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asianthree 03-24-2018 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Aloha1 (Post 1526241)
Go to any populated area nowadays and you will find people rating restaurants on sites like Yelp, Google, Trip Advisor, etc..It's the way things are now. Look at the Villages Gourmet site. Ratings for restaurants in TV and surrounding areas. I know the general consensus is that everybody here is on a fixed income but the amount of that income I believe is higher than we give credit for. How else do you explain spending $10,000 to $30,000 just for landscaping?

Bottom line, is when you go out to eat you should EXPECT a clean establishment, good service, and hot food cooked to preference. If a restaurant fails to deliver that, they deserve every negative comment they get.
:agree: some have said average income is $80,000. We don’t have a pleather of million dollar homes, but half million and up are plentiful. One must have that kind of cash to buy here. And then get that expensive landscape

CFrance 03-24-2018 12:09 PM
I think you mean plethora. That darn auto fill. I don't think $80,000/year buys one a half-million-dollar house, but I think there are income levels all over the place in TV... and few got here by not being frugal. As long as people want a lot of food for a little money, we aren't going to get many high-end restaurants.

Henryk 03-24-2018 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by My Post (Post 1526062)
What does this mean?
It's a means of moving the topic to the top of the list without actually posting anything.

Chatbrat 03-24-2018 02:29 PM
If you came from NJ or NY suburbs-when you sold your house--getting a half million dollar house in TV is a no brainer-unless you want to pay capital gains-very simple

Nucky 03-24-2018 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ColdNoMore (Post 1526218)
It usually means one of two things.

1. The poster does it to intimate that they don't trust themselves to post, without taking a chance of breaking the rules...or having their post deleted.

2. They already posted something, decided they wanted to change it, but because you can't delete an entire post once posted...came back and just put some symbols in the edited post.


Think of it as a...middle finger salute. :D
In the previous post, it meant that my wife needed me and I had decided to use /// after erasing my post.

In this post, it means the last sentence you used in your post. ///. Nice to see you back.

BK001 03-24-2018 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1526373)
If you came from NJ or NY suburbs-when you sold your house--getting a half million dollar house in TV is a no brainer-unless you want to pay capital gains-very simple

As far as I know, since the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, you no longer need to buy another home to avoid the capital gains tax. Each person is eligible to exclude $250,000 ($500,000 for a couple) of profit from the capital gains tax.

Regardless I agree with you that many of us sold our homes and had ample cash to buy a home outright here in TV.

ColdNoMore 03-24-2018 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Nucky (Post 1526385)
In the previous post, it meant that my wife needed me and I had decided to use /// after erasing my post.

In this post, it means the last sentence you used in your post. ///. Nice to see you back.
I haven't gone anywhere...but it's nice to be proved correct.

Thanks. :thumbup:

Nucky 03-24-2018 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BK001 (Post 1526436)
As far as I know, since the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, you no longer need to buy another home to avoid the capital gains tax. Each person is eligible to exclude $250,000 ($500,000 for a couple) of profit from the capital gains tax.

Regardless I agree with you that many of us sold our homes and had ample cash to buy a home outright here in TV.
I believe that's after owning the home as your primary residence for two years. A small technicality.

asianthree 03-24-2018 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by BK001 (Post 1526436)
As far as I know, since the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, you no longer need to buy another home to avoid the capital gains tax. Each person is eligible to exclude $250,000 ($500,000 for a couple) of profit from the capital gains tax.

Regardless I agree with you that many of us sold our homes and had ample cash to buy a home outright here in TV.
Some of us own more than one home, So buying another vacation home works, to reduce capital gains

Chatbrat 03-25-2018 02:55 AM
also, six figure pensions are now common place in NJ & NYC for gov't workers and if husband & wife were both gov't workers tons of disposable income--the person who took my place when I quit a gov't job- his pension was $165K

skip0358 03-25-2018 08:16 AM
Went to Havana last night. Place was packed. There were 7 at our table no complaints about the food at all. I do think the new owners are doing a fine job. He was there last night again walking the floor and stopping to talk with the customers.

graciegirl 03-25-2018 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1526559)
also, six figure pensions are now common place in NJ & NYC for gov't workers and if husband & wife were both gov't workers tons of disposable income--the person who took my place when I quit a gov't job- his pension was $165K
I was thinking you owned an electrical contracting business.

