Comments on: Christy’s Sundown … End of and Era. http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/general-announcements/christys-sundown-end-of-and-era/ The official blog of the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:31:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jean Reed http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/general-announcements/christys-sundown-end-of-and-era/comment-page-1/#comment-54599 Jean Reed Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:52:52 +0000 http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/?p=1380#comment-54599 Good to hear from you Patrick and thanks for relating your grandparents are doing well. Good to hear from you Patrick and thanks for relating your grandparents are doing well.

]]> By: Patrick Christy http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/general-announcements/christys-sundown-end-of-and-era/comment-page-1/#comment-53555 Patrick Christy Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:38:38 +0000 http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/?p=1380#comment-53555 It really is nice to hear all of your wonderful stories and experiences at my Grandfather's restaurant. Like you, I also have spent many memorable occasions there since I was practically a baby. I didn't even know it closed down till I was home from college and happened to drive by. I agree the new owner made some major mistakes and couldn't keep it from going under. I am definitely hoping that new management we'll revitalize the restaurant and bring back the success(While still naming it Christy's). My grandparents are both doing really well for their age and enjoyed you as much as you enjoyed going to eat at Christy's. It really is nice to hear all of your wonderful stories and experiences at my Grandfather’s restaurant. Like you, I also have spent many memorable occasions there since I was practically a baby. I didn’t even know it closed down till I was home from college and happened to drive by. I agree the new owner made some major mistakes and couldn’t keep it from going under. I am definitely hoping that new management we’ll revitalize the restaurant and bring back the success(While still naming it Christy’s). My grandparents are both doing really well for their age and enjoyed you as much as you enjoyed going to eat at Christy’s.

]]> By: Sherrie McKenzie Ishak http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/general-announcements/christys-sundown-end-of-and-era/comment-page-1/#comment-52666 Sherrie McKenzie Ishak Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:54:13 +0000 http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/?p=1380#comment-52666 My dad just mailed me an article about Christy's closing (I live in Atlanta now.) My fondest memories of eating at Christy's date back to the late 70's & early 80's. I would "work" for my dad in the summers and he would treat me to the occasional special lunch at Christy's Sundown which would always end with the coconut pie. It was a really big deal for me. New owners - take note: its been almost 30 years and I still haven't forgotten that warm, delicious coconut pie! ;-) My dad just mailed me an article about Christy’s closing (I live in Atlanta now.) My fondest memories of eating at Christy’s date back to the late 70′s & early 80′s. I would “work” for my dad in the summers and he would treat me to the occasional special lunch at Christy’s Sundown which would always end with the coconut pie. It was a really big deal for me. New owners – take note: its been almost 30 years and I still haven’t forgotten that warm, delicious coconut pie! ;-)

]]> By: Rick Shaw http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/general-announcements/christys-sundown-end-of-and-era/comment-page-1/#comment-52453 Rick Shaw Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:52:04 +0000 http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/?p=1380#comment-52453 The Sundown was a Winter Haven landmark. Residents of Polk County visited Christy's not only because of the excellent menu and pleasant atmosphere but to see Nick. He was a true gentleman. Nick ran a great business and knew how to treat people. When Nick sold the Sundown, the establishment did not stand a chance of survival. Especially with the tough economic times which now exist. Most Havenites never knew what they were missing by not patronizing Nick on a regular basis. The Sundown was a Winter Haven landmark. Residents of Polk County visited Christy’s not only because of the excellent menu and pleasant atmosphere but to see Nick. He was a true gentleman. Nick ran a great business and knew how to treat people. When Nick sold the Sundown, the establishment did not stand a chance of survival. Especially with the tough economic times which now exist. Most Havenites never knew what they were missing by not patronizing Nick on a regular basis.

]]> By: Ginny Wolfe http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/general-announcements/christys-sundown-end-of-and-era/comment-page-1/#comment-52377 Ginny Wolfe Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:14:58 +0000 http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/?p=1380#comment-52377 It's sad to say, but Ms.Lentz is absolutely correct. The quality of the food and service had declined drastically in the past year or so. The state of the economy had nothing to do with my decision to go elsewhere to eat. . . . . .I'm looking forward to a new owner, and improved food and service. It’s sad to say, but Ms.Lentz is absolutely correct. The quality of the food and service had declined drastically in the past year or so. The state of the economy had nothing to do with my decision to go elsewhere to eat. . . . . .I’m looking forward to a new owner, and improved food and service.

]]> By: Doug Reynolds http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/general-announcements/christys-sundown-end-of-and-era/comment-page-1/#comment-52364 Doug Reynolds Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:06:32 +0000 http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/?p=1380#comment-52364 I met my late wife at Christy's. I proposed to her there and we always went there for special occasions. We brought out of town friends and never had a bad meal. Cindy loved to go there for lunch with friends and have the spinach salad and coconut pie. The lounge was fun too! I would love to see someone keep the same format. I met my late wife at Christy’s. I proposed to her there and we always went there for special occasions. We brought out of town friends and never had a bad meal. Cindy loved to go there for lunch with friends and have the spinach salad and coconut pie. The lounge was fun too! I would love to see someone keep the same format.

]]> By: Shelley Rowan http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/general-announcements/christys-sundown-end-of-and-era/comment-page-1/#comment-52363 Shelley Rowan Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:54:33 +0000 http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/?p=1380#comment-52363 So many happy occasions celebrated at Christy's since I was a child, so many great memories. Although we did make it a point to go as often as possible in recent years, it just wasn't the same without Nick stopping by to ask, "How you doin'?" and imparting his wisdom. Thanks, Nick and the ever-present Pat for lots of great times and great food. I wish the new owner much luck and success. We are cheering you on and looking forward to making new wonderful memories for many years to come with whatever you decide to create. The Rowan Family So many happy occasions celebrated at Christy’s since I was a child, so many great memories. Although we did make it a point to go as often as possible in recent years, it just wasn’t the same without Nick stopping by to ask, “How you doin’?” and imparting his wisdom. Thanks, Nick and the ever-present Pat for lots of great times and great food.

I wish the new owner much luck and success. We are cheering you on and looking forward to making new wonderful memories for many years to come with whatever you decide to create.

The Rowan Family

]]> By: Helen Lentz http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/general-announcements/christys-sundown-end-of-and-era/comment-page-1/#comment-52355 Helen Lentz Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:13:03 +0000 http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/?p=1380#comment-52355 It wasn't the recession that caused this. It was the quality of food and condition of the restaurant. (That is my personal opinion and experience) It wasn’t the recession that caused this. It was the quality of food and condition of the restaurant. (That is my personal opinion and experience)

]]> By: Angel McGhee http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/general-announcements/christys-sundown-end-of-and-era/comment-page-1/#comment-52291 Angel McGhee Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:29:57 +0000 http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/?p=1380#comment-52291 I am extremely saddened by this news. Christy's was the place to go for great food and social. I am extremely saddened by this news. Christy’s was the place to go for great food and social.

]]> By: Bill Dorman http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/general-announcements/christys-sundown-end-of-and-era/comment-page-1/#comment-52285 Bill Dorman Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:56:57 +0000 http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/?p=1380#comment-52285 Truly a sad day indeed...... Truly a sad day indeed……

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