Food

Eggs on the Beach Cooking Competition, taking place at Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach on Sept. 29, has partnered with the World Food Championships. The Judge's First Place Winner will receive a golden ticket to compete in the World Barbecue Championship with a waived entry fee and a chance to win $10,000. The BBQ category winner will then face the other nine category winners at the Final Table for the grand prize of $100,000 in cash and prizes. In addition, the first and second place People's Choice Winners will be invited to compete this year in the World Barbecue Championship.

Join the SoWal community for a tribute dinner and fundraiser to honor the life of Mike Mosley, the late lead singer and drummer for the Fish House Band, with one hundred percent of the proceeds going to Mosley’s family. There will be a buffet featuring herb crusted prime rib, shrimp, fresh vegetables, mashed potatoes, a garden bar, and dessert table. There will be an open bar for guests to enjoy of select liquors while supplies last. Live music will be performed throughout the evening in honor of Mosley.

Watching Oyster Rick work will flat wear you out as your hunger builds!

Rick McCurley is a virtual blur making sure no one in sight lacks fresh-shucked raw oysters, boiled shrimp, or oysters off his grill. Although he’s only been in business here in SoWal for about three years now, he’s made a huge impression on folks with his “oyster bar on wheels.” When he says he’ll “bring the Oyster Bar to you,” he’s not just whistling Dixie!

SoWal Chef Jim Shirley has imprinted his cooking style across the South Walton landscape with tasty offerings ranging from to-die-for grilled cheese creations to people-pleasing Paella.

The mild-mannered cookmeister sat down with me at his waterfront restaurant, The Bay, on a rain-drenched afternoon to share a little insight about his rise to culinary prominence.

Red Fish Taco is where the tequila flows like water and the Tecate comes in a frosty can.

On Scenic 30A at the main intersection in Blue Mountain Beach, the tasty taqueria in Redfish Village offers a quick, casual, and approachable chef-driven menu with quality ingredients. And did we mention they have Happy Hour every hour? 

The team at La Cocina has made big changes and big plans!

Eric Bartholomew is the restaurant's first ever Executive Chef. He is the right guy at the right time to develop the new Latin inspired menu with a coastal twist, focusing on a more upscale feel with fresh and traditional ingredients.

Summer is for beaches, blistering heat and beer. Yes! Beer!

Drive right through the north gate of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort for tons of fun, delicious eats, and cold drinks at Baytowne Marina on the picturesque Choctawhatchee Bay.