Napolinos Experience

[xhippee]

This was almost amusing. Went to Napolinos last night with another couple. I told the waitress I'd like chicken parm, with linguini and white clam sauce. She said it would be a $3 upcharge. I said ok. When it arrived 40 minutes later, the linguini was doused in a thick, white gravy...devoid of clams. When I pointed this out to the waitress, she said if I wanted clams in my clam sauce, I'd have to order it as a dinner. I actually laughed. First and last time for me there.

[Altavia]

The couple times we've been there it was like they warmed up Chef Boyardee out of the can. :1rotfl:

[vintageogauge]

They have had a lot of health violations lately also, some really nasty ones. Would not step foot in that place.

[Stu from NYC]

They had one problem and fixed it.

We have been there quite a lot and enjoy it. Last night had dinner with another couple and excellent meal.

[Uncle Creepy]

This was almost amusing. Went to Napolinos last night with another couple. I told the waitress I'd like chicken parm, with linguini and white clam sauce. She said it would be a $3 upcharge. I said ok. When it arrived 40 minutes later, the linguini was doused in a thick, white gravy...devoid of clams. When I pointed this out to the waitress, she said if I wanted clams in my clam sauce, I'd have to order it as a dinner. I actually laughed. First and last time for me there.

Every "restaurant" in the Villages is possibly the worst service and food I've ever had. I would rather eat a MRE (Meal Ready to Eat) from the Army Infantry.... including hospital and VA food. It's absolutely disgusting.

[Uncle Creepy]

That's simply because you're used to jello in the hospital ������

[Bogie Shooter]

Every "restaurant" in the Villages is possibly the worst service and food I've ever had. I would rather eat a MRE (Meal Ready to Eat) from the Army Infantry.... including hospital and VA food. It's absolutely disgusting.

Does this mean you don’t eat out? Be honest now…………..

[Dusty_Star]

Every "restaurant" in the Villages is possibly the worst service and food I've ever had. I would rather eat a MRE (Meal Ready to Eat) from the Army Infantry.... including hospital and VA food. It's absolutely disgusting.

That is definitely not my experience. But you are welcome to eat MREs & leave the restaurants to us.

[gatorbill1]

One of my favorite places - never had a bad meal there over the years.

[Stu from NYC]

Every "restaurant" in the Villages is possibly the worst service and food I've ever had. I would rather eat a MRE (Meal Ready to Eat) from the Army Infantry.... including hospital and VA food. It's absolutely disgusting.

Every restaurant? Remind me to never pay attention to a review you do.

[Normal]

Rodellos just off of the corner of 470 and 27 has fairly good Italian food.

[mtdjed]

Rodellos just off of the corner of 470 and 27 has fairly good Italian food.

Fairly good is not a recommendation. I take that as NO GO.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

This was almost amusing. Went to Napolinos last night with another couple. I told the waitress I'd like chicken parm, with linguini and white clam sauce. She said it would be a $3 upcharge. I said ok. When it arrived 40 minutes later, the linguini was doused in a thick, white gravy...devoid of clams. When I pointed this out to the waitress, she said if I wanted clams in my clam sauce, I'd have to order it as a dinner. I actually laughed. First and last time for me there.

Wow that's crazy! I just looked at their menu, and linguine with clam sauce (red or white) isn't even an option for a side, it's only on there as a dinner choice.

Maybe next time, order what's on the menu, and you won't be disappointed.

That said - no idea why you got an actual white gravy. White clam sauce isn't white. It's only called that to distinguish it from red. It's mostly just olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, clam juice, and red pepper.

[margaretmattson]

This was almost amusing. Went to Napolinos last night with another couple. I told the waitress I'd like chicken parm, with linguini and white clam sauce. She said it would be a $3 upcharge. I said ok. When it arrived 40 minutes later, the linguini was doused in a thick, white gravy...devoid of clams. When I pointed this out to the waitress, she said if I wanted clams in my clam sauce, I'd have to order it as a dinner. I actually laughed. First and last time for me there.Sounds like your server had no idea what you wanted when you placed your order. The server should have asked questions. Do not condemn an entire restaurant and staff on one mistake. Unless, the people who dined with you didn't like their food. If everyone in your party agrees the food was awful, then move on!

We dined there twice and have not returned. Like most Italian restaurants here, it was mediocre at best. If we want a good Italian meal, we make it at home. We purchase pasta made in Italy, choose ripe tomatoes, and use fresh spices. The quality ingredients cost much less than eating out and our meal is always superb.

IMO, you will not get FRESH at Italian restaurants in the Villages. After many years of trying, we have eliminated all of them. We only dine at restaurants where meals are made to order.

[Ele201]

This was almost amusing. Went to Napolinos last night with another couple. I told the waitress I'd like chicken parm, with linguini and white clam sauce. She said it would be a $3 upcharge. I said ok. When it arrived 40 minutes later, the linguini was doused in a thick, white gravy...devoid of clams. When I pointed this out to the waitress, she said if I wanted clams in my clam sauce, I'd have to order it as a dinner. I actually laughed. First and last time for me there.

I might have laughed as well at the waitress’s comment on the clam sauce. She sounds quite inexperienced. But to be frank, that may be how the kitchen operates and what the chef told her. In other words, the linguini with (actual clams) in the sauce is reserved for an entree, not a side dish of pasta to go with your chicken parm. Kitchen can cut costs that way too.

[Rwirish]

All the bad restaurants with poor service and food are attracted to The Villages.

These posts get sillier by the day.

[golfing eagles]

Every "restaurant" in the Villages is possibly the worst service and food I've ever had. I would rather eat a MRE (Meal Ready to Eat) from the Army Infantry.... including hospital and VA food. It's absolutely disgusting.

Yep, every single one of them. When I moved here 10 years ago I weighed 743 pounds. Now I'm 82 pounds and fed by IV, all because every single restaurant sucks.:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Shipping up to Boston]

I might have laughed as well at the waitress’s comment on the clam sauce. She sounds quite inexperienced. But to be frank, that may be how the kitchen operates and what the chef told her. In other words, the linguini with (actual clams) in the sauce is reserved for an entree, not a side dish of pasta to go with your chicken parm. Kitchen can cut costs that way too.

People are missing the point....he asked for the side, and as requested was up charged $3 based on that. If it was only for the full entree that should’ve been communicated in the first place. Not after the improv of the ‘chef’. That said, like the earlier post, Italian food is best cooked at home. There are people on here that think Olive Garden is authentic Italian. Italians don’t serve bologna parmigiana!

[Shipping up to Boston]

Yep, every single one of them. When I moved here 10 years ago I weighed 743 pounds. Now I'm 82 pounds and fed by IV, all because every single restaurant sucks.:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Thank you for your service aerating our greens all those years....and on your weight loss! ;)

[MandoMan]

Wow that's crazy! I just looked at their menu, and linguine with clam sauce (red or white) isn't even an option for a side, it's only on there as a dinner choice.

Maybe next time, order what's on the menu, and you won't be disappointed.

That said - no idea why you got an actual white gravy. White clam sauce isn't white. It's only called that to distinguish it from red. It's mostly just olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, clam juice, and red pepper.

No clams in clam sauce? You seem to be wrong about there being no clams in it, but right about it not being a white sauce.
Old-fashioned Linguine with White Clam Sauce Recipe - Food.com (https://www.food.com/recipe/old-fashioned-linguine-with-white-clam-sauce-17722)
The Best Clam Sauce Recipe (https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/18148/the-best-clam-sauce/)
White Clam Sauce with Linguine - 40 Aprons (https://40aprons.com/white-clam-sauce/)

[Ellwoodrick]

All the bad restaurants with poor service and food are attracted to The Villages.

These posts get sillier by the day.

I must agree that many of the Restaurants are sub par inside the Bubble.

Friday my wife and I went to the Bonefish Grill. Pricy I know but generally good. Our waitress came to take our drink order. I asked for a "Diet Budweiser" (my standard joke). She promptly told me "we don't serve Budweiser". My wife and I looked at each other as she never got the joke. I had to tell her that they had Bud Lite on tap. Got my Beer then. Go figure......

:icon_hungry: :mornincoffee:

[Shipping up to Boston]

I must agree that many of the Restaurants are sub par inside the Bubble.

Friday my wife and I went to the Bonefish Grill. Pricy I know but generally good. Our waitress came to take our drink order. I asked for a "Diet Budweiser" (my standard joke). She promptly told me we don't serve Budweiser. My wife and I looked at each other as she never got the joke. I had to tell her that they had Bud Lite on tap. Got my Beer then. Go figure......

:icon_hungry: :mornincoffee:

You may have lost her at ‘dink order’....just saying

[Shipping up to Boston]

You may have lost her at ‘dink order’....just saying

Nice save but we saw your typo! ;)

[Normal]

Fairly good is not a recommendation. I take that as NO GO.

I like their food quite a bit, their cheese is over used a bit much for me but the sauce is magnificent. I would eat there or at Gio’s if I was looking for Italian. Definitely I’m not a fan of Francesco’s or Pasta Palace. Staying focused, we haven’t eaten at an inside the Villages restaurant that understands Italian. We have had sit downs and pizza both from Napolinos, all the food was sub par and on one occasion we barely touched a take out pizza from the place.

[swerner]

Every "restaurant" in the Villages is possibly the worst service and food I've ever had. I would rather eat a MRE (Meal Ready to Eat) from the Army Infantry.... including hospital and VA food. It's absolutely disgusting.
Napolinas isn't even in The Villages.

[xhippee]

You are absolutely right. We've tried them all in living here 20 years. Horrible food, horrible service.

