Hello Everyone,
My name is Thomas Hampton and I am one of the owners of a new restaurant in Grayton Beach called FIRE. I am writing this introduction to introduce not only myself but also the other owner of FIRE, Brenda Darr. Both Brenda and I have been friends for a very long time and have worked together on several projects in the past.
FIRE is a concept of Brenda’s that she built in New Orleans over two years ago . . . she combined the open and cosmopolitan feel of a New York loft with the satisfying freshness of culinary delights prepared in the wine country. FYI: Brenda and I have dragged many a family member and confused friend to Napa promising meals that will create unknown sensations and etch memories into an area of the brain often scorched by fast food. To make a long story longer the locals loved it and was a welcome change to the often too fried, too greasy, or just too everything. She then presented moving the restaurant to Grayton Beach to her staff and the vast majority packed up their life and followed her to 32459.
FIRE is a restaurant that categorizes itself as “American Cuisine with an emphasis on fresh”. What we want to do is change our menus twice a year for the Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter. These menus carry our signature dishes that you can count on every time you dine with us. Ingredients in these dishes will only change based on availability of fresh product. As Chef Carl Schaubhut becomes more familiar with the purveyors in the area we will offer our “Farmers Market” menu. Our goal is to showcase availablein season fruits and vegetables, fine meats and cheeses, and artisan breads. This menu will showcase fresh items that we will try and purchase within 100 miles of the restaurant in order to provide the freshest product available and support the local community.
Currently we are open for dinner everyday at 5:30pm and lunch everyday except Saturday from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. As we get a better feel for flow of life in Grayton we may adjust the hours. FIRE is located a 55 Clayton Lane, Grayton Beach, Fl 32459 which is one block north of 30A next to Frank’s Cash and Carry. Our telephone number is 850.231.9020 and our fax is 850.231.0860.
During our brief time here of hustling to get the restaurant off the ground, everyone of us have found the people in this area to be extremely friendly, positive and encouraging. We have found nothing but encouragement from business owners like Toni’s Perennials and Produce, Bud and Alley’s, D & K’s Caf?, Hurricane Oyster Bar, Frank’s Cash and Carry just to name a few. Trust me when I say that all of us at FIRE deeply appreciate the support during this time of creating a new business.
Our current menus are available on our website www.restaurantfire.com.
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Beach Fanatic
:welcome: Thomas and Brenda to SoWal
Meow
:welcome: and best of luck to you in your new endeavor!!!
Admin
:welcome:
SoWal Insider
:welcome: Thomas and Brenda! My friends had lunch with y'all yesterday and LOVED IT! I will be down on Friday for lunch! Welcome to SoWal!!:clap:
needs to get out more
Welcome Brenda, Thomas and staff. Break a leg.
SoWal Expert
:welcome: Hi y'all! Welcome to Grayton! All the buzz is good!
Beach Fanatic
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
I'd posted on another thread....
Yep, we had lunch there yesterday and it was Wonderful!!!! The Grayton Club Sandwich is to die for....
Brenda is a sweetheart...
Heading over Friday with BB for a "working" lunch :funn:
Welcome to Grayton!
L
I'd posted on another thread....
Yep, we had lunch there yesterday and it was Wonderful!!!! The Grayton Club Sandwich is to die for....
Brenda is a sweetheart...
Heading over Friday with BB for a "working" lunch :funn:
Welcome to Grayton!
L
Skunky
Did you bring the big jar of Fire Balls from Annunciation Street?:wave:
Beach CrabAuthor
The fireballs were transported in a sealed vault via refrigirated UHaul with a police escort from LA, MS, AL and FL. They have been lovingly placed in the front entrance in a spiffy new vase for all to enjoy.
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
I can't wait to try out FIRE, it sounds awesome!!! I was wondering however, why did you decide to relocate from NO to Grayton? Just curious. I thought maybe you were following Dr. Skunky and Punzy so they would feel more at home here. ;-)
Beach Fanatic
:welcome: FIRE :wave:
Beach Lover
We ate there last week, and it was awesome! Food and service were great. The roasted chicken was some of the best I've ever had!! Nice folks, too. Good luck to ya'll! We'll be back...
Beach Crab
Congrats Thomas and Brenda! May your stay in Grayton Beach be long and lustrous--your days full of food, drink, and laughter--and may all your customers leave with smiling faces!
Beach Lover
Beach Comber
Brenda and Staff are delightful, and I am very excited that I will soon be their new neighbor and looking forward to being able to help them with their plans of farmer menu. Welcome, Welcome !!!
Beach Fanatic
:welcome: like everyone else has said - cannot wait to try food and make it a local hangout!!
Banned
We loved your food we will be back for sure, and good luck im sure you will do grayt
Beach Crab
We dined at Fire this week and it was excellent! We will definately be back!! It is great to see new restaurants moving into the area! Fire is sure to rank right up there with the top ones!!
Beach Fanatic
:welcome: endymion, :welcome: JulieA, Was it real fancy or pretty casual?
Beach Crab
:welcome: endymion, :welcome: JulieA, Was it real fancy or pretty casual?I would say that the dress at Fire would be considered casual. It would be similiar to what you would wear to B&A's(downstairs at night), Criollas, Thirty A etc. It is a smaller more intimate setting with cool artwork on the walls. One might feel uncomfortable going TOO casual...but a nice shirt and shorts or a skirt would be great. The people are super nice there and a took my three children. They have a children's menu, but I would only recommend taking well behaved children. My children did fine, but it would be more fun for a date or a night out with adults. They only have beer and wine right now, but they are working on a full bar from what I understood. They have only been open for a week or so I think.
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
:welcome: :welcome: Fire....I met Brenda the other day and can't wait to have lunch or dinner there!!!!
Beach Comber
Congrats on a great beginning! All of us at Kitchenique have heard nothing but raves about your food and service. Hope to visit ya'll in the next couple of days. I've got your menu at the store and we've been sharing it with our customers.:clap:
Beach Lover
We very much enjoyed our dinner at Fire, and it was delightful to meet you Brenda! I have photos from our dinner on my blog here: http://funplayingwithfood.blogspot.com/2008/03/fun-playing-with-food-in-destin-florida.html
The fish was exquisitely fresh and expertly prepared, and Bob's Pork Roulade stuffed with Chorizo was pork fat heaven! The salads are creative and delicious. I've been on a Pineapple kick since having the Grilled Pineapple Salad.
Service is wonderful, and you have two of our favorite Oregon Pinot Noirs on your menu.
Continued success to you!
The fish was exquisitely fresh and expertly prepared, and Bob's Pork Roulade stuffed with Chorizo was pork fat heaven! The salads are creative and delicious. I've been on a Pineapple kick since having the Grilled Pineapple Salad.
Service is wonderful, and you have two of our favorite Oregon Pinot Noirs on your menu.
Continued success to you!
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