Brunch at Redsauce

[Philipd411]

My wife and I go to the brunch about every month or two. Before today, the last time we went,
we went on mothers day. Today we were told there had been a price increase my wife thinks the meal went up about $2.99 and now the unlimited mimosas are $5.99. Plus they cut back on some items. I love the brunch. The owner needs to raise the price as I am sure their cost has increased. The brunch is being priced out of my range except for special occasions. Looks like the golden corral for their break buffet. With inflation so high I am sure I am not the only one looking for savings

[Keefelane66]

Are you more concerned about the mimosas or the food?

[Michael G.]

Florida in general has a way of chewing at our wallets through grocery stores, food service, general goods etc.

I see things are changing in tv also.

A couple years ago we had a waitress joked that no one in TV cooks anymore and she was wondering if they forgot to put kitchen in the homes.

Not anymore, I see the worm turning. :shrug:

I used the McDonalds receipt when ordering my egg McMuffin and get one free.
That program went on for over 12 years.

Now that ended with a free coffee with the receipt.

[Keefelane66]

Our daughter was down for two weeks she's a cautious shopper. We shopped Pubix , WD, Walmart her observation was compared to the most expensive store in Connectict Stop &Shop comperable to Publix. Visiting a couple of Square resturants she also commented they were over priced we dined off the reservation no fast food.

[Randall55]

Our daughter was down for two weeks she's a cautious shopper. We shopped Pubix , WD, Walmart her observation was compared to the most expensive store in Connectict Stop &Shop comperable to Publix. Visiting a couple of Square resturants she also commented they were over priced we dined off the reservation no fast food.Restaurants in the squares tend to be overpriced. Some serve great tasting food while others push skimpy and bland. Always hit or miss. We much prefer eating off campus. We went to Disney Springs and had a wonderful meal at Jaleo's while watching the drone show a few weeks back. Brought some Gideions Cookies home.Very enjoyable.

[Philipd411]

Are you more concerned about the mimosas or the food?

I cant say since the mimosas used to be included in the price. Now they are a separate price item. I understand the prices have to go up but they have priced me out of wanting to eat there as often. It is what it is.

We went often and I would eat two omelets, 30 to 40 boiled shrimp, a slice of prime rib (which is now roast beef), and a cookie.

[Papa_lecki]

Easy - inflation. Eggs are up like 70%. Here’s a quote
“What used to be $40 for a box of 120 eggs, we now pay over $100,”

Access Denied (https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/03/egg-prices-increased-70percent-over-the-last-yearheres-why-.html)


I didnt even look at the price of bacon, pork, etc.

[Two Bills]

I cant say since the mimosas used to be included in the price. Now they are a separate price item. I understand the prices have to go up but they have priced me out of wanting to eat there as often. It is what it is.

We went often and I would eat two omelets, 30 to 40 boiled shrimp, a slice of prime rib (which is now roast beef), and a cookie.

Probably doing your stomach a favor by cutting out the visit.

[Ele201]

I understand your concern about inflation, and almost everyone is feeling it. And I agree, inflationary costs are being passed on to restaurants. But frankly, the prices you mentioned for Red Sauce brunch are a bargain! Unlimited mimosas for $5.99, that’s a low price. I would expect it to be higher than that and I think Red Sauce is being more than fair.

[tjlee500]

Villages restaurant pay the developer very high lease costs which is passed down to consumers.

[Nordhagen]

I cant say since the mimosas used to be included in the price. Now they are a separate price item. I understand the prices have to go up but they have priced me out of wanting to eat there as often. It is what it is.

We went often and I would eat two omelets, 30 to 40 boiled shrimp, a slice of prime rib (which is now roast beef), and a cookie.

Now I see why the price had to go up😳

[Ken D.]

Now I see why the price had to go up😳
Trying to do the visual, but gross.

[JStyles]

I understand your concern about inflation, and almost everyone is feeling it. And I agree, inflationary costs are being passed on to restaurants. But frankly, the prices you mentioned for Red Sauce brunch are a bargain! Unlimited mimosas for $5.99, that’s a low price. I would expect it to be higher than that and I think Red Sauce is being more than fair.