[MandoMan]

This was almost amusing. Went to Napolinos last night with another couple. I told the waitress I'd like chicken parm, with linguini and white clam sauce. She said it would be a $3 upcharge. I said ok. When it arrived 40 minutes later, the linguini was doused in a thick, white gravy...devoid of clams. When I pointed this out to the waitress, she said if I wanted clams in my clam sauce, I'd have to order it as a dinner. I actually laughed. First and last time for me there.

I’m sorry you had a bad experience. I think the pizza at Napolino’s is arguably the best in the area (though Sammy’s across the street from Napolino’s has more authentic New York hole-in-the-wall type pizza.) The spaghetti carbonara is made the right way, unlike what usually passes for it in many Italian-style restaurants. When I eat it at Napolino’s, I moan with pleasure. It really is delicious. Also, some nights Napolino’s features the singer Mark Raisch, who is perhaps the best singer of Sinatra-style songs in the area. I don’t mean to offend, but ordering “chicken parm” in an Italian restaurant is sort of like ordering “General Tso’s Chicken” in a Chinese restaurant or mild curry at Amrit Palace or eating anything at Olive Garden: it suggests that your palette is highly Americanized and that your tastes are staying close to home.

[Shipping up to Boston]

I like their food quite a bit, their cheese is over used a bit much for me but the sauce is magnificent. I would eat there or at Gio’s if I was looking for Italian. Definitely I would stay away from Francesco’s or Pasta Palace. No one inside the Villages understands Italian.

You are correct Normalcy!
We need to charter a bus tour to ANY major cities Little Italy so the uniformed can experience an epiphany on this style of food

[xhippee]

You are correct. I presume they gave me their interpretation of Alfredo. I also presume they just don't know.

[Siegfried]

This was almost amusing. Went to Napolinos last night with another couple. I told the waitress I'd like chicken parm, with linguini and white clam sauce. She said it would be a $3 upcharge. I said ok. When it arrived 40 minutes later, the linguini was doused in a thick, white gravy...devoid of clams. When I pointed this out to the waitress, she said if I wanted clams in my clam sauce, I'd have to order it as a dinner. I actually laughed. First and last time for me there.

Worst still, the place looks like a Neapolitan bordello.

[Cuervo]

For a long time, I ate most of my meals in restaurants and the one thing I started to realize is that most have an expiration date.
If they're good they will start with great food and atmosphere, but as time goes by either due to costs or driven for profits both will deteriorate. Now if I want to get together with friends I will go to a restaurant and ignore the food. If I want to have a good meal, I break out the pots and pans.

[sdm1222]

You are absolutely right. We've tried them all in living here 20 years. Horrible food, horrible service.
Never had a decent meal anywhere in the Villages.

[Jimmay]

I would beg to differ. I agree there is a problem with consistency of service and food quality but generally I’ve been well pleased.

[banjobob]

This was almost amusing. Went to Napolinos last night with another couple. I told the waitress I'd like chicken parm, with linguini and white clam sauce. She said it would be a $3 upcharge. I said ok. When it arrived 40 minutes later, the linguini was doused in a thick, white gravy...devoid of clams. When I pointed this out to the waitress, she said if I wanted clams in my clam sauce, I'd have to order it as a dinner. I actually laughed. First and last time for me there.

It never changes folks go to a restaurant and want non menu items added to thair order and get upset when the bill arrives with added charges, not sure haow clam sauce is a separate condiment other than prepared with a clam dinner.

[ThirdOfFive]

Odd. ONE bad experience by ONE Villager and it gets generalized into "every restaurant in The Villages serves H__seS__t"!

The word "elitist" comes to mind.

Face it. If you're from New York and enjoy the pizza styles that New York is (justly) famed for, St. Louis or Memphis and are hankering for ribs in the style and quality that is available there, or Philadelphia which is known for quality Asian restaurants, but you live here--don't be surprised if "second best" is all you're going to get. Because you're not IN New York. Or St. Louis. Or Memphis. Or Philadelphia. Or wherever. You're in THE VILLAGES. But that doesn't mean that second best, just because it doesn't live up to whatever elitist standard is in play at the time. is hog slop. It fits the bill just fine for probably 90% of Villagers at any given time.

Maybe those elitists among us should stop looking down their noses at the restaurants in TV and surrounding communities because they don't serve what YOU think they should, and start enjoying what the South in general, and Florida in particular, has to offer. For instance some of the best seafood around in an hour's drive or less. Great Cuban food. Alligator bites. Conch Fritters. Rum cake. Things that originate here and prepared in the best ways by folks who know what they're doing and take pride it it.

The Villages ain't New York or Philly. But don't toss out blanket condemnations just because of that.

[airstreamingypsy]

I think your complaint is unreasonable. Linguini with white clam sauce usually runs around $18.00 to $20.00 dollars and is an entree. If I were the waitress I don't think I would have understood that you wanted a $18.00 side with your entree either. $3.00 should have given you a clue that you weren't going to get an $18.00 Linguini with clam sauce. You ordered two entrees, not an entree with a side.

[dcianciolo]

Sounds like your server had no idea what you wanted when you placed your order. The server should have asked questions. Do not condemn an entire restaurant and staff on one mistake. Unless, the people who dined with you didn't like their food. If everyone in your party agrees the food was awful, then move on!

We dined there twice and have not returned. Like most Italian restaurants here, it was mediocre at best. If we want a good Italian meal, we make it at home. We purchase pasta made in Italy, choose ripe tomatoes, and use fresh spices. The quality ingredients cost much less than eating out and our meal is always superb.

IMO, you will not get FRESH at Italian restaurants in the Villages. After many years of trying, we have eliminated all of them. We only dine at restaurants where meals are made to order.

I totally agree!! The Italian food here is mediocre here. My best Italian restaurant is in our kitchen. We're both Italian, born in CT and grew up with great homemade food.

[Tobys Dad]

They had one problem and fixed it.

We have been there quite a lot and enjoy it. Last night had dinner with another couple and excellent meal.

Dined there several times, always enjoyed the food and experience.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Odd. ONE bad experience by ONE Villager and it gets generalized into "every restaurant in The Villages serves H__seS__t"!

The word "elitist" comes to mind.

Face it. If you're from New York and enjoy the pizza styles that New York is (justly) famed for, St. Louis or Memphis and are hankering for ribs in the style and quality that is available there, or Philadelphia which is known for quality Asian restaurants, but you live here--don't be surprised if "second best" is all you're going to get. Because you're not IN New York. Or St. Louis. Or Memphis. Or Philadelphia. Or wherever. You're in THE VILLAGES. But that doesn't mean that second best, just because it doesn't live up to whatever elitist standard is in play at the time. is hog slop. It fits the bill just fine for probably 90% of Villagers at any given time.

Maybe those elitists among us should stop looking down their noses at the restaurants in TV and surrounding communities because they don't serve what YOU think they should, and start enjoying what the South in general, and Florida in particular, has to offer. For instance some of the best seafood around in an hour's drive or less. Great Cuban food. Alligator bites. Conch Fritters. Rum cake. Things that originate here and prepared in the best ways by folks who know what they're doing and take pride it it.

The Villages ain't New York or Philly. But don't toss out blanket condemnations just because of that.

The ‘South’ is not FL. Geographically it is but southern fare, authentic, is in the surrounding and contiguous states.

Also, your post mentions ‘things that originate here and prepared in the best ways by folks who know what they’re doing and take pride in it’......can you honestly say that the conglomerate corporate entities that set up shop here in TV.... that you patronize have that mindset in place? It’s not ‘elitist’ to expect authenticity when advertised as such and to pay a premium for that expectation only to be underwhelmed.

[Ptmcbriz]

If it wasn’t a side dish listed on the menu, you get whatever they serve.

[NotGolfer]

ThirdofFive said it the best!! You left "there" for "here" and expect "here" to be like "there"!!! This "IS" the south and it "IS" Florida. So many "expert" food afficiandos seem to gravitate to being food critics....Wonder if they were happy where they came from??

[Traveling lady]

I was at Napolino’s on Thursday night, and their special was butterfish. It was excellent This was almost amusing. Went to Napolinos last night with another couple. I told the waitress I'd like chicken parm, with linguini and white clam sauce. She said it would be a $3 upcharge. I said ok. When it arrived 40 minutes later, the linguini was doused in a thick, white gravy...devoid of clams. When I pointed this out to the waitress, she said if I wanted clams in my clam sauce, I'd have to order it as a dinner. I actually laughed. First and last time for me there.

[vinricci]

Who eats linguine and clam sauce with chicken parmigiana?

[LeRoySmith]

So many "expert" food afficiandos seem to gravitate to being food critics....Wonder if they were happy where they came from??

I was going to comment about the BBQ bologna in central Florida not being up to par compared to home but I think I will keep it to myself.....

[Shipping up to Boston]

ThirdofFive said it the best!! You left "there" for "here" and expect "here" to be like "there"!!! This "IS" the south and it "IS" Florida. So many "expert" food afficiandos seem to gravitate to being food critics....Wonder if they were happy where they came from??

Many were, and are happy where they came from. Many split time between ‘there’ and here. If you chose to anchor down in one location (TV), then your comments make sense. You get what you get and assimilate to the mediocrity. Buon Appetito!

[skippy05]

Drive up 441 North just before Ocala to Pasta Faire in Belleview. For the money, you get a lot nicer dining experience, quality of food for very decent prices.

[Catfishjeff]

Trashing local businesses is something I totally disagree with. Surely you have something better to do with your time than to post negative comments about a business. All businesses have an off day or an off event but using social media to trash them is awful. Use your senior years to enjoy life and bring happiness to your family, friends and yourself.

