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Marathon Man 07-27-2021 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by eremite06 (Post 1979096)
Ok, so who has gone there and sampled the food, service and ambiance?
We have. Yes, it was higher priced. Yes, the food was great. Yes, the service was great. Yes, the atmosphere was great. Yes, the bar was great.

Yes, it was worth the higher price.

If you don't understand paying more for great, then simply don't go. To us, it is the best thing in the SS area, along with The Sharon.

wisbad1 07-27-2021 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1946580)
Well if the hamburger pictured is the one for $16, it looks like it may be worth it.

Farmshed American Diner
What picture? Not on website you posted. It’s really pricey.

JoMar 07-27-2021 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by starflyte1 (Post 1947892)
WRONG! I can not imagine living any other place. But, I can be unhappy that our Country Club was leveled because of poor upkeep and bad tenants.
Prior to the last tennent we visited at least once a week, when it started to fail we stopped so without the business of the locals it failed. We did not stop going, nor did we really see, poor upkeep. After the failure the property was offered to those that had proven track records in TV and they couldn't find a taker at the price TV wanted for the rental. I talked to one of family members and his bid was based on his knowledge of TV and what he believed would be the revenue required. He told us that even when it was successful, the revenue wasn't that great. My wife and I reflected that we could walk in anytime and it was never really crowded. So, maybe maintenance, maybe tennents and partially us.

retiredguy123 07-27-2021 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by wisbad1 (Post 1979147)
What picture? Not on website you posted. It’s really pricey.
Try googling "farmshed american diner photos". 22 photos.

Calisport 07-28-2021 01:31 AM
I normally can't eat hamburger meat so I would go for an expensive one rather than getting stomach aches and gas. Thanks for pointing the restaurant out to us.

jswirs 07-28-2021 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Rich42 (Post 1946565)
I don’t know where the new Farmshed Restaurant in Spanish Springs thought they were locating, but their prices are ridiculously high for that area. $16 for a hamburger when there are several places in the area MUCH cheaper. Fried chicken (thighs) $20. A side order of fries $6. And if the menu on their web site is complete, it is extremely limited. I hope they signed a short lease.
Thanks for the info. I looked on their menu and I did not think the prices were that high. Lots of goodies included with sandwiches. We are looking forward to going there, and are thankful for the opportunity to try their fare.

REDCART 08-15-2021 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by jswirs (Post 1979255)
Thanks for the info. I looked on their menu and I did not think the prices were that high. Lots of goodies included with sandwiches. We are looking forward to going there, and are thankful for the opportunity to try their fare.
Farmshed must have figured that including the prices on their online menu was not good for bringing in new customers. Prices are no longer shown! While it’s a novel strategy, I doubt it will achieve its purpose. I suspect it may discourage people from trying it for the first time.

Bogie Shooter 08-15-2021 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by REDCART (Post 1989464)
Farmshed must have figured that including the prices on their online menu was not good for bringing in new customers. Prices are no longer shown! While it’s a novel strategy, I doubt it will achieve its purpose. I suspect it may discourage people from trying it for the first time.
Have you eaten there? How was it relative to what you paid?

eremite06 08-15-2021 02:28 PM
Once and done for us for a variety of reasons.

REDCART 08-15-2021 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 1989496)
Have you eaten there? How was it relative to what you paid?
I’m always eager to try new restaurants. Since we have tickets for the Sharon this week I thought it might be nice to try Farmshed. If not this week, we’ll probably go at some point to satisfy my curiosity but I was surprised to see a menu in TV without prices.

8/19. Four of us ate dinner tonight at Farmshed. We all enjoyed the experience. Service and food were excellent. The menu is somewhat limited, so it may be several months before we return. The white tablecloths and napkins are a nice touch and together with inflation and rent may explain the higher prices than we’re accustomed to. It was also encouraging to see people again enjoying the evening in Spanish Springs.

walterray1 08-15-2021 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Calisport (Post 1979252)
I normally can't eat hamburger meat so I would go for an expensive one rather than getting stomach aches and gas. Thanks for pointing the restaurant out to us.
Hey man get a cramp on me.

rmd2 09-09-2021 06:40 AM
We went there and wanted chicken. They have 2 chicken offerings and both were dark meat chicken. Why do they have no white meat when 80% of chicken choices are for white meat - go figure.
So we both chose the pork chops. Oh my gosh. When it came out we were so surprised! The "pork chop" was 2 slices 1/4 inch each of soggy pork chop. Absolutely inedible and fairly expensive. We paid for the bill, gave a good tip to the waitress (wasn't her fault). I said to my friend, that waitress will be looking for another job soon.

jswirs 09-09-2021 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Rich42 (Post 1946565)
I don’t know where the new Farmshed Restaurant in Spanish Springs thought they were locating, but their prices are ridiculously high for that area. $16 for a hamburger when there are several places in the area MUCH cheaper. Fried chicken (thighs) $20. A side order of fries $6. And if the menu on their web site is complete, it is extremely limited. I hope they signed a short lease.
We thought we would try it, we went there with an open mind, but unfortunately, we were quite disappointed. The shrimp we had tasted more like lemon than shrimp. They need to fix something there.

charmed59 09-09-2021 08:57 AM
We went for lunch. Burgers were great. Drinks were tasty. Absolutely no complaints about service. We will be back.

