[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

as long as most people don't have to cook they're happy with what is the prevalent restaurant theme in TV- entrees under $15.00 and two/fers on cheap cocktails & draft beer

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

we don't go out to eat we go out to dine and meet different people

You seem to look down on such people, sir. I find people with varying tastes in food and tastes in décor and tastes in entertainment, and tastes in travel and tastes in life, ,almost always interesting and nice. They always add to my enjoyment and information about life in general.

[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Got this from a very reliable source that Nancy Lopez is being sold to the same group that currently owns Havana

If this is true--its the end of fine dining in TV

I agree with you totally! I know they're a lot of people that have their favorite places to eat & some are less expensive & some more but just my opinion Havana isn't a cheaper place to eat. You can get the same exact thing at other places for less money & just as good or better, again unless Havana is where you like to spend your money. I bought Max N Cheese with tiny bits of Lobster in it for $21. Mac N Cheese, that probably cost them 3 or $4. & the cheese in it tasted like it was a very cheap brand that had no favor to it. These resturants (country clubs) gear everything to what people will spend & for some reason 4 or 5 of them in TV get the big spenders to come there. Sorry, I agree with CHATBRAT! The residents are the ones that drive up the prices, not how good the think the food is because just like everyone, you're going to say your favorite place is the best. Now this is just my opinion & I hope nobody gets offended my comment!

[Allegiance]

Some people live to eat.

[BeetleBailey]

Lopez has always been our favorite place for an excellent meal for 15 years now, but recently it has gone down hill. Sad to say, but maybe they will notice the business going down & the feedback they receive from their frequent diner’s. We have heard this from our friends and neighbors, so it’s just not our opinion. Hope they return to the quality that they once had.

[Chatbrat]

I don't look down at anyone, what i really don't care for are people heaping praise on restaurants that are mediocre @ best.--great pizza compared to--what ? great steaks --compared to what?
most food here is OK--but far from great and awesome

[Allegiance]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

I don't look down at anyone, what i really don't care for are people heaping praise on restaurants that are mediocre @ best.--great pizza compared to--what ? great steaks --compared to what?
most food here is OK--but far from great and awesome

I value your opinion. Where are the best steaks and pizza locally?

Thank you

[Chatbrat]

Best steaks used to be in Cuvee Bistro in Ocala, right now the Sky Fusion IMHO is # 1

In TV Arnold Palmer is the best steaks

As far as pizza goes-the best thin "floppy" crust pizza we have experienced is Flippers on the south side--as a restaurant --not a nice place to eat-better to take out

Still our homemade pizza's are the best of any restaurant in TV--went to Flippers--we were not in the mood to cook-that day

[Radioman41]

Wife called Legacy today and spoke with banquet manager who was with the owner. Their response was; 'This talk going around is all garbage". Lets hope this is true.

[Allegiance]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Best steaks used to be in Cuvee Bistro in Ocala, right now the Sky Fusion IMHO is # 1

In TV Arnold Palmer is the best steaks

As far as pizza goes-the best thin "floppy" crust pizza we have experienced is Flippers on the south side--as a restaurant --not a nice place to eat-better to take out

Still our homemade pizza's are the best of any restaurant in TV--went to Flippers--we were not in the mood to cook-that day

Is flippers in Spanish springs equal quality? Does Palmer have a special night to get steak?
Thank you

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

I don't look down at anyone, what i really don't care for are people heaping praise on restaurants that are mediocre @ best...

That's walking a very fine line since liking or disliking a restaurant is a very personal, subjective opinion.

[Chatbrat]

The Flippers we tried was not in Spanish Springs--I eat th Cowboy steak @ Arnold Palmer--its a permanent menu item

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Radioman41

Wife called Legacy today and spoke with banquet manager who was with the owner. Their response was; 'This talk going around is all garbage". Lets hope this is true.

So this rumor is a myth. Nancy Lopez is not changing hands. Thank you Mrs. Radio Man. I love it when rumors are scuttled.

[Jersey Joe]

I heard the same thing a couple of weeks ago. They are not accepting the frequent dinner card that I signed up for and
used since 2007.

[teach64]

Lopez was always my favorite fine dining restaurant, until recently. Went once a couple of months ago and had terrible food.There was also a new menu with higher prices. Gave it one more try, same results. Maybe new owners can bring it back to what it once was.

[Chatbrat]

When a restaurant has a problem stocking their bar --there is a problem- we too had a frequent diner card, there are problems there ==time will tell,