By: Gabi Garrett Whether you’re up for the road trip, or prefer to jet your way to your next adventure —Texas is closer than you think. With direct flights from Panama City Beach taking just over 2 hours, or Mobile just over an hour and a half, you can be in downtown Houston in no…
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By: Gabi Garrett, BellaMagazine.com There is no better way to rekindle your love of your own backyard than to show someone else the wonders you’ve found as you frolic about on the weekends. We’ve rounded up some favorite local establishments to create what we think is the best weekend ever. Take this outline to entertain…
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Story & Photos by Susan Benton (Photo: Susan Benton Savoring Paris) For the culinary connoisseur, foodie, or anyone who loves to try new things, tasting exotic foods from other parts of the world is an adventure. For those, like me, who also love to travel, Paris is the ultimate gastronomic destination. A few years…
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The Hangout Music Festival has an amazing lineup for 2016, and all tickets are now sold out. The festival is being held this year on the beautiful white sandy beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama, with gates now open and performances beginning at 8:30pm (Due to weather)! The box office is open, shuttles are running for those that have shuttle…
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You know I’m a Southern gal, and a lover of all things food related, especially fried chicken, so when Food Film Festival founder George Motz (see interview) and team decided to bring his event to South Walton with the help of The Local Palate, I jumped on board with gusto. Not only have I been promoting…
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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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The farm to table movement is nothing new, but when chefs like Phil McDonald get creative, innovative menu items aren’t the only things sprouting at the restaurant; ideas and edible gardens are too. McDonald says, “It’s all about keeping it fresh. Our philosophy is not to cook anything too much. We try to incorporate seasonal…
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