What a shame

[Chatbrat]

we're spending a few months in the NC mountains, and a small town with less than 1000 year round residents has @ least 10 restaurants that put the best restaurants in TV area to shame including the Rose Plantation-its been a reawakening to really good dining--we went to a real Italian restaurant, last night and wee totally amazed,

[graciegirl]

we're spending a few months in the NC mountains, and a small town with less than 1000 year round residents has @ least 10 restaurants that put the best restaurants in TV area to shame including the Rose Plantation-its been a reawakening to really good dining--we went to a real Italian restaurant, last night and wee totally amazed,

That is because MOST people who live in The Villages are not wealthy like you are.

Would you say that most entree's are over ten dollars in most of those restaurants?

AND What makes them good to YOU? Are they reminiscent of the kind of food YOU are used to from the area you grew up in? I am guessing you are Italian. I had my first home cooked Italian meal when we moved to The Villages.

I think people in TV choose moderately priced restaurants and dine out more frequently than they did before they retired. High priced restaurants fail because they are simply too expensive for frequent visits for most people who are watching their money.

[Chatbrat]

Look up the menu in Paoletti's in Highlands,NC

[redwitch]

I really don't get the constant comparisons by you. If you like NC that much, if TV is that lacking to you, why not just move? Maybe the old adage that if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all should be applied to the supposed lacks of TV by you?

[ditka41]

How many golf courses, pools, and rec centers does Highlands, NC offer their residents?

[graciegirl]

You have made my point. With salads ten dollars and above and main course twenty dollars and above, not to mention dessert. This is expensive. Perhaps you need to think of relocating there or perhaps West Palm?


Take a look folks. Even if I won the lottery, which isn't likely because I don't buy tickets, would I pay this much except for special occasions;

Paoletti's Dinner Menu | Paoletti's Ristorante (http://paolettis.com/menu/)

[dewilson58]

We're no longer in NC Toto.

[Jayhawk]

Look up the menu in Paoletti's in Highlands,NC

Foie Gras. :bowdown:

[Bonny]

Spaghetti $21.50, Chicken Picatta $28.00. I think I'm good right here.

[twoplanekid]

My way or the highway or not the way to go!

[Villager Joyce]

That is because MOST people who live in The Villages are not wealthy like you are.

Would you say that most entree's are over ten dollars in most of those restaurants?

AND What makes them good to YOU? Are they reminiscent of the kind of food YOU are used to from the area you grew up in? I am guessing you are Italian. I had my first home cooked Italian meal when we moved to The Villages.

I think people in TV choose moderately priced restaurants and dine out more frequently than they did before they retired. High priced restaurants fail because they are simply too expensive for frequent visits for most people who are watching their money.

Amen and amen

[Chatbrat]

TV- is good in the winter-thats why there are so many snow birds

[Boomer]

Aw, it's OK......

These snooty posts about restaurant food kind of tickle me.......

TOTV is like a stage......

Sometimes we players "strut and fret" -- all those posts....."full of sound and fury" .......

Or to quote Popeye instead of Shakespeare......Popeye said, "I yam what I yam." And regular readers of TOTV know that this OP will be posting about having taken umbrage over something, often food. And there will be a cryptic or tabloidy title on the thread. And then others will try to beat him up. Almost like it is scripted.

It's all theater. "Strutting and fretting" is what happens here. A lot. I know I can do my share. And I well know that "I yam what I yam."

I know that I yam someone who never wants to go out to dinner with people who are always loaded for bear, almost hoping for a reason to complain about the food. Dinner out for me is for conversation, with a side of decent food and good service in a pleasant place where we do not have to put up with big, long tables of screechers and howlers..........But sometimes all I care about for dinner out is having the best onion rings ever -- at Cane Garden. :)

Boomer (exit stage left)

[Chatbrat]

Also, NC has income tax,personal property tax, and state run ABC stores--

[kstew43]

How many golf courses, pools, and rec centers does Highlands, NC offer their residents?

I absolutly love the Clayton Ga Dillard and Highlands area. great skiing in sky valley.

[NotGolfer]

Also, NC has income tax,personal property tax, and state run ABC stores--

Ah, well then there you have it not quite the great place then!!!

[Chatbrat]

You're correct about Clayton, Ga--check out Fortify--if you want pizza or fine dining this place has it--this is what real pizza should be

[Madelaine Amee]

I think Chatbrat enjoys stirring things up and he gets Gracie to take his bait every time!

