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''"Last decent meal before Cheiron and his academy food."<br>- [[Hercules]], [[1.01 Treasure of Zeus]].''
''"Last decent meal before Cheiron and his academy food."<br>- [[Hercules]], [[1.01 - Treasure of Zeus]].''


Kora's Inn is located near [[Cheiron's Academy]], and is the favorite eating place and hang-out of the cadets. It is owned and run by [[Kora]]. It has a bar with stools, and several benches, tables, and chairs scattered around the main room with a fireplace in the center. There seems to be an upstairs but this is not really explored on-screen.
Kora's Inn is located near [[Cheiron's Academy]], and is the favorite eating place and hang-out of the cadets. It is owned and run by [[Kora]]. It has a bar with stools, and several benches, tables, and chairs scattered around the main room with a fireplace in the center. There seems to be an upstairs but this is not really explored on-screen.
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* [[Leonidas]] has worked as a dishwasher, waiter, and cook.
* [[Leonidas]] has worked as a dishwasher, waiter, and cook.
* [[Iolaus]] was hired to be a busboy, but has worked as a waiter.
* [[Iolaus]] was hired to be a busboy, but has worked as a waiter.
* [[Hercules]], [[Iolaus]], and [[Jason]] run the inn during [[1.07 Inn Trouble]] while Kora is looking for Artemis's stolen food offering. The only item on the menu is chicken salad, and none of the customers pay for their food.
* [[Hercules]], [[Iolaus]], and [[Jason]] run the inn during [[1.07 - Inn Trouble]] while Kora is looking for Artemis's stolen food offering. Hercules and Iolaus wait tables, while Jason seems to do all of the cooking. The only item on the menu is [[Jason's Chicken Salad|chicken salad]], and none of the customers pay for their food.
* [[Cleo]] runs the inn during [[1.30 Sisters]] after Kora storms off.
* [[Cleo]] runs the inn during [[1.29 - Sisters]] after Kora storms off. [[Leonidas]] cooks in the kitchen, and [[Hercules]] and [[Jason]] work as waiters.


== '''History''' ==
== '''History''' ==
* In [[1.01 Treasure of Zeus]], the Inn seems to have recently changed hands. [[Hercules]] claims it's the last decent meal before the Academy, and [[Iolaus]] (if he is to be believed) is tight with the previous owner, but all of the guys seem to be meeting [[Kora]] for the first time, and are genuinely surprised to find out she is the owner. It is unknown who the previous owner was.
* In [[1.01 - Treasure of Zeus]], the Inn seems to have recently changed hands. [[Hercules]] claims it's the last decent meal before the Academy, and [[Iolaus]] (if he is to be believed) is tight with the previous owner, but all of the guys seem to be meeting [[Kora]] for the first time, and are genuinely surprised to find out she is the owner. It is unknown who the previous owner was.
* Problems with [[Satyrs]] in [[1.01 Treasure of Zeus]] cause [[Kora]] to threaten to turn her Inn into a humans-only establishment (''No shirt, no feet, no service''), but she does not seem to have any problem with serving [[Cheiron]] in [[1.06 Teachers Pests]]; in fact, she even has a table that is at the right height for a standing centaur. Despite this, however, the Inn seems to be primarily a human establishment.
* Problems with [[:Category:Satyrs|Satyrs]] in [[1.01 - Treasure of Zeus]] cause [[Kora]] to threaten to turn her Inn into a humans-only establishment (''No shirt, no feet, no service''), but she does not seem to have any problem with serving [[Cheiron]] in [[1.06 - Teacher's Pests]]; in fact, she even has a table that is at the right height for a standing centaur. Despite this, however, the Inn seems to be primarily a human establishment.
* In [[1.29 - Sisters]], Kora puts up the inn as collateral against Cleo's debts, and Cleo worriedly exclaims that she's risking ''"the family inn"'', indicating that the Inn probably was owned by Kora's parents before she took over.
 
