bourbon Street

[Lou Card]

We visited last weekend and went to Bourbon Street for dinner on Saturday Night. After we ordered, I went to the bathroom where I found nasty conditions. I would not have stayed, but felt obligated since the order was in and drinks were on the table. Four of us had full meals and when asked about the bread, the waitress simply said that someone forgot to take it out of the freezer so there would be no bread tonight and walked away. This was the worst ever for me. Never again under current management.

Lou

[mac9]

When you discovered the poor conditions in the bathroom, did you tell anyone about it? I would have immediately. When the waitress gave you the inane response about the bread, did you ask to see the manager for an adjustment to your check as you had not received a "full meal?" I realize that you were probably just p.o'd about everything, but if there are no official complaints, then management will assume that no one had a problem with it and things continue to be bad. I certainly would have let the manager know that these situations were unacceptable and that not only would I not be returning, but I surely would advise many more people of the problems. There are too many good places to eat in and around the Villages that one should not have to accept poor, rude or shoddy service.

[homeball]

Ate there a week or two ago and thought the quality of the food was below par. Crossed that restaurant off my list.

-Dave-

[Bonny]

Just incase you haven't heard, Bourbon Street is closed up now.

[chuckster]

Sorry to hear they closed.......Would love to see Augustines (village operated) return. With out a doubt the best ever at that location.

[Bonny]

Yes, I agree Chuckster. Loved Augustines.

[marianne237]

Had never been to Bourbon Street and went there Thursday to have lunch with friends. Surprised to find the doors closed and lights off at 1 pm. There were no signs to indicate they were closed. Another one bites the dust.

[chuckinca]

Big City to be next

[GatbTester]

They just keep coming and coming and going!

[Bonny]

Big City to be next

I agree !

[blueeagle65]

I am surprised that The Daily Sun printed a blurb Friday that reported the restaurant had closed and that calls weren't being returned. It sort of implies that they had just skipped out. I don't recall them printing anything when any of the other places closed their doors. Just a bit strange.

[Vichyssoise]

Oh no, I wonder where Mr Midnight and those other creeps hangout now?

[texasfal]

With Banner Mercantile moving to the old sales center and Bourbon Street closing and probably Big City Grill, seems like the sales dept. has it's work cut out for it to prove to Village-wanna be's that this is a thriving community. The Main Street Bistro, which is across the street from the new sales center has been closed for quite some time. Pretty soon all we'll have in Spanish Springs is Starbucks, Katie Bells and Margaritaville.

[aln]

I guess I am confused.
Why would Big City be closing.
I don't eat there very often; maybe twice a month but I've never had bad food there. The Chicago Dog is good, the Philly is good, the pizza is okay and the Italian Beef is okay.
I've had to wait in lines out the door on some days and I've never walked into an empty place.
So I think it'll be around for a while and if not I'll miss it.
But I don't miss Bourbon St
Ate there 3 times and 3 times disappointed.

[zcaveman]

With Banner Mercantile moving to the old sales center and Bourbon Street closing and probably Big City Grill, seems like the sales dept. has it's work cut out for it to prove to Village-wanna be's that this is a thriving community. The Main Street Bistro, which is across the street from the new sales center has been closed for quite some time. Pretty soon all we'll have in Spanish Springs is Starbucks, Katie Bells and Margaritaville.

Don't forget Panera's, McCall's, Pauly's Pizza, Ruby Tuesday, and Cattle Baron's are still there. It is not like it is a ghost town. Every time I go down to SS it seems to be thriving.

[chuckster]

:agree: also add too-jays to the list.

[zcaveman]

:agree: also add too-jays to the list.

Thanks. It was in my list but I must have overlaid it when adding another restaurant.

[jtdraig]

Trouble is (for the Villages) that the "big anchors" on the Square are closed except for Margaritaville....creates a difficult perception which as you know can and often becomes reality...:beer3:

[BobKat1]

As more and more new businesses (restaurants etc.) open up in TV areas outside of the the town squares, it no doubt makes it more competitive and difficult for those in the squares. Especially if their expenses are higher.

As others have said, if they put out a good product, they normally stay around though.

[Jullie]

I heard a "RUMOR" that Toojay's is closing. Does anyone have any information on this one?

[Muncle]

I heard a RUMOR that Tavern on the Green from NY and Brennan's of New Orleans are opening restaurants in SS -----

Okay, not really a rumor. I made it up. But it's as reliable as any other story. It may actually be at LSL.



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[LELANDJANE]

Maybe that's how some rumors get started-someone dreaming about it. But wouldn't it be fun to see Tavern on the Green selling frozen margaritas on the square, two for one!

Oh, well, just dreaming. Right now I have to go outside. I think I hear someone pouring the foundation for a new Krispy Kreme in my backyard! lol

[inda50]

I'm sorry to see any resturant in the village close. This means someone has lost sweat and money. There probably are just too many resturants for the villages to support. With this economy they cant be supported.

[chuckster]

Not really too many restaurants, but ill conceived business planning by the entrepreneurs that had dreams of their own business. The first year operation of any start up risks the highest failure rate. But that's the dream of many, to take the risk and own their own business. Been there and done it.