I just moved from Mount Dora where unlimited mimosas were $15. $5.99 is a steal.

[midiwiz]

My wife and I go to the brunch about every month or two. Before today, the last time we went,
we went on mothers day. Today we were told there had been a price increase my wife thinks the meal went up about $2.99 and now the unlimited mimosas are $5.99. Plus they cut back on some items. I love the brunch. The owner needs to raise the price as I am sure their cost has increased. The brunch is being priced out of my range except for special occasions. Looks like the golden corral for their break buffet. With inflation so high I am sure I am not the only one looking for savings

all that and the food isn't even all that good either. We stopped going after they lifted it from $20 as that was even over priced for what they offered.

[Cobullymom]

Florida in general has a way of chewing at our wallets through grocery stores, food service, general goods etc.

I see things are changing in tv also.

A couple years ago we had a waitress joked that no one in TV cooks anymore and she was wondering if they forgot to put kitchen in the homes.

Not anymore, I see the worm turning. :shrug:

I used the McDonalds receipt when ordering my egg McMuffin and get one free.
That program went on for over 12 years.

Now that ended with a free coffee with the receipt.
Why do you blame Florida? Every state is suffering..

[Remembergoldenrule]

Florida in general has a way of chewing at our wallets through grocery stores, food service, general goods etc.

I see things are changing in tv also.

A couple years ago we had a waitress joked that no one in TV cooks anymore and she was wondering if they forgot to put kitchen in the homes.

Not anymore, I see the worm turning. :shrug:

I used the McDonalds receipt when ordering my egg McMuffin and get one free.
That program went on for over 12 years.

Now that ended with a free coffee with the receipt.
This is not a Fl thing. We just traveled regularly to several states visiting family. Prices are skyrocketing everywhere.
This is from the era.usda.gov

Average annual food-at-home prices were 5.0 percent higher in 2023 than in 2022. For context, the 20-year historical level of retail food price inflation is 2.5 percent per year. Price growth slowed in 2023 compared with 2022, when food-at-home prices rose by 11.4 percent. Prices for fats and oils rose the fastest in 2023 (9.0 percent), followed by sugar and sweets (8.7 percent), and cereals and bakery products (8.4 percent).

[Jazzman]

Specific to restaurants, the rent paid by those vendors within the Villages territory is way more then the rents paid by restaurants and other providers outside of the Villages boundaries.

[Andyb]

What? So, you think inflation is just Florida? Obviously, your in denial, and mostbknow who to blame. It’s Nationwide, and worse in most other states. Been to California lately?

[Wondering]

My wife and I go to the brunch about every month or two. Before today, the last time we went,
we went on mothers day. Today we were told there had been a price increase my wife thinks the meal went up about $2.99 and now the unlimited mimosas are $5.99. Plus they cut back on some items. I love the brunch. The owner needs to raise the price as I am sure their cost has increased. The brunch is being priced out of my range except for special occasions. Looks like the golden corral for their break buffet. With inflation so high I am sure I am not the only one looking for savings
It's not INFLATION, it's CORPORATE GREED! OIL COMPANIES have record profits, along with other consumer product producers. Do some legitimate research!

[msilagy]

When I first came to TV in 2010 groceries and restaurants in and outside the villages were less expensive. Now up north in a major city/suburbs it's the opposite. Florida is higher.

[maistocars]

Florida in general has a way of chewing at our wallets through grocery stores, food service, general goods etc.

I see things are changing in tv also.

A couple years ago we had a waitress joked that no one in TV cooks anymore and she was wondering if they forgot to put kitchen in the homes.

Not anymore, I see the worm turning. :shrug:

I used the McDonalds receipt when ordering my egg McMuffin and get one free.
That program went on for over 12 years.

Now that ended with a free coffee with the receipt.
Huh? I'm thinking you haven't been out of Florida recently........it's bad everywhere and more so in many states.

[justjim]

Villages restaurant pay the developer very high lease costs which is passed down to consumers.

The Squares are doing what the Malls starting doing a dozen years ago. Part of the reason restaurants and other businesses left the Malls was high leases. You can go too far raising prices to “fleece” the people…. My wife watches food prices and she has said for some time now they are much higher in TV than when we travel to other places outside TV.

