Raptor66 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Hmm. I've heard it called both Oscar's and Backstage Grill, but I wasn't sure which was the real name. I guess it's Backstage, then. Or did they change it again? So then who owns Osc....er..s...umm, the employee lunchroom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 It's a contract vendor these days, though it is still owned by the park, just leased out. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywriter Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Nothing beats a LaRosa's pizza and I'm so happy they are building on in Mt.Orab. the closest one to me was a 25 min drive to Mount Carmel one. I love there pizza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatiReds084 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 ^ I agree. LaRosas is the best. I love that pizza so much even though the prices are ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Potato Works. Seriously, with about 25 packs of ketchup, a large Sprite, and slaw from Chick-fil-a. Everytime I hear the train whistle and I'm hungry, off to Rivertown I go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Of course, if you want breakfast, Starbuck's is pretty much your only choice. Gotta have my coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 ^^Yeah, for some reason every time I go there, Chick-Fil-A is closed. I guess that's because I'm always there on Sundays! Which is just as well as they use peanut oil and my daughter has a peanut allergy. The doctor said she may grow out of that (hopefully she does), but why take chances. I would have to vote LaRosa's. I've always liked the pizza there, and my wife likes the pizza from Canteen/Oscar's/Backstage Grill/??? better than the other locations. She swears they taste different, but I never noticed a difference. I think it's just her. We went to Wings buffet once this past year and it was horrible. I hate to repeat what others have said, but the food was dried out, stale and the associates were not friendly/helpful. The only plus was the free refills, we made sure to load our cups before we left. I miss the days of the Montgomery Inn ribs, the rib-b-que sandwiches with the tater babies w/ cheese. I also love Potato Works, but my wife is not too keen on it, so I never have anyone to share an order with (I try not to eat a whole one by myself like I used to), so I haven't gotten their fries in years. My wife's favorite place is Bubba Gump's. This is fine with me on a cooler day, but on a hot day in July/August, the last thing I want to eat is greasy fried food from there. I miss the metts and brats of Bier Garten! It hurts even more that it's the same building. And Starbucks? Ugh. I don't even go there outside the park unless there's no other option. I don't like spending that much money on coffee, I'm content enough with the coffee at the BP down the street from work. How Starbucks and their counterparts duped America into wasting that much money on a product that is relatively cheap to make is beyond me and something I will never understand. What a bad change for that building as well. La Patisserie Francaise was where I started my career at KI, what wonderful baked goods we had then. The elephant ears, cinnamon rolls, cookies and other items... all made onsite! And during Winterfest, the fresh baked gingerbread men. I loved decorating those in front of that big window on the side of the building, putting on a show for all those guests gathered around. Oh well, that's what memories are for... Even though I'm not a big fan of it outside the park, I do like the addition of Subway as an option. I just never eat there at the park. Plus, I would have rather seen them put it somewhere else besides Sweet Tooth. I always saw Sweet Tooth busier than Subway. And what the $&%@ is Fontana Bistro in the survey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianchef Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Wings Diner was my favorite eatery at Kings Island last year because it was a buffet and my son ate free with me. However, I don't know what will become of Wings this year. I hope that the name changes and the same buffet stays the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzarley Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 My favorite will always be La Rosa's...specifically the International Street location. I just love the atmosphere of the park on a warm Summer evening just around dusk, sitting by the fountains and eating a hot slice of La Rosa's pizza. It's a simple pleasure, but one that has some really good memories... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Eatery???? They have eateries at KI? Oh, you mean stands where you buy food and have to sit at a picnic bench, or that old school cafeteria better known as the festhaus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 But, of course they have eateries. Right there in between all the rideries! Come on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster_junky Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Larosas can't be beat. it can only be beat by one and that is bubba gump shrimp shack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I might possibly find LaRosa's at the park more acceptable if I were to be served HOT pizza. On my visits last year, at least 70 percent of the time, the pizza was stone cold. Twice I had them replace it...and got more, just like the first. Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Bubba Gump's is the top of my list. Nothing like grabbing some good seafood and then having an adult beverage at Lt. Dans. I love to stop by on a hot day and have a few drinks with some friends and cool off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Yes, every pizza I had at Larosas last year was cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trex030786 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Def. Wings. The food isn't always awesome, but I like the fact that I can load up once during the day and not have to worry about taking time out to eat again. Free refills are always nice too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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