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SALUTÉ
EXTRAORDINARY WINES
FOR THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving is around the corner, and it’s time to have the dark versus white discussion. No, we’re not talking about turkey breasts or thighs here but rather which wine you serve to make your meal simply…extraordinary!
STORY: MARY ANN DESANTIS
Thanksgiving dinner includes an array of fl avors and rich foods, but that’s only half the challenge when it comes to pairing the best wines with your meal. There’s also a variety of taste buds to consider. Some family members prefer a traditional oven-roasted bird, while others want smoked or fried turkey. Adults love real cranberries; children prefer the canned concoction. Northerners want pumpkin pie; Southerners think sweet potato is tastier.
Guests’ preferences can be just as eclectic when it comes to wine preferences. Some want sweet, others prefer dry. So how do you select wines for this sociable holiday that is all about enjoying and appreciating friends and family?
Author and popular host of “Wine Library TV,” Gary Vaynerchuk recommends wines served at Thanksgiving should be lower in alcohol and lighter in weight, because it is going to be a long day and the food will be fi lling. The secret, says the author of 101 Wines: Guaranteed to Inspire, Delight and Bring Thunder to Your World, is to serve wines that won’t overpower your head, your palate, or your wallet.
The combinations of salty, sweet, and savory foods can quickly overwhelm a wine’s taste, so fi nding the best varietal to make your Thanksgiving meal extraordinary can be a challenge. Be creative and forget the adage to serve white wines with white meat. That is old-style thinking, not to mention boring. In fact, turkey makes some white wines seem bitter. Wine should enhance or bring out the fl avor of foods, not leave an odd aftertaste in your mouth.
You won’t go wrong if you fi nd wines you like, no matter what the critics and ratings say. I agree, but it helps to have suggestions from the folks who know wines. Visit local wine merchants (we are blessed to have several in this area) and describe your preferences to them, such as sweet, dry, fruity, or earthy. They will have recommendations to fi t your budget.
Pair these exceptionally good wines with your Thanksgiving menu to make your meal extraordinary:
SANCERRE
On a trip to France, I was introduced to Sancerre, a white wine that is made with sauvignon blanc grapes. Earthier in taste than American sauvignon blancs, this wine can stand up to the rich side dishes on the dinner table and create a nice balance with roasted turkey. One of my favorites, available locally, is the 2014 Le Clos Chartier Sancerre.
PROSECCO
Sparkling Italian wines are a nice welcoming beverage for guests, especially in Florida where November afternoon temps may still be warm. Light and refreshing, Prosecco works as a pre-dinner cocktail that can move into the dining room where its nutty-fruity interplay works with traditional Thanksgiving foods. I prefer the extradry, but Proseccos and other sparklers come in all levels of sweetness.
VOUVRAY
The fi rst time I tasted Vouvray, a white wine produced from the chenin blanc grape, I was at someone else’s holiday celebration. Vouvrays can range from bone-dry to extremely sweet. It’s not a wine that I serve often, but the faint sweetness of the tendre style helps make it a perfect match with Thanksgiving dishes. If you prefer really sweet wines, try the demi-sec. PINOT GRIS
Pinot Gris tends to be a rich wine with a spicy character and enough residual sugar to be round and fruity. Wineries in the Pacifi c Northwest produce Pinot Gris in the traditional French style, although they are generally fruitier than the Alsatian counterparts. This white wine works well with the sweeter dishes served at Thanksgiving. PINOT NOIR
Pinot Noir is one of my staples at Thanksgiving. The fourth Thursday in November is a uniquely American holiday, so I like the idea of choosing a domestic Pinot. The rich fruit fl avors, especially in the California varieties, are good matches with whatever you are serving. Lighter Pinot Noirs could get lost in all the different fl avors competing at your table, but a rich, full-of-fruit-in your-mouth Pinot Noir holds its own without overwhelming the lighter dishes. ZINFANDEL
Zinfandel, an almost uniquely American wine, is another great choice. The lighter-styled Zins combine the fruitiness of Pinot Noir with the elegance of Beaujolais. Zins are typically dry, but the fruity character adds a hint of sweetness and spice which works well with food. CÔTES DU RHÔNE
The luscious taste of this aromatic French wine is a special treat at the Thanksgiving table. Soft, well-rounded blends will not overpower the food and will complement meats with rich gravies or sauces. The Le Pas de la Beaume Red Rhône, a blend of primarily of grenache noir and syrah, is very affordable and therefore sells out quickly. Wine merchants can recommend other similar producers.
