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toes

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I have been gone for a while and obviously out of touch.  When did Cafe-Rendezvous close??  I really enjoyed that place

Kurt

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[quote="toes, post: 642769"]I have been gone for a while and obviously out of touch.  When did Cafe-Rendezvous close??  I really enjoyed that place[/quote]

I believe their last day was around 12/1/09. A lot of people will miss it but I'm sure the new place will be excellent.

I liked the outdoor seating area and wonder if it will re-appear.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="toes">I have been gone for a while and obviously out of touch. When did Cafe-Rendezvous close?? I really enjoyed that place</blockquote> 
I believe their last day was around 12/1/09. A lot of people will miss it but I&#039;m sure the new place will be excellent. 
 
I liked the outdoor seating area and wonder if it will re-appear.

Matt J

SWGB

Juneau I think we'll all miss Cafe Rendezvous, but the new wine bar sounds wonderful.

Juneau I think we&#039;ll all miss Cafe Rendezvous, but the new wine bar sounds wonderful.

Seagrovedude

Beach Lover

[b]Reconsider the name "Crush"[/b]

Attention Jim, Mark and Michael.  "CRUSH" is a bad name.  The other two considerations are better.  Crush sounds like a cheesy night club in Miami and I can't seem to get orange soda out of my mind. I'm afraid people won't understand that you guys will offer great food and carefully selected wines with that title.  I am, however, very excited about having Borago backed grub in a great location.

Reconsider the name &quot;Crush&quot; 
 
Attention Jim, Mark and Michael. &quot;CRUSH&quot; is a bad name. The other two considerations are better. Crush sounds like a cheesy night club in Miami and I can&#039;t seem to get orange soda out of my mind. I&#039;m afraid people won&#039;t understand that you guys will offer great food and carefully selected wines with that title. I am, however, very excited about having Borago backed grub in a great location.

Mr. Potato Head's worst nightmare

[quote="kurt, post: 642821"]I believe their last day was around 12/1/09. A lot of people will miss it but I'm sure the new place will be excellent.

I liked the outdoor seating area and wonder if it will re-appear.[/quote]

 Well kurt I'm glad you asked because wendi and jeano are friends of mine  and were kind enough to sell me their amazing terrace, i  transplanted it to louis louis and could not be happier to have it . 
stop by and peek anytime buddy, i would love to give u a tour

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="kurt">I believe their last day was around 12/1/09. A lot of people will miss it but I&#039;m sure the new place will be excellent. 
 
I liked the outdoor seating area and wonder if it will re-appear.</blockquote> 
 Well kurt I&#039;m glad you asked because wendi and jeano are friends of mine and were kind enough to sell me their amazing terrace, i transplanted it to louis louis and could not be happier to have it . 
stop by and peek anytime buddy, i would love to give u a tour

Teresa

SoWal Guide

[quote="oli, post: 643451"]Well kurt I'm glad you asked because wendi and jeano are friends of mine  and were kind enough to sell me their amazing terrace, i  transplanted it to louis louis and could not be happier to have it . 
stop by and peek anytime buddy, i would love to give u a tour[/quote]
:floor::rolling:very awesome.  cannot wait to see the terrace at Louis Louis!!!!!!!!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="oli">Well kurt I&#039;m glad you asked because wendi and jeano are friends of mine and were kind enough to sell me their amazing terrace, i transplanted it to louis louis and could not be happier to have it . 
stop by and peek anytime buddy, i would love to give u a tour</blockquote>:floor::rolling:very awesome. cannot wait to see the terrace at Louis Louis!!!!!!!!

[quote="oli, post: 643451"]Well kurt I'm glad you asked because wendi and jeano are friends of mine  and were kind enough to sell me their amazing terrace, i  transplanted it to louis louis and could not be happier to have it . 
stop by and peek anytime buddy, i would love to give u a tour[/quote]

Let me know when you're ready and I'll stop by for some photos. And by ready, I mean (mmmmmmm) cooking (just kidding). :D

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="oli">Well kurt I&#039;m glad you asked because wendi and jeano are friends of mine and were kind enough to sell me their amazing terrace, i transplanted it to louis louis and could not be happier to have it . 
stop by and peek anytime buddy, i would love to give u a tour</blockquote> 
Let me know when you&#039;re ready and I&#039;ll stop by for some photos. And by ready, I mean (mmmmmmm) cooking (just kidding). 😀

