PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL (November 20, 2007) ? Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG), the country?s largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate, announced another wave of enviable retailers and restaurants coming to Pier Park, a 900,000 square foot retail and entertainment complex located on 93 acres that covers land from Front Beach Road (at the City Pier) to the heavily-traveled Highway 98 (Back Beach Road).
?We?re very pleased to announce these new stores coming to Pier Park,? said Paul Ajdaharian, regional vice president at Simon. ?I think the breadth of the stores and restaurants that we?re announcing here speaks to the great variety that shoppers will find when they come to Pier Park.?
Fish Tales, owned and operated by glass artist Cindy Stephens and her husband Buddy, is a whimsical, unique art gallery representing the finest local art on the Gulf Coast. Fish Tales has two stores in Grayton Beach and Apalachicola and is relocating its Grayton Beach location to Pier Park.
Stephens has been creating, designing and exhibiting her work for over a decade. She is currently a full-time studio artist and creates commissioned glasswork for a variety of community and commercial projects. She works with many different forms of glass ? stained, leaded, beveled, etched, slumped and fused.
Fish Tales will feature Stephens?s unique art glass work including her signature fish mobiles, along with mirrors, mosaics, glass tile, lamps and furniture. Among her most popular pieces are her hand-carved tables with glass inlays.
?We are very delighted to be at Pier Park which is the greatest thing to happen to the Florida Panhandle,? said Cindy Stephens. ?It has been very exciting to watch the project develop over the past months and there is no question that for Fish Tales, this is the place to be.?
Hofbrau Beer Garden is modeled on the famous beer gardens of Munich, Germany. The restaurant at Pier Park will have 233 seats in three distinct sections ? a beer hall and bar (85 seats), a beer garden (80 seats) and a caf?. Five Hofbrau beers will be available on tap.
In addition to beer, Hofbrau will have an authentic German food menu with a delicious assortment of appetizers and nightly entertainment featuring live bands including some from Germany.
Bootleg Barbeque?s feel is ?More Rockabilly Than Hillbilly,? as they serve the best pulled pork, slow smoked ribs and chicken on the Panhandle for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Bootleg Barbeque, a full service restaurant, will be located in the heart of Pier Park directly across from The Grand movie theater.
Bootleg Barbeque, owned and operated by families of the Emerald Coast, are ready to provide for your party of 10 to 210 with many take-home feasts from which to choose.
Massage Envy is a bold concept in therapeutic massage. Massage Envy offers a variety of massages ? from Swedish and deep tissue to sports, reflexology, pregnancy and trigger point massages. The company was created in 2002 on the premise that massages should be relaxing, but also affordable and convenient. Massage Envy makes this possible through a monthly membership plan that enables customers to enjoy massages on a regular basis.
For a monthly fee, members enjoy: one massage, plus additional massages at a discounted cost; family add-on and guest pass opportunities; on-site corporate and in-home massage services; retail and gift certificate discounts; access to 4,000 appointment spots; and portability of membership at Massage Envy clinics nationwide.
With the new location at Pier Park, Massage Envy has 300 open clinics operating in 38 states with an additional 390 clinics sold and in development.
Tilly?s offers the largest selection and assortment of leading brands in the surf, skate, motocross, and California lifestyle to the retail industry. Operating 74 stores throughout California, Arizona, Colorado, Florida and Nevada, the company excels in customer service and appeals to youth, teens and adults alike. Tilly?s motto really explains it all ? at Tilly?s ?If its not here?its not happening.? For more information, please visit its website at www.tillys.com.
These stores join Target, The Grand 16-Plex Theatres, Panera Bread and Longhorn Steakhouse which are already open at Pier Park.
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Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertYou know that Jimmy is supposed to play a couple of songs at the grand opening of Margaritaville?
Matt JMatt JSWGB24,862 postsJoined View profileMessageSWGB
Matt JSWGB24,862 postsJoined View profileMessageSWGBMargaritaville has the best crab cakes other than my grandmothers. Doesn't he always make an appearance for an opening SJ?
scooterbug44scooterbug44SoWal ExpertSowal16,706 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
scooterbug44SoWal ExpertSowal16,706 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertYou forgot my pet peeve - gated "communities".