ABOUT THE WRITER Living in Italy was the catalyst for Mary Ann DeSantis to understand more about wine, and she now enjoys sharing what she’s learned. Since 2010, Saluté has covered topics for oenophiles of all levels — from novice wine drinkers to experienced connoisseurs. The column received a 2014 Florida Magazine Association Silver Award for Best Department and a 2012 Florida Press Club Excellence in Journalism Award for Commentary.
Destinations of good taste
dining IN YOUR CITY $: $5 – $14 $$: $15 – $24 $$$: $25 – $40 $$$$: $40+ Kid’s Menu Beer, Wine or Cocktails
Astatula
Race Car Diner 25641 Monroe St. 352.253.6940 $
Astor
Sparky’s Place 24646 State Road 40 352.759.3551 $$ Sterling Restaurant & Lounge 23525 State Road 40 352.759.3833 $$
Bushnell
Angelotti’s Pizza 920 N Main St. 352.569.0446 $ Beef O’Bradys 2586 W. CR 48 352.568.7000 $ Charley’s Grilled Subs 421 N West St. 352.568.1186 $ Chuck’s Odd Cuples Café 117 W Belt Ave 352.568.0408 $ Coyote Rojo 2082 W. CR 48 352.569.0302 $$ Critic’s Choice 8032 CR 476B, 352.568.0008 $ Hong Kong Restaurants 2229 W CR 48 (352) 568-888 $$ Howie’s Family Restaurant 840 N. Main St. 352.793.8582 $ Market Street Gardens 311 N. Market St. 352.568.0100 $$ Mia Plaza Pizzeria 6092 CR 609 352.793.4418 $ Sonny’s Bar-B-Q 2684 W. CR 48 352.569.0200 $ TJ’s Family Restaurant 412 W. Belt Ave 352.793.8877 $$ Waffl e House 2571 W CR 48 352.793.5656 $ Waller’s Restaurant 138 Bushnell Plaza 352.793.2592 $ Whistle Stop Café 311 N. Market St. 352.568.7667 $$
Clermont
Akina Sushi Bar & Asian Fusion Bistro 4300 S. U.S. Hwy. 27 352.243.8988 $$$ Calabria Ristorante 13900 County Road 455 407.656.5144 $$ Cheeser’s Palace 707 W. Montrose St. 352.404.9431 $ Flippers Pizzeria 2523 S. U.S. Hwy. 27 352.242.2214 $$ G’s NY Pizza 12346 Roper Blvd. 352.243.8900 $$$ Green Garden 1790 E. Hwy. 50 352.243.2077 $$ Legends Grille & Tavern 1700 Legendary Blvd. 352.242.1910 $$$ Lyn’s Ice Cream & Sandwich Shoppe 824 W. Montrose St. 352.536.9935 $ Napolis Pizzeria 556 S. U.S. Hwy. 27 352.243.7500 $$ Robata Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar 1500 Oakley Seaver Dr. 352.404.9688 $$ Rusty Fox 649 12th St. 352.394.3333 $$ Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club Restaurant 2601 Diamond Club Dr. 352.243.0411 $$ Spiro’s Pizza 1203 W. Hwy. 50 352.394.5538 $$ Sugar Mama’s Bake Shoppe 648 Eighth St. 352.241.9738 $$ Troy’s Cuban & Deli 1200 Oakley Seaver Dr. 352.241.4295 $$
Eustis
1884 Restaurant & Bar 12 East Magnolia Ave. 1.800.856.1884 $$ Barnwood BBQ 50 W. Orange Ave. 352.630.4903 $$ Cafe Gianni 119 N. Bay St. 352.589.1402 $$ Dam Smoker Barbeque 36721 County Road 19A 352.357.6555 $$ Double Take Pizza 403 N. Grove St. 352.343.0990 $$ El Korita Mexican Restaurant 256 W. Ardice Ave. 352.483.0355 $ Jeannie’s Place 209 E. Gottsche Ave. 352.357.0027 $ Kiku Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 15211 U.S. Hwy. 441 352.483.8288 $$$ King’s Taste Bar-B-Que 503 Palmetto St. 352.589.0404 $$ La Mandarina Mexican Restaurant 1401 Orange Ave. 352.357.2487 $$ Olivia’s Coffee House & Bistro 113 N. Bay St. 352.357.1887 $ Rhythms Bar & Restaurant 12 S. Bay St. 720.318.5492 $ Stavro’s & Sons of Eustis 2100 W. County Road 44 352.589.9100 $$ Taki’s Pizza House 2824 S. Bay St. 352.357.0022 $$ Thai Sushi America 925 N. Bay St. 352.357.1949 $$ The Crazy Gator 402 N. Bay St. 352.589.5885 $$ The Great Pizza Company 23 E. Magnolia Ave. 352.357.7377 $$ The Oyster Troff 936 N. Bay St. 352.357.9939 $$$ Tony’s Pizza & Subs 2760 E. Orange Ave. 352.589.9001 $$