[buzzy]

How many people does the $46 veal chop feed?

[JSR22]

How many people does the $46 veal chop feed?

The same amount as the $42 veal chop at Palmer feeds = 1

[Chatbrat]

Only one, there 3 of us and we ate @ the bar=I had the elk, wife had veal scallopine, wife's niece had the veal chop--after tip total bill came to ,hang on boys & girls --$545.08--most of the bill was wine,cocktails and after diner drinks--if they would have had Louis Xlll-brandy instead of Hennessy XO--who knows what the # would have been--BUT, there is no comparison between the quality and chef's skills of Paolettti,to Arnold Palmer

[JSR22]

Only one, there 3 of us and we ate @ the bar=I had the elk, wife had veal scallopine, wife's niece had the veal chop--after tip total bill came to ,hang on boys & girls --$545.08--most of the bill was wine,cocktails and after diner drinks--if they would have had Louis Xlll-brandy instead of Hennessy XO--who knows what the # would have been--BUT, there is no comparison between the quality and chef's skills of Paolettti,to Arnold Palmer
I am positive I would love eating there. You are making me hungry for the stuffed veal chop at Angelo's in NYC!

[justjim]

There are some "high-end restaurants" in Tampa and Orlando for those that want an occasional 100.00 plus dinner and a 300.00 hotel for the night. To each his own. "You got to dance while the music is still playing". Anonymous

[rivaridger1]

Personally I can not figure out why many of the Village posters take offense at any suggestion there might be a broader selection of restaurants somewhere else with some meal selections not available in our local feeding establishments. It strikes me no one is disparaging the community, other residents, the founding family, the Village's ambiance or the State of Florida when suggesting some aspect of life might be better elsewhere. And as to the " if you don't like it, take your money and leave " attitude expressed in this thread, how infantile need we be ? The fact of the matter is there are some institutions and facets of life which can be improved anywhere, and only by recognizing that will those improvements come to fruition.

[Fraugoofy]

Only one, there 3 of us and we ate @ the bar=I had the elk, wife had veal scallopine, wife's niece had the veal chop--after tip total bill came to ,hang on boys & girls --$545.08--most of the bill was wine,cocktails and after diner drinks--if they would have had Louis Xlll-brandy instead of Hennessy XO--who knows what the # would have been--BUT, there is no comparison between the quality and chef's skills of Paolettti,to Arnold Palmer
I love hearing about your foodie posts, and I think it is great you enjoy a good meal and top shelf drinks. I like to live vicariously sometimes... I can't imagine in my wildest dreams being able to pay $550 for one meal. That is my groceries for almost three months. I am happy for you, Chatbrat, that you can share your experiences with me. Maybe one day we will meet in person. I drink Killian's...Rae

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[Chatbrat]

My Wife and myself, drink straight chopin in martini glasses with lemon twists, her niece had a Woodhill manhattan, wine was a bottle of Frogs Leap Zinfindale, the girls had a a Gelato trio for desert and the niece finished with Four Roses Bourbon and I finished with Hennessy XO--And prior to diner we went Zip-Lining thru the trees-- the longest run was 1500'

[graciegirl]

gee

[JSR22]

My Wife and myself, drink straight chopin in martini glasses with lemon twists, her niece had a Woodhill manhattan, wine was a bottle of Frogs Leap Zinfindale, the girls had a a Gelato trio for desert and the niece finished with Four Roses Bourbon and I finished with Hennessy XO--And prior to diner we went Zip-Lining thru the trees-- the longest run was 1500'

Love Frogs Leap. Rose Plantation is having a family style Italian dinner next Thursday. I just made a reservation.

[graciegirl]

In the past, out of 16 Five Star Restaurants in the United States, Cincinnati had three of them and we were fortunate to have dined at all three on several occasions.

The most special to us was the Maisonette.

The Maisonette - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Maisonette)

[Bogie Shooter]

But, but do they have long pour's in NC?

[Bonny]

I love hearing about your foodie posts, and I think it is great you enjoy a good meal and top shelf drinks. I like to live vicariously sometimes... I can't imagine in my wildest dreams being able to pay $550 for one meal. That is my groceries for almost three months. I am happy for you, Chatbrat, that you can share your experiences with me. Maybe one day we will meet in person. I drink Killian's...Rae

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I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. & Mrs. Chatbrat at Hemingways and we had a wonderful time chatting.

