Dining

Worthy of a space on your Thanksgiving table, try this Panhandle inspired favorite!   Ingredients 2 large French baguettes, cubed 3 ounces thick bacon, diced 1 stick unsalted butter 2 celery stalks, diced ½ green bell pepper, diced ½ small onion, finely diced 3 large garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons smoked paprika ½-teaspoon garlic powder ½-teaspoon cayenne pepper ½-teasppon fresh ground black...

By Susan Benton If you are new to the 30A scene you might not know that it’s been rapidly expanding for well over a decade, as more and more people visit the area and decide to stay. I was one of those people 22 years ago, when with two babies...

  There’s no better way to spend the Thanksgiving holiday than with friends and family along South Walton’s 26 miles of sugar-white sand and turquoise water. Plus, with plenty of to-go or dine-in options to choose from, it’s easy to skip the cooking (and cleaning the dishes), without missing out...

From three-ingredient appetizers to a gourmet sea scallop feast, a new cookbook created by members of the Seagrove Garden Club offers recipes for every cook. Coastal Flavors and Flowers: A Seagrove Garden Club Cookbook celebrates food that brings people together. Celebrations can take place at the beach, by a pool,...

At Kwiker Liquor they know that the key to having a great selection of Fine Wines, is knowing a great selection of Vintners and Winemakers. And they take pride in cultivating these relationships to bring the very best to their customers on the Beach and beyond. This month we...

By Susan Benton Chicken pot pie is an example of the best of American home cooking. A kind of culinary miracle worker, with a creamy sauce and a flaky pastry top that is guaranteed to calm even the most stressed nerves, Chicken Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food. Both...

Let’s cut straight to the chase – it’s worth the drive! Whether you're coming from the north, east or west, (it’s a little tricky to come from the south unless you have a boat or scuba gear) it is worth the trip to Mike’s Café and Oyster Bar on...

By Susan Benton Summer brings a bounty of wonderful tomatoes, and of those, ugly heirlooms are certainly a favorite. I grew up watching my Dad grow tomatoes, but now in his 80’s and living on top of a sand dune with my mother in South Walton, he has retired from...

By Hannah Neville If you are looking for a place to dine in Rosemary Beach after a day in the sun, then Edward’s Fine Food & Wine is your go to spot.  Nestled in a cozy building with a fabulous courtyard, Edward’s has a very energetic atmosphere featuring live music...

By Susan Benton Most restaurants peppered along the Gulf Coast claim to serve fresh local seafood, but when you utter the name Harbor Docks, the claim becomes fact. Owned and operated since 1979 by Charles Morgan, a former private boat captain turned successful restaurant entrepreneur, Harbor Docks Seafood emerged with...