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JSR22 01-30-2019 12:01 PM
Lopez Legacy
 
My husband and I had dinner last evening at Lopez. WOW!!! The entire restaurant was renovated. 5 separate dining rooms each decorated beautifully. One room has a garden wall. The bar is beautiful with dramatic lighting on the far wall. Additionally, there is a small private dining room. Hard decision picking an appetizer there were many good choices. We split the grilled octopus and it was excellent. Other appetizers shrimp wellington, oysters on the 1/2 shell, beef carpaccio, fried calamari and crab cakes. Soups include lobster bisque and mushroom brie. Entree's include several pasta dishes, steaks, seafood, lamb shank and a pork chop. There were other entree's that I do not remember. The entree's were paired with a side. I had the best filet mignon I have ever eaten. It was topped with foie gras and had an excellent wine sauce. The filet was paired with truffle oil mas potatoes. My husband had the rib eye with marble salted potatoes. There are additional sides to order including lobster mac and cheese. We did not order dessert. They had key lime pie and chocolate cake. This was the soft opening menu. I asked to see the lunch menu and it has not been finalized. They are concentrating on the dinner menu. George was our server and one of my favorite servers in TV. Everything was top shelf. ambience, food and service. We will definitely return. Owners and mangers were visiting each table.
Right now it is a soft opening.

alwann 01-30-2019 12:05 PM
Lopez
 
Glad you had a great experience and weren't affected by any of the health department citations just reported on the other news site.

JSR22 01-30-2019 12:08 PM
That was before they opened and everything passed on the next inspection.

tophcfa 01-30-2019 12:16 PM
Great news, thanks for the update. Will be going there sometime soon.

OrangeBlossomBaby 01-30-2019 12:43 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JSR22 (Post 1620639)
That was before they opened and everything passed on the next inspection.
The inspection came after the renovation, and before it re-opened. Surely they had plenty of time while they were restocking the shelves in the cooler, to clean up every single day.

The fact that enough rodents left enough poo on the floor, in the cooler, on the shelf, that the eggs were placed incorrectly (I don't really understand how that's a big deal but apparently it is), in the dry goods area - on the day BEFORE it was scheduled to open, tells me that they only cleaned up because they got caught - not because they thought rodent feces was a problem to prevent.

Bjeanj 01-30-2019 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Jazuela (Post 1620648)
The inspection came after the renovation, and before it re-opened. Surely they had plenty of time while they were restocking the shelves in the cooler, to clean up every single day.

The fact that enough rodents left enough poo on the floor, in the cooler, on the shelf, that the eggs were placed incorrectly (I don't really understand how that's a big deal but apparently it is), in the dry goods area - on the day BEFORE it was scheduled to open, tells me that they only cleaned up because they got caught - not because they thought rodent feces was a problem to prevent.
I have to agree. I thought everyone hated cockroaches.
I will be interested to see the next health inspection report. Before I eat there.

manaboutown 01-30-2019 02:00 PM
Apparently the rats and mice enjoyed some fine dining and eliminating there!

Kahuna32162 01-30-2019 02:23 PM
Haters should stay away, it leaves more avaibility for the rest of us.

Bjeanj 01-30-2019 02:32 PM
Kahuna, what is it with the “haters” label? Is that the same as difference of opinion?

Bogie Shooter 01-30-2019 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Bjeanj (Post 1620662)
I have to agree. I thought everyone hated cockroaches.
I will be interested to see the next health inspection report. Before I eat there.
Do you always check with the health department inspection reports before you go to a restaurant. Isn't that rather time consuming?

Bjeanj 01-30-2019 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 1620674)
Do you always check with the health department inspection reports before you go to a restaurant. Isn't that rather time consuming?
Nope. There’s an app called “what the health” (cute, I thought) that shows the results of the latest health inspection report for all the restaurants in your area.