[Chatbrat]

NO HAPPY HOURS IN NC--booze is highly regulated--state law and Bonny it was a pleasure, likewise

[Boomer]

In the past, out of 16 Five Star Restaurants in the United States, Cincinnati had three of them and we were fortunate to have dined at all three on several occasions.

The most special to us was the Maisonette.

The Maisonette - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Maisonette)


Hey! I got all gussied up and went to the Maisonette a couple of times. Once for a business dinner -- when I had to shove a coat hanger in my mouth and be a charming company wife -- hey! I could do that. And I went one other time -- on my 40th birthday......so long ago.....so very, very, very long ago.........(sigh).......but, I digress........

I can't remember what the other two 5-star were though.

[JSR22]

NO HAPPY HOURS IN NC--booze is highly regulated--state law and Bonny it was a pleasure, likewise

Hemingway's changed their Happy Hour now house wines, draft beer and I believe well. Premium wines and liquors have been removed from HH.

[graciegirl]

Hey! I got all gussied up and went to the Maisonette a couple of times. Once for a business dinner -- when I had to shove a coat hanger in my mouth and be a charming company wife -- hey! I could do that. And I went one other time -- on my 40th birthday......so long ago.....so very, very, very long ago.........(sigh).......but, I digress........

I can't remember what the other two 5-star were though.

The other two were Pigall's and The Gourmet Room on the top of the Hilton.

http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/2009/01/19/daily59.html

[Chatbrat]

Looks like Hemmingways, may have just lost2 customers--to Arnold Palmer, when we come back to TV

[graciegirl]

Room With a View - Cincinnati Magazine (http://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/citywiseblog/room-with-a-view3/)

I walked on it on purpose. :22yikes:

[Boomer]

The other two were Pigall's and The Gourmet Room on the top of the Hilton.

http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/2009/01/19/daily59.html

Thanks. I never made it to Pigall's but I do have some distant memory of being on top of the Hilton for something.

[graciegirl]

Thanks. I never made it to Pigall's but I do have some distant memory of being on top of the Hilton for something.

Yeah Boom. Notice how any mention of Cincinnati is ignored? They have never been there.


A snob is someone who thinks they are from a nicer place than Cincinnati.

[graciegirl]

Chatbrat. Do you usually wear a heavy gold chain on your neck?

[Chatbrat]

Got rid of all the bling years ago, made me look like a pimp, got some very good watches and never wear them. the admiral has some very good big rocks, but she doesn't wear them often-don't advertise when you don't know the lay of the land- not worth having to resort to something you don't want to do to defend yourself- because you're wearing thug bait

[golfing eagles]

Got rid of all the bling years ago, made me look like a pimp, got some very good watches and never wear them. the admiral has some very good big rocks, but she doesn't wear them often-don't advertise when you don't know the lay of the land- not worth having to resort to something you don't want to do to defend yourself- because you're wearing thug bait

I agree----9mm rocks can lead to 9mm slugs

[Taltarzac725]

25 Restaurants You Have To Visit In North Carolina (http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/north-carolina/must-try-restaurants-nc/)

Some of these restaurants look pretty good. Ate at some Durham, NC place in late 1994 with the North Carolina Central University Law Librarian, a Criminal Law Professor, and a law student who was Top of Her Class but do not remember the name of the restaurant. Pretty good though and in downtown Durham. We had gone out for breakfast too but just to I-Hop or something like that and with another group of people.

[Bogie Shooter]

Personally I can not figure out why many of the Village posters take offense at any suggestion there might be a broader selection of restaurants somewhere else with some meal selections not available in our local feeding establishments. It strikes me no one is disparaging the community, other residents, the founding family, the Village's ambiance or the State of Florida when suggesting some aspect of life might be better elsewhere. And as to the " if you don't like it, take your money and leave " attitude expressed in this thread, how infantile need we be ? The fact of the matter is there are some institutions and facets of life which can be improved anywhere, and only by recognizing that will those improvements come to fruition.

Maybe its just the source...................

[Bogie Shooter]

In the past, out of 16 Five Star Restaurants in the United States, Cincinnati had three of them and we were fortunate to have dined at all three on several occasions.

The most special to us was the Maisonette.

The Maisonette - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Maisonette)

What was the check total?:icon_twisted:

[Bogie Shooter]

Chatbrat. Do you usually wear a heavy gold chain on your neck?