[Steban]

I cant say since the mimosas used to be included in the price. Now they are a separate price item. I understand the prices have to go up but they have priced me out of wanting to eat there as often. It is what it is.

We went often and I would eat two omelets, 30 to 40 boiled shrimp, a slice of prime rib (which is now roast beef), and a cookie.

This is why they raised the cost of brunch. People come to a buffet and feel compelled to eat enough food to make sure the restaurant loses money. Sounds like you ate breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sadly people will also stuff food in gallon baggies stashed in their oversized empty purses.

[OhioBuckeye]

🤗 doesn’t surprise me!

[gatorbill1]

With 2 owners of most of the restaurants and country clubs. we are playing into their hands and they can price any way they want and people keep going. NOT US

[rickaslin]

Easy - inflation. Eggs are up like 70%. Here’s a quote
“What used to be $40 for a box of 120 eggs, we now pay over $100,”

Access Denied (https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/03/egg-prices-increased-70percent-over-the-last-yearheres-why-.html)


I didnt even look at the price of bacon, pork, etc.

Really, you think that a restaurant pays $10 per dozen for eggs , REALLY !!!

[rickaslin]

With 2 owners of most of the restaurants and country clubs. we are playing into their hands and they can price any way they want and people keep going. NOT US

Completely agree. We need some haealthy competition. I don't know how open TV is to another owner coming in. I checked into opening a restaurant in Brownwood and was told nothing open.

[Philipd411]

Probably doing your stomach a favor by cutting out the visit.


Since going to a meat diet I have lost 20lbs. If you read what I eat it is almost all protein. The only thing I ate Sunday for a total of 1000 calories. So my stomach is doing just fine.

[Remembergoldenrule]

It's not INFLATION, it's CORPORATE GREED! OIL COMPANIES have record profits, along with other consumer product producers. Do some legitimate research!
This is from the era.usda.gov

Average annual food-at-home prices were 5.0 percent higher in 2023 than in 2022. For context, the 20-year historical level of retail food price inflation is 2.5 percent per year. Price growth slowed in 2023 compared with 2022, when food-at-home prices rose by 11.4 percent. Prices for fats and oils rose the fastest in 2023 (9.0 percent), followed by sugar and sweets (8.7 percent), and cereals and bakery products (8.4 percent).

[Professor]

My wife and I go to the brunch about every month or two. Before today, the last time we went,
we went on mothers day. Today we were told there had been a price increase my wife thinks the meal went up about $2.99 and now the unlimited mimosas are $5.99. Plus they cut back on some items. I love the brunch. The owner needs to raise the price as I am sure their cost has increased. The brunch is being priced out of my range except for special occasions. Looks like the golden corral for their break buffet. With inflation so high I am sure I am not the only one looking for savings
Cut out the Mimosas and you can still eat reasonably. Drinks out are overpriced and typically not that good. Have a cocktail at home first, then go out to eat and have a glass of water.

[Philipd411]

With 2 owners of most of the restaurants and country clubs. we are playing into their hands and they can price any way they want and people keep going. NOT US

When we moved here 3 years ago we ate out 7 times a week. Now It might be 1.5 times a week. The food we cook here is cheaper and taste better. I tend to eat steaks and eggs for most of my meals now days.

[Philipd411]

I understand your concern about inflation, and almost everyone is feeling it. And I agree, inflationary costs are being passed on to restaurants. But frankly, the prices you mentioned for Red Sauce brunch are a bargain! Unlimited mimosas for $5.99, that’s a low price. I would expect it to be higher than that and I think Red Sauce is being more than fair.

I dont think you can go there and just get unlimited mimosas for $5.99 just have to order the $25 buffet along with the mamosas.

[Papa_lecki]

Villages restaurant pay the developer very high lease costs which is passed down to consumers.

Did the developer JUSt starting charging higher lease prices?
OP said brunch was affordable, now it’s not.

If Deloper’s lease rates were not sustainable for a business, no one would lease and the place would be a ghost town.

Lease rates are probably more than space not golf cart accessible.

