?Sandor?s? Building Moving to Alys Beach
Alys Beach, Florida ? (March 6, 2008) ? Sandor?s Restaurant is moving to Alys Beach!? Well, kinda. That is, the building that was formerly home to Sandor?s Restaurant on County Road 395 in Seagrove will literally be transported down Scenic 30A, where it will serve as the location for a brand new restaurant called ?George?s at Alys Beach.?
?The Sandor?s building is being lifted onto a truck this week, and we expect to move it to Alys Beach within a couple of weeks,? said Eddie Foster, Alys Beach?s Vice President of Commercial Construction. ?Because of utility lines, the roof will be temporarily detached during the move, so the timing is all subject to good weather.?
The building was constructed in the 1980s and has been a part of the 30A dining scene for at least 25 years. The building was eventually scheduled for demolition.
?I believe it was originally built as a sandwich shop and a fresh fish market, and of course, it later became Sandor?s, a well-known fine dining establishment,? said George Hartley, owner of nearby Seagrove Village Market Caf?. ?Rather than construct an entirely new restaurant at Alys Beach, we decided to recycle and preserve this special part of 30A?s history.?
The building?s unique trip along Scenic 30A will cover about 7 miles and is expected to take a few hours, before it is placed on its new foundation at Alys Beach. There, it will become ?George?s,? a new restaurant located directly on 30A. Hartley said that after a few interior renovations and exterior decking is added, the restaurant will seat approximately 55 diners.
?Part of 30A?s soul is in that building,? laughed Hartley. ?We?re thrilled that we can bring its special energy and local authenticity to our new home in Alys Beach.?
For more information, please call 1-866-481-8387.
ABOUT ALYS BEACH
One of the most beautiful new resort towns in the world, Alys Beach is located on Scenic Highway 30A in Florida?s panhandle, along what The New York Times said ?may be the best beach in the continental U.S.?
Alys Beach?s extraordinary architectural vision drew inspirations from both Bermuda and the family courtyard homes of Antigua, Guatemala. When complete, the town will be home to over 600 villas, rowhouses, courtyard homes and family compound retreats, as well as numerous restaurants and shops. All homes in Alys Beach are built to Fortified?For Safer Living? building standards, as certified by the Institute for Business & Home Safety, and are also built to the Green Home Designation Standard of the Florida Green Building Coalition.
?Alys Beach may be the most truly innovative community under construction in the United States today, and it will eventually be imitated everywhere,? said Andr?s Duany, who was ranked one of the Top 5 most influential people in home building by Builder magazine.
For sales or rental information, please call 866-481-8387 or visit www.alysbeach.com
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SoWal Expert
Redneck Riviera is more fun! 
And rather accurrate IMO!
And rather accurrate IMO!
Meow
We just need to let our good Dallas friends know that the Emerald Coast is America's Riviera and they certainly need to join all the other Texans who visit the most unique beach environment in the world. We really never deserved that other name. Think it was started by jealous East and South Florida interests.
...look at it this way...at least there was no mention of that dreaded orange thing, The Beach TM!!!! 
Beach Fanatic
Is George's open yet? I know I'm impatient but I'm heading down for a quick weekend (this weekend) in what may be my only trip until December!
Beach Fanatic
Is George's open yet? I know I'm impatient but I'm heading down for a quick weekend (this weekend) in what may be my only trip until December!
Nope. It looks to me like at least another month or two.
SoWal Insider
Is George's open yet? I know I'm impatient but I'm heading down for a quick weekend (this weekend) in what may be my only trip until December!
I spoke to Ann yesterday, it will not open until July 7th or there about. We were going to do my b'day dinner there, but it won't be open in time. I can't wait! I'm sure it will be grayt!
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Beach Fanatic
I spoke to Ann yesterday, it will not open until July 7th or there about. We were going to do my b'day dinner there, but it won't be open in time. I can't wait! I'm sure it will be grayt!
Bummer!. We'll be down all next week, sure wish they could kick it up a couple of days.
SoWal Insider
Bummer!. We'll be down all next week, sure wish they could kick it up a couple of days.
They tried. As it usually goes when opening a new business things don't always go as planned, especially on beach time.
I will be down all next week too! Look me up! Be sure and come out to the 4th of July parade (isn't that sweet, they do it just for my d'day!) and I will throw you something!
