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What A Difference A Year Makes
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03/24/2017 12:35 AM
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Old stompin' ground, things sure have changed. 2016 - Under construction 2017 - Looks good, however, we never saw anyone actually in the pool on any of the occasions we went by the place. We also didn’t see people flocking in droves to use the restaurant after 6 p.m. I feel bad for the people who own Sushi Q (the old Chinese Market), several nights we saw them leaving around 7 p.m., because there was absolutely nobody around. They did have customers during the day when the cruisers were around. Had to be nosey and poke my camera lens through the hole in the door. A couple of days after I took these photos they boarded it up. Saw a dumpster out front so they may be clearing it out now. [img] http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag104/Birdwatcher15/Alegria/DSC_3180_zpsecxx0qry.jpg[/img] Rear view [img] http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag104/Birdwatcher15/Alegria/DSC_3183_zpshjewrg9e.jpg[/img]
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Re: What A Difference A Year Makes
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03/24/2017 08:00 AM
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They are catering to the cruise ship people and first timers, the "one and done" visit crowd. I went once the past trip. Food was ok but over-priced, service was lousy and with 15% added on, not much one can do other than to not go there. The server dropped off utensils for 4 people. This included 1 fork and about 6 knives. I asked for more forks and mayo and she was more worried about seating more people than taking care of the people who had already ordered. I finally got up and went and asked for forks and mayo. We also had cheese sticks added to the order that we never ordered and nachos were ordered with jalapeno's on the side and that never happened. They can keep their $4 beer, $9 mixed drinks and lousy service.
J.D.
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Re: What A Difference A Year Makes
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03/24/2017 08:12 AM
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Personally, I have been unimpressed with Sunset for the past several years. The bigger they get, the worse they seem to be for people who knew what it was like in the past.
J.D.
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Re: What A Difference A Year Makes
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03/24/2017 08:16 AM
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Now we went there last April and was waived right into the parking lot without charge. I guess that's changed? We loved sunsets location and old food menu, but that was about it. We want to go to the boat bar on the other end of the beach, this time. Is there any parking near there or on their property? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" />
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Re: What A Difference A Year Makes
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03/24/2017 08:21 AM
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We were waved in for parking also and if you produce a food receipt from Sunset with a validated parking ticket there is no charge to park.
As far as parking for Driftwood, good luck. There are a few places but usually filled by workers and a few customers. Best to park in the parking garage and walk over. There were barricades up 2 weeks ago that took a couple of the limited spaces that had been available.
J.D.
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Re: What A Difference A Year Makes
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03/24/2017 10:12 AM
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We didn't even have to validate. There was what looked like a couple of policemen standing there and gates were up on both ends. Maybe because it was April and it was slow? Where is the parking garage, or do you mean the Sunset lot?
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Re: What A Difference A Year Makes
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03/24/2017 10:19 AM
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There are two parking garages in Maho. One just as you come in and before the casino (near the little grocery) if coming from Mullet Bay and another at the other end of Maho. There is also some free parking behind some of the businesses.
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Re: What A Difference A Year Makes
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03/24/2017 10:25 AM
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Ok, thanks! I will look for them. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />
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Re: What A Difference A Year Makes
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03/24/2017 03:52 PM
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What exactly is a "foodie"?
While I enjoy high-end dining, I also enjoy a breakfast and a beer at Hilma's. This term "foodie" is akin to a "wine snob or beer snob" and I do not get it. Sunset is the last place I would go if I wanted anything other than your basic tourist burger.
J.D.
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Re: What A Difference A Year Makes
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03/24/2017 04:06 PM
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"What exactly is a "foodie"?" "While I enjoy high-end dining, I also enjoy a breakfast and a beer at Hilma's. This term "foodie" is akin to a "wine snob or beer snob" and I do not get it. Sunset is the last place I would go if I wanted anything other than your basic tourist burger." You just described your self based on your comment.
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Re: What A Difference A Year Makes
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03/24/2017 04:07 PM
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If that is your interpretation of the word then I'm sorry I put it in there. All I meant by using the word is that we aren't slouches when it comes to food. One of us owns an acclaimed restaurant in CT and is an excellent cook himself and I have friends and family who give me kudos for not only my Italian cooking but other nationalities.
Our group dines outs often so I was hoping the word "foodie" would indicate we knew what we were talking about. Our food was good. I didn't say we had high end dining. That's silly as everyone knows Sunset is a burger, pizza, casual food joint. Our experience was good and our food was more than average. Nothing was bad, nothing was over or under cooked...
Sorry the "word" bent you so out of shape. Lighten up on me.
And the definition of a foodie is person with a particular interest in food; a gourmet. Where did you get the word snob, Scuba???
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Re: What A Difference A Year Makes
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03/24/2017 04:09 PM
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You used the term initially and I had no idea the context when it comes to a tourist burger joint. I would not consider myself a "foodie", nor a "wine snob" nor a "beer snob". Knock yourself out.
J.D.
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Re: What A Difference A Year Makes
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03/24/2017 04:12 PM
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fabila said: A foodie is someone who enjoys food. I guess that is why we all eat? BTW, I do know my way around a kitchen and cooking.
J.D.
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Re: What A Difference A Year Makes
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03/24/2017 04:15 PM
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SXMScubaman said: "What exactly is a "foodie"?" "While I enjoy high-end dining, I also enjoy a breakfast and a beer at Hilma's. This term "foodie" is akin to a "wine snob or beer snob" and I do not get it. Sunset is the last place I would go if I wanted anything other than your basic tourist burger." You just described your self based on your comet. My comet?
J.D.
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Re: What A Difference A Year Makes
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03/24/2017 09:12 PM
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modct said: Kidlets, Can we agree to disagree about this place without starting to sound hostile? This thread is starting to make about as much sense as Mickey D being named as best local foods. Whoever wants to be a foodie can be one and the rest of us can just like to eat. Ok? Let's be nice to each other about SSB and it's culinary talents and reviews. It's not a destination dinner spot but if you want to be herded and coralled it's an okay place. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <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: What A Difference A Year Makes
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03/25/2017 08:49 AM
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Wow, Fabila, it didn't take long to have your benign comment turn into a "food fest" ! I'd like to think that a foodie is someone who can tell the difference between eating and dining. My daughter once called me a "Gourmatard". I think I prefer. Foodie! Back to the original post, the Refuge has added another place to go after sunset. I think the cruise people will help make this a destination for people while they are in port. For what it's worth, I think they did a great job. Neil Rooney's quaint little beach bar at the end of the runway is long gone!
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