Better Name

[bbqjoe]

I haven't made it to town yet, (Tomorrow) But I'm thinking that fatties might work here at the restaurant. But being that it IS a restaurant, I think a change in name might be appropriate. I don't want to upset the apple cart or screw with tradition. We do have fun here.
I serve a full length short rib, that has well over a pound of meat on it after cooking. We call it a Brontosaurus rib. ( The bone is over a foot long or so)
I wouldn't want to call a "fattie" dinosaur poop or anything like that. But something fun would be good.
Any good suggestions out there?

 

[RichardF]

Why change the name, it's perfectly appropriate for a BBQ joint. Nobody is walking into a a place with slabs of meat for sale and thinking something called a "fatty" is a problem. If anything, you will start a buzz, and people will come from across the land to eat fatties at Joe's. Don't mess with the name, it's bad luck...

 

[thillin]

I couldn't imagine calling it something else. I try to help think of something.

P.S. post some pics of the place. The one on your site is a little small.

 

[Bill-Chicago]

How about:

Joe's Smoked Sausage Chub's
Chub-a-licious Appetizer
Smoked Oink Rollers (cut in wheels, server with a small amount of sauce in the middle.
Pig-Sicles (serve with a fancy toothpick shoved in there)
Joe's Secret Sausages
Joe's Chub Platter (a mixture of different flavored "fatties", smoked to perfection)

and did I win your name the pit contest?

 

[Yakfishingfool]

Do you have a theme for the restauant? Put up some names, but hard if no specific theme. If going dinosaurish....what about along the fred flintsone lines.... the Gravel Pit,

call the Fatties...Desert Boulders...Dino Burgers...Desert Fatties...Dino Eggs...Deviled Eggs - Prehistoric Style....Belly Bombs...

 

[G$]

This is Wikieup ... I think Fatty works fine.

In any case, my next trip to Vegas i will be stopping in.

 

[Brauma]

Are you planning on serving the fatty whole log or sliced? If sliced maybe Silver dollar smoked sausage.

 

[BBQ_MAFIA]

Why change the name, it's perfectly appropriate for a BBQ joint. Nobody is walking into a a place with slabs of meat for sale and thinking something called a "fatty" is a problem. If anything, you will start a buzz, and people will come from across the land to eat fatties at Joe's. Don't mess with the name, it's bad luck...

I think RichardF is right. Don't mess with the name.

I'm not sure about the bad luck part.

 

[thirdeye]

I'm thinking that fatties might work here at the restaurant. But being that it IS a restaurant, I think a change in name might be appropriate.

A fatty by any other name is still a fatty. I say keep the name. Are you going to have both sweets and hots? You can always describe it on the menu as thisk slices of a man sized sausage log, too big for a casing & smoked for hours until perfection. Will a biscuit or some cornbread come with it? Just my .02.

 

[Bill-Chicago]

If you must, how about Sausage Fatties

 

[Bigdog]

If you must, how about Sausage Fatties

I like this suggestion from my learned brother in the windy city.

Calling it just a fatty is problematic as you would be constantly having to explain it and worry about offending someone or give them the wrong idea. The double meaning thing works great here because we are all adults and most of us appreciate the humor.

 

[Yakfishingfool]

Rocky Mountain Dino Oysters...

I like fatty, a bit rude, a bit brusk, but very aptly describes the item. Would give it a descriptor though as above. Xfatty...hot fatties could be picante(sp) fatties....something like that.

 

[kcquer]

How about Wagon Wheels (slices). Has a country sound to it like good pork sausage should.

Wagon Wheels, available in mild, maple and hot. With or without biscuits.

 

[The_Kapn]

ChiBill's suggestions are great!

"Joe's Smoked Sausage Chub's
Chub-a-licious Appetizer
Smoked Oink Rollers (cut in wheels, server with a small amount of sauce in the middle.
Pig-Sicles (serve with a fancy toothpick shoved in there)
Joe's Secret Sausages
Joe's Chub Platter (a mixture of different flavored "fatties", smoked to perfection)"


Followed by Yak's suggestions right below!
Both are very innovative :lol:

Just like Fatties, lots of variety in naming available!

Pick one that works for your market.
Even my loving neighbors do not appreciate "Fatties" (the name)--Sorry all.

TIM

 

[thirdeye]

Calling it just a fatty is problematic as you would be constantly having to explain it and worry about offending someone or give them the wrong idea.

Well..... Fatburgers have been doin' great for 50 years. They also sell Baby Fats, Fat Fries and you don't get a large drink, you get A Big Fat Cup.

http://www.fatburger.com/

 

[frognot]

Looks likes Fatburger is now in Texas. One just opened in San Antonio.

SAN ANTONIO, TX, January 16, 2006 -- Recognized for uniquely blending history and progress, San Antonio can claim another Texas milestone as it becomes home to the Lone Star State's first Fatburger restaurant, which opened January 16. Based in Santa Monica, Calif., Fatburger has become a household word for viewers of late night TV talk shows where celebrity hosts and their guests often mention the chain's big, juicy burgers as their favorites.
The newest Fatburger restaurant is located in San Antonio's upscale 18,000-square-foot CityView Village restaurant and retail center situated near Interstate 10 and Huebner Road. The address is 11224 Huebner Road, Suite 206.

Oops! Back on the original topic, i agree with kcquer's idea, Wagon Wheels.

 

[MrSmoker]

Joe do the Armadillo egg Fatty,served them at a catered gig i did and they went over big time.

 

[thillin]

Wagon wheels around here are breaded deep fried jalapeno slices. But they could be called that if you can't call em fatties.

 

[Arlin_MacRae]

Brauma asked the important question: how is it going to be served?

 

[The Woodman]

I'd call it a Brontosaurus "Chubby":lol: :lol: