More Restaurant Closings???

I don't know what you read, but my understanding is that Criolla's is closed. Only doing the conceirge, real estate and catering. No more restaurant.

Really...I thought they only closed for lunch.

Any update on Blue Orleans?

I heard a rumor today that more than a few of our area restaurants (besides Criolla's) are closing...

One is a chain not on 30-A but near. One is owned by a well known local and is on 30-A...

Anyone else hear anything? Is this uncool of me to post this?

:shock:

G

I heard a rumor today that more than a few of our area restaurants (besides Criolla's) are closing...

One is a chain not on 30-A but near. One is owned by a well known local and is on 30-A...

Anyone else hear anything? Is this uncool of me to post this?

:shock:

G

Bush's fault.

I heard a rumor today that more than a few of our area restaurants (besides Criolla's) are closing...

One is a chain not on 30-A but near. One is owned by a well known local and is on 30-A...

Anyone else hear anything? Is this uncool of me to post this?

:shock:

G

I heard the same, a while back on the chain and just today on the local one. I learned my lesson about naming names No mas!

My guess is that you are referring to Bud & Alley's. It is just a matter of time that the beachfront real estate that Dave occupies will be deemed to be more profitable for Seaside as a multi-level development as compared to what now exists there. Just compare the old Seaside architecture to the new stuff.

The times, they are a' changin'.

My guess is that you are referring to Bud & Alley's. It is just a matter of time that the beachfront real estate that Dave occupies will be deemed to be more profitable for Seaside as a multi-level development as compared to what now exists there. Just compare the old Seaside architecture to the new stuff.

The times, they are a' changin'.

Nope. Guess again. But next time I won't answer. I did this time because I didn't want Dave to think I was spreading untrue rumors about him or his establishments!!!

He (Dave) is about to open a new pizza joint in Seaside. I think his eateries are safe.

Nope. Guess again. But next time I won't answer. I did this time because I didn't want Dave to think I was spreading untrue rumors about him or his establishments!!!

I hear ya.

He (Dave) is about to open a new pizza joint in Seaside. I think his eateries are safe.

I know about the new endeavor. If Dave can convince Seaside to keep thngs as they are with regard to beachfront at Seaside (low density and low-rise), it's a win for the entire 30A corridor. I had just heard that south of 30A at Seaside was going to adopt the multi-level architecture across the street.

Geo,

No it is not uncool to post, especially if you are concerned for those establishments or owners. I think that there is a very special bond that locals have with the eateries in this neck of the woods and their curiousity is more of concern than harm.
In my experience, I can tell you first hand how unsettling it can be for owners to hear untrue rumors of their life's investment and ambition fall or demise. Just recently I have been battling with the unfortunate rumor that my restaurant, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar was closing. At first it didn't faze me but after several weeks and the hundred emails, phone calls and people stopping me at Publix it has become quite puzzling. For the record, Fleming's is NOT closing.
These are no doubt very rough waters for a lot of businesses all over the map and we ALL should be doing everything in our power to help support these owners and most importantly, their employees not only with $$$$ but with positive words of encouragement and the benefit of the doubt.

Well said!!! I am gald to hear Femings is NOT closing.

Geo,

No it is not uncool to post, especially if you are concerned for those establishments or owners. I think that there is a very special bond that locals have with the eateries in this neck of the woods and their curiousity is more of concern than harm.
In my experience, I can tell you first hand how unsettling it can be for owners to hear untrue rumors of their life's investment and ambition fall or demise. Just recently I have been battling with the unfortunate rumor that my restaurant, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar was closing. At first it didn't faze me but after several weeks and the hundred emails, phone calls and people stopping me at Publix it has become quite puzzling. For the record, Fleming's is NOT closing.
These are no doubt very rough waters for a lot of businesses all over the map and we ALL should be doing everything in our power to help support these owners and most importantly, their employees not only with $$$$ but with positive words of encouragement and the benefit of the doubt.

