Post #253090 by rupe33 on Fri, Sep 8, 2006 11:20 AM

Greetings...
a bit of an update on Vera's: although I've not been out there yet, one of the servers PM'd me awhile back with some gripes about my last posting on this subject as well as some additional info. I encouraged said person to post on here - saying that's the only way we learn stuff, from what others have to say... especially when it came to refuting some of the things that I'd seen as negatives in my review. Also welcomed said person to Tiki Central and tried to explain the idea that most people here think of as a "tiki bar" -- and that if a venue is going to differ from that idea, they're going to want to know in advance. Was hoping this person would elaborate further as to the state of Vera's White Sands Beach Club, but it's been over a month now and it does not look like that'll happen.

Anyway, here's some of the additional info:
-Vera's White Sands Beach Club now has both specalty drink and wine menus.
-Staff training has begun, so it should mean less of a wait for food & drink.
-Regarding music: On Friday and Saturday nights starting at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays 3:00 p.m., live bands play Oldies, Country, southern/classical rock music.

I happen to really love Vera's White Sands, even in its new incarnation. The history behind it is fascinating, and I'd still like to read that book about Miss Vera -- whom we've met and spoken with on previous visits. When I do go there, it takes nearly 90 minutes each way to get there from where I live. I definitely look forward to my next visit, and hopefully will find things improved since the last one.

Cheers,
Rupe