[retiredguy123]

Trashing local businesses is something I totally disagree with. Surely you have something better to do with your time than to post negative comments about a business. All businesses have an off day or an off event but using social media to trash them is awful. Use your senior years to enjoy life and bring happiness to your family, friends and yourself.
So professional restaurant critics should all quit? I enjoy reading posts about the good and bad of local restaurants. If you own a business, you need to satisfy your customers and compete with other businesses or go out of business. What is wrong with transparency?

[ChicagoNative]

I’m surprised with as demanding as a large number of people are here, that the restaurant quality isn’t better. I’m not a big fan of buying tickets for trendy restaurants with snob appeal, “celebrity chefs”, and I hate foodie attitude. ( if I never hear “reduction”, “flavor profile”, or “mouth feel” again it’d be just fine with me.)

We had a couple good experiences when Napolinos was Chefs of Napoli, but have had a couple not-so-good experiences since. Everyone has different tastes as evidenced by the wide variety of opinions.

Just give me simple, good quality dishes and I’ll be happy. The entire restaurant industry has changed since Covid. We have a lot of portion controlled, cooking-out-of-a-can places now, unless you want to put out major bucks for one of the independent places. And doesn’t everyone know by now, especially here, that expensive doesn’t always equate to good?

[ThirdOfFive]

Trashing local businesses is something I totally disagree with. Surely you have something better to do with your time than to post negative comments about a business. All businesses have an off day or an off event but using social media to trash them is awful. Use your senior years to enjoy life and bring happiness to your family, friends and yourself.
Nothing like a bunch of geezers for complaining.

[Shipping up to Boston]

I’m surprised with as demanding as a large number of people are here, that the restaurant quality isn’t better. I’m not a big fan of buying tickets for trendy restaurants with snob appeal, “celebrity chefs”, and I hate foodie attitude. ( if I never hear “reduction”, “flavor profile”, or “mouth feel” again it’d be just fine with me.)

We had a couple good experiences when Napolinos was Chefs of Napoli, but have had a couple not-so-good experiences since. Everyone has different tastes as evidenced by the wide variety of opinions.

Just give me simple, good quality dishes and I’ll be happy. The entire restaurant industry has changed since Covid. We have a lot of portion controlled, cooking-out-of-a-can places now, unless you want to put out major bucks for one of the independent places. And doesn’t everyone know by now, especially here, that expensive doesn’t always equate to good?

You left out ‘explosion in your mouth’ Cringe

[Stu from NYC]

Worst still, the place looks like a Neapolitan bordello.

Hmm how many bordellos have you been too?

[Stu from NYC]

Who eats linguine and clam sauce with chicken parmigiana?

Peasants who dont know better?

[retiredguy123]

I’m surprised with as demanding as a large number of people are here, that the restaurant quality isn’t better. I’m not a big fan of buying tickets for trendy restaurants with snob appeal, “celebrity chefs”, and I hate foodie attitude. ( if I never hear “reduction”, “flavor profile”, or “mouth feel” again it’d be just fine with me.)

We had a couple good experiences when Napolinos was Chefs of Napoli, but have had a couple not-so-good experiences since. Everyone has different tastes as evidenced by the wide variety of opinions.

Just give me simple, good quality dishes and I’ll be happy. The entire restaurant industry has changed since Covid. We have a lot of portion controlled, cooking-out-of-a-can places now, unless you want to put out major bucks for one of the independent places. And doesn’t everyone know by now, especially here, that expensive doesn’t always equate to good?
One problem is that the servers work for tips and almost all customers tip the same amount regardless of the quality of the service. Some posters will even report on terrible service, but then say that they left a 20 percent tip.

[caljeff]

I go to Napolino's approximately once/week in Sunday's. I have sampled the majority of the menu down through the years. I can say that 99% of my experiences have been quite satisfactory. I enjoy both the culinary and table service offered

[Shipping up to Boston]

One problem is that the servers work for tips and almost all customers tip the same amount regardless of the quality of the service. Some posters will even report on terrible service, but then say that they left a 20 percent tip.

I’m one of those weirdos. I uniformly give 20% regardless of food/service. It’s normally not waitstaff, it’s the kitchen so why short them. The ultimate FU is not going back and telling friends/fam same. Plus the whole in your face tip shaming culture we live in....for a few extra bucks, I avoid getting ‘the look’!

[Normal]

Trashing local businesses is something I totally disagree with. Surely you have something better to do with your time than to post negative comments about a business. All businesses have an off day or an off event but using social media to trash them is awful. Use your senior years to enjoy life and bring happiness to your family, friends and yourself.


I tend to agree with the OP’s position on Napolinos terrible food. I don’t think he or she was trashing every local business. Just this particular one. The food isn’t genuine, is over priced and the service is terrible. We don’t eat there anymore either. We even go out of our way to avoid their pizza and do Brooklyn’s or Rodello’s.

[SHIBUMI]

Over the years I have come to the conclusion that the food doesn't matter. Its really all about the company you are with. After some beer or wine your taste buds are shot anyway, BUT, its about the people you are with not the food. In the way you can eat anywhere and be happy.:bowdown:



This was almost amusing. Went to Napolinos last night with another couple. I told the waitress I'd like chicken parm, with linguini and white clam sauce. She said it would be a $3 upcharge. I said ok. When it arrived 40 minutes later, the linguini was doused in a thick, white gravy...devoid of clams. When I pointed this out to the waitress, she said if I wanted clams in my clam sauce, I'd have to order it as a dinner. I actually laughed. First and last time for me there.

[New Englander]

Every "restaurant" in the Villages is possibly the worst service and food I've ever had. I would rather eat a MRE (Meal Ready to Eat) from the Army Infantry.... including hospital and VA food. It's absolutely disgusting.

What malarkey!

[JRcorvette]

This was almost amusing. Went to Napolinos last night with another couple. I told the waitress I'd like chicken parm, with linguini and white clam sauce. She said it would be a $3 upcharge. I said ok. When it arrived 40 minutes later, the linguini was doused in a thick, white gravy...devoid of clams. When I pointed this out to the waitress, she said if I wanted clams in my clam sauce, I'd have to order it as a dinner. I actually laughed. First and last time for me there.

Did you not know that they have been shut down twice in just a few weeks by the Health Department! I would not even go there.

[Normal]

Did you not know that they have been shut down twice in just a few weeks by the Health Department! I would not even go there.

It certainly doesn’t help their situation with overpriced food, poor quality and bad service.

Truly, RODENT DROPPINGS are not my favorite seasoning.

[midiwiz]

This was almost amusing. Went to Napolinos last night with another couple. I told the waitress I'd like chicken parm, with linguini and white clam sauce. She said it would be a $3 upcharge. I said ok. When it arrived 40 minutes later, the linguini was doused in a thick, white gravy...devoid of clams. When I pointed this out to the waitress, she said if I wanted clams in my clam sauce, I'd have to order it as a dinner. I actually laughed. First and last time for me there.

I bet, like the rest it took ou this long to igure out Napolinos has no clue as to what they are doing?

[retiredguy123]

I’m one of those weirdos. I uniformly give 20% regardless of food/service. It’s normally not waitstaff, it’s the kitchen so why short them. The ultimate FU is not going back and telling friends/fam same. Plus the whole in your face tip shaming culture we live in....for a few extra bucks, I avoid getting ‘the look’!
Thanks. According to Federal law, restaurant tips are the sole property of the server, not people who work in the kitchen. The quality of work by the kitchen staff is controlled by management. I normally leave a 20 percent tip to the server. But, if the server provides lousy service, I don't leave any tip. I think that sends a clear message to the server.

[Bill14564]

Did you not know that they have been shut down twice in just a few weeks by the Health Department! I would not even go there.

I did not know that and it appears the State of Florida (https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp?mode=0&SID=&brd=H&typ=N) does not know that either. They were shut down for a few hours in February this year and one other time for a few hours in February 2023. Not good to be shut down at all, but not twice in just a few weeks and not even for an entire day.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Who eats linguine and clam sauce with chicken parmigiana?

Well that's the thing. It sounds to me like the waitress did the OP a favor. The sauce part of the clam sauce, right before the clams are added in. But yeah maybe it was alfredo, and not clam sauce at all. Which would make even more sense. She probably thought the OP was just really horribly confused, and meant alfredo sauce. Because it makes -zero- sense to pair white clam sauce with chicken parm.

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I did not know

(I couldn't find a source for this on an official Florida webpage but multiple papers seem to pull from a single data source which leads me to believe it is the Health Department database)

https://www.**************.com/2024/02/27/napolinos-restaurant-shut-down-by-inspector-who-found-rodent-activity/

It’s just burnt garlic or cheese, now eat your dinner.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I’m one of those weirdos. I uniformly give 20% regardless of food/service. It’s normally not waitstaff, it’s the kitchen so why short them. The ultimate FU is not going back and telling friends/fam same. Plus the whole in your face tip shaming culture we live in....for a few extra bucks, I avoid getting ‘the look’!

1. Not all servers share tips with kitchen staff.
2. Not all restaurant managers require tips to be pooled and divided among servers and kitchen staff.
3. Managers must give kitchen staff minimum wage. They are allowed to pay servers less than minimum wage, as long as their tips + their wages = minimum wage or higher.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Well that's the thing. It sounds to me like the waitress did the OP a favor. The sauce part of the clam sauce, right before the clams are added in. But yeah maybe it was alfredo, and not clam sauce at all. Which would make even more sense. She probably thought the OP was just really horribly confused, and meant alfredo sauce. Because it makes -zero- sense to pair white clam sauce with chicken parm.

