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Brian Schmitz
Magic Insider
10:58 PM EST, December 29, 2012
The Magic's MVP at this point of the season is a guy who isn't playing and hasn't scored a point the past five games. A 290-pound ghost.
Glen "Big Baby" Davis' worth keeps growing game by game, loss by loss.
By the time he returns, Davis might have his jersey retired by the franchise.
Big Baby's value never has been greater — and he can't even put his arm over his head without wincing. His trade stock has increased while he has been wrapped in ice bags.
The Magic were 12-13 when Big Baby was knocked out with a sprained shoulder. They haven't won since his absence, their losing streak stretching to five with a lopsided home loss to Toronto on Saturday night.
Davis can't possibly live up to the expectations once he comes back next month. He'll have to average 25 and 12, hit 3-pointers and sell popcorn.
Who knew the Magic would miss him this much?
Even his teammates weren't truly aware.
"Baby covers up so much out there," point guard Ish Smith said after the Magic were pummeled by 35. "We didn't know. I'm sure nobody really knew. We have to make up for it."
Take any other guy out of the lineup, and the Magic don't lose five in a row. Without Davis, the Magic have been a mess offensively and, especially, defensively. He brings thunder and passion.
Davis proved that the numbers he put up with Dwight Howard sidelined late last season were no fluke. It's all he has ever wanted since he's been in the NBA — to be loved, needed and getting 15 shots per game.
The Magic wouldn't be falling to all these bottom-feeders, which they now resemble, if he were playing.
With injuries mounting and the schedule growing teeth — Miami, New York and the L.A. Clippers are up ahead — Orlando's feel-good start might be a distant memory.
Brace yourself for a losing streak that might get SportsCenter's attention.
If losing Davis weren't enough, the injury bug has bit again and left a mark.
Jameer Nelson and E'Twaun Moore joined Davis in sideline suits, resulting in the club starting a virtual expansion team. They started Smith, their third-team point guard; rookie forwards Andrew Nicholson and Maurice Harkless; second-year center Nik Vucevic, and Arron Afflalo, the lone veteran.
They lost like it was 1989 when Scott Skiles had hair. Should have been Retro Night.
The Magic fielded the kind of lineup that might be left after the trade deadline.
Afflalo had that same hollow-eyed look after another loss. J.J. Redick wasn't around to discuss his 2-of-12 shooting night. You wonder if the idea has finally hit the veterans that the Good Ship Lollypop won't be dodging the iceberg.
Hedo Turkoglu was back after breaking his hand in the opener. He was rustier than the Tin Man. He'll help eventually, but it's going to be rocky without Davis until perhaps late January.
"Losing Davis was a big blow to them," Raptors coach Dwane Casey said. "It hurts their interior toughness, interior experience; you've got two young guys in there …but they don't have the championship or big-time playoff experience that Glen Davis does.
"You lose a guy like that, it really puts a hole in it."
And nobody to plug it.
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21220 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, FL | Directions 3376527.965271 -82.730670
Daily, 6am - 3pm
Lenny's Restaurant – Great food, atmosphere, and service.
BEST – I love Lenny's food !! Amazing relish tray with HOME MADE pickles!!! The best food in the Clearwater area. My entire family are regulars there! I wish I lived in Florida still so I could enjoy the food more regularly!!!!
eat and leave – I have been going to lenny's since i lived in florida in 1990
Always experience the rush from the staff to get in and get out......and thats fine as I go there with that intention. Its not the place to go when you want to enjoy and relax.
Today the waitress was so rushed that when she got the order wrong she blamed me (I was ready to simply eat the food to make the waitress happy......however I just dont eat ham). The food she brought back was cold and .... :( not good at all. I was so disappointed. I could have opened a can of spagettios and had the same level of food.....bad unless your starving.
5stars well deserved – It has all been said - Great Food - Good Service - Reasonable prices. I only wish they were open at 2 am for breakfast on the weekends.
Philly/South Jersey memories and great food! – WARNING: Lenny's may be habit-forming!
Great food at very good prices, served by a friendly staff in a place with personality...
First, deciding what you're going to order is a challenge. The breakfast menu is extensive and intriguing, and as the servers walk by with hot high-piled plates for other diners, your eyes and nose will have you changing your mind a dozen times.
Second, you'll each too much. You'll start out with a danish basket, what many hotels and busy business people might call a "continental breakfast." HA! At Lenny's this is just the "Welcome, we're glad you're here" intro to what's yet to come... the appetizer that helps keep you from chewing on the menu while decided what to order. As hungry as you go in there, you may still find yourself taking leftovers home after eating heartily.
Third, you'll become addicted. Whether a northeast transplant like me who enjoys a gastronomical trip down memory lane or someone who just likes a huge delicious breakfast served the way you want it, you'll go back again and again. Who else in the Tampa area knows how to serve up that scary Pennsylvania/South Jersey mystery meat scrapple extra crispy? Heck, what other area restaurant has even heard of scrapple? You'll make Lenny's a weekend family tradition. When a friend you haven't seen for a while suggests meeting somewhere for breakfast, you'll immediately think "Lenny's." When you have family in town visiting, you'll consider Lenny's a must-do on their itinerary.
Lenny's can be pretty darn slammed, especially on weekends. Parking can be a challenge, and you'll probably have a wait. If you're not in a hurry, it's well worth the wait. Taking the family or a group of friends to this hometown favorite is an outing... an event... not just a place to grab food. If you're going to complain about the wait, head to a nearby fast food restaurant instead. It ain't the Ritz, but it's a heck of a lot more fun and filling!
Great food, Great service! – We eat breakfast at Lenny's on a Saturday morning. The place was busy but tables or the counter was always open. The food and service was great. Price is very affordable. The potatoes are to die for.
Food and lots of it! – Lenny's is a great breakfast brunch place. On Saturday's and Sunday's it's busy all day so expect a little bit of a wait but they are definitely fast paced at Lenny's and they get everyone in and out quick.
Editorial Review – This homey restaurant decorated with quirky knickknacks and old photos, serves a great variety of lunch and breakfast dishes.
BEST FOOD IN TOWN ! – I am very disappointed that LENNYS was not the # 1 by editors.
By far is the BEST Breakfast & Lunch in town.
Everyone is friendly and FOOD is EXCELLENTE!!!
Used to be a problem for me with the parking situation...But that problem is been resolved... I purchased the SMART CAR made by Mercedes...problem solve!
Now I can go to LENNY'S and don't worry about parking anymore!...and enjoy the best food in town.
My family from New York, West Palm Beach, Ocala and other places in the world always eat at Lenny's...so, Lenny's is getting a reputation worldwide!!!
Congratulation to all of you guys at Lenny's.
Lenny's – For a great kosher breakfast or lunch this place has it down. Have been going here for years and never once have I walked out dissapointed..only very full of the most delicious foods one can find for breakfast or lunch. A definite must try place cause you'll be going back for more regularily.
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Coming to the island for the popular RBC Heritage Golf Tournament? Make Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort your home base with access to 3 miles of beach, three outstanding golf courses, 25 tennis courts, an 11-mile inland lagoon, beachfront dining and more!
Our RBC Heritage Golf Tournament Package is designed specifically for those attending this annual tournament, which fills the island every April. By staying at Palmetto Dunes, you can enjoy the tournament by day and escape the chaos in the evenings for a relaxing retreat at our beautiful resort.
The package provides you with 4 days and 3 nights in a Hilton Head vacation villa located within the resort, three rounds of golf and your tournament tickets. The 2014 Heritage Family Fun Pack gets you 2 adult any day clubhouse tickets with children 15 and younger admitted free, as well as 4 lunch concession stand vouchers.
