"Fire" -- a new restaurant

[Smiling JOe]

Anyone heard the word on the new restaurant going in the former Fancy Tomato Catering bldg, in the back of Mystic Porte (Grayton)? I hear that they have another restaurant in NOLA, in an old Fire House, hence the name. Napa Valley type food, whatever that means (maybe expensive). Opening in summer '07, but no signs posted yet.

[TreeFrog]

SJ - Everything you said is correct, although I can't confirm the open date. They are probably going to close the NO restaurant and move here full-time. Some staff are relocating, but most will be hired locally.

[Curtis]

www.firearestaurant.com

[30A Skunkape]

:floor: :floor: :floor:
I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!! Our pre-Katrina housing was right across Annunciation Street from Fire! We sat on our porch and watched people come and go out of that place. Rapunzel even was known to peek at the outside diners with her binoculars and point her laser pointer at them at night so a mysterious red dot appeared on their clothing as they ate and drank and wondered if they were about to be whacked. But I ramble...

They did a great job renovating an old Firehouse into a very comfortable space, I will credit them there. But the food concept was kind of strange-they prided themselves on non-regional cuisine and the result was just OK, especially for the price. They also really tried to wow you with their selection of artsy-fartsy martinis which does nothing for me. They DO have a really good appetizer sampler with some sort of olive dip-I know it sounds odd, but it was killer. It wouldn't surprise me if they folded their tent in New Orleans due to location. Yeah, the firehouse was great and one of a kind, but it was/is hidden in a neighborhood that you really have to be going into to get there (if that makes sense). They are off the beaten path and the neighborhood is very quiet. Furthermore, for the price, the food isn't that great...it is maybe about as good as Cafe 30-A (don't give me a hard time, I went it and wasn't bad, just not in the same league as Borago or Tango). Frankly, if it wasn't for the old firehouse, I wouldn't even fathom going out of my way to eat there.

[kurt]

Their new location is convenient but out of site. They won't be getting any drive by - walk by customers. They will need to draw people in on reputation.

[30A Skunkape]

Their new location is convenient but out of site. They won't be getting any drive by - walk by customers. They will need to draw people in on reputation.

:lolabove: Didn't they learn that lesson in round 1? I just looked at their website and they went outta bidness recently. I bet they turn the firehouse into a bar...it would be perfect for that.

[30A Skunkape]

This thread is worthless without pics!

[jdarg]

:floor: :floor: :floor:
I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!! Our pre-Katrina housing was right across Annunciation Street from Fire! We sat on our porch and watched people come and go out of that place. Rapunzel even was known to peek at the outside diners with her binoculars and point her laser pointer at them at night so a mysterious red dot appeared on their clothing as they ate and drank and wondered if they were about to be whacked. But I ramble...

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Good grief Gladys, you know you were the one with the binocs.:roll: :lol:

[rapunzel]

Yes, we used to laugh at people going in there because they'd say, "Um, it smells so good," when they got out of their car, but they were smelling our food we were eating on our porch.

The menu was rotisserie chicken, ribs, pizza, and sandwiches. It was comparable to Wild Olives as far as the sandwiches went. I would not have eaten there more than once had it not been across the street. And even across the street, we only ate there five or six times. It was very expensive for the fare. You could get a Zagat score 27 meal for the same price in New Orleans.

Our favorite waiter did work there evenings, though. He also waited tables in the mornings at Bluebird Cafe (in hot pants, SoWal may not be ready). He loved, loved Skunky. I must not have realized Skunk was the lone gunman. I hope he's coming to SoWal, too!

[kurt]

Fire had its "ghost" opening tonight with no advance word that I know of. I grabbed a menu and it looks promising.

http://www.restaurantfire.com (funny website name or ominous?)


We are a restaurant that prepares "American dishes with an emphasis on fresh". Inspired by the fresh yet hearty food of Napa valley, we offer a lunch and dinner menu that changes twice a year supplemented by a "Farmers Market Menu" that will showcase available in season fruits and vegetables, fine meats and cheeses, and artisan breads. This menu will showcase fresh items that we will try and purchase within 100 miles of the restaurant in order to provide the freshest product available.

This website will be updated with our menu, photographs, and general inforamation after our first weekend.

Please don't hestitate to call for general information, reservations, etc. We hope to see everyone in the area very soon.

We will be open for Dinner Tonight . . . July 13, 2007
Monday through Sunday at 5:30 pm

We will be open for Lunch Tuesday . . . July 17, 2007
Monday through Sunday at 11:30 am


55 Clayton Lane
Grayton Beach, Florida 32459
1 Block North of 30A on 283
(next to Frank's Hardware)
tel 850.231.9020
fax 850.231.0860

[Miss Kitty]

:lolabove: ...gotta' admire a restaurant named Fire that opens on Friday the 13th!!

