Archive for February, 2007
March is here and the weather is beautiful. We’ve got a great weekend with terrific music scheduled at the Lakeside Restaurant. Come sample one of the delicious new dishes that everyone is talking about and dance the night away with all of your friends.
Bernie & Bob, both popular Music Monday singers from the past, are going to provide a special performance on Friday, March 2nd, from 7 - 10 pm. The show is titled “Songs We Love To Sing…”, and it will be full of great songs that you will love to dance to.
Next, jumpstart the Spring season right with our Spring Social on Saturday, March 3rd, starting at 7 pm. Have a great time with all of your friends before they head home for the summer. The Clayton Bright Big Band is returning to Cypress Cove for this special event. This band is fantastic and is something you do not want to miss. It’s a 12 piece authentic Big Band that will be playing all your favorites.
It’s two nights of great classic music that everyone can enjoy.
February 27th, 2007
Well, it’s been one week with the new restaurant manager and what a great week it’s been! Everywhere I go, I’m hearing nothing but compliments and rave reviews. I had two different Salmon dishes this weekend, both of which were fantastic. I also tried the Delmonico Steak with Sweet Corn Relish on Saturday. It was definitely among the best steaks I’ve ever had in our Restaurant. But don’t just take my word for it, here’s some of the feedback I’ve received by email:
“Ted - we had the Maryland Crab Cakes tonight and they were authentic and excellent! It was a great dinner. If this is representive of the other new menu items from Arnie Pinkus, you/we have a winner.”
“Had the crab cakes at Lakeside last night. Now, I am from crab country (MD & VA,) and I must say they were delicious. Lots of crab meat and a real deep crab taste; very little “filler.” Wife had tuna with delicious sauce! Again, excellent! We have already noticed BIG changes in food. Never cared for gator BUT tried the balls and they were exceptional. Sauce to die for! Didn’t taste like any gator I have had in the past which was gummy and tough! Keep up the good work!”
“We would like to post a very positive comment about the restaurant experience that we had this past Saturday night. The food was outstanding! We had the salmon with balsamic vinegar sauce, and the Delmonico steak. The new chef, Arnie, seems like just the right person for the job. The food was at a whole new level, and he seemed personable and interested in the people that were dining there. Doug also did a fine job managing the floor. Both men were engaged in what they were doing and things seemed to flow. It seems like a great incentive to dine there more often and to encourage our neighbors to do so.”
“I believe you’ve found a keeper this time. I was very impressed with him this weekend.”
February 27th, 2007
It all starts on Fat Tuesday, which takes place this year on Feb 20th. We will have a body painting, a parade at 3 pm and a huge Mardi Gras Party at the Lakeside Restaurant.
Dinner starts at 4:30 pm and features a New Orleans style buffet for only $14.95. Offerings include Creole Chicken, Cajun Jambalaya, Sausage Gumbo, Catfish w/Grits, Bourbon Chicken, and a Salad Bar. We will have live entertainment by Bob Clayton and The Dixie Cats from 5 to 9 pm.
Then on Feb 24th we will have our yearly Mardi Bra Party. What is Mardi Bra you ask? Well, Mardi Bra is the most FUN you’ll have wearing a bra. Let me explain. You take a bra, you decorate it like it was a float in a Mardi Gras parade, then you wear it down to Lakeside Restaurant and dance, dance, dance the night away with DJ Xavier. We will have a prize for the best decorated bra.
Other weekend activities include Super Mega Trivia 3000 on Friday night in the Lounge and a fun Petanque Tournament on Saturday morning.
We’ve actually got a nice warm weekend coming up, with a high of 81 on Saturday. Hope to see you around the park!
February 20th, 2007
The new Restaurant Manager, Arnie Pinkus, is starting early and offering up some great new specials for this weekend. He was scheduled initially to start on February 26th, but will now be starting tomorrow, February 21st.
The plan is to advertise daily specials for the week in the online newsletter. However for this week, we will have an large introductory list of specials that will be available all weekend, Thursday thru Sunday.
Appetizers:
Baked Clams Casino, Shrimp Cocktail, Fried Calamari
Entrees:
Maryland Crab Cakes w/ Sauce Remoulade, Chargrilled Salmon w/ Horseradish Dill Sauce, Grilled Delmonico Steak Adobe with Charred Spring Onions and Sweet Corn Relish
Desserts:
Caramel Custard, Bread Pudding, Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie, Key Lime Pie
Lounge Menu:
Oyster Shooters, Alligator Balls, Fried Calamari, Shrimp Cocktail, Baked Stuffed Mushrooms
He has also given me the dinner specials for Music Monday on February 26th - Steak Fajitas with Pico de Gallo, & Linguine with Light Clam Sauce.
Join us for dinner this weekend and get a taste of some of the exciting things to come!
