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Eddie rockets is no more....

  • 07-09-2013 6:21am
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 95 ✭✭


    He's now called rockin joes! Since yesterday. AW boo I like Eddie


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,850 ✭✭✭FouxDaFaFa


    Hadn't heard about this, was planning on going to the Wellpark one today.

    Looking at What'sForDinner, the menu doesn't seem that different.

    Is this a nationwide thing?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 766 ✭✭✭ger vallely


    Was over priced rubbish anyway. I thought the only decent thing in there was the malt milkshake. The place was always a tad grubby,chips were soft and the burgers too expensive. Good riddance I say.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 813 ✭✭✭CowboyTed


    thought the burgars were nice...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 493 ✭✭Tsipras


    Way overpriced,a whopper is better and cheap on a Wednesday!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 710 ✭✭✭chuky_r_law


    so is rockin joes essentially eddie rockets? is the menu the same?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,915 ✭✭✭✭Eeden


    According to galwayguy2005 in another thread:
    wrote:
    Menu is exact same for now but there planning on putting there own touch on it. Just pulled from the franchise

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056961961&page=10


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 813 ✭✭✭CowboyTed


    Tsipras wrote: »
    Way overpriced,a whopper is better and cheap on a Wednesday!

    Honestly if you want to compare quality, Whopper is dogfood compared to Eddie Rockets... Have to compare like with like...

    I would prefer Eddies to Scottys but they would be closer...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,219 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Was in Wellpark today, same thing as always. Nothing had changed.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,474 ✭✭✭✭gammygils


    That place was a rip off anyway.
    28 euro for damn all. And it was a kip
    Never again. Good Riddance to it!!!!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,815 ✭✭✭imitation


    Tis the same thing nationwide, I guess theres a few here and there still in the franchise ? Food was the same when I went into Cork, but I guess they are working there way through the freezer stocks, real test will be in a few months..


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  • Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 7,430 Mod ✭✭✭✭pleasant Co.


    CowboyTed wrote: »
    Honestly if you want to compare quality, Whopper is dogfood compared to Eddie Rockets... Have to compare like with like...

    I would prefer Eddies to Scottys but they would be closer...

    They both serve burgers and fries...neither serve particularly good burgers in my experience, certainly wouldn't compare either to dog food, but I've never eaten the stuff so wouldn't be an authority on it :P


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 53 ✭✭AllCaps


    I wouldn't be too upset to see it go altogether tbh, it's horrible :S


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 755 ✭✭✭sea_monkey


    do they still have malt milshakes?

    DO THEY STILL HAVE MALT MILKSHAKES!!??


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,219 ✭✭✭✭biko


    As I said earlier, I was in Wellpark today and not a single thing had changed.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 509 ✭✭✭Paddyfield


    They both serve burgers and fries...neither serve particularly good burgers in my experience, certainly wouldn't compare either to dog food, but I've never eaten the stuff so wouldn't be an authority on it :P

    So, have you eaten the burgers or not?

    I recently had a burger in The Cellar. It was damn good but damn expensive. I will be having it again...!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,850 ✭✭✭FouxDaFaFa


    I went there tonight before the cinema. Only noticeable difference is the big circular Eddie Rockets sign is gone and there are new menus (with the same stuff, just new branding).

    The malt shakes are safe.


  • Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 7,430 Mod ✭✭✭✭pleasant Co.


    Paddyfield wrote: »
    So, have you eaten the burgers or not?

    Stuff=dog food.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 482 ✭✭Ludikrus


    Stuff=dog food.

    How often do you eat dog food?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 482 ✭✭Ludikrus


    Ludikrus wrote: »
    How often do you eat dog food?

    Never. Ok got it. Confusing though.
    Going to put my phone away now.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,653 ✭✭✭yer man!


    I think the burgers and chips are really nice... I go in there for the student deal with a friend as I know I'm gonna come out of there actually full and not the pretend full from McDonalds which is really just shame because you don't want to be seen to be getting another burger.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭pounder770


    Darn.... Needs a new nickname now.. Can't use "Empty Pockets" anymore!!

    Suitable suggestions welcome!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,205 ✭✭✭✭JohnCleary


    Is the student offer still there? It disappeared (understandably) for the summer


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 513 ✭✭✭Mr_A


    Hopefully it remains the same, really like Eddie's. It used to be very dear but there's a lot more deals there now. The burgers are always tasty, nice occasional treat.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,204 ✭✭✭elfy4eva


    pounder770 wrote: »
    Darn.... Needs a new nickname now.. Can't use "Empty Pockets" anymore!!

    Suitable suggestions welcome!

    Rockin' joe's - lackin' Dough $$$


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,072 ✭✭✭✭wp_rathead


    Tuna melt and Oreo milkshake - sweet


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,219 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Odd that neither www.eddierockets.ie nor www.facebook.com/eddierockets mentions this.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,380 ✭✭✭TheCosmicFrog


    So, just to clarify, is it just the Eglinton Street restaurant or the entire company that's been affected?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,213 ✭✭✭✭sammyjo90


    So, just to clarify, is it just the Eglinton Street restaurant or the entire company that's been affected?

    According to good ole reliable wikipedia, they're all just gradually re-branding as rockin' joes..but conveniently that section in the page has no citation..who do we believe!?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,205 ✭✭✭✭JohnCleary


    For the purposes of market research i'll have to pass by later and see if the student offer is still on :pac:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,165 ✭✭✭Interceptor


    Ludikrus wrote: »
    How often do you eat dog food?

