[Chatbrat]

Its gotta be a major corp chain--with real quality control and management skills-again the chain that owns the Bonefish,Carrabbas, Outback & Mortans -would be a good fit--if they can't do it --park 3 food trucks

[Kahuna32162]

So far, the one that has really peaked my interest is UNO. Great deep dish with a full bar and entertainment. I also like the idea of Real Seafood, but not sure that The Villages would allow that since taking over the Lighthouse. What else is missing from LSL? Someone also suggested a Boston Market for good comfort food.

You've got Gators, Cody's, Too Jay's Deli, Sonny's BBQ, Johnny Rockets for burgers and shakes, VKI and Thai Ruby for oriental, City Fire for the smokers at the outdoor bar, Red Sauce for Italian and The Lighthouse for seafood as well as Pinnera Bread and Baskin Robbins. Not to mention, there's a pizza place and a Subway. There a hole for a good Mexican restaurant, but there are so many of them in and around TV, might not work.

[Ecuadog]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Its gotta be a major corp chain--with real quality control and management skills-again the chain that owns the Bonefish,Carrabbas, Outback & Mortans -would be a good fit ...

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

[dhsmith]

Pei Wei

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Why do you all want something there that you can get anywhere? We have chains up the yin-yang around here and they're great, when you want to go out once every two months because that's all you can afford if it's going to be $50+ with drinks and tips. What I miss, living in the suburbs, is a decent falafel joint. That's highway driving for me and traversing a very congested downtown New Haven area, currently. That's the closest one, and arguably the best in the state.

We have a sub-par Indian restaurant here, and a couple more each around 15-30 minutes from home - better quality, but still you're looking at $40 for dinner for 2, minimum. I'd jones for a proper Middle-Eastern/Syrian place.

$8 for a hummus plate with a falafel ball, home-made tahini, some hot cardamom tea, freshly heated pita to dip into the hummus. Or maybe a shwarma - with a 4-bite chunk of home-made halavah with pistachio for dessert.

Or how about a real barbeque joint? Pulled pork, ribs, more ribs, live music, fried chicken, catfish, some more pulled pork, mac & cheese, maybe even an old fashioned pig-roast on the back deck once a month as a special...honey-drizzled corn bread...

If anyone's ever been to the Dinosaur BarBQ, you'll know what I mean.

[SFSkol]

Or how about a real barbeque joint? Pulled pork, ribs, more ribs, live music, fried chicken, catfish, some more pulled pork, mac & cheese, maybe even an old fashioned pig-roast on the back deck once a month as a special...honey-drizzled corn bread...

It's here! Went to OAKVILLE last night. $11.99 full BB Ribs Sun thru Wed for September. No live music, (who really goes to a BBQ place for anything beyond BBQ?) otherwise they have all of the above. Search TOTV about the many Oakville vs Sonnys threads.

[DonH57]

Either a Tilted Kilt or Hooters would survive but it would have to be in a bigger space than the present location.

[manaboutown]

This is one of my favorite barbecue restaurants. I love it. New Mexico & Texas Barbecue | The County Line

[Jim 9922]

Yalaha Bakery. A real bakery plus a small deli. AND, no Southern Fried grease food.

[VillageIdiots]

Originally Posted by Nucky

Without any doubt, a fast food joint that is loved by the majority of the heavier people I know would be a perfect fit. People who are fit and health conscience sneak them when they are not with their partners. That would be White Castle. The joint would be jammed around the clock!

If you don't know what White Castle is please take my word for it to die for is the correct thing to say about the food. Hamburgers are commonly known as Sliders!

Harold's would be my second choice, Pinball Wizard is a Culinary Genius. A combo of both restaurants would be great.

The southern version of White Castle is Krystal and there is one in Lessburg and Ocala. Instead of sliders we called them gut bombs. Somehow I don’t think it would go over well in that location.

[kathyspear]

In-n-Out!! (Hey, I can dream ... )

kathy

[Mleeja]

One of the many complaints about this restaurant/building was how noisy it was. Regardless of who the next tenant might be, they better change the acoustics of the building. If you cannot sit at a table and have a normal conversation I will likely not go there.

[tomwed]

Is there a buffet of any kind south of Golden Corral?

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by kathyspear

In-n-Out!! (Hey, I can dream ... )

kathy

Yes. An In-n-out would be a good one. Usually the first place I go anytime we venture out to California!

[Kahuna32162]

Hooters, yeah!