Plus, you don't just get to watch golf; you can experience it yourself at our three championship Hilton Head golf courses – the Robert Trent Jones course, the Arthur Hills course and the George Fazio course – each with their own unique challenges.
Guests who book accommodations through Palmetto Dunes also receive two hours of tennis court time daily at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center, as well as a special discount card that affords them the best rates on all resort activities and dining. Your family can choose from a variety of activities besides golf like riding bikes around the island, renting kayaks to paddle through our peaceful lagoon, nature cruises, fishing charters and more.
Dining at the resort includes the kid-friendly Big Jim's BBQ, Burgers & Pizza restaurant that overlooks the Robert Trent Jones golf course, as well as the beachfront Dunes House. Also within the resort are the Palmetto Dunes General Store (delicious cinnamon rolls and fried chicken!), our golf course grilles, Alexander's seafood, and HHO Prime and the XO Lounge both located at the at the Omni Hotel.
Book your RBC Heritage package soon, because the island fills up fast during this busy week! Give us a call at 866-744-7558 and we'll get you all set up.
Whether you're rooting for the Broncos, the Seahawks or just want to watch the commercials, there's no doubt that watching the Super Bowl at the beach is a win-win: football AND beautiful views. You can even make all those people freezing cold in New Jersey jealous!
We've planned several activities around this game of all games, including a fun golf tournament in the morning, as well as day-long specials on Super Bowl Sunday at Big Jim's BBQ, Burgers and Pizza restaurant and a special golf deal the day after.
To start, we'll host a Super Bowl Sunday Golf Tournament at the George Fazio golf course beginning at 9 a.m., because after all, you need something to do before the Big Game! In scramble format with a shotgun start, the tournament will offer multiple prizes and contests, as well as beer and snacks throughout the event. Sign up to play here by January 31.
Then when you're ready to get into game mode, head over to Big Jim's restaurant at the Robert Trent Jones golf course for a day full of Super Bowl specials while you watch the game on one of eight big screen TVs. Enjoy $2.50 Bud Light Pints, craft beers 2 for 1, and beer buckets starting at only $12. You're going to need to eat too, of course, so fill up on our all-you-can-eat BBQ Buffet served from 5 p.m. through the third quarter.
If you'd prefer to take the party back to your Hilton Head vacation villa or home, we'll have a variety of take-out specials from $25 and up, including a rib platter, wing platter, slider burger platter, BBQ Party Pack or Party Spread.
Finally, when it's all said and done, whether your team won or lost, celebrate or drown your sorrows with a Hilton Head tee time at the George Fazio golf course on Monday, February 3. All you have to pay is the winning team's score! Call 843-785-1138 to book your tee time and mention the Super Bowl Score Special.
If we can help you reserve the perfect Hilton Head vacation rental for your Super Bowl party, give us a call at 866-744-7558.
Let us know in the comments which team you're rooting for!
Already an owner at Palmetto Dunes or considering a primary or second home at our beautiful Hilton Head resort? Then, come enjoy our annual celebration of homeownership by celebrating the very best of the resort: the ocean, golf, tennis, biking and more. We invite you to the Owner/Guest Tournament Weekend Feb. 7-9.
What's on tap for this weekend of fun? On Friday, enjoy tee times at all three of our championship South Carolina golf courses throughout the day. Each course offers a different playing experience and beautiful views to boot. Dunes Marketing Group will also host a tour of open houses of Hilton Head properties for sale within the resort. Be prepared, you just might fall in love!
A tennis round robin will take place from 3-5 p.m. at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center, which has earned us the designation of top tennis resort in the Carolinas from Tennis Magazine, and then attend a complimentary reception and dinner with cash bar at Centre Court Pavilion.
On Saturday, we'll host a special golf tournament for our owners and guests at the famed oceanfront Robert Trent Jones golf course. There will be a shotgun start at 9 a.m. with scramble format with tee gifts before and prizes afterward. After the tournament, enjoy a BBQ lunch buffet at Big Jim's BBQ, Burgers & Pizza restaurant at the Jones Clubhouse and then head out on Dunes Marketing Group's complimentary open house tour from 3-5 p.m.
On Sunday, enjoy your favorite activities. If you love tennis, head over for some time on one of our 25 Hilton Head tennis courts or, if you're a golfer, enjoy one more Hilton Head tee time. Guests can also feel free to bike around the resort, enjoy local shopping, kayak or canoe our 11-mile inland lagoon or enjoy a dolphin cruise or fishing charter. We're never short of something to do here at Palmetto Dunes!
Be sure to RSVP for this amazing offering by Feb. 1. Contact Ross Javornik at 843-686-9624 or by email at email@example.com.
On first glance, it may not look like the sports of baseball or tennis have much in common with golf – aside from hitting a ball – but according to Palmetto Dunes' Director of Golf Instruction Doug Weaver, the sports actually do have several things in common.
After attending an Atlanta Braves baseball game recently, Weaver noticed that the way a baseball player hits the ball with the bat is not so different than the impact of a golfer hitting a ball on the PGA tour.
In imitation of baseball players, he offers these tips to keep in mind for hitting a golf ball effectively:
Weaver also says that tennis players tend to make great golfers, because tennis players develop the same muscles stroking a forehand that are required for a proper golf swing. These are the oblique muscles, the same ones used for laughing and coughing.
Says Weaver, tennis superstar Rafael Nadal emphasized building his obliques to increase his racket speed. He also notes that other tennis greats who've pursued golf include Ivan Lendl, Leyton Hewitt and Stan Smith. Golfer Jack Nicklaus was also known for playing tennis and even built a tennis court in his backyard. Weaver has seen plenty of visitors to Palmetto Dunes play one sport in the morning and the other in the afternoon.
Says Weaver, "the bottom line is you'll play better tennis if you play golf and vice versa." So we invite golfers to give tennis a try and tennis players to give golf a try. In fact, wouldn't that make a great New Year's resolution?
Here at Palmetto Dunes, we have outstanding facilities for both, making it easy to enjoy both sports on your Hilton Head vacation. Let us know if we can help you select the right golf or tennis clinic to help you get started or if we can set you up with private lessons at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center or with Doug Weaver at the Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy.
It's been a good year for this South Carolina beach resort! Palmetto Dunes not only received a number of high profile honors and accolades recognizing everything from our championship Hilton Head golf courses and tennis facilities to our family friendliness and outstanding staff, but we also started several new events that were a great success.
Here's a quick look back at our star-studded 2013:
The Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center was honored to host a number of high-profile state championships for the United States Tennis Association (USTA). In May, seniors from across South Carolina headed to Hilton Head to take home top honors in the USTA South Carolina 40 & Over Championships, formerly known as the Senior Championships. Then in October, we hosted the USTA South Carolina Combo Adult Championships. Our very own Jackie Reynecke, who helped coordinate these events, was also named the South Carolina League Volunteer of the Year for the USTA.
The Tennis Center was featured in the July issue of Tennis Magazine in a large spread about the resort and was recognized again by TennisResortsOnline.com as the No. 9 Top Tennis Resort in the world and No. 4 Top Junior Tennis programs in the world. Plus, the users of TripAdvisor named the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center the No. 1 attraction in Hilton Head.
Our golf courses are always wonderful to play with their varied attributes and amazing layouts, but they were especially regarded this year. The Arthur Hills golf course got a shout-out from Golf Digest magazine as a top Hilton Head course, in an article that also designated the island as a Best Buddies Trip Destination. PGA.com selected the famous oceanfront No. 10 hole at the Robert Trent Jones golf course a "South Carolina dream hole" and we couldn't agree more!
