
Ovide: Celebrity chef creates clean flavors
By Lauren Sage ReinlieOct. 9, 2021SANDESTIN – One of the newest dining options on the 30A scene is Ovide, the signature restaurant at the new Hotel Effie at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.Ovide opened in February with a menu created in collaboration with celebrity chef and James Beard Award-winner Hugh Acheson. Ovide focuses on clean, […]

Eggs on the Beach: Firing up the grills again Oct. 16
By Michelle FarnhamOct. 6, 2021SEASCAPE – While the coals were extinguished last year due to the pandemic, local grilling enthusiasts are back to cooking with fire for the seventh annual Eggs on the Beach EggFest Cooking Competition! “Tasters can taste unlimited bites from our cook teams, many of which serve multiple recipes and sometimes pair their […]

Eggs On the Beach cooking competition returns Oct. 16
Bay Breeze Patio hosts annual event at Seascape ResortSpecial to 30A Food & WineSept. 29, 2021MIRAMAR BEACH – The Emerald Coast’s official Big Green Egg EggFest cooking competition, Eggs on the Beach, is returning to Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Presented by Bay Breeze Patio, the family-friendly event will be […]

North Beach Social: Social event of the summer
By Sarah Murphy RobertsonSept. 30, 2021SANTA ROSA BEACH – No matter your planned approach, a trip to North Beach Social means you’re headed in the right direction. Located at the foot of the 331 bridge on the beautiful Choctawhatchee Bay, and known formerly as the North Beach Tortilla Company, North Beach Social reopened in Spring […]

Sunset Bay Cafe: Sun rises on remodeled restaurant
By Michelle FarnhamSept. 27, 2021SANDESTIN – The 2020 offseason proved the perfect time for the sun to temporarily set on Sunset Bay Cafe. The restaurant was closed for a major remodel, modernizing the dining room of Sandestin’s much-loved eatery. Upon reopening, guests were welcomed into an indoor space as lovely as the waterfront locale the […]

Grayton Beer Brewpub: More than just beer here!
By Pam WindsorSept. 20, 2021GRAYTON BEACH – Since opening a little more than three years ago, the Grayton Beer Brewpub has become popular for great food and its expansive collection of locally crafted beers.The menu features something for everybody, with items like the double-stacked burger, smoked wings, a Nashville hot chicken sandwich, and specialty entrees […]

Courtyard at Pescado hosting Walk Into Fall
The Courtyard at Pescado will host a Walk into Fall Wine Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. The dinner will be led by Maxwell Rowe of Breakthru Beverage, featuring a menu by Chef Brendan Wakeham. This is a private event with limited tickets available. Tickets are $155 plus 7% tax and 22% […]

Blue Mountain Bakery: Just roll with it!
By Michelle FarnhamSept. 14, 2021BLUE MOUNTAIN BEACH – Locals and regular visitors alike who have enjoyed La Loba Bakery over the years are happy to hear the Blue Mountain Beach business is still turning out delectable eats, now known as Blue Mountain Bakery. Chef Kyle Swift and Dallin Harris purchased the eatery back in the […]

Tommy Bahama: Cruising the islands from the mainland
Sept. 10, 2021By Pam Windsor SANDESTIN – Tommy Bahama is known for its “welcome to the islands” vibe, a feeling that starts at the door with the lush, tropical decor and continues throughout an expansive menu, offering a variety of dishes all made from scratch. “Our food is extremely consistent and made from high quality […]

Slick Lips previews tasty plates, divine drinks
By Michelle FarnhamSept. 9, 2021 SANDESTIN – A new season calls for new flavors, and the crew at Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House is gearing up for fall in a big way. Co-owner Bryce Jarvis welcomed a crowd of industry taste-testers to the Sip, Shuck and Savor menu tasting Sept. 8, explaining they were […]