[zcaveman]

Originally Posted by greg416

How about a DQ? I miss Dairy Queen.

DQ tried two locations down here and both are closed.

[aln]

Originally Posted by getdul981

I can't say that any coffee that Starbucks has is worth the premium price.

Worth?
Is a Ruth Chris steak that much better than Outback?

Is a Lincoln that much better than a Ford?

Is a Villages home that much better than a Wildwood home?

And while you're at it ask Tiger the value of WORTH!

starbucks has some good coffee and pastries; dunkin donuts..ok coffee, and lousy donuts (where is the filling); krispy kreme....there is a reason why all of them went out of business in the philadelphia area.
but...is a real shame that you cannot get anything from a WAWA here in Florida........that is some great coffee!
the best donuts come from anyone but chain stores......
has anyone had pennsylvania dutch potato donuts? ummm!

there are no calories in donuts with holes, because the calories just drop through the holes.....
jeff

[mrbillmidlo]

OK, if you want the really best donuts, go to Spudnuts on Avon St in Charlottesville, VA.

[MelZ]

Originally Posted by mrbillmidlo

YES! When the "Hot Now" sign is on they will give you a free "Original Glazed" right off the line!

a sugar pill from heaven

[diskman]

Originally Posted by mrbillmidlo

YES! When the "Hot Now" sign is on they will give you a free "Original Glazed" right off the line!

They are not doing it any longer

[getdul981]

Right, the last time I stopped to pick uphot doughnuts, I was not offered that extra free hot doughnut. My wife was disappointed. She always has to eat 2 or 3 before we get out of the parking lot.

[rt]

I have a beef with Panera's; They have too much salt -especially in their soups. They should be more considerate of the age of the average Villager and their need to restrict salt intake.Talking to the local manager was useless - they are told how to make the soup by management, and that's it!!! I went to Panera's web site and left a msg re the salt issue and was contacted by someone in customer relations. I explained the problem and was told I would be contacted with a reply. That was several weeks ago........

[zcaveman]

Originally Posted by rt

I have a beef with Panera's; They have too much salt -especially in their soups. They should be more considerate of the age of the average Villager and their need to restrict salt intake.Talking to the local manager was useless - they are told how to make the soup by management, and that's it!!! I went to Panera's web site and left a msg re the salt issue and was contacted by someone in customer relations. I explained the problem and was told I would be contacted with a reply. That was several weeks ago........

At least you tried!!

[Whatever]

Not just Pannera's. It seems every restaurant or eating establishment loads up their food with salt. When you ask for no salt in your food, you are told it is already prepared that way as the salt is already in the food.
If the Villages is going to talk about a healthy lifestyle, why not start with the cc restaurants and have them offer a salt free menu.
Same goes for the chain stores.
Best bet, eat at home more often.

[duffysmom]

I don't go to starbucks anymore. I go to Barnes & Noble where they serve starbucks coffee and their own pastries which are delicious. Also, it's a comfortable environment with great entertainment (books).

[zcaveman]

Originally Posted by Whatever

Not just Pannera's. It seems every restaurant or eating establishment loads up their food with salt. When you ask for no salt in your food, you are told it is already prepared that way as the salt is already in the food.
If the Villages is going to talk about a healthy lifestyle, why not start with the cc restaurants and have them offer a salt free menu.
Same goes for the chain stores.
Best bet, eat at home more often.

It is not just the salt - how about the sugar? With the number of diabetics in the Villages you would think that the restaurants, ice cream parlor, and the grocery stores would offer more sugar free desserts.

We make our own and eat them at home.

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by snitzel

Can you believe that Krispy Kreme went out of business in Rhode Island?

Not just RI. Basically all of New England. Dunkin Donuts is just TOO strong for any competitor in NE.

[jannd228]

Originally Posted by zcaveman

It is not just the salt - how about the sugar? With the number of diabetics in the Villages you would think that the restaurants, ice cream parlor, and the grocery stores would offer more sugar free desserts.

We make our own and eat them at home.

it sounds like TV could use a restaurant that served dishes low in salt and sugar free, is there a national chain anywhere that you could contact that might meet those needs,

[gvsulakerfan]

Barnies will be moving into the spot vacated by Starbucks from what I hear...

FWIW Starbucks left because the rent was increased.