Amanda O
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Historically, restaurant referred only to places which provide tables where one sits down to eat the meal, typically served by wait-staff. Following the rise of fast food and take-out restaurants, a retronym for the older "standard" restaurant was created, sit-down restaurant. Most commonly, "sit-down restaurant" refers to a casual dining restaurant with table service rather than a fast-food restaurant where one orders food at a counter. Sit-down restaurants are often further categorized as "family-style" or "formal".
--Fast food restaurants : A common feature of fast food restaurants is a lack of cutlery or crockery
-- Family style: restaurants that have a fixed menu and fixed price, usually with diners seated at a communal table such as on bench seats. More common in the 19th and early 20th century, they can still be found in rural communities, or as theme restaurants, or in vacation lodges. There is no menu to choose from, rather food is brought out in courses, usually with communal serving dishes, like at a family meal.
-- Casual dining: a restaurant that serves moderately-priced food in a casual atmosphere. Except for buffet-style restaurants, casual dining restaurants typically provide table service. Casual dining comprises a market segment between fast food establishments and fine dining restaurants
--Fine dining: is a phrase used to describe restaurants that create a serious dining experience. The experience can start with the location and the view. The interior of such restaurants is often purported to be quite elegant and designed in accordance with the restaurant's concept. Service attempts to be impeccable, with chefs and service crew typically hailing from the best culinary schools.
Restaurants fitting the fine dining label are normally highly rated; in the four star range and will provide more nuanced service and more expensive food than a standard sit-down restaurant
--fast casual restaurant: is a type of restaurant which is similar to a fast-food restaurant in that it does not offer full table service, but promises a somewhat higher quality of food and atmosphere. It is a growing concept to fill the space between fast-food and casual dining.
--Brasserie, bistro, pub: In France, a brasserie is a café doubling as a restaurant and serving single dishes and other meals in a relaxed setting. A bistro is a familiar name for a café serving moderately priced simple meals in an unpretentious setting, especially in Paris; bistros have become increasingly popular with tourists. Mainly in the UK and other countries influenced by British culture, the pub (short for public house) today serves a similar dual menu, offering beer and other alcohol along with basic food fare. Traditionally, pubs were primarily drinking establishments, whereas the modern pub business relies on food as well, to the point where gastropubs are known for their high-quality "pub food".
--Dining car:is a railroad passenger car that serves meals on a train in the manner of a full-service, sit-down restaurant.While dining cars are less common today than they were in the past, they still play a significant role in passenger railroading, especially on medium- and long-distance trains.
Historically, restaurant referred only to places which provide tables where one sits down to eat the meal, typically served by wait-staff. Following the rise of fast food and take-out restaurants, a retronym for the older "standard" restaurant was created, sit-down restaurant. Most commonly, "sit-down restaurant" refers to a casual dining restaurant with table service rather than a fast-food restaurant where one orders food at a counter. Sit-down restaurants are often further categorized as "family-style" or "formal".
--Fast food restaurants : A common feature of fast food restaurants is a lack of cutlery or crockery
-- Family style: restaurants that have a fixed menu and fixed price, usually with diners seated at a communal table such as on bench seats. More common in the 19th and early 20th century, they can still be found in rural communities, or as theme restaurants, or in vacation lodges. There is no menu to choose from, rather food is brought out in courses, usually with communal serving dishes, like at a family meal.
-- Casual dining: a restaurant that serves moderately-priced food in a casual atmosphere. Except for buffet-style restaurants, casual dining restaurants typically provide table service. Casual dining comprises a market segment between fast food establishments and fine dining restaurants
--Fine dining: is a phrase used to describe restaurants that create a serious dining experience. The experience can start with the location and the view. The interior of such restaurants is often purported to be quite elegant and designed in accordance with the restaurant's concept. Service attempts to be impeccable, with chefs and service crew typically hailing from the best culinary schools.
