SDC's 2013 Project

mhguy77 · May 11, 2013, 10:49:48 PM

Big Jacks used to serve a muffuletta sandwich on a park made roll the size of a plate. This was served by the slice and was topped with large amounts ham, hard salami and swiss (hence the name big jacks) along with the traditional mufalatta dressing. They also served Marys " mile high" pies. This is 30 years ago when I was a young man and you could not get a muffuletta commonly . They were huge thick meaty and really good, as time went on they started to make individual 4 inch sandwiches, the salami became cotto salami and they changed the cheese. The pies also became much smaller and didn't appear to be made fresh, it was at this time I think the " mile high" disappeared.
I do agree that cold sandwiches may not have the draw of other foods but you might tell that to people walking in to a Subway sandwich shop. I am afraid that Big Jacks fell victim to playing with the recipes and homemade element of the food.
You cant just put crap food and expect people to keep on comming. But, this is something that is rampant in the food industry.
I am sad to hear another restaurant has dropped away but that's the way it goes.

Duelist · May 12, 2013, 01:09:41 PM

I also really miss the Mile High pies! Maybe some of Jack's older menu could be offered in other restraunts- just like they've done with Aunt Pollys. The last few times I've been in Jack's it was not crowded.

Gilligan · May 12, 2013, 01:21:42 PM

Oh, yeah! I forgot about the mile high pies! Now I want one!

Junior · May 13, 2013, 08:12:26 AM

FAVORITE MEMORIES of working at Jack and Mary's, as it was called then, was working alongside Louisa Burns, an elderly woman with alot of spunk, who made the pies from scratch...we teens affectionately called her "grandma," and she was fantastic. She did a wonderful job of speaking to guests while she made pies...and I ate a few slices of them, she knew what she was doing! Mmmmmmmm!

sanddunerider · May 13, 2013, 08:48:26 AM

Junior,, we all know you cant beat "Grandmas" pies!

Junior · May 13, 2013, 08:49:02 AM

Late 1970s photo of "Grandma" Louisa Burns who made pies from scratch at what was then called Jack and Mary's: http://www.flickr.com/photos/juniordugan

biscuitcreek · May 13, 2013, 07:32:49 PM

I knew Big Jack's was closed when we went to WorldFest and it was closed this past weekend during Bluegrass and BBQ. Looked like it had a new menu board posted outside, though.

sanddunerider · May 13, 2013, 07:40:13 PM

now that you mention the new menu board, didnt swoosh say that building also received some facade repairs/updates? wonder why they woould spend time and money on a building they were not planning on using>

mhguy77 · May 13, 2013, 08:02:17 PM

Quotewonder why they woould spend time and money on a building they were not planning on using> Huh

I bet that they are going to open it but only during the summer months, when the park is at its busiest. If they would just bring back the mile high pies......and not just a regular pie with a bunch of cool whip glopped on top but a real mile high pie. In Dollywood they have the apple pie that is 15 lbs, you only get a slice but its huge. And pretty good at that !

sanddunerider · May 13, 2013, 08:42:08 PM

Deep Dish Apple Pie

15lbs???

Now thats something granny used to make,,!!!

qwed94 · May 14, 2013, 12:41:15 AM

^^^^^^^^^^
Oh great. Thank you guys. I got off work early tonite (due to lack of work). I actually have a little time. Unfortunetly NO INGREDIENTS!!! And just ate a big ol sandwich. Now I want a huge apple pie so bad I can sense it. Thanks Guys!!!!! (of course I couldnt begin to make one). My cooking skills are very limited, and does NOT include "homemade apple pies" but I want one now. I can tell you my chocolate pie that I made yesterday, will not satisfy.

sanddunerider · May 19, 2013, 05:12:47 PM

Outlaw Run will be 1 of the featured coaster on the Travel Channel, tonite @ 8.00..... sunday may 19th

chittlins · May 19, 2013, 06:16:05 PM

Quote from: sanddunerider on May 19, 2013, 05:12:47 PM
Outlaw Run will be 1 of the featured coaster on the Travel Channel, tonite @ 8.00..... sunday may 19th

new slide at Schlitterbahn KC will also

Gilligan · May 19, 2013, 06:49:05 PM

Aw, thanks! I just set the DVR to record

chittlins · May 19, 2013, 09:05:36 PM

So, not only is Schlitterbahn putting in the tallest and fastest slide, it's got a hill on it after the drop.

White Water is so far behind on waterpark tech, it just doesn't justify the cost. I'd just start over near SDC.