Fudpuckers coming to Santa Rosa Beach

[Matt J]

To me it sounds like Fudpuckers will design something that blends with it's surroundings. Keep in mind that in Destin it's surrounded by go-cart tracks (do those qualify as LSV's? ) and water parks. Over all it does actually fit where it is. I would imagine they would hire a local architect and if my source is correct they are already seeking one.

As to the issue of jobs, it seems like many restaurants simply close down for the off season. I seriously doubt they are paying the employees who are not working when they do so. Way back when me and DS were still dating we went to Fudpucker's with some friends and had a blast. This was in either January or February and while the entire restaurant wasn't open the employees were still working.

 

[Geo]

What? U and DS aren't together anymore?

 

[Matt J]

What? U and DS aren't together anymore?

When we were just dating, before we got all committed (a perfect word to describe marriage).

 

[scooterbug44]

I'd certainly prefer to see a funky local business come in - rather than a cookie cutter chain.

But I think SJ has a valid point about the limited number of diners and diner dollars to be spent - especially these days. We keep getting more restaurants and while I would love to keep my faves in the black, that lotto ticket just hasn't won me anything yet.

 

[History Collector]

I remember that! One of my earliest memories of this area and it's beautiful beaches -- my first time in the area, we happened to pull over at Fud's for a soda.

While at Pompano Joe's last night, our server told us that was the location of the old Fudpucker's. Does that seem correct?

 

[Beach Runner]

Good God, Fudpuckers is so tacky. PCB, here we come!

 

[Matt J]

While I do understand SJ's point, did I miss the part this past summer when people were just waltzing into restaurants and being seated immediately? Everywhere we went was a wait.

 

[Bobby J]

I would rather see a FUDs on 98 then another PF Chang style restaurant with giant Trojan horses out front. Now that's tacky.

 

[jodiFL]

While at Pompano Joe's last night, our server told us that was the location of the old Fudpucker's. Does that seem correct?

yep...

 

[jamnolfin]

Its funny how everyone doesnt want 30 A to be like Destin and PCB when most of you are the ones to blame for it. Ive lived in Inlet Beach for 50 years in 4 different houses and remember when nobody lived on 30A. Now the people that come here in droves complain about progress. We have always envisioned the day FWB to PCB was one big city. PCB and FWB are the only towns around with true locals thats why they have better bars. Hardly anybody that works on 30A lives there. Everybody migrates in and then complains. True locals have always loved Seaside and the Red Bar and think the rest is a bunch of crap. I live 2 blocks from Rosemary and will never understand the attraction of that place. Complain about going to PCB and Destin but dont want a Walmart. For Sowal to be the perfect place to live you need to have everything with no need to go anywhere else, therefore bring on Walmart.