[Philipd411]

Cut out the Mimosas and you can still eat reasonably. Drinks out are overpriced and typically not that good. Have a cocktail at home first, then go out to eat and have a glass of water.

I think youre missing the point. Motherdays and before the whole meal cost $22 now it cost $30. plus they lower the quality of some of the items, like from Prime Rib to Roast beef. I understand the need. Restaurant are one of the lowest profit margin business to operate.

I went and looked, restaurants between 3 and 6%. Grocery stores 1 to 3%.

[Stu from NYC]

Really, you think that a restaurant pays $10 per dozen for eggs , REALLY !!!

The reason eggs have gone up so much is the chickens have joined a union. Their living and working conditions have really improved. Not to mention no more quotas.

[Indydealmaker]

Villages restaurant pay the developer very high lease costs which is passed down to consumers.

That is a myth.

[Philipd411]

It's not INFLATION, it's CORPORATE GREED! OIL COMPANIES have record profits, along with other consumer product producers. Do some legitimate research!

If that is the case why haven't corporations been this greedy in the past? They just now found out they could be greedy? Why didn't red sauce raise their prices years ago and be even more greedy?

[Philipd411]

This is why they raised the cost of brunch. People come to a buffet and feel compelled to eat enough food to make sure the restaurant loses money. Sounds like you ate breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sadly people will also stuff food in gallon baggies stashed in their oversized empty purses.

So their business model is my fault? I put what I ate into "Lose it" and it came to 1020 calories. If that is what you eat for breakfast lunch and dinner you are losing weight.

[Two Bills]

Since going to a meat diet I have lost 20lbs. If you read what I eat it is almost all protein. The only thing I ate Sunday for a total of 1000 calories. So my stomach is doing just fine.

I was referring mostly to the 30 boiled shrimps, the majority of which, same as prawns, are from Asian fish farms, fed on drugs and chemicals to make them grow, and living in ***t!

[Bill14564]

That is a myth.

Right. The Developer does not charge high lease prices. What they charge are lease prices that are typical for prime real estate in a limited access area with wealthy patrons.

[Plush]

all that and the food isn't even all that good either. We stopped going after they lifted it from $20 as that was even over priced for what they offered.

I agree with you regarding the quality of their food. Although you’ve got to give Redsauce credit. They found a way to recycle the cardboard boxes that their food is delivered in. They cut it into little pieces and make home-fries.

[Number 10 GI]

Why do you blame Florida? Every state is suffering..

Agree, three weeks ago I was visiting family in Tennessee, prices there were just as high as here in Florida.

[FloridaAZ]

The reason eggs have gone up so much is the chickens have joined a union. Their living and working conditions have really improved. Not to mention no more quotas.
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[Stu from NYC]

Right. The Developer does not charge high lease prices. What they charge are lease prices that are typical for prime real estate in a limited access area with wealthy patrons.

Actually they charge what the traffic will bear like most landlords

[Philipd411]

I was referring mostly to the 30 boiled shrimps, the majority of which, same as prawns, are from Asian fish farms, fed on drugs and chemicals to make them grow, and living in ***t!

It was 50 not 30. At least that is what I put into my diet calorie/macronutrient counter. buthink about it 30 would have closer

[Angelhug52]

If you can afford to eat out do so without whining. Be grateful you are not on line in a food pantry. Looking at some of the jiggling bellies bouncing on golf carts food intake is not an issue. Want to get an eye opener...ask for drinks on a separate check. Then compare a month of food vs drink cost.
More concerned about home and auto insurance increases.

[Cuervo]

I'm not sure if the original submission was dealing with inflation or the restaurant itself.
If it is inflation the price of a candy bar in the 50s was a nickel and over the years it kept on increasing and will continue to do so, with everything else. That is short of a stock market crash and a depression.

On the other hand, if it is restaurant than there are 3 solutions.
1. Go to a different restaurant.
2. It was mentioned this was for special occasions like Mother's Day, hold your nose and pay it.
3. Stay home learn how to make the meal you would get at the restaurant and with the saving buy flowers, maybe even a nice gift. I have been known for having no respect for money but believe this option would be the one most appreciated.

[Jazzman]

That is a myth.
So how do you know it’s a myth ? One shop owner in LSL had told me that he rents his store from an individual owner who doesn’t even live in TV.

