Executive Chef Brian Murray of WaterColor Inn & Resort

Nestled within the AAA-Four Diamond WaterColor Inn & Resort is the award winning, fine dining restaurant, Fish Out Of Water. Overlooking the stunning emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico, it sets a glamorous scene for enjoying the delectable fare offered by Executive Chef Brian Murray and team. Murray grew up in Connecticut with parents…

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Angelina’s Pizzeria & Pasta – A Family Affair

  Growing up in New Jersey, Brian Ethridge was an inquisitive young man who lived near a pizzeria and decided he wanted to learn how to make fresh authentic hand-tossed pizza for his own consumption. As fate would have it, Brian moved to Palm Beach, Florida, where he met Jan from East Hampton Long Island,…

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Modica Markets Marvelous New M Soda in Seaside, Florida

The news is out that Modica Market has a line of new flavorful sodas, and based on the sales during spring break, they are quite popular. Charlie Modica says, “We sold out! I received the very first shipment just days before spring break and it flew out of the refrigerator case in just two weeks.”…

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Charlie’s Donut Truck, Alys Beach – The “Hole” Truth

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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Harbor Docks Sushi Rocks

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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723 Whiskey Bravo Bistro & Bar- Cool, Casual & Coastal

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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Firfefly Restaurant Awarded Florida Trends Golden Spoon Third Year in a Row

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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George Barnes of former Smiling Fish Cafe joins 723 Whiskey Bravo!

Breaking news for those saddened by the closing this past Saturday, of the iconic Smiling Fish Cafe at Gulf Place– 723 Whiskey Bravo, a Gulf View Restaurant and Rooftop Bar located in Seagrove Beach, Florida, is pleased to announce a culinary collaboration with George Barnes. George Barnes has joined the Executive Staff as Director of…

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Coastal Conservation Annual Banquet at Fish Out of Water Dec. 6

The Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) strives to protect our coastal marine resources and to promote the rights and benefits of recreational fishing. This organization’s mission is of utmost importance to our area, and they need our support. To benefit the CCA, the annual South Walton Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association banquet will be held on December…

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