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Yeah jodiFL...this food/dining forum is a tough place to post. We own here (don't rent to others) and are here alot "vacationing" from an otherwise pretty hectic lifestyle. That last thing I want to see is any restaurant in this locale fail for mostly selfish reasons....love eating out and want...

I'm over it.

Wow, that was harsh. Always rooting for the local restaurants and have posted lots of postitives..Was not any more specific because I didn't want to be "disparaging". The vagueness was purposeful. I didn't reveal much because I didn't want to be "that kind of poster". Wild Olives puts out good...

I'm sorry for your loss....our 13 yo retriever died 2 yrs ago, our second is 9 and when she goes I don't think they'll be another puppy in our future (we've had 3 goldens)....but always thought maybe an older golden would be fun to adopt. Good luck in your search.

Wondering how others are enjoying Wild Olives recently? Have to say we've been disappointed in recent weeks. Not the same experience as last summer/fall. Seems to have slacked somehow. Food slower, no visible manager, staff seems a liitle scattered. Used to really enjoy it, needs a little fine...

Just had a wonderful dining experience at Paradis. Great addition to the area. Loved the decor and ambiance, food was spectacular, server low key and attentive. Crab cake app was one of the best around..... had the grouper entree. Can't wait to go back. Followed it up with a stroll to Sugar...

Love your post! Great to hear from an enthusiastic server. Peeked in the window today. What a transition....looks like Cabos! Great colors and details. Looking forward to the opening. :D

I agree. Red Bar does big time "numbers". No need to be cash only but it works for them:)

Anyone know? :idontno:

Looking for someone to make a couple board and batten type shutters to put on an exterior front window....for looks more than function. Anyone know someone in the SoWal area who can do this?

Any updates on the opening date?

There's lots more to having a successful restaurant besides the food and service. The numbers have to work. I don't know much about the lease/rent some of the restaurants are paying on 30A but I bet most of the longer lasting ones own their own buildings. The old Seacreast Cafe building was on...

Have been there many times and strongly disagree with the food not being anything less than delicious. Always have had wonderful service. Hope that you made someone aware of your dissatisfaction with the service...those things happen from time to time at most restaurants and especially in the...

It's ridiculously expensive for channels and packages. We have 4 TV's....the one without the cable box has poor picture quality. Should be better and cheaper.

Looking forward to trying the burger. Don't love the Flip Flop burger I'm sorry to say and am surprised so many do. To each his own burger I guess.

Thats wonderful news. :clap::clap::clap:

Know this is "off thread" but love her (Barefoot Contessa) too, jensieblue! Made her turkey meatloaf and smashed potatoes last night. :D They do the romantic beach dinners/dine on white table clothes/ be totally pampered at alot of the Mexican resorts. Might check with Watercolor as SWGB...

I'ts difficult not to judge, criticize and condemn a church with a growing ministry shutting it's doors. Shame on "The Board of Seasiderism Related to The Chapel" for not issuing some type of public statement in an effort to prevent the tidal wive of emotions that have occurred. A little...

Thats some good information!

SOUNDS FAB.....22 yo son is driving down tomorrow with a friend. The Taco Bar"s Cinco De Mayo ends at 8:00. Any other celebrations going on? He was asking me to check for him ( I would be happy to have him sit on our front porch, drink a margarita and put on some salsa music).

Ya'll are really good people. I have seen several snakes on that road when biking. Am terrified to look at them. Usually I yell and run off the road or into the person I'm with. I would have to honestly come clean and say the only reason I wouldn't run over one in a car is the mess it...

We looked everywhere last summer and I think I even posted the same question. Wanted well made ones, like you. Found some at The Artists at Gulf Place (in Grayton?...maybe someone can correct me here). Had 5 made, along with a couple small end tables. Had 3 rockers and 2 stationary. Mary Jane...

Please don't judge me :blush: Where is the county office. Won't use (the sticker/beach) much I promise.

Started out really preppy too....grosgrain ribbon belts, pappagallo purse with the wooden handle and 4 buttons and changeable covers, lacoste shirts, khaki shorts or jeans. Left (Rollins) after 2 yrs and went to U of F with jeans, jeans, jeans and flip flops. Lots of Rollins girls wore Lily P...

Congrats to you! That's a double positive ("hired" and "Watercolor")!!! :clap::clap:

That's great! How new?

Old log in name was Silvershark...the name of my husbands bike. I wasn't feelin it (my log in name) thus the change....However, I never formally did an intro and always felt a bit guilty when I was reminded by Kurt to "break the ice and say hello". :wave: Family of five Three kids 20...