Restaurants fitting the fine dining label are normally highly rated; in the four star range and will provide more nuanced service and more expensive food than a standard sit-down restaurant
--fast casual restaurant: is a type of restaurant which is similar to a fast-food restaurant in that it does not offer full table service, but promises a somewhat higher quality of food and atmosphere. It is a growing concept to fill the space between fast-food and casual dining.
--Brasserie, bistro, pub: In France, a brasserie is a café doubling as a restaurant and serving single dishes and other meals in a relaxed setting. A bistro is a familiar name for a café serving moderately priced simple meals in an unpretentious setting, especially in Paris; bistros have become increasingly popular with tourists. Mainly in the UK and other countries influenced by British culture, the pub (short for public house) today serves a similar dual menu, offering beer and other alcohol along with basic food fare. Traditionally, pubs were primarily drinking establishments, whereas the modern pub business relies on food as well, to the point where gastropubs are known for their high-quality "pub food".
--Dining car:is a railroad passenger car that serves meals on a train in the manner of a full-service, sit-down restaurant.While dining cars are less common today than they were in the past, they still play a significant role in passenger railroading, especially on medium- and long-distance trains.
Where are good and cheap locations/restaurants for a wedding reception in Orlando?
sarah
My fiance and I are set to be married Mid-September in the Lake Buena Vista area in Orlando. Following a private family ceremony we were hoping to book a restaurant that could accomodate around 30 people, and could hopefully give some sort of group rate with a set menu. We would like to keep the location within a 30 minute drive from LBV. Additionally, our budget is minimal. Anyone have any ideas?
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Hmmm, this is kinda tough as you haven't really described how much "minimal" is. So, I'll take a stab at it, and see what you think of these ideas.
Consider these locations in the following order, from lowest to moderately priced:
TURKEY LAKE PARK (3 exits from LBV). Consider reserving a pavillion (it's around 50.00 - 75.00..not sure). This includes the long bench/tables & large grill. There is a entrance fee for each car, however the bridal party can consider pre-paying this for their guest (around 4.00 per car)...the front gate will maintain a list for your party).
If you like BBQ (food is really good and a real budget pleaser) try BUBBALOUS BODACIOUS BBQ on Kirkman Rd & Conroy Blvd (only 5 minutes from Turkey Lake Park).
For 30, you may be able to keep within 200.00 to 275.00. See the Manager Joe, he can set you up, and he's "right on the money" re: quantity of food you'll need to order and he's really good about working within your budget.
Re: the park, you'll need to have 2 bags of instant light charcoal (use the grill as a heating element for the food);
rolls of paper for the benches (Bubbalous provides all of the plates; plasticware; wet naps; napkins you'll need).
If you like British food, consider CRICKETERS ARMS ENGLISH PUB & EATERY at Festival Bay Mall. Food is good, inexpensive, and it is a very casual and quaint British Pub, with a good ambiance for a casual style wedding. they also offer live entertainment. (however, if you're covering any cost of alcohol, that's where you may end up with a very expensive tab at the end of the night).
FRESCO's ITALIAN RESTAURANT. They have an area in the back of the restaurant that they can block off for you special occasion. You can probably arrange for a pre-set menu. (Restaurant is located just north of Sand Lake, in the KMart center.....tucked in the corner).
(Personally, my husband and I have always had very good experiences there [food and service], however I've heard pros and cons from other....FYI). Average pasta dish is around 15.00 - 17.00 and above for meat entrees.
BUCCA DE BEPPO at the Florida Mall, for a party of 30, you may be able to get away with spending between $425.00 - 475.00 (includes setting up your menu [ within budget] soft drinks & tip....guest orders and purchases their own alcoholic bev's) (We ordered 3 large pasta dishes; 3-4 large order main meat entrees; 2-4 vegetable dishes and there was still enough leftovers for guests)
If you can arrange for this location (of this list, it's the most expensive for a moderately priced restaurant) consider ANTONIO'S on Sand Lake & Dr. Phillips Blvd.. It's a really top notch restaurant operation. They do have a private rooms and areas. It's a white table cloth place, however a very reasonably priced restaurant (considering quality of food & service). My husband and I have had their summer pre-set menus for only 23.00 per person. It included appetizers; entree and desserts. Portions were big! Service, exceptional. They've had many good reviews.