JSR22 09-09-2021 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by charmed59 (Post 2000955)
We went for lunch. Burgers were great. Drinks were tasty. Absolutely no complaints about service. We will be back.
Love the lamb burger, shrimp entree' and the dark meat chicken. Their fries are amazing.

REDCART 09-09-2021 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by jswirs (Post 1979255)
Thanks for the info. I looked on their menu and I did not think the prices were that high. Lots of goodies included with sandwiches. We are looking forward to going there, and are thankful for the opportunity to try their fare.
The $16 hamburger was very good but if you add bacon and cheese you’re up to a $20 burger, which might be too rich for a senior’s diet. It can’t be easy owning a restaurant, especially in TV where we know the rents are high.

Villagevip 09-09-2021 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by oldtimes (Post 1946581)
You get what you pay for. I think the menu looks great and can't wait to try it.
But, but the tables lack white table clothes....

Chi-Town 09-09-2021 10:40 AM
Salads are fresh: the beef tenderloin is aged and seasoned properly and among the best I ever had. Drinks are reasonable, and the service is excellent.

Menu — Farmshed American Diner

jdulej 09-09-2021 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by rmd2 (Post 2000866)
We went there and wanted chicken. They have 2 chicken offerings and both were dark meat chicken. Why do they have no white meat when 80% of chicken choices are for white meat - go figure.
So we both chose the pork chops. Oh my gosh. When it came out we were so surprised! The "pork chop" was 2 slices 1/4 inch each of soggy pork chop. Absolutely inedible and fairly expensive. We paid for the bill, gave a good tip to the waitress (wasn't her fault). I said to my friend, that waitress will be looking for another job soon.
I have to push back on this a little - The menu clearly states "Pork Chop Cutlets" which are thin cut pork chops. And they are priced about the same as a burger (maybe 1-2 $ more). I've had them and thought they were great, dressed with crispy bacon and good sauce.

JSR22 09-09-2021 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by jdulej (Post 2001024)
I have to push back on this a little - The menu clearly states "Pork Chop Cutlets" which are thin cut pork chops. And they are priced about the same as a burger (maybe 1-2 $ more). I've had them and thought they were great, dressed with crispy bacon and good sauce.
Totally correct that the menu states cutlets. They were delicious. I am so tired of people complaining about price. If it is out of their price range there are plenty of other restaurants they can support.

retiredguy123 09-09-2021 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by jdulej (Post 2001024)
I have to push back on this a little - The menu clearly states "Pork Chop Cutlets" which are thin cut pork chops. And they are priced about the same as a burger (maybe 1-2 $ more). I've had them and thought they were great, dressed with crispy bacon and good sauce.
I'm not a expert on pork chops, but shouldn't a quarter inch thick cutlet be boneless? The menu says the pork chop cutlets are "bone in". If it has a bone, I would expect it to be thicker than a quarter inch.

JSR22 09-09-2021 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2001032)
I'm not a expert on pork chops, but shouldn't a quarter inch thick cutlet be boneless? The menu says the pork chop cutlets are "bone in". If it has a bone, I would expect it to be thicker than a quarter inch.
Meat cooked with bone in has more flavor. The menu is accurate. Cutlets are always thin.

walterray1 09-09-2021 02:20 PM
Just clicked the menu
 
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Originally Posted by Chi-Town (Post 2001020)
Salads are fresh: the beef tenderloin is aged and seasoned properly and among the best I ever had. Drinks are reasonable, and the service is excellent.

Menu — Farmshed American Diner
no prices listed?

JSR22 09-09-2021 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by walterray1 (Post 2001097)
no prices listed?
They are not listed. Burger is 16, lamb burger 19, steaks upper 20s. Salds around 13 to 14The prices are fine not an expensive restaurant.

walterray1 09-09-2021 02:29 PM
Not sure I understand why
 
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Originally Posted by JSR22 (Post 2001099)
They are not listed. Burger is 16, lamb burger 19, steaks upper 20s. Salds around 13 to 14The prices are fine not an expensive restaurant.
a restaurant would not list prices with their food options. As stated before this is not a high end place. I dont have an issue with paying more for quality. However, I do prefer that an establishment is upfront about things. Patrons should not have to ask.

retiredguy123 09-09-2021 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by walterray1 (Post 2001097)
no prices listed?
Go to this site and click on photos.

