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JSR22
09-10-2020, 11:20 AM
TooJays in Spanish Springs has permanently closed as of today.
davem4616
09-10-2020, 11:40 AM
TooJays in Spanish Springs has permanently closed as of today.
now that is disappointing...we liked that deli for lunch
Dana1963
09-10-2020, 11:44 AM
Figured they filed under bankruptcy cutting losses. With high rents more will close unfortunately. Was my go to place for occasional Liverwurst or Pastrami sandwich. Now I make my own Pastrami. Similar to Katz Deli N.Y..
manaboutown
09-10-2020, 11:44 AM
Sad to see it go. I always enjoyed eating there.
Stu from NYC
09-10-2020, 11:55 AM
Sad to see it go. We had dinner there three weeks ago and it was virtually empty.
Always liked their burgers and grilled chicken breasts
Aloha1
09-10-2020, 12:22 PM
I hope this is not a harbinger of things to come for LSL and Brownwood locations.
Bjeanj
09-10-2020, 12:53 PM
My golf group went there for brunch today and were saddened/disappointed to see the sign on the door. I don’t know of another breakfast place, other than Dunkin Donuts, on the Square now.
Jima64
09-10-2020, 01:24 PM
good or bad it is a sign of the times for the older areas of the Villages. Progress, or not of the worst kind.
graciegirl
09-10-2020, 01:26 PM
Figured they filed under bankruptcy cutting losses. With high rents more will close unfortunately. Was my go to place for occasional Liverwurst or Pastrami sandwich. Now I make my own Pastrami. Similar to Katz Deli N.Y..
That explains it.
STLRAY
09-10-2020, 01:38 PM
Sadly about 15,000 restaurants in the US have closed permanently in recent months. I would not be surprised if there are more to follow.
Stu from NYC
09-10-2020, 02:17 PM
I hope this is not a harbinger of things to come for LSL and Brownwood locations.
Concerned about it as we really like it but down the road some new ones will come.
dewilson58
09-10-2020, 02:18 PM
. With high rents more will close unfortunately.
How much is the rent??
OrangeBlossomBaby
09-10-2020, 02:48 PM
There was an article in a paper (I don't remember which one, I don't even remember if it was a local one or not) back in early May about TooJay's closing shop. Not just ours but the entire chain. I'd love to see a REAL deli move in to that spot - was not fond at all of TooJay's pastrami melts. It was just boiled pastrami, not grilled as it should be. The grease should've been dripping down the side of my hand when I picked it up. Plus it wasn't thin-sliced, so if you took a bite, you'd end up with half the meat being yanked out from between the bread.
The knishes were okay. Not great, but okay.
dewilson58
09-10-2020, 03:03 PM
I don't even remember if it was a local one or not) back in early May about TooJay's closing shop. Not just ours but the entire chain.
Entire chain, announced on April 30th.........right after they received $6mil in PPP funds. That part will be interesting as well.
HIgolfers
09-10-2020, 03:15 PM
Macallisters in Brownwood Square has good deli sandwiches.
Stu from NYC
09-10-2020, 03:37 PM
Entire chain, announced on April 30th.........right after they received $6mil in PPP funds. That part will be interesting as well.
They filed for bankruptcy but last I heard they want to remain in business. Guess they will close unprofitable stores
Stu from NYC
09-10-2020, 03:41 PM
There was an article in a paper (I don't remember which one, I don't even remember if it was a local one or not) back in early May about TooJay's closing shop. Not just ours but the entire chain. I'd love to see a REAL deli move in to that spot - was not fond at all of TooJay's pastrami melts. It was just boiled pastrami, not grilled as it should be. The grease should've been dripping down the side of my hand when I picked it up. Plus it wasn't thin-sliced, so if you took a bite, you'd end up with half the meat being yanked out from between the bread.
The knishes were okay. Not great, but okay.
Sorry but who grills pastrami?
It should be boiled with appropriate spices which will render out most of the fat.
After finished cooking let it rest and then slice very thin on slicing machine.
It tends to be kind of a fatty meat but dripping down the side of your hand is not a good thing.