Fruitland Park
Fruitland Park Café 3180 US Hwy. 441/27 352.435.4575 $ Legends Cafe 2468 U.S. Hwy. 441/27 Fruitland Park 352.728.0006 $$
Groveland
Red Wing Restaurant 12500 S. State Road 33 352.429.2997 $$$
Howey-inthe-Hills
JB Boondocks Bar & Grill 704 S. Lakeshore Blvd. 352.324.3600 $$ Mission Inn Resort & Club’s El Conquistador 10400 County Rd. 48 352.324.3101 $$$$ Mission Inn Resort & Club’s Nickers 10400 County Rd. 48 352.324.3101 $$$$
Lady Lake
Harbor Hills Country Club 6538 Lake Griffi n Rd. 352.753.7000 $$$ Mom & Dad’s Italian Restaurant 504 S. U.S. Hwy. 441/27 352.753.2722 $$ Texas Stockyard BBQ 360 S. U.S. Hwy. 441 352.750.5229 $$
Leesburg
Bloom’s Café 610 W. Main St. 352.787.1004 $$ Cousin Vinnie’s 10700 U.S. Hwy. 441 352.253.2442 $ Cedar River Seafood 8609 S. U.S. Hwy. 441 352.728.3377 $$ Dandy’s Sandwhich Co. 10320 County Road 44 352.365.2177 $ Gator Bay Bar & Grill 10320 County Road 44 352.365.2177 $$ Habaneros 3 Mexican Restaurant 10601 U.S. Hwy. 441 352.315.1777 $$ HP Grill 1403 S. 14th St. 352.314.0006 $ Kountry Kitchen 1008 W. Dixie Ave. 352.323.0852 $ Lilly’s Super Subs 2339 County Road 473 352.343.4663 $ Magnolia’s Oyster Bar 201 W. Magnolia St. 352.323.0093 $$ Naples Italian Restaurant 1107 W. North Blvd. 352.323.1616 $$ Osaka 1401 Citrus Blvd. 352.728.0788 $$ San Juan Mexican Restaurant 1341 S. 14th St. 352.787.7575 $$ Stavros Pizza 755 N. 14th St. 352.326.4202 $$ Takis Pizza Restaurant 1324 W. North Blvd. 352.787.2344 $$ The Florida Porch Café 706 W. Main St. 352.365.1717 $$ The Latin Cafe 400 N. 14th St. 352.365.0089 $$ Two Old Hags Wine Shoppe 410 W Main St 352.435.9107 $$ Vic’s Catering 352.728.8989 $$$$
Mascotte
Rainbow Restaurant 704 E. Myers Blvd. 352.429.2093 $$
Minneola
Jack’s Barbecue 100 S. U.S. Hwy. 27 352.394.2673 $ Lil Anthony’s Pizza 205 N. U.S. Hwy. 27 352.394.1516 $$ Tiki Bar & Grill 508 S. Main Ave. 352.394.2232 $$
Mount Dora
Anthony’s Pizza 17195 U.S. Hwy. 441 352.357.6668 $
1884 RESTAURANT AND BAR
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK: 11A.M.–12A.M. // LUNCH, DINNER, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 12 EAST MAGNOLIA AVENUE, EUSTIS // 1.800.856.1884 // WWW.1884RESTAURANTANDBAR.COM
Located in the historic Ferran’s building in downtown Eustis, 1884 Restaurant and Bar is a must for all to discover. The restaurant, which is open from 11am to Midnight 7 days a week, has everything from Boar’s Head wraps and pressed sandwiches at lunch to hand-cut fi lets and the signature double-bone, two-inch thick pork chop at dinner. Sushi Bar on Friday and Saturday nights and all day Sunday! With more than 10,000 square feet, 1884 can accommodate an intimate dinner for two to a private event in one of the 3 semi private rooms. Diners can also enjoy the full-service bar while ordering custom craft cocktails and eight rotating beers on tap. “Wine Down Wednesday” features $4 house wines. By using the most local and fresh ingredients, the chefs and bartenders will amaze you with their talent. Dinner and daily specials begining at 5 pm with happy hour from 4:30 - 6:30. No doubt, there’s something for everyone at 1884. This restaurant has won in 4 categories for the 2015 Lake and Sumter Style’s Hot list: Best server - Shelly Jaggers, Best bartender - Chelsea harkness, Best Cocktail, and Best Girls Night out. They were also named as Open Table’s Restaurant of the Month.
