At the Hub of it all
By Liesel Schmidt July 1, 2019 Taking a look around this open-air space, where unique bars and eateries take the simpleidea of a food court and crank it up to 11, it’s evident that calling it The Hub is extremelyapropos, given its air, its atmosphere, and – perhaps most of all – its concept. Really, […]
Chef Deb Swenerton – Dedication gives rise to James Beard nomination
By Stephanie Burt Despite her recent nomination as a James Beard Foundation Outstanding Baker, Black BearBread Co.’s Deb Swenerton sees herself as an uncomplicated baker. She simply wants thingsto look good and taste good. But maybe, just maybe, this straightforward approach is the secretto her skill. She’s been cooking and baking all her life, and […]
Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation announces the return of Harvest Wine & Food Festival October 24-26 in WaterColor, Fla.
Tickets go on sale to the public July 1 at 10 am at HarvestWineandFood.com Miramar Beach, Fla. – Following their most successful auction to date, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) is pleased to announce the return of Harvest Wine & Food Festival to South Walton October 24-26. A three-day affair, Harvest Wine & Food Festival has been recognized as one of the premier fall […]
Tacos, tacos, tacos – Macho Taco • Red Fish Taco • La Cocina
By Laura Holloway June 25th, 2019 For many people, Friday is the best day of the week, signaling the end of work’s daily grind for acouple of days. For others, Sunday Funday strikes the happiest chord. But for those with themost discerning of palates, there is only one day of the week worth circling on […]
Mezcal tiptoes into tapas
Seascape eatery’s new menu has Spanish influence By Michelle Farnham June 19, 2019MIRAMAR BEACH – As it prepares to celebrate its second anniversary in SeascapeTowne Centre, Mezcal Mexican Grill is debuting a new lineup of food and cocktailsfor diners – including a tapas menu. Mezcal General Manager Kirk Williams said they were looking to embrace […]
Big Green Eggheads unite Sept. 28!
By Michelle Farnham June 13th, 2019 Just as the summer tourist season has begun to cool off on the Emerald Coast, theEggs on the Beach cooking competition will be firing things back up! Slated forSaturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., this gathering of Big Green Egg cookingenthusiasts promises to fill bellies and […]
Adding another story to Seaside
By Sarah Murphy Robertson June 11th, 2019 Consistency is an essential ingredient to any restaurant’s success. Bud &Alley’s owner, Dave Rauschkolb, takes that notion a step further, believing inthe importance of his business as a constant and familiar anchor in Seaside. As the town continually evolves and changes, he wants Bud & Alley’s toremain a […]
Emeril’s welcomes the tastes of summer
New menu promises to please all palates By Michelle Farnham June 2, 2019MIRAMAR BEACH – Emeril’s Coastal Italian has unveiled its new menu, and invitesyour crew to gather round the table for sips and sustenance. “It was time to shake it up, and with the weather getting hotter, it was time to dosome lighter fare,” […]
The day Grayton Beach stood still
This story appears in the summer 2019 issue of the Food and Wine Guide for South Walton May 31, 2019 By Michelle Farnham The day The Red Bar burned down will be a milestone in the Santa Rosa Beachtimeline for generations to come. As the sun came up that Feb. 13 morning, theentire town was […]
Something to suit everyone’s palate
Greetings fellow foodies and welcome to the latest edition of the Food & Wine Guide for SouthWalton. I hope you and your family are gearing up for another great summer here in paradise. AsI can often be heard saying, South Walton is the next great culinary destination in America.Whether you are a tourist or longtime […]