Culvers may be coming to Trailwinds

[JoMar]

The other news source has an article that states Culvers may be coming to Trailwinds. The statement was made by the Wildwood Development Services Director Melanie Peavy. She also stated that Lowe’s, ABC Liquor and Circle K gas station have all committed to the site. Obvious by it's absence is Aldi's. Oversight or did they back out?

[Chatbrat]

Aldi's is in Tailwinds, honestly enough of these cookie cutter corp franchises-After a week in Highlands, NC--I have come to the realization what I'm missing restaurant wise--crisp salads, presentation, and VARIETY

Not Golf cart accessible

[graciegirl]

Butter Burgers. (That says it all) Frozen Custard. Sigh.

Great Fish Sandwiches. Yummy place to eat.

Here, look for yourself;

Culver's Menu | Butter Burger, Frozen Custard, Curds & More (https://www.culvers.com/menu-and-nutrition)

[Gpsma]

Just more fast food when we need Halal

[Topspinmo]

Good, I like Culver's. No need for Dairy Queen now. For all you well to do's that over pay, fine, just means I get faster service.

[graciegirl]

Just more fast food when we need Halal

Did you look at those shakes? YUMMO.

[Chatbrat]

I can just about hear all those arteries slamming shut--perfect food grease burgers & shakes--the villages cardiologists might be a partner in this franchise--Johnny Rockets, 5 guys, square 1 , do you thing its time for a Hardee's---keep eating this junk and when you have a bypass--say to yourself --was this junk worth it--its a bit of a oxymoron-the villages says we're America's healthiest home town--

look at the physical condition of your neighbors--most of the golf carts have a port list

[Topspinmo]

I can just about hear all those arteries slamming shut--perfect food grease burgers & shakes--the villages cardiologists might be a partner in this franchise--Johnny Rockets, 5 guys, square 1 , do you thing its time for a Hardee's---keep eating this junk and when you have a bypass--say to yourself --was this junk worth it--its a bit of a oxymoron-the villages says we're America's healthiest home town--

look at the physical condition of your neighbors--most of the golf carts have a port list


You obviously haven't been to Culver's NO comparsion to Johnny rackets. So you think the expensive chef prepared food more healthier? ( I bad news for ya, rich die along with the common folks, especially the ones that can't cook). What do you think they season it with to make it taste good? Rice cakes! Being healthy more about excerise and diet. You have to control them both. Basically any prepared food at home is more healthier that any fine restaurants, cause YOU control how it's prepared.

[John_W]

The shakes at Johnny Rockets are $5, granted they give you the overflow, but I like Steak and Shake better and if you go from 2pm to 4pm they're half price.

http://www.steaknshake.com/wp-content/themes/steaknshake/images/promo/happy_hour.png

[Chatbrat]

We are great cooks--we do not spend $$ on restaurants that we can cook better @ home--we only go out for unique food or for the meals we don't have the experience to try @ home-

[graciegirl]

We are great cooks--we do not spend $$ on restaurants that we can cook better @ home--we only go out for unique food or for the meals we don't have the experience to try @ home-

I am a decent cook.

We don't go out often.

Sometimes I don't thaw, am tired, distracted, and want someone to sit something comforting in front of me.

Chain restaurants are sometimes VERY good. Try the Butter Burger and the curds at Culvers.

Many people MISS delicious meals because they just have to have an alcoholic drink served with their meal. I am the daughter and granddaughter of German Brewmasters, I have had a few drinks in my life, believe me... I just don't drink anymore and still enjoy food. Don't be a food snob, Chatbrat. If Culver's opens, pick up their fish sandwich and take it home and have a nice glass of white wine with it.

[Gpsma]

Did you look at those shakes? YUMMO.

I'll give you that they do look interesting. I have nothing against fast food but enough is enough with these type of restaurants. Its like arguing if McD's burgers are better than Burger King's.

TV needs better ethnic foods...greek, real Chinese, real EYEtalian, Middle eastern, halal...etc. But alas, I doubt many ever really experienced any of those cuisines and are happy with the bland roadside fare they were use to.

[Chatbrat]

Because its our friends & neighbors and I've seen too many of them commit suicide by fork--remember we can't fix stupid until you survive your first heart attack

[golf2140]

Because its our friends & neighbors and I've seen too many of them commit suicide by fork--remember we can't fix stupid until you survive your first heart attack

I'm just perfect !!!!!

