Kara Boo started out as an at-home venture for professional pastry chef Kara Enache, but it quickly grew into a successful and award-winning bakery. Though husband Boo’s background is in corporate finance, Kara says, “He quickly picked up pastry techniques and has a passion for cooking and baking. He does a lot of research and…
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Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant located in Seaside, Florida on 30A has been a weekly tradition for my family as long as I can remember. Living just steps away from this weathered Gulf front restaurant for so many years has been a joy, so much so, that we donated our historic family Tarpon that hangs…
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We love to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at our house, as my Dad’s Birthday (81) is May 5th! This year we will be celebrating with locals and tourists alike at La Cocina Mexican Grill and Bar’s Cinco de Mayo block party on Sunday May 4th from 2 to 7 p.m.! ! La Cocina Mexican Grill…
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On a warm and balmy afternoon I was greeted by Executive Chef Michael Guerra on the sidewalk in front of The Pearl at Rosemary Beach, a prominent boutique hotel with 55 luxury rooms centrally located within the idyllic town. He opened the gorgeous hardwood front doors welcoming me with a smile, as I became overwhelmed…
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Owners Ann and George Hartley moved back to the Panhandle from Dallas, Texas in the 1990’s to be close to family and where Ann was raised. They became the owners of Seagrove Village MarketCafe, and later expanded their enterprise with the addition of George’s at Alys Beach. With Coastal Tex-Mex night receiving rave reviews at…
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Many locals and visitors alike may remember restaurant FIRE at Gulf Place (now Messina’s) and its original Executive Chef Carl Schaubhut. Carl and his restaurant family moved to South Walton to open FIRE after being displaced by Katrina in New Orleans. Later, Carl was called back to New Orleans to work under the tutelage of…
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One can’t think of the Gulf Coast without thinking about seafood, and the thousands of full time and seasonal workers that keep the seafood industry wheels turning in order to bring the freshest catch to our plates. With Gulf Coast seafood a tradition that stretches back farther than our own country, it is no…
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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 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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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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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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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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