[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I know that it's early, but can anyone recommend a good restaurant for Thanksgiving dinner. There are only two of us and it is my wife's first Thanksgiving in her new country.

[Lbmb24101]

Same situation here
Would love suggestions

[jblum315]

We have always had a wonderful experience at the Lakeside Inn in Mt. Dora. Lovely Vicotrian inn on the lake, wide veranda with rocking chairs. Inside, a sumptuous buffet with table service for drinks, wine, tea, coffee.
Reservations essential, the sooner the better.
Call 1-800-556-5016
Link to Thanksgiving menu: http://lakeside-inn.com/pdf/2012ThanksgivingMenu.pdf

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by jblum315

We have always had a wonderful experience at the Lakeside Inn in Mt. Dora. Lovely Vicotrian inn on the lake, wide veranda with rocking chairs. Inside, a sumptuous buffet with table service for drinks, wine, tea, coffee.
Reservations essential, the sooner the better.
Call 1-800-556-5016
Link to Thanksgiving menu: http://lakeside-inn.com/pdf/2012ThanksgivingMenu.pdf

Excellent suggestion, nice town to walk through after dinner.


jbloom315 - Love your choice of words at the bottom of the page, my sentiments exactly!

[Newbeginnings]

So where does someone who has just moved in that is single and new to the area go? Should I make a reservation for 1 somewhere? Is that acceptable? I will be renting till my house is complete end of November, so that leaves Thanksgiving in my rental doing dinner by myself and with my dogs.

[jblum315]

Aww! I would invite you but I'm going out. Have you met any other singles yet? C'mon, guys and gals, make a date!

[senior citizen]

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[graciegirl]

We are invited to friends or I would invite all of you with no destination to our house. I love to cook a turkey and all the stuff that goes with it.

Someone could cook a turkey or buy one cooked at Publix and have a potluck.

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by djohnson

So where does someone who has just moved in that is single and new to the area go? Should I make a reservation for 1 somewhere? Is that acceptable? I will be renting till my house is complete end of November, so that leaves Thanksgiving in my rental doing dinner by myself and with my dogs.

I have a suggestion for you ----- start a new thread and call it Thanksgiving for Singles, or whatever. See if this attracts singles who might be interested in booking a large table in one of the Country Clubs for Thanksgiving Dinner. But, you'll have to move fast because Thanksgiving sells out. Here's another idea ....... our "local" is Glenview and their lounge/bar is situated right in the middle of their restaurant. You could call the manager and see if they would be prepared to serve a single in the lounge.

When my other half was traveling he would stay in good hotels, and at that time these hotels would cater to single business people with a large table, if you wished to sit there you could and would be joined by other business singles, if you preferred not to that was OK too.

If any of the Managers from the various country clubs log in here this might be a good business idea for TV.

Personally, we'll be cruising ...........................

[Bill32]

Originally Posted by djohnson

So where does someone who has just moved in that is single and new to the area go? Should I make a reservation for 1 somewhere? Is that acceptable? I will be renting till my house is complete end of November, so that leaves Thanksgiving in my rental doing dinner by myself and with my dogs.

When I was single I always ate at the restaurant's bar. Always had someone to talk to, made friends, flirted with the bartenders etc. Call around and check which restaurant's will be serving at the bar, better than sitting alone at a table, Ithink

[swrinfla]

I've been on a cruise ship for many years, so don't frankly pay much attention to what's happening, locally!

That said, some of the suggestions earlier in this thread might work for you!

SWR

[Skip2MySue]

Closer to home we went to The La Haceinda last year for their Thanksgiving Buffet and it was GREAT!! There was 6 of us and we all agreed it was well worth the money and made for a nice celebration. You have to make reservations and the price was reasonable. You won't be sorry if you chose to dine there.
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[Geewiz]

Jim - one of the great american restaurants is Bern's SteaKhouse in Tampa (yeah, a hike). Consider a 2 day trip - Bern's on Thursday ... an evening at a fine hotel or romantic b&b..Friday at the Dali museum...sunset at the ocean and then a drive back to TV. Memories are made of events...dinner is just one part.

[Trish Crocker]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

We are invited to friends or I would invite all of you with no destination to our house. I love to cook a turkey and all the stuff that goes with it.

Someone could cook a turkey or buy one cooked at Publix and have a potluck.

Gracie, I agree..next year we'll cook dinner together and invite anyone that wants to come!

[Joaniesmom]

Originally Posted by jblum315

We have always had a wonderful experience at the Lakeside Inn in Mt. Dora. Lovely Vicotrian inn on the lake, wide veranda with rocking chairs. Inside, a sumptuous buffet with table service for drinks, wine, tea, coffee.
Reservations essential, the sooner the better.
Call 1-800-556-5016
Link to Thanksgiving menu: http://lakeside-inn.com/pdf/2012ThanksgivingMenu.pdf

Just made a reservation! Thanks so much for the tip! Sounds like a wonderful experience.

BTW They serve from 12 to 5.

Woo Hoo!