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January 17, 2023

Restaurant Paradis’ Prohibition Repeal dinner raises $14K

Seventh annual event benefits Food for Thought Outreach

Special to 30A Food & Wine
Jan. 17, 2023

ROSEMARY BEACH – Restaurant Paradis is pleased to announce their seventh annual Prohibition Repeal Wine Dinner, presented by 30A Luxury Vacations, raised $14,000 for Food for Thought Outreach.

Guests gathered at the Rosemary Beach fine-dining restaurant for a Gatsby-inspired evening. Upon entry, ticket holders made their way into the bar area to enjoy specialty cocktails made with Distillery 98’s Dune Laker vodka, each served in a commemorative glass courtesy of Buddy’s Seafood. Attendees then made their way into the main dining room where they were seated for a special four-course meal prepared by Paradis’ award-winning chef, Mark Eichin. Each course was expertly paired with wines by Vineyard Brands and sponsored by local businesses including Driftwood Wine and Spirits, Rosemary Beach Realty, SoWal House, and Swiftly Catered. Throughout the night, attendees were surrounded by live music from Christy Larsen, courtesy of Inlet Beach Real Estate, and photographed by Anthony Whittington, compliments of 30A Cottages.

“We would like to thank all of our loyal patrons and fellow community members for sponsoring and buying tickets to this year’s record-breaking dinner,” said Restaurant Paradis owner, Danny Cosenzi. “During the holiday season we always look forward to hosting everyone and raising money for a local cause that makes a huge impact in our area.”

The proceeds raised from the annual Prohibition event go directly to Food for Thought Outreach, a local 501(c)3 organization that works to bridge the meal gap in the lives of food insecure children in Walton and Okaloosa counties.

“We are so grateful to benefit from this event,” said Tiffanie Nelson, CEO and founder of Food for Thought Outreach. “Restaurant Paradis has been a generous partner in our work at Food for Thought Outreach and events such as this make a direct impact in our organization.”

Since 2010, Food for Thought Outreach has been dedicated to serving the food-insecure children in our community. Currently, over 3,000 children are enrolled in their year-round programs.

“We love to see our community come together in support of the children who need us the most,” Nelson said.

November 4, 2022

Restaurant Paradis hosting Prohibition Repeal Wine Dinner

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Seventh annual event benefits Food for Thought Outreach

Nov. 4, 2022
Special to 30A Food & Wine

ROSEMARY BEACH – Restaurant Paradis is proud to present its seventh annual Prohibition Repeal Wine Dinner, presented by 30A Luxury Vacations, on Saturday, Dec. 10, benefitting Food for Thought Outreach.

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Beginning at 6:30 p.m., guests are invited to delight in a cocktail hour featuring a specialty cocktail made with Distillery 98’s Dune Laker vodka served in a commemorative glass, courtesy of Buddy’s Seafood. Attendees will then be whisked away to the main dining room for a Gatsby, Prohibition-era inspired evening.

Guests will experience a special, four-course meal presented by Driftwood Wine and Spirits, Rosemary Beach Realty, SoWal House, and Swiftly Catered, paired with wines by Vineyard Brands. Prepared by Paradis’ award-winning chef, Mark Eichin and his culinary team, each course will feature the local produce, fresh Gulf seafood, and fine meats that Paradis is known for. Throughout the night, attendees will be surrounded by live music, sponsored by Inlet Beach Real Estate, and photographed by Jennifer Filippone, courtesy of 30A Cottages.

Proceeds from the evening will be donated to Food for Thought Outreach, a local 501(c)3 organization that works to bridge the meal gap in the lives of food insecure children in Walton and Okaloosa counties and empower them to get the most out of their education.

The restaurant will be closed for the private event and transformed into an elegant event space that emulates the Prohibition era. In keeping with the night’s theme, guests are encouraged to dress in 1930s, Gatsby-theme attire. There are a limited number of tickets available for $200 per person that includes all food, beverage, and gratuity. Tickets can be purchased online at www.restaurantparadis.com.

July 2, 2022

Restaurant Paradis: Fine dining and wining

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By Pam Windsor
July 7, 2022

ROSEMARY BEACH – Restaurant Paradis has a warmth and elegance that welcomes guests as soon as they walk through the door. This fine-dining restaurant, led by Executive Chef Mark Eichin and his talented culinary team, is a local favorite for its unique approach to coastal cuisine, as well as its popular wine and dinner pairings.

Everything on the menu is fresh and new, with locally sourced ingredients.

