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Joe Complete

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I thought Vous closing night was last night and Vintij will be opening in February.

scooterbug44

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Vintij in Seaside!!! Early Xmas!:clap:
 
Is it a second location or are they moving there?

Vintij in Seaside!!! Early Xmas!:clap: 
 
Is it a second location or are they moving there?

DuneLaker

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Not sure Scooty.  Too many conversations at Brunch at Fire on Sunday.   That's not the only "wine" change happening on 30-A.  Very exciting.  You could probably guess if you got out your chrystal cheeseball.

Not sure Scooty.  Too many conversations at Brunch at Fire on Sunday.   That&#039;s not the only &quot;wine&quot; change happening on 30-A.  Very exciting.  You could probably guess if you got out your chrystal cheeseball.

[quote="Joe, post: 629170"]I thought Vous closing night was last night and Vintij will be opening in February.[/quote]
Hope they are open for V-day! It's been my tradition for 5+ years!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Joe">I thought Vous closing night was last night and Vintij will be opening in February.</blockquote>Hope they are open for V-day! It&#039;s been my tradition for 5+ years!

I believe Seaside is requiring them to be open on Feb 1st.

[quote="DuneLaker, post: 629183"]Not sure Scooty. Too many conversations at Brunch at Fire on Sunday. That's not the only "wine" change happening on 30-A. Very exciting. You could probably guess if you got out your chrystal cheeseball.[/quote]
 
Does it involve a fave wine locale that starts w/ a "Chan"? :biggrin:
 
Apparently the mountains will come to Mohammed! Or in this case, the wine/food locales that are my only reasons to go to Destin will come to me!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="DuneLaker">Not sure Scooty. Too many conversations at Brunch at Fire on Sunday. That&#039;s not the only &quot;wine&quot; change happening on 30-A. Very exciting. You could probably guess if you got out your chrystal cheeseball.</blockquote> 
Does it involve a fave wine locale that starts w/ a &quot;Chan&quot;? 😀 
 
Apparently the mountains will come to Mohammed! Or in this case, the wine/food locales that are my only reasons to go to Destin will come to me!

grace

[quote="grace, post: 629226"]is la botana still open?[/quote]
 
Yes, we just had a fabulous time there last week.  Also, understand they are hosting the "Calendar Girls" on December 17.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="grace">is la botana still open?</blockquote> 
Yes, we just had a fabulous time there last week. Also, understand they are hosting the &quot;Calendar Girls&quot; on December 17.

[quote="scooterbug44, post: 629201"]Does it involve a fave wine locale that starts w/ a "Chan"? :biggrin:
 
Apparently the mountains will come to Mohammed! Or in this case, the wine/food locales that are my only reasons to go to Destin will come to me![/quote]
 
 
Did you cheat and call someone?!  You were supposed to only look in your chrystal ball.  I think it will involve many of my favorite "C" words.  Chardonnay, Cheese, Chocolate and Cuisine.
 
With Vintij at Seaside and the new WaterColor additions, that will be a Golden Circle.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="scooterbug44">Does it involve a fave wine locale that starts w/ a &quot;Chan&quot;? 😀 
 
Apparently the mountains will come to Mohammed! Or in this case, the wine/food locales that are my only reasons to go to Destin will come to me!</blockquote> 
 
Did you cheat and call someone?! You were supposed to only look in your chrystal ball. I think it will involve many of my favorite &quot;C&quot; words. Chardonnay, Cheese, Chocolate and Cuisine. 
 
With Vintij at Seaside and the new WaterColor additions, that will be a Golden Circle.

No, the "chrystal" ball tipped me off. :roll:

No, the &quot;chrystal&quot; ball tipped me off. :roll:

Plays With Food

Just realized that I don't know where Cafe R was - location please?

Just realized that I don&#039;t know where Cafe R was - location please?

