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Originally Posted by Chatbrat
Went to see Dunkirk in a small theater in Franklin,NC after the movie went to Cafee REL in Franklin, the most expensive entree was 6oz filet mignon with shrimp scampi on a bed of bowtie pasta-$19.95 and you can bring your own wine/no corkage fee
Check out their menu, honestly this restaurant which is attached to a gas station-is superior to any restaurant in TV
Please some restauranteur/chef do something like this in TV its not rocket science
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It isn't rocket science sir, but it is a simple case of providing what the market wants in a certain area, and staying in business. The Villages market needs and will sustain restaurants that provide meals around or under twelve dollars to residents who dine out frequently and who are very aware of their money and very interested in holding on to enough of it to see them safely and comfortably to the ends of their lives.
The market in the area you are staying is providing meals to vacationers who are enjoying splurging. I think $19.00 is expensive.
The thing that you may fail to understand that not supporting expensive restaurants on a frequent basis is not an indication that the residents aren't in some cases well heeled, or lack taste. It is to me the continuance of a life style that made them choose The Villages rather than West Palm Beach.
There is one neighborhood here in The Villages that house a Billionaire couple and I am told that they do not complain of the restaurants although they are shuttled by limosine to the airport that keep their jet when they go to visit the grandkids.
I am sure your food sense is accurate, that you are a judge of fine wine and have experienced and continue to experience fine dining at every chance. I am sorry for your sadness at the lack of really good restaurants in The Villages.
Unlike you, and MANY people, I enjoy chains like Carrabas, and Ruby Tuesdays. I think their large corporate backing keep the quality consistent and good to very good. I also enjoy my own cooking which has become simpler over time and I find that I can find good ingredients at Publix.
I do agree that the groups who own several restaurants are not good here in The Villages. I am not a fan of the country club restaurants below 466, the same owners who run Orange Blossom. Now Glenview has been sold to new owners and it isn't as good as it was.
Water seeks it's own level and the market will find and support decent food here, I am sure.