Food

Chef Erik Kellison and Christy Spell Terry have known each other for a good while now.

As the owner (along with her Dad Rick Spell) of George’s at Alys Beach, Christy saw the potential of then Sous Chef Erik and knew he would be the right man to helm the opening of Grits & Grind in Seacrest.

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Our favorite Grayton gem, Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse, has turned 25! The "birthday party" was held under the oaks in the Backyard of Love on Saturday, May 11th. Everyone had a good time sharing, drinking, eating, and dancing!

Attention foodies: the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast (BGCEC) is hosting a new, mouthwatering event just for you!

Our area’s first-ever Mac & Cheese Festival is on Sunday, May 19 at Destin Commons. Featuring gourmet, chef-inspired twists on the South’s favorite comfort food, this family-friendly event will pit the area’s favorite restaurants against one another in a competition to see who has the best mac on the Emerald Coast.

SoWal Mornings are made for breakfast outside, people watching, and exploring. Each of our truly unique beach towns has their own way of showing you their best bright and early.

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The 2019 South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival, April 25-28, has emerged as one of the Southeast’s premier wine and food festivals. With an impressive roster of winemakers, master brewers and master distillers, the festival features premier wines, craft beer and spirits poured by the maker themselves. The festival takes participants on a virtual tour around the globe, tasting premier wines from acclaimed wine growing regions. Tickets available online. 

The much anticipated Sandestin Wine Festival's Grand Tasting events take place on Friday (5-8pm) and Saturday (1-5pm) in The Village of Baytowne Wharf. As always Baytowne Wharf is open to everyone and the Sandestin Wine Festival Retail Tent will be open all weekend . Keep reading to learn all about the 33rd Sandestin Wine Festival April 11-14 and come out to celebrate food and wine this weekend at Sandestin, Florida!

“I remember the moment I first realized I've been living my whole life in black and white. It was like discovering a color I never knew existed before. A whole new crayon box full of colors…” ~ Anthony Bourdain talking about Thailand.

Destin Ice Market 30A owner Pamela Wellborn was not the least bit hesitant to open her Market in Inlet Beach….opened in 2016 at The Crosssings at Inlet Beach, the shop has quickly become a favorite of “east end” SoWal residents and visitors.

Grayton Beer Brewpub in Grayton Beach is hosting three special events the weekend of April 19 – 21, including an Inaugural Beer Dinner, Birthday Bash and Soulful Sunday Easter Lunch.