?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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Beach Lover
They are definately open...we had dinner there tonight and really enjoyed it. The Seared Scallops with Orzo and Tropical Salsa is outstanding.
Beach Fanatic
i had lunch there today and made my stomach oh, so happy! even by behaving! 
SWGB
They are definately open...we had dinner there tonight and really enjoyed it. The Seared Scallops with Orzo and Tropical Salsa is outstanding.
How many scallops do you get?
Beach Lover
can't wait to try it! it's great to hear that there is a "behavin'" menu...with the vegan husband & all. we'll have to head out & give it a try soon!
Beach Lover
How many scallops do you get?
3 huge scallops, each about 2.5 inches in diameter.
Beach Comber
I just got back from a late lunch at "George's" and the experience was simply delightful. We sat out on the back, screened-in porch and had a fantastic meal. The tables are positions close to one another, allowing for friendly conversation between everyone. We split the Grouper Sandwich and the Coconut Shrimp Salad, both were wonderful. The desserts looked sinful (at least on the menu) and the dinner menu that Ann gave us had me wanting to stick around!
Certainly would recommend everyone check it out!
Certainly would recommend everyone check it out!
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