Based on the latest news -like the article about Lopez, which got an F rating, I would just check the app quickly before I finalized where I wanted to eat. Pretty handy.

skip0358 01-30-2019 04:42 PM
The inspection was done prior to opening as it should of been. Issues were found and corrected. Passed on second inspection before they were allowed to open. Ate there last night had NO problems or Complaints period! I will be back.

sirknor 01-30-2019 07:53 PM
Do they have Ratatouille as an appetizer?

JSR22 01-30-2019 08:04 PM
There were not any cockroaches.

ColdNoMore 01-30-2019 08:18 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JSR22 (Post 1620738)
There were not any cockroaches.
Used as croutons?







Sorry, couldn't resist. :D

JSR22 01-30-2019 08:21 PM
No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ColdNoMore 01-30-2019 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by JSR22 (Post 1620743)
No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry about that. :o

tophcfa 01-30-2019 09:49 PM
We live in Florida, it is a climate conducive to lots of bugs, cockroaches, and rodents. Those pesky critters find their way into our home sometime, but we still eat there. It is unavoidable. I would rather eat in a place that has a few bugs, then a place that has been nuked with nasty toxic chemicals to kill said bugs. Give Lopez a break, we can't wait to go there for dinner.

raynan 01-30-2019 10:35 PM
What are the prices like for entrees?

Madelaine Amee 01-31-2019 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by raynan (Post 1620777)
What are the prices like for entrees?
You must remember this very unpleasant quote: If you have to ask how much it costs, you can't afford it. J. P. Morgan

Well Lopez and Palmer Legends have always been at the high end of the pricing scale in TV and I am sure it will want to stay there, especially after spending all this money to renovate.

JSR22 01-31-2019 07:17 AM
Lopez Prices
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by raynan (Post 1620777)
What are the prices like for entrees?
Entree's are mid 20s to low 40s
Apps 10 to 18
Sides 6 to 10
Soup 7 &8

Chi-Town 01-31-2019 09:33 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JSR22 (Post 1620635)
My husband and I had dinner last evening at Lopez. WOW!!! The entire restaurant was renovated. 5 separate dining rooms each decorated beautifully. One room has a garden wall. The bar is beautiful with dramatic lighting on the far wall. Additionally, there is a small private dining room. Hard decision picking an appetizer there were many good choices. We split the grilled octopus and it was excellent. Other appetizers shrimp wellington, oysters on the 1/2 shell, beef carpaccio, fried calamari and crab cakes. Soups include lobster bisque and mushroom brie. Entree's include several pasta dishes, steaks, seafood, lamb shank and a pork chop. There were other entree's that I do not remember. The entree's were paired with a side. I had the best filet mignon I have ever eaten. It was topped with foie gras and had an excellent wine sauce. The filet was paired with truffle oil mas potatoes. My husband had the rib eye with marble salted potatoes. There are additional sides to order including lobster mac and cheese. We did not order dessert. They had key lime pie and chocolate cake. This was the soft opening menu. I asked to see the lunch menu and it has not been finalized. They are concentrating on the dinner menu. George was our server and one of my favorite servers in TV. Everything was top shelf. ambience, food and service. We will definitely return. Owners and mangers were visiting each table.

Right now it is a soft opening.
Great dining review. Thanks. It sounds like a wishlist for all looking for upscale dining within the confines.

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eyc234 01-31-2019 10:08 AM
Two quick thoughts after reading the comments. First is about the inspection and app. As someone that thru my life has worked in the food industry, inspections catch some but not all issues and never will. So a clean inspection can mean very little. As far as an app to tell you what restaurant is clean, as with any info from the internet how do you know where the info came from and who put it out there and for what reason. We all know that everything you read on the internet is gospel, with sound investigation and infallible.