Let them have their gated communities and their false sense of security. Nevermind that half this board could have their gate code w/in 30 minutes if they don't already :roll:.
livingiSoWallivingiSoWalBeach LoverSanta Rosa Beach95 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
If Jimmy makes the grand Opening, so do I.
jamnolfinjamnolfinBeach Lover77 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
I keep hearing he will be playing. Theres so many rumors floating around PCB, you have to take everything with a grain of salt
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertI'm not sure if Jimmy always appears at the Grand Opening of his restaurants. Simon Group has told the other tenants in Pier Park that Jimmy Buffet will be there for the opening of Margaritaville, and that he will perform one or two songs. I understand that he actually signed a contract with Simon, stating that he would perform.
Busta HustleBusta HustleBeach Fanatic434 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
i've heard things...
IoshiusIoshiusBeach ComberSanta Rosa Beach11 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Comber
Jimmy Buffett will be at the Grand Opening of the Margaritaville, and yes, he will be playing a few songs in the evening. Expect people to be camped out the evening prior to the opening. The opening should be about mid March, pending they don't have any further construction issues.
Most of the shops and restaurants south of Hilton Drive (south of The Grand Theater) are opening on Valentine's Day. The Back Porch, Buffalo Wild Wings, Hofbrau, Quiznos, Starbucks, Camille's Sidewalk Cafe, Brick Oven Pizza, the candy store (forgot the name, sorry), and the burger joint across from Wild Wings are all confirmed to open that day, as are most of the retailers (minus a handfull). Reggae J's (next to Ron Jon's, which will also open on the 14th) won't be done until around April, or so I've been told. There is also an unconfirmed possibility of a high-end, high-dollar Italian restaurant taking up residence next to Reggae J's, but that is months away. The final two restaurants rounding out south of Hilton Drive are Guglielmo's (Italian) and Another Broken Egg Cafe, though I don't know when their opening dates are. Judging from the construction they have done so far, I don't forsee them making Feb. 14th, but I could be wrong.
Also, if I've left out a restaurant in the area south of Hilton Drive, please let me know!
Unconfirmed restaurant tennants opening in the buildings north of Hilton Drive include: Ruth's Chris Steakhous, Blue Point Fish Club (a la Destin Commons), and Ted's Montana Grill. Again, all of these are UNconfirmed. There could be more possibilities, but these are the only three I've heard about). I have no idea when they will be open, but I've been told speculation is leaning toward mid May of this year. The battle plan is to have the entire mall 100% open, running, and looking great by May 2008, with most of the restaurant / bars concentrated in the "Boardwalk" area (South Pier Park Drive).
Oh, and The Fresh Market is going in one of the buildings - actually the one being build behind Longhorn's and next to Dilliards.
If anything, at least Pier Park will be a good place to eat!!!
Cheers!
Most of the shops and restaurants south of Hilton Drive (south of The Grand Theater) are opening on Valentine's Day. The Back Porch, Buffalo Wild Wings, Hofbrau, Quiznos, Starbucks, Camille's Sidewalk Cafe, Brick Oven Pizza, the candy store (forgot the name, sorry), and the burger joint across from Wild Wings are all confirmed to open that day, as are most of the retailers (minus a handfull). Reggae J's (next to Ron Jon's, which will also open on the 14th) won't be done until around April, or so I've been told. There is also an unconfirmed possibility of a high-end, high-dollar Italian restaurant taking up residence next to Reggae J's, but that is months away. The final two restaurants rounding out south of Hilton Drive are Guglielmo's (Italian) and Another Broken Egg Cafe, though I don't know when their opening dates are. Judging from the construction they have done so far, I don't forsee them making Feb. 14th, but I could be wrong.
Also, if I've left out a restaurant in the area south of Hilton Drive, please let me know!
Unconfirmed restaurant tennants opening in the buildings north of Hilton Drive include: Ruth's Chris Steakhous, Blue Point Fish Club (a la Destin Commons), and Ted's Montana Grill. Again, all of these are UNconfirmed. There could be more possibilities, but these are the only three I've heard about). I have no idea when they will be open, but I've been told speculation is leaning toward mid May of this year. The battle plan is to have the entire mall 100% open, running, and looking great by May 2008, with most of the restaurant / bars concentrated in the "Boardwalk" area (South Pier Park Drive).
Oh, and The Fresh Market is going in one of the buildings - actually the one being build behind Longhorn's and next to Dilliards.
