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Orlando Evening Star from Orlando, Florida • 9

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Orlando, Florida
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9
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Tuesday, March 8, 1966 Page 9 A D'iptritt l.diprtWi M4 by tin iifH MABEL'S DRAPERY SERVICE Mt IntUIIM Itiimtlx Mr. 4 mt. iimt phwi lull nn c. mix, ru. i hat i' tit 77: i.

Turner Gee, Inc. Hotel and Restaurant FOOD SPECIALISTS Distributors of Rath Black Hawk Meat Products Star Phstet ky HtrM KrM ADJACENT NEW HOLIDAY INM ON HIGHWAY 17-82 Total investment ol project nearly $2 million NEWLY REMODELED VILLA NOVA RESTAURANT Expanded, redecorated (or 'hospitality 1' role 611 W. Robinson Ave. Ph. 422-4474 Hospitality 3: Villa Nova, Holiday Inn, Gay's are exquisitely furnished for comfort and quiet for travelers of the highways.

The a nious, sometimes complementing, decor reflects the finest in contemporary motel design and 1 rior decorating. The decor is reflective, subtle and individual room accents range from glorious gold to citrus orange and deep sea blue. I I -r- TO THE WEST from the entranceway, one moves into the sparkling Bergun-dy Room that possesses an intimate decor for more Intimate dining. And through a handsome portal one steps into the Don Quixote Lounge. This is where the dance band holds forth.

There is the cozy horseshoe bar to accommodate a host of elbow benders, and the equally cozy and very popular piano bar flankiilg the orchestra corner. There's a dance floor and scattering of tables for two and for four. This Is not all. Villa Nova has gone even further and created two additional rooms, the Pompeii and Avellino Rooms for banquets and private parties. In these rooms gatherings up to 250 individuals can be catered to in the Pompeii, and up to 100 in the smaller Avellino.

WILLIAMS' Holiday Inn Is just a covered walkway away from the Villa Nova. The 105 units in this two-story, handsome hostelry pretentious and expensive. From the moment patrons step through the massive oak doors into the plush vestibule, it Is a step into a world of exquisite atmosphere, charmed dining and exciting listening to the listening and dancing music of Ross Raphael and his orchestra. DINERS HAVE a wide choice of locale for perfect dining. Flanking the east side of the entranceway is the Stanzi di Famila.

the room expressly designed for family dining and the restaurant's many family regulars enjoy dining there. Through the Stanzi di Famila, a party may make its way into the very special Executive Room, personally designed by Tony D'Agostino and John Rodriguez. As its name implies, this is a separate room where up to 25 persons may dine in complete privacy. This room features a massive, angled table conducive to chit chat and atinn from all Orange and Robinson in Orlando, this newest enterprise, tightly tied to Villa Nova and Holiday Inn, proved a desirable venture. These three widely divergent enterprises which so letely complement one another represent an investment of close to $2 million.

An example of this complementary business accruing from this "togetherness" would see a traveling family driving up to the Gulf tank for a refill. They would check out of their car, check into the Holiday Inn, then sit down to a refreshing dinner in the Villa Nova, enjoy an evening of entertainment before retiring. While they were so occupied their car would be serviced, washed and cared for then delivered to their motel parking space ready for morning departure. IN THE 20 years since "Papa" and "Mama" D'. Agostino established their mendously successful Villa Nova in Winter Park, the famed dining establishment has undergone four major expansions.

This latest is by far the most By RHODES CONKL1N Staff Writer Now it's official. The "Hospitality Three" are In full and official peak operation Tor traveleri and home town patrons alike. The "Hospitality Three" re D'Agoitino'i Villa Nova Restaurant, Holiday Inn. and Gay'i Gulf Service Station In Winter Park on Highway 17-92. A COLOSSAL combina-tion, this threesome of the elite Villa Nova, this newest "nation's Innkeeper" and Gay's Gulf, have been open and entertaining "full houses" for a few weeks.

This period of easing into business in preparation for handling capacity patronage served to iron out rough spots so that the trio of a blishments, side-by-side, "could offer the quality of service all are accustomed to. For owner David Williams Sr. this is the third Holiday Inn he's opened In the Orlando area. For co-owners Tony D'Agostino and John Rodriguez, the expansion, remodeling and I ve redecoratlon gave the hard working brothers-in-law an opportunity to give the area its finest restaurant. AND FOR George Gay, teas oncd service station operator who for 10 years had run a Gulf station at Commercial Industrial Educational R.