[Bill14564]

Actually they charge what the traffic will bear like most landlords

Absolutely. I was trying to remember the words that were used in a "myth vs fact" article from about a year ago.

[Karmanng]

Our daughter was down for two weeks she's a cautious shopper. We shopped Pubix , WD, Walmart her observation was compared to the most expensive store in Connectict Stop &Shop comperable to Publix. Visiting a couple of Square resturants she also commented they were over priced we dined off the reservation no fast food.

MY ranking coming from Arizona 2 months now??? ALDI cheapest but they rotate stuff so its not too consistent if you find your favorites, WALMART next but they have gotten higher too then Publix........

Restaurants I find them to be cheaper here than in AZ I have way too many high end ones where I live so I never really went out all that much there...........GAS is cheaper here but its a wash as you do more driving here than in Arizona stores are much more prevalient.....

[Glowing Horizon]

It's not INFLATION, it's CORPORATE GREED! OIL COMPANIES have record profits, along with other consumer product producers. Do some legitimate research!

There are, as usual, spotty shortages of some items like (believe it or not) oranges. Reduced supply results in higher prices—unless demand also drops (mmmhmm.;) . Eggs, chicken & beef are shooting up because of culling due to H5N1, new mandates requiring less production & fires which have destroyed major producers. Higher wages have huge impacts on prices of everything. Increased fuel costs are included in everything we consume. Lack of fertilizer caused lower yields. Many small food producers have gone out of business which has decreased competition and generally results in higher prices. Charging higher rents in central, high demand locations is not unique to TV. Real estate prices always depend on location, location, location. Economics isn't an art—it’s a science & its laws don’t change simply because we don’t like them. The people who suffer the most are the people who can least afford all of this.

[Glowing Horizon]

So how do you know it’s a myth ? One shop owner in LSL had told me that he rents his store from an individual owner who doesn’t even live in TV.

May be a sub-let unit. Need to see the lease to know for certain.

[Glowing Horizon]

I'm not sure if the original submission was dealing with inflation or the restaurant itself.
If it is inflation the price of a candy bar in the 50s was a nickel and over the years it kept on increasing and will continue to do so, with everything else. That is short of a stock market crash and a depression.

On the other hand, if it is restaurant than there are 3 solutions.
1. Go to a different restaurant.
2. It was mentioned this was for special occasions like Mother's Day, hold your nose and pay it.
3. Stay home learn how to make the meal you would get at the restaurant and with the saving buy flowers, maybe even a nice gift. I have been known for having no respect for money but believe this option would be the one most appreciated.

Option #3 could be viewed as a very savvy long-term investment IMO especially by one who allegedly has no respect for money 🥰

[Glowing Horizon]

If you can afford to eat out do so without whining. Be grateful you are not on line in a food pantry. Looking at some of the jiggling bellies bouncing on golf carts food intake is not an issue. Want to get an eye opener...ask for drinks on a separate check. Then compare a month of food vs drink cost.
More concerned about home and auto insurance increases.
How disappointing for the honoree if her special meal out resulted in weeks of bellyaching about the cost

[Glowing Horizon]

So their business model is my fault? I put what I ate into "Lose it" and it came to 1020 calories. If that is what you eat for breakfast lunch and dinner you are losing weight.
Bad news: 102Ox3=3060 calories not including unlimited sugary orange juice & champagne mimosas.
Recommended calorie intake for a sedentary 70yo male is 2,000. 2,600 if active. For weight loss: 1700-1900/day. And those drinks will need to change to unlimited water.

[Glowing Horizon]

Specific to restaurants, the rent paid by those vendors within the Villages territory is way more then the rents paid by restaurants and other providers outside of the Villages boundaries.
The sales volumes are much much higher based on their location too.

[Glowing Horizon]

It's not INFLATION, it's CORPORATE GREED! OIL COMPANIES have record profits, along with other consumer product producers. Do some legitimate research!
Yet small farms are being gobbled up by mega corporations and by certain mega-rich “investors” without any concerns from those who detest big business.