We also launched a brand new golf app for the iPhone and Android, which now has thousands of users. Using your phone, you can check yardage information, book your tee time, set up leader boards and order food at our golf grilles so it's hot and ready when you finish your round. Download it by searching for Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on your favorite app store.
New Events at Shelter Cove Harbour
Several events made their debut at Shelter Cove Harbour this year to great acclaim. Taste on the Harbour kicked off in March. Due to the event's success, we hosted the event again in October, offering featured menus, drink specials and tastings from Shelter Cove Harbour restaurants on select nights combined with live music from local island bands.
Additionally, Parrot Palooza joined our already very popular HarbourFest summertime event, which celebrated 25 years. Shannon Tanner and the Oyster Reefers, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band, entertained attendees on Friday evenings with island style music as they danced and sang the night away while the sun set over Broad Creek.
Capstone Award
The finish off the year with a bang, Travel + Leisure magazine named Palmetto Dunes to its Top 25 World's Best Family Getaways in its November issue. This made our resort the highest-ranking in South Carolina. The awards are based on a survey of the magazine's readers. "Whether it's reeling in a trophy redfish, learning how to properly swing a golf club or riding the waves on a surfboard, Palmetto Dunes has so much to offer families year round," said Brad Marra, assistant vice president of resort operations for Palmetto Dunes.
What's coming next year? More good things! Palmetto Dunes will be launching a brand new device-responsive website, using the latest online booking technology and designed for ease of use by our wonderful guests. For golfers, the Jones course will be adding new GPS-enabled touch screen systems for all golf carts, which offers course fly-overs, yardage, hole information and more. There's so much more in store… you'll just have to come visit us to see it all!
For more information about vacationing at Palmetto Dunes, visit us at www.palmettodunes.com or call us at 866-744-7558 to get started booking your spring or summer Hilton Head getaway.
Come December, January and February we see a lot of our friends from up north visit the island for a week, for a month or even for several months. We welcome them with open arms to give them the opportunity to soak up the warmth of a southern winter and enjoy the many fun and varied activities we have at the resort.
Here are the top 6 things we think Canadians and Northerners love most about Palmetto Dunes:
1) The Obvious: It's Warmer - Here on Hilton Head Island, the average winter high temperatures stay in the 60's, giving Canadians a break from the freezing temperatures and a chance to get outdoors and work off some of that northern chill on the golf course or biking. See average highs by month at Palmetto Dunes.
2) It's Active – There's no sitting around lounging in your Hilton Head vacation home here at Palmetto Dunes… unless that's all you want to do. We give you plenty of options to keep you busy from two hours of free tennis court time with each night's stay to three championship Hilton Head golf courses to choose from to Hilton Head bike rentals, kayaking and fishing. There's no reason to ever use the word "bored" at Palmetto Dunes!
3) It's Green – It's so nice to see green when you've been staring at snow white for several weeks. Our golf courses offer rolling greens, and you can enjoy an exceptional pace of play during the off season to boot. Enjoy the palmetto trees (the Sabal palmetto is the South Carolina state tree) standing stately in the sun and on warmer days, see a variety of wildlife coming out to catch some rays.
4) It's Fun – Canadians -- and all guests – will no doubt find themselves grinning as they stroll the beach, beat par and reel in a big red here at the resort. We offer so much to do and it's all smile-inducing!
5) It's on the Ocean – Who doesn't love to listen to the waves crash, feel their toes in the sand and take a calming beach walk? There's just something about coming to the ocean that melts all the stress (and snow!) away – anytime of year.
6) It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – In addition to all the great things we mentioned above, it really is the most wonderful time of year and what better way to spend the holidays than at Palmetto Dunes! We offer a variety of packages to cater to anyone visiting with us, including our Monthly Stay and Sports Membership, Winter Escape Special, monthly golf and tennis memberships, bike rentals and more.
Are you ready to escape the snow and frigid cold? Come visit us this winter and get out of the big chill! Our temperatures, friendly faces and unlimited activities will warm you up in no time. Give us a call at 866-744-7558 to book your Hilton Head vacation today.
Flying to see us soon? You'll be happy to know you have yet another way to get to Hilton Head Island quickly and inexpensively. JetBlue recently announced it will add service to the Savannah/Hilton Head International (SAV) airport, its 50th destination, with flights from New York's JFK and Boston's Logan airports. The Savannah/Hilton Head International airport is just a few exits down I-95 from the Hilton Head Island exit, making it a convenient and easy way to get to the island.
Beginning Feb. 13, 2014, there will be two daily round-trip flights to JFK and one daily round-trip from Boston. From these airports, you can connect to other destinations, such as Denver, Los Angeles, Albuquerque and San Francisco.
They're currently offering special $89 one-way fares for travel between Feb. 13-April 10, 2014, so we highly recommend booking your Hilton Head spring break airfare now! To book flights and check rates, visit www.jetblue.com.
Regarding the Boston flights, JetBlue's vice president of network planning Scott Laurence says, "Bostonians work hard, and they need more great places to get away. Savannah/Hilton Head is an easy weekend getaway or vacation, and priced right so our customers can get away more often." We couldn't agree more! Now, you've got one more reason to come and enjoy all that Hilton Head Island and Palmetto Dunes has to offer from tennis and golf to biking and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean.
JetBlue carries 29 million customers a year to 79 cities in the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America with more than 700 daily flights. On JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is not required. Your first checked bag is also free on JetBlue, and they offer a range of amenities like free DirectTV, free SiriusXM Radio and satellite WIFI.
Would you consider JetBlue for your next flight into Hilton Head?
Be sure to check out our Fall Escape Special with three FREE nights when you book four nights, plus free daily tennis and discounts on golf, bike rentals and more. Good for bookings through Oct. 31, 2013.
If you've ever played our Hilton Head golf courses, then you know just how gorgeous they are with their lush greens, live oaks around every corner and even views of the Atlantic on the Robert Trent Jones course. But have you ever seen our courses from above? We doubt it!
We've created new 3-D animated "flyovers" of each of our South Carolina golf courses to give you a bird's eye view before you hit the greens. Simply go to the individual web page for each course listed below and click on the link to view the flyover.
Once you're on the flyover, choose which hole you've like to soar above and get ready to fly! Each view shows you par for the hole, as well as the distance from each of the tees. Pause at any point to take a more detailed look.
Watching these flyovers is helpful for golfers, because it shows you all in one glance the obstacles you'll face at each hole and allows you to formulate a plan of how to get there.
Don't forget to check out our Hilton Head webcam at the Robert Trent Jones course, as well, to see real-time, on-the-ground action at the golf course. Both of these options are great ways to be "on the course" even when you're stuck at your desk.
Be sure to browse some of our amazing fall golf packages that let you play golf at all three of our championship courses, improve your game at our Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy and enjoy other activities like fishing and biking.
Let us know what you think of the new flyovers and we hope to see you teeing off soon!
Shooting your age is a coveted accomplishment for any golfer, because it not only means you've lived a relatively long life, but that you're still a pretty good golfer. Leo Luken, 95, a longtime player at the Hilton Head golf courses at Palmetto Dunes, where he lives, recently reached that feat for an incredible 1000th time. On Tuesday, September 24, Luken shot 47-45 for 92 at the George Fazio golf course.
Luken didn't start playing golf until the age of 45 and shot his age for the first time at 71. He plays golf several times a week and usually shoots his age – or better – two out of three rounds. Formerly a pitcher for the Fort Wayne (Ind.) Zollner Pistons, he holds a spot in the Kentucky and Indiana sports halls of fame.