Bjeanj 01-31-2019 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by eyc234 (Post 1620821)
Two quick thoughts after reading the comments. First is about the inspection and app. As someone that thru my life has worked in the food industry, inspections catch some but not all issues and never will. So a clean inspection can mean very little. As far as an app to tell you what restaurant is clean, as with any info from the internet how do you know where the info came from and who put it out there and for what reason. We all know that everything you read on the internet is gospel, with sound investigation and infallible.
I’ve pretty much moved on from this subject, but will clarify once and definitely move on from this issue.
The What the Health app is an electronic version of the state’s health inspection. I recognize that one must be cautious about the source of information, but direct info from the Health Department seems solid.

starflyte1 01-31-2019 02:47 PM
Looking forward to dinner at Legacy Resturant at 6! Lopez was always my favorite place, and feel sure that the Suileiman family will keep it my favorite place. Loved Amerikanos when the Suileman family owned it. (Still great with new owners).

Aloha1 01-31-2019 09:34 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bjeanj (Post 1620883)
I’ve pretty much moved on from this subject, but will clarify once and definitely move on from this issue.
The What the Health app is an electronic version of the state’s health inspection. I recognize that one must be cautious about the source of information, but direct info from the Health Department seems solid.
Look, the inspectors are simply following a prepared script. So, an employee has a fountain drink in a cup without a lid. That's a violation. Eggs in their shell are sitting above other food in the cooler. That's a violation because who knows, the eggs could just crack all of a sudden. My point is, many of the Code violations you read on line in general amount to nothing. Case in point, if the Legacy violations were that bad, no way would they have been given a clean bill one day after. As to the mouse droppings, mice are EXTREMELY hard to get rid of, especially when they have established a home over a long period of time. Take a look at the previous inspections BEFORE the current owners took over. I fully expect the new owners to do whatever is necessary to make sure the mice are encouraged to relocate elsewhere. As for me, I'm looking forward to returning to the "new" Lopez for a great dining experience!

ColdNoMore 01-31-2019 11:30 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bjeanj (Post 1620883)
I’ve pretty much moved on from this subject, but will clarify once and definitely move on from this issue.
The What the Health app is an electronic version of the state’s health inspection. I recognize that one must be cautious about the source of information, but direct info from the Health Department seems solid.
:agree:

While I am always suspect of reviews on public sites, your app is probably about as legit...as can be found.

Thanks for the tip. :thumbup:

fw102807 02-01-2019 07:01 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by starflyte1 (Post 1620917)
Looking forward to dinner at Legacy Resturant at 6! Lopez was always my favorite place, and feel sure that the Suileiman family will keep it my favorite place. Loved Amerikanos when the Suileman family owned it. (Still great with new owners).
:agree: I think this family does a great job with all of their restaurants.

Bay Kid 02-01-2019 09:13 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JSR22 (Post 1620635)
My husband and I had dinner last evening at Lopez. WOW!!! The entire restaurant was renovated. 5 separate dining rooms each decorated beautifully. One room has a garden wall. The bar is beautiful with dramatic lighting on the far wall. Additionally, there is a small private dining room. Hard decision picking an appetizer there were many good choices. We split the grilled octopus and it was excellent. Other appetizers shrimp wellington, oysters on the 1/2 shell, beef carpaccio, fried calamari and crab cakes. Soups include lobster bisque and mushroom brie. Entree's include several pasta dishes, steaks, seafood, lamb shank and a pork chop. There were other entree's that I do not remember. The entree's were paired with a side. I had the best filet mignon I have ever eaten. It was topped with foie gras and had an excellent wine sauce. The filet was paired with truffle oil mas potatoes. My husband had the rib eye with marble salted potatoes. There are additional sides to order including lobster mac and cheese. We did not order dessert. They had key lime pie and chocolate cake. This was the soft opening menu. I asked to see the lunch menu and it has not been finalized. They are concentrating on the dinner menu. George was our server and one of my favorite servers in TV. Everything was top shelf. ambience, food and service. We will definitely return. Owners and mangers were visiting each table.
Right now it is a soft opening.
So great to hear. Beautiful place to dine!