February 20th, 2007
We have a last minute entry into the activities calendar. Bernie & Bob, both popular Music Monday singers from the past, are going to provide a special performance on Friday, March 2nd. The show will be called “Songs We Love to Sing…” and they will be singing all your old favorites from 7 pm - 10 pm.
These singers are very popular. Book your reservations early!
February 19th, 2007
It’s time once again to celebrate one of the fastest growing sports in America at Cypress Cove’s third annual NASCAR Weekend, February 16-18. The weekend will coincide with the Daytona 500 so you can enjoy the weekend and also enjoy the race.
The fun starts Friday night with NASCAR trivia at Happy Hour and a country fried karaoke party with Regis. Starting Saturday afternoon we will have some games for everyone to enjoy.
Saturday morning is the Presidential Weekend Red vs. Blue Fun Tennis Tournament. An $8 entry fee includes fun tennis, a cocktail party, and a picnic after the games. Sign up early!
In the afternoon we will have Golf Cart Drag Racing, a golf cart road rally inside the Cove, and three golf cart games on the Lakeside Lawn, which will be an obstacle course, a blindfold course, and a ring toss. When the sun goes down the fun really gets ramped up with a dance featuring live music by the classic country band The Uptowners at the Lakeside Restaurant.
Then Sunday get ready to party down at Cheeks Bar & Grill for a Daytona 500 party. Watch the race, eat some food, and maybe win some prizes. Make reservations now for a great weekend here at Cypress Cove. If you love NASCAR, then the only place to be is at the Cove, where you can watch the big race in the NUDE!
February 13th, 2007
I’d like to formally announce a change in Restaurant management. We have hired a new Manager, Arnie Pinkus. In recent years, Arnie has managed a couple of high volume restaurants on Hwy 192 in Kissimmee. We wish Jim, the former Restaurant Manager, the best in his future endeavors.
Arnie will not be joining us officially until February 26th. However, he will be spending time here whenever possible to prepare for the transition. You may get a chance to meet him soon. He’s coming to us with some exciting new ideas. We are really looking forward to working with him!
In the interim, the Assistant Manager, Brad, has been handling all of the management duties. Brad has been working very long hours and facing some difficult challenges. We appreciate his hard work. Unfortunately, Brad will be moving to New Mexico before the end of the month. He will be missed.
February 13th, 2007
Valentine’s Day will be here soon, so now is the time to make plans for a romantic Cypress Cove getaway. The weekend starts out with special Friday night Dance with Live Oldies Music by The Dukes.
The Cypress Cove Singles Club meets Saturday at 5:30 pm in the Lakeside Lounge. Saturday night is our annual Valentine’s Day Ball in the Lakeside Restaurant. We have the great pleasure of welcoming the return of The Love Bugs. No, not the kind that get stuck in you car grill, but the band that will help you to dance the night away with your sweetheart.
With dinner, dancing and the romantic ambiance of Cypress Cove, our Valentine’s Day Ball will be the complete package. Book your reservations now!
February 7th, 2007
Tickets for the Cove Player’s Spring Show will go on sale on Friday, February 16th, at 7 am in the Lakeside Restaurant. We had planned on starting ticket sales this Friday, but with so many Cove members and residents gone on the Nude Cruise we decided it was best to delay it a week.
The show is scheduled for March 9th & 10th in the Lakeside Restaurant. The show is titled “Thanks for the Memories” and is dedicated to the loving memory of Maggi Corneilsen. Maggi was a long time resident of Cypress Cove and directed the Cove Player’s productions for many years. We will miss her.
The price will be $22 which covers the show, your meal, beverage, tax and gratuity. The ticket price also includes $2 for the Cove Players to help pay for props, etc. Pick your eating time when you purchase your tickets and your table is yours for the evening.
In order for the show to start promptly at 9 pm, the last dinner seating will be at 8 pm. If or when the reservations are filled, individual side chairs will be available for only $5. This money goes directly to the Cove Players.
Cove Player’s productions are usually sold out, so be sure to purchase your tickets early!
February 7th, 2007
Jimmy Buffett is coming to Orlando this Thursday evening, February 8, at the Amway Arena (formerly the T.D. Waterhouse Center). One of the great traditions of Buffett concerts is the huge and rowdy tailgate party in the parking lot beforehand.
Barbara and I will be attending the party, and we will have one of our special Parrothead carts with us, the Jamaica Mistaika airplane. We expect to get there early, perhaps before noon, so we can get a good spot.
If you are attending the concert come to the Amway Arena early and party with us. We shouldn’t be hard to find. We expect to be on the north side, hopefully parking lot #4.
Even if you don’t plan to attend the concert, come on by for the party. It is a lot of fun and well worth the trip.
February 7th, 2007
