScholar

So I am guessing that it will be branded as an express version of the Gaylord and, based of a similar project, be called The Inn at National Harbor. I would rather have the Aloft but I guess its better than nothing.





Ryman Hospitality Properties buys hotel, land in D.C. area - Nashville Business Journal


They also mention the purchase of a half acre of land for purposes of developing a hotel or some other use. If it is a Hotel, I would curious to see its size since that is such a small lot size.

Here is some additional information on the profitability of Gaylord National, They will probably see significant gains when MGM opens





Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2014 Results - MarketWatch

Found some additional info on the replacement hotel that will replace the Aloft. It sounds like they are looking into it being a Marriot brand. If that is the case it will be interesting to see what they decide to place there. My vote would be for an edition or autograph brand for the size and style of what is there.

In terms of the new hotel property, it's still too early to definitively say how the hotel will ultimately be flagged. But obviously, from a synergies perspective and given its close proximity to Gaylord National, something with a Marriott flag would make the most sense for us here, as the new hotel could serve as a natural overflow destination from the Gaylord National and will be overseen by National's management.

http://seekingalpha.com/article/2383...nscript?page=3

[adelphi_sky]

Originally Posted by UrbanScholar

Found some additional info on the replacement hotel that will replace the Aloft. It sounds like they are looking into it being a Marriot brand. If that is the case it will be interesting to see what they decide to place there. My vote would be for an edition or autograph brand for the size and style of what is there.



http://seekingalpha.com/article/2383...nscript?page=3

Cool. I have Marriott Rewards. It's also nice that Gaylord Hotels are now under the Marriott roof. Woo hoo!