PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL (November 20, 2007) ? Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG), the country?s largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate, announced another wave of enviable retailers and restaurants coming to Pier Park, a 900,000 square foot retail and entertainment complex located on 93 acres that covers land from Front Beach Road (at the City Pier) to the heavily-traveled Highway 98 (Back Beach Road).
?We?re very pleased to announce these new stores coming to Pier Park,? said Paul Ajdaharian, regional vice president at Simon. ?I think the breadth of the stores and restaurants that we?re announcing here speaks to the great variety that shoppers will find when they come to Pier Park.?
Fish Tales, owned and operated by glass artist Cindy Stephens and her husband Buddy, is a whimsical, unique art gallery representing the finest local art on the Gulf Coast. Fish Tales has two stores in Grayton Beach and Apalachicola and is relocating its Grayton Beach location to Pier Park.
Stephens has been creating, designing and exhibiting her work for over a decade. She is currently a full-time studio artist and creates commissioned glasswork for a variety of community and commercial projects. She works with many different forms of glass ? stained, leaded, beveled, etched, slumped and fused.
Fish Tales will feature Stephens?s unique art glass work including her signature fish mobiles, along with mirrors, mosaics, glass tile, lamps and furniture. Among her most popular pieces are her hand-carved tables with glass inlays.
?We are very delighted to be at Pier Park which is the greatest thing to happen to the Florida Panhandle,? said Cindy Stephens. ?It has been very exciting to watch the project develop over the past months and there is no question that for Fish Tales, this is the place to be.?
Hofbrau Beer Garden is modeled on the famous beer gardens of Munich, Germany. The restaurant at Pier Park will have 233 seats in three distinct sections ? a beer hall and bar (85 seats), a beer garden (80 seats) and a caf?. Five Hofbrau beers will be available on tap.
In addition to beer, Hofbrau will have an authentic German food menu with a delicious assortment of appetizers and nightly entertainment featuring live bands including some from Germany.
Bootleg Barbeque?s feel is ?More Rockabilly Than Hillbilly,? as they serve the best pulled pork, slow smoked ribs and chicken on the Panhandle for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Bootleg Barbeque, a full service restaurant, will be located in the heart of Pier Park directly across from The Grand movie theater.
Bootleg Barbeque, owned and operated by families of the Emerald Coast, are ready to provide for your party of 10 to 210 with many take-home feasts from which to choose.
Massage Envy is a bold concept in therapeutic massage. Massage Envy offers a variety of massages ? from Swedish and deep tissue to sports, reflexology, pregnancy and trigger point massages. The company was created in 2002 on the premise that massages should be relaxing, but also affordable and convenient. Massage Envy makes this possible through a monthly membership plan that enables customers to enjoy massages on a regular basis.
For a monthly fee, members enjoy: one massage, plus additional massages at a discounted cost; family add-on and guest pass opportunities; on-site corporate and in-home massage services; retail and gift certificate discounts; access to 4,000 appointment spots; and portability of membership at Massage Envy clinics nationwide.
With the new location at Pier Park, Massage Envy has 300 open clinics operating in 38 states with an additional 390 clinics sold and in development.
Tilly?s offers the largest selection and assortment of leading brands in the surf, skate, motocross, and California lifestyle to the retail industry. Operating 74 stores throughout California, Arizona, Colorado, Florida and Nevada, the company excels in customer service and appeals to youth, teens and adults alike. Tilly?s motto really explains it all ? at Tilly?s ?If its not here?its not happening.? For more information, please visit its website at www.tillys.com.
These stores join Target, The Grand 16-Plex Theatres, Panera Bread and Longhorn Steakhouse which are already open at Pier Park.
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SWGB
Wow, i thought it was nicer than the Rave.
In what ways?
SoWal Expert
I like the cheaper prices and reclining seats at the Grande.
SWGB
Sorry, as far as the prices go I like my $5.50 for the Rave. I'll be happy to get the cheaper passes for anyone else who would like them.
