thanks, i guess i should give it a try. my mom made the best tenderloins. they were never served as a sandwich but rather covered with some cream gravy and a side of mashed potatoes. one of my favorites as a child was the tenderloin plate at the butterfly cafe in cedar rapids- you have to be an old timer to remember that place. it may have gone downhill in later years but i remember it as great- however, i was a young boy who would eat anything.
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thanks, i guess i should give it a try. my mom made the best tenderloins. they were never served as a sandwich but rather covered with some cream gravy and a side of mashed potatoes. one of my favorites as a child was the tenderloin plate at the butterfly cafe in cedar rapids- you have to be an old timer to remember that place. it may have gone downhill in later years but i remember it as great- however, i was a young boy who would eat anything.
I agree with Midtown Cafe in Iowa City. Nice homey atmosphere too. I've also had a very good tenderloin at The Blind Pig in Cedar Rapids. Last tenderloin I had at joensy's could only generously be described as shoe leather. Wouldn't eat there again on a bet.
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Check out the Yelp reviews below. How does he stay in business with word of mouth like this? Feel bad for the kids, but this guy needs help and an example needs to be set.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/joensys-restaurant-iowa-city
Driving cross country with the entire family because we're moving from California to Wisconsin, and my nieces had to use the restroom. We stopped here to see if they could use their bathroom and who we presume was the owner said it is for customers only, ok fair enough, no problem. He didn't stop there though, he decided to start bad mouthing my nieces, who are CHILDREN, to their own mother! Then he starts bad mouthing my sister-in-law to HER mother saying that she doesn't look like a Trump supporter..??? What do politics have to do with my nieces using the restroom?! Needless to say, we would have happily purchased something in exchange for use of the facilities but instead went to a much more welcoming place across the street and spent our time, energy and MONEY there! Welcome to Iowa!
So unfortunately they won't let me leave zero stars but I give this place zero stars. Disclaimer i have not had the food. First of all, we drive up to the strip mall that it is in and this guy is waving around papers in our face and we keep driving and he starts chasing us (so naturally we stop) and think something is wrong. No he's the "owner" and wants us to buy food at his establishment. Fine, however we were really just jumping off the highway to let our dogs out and grab a bottle of water. So he starts talking about everything they offer and my husband and I have very special food needs because of high cholesterol etc. In any case we politely decline and he keeps going on and on and on! So finally we get back in the car and eat some leftovers. He comes and KNOCKS ON OUR WINDOW and gets in our face that we didn't eat at his place and "did we really get JIMMY JOHNS?!?!" No, it was leftover Chipotle. So we asked him to leave, still continues to yell at us. Then my husband asked again for him to please leave and rolled up the windows/locked the door. So he goes back inside and comes out and motions for us to come talk to him. At this point I'm getting pretty freaked/creeped out so I told my husband to leave and this guy hit our car with his fist on our way out!?!?!?! What the heck?? Do not go here unless you want to be harassed!!!!!!
My parents, son and I went here for lunch today, but didn't stay because the restaurant was filthy. There was food all over the floor in the back (visible from dining area). The owner had clothes on that looked like they hadn't been washed in months. We got up and left...went next door to Jimmy Johns. The owner of Joensy's FOLLOWED us into Jimmy Johns to see why we left. My father politely told him the truth. Next thing we know, the owner of Joensy's is outside writing down our license plate number. We were eating so my dad didn't make a big deal out of it. As we were leaving, the cops show up. This crazy guy called the cops and said we dine-and-dashed. My dad told the officer we just simply didn't want to eat there because of how dirty the owner looked and the condition it was inside. The officer took one look at Joensy and said, "I understand." I wrote a review on their Facebook page, but they deleted it. Then I check my Facebook and Joensy's wife sent me a friend request AND messaged me. These people are CRAZY. I wish I was making this up, but I'm not. If I could upload the pictures of the friend request and message, I would. Please stay far, far away from this place.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/joensys-restaurant-iowa-city
Driving cross country with the entire family because we're moving from California to Wisconsin, and my nieces had to use the restroom. We stopped here to see if they could use their bathroom and who we presume was the owner said it is for customers only, ok fair enough, no problem. He didn't stop there though, he decided to start bad mouthing my nieces, who are CHILDREN, to their own mother! Then he starts bad mouthing my sister-in-law to HER mother saying that she doesn't look like a Trump supporter..??? What do politics have to do with my nieces using the restroom?! Needless to say, we would have happily purchased something in exchange for use of the facilities but instead went to a much more welcoming place across the street and spent our time, energy and MONEY there! Welcome to Iowa!
