[Grill Meister]

While you are at it.....ask them to also include some good ole Eastern North Carolina BBQ sauce......vinegar based. Man that Eastern NC BBQ is good enough to make you slap yo momma.

[Grill Meister]

While you are at it.....when you suggest they add mustard based sauce to their selection, please suggest that they also add Eastern North Carolina vinegar-based sauce. That Eastern NC BBQ is good enuf to make you slap yo momma.

[Dirigo]

Never had a bad meal at any Sonny's...but some have been better than others. Serving reheated meats seems to be epidemic in the food industry these days. Perhaps the management doesn't think people notice???

I tend to just not return if I get a bad meal as I'm sure most folks do. I hope the managment at LSL Sonny's takes these suggestions to heart.

Dirigo

We decided to try Sonny's yesterday and were happy with the food and service. I ordered a full rack of ribs and the waiter said it would take about 14minutes which indicates it was not being reheated. In addition the service from "Jimmy" was excellent. We would go back..

[zcaveman]

I had bad ribs at Sonny's one time and it was the one in Belleview. I assumed it was because I got the end piece. Maybe it was reheated. Not sure. But I did return.

I prefer Sonny's over most of the other rib places around.

Although Buddy's in Wildwood was the best but he sold the business to someone who really screwed it up.

[golfnut]

mel, it would be interesting to know what the managers view was on our comments....gn

[MelZ]

Originally Posted by golfnut

mel, it would be interesting to know what the managers view was on our comments....gn

He was very interested in your comments and opinions.

I believe Sonny's is here to stay and I expect some changes to the menu in the months to come which should reflect that position.

Sonny's is going to be a sponsor of the Villages Vintage Car Club show at the Markets of Marion in Feb..

They are interested in increasing the take-out and catering side of the business. If you belong to a club maybe they can be considered for your events.

Finally, they are considering adding a salad bar to the LSL store, I don't think the final decision will be made on that issue till mid 2010.

[Russ_Boston]

I would imagine that ribs for the most part are always somewhat reheated since they 'smoke' for hours. But maybe they do enough business where it's coming right of the smoker on time.

Many 'famous' steak houses in a sense reheat all their steaks. Nowadays most steaks are 'sous vide' in bulk to a medium rare and then cooked to order/temperature under the salamander. How else do you think they get your order out to you in 10 minutes!

For an interesting take on this read the book "Kitchen Confidential" by Anthony Bourdain. Lots of restaurant secrets that you may not want to read.

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by GILMERMURRAY

While you are at it.....when you suggest they add mustard based sauce to their selection, please suggest that they also add Eastern North Carolina vinegar-based sauce. That Eastern NC BBQ is good enuf to make you slap yo momma.

Completely agree on the sauce choices. I think Oakwood offers both or at least one?

[MelZ]

Originally Posted by Russ_Boston

Completely agree on the sauce choices. I think Oakwood offers both or at least one?

The addition of a mustard based sauce is under consideration also at my suggestion.

Apparently the more nothern locations have it, if you want it tell the LSL management you want it here.

[zcaveman]

Originally Posted by MelZ

The addition of a mustard based sauce is under consideration also at my suggestion.

Apparently the more nothern locations have it, if you want it tell the LSL management you want it here.

Yes. you can get the mustard based sauce at LSL but it comes in a packet. I would prefer the squeeze bottle so I don't have to work at it. I need a lot of it on my pulled pork sandwich.

[chuckinca]

Originally Posted by MelZ

He was very interested in your comments and opinions.

I believe Sonny's is here to stay and I expect some changes to the menu in the months to come which should reflect that position.

Sonny's is going to be a sponsor of the Villages Vintage Car Club show at the Markets of Marion in Feb..

They are interested in increasing the take-out and catering side of the business. If you belong to a club maybe they can be considered for your events.

Finally, they are considering adding a salad bar to the LSL store, I don't think the final decision will be made on that issue till mid 2010.

What date(s) in February?

TY


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[MelZ]

Originally Posted by chuckinca

What date(s) in February?

TY


.

Feb. 27, 2010

http://thevillagesvintagecarclub.org.../2010show.html

[downeaster]

In a previous post here I indicated I would no longer dine at Sonny's. I went back on my word.

We have a weekly date for dinner with friends. Last time it was their turn to select the restaurant and they opted for Sonny's. We didn't want to rock the boat so we went along thinking maybe it was worth trying one more time. It wasn't worth it. Nothing had changed. Dry, overcooked food.

It was nearly empty at 5:00 PM but they were about full when we left.

I felt sorry for the staff. They were really trying to do a good job and being successful. I would give them an A+.

Oakwood may not be cart accessible but I'll endure that minor inconvenience. It is my kinda' BBQ restaurant.

So, sorry Sonny's. I wish you well and you will probably succeed without my business. There seems to be a lot here supporting you.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by downeaster

In a previous post here I indicated I would no longer dine at Sonny's. I went back on my word.

We have a weekly date for dinner with friends. Last time it was their turn to select the restaurant and they opted for Sonny's. We didn't want to rock the boat so we went along thinking maybe it was worth trying one more time. It wasn't worth it. Nothing had changed. Dry, overcooked food.

It was nearly empty at 5:00 PM but they were about full when we left.

I felt sorry for the staff. They were really trying to do a good job and being successful. I would give them an A+.

Oakwood may not be cart accessible but I'll endure that minor inconvenience. It is my kinda' BBQ restaurant.

So, sorry Sonny's. I wish you well and you will probably succeed without my business. There seems to be a lot here supporting you.

You probably will not be missed.