[Glowing Horizon]

Easy - inflation. Eggs are up like 70%. Here’s a quote
“What used to be $40 for a box of 120 eggs, we now pay over $100,”

Access Denied (https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/03/egg-prices-increased-70percent-over-the-last-yearheres-why-.html)


I didnt even look at the price of bacon, pork, etc.
Where are they are shopping for eggs? in Manhattan, maybe? I buy a lot of eggs. I paid $.17/egg last week & $.19/egg two weeks ago @ full retail prices.

[Glowing Horizon]

I was referring mostly to the 30 boiled shrimps, the majority of which, same as prawns, are from Asian fish farms, fed on drugs and chemicals to make them grow, and living in ***t!
Shrimp are bottom dwellers. They live in ***t in the ocean bays too.

[Two Bills]

Shrimp are bottom dwellers. They live in ***t in the ocean bays too.

That's why I never eat them.
About 90% of US restaurant shrimp, prawns, Tilapia, etc., come from Asian fish farms.barf

[nhenson]

Why do you blame Florida? Every state is suffering..

I agree with others concerning food price increases, including restaurants. Our favorite meal is now $40 and was $30 last year. Yes, it’s an upscale restaurant in OH, not FL.

Our response is to cook and eat at home more often, and we also enjoy our cocktails at home. However, dining out with friends is a treat and worth it rather than cooking!

[Battlebasset]

Did the brunch thing about a year ago. Plenty of food, price was OK, but it just wasn't that good. Haven't gone back.

Went there for lunch as well about 8 months ago with a group. Mediocre at best. Not again.

[JMintzer]

So how do you know it’s a myth ? One shop owner in LSL had told me that he rents his store from an individual owner who doesn’t even live in TV.

So, it's not TV that is charging the high rents?

Sounds like a sublease situation...

[Stu from NYC]

So, it's not TV that is charging the high rents?

Sounds like a sublease situation...

Developer owns all of the real estate at the squares but could be lessee can sublet.

[Shipping up to Boston]

I cant say since the mimosas used to be included in the price. Now they are a separate price item. I understand the prices have to go up but they have priced me out of wanting to eat there as often. It is what it is.

We went often and I would eat two omelets, 30 to 40 boiled shrimp, a slice of prime rib (which is now roast beef), and a cookie.

That sounds like a meal before getting shipped off to Coleman!
The unlimited mimosas went to $5.99.....sorry if I missed this....how much was all the above mentioned?

[PugMom]

Our daughter was down for two weeks she's a cautious shopper. We shopped Pubix , WD, Walmart her observation was compared to the most expensive store in Connectict Stop &Shop comperable to Publix. Visiting a couple of Square resturants she also commented they were over priced we dined off the reservation no fast food.

yep, i second that, she's correct for sure. Stop and Shop is more expensive because they always have the best selection of products. Shaw's was hit or miss, and don't count on ALDI to always have what you need. so yeah, Publix IS our S&S.
........ the problem i have with some (not ALL) of the meals served in restaurants here, is that they taste as if they came from the same supplier, (which they probably are.) not many places cook fresh, so when you find them it's most welcome

[Shipping up to Boston]

yep, i second that, she's correct for sure. Stop and Shop is more expensive because they always have the best selection of products. Shaw's was hit or miss, and don't count on ALDI to always have what you need. so yeah, Publix IS our S&S.
........ the problem i have with some (not ALL) of the meals served in restaurants here, is that they taste as if they came from the same supplier, (which they probably are.) not many places cook fresh, so when you find them it's most welcome

Correct
Unless you see local purveyors trucks in the receiving area....most likely you’re eating mostly Sysco institutional. On a recent shuttered thread, some defended canned vegetables and ‘Bob Evans’ made mashed potatoes at these establishments.

A lot of the blandness that most experience is probably the recognition of the demos dietary restrictions. Hence why some carry their own ‘condiments’.

The Publix- Stop and Shop comparison is a fair one. If you know your prices, it’s definitely it’s comp. Shaw’s lost their way years ago....even with Kroger’s infusion and ownership.

[Stu from NYC]

Correct
Unless you see local purveyors trucks in the receiving area....most likely you’re eating mostly Sysco institutional. On a recent shuttered thread, some defended canned vegetables and ‘Bob Evans’ made mashed potatoes at these establishments.