MnGirl 02-03-2019 09:36 AM
I too had a great experience at Legacy. The food was fabulous. The price reflex a fine dinning experience, but so did the food. I had the Pork Shank and I can't tell you how good it was. The Shrimp Wellington as an appetizer was also my favorite. Our server was very attentive and the drinks were made correctly. The decor is very modern, and you can tell the owners want this restaurant to be a great dinning experience for special occasions. I will defiantly be back! It's difficult to start restaurants in The Villages, so please go there and then form an opinion.

Chi-Town 02-03-2019 12:04 PM
Sounds like The Villages may have finally gotten an upscale restaurant. Time will tell.

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graciegirl 02-03-2019 02:09 PM
We four went to Legacy on Friday night, (Oldest daughter is visiting).

Food was good, prices were high, décor not to my liking.

We four went to new restaurant on 301 across from Chefs of Napoli. It is called Sammy's. (NOT Sammy Joes) Wonderful food. prices moderate. décor not to my liking.

We all liked Sammy's the best of the two and agreed it was run very well and had delicious fare.

JSR22 02-03-2019 02:20 PM
There are so many different opinions on food in TV it is a good thing we have so many choices. We went to Sammy's found it cramped and the food not great. We liked Lopez so much we went twice last week. I love the way it is decorated. Pretty art glass and an amazing live garden wall. We found the food to be excellent and so have many of our friends who ate there. It is my new favorite place. Looking forward to seeing the full menu and hoping they open for lunch soon.

MnGirl 02-03-2019 04:07 PM
Know the truth before you analyze. As soon as this restaurant was purchased, an inspection was done, that is when the violations occurred. Then, the remodeling began and mold in the walls and other violations were solved. I got my information from the owners, so this is the truth! You who spoke too soon should really apologize for slamming before you really have the truth. This is a great forum for Villagers to speak, it can also be very damaging.

Rapscallion St Croix 02-03-2019 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by MnGirl (Post 1621708)
Know the truth before you analyze. As soon as this restaurant was purchased, an inspection was done, that is when the violations occurred. Then, the remodeling began and mold in the walls and other violations were solved. I got my information from the owners, so this is the truth! You who spoke too soon should really apologize for slamming
before you really have the truth. This is a great forum for Villagers to speak, it can also be very damaging.
The truth seems to be that the inspection took place on 25 January 2019.

Legacy Restaurant | Marion County | Restaurant Inspections | Tallahassee.com

Skip 02-03-2019 04:46 PM
I saw the menu and prices (Wow!) on The Villages Gourmet Club website, weeks ago. Here's the LINK

Skip

spring_chicken 02-03-2019 04:57 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rapscallion St Croix (Post 1621711)
The truth seems to be that the inspection took place on 25 January 2019.

Legacy Restaurant | Marion County | Restaurant Inspections | Tallahassee.com
She heard it straight from the owner. I think I'll trust the county inspection report. Truth is, NO OWNER is going to tell you the truth about health inspection violations.

JSR22 02-03-2019 06:05 PM
Lopez
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spring_chicken (Post 1621723)
She heard it straight from the owner. I think I'll trust the county inspection report. Truth is, NO OWNER is going to tell you the truth about health inspection violations.
I was fortunate to have dinner there twice last week. The place is immaculate. Hundreds of people ate there and I have not heard of any health issues.
The people who are complaining about Lopez do not like the prices.

fw102807 02-03-2019 06:25 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JSR22 (Post 1621738)
I was fortunate to have dinner there twice last week. The place is immaculate. Hundreds of people ate there and I have not heard of any health issues.
The people who are complaining about Lopez do not like the prices.
First everyone complains that they want fine dining and then they complain it costs too much. :ohdear:

graciegirl 02-03-2019 06:53 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by fw102807 (Post 1621741)
First everyone complains that they want fine dining and then they complain it costs too much. :ohdear:
Not EVERYONE complains about wanting fine dining at HIGH PRICES.

I believe that the prices will need to be modified for it to survive in this market.


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