“The only thing better than talking about food is eating it.”
—John Walters
Jack’s bills itself as an all-day, any day—as in seven days a week—family-run eatery with genuine, old-school hospitality that reflects the owners Greek-American heritage. It is a great place to celebrate life’s milestones like graduations, birthdays, engagement and weddings or one’s friendship. Since the beginning of time, cultures around the world have enjoyed a simple ritual: the act of sitting down with good friends or family to share a meal. It’s a time to break away from electronic devices and engage in the lost art of face-to-face conversation, sharing thoughts, ideas, laughs, future plans, and concerns which has a way to ease the stress of everyday life. Communal dining offers us a chance to learn more about each others’ favorite foods and drink, sample food you wouldn’t normally try when eating alone, and add new favorites to your culinary repertoire.
We decide to eat on the outdoor patio to avoid the echoing hustle-bustle and chatter in the inside dining areas. They also have a full bar and serve 16 beers on tap and a varied wine list. Nelson had a Blue Moon Belgian White and I ordered a Hefeweizen draft by Widmer brothers. Susie had a lemon drop martini. Nelson ordered a Coconut Shrimp appetizer for the table with Asian coleslaw, and sweet and sour dipping sauce. Cecile ordered a Jack’s mixed green salad for the table and for her entree she chose a Grilled Double Chicken Breast with veggies on the side. Susie ordered a Gyro with Lamb and Beef combo, on warm open-faced Pita bread with all the fixings including tzatziki. Nelson and I would normally choose something more substantial but decided instead to have Jack’s Burger with thousand island dressing, sautéed onions, American cheese on brioche seeded roll. Nelson also had the best onion rings I have ever tasted. For dessert we went to Yogurtland nearby chose our favorite flavors and toppings, before heading home.