Luken participated in the Shoot Your Age Championship in Florida 2005, which aired nationally on CBS, shooting his age for the 530th time and bettering his age by six shots. He ended up winning the tournament, besting even Arnold Palmer.
"Yeah, [one of the players] thought I was lying," says Luken. "Before we teed off the first day down at the championship, he was walking around introducing himself and asking guys how many times they'd shot their age. One guy said 12, and another said 30. When he got to me, I said, '529,' which was the number at that time. [He] threw up arms and said, 'Get outta here.' The next day I made it 530 and won the tournament."
Have you ever shot your age? Do you think you could do it 1000 times? Here's hoping you can, just like Leo Luken!
If you want to give it a shot, our 30-day Hilton Head golf membership is a good place to start. It gives you plenty of chances to hit the mark!
Summer is coming to a close, but that's no reason to deny your buddies more rounds of golf! Text them now and make plans for long weekend to Hilton Head Island for golf, football, fishing and good times. We've got 5 good reasons why:
1) The weather is usually awesome! Average highs on Hilton Head Island in September and October range from the mid 70's to the mid 80's. While we can't promise sunny skies every day, they are the norm during the autumn season. Just think… no sweat, and a nice ocean breeze!
2) Get a FREE round when you book by September 15 – Book a group of 12 or more and stay a minimum 3 nights and get a fourth round of golf FREE, plus free replays as available! More golf is never a bad thing… Here are the details.
3) Get three varied experiences – Here at Palmetto Dunes, a top South Carolina golf resort, we offer three different championship golf courses with varied challenges, views and experiences.
4) Play golf by the ocean – Our Robert Trent Jones golf course is one of only two Hilton Head golf courses with oceanfront holes. Tackle our famed par-5 10th hole right on the Atlantic and see if you can beat the ocean breeze to come under par. If you don't, the view will make up for it!
5) Tell everyone you rode on a Segway – Make golfing with the guys even more fun by ditching the golf cart and hopping on a Segway. Enjoy a laugh as your friends – and you – learn how to balance this amazing piece of technology.
There, did we convince you?! Submit your request for a quote right here or call us directly at 866-744-7558. Let the competition begin!
Hilton Head is often a popular vacation site for celebrities from the Clintons to John Mellencamp to Paula Abdul, but the celebrity sightings will ramp up this fall at the annual Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament August 30-September 1.
This yearly event pairs amateur golfers with celebrities to raise funds for local children's nonprofit organizations. For the past 30 years, Greenwood Resorts and Communities has played an active role in the success of the tournament, and one of the highlighted Hilton Head golf courses has been our own oceanfront Robert Trent Jones course.
Participating in the Hilton Head golf tournament this year are a host of celebrities, including:
And the list goes on… To see the complete list of celebrity participants, visit the tournament website.
The Robert Trent Jones course is the first stop for the three-day tournament. Opening ceremonies begin August 30 at 8:45 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. On day 2, players will head to the Arnold Palmer Signature Course at Wexford Plantation and on day 3, Harbour Town Golf Links.
On September 1, there will also be a special kids' event from 1-3 p.m. with putting contests and prizes, as well as T-shirts and golf balls for the first 100 children.
Nothing planned for Labor Day? Take an end-of-summer break to Hilton Head Island and enjoy this classic Hilton Head Island golf tournament. For information about accommodations or other Hilton Head activities at the resort like tennis, kayaking, fishing and more, visit www.palmettodunes.com or give us a call at 866-744-7558.
Many school systems around the country have switched to year round school, which often results in a longer fall break for kids, sometimes up to two weeks. But whether you have two weeks, one week or just a long weekend for fall break, spending it in Hilton Head is a good choice!
The weather is ideal with high temperatures in the 70s and low 80s, and sports fans will love our choice of outdoor activities. Plus, if a certain someone in your family just can't miss their favorite team's football game, we've got plenty of places for that, too!
The Sun 'N Fun Island Escape and the Ultimate Family Package are perfect for families looking for an adventurous beach getaway. The packages start with a minimum three nights of accommodations and include bike rentals, kayak rentals, spa services, golf and more starting at $59 per person per night.
Adventure-seekers will love our Outdoor Adventure Package that lets you kayak, bike, play tennis and enjoy a dolphin cruise. It includes three nights of accommodations, a two-hour kayak rental through our 11-mile inland lagoon system, three days of bike rentals to explore Hilton Head's 50 miles of paved bike trails, a cruise from Shelter Cove Marina to see Hilton Head's friendliest mammal, the dolphin, and two hours of tennis court time daily.
Fishing in the resort's 11-mile lagoon heats up in autumn when the red fish start to spawn. The resort has stocked the lagoon with more than 6000 red fish, and there's even a 60-plus pound red fish that has been nicknamed "Elvis". See if you can catch him! Fishing is catch-and-release, and fishing charters are available through Hilton Head Outfitters.
Golfers can hit the greens on one of three award-winning Hilton Head golf courses at the resort, all recently aerified and looking great. We also offer fall golf packages that combine private instruction, tee times and accommodations, such as the Golf Stay & Play Package. The Group Golf Getaway is ideal for friends and family of 12 or more and includes three nights of accommodations, three rounds of golf, as well as discounts on all resort activities and pro shop purchases.
The fall schedule is filled with plenty of tennis action at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center, named the Top Tennis Resort in the Carolinas by Tennis Magazine. The Banana Open Challenge October 4-6, the USTA On-Campus Fall Invitational October 11-13, the USTA South Carolina Combo Adult and 55 & Over Championship October 17-21, and the Annual Wild Wing Café Nutty Buddy Tennis Classic November 1-3 offer plenty of chances to be a spectator or to play in these tennis tournaments.
And where can your family member go to catch some football action? Hilton Head Island has plenty of sports bars, and right here within the resort, Big Jim's BBQ, Burgers and Pizza restaurant located on the Jones golf course offers plenty of big screen TVs, so they won't have to miss a single pass.
We hope to see you in Hilton Head this fall! Give us a call at 866-744-7558 to plan your fall vacation to Hilton Head Island today.
We love kids here at Palmetto Dunes and we like to keep them busy with our many kid-friendly activities like surfing, tennis, kayaking, swimming and fishing. But golf is especially near and dear to our heart since we have three amazing and varied Hilton Head golf courses all inside our beautiful resort.
PGA America and the National Golf Course Owners' Association have declared July Family Golf Month in an effort to promote golf as a fun, family recreational activity that lets you spend uninterrupted quality time together.
"Getting the family together for a round of golf, whether it's nine or 18 holes, is a great outdoor activity that gives parents the opportunity to have uninterrupted conversations and quality time with their children," says PGA of America President Ted Bishop. "It's also a great way for the entire family to enjoy golf's health and wellness benefits while creating memories for a lifetime."
So how can your family enjoy golf at our South Carolina golf resort? Ah, let us count the ways!
Family Golf School
We offer three-day, two-hour private golf lessons designed specifically for your family at our Hilton Head Family Golf School. We'll meet everyone at exactly their skill level and help them improve their game. We love this video showing a mom and her daughters during their Family Golf School lesson!
Kids Play Free
To encourage our golfers to teach the game to their kids, we let kids play free at the Robert Trent Jones Hilton Head golf course and the Arthur Hills golf course after 4 p.m. with an adult paying regular rate. This is a great opportunity to expose your kids to the game and enjoy some one-on-one time with each other!
Junior Tees
We've also installed permanent junior tees on our Robert Trent Jones golf course, and the George Fazio course caters to juniors with markings of 150 yards or less. This makes it easier and more fun for junior golfers!