If this is something that works for your budget, I'd recommend ANTONIO'S. Contact the manager to see if they're able to create a preset menu (include soft drinks & tip) for your event (30 is not a big party) with a "No host bar" (meaning guests purchase and pay for their own alcoholic beverages).
I hope this info helps you out (I'm just sharing some of our own personal experiences with when we had to arrange for groups/parties/special occasions...and with these locations)
Hmmm, this is kinda tough as you haven't really described how much "minimal" is. So, I'll take a stab at it, and see what you think of these ideas.
Consider these locations in the following order, from lowest to moderately priced:
TURKEY LAKE PARK (3 exits from LBV). Consider reserving a pavillion (it's around 50.00 - 75.00..not sure). This includes the long bench/tables & large grill. There is a entrance fee for each car, however the bridal party can consider pre-paying this for their guest (around 4.00 per car)...the front gate will maintain a list for your party).
If you like BBQ (food is really good and a real budget pleaser) try BUBBALOUS BODACIOUS BBQ on Kirkman Rd & Conroy Blvd (only 5 minutes from Turkey Lake Park).
For 30, you may be able to keep within 200.00 to 275.00. See the Manager Joe, he can set you up, and he's "right on the money" re: quantity of food you'll need to order and he's really good about working within your budget.
Re: the park, you'll need to have 2 bags of instant light charcoal (use the grill as a heating element for the food);
rolls of paper for the benches (Bubbalous provides all of the plates; plasticware; wet naps; napkins you'll need).
If you like British food, consider CRICKETERS ARMS ENGLISH PUB & EATERY at Festival Bay Mall. Food is good, inexpensive, and it is a very casual and quaint British Pub, with a good ambiance for a casual style wedding. they also offer live entertainment. (however, if you're covering any cost of alcohol, that's where you may end up with a very expensive tab at the end of the night).
FRESCO's ITALIAN RESTAURANT. They have an area in the back of the restaurant that they can block off for you special occasion. You can probably arrange for a pre-set menu. (Restaurant is located just north of Sand Lake, in the KMart center.....tucked in the corner).
(Personally, my husband and I have always had very good experiences there [food and service], however I've heard pros and cons from other....FYI). Average pasta dish is around 15.00 - 17.00 and above for meat entrees.
BUCCA DE BEPPO at the Florida Mall, for a party of 30, you may be able to get away with spending between $425.00 - 475.00 (includes setting up your menu [ within budget] soft drinks & tip....guest orders and purchases their own alcoholic bev's) (We ordered 3 large pasta dishes; 3-4 large order main meat entrees; 2-4 vegetable dishes and there was still enough leftovers for guests)
If you can arrange for this location (of this list, it's the most expensive for a moderately priced restaurant) consider ANTONIO'S on Sand Lake & Dr. Phillips Blvd.. It's a really top notch restaurant operation. They do have a private rooms and areas. It's a white table cloth place, however a very reasonably priced restaurant (considering quality of food & service). My husband and I have had their summer pre-set menus for only 23.00 per person. It included appetizers; entree and desserts. Portions were big! Service, exceptional. They've had many good reviews.
If this is something that works for your budget, I'd recommend ANTONIO'S. Contact the manager to see if they're able to create a preset menu (include soft drinks & tip) for your event (30 is not a big party) with a "No host bar" (meaning guests purchase and pay for their own alcoholic beverages).
I hope this info helps you out (I'm just sharing some of our own personal experiences with when we had to arrange for groups/parties/special occasions...and with these locations)
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