SoWal Expert
how do you get cheaper passes for Rave?
Beach Fanatic
Does the Grande have the stadium seating which is supposed to be such a great thing, except for middle-aged bifocal-wearing clumsy people like me, who cannot see where the steps are, even though there are little blue lights all around them? 
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:angry:Beach Lover
The Grande has everything plus that the rave has. Its much larger overall, more screens, party rooms, and 10x better concessions. They are the same inside the theater room itself, but it ends there. Ive been to both in the last month. Destin Commons will be a has been when Pier Park opens because this place will have nightlife, not just shops and restaurants. A true one stop destination has everything.
AdminAuthor
It's been awhile since I've been to the Rave, but I have seen a few at the Grande lately. The last movie at the Grande the sound was messed up for about 15 minutes and was barely audible, and also cut out briefly a few other times. The picture quality at The Grande has been underwhelming.
$8.50 for a small popcorn and a small drink - how did we allow this to happen? Where did we go wrong? When did we allow our decent society to slip through our grasp?
$8.50 for a small popcorn and a small drink - how did we allow this to happen? Where did we go wrong? When did we allow our decent society to slip through our grasp?
SoWal Expert
You should do like I did long ago -- stop buying the Seaside priced lemonade and popcorn when you go to the movie theater. They sell the concessions at those prices because people buy it. Personally, I'd rather have a nice dinner.
AdminAuthor
You should do like I did long ago -- stop buying the Seaside priced lemonade and popcorn when you go to the movie theater. They sell the concessions at those prices because people buy it. Personally, I'd rather have a nice dinner.
I did stop for many years. Then I started dating agin.
And if you go with kids . . . get your wallet ready.
SoWal Expert
I did stop for many years. Then I started dating agin.Go now, and read my post on the ACLU thread, last post on page one. :funn:
And if you go with kids . . . get your wallet ready.
AdminAuthor
http://www.emeraldcoast.com/dining/article_display.php?a=298
It’s not hard to find a place to eat at Pier Park, with new restaurants like Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Hofbrau Beer Garden, and Bootleg Barbeque opening this spring at the Panama City Beach development.
Indianapolis-based developer Simon Property Group on Tuesday announced four more new eateries coming to Pier Park this year, including the Olive Garden Italian Restaurant. Also coming are Tootsies Orchid Lounge, Baja Caf? and Guy Harvey’s Island Grill.
Simon also announced beach and resort-wear shop Paradise Found would be opening its doors this spring in Pier Park’s Boardwalk section.
Of the newly announced restaurants, the Olive Garden is scheduled to open in the fall and will be located off Back Beach Road. Owned by Darden Restaurants, the Italian restaurant chain operates 628 location in the United States and Canada, including a State 77 location in Panama City.
Baja Caf?, with its mix of Cajun, Caribbean, Southwestern and American cuisine, will be located in the Town Center area with a planned summer opening.
Morris said Tootsies was scheduled for a July opening in the Boardwalk section. The restaurant is known as a Nashville, Tenn., mecca for country music artists, and Tootsies’ Web site says early customers included Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Patsy Cline and Mel Tillis.
Guy Harvey’s also will open in the Boardwalk section this fall and will be a combination of restaurant, outdoor boat bar and retail store. It will serve a variety of American foods, with a percentage of all its proceeds going to the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, which is dedicated to ocean preservation.
There are now more than 40 stores open at Pier Park.
Simon Property Group spokesman Les Morris said Payless Shoes and Zales opened earlier this month. Old Navy, Solace Day Spa & Salon and A.M. Caf? and Accessories on the Boardwalk were scheduled to open this week.
There may be more restaurant opening announcements in the future, Morris said. Restaurant leasing is important to a property, particularly an outdoor center such as Pier Park, he said.
“I think we’ve seen it with Hofbrau, Margaritaville and Five Guys Burgers & Fries,” Morris said.
He pointed out that Simon’s restaurant leasing department is the only one companywide dedicated to a specific leasing area.
“So we’re talking to restaurants often,” Morris said.
