[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

I do tip accordingly, accordingly is not based on an irrelevant percentage.

I tip based on how pleasant of an experience, the pleasantness of the server, the responsiveness of the server, how much time spent by the server, etc.

In your silly example, serving a cup of coffee takes no time (compared to taking an order, providing water, providing other beverages, delivering the meal, following up on our satisfaction with the meal, clearing the plates, asking about desert (maybe even a cup of coffee), etc.) ............so there is not much tip for that factor for a coffee.

Pastrami vs. Filet has "no effect" on the server.........it's on a plate.

Completely agree with you ! What is ordered and served has absolutely nothing to do with the service a human being is providing to you, and the degree of "genuine consideration" the person radiates. I've had a typical truck stop breakfast served with more genuine care, more checking to see if it is the correct temperature, if my coffee is getting cold, if I need anything more, etc. When a server offers to refill your coffee, and then looks at the cup and says "that looks cold", and takes the cup and dumps it instead of just adding coffee to the cold coffee to make it "a lukewarm cup", without having to request that service, now to me, THAT'S classy service...LOL !

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Alarmed

When is 1812 closing? Missed the article. Hoping to go for Lasagna one more time.

The article is linked in the original post on this thread.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by jminnis

We found Coastal del Mar pricey....

Agree but the menu is great, food was great and service was great. I'll continue to pay for great.

[MillerD]

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com

that doesn’t mean anything , it doesn’t say whether they were making money or not making money it also is what many people in different businesses say when they want to focus on some other’s business , because the present one isn’t doing well ,we don’t know what we don’t know , but saying we want to focus on our main business tells you nothing about how good or bad they we’re doing with 1812, FYI I like the light house ,the food is okay but that’s not the reason I go there , I go because it’s a fun place with a great view

Where is this lighthouse?

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by MillerD

Where is this lighthouse?

North end of the Johnstone Straights in B. C.

Or, Sumter Landing in T V.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

Agreed, "by villages standards" says it all. However, I suspect "most" of us came here with full knowledge we were moving to a relatively unsophisticated inland Florida area, a mostly rural location of blue collar working people and mostly middle class retirees, not the East or West coast "upscale" communities, nor, south Florida.

Best description of TV ever seen on this site.

Unfortunately, despite knowing the truth, folks seem to assume the attitude of the nouveau riche, immediately upon arrival.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

Agreed, "by villages standards" says it all. However, I suspect "most" of us came here with full knowledge we were moving to a relatively unsophisticated inland Florida area, a mostly rural location of blue collar working people and mostly middle class retirees, not the East or West coast "upscale" communities, nor, south Florida. We just took it for granted that would mean a lot of fast food chains, restaurants like Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Golden Corral, Outback, etc. and
"fine dining" would mean something quite different than in an urban setting ! Overall, we have quite a selection even if mediocre chains.

so sorry that most of us didn’t come from some sophisticated or cool place like you , and that most of us never go anywhere so we don’t know what real upscale dining is like ,i and most of my unsophisticated friends can’t wait for the next hot dog or Chucky Cheese to open , after all that’s all we know about fine dining

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com

so sorry that most of us didn’t come from some sophisticated or cool place like you , and that most of us never go anywhere so we don’t know what real upscale dining is like ,i and most of my unsophisticated friends can’t wait for the next hot dog or Chucky Cheese to open , after all that’s all we know about fine dining

I am not a foodie. I don't "get" the concept of adding sea foam or liver bubbles or truffle aoli to what would otherwise be a perfectly good cheeseburger.

HOWEVER - I do come from a place where we had a VARIETY of foods. A cultural buffet - western Mexico, eastern Mexico, Tex-Mex, Dominican, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain - and that's just the restaurants that were run by people whose family's primary language is Spanish. There was Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Ethiopian, Syrian, Vietnamese, Greek, Moroccan, Jamaican, Haitian, Caribbean, Bahamian, at least six different "types" of Italian plus an additional half dozen "types" of pizza spread among over 50 pizza joints in a single 4-town area, etc. etc. etc. Vegan, vegetarian, kosher, halal, real actual greek diners housed within antique dining cars from trains

Here, we have steak/burger joint #1, steak/burger joint #2, steak/burger joint #3, etc. etc. etc. And they all boast the best breaded fried fish/fish sandwich in the area, and they all get their food and/or ingredients off the same Sysco truck.

