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skier
03-07-2005, 06:35 PM
This may not be news to everyone, but I heard this weekend that Seaside is not renewing the lease for Shades so they will be moving to a new location in the future. Not sure when though.
RiverOtter
03-07-2005, 06:42 PM
This may not be news to everyone, but I heard this weekend that Seaside is not renewing the lease for Shades so they will be moving to a new location in the future. Not sure when though.
Sooooo..... They are not closing, just moving :confused: I hope they stay around. The LittleRiverOtters love that place :cool:
Camp Creek Kid
03-07-2005, 06:58 PM
Shades is moving to where the Tuscany Grill used to be--that is the Eastern intersection of 30-A and 98 where the funky cul-de-sac is.
I think (if I've been told correctly) that the owner of Shades also owns the building to where it is moving. Tuscany Grill's lease was not renewed so Shades could move in there.
The building is being remodeled . . . SLOWLY . . . so no telling when it will open.
Smiling JOe
03-07-2005, 07:40 PM
Shades is moving to where the Tuscany Grill used to be--that is the Eastern intersection of 30-A and 98 where the funky cul-de-sac is.
I think (if I've been told correctly) that the owner of Shades also owns the building to where it is moving. Tuscany Grill's lease was not renewed so Shades could move in there.
The building is being remodeled . . . SLOWLY . . . so no telling when it will open.
AT the moment, i guess Gugliamo owned the hoods, fans, and equipment, which they had ripped out last week. While they may be moving slowly at the moment, I have seen restaurants go from a vacant warehouse with nothing more than an idea of a restaurant to a busy restaurant in less than 90 days. Shades has yet to advertise a new location, which they should be doing if they are moving anytime soon.
Camp Creek Kid
03-07-2005, 08:39 PM
Yes, I agree they should advertise. A friend who owns a local restaurant told me about the Shades move and I'm assuming he knows what is going on, but since I haven't seen any signs or anything, I'm not 100% positive (I realize that I could be spreading gossip if it isn't true :oops: ). The reason I said they were slow is because Tuscany Grill closed in September, but they've been doing noticeable work in there for only the past 4 weeks.
Gossip and rumors are rarely seen on message boards. :floor:
southof30A
03-09-2005, 02:04 PM
Good news on the impending move. That will give Spunky Noodle some casual dining competition on the east end of 30A.
RiverOtter
03-09-2005, 02:11 PM
Good news on the impending move. That will give Spunky Noodle some casual dining competition on the east end of 30A.
I like the Noodle. I also liked Tuscany Grill too. Sorry to see it go but it was pretty pricy. :cool:
Smiling JOe
03-09-2005, 08:55 PM
Good news on the impending move. That will give Spunky Noodle some casual dining competition on the east end of 30A.
For those of you who don't know, the "spunky" noodle is really the Spicy Noodle.
This may not be news to everyone, but I heard this weekend that Seaside is not renewing the lease for Shades so they will be moving to a new location in the future. Not sure when though.
Thanks for posting. :clap_1:
phdphay
03-28-2005, 10:48 PM
I spoke to the manager at Shades, and he says that it's not true that Shades is moving. However, I have also heard rumors that Seaside is trying to squeeze out all of the businesses in their low-rise structures so that they can tear them down and build high-rise structures to make more efficient use of incredibly escalated real estate values along 30A.
Nevertheless, I hope that the manager at Shade's is being straightforward with us. Shades serves a great fish sandwich and a great catch salad at reasonable prices, and the bar is a fun place to eat and watch sports (and escape the massive number of annoyingly loud rug-rats with their cloyingly adoring parents who frequent Seaside). Somehow I don't think that the ambiance at an Inlet Beach location would be as fun.
Don't get me wrong. I like children, but somehow the parents who bring their children to Seaside appear to think that they have the most adorable children on the planet (even as they allow these children run loops around the tables and scream for more ketchup, much to the displeasure of other diners).
RiverOtter
03-29-2005, 06:19 AM
Don't get me wrong. I like children, but somehow the parents who bring their children to Seaside appear to think that they have the most adorable children on the planet (even as they allow these children run loops around the tables and scream for more ketchup, much to the displeasure of other diners).
This is a problem! We always make sure the little Otters have Gameboys, books, something to keep them busy. Heck, we have even pulled off Cafe 30A with them and even received complements on their behavior :oops: :cool:
Although we enjoy the Seaside shops, we have found the area overrun with bikes riding on sidewalks, :eek: Some other town centers along 30-A do not allow bike riding and skateboarding on the sidewalks. Thanks to them!
Cork On the Ocean
03-29-2005, 06:35 PM
So does anyone know what happened to Tuscany Grill? Is it a gone thing? I loved that place :clap_1: and much better than Onano down this way. Not many reasonable and tasty places on the east end and having been raised in an Italian family, the spices at the noodle aren't what I grew up with. They give me indigestion and the service was real slow last time I was there. Been meaning to try Blue by Night , anyone have comments on them?
