Oh, wow. I'll bet The Palm's mail-order steaks *are* good.
I would have never thought of ordering a steak at Stinky's. We love that place. We love the po' boys and the Cuban sandwiches. Ate there a few days ago.
Thanks for the info!
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I would have never thought of ordering a steak at Stinky's. We love that place. We love the po' boys and the Cuban sandwiches. Ate there a few days ago.
Thanks for the info!
Best place to buy steaks in Walton County is the little ol' Thriftway Grocery Store up in DeFuniak Springs on Highway 90, right next to the Courthouse. (Take 331 up to Hwy 90 in DeFuniak, turn right, about 2 lights east, it will be on your left ) Here's the plan. Put your cooler with ice in car. Get large cup of coffee at favorite shop. Drive up there in the morning and go by Thriftway and put in your order. I like my steaks cut on the heavy side of an inch and a quarter, wrapped individually. Then, go by Bogey's or Murray's or Ed's for lunch. Walk off lunch around historic lake and take in the real Victorian homes. Maybe stop by Walton County Heritage Museum. It is free (although donations are welcome). Go back to Thriftway and pick up your steaks. Drive home. Go to beach. Return to house and cook steaks and watch sunset. Go out on the town in SoWal. Perfect day. 
Best place to buy steaks in Walton County is the little ol' Thriftway Grocery Store up in DeFuniak Springs on Highway 90, right next to the Courthouse. (Take 331 up to Hwy 90 in DeFuniak, turn right, about 2 lights east, it will be on your left ) Here's the plan. Put your cooler with ice in car. Get large cup of coffee at favorite shop. Drive up there in the morning and go by Thriftway and put in your order. I like my steaks cut on the heavy side of an inch and a quarter, wrapped individually. Then, go by Bogey's or Murray's or Ed's for lunch. Walk off lunch around historic lake and take in the real Victorian homes. Maybe stop by Walton County Heritage Museum. It is free (although donations are welcome). Go back to Thriftway and pick up your steaks. Drive home. Go to beach. Return to house and cook steaks and watch sunset. Go out on the town in SoWal. Perfect day.
Does it take a while for them to fill orders, or is the "lunch-walkaroundlake-gotomuseum" a way to make the most of the travel time & gas expense.
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Dunelaker...nice plug for DeFuniak!!! I will have to give the Thriftway a try next time I'm up there to visit the lake. I would have never thought they'd have good steaks. Thanks.
It could be related to the fact that we are getting a local Dunkin Donuts franchise. The first one is going in by the new Publix in PCB by Home Depot.
BR - great thread. I've picked up some good advice.
Coffee: I do like starbuck's coffee at publix. and Illy's for espresso. but, whenever I can I pick up coffee at Amavida. I would like to try PJ's coffee (I believe they sell it by package) because their coffee is always so rich and good when we go there. I do enjoy trying different coffees. Fresh Market has some good ones too. haven't tried Duncan yet but what the heck - I've seen it in publix and I will try it.
Steak: I can't find a good one at the grocery anymore. this is something I prefer to go "out" and have these days. can't wait to try out Chops 30A. but when you really want one at home - I really love the quick pan fried steak (instead of grilled) with balsamic reduction sauce (with butter and steak juices). sometimes its a good recipe you need to go with a mediocre grocery store steak.
Salmon. I'll bet you anything you can get better in Atlanta than we can here. ask around! although I do enjoy good salmon from publix and the Goat. (we've done balsamic reduction with salmon too and its wonderful).
Gumbo. I have always depended on my expert cajun/creole friends and family for this. I can't imagine even trying to do this myself. and I do not want to! not after having the very best. (and I normally do not like to order gumbo in a restaurant either). but if you find a good recipe, let us know!
Coffee: I do like starbuck's coffee at publix. and Illy's for espresso. but, whenever I can I pick up coffee at Amavida. I would like to try PJ's coffee (I believe they sell it by package) because their coffee is always so rich and good when we go there. I do enjoy trying different coffees. Fresh Market has some good ones too. haven't tried Duncan yet but what the heck - I've seen it in publix and I will try it.
Steak: I can't find a good one at the grocery anymore. this is something I prefer to go "out" and have these days. can't wait to try out Chops 30A. but when you really want one at home - I really love the quick pan fried steak (instead of grilled) with balsamic reduction sauce (with butter and steak juices). sometimes its a good recipe you need to go with a mediocre grocery store steak.
Salmon. I'll bet you anything you can get better in Atlanta than we can here. ask around! although I do enjoy good salmon from publix and the Goat. (we've done balsamic reduction with salmon too and its wonderful).
Gumbo. I have always depended on my expert cajun/creole friends and family for this. I can't imagine even trying to do this myself. and I do not want to! not after having the very best. (and I normally do not like to order gumbo in a restaurant either). but if you find a good recipe, let us know!
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I don't doubt it! though there are a few kinds of starbucks I've grown very attached to. but, I'll definitely try PJ's coffee soon.
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Tootsie...how do you make the reduction sauce?