Call 1.800.856.1884 to reserve your table or book your party now. Join the email list at www.1884restaurantandbar.com to be the fi rst to know of all specials, entertainers and events.
BARNWOOD BBQ AND COUNTRY KITCHEN
Mouth-watering barbecue. A family-like atmosphere. Old-fashioned service. Those are three qualities that patrons of Barnwood BBQ and Country Kitchen in Eustis experience upon each visit. Owners Dan and Elaine Backhaus have discovered that the recipe behind delicious barbecue is cooking meats low and slow over smoldering wood. That method has served them well, both for their restaurant and food truck business. Diners can also purchase Barnwood’s delicious, award-winning barbecue sauces and special seasonings. Popular breakfast items include a ham-and-cheese omelet, smoked sausage omelet, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and a variety of breakfast combinations. The restaurant’s equally delicious lunch items include a three-rib sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, beef brisket platter, smoked country sausage platter, mushroom Swiss burger, and grilled Reuben sandwich. Burgers, soups, and salads are also available. Be sure to top off your meal with one of Barnwood’s popular desserts, which include fruit cobbler and dark-chocolate brownies.
HOURS OF OPERATION: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 7A.M. TO 3P.M. LOCATION: 50 W. ORANGE AVE. IN EUSTIS. CONTACT: 352.630.4903 OR VISIT WWW.BARNWOODBBQ.COM.
COUSIN VINNIE’S FAMILY SPORTS RESTAURANT
OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK: 11A.M.–9P.M. // FOOD, SPIRITS, MUSIC, SPORTS 10700 U.S. HWY. 441, LEESBURG // 352.253.2442 // WWW.CVINNIES.COM
Cousin Vinnie’s is located on U.S. Hwy. 441 across from Lake Square Mall. Owner “Cousin” Vinnie Vittoria and his family have created a unique atmosphere by combining a sports bar with a family restaurant. As soon as you walk into Vinnie’s you will immediately notice why they are famous for outstanding comfort food and service! They also have been voted BEST WINGS in Lake County 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. Additional menu items offered are killer ½ lb. burgers, personal pan pizzas, amazing ribeye cheese steaks, healthy wheat wraps, fresh homemade salads, chicken strips that totally melt in your mouth, 16 awesome appetizers and their signature deep fried Ice Cream and Snickers Bars! Every Monday is “Texas Hold’em” from 6–10p.m. Tuesday night is “Family Night” from 4–8p.m. when kids 12-and-under eat free. Wednesday night is “Trivia Night” when the fun starts at 6:30p.m. with prizes given to the top 3 teams. Thursday night is “Karaoke Night” where everyone is a star! There is no better place on the weekends to see who hoists the trophy or takes home the checkered fl ag. Cousin Vinnie’s also offers, free Wi-Fi, great music and an enthusiastic staff, ready to exceed your expectations. Vinnie’s has been open almost seven years, if you have never been there… it is absolutely time for you to check it out!