Toojays had good burgers and chicken breasts, do not care for their style of knishes prefer a flatter square one such as Gabilla supplies but unfortunately will not ship here here and knishes at Publix is hit and miss and rather expensive (double what we paid in NJ).
Marathon Man
09-10-2020, 03:54 PM
Figured they filed under bankruptcy cutting losses. With high rents more will close unfortunately. Was my go to place for occasional Liverwurst or Pastrami sandwich. Now I make my own Pastrami. Similar to Katz Deli N.Y..
Hmmm. Closing because of high rents, and not because people started making their own pastrami and stopped going.
Dana1963
09-10-2020, 03:54 PM
Most Villagers think a Deli is either a WAWA or Subway weighing there portions a true Deli gives you Quality and Quantity and might cost a little more. You will never be disappointed visiting a neighborhood Italian Market fresh cut meat on Fresh Italian Bread or Hard Roll. Currently Jersey Mikes is a much better sub than Subway/WAWA in my book til something better shows up.
Dana1963
09-10-2020, 04:00 PM
Hmmm. Closing because of high rents, and not because people started making their own pastrami and stopped going.
I started making my own Pastrami when restaurants were restricted, as a challenge to myself for something to due also started making my own Mild Italian Sausage.
Dana1963
09-10-2020, 04:06 PM
Sorry but who grills pastrami?
It should be boiled with appropriate spices which will render out most of the fat.
After finished cooking let it rest and then slice very thin on slicing machine.
It tends to be kind of a fatty meat but dripping down the side of your hand is not a good thing.
Toojays had good burgers and chicken breasts, do not care for their style of knishes prefer a flatter square one such as Gabilla supplies but unfortunately will not ship here here and knishes at Publix is hit and miss and rather expensive (double what we paid in NJ).
Glad to hear someone else who knows Pastrami. I have had it grilled B4 but preferred Steamed on good Seeded Rye, Swiss, Deli mustard and Half Sour Pickle on the side.
Mleeja
09-10-2020, 04:16 PM
This location will be empty for a long time. Until the restaurant traffic picks up in a post-COVID-19 world, no company in their right mind would open a new location. I bet at least one or two restaurants in SS will close permanently.
billethkid
09-10-2020, 04:23 PM
I would like to know the source of the high rent comments.
An urban legend!!
dewilson58
09-10-2020, 04:25 PM
I would like to know the source of the high rent comments.
An urban legend!!
I asked 1963, no answer...........just spreading crap.
:ho:
asianthree
09-10-2020, 04:32 PM
Most Villagers think a Deli is either a WAWA or Subway weighing there portions a true Deli gives you Quality and Quantity and might cost a little more. up.
With as many who with came from NY or traveled there just for deli, many know what a deli sandwich is. We do have more than a few from Jewish community who orders bagels, lox, bread, meats, and so on from NY. Our family never visits without bringing fresh bagel and lox
Dana1963
09-10-2020, 04:57 PM
Since the Developer is finding it difficult to rent office space 2nd floor locations, asking Lady Lake to re zone. There is plenty of off Villages Property under Construction and being occupied. Questioning my Eye/Surgeon Dr why he did not build within golf cart access he advised Business Rental charges/fees to costly. There also was a proposed Bowling Alley planned for Brownwood which was offered to the current owner of both Bowling Alleys Spanish Springs also same issue, Bowling being so popular why haven’t some one else jumped at it. The Villages Business advises that there is over $10 Billion in buying power problem maybe no ones spending.
Dana1963
09-10-2020, 05:00 PM
You should be blessed with such a great family.
CanTho
09-10-2020, 05:01 PM
My opinion. TooJays was way overrated. Here in The Villages most of their food is prepared at a central location, frozen. Delivered here just like, Cheney Bros, Sisco etc.
Back in the kitchen it is zapped. Buh Bye. No Loss.
OrangeBlossomBaby
09-10-2020, 05:13 PM
Sorry but who grills pastrami?
It should be boiled with appropriate spices which will render out most of the fat.
After finished cooking let it rest and then slice very thin on slicing machine.
It tends to be kind of a fatty meat but dripping down the side of your hand is not a good thing.
Toojays had good burgers and chicken breasts, do not care for their style of knishes prefer a flatter square one such as Gabilla supplies but unfortunately will not ship here here and knishes at Publix is hit and miss and rather expensive (double what we paid in NJ).
