T&C Posted March 8, 2020 Posted March 8, 2020 9 minutes ago, Augie said: Publix does make a pretty good sub, but it’s a bit of a hassle. Big parking lots and long lines at the places around me. I’m kind of mad at Publix right now because I realized they’ve been ripping me off for decades. Bananas there are 20% more expensive that Whole Foods. Got skirt steak for fajita’s yesterday at Krogers for $7.99/lb. The skirt steak at Publix, you ask? It’s $15.99/lb. Cod was $6.99 at Kroger and $14.99 at Publix. Milk? Yep, $1.49 vs $2.49. I’m not a “shopper”, but once I became aware of this it became a sore spot. I’ve been almost exclusively a Publix shopper for a quarter of a century! Anyway, the #5 mini on white, Mike’s Way with chips and a drink was in the regular rotation when I worked near one. It depends on the time of day I suppose. Publix is a place you have to keep your eye out for sure. Still, they will pretty much do anything to please the customer. A month ago I went on over looking for turkey thighs. They had none. Butcher comes to me and says give me ten minutes.. he took a whole turkey out of the case, did his "butchering", and presented me with two perfect ones... for around $4.00, way cheaper than if they had had them in stock. Still hitting that Aldi?
Jrb1979 Posted March 8, 2020 Author Posted March 8, 2020 19 minutes ago, /dev/null said: Bojangles chicken is meh. I'd put them #3 behind Popeyes and Chik-Fil-A (Popyes chicken sammich FTW). But Bojangles does have good fries Never got to try Bojangles chicken but I would put their breakfast over McDonalds. Their coffee was a lot better too.
Mike in Horseheads Posted March 8, 2020 Posted March 8, 2020 Just build me a new "Red Barn". Loved the "Barnbuster"! ...Do they still have a Schoneys at every exit down 95 to Florida. Don't eat the Pecan log
Teddy KGB Posted March 8, 2020 Posted March 8, 2020 49 minutes ago, coloradobillsfan said: We have them out here and I love the double California steakburgers. Their super thin fries aren't particularly good though. And I don't know if this is the case at all locations, but they are extremely slow here. Like I spend most of my entire lunch hour waiting for a take-out order slow. Same here. Service is hit or miss. Too many kids working who take forever.
Augie Posted March 8, 2020 Posted March 8, 2020 6 minutes ago, T&C said: It depends on the time of day I suppose. Publix is a place you have to keep your eye out for sure. Still, they will pretty much do anything to please the customer. A month ago I went on over looking for turkey thighs. They had none. Butcher comes to me and says give me ten minutes.. he took a whole turkey out of the case, did his "butchering", and presented me with two perfect ones... for around $4.00, way cheaper than if they had had them in stock. Still hitting that Aldi? Publix gives you a very good experience. They are consistent like a Hampton Inn and they generally OWN the markets they are in. They have one every two miles in Sarasota. SimilaR HERE. They leave very little room for competition. Kroger can be a Ritz Carlton or a dumpster in an alley. Hit or miss. I made all of one trip into an Aldi. It was interesting, but not nearly as convenient as the others. If I’m feeling frugal I hit a so-so Kroger, but still do most shopping at Publix. A couple months ago I went to an “old fashion butcher shop” looking for boneless beef short ribs. The guy says they don't do that. Really? This is a butcher shop, right? Or is it Monty Python’s cheese shop? I call Whole Foods right in front of him, they connect me to the meat dept, tell him what I want and he tells me it will be ready in 15 minutes. I thanked “the butcher” for his time and went to WF.
/dev/null Posted March 8, 2020 Posted March 8, 2020 11 minutes ago, Jrb1979 said: Never got to try Bojangles chicken but I would put their breakfast over McDonalds. Their coffee was a lot better too. Their biscuts are good too. But the chicken which is their primary attraction, is pretty uninspiring.