So unfortunately they won't let me leave zero stars but I give this place zero stars. Disclaimer i have not had the food. First of all, we drive up to the strip mall that it is in and this guy is waving around papers in our face and we keep driving and he starts chasing us (so naturally we stop) and think something is wrong. No he's the "owner" and wants us to buy food at his establishment. Fine, however we were really just jumping off the highway to let our dogs out and grab a bottle of water. So he starts talking about everything they offer and my husband and I have very special food needs because of high cholesterol etc. In any case we politely decline and he keeps going on and on and on! So finally we get back in the car and eat some leftovers. He comes and KNOCKS ON OUR WINDOW and gets in our face that we didn't eat at his place and "did we really get JIMMY JOHNS?!?!" No, it was leftover Chipotle. So we asked him to leave, still continues to yell at us. Then my husband asked again for him to please leave and rolled up the windows/locked the door. So he goes back inside and comes out and motions for us to come talk to him. At this point I'm getting pretty freaked/creeped out so I told my husband to leave and this guy hit our car with his fist on our way out!?!?!?! What the heck?? Do not go here unless you want to be harassed!!!!!!
My parents, son and I went here for lunch today, but didn't stay because the restaurant was filthy. There was food all over the floor in the back (visible from dining area). The owner had clothes on that looked like they hadn't been washed in months. We got up and left...went next door to Jimmy Johns. The owner of Joensy's FOLLOWED us into Jimmy Johns to see why we left. My father politely told him the truth. Next thing we know, the owner of Joensy's is outside writing down our license plate number. We were eating so my dad didn't make a big deal out of it. As we were leaving, the cops show up. This crazy guy called the cops and said we dine-and-dashed. My dad told the officer we just simply didn't want to eat there because of how dirty the owner looked and the condition it was inside. The officer took one look at Joensy and said, "I understand." I wrote a review on their Facebook page, but they deleted it. Then I check my Facebook and Joensy's wife sent me a friend request AND messaged me. These people are CRAZY. I wish I was making this up, but I'm not. If I could upload the pictures of the friend request and message, I would. Please stay far, far away from this place.
The dad should stay off Twitter. He faced a criminal mischief charge a couple months ago? I guess so.
IC restaurant owner faces criminal mischief charge after incident at neighboring business
October 15, 2020 Tommy Lang Local News
An Iowa City restaurant owner faces a criminal mischief charge after a Monday incident at a neighboring business.
46-year-old Brian Joens, owner of Joensey’s on North Dodge Street, was charged after a Monday incident at the University of Iowa Quickcare clinic near his restaurant.
The ICPD online activity log shows officers were called to UI Quickcare at 3:12pm for a report of vandalism. Four minutes later, a roofer called dispatchers to say a man was mad at him and took his ladder. One minute after that, officers were called to Joensey’s for a harassment complaint.
Police say two witnesses saw Joens carry a ladder from the side of the building into his restaurant. The roofer who owned the ladder had been on a 30 minute break and came back to find it gone. A third witness said he saw Joens throw the ladder out the back door of his business. Joens claimed he didn’t take the ladder, but was able to point the owner to its location. The owner noticed about $30 in damage that was not pre-existing.
