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PANAMA CITY BEACH — Dave Giles focuses on what locals and tourists want — fresh seafood.Giles opened the Local Shrimp House, 10494 Front Beach Road, in March after his success with the Local Steamer Seafood Market. His original market opened … (Read More)
Favorite Drink to make: “I’ve been told for a very long time that I make the best Bloody Mary, so that would probably be my favorite.”
Name, Age: Kodie Daniels, 33Years bartending: “On and off for 11-12 years.”Bar location: Bennigan’s, 2100 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Panama City, FL 32405Do you have another job or what was your last job? “I’m a mother of four, so … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — There are people who shop their way through a city and people who eat their way through a city.While Katie is the former, I’m definitely the latter, and will go out of my way — and wallet … (Read More)
Name: Victor CatanzanoRestaurant: Patsy’s Oyster Bar, 448 Harrison Ave., Panama CityAge: 48Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.Culinary School: New York City Culinary ArtsAccolades: Best Chef Hawks Nest; Award for best original chicken FrenchAfter a long workday, what do you eat?Fresh Gulf seafood or prime … (Read More)
When you want to enjoy a beach vacation and also indulge in a southern staple, come to the Destin Florida area for a very southern getaway. Here you will see some of the most beautiful beaches in America and also … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — Patsy’s brings pieces of New Orleans to Harrison Avenue — from the atmosphere, to the blend of Creole and Cajun cuisine to the music.”This is not New Orleans style. This is New Orleans — not copying it; … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Although the restaurant’s name and owners have changed hands over the past decade, the location nestled to the Shell gas station on Thomas Drive has remained a hot spot for locals.Panama City native Paul Christo, and … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Lobster fans had to wait till Tuesday to dive into lobster specials this week, but now they get three weeks to fill their cravings.Schooners closed Sept. 11 because of the potential threat from Hurricane Irma, but … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY BEACH —The 28th annual Lobster Festival returns to Schooners on Monday and runs through next weekend, culminating with the Dive Tournament, sand sculpting and a feast on the beach.”It’s the all the way around festival with kids activities … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — Red’s family has pulled together and returned to its roots, serving old and new customers at the bright red pizzeria across from Watson Bayou.Since July 22, David Lowell, Sharon Davis, and her son, Corey Jenkins, have been … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — Careful if you yell, “Throw me somethin’, mister!” on Saturday — you might catch a fried fish instead of beads or a Moon Pie.The Krewe of St. Andrews will celebrate the coming of autumn with its second … (Read More)
Name: Jacob CottermanRestaurant: Panama Pizzeria & Italian Bistro on the East End, 3123 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach; 850-775-4060Age: 29Hometown: Panama CityCulinary School: Le Cordon BleuAccolades: Executive or sous level chef at multiple restaurants; private chef for confidential high-end/priority clientsAfter … (Read More)
Lucy “LuLu” Buffett, sister to Jimmy Buffett and owner of LuLu’s Destin and LuLu’s Gulf Shores restaurants, has released her second cookbook Gumbo Love: Recipes for Gulf Coast Cooking, Entertaining, and Savoring the Good Life. It’s partially an account of … (Read More)
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a total foodie. So when it comes to restaurants, I’m a bit of a connoisseur. I’ll try anything once, but I’ve been around the block enough to know what looks good and … (Read More)
Name: Joey MartinezRestaurant: Panama Pizzeria – East End, 3123 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach; 850-775-4060Age: 57Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa.Culinary School: American Culinary InstituteAccolades: First place in Pocono Ice Carving Expo; first place Tallow Sculpture of Indian shooting an arrow at the … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — “Lobster Man” Konrad Jochum and Spinnaker Beach Club Executive Chef Jason Glass teamed up Saturday for a cooking demo of items from Spinnaker’s new menu — from the ‘Hillbilly Hummus’ and Cool Summer salad to flatbread, before … (Read More)
New Wine Festival In South Walton: Harvest Wine and Food Festival at WaterColor Wine festival season is on the way in South Walton, Florida. The Destin Wine Charity Auction Foundation informed the public that a new event is making … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY BEACH — When I walked inside Panama Pizzeria just after 7 p.m. on a recent Friday, I felt like I had stumbled into an intimate dinner party.The entryway — once home to tables and bakery goods at Andy’s … (Read More)
A mermaid’s home is in the water, making Pirates Cove Marina the perfect place for Sisters of the Sea to relocate.
PANAMA CITY — This weekend’s One Harrison Food + Wine Festival highlights local chefs and cuisine, plus craft beer, wine and cocktails — set along the backdrop of St. Andrew Bay amidst live music. […]
PANAMA CITY — Uniforms? Check. School supplies? Check. School lunch?Eating a healthy lunch is just as important to get through the school day, but somehow this seems to be the last thing we think about. Maybe because it’s the hardest. … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — Alice Masker is back home to the delight of her family, friends and customers at her new restaurant, Alice’s on Bayview.”It’s great to have Alice home again,” said sister Phoebe Masker, who operated the former Harbor House … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY BEACH — The Buxtons first cultivated cravings for the Bayou in the ’90s, and the next generation has continued to build on the tradition.”The thing about it is, everybody still got to eat, no matter how far in … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — Ask Halley Stark anything about craft beer and she probably knows the answer.The brewing process? Easy. How to take apart and put together a tap? She can do that. The IBU, bottle condition and body of any … (Read More)
Name: Jason GlassRestaurant: Spinnaker Beach Club, 8795 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach; 850-234-7892Age: 31Hometown: Panama CityCulinary School: While I have not attended culinary school, I’ve been very fortunate in having the opportunity to work with skilled chefs who’ve had much to share … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Spinnaker’s new menu adds just the right Southern touch to coastal cravings for an added dose of comfort.”We launched the new menu in February,” said Jason Glass, executive chef of Spinnaker Beach Club. “We also put a significant investment … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY BEACH — On Tuesday, I sat at a table with Mike and Cat Meek, a familiar occurrence over the last decade, except this time we weren’t at Liza’s Kitchen.The couple’s award-winning restaurant, which “started with $10,000 and a … (Read More)
There’s more to a farmers’ market than tomatoes or watermelons — as if you needed more than that on a summer day. The markets are havens of local produce, artists, crafts, small businesses, musicians and much more. Some have a … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY BEACH — No matter how you pile up your tray, barbecue is messy, and that’s just part of its appeal. So, don’t be shy, grab plenty of napkins — and dive right in.Back Beach Barbecue owner Danny Cosenzi, … (Read More)