Yes it's boiled. And then you slice it wafer-thin. And THEN you grill it on a flat grilling pan on the stove, until it starts getting crispy around the edges. Then you bunch it up, toss swiss cheese on top and slide it off the pan when the cheese just starts to melt, onto a GRILLED buttered piece of rye bread, toss some sliced raw red onion on that, then top it with another buttered piece of rye bread. Then you flip that bad boy over back onto the grill to grill that second piece of bread, smushing it down so that it'll fit in your mouth when you take a bite and so that the cheese melting from the heat of the smushing makes the bread, onions, and meat all get "glued" together. No mustard. Just eat.
It's called a Pastrami Special and it was the specialty of a diner my dad used to take us to when we lived in Hamden, CT.
kcrazorbackfan
09-10-2020, 06:24 PM
Hmmm. Now there's ground floor space for apartments in SS.......
rustyp
09-10-2020, 06:33 PM
Hmmm. Now there's ground floor space for apartments in SS.......
The Sharon is next on the list.
tophcfa
09-10-2020, 06:47 PM
Bummer, we enjoyed having an occasional breakfast there. It will be missed. Hopefully the town squares won't all wind up being a shell of what they were before the pandemic.
Without the entertainment, the Sharon, the movie theater, Katie Belles, or the old farmers market, I can see why it would be very difficult for any business to survive these days in Spanish Springs.
davem4616
09-10-2020, 06:52 PM
Macallisters in Brownwood Square has good deli sandwiches.
good to know...thanks for sharing
davem4616
09-10-2020, 06:53 PM
The Sharon is next on the list.
IMO I seriously doubt that
Northwoods
09-10-2020, 08:48 PM
Figured they filed under bankruptcy cutting losses. With high rents more will close unfortunately. Was my go to place for occasional Liverwurst or Pastrami sandwich. Now I make my own Pastrami. Similar to Katz Deli N.Y..
I've been to the SS location 2 times this year. Both times it was less than 1/3 full.
TooJay's filed for bankruptcy. So did Sweet Tomatoes - they closed their Hwy 441 location. Was that because the rent was too high? SteinMart is closing.
TooJay's in Brownwood and Lake Sumter remain open.
Yet some people want to blame The Developer.
Maybe you should criticize people for not supporting local businesses. Because when you don't, they go out of business.
JoMar
09-10-2020, 10:47 PM
Since the Developer is finding it difficult to rent office space 2nd floor locations, asking Lady Lake to re zone. There is plenty of off Villages Property under Construction and being occupied. Questioning my Eye/Surgeon Dr why he did not build within golf cart access he advised Business Rental charges/fees to costly. There also was a proposed Bowling Alley planned for Brownwood which was offered to the current owner of both Bowling Alleys Spanish Springs also same issue, Bowling being so popular why haven’t some one else jumped at it. The Villages Business advises that there is over $10 Billion in buying power problem maybe no ones spending.
Not all business plans can support locations where they would prefer to be, if someone can't generate the revenue and profit to support costs they must look for other places to locate. The problem in SS is the changing demographics IMO. Hopefully the apartment direction will have a positive impact but only time will tell.
JoMar
09-10-2020, 11:02 PM
The Sharon is next on the list.
The Sharon doesn't rely solely on the residents of SS, or in fact, the residents of The Villages. Prior to the restrictions both The Sharon and The Savannah were doing well. When we have gone to The Studio it was usually at least 75% occupied and many times sold out. Prices have increased but people still love their entertainment.
KEVIN & JOSIE
09-11-2020, 01:53 AM
TooJay’s Deli has a new owner, emerges from bankruptcy protection (https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/toojays-deli-has-new-owner-emerges-bankruptcy-protection)
merrymini
09-11-2020, 04:48 AM
If no one eats out, more restaurants will close. They need to make money to stay in business. For all the people who want to hide out in their closets, when you come out, they will not be there.
Sensei
09-11-2020, 04:54 AM
Too Jay's may not be history...according to the Sun Sentinel Too Jay's is emerging from Bankruptcy..," Investment by the company’s new owner, Monroe Capital LLC, will enable the company to move forward debt free, according to a news release."
