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Mrs. Robinson 05-18-2018 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa (Post 1544528)
The Columbia Restaurant in the historic Ybor City area of Tampa is the epitome of fine dining, with an emphasis on Spanish dishes. It has been at the same location for 110 years, and the third generation of the same family is being groomed to take over its operation.

Food Preparation is done by Chefs either with decades of experience at the Columbia or Chefs who have been recruited from Europe more recently.

Satellite Columbia Restaurants have been established in Celebration, Florida, St. Augustine, Florida, St. Armand's Circle near Sarasota, Florida, and on Sand Key near Clearwater Beach, Florida. Although lacking the patina of historical elegance of the Ybor City location, all of the locations serve similar dishes.

The leader of the Columbia Restaurant Group, Richard Gonzmart, has also pioneered other upscale restaurants in the Tampa area, including Ulele in a restored historic waterworks building, and a planned Sicilian food restaurant to be located in Ybor City.

I, along with people who still live in The Villages, have tried to convince Richard to open a Columbia Restaurant in the area of The Villages. I get the impression that he is not convinced that there would be enough revenue generated by an upscale restaurant in this area to justify the effort required to open a new restaurant.
Carl -- everything you said regarding the Columbia Restaurant is right on target. You've probably even left out a few things because it is so good, ranging from the quality of the food, the atmosphere, the menu choices, the service, etc.
When I lived in Sarasota, it was my favorite restaurant.

I must agree that The Villages is not ready for a Columbia or any restaurant of that caliber, and I seriously doubt that it could ever survive.
Although there might be the population here to support it, and possibly even residents' income, there isn't enough culinary sophistication or willingness to spend enough for it to be successful over the long haul.

Restaurants that offer Columbia's type of fine dining need the atmosphere of a city to survive, and TV's bubble will never be able to offer that.

ColdNoMore 05-18-2018 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson (Post 1544717)
Carl -- everything you said regarding the Columbia Restaurant is right on target. You've probably even left out a few things because it is so good, ranging from the quality of the food, the atmosphere, the menu choices, the service, etc.
When I lived in Sarasota, it was my favorite restaurant.

I must agree that The Villages is not ready for a Columbia or any restaurant of that caliber, and I seriously doubt that it could ever survive.
Although there might be the population here to support it, and possibly even residents' income, there isn't enough culinary sophistication or willingness to spend enough for it to be successful over the long haul.

Restaurants that offer Columbia's type of fine dining need the atmosphere of a city to survive, and TV's bubble will never be able to offer that.
Yep.


Unless they offer coupons...or 'Early Bird Specials.' :1rotfl:

manaboutown 05-18-2018 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by ColdNoMore (Post 1544720)
Yep.


Unless they offer coupons...or 'Early Bird Specials.' :1rotfl:
:agree:

coffeebean 05-21-2018 08:22 AM
Is Rose Plantation close to upscale cuisine?

NYGUY 05-21-2018 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 1545772)
Is Rose Plantation close to upscale cuisine?
Yes it is and the closest you will come to in this area.

CFrance 05-21-2018 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Nucky (Post 1544705)
I never got kicked out of Smiles see it was a frame-up. I graduated from Harvard on the Highway. County College of Morris with a degree in Law Enforcement. It's a blur. All I know is the hill from the parking lot up to the school was rough so instead I would head to the Little Brown Jug instead. Cheers. :pepper2:

I was a proud slumlord on Lake Hopatcong. Oh Boy.

We rode thru the Hollow in Mo-town blasting Play That Funky Music White Boy trying to stir up trouble. Forgive me for I did not know what I was doing?

We called it Lake Hapopcorn!

manaboutown 05-21-2018 09:01 AM
I enjoy the raillery that develops on various threads. It lightens my day and in some instances even provides some intellectual stimulation.

graciegirl 05-21-2018 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson (Post 1544717)
Carl -- everything you said regarding the Columbia Restaurant is right on target. You've probably even left out a few things because it is so good, ranging from the quality of the food, the atmosphere, the menu choices, the service, etc.
When I lived in Sarasota, it was my favorite restaurant.

I must agree that The Villages is not ready for a Columbia or any restaurant of that caliber, and I seriously doubt that it could ever survive.
Although there might be the population here to support it, and possibly even residents' income, there isn't enough culinary sophistication or willingness to spend enough for it to be successful over the long haul.

