new Cowgirls kitchen and 723 Whiskey Bravo

**reedcsmith** · 09-21-2010, 01:30 PM

Whatever happened to the old Wheelhouse property? Did someone buy it? If so what are they doing with it?

**Danny Burns** · 09-21-2010, 04:01 PM

I heard that it was going to be another Cowgirl Kitchen?

**Franny** · 09-22-2010, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by analogman

I heard that it was going to be another Cowgirl Kitchen?

You heard correctly.

**Lake View Too** · 09-22-2010, 04:52 PM

I believe the front "cabana" will be another "Cowgirl Kitchen" with take-out only. The main building will be a whole other restaurant that is still in the planning stage.

**hi n dry** · 10-16-2010, 03:37 PM

The proposed project to remove the Wheel House Restaurant and replace it with the "723 Whiskey Bravo" Restaurant could unnecessarily negatively impact the Sea Highlands neighborhood.

The sight plan shows parking in the rear. The only access to this parking lot appears to be on residential streets: Gardenia Street and Highland Ave.

This would inappropriately divert commercial traffic flow into a residential neighborhood. I hope the plan can be altered to direct the traffic directly from 30A to the parking lot.

**Lisa Ruby** · 10-16-2010, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by hi n dry

The proposed project to remove the Wheel House Restaurant and replace it with the "723 Whiskey Bravo" Restaurant could unnecessarily negatively impact the Sea Highlands neighborhood.

The sight plan shows parking in the rear. The only access to this parking lot appears to be on residential streets: Gardenia Street and Highland Ave.

This would inappropriately divert commercial traffic flow into a residential neighborhood. I hope the plan can be altered to direct the traffic directly from 30A to the parking lot.

I can't get started on how this sounds, but is this really the name of this proposed restaurant????

**SWGB** · 10-16-2010, 11:21 PM

IIRC the article in the Walton Sun said they had no plans to change anything.

Perhaps the hearing date to make this change can be posted so those opposed can attend and raise their concerns. If no one shows then it's clearly not that big of an issue.

**hi n dry** · 10-18-2010, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by SWGB

IIRC the article in the Walton Sun said they had no plans to change anything.

Perhaps the hearing date to make this change can be posted so those opposed can attend and raise their concerns. If no one shows then it's clearly not that big of an issue.

NOTIFICATION OF A COMMUNITY MEETING

Development plans will be presented and input accepted 5 PM on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at Watercolor Inn 34 Goldenrod Circle.

**hi n dry** · 10-19-2010, 12:02 PM

Please note the attached proposed project site plan of the old Wheel House property.

Traffic in and out of the proposed parking lot will flow down Headland Ave in Sea Highlands and through Old Seagrove on E. Grove Drive and Gardenia.

**SWGB** · 10-19-2010, 12:51 PM

I guess the old Wheel House was on septic? The county just bought a utility easement to the north west of this property.

I find it very hard to believe that this is sufficient parking for all of the businesses planned.

**passin thru** · 10-20-2010, 08:50 PM

Anybody want to give a report on this evening's community meeting please? I couldn't make it. Thanks.

**miznotebook** · 10-21-2010, 03:18 PM

Didn't catch the community meeting, but the project is on the county's Technical Review Committee agenda for Nov. 3. The meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. at the South Walton Annex.

**hi n dry** · 10-23-2010, 03:36 PM

I was at the meeting and was impressed with the professional presentation as well as the development plan.

The meeting room was overflowing and there were lots of questions. The traffic flow was the main concern and remedies were discussed.

One individual from Sea Highlands repeatedly reminded the presenters that he had successfully sued and stopped the new development across the street from the Wheel House. He also kept raising the issue that this proposal would change the use of the property which may give him grounds to sue again.

Below is a list of some of the highlights of the plan:

1. The old Wheel house and blighted house, shed, and trailer behind it will be removed.

2. The historic block cottages will be preserved.

3. Attractive landscaping site plan.

4. Removal of on street parking.

5. On site parking area is provided.

6. Beautiful architectural structure.

7. Roof top seating for Gulf views!

8. Lighting will be Dark Sky" friendly i.e. it will be subdued and cast down like Watercolor.

9. At least part of the parking lot will be made of water permeable material.
The new restaurant is approximately the same size as the old Wheel House but it will provide off street parking. This will remove a long-term traffic hazard in the area.

