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Re: Restaurant at La Vista
[Re: dmarty]
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02/14/2017 11:39 AM
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It had been mentioned there was a new chef there. Not sure what happened but the former chef had been there a long time. I always thought the chef there was a nationality other than French though. Too bad as we always enjoyed eating at The Hideaway and they seemed to do a good business.
J.D.
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Re: Restaurant at La Vista
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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02/14/2017 12:17 PM
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SXMScubaman said: "BTW, the server we have always had problems with is no longer there either." Great news. I"ll start going back there now. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Groovin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> Why are you replying to me? I never said a word about any server in my post. You are quoting the wrong person. I thought you didn't like LaVista/The Hideaway since guests there sometimes frequented the beach at Flamingo.
J.D.
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Re: Restaurant at La Vista
[Re: Cheryl_Ted]
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02/14/2017 12:42 PM
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Yes, sure do. I communicated with Andrea about that but we never made it back last year, at least I didn't for a meal, just a drink. The wine ordeal was supposedly about the person who ordered it had been off island due to a death and also the supplier had changed.
J.D.
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Re: Restaurant at La Vista
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02/14/2017 12:54 PM
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I thought some of the others that arrived early went last year for a meal. I know Bill and Mort had wine issues 2 years ago also when they went for their anniversary meal. I have always had good meals there over the years.
J.D.
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Re: Restaurant at La Vista
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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02/14/2017 01:14 PM
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Sorry, not to change the subject, but have you checked with the management at LaVista about using their pool when you're not staying there? You would be the first one to complain if someone brought a "guest" into the Flamingo pools....
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Re: Restaurant at La Vista
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02/14/2017 02:46 PM
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Really?? I have NEVER seen that to be the case at any hotel I've stayed at, let alone a timeshare. I don't really think it's up to the hotel or resort GUEST. It's up to the management of the resort. I'm more familiar with Royal Palm, having stayed there several times, and there are just not enough chairs there for their guests that are staying there to sit around the pool, let alone people who are not even staying there. Just imagine what would happen if every guest of a resort allowed 3 of their friends into their pool???
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Re: Restaurant at La Vista
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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02/14/2017 04:20 PM
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I guess maybe that's why whenever I stay at Royal Palm, that I can never find a chair around the pool. As I said, I've never done that.
Carol Hill
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Re: Restaurant at La Vista
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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02/14/2017 04:50 PM
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For what it's worth, they allow us to have guests at the Towers pool but within reason and certainly, accompanied by an owner or trader. We have plenty of chairs and room but limited umbrellas so they would frown on an owner using multiple umbrellas for their guests, but even then, I strongly doubt anything would ever be said. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: Restaurant at La Vista
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02/15/2017 12:22 AM
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That is true Pat. You are allowed to have guests at a timeshare and they are allowed to use the pool if you are there with them. I wouldn't recommend bringing a dozen friends at one time, but it all comes down to being reasonable in your numbers. You can even have guests for a pool party if you so desire. Paying maintenance fees as an owner for a timeshare does have benefits over just renting there.
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Re: Restaurant at La Vista
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02/15/2017 06:39 AM
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Nice to try and call someone out on your first post. While it may be the first post by "bobbarb", the poster has been a registered member of TTOL for several years so they obviously have been paying attention. A good memory is a valuable asset.
J.D.
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Re: Restaurant at La Vista
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02/15/2017 10:08 AM
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ruralcarrier said:Nice to try and call someone out on your first post. While it may be the first post by "bobbarb", the poster has been a registered member of TTOL for several years so they obviously have been paying attention. A good memory is a valuable asset. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Restaurant at La Vista
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02/15/2017 01:01 PM
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Hi All, this is Andrea from la Vista. Just to bring some clarity to the restaurant situation. We brought a German Chef in since last year to help with the restaurant, as it was not doing well, and there were a lot of complaints. He was always supposed to stay for a year. It was decided last year in May that we were laying off all the restaurant staff. They were all notified, it was in mutual agreement, and they were all compensated according to the law. We decided to give it another go, and re-hired 2 staff members. The German chef informed us in January he would be leaving a bit earlier as scheduled. Despite all this, and a re-adjustment period, things are going well. We have a new menu indeed, and we DO have a new wine list ! As most everybody knows, we at La Vista strive to make everyone's vacation a memorable one, and while hiccups or issues can always occur, we can usually fix them. We are ok with owners inviting friends, as long as it is not a huge group, as we have limited space. Our restaurant is open to the public in any case! Dmarty, it was nice seeing you guys again, I hope you enjoyed your stay, and until the next time! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/dine.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Restaurant at La Vista
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02/15/2017 01:10 PM
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Thanks Andrea for checking it. Is Jean-Marie still at the restaurant? I hope things work out as we always enjoyed the restaurant.
J.D.
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Re: Restaurant at La Vista
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02/15/2017 07:59 PM
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Bartlettsxm said: Yes, Jean Marie is one of the employees we re-hired! Good and thank you for the response. He and my wife and I go way back, 20+ years or so.
J.D.
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