[hedoman]

What time would you reccomend when going to the more popular places for dinner? At 5:30 will we find long lines or long waiting times? We understand this is the busy time of year and in 2 days we will be adding to the crowd.

Thanks for your help to us newbies

[Avista]

We hate lines, but find we usually can get in at Thai Ruby in Sumter Landing. Sunday unexpected friends arrived at noon and the 6 of us went to Thai Ruby for a great meal at reasonable prices and no wait.

[sunday]

we avoid the villages completely from November-April... When we have to be down there for some reason in that season... I aviod 5:30-7:30 for dining, especially at the nicer restaurants.

[Tom Hannon]

When the Brownwood complex is completed (another year and a half) it should help with the crowds. I haven't been in TV since November so I have yet to see the crowds my friends have been complaining about. As I do in NY, when eateries are crowded on Friday nights I try to get out between 4- 4:30. Not sure how it is in TV at that time. You can always start up the BBQ during the busy season.

[mulligan]

How about the fact that by then, tv will have closed on another 3,600 +/- homes?

[graciegirl]

I laughed a couple of years ago when someone, maybe our dear Muncle said

"Don't Snowbirds ever cook???"

[memason]

I love it here, during snowbird season! I love all the hustle and bustle and even the crowds; especially at the squares.

As for restaurants, yes, they are busy between 5:30 & 7:30 most nights. However, I find it a great time to checkin with the hostess and head to the bar. I have met some really nice people, while waiting for a table.

For one, I'm gonna miss the snowbirds, when they head north!

[wesmin]

Arrive at 4:30 or 6:30. First seating by 5 second seating around 6:30

[zcaveman]

We usually do lunch instead of dinner. We eat between 1 and 2 and never have to wait. I think Seinfeld called it lupper.

[VillagesFlorida]

Originally Posted by zcaveman

We usually do lunch instead of dinner. We eat between 1 and 2 and never have to wait. I think Seinfeld called it lupper.

I agree! We rarely go out to supper (dinner) this time of year. We eat out anywhere between 1:00 and 2:30. We never have to wait and we don't have to pay the dinner prices that some restaurants charge. Also, we find that we feel much better, having a bigger meal midday. This practice has actually helped us to eat less and keep a few lbs. off. If we get hungry during the evening a bowl of popcorn or maybe some cereal seems to be all we need.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

I'd say if you make it to most places by 5 p.m.-ish, you'll be fine. Any lines should be minimal.

Bill

[ukgolfer]

Originally Posted by Tom Hannon

When the Brownwood complex is completed (another year and a half) it should help with the crowds. I haven't been in TV since November so I have yet to see the crowds my friends have been complaining about. As I do in NY, when eateries are crowded on Friday nights I try to get out between 4- 4:30. Not sure how it is in TV at that time. You can always start up the BBQ during the busy season.

Wow.....4- 4:30......that is lunch in most places in Europe!