I am still concerned about the traffic going down residential streets, but there were more significant traffic problems with the old Wheel House.

Overall this development plan is a tremendous improvement for the area . I look forward to dining on the Gulf view roof top and watching the sunsets.

**zip3** · 10-23-2010, 03:44 PM

I heard that it was going to have a rooftop bar. I am concerned about noise if they have bands or live music.

**hi n dry** · 10-23-2010, 11:44 PM

Originally Posted by zip3

I heard that it was going to have a rooftop bar. I am concerned about noise if they have bands or live music.

No roof top bar.
This is a restaurant that will not be open late.

**coondog** · 10-24-2010, 04:20 PM

Person making all of the litigation threats must have been part of the Stephens family that owns Alys Beach. They seem to think they are special and can threaten everyone with thier money when someone dares to do something they don't approve of; however, at the same time, they don't hesitate going to the county to get something they want approved. This proposed project, done correctly, will clearly be an improvement over the existing eyesore, and hopefully the community will not allow those that believe they are privileged as a result of their last name to rule over the rest of us because they believe they are entitled.

**SWGB** · 10-24-2010, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by coondog

Person making all of the litigation threats must have been part of the Stephens family that owns Alys Beach. They seem to think they are special and can threaten everyone with thier money when someone dares to do something they don't approve of; however, at the same time, they don't hesitate going to the county to get something they want approved. This proposed project, done correctly, will clearly be an improvement over the existing eyesore, and hopefully the community will not allow those that believe they are privileged as a result of their last name to rule over the rest of us because they believe they are entitled.

So regardless of the time spent in a neighborhood someone can build anything next to you they want to?

**tsutcli** · 10-27-2010, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by hi n dry

No roof top bar.
This is a restaurant that will not be open late.

Is this in a legal doc. somewhere? Do you really trust what these developers are saying will be the case years from now? " TRUST BUT VERIFY ".

**coondog** · 11-01-2010, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by SWGB

So regardless of the time spent in a neighborhood someone can build anything next to you they want to?

Just because someone may have been in a neighborhood longer than another, I don't see how that gives them the right to attempt to bully everyone, and when they don't get their way to threaten people with law suits just because grandpa left them with a lot of money and they fell entitled. What happenned to being neighborly? Isn't the proposed development an improvement over what is currently there?

**scooterbug44** · 11-01-2010, 03:17 PM

I think the proposed development is an improvement over the current abandoned eyesore, but that doesn't mean it is 100% perfect.

Open air dining and all your traffic going on unpaved roads through residential neighborhoods are potentially big issues - and ones I think people can legitimately raise concerns about.

**miznotebook** · 12-01-2010, 08:01 PM

Maybe the problems have been worked out by now, but I see that 723 Whiskey Bravo is coming before the Walton County Planning Commission on Dec. 9. South Walton Annex at 5 p.m.

**Vitamin D** · 03-13-2011, 08:44 AM

Every time I drive by the " CK Market coming this Spring" in Seagrove I wonder when Spring is...

Does anyone have information on this site? just wondering...

**kurt** · 03-13-2011, 11:05 AM

The wheelhouse building is to be torn down and 723 Whiskey Bravo Restaurant built in its place. The permitting process is still ongoing. As for the other buildings they are being spruced up but not sure if they will open before the restaurant.

**kurt** · 03-13-2011, 06:29 PM

Nikki says the permitting and development order is done. Cowgirl Kitchen Market is targeted to open in May, Whiskey Bravo in the Fall. Other retail will probably open throughout the Summer.

**Vitamin D** · 03-14-2011, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by kurt

Nikki says the permitting and development order is done. Cowgirl Kitchen Market is targeted to open in May, Whiskey Bravo in the Fall. Other retail will probably open throughout the Summer.

Thanks for the clarification !

**Beach Runner** · 04-07-2011, 12:37 PM

The Wheelhouse Restaurant was torn down this morning. So many memories.

But I'm sure we'll create new memories in the new place.

**futurebeachbum** · 04-07-2011, 02:10 PM

The old Wheelhouse was always a landmark we used in giving directions to our house.

Hopefully, the new development there will become a nice landmark (that serves libations and reasonable food) as well.

**Teresa** · 04-07-2011, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by Beach Runner

The Wheelhouse Restaurant was torn down this morning. So many memories.

