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 […]
Private Chefs of South Walton: A personal masterpiece
By Liesel SchmidtJuly 5, 2022While there are a multitude of restaurants throughout South Walton, leaving the house for a restaurant-quality experience isn’t always necessary. But before you go hunting through your phone for takeout, consider the option of hiring a private chef to make your next meal something truly unforgettable.Surprisingly, there are a number of […]
Restaurant Paradis: Fine dining and wining
By Pam WindsorJuly 7, 2022ROSEMARY BEACH – Restaurant Paradis has a warmth and elegance that welcomes guests as soon as they walk through the door. This fine-dining restaurant, led by Executive Chef Mark Eichin and his talented culinary team, is a local favorite for its unique approach to coastal cuisine, as well as its popular […]
Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar: Casual excellence
By Liesel SchmidtJune 29, 2022ROSEMARY BEACH – Spanish for fish, Pescado is a name befitting of the restaurant whose location at the uppermost point of the Orleans building in Rosemary Beach affords sweeping views of the Gulf. Views that change with every hour of the day and every turn of the tide, with sunsets that […]
Ovide: Instagrammable moments you can taste
By Michelle FarnhamJune 23, 2022SANDESTIN – When Hotel Effie opened in February of 2021, it brought with it three new food and beverage opportunities: The Lobby Bar, Ara Rooftop Pool & Lounge, and Ovide, the hotel’s year-round fine dining restaurant.The menu at Ovide comes from the mind of five-time James Beard nominee Hugh Acheson, 2012 […]
Old Florida Fish House: A lakeside oasis and getaway in the middle of it all
By Lauren Sage ReinlieJune 19, 2022SEAGROVE BEACH – In addition to high-caliber sushi, fresh fish, and coastal farm-to-table fare, Old Florida Fish House has one of the most stunning outdoor dining areas around.The restaurant’s new owners, Keith O’Leary and his family, took over the entire three-acre property on the shores of Eastern Lake over three […]
Cheers to beach beers! Taking a look at local breweries
Grayton Beer • Idyll Hounds • 3rd Planet • Salty Oak • Odd PelicanBy Michelle FarnhamJune 16, 2022EMERALD COAST – When it comes to local exports here on the gulf, fresh seafood might be the first thing you think of, but a growing number of brewers are looking to make a mark in the craft […]