Chi-Town 03-25-2018 10:34 AM
Went to Palmer's last night and ordered the 12 oz. NY cut ($38.00) medium rare. It was road kill. Cut into it and called the manager over to discuss. He took it back to show the chef and with no explanation offered to replace it with a different steak or a free dessert. How could a piece of meat like that even get to the grill? The photo I took says it all. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...9fcc49bb67.jpg

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tomwed 03-25-2018 10:58 AM
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (often nicknamed Triple D and specialized as Diners, Drive-Ins, Dives) is an American food reality television series that premiered on April 23, 2007, on the Food Network. It is hosted by Guy Fieri.

I just got access to that show. They were showcasing a lot of food tucks, some from Orlando. I wonder if there could be a food truck night at the squares.

While visiting my son in California he took me to a beer garden. Behind the building they have a big parking lot and they invite food trucks. The beer is pricey but the verity of food and value was pretty, pretty good. It might stir the pot a little.

CFrance 03-25-2018 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by tomwed (Post 1526673)
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (often nicknamed Triple D and specialized as Diners, Drive-Ins, Dives) is an American food reality television series that premiered on April 23, 2007, on the Food Network. It is hosted by Guy Fieri.

I just got access to that show. They were showcasing a lot of food tucks, some from Orlando. I wonder if there could be a food truck night at the squares.

While visiting my son in California he took me to a beer garden. Behind the building they have a big parking lot and they invite food trucks. The beer is pricey but the verity of food and value was pretty, pretty good. It might stir the pot little.
In another thread, about suggestions for the squares, someone mentioned having a food truck night. I thought it was a great idea.

tomwed 03-25-2018 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1526684)
In another thread, about suggestions for the squares, someone mentioned having a food truck night. I thought it was a great idea.
There's an Orlando Truck that specializes in Philly Cheese Steaks and another on Jewish Deli including home [truck?] made smoked pastrami at $10 a sandwich. It may inspire our current restaurant menus.

thelegges 03-25-2018 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1526684)
In another thread, about suggestions for the squares, someone mentioned having a food truck night. I thought it was a great idea.
In the last vmail it was mentioned about food trucks but we have to wait until next vmail to find out when and where

Henryk 03-25-2018 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1526684)
In another thread, about suggestions for the squares, someone mentioned having a food truck night. I thought it was a great idea.
I love the idea, but I’ll bet the restaurants won’t.

xkeowner 03-25-2018 03:11 PM
Leesburg has food trucks and a free movie every second Saturday. We haven't tried it yet but hope to in the future.

thetruth 03-25-2018 04:26 PM
Some people just like to complain
 
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Originally Posted by eweissenbach (Post 1525602)
Either I have low standards, weak taste buds, or I'm just easily pleased, but I find I enjoy meals from many TV establishments. They may not be Narcoossee's, Ruth's Chris, Smith and Wollensky, Delmonico's or Lee and Rick's Oyster Bar, all of which I have enjoyed, but they give me pleasure at reasonable prices.
I can have a great meal at Mcdonalds-IF THE COMPANY IS GOOD. A great meal-whatever the tab these snobs seem to require CAN SURELY BE RUINED BY COMPANY SAYING THIS IS NO GOOD, THIS IS COLD, THE WAITER IS NO GOOD ETC ETC ETC

Opmoochler 03-25-2018 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Chi-Town (Post 1526662)
Went to Palmer's last night and ordered the 12 oz. NY cut ($38.00) medium rare. It was road kill. Cut into it and called the manager over to discuss. He took it back to show the chef and with no explanation offered to replace it with a different steak or a free dessert. How could a piece of meat like that even get to the grill? The photo I took says it all. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...9fcc49bb67.jpg

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Just the way I like it, but I would have asked it very rare. I understand your not be happy with it cold in the middle!

Chi-Town 03-25-2018 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Opmoochler (Post 1526824)
Just the way I like it, but I would have asked it very rare. I understand your not be happy with it cold in the middle!
Way beyond steak temperature. Fat, grizzle, shoe leather, inedible.. Road kill, like I said. A prop from The Walking Dead

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Chatbrat 03-27-2018 05:09 AM
I went into my own business after I quit working for NYC-commuting expenses,paying four taxes made me nothing but a money filter and most important paid a lot of money for very little work-went into my own business -14 years later retired-

fw102807 03-27-2018 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 1526216)
The problem is the American physci.
Food establishement will only cater for the tastes that customers will pay for, and show them a profit.
Americans will pay for piled up plates, served one minute after sitting down, faster if possible. :icon_hungry::icon_hungry:
I agree. The portions in most American restaurants are enormous and people complain about the service if they are not brought out quickly enough.

graciegirl 03-27-2018 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Opmoochler (Post 1526824)
Just the way I like it, but I would have asked it very rare. I understand your not be happy with it cold in the middle!
We took guests to Palmer last week and hadn't been there for several months. Were shocked at the prices.

