Chan's Wine World at Watercolor

The news on the Emerald Coast just gets more sparkly every day. Chan's Wine World at WaterColor in South Walton, and then over in Bay, Pier Park is bringing back rides from the past-- the beloved Miracle Strip Amusement Park venue (mini-version). Adult funn and kiddy funn. Throw in the best beaches and top place to visit in the world per Frommers fortells a bright future.

Yes, Chan's IS coming to SoWal. I will be heading up the culinary aspect of the new Wine World with the help of some wonderful experts. All that I can say is I AM THRILLED to be a part of this wonderful opportunity!

Chef AlliFunn joins the Iron Chefs of 30-A! Dreams do come true!

(when you figure out a name, let's paint something to hang on the wall there!)

Looking forward to Wine World, but I have a critical question: You say that you will keep the pizzas coming, but what about the wonderful frozen custard at Hot & Cold? I think my girlfriend might cry if I have to tell her that she can never have any more of the butterfinger....

how exciting and a very under used location! glad to hear a wine bar is going in. my husband and i searched the world over for a 30a wine bar that wasn't sold and closed a few weeks ago.

Looking forward to Wine World, but I have a critical question: You say that you will keep the pizzas coming, but what about the wonderful frozen custard at Hot & Cold? I think my girlfriend might cry if I have to tell her that she can never have any more of the butterfinger....

(Biting tongue... biting tongue.... biting tongue....)

You will love the food.

Looking forward to Wine World, but I have a critical question: You say that you will keep the pizzas coming, but what about the wonderful frozen custard at Hot & Cold? I think my girlfriend might cry if I have to tell her that she can never have any more of the butterfinger....

(Biting tongue... biting tongue.... biting tongue....)

You will love the food.

I do not think we will be keeping the ice cream/custard .....BUT you will love the food and wine! (pizzas will continue with a wonderful "wine world" twist which includes great cheeses and meats!)
We will, however, have an amazing selection of desserts which might just have to include a tasty butterfinger cheese cake or something along the lines of......

I am so excited to have this coming to town. The cheeses and the wine would be enough but great Alli food right down the road.... ChefEd and I are still on cloud 9 after our short rib and polenta dinner Alli prepared at Chans in Destin.

I was at our location today and demo begins TOMORROW!! The place is going to be wonderful. We have some very exciting things in store for 30A.
The pizzas will continue to be a big part of the location's dining.
Our target date to re-open is Feb. 15! We will have a large retail wine sales area along with dining, gourmet foods and cheeses in the hot & cold location. The wine bar will be located in the former PJ's location and will be the concentration for most of the remodeling.
I will keep up-dates coming and perhaps I can persuade someone to take some photos to go along with these posts. ;-)

Working on 30A again is an unbelieveable thrill for me.

I was at our location today and demo begins TOMORROW!! The place is going to be wonderful. We have some very exciting things in store for 30A.
The pizzas will continue to be a big part of the location's dining.
Our target date to re-open is Feb. 15! We will have a large retail wine sales area along with dining, gourmet foods and cheeses in the hot & cold location. The wine bar will be located in the former PJ's location and will be the concentration for most of the remodeling.
I will keep up-dates coming and perhaps I can persuade someone to take some photos to go along with these posts. ;-)

Working on 30A again is an unbelieveable thrill for me.

Happy for you!!
Can't wait to see it/taste it!!

This is very exciting news, I am looking forward to the opening!

I was at our location today and demo begins TOMORROW!! The place is going to be wonderful. We have some very exciting things in store for 30A.
The pizzas will continue to be a big part of the location's dining.
Our target date to re-open is Feb. 15! We will have a large retail wine sales area along with dining, gourmet foods and cheeses in the hot & cold location. The wine bar will be located in the former PJ's location and will be the concentration for most of the remodeling.
I will keep up-dates coming and perhaps I can persuade someone to take some photos to go along with these posts. ;-)

Working on 30A again is an unbelieveable thrill for me.

I'll come take photos if you'll feed me!
Had such a great lunch this week at your Destin location and can't BEELEEVE I can soon eat closer to home!

The anticipation is killing me! I can't wait and congrats to Alli for this, not many people get to live the dream they had only a few short years ago.

The anticipation is killing me! I can't wait and congrats to Alli for this, not many people get to live the dream they had only a few short years ago.