== '''Layout''' ==
* The Inn consists of a large main room with a fire in the center - scattered tables, chairs, and couches make up the seating area. A large nook under a balcony next to the stairs leading upstairs often forms an area large enough for a band to play, although Kora thinks they're rarely worth the effort - ''([[1.29 - Sisters]])''.
* A long bar with tall stools separates the main room from the kitchen.
* A staircase leads to a balcony that overlooks the 'stage' and the main room. This balcony was curtained off and used as a 'backstage' during Orpheus's concert - ''([[1.20 - Fame]])''.
* A Ride-by-Window on front of the inn is sometimes open, servicing the customer on the go - ''([[1.13 - Forgery]])''.


== '''House Rules''' ==
== '''House Rules''' ==
* '''No Roughhousing''' - "You kiddies wanna play, you take it outside.  If I want things broken around here, I’ll hire a dishwasher." - ''Kora, [[1.01 Treasure of Zeus]].''
* '''No Roughhousing''' - "You kiddies wanna play, you take it outside.  If I want things broken around here, I’ll hire a dishwasher." - ''Kora, [[1.01 - Treasure of Zeus]].''
* '''No Satyrs''' - "Looks like I'm gonna have to put up a sign - 'No shirt, no feet, no service.'" - ''Kora, [[1.01 Treasure of Zeus]].''
* '''No Satyrs''' - "Looks like I'm gonna have to put up a sign - 'No shirt, no feet, no service.'" - ''Kora, [[1.01 - Treasure of Zeus]].''
* '''No Waiters With Funny Hats''' - "We already ''have'' a cute gimmick.  It's called 'Serving the customers'." - ''Kora, [[1.06 Teachers Pests]].''
* '''No Waiters With Funny Hats''' - "We already ''have'' a cute gimmick.  It's called 'Serving the customers'." - ''Kora, [[1.06 - Teacher's Pests]].''
*  '''No Roughhousing, Take Two''' - "I told you!  No roughhousing! And the next time you wanna play fire god, you do it somewhere else!" - ''Kora, [[1.25 Herc's Nemesis]].''
* '''Employees Must Wash Hands''' - "Okay, look. Make sure they wash their hands, okay?" - ''Kora, [[1.07 - Inn Trouble]].''
*  '''No Roughhousing, Take Two''' - "I told you!  No roughhousing! And the next time you wanna play fire god, you do it somewhere else!" - ''Kora, [[1.25 - Herc's Nemesis]].''


== '''Menu Items''' ==
== '''Menu Items''' ==
* '''Water''' - Ordered by [[Cheiron]] in [[1.06 Teachers Pests]].<br>
* '''[[Bread]]''' - Seen being eaten by [[Iolaus]] and [[Nysus Gaius]] in ''[[1.02 - Between Friends]]''.
* '''Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves''' - Ordered by [[Cheiron]] in [[1.06 Teachers Pests]].<br>
* '''[[Water]]''' - Ordered by [[Cheiron]] in ''[[1.06 - Teacher's Pests]]'', [[Hercules]] in ''[[1.08 - Keeping Up With the Jasons]]'', [[Hercules]] and [[Jason]] in ''[[1.29 - Sisters]]''.<br>
* '''A side order of Oats''' - Ordered by [[Cheiron]] in [[1.06 Teachers Pests]].<br>
* '''[[Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves]]''' - Ordered by [[Cheiron]] in ''[[1.06 - Teacher's Pests]]''.<br>
* '''[[Oats|A side order of Oats]]''' - Ordered by [[Cheiron]] in ''[[1.06 - Teacher's Pests]]''.<br>
* '''[[Shepherd's Pie]]''' - The [[Shepherds]] tried to order this in ''[[1.07 - Inn Trouble]]''.
* '''Soup''' - The [[Shepherds]] tried to order this in ''[[1.07 - Inn Trouble]]''.
* '''[[Broiled Fish]]''' - The [[Shepherds]] tried to order this in ''[[1.07 - Inn Trouble]]''.
* '''[[Lark's Tongue with Anchovy Relish]]''' - The [[Shepherds]] tried to order this in ''[[1.07 - Inn Trouble]]''.
* '''[[Jason's Chicken Salad|Chicken Salad]]''' - Cooked by [[Jason]] in ''[[1.07 - Inn Trouble]]''.
* '''[[Cream Pies]]''' - Mentioned by [[Jason]] in ''[[1.14 - No Way Out]]''.
* '''[[Boar Kabobs]]''' - Mentioned by [[Jason]] in ''[[1.14 - No Way Out]]''.
* '''[[Chocolate Layer Cake]]''' - seen in ''[[1.14 - No Way Out]]''.
* '''[[Ethiopian Bean Water]]''' - seen in ''[[1.16 - Down and Out in Academy Hills]]''.
* '''[[Cleo's Fresh Lemonade|Fresh Lemonade]]''' - Served by [[Cleo]] in ''[[1.29 - Sisters]]''.
* '''[[Stuffed Grape Leaves]]''' - mentioned in ''[[1.29 - Sisters]]''
* '''[[Blackened Grape Leaves with Olive Mint Chutney]]''' - mentioned in ''[[1.29 - Sisters]]''
* '''[[Swordfish]]''' - Offered by [[Cleo]] in ''[[1.29 - Sisters]]''.