“I like to try to buy local as much as possible because it supports mom and pop shops, as well as the local economy,” Chef Eichin said. “And also, why do I need to get tomatoes from California if I’ve got them growing right here and they taste even better? We also make everything in-house, like all of our stocks. When we’re in our busy season, I re-prep the entire menu from scratch every single day.”

The menu often changes depending on what’s in-season, but there are some mainstays that are usually available. Those include dishes like diver scallops, tuna tartare, beef & blues cheese tortellini, and Chef Eichin’s award-winning cast-iron filet seared in duck fat with lobster tail tempura.

Eichin, who has been with Restaurant Paradis since the beginning, credits an attention to detail for the success of most dishes. But he also has a vast and interesting food background that tends to influence many of his creations. As a military brat (both his parents served in the Air Force), Eichin grew up living all around the world where he got to sample many different types of cuisine.

“I was actually born in England, my oldest brother was born in Germany, and my little brother was born in Texas,” he said. “Then, when we came back to the states, we went from Texas to Georgia to East Tennessee. My dad was always a foodie from living in Europe, so we were exposed to quite a bit of different types of food.”

His mother grew up on a farm in Minnesota, made a lot of home-cooked meals and taught him the value of using fresh ingredients.

“I used to always love being in the kitchen and cooking with my mom. My philosophy is that cooking is like the wheel: everything’s already been done. So, I’m not trying to reinvent the wheel, just take aspects of it, along with influences from a little bit of German or English or finding a dish I like and recreating my own way of making it better.”

He also values the creative input of others on his kitchen staff in trying new things for some of the specials on the menu.

Eichin enjoys collaborating when creating specific dishes to pair with different types of wine available.

“Our wine program is really, really, really incredible and I wish I could take a little bit of credit for that, but I can’t,” he said. “That comes from Michael Wood, our general manager. I’ll sit down and figure out what our main wines are by the glass, then I’ll start building things off a round to accommodate them. You always want one thing to complement another.”

It’s made Restaurant Paradis a popular stop for wine enthusiasts.

Chef Eichin is proud to be part of the amazing group that’s so dedicated to creating a one-of-a-kind experience that keeps guests coming back again and again.

“The one thing I’ve always loved about this industry is, it’s kind of an instant gratification type of deal. You don’t need anything to be said, you just walk around and see the smiles and people enjoying it and it makes the work you put in during the day all worth it.”

Restaurant Paradis is located at 82 S. Barrett Square, Rosemary Beach. The restaurant is open for dinner-only seven nights a week from 5 to 10 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 850-534-0400. For more information, visit www.restaurantparadis.com

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February 13, 2015

3 for 30a – Valentine’s Weekend Edition

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By Natalie Haddock

Looking for something a little more impressive than candy and chocolates this Valentine’s Day weekend? This week’s installment of 3 for 30A are the restaurants that are sure to amaze that Someone Special with playful cocktails, creative menus, and a setting that is sure to have their heart aflutter.

Friday, February 13 – Start off the romantic weekend at the award winning Fish Out of Water at the Watercolor Inn and Resort. From 5:00-6:00 every day they offer happy hour pricing on wine and beer, appetizers, and specialty cocktails. Try their Dr. Feel Good to set the holiday mood; or for a real kick in the pucker order the popular Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, which is made with Cat head honeysuckle vodka, lemon, jalapeno, and fresh mint. For full menu options check out http://www.watercolorresort.com/florida-gulf-coast/restaurant.asp.

Saturday, February 14 – The most lavish dining experience this Valentine’s Day is arguably at V Seagrove. Their farm to table based menu highlights features that change frequently based on the ingredients that best utilize the Chef’s artistry. One tantalizing treat we know to anticipate, however, is the “ooey gooey” German Chocolate Brownie Bread Pudding served with almond ice cream. We can also look forward to a decadent Banana Cream Praline Parfait as a selected dessert. For reservations call 850-468-0973 or visit http://vseagrove.net/ for more information.

Sunday, February 15 – The holiday may be over, but Restaurant Paradis in Rosemary Beach is still serving a memorable fine dining experience all weekend long. The contemporary lounge invites you to cozy up on a dark leather loveseat until whisked off to a quiet table for two in the intimate dining room. Off menu features included this weekend are a Filet and Lobster Tail with mashed potatoes as well as a mouthwatering Chateaubriand. For full menu and reservations, visit http://www.restaurantparadis.com/paradis-food.html.