Joens is charged with 5th Degree Criminal Mischief. If convicted, he faces a maximum of 30 days in jail. An initial court appearance is set for November 16th.
October 15, 2020 Tommy Lang Local News
An Iowa City restaurant owner faces a criminal mischief charge after a Monday incident at a neighboring business.
46-year-old Brian Joens, owner of Joensey’s on North Dodge Street, was charged after a Monday incident at the University of Iowa Quickcare clinic near his restaurant.
The ICPD online activity log shows officers were called to UI Quickcare at 3:12pm for a report of vandalism. Four minutes later, a roofer called dispatchers to say a man was mad at him and took his ladder. One minute after that, officers were called to Joensey’s for a harassment complaint.
Police say two witnesses saw Joens carry a ladder from the side of the building into his restaurant. The roofer who owned the ladder had been on a 30 minute break and came back to find it gone. A third witness said he saw Joens throw the ladder out the back door of his business. Joens claimed he didn’t take the ladder, but was able to point the owner to its location. The owner noticed about $30 in damage that was not pre-existing.
Joens is charged with 5th Degree Criminal Mischief. If convicted, he faces a maximum of 30 days in jail. An initial court appearance is set for November 16th.
IC restaurant owner faces criminal mischief charge after incident at neighboring business
IC restaurant owner faces criminal mischief charge after incident at neighboring business Lang 10/15/20 An Iowa City restaurant owner faces a criminal mischief charge after a Monday incident at a neighboring business. 46-year-old Brian Joens, owner of
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Anyone who has played back in the day or has kids in AAU ball or any travel sports team unfortunately knows parents like this too well. I always felt sorry for the younger kids have to put up with parents like this who make spectacles of themselves. When I was in HS always wondered why more don't tell the parent to STFU after I witnessed one kid do it to his dad during a summer league game. Though I guess once they get older I'm sure by then most are just immune to it after a certain point.
She was a 5* recruit, but IIRC her suitors were mostly regional. Not sure how much of that was her choice or not.
But it is also a little crazy to think how things might have gone if it had worked out for her to go to Iowa. With the talent already on the Hawks, not a stretch to think they would have been legit final 4 contenders for her entire career (assuming similar team chemistry)
Honest, sincere question - how has nobody beat the living shit out of this guy before?
I'm hearing Tenderloins half price today in Cedar Rapids.
His girls seem super cool and excellent players.
This all makes me very hungry for the FULL Tenderloin and Fries for lunch.
Maybe tomorrow..................
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His girls seem super cool and excellent players.
This all makes me very hungry for the FULL Tenderloin and Fries for lunch.
Maybe tomorrow..................
The Hawkeye State
Is the Starlight still open in Cedar Rapids? I used to live a couple blocks away and that was always a go to spot for a tenderloin. No good tenderloin spots in Sioux City IMO. Man, I'm getting hungry.
What's sad for the girls is all you jackass's in this thread that evidently don't have a life and continue to contribute to piling trash on top of their dad. Honestly, it disgusts me far more than the things people are saying this man has done.
Several posters going as far saying the man is crazy and needs help. How many of you have actually met him? Sure, some of the things we are hearing about him aren't flattering. But to infer that he is crazy just because of a few stories we've heard? Does that sound like a huge leap? Does that sound like a very personal, and thus, very disrespectful place to go? Does it sound like something that could be hurtful for his daughters, and he, himself to be hearing everyone saying? Or is it just the way of the world in 2020?
Have some respect people. Ok, so maybe you don't like this guy. Maybe you've heard he can be disrespectful. Who cares? Is that a reason to consciously disrespect a man you've never met all over the internet? Can we just let it be? Can we trust that the people who are close to the situation are handling it appropriately? Or do we need to spend our Thursday afternoon posting several times in the Joens threads, and enlightening a bunch of faceless people on the internet of how we would handle Mr. Joens if we were the AD? Seriously people, GET A LIFE.
