Thanks to a very early rising, dedicated work-out fanatic in our group, at least 3 of us were on the town, exercised and hungry every morning by 7:30-8:00. So this vacation we had many breakfast "firsts." Since we were familiar with Modica Market and the strawberry waffles we visited there a couple of times; it didn't disappoint and always funn to watch the morning crowd in Seaside.
We went to Another Broken Egg as well. I had 2 consistently well prepared (but $$$) breakfasts there. My brother and sister-in-law enjoyed their meals as well. For some reason, I LOVED their bacon.
We also tried Great Southern Cafe in Seaside and although the food was ok (my son had sausage biscuits & gravy-tasted more like hamburger) there was nothing (maybe the smoked gouda grits) that would bring us back. And talk about expensive for breakfast...I think $68 for 4
and the place was dirty. Also the hostess sat us in a small room up front with 4 tables and 2 single diners who were carrying on a conversation across the room the entire time. A bit rude. So I can't give a glowing recommendation about this place....sorry.
Next up...Flip Flops (doesn't open until 8 am) for a really good, basic breakfast served up with a smile and funn conversation from the manager. We tried their beignets for a special treat....yummy. I somehow think that definitely cancelled out our workout :roll:!! BTW...we had an excellent quick lunch here on our last day. Just jumped in the car with beach attire for tasty burgers and grouper po boys. Usually we go to Seagrove Market for a lunch but I'd say Flip Flops beat them out this year with one exception...the sweet tea could not compare. Since we're from the North sweet tea is one treat that we all look forward to on vacation
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I guess while I'm giving a report on our vacation eating extravaganza, I should mention we had a few other "firsts"....Stinky's Fish Camp was hands down EXCELLENT! Get there early or wait an hour or more. Definitely try it. Worth every second of waiting unless you need hard liquor with your meal, they only serve beer & wine. We chose not to wait the first time we tried and ended up at the Old Salty Dog. I'm pretty certain same owner as Stinky's and it used to be Snapperheads. It was good solid bar food and WAY better than Snapperheads....give it up for the REAL ONION onion rings!! Again all that workin' out is just not gonna cancel out the "bad" eating! But it's vacation!!
Another first...Shades @ the Loop. I think just because it was close (we were at Watersound West), everyone was hungry and our owners had a menu in their welcome binder. It was just OK. Some of us enjoyed our meals more than others, but I will say the atmosphere was good, so was service.
A big disappointment was Angelina's. Last year it was good but this year pizza tasted like chewy cardboard and they were not friendly on pick up. Maybe having an off day but too many other places to try for me to give a recommendation. We didn't just have pizza there either...chicken parm., seafood pasta, penne & meatballs.
Not a first but we also had a meal at Mitchell's @ Grand Blvd. I know it's a chain (we have one close by here at home) but we ended up there after making a reservation @ the Beachwalk Cafe (inside Sugar Dunes I think) and walking out. Not really what we were looking for. A little too fancy. But Mitchell's is always good and none of us were disappointed. Other people must love it too as it was packed with many waiting outside. Would prefer Stinky's or other local hot spots while vacationing but this place is consistently good and the food seems really fresh.
The Mitchell's night was our 1 and only night to Destin; we can't pass up go carting at the old Nascart place. It's just too much funn seeing my husband & bro-in-law both well over 6' tall squished into those little cars and acting like 14 year old boys
. But my how our vacations have evolved into more relaxation time! We started out in Destin and have progressively moved down 30-a and will never go anywhere else...even the June grass can't scare us off
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...you've never been? Get over there, stat!
keeping us out of the water. But we learned about Blue Buttons and Cannonballs. These creatures are pretty beautiful when captured (momentarily) in a plastic sand pail and studied up close. I'm no hunter so only catch and release tactics for me. 