Destinations of good taste
Destinations of good taste
dining IN YOUR CITY $: $5 – $14 $$: $15 – $24 $$$: $25 – $40 $$$$: $40+ Kid’s Menu Beer, Wine or Cocktails
Beauclaire Restaurant at Lakeside Inn 100 N. Alexander St. 352.383.4101 $$$ Blackbear Smokehouse 18750 U.S. Hwy. 441 352.383.2327 $$ Bocce Pizzeria 925 E. First Ave. 352.385.0067 $ Cecile’s French Corner 237 W. Fourth Ave. 352.383.7100 $$ Cody’s on 4th Cafe 111 E. 4th Ave. 352.735.8426 $ Copacabana Cuban Cafe 320 Dora Drawdy Way 352.385.9000 $$ Cupcake Delights 122 E. 4th Ave. 352.383.2200 $ Highland Street Café 185 S. Highland St. 352.383.1446 $ Incredible Edible Cakes 4295 W. Old Hwy. 441, Suite 2 352.223.3581 $ Ivory’s Take Out 1325 N. Grandview St. 352.735.6797 $ Jeremiah’s 500 N. Highland St. 352.383.7444 $ Lisa’s Kitchen 3201 N. Hwy. 19A 352.383.9338 $$ Mount Dora Pizza & Subs 2718 W. Old U.S. Hwy. 441 352.383.5303 $ One Flight Up - Coffee, Dessert & Wine Bar 440 N. Donnelly St., Suite 100 352.758.9818 $ Operation Deep Freeze Custard 140A West 5 Avenue 352.735.8269 $ Palm Tree Grille 351 N. Donnelly St. 352.735.1936 $$ Pisces Rising 239 W. Fourth Ave. 352.385.2669 $$$ PizzAmore’ 722 E. 5th Ave. 352.383.0092 $ Saucy Spoon Catering & Bistro 427 S. Highland St. 352.383.1050 $$$ Sidelines Sport Eatery 315 N. Highland St. 352.735.7433 $ Sugarboo’s Bar-B-Que 1305 N. Grandview St. 352.735.7675 $ The Frog and Monkey Pub 411 N. Donnelly St. 352.383.1936 $$ The Garden Gate Tea Room 142 E. Fourth Ave. 352.735.2158 $$ The Goblin Market 331-B Donnely St. 352.735.0059 $$$ The Health Basket of Mount Dora 18834 U.S. Hwy. 441 352.735.1166 $$ The Windsor Rose English Tea Room 142 W. Fourth Ave. 352.735.2551 $$ Village Coffee Pot 425 Donnelly St. 352.383.3334 $ Wasabi Buffet 16700 U.S. Hwy. 441 352.383.7016 $$ Whales Tale Fish House 2720 W. Old. U.S. Hwy. 441 352.385.1500 $$ Zellie’s Pub 4025 N. U.S. Hwy. 19A 352.483.3855 $$
Sorrento
Del Franco Pizza Place 31436 County Rd. 437 352.383.8882 $ Gi Gi’s 25444 State Road 46 352.735.4000 $$ Lisa’s Country Cafe 23911 State Road 46 352.735.3380 $
Summerfi eld
Francesco’s Italian Ristorante and Stone Fire Pizza 16770 South U.S. Hwy. 441 352.693.2008 $$
Tavares
Angelo’s Italian Restaurant 2270 Vindale Rd. 352.343.2757 $$ Buzzard Beach Grill 12423 U.S. Hwy. 441 352.253.5267 $$ Casa Mia Cafe 505 W Main St 352.742.9940 $ Hurricane Dockside Grill 3351 W. Burleigh Blvd. 352.508.5137 $$ Lake Dora Sushi & Sake 227 E. Main St. 352.343.6313 $$ Mary’s Kountry Kitchen 15945 County Road 448 352.343.6823 $ O’Keefe’s Irish Pub and Restaurant 115 S Rockingham Ave. 352.343.2157 $$ Ruby Street Grille 221 E. Ruby St. 352.742.7829 $$ Sinbad’s of Lake County 1050 W. Burleigh Blvd. 352.343.6669 $$ Sunrise Grill 462 E. Burleigh Blvd. 352.343.7744 $ The Hideaway 11912 Lane Park Rd. 352.343.3585 $$ Zac’s Pressed for Time Cafe 110 S. New Hampshire Ave. 352.253.4663 $
Umatilla
Old Crow Real Pit Bar-B-Q 41100 State Road 19 352.669.3922 $ The Mason Jar 37534 State Rd. 19 352.589.2535 $$
The Villages
