Restaurant Paradis: Taste built from the ground up
By Lauren Sage ReinlieJuly 2, 2023ROSEMARY BEACH – The fine dining Restaurant Paradis opened in Rosemary Beach in 2009. At the time, it was the only spot with a liquor license in the neighborhood, and has since bourgeoned into one of the hottest growing spots along Scenic Highway 30A.“When we opened up, Rosemary wasn’t what […]
LaCo: Fresh takes on familiar tastes
By Liesel SchmidtJune 29, 2023 SEACREST BEACH – With its bright, festive and airy atmosphere, LaCo is everything you’d envision for a Latin-inspired restaurant on the coast, and the food continues to paint the picture, beautifully marrying Latin cuisine with coastal fare to achieve something truly special. Enchiladas are served with […]
Chef Spotlight: Fleetwood Covington, Chasing Michelin
By Michelle FarnhamJune 26, 2023SANDESTIN – What started as a part-time job because he wanted to learn how to make pasta has turned into a 7-year-long new career for Fleetwood Covington, the 35-year-old executive chef at Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood. We chatted with the musician-turned-chef about his team at Seagar’s and where he’s hoping […]
Eating by the dock of the bay: Jim Shirley restaurants
By Michelle FarnhamJune 22, 2023SANTA ROSA BEACH – As the head of Jim Shirley Enterprises, entrepreneur and chef Jim Shirley is a well-known culinary name here on the Emerald Coast. Among his empire is a trio of restaurants located at the foot of the Route 331 bridge on the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay, uniquely […]
Havana Beach Bar & Grill: Cuban cool, Rosemary chic
By Pam WindsorJune 18, 2023ROSEMARY BEACH – Nestled within the Pearl Hotel, the Havana Beach Bar & Grill has a look and feel all its own.“If you’re coming to Havana Beach, you’re coming somewhere a little different,” said Matt Moore, corporate director of projects and concepts for The St. Joe Company, which owns the restaurant […]
George’s at Alys Beach: A culinary leap with distinctive personality
By Liesel SchmidtJune 15, 2023ALYS BEACH – Since opening in 2008, George’s at Alys Beach has been a name synonymous with upscale fare in a stunning location, with a singular uniqueness that shakes up the “upscale” aspect to make it fun – starting with the iconic frog that is their logo. A quirky reference to […]
Cook Team registration open for Eggs On The Beach
Big Green Egg Fest seeks non-profit, backyard, restaurant and kids cook teamsJune 12, 2023Special to 30A Food & WineMIRAMAR BEACH – Bay Breeze Patio, an official retailer of the Big Green Egg, announces the cook team registration is now open for the 9th Annual “Eggs on the Beach” EggFest Cooking Competition on Saturday, Oct. 14, […]
Fish Out of Water: Fresh from the gulf and the oven
By Pam WindsorJune 12, 2023WATERCOLOR – Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, Fish Out of Water offers a unique dining experience so close to the beach, you can come in and dine while wearing flip flops and cover-ups.Located within the WaterColor Inn and Resort, “FOOW” as it is sometimes called, is known for Southern Coastal […]
Emeril’s Coastal: Something for every occasion
By Michelle FarnhamJune 9, 2023 MIRAMAR BEACH – Anniversaries, business meetings, Girls Nights Out, birthdays, or any day ending in Y, Emeril’s Coastal has a dish or drink for that. Though the dining is elegant, the dress code is casual, and celebrity chef/owner Emeril Lagasse and his staff have something to offer for every occasion. […]
Inaugural 30A Foam Fest raises $5K for Food for Thought
June 1, 2023Special to 30A Food & WineINLET BEACH – The inaugural 30A Foam Fest, presented by Idyll Hound Proper and 30Avenue, raised $5,000 for Food for Thought Outreach.The festival made its debut at 30Avenue May 13 and welcomed over 500 guests to the shopping center for an afternoon filled with craft beer, live music, […]