Food

SoWal has a new breakfast hotspot that makes our taste buds holla “mercy me!”

Grits & Grind is an excellent breakfast spot on the East end of Scenic 30A in the Seacrest Village. The recent launch is the latest in a successful string of eateries from the Spell Restaurant Group, including George's, La Crema, Saltwater Grill, & La Cocina (where Grits & Grind is located).

It all started with a local chef's fervent love of what is called the most important meal of the day - breakfast.

Come on down to the river on May 13 from 10am to 4pm for the first ever Choctawhatchee River Fest at Morrison Springs, presented by Riverway South

Nature lovers of all ages will enjoy a variety of fun and educational activities throughout the day in celebration of our magnificent river. Take a dip in the cool spring waters, throw a line and hook a fish by the riverside, hop aboard for a boat ride and experience nature's glory.

A dazzling roster of more than a dozen celebrity winemakers, brew masters, distillers, chefs and entertainers, will converge in Miramar Beach, Florida to wine, dine, educate and entertain guests as part of the four-day celebration of wine during the 2017 South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival held April 27-30 throughout the Town Center of Grand Boulevard at Sandestin.

The 31st annual Sandestin Wine Festival at Baytowne Wharf April 20-23 brings an opportunity for fun, food, and discovery. And of course time to hit the beach and the links!

It is time to follow the bunny tracks in the sand along the beach and find all the eggs full of chocolate and sea stars! Here's what's happening in SoWal for Easter time ...

Easter Egg Hunt at Coastal Branch Library

Thursday Apr 13 10am

Once in a while, the SoWal staff likes to meet up at the end of the day for happy hours.

We sip on wine and cocktails and nibble on a few bites shared family style. We love chatting about the latest happenings and getting all the fun scoop. Last week we had a full evening and an impromptu birthday toast at Bijoux. We left inspired by small bites, mules and design. Above all, we enjoyed a few good laughs and captured some fun moments.

Stinky's Fish Camp 10th Anniversary Celebration is April 1 (April Fools Day) but the party is all weekend! Come out to celebrate with everyone at Stinky's and pass a good time with good food and live music til the wee hours. The weekend kicks off on Friday, March 31 with a Captain's Party at the Bait Shack for the 7th annual Stinky's Pompano Tournament. The tournament runs from April 1 - May 15. The party continues through Sunday with Stinky's Brunch, music and more crawfish. 

Redd has big red hair, a big personality, and a big singing voice. She sings and serves at her colorful little bar behind Sally's By The Sea Store in Blue Mountain Beach. At Redds Fueling Station, the fuel for good times is equal parts beloved tunes, yummy food, and cold drinks.

Butter, garlic and green beans sizzle in a pan while a handful of marinated jumbo shrimp caramelizes on the grill. For the kitchen crew at Local Catch, making a meal is second nature.