Southside Slice to close as owners repurpose the space
April 30, 2020Special to 30A Food and Wine ROSEMARY BEACH – After much deliberation, the owners of the Last Call Restaurant Group have decided to close Southside Slice starting Saturday, May 2, and use the space in a few new ways. First, the kitchen will serve as a prep kitchen for sister restaurant Pescado to ease the burden of the very […]
Spotlight: Surfing Deer Chef Greggory Smith
April 28, 2020By Phil HeppdingSEAGROVE – If you have spent any time in South Walton exploring the culinary scene, inevitably you have experienced fare from one of the area’s top chefs, Greggory Smith. Smith is currently refining the concept and menu at Surfing Deer in Seagrove. While the restaurant is approaching its third anniversary, Smith has […]
Chiringo: A global approach to flavor
April 28, 2020By Michelle FarnhamGRAYTON BEACH – A quick scan of buzzwords on a restaurant’s menu will usually give you a pretty good feel for the vibe there. Glancing at Chiringo’s menu, you’ll see words like poké, snapper, guacamole, cotija cheese, coconut sauce, curry mustard and mojo pork (not all on the same plate, of […]
Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar: So close you can taste it
The grouper is served atop fresh asparagus with plenty of citrus.April 25, 2020By Pam WindsorGULF PLACE – Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar has become a popular spot since opening at the corner of Highway 30A and 393 in Santa Rosa Beach just a little more than two years ago. The restaurant, which […]
Farm & Fire Southern Pizzeria re-opens grocery and takeout
Chef Jim Shirley brings part of his latest venture back onlineApril 22, 2020Special to 30A Food & WineSANTA ROSA BEACH – To help combat Florida’s stay-at-home order, Chef Jim Shirley reopened the online store at his latest culinary venture, Farm & Fire Southern Pizzeria, located at 24200 US-331, Santa Rosa Beach. Farm […]
Shaka Sushi and Noodle Bar: Where Asian cuisine meets the beach
April 10, 2020By Pam WindsorINLET BEACH – Shaka Sushi and Noodle Bar is one of the newest restaurants in South Walton, but has certainly made a name for itself since opening last April. Located just east of 30A, Shaka is owned by the Last Call Restaurant Group which also runs other well-known area favorites like […]
The Easter feast endures!
Restaurants offering takeout holiday meals April 7, 2020By Michelle Farnham With stay-at-home orders in full effect, this will be a very different Easter, to be sure. No in-person church services, no public egg hunts, but some area restaurants are trying to keep one tradition going: the Easter meal. Now is the time for comfort food, […]
Havana Beach Bar and Grill: Passport to Havana
April 4, 2020By Liesel SchmidtROSEMARY BEACH – When it comes to creating a successful restaurant, it takes more than just a great concept or an interesting hook. It takes an understanding of the market, a keen sense of business, and – of course – a master to lead and direct the kitchen. The Pearl Hotel’s […]
FOOW: New fish, same waters
March 30, 2020By Liesel SchmidtWATERCOLOR – A reincarnation – or reimagining, perhaps – of the restaurant previously known as Fish Out of Water, FOOW officially opened in June 2018 with a new look, a new menu, and a newly refreshed dedication to providing guests with something unique and an atmosphere unlike any other. Find yourself […]
Bud and Alley’s: Creating a culinary empire
March 27, 2020By Laura HollowaySEASIDE – You instantly like Dave Rauschkolb when you meet him, recognizing him as a true local. Unpretentious and friendly, he’s a surfer, explorer, family man, community advocate and activist who just happens to be the genius behind some of 30A’s most successful and longstanding restaurants: Bud and Alley’s, Taco Bar, […]