The owners of a former burger restaurant in the Railyard have been ordered to pay its former landlord $471,099 for back rent and interest.
This week, Lancaster County District Judge Lori Maret entered the judgment against MVPZ and Me LLC, which did business as BurgerFi, and Michael Miller of Shelby County, Tenn., in favor of TDP Phase One LLC.
The defendants didn’t appear at a hearing Monday on the motion for summary judgment.
BurgerFi closed its Lincoln location at Canopy and Q streets in The Railyard in 2020.
BurgerFi’s owners surrendered the property at 300 Canopy Street in December 2020. The company took out a 10-year lease in 2015 but closed in March 2020.
According to an order this week, TDP Phase One LLC has taken steps to mitigate its damages by listing the Railyard property for lease on Crexi.com and MRCI, two commonly-used commercial real estate listing platforms.
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WRK LLC, which manages the property, has shown the site to more than 10 interested parties and continues to reach out to individuals and businesses that have shown interest. They also pitched the site at ICSC, the largest gathering of retail and commercial real state professionals in the U.S.
But the location remains vacant.
“While WRK and plaintiff are seeing some increased interest for operation of bar/restaurant concepts, demand for the property remains lower due to multiple spaces available in the downtown Lincoln area due to the closure of businesses during the pandemic,” according to the order.
Maret found that TDP Phase One was entitled to damages for unpaid rent for June 1, 2021, through April 2024.
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Here are some of Lincoln’s hidden gem restaurants, according to Reddit
Daffodil Mediterranean Cuisine and Catering
Location: 5500 Old Cheney Rd, Suite 21
“Daffodil at 56th and Old Cheney, it’s an older woman and her family that runs it, really good Mediterranean food. The setup isn’t anything special but the woman and her family are very inviting and nice to talk to.”
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Lila Mae’s Southern Kitchen and Lounge
Location: 2110 Winthrop Rd
“Lila mae’s!!! Best Nashville hot chicken ever!! Between their homemade dipping sauce, mac and cheese, and chicken on a waffle it is seriously so amazing! You can choose between 5 different heats if you don’t like spicy”
-u/petitrouge13
Heoya
Location: 3280 Superior St
“Heoya is hands down my favorite restaurant in Lincoln. They’re an Asian Fusion place and have locations on the north and south sides of town. Big fan of the pork Heoya burrito, others really like their loaded fries. Eggs rolls are really good too.”
-u/Jethuth_Chritht
Afghan Village Cuisine
Location: 3111 O St.
“Afghan Village Cuisine is a newish place just east of 27th and O, they have buffet style service with items rotating from a menu every day–I literally just stopped there for dinner tonight because I happened to see the sign while driving and everything was fantastic.”
-u/timeskips
Norm’s on 48th
Location: 2510 S. 48th St.
“Norm’s on 48th’s Brisket Smashy burgers are life changing. Different Smashies depending on the day. If you’re not there by 11:30 at the latest, you won’t get one. Literally a gas station that fills up with people at 11AM for the burgers hitting the hot shelf. Love that we have a place like this. Get the Smashy sauce and put it on your burger. Their hats are rad too.”
-u/Queasy-Trip1777
El Potro Mexican Restaurant
Location: 3410 S 10th St.
“They have the best plate of fajitas I’ve ever had: Chicken, Beef, Shrimp and Chorizo. A flank steak on top and a cheese quesadilla on the side along with your usual rice beans guacamole and tortillas. It’s easily three full meals for me for $15.99. I still can’t believe it every time I get it. Drinks are also delicious and reasonable. I don’t go to any other Mexican restaurants anymore.”
-u/Cheekbagger
L’s Kitchen
Location: 2785 S. 17th St.
“Ls’ does French/American comfort food that totally hits the spot. Their steak and chicken dishes are fantastic, and I love the potato pancakes.”
-u/mosterburged
Vung Tau Pho Grill
Location: 2708 Y St.
“Had pho all over the country and Vung Tau makes better pho that what I’ve had at upscale places. Plus the owner is just a nice guy and it’s a bit family run. One time about 15 years ago I forgot my wallet after ordering and eating and he told me not to worry about it, just get him back next time”
-u/danisindeedfat
Fattoush Restaurant
Location: 313 N. 27th St.
“I came here to say Fattoush too. I get something different every time – I’m trying to work my way through the whole menu eventually. The best thing so far: the Borag Beef – they look like egg rolls kind of. Amazing flavor and dipping sauce! I also love that if you sit in to eat, you get bread and hummus and everything as a side, even if you ordered a rice based dish. Better value than other similar restaurants. Can’t recommend highly enough!”
-u/Fantastic_Mud_6798
Rolling Wok
Location: 2600 S. 48th St.
“Rolling Wok has amazing Chinese food. It’s located on 48th and Van Dorn in the strip mall area that has the Hobby Lobby in it. They deliver and they are so fast and sweet. Recommend almost anything on the menu but some of my favorites are Peanut Butter Chicken, Mongolian Beef, Egg Foo Young, and Green Bean Chicken. Highly recommend!”
-u/Lemonjuus
Blessing Thai Restaurant
Location: 4451 N. 26th St. Suite 800
“We love Blessing Thai near 27th and Superior. Be careful when choosing a spice level though – they do not play! We usually get a 3 or 4 even though we both really like spice.”
-u/allysamartinez
Super Taco
Location: 5501 Holdrege St.
“Super Taco on 56th and Holdrege. Unassuming exterior in a strip connected to a gas station, but man does that place slap. Super reasonable pricing too.”
-u/aurrutia214
Tandoor Indian Restaurant
Location: 3530 Village Drive
“Tandoor is amazing. Great Indian food at a reasonable price”
-u/Spenny2180
Biji’s Best
Location: 5640 Hidcote Dr
“Biji’s Best is a wonderful place as well for grab and go food. They are in the Syrah’s Place gas station just south of 56th & Pine Lake. Only serve lunch and dinner on Fridays. I love the Reshmi Chicken! Family run.”
-u/lyric4949
Panda Garden
Location: 233 N. 48th St.
“Panda Garden! Looks like generic Chinese food in a strip mall, but they have an amazing Korean food menu. Amazing kimchi as well if that’s your thing.”
-u/adidas2500
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