[Bonny]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Bonny, when if ever did you ever have a waiter--not a server place a linen napkin on your lap? Also, when if ever, did you have a waiter bring a bottle of what ever you wanted to drink to your table and pour your drink in front of you. When did any one here ever have a waiter or Maitre'd prepare a caesar salad table side. Stop the excuses--there is NO fine dining in the villages. If you think, volume & price is the prime mover for dining out---the villages is your cup of tea.

Convenience and price doesn't equal fine dining, it equals adequate feeding at best.

WOW, that was quite a post to me. I'm not sure what any of what you said had to do with what I said. All I said was I've had fabulous meals in the Villages. Not quite sure what that has to do with a napkin on my lap etc.
Actually I have traveled all over the world and have had many fabulous fine dining experiences. I have eaten in some of the best restaurants there are.
All I said was fabulous meals. If you quote, you need to quote right.
Like I always say, to each their own. Not everyone likes everything and that's okay. No need to attack.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Bonny, when if ever did you ever have a waiter--not a server place a linen napkin on your lap? Also, when if ever, did you have a waiter bring a bottle of what ever you wanted to drink to your table and pour your drink in front of you. When did any one here ever have a waiter or Maitre'd prepare a caesar salad table side. Stop the excuses--there is NO fine dining in the villages. If you think, volume & price is the prime mover for dining out---the villages is your cup of tea.

Convenience and price doesn't equal fine dining, it equals adequate feeding at best.

I'm very thankful I don't have your expectations.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by newguyintv

...The fact is simple; most if not all Villages Restaurants are Ok, not great, just OK...

The fact is simple, you are confusing fact with your opinion.

[Mimivillager]

I was merely trying to pay a compliment opposed to the negative.

[Chatbrat]

Fabulous is way over the top.for an OK dining establishment on its best day

I understand you had a good experience with your friends but do, the people who have not experienced the facility.you dined in ---please be a little objective as to food, absence, & service---before using the platitude---FABULOUS

[newguyintv]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Fabulous is way over the top.for an OK dining establishment on its best day

I understand you had a good experience with your friends but do, the people who have not experienced the facility.you dined in ---please be a little objective as to food, absence, & service---before using the platitude---FABULOUS

Been there. Average at best. No need to return!

[Doro22]

Had lunch there. It was ok, you might say mediocre.

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

I'm very thankful I don't have your expectations.

Lots of good places around the Villages.

[2BNTV]

I think restaurant reviews have more to do with one's expectations. If you expect every restaurant to be a fine dining experience, you will be disappointed.

If you expect a restaurant to serve decent food with good service, your expectations have a better chance to be met.

My son's has worked at some of the top notch hotels where chefs are acclaimed for their food. I think some people would say their meal was sub-par and some people would say they really enjoy it. Service is always top notch.

I have simple tastes, and good food and service, are easy to attain.

[jblum315]

Dear People, If your want to review restaurants, then join the Villages Gourmet Club. That's what they do.
If you need to complain about food or service, talk to the restaurant manager.
If you enjoy "fabulous" food or extraordinary service at a restaurant, tell the manager and/or leave a big tip.
Period.

[Walter123]

Bonny, chatty bratty is trying to ruffle your feathers. I know it can be hard not to respond but if you don't feed the stray cat it will go away. I always respect your opinions and facts!

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

I think restaurant reviews have more to do with one's expectations. If you expect every restaurant to be a fine dining experience, you will be disappointed.

If you expect a restaurant to serve decent food with good service, your expectations have a better chance to be met.

My son's has worked at some of the top notch hotels where chefs are acclaimed for their food. I think some people would say their meal was sub-par and some people would say they really enjoy it. Service is always top notch.

I have simple tastes, and good food and service, are easy to attain.

I must say, I'm pretty easy too. If I don't have to cook it, it's all good. LOL

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by Walter123

Bonny, chatty bratty is trying to ruffle your feathers. I know it can be hard not to respond but if you don't feed the stray cat it will go away. I always respect your opinions and facts!

Aw, thanks. Yea, I won't respond to that stuff anymore. Some things aren't worth the time given. LOL

[Cedwards38]

Originally Posted by newguyintv

Thank you Chatbrat, whoever you are, for posting one of the most intelligent Restaurant comments I've ever seen on this website. Your comments are spot on. It's amazing to me as well how many people in TV not only accept mediocrity, but rave about it. My experience at Belle Glade was, as I'm sure yours is, OK at best!

Well, mine was fabulous!

[Chatbrat]

Thank you ,Walter, --I guess you too, like to heap praise on mediocrity, As far as my experiences--we lived on a motor-yacht and cruised over 30K miles-visiting the U.S., Canada and the Islands- Pulling into Charleston, New Orleans, Savannah, and hundreds of other ports gave us an unparalleled travel & dining experience.