Chef Jim Shirley’s The Bay opens in South Walton

  Chef Jim Shirley, a Pensacola Celebrity Chef and South Walton resident is expanding his restaurant empire with the addition of The Bay opening today at 5 p.m. in South Walton. Located in the former local haunt once known to many as Sea Bar, the restaurant is nestled at the waters edge and overlooks the…

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The 4th Annual Sip & Shop for Alaqua Animal Refuge

The 4th Annual Sip n Shop event is set to be one fabulous day of shopping, eating, and sipping! As a part of the Chi Chi Miguel Throwdown weekend on April 4 and 5, Sip n Shop brings together local vendors and winemakers in an effort to raise money and awareness for Alaqua Animal Refuge. The Chi…

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Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House

With so many great restaurants peppered along the Destin Harbor, Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House stands out. Opening in the spring of 2013, Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House, “aka” Boshamps (the name being the combination of the family’s three dogs) has drawn attention for its sustainable fresh seafood dishes, Apalachicola oysters and modern seaside-inspired cuisine…

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Chef Jim Shirley’s Red Beans & Rice

  Mardi Gras parading is tough work: Grueling hours sipping adult beverages at Mardi Gras balls and parades. You need lots of energy to fuel the bead-tossing and catching. Red beans and rice is the New Orleans staple of choice to get you through the day. Here is a great recipe from the files of…

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Mardi Gras Omelette – Another Broken Egg

Mardi Gras Omelette- adapted from Another Broken Egg recipe photo: Another Broken Egg Ingredients: Eggs 6 oz. Andouille Sausage 2 oz. Crawfish Tails 2 oz. Red Peppers, diced 1 oz. Green Onions, diced 1oz. +1tsp. Hollandaise sauce 2 oz. Salsa 1 oz. Diced tomatoes (garnish) 1 tbsp Potatoes 6 oz. English Muffin 1 ea Butter…

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The Marigny: Pure Creole in South Walton

By: Susan Benton Faubourg Marigny was once a viable plantation inherited by Bernard De Marigny upon his fathers’ death. Subdivided into small home site parcels to pay for Bernard’s gambling debts, it is now simply known to the locals as The Marigny, (pronounced “mari-in-knee”). Bernard Marigny famously named the streets of this neighborhood whimsically, by…

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Artful Night Under The Stars returns to V Seagrove

  The Third Annual ‘Artful Night Under the Stars’ Art Auction and Gala returns to V Seagrove on Saturday, February 22nd from 6 to 9PM. While sipping wine on 30A with a view of the gulf is always fabulous, this posh fundraiser has a real star — the 60-piece art auction that features local and regional masterpieces. This year,…

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Grayton Beer Beef & Pork Chili with Avocado Relish

The Super Bowl is this Sunday and you know what that means…Party Time! 30A EATS blogging team,Virtual Potluck , teamed up with Lewis Bear Company for a throwdown using award-winning Victory, Grayton Beer Company, & Pensacola Bay Brewery Craft Beers in recipes to share with our readers. We also have a fun giveaway! I really enjoy the…

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10 Great Burgers in South Walton

With the kids out of school for two snow days (bizarre I know), and the forecast calling for blizzard like conditions this evening, along with the grocery stores crowded and already low on supplies, I think it’s the perfect time to take a deep breath and to scoot your crew out to lunch for a…

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Eggs Sardou

I love eggs. Toad in the hole, fried, boiled, poached, Scotch…you name it. Today in Northwest Florida it is cold. Our news forecast even calls for sleet or snow. I decided it would be a good day to finish some writing assignments and spoil myself with brunch, using a recipe from one of my favorite…

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