Furthermore, if I want restaurant reviews I'll go to yelp. Again, maybe it's just the way it is in 2020, but I was raised to not hurt another man's opportunity to make an honest living.
Are there any real men out there any more?
Several posters going as far saying the man is crazy and needs help. How many of you have actually met him? Sure, some of the things we are hearing about him aren't flattering. But to infer that he is crazy just because of a few stories we've heard? Does that sound like a huge leap? Does that sound like a very personal, and thus, very disrespectful place to go? Does it sound like something that could be hurtful for his daughters, and he, himself to be hearing everyone saying? Or is it just the way of the world in 2020?
Have some respect people. Ok, so maybe you don't like this guy. Maybe you've heard he can be disrespectful. Who cares? Is that a reason to consciously disrespect a man you've never met all over the internet? Can we just let it be? Can we trust that the people who are close to the situation are handling it appropriately? Or do we need to spend our Thursday afternoon posting several times in the Joens threads, and enlightening a bunch of faceless people on the internet of how we would handle Mr. Joens if we were the AD? Seriously people, GET A LIFE.
Furthermore, if I want restaurant reviews I'll go to yelp. Again, maybe it's just the way it is in 2020, but I was raised to not hurt another man's opportunity to make an honest living.
Are there any real men out there any more?
hi brian. stop embarrassing your daughter. tia
You take anything you read in Customer Reviews with a grain of salt and sprinkle in some common sense. That applies to any social media (never have had a Twitter or Facebook account and never will).
That said, just from what has been posted here, some very recent, I would say there is a definite unmistakable trend going on here. Doesn't make this guy the Devil reincarnated, but where there's smoke there's fire, and from plenty of sources it appears to me, so draw your own conclusions I guess.
It actually wasn't a surprise she left, the surprise was she stayed for 2 years. Whitney was homesick her initial summer (pre-FR year) on campus & raised a few eyebrows with a tweet she sent about going home after summer workouts concluded. Her second year she became the starting point guard & struggled learning to play that position in Iowa's offense. She lost her spot to Tania Davis for a couple of games (non-conference) but regained it only to be moved to the 2 guard later. It was clear 5* Tania Davis was the better player & Whitney was simply recruited-over. With both being 5'5 or under starting both again would have been an issue & Whitney's role going forward was uncertain, likely a non-starting one. She wanted to be closer to home & her boyfriend was playing ball at a small school so it all worked out giving her what she wanted. Her leaving opened up a scholarship for Kathleen Doyle so I'd say it worked out great for everyone.
If being over-recruited is a "scandal" there you have it. There is nothing more to this situation other than the poster mentioned being upset she left.
Yes. You're correct. All of us on a message board are the problem in these girls' lives. What color is the sky in your world, Cliff?
It is a pretty amazing tenderloin at Prairie Moon. Sally's on Broadway in Springville is also a great stop for one. I still like the CP location for Joensy's. The others I wouldn't go into if paid, I've heard too many horror stories. Originally from CP, so I will have to check out Bully's next time I am up that way.
I have had a few interactions with the father, and he has always been friendly with me. I have also witnessed some incidents that make it clear he has some MH issues that I doubt he addresses. Despite the father’s issues, the family has raised(ing) daughters that are all well mannered, good students, highly successful basketball players, and generally seem like very good people.
Are there any real men out there any more?
Well by reading through her Dad's social media from last night and how he acted like a juvenile at Carver I'd answer your question for him and say no. As others have pointed out. You find it funny how someone like Coach Bluder has been coaching for over 20+ years and she has an amazing recruit in her backyard and doesn't even bother to recruit her? I'm sure Bluder has met her fair share of interesting parents over the years and to not go after one of his daughters raises a major red flag.
I was raised to not hurt another man's opportunity to make an honest living.
Maybe he should take your advice and not steal other people's property. Plus not like Iowa fans are flooding his review page with false negative reviews. Seems like everything posted is from actual experiences good and bad.