Bob Evans 2199 Parr Dr. 352.259.1224 $ Bonefi sh Grill 3580 Wedgewood Ln. 352.674.9292 $$ Bonifay Country Club 1033 Pinellas Place 352.205.7455 $$ Cane Garden Country Club 1726 Bailey Trail 352.750.0627 $$ Carrabba’s 650 U.S. Hwy. 441 N 352.430.1304 $$ Chengs Chinese and Sushi Restaurant 4050 Wedgewood Ln. 352.391.9678 $$ China Gourmet III 343 Colony Blvd 352.750.4965 $ City Fire Brownwood Paddock Square 352.561.2078 $$ Olive Garden 3680 Wedgewood Ln. 352.259.0304 $$ Evans Prairie Country Club 1825 Evans Prairie Trail 352.750.2225 $$ Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill 297 Colony Blvd 352.751.0400 $$ Glenview Champions Country Club 3194 Glenview Rd 352.753.0077 $$ Hemingway’s at Havana 2484 Odell Circle 352.753.1475 $$$ Las Tapas Brownwood Paddock Square 352.399.5516 $$ The Legacy Restaurant at the Nancy Lopez Country Club 17135 Buena Vista Blvd. 352.753.1475 $$$ The Lighthouse Point Bar and Grille 925 Lakeshore Dr. 352.753.7800 $$ Mezza Luna Italian Restaurant and Bar 320 Colony Blvd. 352.753.3824 $$ NYPD Pizzeria 4046 Wedgwood Ln 352.750.1994 $$ Outback Steakhouse 710 N. Hwy 441 352.430.2590 $$ Palmer Legends Country Club 1635 Palmer Way 352.391.9939 $$ RedSauce 1000 Canal St. 352.750.2930 $$ Ricciardi’s Italian Table 3660 Kiessel Rd. 352.391.9938 $$ Sakura 265 Colony Blvd 352.205.7393 $$ Scooples 2718 Brownwood Blvd 352.750.6263 $ Square One Burgers & Bar 2542 Burnsed Blvd. 352.689.2191 $$ Takis Greek and Italian Restaurant 13761 U.S. Hwy. 441 N. 352.430.3630 $$ TooJay’s 1129 Canal St. 352.430.0410 $ Toscani’s Deli and Pizzeria 8760 SE Mulberry Ln. 352.693.2237 $$ VKI Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar 1004 Old Mill Run 352.259.9887 $$
Wildwood
Aztec’s Mexican Restaurant 348 Shopping Center Dr. 352.748.2250 $ Beef O’ Bradys 840 S. Main St. 352.689.0048 $ Buddy’s BBQ 1210 N. Main St. 352.330.0338 $$ China Jade 420 W. CR 44 352.330.5913 $ Cotillion Southern Café 101 N. Main St. 352.748.1223 $$ Dickey’s Barbeque Pit 1220 S. Main St. 352.748.4288 $$ Mel’s Island Café 901 Industrial Dr. 352.748.4105 $$ O’Shucks! Oyster Bar and Grill 1016 S Main St. 352.399.2200 $$ Polly’s Pantry 819 S. Main St. 352.330.4002 $$ Rita’s Oyster Bar 346 Shopping Center Dr. 352.399.2987 $$ T Weston’s Smokehouse 1210 N. Main St. 352.748.9378 $$ Traditions Café 3107 Hwy. 44 352.748.1077 $$ Woody’s Bar-B-Q 1220 S. Main St. 352.748.1109 $$
Yalaha
Yalaha Bakery 8210 County Road 48 352.324.3366 $$
THE GOBLIN MARKET RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
331-B DONNELLY STREET (REAR ALLEY), MOUNT DORA 352.735.0059 // WWW.GOBLINMARKETRESTAURANT.COM
Nestled on a back alley in downtown Mount Dora, the Goblin Market Restaurant has been charming locals and tourists alike since 1996. The restaurant, housed in a renovated warehouse, features three intimate, book-lined dining rooms and a full-service lounge furnished in soothing, muted tones with tasteful modern art. The private, tree-shaded courtyard and garden patio are open year-round for al fresco dining. Low lighting and “new age” music add the fi nishing touches to the restaurant’s casual elegance. Owners Vince and Janis Guzinski embrace a simple philosophy of offering the highest-quality products, served in a unique and romantic atmosphere by a personable and attentive staff. The Goblin Market’s wine list and menu represent a refreshing mix of ideas from its culinary team. The diversifi ed origins and background of each member ensure exciting menu offerings and nightly selections.
