Contributor: Caroline Coker Q&A with local celebrity chef Tim Creehan, owner of Cuvee Destin, and the newest hotspot, Cuvee 30A at 30Avenue. Susan Benton has participated with Tim Creehan in a number of charitable events, and she has written about him and his restaurants on the local and national level. For more information, visit…
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For an easy, casual and satisfying meal with minimal investment of time or money, I often make tacos at home. If you have an outdoor grill you can cook over fire, but all you really need is a good cast iron pan for these spicy, sizzling pork-filled beauties. Great for one or for a crowd,…
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Contributor: Caroline Coker I call this recipe “The Best Basil Pesto” because it is made from the fresh basil growing in pots on my back porch. I am a huge fan of pesto. It is so simple to make, and is healthy when consumed in moderation. It is versatile, you can always adjust the quantities to suit…
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Nestled between the towns of Carillon and Rosemary Beach, The Terrace Restaurant has been a hidden gem for locals and lucky tourists out to savor Gulf seafood, tender juicy steaks, lobster, lamb, chicken, wine from an award winning list, or a great martini, since 1990. Raised in the culinary industry, New York chefs of Greek…
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Recently, I was asked to appear on our local Gulf Coast television station that covers Destin, Florida to Mobile, Alabama, called BLAB TV, to discuss sustainable seafood, followed by participating as a speaker with a cooking presentation of Sheepshead at So Gourmet Pensacola later in the week. I was working with FloridaMarketMaker.com and UF|IFAS Extension, to get…
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Contributor: Caroline Coker Q&A with the talented, creative and beautiful Madra McDonald, owner of M Public Relations. I met Madra in high school, began working with her on projects, and she has been a positive mentor to me. M Public Relations has been telling stories and building brands since 2008. 30AEats.com has collaborated with M public…
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Bud & Alley’s restaurant has been serving good food to good people with good times for many years, as the longest established restaurant in South Walton, helping launch the careers of many chefs in the area, like Ed Reese of Edwards in Rosemary Beach, and Irv Miller of Jackson’s in Pensacola. A new concept has been…
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DIG eatery (which stands for Dig In Gulf), is a locally owned and operated family-friendly, cafe style eatery with some unique services. Offering breakfast, lunch and an early dinner, as well as a healthy selection of prepared meals to go., DIG eatery will also host cooking lessons with Owner and Executive Chef Brian Murray, formerly of…
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A sought after dining spot for locals and tourists alike, Camille’s at Crystal Beach located above the charming Beachside Inn, offers the freshest seafood that can be found in Destin. A sister restaurant to Harbor Docks, Camille’s at Crystal Beach serves Gulf seafood that is caught in local waters by local fisherman and unloaded right…
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Walton County’s Gulf bed is made up of approximately ninety-five percent barren sand flats and out of more than thirty-five coastal counties in Florida, Walton is dead last in the state to have an artificial reef program…until now. A passionate environmentalist, who enjoys spending time fishing with his family, as well as ecosploring and…
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With new home construction at a high again along scenic 30A, we are fortunate that the possibilities of creative places to dine and shop are a perk that often comes with it. Recently, The Hub, a new destination complex located in front of the communities of WaterSound and Prominence, opened to the public for all…
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I’m often invited to visit and tour many wonderful places, but the end of May was exceptionally exciting as I had the good fortune to meet the folks behind the scenes at Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission and to Taste Lafayette. It was also a time of celebration in the city, as Festival International de Louisiane…
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