[CFrance]

I think the fact that Villagers eat out such a tremendous amount of the time keeps up the demand for low prices.

[MrPelota]

Amazing to see where this thread has gone since the original post.....smh

[Doro22]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Bluefin or bluefish, another poster said fish. Not that it matters, same owners have restaurants already in TV

Yes...Bluefin...wonder if it will be more of their mediocre food...IMHO. Or will they improve the quality?

[C4Boston]

I for one think it is great news and want to give them a fair chance. If they create a great venue it will certainly be a welcome addition to Brownwood.

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by Brynnie

Just once I'd like to see a really good independent restaurant opened here, like the small establishments opened in Winter Park by REAL trained chefs who know quality fresh ingredients and stylish (not imitative) presentation. I'd rather pay more and get quality, freshly prepared food than pay cheap prices for cheap food.

There is plenty of space available. Where are you thinking about opening?

[fsiems]

Hopefully the food will be better than the owner’s other restaurants where you feel like you’re eating out of the back of a Sysco food delivery truck!!

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Brynnie

It's a pity that so many of the restaurants in The Villages are owned by the same people. Even at the "country clubs" the food is mediocre at best, and that's putting it mildly. Same menus, same service, same blah food. Guess that's why Bonefish is always so crowded. People crave something different from the usual "syndicate" fare of restaurants owned by the same family. Just once I'd like to see a really good independent restaurant opened here, like the small establishments opened in Winter Park by REAL trained chefs who know quality fresh ingredients and stylish (not imitative) presentation. I'd rather pay more and get quality, freshly prepared food than pay cheap prices for cheap food. Would a restaurant like that be successful in The Villages?

Doubtful unless things have changed. Talking to some that have been here for a long time, restaurant's that provide higher quality continually do market studies and so far, they don't cross the bar. Asiantree had it right, there are quality places outside the bubble but they don't rely on Villagers for the majority of their business. I remember when Tapas opened in Brownwood, the posts were all about the prices and the small portions....which is what Tapas is all about. But not here.Not sure if Blue Fin is a franchise since there are other places with same name around the country or totally local. I will give it a chance and reserve judgement until they open.

[tomwed]

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This would work. That was in Asbury Park. My dad called it Taylor Ham so that's what we called it but the real name is Taylor Pork Roll.

[ColdNoMore]

I got it!

What we need is a new restaurant that has Le Cordon Bleu trained chefs, no meal over $15...and tipping is absolutely banned.

It will be called.....





....Bleu Hair.

[askcarl]

Turner's. Leesburg. Take money, enjoy a great meal or go back to Red lobster/olive garden.

Taste reality. Print that great recipe u drool over on line, buy the "quality" products missing at all the TV restaurants. Then check your cost?

You won't eat that **** shrimp from Asia? What's the price for Keys shrimp at the dock? Transportation, train Chef, lease building, install kitchen, hire staff, food prep, cook, plate and kiss your ass service. All for $15 and a buck fifty tip.

You expect a quality meal on the cheap just because that's all the money Villagers have to spend? Look around. Conspicuous Consumption rules this place. Except when eating dinner out? I thought it was the current generation that's Entitled. The world owes you. What?

You won't find a great cheap meal anywhere. Although, Wendy's does have a 4 for $4 deal. Enjoy.

Don't like a restaurant that's not yet open? Open one yourself and be ......

The Talk of The Villages.

Let the bitching continue.....

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

I got it!

What we need is a new restaurant that has Le Cordon Bleu trained chefs, no meal over $15...and tipping is absolutely banned.

It will be called.....





....Bleu Hair.

[EnglishJW]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Then you aren't taking to your servers, most will tell you that Villagers tip between 10 and 15%. There are exceptions of course and I assume you are one. As far as plenty of restaurants outside the bubble you might be right if you are willing to drive. Very few are close to TV. It's all relative to what you are looking for and how far you are willing to go get it. While you and Chat present yourselves as having better taste and a higher social awareness then others on this forum, I don't believe you are in the majority. Those that you consider not your equals most likely spend more time talking to their servers. This is not a shot, so please don't take it that way, just an observation based on your posts.

There is a Facebook group about eating in and around The Villages. The vast majority of participants claim to tip 20% or more (on the total, after tax amount). Like you, we have seen otherwise and we have spoken with many servers who claim otherwise. Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion on this (and the quality of service should, in our opinion, be taken into account). Servers have low paying jobs. Tips are an expected part of their incomes. If you don't enjoy a restaurant, don't return but don't penalize the server (unless there is a specific to be dissatisfied with the server).

[raynan]

Quality food, try The Rose Plantation in Fruitland Park off 466A. Not a long drive and excellent food. It will cost a lot more than you pay in The Villages but worth it.

[raynan]

I just hope Bluefin has a lot of cold water fish not just the usual grouper and tilapia that is served here.

[eweissenbach]

Originally Posted by raynan

Quality food, try The Rose Plantation in Fruitland Park off 466A. Not a long drive and excellent food. It will cost a lot more than you pay in The Villages but worth it.

Miz Kathy's Cottillion in Wildwood!