Chan's Wine World at Watercolor

The remodeling is awesome! People won't recognize the two spaces! And yes, Kurt, LOTS of space for CHEESE!!! And much of that cheese will be incorporated into the menu cheese + wine + pizza = nirvana

Cheese....the best food ever invented.

Can't wait to come see you in Watercolor, ALF.

The remodeling is awesome! People won't recognize the two spaces! And yes, Kurt, LOTS of space for CHEESE!!! And much of that cheese will be incorporated into the menu cheese + wine + pizza = nirvana

We should introduce you to the farmer's market cheese. Guess I could walk down the bar and tell you. Better yet I'll text DS.

We should introduce you to the farmer's market cheese. Guess I could walk down the bar and tell you. Better yet I'll text DS.

he didn't relay the text, guess we were all too busy having funn

I am sure it is buried in this or another thread, but is there a definite open date yet? I can't wait to sit outside and eat lunch and watch 30A go by!

This is the side where PJ's was which will be a wine bar and retail area. Opening will be in time for Spring Break.

Excellent pictures, Kurt! One thing...the PJ's side will be wine bar and dining only, the retail space is in the H&C side along with dining. The restaurant will not be self serve as before, it will be full service. Just wait for the finished product...it should be impressive with lots of dining and retail space. Jdarg...I look forward to you sitting outside....I will get to have so much fun visiting with friends while they enjoy our place.
I am working hard on a new menu which will include many components!

So excited! This place is going to rock!

The remodeling is awesome! People won't recognize the two spaces! And yes, Kurt, LOTS of space for CHEESE!!! And much of that cheese will be incorporated into the menu cheese + wine + pizza = nirvana

I am hoping you carry my favorite hard to find cheese, Drunken Goat!



Congrats on your venture and I can't wait for you to open!

I am hoping you carry my favorite hard to find cheese, Drunken Goat!



Congrats on your venture and I can't wait for you to open!

yep, we carry drunken goat! If you can't wait for the opening and you are in the area, we have it in the Destin store right now. We also have a rosey goat which is coated with a rosemary crust.
(love the art work...)

I brought some Drunken Goat home from the Wine Festival and Jr. Critter ate it all. I have to stash my next batch.

I brought some Drunken Goat home from the Wine Festival and Jr. Critter ate it all. I have to stash my next batch.

Young man has good taste

Congrats Alli it will be awsome. Can't wait to work with you there.

Congrats Alli it will be awsome. Can't wait to work with you there.

Bitter and wine. :scratch:

Congrats Alli it will be awsome. Can't wait to work with you there.

You are a great addition to the team!

We are working feverishly to open the doors on Monday or Tuesday. The retail wine and cheese will be ready, but the restaurant will not. We urge all of you to come by one day next week and check us out!
The restaurant will not be up and running until the furniture is here and in place. We have a wonderful staff already, many of whom were at Criollas with me and Tim Kinderman (the former manager of Criollas) Tim will be our general manager for the store.
When the restaurant and bar are open we will have full service. The menu will start out small and build to an extensive menu. I will post the opening menu next week. As always, I look forward to seeing all of you and your input!
Our begining hours will be 9:00-9:00. Eventually we will be open at 8:00 for a "grab and go" breakfast and coffee, serving lunch at 11:00 and serving dinner 5:00 until 9:00 with the wine bar staying open untill 11:00 or so with pizzas & tapas being served until then. We will build to a large dessert menu with the hopes of drawing folks after dinner hours coming in for a great dessert and dessert wine or champagne
We wil also grow into a Sunday buffet style brunch, with changing menu every Sunday. Another service we will offer are "to go" items such as tuna pasta salad, various chicken salads, rotisserie chicken (and eventually meats), pizza (of course) just to name a few. Eventually we will have extreme mac & cheese, rotisserie duck...the sky is the limit! We also have an awesome bread oven...so who knows what goodies will come out of our kitchen
Hope to see you soon!

Alli, this is so funn! Can't wait to try it. We will be there.

That being said, the name of the place isn't very upscale, It sounds like it belongs at an outlet mall or at an exit on I-85. Could the owners change the name to its French or Italian or even Chinese ("Chan") equivalent?

Awesome!

Can't wait!

Alli, this is so funn! Can't wait to try it. We will be there.

That being said, the name of the place isn't very upscale, It sounds like it belongs at an outlet mall or at an exit on I-85. Could the owners change the name to its French or Italian or even Chinese ("Chan") equivalent?

I can assure that the name Chan's and Wine are synonymous with excellence. In fact if you find yourself in Destin just ask someone where Chan's is, guaranteed they're not directing you to a place with cardboard boxes of rice. ;-)

I can assure that the name Chan's and Wine are synonymous with excellence. In fact if you find yourself in Destin just ask someone where Chan's is, guaranteed they're not directing you to a place with cardboard boxes of rice. ;-)

I don't doubt that.

Can't wait to visit. We got out of the car and peeked in a few weeks ago. It's big! And I'm sure that Allifunn's artistry with food will make it ridonkulously awesome!

Thanks for keeping us up to date Alison. The wine store/bar/restaurant is going to have us all coming and going for the selections of wines, cheeses, foods to grab and go or sit down and enjoy - and all in a fantastic atmosphere - in one of the very best locations on 30A.

That space has always had great potential. The central location on 30A, in a large space, on a corner with plenty of outdoor space - is finally becoming what it should have been all along. Congratulations to Chans Wine World for having the vision and making it happen.

You will not recognize the place. You will be amazed.

I can't wait to check it out in April. Thanks for the update!

How about leaving off the "World"? To me, "Chan's Wine" sounds more Watercolorish than "Chan's Wine World."

Of course, I know that I will be flagellated for suggesting this.:roll:

How about leaving off the "World"? To me, "Chan's Wine" sounds more Watercolorish than "Chan's Wine World."

Of course, I know that I will be flagellated for suggesting this.:roll:

I have my own ideas too but its not a real issue so why make it one? okay, my idea is this: never mind I'm not saying. almost did though. It is SO hard to just stay silent and mind our manners all the time! I get it BR.

But, I think the brand is key here and Chan's is definitely branded. We won't be saying "Hey let's go to Chans' Wine World", anyway. We'll say, Hey let's go see Alison, or let's go to The Wine Bar, or I need to go to The Wine Shop in WaterColor... Or, hey, let's go to Chan's Wine Shop and then stop by Chan's Wine Bar... really - there are 3 different things that a name must cover: Chan's wine shop (biggest), wine bar and restaurant.

Chan's Wine World keeps it kind of generic while keeping to its brand. Besides, its going to be such a great place you won't give it a second thought.