Progress on Havana Country Club?
 

When we retreated to the Jersey Shore for our annual dose of sun, fun and saltwater, the Havana CC was still under construction. Is it open? Restaurant review? Thanks.

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The Havana 'pro' was on the radio yesterday morning and said though he can't give an opening date, they're still shooting for "late summer". For me that translates to mid-September. He also said the general contractor has removed his trailer so that's show promise too.

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They dont even have anyone to take over Havana yet no one to lease it??? Per the Food and Bev. Director of the Villages this property will not be run by the Villages

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I don't understand. I thought that all of the country clubs were run by paid providers(lessees). Which ones are run by TV?

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Isn't it just the food part that is sometimes not done by THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA in Country Clubs?

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I have been out of town and just saw in the paper that Havana Country Club golf shop is to open on Sept. 18th and that the restaurant will open soon after the golf shop opens.

Does anyone know if The Villages will run the restaurant or did they find someone to lease it.

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The restaurant was reported to be run by the same people as Cane Garden.

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Cane Garden is run by The Villages.

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Not a bad thing. I love Cane's food.

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Just pray that Mallory Food & Bev Person doesn't take over.

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Yes, Russ. I called and I was told it would be run by the same people as Cane Garden and I guess that is the Villages. I agree, Cane Garden is my favorite and I think Havana will be a great hangout! Both close to home. :bigthumbsup:

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This non-resident but soon to be a Villager agrees that Cane Garden is a great place to spend some time.

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Would anyone mind giving me your opinion of the finished product, Havana Country Club? Mr. Peachie and I weren't real excited about the exterior at that time we were here in May but we know what a great job the developer does with the facades. Did he come through this time?

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Great, great great. I can now golf,eat,drink and walk home if I over extend and not have to worry about being over the alcohol limit.

Just kidding. See you all in late December at Havana.

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I walked through the resturant last week. It is the exact same floor plan at Caine Garden but the decor is beautiful. Lots of gorgeous tile and dark wood. I hope the food is as good as Caine.

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Thank you, Gingersmom, for the description of the interior of the Havana Club. It sounds like a lovely place to dine. I was wondering about the exterior of the Havana Club, is it quite appealing or not as striking as some of the other clubs?

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Mallory is not run by The Villages. There is a connection with Glenview but it hasn't reached that level yet. It's getting better, even if the decor is a little too foo-foo for my tastes.

Did walk around Havana the other day - it could be a classic.

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Just curious. How did some of you get to see the interior of Havana? ???

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AH Hah! This situation needs to be written into the NES. Someone managed to see a Country Club before it was opened. HMMMMMMMMMMM

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It's easy, Chels, just don your painter pants, white shirt and white hat, grab a bucket of paint and walk on in.... ;) 1rnfl 1rnfl

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Sure do hope it's not going to be as noisy as the others!

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The Villages Gourmet Club says it's due to open in two weeks. There's a photo of it on their website. They must know!

http://thevillagesgourmetclub.home.c...net/page1.html

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We were able to see it. Just walked in.

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Got my gear on Peachie, and I'mmmmmm offfffffff........... 1rnfl

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Great, Chels, and don't forget you cellphone camera ;D. (I'll expect pictures to be posted shortly.)

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It will be A great spot to Eat, Drink, and much more
Da Sgt

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RUMOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JUST A RUMOR

I was told today by one of my favorite bartenders where many of you have eaten.

She said that this is the latest rumor about Havana.

She said that one of the chefs from the food network has signed a lease on Havana to open a restaurant.

She said that is the rumor.

NOT FACT RUMOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I can't wait till' it opens! Makes my tummy happy that it is the same people from Caine's. :bigthumbsup:

I still keep hearing what I entered a while back. I was told it will be announced soon.

I have heard the same rumor as to it being a foodnetwork chef, George Stella, "living low carb". Here is something I found on his web site and it pretty much confirms the rumor and the Nov. opening. He mentions it in his blog, part way down the page.

http://stellastyle.com/community2/fo...ic.php?p=70768 :coolsmiley::clap2::MOJE_whot:

The following link is the Gourmet Club's website. Scroll down to Havana. Further confirmation that it's no rumour.

http://thevillagesgourmetclub.home.c...b/page1.html#H

Glad to hear that it is not a rumor and is fact.

Gourmet Club on top of things
 

It's just amazing how this club knows so much.

They announced that The Villages version of SKY Asian Fusion was open the other day and I haven't seen a thing in the Daily Rag yet.

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Havana chef
 

Havana Country Club
 

I read message in The Villages Gourmet site that said they were waiting for chef to arrive. According to posting they are bringing someone who lives in Massachusetts now. He's supposed to be a very good chef and was at one of the Disney restaurants in the past.

Pili

Rozzie?
 

Rozzie? You may want to gather the bunch here on November 1. It sounds wonderful.

I read the blog linked by twnsmom. What is that about "STD's""? Where would he get that and is it true? What's going on in TV?

Are we still "two weeks" from openning? The September 11 posts indicated two weeks to opennings. We'll be in TV in about two weeks and I was just wondering what's the latest expected openning date.

STD's
 

WSOX47...

Re: STD's...they don't say "Florida's Friendliest Hometown" for nothing.:wave: It took a lot of hard work to earn this designation.

If you search the blog you'll see previous threads on this matter.

Ohh... thanks, but Seafood Crabs is the type :pepper2: I may be interested in.

But...when oh when will the Restuarant be open? Does anyone know??:click::pepper2: