By Becky Billingsley

Friday, August 31, 2012, Myrtle Beach – Restaurant staff changes, a kitchen for rent, festivals and other tasty happenings are part of this week’s Myrtle Beach Restaurant News Roundup.

Moved On

Peter Dombrowski, director of operations at Greg Norman’s Australian Grille since it opened in 1999, and executive chef Jeff Edwards are no longer working at the restaurant. General manager Scott Grau says there are no immediate plans to hire successors.

Kitchen For Rent

Gregory Yakubov of Pravda Lounge at 7604 N. Kings Highway is seeking either a sushi chef or any chef who would like to rent the kitchen for $2,000 to $4,000 per month and run the restaurant portion of the business. Yakubov can be contacted at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

TCBY Coming to Pawleys Island

It is confirmed that TCBY is bringing its 12 rotating flavors of frozen yogurt, including Greek frozen yogurt, to the south end of the Grand Strand at The Promenade at Litchfield, a 60,000 square-foot lifestyle center that’s planning to open in the first half of 2013. Hill Partners, Inc., of Charlotte is developing The Promenade, which will be located next to Litchfield Golf & Country Club and across U.S. 17 from Litchfield by the Sea. It will contain a mix of tenants.

Beach Boogie & BBQ

The Beach Boogie & BBQ Festival starts tonight (Chairman of the Board performs at 8 tonight!) and continues through Sunday, Sept. 2 at Grand Park at The Market Common in Myrtle Beach. If you want barbecue from contenders from the official Barbecue Championship of South Carolina and from Shriners, it will be sold starting at noon on Saturday at $10 for unlimited samples, and in previous years it sold out quickly. Other events include live music from a variety of bands, wakeboarding demonstrations, fireworks on Saturday night and free watermelon on Sunday, while supplies last. 

Brews, Blues & BBQ

Pulled Pork, Rib Fingers, Smoked Brisket and more will be sold in sample sizes for $1-$4, and specialty craft beers will be $3-$4 from 5-10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1 at House of Blues at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach. Tim Allen’s Bluestime and Hip Kitty will perform, and it will be a party atmosphere, complete with prizes.

Three Buck Pizza Buffet

On Sept. 6, CiCi’s Pizza at 3550 Northgate Dr. in Myrtle Beach is offering a couple of dollars off on its budget pizza buffet. Billed as National Guest Appreciation Day, the buffet will be $2.99 that day and includes pizza, pasta, soup, salad and desserts.

Paddleboard Race and Handmade Market

Lulu’s Café and Surf City Surf Shop are sponsoring a 3.5-mile paddleboard race starting at 8 a.m. on Sept. 8 at The Boathouse, which is at 201 Fantasy Harbour Blvd. in Myrtle Beach. The entry fee is $25 and includes the race, a swag bag, food, drinks, prizes and an after-party at a Handmade Market at Lulu’s, which starts after the race at 10 a.m. Lulu’s is at 1903 N. Ocean Blvd. in Myrtle Beach, and the number is 712-1890. A registration form for the paddleboard race is on the Lulu’s Café Facebook page.

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