Comments on: EatBeat: New BBQ, John G’s, Zuccarelli’s PGA, White Apron Catering http://www.jannorris.com/eat-beat/the-eat-beat9-04-memphis-bbq-and-john-gs/ Food, Restaurants, Recipes and Pre-Disney Florida Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:50:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Steven http://www.jannorris.com/eat-beat/the-eat-beat9-04-memphis-bbq-and-john-gs/comment-page-1/#comment-1832 Steven Wed, 24 Nov 2010 04:58:32 +0000 http://www.jannorris.com/?p=184#comment-1832 I have eaten at every one of the places mentioned and appreciate knowing their new locations. The upscale entrees are probably enough for two diners if you add a side. I have eaten at every one of the places mentioned and appreciate knowing their new locations. The upscale entrees are probably enough for two diners if you add a side.

]]> By: Jon http://www.jannorris.com/eat-beat/the-eat-beat9-04-memphis-bbq-and-john-gs/comment-page-1/#comment-1825 Jon Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:36:47 +0000 http://www.jannorris.com/?p=184#comment-1825 I have eaten there for years. One of the reasons I love the place is the fact my picture hangs on the wall associated with a visit from my friend. They use a dry rub on their meats and then slow-smoke them. I have eaten there for years. One of the reasons I love the place is the fact my picture hangs on the wall associated with a visit from my friend. They use a dry rub on their meats and then slow-smoke them.

]]> By: Jan Norris http://www.jannorris.com/eat-beat/the-eat-beat9-04-memphis-bbq-and-john-gs/comment-page-1/#comment-56 Jan Norris Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:52:45 +0000 http://www.jannorris.com/?p=184#comment-56 My regular readers know I'm all for the local owners and one-off restaurants. "Corporate" food has no appeal for me. Ask people what they miss most from their hometowns, and it's these types of restaurants they talk about: You don't hear much nostalgia for chains. My regular readers know I’m all for the local owners and one-off restaurants. “Corporate” food has no appeal for me.
Ask people what they miss most from their hometowns, and it’s these types of restaurants they talk about: You don’t hear much nostalgia for chains.

]]> By: leila http://www.jannorris.com/eat-beat/the-eat-beat9-04-memphis-bbq-and-john-gs/comment-page-1/#comment-49 leila Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:54:13 +0000 http://www.jannorris.com/?p=184#comment-49 It is very sad to hear about family owned, non corporate businesses being forced to close without even given another option! My boyfriends parents go to the Green Market every Saturday and eat at John G's after. As for Tom's Place, being a native and growing up in Boca my family would go to the original Tom's, which was a white shack, no kidding, seeing all those fancy cars parked outside was always a big kick for me and when they grew bigger, no shack, it was exciting but when they closed it was disappointing! I hope the family at John G's put up a fight, you know their customers will stand behind them! It is very sad to hear about family owned, non corporate businesses being forced to close without even given another option! My boyfriends parents go to the Green Market every Saturday and eat at John G’s after. As for Tom’s Place, being a native and growing up in Boca my family would go to the original Tom’s, which was a white shack, no kidding, seeing all those fancy cars parked outside was always a big kick for me and when they grew bigger, no shack, it was exciting but when they closed it was disappointing! I hope the family at John G’s put up a fight, you know their customers will stand behind them!

]]> By: fsutoby http://www.jannorris.com/eat-beat/the-eat-beat9-04-memphis-bbq-and-john-gs/comment-page-1/#comment-48 fsutoby Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:21:24 +0000 http://www.jannorris.com/?p=184#comment-48 Thanks Jan...Tom's brings back so many memories for me, so I think I'm going to have to try the new place! Thanks Jan…Tom’s brings back so many memories for me, so I think I’m going to have to try the new place!

]]> By: Jan Norris http://www.jannorris.com/eat-beat/the-eat-beat9-04-memphis-bbq-and-john-gs/comment-page-1/#comment-44 Jan Norris Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:14:53 +0000 http://www.jannorris.com/?p=184#comment-44 I think we fans sh0uld start a campaign to SAVE JOHN G'S! Institutions don't come along all that often, especially in today's world of corporate restaurant ownership. The Giroges family has shown a dedication to their customers for so long, we should give back! I think we fans sh0uld start a campaign to SAVE JOHN G’S!

Institutions don’t come along all that often, especially in today’s world of corporate restaurant ownership.

The Giroges family has shown a dedication to their customers for so long, we should give back!

]]> By: Jan Norris http://www.jannorris.com/eat-beat/the-eat-beat9-04-memphis-bbq-and-john-gs/comment-page-1/#comment-43 Jan Norris Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:12:28 +0000 http://www.jannorris.com/?p=184#comment-43 I welcome any news from any quarters -- so when you hear of restaurant news, let me know so I can put it in the Eat Beat! - Jan I welcome any news from any quarters — so when you hear of restaurant news, let me know so I can put it in the Eat Beat!

- Jan

]]> By: Ben http://www.jannorris.com/eat-beat/the-eat-beat9-04-memphis-bbq-and-john-gs/comment-page-1/#comment-41 Ben Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:49:25 +0000 http://www.jannorris.com/?p=184#comment-41 Wow... thanks for all of the updates. I have eaten at every one of the places mentioned and appreciate knowning their new locations, changes, etc. I am thrilled for Olimpia. I have eaten there for years. One of the reasons I love the place is the fact my picture hangs on the wall associated with a visit from my friend, Tara Holland (Miss America). We had dinner there one evening and Thom Smith wrote about it. Olimpia and family framed it. Wow… thanks for all of the updates. I have eaten at every one of the places mentioned and appreciate knowning their new locations, changes, etc.

I am thrilled for Olimpia. I have eaten there for years. One of the reasons I love the place is the fact my picture hangs on the wall associated with a visit from my friend, Tara Holland (Miss America). We had dinner there one evening and Thom Smith wrote about it. Olimpia and family framed it.

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