Every Southerner should know that one of the simplest ways to save money and still eat well is to buy in season. It still pays to buy local even in this economy, and my Saturday stop on 30-A is the Seaside Farmers Market, or Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola. The majority of eggs, dairy, breads…
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Wine lovers won’t want to miss the 2nd Annual 30A Wine Festival featuring fine wines, delectable cuisine and live music all in a beautiful beach setting. The 30AEATS.com co-sponsored event benefits Children’s Volunteer Health Network. All wonderful reasons to spend a weekend at the beach! The festival is a two-day event, March 9 & 10,…
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There is much-awaited anticipation for the spring to arrive on 30A, as that is when all of the restaurants are back open for business, with tourists and locals like myself in culinary heaven once again. Many eating establishments take a break when school begins in the fall, or right after the Christmas season ends. One…
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For the last sixteen years I have traveled between Pensacola and 30A eating at many establishments along the way. Some kid friendly, others fine dining and dives, I certainly have a list of personal gems. Though I write food and travel stories and have a website devoted to food, I am always open to suggestions…
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The story of Seagrove’s 723 Whiskey Bravo Bistro & Bar is one of people coming together, beginning with the name itself. Owners Skip and Victoria Moore started off the second chapter of their lives with a bang by purchasing an airplane five years ago though neither one had a pilot’s license. They logged the necessary hours…
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If looking for the best dining options in the Panhandle, below is a short list of those restaurants that have received the Florida Trend Golden Spoon Award. The awards are broken down into “Golden Spoon”, “Best New”, “Hall of Fame”, and “Best Brand.” I have been fortunate to dine in all of the restaurants below,…
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VIE People + Places Magazine has teamed up with local Table Five Private Chef + Catering’s Phillip McDonald to put together a rustic farm-to-table dinner for their next magazine cover and feature story, and I am beyond thrilled to have an invite to this exquisite affair! The dinner will take place at the picturesque Arnett’s Gulfside Stables, with…
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Emeril’s Florida, a show on the Cooking Channel, will highlight the Sunshine State through the eyes of Emeril on-location with a focus on food, cooking, events and activities, and this week local farmer Jen McAlexander, owner of Mac Farms in Santa Rosa Beach will be featured! Throughout the series, Emeril will travel Florida and visit the state’s…
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For the third year in a row, Panama City Beach’s Firefly Restaurant has received Florida Trend magazine’s prestigious Golden Spoon Award. The acclaimed restaurant, which is located in the Shoppes at Edgewater, a property managed by The Resort Collection of Panama City Beach, was given the award in recognition of their exquisite cuisine, culinary expertise, service…
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On my jaunt to Paris last May I was introduced to Bertrand Auboyneau, the owner of Le Bistro Paul Bert, whose incredible plating of steak frites is still etched in my mind. He uses an essential ingredient in the cream sauce for his steak frites which sends the dish over the top with customers naming it…
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The 30A Songwriters festival is about to Rock South Walton, with magical performances and talented songwriters taking center stage on January 18-20, 2013, and 30AEATS.com has a pair weekend passes to give away! The festival will feature more than 125 songwriters and 200 musical performances showcasing artists in the outdoors, or in small venues where they…
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After 28 years Kitchenique will be closing its doors February 28th, 2013. They have planned a 6 week long celebration to go out in style, and all are invited! Vicki and staff will be adding a bunch of classes to the February schedule so that those who have Gift Certificates and want to use them…
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