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Globalksp OP t1_j7mxamc wrote

Reply to comment by Mechanicallvlan in 417's Best of Restaurants '23 by Globalksp

Speaking for the pizza... yes. However, at least the editors called out Therefore Pizza. And while it's by far not my favorite style, Pizza House has a passable tavern style pie. But, yes the city deserves (maybe? I'm hoping so) better pizza. Hang tight ;)

For me the most conspicuously bad result is the fine dining category! Neither Progress nor The Order nor Harvest are listed and those are the top 3 in town.

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banjomin t1_j7myfth wrote

Imagine saying Jimm’s is fine dining while harvest and progress are in the room.

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Globalksp OP t1_j7mz8ms wrote

This is an apropos way of describing the act of living in Springfield.

Well played.

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banjomin t1_j7n0msi wrote

lol you got downvoted for that, maybe Jimm and the Tan brothers are monitoring this post.

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Globalksp OP t1_j7nfhvv wrote

It’s my goal to not rag on anyone as I assume everyone is trying. That said, I’ve never even heard of Jimm’s so meant it less as a jab to them.

Also people here seem unable to withstand criticism of Springfield. Maybe it’s the Jersey in me, but I’m capable of both love and honesty.

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cmiller727 t1_j7ntip8 wrote

I genuinely like Jimms but also agree that its not in the top 3 for fine dining!

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Wyldfire2112 t1_j7rh7ve wrote

Jimm's has been around for forever, though it used to be under a different name. It was originally called Steak & Ale, then the owners retired and sold the place to one of the staff, Jim, who renamed it Jimm's and kept the place going.

Used to be the best steakhouse in town up until the last few years when quality has slipped, plus they emphasize quality service and have a very nice ambiance, which is likely why it gets so many fine dining votes.

People know and love the place, and many have probably never heard of the other two. I know I haven't.

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417SKCFAN t1_j7rw774 wrote

You’re a bit off on the history. Steak and Ale was a national chain that went bankrupt and closed in 2008. Ownership didn’t change hands, Jimm Swafford was the manager of Steak and Ale, the building owner was Errett Sechler who wasn’t interested in running the place when it closed, but a year later changed his mind and let Jimm open and run the place as a tenant. Sechler died in 2019 and the family sold their properties, including Plaza Tower’s and Jimm’s to Marco Denis.

https://sbj.net/stories/2021-12-people-marco-denis,72070

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Saltpork545 t1_j7tst6j wrote

This, plus I wouldn't be at all surprised if 417mag didn't include young professionals. I've spent 17 years in Springfield, all of my 20s and most of my 30s and I've paid attention to what 417mag says like 10 times, including this.

I remember Steak & Ale. It was good. Far from the best but good. It was an old school steakhouse and so is Jimm's. I haven't been in several years so I can't say anything about the quality post covid. When I want a steak I go buy one and make it myself.

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