Post by Da Boss on Jun 30, 2020 22:08:52 GMT -5
Ah... "The Ho." Every college town has a place like this. And they've all got their little quirks and eccentricities. Then again, not many of them are described by the locals has being The Best Little Ho House in Kentucky. If you're ever in the area, it is definitely a must see. Although, give up on trying to eat there. The line stretches for three blocks if you don't time it right.
Founded in 1956 by two gentlemen trying to cash in on the economic boom of the colleges in the city, Tolly-Ho started simple enough; make hamburgers and cheese burgers, because that's what college kids like. Make them fast enough that you can earn a buck, but slow enough that they taste better than the drive in. If only they'd known what genius this would be.
Today the Ho has expanded its menu to the point that the original owners probably wouldn't recognize it anymore. You can find anything up on that board; from tofu to lamb, and it is rumored that there's even a secret way you can place orders if the ladies at the counter like you well enough where they'll serve food that's not listed on the menu. Although what that might actually be is beyond anybody's wildest imagination.
What has made this one little Ho so popular in a city of college kids surrounded by all kinds of restaurants and food? That's a rather simple thing, you see, the Ho never closes. Ever. Five in the morning on Christmas Day? Their staff is just finished coming off of their overnight shift and welcoming the day shift in with looks of absolute boredom. This may sound like a bad business model, as there are very few people looking to pick up a greasy cheeseburger at three in the morning on Christmas, unless you're parking your reindeer in the parking lot, but it is all by design. Every Lexingtonian knows, deep down in their heart of hearts, that right now the Ho is open. And they need to know it that far down. Because after the bars in town all close, and everybody's still bouncing and ready for the party to keep going, and nobody is sober enough to drive home, there's the Ho. Welcoming people with its neon lights, french fries covered in cheese that will send you into cardiac arrest from just looking at them, and waffles.
Recently, the Ho came under new management that has decided to "clean up" the image of the former rundown looking, cigarette hazed, drunken party restaurant of former years. They've moved to a new location (but don't get too excited, it is literally just on the other side of the block, your Ho is still there waiting for you). More importantly, they have finally decided to clear out the "Ho Rats" a collection of violent, hateful, ne'er-do-wells that used to gather in the back room all night playing on the arcade machines, smoking cigarettes, and drinking coffee and beer. At least, people don't seem to see the Rats around anymore But everybody knows the truth. She may have put on some makeup, and cleaned up her act some, but she's still the same Dirty Ho, welcoming you back with open arms after you thought you had gotten your life together.
Founded in 1956 by two gentlemen trying to cash in on the economic boom of the colleges in the city, Tolly-Ho started simple enough; make hamburgers and cheese burgers, because that's what college kids like. Make them fast enough that you can earn a buck, but slow enough that they taste better than the drive in. If only they'd known what genius this would be.
Today the Ho has expanded its menu to the point that the original owners probably wouldn't recognize it anymore. You can find anything up on that board; from tofu to lamb, and it is rumored that there's even a secret way you can place orders if the ladies at the counter like you well enough where they'll serve food that's not listed on the menu. Although what that might actually be is beyond anybody's wildest imagination.
What has made this one little Ho so popular in a city of college kids surrounded by all kinds of restaurants and food? That's a rather simple thing, you see, the Ho never closes. Ever. Five in the morning on Christmas Day? Their staff is just finished coming off of their overnight shift and welcoming the day shift in with looks of absolute boredom. This may sound like a bad business model, as there are very few people looking to pick up a greasy cheeseburger at three in the morning on Christmas, unless you're parking your reindeer in the parking lot, but it is all by design. Every Lexingtonian knows, deep down in their heart of hearts, that right now the Ho is open. And they need to know it that far down. Because after the bars in town all close, and everybody's still bouncing and ready for the party to keep going, and nobody is sober enough to drive home, there's the Ho. Welcoming people with its neon lights, french fries covered in cheese that will send you into cardiac arrest from just looking at them, and waffles.
Recently, the Ho came under new management that has decided to "clean up" the image of the former rundown looking, cigarette hazed, drunken party restaurant of former years. They've moved to a new location (but don't get too excited, it is literally just on the other side of the block, your Ho is still there waiting for you). More importantly, they have finally decided to clear out the "Ho Rats" a collection of violent, hateful, ne'er-do-wells that used to gather in the back room all night playing on the arcade machines, smoking cigarettes, and drinking coffee and beer. At least, people don't seem to see the Rats around anymore But everybody knows the truth. She may have put on some makeup, and cleaned up her act some, but she's still the same Dirty Ho, welcoming you back with open arms after you thought you had gotten your life together.