:1rotfl::1rotfl:

[graciegirl]

What was the check total?:icon_twisted:

Those are things one doesn't speak of.

[dbussone]

The other two were Pigall's and The Gourmet Room on the top of the Hilton.

http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/2009/01/19/daily59.html



I thought The Precinct was pretty good. Is it still open?



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[Chi-Town]

There doesn't appear to be a market in The Villages for fine dining establishments. It's fun to go to them when traveling. Used to think just New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and a few others. Never thought of Cincinnati or North Carolina. Glad to know.

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[missypie]

Highlands, NC is an area I know well. Lived in NC for 24 years. There are many fine restaurants there and in many of the mountainous areas. The homes and people that frequent these areas warrant the prices with the excellent food. Here in TV, we go out for a bite. Do we want to spend $35. Per dinner? Not at all. For a special meal, no problem.

Really, at the end of the day, I cook great quality food, and that's that.

[graciegirl]

There doesn't appear to be a market in The Villages for fine dining establishments. It's fun to go to them when traveling. Used to think just New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and a few others. Never thought of Cincinnati or North Carolina. Glad to know.

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Cincinnati Ballet | Official Website (https://www.cballet.org/)

Home (http://www.cincinnatisymphony.org/)

The Precinct (http://www.jeffruby.com/precinct)

Cincinnati Children's Hospital dropped to third best overall Children's Hospital in the U.S. Behind Philadelphia and Boston Children's. It had been second for many years. It still is number one in several areas.

[Chi-Town]

Cincinnati Ballet | Official Website (https://www.cballet.org/)

Home (http://www.cincinnatisymphony.org/)

The Precinct (http://www.jeffruby.com/precinct)

Cincinnati Children's Hospital dropped to third best overall Children's Hospital in the U.S. Behind Philadelphia and Boston Children's. It had been second for many years. It still is number one in several areas.
Thought Cincinnati was a river town with a population under 300,000. Must be a large metropolitan area around it to support the arts like that.

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[Buffalo Jim]

Thought Cincinnati was a river town with a population under 300,000. Must be a large metropolitan area around it to support the arts like that.

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It is the Corporate HQ of some very Blue-Chip great American companies such as Procter and Gamble .

Lots of corporate giving over many decades . A long history of high paying jobs also allows much generosity on the part of the local and suburban population .

Not from there but had much experience in my career doing business in the region and even owned a business in Blue Ash for a few years . Great area !

[ColdNoMore]

Thought Cincinnati was a river town with a population under 300,000. Must be a large metropolitan area around it to support the arts like that.


The only good thing in Cincinnati....is the Harrah's downtown. :D


And the relatively short drive to the horse country around Lexington. :thumbup:

[dbussone]

Cincinnati Ballet | Official Website (https://www.cballet.org/)

Home (http://www.cincinnatisymphony.org/)

The Precinct (http://www.jeffruby.com/precinct)

Cincinnati Children's Hospital dropped to third best overall Children's Hospital in the U.S. Behind Philadelphia and Boston Children's. It had been second for many years. It still is number one in several areas.



Glad to see The Precinct get the rating it deserves. It also seems to me that we ate at another restaurant called Jeff Ruby that I thought was really good as well. And while I'm on the topic of Cincinnati, I might add that the Univ. Of Cincinnati & the Mayfield Clinic are home to some of the best neurosurgeons in the world. When Dr. John Tew (retired chairman) was at Mass General he developed a radical treatment for treating certain TMJ conditions caused by MS.

By the way, the Hyde Park Gourmet Food and Wine, owned by a radiologist friend, is a wonderful place to acquire great wines and cheese for pairings.

Cincinnati is such a sophisticated place. I've never lived in Cincinnati, but my wife has received world class medical care there, and we've enjoyed many nice meals there.

Thanks for being from Cincinnati GG!

P.S. My wife trained at MGH so we know Excellent medical care. And understand why Boston Childrens is always ranked highly.


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[Boomer]

The only good thing in Cincinnati....is the Harrah's downtown. :D


And the relatively short drive to the horse country around Lexington. :thumbup:

Et tu, Cold,

And we're off......with the regionalism that runs rampant around here sometimes.

"Why-oh, who-oh, why-oh," says me from Ohio, "do some Villagers insist upon painting people with a wide brush, basing their opinions only on geography?" (Geez. It gets annoying.)