The food was not as good.

Has it changed hands? Perhaps sold to a new business after Palmer's death?

Chatbrat 03-27-2018 08:47 AM
Snow bird season-IMHO--quality goes down in all TV restaurants that are not corporate chains--kitchen is too rushed to keep up with demand

Skip 03-28-2018 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1526684)
In another thread, about suggestions for the squares, someone mentioned having a food truck night. I thought it was a great idea.
Food Trucks - Already tried here a few years back. The restaurants all complained - as they should.

If we get Food Trucks, it'll be temporary and down in Fenney where they need more restaurants. The Food Trucks would compete with the developer's Fenney Grill.

Just my guess.

Skip

Polar Bear 03-29-2018 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1527402)
Snow bird season-IMHO--quality goes down in all TV restaurants...
But...how could it possibly get any lower?!? :D

Chatbrat 03-29-2018 04:11 AM
Smile it gets worse

graciegirl 03-29-2018 07:44 AM
We really enjoyed the Fenney Grill last night. It was first time going.

Great food and nice atmosphere.

Aloha1 03-29-2018 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Skip (Post 1527847)
Food Trucks - Already tried here a few years back. The restaurants all complained - as they should.

If we get Food Trucks, it'll be temporary and down in Fenney where they need more restaurants. The Food Trucks would compete with the developer's Fenney Grill.

Just my guess.

Skip
Permanent food trucks absolutely no way, but say once a month on the squares, why not?

CFrance 03-29-2018 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Aloha1 (Post 1528059)
Permanent food trucks absolutely no way, but say once a month on the squares, why not?
That's what I was thinking,esp. in the high-season months. Maybe it's a space issue.

thelegges 03-29-2018 03:24 PM
In March v-mail at the very end stated that food trucks were coming, but we have to wait until April‘s vmail For location and dates.

So sounds like the powers of be at TV is bringing in food trucks themselves sometime in April.

tomwed 03-29-2018 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by thelegges (Post 1528066)
In March v-mail at the very end stated that food trucks were coming, but we have to wait until April‘s vmail For location and dates.

So sounds like the powers of be at TV is bringing in food trucks themselves sometime in April.
great-thank-you for sharing--
There is an Orlando food truck group that moves around. I read vendors are encouraged to showcase a $5 plate offering at large events. The idea is for foodies to sample different types of food and different vendors. I hope they do that here.

This place is amazing.

Schaumburger 04-08-2018 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by eweissenbach (Post 1525602)
Either I have low standards, weak taste buds, or I'm just easily pleased, but I find I enjoy meals from many TV establishments. They may not be Narcoossee's, Ruth's Chris, Smith and Wollensky, Delmonico's or Lee and Rick's Oyster Bar, all of which I have enjoyed, but they give me pleasure at reasonable prices.
:BigApplause: I am with you! I have always eaten well during my visits to The Villages.

dave042 04-08-2018 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1525759)
They know how to operate the microwave and how to time the boil in the bag veggies-unlike other restaurants in TV
https://media.giphy.com/media/3o85g2...661q/giphy.gif

Sgroemm 04-09-2018 12:15 PM
I decided to give Hacienda Hills CC another chance. The building is just beautiful. The entertainment is usually pretty good. Wait staff has always been stretched a bit thin, but hustling to try to keep up. The food was awful. So every part of the dinner equation is present and the fault clearly lies with the food and the chef.....just disappointed. Sad that a beautiful place like that cannot be enjoyed for a decent dinner.

cegallup 04-10-2018 11:15 PM
With about 8 months here in The Villages we probably ate in over 25 restaurants (in and around). About half we would consider again, and half we probably would not go back. Fast food, medium and high end - the mix is very similar to the big Texas city we came from. BUT - The Villages, no better place.

Chatbrat 04-11-2018 06:16 AM
Hacienda Hills, is owned by the same Dr. who owns the 2 World Of Beers, in TV--in the opinion of a villager who owned a very high end restaurant in Manhattan, " the Hacienda Hills is now a beer joint"--used to love have a bite and a cocktail @ the only "sunken" bar in TV

tomwed 04-11-2018 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1532055)
@ the only "sunken" bar in TV
a little sink hole put to good use


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