detlef Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Dos Perros gets reviewed Man, it's been a freaking struggle. Having gotten a ton of pre-opening exposure, we opened to pretty insane crowds. Crowds, frankly larger than I would have preferred. I think we did about as well as we could expect considering the circumstances but certainly didn't bat 1.000 or anything close to that. However, we worked like hell to get things under control and I've been happy to see the on-line reviews (I think Opentable is the most reliable source for reasons I think deserve another thread) go from being quite a mixed bag to uniformly very good to excellent over the last months. This seems culminated in our first official review. Dude uses a 5 star system and I was hoping for 4. Didn't even want 5 because I don't think we're that kind of place (mind you, I also don't think we're deserving of 5, regardless of the criteria, anyway). Technically, at least according to the local critic, you don't have to be fancy to be 5 stars, but people don't seem to get that and I find that those places who do end up being subject to insane hyper-scrutiny. They also get pigeon holed by most to be just occasion dining. I just want Dos Perros to be a fun place to go and get a great meal. Maybe for the right kind of person, it could be an anniversary destination, but you'd better be laid back, 'cause it's not that kind of place. Great for birthdays, first dates, that sort of thing, just don't expect a quiet and romantic affair. At any rate, very pleased. Also stoked that this virtually assures that we'll make the "best of 2009" list that will come out next month as he always includes a list of best newcomers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Congrats man! I know you've been busting your butt to make this place happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Congrats Det! Can a guy get a watered down margarita there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 Congrats Det! Can a guy get a watered down margarita there? Whatever madame likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle LawDawg Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Awesome! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 congrats! And they said that serving canine outside of a korean BBQ couldnt be done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I was expecting a woot off Congrats Detlef. Extraordinary excellent review!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Vey cool det. Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeteebee Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Way to go. Is the News Observer the Durham paper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 That's a great review. Isn't it nice when hard work is so recognized? Seriously, congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Whatever madame likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddahj Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWmaker Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Good Deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share Posted December 13, 2009 Thanks all for the good vibes. It was a great weekend and everyone seemed to have a good time. Mind you, the proof will be next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. That's where we could really use the business. Hopefully all those who called at the last minute Friday and Saturday and we had to turn away will give us a shot then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Magnolia Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Nice job! Chapel Hill was on our short list to retire--if we had, we'd be reg. customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogohawk Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 (edited) Good stuff! Congrats Detlef Edited December 14, 2009 by nogohawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 Nice job! Chapel Hill was on our short list to retire--if we had, we'd be reg. customers. Looks like you moved where my mom lives instead. I haven't been out to visit her in her new digs yet but I hear it's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 One of these days... I'd love to visit your two places. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big F'n Dave Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missoula Griz Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Not a fan of the Asian food much, but your new place sounds right up my alley. Thanks for sharing and best of luck going forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprofessor Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Wow, well done! I owned and operated a restaurant back in the late 90's so I know what a difficult gig this is. The future looks bright! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policyvote Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Well done, Det! Many congrats. Sometime I have to get down there with the family and check it out. Peace policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdrudge Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Hmmm, sounds good...but how's it compare to Taco Bell? Next time I'm visiting my in-laws just south of Raleigh maybe I can convince my wife to ditch the kids with her parents and we take a little trip for dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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