{"id":51492,"date":"2017-01-16T18:42:24","date_gmt":"2017-01-17T01:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/?p=51492"},"modified":"2017-01-16T18:42:24","modified_gmt":"2017-01-17T01:42:24","slug":"jimmys-famous-american-tavern-love-first-sight-bite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/jimmys-famous-american-tavern-love-first-sight-bite\/","title":{"rendered":"Jimmy&#8217;s Famous American Tavern: Love At First Sight &#038; Bite."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0551.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-51497\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0551-450x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0551-450x300.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0551-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0551-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">It was really love at first sight and bite at <a href=\"http:\/\/j-fat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jimmy&#8217;s Famous American Tavern<\/a>\u00a0(JFAT).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/IMG_4389.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-51500\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/IMG_4389-450x337.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/IMG_4389-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/IMG_4389-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/IMG_4389-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>First, I love Jimmy&#8217;s Famous American Tavern&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/j-fat.com\/menus\/\" target=\"_blank\">MENU<\/a>\u00a0and pretty much want to try everything listed. \u00a0I reviewed their menu online before visiting this JFAT in Brea &#8212; It&#8217;s one of five JFAT locations. The others are in Dana Point, San Diego, Woodland Hills and Santa Monica.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0535.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-51494\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0535-450x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0535-450x300.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0535-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0535-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Before tasting anything, we appreciated JFAT&#8217;s exterior entrance lights, outdoor patio and courtyard view, and its dimly lit, stylish America-inspired interior. \u00a0God Bless America indeed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/IMG_4417-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-51510\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/IMG_4417-1-450x337.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/IMG_4417-1-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/IMG_4417-1-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/IMG_4417-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>My first bite came from the Pimento Cheese Dip in JFAT&#8217;s <strong>Dueling Southern Dips<\/strong>. \u00a0It&#8217;s served with a Roasted Corn &amp; Poblano Guacamole and Tortilla Chips &#8212; And wow. \u00a0We were happy with the amount of flavor in both Dips. \u00a0Every dish we shared had an amazing amount of flavor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0540.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-51496\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0540-450x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0540-450x300.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0540-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0540-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It was love at first bite in conjunction with its appealing sight &#8212; Pictured from top down is JFAT&#8217;s <strong>Signature Grilled Santa Fe Caesar Salad<\/strong> with <strong>Fried Chicken<\/strong>, the <strong>Dueling Southern Dips<\/strong>, the <strong>Whisky Shrimp<\/strong>, and <strong>BBQ Spice Crusted Salmon<\/strong> with Creamed Corn, Green Beans, Bacon and Crispy Onions. \u00a0Each dish was seasoned, grilled and prepared well. \u00a0Nothing is bland at JFAT.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0564.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-51498\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0564-450x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0564-450x300.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0564-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0564-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m pictured below with Chef Kim. \u00a0He is so nice and worked hard to make our plates great. \u00a0Good people work at JFAT. \u00a0We also thank Manager Todd Cords for his superior hospitality. \u00a0When we have time, there is much more to go back for &#8212; The FOOD, cocktails, atmosphere and friendliness.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0577.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-51499\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0577-450x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0577-450x300.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0577-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0577-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve highlighted, at least, ten dishes I want to try &#8212; They include JFAT&#8217;s Boneless Short Rib Stroganoff, White Truffle Mac and Five Cheese, Charred Brussels Sprouts, Santa Fe Honey-Poblano Pesto Grilled Flatbread, etc. \u00a0Enlarge menu below or <a href=\"http:\/\/j-fat.com\/menus\/\" target=\"_blank\">see link here<\/a> to view food and drink options.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/IMG_4395.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-51503\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/IMG_4395-450x337.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/IMG_4395-450x337.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/IMG_4395-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/IMG_4395-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>My favorite JFAT Cocktail was the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/happy-new-year-nibbles-tidbits-toast-food-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cucumber Cooler<\/strong><\/a>. \u00a0It&#8217;s made with Finlandia Vodka, St. Germain, Fresh Cucumber and Lemon Juice. \u00a0See Jimmy&#8217;s Famous American Tavern&#8217;s full list of &#8220;Liquid&#8221; items <a href=\"http:\/\/j-fat.com\/menus\/#liquids\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. \u00a0JFAT says <a href=\"http:\/\/j-fat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">get in here<\/a>\u00a0and we want to get back there. \u00a0ASAP.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It was really love at first sight and bite at Jimmy&#8217;s Famous American Tavern\u00a0(JFAT). First, I love Jimmy&#8217;s Famous American Tavern&#8217;s MENU\u00a0and pretty much want to try everything listed. \u00a0I reviewed their menu online before visiting this JFAT in Brea &#8212; It&#8217;s one of five JFAT locations. The others are in Dana Point, San Diego, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1024,1,4573,1215,90],"tags":[5464,5471,5469],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Jimmy&#039;s Famous American Tavern: Love At First Sight &amp; Bite. - Nibbles of Tidbits, a Food Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/jimmys-famous-american-tavern-love-first-sight-bite\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"FoodBlog\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"2 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/jimmys-famous-american-tavern-love-first-sight-bite\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/jimmys-famous-american-tavern-love-first-sight-bite\/\",\"name\":\"Jimmy's Famous American Tavern: Love At First Sight & Bite. - Nibbles of Tidbits, a Food Blog\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2017-01-17T01:42:24+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2017-01-17T01:42:24+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/#\/schema\/person\/d13703add5ff9ca85c0ddc52a749afd2\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/jimmys-famous-american-tavern-love-first-sight-bite\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/jimmys-famous-american-tavern-love-first-sight-bite\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/jimmys-famous-american-tavern-love-first-sight-bite\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Jimmy&#8217;s Famous American Tavern: Love At First Sight &#038; 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