== '''Special Events''' ==
== '''Special Events''' ==
* Kora rents out the Inn to the cadets in [[1.04 Herc and Seek]] for 36 dinars.
* Kora rents out the Inn to the cadets in [[1.04 - Herc and Seek]] for 36 dinars.
* Kora agrees to cater a surprise party in [[1.14 No Way Out]].
* Kora agrees to cater a surprise party in [[1.14 - No Way Out]].
* The Inn is turned into a nightclub for a special performance by [[Orpheus]] in [[1.20 Fame]].
* The Inn is turned into a nightclub for a special performance by [[Orpheus]] in [[1.20 - Fame]].
* Kora hosts a talent show in her Inn during [[1.42 The Prize]].
* Kora hosts a talent show in her Inn during [[1.42 - The Prize]].
 


== '''Misadventures''' ==
''Just when you thought eating out at the local dining establishment was safe...''
* The inn was robbed after closing by [[Strife]] - ''[[1.02 - Between Friends]]''
* The inn was ransacked and most of the tables and chairs ended up outside because of [[Strife]] - ''[[1.02 - Between Friends]]''
* All of the patrons inside the inn were robbed by [[Strife]] and [[Discord]] - ''[[1.07 - Inn Trouble]]''
* [[Silenus]] and his gang ransacked the inn - ''[[1.07 - Inn Trouble]]''
* [[Melotheum]] and gang attacked Jason outside the Inn - ''[[1.08 - Keeping Up With the Jasons]]''
* [[Midicus]] and gang attacked Hercules inside the Inn - ''[[1.08 - Keeping Up With the Jasons]]''
* Bacchae attack during Orpheus's concert - ''[[1.20 - Fame]]''
* [[Nemesis]]'s arrow was deflected, lighting a table on fire - ''[[1.25 - Herc's Nemesis]]''
* [[Cleo]] tried to run the inn and several customers got food poisoning or shortchanged on their bill, or had to wait hours to get a table - ''[[1.29 - Sisters]]''
* [[Ares]] infiltrated the inn's talent show - ''[[1.42 - The Prize]]''


== '''Related Pages''' ==
* [[Kora's Inn Establishing Shots]] - what it says on the tin. List of outdoor establishing shots.
* [[:Category:Kora's Inn Patrons|Kora's Inn Patrons]] - a list of characters who set foot inside Kora's Inn, regardless of whether they actually ordered and/or ate anything while there.
* [[Panera Bread]] - Although the resemblances may be completely coincidental, it has been noted that the restaurant has more than a few similarities to our beloved Kora's Inn.


