[tmbromley]

I’m sorry folks but there really isn’t any real fine dining in the Villagres. But Lopez is about the best we have!

[bobthegolfer]

We have been going to Lopez for 15 years. It was considered Fine Dining the place for Birthday or other celebrations It was always packed! You couldn't get in on Sunday after Church. I know it has changed managers many times. I know they did a bit of renovating and I know Cooks came and went. We were there for Brunch yesterday about 1:30. We were one of four tables on the Porch overlooking the Golf Course. The food was great as was the Service. Our complaints were the music was WAY too loud and their choice of music made me think some young Teeny Bopper chose it. The other complaint I have had for a long time is they need NEW Chairs. They have had the same chairs on the Porch for 15 years. They are very uncomfortable and look Shabby. Our Server had the music turned down, then someone who I assumed was a Manager came to our table and asked if it was at a good level. It was, but the music was not Fine Dining Music, it was Outdoor Bar kind of music! Little things like that matter. We will keep going there as long as the food is as good as it was on Sunday. Since we live five minutes from Lopez, we certainly hope to see it open for Business.

[LYeager]

That's sad - maybe they will up their game(menu, service, staff training) or NOT -

[hillyridge]

Sadly Nancy Lopez was the one consistently good restaurant we went to. We have seen it decline over the years and made sure we used the remainder of our dining card because we felt it would soon be gone. Not surprised if it too leaves.

[tedquick]

Just a “quick” note: I have spoken to two of the Sulieman (hope I spelled their name correctly) brothers in the last two days. They are the family who own Amerikanos, Red Sauce, Johnny Rockets and now Havana. When they purchased Havana, Lopez was temporarily on the table but the owner chose not to sell at that time. So as of right now, apparently nothing is going to change. The “brothers” indicated that if Lopez were to become available they might discuss it but their primary efforts at this time are to improve the food and service in the four restaurants they currently own. And, BTW, they are very interested in feedback from their visitors.

[784caroline]

Originally Posted by tedquick

Just a “quick” note: I have spoken to two of the Sulieman (hope I spelled their name correctly) brothers in the last two days. They are the family who own Amerikanos, Red Sauce, Johnny Rockets and now Havana. When they purchased Havana, Lopez was temporarily on the table but the owner chose not to sell at that time. So as of right now, apparently nothing is going to change. The “brothers” indicated that if Lopez were to become available they might discuss it but their primary efforts at this time are to improve the food and service in the four restaurants they currently own. And, BTW, they are very interested in feedback from their visitors.

Exactly what I heard...same source..no rumor!

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Originally Posted by tedquick

Just a “quick” note: I have spoken to two of the Sulieman (hope I spelled their name correctly) brothers in the last two days. They are the family who own Amerikanos, Red Sauce, Johnny Rockets and now Havana. When they purchased Havana, Lopez was temporarily on the table but the owner chose not to sell at that time. So as of right now, apparently nothing is going to change. The “brothers” indicated that if Lopez were to become available they might discuss it but their primary efforts at this time are to improve the food and service in the four restaurants they currently own. And, BTW, they are very interested in feedback from their visitors.

Sure, sure, but OP got his info from "a very reliable source".

[tedquick]

Originally Posted by Rapscallion St Croix

Sure, sure, but OP got his info from "a very reliable source".

Then don't believe me. Choose to believe whatever you want to believe.

[asianthree]

So there was a deal on the table, but deal fell apart. It happens. So OP heard of the deal, before negotiations fell apart.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by tedquick

Then don't believe me. Choose to believe whatever you want to believe.

I think Rapscalion meant to be humorous.

[bella2272]

Oh how sad. Nancy Lopez Ledgends is my favorite place to have lunch or dinner.

[bella2272]

I hope they will improve the quality of the food at Americans. It is the worst.

[tedquick]

Originally Posted by CFrance

I think Rapscalion meant to be humorous.

I choose to believe what you suggest as Rapscalion's post seemed to be out of character. If I mistook your post "Rap" here is a public apology.

[Skip]

Originally Posted by bella2272

Oh how sad. Nancy Lopez Ledgends is my favorite place to have lunch or dinner.

Nancy Lopez Legends? Where is that one?

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[pjwjpb]

Sorry but I've yet to find good food here in TV.