Some would say the same about surf and turf. If that’s what he likes, who are we to question his order

[retiredguy123]

I did not know that and it appears the State of Florida (https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp?mode=1&SID=&brd=H&typ=) does not know that either. They were shut down for a few hours in February this year and one other time for a few hours in February 2023. Not good to be shut down at all, but not twice in just a few weeks and not even for an entire day.
You can view food and lodging inspection reports for any restaurant on this website:

Licensing Portal - License Search (https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp?mode=0&SID)

Click on view "food and lodging inspections" and type in the name of the restaurant.

[Bill14564]

You can view food and lodging inspection reports for any restaurant on this website:

Licensing Portal - License Search (https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp?mode=0&SID)

Click on view "food and lodging inspections" and type in the name of the restaurant.

Thanks. Given the data that is returned, that looks to be the source of the information in the multiple papers I found.

I updated my post above.

[ThirdOfFive]

So professional restaurant critics should all quit? I enjoy reading posts about the good and bad of local restaurants. If you own a business, you need to satisfy your customers and compete with other businesses or go out of business. What is wrong with transparency?
Nothing wrong with transparency. In a like vein I think the OP was totally within bounds with what was posted: factual and to-the-point.

But...I really don't think that any "professional restaurant critic" would ever go from "one bad experience", to "all restaurants in "X" are bad". Not if he or she wants to keep their job or credibility.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Some would say the same about surf and turf. If that’s what he likes, who are we to question his order

I question it because it's not on the menu.

[Bill14564]

https://www.**************.com/2024/02/27/napolinos-restaurant-shut-down-by-inspector-who-found-rodent-activity/

It’s just burnt garlic or cheese, now eat your dinner.

Yes, and...? As I wrote, it was shut down for a few hours then reopened the same day.

Personally, I don't eat off the kitchen floor but hey, to each his own.

[Shipping up to Boston]

You can view food and lodging inspection reports for any restaurant on this website:

Licensing Portal - License Search (https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp?mode=0&SID)

Click on view "food and lodging inspections" and type in the name of the restaurant.

Thank you for this.
It appears said establishment hasn’t pled well with others!
Just for transparency, a ‘vacate’ disposition, is that like giving a donation to the policemen’s ball to avoid ...
you know what I mean! ;)

[Shipping up to Boston]

Thank you for this.
It appears said establishment hasn’t pled well with others!
Just for transparency, a ‘vacate’ disposition, is that like giving a donation to the policemen’s ball to avoid ...
you know what I mean! ;)

played *

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Yes, and...? As I wrote, it was shut down for a few hours then reopened the same day.

Personally, I don't eat off the kitchen floor but hey, to each his own.

Yes, because rodents would never travel higher up in an establishment….you know, where the food is.

[schrdr]

Every "restaurant" in the Villages is possibly the worst service and food I've ever had. I would rather eat a MRE (Meal Ready to Eat) from the Army Infantry.... including hospital and VA food. It's absolutely disgusting.
Then I think TV isn't for you

[Bill14564]

Thank you for this.
It appears said establishment hasn’t pled well with others!
Just for transparency, a ‘vacate’ disposition, is that like giving a donation to the policemen’s ball to avoid ...
you know what I mean! ;)

What is a 'vacate' disposition? Where on the page did you see that?

[marathonman]

Went there once never again!

[Comet]

This was almost amusing. Went to Napolinos last night with another couple. I told the waitress I'd like chicken parm, with linguini and white clam sauce. She said it would be a $3 upcharge. I said ok. When it arrived 40 minutes later, the linguini was doused in a thick, white gravy...devoid of clams. When I pointed this out to the waitress, she said if I wanted clams in my clam sauce, I'd have to order it as a dinner. I actually laughed. First and last time for me there.

You can't fix stupid.

[Shipping up to Boston]

What is a 'vacate' disposition? Where on the page did you see that?

Open the link, enter in establishment and press search. There is additional options at bottom, complaints is one of them. Several of their dispositions were ‘vacated’

[Michael 61]

I have been relatively disappointed by the quality at most restaurants in The Villages (but I knew that ahead of time moving here, and I try not to “bash” the restaurants here, but when someone asks me my opinion, I have to be honest). Thank goodness, I’m a pretty good cook and enjoying making really good meals at home. With that said, the best restaurant in The Villages in my opinion, is the Show Kitchen at Sawgrass. Not a “typical” restaurant, but it’s so much fun (entertaining, social and educational) - 4 courses with beer/wine. I’m usually there once or twice a week.

[Bill14564]

Open the link, enter in establishment and press search. There is additional options at bottom, complaints is one of them. Several of their dispositions were ‘vacated’

Oh, okay. I was looking at the inspections page. From the information on the inspections page it would seem that 'vacated' is the term used when a follow-up inspection finds the conditions that prompted the emergency order have been corrected.

[Bill14564]

I have been relatively disappointed by the quality at most restaurants in The Villages (but I knew that ahead of time moving here, and I try not to “bash” the restaurants here, but when someone asks me my opinion, I have to be honest). Thank goodness, I’m a pretty good cook and enjoying making really good meals at home. With that said, the best restaurant in The Villages in my opinion, is the Show Kitchen at Sawgrass. Not a “typical” restaurant, but it’s so much fun (entertaining, social and educational) - 4 courses with beer/wine. I’m usually there once or twice a week.

It has to be difficult trying to please a population of 130,000+ old people that have moved here from all over the country (and some other countries too). It doesn't matter what type of food is mentioned, it is always poor and inauthentic here, nothing like what it was like in _____.

The best a restaurant here can do is shoot for some not-too-spicy version of the food to try to satisfy the largest number of people.

[WingedFoot78]

How do you know your meal is made to order unlesss you go to the kitchen?

[Bill14564]

How do you know your meal is made to order unlesss you go to the kitchen?

If it comes out the way you ordered it, then it was made correctly.

I have never requested a tour of the kitchen to check on how my meal was being prepared. Heck, I don't expect that at home, I'm sure not going to presume to demand it in a business.

[fdpaq0580]

Hmm how many bordellos have you been too?

In total? Or just Naples, It?

[fdpaq0580]

One problem is that the servers work for tips and almost all customers tip the same amount regardless of the quality of the service. Some posters will even report on terrible service, but then say that they left a 20 percent tip.

True! Tipping should not be expected. Tips given at the end of the meal are, or should be, gratuities related to your appreciation of the service provided by the server, and in no way related to the price of the item you order. To warrant a tip service, imo, should be more than taking your order, bringing your plate to the table. The business should hire and pay for normal expected services related to operations of said business.
Can you imagine going to buy a $40,000.00 car and being expected to pay 20% tip to the salesman/woman? Assenine! Every sit-down restaurant operates in that manner because leaving a little change on the counter for the friendly waitress became expected easy money.

[fdpaq0580]

Some would say the same about surf and turf. If that’s what he likes, who are we to question his order

Surf-n-turf. Hotdog with anchovies! Yum!! 😋😛🤗

[fdpaq0580]

People are missing the point....he asked for the side, and as requested was up charged $3 based on that. If it was only for the full entree that should’ve been communicated in the first place. Not after the improv of the ‘chef’. That said, like the earlier post, Italian food is best cooked at home. There are people on here that think Olive Garden is authentic Italian. Italians don’t serve bologna parmigiana!
? Have you traveled through Italy much? Some of the worst examples of Italian style along with some pretty good was my experience. Never had a good pizza there.
We all have our preferences and expectations Authentic, truly authentic food of any culture is going to vary greatly dictated by what was available. Peasant foods account for the most iconic dishes of most cultures.
I, for one, like Olive Garden. Great authentic Italian? No! (Thank God) But, I'm not native Italian, I'm American. So, for Italian inspired food, I like it.
Fredric, not Federico.

[Shipping up to Boston]

? Have you traveled through Italy much? Some of the worst examples of Italian style along with some pretty good was my experience. Never had a good pizza there.
We all have our preferences and expectations Authentic, truly authentic food of any culture is going to vary greatly dictated by what was available. Peasant foods account for the most iconic dishes of most cultures.
I, for one, like Olive Garden. Great authentic Italian? No! (Thank God) But, I'm not native Italian, I'm American. So, for Italian inspired food, I like it.
Fredric, not Federico.

I have been to Italy. So if you like Olive Garden or I'm sure Pizza Hut, you clearly don't know Italian cuisine. Its all regional. Pasta in general is a side dish in Italy...not unlimited, all you can eat salad and breadsticks! As far as pizza, most is topped with farm fresh ingredients and cooked in brick ovens. If that's peasant food id love to know what you call the sawdust you're eating...

[fdpaq0580]

Peasants who dont know better?

Peasants who know what they like and don't care if it meets "standards". Like me. I prefer red wine, even with fish or foul.

[retiredguy123]

Peasants who know what they like and don't care if it meets "standards". Like me. I prefer red wine, even with fish or foul.
What kind of red wine is best with white wine?

[margaretmattson]

How do you know your meal is made to order unlesss you go to the kitchen?Biggest give aways? Foods the server must ask how you would like it done. Or, when ordering, the server explains there will be an extra wait for the food.

When you order pasta with sauce, it is probably sitting on the burners ready to scoop onto the plates. Clam sauce is not white! The kitchen served a sauce that was available. To make clam sauce you start with butter in a pan, add wine etc.etc. Obviously, the sauce served the OP was not made to order. If it were, the sauce would have been hot and buttery.

[Stu from NYC]

In total? Or just Naples, It?

Would settle for either or both.

