Dining

This Mother’s Day, treat the special women in your life to a luxurious and relaxing retreat with special offerings at Hotel Effie, located at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Guests who book by Friday, May 12 save 20% off when booking two or more nights for a stay...

This inaugural event is scheduled for May 4th at Rosemary Beach Town Hall Sip, savor and share a glass among friends at the inaugural Pairing and Sharing wine dinner to benefit Caring & Sharing of South Walton. This event will take place on May 4, 6 p.m. at Rosemary Beach...

Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) is pleased to announce Paul Hobbs as the Honorary Vintner and Scotty Schwartz as the Honorary Chef for the 18th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by the Jumonville Family, hosted April 28-29 in Grand Boulevard.   The sold-out 18th annual auction weekend will kick off on Friday, April...

The Rotary Club of Destin will hold its annual Cajun Crawfish Bash Charity Fundraiser at The Towne Centre at Seascape with co-host Mezcal Mexican Grill on Friday, May 19, 5:30-9 p.m. This fundraiser is designed to help further education and help eradicate hunger by supporting the Destin Rotary Club Scholarship...

Visit Panama City Beach invites visitors and residents to the destination’s premier two-day culinary festival, UNwineD presented by Publix. Taking place March 31 - April 1, 2023, at Aaron Bessant Park, the seventh annual event will showcase the best craft beer, wine, and spirits from around the world. Additionally,...

By Susan Benton New Orleans has been on my mind quite a bit lately, especially with Mardi Gras still in the rearview this month. When recently invited to create a recipe for Stonewall Kitchen using one of their mustards, I chose the horseradish as I knew it would make a...

Every Day is a Chance to Change a Child’s Future and Mac & Cheese Fest is One Way to Do It An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Yet, young people need to know that someone cares about them. Boys & Girls Clubs...

All Things Gumbo Pursue the Roux at the 34th Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival Friday, Feb. 24, 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 12-4 p.m. Known as one of the largest and most popular winter food events along Florida’s Emerald Coast, the Gumbo winter festival is back for its 34th year. Kick off your tasting days,...

By Marta Rose-Thorpe I recently enjoyed a tasty lunch at San Marcos Mexican Grill in Pier Park, which opened several months ago. This spacious, breezy eatery plays lively Mexican music and gives one that festive feeling of “I’m on a fun vacation and may never come home!” My server, Rogers, was...

Here is an easy weeknight dinner recipe from the pages of Le Creuset. Spinach and Ricotta Rolls Need: Le Creuset Braising pan or similar Ingredients For the filling: 6 cups of fresh chopped spinach sauteed in 1 teaspoon olive oil until cooked, and then squeezed of excess liquid 2 cups ricotta cheese 1/4 cup grated parmesan 2...