Junior Golf Lessons
We also have a variety of Hilton Head golf lessons for juniors, including our Little Swingers program designed for ages 3-7. Director of Instruction Doug Weaver teaches the game of golf while singing songs with the kids.
Our Junior Golf Clinics for ages 6-18 focus on golf fundamentals like golf shots, etiquette and rules. Weaver covers three different shots every day, and four-time attendees are rewarded with a Junior Golf School Manual.
Lastly, if you have a junior gofer who's top of the class, enroll him or her in the Advanced Juniors Classes for ages 8-18. These kids get to play with a pro and get instruction as they go!
Make your love of golf a family affair at Palmetto Dunes! To sign up for any of the above golf lessons, schools or clinics or for any questions, please call us at 866-744-7558.
The Arthur Hills golf course has received plenty of accolades over the years from 2009 South Carolina Golf Course Owners' Association Course of the Year to being awarded 4.5 stars by Fodors Golf Digest. Our popular course has one more jewel to add to its crown this year as the South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel named it to their 2013 Best You Can Play list.
Criteria used in judging include, routing, variety, strategy, equity, memorability, aesthetics and the golfer's experience.
"There are so many outstanding courses that you're really splitting hairs in the voting," says Michael Whitaker, the panel's executive director. "When you think about the number of really good golf courses in this state and reduce that number to 30, it's a daunting task. Some of the older courses have stood the test of time, some have improved with some relative small tweaks and others that have undergone renovation or restoration to their original design features have increased in quality."
The Arthur Hills Hilton Head golf course, where collegiate stars like Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson honed their talents and a favorite of former President Bill Clinton, takes full advantage of the natural beauty of Hilton Head Island.
Its spectacular layout represents a careful blend of beauty and challenge. Stands of palmetto trees line the graceful fairway and it's built on a series of rolling dunes. The Arthur Hills Course presents many opportunities for off-balance lies, while ocean breezes add to the challenge. Ten holes on the water further encourage precision play and the course plays 6,651 yards from the back tees.
"We are thrilled that the experts have once again recognized the Arthur Hills Course as one of the most popular layouts in South Carolina," says Brad Marra, vice president of resort operations for Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. "We offer three golf courses that provide our guests a wide variety of looks and challenges, and we are proud of them all. It is pleasing to know that the game's connoisseurs agree."
Have you played the Hills course? What's your favorite hole?
We also have two other championship Hilton Head golf courses, which give you entirely different experiences all at one resort. The Robert Trent Jones Course has one of only two oceanfront holes on the island, and the George Fazio Course is known as one of the island's most challenging courses with its bunkers and water hazards. Be sure to check out all three!
We offer a variety of Hilton Head golf packages for all levels of golfers that include lessons, multi-course play and multiple rounds. Call us at 866-744-7558 for more information or to book a package or tee time or fill out our online form to get a quote request for a group golf outing.
Here in the south we are blessed to play host to two of the best golf tournaments, and Palmetto Dunes is either just a few minutes or just a few hours' drive from both!
The Masters, held at Augusta National in Augusta, Ga., every year, is April 11-14, and the RBC Heritage, on Hilton Head Island, follows April 18-21. We think these make for great opportunities to extend your trip with a few extra days of golf at the beach.
Our South Carolina golf resort is offering a special package for those traveling down for either tournament. The Ultimate PGA Tour Stay and Play Package offers accommodations (three-night minimum) plus three rounds of golf at our three championship Hilton Head golf courses starting at $184/night for stays through April 27, 2013.
As if that's not good enough, we're throwing in one more perk to sweeten the deal! If you book this package online or by phone using code PGA, for every night you stay with us, we'll enter you to win a pair of 4-day RBC Heritage tickets with VIP passes to our SkyBox. The winner will be announced April 2.
When you play golf on Hilton Head Island with Palmetto Dunes, you get three different but amazing award-winning courses to choose from, including the oceanfront Robert Trent Jones course with one of only two oceanfront holes on the entire island.
We also have a new Palmetto Dunes smartphone golf application to help you maximize your game downloadable on iTunes or Android phones. With a live leaderboard, hole information, GPS yardage and one-click call dining reservations, you're set to have your best game ever followed by a cold beer and BBQ ribs at the new Big Jim's BBQ, Burgers & Pizza Hilton Head restaurant at the Jones course.
Plus, Golf Digest recently named Hilton Head Island as a top Best Buddies getaway. So grab a group of friends, head to the Master's or the RBC Heritage and then stop off at Palmetto Dunes before or after for a perfect South Carolina golf getaway. Request golf rates here or call us at 866-744-7558 to get started.
Where do you go when you want to have fun with your best buds? Golf Digest says Hilton Head, and we agree, of course! Lucky for you, Palmetto Dunes is located on Hilton Head and home to the finest golf courses on Hilton Head Island! There's no better choice than Palmetto Dunes for your group golf trip, where we specialize in providing a top-notch, first-class golf experience!
In their December 2012 issue, Golf Digest ranked their top 36 destinations for a "Best Buddies" getaway. Hilton Head came in at No. 9, with our Arthur Hills course named as a key golf course. Golf Digest editors created the list by surveying panelists of more than 1000 avid golfers who rank their biennial
America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses.
To add to Hilton Head's impressive list of awards, the island was named No. 8 for Best Value, No. 8 for Best Courses, No. 9 for best weather, No. 10 for best food and drink, No. 10 for best lodging, and No. 7 as best for couples (Palmetto Dunes offers great romance packages for you and your special someone).
Throughout March, we're giving you even more incentive to come play golf with your buddies at Palmetto Dunes and see if you agree with Golf Digest! When you book a golf group, you'll get your fourth round free AND free replays based on availability. When your group plays golf at Palmetto Dunes, we also provide a dedicated on-site group coordinator, as well as complimentary range balls and yardage books plus resort discounts and free tennis court time!
Another great thing about a Hilton Head guys getaway (or girls!) to Palmetto Dunes is all the OTHER activities we offer to keep you busy. Get everyone together for a deep sea fishing charter or kayak through our peaceful inland lagoon. Run on the beach or bike some of Hilton Head's 50 miles of paved bike paths. We also offer two hours of free tennis daily for each night you stay in one of our Hilton Head vacation villas. We'll keep you as busy as you want to be!
Request a group golf rate proposal here and be sure to check out all our great Hilton Head golf packages, some of which include lessons and other activities. We promise you'll love your stay and our championship golf courses!
With the holidays complete and much of the country engulfed in winter weather galore, many people are starting to plan their spring or summer South Carolina beach vacation. This is a good thing :)! When you book early, you get the worm!
We've got 5 reasons why you should book your beach vacation early to make sure you get the most out of your Hilton Head trip:
1) Savings! The first ( and best!) reason to book early is because you will save money. Who could argue with that?! Right now, Palmetto Dunes is offering 20% off Hilton Head vacation homes or villas plus FREE bikes for stays through 3/15/13. If you're coming in summer, get 10% off all Hilton Head vacation rentals for stays 3/15-9/1/13, as well as free tennis! When you book your Hilton Head golf tee time in advance, you can save up to HALF off our regular resort rate. Those savings won't last forever!
2) Take your pick – When you plan ahead of time, you get YOUR pick of Hilton Head vacation homes and Hilton Head golf tee times, as well as for activities such as dolphin cruises, charters, golf and tennis lessons and more.
3) Confirm your reservations – During our peak periods like spring break and the summer months, we often sell out of Hilton Head bike rentals and our most popular tee times and cruise times. By booking now, you can ensure you've got all the activities confirmed that your family would like to do ideally at the times you want to do them.
