State of the Art @ ETS

State of the Art @ ETS

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It didn't take long for ETS to transition from one location to another. And according to co-owner Jackie Lucchino, there were no glitches on opening day (yesterday). "Everything went very smoothly," she told me. "All of the equipment worked from the start... that was a nice surprise." I toured the operation a week ago with Jackie's brother and co-owner Mike Lucchino who pointed out all of the state-of-the-art equipment that had been installed. These guys have really gone all out when it comes to keeping the food fresh. There are numerous walk-in refrigerator and freezer units… one of the models can take food at room temperature and zap it to freezing within seconds.

The interior of ETS has been custom built to the exact specs of a family that has been in the business for a long time. Every minute aspect of the interior has been thought out... even down to the winding rail-guides that keep counter lines from drifting out the door. Those same customers can gaze up at the vertical media screen that features Pepsi products being poured and melted cheese being drizzled onto beds of nachos. If that makes people too hungry then there's always the flat-screen (playing music videos) to watch. Plus, the lighting is brilliant - especially when you consider that this is a taco and sub joint. From color changing LEDs in the ceiling and under the cash wrap to the modern pendants and backlit menu boards.

Thankfully they kept the bar-style eating area in front for customers to watch the action on Elmwood. The new ETS location offers customers the ability to pick up an order at the drive-thru, or eventually there will be an outdoor seating area located on a patio next to the parking lot. This should all add up to make for a lively block on the Elmwood Strip this summer.

ETS is now located at 947 Elmwood Avenue (716) 886-4953

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What Others Have To Say

  1. bison716

    2 ratings12345
    Mar 25th, 17:39

    WOW! BIG BIG BIG plus for the Elmwood strip! Congrats and welcome back!

  2. Kip

    0 ratings12345
    Mar 25th, 18:37

    anyone know what there(anyone) going to do with the old location?

  3. Boz

    1 ratings12345
    Mar 25th, 18:44

    When you do a story on a building or a business changing locations, could you put the location higher up in the story? It's confusing sometimes to be kept in suspense in order to find out where exactly the post is talking about.

  4. Joshua

    2 ratings12345
    Mar 25th, 20:49

    Just stopped by for some eats tonight - awesome work inside. The old location is becoming a bank.

  5. Joshua

    2 ratings12345
    Mar 25th, 20:50

    Just stopped by for some eats tonight - awesome work inside. The old location is becoming a bank.

  6. sbrof

    1 ratings12345
    Mar 25th, 20:58

    Their old location is going to be an Evan's Bank if I remember...

  7. cosmo

    1 ratings12345
    Mar 25th, 21:05

    these folks should write the book on remodeling and relocation. Tasteful, every single step of the way -- and no plastic awnings. here's to another 30-plus years.

  8. WholeLottaJibbaJabbah

    0 ratings12345
    Mar 26th, 08:13

    Kip, I think a bank is taking over the old location. Not positive, but i think thats the deal.

  9. xanbuf

    2 ratings12345
    Mar 26th, 08:36

    Couldn't help by stop in last night to order dinner (wanted to check out the place even though they have a drive through). Noticed nice stuff and also liked the fact that you could look out to elmwood while eating at the counter. However, the service was just awful. You interact with only one person (the cashier takes your order and then later calls out your number to pick up). That person needs to be engaging and on top of the ball, not one that talks under his breath and screws up the order big time.... dissapointing... Jackie/Mike, great job on the place! - suggest that you look into service improvement ... that's what's really going to hold the customer base. I'll go back and give it another shot, 3 strikes your out though...

  10. Perry

    1 ratings12345
    Mar 26th, 08:48

    Looks great! Nice job ETS.

  11. nightrider

    1 ratings12345
    Mar 26th, 08:53

    It is great and I hate to make a negative comment, but isn't most of their business done at 4:00 am to incoherent drunks. Don't ask me how I would know this.

  12. jhill

    1 ratings12345
    Mar 26th, 09:51

    nightrider.....what are you talking about? That comment makes zero sense, nor does it have any relevance.

  13. onestarmartin

    2 ratings12345
    Mar 26th, 10:38

    stopped by the other evening, looked great and fits in with Elmwood. Nice to see such a turnaround from what is was.

  14. Joshua

    1 ratings12345
    Mar 26th, 10:54

    onestartmartin = martin??? Butter Lamb Martin?

  15. onestarmartin

    1 ratings12345
    Mar 26th, 11:21

    LOL.....

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