The Citizen: Citizen fare
By Liesel SchmidtOct. 15, 2021ALYS BEACH – While opening a restaurant in the midst of a pandemic may seem risky, the reward seemed worth the gamble for Jeremy Walton, whose 25 years in the hospitality industry gave him confidence that a new venture could indeed reach monumental success despite the long shadow cast by current […]
Eggs on the Beach: Fired up for fun and philanthropy
Seventh EggFest celebrates Big Green Egg grillsBy Michelle FarnhamOct. 17, 2021SEASCAPE – Good food, good weather, good fun and good causes converged at Seascape Towne Center Oct. 16, as the Eggs on the Beach EggFest Cooking Competition returned for a seventh time.Susan Kiley of Bay Breeze Patio co-organizes the event, and was very pleased with […]
Bloody Mary Festival shakes things up Oct. 23
Proceeds to benefit Habitat for Humanity – Walton County Special to 30A Food and WineOct. 15, 2021 MIRAMAR BEACH – The Market Shops is pleased to announce the lineup for the sixth annual Bloody Mary Festival Saturday, Oct. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the shopping center. Local establishments, including Alys Beach, Bijoux […]
Seagrove Village MarketCafé: Serving up a side of Seagrove history
By Laura HollowayOct. 7, 2021SEAGROVE BEACH – Imagine that all of your favorite beach foods could be found in one place, and it was a place that felt like a vacationer’s escape and coming home all at the same time. A place that was a short stroll from the Gulf, serving up shrimp, burgers, crab […]
Ovide: Celebrity chef creates clean flavors
By Lauren Sage ReinlieOct. 9, 2021SANDESTIN – One of the newest dining options on the 30A scene is Ovide, the signature restaurant at the new Hotel Effie at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.Ovide opened in February with a menu created in collaboration with celebrity chef and James Beard Award-winner Hugh Acheson. Ovide focuses on clean, […]
Eggs on the Beach: Firing up the grills again Oct. 16
By Michelle FarnhamOct. 6, 2021SEASCAPE – While the coals were extinguished last year due to the pandemic, local grilling enthusiasts are back to cooking with fire for the seventh annual Eggs on the Beach EggFest Cooking Competition! “Tasters can taste unlimited bites from our cook teams, many of which serve multiple recipes and sometimes pair their […]
Eggs On the Beach cooking competition returns Oct. 16
Bay Breeze Patio hosts annual event at Seascape ResortSpecial to 30A Food & WineSept. 29, 2021MIRAMAR BEACH – The Emerald Coast’s official Big Green Egg EggFest cooking competition, Eggs on the Beach, is returning to Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Presented by Bay Breeze Patio, the family-friendly event will be […]
North Beach Social: Social event of the summer
By Sarah Murphy RobertsonSept. 30, 2021SANTA ROSA BEACH – No matter your planned approach, a trip to North Beach Social means you’re headed in the right direction. Located at the foot of the 331 bridge on the beautiful Choctawhatchee Bay, and known formerly as the North Beach Tortilla Company, North Beach Social reopened in Spring […]
Sunset Bay Cafe: Sun rises on remodeled restaurant
By Michelle FarnhamSept. 27, 2021SANDESTIN – The 2020 offseason proved the perfect time for the sun to temporarily set on Sunset Bay Cafe. The restaurant was closed for a major remodel, modernizing the dining room of Sandestin’s much-loved eatery. Upon reopening, guests were welcomed into an indoor space as lovely as the waterfront locale the […]
Grayton Beer Brewpub: More than just beer here!
By Pam WindsorSept. 20, 2021GRAYTON BEACH – Since opening a little more than three years ago, the Grayton Beer Brewpub has become popular for great food and its expansive collection of locally crafted beers.The menu features something for everybody, with items like the double-stacked burger, smoked wings, a Nashville hot chicken sandwich, and specialty entrees […]