There are all kinds of people everywhere. I know a few New Yorkers and I like the ones I know. I know lots of people in Ohio that I like, but I also know people in Ohio who are not wonderful. Regionalism is beyond silly. It is ridiculous.

And now, with a nod to my German Cincinnati roots, I hope you Villages regionalists will repeat after me.......

"Ich bin ein Villager." ....uh oh, I hope I did not just say that I am a jelly donut.

Boomer

[dbussone]

The only good thing in Cincinnati....is the Harrah's downtown. :D





And the relatively short drive to the horse country around Lexington. :thumbup:



You must have stayed in a Holiday Inn Express! (And never visited downtown.) [emoji41]


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[Boomer]

Glad to see The Precinct get the rating it deserves. It also seems to me that we ate at another restaurant called Jeff Ruby that I thought was really good as well. And while I'm on the topic of Cincinnati, I might add that the Univ. Of Cincinnati & the Mayfield Clinic are home to some of the best neurosurgeons in the world. When Dr. John Tew (retired chairman) was at Mass General he developed a radical treatment for treating certain TMJ conditions caused by MS.

By the way, the Hyde Park Gourmet Food and Wine, owned by a radiologist friend, is a wonderful place to acquire great wines and cheese for pairings.

Cincinnati is such a sophisticated place. I've never lived in Cincinnati, but my wife has received world class medical care there, and we've enjoyed many nice meals there.

Thanks for being from Cincinnati GG!

P.S. My wife trained at MGH so we know Excellent medical care. And understand why Boston Childrens is always ranked highly.


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Hey, thanks, db. I bet that other Ruby restaurant could have been Carlo and Johnny.

And don't forget our zoo. People all over the world are following the videos of the progress of Fiona, the baby hippo born prematurely on January 24. She was just 29 pounds which is about 25 pounds lighter than the lowest hippo birth recorded previously. Fiona has made wonderful progress under the care of our dedicated zookeepers.

Fiona's proud parents are Henry and Bibi. It was love at first sight for them, even though Henry is quite a bit older -- actually he is twice her age. BUT the news reported that when they met, age did not matter. In fact, it was said that when their eyes met across the hall, Bibi stared, open mouthed, her tongue hanging out. They have a new 7.5 million dollar home. (Oh my! I wonder if Henry insisted on a pre-nup.)

If you could use a smile, Google Fiona, Cincinnati Zoo, and look up Henry and Bibi, too.





........Wow. Has this thread derailed or what. I helped.

[ColdNoMore]

You must have stayed in a Holiday Inn Express! (And never visited downtown.) [emoji41]

So the Renaissance has been turned into a HIE? :confused:

Whooda thunk? :D

[ColdNoMore]

Et tu, Cold,

And we're off......with the regionalism that runs rampant around here sometimes.

"Why-oh, who-oh, why-oh," says me from Ohio, "do some Villagers insist upon painting people with a wide brush, basing their opinions only on geography?" (Geez. It gets annoying.)

There are all kinds of people everywhere. I know a few New Yorkers and I like the ones I know. I know lots of people in Ohio that I like, but I also know people in Ohio who are not wonderful. Regionalism is beyond silly. It is ridiculous.

And now, in a nod to my German Cincinnati roots, I hope you Villages regionalists will repeat after me.......

"Ich bin ein Villager." ....uh oh, I hope I did not just say that I am a jelly donut.

Boomer

I was hoping you recognized my mocking sarcasm of the constant 'regional arrogance/superiority'...that we seem to always see from certain people. :oops:

Some folks just love to try and make proclamations, that ALL folks from one area are great...and vice versa. :ohdear:

It just gets old, so a little nose tweaking...seemed to be in order. :D

In actuality, while I found downtown Cincinnati fairly bland in its architecture...I did like the little square area when a group set up for a free concert at lunch. :thumbup:

[JSR22]

I was hoping you recognized my mocking sarcasm of the constant 'regional arrogance/superiority'...that we seem to always see from certain people. :oops:

Some folks just love to try and make proclamations, that ALL folks from one area are great...and vice versa. :ohdear:

It just gets old, so a little nose tweaking...seemed to be in order. :D

In actuality, while I found downtown Cincinnati fairly bland in its architecture...I did like the little square area when a group set up for a free concert at lunch. :thumbup:

I was in Cincinnati on business with four coworkers. Our hosts took us out for lunch and it one of the most horrible meals I have ever been served. It was the most awful looking chili served on spaghetti. One bite was way more than enough.