[Stu from NYC]

True! Tipping should not be expected. Tips given at the end of the meal are, or should be, gratuities related to your appreciation of the service provided by the server, and in no way related to the price of the item you order. To warrant a tip service, imo, should be more than taking your order, bringing your plate to the table. The business should hire and pay for normal expected services related to operations of said business.
Can you imagine going to buy a $40,000.00 car and being expected to pay 20% tip to the salesman/woman? Assenine! Every sit-down restaurant operates in that manner because leaving a little change on the counter for the friendly waitress became expected easy money.

That ship unfortunately has left the port and no sign of it returning. Even asking for a tip at a take out restaurant where you place an order with cashier and than handed a bag by someone else.

[Stu from NYC]

? Have you traveled through Italy much? Some of the worst examples of Italian style along with some pretty good was my experience. Never had a good pizza there.
We all have our preferences and expectations Authentic, truly authentic food of any culture is going to vary greatly dictated by what was available. Peasant foods account for the most iconic dishes of most cultures.
I, for one, like Olive Garden. Great authentic Italian? No! (Thank God) But, I'm not native Italian, I'm American. So, for Italian inspired food, I like it.
Fredric, not Federico.

Have been to Italy several times and this is my opinion.

Pasta and other Italian dishes better than here.

Pizza invented over there and perfected in NYC.

BTW like olive garden but all I ever order is salad and soup.

[Stu from NYC]

Peasants who know what they like and don't care if it meets "standards". Like me. I prefer red wine, even with fish or foul.

Preaching to the choir. We like a sweet white wine like moscato, irregardless of what we are eating.

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Preaching to the choir. We like a sweet white wine like moscato, irregardless of what we are eating.

Dry here, Vernaccia with a good pasta smothered in truffle sauce. The ambiance of Assisi is preferred.

[Tyson]

This was almost amusing. Went to Napolinos last night with another couple. I told the waitress I'd like chicken parm, with linguini and white clam sauce. She said it would be a $3 upcharge. I said ok. When it arrived 40 minutes later, the linguini was doused in a thick, white gravy...devoid of clams. When I pointed this out to the waitress, she said if I wanted clams in my clam sauce, I'd have to order it as a dinner. I actually laughed. First and last time for me there.

Order what's on the menu and you wont have a problem.

[jebartle]

Different strokes for different folks!

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Order what's on the menu and you wont have a problem.

Yes, it’s already microwave ready or in the boil bag.

[Sage327]

We stopped going there after they over cooked the shrimp Parmesan twice.

[Ecuadog]

...

We had a couple good experiences when Napolinos was Chefs of Napoli, but have had a couple not-so-good experiences since. Everyone has different tastes as evidenced by the wide variety of opinions.

...

I used to go to Chefs of Napoli II in Inverness just for Luigi's Fried Calamari.

[fdpaq0580]

I have been to Italy. So if you like Olive Garden or I'm sure Pizza Hut, you clearly don't know Italian cuisine. Its all regional. Pasta in general is a side dish in Italy...not unlimited, all you can eat salad and breadsticks! As far as pizza, most is topped with farm fresh ingredients and cooked in brick ovens. If that's peasant food id love to know what you call the sawdust you're eating...

Every country I've ever been in, from one region to the next, the folks from a different region will tell you, "oh, they don't make it properly here". All the great cuisines of the world started off as peasant food, with herbs, spices and sauces to make plain, or even lousy/questionable
food more palatable.
As for brick ovens and grilling over open flame, that is all Peasants had to cook on or in. Fresh fruits and veggies, often wild, were all that was available. Escargot, snails! Peasants so desperate for food tried to hide and flavor snails so they could swallow it. Amazing what butter and garlic can do. No kings chef would have dared serve the monarch snails. Heads would roll.
So, you can stop looking down your nose at those of us who like good food from all countries, regions, and all strata of society. 🤗

[Randall55]

? Have you traveled through Italy much? Some of the worst examples of Italian style along with some pretty good was my experience. Never had a good pizza there.
We all have our preferences and expectations Authentic, truly authentic food of any culture is going to vary greatly dictated by what was available. Peasant foods account for the most iconic dishes of most cultures.
I, for one, like Olive Garden. Great authentic Italian? No! (Thank God) But, I'm not native Italian, I'm American. So, for Italian inspired food, I like it.
Fredric, not Federico.Did you have pizza in Naples? Some of the best in the world! Cities like Rome, Florence, Bologna, Milan etc. are not known for pizza. Try their versions and you will be very disappointed.

[coleprice]

This was almost amusing. Went to Napolinos last night with another couple. I told the waitress I'd like chicken parm, with linguini and white clam sauce. She said it would be a $3 upcharge. I said ok. When it arrived 40 minutes later, the linguini was doused in a thick, white gravy...devoid of clams. When I pointed this out to the waitress, she said if I wanted clams in my clam sauce, I'd have to order it as a dinner. I actually laughed. First and last time for me there.

Lousy food that is over priced . . . Must Miss combination!

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I'm wondering now, if the OP asked for a side of pasta with white (mumble) sauce...and the waitress, knowing that the restaurant doesn't offer a side of white CLAM sauce, heard "white sauce" and gave him the white sauce they do offer. Which is to say, alfredo sauce.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Every country I've ever been in, from one region to the next, the folks from a different region will tell you, "oh, they don't make it properly here". All the great cuisines of the world started off as peasant food, with herbs, spices and sauces to make plain, or even lousy/questionable
food more palatable.
As for brick ovens and grilling over open flame, that is all Peasants had to cook on or in. Fresh fruits and veggies, often wild, were all that was available. Escargot, snails! Peasants so desperate for food tried to hide and flavor snails so they could swallow it. Amazing what butter and garlic can do. No kings chef would have dared serve the monarch snails. Heads would roll.
So, you can stop looking down your nose at those of us who like good food from all countries, regions, and all strata of society. 🤗

Just for clarity, since you brought it up as a favorite....what country, region, strata or peasant inspired Olive Garden? You were doing so good before you dropped that crumb! ;)

[Shipping up to Boston]

Did you have pizza in Naples? Some of the best in the world! Cities like Rome, Florence, Bologna, Milan etc. are not known for pizza. Try their versions and you will be very disappointed.

Agree. Naples is wildly underrated. The other mentioned regions are all farm to table to brick oven. Still good but not neapolitan style like Naples.

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Every country I've ever been in, from one region to the next, the folks from a different region will tell you, "oh, they don't make it properly here". All the great cuisines of the world started off as peasant food, with herbs, spices and sauces to make plain, or even lousy/questionable
food more palatable.
As for brick ovens and grilling over open flame, that is all Peasants had to cook on or in. Fresh fruits and veggies, often wild, were all that was available. Escargot, snails! Peasants so desperate for food tried to hide and flavor snails so they could swallow it. Amazing what butter and garlic can do. No kings chef would have dared serve the monarch snails. Heads would roll.
So, you can stop looking down your nose at those of us who like good food from all countries, regions, and all strata of society. ������

Without question there is one food that burns into my mind and has left the lasting impression that not even good Italian can top, Schwenkbraten. The southern Hunsruck of Germany makes a pork steak on a spit like no other. Sitting on the Mosel while eating it, then topping it off with a good German beer and you will never forget the meal of all meals.

Sometimes a dinner doesn’t have to be costly, it’s all in the marinade.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Without question there is one food that burns into my mind and has left the lasting impression that not even good Italian can top, Schwenkbraten. The southern Hunsruck of Germany makes a pork steak on a spit like no other. Sitting on the Mosel while eating it, then topping it off with a good German beer and you will never forget the meal of all meals.

Sometimes a dinner doesn’t have to be costly, it’s all in the marinade.

Is that like a schnitzel or different altogether?

[Vickim]

I agree we don’t eat out much after living in a foodie city. The Villages leaves a lot to be desired. The quality of Anglers club is outstanding but you have to be a member . Gio’s deli in Oxford for good Italian 👍🏻

[Shipping up to Boston]

I agree we don’t eat out much after living in a foodie city. The Villages leaves a lot to be desired. The quality of Anglers club is outstanding but you have to be a member . Gio’s deli in Oxford for good Italian 👍🏻

Can I wear the John Belushi ‘COLLEGE’ sweatshirt from Animal House at The Anglers Club? ;)

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Is that like a schnitzel or different altogether?

Pork steak marinated in onion paprika and garlic mixture

[Shipping up to Boston]

Pork steak marinated in onion paprika and garlic mixture

Sounds amazing.
My two favorite German restaurants are now defunct. One was the Wursthaus in Harvard Square in Cambridge and the other was called Jacob Wirth in Boston’s theater district. Both were authentic and very popular in their day. German cuisine is definitely underrated imo

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Sounds amazing.
My two favorite German restaurants are now defunct. One was the Wursthaus in Harvard Square in Cambridge and the other was called Jacob Wirth in Boston’s theater district. Both were authentic and very popular in their day. German cuisine is definitely underrated imo

Holy crap I remember Wursthaus, right next to Out of Town News and the old entrance to the Red Line. I used to busk in that spot, and across the street at the Coop. Never ate there but I think I remember using their bathroom once or twice. Do you remember the Tasty, around the corner? And the Coffee Connection in The Garage?

[Driller703]

Preaching to the choir. We like a sweet white wine like moscato, irregardless of what we are eating.

Irregardless is not a word. It is either, regardless, or irrespective. It’s like saying, “I could care less.”No, you couldn’t care less.

[Ele201]

I think your complaint is unreasonable. Linguini with white clam sauce usually runs around $18.00 to $20.00 dollars and is an entree. If I were the waitress I don't think I would have understood that you wanted a $18.00 side with your entree either. $3.00 should have given you a clue that you weren't going to get an $18.00 Linguini with clam sauce. You ordered two entrees, not an entree with a side.

