Fast Food Florida! Big Arch, Five Guys, Jets Pizza and Everything in Between

Episode Summary

Julie and Jamie are going full fast food this episode and they are not apologizing for it. Jamie ate a Big Arch live on air. Julie is on a diet. The tension is real. The food is good. Florida Living Life rolls on.

McDonald's Jamie ate a Big Arch live on air. Thumbs up. Julie wants hers next time with extra Mac sauce.

Arby's A regular stop for Jamie. The mozzarella sticks and the chicken cordon bleu sandwich both get high marks.

Five Guys – Wellington and Boca Raton Julie went with the lettuce wrap burger bowl. Boca Raton location edges out Wellington. Allergy friendly for gluten and dairy free diners.

Jets Pizza Jamie has reviewed over 116 pizzas and Jets ranks up there. The cheesy crunchy crust is the move. Julie wanted the round gluten free version and got the Detroit style instead. She is still processing that.

Death by Pizza – Boca Raton Jamie's verdict: the best Detroit style pizza in South Florida right now in 2026.

Rain Dancer Steakhouse – West Palm Beach Open since 1975. The burger earned an 8.9, one of the best since moving to Florida. Early bird special runs four to six, full course meal for around $25 to $29.

Houston's – Boca Raton High end chain steakhouse with stellar waitstaff. Jamie had the burger, Julie had the chicken sandwich. Both were a hit.

Outback Steakhouse – Royal Palm Beach A regular favorite. Grilled barbecue chicken is always solid. The bread and butter? Always a win.

Flakowitz – Boynton Beach Julie skipped the Reuben and went with open turkey, cranberry, and gravy. No regrets. Also home to what they are calling the best raspberry linzer tart cookie in the state of Florida.

Seminole Casino Deli – Coconut Creek Jamie's verdict: garbage. The rest of the table disagreed. Order at your own risk.

Jamie has a new YouTube channel: Mr. Perfect's Food Reviews. Follow for pizza ratings, burger reviews, and more.

Rate, review, and subscribe. If you are a restaurant in Florida and want Julie and Jamie to come review you live on the podcast, reach out at floridalivinglife.com

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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.

Ten years of marriage. Charting on Apple Podcasts in the Food category. Florida Living Life is growing and TikTok is next.

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Stay On Course Podcast — Charting in Entrepreneurship on Apple Podcasts. Visit stayoncourse.studio or stayoncourse.io

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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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