[graciegirl]

I was in Cincinnati on business with four coworkers. Our hosts took us out for lunch and it one of the most horrible meals I have ever been served. It was the most awful looking chili served on spaghetti. One bite was way more than enough.

I have lost respect for your taste, sir. ;)

cincinnati chili - Bing (https://www.bing.com/search?q=cincinnati+chili&form=EDGHPT&qs=PF&cvid=11c93788ead84f47972c0cf9b0286288&cc=US&setlang=en-US&elv=AXXfrEiqqD9r3GuelwApuloGOlyNjuqTlduMxxWzOf8020 TOMPpw2QLGrJ6cqhzEd3tkl%21qKWLNFuW5tMhovJMWydtZIK% 213FWOaI4X7JWvUY)

[Boomer]

I was hoping you recognized my mocking sarcasm of the constant 'regional arrogance/superiority'...that we seem to always see from certain people. :oops:

Some folks just love to try and make proclamations, that ALL folks from one area are great...and vice versa. :ohdear:

It just gets old, so a little nose tweaking...seemed to be in order. :D

In actuality, while I found downtown Cincinnati fairly bland in its architecture...I did like the little square area when a group set up for a free concert at lunch. :thumbup:


What! Bland Architecture! You say! Have you seen Music Hall? Have you seen Union Terminal? Those old Germans who settled the city would actually part with some of their money to build some wonderful buildings. Cold, you gotta get out of the Red Roof Inn once in a while.

OK, actually, you are forgiven. I'm just messin' witya. But I must say that you can't have "mocking sarcasm" and "tweaking" in the same phrase. Your tweaker was off in that one. Nuance, Cold. Nuance. It's all about the nuance. :)

[JSR22]

I have lost respect for your taste, sir. ;)

cincinnati chili - Bing (https://www.bing.com/search?q=cincinnati+chili&form=EDGHPT&qs=PF&cvid=11c93788ead84f47972c0cf9b0286288&cc=US&setlang=en-US&elv=AXXfrEiqqD9r3GuelwApuloGOlyNjuqTlduMxxWzOf8020 TOMPpw2QLGrJ6cqhzEd3tkl%21qKWLNFuW5tMhovJMWydtZIK% 213FWOaI4X7JWvUY)

I am a female and I know good food. The chili was gross! The only food that was worse was the "italian" on the hill in St. Louis.

[Carl in Tampa]

we're spending a few months in the NC mountains, and a small town with less than 1000 year round residents has @ least 10 restaurants that put the best restaurants in TV area to shame including the Rose Plantation-its been a reawakening to really good dining--we went to a real Italian restaurant, last night and wee totally amazed,

I've enjoyed delicious food in small restaurants throughout the south and southeast from Texas to Florida to Virginia. One of my favorites was a place called The Cupboard Cafe in Dillard, Georgia. (Down the street from the much better known Dillard House.)

But, it would never occur to me to denigrate The Villages by pointing out that most Villages restaurants are moderately priced chains and that their fare was not up to the standards found in other areas. And, I cannot believe that many happy Villagers would fail to recognize that the post was intended to belittle the area. It smacks of elitism...........in a mostly egalitarian community.

That said, the escalating war of words among posters on this thread about the best, most exotic, and most expensive meals to be found in various regions has become hilarious.

There are those of us who read this stuff who were in the military, living outdoors on C-Rations, or in law enforcement grabbing fast food from a drive through (or missing meals entirely) who know that we eat to live, not live to eat.

But, you folks keep it up. It's good for a giggle.

[graciegirl]

I am a female and I know good food. The chili was gross! The only food that was worse was the "italian" on the hill in St. Louis.

Cincinnati's history is based in their good beer and their beer barons.

[JSR22]

Cincinnati's history is based in their good beer and their beer barons.

The beer is probably good. The chili gross.

[graciegirl]

///

[JSR22]

And Columbus too.

I have a picture of my grandfather and his brewery staff who employed a lot of people in German Village in Columbus.

I am not sure why they are dressed like royalty.

Costume Party?

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Every time I have been to Highlands, I have been too dizzy from the winding roads to have an appetite.

