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Originally Posted by Frank GSDO
Any update to the new Portillo's coming to town?
Thanks in advance for any update.
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Way off topic I realize, and usually not a negative individual, but yesterday had to be in Clermont and stopped at Portillo's on route 50. I can't remember when I have had such a disappointing experience. Was looking so forward to them building here, but it's so totally different since they sold it as a franchise, if you're longing for the old Portillo's in the city of Chicago, this is not the same place or the same menu. Clermont was a GIGANTIC McDonald's with even worse food in my opinion. Hot dog was so tough, nothing like the Portillo's we knew, fries were the same frozen brand crinkle cut you buy at the grocery, the legendary chocolate cake is now served prepackaged at a "grab and go" shelf. I know this is so negative, but I was so excited and now I'm sure that's what we are going to get here too. Maybe people who did not frequent the pre franchise version will love it. Has the "feel" of the old Ed Debevic's retro theme place on Ohio minus the "charm" of Debevic's. Not negative, just longing for the "original", LOL ! People here will probably enjoy their Italian beef sandwiches, they are not the same either, but since they are not easy to find in central Florida, they will probably be popular here. We were told they delayed construction as they wanted to see the road project finished first, have no idea if that is actually correct ! ?