Big Blue Brewing

Big Brew Brewing, SE 10th Place, Cape Coral, FL., A grumbling in my tummy, 2 cents on the food and chit chat. I usually only comment on the food. BUT I found too many things wrong...The food. This is what I order per the menu.
Pork Belly Bao, $11 bucks !!!
Asian Inspired Pork Belly with Scallion, Hoisin, Sweet and Hot Peppers stuffed in a traditional steam bun.... I eat out for things that I cannot make or is too time consuming... This item is wrong... The pork belly ( 1 inch of it ) and commercial bought hoisin sauce. It was actually in a chinese style taco shell NOT a bao or a  steam bun. PLUS NO hot pepper just plain sweet pepper. All of these items are very easy to buy and assemble at home.
I was given a hot sauce...but NOT a true chinese hot sauce. This item tasted fine and quality was good..only you get 1 bite of the meat for each ( there are 3 see pics). For 11 bucks I could have made 12 or more at home.
Yes lets not forget the fries. Basically a whole potato, cut in wedges of 4 or 5, and fried. Not my idea of french fries.
Observation....A strawberry daiquiri , 10 bucks..Years ago I paid 8.50 for a daiquiri, in San Francisco, Ca.at the St. Francis Hotel, a 5 star rated hotel, which had fresh berries. I still do not understand why liquor is so expensive here in Florida. It must be rigged.
Service was lacking. I was the first and only customer  at the 11AM opening. I was not attended to until 15 minutes later. There  appear to be at least 5-6 employees hanging around. I also notice that a function was being held in a back room. This is no excuse.
I finally got out at 1220 PM. This is a long time for me to spend for meal.

Super Tacos

Super Taco, Many Rd., North Fort Myers, FL., Grumbling in my tummy, 2 cents on the food and chit chat. They are still one of the best mexican place around. This time I got hard shell tacos. Very tasty and filling. The house made salsa were good for the taste buds.
As of this writing they have moved into a new location. So there is a bit of confusion at the moment.
BUT over all service is great and food is good.
Check them out.

Paesano

Paesano Italian Market & Deli, Lafayette St., Cape Coral, Fl., Growling in my tummy, 2 cents on the food and chit chat.
The food and chatter. Special of the day fries & italian sausage with pepper and onions.  I do not like most italian sausage. Too much fennel for me. AAHHH in this case 12 inches long and just the right amount. I had to wait a bit longer but in this case it was so tasty. Plus this meal was 8 bucks. Good for the tummy and bill holders. Fries was a bit different a touch spicy. Ah be warned, everything is paper or plastic. Its all disposable.
Service was good. A bonus walk , 20 paces and inside a good Italian Market/deli.
So those seeking groceries for home or a bit of a bite stop in.

Cactus

Cactus, Hancock Bridge Pkwy., Cape Coral, Fl., Here is my 2 cents on the food and some chit chat.
As of this writing this local eatery has just open. I tried the enchilada dish. It was the typical dish , tasty and so much better than a fast food joint. I got the spicy salsa ,plus the chips were fresh and warmed. Salsa was very good ,though not as hot as I like it. But they do have a more wimpy version for the locals.
Service was outstanding. Prices were reasonable for the area.
So if in need of a mexican fix a good place to try

Jason Deli, Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral, FL.  A growling in my tummy, 2 cents on the food and chatter., The food. The salad bar, 8 bucks. The salad bar is great if you only  eat the lettuce, dressing , and other veggie toppings. I have found whenever I visited the bar it is outstanding.
BUT stay far far away from the pasta salads , potato salad ,little corn muffins ,the chocolate muffins.
I do not know if these are house made or commercial. They are nasty. Too sour or too much vinegary.  Except for a few places, people here in SWFL have no idea on how to make proper italian pasta or potato salad.
Folks here are nice. They want you to get a new fresh, chilled plate when eating 2nd and 3rd helping.
Follow my guidelines and you will be happy.

Las Americas Restaurant

Las Americas Restaurant, SE 46th Lane, Cape Coral, FL., A grumbling in my tummy, 2 cents on the food and chit chat. CHATTER...Well here is a gem on the outskirts of the food area of The Cape. This is under new management. It is only a eatery no longer a store. Serving Cuban & American cuisine.
They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner along with take out. Lets not forget they do catering.
The food... I sampled for my first time the cuban tamale. It is not as spicy as a mexican tamale.This had pork/rice it was lighter than expected but very good. I could have chow down 4-5.
My main entree was a whole fried fish, rice/beans, fried plantains and a salad. A nice round out meal.
The fish was fried just right, I loved the not too crispy plantains & rice/beans. Though I added hot sauce (thats me) it was a wonderful meal.
Service was excellent and price was just right.
So when in the mood for cuban or whatever seek this place out.

Ruth Chris Steakhouse

Ruth Chris Steakhouse, Village Shops Way, Estero, FL. A grumbling in my tummy, 2 cents on the food and chatter. This is a  once a year deal where I spend too much money on a meal. I got a shrimp cocktail, filet mignon ( medium rare of course ) , clam chowder, creamed spinach and a apple cheesecake dessert. ( Hot bread included). The food. Clam Chowder, I thought it was me but my dining companion concurred, there was too much over whelming smoky bacon in the chowder. Bacon is fine but it should never out do the main ingredient. Shame Shame. Shrimp cocktail. The sauce was a delight. Spicy enough. I missed, when it was usually served in a big glass of ice. Creamed spinach for 10 bucks I should have a BIGGER portion. The ingredients are inexpensive enough. Filet Mignon served on a sizzling hot plate , cooked to perfection.... MMMMM good. The dessert, just enough to open a belt notch.
Overall a good dining experience. When with companions, no dine and dash, you savor the moments of the taste buds.