Welcome Back John G’s originally published on Food and Fond Memories on September 20, 2011 by sandyaxelrod Leave a Comment (Edit)
Welcome Back John G’s
Eve, Brian and Me at the Tail End of a Two Block Long Line
The New Face of John G’s
A couple of months ago I wrote a post about our favorite breakfast spot at the beach, John G’s, closing and moving to a new location. Today I am so happy to report the re-opening of John G’s at their new site in Manalapan, Florida. When they closed on Memorial Weekend one of the owners, Wendy, told me that they hoped to be opening their new restaurant by the middle of July. I guess Murphy’s Law must have applied here because the official debut was on Saturday, September 17. And since we wanted to take Brian and Eve to breakfast to celebrate that event we had to wait until Sunday because Brian works on Saturday.
Knowing that they serve breakfast until noon on Sundays we figured 10:30 am was a good time to get to John G’s allowing for the usual long line. But this time the line was about twice as long as usual. I guess everyone was feeling the same John G’s deprivation that we were. Though the line moved quickly it was still almost an hour and a half until we were seated, but well worth the wait. We got a chance to catch up with Brian and Eve on the events of the past couple of weeks and also had time to make new friends who were also waiting patiently for a table.
Beautiful New Booths and Spacious Interior
After a warm welcome back hug from Wendy we were shown to our comfy booth. Most of the decor is the same including the huge paper menus above the kitchen giving the new place a totally familiar feel. But it is much more glamourous than the old John G’s. The high ceilings, travertine floor and overall spaciousness add to the new more upscale vibe. And the best part of the re-opening is that the food is every bit as good as in the old location at the beach.
Eve’s Eggs Benedict with Home Fries
The Very Best Cinnamon Nut French Toast Anywhere
Of course, Steve and I knew exactly what we were ordering. The only change was that instead of sharing the Cinnamon Nut French Toast with Sausage we were each getting our own. It had been far too long without it and neither of us wanted to share. Little piggies that we are! Brian had the Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast with Raisin Maple Syrup, Sausage and Bacon, and Eve ordered her favorite which is Eggs Benedict along with crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside Home Fries which Brian helped her eat. Our son is such a good husband, isn’t he? Everything tasted even better than before. I suppose it’s true that absence really does make the heart grow fonder. Or in this case made the food taste even more delicious.
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