[villagerjack]

we're spending a few months in the NC mountains, and a small town with less than 1000 year round residents has @ least 10 restaurants that put the best restaurants in TV area to shame including the Rose Plantation-its been a reawakening to really good dining--we went to a real Italian restaurant, last night and wee totally amazed,

1000 residents support 10 restaurants? That's strange!

[Boomer]

"What fresh hell is this?" I was trying to get outa here. I have not posted this much on one day in ages. But now I see I have to come back in here to defend Cincinnati chili, and so........

Hey! It is an acquired taste that can turn into an addiction. Our Chicago son-in-law was being all snootified by mocking that chili, when he first arrived. And then....AHA, now the Skyline Chili near where he works knows his order when he walks in the door.

Besides, where is there a restaurant in any other city where you can tell your server you want a 3-way or a 4-way or a 5-way and not get whopped upside the head.

Boomer (4-way, onions on the side)

[ColdNoMore]

What! Bland Architecture! You say! Have you seen Music Hall? Have you seen Union Terminal? Those old Germans who settled the city would actually part with some of their money to build some wonderful buildings. Cold, you gotta get out of the Red Roof Inn once in a while.

OK, actually, you are forgiven. I'm just messin' witya. But I must say that you can't have "mocking sarcasm" and "tweaking" in the same phrase. Your tweaker was off in that one. Nuance, Cold. Nuance. It's all about the nuance. :)

Actually, you got me with the Union Terminal. :p


We saw it from the roof of a building and I was so intrigued (not knowing what it was), actually drove down to it...to see what it was. :cool:


I had no idea it was a railroad station (and museum) and was totally blown away by the Art Deco design throughout. :thumbup:




Music Hall?

Meh. :shrug:

[JSR22]

"What fresh hell is this?" I was trying to get outa here. I have not posted this much on one day in ages. But now I see I have to come back in here to defend Cincinnati chili, and so........

Hey! It is an acquired taste that can turn into an addiction. Our Chicago son-in-law was being all snootified by mocking that chili, when he first arrived. And then....AHA, now the Skyline Chili near where he works knows his order when he walks in the door.

Besides, where is there a restaurant in any other city where you can tell your server you want a 3-way or a 4-way or a 5-way and not get whopped upside the head.

Boomer (4-way, onions on the side)
4 of us found it inedible. It actually tasted worse than how bad it looked. Meatballs and sausage on spaghetti for me. Depends where you grew up.

[wendyquat]

You have made my point. With salads ten dollars and above and main course twenty dollars and above, not to mention dessert. This is expensive. Perhaps you need to think of relocating there or perhaps West Palm?


Take a look folks. Even if I won the lottery, which isn't likely because I don't buy tickets, would I pay this much except for special occasions;

Paoletti's Dinner Menu | Paoletti's Ristorante (http://paolettis.com/menu/)

Unfortunately, for us, these prices might warrant an anniversary dinner!

[wendyquat]

My Wife and myself, drink straight chopin in martini glasses with lemon twists, her niece had a Woodhill manhattan, wine was a bottle of Frogs Leap Zinfindale, the girls had a a Gelato trio for desert and the niece finished with Four Roses Bourbon and I finished with Hennessy XO--And prior to diner we went Zip-Lining thru the trees-- the longest run was 1500'

How did you even remember how good the meal was? 😜

[Northwoods]

The town I lived in before I moved here had far better restaurants than TV. But I didn't move here for the restaurants. And if excellent dining was so important to me I wouldn't live here. I love The Villages lifestyle. So I don't constantly complain about the lack of quality dining. I don't think people want to hear it.

[dbussone]

Hey, thanks, db. I bet that other Ruby restaurant could have been Carlo and Johnny.



And don't forget our zoo. People all over the world are following the videos of the progress of Fiona, the baby hippo born prematurely on January 24. She was just 29 pounds which is about 25 pounds lighter than the lowest hippo birth recorded previously. Fiona has made wonderful progress under the care of our dedicated zookeepers.



Fiona's proud parents are Henry and Bibi. It was love at first sight for them, even though Henry is quite a bit older -- actually he is twice her age. BUT the news reported that when they met, age did not matter. In fact, it was said that when their eyes met across the hall, Bibi stared, open mouthed, her tongue hanging out. They have a new 7.5 million dollar home. (Oh my! I wonder if Henry insisted on a pre-nup.)



If you could use a smile, Google Fiona, Cincinnati Zoo, and look up Henry and Bibi, too.











