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Chatbrat 04-04-2016 10:56 AM

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

NYGUY 04-04-2016 11:14 AM

We still like Honest John's!!

Bonny 04-04-2016 11:21 AM

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

JoMar 04-04-2016 11:39 AM

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.

Chatbrat 04-04-2016 04:03 PM

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

graciegirl 04-04-2016 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1208604)
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?

Chatbrat 04-04-2016 04:42 PM

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

buzzy 04-04-2016 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1208621)
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.

Chatbrat 04-05-2016 04:10 AM

Publix

Newbeginnings 04-05-2016 04:59 AM

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.

asianthree 04-05-2016 05:03 AM

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

Chatbrat 04-05-2016 06:09 AM

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

graciegirl 04-05-2016 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by buzzy (Post 1208719)
Where do you get a crumpet? I'd like that.





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.

Jima64 04-05-2016 08:04 AM

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

dbussone 04-05-2016 08:42 AM

Honest John's Ruined their menu
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1208796)
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.



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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