Sensei
09-11-2020, 05:00 AM
Please consider a gift card purchase at your favorite restaurant that can be held until you feel safe to dine out again. Turners Kitchen and Bar in Leesburg is an exquisite restaurant that is challenged in this pandemic. I bought a sizable gift card some time ago that they are holding for me. Until I feel safe again, Turners can use the money now to help them manage.
PugMom
09-11-2020, 05:01 AM
Yes it's boiled. And then you slice it wafer-thin. And THEN you grill it on a flat grilling pan on the stove, until it starts getting crispy around the edges. Then you bunch it up, toss swiss cheese on top and slide it off the pan when the cheese just starts to melt, onto a GRILLED buttered piece of rye bread, toss some sliced raw red onion on that, then top it with another buttered piece of rye bread. Then you flip that bad boy over back onto the grill to grill that second piece of bread, smushing it down so that it'll fit in your mouth when you take a bite and so that the cheese melting from the heat of the smushing makes the bread, onions, and meat all get "glued" together. No mustard. Just eat.
It's called a Pastrami Special and it was the specialty of a diner my dad used to take us to when we lived in Hamden, CT.
i thought that sounded familiar. i worked with a veterinarian who was from hamden, she raved about the pastrami
Vonjor@gmail.com
09-11-2020, 05:46 AM
Any idea where you can get chopped chicken liver schemer and matzo ball soup?
oneclickplus
09-11-2020, 06:01 AM
Please consider a gift card purchase at your favorite restaurant that can be held until you feel safe to dine out again. Turners Kitchen and Bar in Leesburg is an exquisite restaurant that is challenged in this pandemic. I bought a sizable gift card some time ago that they are holding for me. Until I feel safe again, Turners can use the money now to help them manage.
As long as you are willing to consider that a possible donation. If a restaurant goes belly up, the gift card you are holding becomes worthless. Ditto for any business selling gift cards.
Pamelah
09-11-2020, 06:02 AM
My opinion. TooJays was way overrated. Here in The Villages most of their food is prepared at a central location, frozen. Delivered here just like, Cheney Bros, Sisco etc.
Back in the kitchen it is zapped. Buh Bye. No Loss.
Ate there 3 times. Three lousy meals. Three strikes and you're out. I think many people eat out In TV just to eat out, not too many with discerning palates! Most restaurants mediocre at best and that’s being generous.
rustyp
09-11-2020, 06:03 AM
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Pamelah
09-11-2020, 06:11 AM
I've been to the SS location 2 times this year. Both times it was less than 1/3 full.
TooJay's filed for bankruptcy. So did Sweet Tomatoes - they closed their Hwy 441 location. Was that because the rent was too high? SteinMart is closing.
TooJay's in Brownwood and Lake Sumter remain open.
Yet some people want to blame The Developer.
Maybe you should criticize people for not supporting local businesses. Because when you don't, they go out of business.
Absolutely we need to support local businesses when they provide good service or decent food! TooJays was just not decent enough!
wsachs
09-11-2020, 06:14 AM
When in MI I go to Ann Arbor to eat at Zingerman's Deli, the best west of the Hudson River. But at $16 for a full sandwich, Villagers would not support this great restaurant. Their breads are amazing. Check them out.
vinricci
09-11-2020, 06:23 AM
Not with the high rents the Developers charge.
Dr Winston O Boogie jr
09-11-2020, 06:39 AM
TooJay's in Lake Sumter Landing is still open. Is an easy, enjoyable and quick golf cart ride from Spanish Springs Town Square.
Gator's Dockside, Amerikanos and Margaritia Republic are still open in the square. Just up Main St we have The Corkscrew, Panera, Ay Jalisco and Ruby Tuesdays. Just off the square on Alverez McCalls and Flippers Pizza are still operating.
Then if you go a few hundred yard to the east there is the Publix strip mall where Sakura, Darrells and a Chicken Salad place are open.
A couple of restaurants closing is not a big deal. TooJay's filed for a reorganization type bankruptcy. It's obvious that they would close underperforming stores. It has nothing to do with apartments. Demshar's is closed temporarily. Hopefully, they will be able to reopen soon. Once we have a vaccine and get back to normal, those spaces will get filled.