Restaurants that offer Columbia's type of fine dining need the atmosphere of a city to survive, and TV's bubble will never be able to offer that.
I resent the comment on behalf of a lot of people who live on a budget so as to enjoy living in this beautiful place. Where I come from, THAT is a good thing, not spending your last buck before you breathe your last breath.

There are so many here with "culinary sophistication" equal and better than the food snobs who post. AND better manners. And kinder hearts. AND probably more money.

coffeebean 05-21-2018 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by NYGUY (Post 1545777)
Yes it is and the closest you will come to in this area.
Thank you.

manaboutown 05-21-2018 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson (Post 1544717)
Carl -- everything you said regarding the Columbia Restaurant is right on target. You've probably even left out a few things because it is so good, ranging from the quality of the food, the atmosphere, the menu choices, the service, etc.
When I lived in Sarasota, it was my favorite restaurant.

I must agree that The Villages is not ready for a Columbia or any restaurant of that caliber, and I seriously doubt that it could ever survive.
Although there might be the population here to support it, and possibly even residents' income, there isn't enough culinary sophistication or willingness to spend enough for it to be successful over the long haul.

Restaurants that offer Columbia's type of fine dining need the atmosphere of a city to survive, and TV's bubble will never be able to offer that.
:agree: along with the successful restauranteurs who know where to locate and how to run their fine dining restaurants!

rivaridger1 05-21-2018 05:37 PM
If you are 70 years of age and older and actually believe denying yourself the occasional culinary treat that is rich in most things which taste good, but the doc's and food police condemn, will buy you a few years of additional existence that is perfectly okay. You might be spending one or two of those extra years in a skilled nursing home however drooling, tube fed and calling out names of those long departed to the annoyance of the visitors of your similarly inclined roommate. I'll have doughnut, and maybe two, in the hopes of avoiding that.

manaboutown 05-21-2018 05:58 PM
"If you are 70 years of age and older and actually believe denying yourself the occasional culinary treat that is rich in most things which taste good, but the doc's and food police condemn, will buy you a few years of additional existence that is perfectly okay. You might be spending one or two of those extra years in a skilled nursing home however drooling, tube fed and calling out names of those long departed to the annoyance of the visitors of your similarly inclined roommate. I'll have doughnut, and maybe two, in the hopes of avoiding that."

Well then, please pass the goose foie gras, crab imperial, rare T-bone steak, lamb chops, bacon, French fries, Bordeaux, triple cream brie, carne adovada, guacamole and tortilla chips, salsa, mole poblano, biscochitos, tres leches cake, flan, brownies, pecan pie, fruit cake, mince meat pie with rum sauce...burp!

ColdNoMore 05-21-2018 07:14 PM
I'm all for unhealthy eating.

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JimD215 05-21-2018 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa (Post 1544528)
The Columbia Restaurant in the historic Ybor City area of Tampa is the epitome of fine dining, with an emphasis on Spanish dishes. It has been at the same location for 110 years, and the third generation of the same family is being groomed to take over its operation.

Food Preparation is done by Chefs either with decades of experience at the Columbia or Chefs who have been recruited from Europe more recently.

Satellite Columbia Restaurants have been established in Celebration, Florida, St. Augustine, Florida, St. Armand's Circle near Sarasota, Florida, and on Sand Key near Clearwater Beach, Florida. Although lacking the patina of historical elegance of the Ybor City location, all of the locations serve similar dishes.

The leader of the Columbia Restaurant Group, Richard Gonzmart, has also pioneered other upscale restaurants in the Tampa area, including Ulele in a restored historic waterworks building, and a planned Sicilian food restaurant to be located in Ybor City.

I, along with people who still live in The Villages, have tried to convince Richard to open a Columbia Restaurant in the area of The Villages. I get the impression that he is not convinced that there would be enough revenue generated by an upscale restaurant in this area to justify the effort required to open a new restaurant.
It would be a great restaurant here. They would be packed with what the competition is here. Have been to the one in St Armand’s Circle and always great food

manaboutown 05-22-2018 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by ColdNoMore (Post 1546086)
True that! Lack of self discipline in eating, exercising regularly and following good health habits can lead to obesity, diabetes, perhaps even dementia, requiring one move to assisted living for an extended period of time sooner rather than later.


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