Doozie's Homemade Ice Cream and Burgers - Former Jimmy's All American (Manawa)

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Wed Jun 19, 2019 10:52 pm

Earlier this year the powers that be in Puerto Vallarta closed a popular and very stylish outdoor food hall that consisted of 4 or 5 containers that housed food vendors. Within days the food hall was eliminated, and construction crews moved into the newly vacant mid block lot, of approximately 15 meters square. The crews worked seemingly day and night, and in about 60 days a posh multi level nightclub was erected, staff was hired and trained, and in April the doors were opened. Three or four months to completely transform the address from one purpose to a newly constructed two level nightclub, pouring overpriced drinks and playing music way too loud.
It goes to show that if people are motivated to build and open a business, anything can be built quite quickly.
(I asked my friend who lives across the street from the new club CO_DE how on earth the site got miraculously transformed so quickly, given the well earned reputation of Mexican construction projects being notoriously slow in being completed. He told me that the owners were from Mexico City, that they operate a string of these nightclubs across the country, and that they employ their own construction crews — engineers, architects, plumbers, brick masons, carpenters, electricians, etc. — so the work gets done “yesterday”. If they buy land on March 1 and they decide they want their project to be constructed and open by April 20 the construction crews all pack their bags and move to the city where the project is to be built, and they “get ‘er done.” City permits and inspections people adjusted their schedules to keep the property owners very happy.
As the club owners are “possibly” also in the “laundering” business, when they tell their employees to do something, the penalty for not complying can be very severe...)

Post by **Brad** » Sat Jun 22, 2019 10:07 pm

Drove by Jimmy's today at 11:30 and again after 1:00. The place was packed both times!

Post by **nebugeater** » Sun Jun 23, 2019 6:56 am

Brad wrote: Sat Jun 22, 2019 10:07 pm Drove by Jimmy's today at 11:30 and again after 1:00. The place was packed both times!

If you read the comments on their facebook page it might have been the same people waiting for their orders! ;)

Omababe · Post by **Omababe** » Sun Jun 23, 2019 5:27 pm

Ok, here's a first-person report ...

Yesterday I was in Council Bluffs, as I was meeting some others later, and I decided to do some shopping at that exclusive boutique known as Target', which is properly pronounced with the accent aigu, of course.

Anyway, I found myself with about 1/2 hour to kill, and I also found myself with a taste for something yummy and incredibly unhealthy, and since I had just passed JAAMS on the way to Target', it was on my mind. So, I figured what the {heck}.

I had heard the horror stories of lines and slow orders, so I figured I would peek in, if the line was not too bad I would order something, but ask as to the wait time.

The line had only two in front of me, so I waited my turn and noted that the cashier did have a few issues entering the orders into the POS system and summoned another for assistance a couple of times. When I was next on line I overheard someone in the back remark that it was a 30-45 minute wait for orders.

When it was my turn I asked that if I just want something simple to go would it really be 30-45 minutes. She said no and stated that the kitchen was not yet up to speed and burgers and such were the only things with a long wait.

They were mostly full at the time, all booths full, maybe 1-2 empty tables and a few seats at the counter.

For dine-in orders they give you a number. For take-out they take your name. My order came up in maybe 5 minutes, so I quickly got my fix of two of the main food groups, calories and carbs!

When I left, the line was to the door.

Yes, they have an old Big Boy statue, but I did not get a photo of it, 'cuz there was a family there taking photos with it and I did not feel like waiting for them to finish.

All in all, it looks like a nice place and it will probably continue to do a good business as they get the bugs out.

Lotsa Disney and various film memorabilia, with a few vintage local shots and vintage ads in there as well.

Fried Chicken Hotline! Looks like some faux aging on the vintage-style poster.

You'll note that they feature such delicacies as funnel cakes, restrooms, and banana splits.

It doesn't really show that well in the photo but the juxtaposition of "Entrance Only" in the vintage Ewald's shot, and "Restrooms" was amusing.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Jun 24, 2019 11:27 am

Thanks for the photos. I am eager to visit once it dies down a little.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Mon Jun 24, 2019 1:30 pm

It's weird that they are still having a problem getting basic food out like burgers.

I hope this place makes it but wow, what a rocky start.

