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Seagar’s: Tastes of fall to satisfy all
By Michelle FarnhamManaging editor, 30A Food and WineOct. 16, 2020 SANDESTIN – If ever there were a year we could all use a little comfort, it’s this year, and Chef Lee Guidry is delivering it in spades with his new fall menu, which debuted this week. The executive chef at Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood […]
Private Chefs of 30A: Your place, your plates
Sept. 14, 2020By Laura HollowayFor many, the idea of having a private chef making dinner is a luxury, but on 30A, it’s a very attainable possibility. Many talented chefs offer their services for an intimate gathering at your own home or event. This can be an affordable option that not only allows you to select […]
Tommy Bahama Restaurant: Where island living makes its way to your plate
Aug. 31, 2020By Meredith Houston CarrSANDESTIN – When you hear “Tommy Bahama,” visions of fun-loving Hawaiian shirts may hula their way through your head. A creative menu of eclectic, island-inspired fare may not be the first thing that comes to mind – but at Tommy Bahama Restaurant, that’s exactly what you’ll find. Here, the essence […]
Navigate your way through The Bay
Aug. 16, 2020By Sarah Murphy RobertsonSANTA ROSA BEACH – The Bay is Chef Jim Shirley’s popular, family-friendly spot overlooking the Choctawhatchee Bay. It’s the place to head to have fun, enjoy live music, and watch the sun’s rays glint off the water. But when you dine at The Bay, guests will also find its menu […]
Seeing Red Wine Festival canceled
Aug. 7, 2020Special to 30A Food and WineFollowing in the footsteps of many food and wine festivals this year, organizers of the Seeing Red Wine Festival announced they have canceled this year’s event, which had been slated for Nov. 12 to 15, 2020.”After careful thought and discussion, we have made the tough decision to cancel […]
Black Bear Bread Co. A-Z: From avocado to za’atar
July 28, 2020By Laura HollowayGRAYTON BEACH – When you first walk through the doors of Black Bear Bread Co. in Grayton Beach, the whiff of freshly baked bread and aromatic coffee brewing instantly tickles the senses, encouraging the stomach to growl and inviting the mouth to water. It’s impossible to resist, and upon seeing the […]
‘The Courtyard at Pescado’ opening in Rosemary Beach
Wednesday, July 22, 2020Special to 30A Food and WineROSEMARY BEACH – The Courtyard at Pescado, located on the ground floor of the Orleans building in Rosemary Beach, will officially open to the public on Thursday, July 23. Designed by Denise Billman with inspiration by Joseph and Jessica Freer, The Courtyard is based on the vibrant feel […]
The Red Bar is back, baby!
Local hot spot makes its triumphant return after 2019 fireJuly 15, 2020By Michelle FarnhamGRAYTON BEACH – The Red Bar has come full-circle. After the business burned to the ground in a tragic fire Feb. 13, 2019, it reopened a year and a half later on a day of rain. The drizzle outside did nothing to […]
Farm and Fire reopens and absorbs North Beach Tortilla Co.
SANTA ROSA BEACH – When Farm and Fire opened in 2019, it took off quickly and gained an instant customer base, fusing local Southern favorites with robust flavors from 800-degree coal burning ovens. Each pizza is created in an 800-degree coal-burning oven.The pizzeria and the speakeasy are both well-loved, filling a need […]