Ritz-Carlton

[Santiago]

Rumor is Chris Ruth Steak House is going in at Howard's Group Grand BLVB.
Maybe just a rumor!

Ruth's Chris has had conversations with one existing Destin restaurant about and acquiring it and converting it to a Ruths Chris. I heard this directly from the owner of the restaurant. Their motivation for going this route is that it would take 3 years to go through the whole A&D process of building a new one. It was not part of the Howard group property. I don't think that this one is going to work out but it does prove that they are thinking about it.

 

[drsvelte]

Heard the Ruth's Chris CEO on MSNBC yesterday & he stated that they would not be re-opening three locations affected by Katrina (not sure if all were in New Orleans, but at least one was). Instead, they will open new locations elsewhere....didn't catch exactly where...but I think he might have mentioned Orlando....not totally sure on that part.

Ruth's Chris decided to move their headquarters from NOLA to Orlando - permanently. Kick us while were down. Anyway, I prefer Sullivan's to Ruth's.

 

[Beach Runner]

Ruth's Chris decided to move their headquarters from NOLA to Orlando - permanently. Kick us while were down. Anyway, I prefer Sullivan's to Ruth's.

Or Smith & Wollenski's? Once using frequent-flyer miles to go to Italy, we had a long layover at LaGuardia. We took a cab to Manhattan, had dinner at Smith & Wollenski's (impeccable service, awesome steaks, and incredible broccoli), and then cabbed back to LaGuardia for our trip to Italy. YUM!

I still like Ruth's Chris. BTW the owner of the ATL site is a Tulane grad. Go Greenies!

 

[imasunbum]

Don't know anything about the Ritz-Carlton, but my boss is currently building a five star boutique hotel (including F&B and convention center) in the heart of Rosemary Beach (town center on south side of 30A) and having frequently stayed at different Ritz Carlton's he is highly impressed with their level of service and extremely interested in their training programs that result in their level of service. We have often discussed this. Estimated completion of the hotel is Fall of 2006

 

[peapod1980]

From you, I would enjoy reading what you think would happen to the area if Ritz-Carlton created a world-class hotel here in SoWal. I encourage you to explore all avenues from the effects on real estate to the effects of the community and our environment.

Anyone?

In my humble opinion, I just can't envision it. I'm a longtime fan of the Ritz--what's not to love? But I just can't mesh the 2 things in my mind.

 

[ktmeadows]

Don't know anything about the Ritz-Carlton, but my boss is currently building a five star boutique hotel (including F&B and convention center) in the heart of Rosemary Beach (town center on south side of 30A) and having frequently stayed at different Ritz Carlton's he is highly impressed with their level of service and extremely interested in their training programs that result in their level of service. We have often discussed this. Estimated completion of the hotel is Fall of 2006

No offense, but I hate the thought of a convention center anywhere along 30-A. Much of the draw to the area comes from the quite charm and ambiance, unlike other resort areas such as Panama City and Destin. Hope this idea doesn't catch on.

 

[imasunbum]

Sorry - I'm just the messenger. But..........for those that seemed intrigued by the thought of a Ritz..........the comvention facilities would be incorporated.

 

[Camp Creek Kid]

I know the project about which imasunbum is speaking. (S)he says "convention center," but it is not going to be what first comes to mind. It is going to be a conference center/meeting hall building adjacent to the Rosemary Beach Town Hall with architecture and scale to fit in with the existing buildings. This area is in great need of meeting facilities for locals and tourists and I think it will be a great addition.

 

[imasunbum]

Thanks for clarifying that Camp Creek Kid - I should remember that everyone does not know what we are talking about. I trust that it will be a true compliment for the Rosemary Beach and the rest of the area.

 

[Miss Kitty]

Thanks for clarifying that Camp Creek Kid - I should remember that everyone does not know what we are talking about. I trust that it will be a true compliment for the Rosemary Beach and the rest of the area.

Is this the Hotel Saba? When did construction begin on this project? I was down there last week and in my mind I had thought it should have been finished by now...I may be thinking of the loft project though. My guest was very impressed by the construction...as she said, "That doesn't look like it's going anywhere in a storm!"

One thing I have concluded about 30-A...IMHO it is nice to visit all of the communities, see the architecture and feel the different ambience each has to offer. You may not want to buy there or even rent at certain developments, but I am glad to have the diversity. The beauty being that there is something for everyone! I am still amazed at all the projects going up...last time I was here was in January of this year.