Foods you love to cook and/or eat
09-16-2023, 06:07 AM
#2611
I was always surprised how expensive food was in Florida. They grow quite a bit of fresh produce there but it is not much cheaper than the food that is shipped all the way to Canada. Even Florida orange juice doesn't seem cheaper in Florida.
09-16-2023, 06:09 AM
#2612
09-16-2023, 12:11 PM
#2613
Joey, that was our surprise. Higher prices and smaller portions. It had been a while since we'd stop at this one and it will be a while before we go back. I talked to the owner who said she bought it a year ago; well, good luck. It had some minor upgrade in appearance and it looked like she was running her butt off. Thankfully, there still are lots of places that give you more for less around our area. Three of us are taking our MGs for a tour of the thumb next week starting in Frankenmuth, a city we always love.
09-16-2023, 04:13 PM
#2614
Wow, that's really bad Joey. Least everyone think I'm cheap, $75 for dinner was not a big deal. It was the fact that we used to get a salad bar and 'all you could eat' cod for same amount perhaps about year and half ago. Looking at the new menu everything went up about 40-50%. Considering it's a very small town I wonder how long locals will support it. TBD.
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09-16-2023, 04:38 PM
#2615
Dave that makes me think of being a kid again.
Howard Johnson's used to have all you can eat fried fish flounder.
Another family we were close with would go and we'd all go nuts on the fish. so 8 kids between 8 and 16 and 4 adults.
I'm thinking they didn't make money on us.
Howard Johnson's used to have all you can eat fried fish flounder.
Another family we were close with would go and we'd all go nuts on the fish. so 8 kids between 8 and 16 and 4 adults.
I'm thinking they didn't make money on us.
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zeroptzero (09-16-2023)
09-16-2023, 04:49 PM
#2616
We went out tonight with the thought of an inexpensive dinner. Somehow 2 pieces of cod and potatoes each (no salad or bread) turned into a $72 meal with a tip. If I knew I was going to spend that much I would have went to a better place. So much for a small town dive bar. 
Worst part, I was still hungry when we got home so I ate a bowl of shelled peanuts.
Worst part, I was still hungry when we got home so I ate a bowl of shelled peanuts.Exception the other night. Chicken Caprese, which I had never tried before. Large serving, $21.00 for the meal, included roasted potatoes and veggie. It was delicious and I had enough for a second meal.
We've been here a couple times. They have some interesting beverage "flights" if that is your thing.
Riverhouse
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09-16-2023, 04:57 PM
#2617
Happy Anniversary, Grant +1!
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09-16-2023, 05:19 PM
#2618
Thanks We have a lot of high end restaurants. They come and they go. Some cost more than that. This one is always good.
09-16-2023, 05:30 PM
#2619
There are a lot of places suggesting higher tips now too, most places were using 15% on their point of sale debit machines in the past, now they are suggesting higher tip %'s like 18, 20, 25 etc.
My thinking is that with food costs going up on the menus they are getting more dollars in tips even at the same 15%, so no need to pay a higher % unless you really loved the service.
My thinking is that with food costs going up on the menus they are getting more dollars in tips even at the same 15%, so no need to pay a higher % unless you really loved the service.
09-17-2023, 03:14 AM
#2620
We're starting to see credit card "service charges" around here. They are adding the cost of processing to your bill.