If anything, at least Pier Park will be a good place to eat!!!
Cheers!
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertThanks for the update on the store list and openings. Feb 14 is coming up fast.
drunkkenartistdrunkkenartistBeach FanaticSunny Hills, FL1,733 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
drunkkenartistBeach FanaticSunny Hills, FL1,733 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticPier Park will have lots of great shops and restaurants, but I'm a little worried about whether or not it will be a great place to shop and eat.
We had a manpower shortage before and now....
Some folks like Long Horns have very strict standards and won't just hire anyone off the street.
But this will change in time. (not LongHorns standards, but the area polulation)Over the next few years we are expecting a growth in the working age population, its just going to be a bit ride till then.
Overall, it is going to be much better than fighting that traffic nightmare in Destin. I can't wait.
We had a manpower shortage before and now....
Some folks like Long Horns have very strict standards and won't just hire anyone off the street.
But this will change in time. (not LongHorns standards, but the area polulation)Over the next few years we are expecting a growth in the working age population, its just going to be a bit ride till then.
Overall, it is going to be much better than fighting that traffic nightmare in Destin. I can't wait.
Matt JMatt JSWGB24,862 postsJoined View profileMessageSWGB
Matt JSWGB24,862 postsJoined View profileMessageSWGBSo you think that the Pier Park area won't be a traffic nightmare? It will be like a giant parking lot come July 4th. Watch out!
The Alexan has housing East and West of Pier Park, not sure what the prices are though. They are apartments BTW.
The Alexan has housing East and West of Pier Park, not sure what the prices are though. They are apartments BTW.
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Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertThere is also plenty of new construction apartments being built to the west of Pier Park, north side of 98.
Just returned from Pier Park doing some interior work on my SIL's new store. She says that Simon Group sent her an email today, stating that it looked like my SIL was not going to be ready, and that she needed to pick up the pace. lol. Simon didn't even put a lock on the door until yesterday, so she has been waiting on them. She will be ready by 14th of Feb, but she doesn't think Simon will be ready by then. I thought the place, south of the theater, has much potential to be ready to open by Feb 14. (pics in camera) Doesn't look like anyone has done much interior work -- probably waiting to get locks on the doors. A few store signs like the Brick Oven Pizza (or something like that) and an ice-cream store were installed today. I think it is looking really inviting as an outdoor mall.
Just returned from Pier Park doing some interior work on my SIL's new store. She says that Simon Group sent her an email today, stating that it looked like my SIL was not going to be ready, and that she needed to pick up the pace. lol. Simon didn't even put a lock on the door until yesterday, so she has been waiting on them. She will be ready by 14th of Feb, but she doesn't think Simon will be ready by then. I thought the place, south of the theater, has much potential to be ready to open by Feb 14. (pics in camera) Doesn't look like anyone has done much interior work -- probably waiting to get locks on the doors. A few store signs like the Brick Oven Pizza (or something like that) and an ice-cream store were installed today. I think it is looking really inviting as an outdoor mall.
drunkkenartistdrunkkenartistBeach FanaticSunny Hills, FL1,733 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
drunkkenartistBeach FanaticSunny Hills, FL1,733 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticIt happens to the best of us. When Baytown Wharf was opening, they were supposed to have a huge Grand Opening Celebration for Memorial Day weekend of that year and Bobby J and I just laughed at them. They were trying to get us to open Collaborations II where a shoe store is now. We politely told them no, as our storage was bigger than their store.
Needless to say Grand Opening came and only half of it was completed and open and ready to go, it was embarrassing at the time- but no one remembers that now. Its water under the bridge. Whatever gets done gets done and if it doesn't, its no big deal. It will open in time and the eventual frenzy will throw the opening bugs into distant memory....
I still can't wait though!
Needless to say Grand Opening came and only half of it was completed and open and ready to go, it was embarrassing at the time- but no one remembers that now. Its water under the bridge. Whatever gets done gets done and if it doesn't, its no big deal. It will open in time and the eventual frenzy will throw the opening bugs into distant memory....
I still can't wait though!
Matt JMatt JSWGB24,862 postsJoined View profileMessageSWGB
Matt JSWGB24,862 postsJoined View profileMessageSWGBSJ those are the Alexans, there is an East and West.
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