Eggs on the Beach firing up Oct. 15!
Where charcoal meets charityBy Michelle FarnhamAug. 15, 2022MIRAMAR BEACH – The Eggs on the Beach grilling extravaganza is unlike any other culinary event on the Emerald Coast. Each fall, dozens of cook teams fire up their Big Green Egg grills and battle it out for barbecue glory.Eggfests are held all around the country, allowing Big […]
The Grove 30A: Going to the Grove
By Liesel SchmidtAug. 9, 2022SANTA ROSA BEACH – While opening a restaurant in the midst of a pandemic and the resultant shutdowns may be an incredible leap of faith, for owners Clint Machamer and Sean Merideth, the uncertainty was worth the risk in the face of reward. Open since May of 2020, The Grove 30A […]
Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House: So fresh, so gouda
By Laura HollowayAug. 6, 2022SANDESTIN – Slick Lips might be the nickname given to the toothless Amberjack fish, but the menu at Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House has plenty of bite. Chargrilled oysters with chorizo cream and smoked gouda? This is the kind of dish other dishes want to be, and Slick Lips features […]
Seagar’s: Steakhouse standards, seasonal surprises!
By Lauren Sage ReinlieAug. 3, 2022SANDESTIN – Diners who step into Seagar’s Prime Steaks and Seafood know immediately they are in for something special for the Northwest Florida area. The dark wood floors and candlelit tables. The live pianist and the sharply dressed and exceptionally attentive staff. The mouth-watering aromas wafting out of the open-air […]
Chef Spotlight: Giovanni Filippone, Mama Clemenza’s
By Liesel SchmidtJuly 31, 2022MIRAMAR BEACH – Having recently turned 50, Chef Giovanni Filippone has a lot to look back on across the five decades of his life.A French-born Italian, Filippone grew up in a Sicilian family that emigrated to New Jersey after living in France, giving him a culturally diverse background that is obvious […]
Vue on 30a: Heart and soul
By Sarah Murphy RobertsonJuly 28, 2022SANTA ROSA BEACH – It is well known that Vue on 30a offers its diners stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico. Turns out, glimpses of the glinting emerald waters are just the icing on the cake.Achieving accessibility while also being elevated can be a tall order. But at Vue, […]
North Beach Social: A whale of a tale
By Liesel SchmidtJuly 25, 2022SANTA ROSA BEACH – Coming over the bridge into Santa Rosa Beach, the view of all that lies before you is breathtaking: the sky, the water, the absolute majesty of nature. And as your eye explores the skyline, it lights on one particular burst of color that seems to demand attention: […]
Surfing Deer: Celebrating a storied history
By Sarah Murphy RobertsonJuly 24, 2022SEAGROVE BEACH – There’s lots of talk about the good old days, but what if sitting down and sharing a meal is still alive in these good new days?The storied history of the land where Surfing Deer sits, now called Seagrove Beach, starts three quarters of a century ago with […]
Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar: Views and revues
By Laura HollowayJuly 8, 2022GULF PLACE – A better location or more delicious oysters are difficult to find, and few restaurant names are more fun to say. Located centrally on 30A adjacent to Gulf Place where Highway 393 reaches the Gulf, Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar offers the kind of ocean breezes and fresh seafood that […]
A Mid-Summer Soirée with Chef Hugh Acheson
Hotel Effie dinner to benefit Emerald Coast Autism CenterSANDESTIN – Hotel Effie has partnered with the Emerald Coast Autism Center for a special one-night event hosted by celebrity chef Hugh Acheson Friday, July 15 from 6 to 10 p.m. The pre-fixe dinner will take place at the hotel’s signature restaurant, Ovide, nestled in the heart […]