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gemorc 08-05-2009 09:19 PM

Up The Creek
 
It's official. Up The Creek has closed its doors.

santiagobob 08-06-2009 11:26 AM

up the creek closing
 
It's a shame to loose what was a very good restaurant for several years. We went at lest once a week for the first few years but due to only fair food quality and soso service, we have only been there once in the past year. With a great location and a large customer base even an average restaurant should be able to make if management knows how to run a business. Several restaurants are doing very well for a long time ( Cane Garden, Lopez, Panera,Toojays,Thai Ruby,Mallory) and the newer Bonefish serve quality food at a fair price.

blueeagle65 08-06-2009 12:38 PM

Wow! We were there a couple weeks ago and had a good lunch. They were very busy later in the day after we exited the movie, too.

spk7951 08-06-2009 05:37 PM

Should be interesting to see how Cody's does there once they re-open.

foxmeadow 08-06-2009 06:07 PM

NO, Not Yet!
 
A group of us ate there this evening (Thurs) and the food is still good. The current manager said they will be open for a few more weeks, so you better cash in on your coupons. A little premature on their closing though.

sandybill2 08-06-2009 07:00 PM

We were told that they did not "have" to close but owner was made an offer he couldn't refuse. We were also told that all employees had to fill out an employment application for rehire--even the wonderful greeter "Gene."---We will see how they do as a Cody's Steakhouse.

BogeyBoy 08-06-2009 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by gemorc (Post 218681)
It's official. Up The Creek has closed its doors.

Quote:

Originally Posted by foxmeadow (Post 218841)
A group of us ate there this evening (Thurs) and the food is still good. The current manager said they will be open for a few more weeks, so you better cash in on your coupons. A little premature on their closing though.

Okay, I'm confused. Last night they closed their doors. Tonight someone ate there? Maybe it was just regular closing time, although I would think the time must be getting close for them to close and transition to Cody's.

rshoffer 08-06-2009 08:13 PM

Darn, I have a free coupon...

spk7951 08-07-2009 03:49 PM

According to The Villages Gourmet Club web site Up The Creek should close in late summer and reopen as Cody's, after renovations, in Sept-Oct.
http://thevillagesgourmetclub.home.c...lub/page1.html

Mallory 08-07-2009 09:41 PM

Was still open tonight 8/7.

chuckster 08-08-2009 07:25 AM

Let me see now on the 5th it is supposedly closed and on the 7th open. :confused:
Bad for business at Up the Creek with erroneous closing rumors floating about a well read web site.

Bogie Shooter 08-08-2009 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuckster (Post 219144)
Let me see now on the 5th it is supposedly closed and on the 7th open. :confused:
Bad for business at Up the Creek with erroneous closing rumors floating about a well read web site.

Not a rumor, I stopped there yesterday and asked.....they will be closing in 2-3 weeks.

chuckster 08-08-2009 05:52 PM

Thanks Boogie for clearing that up, "they will close in 2 -3 weeks".........The first post said they were already closed therefore the confusion.

Donna 08-09-2009 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by spk7951 (Post 218838)
Should be interesting to see how Cody's does there once they re-open.

What is Cody's???:confused:

Ooper 08-09-2009 08:28 AM

From what I understand... the current owners will remain, just renovating and changing styles. Guess they thought there were enough seafood restaurants and figured they would do better as a steak house.

spk7951 08-09-2009 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donna (Post 219291)
What is Cody's???:confused:

Never been to a Cody's but our neighbors have and they love it. Wide variety on the menu so I am not sure what type of restaurant to classify it as.
http://www.codysoriginalroadhouse.com/

Hawkwind 08-09-2009 01:33 PM

Looking at the web site menu and I see that they have an Early Bird Menu and specials from 3:30 to 6:00.

Hummmm, wonder how long that will last here in TV?

LELANDJANE 08-09-2009 09:21 PM

There's a Cody's in Ocala and I believe it's called either steakhouse or roadhouse. My sister and husband, who are here for the week ate at Up the Creek last night and said it was very good service and food. The waiter recommended the butter fish to them, saying it was their specialty and since they are closing on the 16th they should try it. My sister did and said it was delicious.

santiagobob 08-10-2009 08:40 AM

Cody's
 
If Cody's is basically a steak house, I don't know if they will make any better than the other steak houses that closed very quickly. Many of us seniors have changed our eating habits as we are getting older and want to continue that trend. I know that there are still some people that consider a big steak, fries (no veggies) and a rich dessert as the only meal that they will eat but they are not the majority.

MelZ 08-10-2009 01:28 PM

I looked at their menu and they have fresh fish abd chicken besides steaks and pork.

Looks like a pretty good mix of foods for all dietary preferences

utc employee 08-21-2009 05:47 PM

Up The Creek
 
The rumors are true, we are closing...BUT not for some time, there is no confirmed closing date. For those of you who do not know what a Cody's is, i urge you to look at the menu, it has a lot more than just steaks. As i said we are still open and encourage all of you to come see us :) We open at 11:00 and close at 9:00.

KathieI 08-21-2009 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by utc employee (Post 221562)
The rumors are true, we are closing...BUT not for some time, there is no confirmed closing date. For those of you who do not know what a Cody's is, i urge you to look at the menu, it has a lot more than just steaks. As i said we are still open and encourage all of you to come see us :) We open at 11:00 and close at 9:00.

I'm very sad that UTC is closing. Last night I had the salmon and the butter fish and I could have had more. Utterly delicious. What I also like are the selection of side dishes. We sat outside and after the storm it was delightful and cool. I'll miss that, I hope the renovations don't change that.

I will go to Cody's and hope that it is as good as UTC.

Shirleevee 08-21-2009 06:28 PM

Sailor will miss the Tilapia BLT............a favorite of his. I hope the outside stays the same........boo hoo, we will miss you UTC!


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