4) Time to plan – Want to take a day trip to Daufuskie Island or down to Savannah, planning to meet your friends from across the country for dinner, not sure whether to drive or fly? Planning now lets you take your time working out all the fine details, lets you research the most cost-saving options and ensures you've thoroughly looked into all the options and picked the right ones for your group.
5) Time to dream! – Of course, a big benefit of booking early is plenty of time to dream about your Hilton Head vacation. Snow piling outside the window? No worries! You'll be in Hilton Head this spring or summer and it will all melt away. If winter's really got you down, take a look at our webcams to give you a little pep in your step. Your vacation will be here before you know it!
Can we help you plan your spring or summer Hilton Head vacation? Call us today at 866-744-7558 and we'll make sure you start the planning process early, get the best Hilton Head vacation villa for your needs, reserve plenty of bikes and get in all the activities your family wants to do at the time you want to do them. See you soon!


text: Holly Spangler Archives Email Author Follow @Holly Spangler 30 Days of Farms & Families: The Wachtels My Generation Day 14: Todd and Lynelle Wachtel farm and live with their family. Read on to learn what life is like when you share a driveway. Published on: November 14, 2011 Tweet Post to Your Wall. Email Blog RSS Permalink Print Remember the Mieses? Todd and Lynelle Wachtel were gathered around that same table with us a few years back, learning the ropes as new members of the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders. As we got to know Todd and Lynelle a little better, John and I became both impressed and perplexed. Impressed, because they run a stellar grain operation with their family at rural Altamont, in Effingham County. Perplexed, because they really farm with family. Like, they farm together and they practically live together. Four houses, all in a row, sharing a driveway. Grandma and Grandpa, Aunt and Uncle, Mom and Dad, Todd and Lynelle. That's a lot of togetherness. But they make it look easy. Together, they farm 6,000 acres. They meet every morning around Grandma's table to make plans for the day. They incorporated back in 1984. They are, in a single operation, able to bust nearly every generalization about family farms and factory farms and small farms and large farms. I love that about them. Illinois farms cannot be stereotyped. Todd and Lynelle are parents to Connor, now 13. Lynelle teaches school nearby, and Todd reports that Connor did a small amount of tillage work last spring. He adds, however, "I know I didn't learn how to drive a tractor with a 45-foot implement and autosteer." If Connor decides to farm, he'll be the sixth generation to live and work on the farm. That's huge. Todd's concerns about the agriculture Connor may be a part of someday echo those of his peers: will the government limit his ability to produce? He's also concerned about rising local expectations for farmland, a concern in nearly every farming neighborhood in the state. "One farm in our area brought near $10,000 at auction last month. Now all of a sudden, people think all of the land around here is worth $10,000 an acre," Todd says. "Same applies to rents: if one crazy farmer is willing to pay $400 – when the average is closer to $200 – then everyone should pay the higher rent." Sounds familiar. I recently heard from a local landowner whose accountant told her some ground she owns should rent for $300 an acre. This is Class C ground. Clearly, he wasn't basing that estimate on production. Or actual agricultural knowledge. Or reality. For Todd's part, he'd like the folks who visit his farming operation to come away understanding that farm=multi-million-dollar business. And the guy who's farming it is doing so not because he can't make it anywhere else; he's doing it because he has the desire and knowledge to be CEO, CFO, salesman, laborer and more, all in the same day. I don't think that may be any more true than on the Wachtel farm. 30 Days of Farm & Families Day 1: The Webels Day 2: The Mies Family Day 3: The Thomases Day 4: The Stewarts Day 5: The Weavers Day 6: The Hawkinsons Day 7: The Kortes Day 8: The Walters Day 9: The Schillings Day 10: The Martins Day 11: The Pratts Day 12: The Bowmans Day 13: The Pollards


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Biofuels are food-crop or cellulose-derived substitutes for petroleum, especially for use in the transportation sector. In the US, corn-based ethanol is the primary biofuel, while in Brazil, another biofuels powerhouse, the source is sugar cane. The emerging cellulosic biofuels industry sources its feedstock from a wide array of mostly non-food plants.
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Where are the biofuel plants and who are the large players?
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Given the relatively low cost of entry, the biofuels industry is quite fragmented. There are, however, some large players, including privately-held POET, the world's largest ethanol producer at 1.2 billion gallons a year, Archer Daniels Midland (1.07 billion), VeraSun Energy (560 million) and US BioEnergy (310 million).
What are the future trends in the industry?
Next-generation biofuels will be based on cellulose, the main component of plant cell walls and the most common organic compound on earth. This greatly expands industry feed stocks. One study concluded that the US could produce more than one billion tons of biomass a year, sufficient to displace about a third of the country's present petroleum consumption.
Other advantages include additional reduction of greenhouse gases and economic growth outside of the country's grain belt, which has been the principal beneficiary of the first stage of biofuels.
Current law mandates 36 billion gallons of biofuels by 2022, but it also requires that some 58 percent of it be advanced biofuels. This involves a more advanced conversion process that is still expensive and commercially undeveloped.
The Department of Energy has invested close to $400 million on six demonstration projects to fast-track cellulosic biofuels, which promise long legs for the industry. Congress has also provided numerous incentives — including an income tax credit of $1.01 per gallon — to spur development.
The trend is toward developing so called bio-refineries, modeled on petrochemical ones, which produce multiple products at a single facility by integrating several conversion processes. Thus, the plants could produce transportation fuel (ethanol and biodiesel) and high-value chemicals — or other derivative products — formerly made from petroleum, providing the foundation of a new domestic industry.


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20 Questions with Paul Franks, President and CEO of The Sports Construction Group.
Originally published: 10.01.08 by Terry Tanker
Publisher Terry Tanker met with Paul Franks, president and CEO of Cleveland, Ohio-based Sports Construction Group, which designs and installs athletic fields. They discussed how Franks sold his company, and then bought it back after it went bankrupt and transformed it into a leader in its market. The Sports Construction Group.
1. Your company designs and installs athletic fields for the NFL, MLB, major colleges, and high schools. Any problems getting tickets?
Never. Just call me.
2. Where is the best tailgate party?
Johnny's on West 6th Street in downtown Cleveland before, during, and after a Cleveland Browns game.
3. What event was the most exciting for you to watch?
Honestly, watching my two sons' lacrosse games.
4. Do you have a sense of ownership and pride when you see sporting events played on fields your company has installed?
Without a doubt. We've created a great team atmosphere at our company. All projects have their own challenges, and we make "game adjustments," just like our clients, to ensure we are successful at delivering a winning project.
5. What projects are you working on?
Our natural turf projects are New York Yankees' new stadium, New York Jets' training facility, Altoona Curves' minor-league stadium, and renovations to the Cleveland Indians' Progressive Field.
Our synthetic turf projects include UNC – Chapel Hill, University of Connecticut, Old Dominion University, Dartmouth, Cornell, New Jersey College, and Lehigh, to name a few.
6. How many projects can your company handle at one time?
Our onsite-employee levels peaked at about 150, and we had in excess of 20 projects running concurrently.
7. How do you deal with the logistics of moving people and large pieces of heavy machinery around the country?
This is one of our toughest challenges and requires a strong team and great project management. We have traveling crews, some of which have been with us since the 1980s. Our equipment is specialized, and our crews transport it to each jobsite.
8. How do you overcome the challenges of internal communications with crews all over the country?
I don't think we can ever overcome those challenges, but we strive to improve them every day. As with most large construction projects, there are multiple relationships to manage — owners, architects, operations, manufacturing, vendors — all with different priorities but all trying to reach the same goal. I could go on and on, but the bottom line is this: In construction, nothing is simple. We need to stay focused, and we need to meet and resolve issues daily.
