Evergreen Restaurant

[hampton]

Has anyone been to the new Evergreen Bar & Grill? I went there the other day after golf with seven other friends only one out of eight meals was hot, the other meals were only cool to warm and the portions small. Overall, I was not satisfied and feel the change was a mistake. To be fair the Chicken in the Rustic Pot was the hot one and flavorful. I will not be visiting the new Evergreen again.

[Bonny]

It's getting lots of good reviews on the Village Facebook pages.

[MikeV]

We went and although it was nicely redecorated the food was not that great. We will give it one more try before crossing off out list.

[Opmoochler]

Has anyone been to the new Evergreen Bar & Grill? I went there the other day after golf with seven other friends only one out of eight meals was hot, the other meals were only cool to warm and the portions small. Overall, I was not satisfied and feel the change was a mistake. To be fair the Chicken in the Rustic Pot was the hot one and flavorful. I will not be visiting the new Evergreen again.

Our experience was the same. Food was not hot and was incredibly bland, even the hot and sour soup was not at all spicy. We were disappointed.

[pookieroo]

Went there this evening and were not disappointed. Food was well prepared and hot. Seasoning was more than appropriate for the dishes we ordered. Service was very good for this style of restaurant and we were quite pleased with the value we received.

Big city flavors? No. Above the pale for this area? I would say yes and we all agreed we will return soon. :boom:

[KennyP]

There are some places you go to eat, and there are some places you go to have a meal......Evergreen is just to go get something to eat, you don't expect much and that's what you get.

[Chatbrat]

If the food is not hot-it indicates its premade & is sitting under warming lights--if you're eating cookie cutter type items-it increases the chance of bland and not being warm

[greg&sueby]

My Wife and I went yesterday for Dinner. Liked the buffet at first, but noticed a decline the last few months they were open. My impression of the new bar and grill is excellent. THe service was fast, and friendly. The appetizer we had was hot and very good. Our meals were top notch and very hot (temp), My wife had Pad Ti, and I had sesame chicken. Both our meals were very good. I will be back again. Its good to have a sit down oriental rest. close by.:mmmm::mmmm::mmmm:

[Villageswimmer]

If the food is not hot-it indicates its pomade & is sitting under warming lights--if you're eating cookie cutter type items-it increases the chance of bland and not being warm


Maybe 'splain? And what is "pomade?"

[Madelaine Amee]

Maybe 'splain? And what is "pomade?"

According to "Wiki: its ..... Pomade is a greasy, waxy, or a water-based substance that is used to style hair. Pomade gives the user's hair a shiny, slick appearance, and does not dry it out". So that's what is wrong with the food, used the wrong dressing!!!

[Jima64]

There are some places you go to eat, and there are some places you go to have a meal......Evergreen is just to go get something to eat, you don't expect much and that's what you get.

Terrible outlook about dining out. If you know the food is less than what you like, why go there.

[REDCART]

There are some places you go to eat, and there are some places you go to have a meal......Evergreen is just to go get something to eat, you don't expect much and that's what you get.

I tend to agree with KennyP. You might go to Nancy Lopez, Arnold Palmer or Hemingway at Havana to dine. Whereas you would go to Beef O'Grady''s or Perkins to eat. Nothing wrong with the original analogy. Each has its respective price point!

[rubicon]

I tend to agree with KennyP. You might go to Nancy Lopez, Arnold Palmer or Hemingway at Havana to dine. Whereas you would go to Beef O'Grady''s or Perkins to eat. Nothing wrong with the original analogy. Each has its respective price point!

Palmer's Lopez and Hemingway's are nothing to brag about..in my humble view... despite each having its respective price point . meaning one can be as easily disappointed at one place as another. price does not guarantee quality

[REDCART]

[QUOTE=rubicon;1299072]Palmer's Lopez and Hemingway's are nothing to brag about..in my humble view... despite each having its respective price point . meaning one can be as easily disappointed at one place as another. price does not guarantee quality[/

You're absolutely correct. There may not be any fine dining in TV but would you at least concede that there are different tiers of restaurants in TV, and that it's likely that for some people Evergreen may not be in the top tier?

[Chatbrat]

Typo--premade

[rubicon]

[QUOTE=rubicon;1299072]Palmer's Lopez and Hemingway's are nothing to brag about..in my humble view... despite each having its respective price point . meaning one can be as easily disappointed at one place as another. price does not guarantee quality[/

You're absolutely correct. There may not be any fine dining in TV but would you at least concede that there are different tiers of restaurants in TV, and that it's likely that for some people Evergreen may not be in the top tier?

Hi REDCART:

Without sounding cynical I have always believed that it is not wise to go overboard on any issue given man's tendency toward error and given man's various levels of expectations. I also believe in Oscar Wilde's qüote (paraphase) "some know the price of everything and the value of nothing"

Its why you always get a difference of opinion in restaurant discussions on this forum.

My wife and I prefer to cook at home even sometimes when we are going out for the evening. We periodically accept invitations to dine with neighbors so as not to appear unsociable or to give us a treat. If you search spending in retirement years often you will read where an expert warns retirees that dining out often is a budget killer

To answer your question specifically I am rather surprised that given the demographics of this community that The Villages hasn't attracted better restaurateurs.

I opine others can decide

[JoMar]

[QUOTE=REDCART;1299220]

Hi REDCART:

Without sounding cynical I have always believed that it is not wise to go overboard on any issue given man's tendency toward error and given man's various levels of expectations. I also believe in Oscar Wilde's qüote (paraphase) "some know the price of everything and the value of nothing"

Its why you always get a difference of opinion in restaurant discussions on this forum.

My wife and I prefer to cook at home even sometimes when we are going out for the evening. We periodically accept invitations to dine with neighbors so as not to appear unsociable or to give us a treat. If you search spending in retirement years often you will read where an expert warns retirees that dining out often is a budget killer

To answer your question specifically I am rather surprised that given the demographics of this community that The Villages hasn't attracted better restaurateurs.

I opine others can decide

Most responses when discussing where to eat end up mostly a discussion of price. Better restuaraunts will require higher price points and even with the demographics they have probably realized thay won't have a daily steady flow of customers. We recently had a geat meal and atomosphere outside TV and the check without tip for the 4 of us was $148.00. I'm not convinced that price point will work in TV

[outlaw]

Terrible outlook about dining out. If you know the food is less than what you like, why go there.

Nothing terrible about that outlook. Don't you ever pick up fast food?

[Chatbrat]

Its been 10 days since the last post about the Evergreen, has any had any good experiences there recently

[Jima64]

Nothing terrible about that outlook. Don't you ever pick up fast food?

No I gave up on fast food some years ago feeling that the prep and handling left a lot to be desired.

[Gerald]

I went there with my wife and found the food was good and hot. no problems of any kind.