HOURS OF OPERATION: LUNCH: TUESDAY–SATURDAY 11A.M.–3:00P.M. DINNER: TUESDAY–THURSDAY 5–9P.M., FRIDAY–SATURDAY 5–10P.M., SUNDAY 11A.M.–3:30P.M.
JOIN US FOR OUR NEW “LIGHTER FARE” DINNER MENU, GOURMET SOUPS, SALADS, AND SANDWICHES. TUESDAY– THURSDAY FROM 3–9P.M. (REGULAR DINNER MENU ALSO AVAILABLE).
SUBWAY
WWW.SUBWAY.COM Custom-made, fresh sandwiches, salads, and fl atbreads made right before your eyes. The “healthy” alternative to fast food. LADY LAKE // 208 W. Guava St. // 352.750.4929 EUSTIS // 469 Plaza Dr. // 352.357.7827 MOUNT DORA // 18870 U.S. Hwy. 441 // 352.735.4376 LEESBURG // 2013 Citrus Blvd. // 352.787.6442 10135 U.S. Hwy. 441, Suite 4 // 352.326.3234 27405 U.S. Hwy. 27, Suite 4 // 352.314.8847 THE VILLAGES // 1580 Bella Cruz Drive // 352.750.9600 8796 S.E. 165th Mulberry Lane // 352.750.9991 1070 Lake Sumter Landing Drive // 352.205.8535 349 Colony Blvd. // 352.391.1657 WILDWOOD // 480 W. Gulf to Alantic Hwy. // 352.748.8800
HOURS OF OPERATION: MONDAY–SATURDAY 10A.M.–10P.M. SUNDAY 10A.M.–9P.M.
TIKI WEST RAW BAR AND GRILL
118 WEST RUBY ST. TAVARES // 352.508.5783
A fun-fi lled dining experience and delicious food await patrons at Tiki West Raw Bar and Grill. Owner Chris Clark serves up tasty Key West-inspired food such as homemade crab cake sandwiches, mahi tacos, fresh oysters, conch chowder and fl ank steak burritos. Daily specials are also offered, including $2 tacos on Tuesday, peel-and-eat shrimp for $9.99 on Wednesday and discounted buckets of oysters on Sunday. Happy hour is all day, everyday. Diners can also sit at the horseshoe-shaped oyster bar and see how shucking oysters is an art form.
HOURS OF OPERATION 11 A.M. TO 10 P.M. SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 11 A.M. TO 11 P.M. OR LATER FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Destinations of good taste
Destinations of good taste
WORLD OF BEER
994 ALVEREZ, THE VILLAGES // 352.633.4787 // WWW.WORLDOFBEER.COM/SPANISHSPRINGS 2751 WEST TORCH LAKE DRIVE, THE VILLAGES // 352.633.9519 // WWW.WORLDOFBEER.COM/THEVILLAGES This exciting venue offers more than 500 craft beers from breweries around the world and 50 rotating beers on tap.
THIS NOVEMBER AT WOB:
Wednesday, November 11: Operation Shoebox and Victory Brewing Company team up for donations and Victory brews this Veterans’ Day… Brownwood location. Friday, November 13: Founders Tap Spotlight. Try special release beers from this highly regarded Michigan brewery…Spanish Springs location. Saturday, November 14: Enter the raffl e to win a seat in the WOB VIP tent at the fi nal Polo Club Tournament of the season playing Sunday, November 29 in The Villages …Spanish Springs location. Thursday, November 26: Open on Thanksgiving…Brownwood AND Spanish Springs locations. Every weekend: BEERunch from 10am – 2pm…Spanish Springs location.