........Wow. Has this thread derailed or what. I helped.



Amen to that. Thanks for the grins.


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[kcrazorbackfan]

we're spending a few months in the NC mountains, and a small town with less than 1000 year round residents has @ least 10 restaurants that put the best restaurants in TV area to shame including the Rose Plantation-its been a reawakening to really good dining--we went to a real Italian restaurant, last night and wee totally amazed,

Pffft! I'm sure they wouldn't mind to add a couple more full time residents to that 1,000 number. Food that is good to some, may not be good to others. Think of it this way - no matter how expensive or how good that Italian meal was to you, it ended up as body waste, the same as the peanut butter and honey sandwich I have several times a week when I'm on the go. Food is food.....

[Lbmb24101]

Personally I can not figure out why many of the Village posters take offense at any suggestion there might be a broader selection of restaurants somewhere else with some meal selections not available in our local feeding establishments. It strikes me no one is disparaging the community, other residents, the founding family, the Village's ambiance or the State of Florida when suggesting some aspect of life might be better elsewhere. And as to the " if you don't like it, take your money and leave " attitude expressed in this thread, how infantile need we be ? The fact of the matter is there are some institutions and facets of life which can be improved anywhere, and only by recognizing that will those improvements come to fruition.

I could not agree with you more. Well said

[NYGUY]

Boy is this a great thread to stay away from :ohdear:

[dbussone]

Boy is this a great thread to stay away from :ohdear:



You have no idea


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[Bosoxfan]

$540 for one meal? Must be nice to be able to waste money on such extravagance. My wife complains if I water the lawn too much.....I can't imagine 🤔

[Barefoot]

Boy is this a great thread to stay away from :ohdear:
Absolutely. :thumbup:

[Mrs. Robinson]

Boy is this a great thread to stay away from :ohdear:

Absolutely. :thumbup:

Testing . . . Testing.

Oops. Sorry. I meant testy!

I'm not going to get caught up in this, but I certainly could.

[CFrance]

Testing . . . Testing.

Oops. Sorry. I meant testy!

I'm not going to get caught up in this, but I certainly could.
Oh, c'mon... give it a go.:a040:

[Chatbrat]

Went to another great restaurant in Highlands, Asia House-check out the menu and see what a good oriental restaurant should be offering

[Taltarzac725]

Went to another great restaurant in Highlands, Asia House-check out the menu and see what a good oriental restaurant should be offering

Asia House - Chicken (http://asiahouse-highlands.letseat.at/menu/19579)

Looks to have a lot of choices.

[Taltarzac725]

Asia House - Chicken (http://asiahouse-highlands.letseat.at/menu/19579)

Looks to have a lot of choices.

Menu | BJ's Restaurants and Brewhouse (https://www.bjsrestaurants.com/menu/sandwiches-tacos)

My neighbor's son and her grand child were raving about all the choices at the Orlando restaurant BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse. Looks like more my price range and taste.

I have a friend moving to the mountains of NC soon but am not sure where they are going. Not sure if they look at TOTV or not.

[graciegirl]

Went to another great restaurant in Highlands, Asia House-check out the menu and see what a good oriental restaurant should be offering

Asian. My kids say to say "Asian".

They say also not to call younger people "Sweetie".

I don't pay any attention to them.

[Buffalo Jim]

Personally I can not figure out why many of the Village posters take offense at any suggestion there might be a broader selection of restaurants somewhere else with some meal selections not available in our local feeding establishments. It strikes me no one is disparaging the community, other residents, the founding family, the Village's ambiance or the State of Florida when suggesting some aspect of life might be better elsewhere. And as to the " if you don't like it, take your money and leave " attitude expressed in this thread, how infantile need we be ? The fact of the matter is there are some institutions and facets of life which can be improved anywhere, and only by recognizing that will those improvements come to fruition.

" .... and only by recognizing that will those improvements come to fruition " ?

Could you please elaborate on exactly how commenting on the local dining spots on this Board " will lead to first class purveyors of gourmet cuisine investing heavily here in the Villages so that about 1% of the population will spend $500 to eat elk ?
Just trying to gain some insight . I`m not really very bright . But isn`t that approach the same as wishing on a star and expecting your dreams to actually come to fruition ?

[Mrs. Robinson]

Ten pages (so far) of what appears to be emails or instant messages between many of whom who seem to want to outdo the other guy.

My. How TOTV is changing!