We hear that Table Ten is no more. After moving to downtown Fullerton from Placentia several years ago, the restaurant gave it a good go, but just didn’t have the support. It always seemed like a pretty good place to go and have a drink and dinner. Maybe the location wasn’t too hot.
Oh, well, that’s life (and death) in the restaurant business. Maybe the place can become something more congenial to folks who like to socialize downtown.
Doc Jones says: "I don't look like those people."
#1 by johnny b. on December 9, 2009
We hear it’s becoming another Jack Franklyn bar in his monopoly block, here’s the link and article from the OC Register:
http://fastfood.freedomblogging.com/2009/10/29/deep-fried-waffles-funky-food-joint-coming-to-downtown-fullerton/39123/
Deep-fried waffles & frog legs coming to downtown Fullerton
October 29th, 2009, 6:38 am · 32 Comments · posted by Barbara Giasone, Staff Writer
One-pound corn dogs? Deep-fried waffles with vanilla bean ice cream? Deep fried frog legs ‘n’ sausages?
You won’t find downtown Fullerton’s newest restaurant concept on the healthy-food-o-meter. And that’s just fine with Jack Franklyn and Joey Gomez, who have been working for months on a concept where fun food matters.
“There will be lots of unusual choices for lunch and dinner, but not deep-fried Snickers bars,” Franklyn said.
The pair has leased the former 3,000-square-foot Table Ten restaurant, which recently closed at 124 W. Commonwealth Ave. The area is commonly known as the Soco (South of Commonwealth) District, where Franklyn already operates Heroes and the expanding Roscoe’s Famous Deli.
Plans for the new eatery, simply called “Joe’s” as a tribute to Gomez and his dad, are being submitted to Fullerton planners this week.
Table Ten owner Treva Caron closed shop last month. Franklyn has known Caron since she started working at the Cat & The Custard Cup in La Habra, and then moved to a storefront in Placentia. Gomez, who has been friends with Franklyn for 25 years, said: “We need to keep our new place fresh and young.”
“This new place will be a family affair, and we’re excited,” Franklyn said. “I met a man in Seattle who had 12 different restaurants in the same area, and I thought, ‘How great is this?’”
#2 by I Can't See it on December 9, 2009
I wonder if Mr. Downtown Tattoo digs fried waffles?
#3 by Lady Snark on December 9, 2009
I hate to sound, you know, snarky and all, but I can’t imagine good ol’ Jack’s illegal amplified music at “Roscoe’s” was much good for Table Ten’s business.
#4 by Ken Bane on December 9, 2009
The food had gone downhill IMO
#5 by Lady Snark on December 9, 2009
Maybe the sous chef couldn’t hear his boss.
#6 by Nobody on December 9, 2009
Get ready for what’s coming next!
#7 by BTW on December 9, 2009
That little hottie next to Wretch-a-Sketch needs a new boyfriend (me).
#8 by Cheech on December 9, 2009
that meatloaf looks mighty tasty right about now, what are there hours of operation?
#9 by Not Impressed By Fullerton Fare on December 10, 2009
Is anything made from scratch? Or are things brought in premade in bags, boxes and tubs.
The reason I ask is that I know more than one restauranteur on Harbor is primarily doing “heat and serve” types of food. Sure, they do a bit of grilling …meats, which doesn’t take a rocket scientist. And frankly, that corn as pictured? Canned.
#10 by BTW on December 10, 2009
That meatloaf bears a strange resemblance to all the brick veneer that’s gone up in downtown Fullerton.
Maybe a little gravy would help hide the buildings.
#11 by Meatloaf Murder on December 10, 2009
$18 is the normal price for some old meatloaf? What is this, Florentines?
#12 by Friendly Advice on December 10, 2009
I would pay money to read restaurant reviews by the Fullerton Harpoon.
#13 by I'm :( on December 10, 2009
over the idea that The Harpoon might be dead. I loved his post and comments.
#14 by Thor on December 10, 2009
I like Heroes, that area of town is a lot of fun. Expensive, but fun for the older crowd.
Sad to see Table 10 go…
#15 by Not Impressed on December 10, 2009
I’m thinking the meatloaf, the vegetables, the gravy and even the potatoes are all premade. The other day we went to Carrows because I was too tuckered out to cook. I stood by the pie area and saw them “cooking” with a microwave. The vegetables, rice, and sides are all prepackaged and they just zap them. So are all the appetizers.
Down the street at the Olde whatever english pub, their stuff is premade too. We went there once, and a friend asked for something without onions. The waitress said it was impossible because it came in “the mix.” Go through their dumpsters, and I’ll bet you find boxes and tubs back there.
Jack can only own 16 restaurants in the area if he does one thing: keep serving up pre-made frozen foods, and stuff from tubs. Then all he needs are guys to push microwave buttons.
I’m sorry this is what passes as “fare” to Fullertonians.
#16 by Not Impressed on December 10, 2009
And WTF is that 1980′s parsley doing sprinkled around the edge of the plate?
#17 by Ken Bane on December 10, 2009
ok ok so what we need is a new blog post about restaurants… with people givings their favs and reasons why.
Me: one of my favs is Kaori Sushi in DT – not 100% consistent (weird things with sushi be too cold sometimes) but food is fresh and tasty
#18 by Joe Sipowicz on December 10, 2009
Ken, write it up and we will most likely publish it.
#19 by Meanwhile Next Door on December 10, 2009
Dec. 10, 2009
Congrats to Jack, Joey & Jordan on the newly expanded Roscoes! We had a great time at the mixer last night! It’s not too late to book your Holiday Party is this great new space!
#20 by Joe Sipowicz on December 10, 2009
Well, let’s hope they can stick to the Munipal Code this time.
#21 by Food Critic on December 10, 2009
That block building behind Jack et al. looks an awful lot like that block of meatloaf. Is this a gimmick?
#22 by SauceBrick on December 10, 2009
It’s a themed restaurant.
#23 by DTF on February 16, 2010
cant wait for Live outdoor music to come back
#24 by Table 9.5 on February 16, 2010
DTF, you probably won’t have to wait long. In DTF the rule of law is that Jack & Co. make the rules of law.
#25 by Not so fast on February 16, 2010
#23 & #24, now that Jacks Captian Mayes left Fullerton for greener pastures, I would say that’s not in the cards for a long, long time.
#26 by dtf on April 19, 2010
Mayes was useless and arrogant…cant wait for amplified music to come back