Algarve Restaurants
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Star Buffet, Inc. Acquires Florida Restaurants
Commenting on the acquisition, Robert E. Wheaton, Star Buffet's President and CEO stated, "This acquisition of these five well-run buffet restaurants will complement our company's already strong presence in the central Florida marketplace."
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Tourists feel safe in the Algarve
Carried out over three months by the Escola Superior de Gestão Hoteleira e Turismo da Universidade do Algarve, the hotel management and tourism departments of the University of the Algarve, students asked 1,262 tourists between, July 7 and October 14, travelling home from Faro Airport how safe they felt the Algarve was during their holiday.
Overall, the results were positive. Many said they chose the Algarve as their preferred holiday destination for the climate and the environment.
They commented that the beaches were of a high standard and the quality of the places they stayed was good. The pleasant hospitality of the residents was mentioned and an important factor in choosing the Algarve was how safe they felt.
When they went out at night for dinner, drinks or just a wander, they said they felt no anxiety and had confidence in the capabilities of the local police force.
They were asked about whether they would return in 2007, 52.8 per cent said that they definitely would and 30.2 per cent said that they would return within the next three years.
Of the tourists questioned, 54.5 per cent stayed in hotels, 30.4 per cent in apartments or villas, seven per cent stayed with family or friends and 5.7 per cent said that they stayed in their second homes.
The University said that the study confirms that Europe is regarded as a safe continent overall and the Algarve as one of the most recommended regions.
Hélder Martins, the president of the Região de Turismo do Algarve (RTA), the regional tourism board said he was happy that families saw the Algarve as an ideal tourist destination for their holidays and that it was not only hospitable but safe.
Sunday, November 12, 2006
FYI: Thanksgiving dinner offered at restaurants
Q: Are any local restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner this year?
A: Yes. Ralph and Kacoo's will have Thanksgiving platters available for $12.99 per person. The meal consists of sliced Cajun fried turkey, Louisiana oyster dressing or Southern cornbread dressing, mashed sweet potatoes with pecan-amaretto cream sauce, green bean casserole, corn macque choux and, of course, cranberry sauce and dinner roles. For more info call 634-8000.
And if you feel like driving to Nacogdoches, Pine Creek Lodge will have a brunch for $22 a person, by reservation only. Items there are too numerous to list, but include salad, roasted turkey with all the trimmings, sauteed green beans and shallots, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, pecan pie and peach cobbler. Call 560-6282 for more info or reservations.
In addition, places like Stringer's Lufkin Bar-B-Q will cook turkey or ham for a dollar per pound, and Ralph & Kacoo's is accepting orders for Cajun fried turkeys.
Brazos Cattle Company offers a "holiday helper" special. For $79.99 you get a 12- to 14-pound turkey, cornbread dressing, green beans, corn, gravy, cranberry sauce and a choice of two homemade pies. All items are pre-made and, except for the pies, simply need to be put in the oven when you get home. For more info call 632-6969.
Readers, if you know of any other places that will serve Thanksgiving dinner or cook for it, give us a call.
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