[NotGolfer]

The burgers are never frozen and Culver's also offers "gluten free". They're a really great restaurant with great service. You order at the counter, take a number and your food is brought to your table. The place is clean and friendly. If you're looking to eat healthy....you can have a salad but this might not be your place. Orginally the restaurant was a family one in Sauk City, Wisconsin which after several years began to franchize it, mainly in the midwest. It began to spread wider after time and finally made it's way south into Florida.

[graciegirl]

I'll give you that they do look interesting. I have nothing against fast food but enough is enough with these type of restaurants. Its like arguing if McD's burgers are better than Burger King's.

TV needs better ethnic foods...greek, real Chinese, real EYEtalian, Middle eastern, halal...etc. But alas, I doubt many ever really experienced any of those cuisines and are happy with the bland roadside fare they were use to.

Maybe we haven't had a lot of food you have eaten but that doesn't mean we don't enjoy food perhaps you haven't eaten. If you have had cornbread and beans cooked by a person born in Kentucky then I am wrong. Or liver and onions. Or Beef heart. Souse. Thuringer. What is strange and exotic and yummy to some, others may not have tasted. We come from different backgrounds. Many of us are exposed to different cuisines here for the first time. A neighbor was reluctant to do potluck dinners. Worried about the kitchens and hygiene of people she didn't know. I was so surprised.

We can learn from each other. BUT...I don't like anyone elses potato salad as well as my own.

[Jim 9922]

Butter Burgers. (That says it all) Frozen Custard. Sigh.

Great Fish Sandwiches. Yummy place to eat.

Here, look for yourself;

Culver's Menu | Butter Burger, Frozen Custard, Curds & More (https://www.culvers.com/menu-and-nutrition)

And don't forget the occasional specials, such as the deep fried cheese curds, the ultimate of little cholesterol bombs!:MOJE_whot:
Very tasty!!

[Chatbrat]

make sure you have 911 on speed dial

[Villager Joyce]

What is the percentage of people who die from stressing out about their friends consumption of fat grams versus those that eat fat grams? I have noticed Culver's on 27 in clermont (I think) coming and going from Disney, but never stopped. Anxious to try it.

[pooh]

Have only been to Culver's one time and really enjoyed my meal. Will be nice to have a place to stop for a quick bite on a busy day.
Haven't even looked at the other items available, but now that they'll be closer than Orlando area, I'll take a good look....🍦🍔😁

[marianne237]

Always bring an order or 2 of cheese curds home with us and share with the neighbors.

[pooh]

I'll give you that they do look interesting. I have nothing against fast food but enough is enough with these type of restaurants. Its like arguing if McD's burgers are better than Burger King's.

TV needs better ethnic foods...greek, real Chinese, real EYEtalian, Middle eastern, halal...etc. But alas, I doubt many ever really experienced any of those cuisines and are happy with the bland roadside fare they were use to.


Starting and keeping any restaurant running and allowing the owner to make enough to live on can be a very difficult career choice. Easy to say there should be more ethnic foods venues available, but getting a company or even Mom and Pop restaurant to the surrounding area might be easier to say than to do. There's always the possibility of locals starting up or financing such a venue, but the possibility of 80 plus hour work weeks, staffing expenses, costs for a good chef and sous chef, start-up expenses, etc might not be appealing to many backers.

[Marie1]

there is a HARDEES in Wildwood just off the reservation

[thelegges]

culvers is ok not fabulous, two fish dinners almost $30. I can do better, our friends own three, always busy, but as they say one should only eat there once in awhile.

[Topspinmo]

I'll give you that they do look interesting. I have nothing against fast food but enough is enough with these type of restaurants. Its like arguing if McD's burgers are better than Burger King's.

TV needs better ethnic foods...greek, real Chinese, real EYEtalian, Middle eastern, halal...etc. But alas, I doubt many ever really experienced any of those cuisines and are happy with the bland roadside fare they were use to.

No, Culver's is better than any McDonald and Burger King, not even close. They don't let their food set on shelf, served with week old buns, or microwave the cool food. Matter fact you can add Wendy's, toco bell, Johnny rackets, and 5 guys disaster.

I think we need more European style restaurants, pay more and get less. Ethnic foods has to have big population of people that like it to even come close to surviving. Plenty in Orlando and even Ocala. Narrow window of profits around here. Culver's really higher quality than your normal fast food mismanaged restaurant. never been to one that wasn't squeaky clean, efficient, fresh, and full of customers. No eatery is for everybody, imo Culver's will just fine around here.