[30A Skunkape]

The background on the website (such as it is at this point) is a really neat giant painting of a dalmation in front of the firehouse in New Orleans...hope it makes it here, I loved the look of that dog licking his lips!

[kurt]

The background on the website (such as it is at this point) is a really neat giant painting of a dalmation in front of the firehouse in New Orleans...hope it makes it here, I loved the look of that dog licking his lips!

It's on the wall.

[30A Skunkape]

It's on the wall.

Must be a big wall! I love that painting and glad it made the trip down I-10.

[Smiling JOe]

menus, lunch and dinner, are attached.

[jdarg]

Polenta fries..I have to try these!

[30A Skunkape]

Other than the dip trio, it looks all new;you have to try the olive dip.

[rapunzel]

Other than the dip trio, it looks all new;you have to try the olive dip.

I love that olive dip:wub:

[jdarg]

I love that olive dip:wub:

Your avatar is killing my appetite.

[ItzKatzTime]

Your avatar is killing my appetite.

:lolabove: :puke:

sorry i just had to do that!;-)

[30A Skunkape]

Your avatar is killing my appetite.

Isn't she a hoot?;-)

[Tootsie]

Isn't she a hoot?;-)
punzy needs a new 'tar, but yours is great!:wub: :wave:

[Miss Kitty]

:wub: ...I love Punzy's new tar!!!! :wave:

[30A Skunkape]

:wub: ...I love Punzy's new tar!!!! :wave::breakcomp:

[Miss Kitty]

:breakcomp:


:roll: ...well, I do.

[jdarg]

:wub: ...I love Punzy's new tar!!!! :wave:

I love it too!!!:clap:

[Dune-AHH]

:wub: ...I love Punzy's new tar!!!! :wave:

Punzy...just wondering...is your 'tar a nod to that old Louisiana saying:
"Dey Don' Lak it?? Den F*** 'em an' feed 'em fishheads!" :funn:

[sneakin sally]

some people from fire were at toni's buying produce today... it sounded like they were purchasing for restaurant use. they must have been reading the thread on buying local food! good for them, and soon the two will be neighbors.

[NOLA TRANSPLANT]

Yes, we used to laugh at people going in there because they'd say, "Um, it smells so good," when they got out of their car, but they were smelling our food we were eating on our porch.

The menu was rotisserie chicken, ribs, pizza, and sandwiches. It was comparable to Wild Olives as far as the sandwiches went. I would not have eaten there more than once had it not been across the street. And even across the street, we only ate there five or six times. It was very expensive for the fare. You could get a Zagat score 27 meal for the same price in New Orleans.

Our favorite waiter did work there evenings, though. He also waited tables in the mornings at Bluebird Cafe (in hot pants, SoWal may not be ready). He loved, loved Skunky. I must not have realized Skunk was the lone gunman. I hope he's coming to SoWal, too!
Well hello all!!:wave:
Yes its the morning server at Bluebird (that allegedly wore hot pants:yikes:)
My name is Stuart and yes I did make this treck along with everyone else.
So who is this Skunky and Rapunzel??
I am new to your new area and love it!! Yes I have had to put away those (once again "alleged hot pants") and done some more appropriate wardbrobe, as Im still trying to figure out what this is.....
We aint in Kansas no more Toto!!!
But I do hope you guys will come and check us out!
Im usually around there Thursday, Saturday, And Sundays Nights only for now....
Oh yes, and thanks for the cats ass Scottalderson!!
See yall soon!!!!

[NotnKansas]

Went there for lunch. It was soooo good! Can't wait to try out dinner!!
CHEERS!

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[Oceanchef]

Menu sounds D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!!! Can't wait to go!

[steele mama]

Went there for lunch. It was soooo good! Can't wait to try out dinner!!
CHEERS!

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We went for lunch too, last week, and loved every minute of the experience. (And I had some restaurant snobs with me.) Loved the oyster Cobb salad and the special tuna burger. Yummy! The dips are to die for. That's all. It's grayt. Go there!

[Seagrove Lover]

Went for dinner right after they opened. Owner spoke to everyone. Nice lady.

The dishes were all excellent. I had snapper and the flavors were out of this world.

Dips a fantastics as appetisers.

Highly recommend.

:D

[SoWalBeachGuy]

Here we go. I've been to Fire twice, once for lunch and once for dinner. The food was phenom. I tip my hat to the chef. Lunch, I went with my girlfriend, she had the Asian Chicken Salad. She's a picker so i ended up eating most of hers, and my Buffalo Burger. Both were great. What a great luch menu. Dinner.. food was fabulous again. We went with another couple. Everyone got something different and everything was so delicious.
Im all for new resturants in the area. But, one thing I can say is that Fire, as much as it would like to cater to the locals is a very uncomfortable atmostphere. And i understand if anyone disagrees, but part of the reason everyone loves The Red Bar is because it is loud, fun, and comfotable. Even in tight corners.
The only local person I saw working at Fire was the cute girl that used to work at The Cowgirl Kitchen.She's always out on the town, someone please refresh me with her name incase I go back. Besides our waitress she is the only one who spoke to our table at dinner. She made us feel comfortable. The Frank Sinatra playing only masked the fact we were one of two tables in the joint and it was so echo(y) we could hear everyone's conversations. I know they are going for the fine dining approach but their food is too good to lose local business for the hoity toity attitude. Pick it up Fire! I wish the best for your resturant. Hate to sound repetative but, the food was one of the only good things about your place. And I mean, the food was GREAT.

