There is a rumor going around that Pandora's will be having a party for the locals on January 3 and will offically open on Friday the 4th...Has anyone else heard this rumor? Can anyone verify it?
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Beach Fanatic
Probably 6-6:30 if I don't get scared and freak out. I could get to the parking lot and circle the place a few times. Like when I get weirded out if I am the only person at the barber when getting my haircut. I'll bring peep/s that usually calms me. Or is 5:00 the recomended?
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SWGB
Might be too busy by 6pm.
Beach Fanatic
Big haps at the outside bar 
and the steak was super good. I was mildly put off by the older guy in very casual dress who asked "Can I help you with something?" when my party was entering. He looked more like a tourist/patron who got lost on the way to the bathroom. Mumbling "yeah you can help us find some professionalism" it was posse to the hostess stand so big we walked in twos we're getting dirty looks from those other sucka crews..whoops sorry got my wires crossed. We were seated in the room nearer the outside bar, the other room smelled like it was being painted. The pretty and recently prego bartender restored our faith by doing a fine job hostessing. The kitchen looked much cleaner btw as we passed. Drink orders were taken by Gina(sp) and the dude running the bread out should be running the show in my opinion he was by far the most competent. A woman who seemed to be in a management capacity brought a beer out very promptly when asked. 
Our food arrived and was cooked perfectly. Really when they are on their steaks are increible! with the light smokiness. I can only rank McGuires higher on the ribeyes (not always), and yes I have eaten everywhere else also. Bones were gnawed, checks were brought, and tabs paid. Overall it was a very pleasant experience and I am glad they are reopened and hope they keep the place clean and the attitue positive. It is such a cool place--their parking lot is more interesting and has more ambience than most other places insides. Have the guy that was bringing the bread (I should've gotten his name) train the other staff and put the polish on them. I'll be in weekly. 
and the steak was super good. I was mildly put off by the older guy in very casual dress who asked "Can I help you with something?" when my party was entering. He looked more like a tourist/patron who got lost on the way to the bathroom. Mumbling "yeah you can help us find some professionalism" it was posse to the hostess stand so big we walked in twos we're getting dirty looks from those other sucka crews..whoops sorry got my wires crossed. We were seated in the room nearer the outside bar, the other room smelled like it was being painted. The pretty and recently prego bartender restored our faith by doing a fine job hostessing. The kitchen looked much cleaner btw as we passed. Drink orders were taken by Gina(sp) and the dude running the bread out should be running the show in my opinion he was by far the most competent. A woman who seemed to be in a management capacity brought a beer out very promptly when asked. Our food arrived and was cooked perfectly. Really when they are on their steaks are increible! with the light smokiness. I can only rank McGuires higher on the ribeyes (not always), and yes I have eaten everywhere else also. Bones were gnawed, checks were brought, and tabs paid. Overall it was a very pleasant experience and I am glad they are reopened and hope they keep the place clean and the attitue positive. It is such a cool place--their parking lot is more interesting and has more ambience than most other places insides. Have the guy that was bringing the bread (I should've gotten his name) train the other staff and put the polish on them. I'll be in weekly. Edited
Beach LoverAuthor
Bread guy was J. T.- aka J. T. Seriously, he was "Aubbie" @ Auburn (in his youth) and as for the casual guy...I just don't know- well I do but... Nikki was the prego bartender/hostess and has always been a sweetie!
We ate there tonight as well and I am so very pleased with the changes in attitude that I can't control myself! The Boner, I mean the bone in ribeye was fantastic! as was the bacon wrapped scallops! Our server was so kind and dispite a few minor things ( hey, it was the FIRST night! and soft) was perfect and genuinely cared about our experience.
Sam and Sheri (owners) were so very gracious and pleased that the locals came out to support Pandora's... I was pleased to see locals who had not been there since the "former manager whose shall not be named" showed up and commented on how wonderful the place looked. I had to agree.
Congratulations Pandora's! Sam, Sheri, Tammy, Nikki, Jesse, Robert, Michelle (outside bar), the Steenos and to the new employees for a job well done! Thanks locals for coming out and supporting them! BTW- welcome back locals who have not been there for quite awhile! We missed you but are glad you've come back home.
Sincerely and love to all,
Beach Princess
P.S. Special kudos to sowalgaiboy and elgordoboy. Keep coming back!
Se y'all tomorrow- same bat time, same bat station!
The STEENOS...Bobby and Lisa...always wonderful and entertaining Management might want to consider bringing back DALLAS!!!! and GENE Mitchell!!!!
We ate there tonight as well and I am so very pleased with the changes in attitude that I can't control myself! The Boner, I mean the bone in ribeye was fantastic! as was the bacon wrapped scallops! Our server was so kind and dispite a few minor things ( hey, it was the FIRST night! and soft) was perfect and genuinely cared about our experience.
Sam and Sheri (owners) were so very gracious and pleased that the locals came out to support Pandora's... I was pleased to see locals who had not been there since the "former manager whose shall not be named" showed up and commented on how wonderful the place looked. I had to agree.
Congratulations Pandora's! Sam, Sheri, Tammy, Nikki, Jesse, Robert, Michelle (outside bar), the Steenos and to the new employees for a job well done! Thanks locals for coming out and supporting them! BTW- welcome back locals who have not been there for quite awhile! We missed you but are glad you've come back home.
Sincerely and love to all,
Beach Princess
P.S. Special kudos to sowalgaiboy and elgordoboy. Keep coming back!
