[champion6]

From Dec. 2 Daily Sun:
"Eastport will be home to Prime + Ember Signature Steakhouse. The restaurant is the first to be announced for The Villages' newest downtown currently in development. Prime + Ember will be operated by FMK Restaurant Group and will offer an upscale dining destination featuring premium steaks, fresh seafood and gourmet pasta. A highlight of the venue will be its rooftop bar where guests can enjoy craft cocktails, live music and scenic views. It joins The Villages Health, The Villages Golf Cars, Citizens First Bank and Hotel Eastport as businesses now under construction at Eastport."

[frayedends]

Excellent. I love Chophouse and this will have a roof top bar. FMK has good bartenders that know classic cocktails. 20 minute cart ride from Lake Denham. This is great news.

[bsloan1960]

Just my opinion- we don't need another $34 pork chop.

Originally Posted by champion6

From Dec. 2 Daily Sun:
"Eastport will be home to Prime + Ember Signature Steakhouse. The restaurant is the first to be announced for The Villages' newest downtown currently in development. Prime + Ember will be operated by FMK Restaurant Group and will offer an upscale dining destination featuring premium steaks, fresh seafood and gourmet pasta. A highlight of the venue will be its rooftop bar where guests can enjoy craft cocktails, live music and scenic views. It joins The Villages Health, The Villages Golf Cars, Citizens First Bank and Hotel Eastport as businesses now under construction at Eastport."

[frayedends]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

Just my opinion- we don't need another $34 pork chop.

Where else in the Villages near Eastport can I get one?

[justjim]

We cook our pork chops at home and prefer the thinner ones. But to each their own.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by champion6

From Dec. 2 Daily Sun:
"Eastport will be home to Prime + Ember Signature Steakhouse. The restaurant is the first to be announced for The Villages' newest downtown currently in development. Prime + Ember will be operated by FMK Restaurant Group and will offer an upscale dining destination featuring premium steaks, fresh seafood and gourmet pasta. A highlight of the venue will be its rooftop bar where guests can enjoy craft cocktails, live music and scenic views. It joins The Villages Health, The Villages Golf Cars, Citizens First Bank and Hotel Eastport as businesses now under construction at Eastport."

One more over-priced crappy restaurant for FMK and The Villages.

[frayedends]

Originally Posted by justjim

We cook our pork chops at home and prefer the thinner ones. But to each their own.

I just find it funny that people comment on things that don’t interest them. I took your post to mean there were already too many higher end steak houses in the area. I’m thrilled with an FMK steakhouse in Eastport. Contrary to Brian’s opinion I think they do a great job at Chophouse and their prices are the same as most steakhouses. That being said, of course I can make a better steak at home for half the price. But eating out is for the experience as well as the food.

[bsloan1960]

Didn't realize you'd confine yourself to that location. When you dare venture beyond Eastport you'll find many things to see and do.

Originally Posted by frayedends

Where else in the Villages near Eastport can I get one?

[MorTech]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

Just my opinion- we don't need another $34 pork chop.

...Or a $60 "steak"
Upscale or just Upprice
Hooters cant come soon enough

[RustyandEthel]

In 1999 I took a spill off a rooftop bar in Myrtle after one too many Long Island iced teas

[coconutmama]

Originally Posted by MorTech

...Or a $60 "steak"
Upscale or just Upprice
Hooters cant come soon enough

That’s hilarious & so true.

A rooftop restaurant/bar sounds good, especially with visiting friends, but otherwise we are concerned that it will just be another FMK restaurant. Realize they buy in bulk but the food is pretty much the same between their establishments, with a few variations.

Pity the neighbors as sound will carry, especially at night.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by coconutmama

That’s hilarious & so true.

A rooftop restaurant/bar sounds good, especially with visiting friends, but otherwise we are concerned that it will just be another FMK restaurant. Realize they buy in bulk but the food is pretty much the same between their establishments, with a few variations.

Pity the neighbors as sound will carry, especially at night.

Why pity them?
Some like to live close to the action…………

[CybrSage]

So many cranky old men whining that one of the dozen new restaurants will be a steakhouse.

[Ptmcbriz]

Fabulous! Considering my two favorite restaurants are Harvest and. Blue Fin, it sounds like a wonderful addition. That roof top bar will be a gathering place!!!

[DrHitch]

The Villages needs a "lower price" restaurant at ALL TOWN SQUARES....

From Spanish Springs to Brownwood, the choices for less expensive restaurant options are minimal....we like FMK, but need more options.