    I have eaten dog food (for science) and it actually tastes quite bland. LIDL Orlando Chunks are quite vile with a metallicky tang I didn't care for. Pedigree Chum was the most expensive version I ate and its not unlike unsalted tinned corned beef but it leaves a very greasy feel on the roof of your mouth. I found that I preferred the dry/complete dog foods like Winalot or Red Mills Leader but couldn't eat it at the same rate as a dog due to my weaker jaws.

    On balance I would choose any fast food over any dog food - cheapest burger > dearest dog food. I would not eat at Eddie/Joe Smokie Rockets or whatever but I occasionally eat a Big Mac and can categorically state that it is nothing like dog food.

    <EDIT> It is worth noting that you shouldn't eat dog food, even if you are hungry due to the slim but distinct possibility of getting new variant CjD or other unknown prion infection. I am part dog so its ok for me.

    'cpt


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,797 ✭✭✭sweetie


    ye need a Bobos in Galway lads


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 417 ✭✭godfrey


    Eeden wrote: »
    According to galwayguy2005 in another thread:



    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056961961&page=10

    There - they're - their

    ugh.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 762 ✭✭✭irisheddie85


    was talking to someone that used to work there. I think one guy has the franchise of Eddie rockets in the West/south. He is giving up the franchise but keeping the restaurants open under the new name Rockin joes. no effect on staff or food as far as it seems. Franchise costs just kept going up with no greater return


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 927 ✭✭✭Amik


    From Wikipedia:

    In September 2013 a process of rebranding all Eddie Rocket's restaurants to the "Rockin' Joe's" name commenced. This is being carried out on a gradual basis and although the 1950's theme and food served remained the same, many of the dishes on the menu were also re-named. For example, the popular "M50" beef burger is now known as the "Route 66". Among the first outlets to be rebranded were the Cork City and Galway restaurants.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,434 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    Kinda cute approach to marketing: update ya page on Wikipedia, rip out the existing signs, pop up a few new menus, and and get people on boards.ie to talk about you and refer to Wikipedia as a source.

    Sure'n who needs to waste time on websites or time on Facebook pages.

    :


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  • Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 5,620 ✭✭✭El_Dangeroso


    Just came here to post that ^^

    Just for balance a friend of mine obtained vicious food poisoning from Eddie Rockets chicken wings once, true story.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 Jumong


    He's now called rockin joes! Since yesterday. AW boo I like Eddie

    Rockin Joes ( formally Eddie Rockets across the Midwest , West & Southwest ) is no longer operating under the Eddie Rockets Group franchise .
    A new menu is in place & we are happy to announce our very popular Student Special Deal will continue .
    We will continue to offer an extensive diner themed menu & welcome all customers old & new to experience our signature dishes & some tasty new delights
    We have a Facebook page up & running where more information will be posted over the coming period .
    Joe .


  • Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47,365 ✭✭✭✭Zaph


    Jumong, as you are posting on behalf of a company I have to ask you to refrain from posting any further until you have obtained a verified rep account from the guys in the office. They can be contacted at reps@boards.ie

    Please note that further posts without having first obtained a verified rep account will result in a siteban.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,219 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Administrator Zaph is on the ball :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 Jumong


    Hi
    I have contacted your email address to have my comments & status verified .

    Regards
    Jumong
    On behalf of Rockin Joes


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,205 ✭✭✭✭JohnCleary


    Jumong wrote: »
    Rockin Joes ( formally Eddie Rockets across the Midwest , West & Southwest ) is no longer operating under the Eddie Rockets Group franchise .
    A new menu is in place & we are happy to announce our very popular Student Special Deal will continue .
    We will continue to offer an extensive diner themed menu & welcome all customers old & new to experience our signature dishes & some tasty new delights
    We have a Facebook page up & running where more information will be posted over the coming period .
    Joe .

    You Sir, have just retained many customers :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,850 ✭✭✭FouxDaFaFa


    What about those of us who are not students any more but who retain a student mindset?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 Jumong


    FouxDaFaFa wrote: »
    What about those of us who are not students any more but who retain a student mindset?

    The rules of this site prevent me discussing the subject further . We have a new face book page , where all comments will be swiftly answered.

    Regards & thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,219 ✭✭✭✭biko


    As per admin Zaph's post previously in thread. Jumong has to wait to be verified until he can post again.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,205 ✭✭✭✭JohnCleary


    Just found out why Eddie Rockets had to close/change their name :pac:




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,289 ✭✭✭Guffy


    ^^^
    Christ


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,165 ✭✭✭Interceptor


    JohnCleary wrote: »
    Just found out why Eddie Rockets had to close/change their name :pac:



    Don't tell me I'm still on that feckin island...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,301 ✭✭✭gordongekko


    JohnCleary wrote: »
    Just found out why Eddie Rockets had to close/change their name :pac:



    you should get a site ban for that


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,711 ✭✭✭Redhairedguy


    you should get a site ban for that

    Jaysus, don't tempt me.

    1248075250110.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,205 ✭✭✭✭JohnCleary


    you should get a site ban for that

    The monkeys of boards.ie know that if they siteban me that they'll never get to marvel at my doomsday device


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