frogger67
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Has anyone heard of or been to this place? They seem to exist only around the off-ramps to the PA Turnpike.
It looks like a combination of Long John Silver and Lum's (for those who remember Lum's)....can anyone confirm this?
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Rowsdower98
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RE: Hoss's
Thu, 02/22/07 12:35 PM
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I've been to the one in York, PA (not on the PA turnpike) a couple of times. It's an interesting concept. It's a steakhouse type of place, but instead of ordering entrees and sides, you order an entree, and all the sides and desserts are on a buffet (called a Hoss-pitality bar) The food is pretty good for the price, and the interior decor is fun. The one in York has a motorcycle in the dining room. It's nothing like Long John Silvers, and Lum's is before my time, so I can't comment on that. Maybe someone else can. http://www.hosss.com/
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It sounds to me a lot like a Bonanza or Ponderosa Steak House. They always had a buffet to go with their entrees.
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redtressed
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It's been a while since I've been to a Hoss's(think 90's) At that point in time, they were much like a Ponderosa or Bonanza, but with a much larger variety, more like Golden Corral. Not a bad place, not a wonderful place.......some items much better than others. You got what you paid for.
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Michael Hoffman
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You don't suppose there might be some connection do you? Let's see. Bonanza, Ponderosa, Hoss. The only thing missing is Little Joe. Hmmm. Bonanza -- Dead. Ponderosa-- Almost dead. Lorne Greene -- Dead. Dan Blocker -- Dead. Michael Landon -- Dead. Pernell Roberts -- Still around. Victor Sen Yung -- Dead.
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redtressed
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shame on you.......you forgot Hop Sing
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Michael Hoffman
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quote:Originally posted by redtressed
shame on you.......you forgot Hop Sing
You're mistaken. As usual.
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Rowsdower98
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quote:Originally posted by Michael Hoffman
You don't suppose there might be some connection do you? Let's see. Bonanza, Ponderosa, Hoss. The only thing missing is Little Joe. Hmmm. Bonanza -- Dead. Ponderosa-- Almost dead. Lorne Greene -- Dead. Dan Blocker -- Dead. Michael Landon -- Dead. Pernell Roberts -- Still around. Victor Sen Yung -- Dead.
Hoss's still seems to be going strong in the Keystone state. There's still a Ponderosa hanging on here in Carbondale. Still it is strange that three restaurant's names can be inspired by the same TV show.
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MikeS.
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There is one in Martinsburg, WV. I haven't been in years but it used to be pretty good. Like a Ponderosa as some1 already said.
Victor Sen Yung = Hop Sing Mr. Hoffmann did mention him.
MikeS.
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Mack184
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They had one in the Binghamton, NY area that lasted for a short time, and most of their stores seem to be in Pennsylvania. They are a bit more upscale than a Bonanza or Ponderosa. A little more like a Lone Star I would say. Went to the Binghamton one a couple of times, and what I had I liked, but apparently others didn't like it, it closed up and went away in a couple years' time.
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PepperPhil
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Rt66Mike
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quote:Originally posted by Michael Hoffman
You don't suppose there might be some connection do you? Let's see. Bonanza, Ponderosa, Hoss. The only thing missing is Little Joe. Hmmm. Bonanza -- Dead. Ponderosa-- Almost dead. Lorne Greene -- Dead. Dan Blocker -- Dead. Michael Landon -- Dead. Pernell Roberts -- Still around. Victor Sen Yung -- Dead.
Bonanza & Ponderosa are owned by the same comany, and these days are virtually identical. I believe that Bonanza bought out Ponderosa back in the late 80s - they used to compete with one another here in St. Louis.
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