Beach Fanatic
Pier Park just gets better every day. Dillards has a great sale going on right now. Over 75% off some nice special occassion dresses. It is so much easier to get to Pier Park in Panama City Beach than anything in Destin.
SoWal Insider
http://www.emeraldcoast.com/dining/article_display.php?a=298
I went to Pier Park Thursday and Friday and did some sightseeing and shopping. I love it. Wish they would open a Bahama Breeze there. But I like Olive Garden also. A very big restaurant, great food and atmosphere.
SoWal Expert
I think Tootsie's is scheduled for an opening this coming week.
Beach Fanatic
That movie theatre still doesn't exactly WOW me, it reminds me of a high school gym. If I'm gonna go see a movie I'll go to the Rave.
As much as I like the fancy Rave, we go there only when given gift cards to it. We prefer the Destin Cinema; never crowded, love matinee prices, and I feel comfortable letting my oldest go to the bathroom by himself. (without worrying he will get lost or stolen on the way there or back).
SoWal Expert
I thought the Pier Park theater was less expensive than the Rave in Destin Commons.
SoWal Insider
I noticed on Back Beach Rd. there is a sign on the South side of the road saying coming soon, Pier Park West, 200,000 S.F. But I am sure that will be a couple of years down the road like Pier Park was a little over two years before anything was opened other than Target and Panera Bread and maybe Old Navy.
SoWal Expert
As much as I like the fancy Rave, we go there only when given gift cards to it. We prefer the Destin Cinema; never crowded, love matinee prices, and I feel comfortable letting my oldest go to the bathroom by himself. (without worrying he will get lost or stolen on the way there or back).
Different strokes for different folks - I wouldn't let a female adult roam at Destin Cinema! Plus I have an aversion to anywhere my shoes stick to the floor! ;-)
Beach Lover
I thought the Pier Park theater was less expensive than the Rave in Destin Commons.
I'm not sure if it is less expensive, but I like the "fancy" Rave the best.
Beach Comber
Will be down in a couple of weeks.......what new stores have opened there in the past few weeks? THANKS!!!
Beach Fanatic
Borders! is now open. Good selection for now, though I suppose they'll do some revising once they figure out what is and isn't selling.
I also got some cute Bermuda shorts from Ron Jon's when we were scoping the place out. I'm glad the trend now seems to be going back to longer women's shorts since I was getting very tired of only seeing ones with three inch inseams.
I also got some cute Bermuda shorts from Ron Jon's when we were scoping the place out. I'm glad the trend now seems to be going back to longer women's shorts since I was getting very tired of only seeing ones with three inch inseams.
Beach Lover
Rave is more expensive
They have jacked their prices twice in the past year or so. Rave is $9.50 and $7.50 for matinee and child.
I still go to rave because its closer for me.
I'm not sure if it is less expensive, but I like the "fancy" Rave the best.
They have jacked their prices twice in the past year or so. Rave is $9.50 and $7.50 for matinee and child.
Ticket Prices for
The Grand 16 - Pier Park
Evening Adult$8.00Matinee (shows before 6 pm)$6.00Child (12 and under)$6.00Senior (60 and older)$6.00Active Military (with valid ID)$7.00Prices for Friday and Saturday after 6pmEvening Adult$8.50Child (12 and under)$6.50Senior (60 and older)$6.50The Grand 16 - Pier Park
I still go to rave because its closer for me.
Beach Fanatic
Borders! is now open. Good selection for now, though I suppose they'll do some revising once they figure out what is and isn't selling.
I also got some cute Bermuda shorts from Ron Jon's when we were scoping the place out. I'm glad the trend now seems to be going back to longer women's shorts since I was getting very tired of only seeing ones with three inch inseams.
I never get tired of seeing those 3 inch seams !! ;-)
SoWal Expert
I just found out my ex-neighbor and friend, who is some kind of regional vp for Simon has this mall in her territory. Of course, we had to begin to plan a simultaneous trip--I mentioned October. ;-)
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