Greg

EastCB · Post by **EastCB** » Sun Jul 07, 2019 8:36 pm

We went to Jimmy's yesterday at 1:15. Very busy. Since we had a cookout the day before we weren't in the mood for burgers. So we ordered the cheese Frenchie combo. Found the last table available and sat down after ordering. In less than a minute the drinks came out in real glasses. In less than 5 minutes the meal arrived on a real plate with real silverware. Didn't have to get catsup or mustard since they were on the table. Very satisfied with everything. The combo was 6.90. And they clean up your table. Always a line of people coming in while we were there and everyone seemed pleased. Maybe they will make it.

lisanstan · Post by **lisanstan** » Thu Apr 02, 2020 7:22 pm

https://www.nonpareilonline.com/news/cr ... BqUD6Mn4Hg

A local restaurant owner was arrested on sex abuse charges Wednesday.

Hershal James “Jim” Ratliff, 69, of Council Bluffs, is charged with four counts of sexual abuse in the third degree, one count of lascivious acts with a minor, one count of soliciting commercial sexual activity and one count indecent exposure, according to a press release from the Council Bluffs Police Department.

Ratliff is the owner of Jimmy’s All-American Malt Shop & Grill in Council Bluffs.

Omababe · Post by **Omababe** » Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:38 am

That's sad. The place looked promising the one time I was in there. Too bad the proprietor turned out to be a (accused, that is) letch!

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Fri Apr 03, 2020 10:03 am

I agree...we visited there and everything was great. I wonder what the future of the restaurant looks like.

GrandpaaSmucker · Post by **GrandpaaSmucker** » Fri Apr 03, 2020 10:53 am

Omababe wrote: Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:38 am That's sad. The place looked promising the one time I was in there. Too bad the proprietor turned out to be a (accused, that is) letch!

Hes guilty. He has been doing bad things towards women since the day they opened and getting by with it. Finally the cops went after him and they got him cold. I posted one time here about a conversation I had with an employee who had worked there and quit for this exact reason. Not surprisingly my post was promptly deleted by a forum moderator!

Padre · Post by **Padre** » Fri Apr 03, 2020 2:11 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Fri Apr 03, 2020 10:03 am I agree...we visited there and everything was great. I wonder what the future of the restaurant looks like.

If it sticks around, you’d certainly want to change the name!

Omababe · Post by **Omababe** » Sat Apr 04, 2020 3:20 am

Welp, I guess we can prolly scratch this one.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Fri Jun 12, 2020 1:45 pm

Looks like this place is still open.

Omababe · Post by **Omababe** » Sat Jun 13, 2020 5:59 am

Greg S wrote: Fri Jun 12, 2020 1:45 pmLooks like this place is still open.

That's encouraging. It was good (and busy) the one time I had a few minutes and stopped in last summer.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Jun 15, 2020 4:23 pm

I do hope that they are able to stay open, we went last fall and the food was really good. I also liked the concept and the look both inside and out of the building.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Jul 01, 2020 10:30 pm

I noticed a few weeks ago that they finally opened their drive through.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Jul 02, 2020 9:54 am

Brad wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2020 10:30 pm I noticed a few weeks ago that they finally opened their drive through.

Probably a good idea during this time.

GrandpaaSmucker · Post by **GrandpaaSmucker** » Fri Jul 23, 2021 10:26 pm

Looks like Jimmy's court case went before the judge this week and a decision was made today. Guilty of multiple instances of sex trafficking. Sounds like one crazy 71 year old man who is going to end up dying in prison. 4 counts of sex trafficking minors.......yeah he was a bad dude alright!

Story in World Herald- https://omaha.com/news/local/crime-and- ... the-latest

Jimmyd · Post by **Jimmyd** » Sun Jul 25, 2021 10:40 am

Wondering years back there was an old kings in Lincoln named Jimmy Aces (very similar as kings). As this place looks about the same food wise and has the name jimmy. Curious??
By the way my name is James so dont be scared by my user name

Post by **nebugeater** » Thu Oct 07, 2021 6:46 pm

Well, they didn't make it. I ate there about 6 weeks ago after hearing from many that the quality had gotten terrible. Should have listed to those opinions. IT was nothing like it was when I went there when it first opened.