I like your post because it is logical and tells it like it is. Most restaurants will save the clam sauce for customers ordering entrees. Chicken parm is usually paired with pasta with red sauce. That is the norm. When you deviate from that, there’s no telling what you’d end up with. One exception might be if you’re a regular, and waitstaff know you and what you want.

Some restaurants are blunt and state “no substitutions.” I’m an avid restaurant goer and I’ve learned over the years that ordering something that deviates from their menu can mess up the kitchen flow. This may sound unreasonable to some, but it’s true, especially during busy dinner service times.

[Sandy and Ed]

This was almost amusing. Went to Napolinos last night with another couple. I told the waitress I'd like chicken parm, with linguini and white clam sauce. She said it would be a $3 upcharge. I said ok. When it arrived 40 minutes later, the linguini was doused in a thick, white gravy...devoid of clams. When I pointed this out to the waitress, she said if I wanted clams in my clam sauce, I'd have to order it as a dinner. I actually laughed. First and last time for me there.
The waitress should not have given you the option of white clam sauce. The cook gave you a substitute “white” gravy to placate you. Poor decisions all the way around.

[Girlcopper]

I must agree that many of the Restaurants are sub par inside the Bubble.

Friday my wife and I went to the Bonefish Grill. Pricy I know but generally good. Our waitress came to take our drink order. I asked for a "Diet Budweiser" (my standard joke). She promptly told me "we don't serve Budweiser". My wife and I looked at each other as she never got the joke. I had to tell her that they had Bud Lite on tap. Got my Beer then. Go figure......

:icon_hungry: :mornincoffee:
Waitresses work their tails off and just maybe aren’t interested in your jokes. How about just ordering properly and saving the jokes for family who are forced to sit thru it

[Girlcopper]

I think your complaint is unreasonable. Linguini with white clam sauce usually runs around $18.00 to $20.00 dollars and is an entree. If I were the waitress I don't think I would have understood that you wanted a $18.00 side with your entree either. $3.00 should have given you a clue that you weren't going to get an $18.00 Linguini with clam sauce. You ordered two entrees, not an entree with a side.
Perfectly said. And it sounds like they received an alfredo sauce, not clam. Changing a sauce is changing the entire item. It’s not like asking for a change of salad drsssing. And who mixes a white clam sauce pasta with chick parm which comes with a red sauce? I think the whole,order was a horrible idea. Sometimes it’s best to just stay home.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Holy crap I remember Wursthaus, right next to Out of Town News and the old entrance to the Red Line. I used to busk in that spot, and across the street at the Coop. Never ate there but I think I remember using their bathroom once or twice. Do you remember the Tasty, around the corner? And the Coffee Connection in The Garage?

My teenage hangouts! Most have been replaced by Harvard owned corporate tenants now. Was one of the best live music/drinking spots I can ever remember. Too antiseptic now

[TheWarriors]

I’m amazed some Villagers heads can even fit through most restaurant doors here.

[jimjamuser]

This was almost amusing. Went to Napolinos last night with another couple. I told the waitress I'd like chicken parm, with linguini and white clam sauce. She said it would be a $3 upcharge. I said ok. When it arrived 40 minutes later, the linguini was doused in a thick, white gravy...devoid of clams. When I pointed this out to the waitress, she said if I wanted clams in my clam sauce, I'd have to order it as a dinner. I actually laughed. First and last time for me there.
This IS the type of incident that keeps me from frequenting restaurants. I enjoy eating at home where I can control the environment and the ingredients put into my food. For example, I don't like excessive spicy. Restaurants typically jack up the spice to give their customers a more "memorable" experience eating out. Also, many restaurants seem to "hurry the customers out the door" for maximum profit. But, the customer wants a COMFORTABLE and RELAXED night out.
......I have also always felt that the tipping process created a "phony interaction with the waitresses or waiters"......like "pretend" friendliness.

[ThirdOfFive]

Sounds amazing.
My two favorite German restaurants are now defunct. One was the Wursthaus in Harvard Square in Cambridge and the other was called Jacob Wirth in Boston’s theater district. Both were authentic and very popular in their day. German cuisine is definitely underrated imo
LOVE German cuisine. With one exception: raw beef or pork, AKA the "cannibal sandwich" popular with many Milwaukeeans. We have family there and have encountered it from time to time: it is a favorite of my sister-in-law, an ethnic German. I've tried it, mainly just to be polite: I recall mom staring at it for a time and then commenting, "if you give me a frying pan I can fix that".

But overall, great food. Hollerbach's in Sanford serves good German food in huge portions.

[Stu from NYC]

This IS the type of incident that keeps me from frequenting restaurants. I enjoy eating at home where I can control the environment and the ingredients put into my food. For example, I don't like excessive spicy. Restaurants typically jack up the spice to give their customers a more "memorable" experience eating out. Also, many restaurants seem to "hurry the customers out the door" for maximum profit. But, the customer wants a COMFORTABLE and RELAXED night out.
......I have also always felt that the tipping process created a "phony interaction with the waitresses or waiters"......like "pretend" friendliness.

And if you stay at home you are creating less greenhouse gases:a20:

[New Englander]

I’m amazed some Villagers heads can even fit through most restaurant doors here.

:a20:

[eremite06]

ThirdofFive said it the best!! You left "there" for "here" and expect "here" to be like "there"!!! This "IS" the south and it "IS" Florida. So many "expert" food afficiandos seem to gravitate to being food critics....Wonder if they were happy where they came from??
I agree

[LonnyP]

Love that place. Humans make mistakes sometimes.

[Two Bills]

German Cuisine. Meat, potato, Strudel and beer.

[Karmanng]

This was almost amusing. Went to Napolinos last night with another couple. I told the waitress I'd like chicken parm, with linguini and white clam sauce. She said it would be a $3 upcharge. I said ok. When it arrived 40 minutes later, the linguini was doused in a thick, white gravy...devoid of clams. When I pointed this out to the waitress, she said if I wanted clams in my clam sauce, I'd have to order it as a dinner. I actually laughed. First and last time for me there.

I hate to say it but you DID SAY white clam sauce as a past server you got exactly what you ordered. YOU made the mistake thou not the kitchen or her..........No reason to not go back when you were at fault.......

[kingofbeer]

Every "restaurant" in the Villages is possibly the worst service and food I've ever had. I would rather eat a MRE (Meal Ready to Eat) from the Army Infantry.... including hospital and VA food. It's absolutely disgusting.
I think Prima is good. Harvest is beautiful venue(great service, did not care for the food there). The Chop House is the best restaurant IMHO. Once I went to Roberto's on a Friday night. The restaurant was vibrant and crowded. I was very optimistic. But soon realized, that the food here was not good. Had house salad (lettuce and tomato) - total garbage. Chicken Parmigana (tasteless), Pizza (fair). Sent back the chicken, took the pizza home and ate it there. Carrabbas is good and consistent. Wolfgang Puck's is good, but there is a small menu.

[aesachs]

This was almost amusing. Went to Napolinos last night with another couple. I told the waitress I'd like chicken parm, with linguini and white clam sauce. She said it would be a $3 upcharge. I said ok. When it arrived 40 minutes later, the linguini was doused in a thick, white gravy...devoid of clams. When I pointed this out to the waitress, she said if I wanted clams in my clam sauce, I'd have to order it as a dinner. I actually laughed. First and last time for me there.

Seems to me your protein was the chicken and your choice of starch was linguine and instead of tomato sauce you asked for clam sauce. You got the sauce you asked for. If you had just ordered linguine with clam sauce the clams would be your protein.

[Normal]

If only there was a restaurant with Middle Eastern Shwarmas, Shanghai lumpia, Kimchi, Turkish rope bread, German Schwank, French crepes, UK pasty’s and Mexican street tacos. Then maybe top off the whole smear with service at tables on uneven walk stones and coasters to balance the legs. Throw in a fine selection of the entire universe in beers and paradise would be achieved .

[Stu from NYC]

If only there was a restaurant with Middle Eastern Shwarmas, Shanghai lumpia, Kimchi, Turkish rope bread, German Schwank, French crepes, UK pasty’s and Mexican street tacos. Then maybe top off the whole smear with service at tables on uneven walk stones and coasters to balance the legs. Throw in a fine selection of the entire universe in beers and paradise would be achieved .

I would settle for a good German restaurant.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

If only there was a restaurant with Middle Eastern Shwarmas, Shanghai lumpia, Kimchi, Turkish rope bread, German Schwank, French crepes, UK pasty’s and Mexican street tacos. Then maybe top off the whole smear with service at tables on uneven walk stones and coasters to balance the legs. Throw in a fine selection of the entire universe in beers and paradise would be achieved .

Sounds to me like a great combination for a food truck festival. Add poutine, falafels, wood-fired pizza, a pig-roast, a teriyaki truck, cannoli shells stuffed with your choice of flavored mascarpone filling to order, a Philly Cheesesteak truck, buffalo wings, the obligatory popcorn truck, and stroopwafels with toppings, and of course Cousin's Maine Lobster truck and you could easily fill Oxford Downs behind Brown & Brown farm store on 301.

[Kelevision]

Every "restaurant" in the Villages is possibly the worst service and food I've ever had. I would rather eat a MRE (Meal Ready to Eat) from the Army Infantry.... including hospital and VA food. It's absolutely disgusting.

That restaurant isn’t in The Villages and I’m guessing you’re a joy to wait on.