9. How has technology impacted field installation?
Our equipment is laser- and GPS-guided. Monofilament fibers have been developed that feel and act like natural turf, and let's not forget heated natural fields with aeration and drainage systems.
10. What's the best innovation you've seen in the past three years?
Technology advancements related to our equipment, including the ability to monitor equipment usage and location. Laser guidance enables us to achieve tolerances across the playing surface in fractions of inches.
11. How do you interact with heating and cooling contractors?
We've partnered with mechanical contractors to build fields for the Browns, Bengals, Steelers, Bears, and others. The fields are hydronically heated and zoned. Basically, it is the same system used in snow-melt applications — glycol-filled piping connected to manifolds serviced by a steam or boiler plant. Then it's connected to a control system used to adjust temperatures. The growing season starts earlier in the spring and extends well into the fall. To help cool fields, we use the aeration system by using forced air within the drainage system. The system can also be reversed, creating a vacuum to accelerate drainage.
12. What has been your most challenging project?
Renovating both Yankee and Shea stadiums following 9/11. We started Yankee Stadium around Thanksgiving. Security was very tight, local union halls were completely empty, and trucking imported materials around the city was a logistical problem. We hadn't finished Yankee Stadium when we needed to start the Shea project.
Both fields and systems needed to be completed and ready for opening day 2002.
13. As a result of those jobs, did you make changes and improvements with regard to operations of the company?
Every project has very different demands and requirements. We continue to adjust, grow, and learn with every project.
14. What gives your company a unique competitive advantage?
We internally handle all aspects of a project from start to finish. No company we compete with has this ability.
15. How would you summarize your company's philosophy?
Inch by Inch – as in the speech Al Pacino gave in the movie "Any Given Sunday." I sold my company and then bought it back when it went bankrupt. I relaunched and rebuilt it with this very approach. You can listen to the speech on YouTube to better understand what I mean: http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=WO4tIrjBDkk. We have a printed version hanging on our conference room wall.
16. What is your management style?
I'm hands off and I give the people who work for me room to do what they need to do.
17. How do you encourage them?
I look for individuals who are risk-takers. They are the ones who can help to grow our company. More risk, more reward. I encourage them to go out there on the ledge. The worst that can happen is we learn from a mistake.
18. How do you motivate key managers to help you get those inches?
Equity stakes in the company have worked well for us. I know this sometimes is controversial, but for our company, it's worked.
19. In what area of management have you grown the most?
Without question, it's the financial area. The new software that has become available for the construction industry has really helped. If it were available when I was in school, I probably would have passed those accounting classes.
20. Are you working on any pet projects?
We've hired a company to totally revamp our Web site. It's just about complete, and I'm really excited about it. I believe it will help to increase our business significantly.
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It is with heavy hearts that HVACR Business announces the sudden passing of Jack Hutchinson, Vice President of Sales, on March 13, 2014.
HVACR Business Publisher Terry Tanker collected memories from those who knew him well to create this month's 20 Questions column.
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HVACR Business Publisher Terry Tanker sat down with Tony Petrolle President of Gaithersburg Cooling & Heating (GAC), Bryant's 2013 Dealer of the Year award winner. The two discussed acquiring a company, assembling the right team, and the development of a quality assurance team to provide employees with the best work environment and customers with the best products, service and support.
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Boston >Food & Dining > Brasserie Jo
120 Huntington Ave (Colonnade Hotel), Boston, MA | Directions 0211642.345901 -71.081101
Monday To Thursday From 11:00 AM To 01:00 AM Friday To Saturday From 11:00 AM To 01:30 AM Sunday From 12:00 PM To 03:00 PM Sunday From 05:00 PM To 10:00 PM
Neighborhoods: Back Bay, Prudential / St. Botolph
A Classic Night – Sometimes you just have a craving for classic dishes prepared well and served with old fashioned service. They have many traditional French specialties but manage to keep the feel of the place lively and relaxed.
I recently had to plan a dinner with some business colleagues and I knew one of them was an old school meat and potatoes guy. Instead of one of the steakhouses, I decided to try Brasserie Joe. We both got the steak frites and our other companion got the Cassoulet which was the special that night. Our steaks were tender and flavorful and cooked perfectly and the frites were served in a cute little cone. The cassoulet was outstanding.
Dessert was the best part. We were all pretty full but decided to share the profiteroles.. When the dessert arrived it looked yummy but, well, a bit naked and I was disappointed. Aren't they supposed to have...before I could finish my question; the charming young waiter approached the table and, with a flourish, drizzled warm chocolate sauce on the fluffy cream puffs. Forgetting for a minute that I was here on business, I dove in and licked the rich chocolate off my spoon.
This would be a great place for a romantic dinner and I plan to come back soon with my sweetie!
Brasserie Jo redeems itself – My husband and I had a terrible dining experience at Brasserie Jo the first time around. Even though it was advertised everywhere that they were participating in Restaurant Week on Sunday, we did not receive the menu for that. In addition, the waiter's description of a seafood crepe was poor at best. The item was not at all as described, and contained many unexpected ingredients. I found shells in the seafood. My husband's burger was ordered medium and was overcooked. The fries were soggy. After our food was dropped off, no one ever checked with us to ask how it was. We finally flagged down our waiter and asked for bread to sop up the soggy liquid in my crepe. He never returned with the bread. A woman nearby asked for the Restaurant Week menu and had to fight for it -- a waiter came back to her table to argue 3 times before she received the menu. All this for the "bargain" price of $50. I left my address with the hostess, who apologized, but didn't receive a call back. I called them and received an offer to come back on the house. We took them up on it. They didn't have our reservation on record, but I spoke to the maitre d and he understood. This meal was so much better. I had the mussels and fries and my husband had a salmon BLT. Both were delicious. The service this time around was excellent. We left a $10 tip for our meal that was probably around $35. I'm glad that I gave Brasserie Jo a second chance and would definitely consider going back.
A lively take on a Parisian brasserie serving excellent interpretations of French favorites in the Colonnade Hotel. – The Scene
Brasserie Jo, surprisingly, is not stuffy; there's a comfortable bar and service is provided by friendly, patient waiters. The wide-open dining room isn't too noisy, but fills with a celebratory mood on busy nights. A plethora of custom martinis and a house beer complement Brasserie Jo's extensive, all-French wine list.
The Food
Wistful versions of French classics, from a lovely frisee salad with egg, bacon and croutons to a hearty steak frites. The entrees, served a la carte, pair well with sides such as the tangy ratatouille and a subtle potatoes gratin. The "famous shrimp bag"--shrimp, wild rice, mushrooms and greens in filo tied off like a purse--is that rare dish that doesn't sacrifice quality for aesthetics. Extensive dessert selections include a divine lemon tart, profiteroles with chocolate sauce and filling crepes.
Why should they care? Continue to underperform, and people keep paying – Difficult to say it's "below" average, because the service and operations of most places in Boston or large cities are quite disappointing -- therefore, I guess they fit right in.
In emulating a Parisian brasserie, they are successful: the service is atrocious! I've been there three times (I know, I don't learn) and always the lamb or beef was well-done rather than rare (as ordered). The coup de grace? Last night's experience, when the waiter said, "Sorry for the mistake but it's out of my hands." Lovely. The classic "not my fault" cry. First off, he wasn't the one who brought the meal to our table, never asked how it was, never checked on us. We had to flag the sympathetic host who took the plates away. Then 20 min. later, the waiter arrived with his lame apology.
BTW, when the food first arrived, the plates were unceremoniously slid over the table cloth, and when the server departed, my son said, "Hey, I think I'm in France; they practically throw the food at you." : )
After correction, the dinners were mediocre; my wife by then had already finished her boulliabaise.