A lot of the blandness that most experience is probably the recognition of the demos dietary restrictions. Hence why some carry their own ‘condiments’.

The Publix- Stop and Shop comparison is a fair one. If you know your prices, it’s definitely it’s comp. Shaw’s lost their way years ago....even with Kroger’s infusion and ownership.

Never understood canned and very mushy green beans, not hard to cook fresh or frozen.

[JMintzer]

Developer owns all of the real estate at the squares but could be lessee can sublet.

Isn't that what I just said?

[phassett]

Easy - inflation. Eggs are up like 70%. Here’s a quote
“What used to be $40 for a box of 120 eggs, we now pay over $100,”

Access Denied (https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/03/egg-prices-increased-70percent-over-the-last-yearheres-why-.html)


I didnt even look at the price of bacon, pork, etc.

You can get 120+ large eggs at Walmart for $15. I think that quote was during the time of the avian flu but eggs have come back down.

[JMintzer]

You can get 120+ large eggs at Walmart for $15. I think that quote was during the time of the avian flu but eggs have come back down.

The article was from a over a year ago... At that time, eggs were much higher than they are now...

[Philipd411]

My wife and I go to the brunch about every month or two. Before today, the last time we went,
we went on mothers day. Today we were told there had been a price increase my wife thinks the meal went up about $2.99 and now the unlimited mimosas are $5.99. Plus they cut back on some items. I love the brunch. The owner needs to raise the price as I am sure their cost has increased. The brunch is being priced out of my range except for special occasions. Looks like the golden corral for their break buffet. With inflation so high I am sure I am not the only one looking for savings

We are going to try out Golden Corral sometime this week. Now that I am on the meat diet and see they have a number of meat options I think it is going to be a great choice. Plus they have cottage cheese, which I add salt and pepper in it. Yum Yum

[Philipd411]

Bad news: 102Ox3=3060 calories not including unlimited sugary orange juice & champagne mimosas.
Recommended calorie intake for a sedentary 70yo male is 2,000. 2,600 if active. For weight loss: 1700-1900/day. And those drinks will need to change to unlimited water.

sorry I see why think that, I should have written that breakfast is what I had for the entire day. I only eat about 1300 calories a day on the meat diet.

[Pairadocs]

My wife and I go to the brunch about every month or two. Before today, the last time we went,
we went on mothers day. Today we were told there had been a price increase my wife thinks the meal went up about $2.99 and now the unlimited mimosas are $5.99. Plus they cut back on some items. I love the brunch. The owner needs to raise the price as I am sure their cost has increased. The brunch is being priced out of my range except for special occasions. Looks like the golden corral for their break buffet. With inflation so high I am sure I am not the only one looking for savings

I too have been considering the economics of this whole "inflation" situation. Things have always gone up through the decades, but has it recently accelerated or are we just "feeling" as if it has ? My recent random thoughts have been: "Does this (often necessary) rise in prices, especially at restaurants and other personal discretion types of choices, pay off in the end ? I'm sure it must or this constant changing of prices on menus would not continue (Red L. waitress just told us last weekend there is another raise on the horizon. We have definitely cut back as you mentioned, on the number of meals eaten out. Also have cut back on simple things like morning coffees/espressos out in favor of coffee or espresso on the lanai in the mornings. Once a $2-$3 expense, now $6 plus, as a daily expense/pleasure we've cut down to maybe once a week, a Saturday morning "treat" kind of thing.

[Pairadocs]

When we moved here 3 years ago we ate out 7 times a week. Now It might be 1.5 times a week. The food we cook here is cheaper and taste better. I tend to eat steaks and eggs for most of my meals now days.

Totally agree, prices up, overall quality (many exceptions of course, referring mainly to chain restaurants as opposed to single establishments) is down. Per drink alcohol prices are really high (suppose that could also have a positive effect on the community, more drinking at home, fewer public "incidents" ? Perhaps, no scientific deductions on that one. But we have definitely cut down on eating out. Have also noticed a lot of places emphasize salt over all other seasonings. We don't have any medical restrictions, but the strong taste of salt at so many places really spoils the meal ! Maybe (?) it does increase the number of drink orders ? Kind of like over salted popcorn at the movies ? LOL !

