Food

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort announces the appointment of Juan Bochenski as executive chef of Hotel Effie.

Crescendo!: A Cultural & Culinary Extravaganza benefits Sinfonia Gulf Coast and its music education and community engagement initiatives. Taking place March 1 & March 3, 2024, this energy-infused experience will showcase world-class vintners, expert spirit purveyors, amazing auction items, and a special appearance by fashion icon Isaac Mizrahi who will perform his entertaining New York-style cabaret show. This year’s theme is Crescendo!: the New Noir.

Stinky’s Bait Shack is hosting the 14th Annual Swamp Writer Music Festival January 11-14, 2024.

Featuring local and regional favorites, the music festival extends over four days with performances by more than a dozen musicians taking the stage at the famed Bait Shack on West End 30A in Dune Allen Beach. The Swamp Writer Music Festival is free and open to the public. The Swamp Writer Music Festival is part of a year round commitment of supporting local musicians and rallying a community of music lovers.

Helloooo 2024! Let’s get started!

Live music lineup at North Beach Social:

Sundays 1-4: Wildlife Specials (1/14 Songwriters event)

Monday 9-5: 1/15 - Late Checkout Party 30A Songwriters festival - open to the public

Tuesdays 5-8: Salt Rock

Wednesdays: Paella at 6:30

Thursdays 5-8: Donnie Sundal

Fridays 5-8: Jared Herzog (1/5 - Gilleran's Island Band) (1-12 - Songwriters event)

The Sandestin Gumbo Festival takes place in The Village of Baytowne Wharf on Feb 23rd & 24th. The event is a beloved local winter tradition in South Walton, Florida. Featuring gumbo tasting throughout The Village as well as a bloody mary competition and live music. This year’s event is promising to serve up fun for everyone.

Visit SandestinGumboFestival.com for tickets and details, including a daily schedule of events and entertainment. Event will happen rain or shine.

What: NYE in The Courtyard at Pescado: Pop Fizz Clink

When: Sunday, December 31, 2023

Time: 8:00 pm

Where: The Courtyard at Pescado

The Courtyard at Pescado, located on the ground floor of the Orleans Building in Rosemary Beach is hosting its January series of Chef's Table Food Tasting Menu with Executive Chef John Engle. The Dinners will take place January 4, 11 and 18, 2024. 

Make reservations and see menus for each dinner at: http://sevn.ly/x0IrXhXz

Bring the whole family to the Brunch Buffet with Santa at Old Florida Fish House on Saturday, December 16th from 10AM - 2PM. Enjoy all your breakfast favorites paired with hot cocoa with marshmallows and photos with Santa himself!

Purchasing tickets in advance is encouraged: Adults $29, Kids $14. To purchase tickets & learn more, visit oldfloridafishhouse.com.

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is hosting an unforgettable holiday celebration on the Grand Lawn at The Grand Sandestin. Merry & Bright: A Sandestin Gourmet Holiday Fest, a festive and fun-filled day featuring a fully decorated holiday-themed market, delectable wines and mouthwatering food options, live music with Jared Herzog, craft activities and a visit with Santa himself is set for Saturday, December 16th from 3-6PM.  It's a holiday shopping experience like no other, open to both ticket holders and the public.

Join Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort for an unforgettable holiday celebration on Saturday, December 16 from 3 - 6 p.m. at The Grand Lawn in The Grand Sandestin.