SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE MARGARITAVILLE CAFES

[Mottola-Buffett]

I think Seattle is a great choice. God knows we Washingtonians could use a little sunshine in our lives!

[Migration Michelle]

I think there are already too many. At first it was a cool theme concept and almost a destination. Now as they expand it is just another Bahama Breeze or Outback with theme music and some buffett memorabilia.

Yep. "Less is More". I don't want the franchise to become another Hard Rock Cafe. They should be a warm weather destination, too. If you can't grow a palm tree, you can't have a M'Ville Cafe.

I agree Chip!! On the pier in St. Petersburg would be a PERFECT place!

[KruzinParrots]

Pittsburgh has a "subway"...called the "T"....it is primarily light rail from the S. Hills and becomes underground downtown. They are also expanding it to the North Shore (stadiums).

Its not really what you think of when you think of a subway system. I lived here for 10 years before I knew it existed. Although its free to ride within downtown.

Margaritaville in Pittsburgh might have a problem with the existing Margarita Mama's and Margaritaville (no relation to JB's).

Yes, Ive ridden the T a lot and it is the cleanest subway I've ever been on. You are right it is not like the subways you see in NYC or any city larger than the burg. But nice and gets you from point A to B.

Never heard of either of the restaurants you mentioned. Hmmmmmm, don't know if the names would cause a problem but since our Margaritaville is advertised as jimy Buffet's Margaritaville it might be ok. I was thinking it would work well over at Station Square around Hard Rock. What do you think??

[Snowparrot]

Lake Erie islands would be awesome!

There are islands in Lake Erie?

[KruzinParrots]

Baltimore Inner Harbor!

Yup, I know that area well. Beautiful setting and near the new cruise terminal. Good choice I think.

[KruzinParrots]

I agree, I liked them when they were in "Buffett locations" like New Orleans and Key West. Like Hard Rock before them, I think they lose some of the experience when they are all over the place.

But with all of Jimmy's casino connections now, I wonder if we'll see one in Atlantic City in the near future?

Where are you at in Pa? We're just outside of Pittsburgh.

[CindaBee]

Lake Erie islands would be awesome!

Put-in-Bay would be perfect for half the year anyway! Maybe Port Clinton close to the jet ferry docks.

[ColdWaterConch]

I was thinking it would work well over at Station Square around Hard Rock. What do you think??

Nothing seems to last long at Station Square, although they are trying to revitalize it.

North Shore would be a better bet.

[Skibo]

I was thinking it would work well over at Station Square around Hard Rock. What do you think??

Nothing seems to last long at Station Square, although they are trying to revitalize it.

North Shore would be a better bet.

I always liked station square when I lived in the 'burgh. My only complaints were access and lack of sustainable shops. Always good food inside.

[FastMovin' Angel]

On Beale St. in MEMPHIS!

With the songs "Meet Me In Memphis", Cinco De Mayo in Memphis", "Elvis Presley Blues", "Elvis Imitators", "Dixie Chicken" and many more, what better place for a M'ville?!

[fdthird]

I vote for NYC and Atlantic City!

[seminoledq]

As much as I would like to say here in Colorado, I agree that they should all be in the warm weather places. I think one would do well in the Gaslamp District in San Diego.

DQ

[MileHighPirate]

Yes, LESS is definitely MORE.

With that having been said, I will go against the majority on this topic and say

There SHOULD be one in Colorado.

During a long, hard winter, a quick escape to M'Ville could be the cure for the Winter Blues AND......on that very note...

It would cut down on "THE SHINING" factor.

Only add ONE in a cold state (Colorado) for a unique, oddball twist to the market.

[The Lost Manatee]

In the US, the only places that I could see have one would be San Diego and somewhere in Hawaii. Outside the US, well, St. Barths, somewhere in Tahiti and maybe in Costa Rica.

[UpstateNYPH]

how far is it from Niagara to Uncasville? too close might cut into the cashflow for both

At Least 7 Hours

[Anne Bonny]

I want one in Birmingham or maybe Huntsville. I am glad there is one in PCB now. I'll have to hit it soon.

[Cleveland parrothead]

Put-in-Bay would be great - that would also be a good place for an Ohio Phlocking!

[Joetown Parrothead]

In the US, the only places that I could see have one would be San Diego and somewhere in Hawaii. Outside the US, well, St. Barths, somewhere in Tahiti and maybe in Costa Rica.

Jimmy Buffett to open restaurant in Waikiki


Advertiser Staff



Expect occasional appearances by singer/author Jimmy Buffett at a new Waikiki restaurant that will bear his name and is expected to open later this year on Kalakaua Avenue in the Ohana Waikiki Beachcomber.

It will be known as Jimmy Buffett's At The Beachcomber and will occupy a prominent location on Kalakaua Avenue above Macy's on the hotel's lobby level.

The deal is a partnership with Outrigger Enterprises Group and will be the first Hawai'i restaurant for the singing entrepreneur, probably best-known for the song "Margaritaville."

It's not clear whether patrons will be "nibblin' on sponge cake," but margaritas will be served. And Barbara Campbell, vice president of retail development for Outrigger, said there will be live music and food, with a Hawai'i flair that should make the restaurant different from the Margaritaville-named restaurants Buffett has in other cities.

"They are designing this restaurant for Hawai'i; it's really customized," she said. She said the deal is part of a $21 million renovation of the Ohana Waikiki Beachcomber.

She said the $15 million restaurant project will take up more than 21,000 square feet in an area that fronts Kalakaua and was home to the late Don Ho in his last years, to the Blue Hawai'i showroom and to the Hibiscus Cafe restaurant.

She said Outrigger had been in discussions with the entrepreneurial singer for two years. "Jimmy absolutely loves Hawai'i and had been looking at locations for five years," she said.

Campbell said Buffett is not directly involved in restaurant management but "expect him to visit at least at twice a year."

In a written statement about the project, Buffett said:

"From the first time I rode a wave at Canoes on Waikiki I began to figure out how I could get back to Hawaii on a more regular basis to that One Particular Harbour. I have written many stories and songs inspired by my time in Hawaii and can't wait to see what the future holds in the land that is so far but yet so near."

Campbell said Buffett's other restaurants have a reputation of serving quality food and live entertainment along with the celebrity concept, something not all chain themes have achieved.

She said the restaurant will be designed with an architectural style that combines Buffett's image with the flavors of Hawai'i, with open-air lanais and the interior design of an "indoor island" setting.

She said the restaurant is slated to open in November, with construction beginning next month.

[coronacliff]

San Diego would be a great place for Margaritaville. In the Gas Lamp area near the water.

[specks]

Wilmington, NC