Dining

Paul Bonnette The oven-fired scent of fresh baked pizza wafts through the air as friendly folks greet you eagerly as if they had been waiting for you to arrive. It’s tough to write a “Restaurant Review” about a place that is less like a restaurant and more like being welcomed...

by Susan Benton, 30AEats.com This gluten-free soup is serious comfort food. With chunky vegetables, tender white meat chicken and a delicious creamy base, all the best parts of traditional chicken pot pie come together to make a healthy meal. I used a rotisserie chicken, white meat only, to keep it simple....

Nestled on the Emerald Coast in Destin, Florida, Vibe Vegan Bistro is leading a culinary revolution that's altering the way people perceive food in this coastal town. As the first plant-based restaurant on this side of the coast, Vibe Vegan Bistro is not just redefining dining; it's changing the...

By Sarah Stewart, A little about VKI VKI is a family-owned and operated Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar. Open for business since February of 2012, they look forward to continuing their growth within the South Walton community. The menu consists of a wide range of steak, seafood, chicken, Japanese sushi, Tempura,...

"This café is more than just a place to grab a cup of coffee. It's a place where people can come together, connect, and make a difference in their local community. What sets Cafe 180 apart is our commitment to giving back. For every cup of coffee we sell, our...

The New Menus Feature Fresh, In-Season Ingredients Inspired by Florida’s Gulf Coast Ovide, the signature restaurant at Hotel Effie at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, has launched new breakfast, brunch and dinner menus highlighting the flavors of the Gulf Coast and the freshest, in-season ingredients. All menus include ample vegan,...

By Susan Benton, 30AEats.com Butternut squash is the most popular among winter squash varieties and can be recognized as a large pear-shaped golden-yellow pumpkin fruit. Butternuts have high levels of vitamin A, providing about 354% of RDA. Vitamin A is a powerful natural anti-oxidant and is required by the body...

Spanning a remarkable 42-year history, Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill is a treasure trove of stories. Whether it’s stories of love at first sight, exuberant nights spent dancing with lifelong friends, celebrations that turned into marriage proposals, or even the heartbreaking episodes that accompany life’s twists and turns—everyone has...

The Old Florida Fish House is a charming and historic restaurant on 30A in Seagrove Beach. Nestled along the pristine shores of Eastern Lake, a rare coastal dune lake, the Fish House offers lakeside dining with views of the Gulf. Steeped in tradition and brimming with character, this iconic...

By Susan Benton Cast-iron pots and pans have a long-standing tradition in American cookery, and Lodge Cast Iron has stood the test of time. I completed a project with this great company for The Lodge Cast Iron Cookbook- Cooking from Coast to Coast, that includes two of my recipes. Chef Steven...