Comments on: Dearborn’s New ‘Deli On The Avenue’ Opens

By: Deli Owner

Deli Owner — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:34:54 +0000

Steve,

I apologize for missing you when you had arrived at the Deli. I had found in the past few days with it being the Holiday season and just opening my doors, this week may not be a good time to expect a good flow of business. I had then decided instead of getting discouraged, I would take these next few days to get the word out and start advertising by passing out flyers instead of awaiting the city’s ribbon cutting. I hope that you will return to the Deli anytime after Jan 2nd, and try one of our delicious sandwiches. We look forward to seeing you!!

By: Miss Marge

Miss Marge — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:09:48 +0000

Deli Owner – appear in person at a Council meeting and state your case. I can’t believe that the Council would not respond. The City should do everything possible to make sure your business survives.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:14:00 +0000

Donna, I just went there to get some lunch, and the sign said they’re closed until Jan 2. How did you get food? And why are they closed until January 2?

By: Donna Hay

Donna Hay — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:41:00 +0000

Just had a carry-out from the Deli – I had chicken salad sandwich (lots of chicken salad) and Italian Wedding soup both were excellent. Its a cute place and very customer friendly, I would highly recommend it.

By: emanon

emanon — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:32:40 +0000

Do they now do a ribbon cutting everytime the city buys a vacant house?

By: Donna Hay

Donna Hay — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:51:08 +0000

Deli Owner – Unbelieveable is the only word I can think of. There is a waiting list for Ribbon Cuttings – now I have heard everything. Hate to tell you what I would tell them if I had to wait to be contacted. What fools.

By: Deli Owner

Deli Owner — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:36:37 +0000

Thanks to everyone for your support. And yes I do agree that in order to make my adventure a successful one, I will have to advertise on my terms and not the city’s. As one reader has recommended a ribbon cutting, well I have called the Mayor’s office 2 times now, and I have been told that they are very busy with Grand Openings that I will have to wait to be contacted. Could someone please tell me where all of these new business are opening, that there is now a waiting list for a Ribbon Cutting…..the last time I looked their are more vacant buildings in this city than ever before.

By: JaDe

JaDe — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:48:07 +0000

I’m looking forward to trying it.

By: cloe

cloe — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:06:02 +0000

Good luck on your new venture. I know from experience that signage awnings are permitted. The secret to being successful in this City is just doing what you want without the City’s permission. If it’s good enough for Fakhoury, it’s good enough for the rest of us.

I recommend that you go before the City Council and ask why you can’t have an awning. This way you will also get publicized, free publicity. It wouldn’t hurt and could only help.

We’ll be stopping in soon to enjoy a meal. Good luck again.

By: ali

ali — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:46:06 +0000

The instructions you received from Dearbornette were right on, you should have offered the inspector from the City, a free meal, and then slipped him a token gift (that’s the Bldg. and Safety way of doing business). Anyway wish you all the luck, because now people will be able to fratenize, a nice little deli, at a reasonable price. By the way the Big fella lives down the street, you might want a ribbon cutting from, just get ready to feed his face.