30A Skunkape

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[quote="Seagrovedude, post: 643413"]Attention Jim, Mark and Michael.  "CRUSH" is a bad name.  The other two considerations are better.  Crush sounds like a cheesy night club in Miami and I can't seem to get orange soda out of my mind. I'm afraid people won't understand that you guys will offer great food and carefully selected wines with that title.  I am, however, very excited about having Borago backed grub in a great location.[/quote]

What?:idontno:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Seagrovedude">Attention Jim, Mark and Michael. &quot;CRUSH&quot; is a bad name. The other two considerations are better. Crush sounds like a cheesy night club in Miami and I can&#039;t seem to get orange soda out of my mind. I&#039;m afraid people won&#039;t understand that you guys will offer great food and carefully selected wines with that title. I am, however, very excited about having Borago backed grub in a great location.</blockquote> 
What?:idontno:

April 2008

[IMG]http://sowal.com/080408-seaside-082.jpg[/IMG]

After the last day, just before it went away.

[IMG]http://sowal.com/IMG_0392.jpg[/IMG]

April 2008 
 
<img src="http://sowal.com/080408-seaside-082.jpg" alt="" /> 
 
After the last day, just before it went away. 
 
<img src="http://sowal.com/IMG_0392.jpg" alt="" />

[quote="30A Skunkape, post: 643496"]What?:idontno:[/quote]  Yes the food will be done, as I understand it, by the guys from Borago.  YUM!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="30A Skunkape">What?:idontno:</blockquote> Yes the food will be done, as I understand it, by the guys from Borago. YUM!

Jdarg

[quote="Seagrovedude, post: 643543"]Yes the food will be done, as I understand it, by the guys from Borago.  YUM![/quote]

Wonderful!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Seagrovedude">Yes the food will be done, as I understand it, by the guys from Borago. YUM!</blockquote> 
Wonderful!

[quote="kurt, post: 643504"]April 2008

[IMG]http://sowal.com/080408-seaside-082.jpg[/IMG]
[/quote]

Oh look it's scooterbug!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="kurt">April 2008 
 
<img src="http://sowal.com/080408-seaside-082.jpg" alt="" /></blockquote> 
Oh look it&#039;s scooterbug!

[quote="Seagrovedude, post: 643543"]Yes the food will be done, as I understand it, by the guys from Borago.  YUM![/quote]

oh, I am so there.:wave:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Seagrovedude">Yes the food will be done, as I understand it, by the guys from Borago. YUM!</blockquote> 
oh, I am so there.:wave:

scooterbug44

pk305

Beach Fanatic

[b]Vintij??[/b]

thought we'd heard that another Vintij (sp?) was going in that spot....anyone know:confused: if it's going into another Seaside space??
 
THANKS!

Vintij?? 
 
thought we&#039;d heard that another Vintij (sp?) was going in that spot....anyone know:confused: if it&#039;s going into another Seaside space?? 
 
THANKS!

No Vintij coming to 30A. It will stay in its current location.

[quote="kurt, post: 643504"]April 2008

[IMG]http://sowal.com/080408-seaside-082.jpg[/IMG]

After the last day, just before it went away.

[IMG]http://sowal.com/IMG_0392.jpg[/IMG][/quote]

im keeping the rusty look

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="kurt">April 2008 
 
<img src="http://sowal.com/080408-seaside-082.jpg" alt="" /> 
 
After the last day, just before it went away. 
 
<img src="http://sowal.com/IMG_0392.jpg" alt="" /></blockquote> 
im keeping the rusty look

[b]Crush. A Vitner's Cafe'. Opens in Seaside March 9th.[/b]

Opening March 9th.

[B][URL="http://crush30a.com/"][FONT=Verdana][SIZE=3]CRUSH[/SIZE][/FONT][/URL][/B]

Crush. A Vitner&#039;s Cafe&#039;. Opens in Seaside March 9th. 
 
Opening March 9th. 
 
<a href="http://crush30a.com/" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="noopener">CRUSH</a>

Crush hopes to open March 1, owned by Jim Altamura who also owns Marina Cafe in Destin and Destin Chops 30A in Seacrest. Crush will be in the space previously occupied by Cafe Rendez-vous.

"Crush" - new wine bar in Seaside opening 3/9/10

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