[ThirdOfFive]

If only there was a restaurant with Middle Eastern Shwarmas, Shanghai lumpia, Kimchi, Turkish rope bread, German Schwank, French crepes, UK pasty’s and Mexican street tacos. Then maybe top off the whole smear with service at tables on uneven walk stones and coasters to balance the legs. Throw in a fine selection of the entire universe in beers and paradise would be achieved .
Best comment so far.

[fdpaq0580]

Just for clarity, since you brought it up as a favorite....what country, region, strata or peasant inspired Olive Garden? You were doing so good before you dropped that crumb! ;)

You would have to ask their corporate offices to get a definitive answer for that. But, I would guess that with their nation wide popularity, they must be doing pretty well with their Italian inspired selection when it comes to pleasing Americans hungry for Italian style food.

Bye the way, had lunch today at a (supposedly) real Italian restaurant in TV. Very popular place. Was it great? No. Was it good? No. Many we like better. Even O. G.! The only item we thought was good was the garlic rolls served with a small, fairly plain salad. My next Italian meal will be from our kitchen. Yes! I can cook! Haven't killed anyone, yet! Now, where did I put those camparri tomatoes? 😋

[Shipping up to Boston]

You would have to ask their corporate offices to get a definitive answer for that. But, I would guess that with their nation wide popularity, they must be doing pretty well with their Italian inspired selection when it comes to pleasing Americans hungry for Italian style food.

Bye the way, had lunch today at a (supposedly) real Italian restaurant in TV. Very popular place. Was it great? No. Was it good? No. Many we like better. Even O. G.! The only item we thought was good was the garlic rolls served with a small, fairly plain salad. My next Italian meal will be from our kitchen. Yes! I can cook! Haven't killed anyone, yet! Now, where did I put those camparri tomatoes? 😋

I think my earliest post on this was the same as yours....when it comes to Italian, selfishly, I can do it better in my own kitchen. As another stated and I agree, you control the ingredients. Try the authentic san marzano tomatoes if you're going red ;)

[JMintzer]

And if you stay at home you are creating less greenhouse gases:a20:

And you can wash your paper plates!

[Bill14564]

No food in or near the Villages is as good as the food back where you came from.
No restaurant in or near the Villages is as good as your favorite restaurant back home.
No dish served in or near the Villages is as authentic as the dish you had in the country you visited.
Nothing served in or near the Villages is as good as you can make yourself in your own kitchen.

WHY IN THE WORLD DO YOU STILL GO OUT???? Can we get back to talking about roundabouts, snowbirds, and dog poop?

[Stu from NYC]

That restaurant isn’t in The Villages and I’m guessing you’re a joy to wait on.

We can do better than just guess

[Stu from NYC]

And you can wash your paper plates!

That is not what we have a real dishwasher for:bigbow:

[Shipping up to Boston]

No food in or near the Villages is as good as the food back where you came from.
No restaurant in or near the Villages is as good as your favorite restaurant back home.
No dish served in or near the Villages is as authentic as the dish you had in the country you visited.
Nothing served in or near the Villages is as good as you can make yourself in your own kitchen.

WHY IN THE WORLD DO YOU STILL GO OUT???? Can we get back to talking about roundabouts, snowbirds, and dog poop?

True
True
True
True

None of your business!!!!

I'm sure all are waiting with great anticipation on your 'sage' takes on 'dog poop'!

[fdpaq0580]

And if you stay at home you are creating less greenhouse gases:a20:

Depends on what is for dinner and who is doing the cooking! 😉😏

[gorillarick]

Yeah that was my thought. Definitely not Kosher Italian.

[UpNorth]

Reminds me of when a known manufacturer was asked why there was no lobster listed in their ingredients for lobster sauce. Simple, they said, it was a sauce FOR lobster. ;)

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Reminds me of when a known manufacturer was asked why there was no lobster listed in their ingredients for lobster sauce. Simple, they said, it was a sauce FOR lobster. ;)

Common Chinese food takeout menu item: Shrimp with lobster sauce. There's no lobster in the sauce. But it evolved from a dish called Lobster Cantonese (which is amazingly delicious), but it uses shrimp instead of lobster.

[retiredguy123]

Reminds me of when a known manufacturer was asked why there was no lobster listed in their ingredients for lobster sauce. Simple, they said, it was a sauce FOR lobster. ;)
Did you know that there is no popcorn in popcorn shrimp?

[Stu from NYC]

Did you know that there is no popcorn in popcorn shrimp?

Do not eat shrimp but now we have another reason to avoid it.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Did you know that there is no popcorn in popcorn shrimp?

I smell a new thread cooking up...

[fdpaq0580]

Did you know that there is no popcorn in popcorn shrimp?

Truth in advertising be damned. What is next? No guaca in guacamole?

[fdpaq0580]

Do not eat shrimp but now we have another reason to avoid it.

Just another bug that lives in water, like crab or lobster.

[Normal]

Did you know that there is no popcorn in popcorn shrimp?

No dog in hotdogs?
No tail in cocktails?

[fdpaq0580]

No dog in hotdogs?
No tail in cocktails?

Hotdogs in some countries might surprise you what is in it.
Cocktail! There is a rational explanation for the name. The answer might get me banned. 😉😉 nudge, nudge.

👵Oh! You nasty man! Harumph! 👵

[Shipping up to Boston]

Hotdogs in some countries might surprise you what is in it.
Cocktail! There is a rational explanation for the name. The answer might get me banned. 😉😉 nudge, nudge.

👵Oh! You nasty man! Harumph! 👵

I was going that way as well. Guess it matters where/what clubs you frequented in your youth. Shout out The Palace in Saugus MA RIP

[Stu from NYC]

No dog in hotdogs?
No tail in cocktails?

Next time people will tell me there is no egg in an eggcream.:a040:

[fdpaq0580]

Next time people will tell me there is no egg in an eggcream.:a040:

I've eaten all kinds of things, from abalone to witchitty grubs. What the heck is an egg cream and what kind of repile secrets it?. I am intrigued by the thought of a new culinary experience. Is it related to "birds nest "?
😋😛😶🫥🤢🤮

[Stu from NYC]

I've eaten all kinds of things, from abalone to witchitty grubs. What the heck is an egg cream and what kind of repile secrets it?. I am intrigued by the thought of a new culinary experience. Is it related to "birds nest "?
😋😛😶🫥🤢🤮

You have no idea what is in an egg cream? You have lived a sheltered life. It is a secret to be shared with only those of us from Brooklyn or who knows the secret handshake

[Stu from NYC]

Asking for a friend. Has this thread set a record for how far it has drifted off the original topic?

[JMintzer]

That is not what we have a real dishwasher for:bigbow:

What's her name?

(Ducking for cover...)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GIgc3jTXYAA_A7t.jpg

[JMintzer]

No dog in hotdogs?
No tail in cocktails?

Coward...

We all know what you -really- wanted to post... :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[JMintzer]

You have no idea what is in an egg cream? You have lived a sheltered life. It is a secret to be shared with only those of us from Brooklyn or who knows the secret handshake

Born and raised in the DC area... I know what an egg cream is and have had more than a few...

But I have a back door key. My parents are from Brooklyn...

[JMintzer]

Asking for a friend. Has this thread set a record for how far it has drifted off the original topic?

Not even close...

[fdpaq0580]

Coward...

We all know what you -really- wanted to post... :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Hey! If everyone knows, the posters work is done!
☺️😉🙃

[BobnBev]

Is there any place around here to get a good eggcream?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I was going that way as well. Guess it matters where/what clubs you frequented in your youth. Shout out The Palace in Saugus MA RIP

OMG Men in Motion on Thursday nights - $10 cover got you a seat at the show and entry to all the dance halls in the building. Loved the 50's room with the Indian motorcycles hanging from the ceiling and hula hoops in the corner we could use. And the guys with black pants and no shirt with bowties who stood on the pedestals across the hall in the disco room.

And down on the lower level - there was a "diner" type food counter that had THE best fried mozzarella. Ever.

I was a regular there for a year :)

[Shipping up to Boston]

OMG Men in Motion on Thursday nights - $10 cover got you a seat at the show and entry to all the dance halls in the building. Loved the 50's room with the Indian motorcycles hanging from the ceiling and hula hoops in the corner we could use. And the guys with black pants and no shirt with bowties who stood on the pedestals across the hall in the disco room.

And down on the lower level - there was a "diner" type food counter that had THE best fried mozzarella. Ever.

I was a regular there for a year :)

There ya go! A great youth in my opinion

[Stu from NYC]

Not even close...

Still think not even close?:mmmm:

[Ele201]

Hotdogs in some countries might surprise you what is in it.
Cocktail! There is a rational explanation for the name. The answer might get me banned. 😉😉 nudge, nudge.

👵Oh! You nasty man! Harumph! 👵
Yeah I think I know where you were going with that hot dog comment. We don’t do that here, no way no how!!

[fdpaq0580]

What's her name?

(Ducking for cover...)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GIgc3jTXYAA_A7t.jpg

WOW! You are the Man, with a capital MAN!
If I posted that the neighborhood would be in lockdown.

[Road-Runner]

WOW! You are the Man, with a capital MAN!
If I posted that the neighborhood would be in lockdown.

Showed this to my wife, got the smack in the back of the head I expected!

[LeRoySmith]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GIgc3jTXYAA_A7t.jpg


Under no circumstances should anyone make a stupid joke about loading the dishwasher!

[JMintzer]

Showed this to my wife, got the smack in the back of the head I expected!

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

I just get the "Eye Roll" that can actually be heard... :D

[JMintzer]

Under no circumstances should anyone make a stupid joke about loading the dishwasher!

