If your idea of comfort food has anything to do with a good ol’ grilled cheese sandwich, you can’t go wrong with the Meltdown On 30A.

When Chef Jim Shirley and partner Kelli Castille opened their shiny Airstream food truck, they felt that folks would be attracted to their grilled cheese offerings, but had no idea that a decade later, their simple idea would catch fire as it has.

Construction is booming in Alys Beach and the first homes were built as carefully and solidly as the current ones.

In this edition of SoWal Style we take a look inside one of the first homes built in Alys Beach along the central pedestrian path, bordering the firepit park. It's a wonderful four bedroom, three-and-a-half bath home thoughtfully designed courtyard home with an outdoor living space featuring a trickling water fountain and tropical foliage creating a private retreat.

AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar is a one-of-a-kind destination that draws in both locals and visitors. Spend a little time there and taste a little food and it’s easy to see why.

Located in the funky fresh, laid-back town of Grayton Beach, AJ’s is a hotspot for food and entertainment in South Walton. The diverse menu and upbeat environment featuring live music and exciting events throughout the year combine to make AJ’s Grayton a one-stop shop for families and fun seekers.

Jennifer Steele is a busy woman. Her role as the Executive Director of the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County keeps her busy enough. On top of that, she’s a mother, a partner, and the lead in the upcoming one-woman play “Bad Dates” presented by the Emerald Coast Theatre Company.

After a ten-year hiatus from the stage she’s back. Granted she has been doing other things, like producing the massively successful 30A Songwriter’s Festival and deploying the nation’s first Underwater Museum of Art.

Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar is excited to announce two fantastic new events coming to the Rosemary Beach restaurant. First, is the launch of Sunset Social, a fresh take on happy hour. Every Monday through Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. guests can enjoy items from the "Small Bites" and "Raw Bar" menu for $10 as well as select cocktails and wine by the glass for $8.

Northwest Florida’s longest standing AAA Four-Diamond Restaurant, Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood, has been deemed by critics as one of the finest dining spots in our region.

The rest of the globe is catching on to what we already know. That South Walton is one of the most special places on the planet!

Our beach community has been selected as one of the 28 Best Places to Visit in 2019, according to National Geographic Traveler’s editors and explorers.

Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant located on Scenic 30A overlooking the Gulf in Seaside, has again won the state’s highest culinary honor, Florida Trend Magazine's Golden Spoon Hall of Fame Award.

Angelina’s Pizzeria and Pasta has been tossing pizzas longer than anyone else in SoWal. The family restaurant is a homestyle Italian eatery with great food and warm, friendly service in the heart of Seagrove Beach.

The cozy restaurant serves straightforward Italian classics on special for just $10 during lunch.

Here in SoWal we kind of have a thing for rooftop bars overlooking the Gulf. We’re used to dining fine, and we also like to keep it casual.

Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar is the best of both worlds. Besides, there are way too many creative chefs in town to settle for anything less.