[frayedends]

Originally Posted by 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.

Why so negative? It’s like people are just waiting to attack on this forum. I don’t have to stay near Eastport. But it’s nice to have something close too.

ETA: did you even read what I was responding to? I was responding to a post implying there were too many $34 pork chops close by and I responded asking where else in the Eastport area is there one.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by 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.

What kind of "lower price" restaurant are you looking for?

Spanish Springs has Ruby Tuesday's, McCall's, Panera, Flippers, and Ay Jalisco
Lake Sumter has Panera, Thai Ruby, Gators, City Fire, and Johnny Rockets
Brownwood has Five Guys, City Fire, World of Beer, Gators, Fiesta Grande, McCallisters, TooJays, and Island Fin Poke

[midiwiz]

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."

well I hope it's better than Chop House......

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by 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!!!

When it is 95 degrees how desirable will a rooftop restaurant be?

[Bilyclub]

The way it's going,it'll be a two horse game inside TV. FMK and the Suleiman's will rule the sit down dining out places.

[Kelevision]

Originally Posted by frayedends

Why so negative? It’s like people are just waiting to attack on this forum. I don’t have to stay near Eastport. But it’s nice to have something close too.

ETA: did you even read what I was responding to? I was responding to a post implying there were too many $34 pork chops close by and I responded asking where else in the Eastport area is there one.

That bsloan person is always negative. I’m also excited for an upscale any type of place that’s not burgers or sports bar, with craft cocktails. I don’t care about the price. I planned well. I enjoy going out and yes, I can make it cheaper at home which is like comparing apples to oranges.

[frayedends]

Originally Posted by Kelevision

That bsloan person is always negative. I’m also excited for an upscale any type of place that’s not burgers or sports bar, with craft cocktails. I don’t care about the price. I planned well. I enjoy going out and yes, I can make it cheaper at home which is like comparing apples to oranges.

Exactly. Eating out is about the experience. I love the roof top bar idea. We usually sit at the bar and chat with new people over great classic cocktails.

[pcntech]

Is Boosters in Middleton or Eastport? It has been open for while.

[alwann]

Originally Posted by 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.

I couldn't agree more. I've been here since -- I'm too old to remember -- and the menu selections at the FMK-operated country clubs are unchanged. Only the prices -- upward.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

What kind of "lower price" restaurant are you looking for?

Spanish Springs has Ruby Tuesday's, McCall's, Panera, Flippers, and Ay Jalisco
Lake Sumter has Panera, Thai Ruby, Gators, City Fire, and Johnny Rockets
Brownwood has Five Guys, City Fire, World of Beer, Gators, Fiesta Grande, McCallisters, TooJays, and Island Fin Poke

Ay Jalisco is a go to for us in SS, RJ Gators in LSL, and Island Fin Poke in BW. Island Fin is one of our favorites in the entire Villages.

[frayedends]

Originally Posted by pcntech

Is Boosters in Middleton or Eastport? It has been open for while.

It's closer to Middleton. It's at the Shallow Creek Country Club. Been there 2 times. It's okay. They could improve some of the food items and the bartenders could use some training on making real cocktails. They have a decent booze selection but don't know what a gimlet or classic daquiri is. Burger and wings were good, but the cheese sauce on the nachos was like the stuff at a movie theater that they pump out of a jug.

Originally Posted by Bill14564

What kind of "lower price" restaurant are you looking for?

Spanish Springs has Ruby Tuesday's, McCall's, Panera, Flippers, and Ay Jalisco
Lake Sumter has Panera, Thai Ruby, Gators, City Fire, and Johnny Rockets
Brownwood has Five Guys, City Fire, World of Beer, Gators, Fiesta Grande, McCallisters, TooJays, and Island Fin Poke

Ay Jalisco updated their menu recently as well as their prices.
The price change was substantial.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by alwann

I couldn't agree more. I've been here since -- I'm too old to remember -- and the menu selections at the FMK-operated country clubs are unchanged. Only the prices -- upward.

Yet apparently you still go.

I have not been here as long as you. Can you tell me about the years when prices did *not* increase?

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Ay Jalisco is a go to for us in SS, RJ Gators in LSL, and Island Fin Poke in BW. Island Fin is one of our favorites in the entire Villages.

Never been to Ay Jalisco since I have two Fiesta Grandes closer. Really like Island Fin just don’t get there often.

[DagNabIt]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

What kind of "lower price" restaurant are you looking for?

Spanish Springs has Ruby Tuesday's, McCall's, Panera, Flippers, and Ay Jalisco
Lake Sumter has Panera, Thai Ruby, Gators, City Fire, and Johnny Rockets
Brownwood has Five Guys, City Fire, World of Beer, Gators, Fiesta Grande, McCallisters, TooJays, and Island Fin Poke

Are they all CORPORATE CHAINS? The one chain on that list I do love is Five Guys...best burger in America. We have them here in California. However, sit-down restaurants that are chains or owned by mega restaurant groups are so stale...it's as if they all have a schtick they must follow. Their cocktail pours are measured to the drop. LOCALLY owned gets my business, if that's even possible in TV.