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New pizzeria in Santa Rosa Beach has added touch of ’Speakeasy’ bar
November 21, 2019 — Tony AdameNew Farm & Fire Southern Pizzeria in Santa Rosa Beach also has its own “Speakeasy” bar with hand-crafted cocktails.
Yearly Archives: 2019
New pizzeria in Santa Rosa Beach has added touch of ‘Speakeasy’ bar
Posted on November 21, 2019 — Tony AdameNew Farm & Fire Southern Pizzeria in Santa Rosa Beach also has its own “Speakeasy” bar with hand-crafted cocktails.
Employment Highlight
Posted on November 21, 2019 — The News HeraldYour future employee is an individual with a background in medical and clerical work. She is seeking part time work in an office setting where she can utilize her experience as well as her natural ability to interact and relate … (Read More)
PLAY LIFE, LIVE GAMES: ’Fallen Order’ exceeds lofty expectations
Posted on November 21, 2019 — DUSTY RICKETTSOn paper, “Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order” was looking like the perfect game for me. A single-player, story-focused game where you play as a Jedi on the run from the Empire? That sounds amazing. I’ll take 12 of those.But I … (Read More)
Revisit recipes for Greek Food Fest
Posted on November 19, 2019 — JAN WADDYFestival returns Friday to Panama City Greek Orthodox Church.
CEOs of new Gannett: ‘Pivot’ needed for digital transformation as merger completes
Posted on November 19, 2019 — By Nathan Bomey USA TODAYNew Media Investment Group and Gannett finalized their merger Tuesday, putting top executives in position to move ahead with plans they believe will transform the new company’s local and national news brands, including USA TODAY, into a reinvented digital media … (Read More)
Georgia man sues Burger King, claims Impossible Whoppers are contaminated
Posted on November 19, 2019 — Katey Psencik GateHouse MediaA Georgia man is suing Burger King following claims the fast food chain’s plant-based Impossible Whoppers are contaminated with meat due to being cooked on the same grills as meat.According to Reuters, Phillip Williams, who is vegan, said he bought … (Read More)
Chick-fil-A no longer donating to charities criticized by LGBTQ allies
Posted on November 18, 2019 — By Gary Dinges [email protected]Chick-fil-A says it is no longer making contributions to a pair of Christian charities that critics said were anti-LGBTQ.The fast-food chain confirmed Monday that it has stopped giving money to the Salvation Army and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Both … (Read More)
How a Florida Hallmark shop still thrives after 25 years
Posted on November 18, 2019 — Erica Van Buren Special to The PostIn the era of Facebook birthday posts, text thank-yous and big box retailers, greeting cards are fading away in a generational shift. One store – Elaine’s in the Boynton Mall – is still thriving after 25 years.
Let Liza’s Munchies Machine take you on a food trip
Posted on November 18, 2019 — JAN WADDYPanama City Beach Chef Mike Meek debuts new food truck.
Florida jobless rate holds steady
Posted on November 16, 2019 — The News Service of FloridaTALLAHASSEE — Florida’s unemployment rate held at 3.2 percent from September to October, the state reported Friday.The rate represents an estimated 331,000 Floridians out of work from a workforce of 10.465 million, according to numbers released by the state Department … (Read More)
First responders honored
Posted on November 16, 2019 — Special to The News HeraldPANAMA CITY — Local first responders were honored at the Bay County Chamber of Commerce’s annual First Responder Appreciation Luncheon on Nov. 8 at FSU Panama City. A candidate from each discipline (Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, and Dispatch) received a … (Read More)
IT’S GEEK TO ME: Some touchpad issues just don’t track
Posted on November 15, 2019 — Jeff Werner technology columnistQ: I use my laptop mostly for word processing. My old one is failing. I bought a new one. A disaster!The latest Windows 10 update has removed the option of disabling the touchpad when a mouse is connected. Even with … (Read More)
DAVE SAYS: Double for couples?
Posted on November 15, 2019 — Dave Ramsey Syndicated columnistDear Dave: Does the amount you advise saving for a beginner emergency fund in Baby Step 1 double for a couple, or does it stay the same? — CharlieDear Charlie: Whether you’re single or married, Baby Step 1 of my … (Read More)
National Fast Food Day 2019: Food deals, coupons and freebies
Posted on November 15, 2019 — Katey Psencik GateHouse MediaNational Fast Food Day is on Saturday, Nov. 16. According to Partners For Your Health, Americans spend $200 billion annually on fast food, and 24 percent of adults eat three or more fast food meals every week.Here’s a roundup of some … (Read More)
Destin restaurant Everkrisp closing today
Posted on November 15, 2019 — The News HeraldDestin healthy-eating restaturant Everkrisp will close its Destin location, but employees say its Miramar Beach location will stay open.
