The Gulf Okaloosa Island

Nestled on the corner of Marler Avenue and Siebert Drive is Okaloosa Island’s restaurant for seafood lovers: The Gulf. This two-story waterfront space, which is environmentally friendly and constructed from recycled, reclaimed and salvaged shipping containers, is a venture from Hangout Hospitality restaurant group — the corporation behind The Gulf in Orange Beach, The Hangout…

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Chicken Adobo

Sunday was my birthday, and now that I am an empty nester it was a pretty quiet one. Since my husband has to be at his medical practice in Pensacola on Tuesday, we decided to celebrate on Monday by having a day date. We went to Destin Commons to see Lincoln (which was incredible and…

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A Foodies Weekend Guide to Harvest Wine & Food Festival

by Gabi Garrett As the sunset painted the sky shades of purple and orange hues, South Walton locals and visitors alike gathered on a postcard perfect Friday night for an event to remember. It was a balmy November evening on the deck overlooking the Gulf at WaterColor Inn, and the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation…

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A Review: Cuvée Kitchen + Wine Bar

Review by Hannah Neville Cuvée Kitchen + Wine Bar, located in Destin, is known for its unique food and wine selections. Cuvée has recently been renovated under the management of their new owners, Chris Ruyan and Tyler Jarvis. The restaurant has been revamped in terms of both food and style. The rooms are now more…

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One Pot True Bolognese

I haven’t made Bolognese in years. It is has not been a go-to recipe for me. I am not sure if it was due to the thousands of other recipes running through my head, or because I thought that it was just another boring meat sauce. Either way, I am so glad that I decided…

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The Gulf Okaloosa Island

Florida’s Gulf Coast is famous for it’s miles of sugar white sand beaches, glistening emerald green waters and its abundance of seafood that lands on the plates of locals and visitors passionate about eating the best and freshest. That is delicious news for those finding themselves in Okaloosa County as the Hangout Hospitality restaurant group…

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Get Your Tickets For Feb 10th La Lumière: A Masquerade Affair

Broker Associate Hannah Martin of The Premier Property Group is ready to celebrate what has become one of the beat ways to celebrate a birthday… by inspiring others to make a difference. Martin’s annual birthday bash, La Lumière: A Masquerade Affair, benefits Special Olympics of Florida Walton County and will take place this Friday, February 10,…

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30A Songwriters Festival Jan 13-16

Great songs tell even greater stories and capture your attention through the lyrics. The 30A Songwriters Festival is unique and special as songwriters share their stories via performances with audiences all over South Walton at different venues. On Jan. 13-16, South Walton will be transformed into a songwriter’s paradise and the “hottest” mid-January destination for…

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Eggs On The Beach EggFest Competition Returns To Seascape

It’s a tough job but somebody’s got to do it, and I’m certainly thrilled to judge the 2016 EggFest competition! Bay Breeze Patio, an official retailer of the Big Green Egg, will host the third annual Eggs on the Beach EggFest Cooking Competition on Saturday, September 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Seascape…

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Susan’s Guide To The Florida Keys & Grouper Fritters

Though the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast attracts many celebrities, an eclectic mix of locals and visitors, and those seeking the sugar white beaches like myself who call the Panhandle home, a completely different destination is at the opposite end of the state and offers an exciting array of activities, cuisine and the most beautiful sunsets…

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