WALDO LORD General Building Contractor 316 Vandcrbill Phone OA 2 6793 BIG THINGS ARE HAPPENING III CENTRAL FLORIDA And the- big reason for most oil the- progress Is TEAM WORK the kind of ttamwork which continues to bring men, ideas, and money together in building Central Florida as the nation's most dynamic area. We of The COMMERCIAL BANK are pleased to offer our sincr.it best wishes to the VILLA NOVA-HOLIDAY INN for a long and successful future. "Setting the Pace for Progress" Is more than a mere slogan at COM MERCIAL --Wo back it up with ACTION. Try us! COMMERCIAL BANKrflAi with computc rusr south oftANOo a venue WINTtn PAM wtnirnc. sides.

It has its own re freshment bar, even a private entrance from outside. Compliments of RUSS J. DANIEL, INC. Speedy Crane Service Crane Rentals Phone 644-5716 Winter Pork Florida DEST WISHES from STEVENS RUGS and CARPETS S27 Perk Ave, S. Winter Perk 444-7102 fll i 1 Iri t.

-f 1 7, t'U 1 IV ill. 1 1 i ir i. -r 1,1. -1 xi 1 i f' i ..11 i rr 't i i 9 -r w- 1 L. a aMssjstfflM'' tMva r- i I wt Vim GAY'S HOLIDAY SERVICE STATION (iiallg) of Winter Park TfAGOSTINtlB ILISIKDVA NOW OFFICIALLY OPEN! st.tM( Now they're oil together! Now you can enjoy the finest hospitality the south has to offer.

A completely new and redecorated interior atmosphere at D'Agoitino'i Villa Nova, the continuing pleasure and delight you always find at a Holiday Inn, Winter Park welcomes its first, and George Gay opens his new Holiday Gulf Service Station equipped with the finest service and equipment Gulf has to offer. When you walk through the maiiive oaken doors of D'Agostino'i Villa Nova, you enter Into a world of excellence in dining enjoyment. Created over twenty years by Mama and Papa D'Agostino. Villa Nova recently completed remodeling their restaurant and have created a most unique atmosphere. First you enter into the Stanza Pi Familia Room which was designed especially for family dining.

The Villa Nova hopes that you will become one of the family regulars ond enjoy evening meals with them. To the left of the Stanza Di Familia is the Burgundy Room which was created for more intimate dining. Adjacent is the Don Quixote Lounge where the exciting Raphael Quartet holds forth nightly dancing. The Executive Room was designed by Tony D'Agostino ond John Rodriquez. This is a separate room from the rest of the Villa Nova where up to 25 people may have a luncheon, dinner meeting or a small parly in privacy.

The Pompeii and Avellino Rooms ore banquet and large party areas serving 250 and 100 people. For the convenience of both the Holiday Inn and Villa Nova customers there is a canopied walkway between both buildings. Entering Into the Holiday Inn you find yourself In America's finest motel, where ogoin "The Nation's Innkeeper" establishes Its fame ond quality now here in Winter Park. The decor throughout the 105 units is modern in the subtle style of Holiday Inn reputation. Individual room accents vary from green, orange to blue.

Holiday inn guests have a choice of 54 twin and 51 single rooms. Each room reflects the finest in contemporary motel design. A swimming pool is available to Holiday Inn guests as well as the service ond treatment that has made all Holiday Inns respected throughout the notion. For the convenience of not only the Villa Nova and Holiday Inn customers, Winter Pork welcomes George Gay's new Holiday Gulf Service Station. Located next door to Holiday Inn, Gay's Holiday Gulf is ready to serve you with their ultra-modern facilities.

A mechanic is available at oil times for one-stop service for your automobile with tune-up facilities operated by qualified speciajitts. When you stop, oik for their free vacuum cleaning and after long trips you will appreciate their car waih service. Gay's new Holiday Gulf is open from 7:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. Supplied with a complete stock of Gulf tirei, batteries and accessories.

George Gay has been at Robinion and Orange in Orlando for over ten years and Is on experienced ond well known dealer. You can feel confident that he will treat your car ond you with the personal service that has made him a favorite with many a motorist. WE MAKE IT "HOSPITALITY YOU MAKE IT FUN! HIGHWAY 17-92 WINTER PARK, FLORIDA.

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