SANDESTIN GOLF AND BEACH RESORT TO OPEN FINZ,
A DYNAMIC NEW RESTAURANT CONCEPT FOR FAMILY DINING AND
ENTERTAINMENT
Destin, Fla. - January 7,
2004 - Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort readies for the Spring 2004 opening of
its new restaurant, Finz.
The new restaurant, which is located directly on the Gulf of Mexico,
will provide families, couples and singles with indoor and outdoor seating for
lunch and dinner, animation and nightly entertainment.
Sandestin will transform its Elephant Walk Restaurant and Governor's
Attic Lounge into a new split-level, dual-themed dynamic concept featuring a
colorful, retro-chic theme that will enhance the family dining experience at the
resort. The $500,000 renovation and
remodeling project is set to get underway on January 1, 2004 and be completed by
March 2004.
In addition to a lively
dining experience, guests will enjoy superior service and a varied menu of
regionally-inspired dishes that are sure to become fast favorites among patrons.
Finz will feature contemporary comfort food infused with Cajun and Low
Country influences specializing in seafood straight from the Gulf. Upstairs, the
menu will feature a selection of fresh seafood and regional specialties.
Upon its re-opening as Finz, the restaurant will take on a new
style that vacationing parents and their children will find to be exciting and
appealing. Like many of the new
restaurant and retail concepts located within Sandestin's Village of Baytowne
Wharf on the bayside of the resort, Finz provides the beachside of the
property with a fun and animated place where guests can dine inside or outside
while overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
The main dining room will
feature hardwood floors, colorful upholstery in seaglass hues and thatched
textures, and bright lighting celebrating the surrounding natural colors of the
beach, ocean and sun. Space will also be converted for an entertainment and bar
area. In addition, there are plans to increase the outdoor seating area by
expanding the existing deck that overlooks the Gulf of Mexico as well as the
pool terrace. The outdoor dining
area will also be raised to allow for a better view of the beach, gulf and
sunsets.
Upstairs, the changes will
be equally dramatic. The new, split-level space will have a sophisticated
design, and feature cocktail seating around the bar and dining tables located on
the lower level of the room. The
upstairs dining room space at Finz, which Sandestin expects will become
one of the most sought-after upscale dining experiences on the Emerald Coast,
will also be available for private parties of up to 80 people. Colored glass
tableware in striking blues and greens will add to the dining room's crisp
metropolitan appeal. White
tablecloths, plush, rich upholstery, granite tables and luxurious tabletop
appointments will be complemented by superior service. When not reserved for
private functions, the space will be available for a la Carte upscale dining for
adults seeking a quiet dining experience.
"We are extremely excited
about Finz and expect this brand new dining concept to add to the
resort's family-friendly atmosphere," said Mike Stange, vice president and
general manager, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. "While Elephant Walk withstood the test
of time for an amazing 18 years, we needed to address the growing needs of our
family guests seeking an affordable, quality dining experience that serves up
the great foods and flavors of the area."
Finz' entertainment offerings
will make for cool days and hot nights. During the day, beach-goers will enjoy
the sounds of a live band performing on the restaurant's outside deck. During dinner hours, patrons will be
treated to a variety of entertainers; while after dinner, the real fun
begins as the entertainment continues until the bar closes
down.
For Sandestin reservations, travelers can call 800/470-7389. For more
information on Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, visit us online at www.sandestin.com/pr.asp.
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Sandestin Golf and
Beach Resort is a 2,400-acre resort located in Northwest Florida, between
Pensacola and Panama City, eight miles east of Destin. Sandestin is an award-winning resort
located on 7.5 miles of beach and bayfront property with more than 1,300
accommodations and 65,000 square feet of meeting space. Sandestin guests
enjoy a wide variety of complimentary amenities, including the new
Village of Baytowne Wharf, property-wide tram service, daily use
of the Sandestin health club (adults only), complimentary use
of bicycles, one hour free rental of canoes, kayaks, boogie
boards and tennis court time, plus free children's fishing licenses for our
many stocked ponds. To further enhance the guest experience, Sandestin
introduces the Surf Club, the new exclusive VIP section of www.sandestin.com.