The restaurants of The St. Joe Company: Expanding the empire
By Liesel SchmidtAug. 2, 2023EMERALD COAST – While the organization now known as The St. Joe Company was originally founded in 1936 as a paper company, over the past few decades it has become synonymous with some of Northwest Florida’s top destinations to live, work, and vacation. At one point, St. Joe was the second […]
30Avenue: Vacation relaxation destination!
By Michelle FarnhamJuly 30, 2023 INLET BEACH – Oh, the tyranny of choice. A trip down Scenic Highway 30A – whether as a tourist or a local – offers so many opportunities. Dining, entertainment, shopping: it has it all! There is one complex on the far East side of 30A, however, that offers all these […]
In memoriam: Community loses trio of culinary icons
By Michelle FarnhamJuly 27, 2023 SOUTH WALTON – The Emerald Coast area was hit hard by the passing of three culinary innovators this spring. While their time with us has ended, their legacy continues with the phenomenal eateries they leave behind. Let’s raise a toast to these creative minds who have made our days a […]
Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood: 25 years of pushing the envelope
By Michelle FarnhamJuly 23, 2023 SANDESTIN – It’s been a quarter century since Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood opened its doors, prompting a look back and a look ahead at Sandestin’s AAA Four-Diamond steakhouse. A retrospective First, the name. Pronounced “cigars,” the moniker was a play on words, referencing the classic era of New York-style […]
amici • amigos • friends: Like dining with friends
By Pam WindsorJuly 20, 2023INLET BEACH – When the Corchis family opened amici 30A Italian Kitchen, they wanted to offer exceptional food in a setting that was warm, comfortable, and inviting.“Our intention was to have a gathering spot for our local community,” family matriarch Amy Corchis recalled. “Obviously, it was intended for our visitors and […]
Publisher’s letter: Enjoy your summer adventures!
July 17, 2023 Greetings fellow foodies, I hope this issue of the Food & Wine Guide for South Walton finds you and your family enjoying the sun and sand of our beautiful slice of paradise. With the spring festival season behinds us, we hope you are out exploring all the culinary offerings that our area […]
Respect the Beard: South Walton boasts trio of James Beard winners
By Michelle FarnhamJuly 14, 2023SOUTH WALTON – The James Beard Foundation has been awarding the culinary industry’s best of the best since 1990. James Beard, host of the first-ever television cooking program “I Love to Eat,” was a prolific recipe-writer and author, and considered to be the father of the modern era of “celebrity chefs.”Often […]
Shelby’s Beach Bar and Grill: Welcome to Shelby’s!
By Liesel SchmidtJuly 11, 2023GULF PLACE – As the owners of The Perfect Pig restaurant group, the Miller family has a name synonymous with fun times, great atmosphere and – of course – fantastic food. Now, with the opening of Shelby’s Beach Bar and Grill in Santa Rosa Beach, they continue that tradition, welcoming guests […]
Chef Spotlight: Matthew Krueger, The new chef in town
By Michelle FarnhamJuly 8, 2023 SANDESTIN – Chef Matthew Krueger is a 15-year veteran of the hospitality industry, having graduated from the Art Institute of Salt Lake City where he received a degree in culinary arts. Before coming to Ovide as executive chef in the fall of 2022, his career included the kitchens of prestigious […]
Chef Shirley sizzles by the Seaside
Great Southern Cafe • b.f.f. • The Chicken Shack • C-Bar • The Meltdown on 30ABy Michelle FarnhamJuly 5, 2023SEASIDE – Few people have left a greater mark on the South Walton area than Chef Jim Shirley, who first set up shop here in 2006, triggering the roll-out of new eateries every few years. After […]