Funny, I'm always told I'm loading ours wrong... :p

[Stu from NYC]

Funny, I'm always told I'm loading ours wrong... :p

That is why in your division of labor let your wife handle this.

[LeRoySmith]

Funny, I'm always told I'm loading ours wrong... :p

I may have accidentally made a comment about my "loading the dishwasher" immediately after my wife and I began trying to get pregnant with our first child.

[Stu from NYC]

I may have accidentally made a comment about my "loading the dishwasher" immediately after my wife and I began trying to get pregnant with our first child.

When a female wants to get pregnant she will not let a little thing like loading the dishwasher get in the way.

Once she is pregnant than watch out they become vicious. Advise from an old married man.:bigbow:

[JMintzer]

I may have accidentally made a comment about my "loading the dishwasher" immediately after my wife and I began trying to get pregnant with our first child.

https://media.tenor.com/olajd8CuwywAAAAM/wtf-blink.gif

[TVTVTV]

They had one problem and fixed it.

We have been there quite a lot and enjoy it. Last night had dinner with another couple and excellent meal.

They've been shut down (closed) on the spot TWO times for serious health violations. Recently, and a while back when they had 70 VIOLATIONS. In between these shutdowns were lots more findings. Look it up for yourself. No apology plea or coupon will get me back there. They have had enough chances, and excuses don't cut it. If you like the taste of the food, you or your stomach may pay for it later. Not worth the risk when there are so many restaurants around. Note a Mexican restaurant also on 301 was shut down for roaches a while ago also. Review before you go.

[TVTVTV]

I did not know that and it appears the State of Florida (https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp?mode=0&SID=&brd=H&typ=N) does not know that either. They were shut down for a few hours in February this year and one other time for a few hours in February 2023. Not good to be shut down at all, but not twice in just a few weeks and not even for an entire day.

Napolinos had 70 (SEVENTY) violations the last time they were shut down, and double digits thereafter for inspections. Obviously they don't care to have a clean restaurant.

[Bill14564]

Napolinos had 70 (SEVENTY) violations the last time they were shut down, and double digits thereafter for inspections. Obviously they don't care to have a clean restaurant.

Not obvious at all. You are referring to the inspection in 2017. Not an issue for me - wasn't here then, seem to have done much better since.

The double-digit violations tell me more about how thorough the inspections are and how stringent the rules are. Given the minor items that are considered violations, I feel comfortable eating at any restaurant that has met standards.

[Bogie Shooter]

They've been shut down (closed) on the spot TWO times for serious health violations. Recently, and a while back when they had 70 VIOLATIONS. In between these shutdowns were lots more findings. Look it up for yourself. No apology plea or coupon will get me back there. They have had enough chances, and excuses don't cut it. If you like the taste of the food, you or your stomach may pay for it later. Not worth the risk when there are so many restaurants around. Note a Mexican restaurant also on 301 was shut down for roaches a while ago also. Review before you go.

Napolinos had 70 (SEVENTY) violations the last time they were shut down, and double digits thereafter for inspections. Obviously they don't care to have a clean restaurant.

Not obvious at all. You are referring to the inspection in 2017. Not an issue for me - wasn't here then, seem to have done much better since.

The double-digit violations tell me more about how thorough the inspections are and how stringent the rules are. Given the minor items that are considered violations, I feel comfortable eating at any restaurant that has met standards.

Hey TVTV did you check your data, was it really 2017?

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I went to Bella Vita Italian Steakhouse for the first time last night , the place has been done over quite nicely and the food was very good , and service just like in there other restaurants was excellent,I’m going to add it into my group of regular restaurants that I frequent in the villages

[fdpaq0580]

Not obvious at all. You are referring to the inspection in 2017. Not an issue for me - wasn't here then, seem to have done much better since.

The double-digit violations tell me more about how thorough the inspections are and how stringent the rules are. Given the minor items that are considered violations, I feel comfortable eating at any restaurant that has met standards.

Agree. Just wonder how many (or how few) home kitchens would would pass inspection. Not as many as you might think. 🤢🤮🥵😷😾🙈

[Stu from NYC]

Agree. Just wonder how many (or how few) home kitchens would would pass inspection. Not as many as you might think. 🤢🤮🥵😷😾🙈

I would say most would not but professional kitchens should know the rules and follow them

[fdpaq0580]

I would say most would not but professional kitchens should know the rules and follow them

Agree. But when you compare the volume of food purchased, stored, prepared and served, by a professional kitchen, one begins to appreciate what a high standard they try (my assumption) to live up to.

[Stu from NYC]

Agree. But when you compare the volume of food purchased, stored, prepared and served, by a professional kitchen, one begins to appreciate what a high standard they try (my assumption) to live up to.

True but they chose to be in this business and should be supplying food that is safe for us to enjoy

[RedChariot]

[QUOTE=Bogie Shooter;2314743]Does this mean you don’t eat out? Be honest now…………..[/q

We all eat out. The Villages restaurants, Country Clubs are the essence of MEDIOCRITY!! If any of you think this is great fare, then the food you ate from where you come must have been similar as TV. You would think with the amount of people living here we would have a few high end dining experiences. But, would the typical renowned cheap villager be willing to pay?

[retiredguy123]

[QUOTE=Bogie Shooter;2314743]Does this mean you don’t eat out? Be honest now…………..[/q

We all eat out. The Villages restaurants, Country Clubs are the essence of MEDIOCRITY!! If any of you think this is great fare, then the food you ate from where you come must have been similar as TV. You would think with the amount of people living here we would have a few high end dining experiences. But, would the typical renowned cheap villager be willing to pay?
In my opinion, The Villages should stop calling their restaurants "country clubs". They are restaurants, not country clubs. It is dishonest to refer to them as country clubs.

[BostonRich]

Reminds me of when a known manufacturer was asked why there was no lobster listed in their ingredients for lobster sauce. Simple, they said, it was a sauce FOR lobster. ;)

I'm sorry but the "lobster sauce" down here is disgusting no matter where you go. But I was raised on Kowloon's Boston-style lobster sauce made with ground pork. It was so good :)

[fdpaq0580]

i'm sorry but the "lobster sauce" down here is disgusting no matter where you go. But i was raised on kowloon's boston-style lobster sauce made with ground pork. It was so good :)

ground pork!?!? 😱😱😱

[Shipping up to Boston]

[QUOTE=Bogie Shooter;2314743]Does this mean you don’t eat out? Be honest now…………..[/q

We all eat out. The Villages restaurants, Country Clubs are the essence of MEDIOCRITY!! If any of you think this is great fare, then the food you ate from where you come must have been similar as TV. You would think with the amount of people living here we would have a few high end dining experiences. But, would the typical renowned cheap villager be willing to pay?

There are some but definitely not big city worthy. Others, like The Anglers Club* (which is excellent), you need to be a member
*I was a guest

[BostonRich]

ground pork!?!? 😱😱😱

Oh yeah:

Kowloon's Lobster Sauce (From Kowloon's of New England Ma) Recipe - Food.com (https://www.food.com/recipe/kowloons-lobster-sauce-from-kowloons-of-new-england-ma-92593)

[Shipping up to Boston]

Oh yeah:

Kowloon's Lobster Sauce (From Kowloon's of New England Ma) Recipe - Food.com (https://www.food.com/recipe/kowloons-lobster-sauce-from-kowloons-of-new-england-ma-92593)

There ya go! FYI, they’re opening up a new location in NH at The Brook Casino

[New Englander]

I miss the Hilltop Steakhouse myself.

[JMintzer]

I'm sorry but the "lobster sauce" down here is disgusting no matter where you go. But I was raised on Kowloon's Boston-style lobster sauce made with ground pork. It was so good :)

When I think "Lobster Sauce", ground pork is the first thing that comes to mind...

Wait, what?

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

There ya go! FYI, they’re opening up a new location in NH at The Brook CasinoThe Kowloon was a fun place late at night after being at the bars like the old Flamingo Lounge Lenny’s on the pike which was my favorite jazz joint and the Wagon Wheel ,The Palace , eating at the Hill Top and so many others , I can’t tell you how good the food was at the Kowloon because I was never completely sober when I ate there ,just like everyone else , Those days are gone along with drinking and driving and I spend my Chinese food eating time in china town where I can walk ,For people who wouldn’t know about the hill top restaurant some fast facts, in 1985 it grossed 24.2 million on 2.35 million diners .in 1986 26. Million it was averaging 2.4 million customers annually for most of 80’s . The most important thing about the restaurant was how little the wait time was and the good prices for good value

[fdpaq0580]

When I think "Lobster Sauce", ground pork is the first thing that comes to mind...

Wait, what?

Ha ha ha ha! My thought, exactly. Authentic!?!?

[Shipping up to Boston]

The Kowloon was a fun place late at night after being at the bars like the old Flamingo Lounge Lenny’s on the pike which was my favorite jazz joint and the Wagon Wheel ,The Palace , eating at the Hill Top and so many others , I can’t tell you how good the food was at the Kowloon because I was never completely sober when I ate there ,just like everyone else , Those days are gone along with drinking and driving and I spend my Chinese food eating time in china town where I can walk ,For people who wouldn’t know about the hill top restaurant some fast facts, in 1985 it grossed 24.2 million on 2.35 million diners .in 1986 26. Million it was averaging 2.4 million customers annually for most of 80’s . The most important thing about the restaurant was how little the wait time was and the good prices for good value

Much like the Kowloon model, at Hilltop you handed the waitstaff your menu and barely dropped the white cloth on your lap...and a king cut prime rib was on the table

[44Apple]

The best snob is a restaurant snob, and there are quite a few of them here.