HOURS OF OPERATION SPANISH SPRINGS LOCATION
MONDAY – THURSDAY: 11 A.M. TO MIDNIGHT FRIDAY: 11 A.M. TO 2 A.M. SATURDAY: 10 A.M. TO 2 A.M. SUNDAY: 10 A.M. TO MIDNIGHT
BROWNWOOD LOCATION
SUNDAY – FRIDAY: 11 A.M. TO MIDNIGHT SATURDAY: 10 A.M. TO MIDNIGHT
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE YOUR RESTAURANT IN OUR DINING SECTION? CALL US AT 352.787.4112
MEDIOCRITY IS FINE
HAVE WE SET OUR SIGHTS TOO LOW?
When the time came to prepare my column for the extraordinary issue, some suggestions were made. Do not go too grandiose. Rather than write about fi gures who are larger than life, write about the people you encounter every day. Mention the cashier who brightened your afternoon with a smile and “thank you for shopping” farewell. It’s the simple gestures that make up an extraordinary day. This confused me.
Maybe I’m wrong about this, but to me, nothing could be more ordinary than being sent on my way with a smile and a cheerful good bye. It should be ordinary, because that’s how we are taught to act all the time. It becomes extraordinary if it is not commonplace. Is that where we are today as a society? Surprised when someone is nice to us? Have we become so desensitized to one another that a “welcome,” “thank you,” and “have a good day” stop us in our tracks?
I attended a seminar recently sponsored by the Lake County Workforce Taskforce called “Maximizing Performance and Retention with Gen Y and Z” by Mark Perna, a renowned speaker and specialist on the Millennial generation. Held at Lake Technical College’s Institute of Public Safety campus in Tavares, the seminar was attended by Lake County business leaders. The focus was on how to engage the Millennial generation effectively. It was suggested that while Millennials are team oriented and good multi-taskers, they are also rather needy. They require support by their employers and their peers, plus a stimulating job environment. If they don’t receive all three, they lose interest and leave.
According to Perna, the Millennial generation became this way because they are the sons and daughters of the wealthiest generation in history—the Baby Boomers. They have safety nets, so do not feel the same pressures as previous generations. In essence, they lack challenges.
Maybe Perna is on to something.
Within his presentation, Perna posed the hypothetical question, “If everyone wins a trophy, does anyone win a trophy?” In today’s competitive sports, players are awarded just for participating. Without challenge, is there truly accomplishment?
We have become a society that awards everyone just for showing up and are amazed when what should be expected is done. It seems we have not set the bar higher nor lowered it—we have done away with it altogether.
From (L-R) Gregory Prevatt, Charles Smith and Michael Monteith
Attention to Your Financial Details…
means working toward your goal of living the lifestyle you have always envisioned. Knowing you have the resources in place to enjoy the next stage of your life is important in achieving those goals. Perhaps you want to master a new language, or travel to see family. Moving fi nancial worry away from the front of your mind can put big concerns to rest.
With discretionary portfolio models and planning tools we can build a plan based on your risk tolerance. As portfolio managers, we manage your portfolio on a daily basis, guiding your objectives from developing a health care strategy to helping you attend to estate planning needs.
You’ve spent your working years building a legacy. Now let’s work to build the next phase of your life. Knowing you have a fi nancial advisor who can walk that path with you may mean the difference between living, and enjoying, your retirement. Protect what you want for today, and what you need for tomorrow.
The Smith Prevatt Monteith Group at Morgan Stanley
832 Lake Sumter Landing, The Villages, FL 32162
352.751.7845 • Toll free 800.447.6036
morganstanleyfa.com/smithprevattmonteith
Charles H. Smith, Sr. CWS®
Senior Vice President Portfolio Management Director Wealth Advisor
charlie.smith@morganstanley.com
NMLS# 1255635
Gregory Prevatt, CLTC, CFP®
Senior Vice President Portfolio Management Director Financial Advisor
gregory.prevatt@morganstanley.com
NMLS# 1262242
Michael Monteith
Financial Planning Specialist Portfolio Manager Financial Advisor
michael.monteith@morganstanley.com
NMLS# 1265211
Nicole Silberstein
Client Service Associate
nicole.silberstein@morganstanley.com
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