Drove by today and all of the Signage for Jimmy's were down. There were banners on two sides ( that I saw) that were larger and said "COMING SOON ?"

Be interesting to see what lands there and what the concept is

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Fri Oct 08, 2021 8:27 am

nebugeater wrote: Thu Oct 07, 2021 6:46 pm Well, they didn't make it. I ate there about 6 weeks ago after hearing from many that the quality had gotten terrible. Should have listed to those opinions. IT was nothing like it was when I went there when it first opened.

Drove by today and all of the Signage for Jimmy's were down. There were banners on two sides ( that I saw) that were larger and said "COMING SOON ?"

Be interesting to see what lands there and what the concept is

Please tell me the banner had the question mark on it hahah

Post by **nebugeater** » Fri Oct 08, 2021 11:10 am

Louie wrote: Fri Oct 08, 2021 8:27 am
nebugeater wrote: Thu Oct 07, 2021 6:46 pm Well, they didn't make it. I ate there about 6 weeks ago after hearing from many that the quality had gotten terrible. Should have listed to those opinions. IT was nothing like it was when I went there when it first opened.

Drove by today and all of the Signage for Jimmy's were down. There were banners on two sides ( that I saw) that were larger and said "COMING SOON ?"

Be interesting to see what lands there and what the concept is
Please tell me the banner had the question mark on it hahah

Yes it did. That is why I put it in the " " LOL

EastCB · Post by **EastCB** » Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:31 pm

I've heard 2 rumors about who bought it. One is Doozies so they can have a year around location. The other is Primos.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:44 pm

EastCB wrote: Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:31 pm I've heard 2 rumors about who bought it. One is Doozies so they can have a year around location. The other is Primos.

In December 2019, "STEVEN P LEVINE & DIANE R LEVINE" sold it to "EVANS ICE CREAM-MORE LLC". Do either of the rumors have any connections to Evans?

Also, so the Jimmy's guy never owned it? The sale would have been right before he was arrested.

EastCB · Post by **EastCB** » Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:52 pm

Evan's Ice Cream More is owned by Hershall Ratcliff who is the guy who owned Jimmy's.

EastCB · Post by **EastCB** » Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:55 pm

A deed has been filed to Verde Investments LLC. Apparently the owners of Primos are Verde Investments

Post by **Brad** » Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:57 pm

EastCB wrote: Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:55 pm A deed has been filed to Verde Investments LLC. Apparently the owners of Primos are Verde Investments

Ok, thanks!

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Fri Oct 08, 2021 1:41 pm

nebugeater wrote: Fri Oct 08, 2021 11:10 am
Louie wrote: Fri Oct 08, 2021 8:27 am
nebugeater wrote: Thu Oct 07, 2021 6:46 pm Well, they didn't make it. I ate there about 6 weeks ago after hearing from many that the quality had gotten terrible. Should have listed to those opinions. IT was nothing like it was when I went there when it first opened.

Drove by today and all of the Signage for Jimmy's were down. There were banners on two sides ( that I saw) that were larger and said "COMING SOON ?"

Be interesting to see what lands there and what the concept is
Please tell me the banner had the question mark on it hahah

Yes it did. That is why I put it in the " " LOL

That's fantastic

GrandpaaSmucker · Post by **GrandpaaSmucker** » Wed Oct 20, 2021 3:42 pm

Whats next? That is what the sign says. Well....we are almost afraid to ask. The last owner was convicted of sex trafficking which is legal talk for saying he was a pimp I think. There were about 9 or 10 cars in the parking today lot so maybe they are getting ready to open again.

NEDodger · Post by **NEDodger** » Thu Oct 21, 2021 9:53 pm

The Riddler's headquarters?

OmaJayhawk · Post by **OmaJayhawk** » Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:10 am

EastCB wrote: Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:55 pm A deed has been filed to Verde Investments LLC. Apparently the owners of Primos are Verde Investments

I'm not sure Verde Investments is the owner of Primos. In a past career, Primos was a customer of mine.
They might be related, but the owner of Primos has 11 properties in CB and they're all listed as Taylor Investments with a different mailing address than this property. Also has 2 in Omaha with the same, or similar, information.

