[Danube]

Originally Posted by Aloha

Recent price increases at Waffle House has been problematic for many. It has become a pricey dive in the view of many of the regulars who no longer indulge the grease.

I was just in a WH. Prices are still low compared to other restaurants.

[ElDiabloJoe]

[QUOTE=Rocksnap;2405654]

Originally Posted by biggamefish1

Now how come the 99.999% of the rest of us Villigers didn’t know what OBT meant? Thanks much!

Probably because you don't get out of the Bubble enough.

Imagine living in the D.C. metroplex and having no idea that Interstate 495 is commonly called The Beltway?

Egads! What next? Calling Pacific Coast Hwy PCH? Or calling the 495 in NY the Long Island Expressway (LIE). Imagine living there and not realizing what happens around you? Crazy, right? I mean, who would do that? I guess if your entire time there was spent in an assisted living facility or hospital or some other kind of bubble, right?

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Many waffle houses are open 24 hours so your going to expect some trouble but I think no more then any other place just like it and I doubt any villagers will be late night visitors .. When I lived in Orlando I would go a couple of times a week, I would always get poached eggs and the waitresses would kid me about it, The place was always easy to start up a conversation ,
and if you liked the old dinner vibe Waffle House gives you that same feeling , FYI I had the waffles a few times and they were great , but what do I know I still like eating at restaurants In the villages. You know the places with bad food and bad service that are filled with people like me that don’t know we are eating bad food

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

We're Florida natives and 441 has always been known as OBT (Orange Blossom Trail for as long as we've known it), had no idea even new residents would not know just from the evening news on TV which will use the terms OBT and Rt 441 interchangeably. Sorry, no intent to offend anyone in any way !

I lived in Orlando for many years the only time I or my friends used the term OBTwas when we were refering to the strip that went through Orlando proper , I always thought the name was given to it because of all the strip joints and bars that used to be there and the girls who walked the trail. If I was telling someone how to get somewhere north or south of Orlando I would say it’s up on 441, I’ve never used the term on the 441 that runs through the villages , so I guess it’s how you learned about the road and from who

[paulajr]

[QUOTE=ElDiabloJoe;2405445]Common abbreviation, kinda like NO ONE on the west coast calls it The Pacific Coast Highway - it is near-universally known as PCH.


All well and good …except there IS no street called Orange Blossom Trail in The Villages 🙄

[jimkerr]

Originally Posted by wayneman

Totally disagree. Their prices went sky high and not worth it for the garbage they put on your plate.

Waffle House rocks! Their omelettes are amazing!

[thelegges]

WH announced .50 surcharge for each egg in your meal this morning on GMA

[Bilyclub]

More Portillo’s updates, please.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Can hardly wait for Bucee’s Texas style barbecue and acre of other items sold.. I don’t think broke ground yet or the interchanges at location (by Google address) has even been started?

Love their $9 brisket sandwich.

[kkingston57]

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Originally Posted by biggamefish1

Thanks for explaining that.

Of course, I have no idea where that Trail is, so I guess this thread doesn't pertain to me.

Originally(my belief) OBT was the acronym for Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando. Lived in the SS area for 5 years and do not know of any trail either

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by BigDawgInLakeDenham

Anyone waiting for Buc-ee's because you believe it's good BBQ....Bless your hearts.....because their food sucks and you'll get heart burn. Whenever they open make sure you take an extra Prevacid. Seriously....Texas BBQ brisket does not have sauce....let alone a sauce that is absolutely disgusting. I cook a lot, like every day my entire life, and I know good BBQ....I gave Buc-ee 3 strikes and spent good money on a variety of offerings each time...and he struck out. Won't be trying to go Whenever it appears. I'll put my gas money into a nice piece of meat I smoke myself and I won't ruin it like Buc-ee's does

Personally like Bucees. How many different styles of BBQ do we have in the US? Seen as many as 6 different sauces in 1 restaurant. Just like peppers all people have their own tolerance level on spiciness. Went to a Nashville Hot restaurant in Canda and their medium sauce felt like it was going to put holes in my stomach. Thought about getting a smoker but takes a LONG time. Like other things different tastes keep a lot of people in biz

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by dawabeav

I agree, I'll never stop at another Bucee's. The food is awful and over priced. And very crowded.

Crowded yes! Bet others will disagree about whether they are awful when they are crowded including the store area.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by NoMo50

Bucee's and BBQ are two words that should never be used in the same sentence. As a general rule, I will usually give an eatery at least two tries before giving up on them. Not so with Bucee's and the swill they call BBQ. Both their brisket and pulled pork are so laden with fat, and undercooked, as to be inedible. Those who know good Q avoid Bucee's like the plague.

Funny that’s my opinion of all BBQ joints in and around villages?

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Lots of people stop at Bucee's for the low fuel prices, and the very clean bathrooms. . . and to get a quick bite while on the road, however, i didn't see any tables and chairs as in sit down, so I am going to say its 100% quick on the go take away. . with lots of parking, versus truck stops with very little parking and very little food offerings, or local fast food with minimal parking for travelers as well.

Just a well designed and executed family fuel and food highway stop.

[MarshBendLover]

Buc-ee's - don't care for it, too much jammed into one area, but they have negative news too.
Portillo's - never been, but will try it next time.
Hooter's - I'm married, so never had a reason to go. Name is the turn-off for me.
Waffle House - Started in a little town where I grew up. It has just about anything you can want and quick. They have over 2000 stores currently that all run 24/7. They are located also in downtown areas of major cities across America. So I imagine operating over 17 million hours a year there will be things that happen that may make the news that are not always positive, so violence is possible from time to time given their hours and some locations.

It was a regular stop for me in those long drives, heading home from college. All night cram sessions and those low-cost college dates. In fact, dropped the engagement ring in a cup of coffee one night with a date. Our four children were raised on WH foods, something for everyone in the group, so happy kids when traveling. Never ever seen violence. I'm sure a drunk here or there may drop in or a robbery, but it can happen anywhere. I'm also sure that not every location is A+, but when the cook is rolling, the grill is a mess and he or she is earning the money. The cook is the highest paid in the place and the best trained.

If you live in Florida you should support those that support you.
FEMA: Waffle House is one four corporations, which includes Lowes, Walmart, and Home Depot, for disaster response.

Yep, still married 35 years later.