Beach FanaticAuthor
?George?s at Alys Beach? to Open on July 18
Alys Beach, Florida ? (July 10, 2008) ? In March, a building formerly known to locals as Sandor?s Restaurant was lifted from its foundation in Seagrove and then transported down Scenic 30A to a brand new home in Alys Beach.
On Friday, July 18, that transplanted building will be reborn as ?George?s at Alys Beach??a new casual dining experience.
?Rather than construct an entirely new restaurant, we decided to recycle and preserve this special part of South Walton?s history,? said owner George Hartley, who also owns Seagrove Village Market Caf?. ?Part of 30A?s soul is in that building.?
Located directly on 30A, George?s menu features both "be-have" and "mis-be-have" options. Those feeling like "misbehaving" can enjoy selections such as fried or wood-grilled seafood baskets, po-boys, George's Famous Grouper Sandwich, Senora Anna's Fish Tacos and an item called "The Best Burger on 30A.? Those preferring to "behave" will enjoy fresh tuna salad nicoise, coconut shrimp salad, wood-grilled tofu on a bed of veggie soba noodles, grilled veggie plates and a variety of healthy wraps.
?We just love living in Alys Beach, and it's so exciting to be the first merchants here in what will ultimately become the new Town Center,? said Ann Hartley.
The restaurant features both indoor and outdoor dining, and will be open for lunch from 11am until 3pm and for dinner from 5pm until 9pm, every day except Sunday.
For more information, please call 866-481-8387.
ABOUT ALYS BEACH
One of the most beautiful new towns in the world, Alys Beach is located on Scenic Highway 30A in Florida?s panhandle, along what The New York Times said ?may be the best beach in the continental U.S.?
Alys Beach?s extraordinary architectural vision drew inspirations from both Bermuda and the family courtyard homes of Antigua, Guatemala. When complete, the town will be home to over 600 villas, row houses, courtyard homes and family compound retreats, as well as numerous restaurants, parks, pools and shops. All homes in Alys Beach are built to Fortified?for safer living? building standards, as designated by the Institute for Business & Home Safety, and are also built to the Green Home Designation Standard of the Florida Green Building Coalition. In April, Forbes.com named Alys Beach America?s ?Best Spot for the Design-Savvy.?
?Alys Beach may be the most truly innovative community under construction in the United States today, and it will eventually be imitated everywhere,? said Andr?s Duany, who was ranked one of the Top 5 most influential people in home building by Builder magazine.
For sales or rental information, please call 866-481-8387 or visit www.alysbeach.com.
Alys Beach, Florida ? (July 10, 2008) ? In March, a building formerly known to locals as Sandor?s Restaurant was lifted from its foundation in Seagrove and then transported down Scenic 30A to a brand new home in Alys Beach.
On Friday, July 18, that transplanted building will be reborn as ?George?s at Alys Beach??a new casual dining experience.
?Rather than construct an entirely new restaurant, we decided to recycle and preserve this special part of South Walton?s history,? said owner George Hartley, who also owns Seagrove Village Market Caf?. ?Part of 30A?s soul is in that building.?
Located directly on 30A, George?s menu features both "be-have" and "mis-be-have" options. Those feeling like "misbehaving" can enjoy selections such as fried or wood-grilled seafood baskets, po-boys, George's Famous Grouper Sandwich, Senora Anna's Fish Tacos and an item called "The Best Burger on 30A.? Those preferring to "behave" will enjoy fresh tuna salad nicoise, coconut shrimp salad, wood-grilled tofu on a bed of veggie soba noodles, grilled veggie plates and a variety of healthy wraps.
?We just love living in Alys Beach, and it's so exciting to be the first merchants here in what will ultimately become the new Town Center,? said Ann Hartley.
The restaurant features both indoor and outdoor dining, and will be open for lunch from 11am until 3pm and for dinner from 5pm until 9pm, every day except Sunday.
For more information, please call 866-481-8387.
ABOUT ALYS BEACH
One of the most beautiful new towns in the world, Alys Beach is located on Scenic Highway 30A in Florida?s panhandle, along what The New York Times said ?may be the best beach in the continental U.S.?
