[Skip]

What's with Bourbon Street Restaurant? I heard the developer pulled their lease unexpectedly.

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[Muncle]

I know there will be political speculation, but I question the restaurant's volume. I've been there a few times with mixed results re quality (went there for the Beignets). However there never seemed to be that much business. As the renown philosopher, Yogi Berra, once said, "If people don't want to come out to the ball park, nobody's gonna stop 'em." Same thing applies to restaurants.

[Skip]

I think there is a more sinister reason. The lease was pulled not abandoned (like Main Street Bistro).

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[Muncle]

Like I said, there will be political speculation. After all, The Developer is Satan.

[chuckster]

Sunday's Daily Sun had an ad stating Bourbon St. to open under new management 9/22 with additions to menu.

[chuckster]

Also understand the original owner was several months behind in utilities payments.

[Russ_Boston]

Skip - Last time i checked leases can be 'pulled' for consecutive non-payment. I wouldn't call that sinsiter. Imagine the nerve of a commercial property owner to insist on on-time payments!

[Bstreet boss]

Shame on you for spreading such awful rumors about a wonderful family who invested ALL they have in YOUR community. Albert, Sue, Matthew (10 yrs old), Samantha (7), and little Will(4) have ALL sacrificed to make this business work here instead of leaving you with another empty shell of a building in YOUR Towne Square.They certainly could have started there business someplace a bit more forgiving to Americans trying to make a go of the American Dream(Any body remember that?), but they chose to build it here, having faith in the retirees that have been so experienced, good and gentle to them in the past. We need more community builders like them in this country and less DESTROYERS who get off on a moment of SATISFACTION in telling someone a bad story that could potentially ruin a young family's DREAMS vs. not saying anything until they verify the information or offer advice or maybe even a helping hand!
To set the record straight, Bourbon St. is Better Than Ever! New GM, new Menu, New Attitude and Service Service Service! Not behind on rent, and not behind on utilities(notice they are still open with lights, food, drinks, fun and FREE live Entertainment).
In my heart I still believe in YOU, give them another shot(remember when you needed another chance?). The Villages Leasing company believes in them, I know you will believe in them again too.

[Skip]

Can you tell us WHY exactly there is a new GM. There are a few rumors going around about that subject but I am only asking questions, not spreading bad rumors. Your patrons, me among them, are still behind this endeavor.

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[aln]

Way to go Bstreet Boss! .. ..

I'll be there Friday after bowling.

I'll drink booze and eat and try to bring another body or two.

Aln

[jadebox]

I will give it one more try one of these days. Last time I was there there was fighting--verbal but getting close to physical, the food was not real good and the cost of food way too high. The atmosphere was not a Villages atmosphere.
I wish you luck on changing things around.

[Bstreet boss]

Hello again
Might as well address the fighting issue first. More than likely "The Brawlers" were my Ex partners who were let go in July. Unfortunately there "habits and behavior" damaged our reputation and cost me Big Time, we'll leave it at that, although I wish I could tell you all that they have done to My family, I can not. Word of advice for those entering into ANY kind of partnership, check public records, I wish I had.(I'm learning, this is our first business).
They are gone and the rebuilding has begun. We have Never had a customer fight here, unlike our neighbors, who will remain nameless(not a rumor,true) and since he recently stabbed me in the back (Hard), deserves it especially when all I've ever been to THEM is nice. Don't worry, I'm learning about FRIENDS IN BUSINESS too.
We have a wonderful new GM(general manager), his name is Hank. Hank spent 5 years in the Marines defending our country, then found his love for food. After working for Darden Restaurants(Olive Garden, Red Lobster, etc), Hank successfully went to work opening up three Pinera Bread Companies! Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville (The REAL Margaritaville) snatched Hank up for the last 9 years and now he is here with us (thanks to his new baby girl). I am really looking forward to serving ALL of you again and again, and look forward to ANY constructive wisdom you would like to share with us.

[Cassie325]

Thanks for sharing all of this...to be honest...we have never been there! Perhaps that wll be our weekend treat!!!

[tkret]

Originally Posted by Cassie325

Thanks for sharing all of this...to be honest...we have never been there! Perhaps that wll be our weekend treat!!!

Hey Dear Cousin,
Save me a seat. I'd like to go too. Céad Míle Failte

[chuckinca]

Where is this place? We haven't been in TV since early February and are coming for 10 days in mid October and from BStreet Boss' post this sounds like someplace we need to check out. But beware BS Boss, we are not new to Bourbon St - as shown in the Avatar!


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