Amazing how they didn't take her plate away as well, simply to keep it warm. Brain-dead, I tell you.
Anyway, the lamb steak was succulent, Steak Parisienne was flavorful, pommes frites not overly salty. But in all cases, the beef was rather tough and stringy.
It was about 10p.m. (the place would be open for dinner until after 11p.m.) and was about 20% at capacity.
I tend to have high expectations when you drop $40+ for just an entree alone. But as mentioned earlier, most up-scale dining spots have dreadful 'operations.' They are not sensitive, aware, proactive. I get far better (even outstanding) service at a Route 1 breakfast diner.
But why should these over-priced restaurants improve? Even as the economy is weak, they still are packed with customers most evenings. Almost all of them.
It's astonishing how much people are tolerating these days.
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Great French Dinner – My sister and I dined here last Sunday night and we had such a nice time. The service was wonderful, the food was great and the atmosphere was just perfect for a nice, quiet dinner with my sister. We had both recently returned from Paris and were craving a good French meal. She had the mussels and I had the steak. Both were really well prepared and delicious. We also shared the chocolate mousse for dessert. What a great presentation! We ordered Cote du Rhone by the glass which I highly recommend, but they have many other great wines on the list. We just had a perfect evening. And the price, I couldn't believe what a great deal it was! Definitely less expensive than Paris! If I lived in Boston (we are from NY) I would be dining here at least once a week. In fact I am planning to return with my husband just so he can try it. I know he would love it!
Superb Example of French Service and Great Value – Read about this restaurant offering French kiss Friday promotion and gave it a try. Miniature pizza arrived and it was delish. Better - it was free. I marvel at critics of Free food like another review i read here. Also received a baguette of bread and carrots (FREE). Service was very good and while the free food was good the martini was awesome. I asked the bartender to recommend one and he gave me a Manoh? It was some fruity concotion that was so good I had another. Ordered the steak and frites at the bar and they were fantastic. Ordered medium and got medium - now thats rare (pun intended). This is a cant go wrong restaurant. Meal was a great value. will return
Best Value in Town! – Have always heard good things about the place, but finally got the opportunity to go after reading about French Kiss Fridays. How can you resist?!?!
As always got to the place a little early to have a cocktail at the bar - terrific espresso martini and they give you these great little "bar pies" to wake up your taste buds!
Looking through the menu was like reading a cookbook there are so many choices and the prices are not to be matched at any restaurant in the city on this level! Terrific Value for your money!! The entree portions were huge and the desserts are over the top. Best profiteroles I have ever had!
The server was very informative for us as first time diners and made several great suggestions, not to mention he was extremely attentive and friendly and the Maitre D provided great tips on selecting a wine. The place was jam packed and it's no secret why!
I'll be going back real soon and taking more friends with me!
Don't go for the free pizza – I used the "know before go" tip I read here on citysearch. BIG DISAPPOINTMENT. The personal-size free flatbread pizza at the bar was smaller than the cocktail napkin. And they only gave us 1 to share! I wasn't expecting much when it is free afterall, but I honestly thought the waiter was joking when he brought it over. It tasted great, but the "slice" I ate was no bigger than a stamp.
Best French Dining in Boston – My wife and I had a terrific meal at brasserie joe. The food is outstanding and I highly recommend the chicken coq au vin. Having traveled to France on many occassions, we found this to be a true representation of a brasserie not a bistro. The room was bustling and full of energy (exactly what we were looking for.)
We sat outside and enjoyed the fresh air. Service was excellent. Our waiter was very attentitve and explained the menu in a professional but not over bearing way. We expected a bit of snobbery when we arrived but it was exactly opposite - the woman host was very friendly and welcoming.
Advice is to save room for dessert (the profiteroles) and be sure to order their fries .... really terrific.
Good food; horrible service – The food was good. BJ manages the basics of French cuisine well.
However, the service was *** horrendous***. The waiter managed to serve 2 wrong dishes for the 3 main courses ordered. Moreover, he never intimated an apology. Beverages were never refilled unless specifically requested, and only after considerable effort and time was spent in trying to get the the server's attention.
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Guidelines for Graduate Progression and Dismissal
These guidelines do not make new policy but systematize and clarify existing policy. The overall goal is to enforce the policies consistently, firmly, and fairly. The guidelines encourage:
- Monitoring students' registration and progression every semester and when approving such actions as independent study, assistantships, overloads, or program continuation. Nothing substitutes for early discussion and planning with the student.
- Enforcing quality and progress requirements firmly and structuring them so as to give students timely warning while improvement can still be made.
- Promptly notifying students who are academically at risk and working with them on appropriate interventions, and dismissing students who have failed to meet the requirements.
- Monitoring firmly students' use of Program/Thesis Continuation, especially full-time program continuation status.
- Monitoring international students, who must comply with enrollment and progression requirements for their visas.
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Graduate advisors and program directors should monitor students' registration and progression by checking COIN frequently. Please check COIN when approving a student for such actions as an independent study, an assistantship, an overload, or a semester of program continuation. Please regularly check for progression and meeting of GPA expectations; nothing substitutes for early discussion and planning with the student.
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3a) Program administrators who decide not to invoke the option to dismiss a student falling below these cut-offs should still alert the student, issue warnings, and give advising. Not to respond in any way may give students the idea that the rules are not in force.
3b) Programs may establish more stringent quality standards, which should be stated in the program section of the catalogue and enforced for all students.
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4b) The graduate regulations allow dismissal of students who do not make progress. As with other dismissal considerations, programs should be consistent and give warning and advisement. In advising students who are having difficulties in progressing, please consider as options a leave of absence (see item 4c below and catalogue, p. 20); withdrawal, perhaps with later re-admission (see catalogue, p. 20); or changing to part-time status. (Please note the severe restrictions on these choices for F-1 visa students.)
4c) Approval for leave of absence includes a statement of a time of return; a normal limit is one year and two can be given in unusual circumstances. This status is first approved at the department level, is approved by the dean if that college so requires, and is then sent to the Graduate Office for approval and forwarding to the Registrar.
4d) Program Continuation status permits a student to remain active while not taking courses (catalogue, pp. 19-20). We are currently developing a process for students who cannot progress because they have not satisfied a qualification step (e.g., who need to complete their comps and dissertation proposal before they can register for Dissertation credits). Such students will need to remain in active status and pay the Program Continuation Fee during each semester. Clear conditions and limits must be established for the student to be considered full-time during such a "continuation" period (full-time status is of special concern to F-1 visa students).
5) Progression and the Completion of the Project, Thesis, or Dissertation
These require special consideration. As stated in the catalogue (pp. 19-20; 27), graduate students may extend their registration beyond the completion of coursework through Program Continuation registration, paying the required fee.
5a) Part-time students may remain on Program Continuation for a relatively long time, subject to the limits of credit longevity (catalogue, p. 19).
5b) Those who must be (or wish to be) deemed full-time must demonstrate that they are in fact engaged full-time on their project, thesis, or dissertation. These considerations are of special concern to F-1 visa students. We have adopted the following guidelines for such demonstration:
(1) The department must verify each semester to the Registrar that such a student is engaged full-time on the project, thesis, or dissertation. The Registrar has a general form for this purpose; for international students, the semester enrollment verification form is used.
(2) It is assumed that one semester in full-time continuation status should suffice. If full-time continuation status is to extend beyond one semester, therefore, the department's verification must be based on a formal petition from the student that explains the circumstances and demonstrates in detail that engagement will in fact be full-time. This documentation should be forwarded for the student's file in the Registrar's Office.
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