CFrance
09-11-2020, 06:56 AM
Figured they filed under bankruptcy cutting losses. With high rents more will close unfortunately. Was my go to place for occasional Liverwurst or Pastrami sandwich. Now I make my own Pastrami. Similar to Katz Deli N.Y..
Off topic, but could you post the instructions for making pastrami? I'm intrigued and think my husband would like this.
Bridget Staunton
09-11-2020, 06:59 AM
Figured they filed under bankruptcy cutting losses. With high rents more will close unfortunately. Was my go to place for occasional Liverwurst or Pastrami sandwich. Now I make my own Pastrami. Similar to Katz Deli N.Y..
Very sad! love their corned beef. Morse family would let them go rather than giving them a break
Boston1945
09-11-2020, 07:19 AM
Off topic, but could you post the instructions for making pastrami? I'm intrigued and think my husband would like this.
Here you go..Hope this helps you.Homemade Pastrami - Easy Method for Curing and Cooking Pastrami at Home (https://toriavey.com/toris-kitchen/homemade-pastrami/)
CFrance
09-11-2020, 07:52 AM
Here you go..Hope this helps you.Homemade Pastrami - Easy Method for Curing and Cooking Pastrami at Home (https://toriavey.com/toris-kitchen/homemade-pastrami/)
Thank you so much! I am definitely going to try this for my husband.
Kilmacowen
09-11-2020, 07:59 AM
Here you go..Hope this helps you.Homemade Pastrami - Easy Method for Curing and Cooking Pastrami at Home (https://toriavey.com/toris-kitchen/homemade-pastrami/)
I too, was interested in this recipe until the end when I saw sodium was 7161 mg per serving. I won't ever have pastrami again.
wiltma
09-11-2020, 08:14 AM
Where do you get your pastrami?
asianthree
09-11-2020, 08:26 AM
Very sad! love their corned beef. Morse family would let them go rather than giving them a break
So it’s the developers fault that too jays filed, and is closing Many restaurants that are under performing. Blame that on those who do not eat there, to keep it a thriving business, changing their rent doesn’t force patrons to eat there
forebubba
09-11-2020, 08:56 AM
now that is disappointing...we liked that deli for lunch
More will close. Sorry to see these places are closing and jobs lost.
waynehal55
09-11-2020, 09:09 AM
Most Villagers think a Deli is either a WAWA or Subway weighing there portions a true Deli gives you Quality and Quantity and might cost a little more. You will never be disappointed visiting a neighborhood Italian Market fresh cut meat on Fresh Italian Bread or Hard Roll. Currently Jersey Mikes is a much better sub than Subway/WAWA in my book til something better shows up.
A Wawa sub is a lot better than Subway. IMHO.
KRM0614
09-11-2020, 09:10 AM
I hope this is not a harbinger of things to come for LSL and Brownwood locations.
It is! TV rent is 20-30% higher than everywhere else and they have to pay a royalty fee to TV. More and more will move on because the overhead costs are too much. Not just Spanish springs it’s the economy of the future. Less of everything and only the fiscally strong survive. Our world will never be the same.
diamond2005
09-11-2020, 09:19 AM
Concerned about it as we really like it but down the road some new ones will come.
The only thing coming, is more apartments!
DonnaNi4os
09-11-2020, 10:19 AM
Very disappointing. I love TooJays. I understand that the pandemic has effected many businesses especially within the restaurants. But, with the building of apartments in Spanish Springs I fear what might end up at TooJays site there.
jimjamuser
09-11-2020, 10:57 AM
It is! TV rent is 20-30% higher than everywhere else and they have to pay a royalty fee to TV. More and more will move on because the overhead costs are too much. Not just Spanish springs it’s the economy of the future. Less of everything and only the fiscally strong survive. Our world will never be the same.
Agreed. We will have a BCV (before CV) and an ACV (after CV) society in the US. International affairs expert, Richard Haas put it this way, " CV won't change history, but it WILL accelerate history".