[Topspinmo]

culvers is ok not fabulous, two fish dinners almost $30. I can do better, our friends own three, always busy, but as they say one should only eat there once in awhile.

So, what are your friends saying. It they were honest and really concerned about their customers and feel that strongly they should put up disclaimer saying don't eat too often our food will kill you.

you can do better, but you are not the populist of the villages, I always suspect the well to investors/owners don't give $$$$ about average joes just want they're money.

Who eats at any restaurant all the time, O, I sorry I forgot the ones can't cook or too lazy to cook.

[Topspinmo]

there is a HARDEES in Wildwood just off the reservation

I like that Hardee's, still has the original charcoal tasting burgers. Rarely go to wildwood unless on the way to Orlando.

[Topspinmo]

I'm just perfect !!!!!

Me too, very 10 pounds over weight, shill have some muscle, and don't have take any drugs from the pill pushers yet. I could eat French fries and onions rings ever day, but I don't.

[Aloha1]

Maybe we haven't had a lot of food you have eaten but that doesn't mean we don't enjoy food perhaps you haven't eaten. If you have had cornbread and beans cooked by a person born in Kentucky then I am wrong. Or liver and onions. Or Beef heart. Souse. Thuringer. What is strange and exotic and yummy to some, others may not have tasted. We come from different backgrounds. Many of us are exposed to different cuisines here for the first time. A neighbor was reluctant to do potluck dinners. Worried about the kitchens and hygiene of people she didn't know. I was so surprised.

We can learn from each other. BUT...I don't like anyone elses potato salad as well as my own.
Gracie, to quote my 60's self: Right On!

[Aloha1]

And I'll add the ancient but still true statement, "Everything in moderation". Culver's, or any burger joint for that matter, should not be a 7 days a week lunch spot. However, life is to be savored and enjoyed and sometimes I savor a really good burger or whitefish sandwich!:coolsmiley:

[thelegges]

So, what are your friends saying. It they were honest and really concerned about their customers and feel that strongly they should put up disclaimer saying don't eat too often our food will kill you.

you can do better, but you are not the populist of the villages, I always suspect the well to investors/owners don't give $$$$ about average joes just want they're money.

Who eats at any restaurant all the time, O, I sorry I forgot the ones can't cook or too lazy to cook.

try not to add to post, did not say it would kill you, owners are young have three very young children. All
three of their places do VERY well, but everything in moderation, they only eat there once in a while since spending quality time with family is important. Have you ever owned or worked in a restaurant, you are there for 18 hour days, that's not the food you want to eat every day, you get tired of smelling and seeing it. They do have non fried food, and salads, but that's not what keeps them busy. Its a business, one wants to make money, or other wise whats the point. I am not calling anyone too lazy to cook, or too stupid to know how to cook, must be the summer heat

[jblum315]

What is Culver's?

[NotGolfer]

What is Culver's?

Google it! The article had a link as well.

[Schaumburger]

Butter Burgers. (That says it all) Frozen Custard. Sigh.

Great Fish Sandwiches. Yummy place to eat.

Here, look for yourself;

Culver's Menu | Butter Burger, Frozen Custard, Curds & More (https://www.culvers.com/menu-and-nutrition)

I am also a Culvers fan...many of them in the Chicago area, northern Illinois, Wisconsin (the chain started in WI), and eastern Iowa. Best fast food burger chain IMHO.

[Schaumburger]

I am a decent cook.

We don't go out often.

Sometimes I don't thaw, am tired, distracted, and want someone to sit something comforting in front of me.

Chain restaurants are sometimes VERY good. Try the Butter Burger and the curds at Culvers.

Many people MISS delicious meals because they just have to have an alcoholic drink served with their meal. I am the daughter and granddaughter of German Brewmasters, I have had a few drinks in my life, believe me... I just don't drink anymore and still enjoy food. Don't be a food snob, Chatbrat. If Culver's opens, pick up their fish sandwich and take it home and have a nice glass of white wine with it.

The fish sandwiches at Culvers are good! But I am not a picky eater...I survived 3 years of dormitory food at Loyola University many years ago, so just about anything compared to that is good.

[Schaumburger]

And I'll add the ancient but still true statement, "Everything in moderation". Culver's, or any burger joint for that matter, should not be a 7 days a week lunch spot. However, life is to be savored and enjoyed and sometimes I savor a really good burger or whitefish sandwich!:coolsmiley:

:BigApplause: