[diamond2005]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Concerned about it as we really like it but down the road some new ones will come.

The only thing coming, is more apartments!

[DonnaNi4os]

Very disappointing. I love TooJays. I understand that the pandemic has effected many businesses especially within the restaurants. But, with the building of apartments in Spanish Springs I fear what might end up at TooJays site there.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by KRM0614

It is! TV rent is 20-30% higher than everywhere else and they have to pay a royalty fee to TV. More and more will move on because the overhead costs are too much. Not just Spanish springs it’s the economy of the future. Less of everything and only the fiscally strong survive. Our world will never be the same.

Agreed. We will have a BCV (before CV) and an ACV (after CV) society in the US. International affairs expert, Richard Haas put it this way, " CV won't change history, but it WILL accelerate history".

[FredJacobs]

According to today's Orlando Sentinel, TooJays is under new ownership and has emerged from bankruptcy. They had 30 stores and closed 9. The stores at Lake Sumter Landing and Brownwood are still open.

[cegallup]

not "the real thing". Prices nominal, but no where near quality of NY / NJ kosher style restaurants.

Originally Posted by CanTho

My opinion. TooJays was way overrated. Here in The Villages most of their food is prepared at a central location, frozen. Delivered here just like, Cheney Bros, Sisco etc.

Back in the kitchen it is zapped. Buh Bye. No Loss.

[jammendolia]

Originally Posted by HIgolfers

Macallisters in Brownwood Square has good deli sandwiches.

Great ruebens!

[Aloha1]

Originally Posted by Dana1963

Glad to hear someone else who knows Pastrami. I have had it grilled B4 but preferred Steamed on good Seeded Rye, Swiss, Deli mustard and Half Sour Pickle on the side.

Make it a New Dill and I'm in!

[mjpuleo]

Just hope more apartments will not be go up there.

[Aloha1]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Not all business plans can support locations where they would prefer to be, if someone can't generate the revenue and profit to support costs they must look for other places to locate. The problem in SS is the changing demographics IMO. Hopefully the apartment direction will have a positive impact but only time will tell.

Absolutely correct. Many folks on on TOTV disparage and don't patronize the local restaurants. What did they expect to happen? As to the apartment plan, I look at that as a positive. Anyone who has been to Europe knows that their town centers are mixed with both residential and business. It will take a little time but the addition of residents to the town center will add a vibrancy to SS that is currently missing. Things will improve because this virus will not last forever no matter what the MSM says.

[Aloha1]

Originally Posted by wsachs

When in MI I go to Ann Arbor to eat at Zingerman's Deli, the best west of the Hudson River. But at $16 for a full sandwich, Villagers would not support this great restaurant. Their breads are amazing. Check them out.

What's a Spartan doing in ScUM territory? But I agree about Zingerman's being a decent substitute for Katz's Deli.

[Aloha1]

Originally Posted by waynehal55

A Wawa sub is a lot better than Subway. IMHO.

Wrong. Sliced cheap meat is not better than higher quality sliced meat. WAWA uses basic lunch meat.

[Aloha1]

Originally Posted by KRM0614

It is! TV rent is 20-30% higher than everywhere else and they have to pay a royalty fee to TV. More and more will move on because the overhead costs are too much. Not just Spanish springs it’s the economy of the future. Less of everything and only the fiscally strong survive. Our world will never be the same.

Until someone posts an actual lease with TV, I mark this down as an urban legend.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Dana1963

Glad to hear someone else who knows Pastrami. I have had it grilled B4 but preferred Steamed on good Seeded Rye, Swiss, Deli mustard and Half Sour Pickle on the side.

Change the pickle to a sour one add some potato salad and cole slaw and super meal to be had.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by asianthree

With as many who with came from NY or traveled there just for deli, many know what a deli sandwich is. We do have more than a few from Jewish community who orders bagels, lox, bread, meats, and so on from NY. Our family never visits without bringing fresh bagel and lox

Just tried NY water bagels and thought they were rather good. Good lox to be had at Sams.

Looking for a good reasonable priced Gabilla knish. Too expensive at Publix. Publix does have good bialys though.

[Nucky]

I guess starting that diet when I did was a bad thing for these businesses.

Most of all I feel sorry for the workers trying to provide for their families.

The Restaurant Business is a rough way to make a living around these parts. Water, no tip, small tip. Keep it up and we'll be traveling to eat at a decent restaurant or eating fast food on 441.

I hope the owners rebound somewhere else.