Access Denied

JSR22 09-09-2021 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by walterray1 (Post 2001101)
a restaurant would not list prices with their food options. As stated before this is not a high end place. I dont have an issue with paying more for quality. However, I do prefer that an establishment is upfront about things. Patrons should not have to ask.
Almost all of their food is locally sourced. Their cost fluctuates.

Villageswimmer 09-09-2021 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by JSR22 (Post 2001099)
They are not listed. Burger is 16, lamb burger 19, steaks upper 20s. Salds around 13 to 14The prices are fine not an expensive restaurant.
Maybe this is a draft. I’m sure the menu used at the restaurant lists prices. It would be unprofessional not to.

JSR22 09-09-2021 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Villageswimmer (Post 2001106)
Maybe this is a draft. I’m sure the menu used at the restaurant lists prices. It would be unprofessional not to.
The menus at the restaurant have prices. The menu on their web site does not.

Villageswimmer 09-09-2021 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by JSR22 (Post 2001109)
The menus at the restaurant have prices. The menu on their web site does not.
Maybe they don’t want to update the website when prices change.

JSR22 09-09-2021 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Villageswimmer (Post 2001115)
Maybe they don’t want to update the website when prices change.
Totally agree. They use paper menus.

Bill14564 09-09-2021 03:27 PM
I need to get there soon to give it a try.

I agree though, not publishing prices leaves me with a bad first impression.

Escape Artist 09-09-2021 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 1947280)
The incoming generation of Villagers has much more exposure to the idea of local sourcing. A recent (previous) generation considered smoked gouda mac & cheese to be the epitome of sophistication and quality food. Another generation post-mine (post-boomer) thought whipped whale sperm on crostini would make a great amuse bouche. And yet another brought sushi into the mainstream (I still reject that completely).

Local sourcing is another trend, and has been for several years in most metropolitan areas of the country. In Connecticut, we've had Claire's vegetarian restaurant for a few decades, and they practically invented the local sourcing concept up there; they have always preferred local sourcing whenever possible (and they make ALL their breads, sauces, pastries, cakes, other desserts, dressings, croutons, from scratch).

Just because you haven't ever heard of the idea doesn't mean it's a bad one. It just means you need to catch up :)
Oh dear, generational condescension. :ohdear: And by the way, we shouldn't worry too much about GMO products or even pesticides if we've received multiple doses of a mRNA vaccine. N'est ce pas?

OrangeBlossomBaby 09-09-2021 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Escape Artist (Post 2001155)
Oh dear, generational condescension. :ohdear: And by the way, we shouldn't worry too much about GMO products or even pesticides if we've received multiple doses of a mRNA vaccine. N'est ce pas?
Wow you had to go back to May 19 to find that post, just so you could take a pot-shot at me and inject a completely off-topic remark about vaccines?

Meanwhile, I've finally been to Farmshed. The prices are definitely high, there's no way I was going to buy a burger and fries for $17. But I did get the grilled cheese, and it was amazing. I love that they added sour cream to it. And the bread was super-thick and crusty and delicious. The roasted potatoes were awesome too. It's not a place I'd go to regularly, because it's just too expensive for my "regular dining-out rotation." But it'll make a really nice treat once every few months, for sure.

diannemutz 09-10-2021 09:38 PM
Can anyone recommend a good doctor at a pain management center in this area?

Bogie Shooter 09-11-2021 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by diannemutz (Post 2001757)
Can anyone recommend a good doctor at a pain management center in this area?
How does this relate to the restaurant discussion?

retiredguy123 09-11-2021 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 2001850)
How does this relate to the restaurant discussion?
I don't know, but it doesn't sound like a good review.

OrangeBlossomBaby 09-12-2021 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by diannemutz (Post 2001757)
Can anyone recommend a good doctor at a pain management center in this area?
Yes, I recommend Farmshed, in Spanish Springs Town Square. It is a central location where you can manage your pain, AND get lunch at the same time. Bring your own meds, and please don't drive while under the influence (of the meds - you can drive under the influence of your burger).

charlieo1126@gmail.com 09-13-2021 08:46 AM
I understand people not wanting to pay $17 for a burger but it’s not out of line with some other restaurants, bone fish , chop house and blue fin sometimes a burger isn’t just a burger .

JSR22 09-13-2021 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com (Post 2003300)
I understand people not wanting to pay $17 for a burger but it’s not out of line with some other restaurants, bone fish , chop house and blue fin sometimes a burger isn’t just a burger .
Totally agree. That's the price in the better quality restaurants. The lamb burger is excellent at FarmShed.


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