[Michael 61]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I am not a foodie. I don't "get" the concept of adding sea foam or liver bubbles or truffle aoli to what would otherwise be a perfectly good cheeseburger.

HOWEVER - I do come from a place where we had a VARIETY of foods. A cultural buffet - western Mexico, eastern Mexico, Tex-Mex, Dominican, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain - and that's just the restaurants that were run by people whose family's primary language is Spanish. There was Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Ethiopian, Syrian, Vietnamese, Greek, Moroccan, Jamaican, Haitian, Caribbean, Bahamian, at least six different "types" of Italian plus an additional half dozen "types" of pizza spread among over 50 pizza joints in a single 4-town area, etc. etc. etc. Vegan, vegetarian, kosher, halal, real actual greek diners housed within antique dining cars from trains

Here, we have steak/burger joint #1, steak/burger joint #2, steak/burger joint #3, etc. etc. etc. And they all boast the best breaded fried fish/fish sandwich in the area, and they all get their food and/or ingredients off the same Sysco truck.

I have to concur- I knew coming to The Villages, that my dining options were going to be very limited, and would be more meat and potatoes type chain restaurants, and breaded deep-fried bar food. I decided not to be “that person”, who constantly reminds people of how much better the food was where I come from. It’s a small sacrifice to enjoy everything else about The Villages. Fortunately, I’m a pretty good cook, and can make most of the dishes that I miss, and I take advantage of eating out at authentic, good ethnic restaurants when I travel outside the bubble.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by RedChariot

Just more of the same old, same old. Serves the same meals in many of his restaurants on a given night. Continued mediocrity.

If it's a gold mine then somebody must like it.

[walterray1]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I am not a foodie. I don't "get" the concept of adding sea foam or liver bubbles or truffle aoli to what would otherwise be a perfectly good cheeseburger.

HOWEVER - I do come from a place where we had a VARIETY of foods. A cultural buffet - western Mexico, eastern Mexico, Tex-Mex, Dominican, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain - and that's just the restaurants that were run by people whose family's primary language is Spanish. There was Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Ethiopian, Syrian, Vietnamese, Greek, Moroccan, Jamaican, Haitian, Caribbean, Bahamian, at least six different "types" of Italian plus an additional half dozen "types" of pizza spread among over 50 pizza joints in a single 4-town area, etc. etc. etc. Vegan, vegetarian, kosher, halal, real actual greek diners housed within antique dining cars from trains

Here, we have steak/burger joint #1, steak/burger joint #2, steak/burger joint #3, etc. etc. etc. And they all boast the best breaded fried fish/fish sandwich in the area, and they all get their food and/or ingredients off the same Sysco truck.

you come from the world and have all that to fall back on. Poor Villages just doesn't stack up to all that. However you are here.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

If it's a gold mine then somebody must like it.

It's a gold mine because Sysco basically has a near-monopoly. If you want to dine out, you can eat from steak place #1, 2, 3, or 4, or nachos from Mexican joint 1, 2, 3, 4. They all taste almost the same, they're all priced similarly, and if you want to pay extra you can go to the nicer one and get the same exact steak but with the "aoli" (which is just fancy mayo, I mean c'mon) or your sauteed mushrooms with less pepper in the seasoning than the other ones have.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

It's a gold mine because Sysco basically has a near-monopoly. If you want to dine out, you can eat from steak place #1, 2, 3, or 4, or nachos from Mexican joint 1, 2, 3, 4. They all taste almost the same, they're all priced similarly, and if you want to pay extra you can go to the nicer one and get the same exact steak but with the "aoli" (which is just fancy mayo, I mean c'mon) or your sauteed mushrooms with less pepper in the seasoning than the other ones have.

Scary just how right you are. Didn't realize how "blah" food had become until I got hold of a "mud bug" (crawfish) po'boy with Tabasco scorpion sauce. Now that is actually worth eating.

[RedChariot]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

If it's a gold mine then somebody must like it.

Our choices are limited. So we are all resigned to the same old same old mediocre meals.

[affald]

I have accumulated some fmk gift cards. Grandkids , ages 2 and 8, are coming in October and one is celebrating a birthday. What fmk restaurant or country club would you recommend? There will be 5 adults and two children. Thank you.