Susan Horn

[quote="Plays With Food, post: 629323"]Just realized that I don't know where Cafe R was - location please?[/quote]
 
In Seaside on the circle, where Fermentations used to be.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Plays With Food">Just realized that I don&#039;t know where Cafe R was - location please?</blockquote> 
In Seaside on the circle, where Fermentations used to be.

[quote="DuneLaker, post: 629230"]Did you cheat and call someone?! You were supposed to only look in your chrystal ball. I think it will involve many of my favorite "C" words. Chardonnay, Cheese, Chocolate and Cuisine.
 
[I][B]With Vintij at Seaside and the new WaterColor additions, that will be a Golden Circle[/B][/I].[/quote]
 
what watercolor additions??

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="DuneLaker">Did you cheat and call someone?! You were supposed to only look in your chrystal ball. I think it will involve many of my favorite &quot;C&quot; words. Chardonnay, Cheese, Chocolate and Cuisine. 
 
With Vintij at Seaside and the new WaterColor additions, that will be a Golden Circle.</blockquote> 
what watercolor additions??

Smiling JOe

[quote="grace, post: 629226"]is la botana still open?[/quote]

[quote="DuneLaker, post: 629228"]Yes, we just had a fabulous time there last week.  Also, understand they are hosting the "Calendar Girls" on December 17.[/quote]


I believe they are open, but ownership or management is changing.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="grace">is la botana still open?</blockquote> 
<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="DuneLaker">Yes, we just had a fabulous time there last week. Also, understand they are hosting the &quot;Calendar Girls&quot; on December 17.</blockquote> 
 
I believe they are open, but ownership or management is changing.

shellak

[quote="DuneLaker, post: 629230"]Did you cheat and call someone?!  You were supposed to only look in your chrystal ball.  I think it will involve many of my favorite "C" words.  Chardonnay, Cheese, Chocolate and Cuisine.
 
With Vintij at Seaside and the new WaterColor additions, that will be a Golden Circle.[/quote]


i think we have plenty of wine options on 30a and in miramar beach already. i'm all about good, reasonable food with a fun atmosphere. being a local, that's what i really seek out.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="DuneLaker">Did you cheat and call someone?! You were supposed to only look in your chrystal ball. I think it will involve many of my favorite &quot;C&quot; words. Chardonnay, Cheese, Chocolate and Cuisine. 
 
With Vintij at Seaside and the new WaterColor additions, that will be a Golden Circle.</blockquote> 
 
i think we have plenty of wine options on 30a and in miramar beach already. i&#039;m all about good, reasonable food with a fun atmosphere. being a local, that&#039;s what i really seek out.

[quote="shellak, post: 629382"]i think we have plenty of wine options on 30a and in miramar beach already. i'm all about good, reasonable food with a fun atmosphere. being a local, that's what i really seek out.[/quote]
 
 
Certainly there is some agreement here.   These changes aren't really adding "new in number" additions to the wine options on 30-A.  Vintij is replacing Rendezvous at Seaside and the new food/wine establishment at WaterColor will just be replacing something that is already there(which served wine already).  These two "new to 30-A" restaurants are excellent food and beverage establishements with stellar reputations.  They will "add" to the magic of 30A.  They will provide good, reasonable food which this local will be glad to see closer to the house.  For those visiting South Walton and Walton County, it will add excellent food and service to their vacation experience.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="shellak">i think we have plenty of wine options on 30a and in miramar beach already. i&#039;m all about good, reasonable food with a fun atmosphere. being a local, that&#039;s what i really seek out.</blockquote> 
 
Certainly there is some agreement here. These changes aren&#039;t really adding &quot;new in number&quot; additions to the wine options on 30-A. Vintij is replacing Rendezvous at Seaside and the new food/wine establishment at WaterColor will just be replacing something that is already there(which served wine already). These two &quot;new to 30-A&quot; restaurants are excellent food and beverage establishements with stellar reputations. They will &quot;add&quot; to the magic of 30A. They will provide good, reasonable food which this local will be glad to see closer to the house. For those visiting South Walton and Walton County, it will add excellent food and service to their vacation experience.