[beach ho]

:D Yes, the food is wonderful! And the the Cow Girl Kitchen gal is Jessica. Maybe you haven't been in at the right times for the locals. Everytime I go in there I see people that are local, and I have been there for lunch alot. Keep up the good food, and man is that tea and coffee good! :clap:

[Smiling JOe]

Keep up the good food, and man is that tea and coffee good! :clap:I believe I recall seeing the "Community Coffee" delivery truck going back to fire a couple of times.

[seacrestkristi]

:welcome: beach ho :wave: a little chicory is a good thang ;-)

[ItzKatzTime]

Here we go. I've been to Fire twice, once for lunch and once for dinner. The food was phenom. I tip my hat to the chef. Lunch, I went with my girlfriend, she had the Asian Chicken Salad. She's a picker so i ended up eating most of hers, and my Buffalo Burger. Both were great. What a great luch menu. Dinner.. food was fabulous again. We went with another couple. Everyone got something different and everything was so delicious.
Im all for new resturants in the area. But, one thing I can say is that Fire, as much as it would like to cater to the locals is a very uncomfortable atmostphere. And i understand if anyone disagrees, but part of the reason everyone loves The Red Bar is because it is loud, fun, and comfotable. Even in tight corners.
The only local person I saw working at Fire was the cute girl that used to work at The Cowgirl Kitchen.She's always out on the town, someone please refresh me with her name incase I go back. Besides our waitress she is the only one who spoke to our table at dinner. She made us feel comfortable. The Frank Sinatra playing only masked the fact we were one of two tables in the joint and it was so echo(y) we could hear everyone's conversations. I know they are going for the fine dining approach but their food is too good to lose local business for the hoity toity attitude. Pick it up Fire! I wish the best for your resturant. Hate to sound repetative but, the food was one of the only good things about your place. And I mean, the food was GREAT.

:welcome: SoWalBeachGuy!

The day I had lunch at Fire we were also one of two tables (as we ate later in the afternoon)....and I loved that! I got to sit in my own room.....the Red Room of course. I thought the music very appropriate for their style and cuisine. I didn't find it hoity toity in any shape or form....AND thought it to be a lovely combination of casual/fine dining. I heard none of the other table's conversation, but perhaps it was because I was just so happy to be having wonderful food, a grayt dining partner with grayt conversation and the excitement of a new place.

I have heard nothing but really really good remarks about FIRE, and they should be very proud to have come in here from New Orleans and have the locals take to them so fast. I am so impressed that they moved all their "stuff".....and it had to be a lot, then got opened so quickly. They are very friendly people and just like the rest of us want to make a little spot for themselves in SoWal. All new restaurants and owners/staff need time to just work and let the business take it's shape.

I can't wait to dine with them again and enjoy the blessings that come from what they create....because it is easy to tell.....for them it is a labor of love.

Just my own opinion.;-) We are each different, yet we are one in this community.

:wave: ;-) Kat

[steele mama]

:welcome: SoWalBeachGuy!

The day I had lunch at Fire we were also one of two tables (as we ate later in the afternoon)....and I loved that! I got to sit in my own room.....the Red Room of course. I thought the music very appropriate for their style and cuisine. I didn't find it hoity toity in any shape or form....AND thought it to be a lovely combination of casual/fine dining. I heard none of the other table's conversation, but perhaps it was because I was just so happy to be having wonderful food, a grayt dining partner with grayt conversation and the excitement of a new place.

I have heard nothing but really really good remarks about FIRE, and they should be very proud to have come in here from New Orleans and have the locals take to them so fast. I am so impressed that they moved all their "stuff".....and it had to be a lot, then got opened so quickly. They are very friendly people and just like the rest of us want to make a little spot for themselves in SoWal. All new restaurants and owners/staff need time to just work and let the business take it's shape.

I can't wait to dine with them again and enjoy the blessings that come from what they create....because it is easy to tell.....for them it is a labor of love.

Just my own opinion.;-) We are each different, yet we are one in this community.

:wave: ;-) Kat
Yea, me too. We got the red room (private) and I loved it. Finally some peace and quiet!

[NotnKansas]

Best food! Love it! The staff is very friendly as well! Looking forward to hopefully having a happy hour soon? (fingers crossed!?!?) The bar area is great! CHEERS!