Cunningham Restaurant Group’s farm-to-table concept opens in a 1937 barn donated by a Purdue trustee and moved, piece by piece, to Discovery Park District
Hopefully Cunningham group will do something to draw in a student crowd to the restaurant. As their menus are advertised now, there is not much that the “average” college student would go for or could afford.
There's not much that the average college employee would go for or could afford, either, at least not regularly. Lunch prices strike me as expensive and dinner prices strike me as very expensive.
The Lawerence looks like a pleasant place and I have no reason to doubt that the food is tasty. And I want new restaurants like this and Boilerhouse Prime (which opened in 2025 at the Purdue golf course) to succeed—really! Failed restaurants that become empty storefronts/buildings are helpful to nobody.
Honest questions: Can enough residents in this area afford to pay such prices that The Lawrence and Boilerhouse Prime are sustainable as viable businesses? Or are these restaurants profitable solely from patrons who spend corporate dollars (including university funds) to feed important guests and/or potential donors?
They are profitable from the various events this community draws. Think Purdue sports home games, graduations, events at Hall of Music. Specifically, The Lawrence has a big event space which is lacking in this area.
It is delicious! You have a negative attitude of everything "not for you" Some people work hard for their money and chose take a different path than you. Once again you assume a lot "the rich class needs to overspend to feel special." They have deals and specials which I take advantage of semi-often especially after a round of golf at (Boiler House Prime).
Well considering the comment I replied to was in relation to affordability of the place, I don’t see how this once again you have so and so business matters? If you have a problem just spell it out.
My assumption that someone going there would feel special is based on the fact that their prices are special occasion prices, and an observation that the rich overspend is just me stating what’s happening out loud. Also some people work hard? Is there some assumption that I don’t work hard for my money? (again, we were talking about a restaurants overpriced menu) I don’t like your tone at all, but sorry I upset your sensibilities
Hopefully Cunningham group will do something to draw in a student crowd to the restaurant. As their menus are advertised now, there is not much that the “average” college student would go for or could afford.
There's not much that the average college employee would go for or could afford, either, at least not regularly. Lunch prices strike me as expensive and dinner prices strike me as very expensive.
The Lawerence looks like a pleasant place and I have no reason to doubt that the food is tasty. And I want new restaurants like this and Boilerhouse Prime (which opened in 2025 at the Purdue golf course) to succeed—really! Failed restaurants that become empty storefronts/buildings are helpful to nobody.
Honest questions: Can enough residents in this area afford to pay such prices that The Lawrence and Boilerhouse Prime are sustainable as viable businesses? Or are these restaurants profitable solely from patrons who spend corporate dollars (including university funds) to feed important guests and/or potential donors?
They are profitable from the various events this community draws. Think Purdue sports home games, graduations, events at Hall of Music. Specifically, The Lawrence has a big event space which is lacking in this area.
It’s definitely for the rich class of WL who need to overspend on dinner to feel special. Bet the food is pretty good, or hope so
It is delicious! You have a negative attitude of everything "not for you" Some people work hard for their money and chose take a different path than you. Once again you assume a lot "the rich class needs to overspend to feel special." They have deals and specials which I take advantage of semi-often especially after a round of golf at (Boiler House Prime).
Well considering the comment I replied to was in relation to affordability of the place, I don’t see how this once again you have so and so business matters? If you have a problem just spell it out.
My assumption that someone going there would feel special is based on the fact that their prices are special occasion prices, and an observation that the rich overspend is just me stating what’s happening out loud. Also some people work hard? Is there some assumption that I don’t work hard for my money? (again, we were talking about a restaurants overpriced menu) I don’t like your tone at all, but sorry I upset your sensibilities