George’s at Alys Beach: By George, it’s good!
July 21, 2020By Liesel SchmidtALYS BEACH – Since opening in 2008, George’s at Alys Beach has been a landmark of fantastic food in a beautiful location, with a unique personality – one that starts with the iconic frog on their logo. A whimsical reference to its founding owners and a humorous story involving a wedding […]
FOOW: Good taste, good space
July 18, 2021By Lauren Sage ReinlieWATERCOLOR – Diners at FOOW in WaterColor really can’t get much closer to the beach.“It’s almost right at your fingertips,” said Dustin Parkman, the director of restaurants for WaterColor Inn.With almost 270 degrees of floor-to-ceiling windows and a third of its seating on an outside patio, FOOW (pronounced ‘foo’) takes […]
Marlin Grill celebrates 20 years of fine dining
Special to 30A Food and WineJuly 11, 2021MIRAMAR BEACH – Founded in 2001 by owners Wayne Lewis and Tom Rice, Marlin Grill has long been noted for its culinary talents and award-winning wine list.Now celebrating 20 years in business, the locally owned and operated restaurant has been recognized as the Best Place for a Date, […]
Emeril’s Coastal: Riding a new wave
July 1, 2021By Michelle Farnham SANDESTIN – Sometimes necessity is the mother of invention. Such was the case with Emeril Lagasse’s newest restaurant right here on the Emerald Coast. While the pandemic forced the temporary closure of Emeril’s Coastal Italian last summer, he and his staff were busy re-imagining the Grand Boulevard eatery. When the […]
30Avenue: The Gateway to 30A
June 30, 2021By Michelle FarnhamINLET BEACH – The 30A area of Santa Rosa Beach is known not just for its beautiful beaches, but also for its upscale shopping and dining.When it’s time to come in off the beach, no place combines the food and fun better than 30Avenue. Dubbed the “Gateway to 30A” the complex […]
Returning the favor
June 28, 2021By Publisher Phil HeppdingWhat a difference a year makes! This time last year, we had just reopened our area after a brief spring lockdown which saw commerce and family gatherings grind to a halt. While activity picked up in a hurry here in paradise, the rest of the country was still dealing with […]
Alys Beach to host ‘Crafted’ weekend Oct. 1-2
New event highlights craft beverages, culinary, artistry, workmanship June 22, 2021Special to 30A Food and WineALYS BEACH – Alys Beach Crafted is the newest of signature event to be hosted by The Alys Foundation. Sprung from the successful debut of Firkin Fête in 2019, Crafted celebrates the collaboration of talents, pooled from throughout the Southeast, […]
LaCo: New name, new look, new brunch
June 19, 2021By Michelle Farnham SEACREST BEACH – La Cocina, the Latin coastal restaurant serving up ceviche, tacos, burritos and achiote fried wings along 30A, has reopened its doors as LaCo, a shortened moniker for both “La Cocina” and “Latin Coastal.” Over the winter, the eatery also underwent a top-to-bottom remodel of the dining room […]
Blue Mabel: Bringing something new to the table
June 13, 2021By Laura Holloway BLUE MOUNTAIN BEACH – Anyone who has sampled the mouthwatering fares of Cowgirl Kitchen rejoiced at the creation of the latest Nikki Nickerson spot on 30A: Blue Mabel, a restaurant named for a famous rodeo cowgirl and loved for its funky atmosphere and comforting, savory cuisine. “We treat our customers […]