Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House: Read my lips
May 6, 2021By Liesel Schmidt SANDESTIN – Combining his years of experience as the captain of a boat with an expertise in restaurant management and menu development, long-time Destin native Gary Jarvis and his like-minded son Bryce have the seafood game well in their grasp. And while they could easily have rested on the success they’d […]
Cinco de Mayo all-day fiesta at North Beach Social
May 3, 2021Special to 30A Food and Wine SANTA ROSA BEACH – North Beach Social will host an all-day Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Wednesday, May 5, with DJ 30A from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., a photo booth, best outfit contest and tons of food and drink specials all day long. Celebrate the fifth of May in […]
Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood: Bringing elegance back to fine dining
By Laura HollowayMay 1, 2021 SANDESTIN – It’s rare to find a restaurant in a hotel or resort that can stand alone in experience and style, but Seagar’s Prime Steaks and Seafood, a AAA Four-Diamond Restaurant at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, achieves just that. Its award-winning menu and drink lineup create a […]
Chef Jim Shirley Enterprises: Yes, Chef!
By Liesel SchmidtApril 19, 2021SOUTH WALTON – Born and raised in Pensacola, Jim Shirley has the South in his blood – right along with cooking. Since the age of 14 when he was flipping burgers, he’s had his hand in restaurants, and it became a passion that he couldn’t ignore. Even during a stint in […]
April showers, wine devoured
Sandestin Wine Festival makes its triumphant return By Michelle FarnhamApril 17, 2021 BAYTOWNE WHARF – After getting shelved due to the coronavirus in 2020, not even the threat of thunderstorms could keep wine lovers away from the 34 annual 2021 Sandestin Wine Festival, April 15-18. Both Friday and Saturday’s grand tastings sold out, as well […]
North Beach Social to hold 30A Trails benefit
Special to 30A Food and WineApril 17, 2021SANTA ROSA BEACH – On Sunday, May 2, 2021, North Beach Social will welcome friends and families for a community event benefiting 30A Trails. The event, sponsored by Citadel Roofing and Restoration, will feature live music by Wildlife Specials from 5 to 8 p.m. Bring the whole family to […]
Shop the label: Rosemary Beach wine educator publishes book
Rosemary Beach’s Eliason encourages wine enthusiasts to shop bottle labelsROSEMARY BEACH – Local chef and beverage professional, Sydney Eliason, announced the publication of her new book, Wine Label Shopping: Buy More Than Just a Pretty Label, encouraging wine enthusiasts to select wines based on their labels. Focusing on certain clues on a wine label, Eliason […]
Surfing Deer: Global, coastal, cool
By Michelle FarnhamApril 1, 2021SEAGROVE BEACH – Whether you’re on vacation, or just want to act like you are, Surfing Deer is the kind of elegant chic you’d expect along the Emerald Coast, with a menu to back it up.Nestled at the corner of 30A and County Highway 395, Surfing Deer serves New American cuisine […]
Sandestin Wine Festival: Back to the bottles
By Pam WindsorApril 1, 2021One of the most popular events of the year, the Sandestin Wine Festival, will take place April 15 to 18. Hosted by the Village of Baytowne, this festival offers something for wine lovers of every level, from the novice to the aficionado.Two grand wine tastings are scheduled for Friday evening and […]
La Crema Tapas & Chocolate: Passport to Spain
By Liesel SchmidtMarch 25, 2021For the people of Spain, food is an important part of the culture. They savor it, celebrate it, and linger over it. It’s a point of passion, and that passion is evident in its bold flavors. Naturally, Spanish cuisine is inspirational to a great many chefs who have come away from […]