Honest John's Ruined their menu
 

Was planning on going to Honest John's. Looks like they did away with some unique items, By doing this they have lost their identity. Now they're the same as RJ Gators, Gators Dockside, and other fast fry joints

We still like Honest John's!!

We like Honest John's. Love the fish & chips and the Monsieur Croque sandwich.

We talked to them about the menu changes, especially the removal of the steaks (except filet). They also now charge for some items that were included in the dinners. Their change was due to the lack of sales on the items that were removed. I suppose that all goes to purchase volume and sell prices. The change to the menu has reduced the times we go there but the quality of what they have seems to be more than acceptable. I have found it is easier to get in then it used to be, not sure the menu changes have contributed to that.

Yeah, its easier to get in, because people who wanted something special are going someplace else-when they did away with the shrimp& grits--there is nothing on the menu for my wife

Nothing? She doesn't do hamburgers?

we don't go out to eat burgers, we make a better burger @ home than any restaurant in the villages-charbroiled over real lump charcoal, 10 oz of 15%/meat-red onion, we use a crumpet for our roll, crumbled blue cheese

Where do you get a crumpet? I'd like that.

Publix

I may not always favor a lot of the choices on the menus around TV, I do prefer my own cooking and so does my husband. Honest Johns is pretty good, especially the filet which my husband says is one of the best in The Villages. I always find something there and they are accommodating to make something for me if it's not on the menu.

Still going Saturday. Looks like I will be spending a day making grits now:mad:

Talking about a filet--they serve "choice"-you can buy "prime" @ Public for $25/lb- you can either put a cast iron skillet in an oven @ 500 degrees or stove top it with a little oil in the pan ,finish with little butter-not rocket science

Prime makes choice look like dog food & no MSG needed

Isn't that what little miss muffet sat on?


No that was a tuffet.


I thought crumpet's went with tea. I am so uninformed and have such an unsophisticated palate. But my grandchildren love me and they are all employed gainfully.

Going out gives the home cook a rest even though Imcan cook better.

Honest John's Ruined their menu
 

Crumpets can go with tea, Gracie. My grandmother used to serve them with hot butter and honey during afternoon tea. Here is some more info for you:


Hot crumpets
English crumpets are generally circular, roughly 8 cm (3") in diameter and 2 cm (0.8") thick. Their shape comes from being restrained in the pan/griddle by a shallow ring. They have a characteristic flat top with many small pores and a chewy and spongy texture. They may be cooked until ready to eat warm from the pan but are frequently left slightly undercooked so that they may be cooled and stored before being eaten freshly toasted. They are often eaten with a spread of butter or an alternative, such as jam, honey, chocolate spread, or yeast extract.
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I keep thinking of that song.....McDonalds is my kind of place, hamburgers in your face, french fries between your toes,,,,ect ect

DBussone never, well hardly ever says anything that people disagree with. I grew up with German coffee cake and coffee, but I like tea too.

Was there last night. Fish and chips and cheese steak sandwich were great.

Every one of my children and my grandchildren worked at McDonalds and made minimum wage when they were in school. I am always pleased to see people working ANYWHERE and I happen to love McDonalds and I think their uniform is a badge of honor.


I still LOVE a quarter pounder with cheese every now and then and today we stopped and had a hot fudge sundae after we picked out our pretty annuals.

Your opinion, just not my opinion.

I respect your opinion on food Bonnie. You are not only a good cook but a good evaluator of The Villages Restaurants.

Bonny - what restaurants make your top ten list? I'd like to make sure I have tried them all since you have such great taste! I enjoy your comments about our food establishments.

I will have to try Honest John's some time. I really like the name.

Would you buy used car from a dealer called "Honest John's"

I think Tal is enjoying the play on words that sounds like this is an English Pub a few hundred years back.

No, but I frequent Honest John's Whiskey and Provisions for great food and drink.

The foods very good and the bar selection was above average ,when they first opened

Now there is zero food that fits our tastes

But to use the term "GREAT" is a reach, or your definition of great & mine are on totally different levels.

Great IMHO is unique, prepared and served way above average.

We can agree to disagree. I will continue to frequent Honest John's Whiskey and Provisions and you can go to the restaurants that suit you taste. There is no shortage of restaurants around here!

probably not for him....................

Honest John's
 

[QUOTE=Chatbrat;1208449]Was planning on going to Honest John's. Looks like they did away with some unique items, By doing this they have lost their identity. Now they're the same as RJ Gators, Gators Dockside, and other fast fry joints.


Was there last night for dinner with friends from out of town. Place wasn't busy, worst server & food to boot. 45 minutes for the food to come out. Caesar salad had no shaved parm & the lettuce was warm. Chicken was like rubber. Hot steak sandwich was cold. Server came & wanted to replace everything, if that it took 45 minutes to get that order...forget about this place. The manager came over when we were ready to leave & took care of the bill. She came over too late.

Have you ever worked with or known anyone in the meat business?????

NEVER, NEVER have a hamburger in a restaurant, what I mean is NEVER!!!!!

Not sure if I want to hear the answer but please explain.

We were there last night as well. Great meals and service, as always!!

So they dropped the shrimp and grits, huh?

How is their Liver and Onions? It was sold out Monday at 6 PM