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asianthree 06-04-2022 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jimdecastro (Post 2102386)
Rumor is 1/4 of the mugs went to “friends”. Only 225 went to the public…

Let’s add to the rumors… 75 went to friends of family, and contractors
150 went to those who live within 15 minutes of Pub
75 random applications picked out of a box of 4000
Total 300

Anyone want to add a better guess:clap2:

retiredguy123 06-04-2022 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2102480)
Brick and Barrel in Leesburg -----$14
McGrady's---------------------------------- $18

About a gallon of gas round trip----$4.74

So which is cheaper??????:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Good point, but when you add the tax and tip to the 4 dollar basic cost difference, Brick and Barrel is cheaper.

Polarlys 06-04-2022 12:25 PM

Water is pricy in Florida !!!!!



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Originally Posted by Dotneko (Post 2102011)
Funny - a cup of Twinings Tea is $3.99
You can buy 100 bags of English Breakfast Twinings tea for $18.00.
Thats 18 cents a bag. Talk about markup lol.


Polarlys 06-04-2022 12:27 PM

Water is expensive in Florida !!!!! :)



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Originally Posted by Dotneko (Post 2102011)
Funny - a cup of Twinings Tea is $3.99
You can buy 100 bags of English Breakfast Twinings tea for $18.00.
Thats 18 cents a bag. Talk about markup lol.


golfing eagles 06-04-2022 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2102516)
Good point, but when you add the tax and tip to the 4 dollar basic cost difference, Brick and Barrel is cheaper.

Yes, by 34 cents if you give 20% tip. But it is also 32 minutes round trip of your time. Isn't your time worth more than 60 cents/ hour????

retiredguy123 06-04-2022 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2102535)
Yes, by 34 cents if you give 20% tip. But it is also 32 minutes round trip of your time. Isn't your time worth more than 60 cents/ hour????

I agree with that, even though I am retired.

davem4616 06-04-2022 02:11 PM

The OP asked for thoughts from those that had been to this new eatery...

What seems odd is that this thread is now on page 6 and not one is even mentioning how the food was...

was it prepared well?
did it come out hot?
was it tasty?
was the kitchen in the weeds, or did your order come out quickly?
did the dish look appealing?
what size were the servings?
how was the service?
how long did you have to wait if you didn't have reservations (if they take them)?

these comments certainly tell the story of why the food served in many of the eateries in TV is substandard compared to eateries outside TV

they have to cater to a bunch of cheap old people that seem to have lost their taste buds...it doesn't seem to be about dining out and enjoying a delicious meal, it's about not having to cook and getting by with doing that as cheaply as possible...

So, to those that are looking for a cheap mug...you should go take a look in the mirror...LOL

Stu from NYC 06-04-2022 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by davem4616 (Post 2102574)
The OP asked for thoughts from those that had been to this new eatery...

What seems odd is that this thread is now on page 6 and not one is even mentioning how the food was...

was it prepared well?
did it come out hot?
was it tasty?
was the kitchen in the weeds, or did your order come out quickly?
did the dish look appealing?
what size were the servings?
how was the service?
how long did you have to wait if you didn't have reservations (if they take them)?

these comments certainly tell the story of why the food served in many of the eateries in TV is substandard compared to eateries outside TV

they have to cater to a bunch of cheap old people that seem to have lost their taste buds...it doesn't seem to be about dining out and enjoying a delicious meal, it's about not having to cook and getting by with doing that as cheaply as possible...

So, to those that are looking for a cheap mug...you should go take a look in the mirror...LOL

Someone did mention that the portions of fries and onion rings were skimpy compared to their price

retiredguy123 06-04-2022 03:30 PM

I stopped in this afternoon for happy hour. All 13 bar seats were occupied, so I left. There was a bar outside, but I don't sit outside. The restaurant area was busy. I like the dark wood walls and booths. The inside bar seems too small and there is only one television. I hope it does well.

Dotneko 06-04-2022 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2102496)
Facebook is almost as reliable as ToTV.
:1rotfl::1rotfl:

Well, she posted pictures of the servings, which i have no idea how to share here.
You are welcome to do your own research. Or see the photos yourself on the St Cats facebook page <shrug>

dewilson58 06-04-2022 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dotneko (Post 2102623)
Well, she posted pictures of the servings, which i have no idea how to share here. You are welcome to do your own research. Or see the photos yourself on the St Cats facebook page <shrug>

This is what I got........few more than 10.

Stu from NYC 06-04-2022 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2102627)
This is what I got........few more than 10.

Not opening

Djean1981 06-04-2022 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jimdecastro (Post 2102386)
Rumor is 1/4 of the mugs went to “friends”. Only 225 went to the public…

Why spread "rumors.". ??

MrChip72 06-04-2022 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dotneko (Post 2102341)
A friend posted on facebook. A $7.00 order of onion rings had 7 rings. A $7.00 order of fries had 10.

I can't defend what they're charging for the fries, but what should an order of 7 onion rings cost?

The food service companies like Sysco are charging around $12 for 2.5 lbs of large frozen beer battered onion rings where they would likely get 20 rings per bag, let's say enough for 3 servings, then the restaurant has to cook it in their own oil, plate it, and serve it with a "homemade" aoli and some other garnish. Stuff is pretty expensive now. I think it's hard for any restaurant to make much profit on any menu item that sells for only $7.

Dotneko 06-05-2022 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MrChip72 (Post 2102665)
I can't defend what they're charging for the fries, but what should an order of 7 onion rings cost?

The food service companies like Sysco are charging around $12 for 2.5 lbs of large frozen beer battered onion rings where they would likely get 20 rings per bag, let's say enough for 3 servings, then the restaurant has to cook it in their own oil, plate it, and serve it with a "homemade" aoli and some other garnish. Stuff is pretty expensive now. I think it's hard for any restaurant to make much profit on any menu item that sells for only $7.

I agree if they buy it. But they could make them for much less than that. Their choice to have pre made frozen crap. Are they fast food or a restaurant?


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