[Topspinmo]

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

Name one good place for BBQ in central Florida? I haven’t found ONE.

[Topspinmo]

[QUOTE=ElDiabloJoe;2405719]

Originally Posted by Rocksnap

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?

I feel sorry for anybody living close to beltway.

[laryb]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Name one good place for BBQ in central Florida? I haven’t found ONE.

We've been to a 4 Rivers several times, and find the food very good. I think I read somewhere that there's one going into Middleton. A neighbor's son had a birthday party for his dad, and had it catered by 4 Rivers. Everyone (including me) was raving about the food.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by laryb

We've been to a 4 Rivers several times, and find the food very good. I think I read somewhere that there's one going into Middleton. A neighbor's son had a birthday party for his dad, and had it catered by 4 Rivers. Everyone (including me) was raving about the food.

Haven’t heard about that one, I’ll try it when I’m close to one.

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I've never been to a Waffle House. Their reputation for late-night violence aside, are they any good? Or is it just popular for the freak-shows?

Yes, they are that good especially if you’re just ordering breakfast items.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Bilyclub

I never thought I would see the day that Portillo’s would cut a deal with the developer. Wow.

The popular Chicago-based Portillo’s restaurant chain has signed a lease to open a restaurant in The Villages.

Portillo’s has signed a lease to operate a 4,300-square-foot restaurant in the Cidery Building in downtown Middleton, the family community which is home to The Villages Charter School campus. An announcement was made by The Villages in Wednesday’s edition of The Villages Daily Sun.

I believe they are franchised locations not a Portillo's direct operation.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by JoMar

I believe they are franchised locations not a Portillo's direct operation.

According to Portillo's FAQ, they do NOT franchise.
Frequently Asked Questions - Shop & Ship | Portillo's

[Nell57]

Originally Posted by dawabeav

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

I stop because of their incredibly cheap gas and immaculate bathrooms.
I can’t leave without buying the black /white chocolate drizzle popcorn.

[Kelevision]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I've never been to a Waffle House. Their reputation for late-night violence aside, are they any good? Or is it just popular for the freak-shows?

In my 20’s, that’s where you went after the bars closed for a delicious meal of eggs and hashbrowns, which honestly, I’ve been there more than I’d like to admit but have never actually had a waffle. The name should be hash brown house.

[asianthree]

Not a fan of 4 rivers, it’s ok but can do without. Smoked meat is by preference, to wood, smoke ring and tastebud. Family smoker is 7’x11’ looks like a log cabin on wheels

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by VApeople

We have lived here for 9 years and we have no idea what OBT means.

If you want your message to mean anything to all people, you might want to avoid abbreviations like that.

When using acronyms if should be first spelled out with Acronyms in parentheses, then after that used the acronym. Most think everybody know what acronym Means cause they been using them for years. Here example.


Quoted.
“ Spell out most acronyms on first use
If there’s a chance users won’t know the meaning of an acronym or initialism, define it at first mention. Write the term in full first and follow with the acronym or initialism in parentheses. Use the shortened form rather than the full term for later mentions.

Example
The Department of Social Services (DSS) manages a range of benefits and payments for eligible Australians. DSS helps support communities through a number of programs and services.”

[Ignatz]

Good news about Portillos coming to Middleton.

Which building is the Cidery building?

[Rango]

It’s nick name is the “Awful House”

[ElDiabloJoe]

Maybe this will help some of our neighbors out:

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[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Name one good place for BBQ in central Florida? I haven’t found ONE.

There's a pig-roast/food truck that parks in a lot in Leesburg on 441. They have excellent pulled pork.