Alys Beach?s extraordinary architectural vision drew inspirations from both Bermuda and the family courtyard homes of Antigua, Guatemala. When complete, the town will be home to over 600 villas, row houses, courtyard homes and family compound retreats, as well as numerous restaurants, parks, pools and shops. All homes in Alys Beach are built to Fortified?for safer living? building standards, as designated by the Institute for Business & Home Safety, and are also built to the Green Home Designation Standard of the Florida Green Building Coalition. In April, Forbes.com named Alys Beach America?s ?Best Spot for the Design-Savvy.?
?Alys Beach may be the most truly innovative community under construction in the United States today, and it will eventually be imitated everywhere,? said Andr?s Duany, who was ranked one of the Top 5 most influential people in home building by Builder magazine.
For sales or rental information, please call 866-481-8387 or visit www.alysbeach.com.
Beach Fanatic
Menu??????
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July 18 
Except George is competing with the caped crusader. 
Except George is competing with the caped crusader. Beach Fanatic
I am so excited! This will be right down from us and easy biking!! (Tis.....no more LONG rides down to the Seagrove Market). George's will be a great addition to Alys. Can hardly wait for my next trip
Beach Fanatic
I am so excited! This will be right down from us and easy biking!! (Tis.....no more LONG rides down to the Seagrove Market). George's will be a great addition to Alys. Can hardly wait for my next trip
Don't you worry, I'll still get my exercise biking back and forth to this place several times during the week!!
Beach Fanatic
George’s menu features both "be-have" and "mis-be-have" options. Those feeling like "misbehaving" can enjoy selections such as fried or wood-grilled seafood baskets, Po-boys, George's Famous Grouper Sandwich, Senora Anna's Fish Tacos and an item called "The Best Burger on 30A.” Those preferring to "behave" will enjoy fresh Tuna Salad Ni?oise, Coconut Shrimp salad, wood-grilled tofu on a bed of veggie soba noodles, rilled veggie plates and a variety of healthy wraps.
Beach Fanatic
George?s menu features both "be-have" and "mis-be-have" options. Those feeling like "misbehaving" can enjoy selections such as fried or wood-grilled seafood baskets, Po-boys, George's Famous Grouper Sandwich, Senora Anna's Fish Tacos and an item called "The Best Burger on 30A.? Those preferring to "behave" will enjoy fresh Tuna Salad Ni?oise, Coconut Shrimp salad, wood-grilled tofu on a bed of veggie soba noodles, rilled veggie plates and a variety of healthy wraps.
Woohoo!!! Can't wait to mis-behave at George's. Tho I will probably have to behave a little. Mr. A was a little worried when he read the "Behave" ad in the paper. He's not a tofu/veggie kind of guy.
Beach Fanatic
Woohoo!!! Can't wait to mis-behave at George's. Tho I will probably have to behave a little. Mr. A was a little worried when he read the "Behave" ad in the paper. He's not a tofu/veggie kind of guy.
Who thought Mr. A was going to order anything off the "Behave" menu anyway???
Not me! ;-)Beach Fanatic
Did George's open this weekend?
SWGB
No, stopped by this evening and grabbed a menu, looks grayt, but the sign out front said they were only practicing (perhaps invite only) and Monday (tomorrow) is the opening night.
SoWal Insider
OH, I hope we can try it while we are here~!
Does anyone know if they are open to the public tonight??
Does anyone know if they are open to the public tonight??
SWGB
That seemed to be what the sign was saying.
Beach Comber
We are headin down next week and wanna stop in for some eats, as the menu looks great. Is it going to be a laid back shorts and flip flops kinda place(which all places should be at the beach in my opinion)or is it a "look at my new izod that the dude sitting across from me is also wearing" type joint?
Beach Fanatic
We are headin down next week and wanna stop in for some eats, as the menu looks great. Is it going to be a laid back shorts and flip flops kinda place(which all places should be at the beach in my opinion)or is it a "look at my new izod that the dude sitting across from me is also wearing" type joint?[/quote]
:funn:are you talking about lacoste?!
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Beach Comber
Oh yes dahling...I mean Lacoste. So whats proper dress there, or what appears to be proper dress there since its not really open yet?
SWGB
Based on the menu it didn't seem like an overly stuffy place. Although I'm sure sandy wet bathing suits are a little to casual.
Beach Comber
Gotchya. Sounds good and we look forward to it.
SoWal Insider
I drove by today around lunch time and there were cars all around the place so I am guessing it is open.
Now, Skunky, take Punzy there and give us one of your great reviews!
Now, Skunky, take Punzy there and give us one of your great reviews!
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