by Gabi Garrett As the sunset painted the sky shades of purple and orange hues, South Walton locals and visitors alike gathered on a postcard perfect Friday night for an event to remember. It was a balmy November evening on the deck overlooking the Gulf at WaterColor Inn, and the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation…
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Review by Hannah Neville Cuvée Kitchen + Wine Bar, located in Destin, is known for its unique food and wine selections. Cuvée has recently been renovated under the management of their new owners, Chris Ruyan and Tyler Jarvis. The restaurant has been revamped in terms of both food and style. The rooms are now more…
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Review by Hannah Neville When seeking out the tastiest Italian restaurant options in the area, the most authentic can be found at Clemenza’s located in Uptown Station in Fort Walton Beach. This year’s recipient of the BEST Locally Owned Restaurant and the BEST Restaurant in Okaloosa County by Emerald Coast Magazine, Clemenza’s has won over…
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I have lived along the Gulf Coast for most of my life and in the Florida Panhandle for the last two decades. With that, I am passionate about our coastal food and where it comes from. Though already writing, in 2011 I started this blog, 30AEats.com, after the BP oil spill so that I could…
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Bravo TV Top Chef contestant, Wesley True, has brought his culinary talents to the Emerald Coast. True has joined the team as the Culinary Director for The Gulf Okaloosa Island and The Gulf Orange Beach True is widely known from his appearance as a contestant on season 13 of Bravo Network’s Top Chef, hosted by Padma…
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College football is back! And, September 9 we celebrated our daughters wedding that had to be planned abound Alabama Football. Though it did take place on a game day, apparently it was not one to significant, so we were allowed to proceed with her wedding plans, and living on the Gulf Coast, oysters were a…
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Chef Dan Pettis of One20 A Modern Bistro in Niceville, one of our favorite Gulf Coast Restaurants, is hosting a 1 Year Anniversary Party for his sister restaurant, Fuel, as well as the the Emerald Coast Autism Center. “We are honored to celebrate the one year anniversary of both Fuel and the ECAC. Myself and…
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Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation presents the 22nd annual Concerts in the Village extended into Fall 2017 for a celebration of local bands and musicians! Gates open at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm. Bring your chair, picnic and friends and enjoy the night. MKAF Concerts in the Village FALL SERIES – A Celebration of Local Bands/Musicians Sept. 14:…
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The 4th annual Wharf Uncorked Food & Wine Festival, presented by Wind Creek Atmore, welcomed nearly 1,000 visitors, and, a total of $20,357.57 was raised for Make-A-Wish® Alabama – an organization devoted to granting wishes to children statewide with life-threatening medical conditions. During the Grand Tasting on Saturday, some of Alabama Gulf Coast’s finest chefs…
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Bay Breeze Patio has announced the panel of honorary judges for the Fourth Annual Eggs on the Beach Cooking Competition set for September 30th at Seascape Resort. They include Shane Quinlan, the Chef de Cuisine at Emeril’s Coastal Italian; Chef Giovanni Filippone of Vue on 30A; Chef Dominic Damiano of Clemenza’s, Fat Clemenza’s and Mama Clemenza’s;…
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Harvest Wine & Food Festival, scheduled for November 2 – 5 in WaterColor is shaping up to be South Walton’s hottest new event. Produced by Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), Harvest Wine & Food Festival will provide patrons the opportunity to sip and savor some of the world’s finest wine and culinary selections while…
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Breaking news for 30A locals and visitors that love Edward’s in Rosemary Beach like we do! Adding to their collection of restaurants, the Spells have purchased Edward’s in Rosemary Beach! The Spell Restaurant Group is thrilled to welcome Edward’s Fine Food and Wine in Rosemary Beach to their family of top-notch restaurants on the Emerald…
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