Greg Ryng obtained his first style of the restaurant enterprise mopping flooring at a deli when he was in highschool.
In the meantime, Colleen Brady has all the time had a ardour for cooking and loves feeding folks.
The 2 have joined forces in “the proper firm to start out.”
Bimini Bites, dwelling of The Flying Canine’s grand opening on Saturday, January 20, options connoisseur sizzling canines, deli sandwiches and extra.
It’s open alongside the Cape Coral Parkway close to Bimini Basin and 4 Freedoms Park. It took the place beforehand occupied by Ice Sssscreamin’, which moved nearer to the middle of the Cape.
“It fills a void of specialty meals that is laborious to come back by in Cape Coral,” stated Ryng, who runs half of the sandwich enterprise. “With contemporary elements, additional love and outsized sandwiches, folks will like it.”
Brady already had a loyal following with The Flying Pet food truck that’s parked, however not working, on the new retailer.
“I needed folks to know I used to be right here,” Brady stated. “Now you’ll be able to all the time discover me.”
They usually have.
Scorching canines, sandwiches, Bones espresso and extra
Their 100 % beef Sabrett sizzling canines have been an enormous hit since smooth opening on January 6.
The Chicago canine, with mustard, onion, tomato, sport peppers, celery salt and neon sauce on a poppy seed Viennese bun, has been a fan favourite, in accordance with Ryng, together with the Carolina canines and Coney Island.
The recent canines are available in two sizes (the common 7-inch canine and the ¼-pounder) and a wide range of kinds, together with the Texan Chili and a Bacon Mac and Cheese.
“I serve them with a fork and knife,” Ryng stated. “They’re overflowing and all the time have leftovers on the underside tray.”
Be one of many first 100 prospects throughout Saturday’s grand opening and you will obtain a free punch card good for one 7-inch canine each month by way of 2024.
It is simply one of many particular ones that occur that day.
Bones Espresso, a family-owned espresso firm well-liked for its artistic flavors, might be obtainable with free samples from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“You do not wish to miss Bones’ chilly brew lattes,” Ryng stated. “They are going to be handing out samples within the car parking zone. “Having Bones right here with us on a regular basis is nice.”
As for sandwiches, Ryng serves all types of artistic sandwiches, together with the best-selling “to-die-for” Reuben.
“It is Thousand Island dressing, contemporary elements,” he stated. “I take my time, roast it and depart the bread crispy. And the sauerkraut, the additional melted cheese. It’s packed and superb.”
Ryng provides seven specialty sandwiches.
“The smoked turkey, bacon and avocado are contemporary and style nice,” he added. “The roast beef has selfmade herbed cheese unfold and comes with lettuce, tomato, pink onion and cucumber. Oh, and the Thanksgiving particular contains sliced turkey, Range High stuffing, whole-wheat cranberry sauce, and whole-wheat lettuce.”
Bimini Bites additionally has a build-your-own sandwich possibility with a wide range of meat, bread, cheese and topping choices, plus salads, soups and specialty and junior burgers.
“We’re doing breakfast, lunch and dinner,” Ryng stated. “Breakfast is all day with bagel and egg sandwiches.”
Open from 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday and 9am to 5pm on Sundays, you place your order on the facet window exterior, seize a seat at one of many out of doors picnic tables, after which choose it up at a window entrance when your title known as.
And they’re engaged on a system the place you’ll be able to order out of your automotive.
“When it is raining, we’ll come to you to get your order,” Ryng stated. “And we’ll ship it when it’s prepared. This might be prepared within the subsequent 30 days.”
Ryng and Brady have spent the final two months making ready the constructing.
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“You would not acknowledge him,” Ryng stated. “We painted, added lights, new planters within the entrance. The inside can be fully renovated. We’re prepared for the grand opening.”
Bimini Bites Flying Canine Dwelling, 520 Cape Coral Parkway East, Cape Coral; (239) 541-8883; Comply with Bimini Bites and The Flying Canine on Fb
Robyn George is a meals and gastronomy author for The Fort Myers Information-Press. Ship information to rhgeorge@gannett.com.