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted March 8, 2020 Posted March 8, 2020 14 minutes ago, Augie said: Publix gives you a very good experience. They are consistent like a Hampton Inn and they generally OWN the markets they are in. They have one every two miles in Sarasota. SimilaR HERE. They leave very little room for competition. Kroger can be a Ritz Carlton or a dumpster in an alley. Hit or miss. I made all of one trip into an Aldi. It was interesting, but not nearly as convenient as the others. If I’m feeling frugal I hit a so-so Kroger, but still do most shopping at Publix. A couple months ago I went to an “old fashion butcher shop” looking for boneless beef short ribs. The guy says they don't do that. Really? This is a butcher shop, right? Or is it Monty Python’s cheese shop? I call Whole Foods right in front of him, they connect me to the meat dept, tell him what I want and he tells me it will be ready in 15 minutes. I thanked “the butcher” for his time and went to WF. You always struck me as the John Cleese sort. How was the bouzouki music there? 1
Seasons1992 Posted March 8, 2020 Posted March 8, 2020 26 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: How was the bouzouki music there? "WOULD YOU SHUT THAT BLOODY BOUZOUKI UP??????!!!!!!" The Cheese sketch is just fantastic. 1
T&C Posted March 8, 2020 Posted March 8, 2020 The best fried chicken I've ever had... and I do like KFC, but theirs is better. Overall menu is better too, This is the Orlando menu but there is one around 12 miles away from Tampa. https://www.marylandfriedchickenorlando.com/Menu/0/Menus.aspx
Happy Posted March 8, 2020 Posted March 8, 2020 2 hours ago, Augie said: Jersey Mike’s makes me wonder how Subway still exists. Subway is still a lot bigger of a chain than Jersey Mike's. I do agree that a Jersey Mike's sub is much better than Subway; I won't go to Subway any longer.
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 8, 2020 Posted March 8, 2020 1) I don’t believe these are in WNY, but Penn Station is a pretty solid sub joint that makes solid cheesesteaks and other subs. It definitely beats Subway, Jersey mike’s, DiBella’s, etc. 2) obvious answer, but In-N-Out Burger is always one of my favorite out west.
Teddy KGB Posted March 8, 2020 Posted March 8, 2020 4 hours ago, Augie said: Jersey Mike’s makes me wonder how Subway still exists. pricy and bland after a few visits 1
T&C Posted March 8, 2020 Posted March 8, 2020 Still a few of these around... wish the one Right Here hadn't left. Lots of memories. https://www.captainds.com/menu/?_ga=2.158148794.1226242169.1583711068-290434544.1583711068
BarleyNY Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 (edited) I don’t get burgers at fast food restaurants often. I almost always go to Five Guys when I do. I’d love to try an In-n-out burger sometime. One of my (half) brothers who grew up in the Bay Area and Denver swears they are his favorite. Edited March 9, 2020 by BarleyNY
Just Jack Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 Whataburger. Anytime I go to Texas, I make sure to get at least one stop in.
Teddy KGB Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 1 hour ago, BarleyNY said: I don’t get burgers at fast food restaurants often. I almost always go to Five Guys when I do. I’d love to try an In-n-out burger sometime. One of my (half) brothers who grew up in the Bay Area and Denver swears they are his favorite. 18.86 for burger, fries, and drink is a tough pill to swallow. Place is dead to me. Can get double the food at Texas Roadhouse for 9.99. 1
Augie Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 1 hour ago, BarleyNY said: I don’t get burgers at fast food restaurants often. I almost always go to Five Guys when I do. I’d love to try an In-n-out burger sometime. One of my (half) brothers who grew up in the Bay Area and Denver swears they are his favorite. I may not order a dozen burgers a year, usually at a higher end place. Bar food. Sometimes at Wendy’s when I’m on the road. It’s usually a chicken sandwich if I have to get fast food. There is a Five Guys about a mile from me, so I may drop in there to check it out. 1
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 I would also add Shake Shack. Pretty comparable to In-N-Out. 1
T&C Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 54 minutes ago, Just Jack said: Whataburger. Anytime I go to Texas, I make sure to get at least one stop in. Had one in Plant City Fl back in the 80's... just off exit 11 on I-4... would stop in on the way home a few times a week.
BarleyNY Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, Teddy KGB said: 18.86 for burger, fries, and drink is a tough pill to swallow. Place is dead to me. Can get double the food at Texas Roadhouse for 9.99. My last family order was 2 cheeseburgers (2 patties each), 1 BLT plus one little fry and no drinks as it was carry out. Total was $24.26 plus $2.12 tax. 2 drinks for the kids would’ve added to that (I always get water). Still, it’s about $10 pp on average when I go unless my 17 year old son is starving and gets a second burger. That’s a very, very small premium over McD’s, BK, Wendy’s, etc. As for the one little fry, if you’ve never gone to 5 Guys they always over serve fries. They give you the container and then, regardless of size or number of fry containers purchased, dump a measured tin of fries into the bag. I think it’s more fries than the little fry container has in it. It’s part of their schtick. We never want for more. Honestly, the burgers are so filling I rarely even need the fries. But they are fresh cut and soooo good. Whatever Burger toppings you want are all included. I get mine All the Way plus grilled jalapeños and hot sauce. Edited March 9, 2020 by BarleyNY
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