[Walt.]

We went there once and the food was mediocre and the place didn't look like the cleaner had been there for a while. I didn't see any reason to go back. I wonder how much other business they lost because of the "they'll take what we give them" attitude.
Did anyone think it would stay as it was once the "Sharon" opened?
Perhaps if they'd had 10-15 "Mama Mia" breakfasts a month they would have been profitable.

[Srassbach]

I agree!

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by redwitch

We can beat the horse. We can cajole it. Heck, we can even bribe it. But it is a done deal. This wasn't a case of, "hey, folks, we're planning on some major renovations of Katie Belle's and closing Cattle Baron's. What do y'all think?" This was a case of, "these are our plans. If you don't like it, too dang bad." We were told what would be happening, not asked.

I know we Villagers are an entitled lot and we truly do think we have a say so in what the developers do here, but this is not a democracy. It is a business. I may not like some of the choices made since I've moved here (okay, most of them) but I do respect the fact that it ain't my nickel. if they feel this is the right move, so be it. We'll learn to live with the changes. Newbies will have no concept of what has been lost. And life will go on.

redwitch: I agree with except for one small detail. The Developer is more than a business its a monarchy and not a very benevolent at that.

Personal Best Regards:

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by redwitch

We can beat the horse. We can cajole it. Heck, we can even bribe it. But it is a done deal. This wasn't a case of, "hey, folks, we're planning on some major renovations of Katie Belle's and closing Cattle Baron's. What do y'all think?" This was a case of, "these are our plans. If you don't like it, too dang bad." We were told what would be happening, not asked.

I know we Villagers are an entitled lot and we truly do think we have a say so in what the developers do here, but this is not a democracy. It is a business. I may not like some of the choices made since I've moved here (okay, most of them) but I do respect the fact that it ain't my nickel. if they feel this is the right move, so be it. We'll learn to live with the changes. Newbies will have no concept of what has been lost. And life will go on.

well said

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by redwitch

We can beat the horse. We can cajole it. Heck, we can even bribe it. But it is a done deal. This wasn't a case of, "hey, folks, we're planning on some major renovations of Katie Belle's and closing Cattle Baron's. What do y'all think?" This was a case of, "these are our plans. If you don't like it, too dang bad." We were told what would be happening, not asked.

I know we Villagers are an entitled lot and we truly do think we have a say so in what the developers do here, but this is not a democracy. It is a business. I may not like some of the choices made since I've moved here (okay, most of them) but I do respect the fact that it ain't my nickel. if they feel this is the right move, so be it. We'll learn to live with the changes. Newbies will have no concept of what has been lost. And life will go on.

Another wise post from a very wise woman! Perhaps if folks had spent as much time supporting KB/CB as they do bemoaning the mediocre meals, there might have been a different ending. I can remember the days when we had to wait on line for the Sunday brunch - this season we could always be seated upon arrival...and that was despite being open to the public! The food was mediocre, it is sad to see it go but life in the Villages will go on. And we'll be back next season - just brunching someplace new!

[aln]

Originally Posted by janmcn

The reason Cattle Baron is in dire need of a remodel is because the developer allowed the venue to get to this condition. TV has a history of letting their commercial buildings go until some of them, for example the Santiago restaurant, have to be condemned and torn down.

UNTRUE about the El Santiago facility. You should read Janet Tutt's article in the rec new of Apr 9.

[Walt.]

Originally Posted by njbchbum

... Perhaps if folks had spent as much time supporting KB/CB as they do bemoaning the mediocre meals, there might have been a different ending. I can remember the days when we had to wait on line for the Sunday brunch - this season we could always be seated upon arrival...and that was despite being open to the public! The food was mediocre, it is sad to see it go but life in the Villages will go on. And we'll be back next season - just brunching someplace new!

Why in the world should people spend time "supporting KB/CB as they do bemoaning the mediocre meals?" If your gardner does a crappy job do you keep him? What about the barber who gives you a lopsided haircut? Perhaps if KB had paid attention to some of the "bemoaning" and done something about their food... nah... why bother...
A while back there were endless threads about "supporting" the Havana in spite of bad service and not-so-great food. Maybe I'm missing something...

[OldManTime]

In the beginning KB's was the developers Premier marketing tool, to attract home buyers in Lady Lake, now has outlived its purpose, it's all about the bottom line.

[OldManTime]

Does anyone know when it will close?

[Bonny]

I remember when Hacienda Hills Country Club required men to wear sport jackets and the yummy seafood buffet they used to do. It was awesome !!!

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by OldManTime

Does anyone know when it will close?

I believe it is May 1st.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by rubicon

redwitch: I agree with except for one small detail. The Developer is more than a business its a monarchy and not a very benevolent at that.

Personal Best Regards:

The Developer is a very smart business man but I've also heard that the family is very benevolent but they keep the "things" they do very low key. The Sharon may be a good example of what they do for the community.

I'm sure the new Katie Belle's will be fine.

[Cisco Kid]

Originally Posted by justjim

The Developer is a very smart business man but I've also heard that the family is very benevolent but they keep the "things" they do very low key. The Sharon may be a good example of what they do for the community.

I'm sure the new Katie Belle's will be fine.

Nope.
Opening day you will here crickets on the dance floor judging from these post.

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by justjim

The Developer is a very smart business man but I've also heard that the family is very benevolent but they keep the "things" they do very low key. The Sharon may be a good example of what they do for the community.

I'm sure the new Katie Belle's will be fine.

I'm expecting it to be great. In fact, I am hoping for a high end supper club to support the high end theater we now have. I'd even like to see a dress code - smart casual.

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

I'm expecting it to be great. In fact, I am hoping for a high end supper club to support the high end theater we now have. I'd even like to see a dress code - smart casual.

They tried that years ago. Hacienda Hills Country Club required men to wear a sports coat. We all know how long that lasted with people telling Villagers "how to dress" !!!