SOLD OUT Proceeds from the October 23, 2021 event to benefit Habitat for Humanity – Walton County I’m excited to be participating once again as a sponsor with 30Aeats.com and GulfCoastRestaurants.com in The Market Shops Sixth Annual Bloody Mary Festival, which will be held on Saturday, October 23 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at…
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Most restaurants peppered along the Gulf Coast claim to serve fresh local seafood, but when you utter the name Harbor Docks, claim becomes fact. Owned and operated since 1979 by Charles Morgan, a former private boat captain turned successful restaurant entrepreneur, Harbor Docks Seafood emerged with humble beginnings as a place for commercial fisherman to…
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Located at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin, Emeril’s Coastal Italian is the first of Emeril’s Restaurants in Northwest Florida. Originally, Emeril was not entertaining the idea of opening a restaurant in his adopted home town of South Walton where he lives with his family. But, many like myself were thrilled when he reconsidered. Emeril’s Coastal Italian…
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Everyone seems to have their favorite go-to spots for breakfast, and Sunday Brunch is no different. After living in the area for more than twenty years and writing about great food, I put together a guide to help you find the best weekend hot spots in the area. A time honored tradition in the South, weekend brunch is…
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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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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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Review by Hannah Neville When seeking out the tastiest Italian restaurant options in the area, the most authentic can be found at Clemenza’s located in Uptown Station in Fort Walton Beach. This year’s recipient of the BEST Locally Owned Restaurant and the BEST Restaurant in Okaloosa County by Emerald Coast Magazine, Clemenza’s has won over…
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Grab your beads and let’s party! I’ll see you at Lulu’s inaugural Birds of Paradise Mardi Gras Ball, presented by Krewe De Lu Roux, on Saturday, February 25 at their Destin location, 4607 Legendary Marina Drive, Destin, Florida 32541. The festive occasion will be outfitted with a delicious buffet dinner with a freshly prepared menu unique…
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Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer is a locally owned and operated, casual, family friendly seafood restaurant located on the Destin Harbor. The name Brotula’s is derived from the Bearded Brotula or Cusk Eel that is caught right in our local waters at depths of 350 feet. It is one of the best kept secrets…
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Chef de Cuisine, Chef Tommy LeMasters of Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer, began his career in the restaurant business at an early age. Starting out as a dishwasher at the age of nine in his stepfather’s restaurant, LeMasters knew he wanted to be in the family business. While in high school LeMasters worked under Chef…
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