"Chops 30A" announced for Seacrest Beach

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Oct 11, '06 · 11:14 AM19,491

Tim Creehan and Jim Altamura are collaborating to bring a second restaurant to County Road 30A. In April, Creehan and Altamura announced plans to open Beach Walk at Redfish Village at the intersection of County Roads 83 and 30A.
Now the restaurateurs have revealed plans that Chops 30A, serving USDA prime steaks, seafood and sushi, will open at the Villages of South Walton near Seacrest Beach on the east end the beach road.
The restaurant will be on the left side of the complex, filling the first floor of the building.
Advance advertising indicates it will be ?30A?s premier steakhouse.?
?I think Chops 30A is going to be more elegant than Destin Chops,? said Shannon Smith, Beach Walk?s marketing director.
Altamura will take the lead in the operation of Chops 30A, while Creehan will be on hand at Beach Walk at Redfish Village, as both restaurants anticipate opening next March or April.

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tistheseasonBeach FanaticAtlanta, GA1,072 postsJoined Jul 12, '05View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

Oct 16, '06 · 7:37 PM#2

It sounds nice. But not really what I want when I'm at the beach. Sounds a little business dinnerish. Any word on other restaurants that will be going in there? I heard a pizza place. I'd like to see more casual, family friendly places open up on that end. Any restauranteurs out there willing to make me happy?:idontno:

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30A SkunkapeSkunkyBackatown Seagrove10,329 postsJoined Jan 18, '06View profile MessageSkunky

Oct 16, '06 · 7:41 PM#3

Sushi and USDA prime beef DO NOT MIX!:roll:

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InletBchDwellerSoWal InsiderPrairieville, La6,802 postsJoined Feb 14, '06View profile MessageSoWal Insider

Oct 16, '06 · 8:14 PM#4

I for one am excited, unless the prices are $40 for a steak. It would be nice to have a really nice dinner, at a nice place, and not have to drive home 15 minutes.
I am hoping for a great wine menu and maybe a 3 piece jazz???:idontno:

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Beach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined Jul 9, '05View profile Messagebeats on hood

Oct 16, '06 · 8:44 PM#5

Is this related to Buckhead Life Group's Chops on East Paces Ferry in The A? Like since Chef Paul from Panos and Paul's from BLG failed at Carillon, did he decide to make another shot at "Chops 30-A"?

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30A SkunkapeSkunkyBackatown Seagrove10,329 postsJoined Jan 18, '06View profile MessageSkunky

Oct 16, '06 · 8:50 PM#6

I for one am excited, unless the prices are $40 for a steak. It would be nice to have a really nice dinner, at a nice place, and not have to drive home 15 minutes.
I am hoping for a great wine menu and maybe a 3 piece jazz???:idontno:

IBD, I assure you that $40 for a steak is a good guess:shock:

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InletBchDwellerSoWal InsiderPrairieville, La6,802 postsJoined Feb 14, '06View profile MessageSoWal Insider

Oct 16, '06 · 9:01 PM#7

if so..... then I will go to the Carousel, but 4 NICE filets for $40 and have you and rapunzel over...😀

IBD, I assure you that $40 for a steak is a good guess:shock:

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30A SkunkapeSkunkyBackatown Seagrove10,329 postsJoined Jan 18, '06View profile MessageSkunky

Oct 16, '06 · 9:05 PM#8

if so..... then I will go to the Carousel, but 4 NICE filets for $40 and have you and rapunzel over...😀

Here is a link to a bargain hound type website. Look how much unprepared USDA prime costs-figure in rent, prep, salaries, etc. BAM! (Even if there is a wholesale discount):shock:

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_attrib.php/page_id=1318/popup1%5B%5D=70:1350/

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InletBchDwellerSoWal InsiderPrairieville, La6,802 postsJoined Feb 14, '06View profile MessageSoWal Insider

Oct 16, '06 · 9:07 PM#9

Thanks but no thanks, Carosel can't be beat with their meat!!
bada bing bada boom!!😀

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30A SkunkapeSkunkyBackatown Seagrove10,329 postsJoined Jan 18, '06View profile MessageSkunky

Oct 16, '06 · 9:09 PM#10

Thanks but no thanks, Carosel can't be beat with their meat!!
bada bing bada boom!!😀

What is Carosel?:idontno:

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bsmartbrainAtlanta, GA.1,390 postsJoined Aug 19, '05View profile Messagebrain

Oct 16, '06 · 9:12 PM#11

Is this related to Buckhead Life Group's Chops on East Paces Ferry in The A? Like since Chef Paul from Panos and Paul's from BLG failed at Carillon, did he decide to make another shot at "Chops 30-A"?

Good question, I love Chops Atlanta.

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InletBchDwellerSoWal InsiderPrairieville, La6,802 postsJoined Feb 14, '06View profile MessageSoWal Insider

Oct 16, '06 · 9:13 PM#12

go east on back beach, Bay county, just past big daddys BBQ (cant miss the yellow building) take a right (south) at the carosel sign/billboard. It is a small grocery on front beach road. Great meat, good produce, cold beer, wonderful wine selection, cute inexpensive gift shop and liquor store next door. You gotta go!
AND if you go any day but Wed, before 3:00, go a little East of Carosel and get some of the best doughnuts at Thomas'!!:clap_1:

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Beach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined Jul 9, '05View profile Messagebeats on hood

Oct 16, '06 · 9:13 PM#13

Good question, I love Chops Atlanta.

Me, too. When you want a hunk of beef, it's a great place to throw down some plastic.

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Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined Nov 18, '04View profile MessageSoWal Expert

Oct 16, '06 · 11:03 PM#14

Sushi and USDA prime beef DO NOT MIX!:roll:

I guess you have not visited Prime, located in Lenox Mall in Atlanta, YET. :cool:

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30A SkunkapeSkunkyBackatown Seagrove10,329 postsJoined Jan 18, '06View profile MessageSkunky

Oct 16, '06 · 11:05 PM#15

I guess you have not visited Prime, located in Lenox Mall in Atlanta, YET. :cool:

I just can't fathom the concept...I am sure it is being done, but when I am in the mood for one or the other, the moods are strictly mutually exclusive.😀

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Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined Nov 18, '04View profile MessageSoWal Expert

Oct 16, '06 · 11:30 PM#16

I just can't fathom the concept...I am sure it is being done, but when I am in the mood for one or the other, the moods are strictly mutually exclusive.😀

No one says you have to eat both at the same meal. Typically, people will go there for one or the other. If a big juicy steak is on your mind, it will be difficult to eat anything else. ;-)

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bsmartbrainAtlanta, GA.1,390 postsJoined Aug 19, '05View profile Messagebrain

Oct 16, '06 · 11:45 PM#17

I guess you have not visited Prime, located in Lenox Mall in Atlanta, YET. :cool:

I have actually never eaten there, but have read good reviews of it.

Paula

PaulaBeach FanaticMichigan but someday in SoWal as well3,747 postsJoined Jan 25, '05View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

Oct 17, '06 · 5:56 AM#18

I'm happy that we're getting more restaurants on the east end of 30A. It will take a while to figure out which restaurants are "keepers" and which turnover and become new things. The customers will make those decisions and I'm happy to give any place a try. I'm just fine with high end steak/seafood/sushi at the same restaurant (other restaurants in SoWal serve all 3 don't they?).