Thanks for setting the record straight on Fleming's. Yours is one of the establishments to which I was referring. I am very glad the rumor is apparently untrue and look forward to visiting Fleming's again soon...

You hit the nail on the head with respect to my motives- I was posting out of concern (and this is precisely why I left the restaurants and their owners unnamed). Pls know I mean no harm whatsoever and wish you the best...

Cheers, G

Any update on Blue Orleans?

I heard someone bought it and Gator will continue to run it.

I heard someone bought it and Gator will continue to run it.

uhh, hope that's it...

The talk of the south side of 30a Seaside getting closed has been raging around for quite a while. I don't think anyone would open a new endeavor there knowing there was a limited life span(12-18) mos. With the market the way it is(still dropping) and the current value of real estate, I think it will be a while before we see an drastic changes there.

The talk of the south side of 30a Seaside getting closed has been raging around for quite a while. I don't think anyone would open a new endeavor there knowing there was a limited life span(120-18) mos. With the market the way it is(still dropping) and the current value of real estate, I think it will be a while before we see an drastic changes there.

I think you're right.

Even if it is rebuilt, you know Dave's businesses will still be around. My guess is that it's a matter of does he want to move into the new digs (whenever that happens) or does he want to relocate. Like you said, it will be years before there will be drastic changes, thanks to the economy.

Dave is OPENING a new pizza restaurant to go w/ the Taco Bar and Bud & Alley's.

The proposed master plan for Seaside (south of 30-A) includes space designated for his restaurants and other existing businesses.

There have been at least 5 restaurants that I have recently heard are closing - Criolla's was confirmed, Flemings has been refuted.

I heard a rumor today that more than a few of our area restaurants (besides Criolla's) are closing...

One is a chain not on 30-A but near. One is owned by a well known local and is on 30-A...

Anyone else hear anything? Is this uncool of me to post this?

:shock:

G

Seerings?

Seerings?

this is what someone told me on Sat afternoon. She was at seerings on Friday night and the bartender told her that Sat night was the last night for them to be open.

Apparently Seerings final night was Saturday. I had heard the Flemings rumor, along with Mitchell's and Tommy Bahama's.

As someone who just visits the area, it seems to me that there has been tremendous growth in the Destin area since we first started to visit 5 years ago. From the distance it seems that the developers and restaurateurs have put the cart before the horse. Although it seems as if the Emerald Coast is going to continue to grow in population, and i plan on being one of them, it takes time fo all the people to get there. There has just been to much development for not enough people. We have been through the same thing in Omaha. We had a ton of restaurants open at the same time in concentrated areas, and now many have or are closing. I would think the old standards on 30A will continue to succeed unless they forget how to have good food and good service, all the things that bring my family there in the first place.

As someone who just visits the area, it seems to me that there has been tremendous growth in the Destin area since we first started to visit 5 years ago. From the distance it seems that the developers and restaurateurs have put the cart before the horse. Although it seems as if the Emerald Coast is going to continue to grow in population, and i plan on being one of them, it takes time fo all the people to get there. There has just been to much development for not enough people. We have been through the same thing in Omaha. We had a ton of restaurants open at the same time in concentrated areas, and now many have or are closing. I would think the old standards on 30A will continue to succeed unless they forget how to have good food and good service, all the things that bring my family there in the first place.

Increasing overhead costs; staffing issues (due to low wages, unaffordable housing and increasing cost of living); and an economy going into recession...the perfect storm that will take out many businesses in tourist areas.

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Increasing overhead costs; staffing issues (due to low wages, unaffordable housing and increasing cost of living); and an economy going into recession...the perfect storm that will take out many businesses in tourist areas.

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I just wish someone would have spoken up and given us all fair warning on this economic meltdown!

HOLD THE PHONE!!! Did the first post indicate that Criolla's is closing??? Can anyone confirm?

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