Both Chan's and Vintij have great wines, but I am interested in them for their food!

Fire, Chan's, and Vintij all in my 'hood - so much for me learning to cook better in 2010! :blush:

Both Chan&#039;s and Vintij have great wines, but I am interested in them for their food! 
 
Fire, Chan&#039;s, and Vintij all in my &#039;hood - so much for me learning to cook better in 2010! :blush:

tide12

Vintij will need a liquor license to succeed at Seaside. Beer and wine alone won't cut it. The Lake Place will ultimately go under without a license also, IMO. I don't understand why Stinky's has full bar and The Lake Place doesn't. Fire's business obviously doubled once they got licensed. For upscale dining establishments it's almost a business necessity.

Vintij will need a liquor license to succeed at Seaside. Beer and wine alone won&#039;t cut it. The Lake Place will ultimately go under without a license also, IMO. I don&#039;t understand why Stinky&#039;s has full bar and The Lake Place doesn&#039;t. Fire&#039;s business obviously doubled once they got licensed. For upscale dining establishments it&#039;s almost a business necessity.

[quote="DuneLaker, post: 629400"]Certainly there is some agreement here.   These changes aren't really adding "new in number" additions to the wine options on 30-A.  Vintij is replacing Rendezvous at Seaside and the new food/wine establishment at WaterColor will just be replacing something that is already there(which served wine already).  These two "new to 30-A" restaurants are excellent food and beverage establishements with stellar reputations.  They will "add" to the magic of 30A.  They will provide good, reasonable food which this local will be glad to see closer to the house.  For those visiting South Walton and Walton County, it will add excellent food and service to their vacation experience.[/quote]

i've heard that chan's will be another wine bar where hot and cold is now. hot and cold may not have had atmosphere, per se, but they had a good product, very reasonable food and 20% discount for locals. maybe because i'm not a big drinker, i'm not looking for more wine establishments. i think if the landlords around here would be a bit more reasonable with their rent, more businesses could start here and thrive rather than keep closing their doors. i hate the revolving door. i'm almost afraid to buy gift cards from local restaurants for people for fear they won't be open by the time someone attempts to use them! i don't feel that way about any of dave rauschkolb's places. that is one smart businessman!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="DuneLaker">Certainly there is some agreement here. These changes aren&#039;t really adding &quot;new in number&quot; additions to the wine options on 30-A. Vintij is replacing Rendezvous at Seaside and the new food/wine establishment at WaterColor will just be replacing something that is already there(which served wine already). These two &quot;new to 30-A&quot; restaurants are excellent food and beverage establishements with stellar reputations. They will &quot;add&quot; to the magic of 30A. They will provide good, reasonable food which this local will be glad to see closer to the house. For those visiting South Walton and Walton County, it will add excellent food and service to their vacation experience.</blockquote> 
i&#039;ve heard that chan&#039;s will be another wine bar where hot and cold is now. hot and cold may not have had atmosphere, per se, but they had a good product, very reasonable food and 20% discount for locals. maybe because i&#039;m not a big drinker, i&#039;m not looking for more wine establishments. i think if the landlords around here would be a bit more reasonable with their rent, more businesses could start here and thrive rather than keep closing their doors. i hate the revolving door. i&#039;m almost afraid to buy gift cards from local restaurants for people for fear they won&#039;t be open by the time someone attempts to use them! i don&#039;t feel that way about any of dave rauschkolb&#039;s places. that is one smart businessman!

tailwagger

Last I heard was Rendezvous' last day would be around the end of the year.  Can anyone confirm when Vintij will open in their space?

Last I heard was Rendezvous&#039; last day would be around the end of the year.  Can anyone confirm when Vintij will open in their space?

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