Se y'all tomorrow- same bat time, same bat station!The STEENOS...Bobby and Lisa...always wonderful and entertaining Management might want to consider bringing back DALLAS!!!! and GENE Mitchell!!!!
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SoWal Expert
JT is the genious bread server? elgordoboy, are you serious? JT can be good, when on point, but I assure you, he shouldn't be running the place. It might be more fun that way, but it'd be out of business soon. In addition to Aubie, JT was also Kermit and the Harlem Globetrotter's mascot.
Beach Fanatic
What can I say? He made a good impression tonight in the professionalism department though admittedly his assigned task was not very involved. On a side note Jesse looked po'd about something.
SoWal Expert
JT is the genious bread server? elgordoboy, are you serious? JT can be good, when on point, but I assure you, he shouldn't be running the place. It might be more fun that way, but it'd be out of business soon. In addition to Aubie, JT was also Kermit and the Harlem Globetrotter's mascot.
JT? Is this THE JT? Gttbm's dancing partner? That JT?
SoWal Expert
That's him. The tannest man in town, well maybe he ties with Joe at the Blue Mtn Beach liquor store for that title.
SoWal Expert
That's him. The tannest man in town, well maybe he ties with Joe at the Blue Mtn Beach liquor store for that title.
Oh my!! Wait til Gttbm hears this! She'll be soooooo there! 
SoWal Expert
JT has always helped bus glassware and clean tables outside, but getting paid to do it is new, I think.
SoWal Expert
JT has always helped bus glassware and clean tables outside, but getting paid to do it is new, I think.
Well, good for him. I guess dancing doesn't pay that well these days.Beach Fanatic
He was the Baryshnikov of the bread bringer set gliding in and out of the tables as if he had wings on his feet.
hmmmm......can't remember
You ain't kidding. And it's rough when it gets cold...
SoWal Expert
He was the Baryshnikov of the bread bringer set gliding in and out of the tables as if he had wings on his feet.
SoWal Expert
JT? Is this THE JT? Gttbm's dancing partner? That JT?
YESSSSSS!!!!!
SoWal Guide
A shake up can be a good thing. Pandora's has so much potential, and maybe it will soon shine, in a rustic way, as a place to enjoy good food in a great atmosphere. I would like to see the bands play at the bar inside. I think that place could really be a jumping spot.
you know, back in the day we danced our hearts out in that room to local bands about 15 years ago. I think it was AJ's back then... we were younger and had much more energy. we actually stayed out past 10pm. wayyy past 10pm.
He was the Baryshnikov of the bread bringer set gliding in and out of the tables as if he had wings on his feet.
this is great.I can't wait for a pandora's steak!!!!!!!!
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Beach Fanatic
There is a rumor going around that Pandora's will be having a party for the locals on January 3 and will offically open on Friday the 4th...Has anyone else heard this rumor? Can anyone verify it?
Glad to see them back! I had not been there since 2005. I just hope they stopped with the imitation smoked flavoring in a bottle they put on their steaks.
Beach Fanatic
Glad to see them back! I had not been there since 2005. I just hope they stopped with the imitation smoked flavoring in a bottle they put on their steaks.There is a nice light smoke flavor on the meat. I shouldn't think my palate would tolerate a bottled smoke from there since I can't do it at the house. How did you arrive at the conclusion that they used imitation smoked flavoring?
Beach Fanatic
There is a nice light smoke flavor on the meat. I shouldn't think my palate would tolerate a bottled smoke from there since I can't do it at the house. How did you arrive at the conclusion that they used imitation smoked flavoring?[/quote)
Maybe because it always overwhelmed the meat, anyway I will give them one more try.
Beach Fanatic
JT is the genious bread server? elgordoboy, are you serious? JT can be good, when on point, but I assure you, he shouldn't be running the place. It might be more fun that way, but it'd be out of business soon. In addition to Aubie, JT was also Kermit and the Harlem Globetrotter's mascot.
Jt then could bring in some heavy hitters to the area. The food was great and I was happy to see everyone back. The place reminds me of the Harvard Club but only at the beach!
Beach Fanatic
Glad to see them back! I had not been there since 2005. I just hope they stopped with the imitation smoked flavoring in a bottle they put on their steaks.
Is that you in the picture? If so your hot but not as hot as that open pit at Pandora's. That meat is cooked with hickory. No smoke in the bottle. Just smoke in the mirrors. :funn:
Beach Fanatic
He was the Baryshnikov of the bread bringer set gliding in and out of the tables as if he had wings on his feet.
He had CLOSED IN SHOES on his feet
I didn't think JT could even walk in official shoes...
much less GLIDING
Beach Fanatic
Is that you in the picture? If so your hot but not as hot as that open pit at Pandora's. That meat is cooked with hickory. No smoke in the bottle. Just smoke in the mirrors. :funn:
No it is Valerie Plame, CIA outed wife of Ambassador Joe Wilson, though you probably never heard of her, but she is very hot! Personally I will only don a wig and dress on during Halloween.
SWGB
We arrived and found a nice packed crowd like the past! Michelle you are a great bartender and very proffessional. We did not dine as we had previous reservations elsewhere. That was a mistake for another thread! Overall great job guys the place looks much better and we will definitely be back. Food review to follow.
Oh and Beachprincess, why not a plug for Redd?
Oh and Beachprincess, why not a plug for Redd?
Beach Fanatic
SWGB ---
OMG! I can remember saying your siggy line ... but can't remember what (or whose...my own???) socially UNacceptable behavior it was in response to
OMG! I can remember saying your siggy line ... but can't remember what (or whose...my own???) socially UNacceptable behavior it was in response to
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