What is on the Table, Florida? 10 Years, Time Capsules and The Best Eats in South Florida

Episode Summary

Julie and Jamie celebrate 10 years of marriage by cracking open old wedding cards, revisiting honeymoon memories, and debating whether all 10 years were actually great. Spoiler: they are still married, so that counts.

From Weight Watchers wins to restaurant wars, they break down the real tension behind Florida dining — where to go, what to order, and why sharing a meal almost never works out. Spoiler alert: Mark at the Outback might just be the best waiter in all of Florida.

Longhorn Steakhouse – West Palm Beach The seventh busiest Longhorn in the US, but it left them underwhelmed. The Outback comparison did not help.

Outback Steakhouse – Royal Palm Beach The gold standard. Great food, great service, and home to Mark, possibly the most patient server on the planet. Big shoutout to Mark for handling Julie's mom Rosie with total grace. Employee of the Year, no question.

Sushi Yama – Wellington, Florida All you can eat sushi near the Wellington Mall for around $35. The lo mein stole the show.

Olive Garden – West Palm Beach Area Julie's solo mission. Grilled chicken parmesan with broccoli and a salad. Solid, diet friendly, and better than expected.

Mario the Baker – Royal Palm Beach Great pizza, great sauce, great owners. A must visit for any pizza lover in Palm Beach County.

Papa Chulos – Royal Palm Beach The surprise star of the episode. The coconut shrimp soft shell taco is a must order. Chips, queso, and guac that are out of this world. Happy hour almost every day. Julie has been four times in the last month alone. Do not sleep on this place.

Rocco's Tacos – Florida A longtime favorite now facing serious competition from Papa Chulos.

Flakowitz – South Florida Solid deli, great for a casual meal with mom. Julie ordered a Ruben by mistake. She does not like corned beef. She is still not over it.

Lucille's BBQ – Florida Great barbecue spot. The brisket nachos are tender, slightly sweet, and absolutely worth ordering.

Dada – Delray Beach Already a favorite for the cheeseburger alone. A deeper review is coming soon.

True Food Kitchen – Florida A solid healthy option. Verdict: okay.

Julie is looking for the best Greek restaurant in the West Palm Beach or Palm Beach County area. If you have a recommendation, reach out. They want to visit.

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In this lively and unfiltered episode, Julie and Jamie dive into one of the most debated topics in households everywhere: What is for dinner?

From growing up with home cooked meals to living in a world of takeout and restaurant reviews, they unpack the real tension behind food choices, eating out, and the age old dynamic between men and women when it comes to dinner decisions.

Spoiler alert: meal planning might just save the marriage.

Along the way, they recap their recent Florida food adventures, including a standout Valentine’s dinner and a legendary Chicken Caesar wrap story that might just land on a future podcast episode.

Valentine’s dinner delivered.

• Butter chicken taken off the bone and paired with crispy fries
• Burrata appetizer with tomato and toasted bread
• Burger that tasted surprisingly nostalgic
• Great service and welcoming atmosphere

A rare moment with zero complaints. High praise for a restaurant that impressed from appetizers to soda. Bold statement made: possibly one of the best restaurants in Palm Beach.

A local icon with a story.

• Home of the famous Chicken Caesar wrap
• Met founder Vinny Carbone
• Fresh wraps and authentic neighborhood vibe

Stay tuned. There may be a deeper dive into the origin story of the Chicken Caesar wrap on an upcoming episode.

Pizza wins. Italian entrées still under review.

Julie claims the best Italian food in Florida might actually be in Riga’s kitchen. Homemade meatballs, sauce, and chicken parmesan might be making a comeback very soon.

This episode explores:

• The difference between how they were raised around food
• The convenience culture of takeout
• The cost of eating out versus cooking at home
• Weight gain realities after moving to Florida
• The never ending dinner negotiation

The conclusion: compromise matters. So does planning. And sometimes, happy spouse equals peaceful house.

• Celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Julie’s father’s passing
• Reflecting on the journey of the Stay On Course podcast
• Stay On Course currently charting on Apple in Entrepreneurship

A meaningful week of remembrance and growth.

This podcast is new and evolving. Julie and Jamie want your input.

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New Jersey vs Florida Weather Fair Food Marriage Compromises and Steakhouse Debates

In this Florida Living Life podcast episode we compare New Jersey weather vs Florida weather and talk about everyday life in West Palm Beach Florida and South Florida living. We cover weekend events in West Palm Beach including the Florida Fair Florida fair food Florida fair rides and things to do in Florida. The conversation turns to marriage and relationships including marriage compromise marriage humor real marriage conversations and food debates in marriage especially fair food versus going out to dinner. We wrap up with Florida dining culture favorite chain steakhouses in Florida and an honest take on Outback Steakhouse while sharing real life Florida lifestyle stories.

Welcome to the Florida Living Life Podcast where we talk about real life real marriage and real Florida living.

In this episode we start with a light conversation about the weather and quickly realize how different life feels when you compare New Jersey weather to Florida weather especially West Palm Beach Florida.

We talk about the contrast between cold weather living in New Jersey and warm sunny Florida living including humidity winter temperatures and why Florida weather changes your lifestyle mindset and daily routines.

We then shift into what is happening this weekend in West Palm Beach Florida including the Florida Fair. We cover Florida fair events Florida fair food Florida fair rides weekend activities in West Palm Beach and things to do in South Florida.

This episode also dives into marriage and relationships with a very real and relatable conversation about compromise in marriage. Specifically the ongoing debate between eating fair food at the Florida fair versus going out to dinner afterward.

We talk about relationship communication marriage challenges marriage humor and why making compromises in marriage can be one of the hardest but most important parts of a healthy relationship.

You will hear an honest and funny discussion about food preferences marriage expectations and why fair food in Florida feels like a full experience not just a snack.

We wrap up the episode by talking about favorite chain steakhouses in Florida including Outback Steakhouse. We share opinions on casual dining in Florida steakhouse chains in Florida and why Outback Steakhouse continues to be part of the Florida dining conversation.

This episode is perfect for anyone interested in Florida lifestyle podcasts Florida living couples podcasts marriage conversations real life marriage stories West Palm Beach lifestyle content and people considering moving from New Jersey to Florida.

If you love conversations about Florida weather Florida food Florida fairs marriage compromise and everyday life in the Sunshine State this episode is for you.

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