EastCB · Post by **EastCB** » Mon Oct 25, 2021 10:06 am

OmaJayhawk wrote: Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:10 am
EastCB wrote: Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:55 pm A deed has been filed to Verde Investments LLC. Apparently the owners of Primos are Verde Investments
I'm not sure Verde Investments is the owner of Primos. In a past career, Primos was a customer of mine.
They might be related, but the owner of Primos has 11 properties in CB and they're all listed as Taylor Investments with a different mailing address than this property. Also has 2 in Omaha with the same, or similar, information.

The Pottawattamie County Assessors website lists Verde Investments LLC as the owner of the building now.

OmaJayhawk · Post by **OmaJayhawk** » Mon Oct 25, 2021 11:58 am

EastCB wrote: Mon Oct 25, 2021 10:06 am
OmaJayhawk wrote: Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:10 am
EastCB wrote: Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:55 pm A deed has been filed to Verde Investments LLC. Apparently the owners of Primos are Verde Investments
I'm not sure Verde Investments is the owner of Primos. In a past career, Primos was a customer of mine.
They might be related, but the owner of Primos has 11 properties in CB and they're all listed as Taylor Investments with a different mailing address than this property. Also has 2 in Omaha with the same, or similar, information.
The Pottawattamie County Assessors website lists Verde Investments LLC as the owner of the building now.

I realize that. What I'm questioning is that Verde is the same owners of Primos. Verde Investments appears nowhere on the other 13 properties that the Primos owner also owns in the Metro.

EastCB · Post by **EastCB** » Mon Oct 25, 2021 12:46 pm

OmaJayhawk wrote: Mon Oct 25, 2021 11:58 am
EastCB wrote: Mon Oct 25, 2021 10:06 am
OmaJayhawk wrote: Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:10 am
EastCB wrote: Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:55 pm A deed has been filed to Verde Investments LLC. Apparently the owners of Primos are Verde Investments
I'm not sure Verde Investments is the owner of Primos. In a past career, Primos was a customer of mine.
They might be related, but the owner of Primos has 11 properties in CB and they're all listed as Taylor Investments with a different mailing address than this property. Also has 2 in Omaha with the same, or similar, information.
The Pottawattamie County Assessors website lists Verde Investments LLC as the owner of the building now.
I realize that. What I'm questioning is that Verde is the same owners of Primos. Verde Investments appears nowhere on the other 13 properties that the Primos owner also owns in the Metro.

And I realize that too. However I am just repeating what I have heard. Just because Verde Investments is not on their other properties, it doesn't mean they are not involved in it.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 5:43 pm

NEVER. EVER…in the history of this forum has so much space been devoted to a specific business. This place took way more time to get constructed and open than it actually spent being open and serving food to customers. I can only imagine how much money essentially got flushed down the toilet.

Post by **nebugeater** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:23 pm

GrandpaaSmucker wrote: Wed Oct 20, 2021 3:42 pm Whats next? That is what the sign says. Well....we are almost afraid to ask. The last owner was convicted of sex trafficking which is legal talk for saying he was a pimp I think. There were about 9 or 10 cars in the parking today lot so maybe they are getting ready to open again.

Drove by here again today. Nothing has changed.
Since this was posted in Oct 21 and it is now June 22 I think they can take the word "soon" off of "coming soon"

Post by **nebugeater** » Wed Apr 26, 2023 12:22 pm

Looks like we now know what is going on in the former Jimmy's All American Malt Shop and Grill location.

A couple of weeks back or more, I drove by, and some of the windows were covered, and there were work trucks in the lot. Today I drove by, and there is now signed on the building. Looks like Doozies Homemade Ice Cream and Burgers is taking up shop here. From pulling through the parking lot and seeing what little you can see through the windows, it looks like there is still work to do.

They have photos in the slide show of this location on their website also.

https://dooziescb.com/

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Wed Apr 26, 2023 1:13 pm

doozies is really good stuff. they have a pretty loyal following, this new location should really help them expand their business.

Post by **nebugeater** » Wed Apr 26, 2023 1:41 pm

thenewguy wrote: Wed Apr 26, 2023 1:13 pm doozies is really good stuff. they have a pretty loyal following, this new location should really help them expand their business.

Any idea if this is an additional location or replacement?