FredJacobs
09-11-2020, 11:27 AM
According to today's Orlando Sentinel, TooJays is under new ownership and has emerged from bankruptcy. They had 30 stores and closed 9. The stores at Lake Sumter Landing and Brownwood are still open.
cegallup
09-11-2020, 12:12 PM
not "the real thing". Prices nominal, but no where near quality of NY / NJ kosher style restaurants.
My opinion. TooJays was way overrated. Here in The Villages most of their food is prepared at a central location, frozen. Delivered here just like, Cheney Bros, Sisco etc.
Back in the kitchen it is zapped. Buh Bye. No Loss.
jammendolia
09-11-2020, 12:19 PM
Macallisters in Brownwood Square has good deli sandwiches.
Great ruebens!
Aloha1
09-11-2020, 02:28 PM
Glad to hear someone else who knows Pastrami. I have had it grilled B4 but preferred Steamed on good Seeded Rye, Swiss, Deli mustard and Half Sour Pickle on the side.
Make it a New Dill and I'm in!
mjpuleo
09-11-2020, 02:28 PM
Just hope more apartments will not be go up there.
Aloha1
09-11-2020, 02:37 PM
Not all business plans can support locations where they would prefer to be, if someone can't generate the revenue and profit to support costs they must look for other places to locate. The problem in SS is the changing demographics IMO. Hopefully the apartment direction will have a positive impact but only time will tell.
Absolutely correct. Many folks on on TOTV disparage and don't patronize the local restaurants. What did they expect to happen? As to the apartment plan, I look at that as a positive. Anyone who has been to Europe knows that their town centers are mixed with both residential and business. It will take a little time but the addition of residents to the town center will add a vibrancy to SS that is currently missing. Things will improve because this virus will not last forever no matter what the MSM says.
Aloha1
09-11-2020, 02:42 PM
When in MI I go to Ann Arbor to eat at Zingerman's Deli, the best west of the Hudson River. But at $16 for a full sandwich, Villagers would not support this great restaurant. Their breads are amazing. Check them out.
What's a Spartan doing in ScUM territory? :) But I agree about Zingerman's being a decent substitute for Katz's Deli.
Aloha1
09-11-2020, 02:51 PM
A Wawa sub is a lot better than Subway. IMHO.
Wrong. Sliced cheap meat is not better than higher quality sliced meat. WAWA uses basic lunch meat.
Aloha1
09-11-2020, 02:52 PM
It is! TV rent is 20-30% higher than everywhere else and they have to pay a royalty fee to TV. More and more will move on because the overhead costs are too much. Not just Spanish springs it’s the economy of the future. Less of everything and only the fiscally strong survive. Our world will never be the same.
Until someone posts an actual lease with TV, I mark this down as an urban legend.
Stu from NYC
09-11-2020, 03:02 PM
Glad to hear someone else who knows Pastrami. I have had it grilled B4 but preferred Steamed on good Seeded Rye, Swiss, Deli mustard and Half Sour Pickle on the side.
Change the pickle to a sour one add some potato salad and cole slaw and super meal to be had.
Stu from NYC
09-11-2020, 03:04 PM
With as many who with came from NY or traveled there just for deli, many know what a deli sandwich is. We do have more than a few from Jewish community who orders bagels, lox, bread, meats, and so on from NY. Our family never visits without bringing fresh bagel and lox
Just tried NY water bagels and thought they were rather good. Good lox to be had at Sams.
Looking for a good reasonable priced Gabilla knish. Too expensive at Publix. Publix does have good bialys though.
Nucky
09-11-2020, 03:12 PM
I guess starting that diet when I did was a bad thing for these businesses.
Most of all I feel sorry for the workers trying to provide for their families.
The Restaurant Business is a rough way to make a living around these parts. Water, no tip, small tip. Keep it up and we'll be traveling to eat at a decent restaurant or eating fast food on 441.
I hope the owners rebound somewhere else.
Travelingal702
09-11-2020, 05:03 PM
TooJays in Spanish Springs has permanently closed as of today.
They had the BEST hot pastrami sandwiches around. So sorry to see them go. I hope this isn't a sign of things to come.
Mleeja
09-11-2020, 05:29 PM
Until someone posts an actual lease with TV, I mark this down as an urban legend.