Stay away from 30A Peter B...LOVE it here without your "footprint". Keep doing your thing in Destin. We are so happy you didn't have the same "vision" for 30A. I grew up in Boca Raton in the 60's when it was authentic, old Florida, tranquil and close to perfection. I watched what happened...

BIG/EASY profits in liquor....so much added revenue for a restaurant! It's the only way to go IMO. Now there are companies that perform inventory liquor control so there is accountability and consistency with sales tickets. No more bartender keeping the profits/giveways to increase their...

I'm sorry I can't tell you anything about that complex:( Am very interested, though,how you get down here. I have family in Vermont, NH and Mass. Do you fly? What airport?

We were there Friday for the first time. What a "vibe" that place has. Kind of a decadent beach thing going. Service was great. Had the eggplant special and crab cakes. Prices were right on. Line out the door at 5:45 and the waiter laughed when we asked him if it was always so busy. Said this...

Agree with SWGB....OFFH could be so much more. What a location and the building itself has alot of character. Is this locally owned? We have yet to enjoy the food. Time for someone to put a little effort into updating/refining the menu.

( I have lived in this area 35+years and I've seen restaurants come and go. Some of the best didn't make it and some of the worst are still around. No restaurant in this area has ever been closed (or even affected) by a negative review (in particular those posted anonymously online) . Reviews of...

Chops 30A in Seacrest has a great 5-6 reduced price dinner...something like 17.95 for entree (small filet, chicken or fish and sides?). Takes reservations. Pretty pricey menu otherwise. Sometimes hard to get off the beach and get ready by then. We like to eat out almost every night and...

George"s....my current favorite Chops 30A Cafe Thirty A Stinkys Cafe Tango

One of our favorite spots too. Never disappoints, great atmosphere in a more sophisticated but laid back way. Hard to get off the beach in time but worth it to take advantage of the "early bird" specials...a filet, potatoes, veggie( for $17.95 i think) was one offering. Love to sit in the bar...

The bank's appraisal was done following our offer and came in considerably lower than our offer much to our surprise We thought based on the numbers,we were getting a pretty good deal at the full offer price. After the appraisal, which was pretty late in the game we would not have gone...

We bought a short sale this past summer. Took 6 to 7 weeks for the bank approval, our offer was the asking price. Ended up paying less (than the asking) at closing following the bank's appraisal. Alot less per the bank's decision. Very weird and not much info throughout the whole timeline...

WE MISS YOU.....thanks for the update!

Sorry AA. Clearly I am not a realtor nor do I know much about the whole REO/foreclosure business other than my own recent experience and picking my daughter's brain. Daughter's brain is tired of being "picked" by me...so am going to have to defer to others who might have answers to your...

JUST SENT YOU A PM...(I think...kinda new to the PM thing).

Will ask my daughter when I see her later and get back to you on a link.

To the Sheep You are tiresome in your hopelessness and attempts to undermine what could otherwise be fun blogging....such persistant negativism. You have some interesting thoughts to share at times (despite a disorganized and I would say "odd" thought process) and then your...

Whatever, Sheep......Are you sure you're a SHEEP and not an ASS? So all knowing and negative in your posts. Why is that necessary? A bit of an "old boys club" ...this realtor group, with lots of pats on the backs to blogging male counterparts. Some very useful posts by those who...

Sorry I'm late in getting back...knee deep in wedding planning for daughter #2 with a 3 month notice. Per daughter #1...she's overworked and exhausted but relayed the following. The structure of how they are going to do this in simple terms is basically this. 1. Portal (virtual office) for...

I was the poster. It wasn't Countrywide. It was the FDIC. They didn't "buy the REO's.....they contracted with them to sell their foreclosed properties.

My daughter reports that Country Wide is "God Awful"....she handles about 200 to 250 emails a day regarding foreclosure stuff. Said there's a really high turnover of assest managers there (at CW)...too much stuff thrown at them and understaffed. In regards to short sales, she said her office...

They bought in 2005 and the property appraiser info I got online earlier this year was a little confusing to me. I couldn't tell if the amount shown was for the property alone (I think it was) which was 75 thou more than our 2008 price. So I really don't know how much they had into the...

Sales price vs. list price Think the "general rules" are all over the place but will share my experience with you since you are particularly interested in the sales price vs. list price question. We bought a short sale in SoWal earlier this year. Suntrust I believe was the sellers...

Had dinner there with my daughter a couple weeks ago...food was delicious, fabuluous views on the patio. Very friendly staff. Will go back often when we're down (there:)