Well said. Similar experience as you. However one chooses to label the issues/behavior of the father---
It's unfortunate that other things (like a tremendous game) and other people get lost (or at least don't get the respect they deserve) because incidents like this.
Agree 100% regarding the daughters.
If he does really have some mental health issues then someone needs to step up and address it. No doubt there may be some built up stress with the restaurants and COVID so I can understand that part of it for sure . Someone worried about their business is perfectly normal. That being said it doesn’t excuse his behavior as far as the father of college athletes . That’s not excusable . A lot of different ways to look at it I suppose. Still you can be a decent human being to other people
I remember that arena. It's was like the Kinnick version of basketball...fans so close they can touch you!
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Back to the orginal topic.
I have lived in the IC area for 20 years now and have never heard one negative word towards his daughters and how they play the game and conduct themselves. I have heard countless stories about the dad and his continued behavior revolving around basketball and his business. I feel bad for the girls having to deal with all of that.
I have lived in the IC area for 20 years now and have never heard one negative word towards his daughters and how they play the game and conduct themselves. I have heard countless stories about the dad and his continued behavior revolving around basketball and his business. I feel bad for the girls having to deal with all of that.
Here is a write-up on the situation last night with Brian Joens, including where he put the blame on coach Bluder & Jensen before deleting them...
https://www.1630kcjj.com/2020/12/10...eets-at-former-players-player-families-media/
https://www.1630kcjj.com/2020/12/10...eets-at-former-players-player-families-media/
Wow. Thanks for sharing.
I thought when you got ejected, they literally escorted you off the premises. Apparently not. Or did Joens escape their grasp? LOL
No criminal charges were filed following Joens’ ejection, although witnesses told KCJJ UI Police had to follow Joens around the building before he finally left.
It's amazing he's able to keep his business afloat in Iowa City. He'd probably have a ton more success if he closed shop and reopened in Ames. I guess I wonder why he hasn't done that already?
Brian has always been nice to me, when I visited the Solon restaurant. I did hear a few years ago he had this on-going wacko fued going with his neighbor. I think Brian was pissed over a family get together the people were having and one or both if them called the cops multiple times and it got very heated a few times. Not sure if punches were thrown but I think Brian broke something or threw trash in their yard or something juvenile. My Mom & brother in law both worked for ICPD, it really surprised me after always bring treated well by Brian.
Bottom line for me is I can appreciate not making a judgment based on a he said she said story from a poster. However, once he started acting like a petty fool on Twitter, he lost the benefit of doubt.
He has 100% control over his social media posts. He could have ignored Gustafson's post altogether, but he chose to be a dick and bring up something from 2 years ago. If he doesn't want the heat, then maybe he shouldn't start fires.
I've met him. Years ago, he continually harassed myself, colleagues, and customers at a neighboring restaurant, repeatedly, for no reason other than proximity to his business. He is clearly mentally ill, and needs to seek help for his anger issues sooner rather than later; this type of behavior is good for no one involved. I hope he gets the help he needs, and I wish nothing but the best for he and his family.
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and its pretty hard to ignore the stories being reported by news organizations ; for example, he stole a ladder for crying out loud & could end up in jail for up to 30 days
I remember it. Used to walk down from the Gazette for lunch every now and then. Usually lunched at Nick's place, a little cafe on Fifth Avenue across the street from the phone company.
You might not have good tenderloins in Sioux City, but you have Charlie Boys from Miles Inn!! I used to drive 100 miles to get 4 Charlie Boys, and a frosty schooner of Strohs light!!
Complaining about the Iowa Men's team attending the Iowa Women's games seems to be a new low level of assholery!
Did you ever eat at Emil's when it was next to the YMCA (when it was on 1st Avenue)? My father-in-law walked from Iowa National and would eat lunch there after working out at the Y almost every day.
I loved Emil's Deli!! I ate there as often as I could as a teenager.
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