RiverOtter
03-29-2005, 06:48 PM
So does anyone know what happened to Tuscany Grill? Is it a gone thing? I loved that place :clap_1: and much better than Onano down this way. Not many reasonable and tasty places on the east end and having been raised in an Italian family, the spices at the noodle aren't what I grew up with. They give me indigestion and the service was real slow last time I was there. Been meaning to try Blue by Night , anyone have comments on them?
Yup, it's a gone thing :( We really liked it too. Blue By Night Is real good. You'll probably need reservations for an outdoor table. :cool:
Smiling JOe
03-30-2005, 06:44 AM
Tuscany Grill is gone, but Gugliamo has several other restaurants in the area. The closest one to Grayton is located in the little strip mall on the north side of Hwy 98, west of Hwy 393. The name of the restuarant is Gugliamo's. (I may be butchering the name.) It is a white table cloth restaurant -- a bit wierd for a strip mall, but the food is Italian and rather tasty, yet pricey. Another restaurant of his is located in the Outlet Stores, and it is more casual. I cannot remember the name, but it is easy to recognize.
Camp Creek Kid
03-30-2005, 07:50 AM
Ciao Bello Pizza
beachmouse
03-30-2005, 10:36 AM
Ciao Bella gets our vote for best pizza in the area.
Cork On the Ocean
03-30-2005, 10:00 PM
Didnt know they were the same owners as Tuscany. Now I know why I liked it so much
Seasider
04-03-2005, 03:06 PM
The Shades manager I spoke to said it is true that they have the Tuscany Grill spot, but would like to keep their restaurant in Seaside, as well. They have requested renewal of their lease and their fate is up to the landlord, SCDC.
Smiling JOe
04-07-2005, 09:12 AM
Shades will have another name, which is yet to be announced, at the East 30-A location. I guess one reason for the slow progress on the new restaurant, is that the owner of that strip is the owner of Shades, so he can take his time. The new place is looking great, and is much closer to completion. I think the owner's brother will be running the show.
RiverOtter
04-07-2005, 09:28 AM
Shades will have another name, which is yet to be announced, at the East 30-A location. I guess one reason for the slow progress on the new restaurant, is that the owner of that strip is the owner of Shades, so he can take his time. The new place is looking great, and is much closer to completion. I think the owner's brother will be running the show.
I heard it was Taco Mac??
seagrovelover
04-08-2005, 01:08 PM
Dear Rita.....One of the reasons we go to Seagrove year after year is because of the fact that we very much enjoy riding our bikes up and down beautiful 30a. :roll: I think alot of people find that very charming, we spread our money around alot easier on our bikes................... :blink:
Malissa06
04-08-2005, 03:11 PM
Shades is Owned by the same people that own Taco Mac in the Atlanta area! If they change the name to Taco Mac they might try to bring some of the flavor of Taco Mac into the new palce!
Beach Girl
04-08-2005, 03:20 PM
Does anyone know when any of this will take place? Will Shades still be open the last week of April?
The official word from Shades is that they are not closing the Seaside location. The new restaurant at Inlet Beach is scheduled to open June 1st.
Dear Rita.....One of the reasons we go to Seagrove year after year is because of the fact that we very much enjoy riding our bikes up and down beautiful 30a. :roll: I think alot of people find that very charming, we spread our money around alot easier on our bikes................... :blink:
I agree with you regarding riding along 30-A. My point was aimed at the riding of bikes on the sidewalks in front of Seaside stores.
seagrovelover
04-08-2005, 10:24 PM
sorry my mistake :oops:
lampkwp
04-10-2005, 03:56 PM
The building where Shades is located will likely be torn down. The plan is to have four story buildings wraped all around the town square. Notice the next time your in Seaside that the Fusion art building and the Book store building are the same. Their design is a match of the education buildings located on the green behind the square. Those building will be moved to the education area, and painted white; shades will be torn down or moved, and live/work/retail four story buildings will complete the square as planned 20 years ago. Shades could reopen in one of the new buildings, if it does not i'm sure somrthing else will.
Camp Creek Kid
05-01-2005, 01:48 PM
All speculation can now be put to rest. There is a sign in front of the former Tuscany Grill that says, "Shades East Opening June 2005."
It will be a welcome addition to east end of 30A.
Smiling JOe
05-01-2005, 03:10 PM
All speculation can now be put to rest. There is a sign in front of the former Tuscany Grill that says, "Shaes East Opening June 2005."
It will be a welcome addition to east end of 30A.
So, I guess it will open in July, if we are lucky.
Camp Creek Kid
05-01-2005, 07:27 PM
Guess I need to proofread better . . . it is Shades not Shaes . . . sorry!
skier
05-01-2005, 09:12 PM
I chatted with one of the waitresses last weekend. Apparently, the property is up for sale, but it has not yet sold. The lease renewal is up in the air until a buyer is found or they decide to take the property off the market. The owners are still hopeful that Shades will remain open in Seaside.
Keep your fingers crossed. :confused:
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