WINE SPECTATOR MAGAZINE RANKS DESTIN CHARITY WINE AUCTION #3 CHARITY WINE AUCTION IN THE US
Special Contribution from Destin Charity Wine Auction Local wine auction remains among top 10 charity wine auctions for the sixth consecutive year DESTIN, Fla.—April 10, 2018—Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) proudly announces that the 12th Annual Auction in 2017 ranked third among the nation’s top charity wine auctions by Wine Spectator Magazine. DCWAF has […]
Toasting to Another Successful Year
By Sarah Murphy Robertson The 32nd annual Sandestin Wine Festival is the longest-running wine event in the Southeast. That’s a pretty remarkable feat and those who plan this festival know it couldn’t happen without the support of those who attend year after year. “We are always thrilled to see countless guests returning to the festival,” […]
Spell Restaurant Group Announces New Executive Chef and Sous Chef at La Cocina Mexican Grill and Bar
The Spell Restaurant Group recently went on a search for an Executive Chef to take the reigns at La Cocina Mexican Grill & Bar in Seacrest Beach, FL. They were looking for someone with great leadership skills and experience in Latin fare that could take it to another level. They came across Eric Bartholomew from […]
Shades Bar and Grill Hosts 11th Annual Seafood Boil Benefit
Crawfish Boil, Live Music, Bouncy Houses and More will Benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge Shades Bar and Grill is excited to announce that their 11th Annual Seafood Boil Benefit on April 7, 2018 will benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge. The all day event at Shades Bar and Grill in Inlet Beach will feature live music by Jacob […]
Sunshine and Sauvignon: countdown to the Sandestin Wine Festival
Argentine vintner headlines Slick Lips wine dinner By Michelle Farnham Spanning April 12 to 15, the Sandestin Wine Festival is poised to offer food and wine aficionados four days of fun in the sun. With an array of events to choose from over the long weekend, it appears the sold-out VIP experiences at both Friday […]
Sandestin uncorks 32nd wine festival April 12-15
From lunch cruises to two grand tastings, the wine will be flowing By Michelle Farnham Hundreds of wines, four days, two charities, one iconic festival. The Sandestin Wine Festival is gearing up for its 32nd installment April 12 to 15 at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Things get underway the evening of April 12 with […]
Publisher’s Note – America’s Next Great Culinary Destination
This note appears in the Spring 2018 Edition of the Food & Wine Guide for South Walton. Welcome back to the latest edition of the Food & Wine Guide for South Walton. Our inaugural year in 2017 was met with rave reviews from readers both near and far. We hope you are ready for a […]
Emeril cooks up big news at Seaside
Lagasse Foundation grants $500K to Seaside School at Taste of the Race By Michelle Farnham Emeril Lagasse wants to get down to the meat and potatoes of education – literally. The famed chef stole the show at the fourth annual Taste of the Race fundraiser and culinary event March 2, announcing the Emeril Lagasse Foundation […]
NEW ROSÉ ALL DAY GARDEN ANNOUNCED FOR 2018 SOUTH WALTON BEACHES WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
Special Contribution to 30a Food & Wine New events, culinary delights and featured winemakers and seminars bring fresh approach to 2018 event Miramar Beach, Fla. (February 27, 2018) – America’s most renowned wine and food festivals have four main ingredients—celebrity winemakers, top culinary talent, thought-provoking tasting seminars, and elements that highlight and celebrate current trends. […]
Sandestin fires up the gumbo pots
Baytowne Wharf is packed as diners ‘Pursue the Roux’ By Michelle Farnham The sunshine was hot, but the gumbo was hotter, as the Village of Baytowne Wharf broke out the purple, green and gold décor for the Sandestin Gumbo Festival, Feb. 16 and 17. Things got underway Friday night with the Seafood Boil Kick-Off Party […]