[Two Bills]

sorry I see why think that, I should have written that breakfast is what I had for the entire day. I only eat about 1300 calories a day on the meat diet.

If you can survive on 1300 calories a day, you might as well eat a balanced diet containing a few more carbs.
You will still lose the same amount of weight.

[Pairadocs]

Right. The Developer does not charge high lease prices. What they charge are lease prices that are typical for prime real estate in a limited access area with wealthy patrons.

Wow, where are they going to find wealthy patrons coming to a very middle class central Florida retirement community, it is sure not South Florida (born there, now unaffordable for many like us) or even Windemere ! Don't think "those people " come here to eat, but, could certainly be mistaken ! As to lease prices, I suppose the development charges what is tolerated by the lessee ?

[Pairadocs]

That is a myth.

Understand you may be correct, perhaps it is a "myth", but just wondering, WHY would a business owner not figure lease raises into the formula for pricing menu (or grocery, or any product) items ?

[Stu from NYC]

Totally agree, prices up, overall quality (many exceptions of course, referring mainly to chain restaurants as opposed to single establishments) is down. Per drink alcohol prices are really high (suppose that could also have a positive effect on the community, more drinking at home, fewer public "incidents" ? Perhaps, no scientific deductions on that one. But we have definitely cut down on eating out. Have also noticed a lot of places emphasize salt over all other seasonings. We don't have any medical restrictions, but the strong taste of salt at so many places really spoils the meal ! Maybe (?) it does increase the number of drink orders ? Kind of like over salted popcorn at the movies ? LOL !

Some restaurants between supersizing and overly salting food seem to be trying to kill off their customers

[Pairadocs]

Why do you blame Florida? Every state is suffering..

Just had guests from ILLINOIS, you should hear the prices there (and they are not from Chicago), and the taxes ! We were discussing the high home insurance rates here, and the "roof" scams. Was shocked to hear the same thing happening in Illinois, and also friends retired in Arkansas, report the same. Letter from insurance company 2 mos. ago. letting them know they would be getting a visit for roof "inspection". They have no problems with roof at all, no missing shingles, no leaks,nothing. The insurance company DID send an inspector, and they received a letter stating "damage". The "damage" was a dark streak/stain of 10-12 feet left by the falling flowering of their red bud tree in a "valley" part of the roof ! "It's" (the complaining, the concern) is going on all over !

[Plinker]

Wow, where are they going to find wealthy patrons coming to a very middle class central Florida retirement community, it is sure not South Florida (born there, now unaffordable for many like us) or even Windemere ! Don't think "those people " come here to eat, but, could certainly be mistaken ! As to lease prices, I suppose the development charges what is tolerated by the lessee ?

Perhaps this “very middle class central Florida retirement community” isn’t as middle class as it used to be. Although I have no specific data to back it up, perhaps the snowbirds are upper middle to upper class. They show up for 4 to 5 months and consider their time here as an extended vacation. I know I am far less concerned about price when I go on vacation. The tee times are scarce and the restaurants and town squares are packed. I have noticed that there are price decreases when the snowbirds leave to entice the full-timers to patronize an establishment. There is no doubt that inflation is taking a serious toll on many businesses, as well as their customers. Imagine if Florida had a $20 minimum wage. Yikes!
On a side note, I can’t bring myself to eat at the Golden Trough.

[Philipd411]

Totally agree, prices up, overall quality (many exceptions of course, referring mainly to chain restaurants as opposed to single establishments) is down. Per drink alcohol prices are really high (suppose that could also have a positive effect on the community, more drinking at home, fewer public "incidents" ? Perhaps, no scientific deductions on that one. But we have definitely cut down on eating out. Have also noticed a lot of places emphasize salt over all other seasonings. We don't have any medical restrictions, but the strong taste of salt at so many places really spoils the meal ! Maybe (?) it does increase the number of drink orders ? Kind of like over salted popcorn at the movies ? LOL !

They raised the price to $30 if you want the mimosas or $25 without. They raised prices and cut quality at the same time. That is not a good sign.