Friday, January 25, 2013
New eatery was supposed to start serving two months ago
There's still no word on when Old Carolina Barbecue will open in Strongsville. The restaurant at 14783 Pearl Road had initially planned to start serving by December, but an undisclosed problem has kept the doors closed. "Still waiting," Ray Hull, general manager of the Strongsville store, said Thursday. "There's no timetable (for opening) yet." A sign on the door now greets would-be diners, advising that the restaurant is not yet open. Building Commissioner Tony Biondillo said the building suffered "a major electrical malfunction" while the restaurant was under construction. "They blew out a major, major component" that had to be manufactured before it could be replaced, Biondillo said. "They're ready to open, but they've got to wait for…
Monday, December 17, 2012
Restaurant waiting for electrical problem to be fixed
Old Carolina Barbecue isn't expected to be open by Christmas, but company officials are hoping it will be up and running soon afterward. "We're still waiting," said Ray Hull, general manager of the new Strongsville eatery. He had hoped that renovations to part of the former Bally's building at 14783 Pearl Road would be done before Dec. 1, but a problem with the electrical system has held up the final approvals. The store is open during the day to sell gift cards. They're available in $20 increments, cash only. Hull said there has been plenty of interest in the new barbecue restaurant. "We get people coming in all the time, or peeking in the windows to see if we're open," he said. The store is still hiring. Apply online at jobsbbq.com. It…
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Here's what happened in Strongsville in the last few days
A wrap-up of top Strongsville Patch headlines this week: Earth Fare in jeopardy? -- The healthy grocery store announced it had signed a lease, but has made no move to renovate the former Borders store. Old Carolina delayed -- The barbecue restaurant missed the Dec. 1 opening it had hoped for. Police warn of pickpockets -- So far, one incident has been reported, but certain people will be vulnerable this holiday season. School bond issue passes -- It's still subject to a recount next week, but with all the ballots tallied, Issue 116 has been approved by a narrow margin. Mike Dovilla re-elected -- It's also subject to a recount, but the new vote count shows the incumbent 7th District state rep has retained his seat.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Here's the latest on Old Carolina Barbecue
Representatives from Old Carolina Barbecue said they planned to open their Strongsville restaurant by Dec. 1, but construction problems have gotten in the way. Joe Cole, superintendent for Veteran Development and Construction, said trouble with the electrical system has delayed the opening. He problem, he said, is beyond his control. He said this week he couldn't offer a guess on when the restaurant will open. Ray Hull, general manager of the Strongsville store, said in mid-November he was planning for renovations to the space -- part of the former Bally's building at 14783 Pearl Road -- to be done before Dec. 1. "We want to get the holiday traffic," Hull said. "We'll be open in time to sell gift cards for the holidays." It will be the …
Monday, November 19, 2012
Old Carolina Barbecue finishing up renovations at Pearl Road site
Old Carolina Barbecue is planning to open for busness the last week of November, company officials said. Ray Hull, general manager of the Strongsville store, said he believes renovation of the space -- part of the former Bally's building at 14783 Pearl Road -- will be done before Dec. 1. "We want to get the holiday traffic," Hull said. "We'll be open in time to sell gift cards for the holidays." It will be the seventh Old Carolina location and the second in Cuyahoga County, following the opening of a store in Legacy Village in May. The store is now accepting applications online at jobsbbq.com. Old Carolina has "barbecue inspired by the Carolinas," its website says. It offers dine-in and take-out, with a menu that includes ribs, chicken, …
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Here's what happened in town over the last few days
Here's a round-up of the biggest headlines in Strongsville Patch this week: 1. Homes in foreclosure -- 13 houses are scheduled for sheriff's sale in July. 2. Old Carolina Barbecue moving in -- A local restaurant chain will open its seventh location on Pearl Road. 3. UFO sightings -- A national database has reports of strange flying objects in the area. You can report your own unusual sightings today in Brecksville at the Cleveland Ufology Project's Disclosure Day. 4. Borders tenant -- Still no official word on who is moving into the Royalton Road store, but negotiations are continuing and rumors are flying. 5. Pearl Road widening off and running -- The city continues its fast pace on the project to add new lanes to Route 42 south.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Sit-down restaurant coming to Pearl Road
Old Carolina Barbecue has gotten the go-ahead to turn part of the former Bally's building on Pearl Road into a sit-down restaurant. The new eatery should be open in about 120 days, said real estate agent Steve Eisenberg. "We hope to be open by fall," Eisenberg said. It will be the seventh Old Carolina location and the second in Cuyahoga County, following the opening of a store in Legacy Village in May. It will take over about 3,820 square feet of the first floor at 14783 Pearl Rd., below Elevated Fitness. It's not the restaurant's first foray into Strongsville. Old Carolina has been an award-winning part of the Strongsville Rib Burnoff -- for the last three years, it has won the People's Choice Award for best ribs. The city Planning …
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Here's what happened in Strongsville in the last few days
Here are the biggest headlines from Strongsville Patch this week: New restaurant -- Old Carolina Barbecue is seeking to open on Pearl Road. Mall changes hands -- The big 'Westfield' signs come down as new owners take over SouthPark. Brunswick thanks Strongsville for support -- The mayor of Brunswick writes a letter of heartfelt gratitude for the signs and posters lining Pearl Road. Car crashes into city building -- An elderly man drives through the wall of Council Chambers/Mayors Court, causing thousands of dollars worth of damage. No BYOB at McDonald's -- A man could have been charged for what he was sipping in the dining room. • Keep up with local news with the Strongsville Patch newsletter (click here to sign up -- you'll get an email …
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Old Carolina is already a hit at rib burnoff
A restaurant that promises authentic southern barbecue is looking to open in Strongsville. Old Carolina Barbecue Co., which now has six locations -- including one that opened in May at Legacy Village -- is seeking to operate in the Strongsville Plaza, 14783 Pearl Rd., on the first floor of Elevated Fitness. The business wants to occupy 3,820 square feet for a sit-down restaurant. The plans got a favorable review from the city Planning Commission last week. It's not the restaurant's first foray into Strongsville. Old Carolina has been an award-winning part of the Strongsville Rib Burnoff -- in 2010 and 2011, it won the People's Choice Award for best ribs -- and will again have a stand at the event this year. The burnoff, sponsored by the …
Jean Williams
7:31 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
I guess its better to blow up the electrical during construction instead of at the grand opening more ›