But I'm sure we'll create new memories in the new place.

I drove past around 11:00am and saw the demolition. dozens of people were crowding nearby to watch.

**LJ123** · 04-07-2011, 03:24 PM

Does anyone know how to contact the people who own the "wheelhouse property"? Are they the same ones who are building the new restaurant?
We are interested in information about the cabana/guest houses for a possible retail business.

**SWGB** · 04-07-2011, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by LJ123

Does anyone know how to contact the people who own the "wheelhouse property"? Are they the same ones who are building the new restaurant?
We are interested in information about the cabana/guest houses for a possible retail business.

IIRC there is a sign out front with contact info. If that's gone you might want to try Nikki at Cowgirl Kitchen, she's opening a second, limited, location there.

**Dia** · 04-07-2011, 06:05 PM

The new restaurant is going to be 723 Whiskey Bravo

723 Whiskey Bravo!

**kurt** · 04-07-2011, 10:15 PM

Not sure if this link will work - a video by Manny Chavez.

http://www.flipshare.com/view.aspx?n...ail=single&nT=

**Lake Eastern** · 04-07-2011, 11:54 PM

Do have to wonder about the traffic concurrency studies for that area of 30A. Damn, I can hardly get to the intersection of 30A and 395 now.

**Beach Runner** · 04-08-2011, 04:17 PM

I always meant to take a photo of the Old Wheelhouse and the Wheelhouse sign at the intersection of 395 and 98. Never did. Now the Wheelhouse sign has been replaced with a Whiskey Bravo sign, rightfully so by the owners.

Anyone have any photos of the old sign or Wheelhouse before it closed?

**salidaco** · 04-08-2011, 10:04 PM

traffic will be a nightmare

Originally Posted by Lake Eastern

Do have to wonder about the traffic concurrency studies for that area of 30A. Damn, I can hardly get to the intersection of 30A and 395 now.

**Beach Runner** · 04-09-2011, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by salidaco

traffic will be a nightmare

Yes.

We need a bypass from 30A east of 395 to 395, but that would destroy neighborhoods so I wouldn't want that to happen.

BTW I'm hating on the people who cut through from 30A to E. Grove Ave. to avoid the 30A/395 intersection.

**TreeFrog** · 04-10-2011, 06:32 PM

I'll miss the Wheelhouse. Hitting enter before I say anything tacky.

**Lake View Too** · 04-10-2011, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by TreeFrog

I'll miss the Wheelhouse. Hitting enter before I say anything tacky.

There's no problem with wishing Seagrove could have stayed the way it was...I've been wishing that since the seventies...but, strangely, I've been digging the way it is evolving into a great new/old place...

**SWGB** · 04-11-2011, 01:09 PM

Saw it the other day and it was like a punch in the gut. Perhaps the new owners will get with some of our local history buffs and arrange a sort of memorial history type display.

**Teresa** · 04-11-2011, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by LJ123

Does anyone know how to contact the people who own the "wheelhouse property"? Are they the same ones who are building the new restaurant?
We are interested in information about the cabana/guest houses for a possible retail business.

see website

**scooterbug44** · 04-11-2011, 05:29 PM

Love the graphics - that's kind of what I was envisioning for the rip tide posters.

**groveral** · 05-24-2011, 10:58 AM

has anyone heard of projected opening days? I think they will be great additions assuming they have a workable parking solution.

**kurt** · 06-13-2011, 10:01 AM

NEW MARKET OPENING THIS FRIDAY!
CK changes things up in Seagrove

In just 9 weeks, we turned a 1950s Seagrove Cottage into a funky market where you can get great coffee & breakfast tacos, specialty sandwiches, salads & soups, take-home casseroles, entrees and side dishes. You'll also find a varied selection of gourmet and specialty foods from boutique purveyors around the country. We personally vet every single product in the market, focusing on foods we love and want to share with our friends and family. That's why opening on Father's Day weekend seemed so perfect! Here's to you Dad!

You'll see some of your favorite things from our Rosemary Beach restaurant, but we've tweaked a few things that will be unique to the Market!

We'll be open 7:30 am to 7 pm every day except Tuesdays (the market may be closed that day, but our Rosemary restaurant will be open if you need a Cowgirl fix).

Here's the breakfast menu. Simple & delish:

You can get a glimpse of the lunch menu here.