SoWal.com is proud to announce Chef Ken's nomination in Best Chefs America book. We love Cafe Thirty-A, the creative cuisine Ken brings to us, and the always fresh, ever-changing style he boasts.
BCA interviewed over 5000 chefs to determine who they consider the most talented, most exciting, most influential chefs in the United States. Chef Ken was nominated by other chefs around the country.
Forbes Travel Guide today unveiled its 55th annual listing of Star Award-winning hospitality establishments worldwide, and named WaterColor Inn & Resort as part of this list. WaterColor Inn & Resort will be showcased with all of the 2013 award winners on Startle.com, the online home of Forbes Travel Guide.
Every girl dreams of her wedding day and how beautiful she will look. Jasmine Rizzuto makes that dream a reality. She has an eye for detail and a team of professionals who share her passion for beauty. Jasmine has worked in the beauty industry since 2005 and is proud to now have a salon of her own. Project: STYLE, located in Panama City Beach, is an all new, modern salon and spa offering an array of beauty services. Jasmine and her team specialize in precision haircuts, expressive color, and award winning up-dos.
Harriet Crommelin is the author of one of SoWal's greatest success stories. Her restaurant, Café Thirty-A in Seagrove Beach, has pleased the palates and filled the bellies of thousand of locals and vacationers for 18 years.
South Walton is an incredible place for a storybook wedding. Families flock to our beaches to get married. Hardly a day goes by without a sunset wedding. Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort has hosted thousands of weddings through the years and recently has been named the “Best of Weddings” for 2013 by the Knot.
Michelle Sexton started Paradise Properties in 2009 as a real estate sales and vacation rental company with the purpose of making life easier for homeowners. Easy to say, but not so easy to do. However Michelle has a record of success in South Walton. She's been a real estate broker for 10 years and has lived in the area for 18 years. Her small team at Paradise Properties is focused on personal customer service, building relationships with clients, and offering top-notch services at a competitive rate.
Gulf Place was recently added as an official beach neighborhood by the South Walton Tourist Development Council (TDC), but many locals and visitors know Gulf Place well already. Gulf Place is the site of many events, retail shops, great restaurants, and of course, The Artists at Gulf Place.
Zach Billingsley, executive director at Children's Volunteer Health Network was chosen as the Young Alumni Achievement Award winner by the Huntingdon College National Alumni Association. This award honors the early successes and distinguished achievements of a nominated alumni who is 35 years of age or younger.
Almost eight years ago, the first annual Hurricane Party was held to kick start Children's Volunteer Health Network (CVHN). Founder Tricia Carlisle-Northcutt's intention was to provide a way for all children to be healthy and happy, but she knew she needed the help and commitment of our entire community.
Since then, CVHN has provided thousands of our children with medical, dental, vision and mental health care. Who could have imagined the enormity of the need right here in South Walton?
Kitchenique, a premier cooking school and gourmet pantry located at City Market in Destin, is closing its doors after 28 years in business. Owned and operated by local South Walton resident Vicki McCain, Kitchenique is a local treasure which will be missed by many residents, visitors and friends.