I agree! Despite what others may post here, managers within The Villages Development are smart folks. I think it is unlikely they would charge rents so high the businesses could not thrive and be successful. They will adjust to what the market will bear. The Villages is not making money with empty retail space!
Stu from NYC
09-11-2020, 06:58 PM
I agree! Despite what others may post here, managers within The Villages Development are smart folks. I think it is unlikely they would charge rents so high the businesses could not thrive and be successful. They will adjust to what the market will bear. The Villages is not making money with empty retail space!
People keep saying that they will not reduce rents during this period. No idea if this is true or not.
lnorelli
09-12-2020, 06:28 PM
So sad....being a New Yorker, it was one of my favorite restaurants :(
Stu from NYC
09-12-2020, 06:34 PM
So sad....being a New Yorker, it was one of my favorite restaurants :(
it was ok but not particularly great for deli, Very surprised cooking of most meats not done there.
Northwoods
09-12-2020, 08:38 PM
Absolutely correct. Many folks on on TOTV disparage and don't patronize the local restaurants. What did they expect to happen? As to the apartment plan, I look at that as a positive. Anyone who has been to Europe knows that their town centers are mixed with both residential and business. It will take a little time but the addition of residents to the town center will add a vibrancy to SS that is currently missing. Things will improve because this virus will not last forever no matter what the MSM says.
Agree. Be positive. Embrace change.
CanTho
09-13-2020, 08:04 AM
it was ok but not particularly great for deli, Very surprised cooking of most meats not done there.
As the saying goes a Sucker is Born everyday.
Some even though they are cautioned regarding the food offered by TooJays is at best mediocre they still go. :ohdear:
jet10s
09-13-2020, 08:11 AM
Really
jet10s
09-13-2020, 08:13 AM
i agree! Despite what others may post here, managers within the villages development are smart folks. I think it is unlikely they would charge rents so high the businesses could not thrive and be successful. They will adjust to what the market will bear. The villages is not making money with empty retail space!
lots of empty stores in the great and wonderful the villages -- i hope the developers take a bath with lots of empty stores -- no denying they are greedy
jet10s
09-13-2020, 08:15 AM
toojay's in lake sumter landing is still open. Is an easy, enjoyable and quick golf cart ride from spanish springs town square.
Gator's dockside, amerikanos and margaritia republic are still open in the square. Just up main st we have the corkscrew, panera, ay jalisco and ruby tuesdays. Just off the square on alverez mccalls and flippers pizza are still operating.
Then if you go a few hundred yard to the east there is the publix strip mall where sakura, darrells and a chicken salad place are open.
A couple of restaurants closing is not a big deal. Toojay's filed for a reorganization type bankruptcy. It's obvious that they would close underperforming stores. It has nothing to do with apartments. Demshar's is closed temporarily. Hopefully, they will be able to reopen soon. Once we have a vaccine and get back to normal, those spaces will get filled.
demshars permanently closed -- the last 5 restaurants could not make it in that location -- before the china virus -- methinks greedy developers want too high rents
Stu from NYC
09-13-2020, 08:19 AM
demshars permanently closed -- the last 5 restaurants could not make it in that location -- before the china virus -- methinks greedy developers want too high rents
Wonder why anyone with experience operating a restaurant would open one in a location that so many previous ones could not make it.
GreySkies
09-13-2020, 08:50 AM
good or bad it is a sign of the times for the older areas of the Villages. Progress, or not of the worst kind.
Has NOTHING to do with the specific location within TV.
There is a reason why 15K restaurants across the country have closed within the last year... there is an existence outside "The Bubble".
charlieo1126@gmail.com
09-13-2020, 09:19 AM
People keep saying that they will not reduce rents during this period. No idea if this is true or not. you and nobody else knows , what there rents are and it’s none of our business either
charlieo1126@gmail.com
09-13-2020, 09:26 AM
Just tried NY water bagels and thought they were rather good. Good lox to be had at Sams.
Looking for a good reasonable priced Gabilla knish. Too expensive at Publix. Publix does have good bialys though. Publix was to expensive and people blame the family for restaurants folding
demshars permanently closed
NOT TRUE. Go read the sign they put on the door and stop spreading false rumors.
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