oli avatar
oliMr. Potato Head's worst nightmare
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Hey everybody,i would like to announce the unfortunate closing of the 331,
We will be closing the doors Sunday September 30th,it is with a great deal of sadness that i make this anouncement.I
In 1997 Connie Bailey and i talked about us moving in the location ,things didn't work out to my great dissapointment,it was always a dream of mine to have a chance at it.in 2002 that chance materialised thanks to my close friend,Mr. Loyd Blue who brokered a great deal for Philippe and I ,5 years of are lives were spent running that amazing location,my very own wife ,my father ,many wonderfull full time employees about 40 of them were proud to call it their own.We understand the reasons why it must be left behind,but it still very difficult to accept.
Restaurant are challenging to operate and when you are fortunate enough to have a good one you want to protect it carrefully.
So thank you everyone for the support and please come enjoy the old Bailey's before it's gone because when we are done, it will never be a hang out again at least not like you knew it .
We will be celebrating on sunday the 30 th starting at 3:00 pm ,music ,food the works all you sowalers might even get a free brewsky on uncle oli here.....

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Miss Kitty avatar
Miss KittyMeow
#2
:( ...we are sad with you, oli. But, we will follow you wherever you go! Thanks for all the memories at the Sea Bar and 331...those can never be torn down! :wave:
Kurt avatar
KurtAdmin
#3
We'll miss the old place. :(

At least I have some photos. 😀
Hop avatar
HopBeach Fanatic
#4
:( :( :(
Smiling JOe avatar
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert
#5
I still wish the DOT would consider a flyover, like they did in PCB on Thomas Drive, and over West Bay Bridge, leaving the 3Thirty1 and SeaBar where they are.
ItzKatzTime avatar
ItzKatzTimeBeach Fanatic
#6
Oli, is there anyway to move the building....or will they just bulldoze it down? I hate to see the old Bailey's/331 taken down! We all know where ever your next venture is it will be successful!

:wave: Kat
whiteyfunn avatar
whiteyfunnSoWal Staff
#7
:( :cry: :bang: :drink2: :bow: :wub:
Kimmifunn avatar
KimmifunnFunnkalicious
#8
:cry: You know how we feel about this.

What can we do? We need another place to throw down.

Oli!!! Call Gus...maybe he'll go into something with you.;-)
seacrestkristiBeach Fanatic
#9
Last time I was at 331, the youngcouple sitting across from us got engaged. When she went to the restroom, he gave the waitress the ring to bring with the salad. When she brought the plate with the ring box wrapped in a napkin on the plate, he got out of the booth on one knee, and asked her in front of her parents and sister. :blink: :wub: It was so sweet.
Allifunn avatar
AllifunnFunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
#10
:wave: :wave: thanks for the memories :wub: :wub: :wub:
rent1
#11
I hate to hear it ,but don't run back to Arkansas
John Hall avatar
John HallBeach Lover
#13
yes a flyover would be nice with a frontage road for Chat Holley. Turn it into a nice marina type establishment .which all of us water goers would love. Nothing better than a day on the water toped off with great food, music and drinks to ride home talking about.. Difficulty with Ms Bailey....Most all run ins with her are unpleasent. Thanks For what we had. Another loss for SOWAL and its guests.
Kurt avatar
KurtAdmin
#14
We ate dinner there the other night and it was great, but sad also. It's really unique and we will miss it. Great job Oli and thanks for the memories (and potatoes).
grace avatar
graceBeach Fanatic
#15
Difficulty with Ms Bailey....Most all run ins with her are unpleasent

Connie Bailey has never been anything but nice to me.
What's up?:idontno:
Smiling JOe avatar
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert
#16
Connie Bailey has never been anything but nice to me.
What's up?:idontno:
I met her once at the 3Thirty1, and she is a card.
oli avatar
oliMr. Potato Head's worst nightmareAuthor
#17
We ate dinner there the other night and it was great, but sad also. It's really unique and we will miss it. Great job Oli and thanks for the memories (and potatoes).

No kurt thak you buddy ,be sure 2 be there the 30 th.........
tamara avatar
tamaraBeach Lover
#18
This is very sad news. I always looked forward to the 331 on every trip down.....
jessifunn avatar
jessifunnsuperJfunn
#19
so lets talk about oli buying snapperheads 😀
Sheila avatar
SheilaSoWal Insider
#20
so lets talk about oli buying snapperheads 😀


I discussed this very idea with Miss Kitty the other day. Perfect location. I think it could work. :wave:

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