I am blessed with many things

I'll come take photos if you'll feed me!
Had such a great lunch this week at your Destin location and can't BEELEEVE I can soon eat closer to home!

I will feed you any time! You are partly responsible for my being where I am

Walton Sun - 1/9/2010

looks like an official announcement to me...

The World's expanding: Chan's coming to 30A
January 09, 2010 2:21 PM
By Deborah Wheeler

As the economy eats some retail establishments, others take the opportunity to expand. Chan Cox’s Wine World, long a staple in the area, continues to grow, and this time is setting its sights on 30A. Less than a year after expanding into Fort Walton Beach’s Uptown Station, Cox has signed a lease with St. Joe to take over the spaces formerly occupied by Hot & Cold, and PJ’s coffee, at the corner of County Road 30 and the WaterColor Town Center.

The company is finalizing the details of the expansion and plans are to be open by February.

“We will keep basically the same menu as the Destin caf? location and serve beer and wine,” said Chef Alison Porter. Porter will be executive chef and oversee both locations. “It’s exciting to be coming to 30A,” said Porter. “I have a lot of exciting ideas.”

“We will offer a lunch menu, plus I want to offer brunch one day a week, either on Saturday or Sunday, and an around-the-world dining night like at the Destin location. We plan to keep the wine bar open until 11 p.m., and serve desserts and tapas from it,” said Porter.

“Our goal is to be a local’s spot, not touristy, and have a local’s night, and feature the work of local artists and occasionally have entertainment,” she continued.

“The plan is to offer a place such as this on 30A without the 30A price,” said cheese bar manager Michel Thibault.

Thibault said the official announcement would come in a week or two.

Meanwhile, “we’re building a team,” said Porter.

Walton Sun

I just want to clarify that we will still cater to famlies and have a fun atmosphere. We will have a child friendly menu including pizzas, of course!
Our goal is to fulfill many needs on 30A and beyond.
Some of the thoughts that we are developing:
Light breakfast
family friendly lunch ( I will always keep in mind what our customers want!)
retail sales of wine, cheeses, gourmet foods and accessories
wine tastings
special wine dinners
once a week brunch incorporating breakfast pizzas
European ambiance keeping our location in mind
dinner entrees, tapas and desserts
occasional musical entertainment
special events including local talent

We will develop all concepts as we grow, and will incorporate ideas as they seem fitting.

We believe that we have a unique concept and will strive to please locals, visitors and vacationers Can't wait to see you at our place, enjoying and relaxing!

brunch with cheesy grits? You make them so well.

So glad this is coming to fruition and feel like I'm right there with you as the dream comes true.

You go, Allifunn. My hero.

Congrats Alli! I'm sure you will see us often. Yummmm.

Glad to bring Mango and Gypsea out of hibernation Can't wait to see you again
DD, You have always been an inspiration

I love Chan's and the food at the Chan's in Destin. Glad they are coming to WC.

To be honest though, I saw the banner at the new location with the Chan Wine world logo on it. Is there a better name, better suited for Watercolor? I wouldn't even mind the name "Chan's."

Don't get me wrong, I shop the Wine World next to the new Publix all the time, but feel that there should be a more upscale sounding name that would be better suited for that location. "Wine World" just sounds so pedestrian and generic to me.
Maybe it is just me

I love Chan's and the food at the Chan's in Destin. Glad they are coming to WC.

To be honest though, I saw the banner at the new location with the Chan Wine world logo on it. Is there a better name, better suited for Watercolor? I wouldn't even mind the name "Chan's."

Don't get me wrong, I shop the Wine World next to the new Publix all the time, but feel that there should be a more upscale sounding name that would be better suited for that location. "Wine World" just sounds so pedestrian and generic to me.

I am very glad you enjoy our food Our cheeses, wines and other ammenities will be a part of our new location as well.
I am sure there are those which agree with you regarding the name, but Wine World is our name in seven other locations, it is who we are and what we have become known for. Our restaurant, however, will have it's own name.
Our restaurant in Destin is called The Wine Bar, but most times the whole location is simply known as "Chan's".

Wine World sounds 1,000 times better than Hot & Cold.

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Even though Cox doesn't make a point of telling people, he is very much a force behind several major annual events he helped develop. They include the Destin Wine Festival, the Destin Charity Wine Auction and the Taste of the Beach.

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Excellent article!

Went by yesterday and hammers were flying. It is a lot bigger than ever with plenty of room for glorious cheese.