Hmmm, sounds more like the Greek restaurants in the Falls to me. We have been there several times and didn't have your experiences and it has been busy everytime we've been there. Prices were reasonable and the staff friendly and eager to satisfy.

WHO WILL FEED THE MICES NOW THAT THEY ARE CLOSED?
ANIMAL CRUELTY!

That one too, lots of vacant commercial space in the Falls. Same old story of Falls residents not supporting Falls businesses. It's sad, I sure wouldn't try to start a new business in the Falls unless it was a medical complex, must be plenty of sick people in the Falls.

Richard if you think the people in the Falls don't support local businesses try getting into SuCasa or AJ O'bradys on the weekends. 3 cuisines was in an odd location as people couldn't really see it from the road. I also never got the concept of 3 different cuisines. A lot of people go to restaurants that offer a specialty such as Mexican or Irish. That way you figure the chefs have worked on perfecting one type of thing.

Jann, I would say I am surprised not by how well AJ O'Brady's has done, but AJ's Live. Bruce has successfully tapped into two completely different markets in Falls, and both businesses are doing very well on Main Street. AJ's Live is drawing big crowds for live music during the week, but there are two completely different "vibes" or "themes" there - and they are right next door.

I was a frequent customer at 3 Cuisines and absolutely loved it. It was my "go to" place. I liked the variety and every time I went, I tried something different. The 3 cuisine concept was great if you couldn't decide what you were in the mood for: American, Mexican, Italian. The place to do with a group so everyone got something they wanted. Sad to see it close. But, the location was not good.

Carl, AJ's Live and AJ Obrady's are both advertised in publications also. They have a great location which 3 Cuisines did not, but I don't remember seeing much if any advertising for 3 Cuisines. The breakfast place that was in there a while back did a good business, but they also advertised.

Business owners should advertise on Patch!

Jann, Aj's and SuCasa are doing well with their appeal essentially to the younger set, especially SuCasa. Actually we preferred their old location as it seemed more quaint and we felt the food was better there. We actually like their sister location in Pewaukee better. AJ's is a bit pricing for us and Irish cuisine is not exactly on our radar. Let's wait and see on them as there have been several failures at their location since Betsy's. Guess what we would be interested in is a good breakfast alternative to the Greek places in the Falls. Perhaps AJ's could open for breakfast and draw a different crowd for that.

AJ's is open for breakfast on the weekends, and their menu isn't all Irish. I would say they have a few specialties, but a lot of American standards on the menu. The Shepherd's Pie is very good there.

The problem with 3 cuisines is it always looked closed from Appleton Ave.
The black ceiling made it look as though the lights were off. I even stopped in to tell the owner this, not sure if he understood.
This kind of got me thinking how could he make three cuisines...

Richard, I grew up in the 60's and 70's and I go to both AJ's and Su Casa. Thanks for calling me a youngster! Try AJ's burger night, if you don't put 10 things extra on your burger like one of my kids does it's quite a deal. I think you have to order a couple of drinks though to get the deal, but that never stopped me.

Me to.

It's been busy when we have been there, the employees were friendly and accommodating, and the food tastier than the local Greek run restaurants.

Sounds like Ms. Neavins ran the Webb's so I don't understand how you came up with your staff change info. Actually, I felt that the food was better after it became a Griddlers.

I'm not sure why the comments were pending for so long. I think we fixed a bug to prevent spam from hitting the sites, and it may have held up comments for a bit. Looks like we are back and fully operational again. I was wondering why no one was commenting on this story!

just in case you say something vulgar...they scan before posting... In any event, my business was in the Colonial for 3 years, and we did very well. We're down the road next to the post office, now. I think the colonial could do much better for themselves and the vendors if they spent some time on the place. The owners are in Illinois and the rental company doesn't give a rat's tail about the center. Give me some marketing money and one year, I'd have the place full.

Good point Carl, the Colonial management certainly pay minimal attention to the upkeep of their investment. Advertising is good for a non-franchise restaurant however word of mouth for a good place will usually trump ads and not kill you with more expense.

Richard, you have to advertise at least in the beginning so people know you are even there. We happened to drive past the new Falls Pub & Grill and see a sign that they were opening, but it was the article on the Patch that got everyone in there on opening night. That is how most people we talked to found out about it.

Benedons is right about Colonial Plaza. The space he had there, was the nicest one in the whole mall. The rest of the spaces are not insulated and have 40 year old heating systems, the tenant is responsible for repairs and replacement. The covered walkway in the center of the mall also has issues with no cleanup- leaves accumulate in fall and year round there are sporadic cases of people using it as a toilet.
Half inch gaps under the rear doors also are an invitation to rodents. Maintenance has been needed on that building for fifteen years.

Hence why the Colonial Restaurant folded after it moved into larger space. The whole center should be condemned.

Will give it a try, what's the best item to try.