A look back at the history of Wendy’s on the fast food chain’s 50th anniversary
Posted on November 15, 2019 — Patrick Cooley Columbus DispatchWendy’s first restaurant opened on Nov. 15, 1969, and the iconic restaurant chain is getting ready to celebrate the anniversary.
PLAY LIFE, LIVE GAMES: Experience boredom of commercial flight at home in 2020
Posted on November 14, 2019 — The News Herald“Airplane Mode” has you sitting in a window seat in economy class for a six-hour commercial flight. The entire six hours.
Friendsgiving Guide: From non-traditional recipes to jamming playlists
Posted on November 14, 2019 — Ryan Shepard GateHouse FloridaA guide to Friendsgiving. The Thanksgiving celebration for friends and colleagues has become a new low-stress, pre-turkey day tradition.
Employment Highlight
Posted on November 14, 2019 — The News HeraldYour future employee is an individual with a background in medical and clerical work. She is seeking part time work in an office setting where she can utilize her experience as well as her natural ability to interact and relate … (Read More)
New Media, Gannett shareholders approve media merger deal
Posted on November 14, 2019 — By Bob Sechler GateHouse MediaThe two biggest newspaper chains in the country are on the verge of combining after shareholders of both gave green lights to the $1.13 billion deal Thursday morning.New Media Investment Group, which operates under its GateHouse Media subsidiary, is expected … (Read More)
Twinkies for breakfast? Hostess debuting Twinkies cereal in December
Posted on November 14, 2019 — Katey Psencik GateHouse MediaWe’ve all had a Twinkie for breakfast at some point in our lives, right?Now you can have a lot of tiny Twinkies for breakfast. Hostess and Post have teamed up on a cereal made of the small snack cakes, and … (Read More)
That $75 Costco coupon? It’s not real
Posted on November 13, 2019 — By Gary Dinges [email protected]A $75 Costco coupon currently making the rounds on social media isn’t real, the retailer says.The coupon has been shared on Facebook thousands of times in recent days, according to CNN Business.”While we love our fans and our members, this … (Read More)
Pringles sold out of exclusive Thanksgiving-themed chips — and now they’re selling for $150 on Ebay
Posted on November 11, 2019 — Katey Psencik GateHouse MediaLast week, Pringles served Thanksgiving in a can.No, seriously — Kellogg, which owns Pringles, announced chip fans would be able to purchase turkey-, duck- and chicken-flavored Pringles in a special “Turducken Stack” pack. And what’s a Thanksgiving meal without sides and … (Read More)
Making comfort food in a hurry? Try this Instant Pot shrimp and grits with bacon, cheese
Posted on November 11, 2019 — Addie Broyles Austin American-StatesmanShrimp and grits are a cozy meal that can feed a crowd, but it can take a while to cook each element, especially if you’re not accustomed to cooking (and stirring) grits that are cooking on a stove.Melissa Clark, the … (Read More)
RECIPE: Making a creamy tomato soup without dairy
Posted on November 11, 2019 — Addie Broyles Austin American-StatesmanWe strongly associate tomatoes with summer, but tomato soup doesn’t sound very appealing in June.In the winter months, canned tomatoes are a great base for this cozy dish. Cookbook author Ellie Krieger has another trick up her sleeve for smooth, … (Read More)
RECIPE: A cozy red wine-braised chicken for a chilly night
Posted on November 11, 2019 — Addie Broyles Austin American-StatesmanThis spin on coq au vin — a braised chicken dish we undoubtedly associate with fall and winter — comes from Annemarie Ahearn, the chef behind Salt Water Farm, a cooking school in Maine. Her cookbook, “Full Moon Suppers at … (Read More)
Oreo is debuting chocolate marshmallow and caramel coconut flavors in 2020
Posted on November 11, 2019 — Katey Psencik GateHouse MediaSorry to ruin your New Year’s resolution to eat healthy, but Oreo is coming out with two new wintry flavors next year.The chocolate marshmallow and caramel coconut flavors will debut in January 2020, the cookie company announced on Instagram over … (Read More)
November angling action in Panhandle waters
Posted on November 9, 2019 — By Frank Sargeant Special to The News HeraldNovember fishing in Panhandle waters brings on redfish and mackerel.
IT’S GEEK TO ME: Linux has some advantages, but is more complicated than Windows
Posted on November 8, 2019 — Jeff Werner Special to the Daily NewsQ: I wonder why you did not recommend to Brenda S. (Geek Note: IGTM No. 630, Aug. 24, 2019) and others to try a Linux system on an older, low memory computer?I have been using Linux Peppermint system for a … (Read More)