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Latest revision as of 13:12, 18 February 2016

Kora's Inn

"Last decent meal before Cheiron and his academy food."
- Hercules, 1.01 - Treasure of Zeus.

Kora's Inn is located near Cheiron's Academy, and is the favorite eating place and hang-out of the cadets. It is owned and run by Kora. It has a bar with stools, and several benches, tables, and chairs scattered around the main room with a fireplace in the center. There seems to be an upstairs but this is not really explored on-screen.

Staff

  • Leonidas has worked as a dishwasher, waiter, and cook.
  • Iolaus was hired to be a busboy, but has worked as a waiter.
  • Hercules, Iolaus, and Jason run the inn during 1.07 - Inn Trouble while Kora is looking for Artemis's stolen food offering. Hercules and Iolaus wait tables, while Jason seems to do all of the cooking. The only item on the menu is chicken salad, and none of the customers pay for their food.
  • Cleo runs the inn during 1.29 - Sisters after Kora storms off. Leonidas cooks in the kitchen, and Hercules and Jason work as waiters.

History

  • In 1.01 - Treasure of Zeus, the Inn seems to have recently changed hands. Hercules claims it's the last decent meal before the Academy, and Iolaus (if he is to be believed) is tight with the previous owner, but all of the guys seem to be meeting Kora for the first time, and are genuinely surprised to find out she is the owner. It is unknown who the previous owner was.
  • Problems with Satyrs in 1.01 - Treasure of Zeus cause Kora to threaten to turn her Inn into a humans-only establishment (No shirt, no feet, no service), but she does not seem to have any problem with serving Cheiron in 1.06 - Teacher's Pests; in fact, she even has a table that is at the right height for a standing centaur. Despite this, however, the Inn seems to be primarily a human establishment.
  • In 1.29 - Sisters, Kora puts up the inn as collateral against Cleo's debts, and Cleo worriedly exclaims that she's risking "the family inn", indicating that the Inn probably was owned by Kora's parents before she took over.

Layout

  • The Inn consists of a large main room with a fire in the center - scattered tables, chairs, and couches make up the seating area. A large nook under a balcony next to the stairs leading upstairs often forms an area large enough for a band to play, although Kora thinks they're rarely worth the effort - (1.29 - Sisters).
  • A long bar with tall stools separates the main room from the kitchen.
  • A staircase leads to a balcony that overlooks the 'stage' and the main room. This balcony was curtained off and used as a 'backstage' during Orpheus's concert - (1.20 - Fame).
  • A Ride-by-Window on front of the inn is sometimes open, servicing the customer on the go - (1.13 - Forgery).

House Rules

  • No Roughhousing - "You kiddies wanna play, you take it outside. If I want things broken around here, I’ll hire a dishwasher." - Kora, 1.01 - Treasure of Zeus.
  • No Satyrs - "Looks like I'm gonna have to put up a sign - 'No shirt, no feet, no service.'" - Kora, 1.01 - Treasure of Zeus.
  • No Waiters With Funny Hats - "We already have a cute gimmick. It's called 'Serving the customers'." - Kora, 1.06 - Teacher's Pests.
  • Employees Must Wash Hands - "Okay, look. Make sure they wash their hands, okay?" - Kora, 1.07 - Inn Trouble.
  • No Roughhousing, Take Two - "I told you! No roughhousing! And the next time you wanna play fire god, you do it somewhere else!" - Kora, 1.25 - Herc's Nemesis.

Menu Items

Special Events

Misadventures

Just when you thought eating out at the local dining establishment was safe...

Related Pages

  • Kora's Inn Establishing Shots - what it says on the tin. List of outdoor establishing shots.
  • Kora's Inn Patrons - a list of characters who set foot inside Kora's Inn, regardless of whether they actually ordered and/or ate anything while there.
  • Panera Bread - Although the resemblances may be completely coincidental, it has been noted that the restaurant has more than a few similarities to our beloved Kora's Inn.
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