In previous post, we asked Ballard to send Lunchbox Laboratory to Wallingford. Bubbling up this comment from Jenny:
A phone call would have gotten you some real information. Owner Simpson has a non-compete for the 45th St. area that prevents him from opening a restaurant here. Fortunately, it expires this year. He’s been actively looking for expansion sites, considering Fremont and the Eastside as well. And he does have his eye on the Beeline/Jitterbug space.
OK, we’ll do our homework next time. We did know that Simpson used to be the chef at the Blue Onion Bistro, the comfort food restaurant on Roosevelt. We’re pleased to know that he may head East again.
A Lunchbox Laboratory would be well worth the wait! The Beeliner/Jitterbug/Loki/something I’ve forgotten space has been empty so long, what’s a few months?
Also, if you haven’t already, check out the Cuban sandwich menu in the SeaMonster Lounge window. (I assume it’s being converted.) It sounds like a very delicious heart-attack on a plate!
Lunchbox Labratory, though very tasty, is much too expensive for everyday lunching. Two of us had burgers (the smaller size) with the side of sweet potato fries, and tea, for a whopping total of nearly $32!! And that’s passing on the $5 shakes. This makes Red Mill seem cheap.
These prices would be justified if the ambience was nicer (a bit more room, please, and no overflowing water bucket under the restroom sink) . Maybe sharing a 1/2 pound sandwhich is the way to go..
Jenny’s comment initially confused me because I thought “Owner Simpson” was some kind of pun on Homer Simpson. And I couldn’t find the funny. But then I realized it wasn’t a pun. Doh!
LL sucks people. Why the hell would you want them here?