Dining

By Susan Benton It’s my favorite time of year at the beach, October! That means cooler temps (still waiting), smaller crowds, and lots of festivities! Following their most successful auction to date, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) has grand plans for the return of Harvest Wine & Food Festival to...

On Saturday, November 2nd, The Market Shops will host its 5th Annual Bloody Mary Festival benefiting Habitat for Humanity - Walton County. The annual event will feature unlimited tastes of South Walton’s most creative and innovative bloody marys made with Cathead Vodka and served by the finest restaurants and...

Now dubbed as the largest tailgating party on the Emerald Coast and a local favorite, The Market Shops 5th Annual Bloody Mary Festival will be held Nov. 2, 2019 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Enjoy unlimited tastes of creative and innovative Bloody Mary’s made with Cathead Vodka, served...

A favorite New Orleans recipe adapted from Galatoire’s cookbook, a favorite New Orleans restaurant. It’s called Crabmeat Maison. Galatoire’s is a James Beard Award winning restaurant nestled in the heart of the French Quarter, and it’s cuisine is anchored in French Creole traditions, which reflect the bounty of the region’s...

By Phil Heppding - 30A Food and Wine For those of us that live and vacation here in South Walton, operating on beach time is a way of life. If an island destination is what you crave, Tommy Bahama Restaurant at Grand Boulevard can meet your need for tropical breezes...

New Offerings Include Bowl-Themed Entrees and a Build-Your-Own Martini Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. (August 14, 2019) – The Gathering Spot, located within the WaterColor Inn, has unveiled new all-day menus. The new bowl-themed menus provide guests with the chance to try a signature entrée bowl (such as the Cobb Bowl or the Caesar Bowl),...

Peaches are at their peak in August, so it’s fitting that it is also National Peach Month! In celebration of the summertime favorite, 30A Olive Oil Co. has come up with an easy recipe for grilled chicken featuring the sweet and spicy combo of Red Cayenne Extra Virgin Olive...

By Susan Benton One of the most beloved restaurants in Seaside is Great Southern Café. Known for their fresh local seafood and produce, fun loving staff, and a happy hour that is perfect for people watching on the side deck, the chef and owner is Jim Shirley. As a member of...

By Susan Benton I prefer to use fresh Gulf seafood and organic produce and eggs, as well as read labels to avoid gluten due to my 2018 allergy diagnosis. However, you can follow this recipe as is with what is available to you, and it will be just as delicious. Gulf...

By Susan Benton Go to the beach every day, eat fresh seafood, and make lasting memories is probably on your vacation bucket list. South Walton and 30A are in a prime location to easily source the highly sought after briny bivalves of the Gulf. Oysters in the area typically come...