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Old 05-21-2018, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson View Post
Carl -- everything you said regarding the Columbia Restaurant is right on target. You've probably even left out a few things because it is so good, ranging from the quality of the food, the atmosphere, the menu choices, the service, etc.
When I lived in Sarasota, it was my favorite restaurant.

I must agree that The Villages is not ready for a Columbia or any restaurant of that caliber, and I seriously doubt that it could ever survive.
Although there might be the population here to support it, and possibly even residents' income, there isn't enough culinary sophistication or willingness to spend enough for it to be successful over the long haul.

Restaurants that offer Columbia's type of fine dining need the atmosphere of a city to survive, and TV's bubble will never be able to offer that.
I resent the comment on behalf of a lot of people who live on a budget so as to enjoy living in this beautiful place. Where I come from, THAT is a good thing, not spending your last buck before you breathe your last breath.

There are so many here with "culinary sophistication" equal and better than the food snobs who post. AND better manners. And kinder hearts. AND probably more money.
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