Category Archives: Food and Drink

Geaux big: Cajun Fest spices up Schooners’ menu

Warm up for Crawfish Competition in Panama City Beach

Undercurrents: Not before my morning coffee

I probably drink more coffee than a man in my condition should.And I’ve had it from just about every source in this town at some point. I even did a series of articles about it a few years back, “Quest … (Read More)

Seasons 52 new menu is Florida’s spring on a plate

Here’s spring on a Florida plate, Seasons 52 — style.

Starbucks makes big changes to rewards program … and not everyone’s happy

Next time you open the Starbucks app, things will look a lot different.Starting Tuesday, the Seattle-based coffee chain has revamped its rewards program.Before, it took 125 Stars — points earned on each purchase — to earn any drink or food item … (Read More)

Blue Bell’s iconic ice cream sandwiches are finally back in stores

Ice cream sandwiches are more than 100 years old, but the ones we know now — with the chocolate wafers and vanilla ice cream inside — date back to at least the 1940s, when a man named Jerry Newberg sold … (Read More)

Chautauqua gets cookin’

Students prepare soup for Empty Bowls Supper

Pizzeria Napoli back in business

Restaurant relocates after Hurricane Michael

Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen dishes out Southern favorites

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen brings families to the table for extra helpings of comfort food and conversation — without having to spend hours cooking in their own kitchens.”The Paula Deen concept started in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It was … (Read More)

Deal alert: You can get a Starbucks espresso drink for just $3 today

Taqueria Sanchez takes over Chula’s

Panama City Mexican restaurant also operates 2 food trucks

40th Street Pizza reopens in Panama City

Family business began in Mexico Beach, relocated from Parker after Hurricane Michael

Chef shells oyster recipes in new cookbook

ROSEMARY BEACH — Chef Irv Miller cracks open the secrets of Gulf Coast oysters in his new cookbook, which he’ll be signing Saturday at The Hidden Lantern Bookstore.It’s been said Gulf Coast oysters have the cleanest taste of any oyster, that … (Read More)

Just the Cook opens in Panama City Beach Kartona

Food boat, patrol make appearances

Rescue Me: Wine Dog expands with gastropub

PANAMA CITY — Wine Dog whets the appetite — and now satisfies foodie cravings with weekday lunch and Friday dinners in the Rescue Me Wine and Ale House Pub.”I’d never had pork belly till I got the chef in here. They … (Read More)

Downtown Panama City dishes out dining diversity

Restaurant options grow more varied after Hurricane Michael

Mix it up at ‘UNwineD’ festival

Check out craft beer, wine, food, concerts in Panama City Beach

Meet chef behind Wine Dog’s Rescue Me

Downtown Panama City gastropub serves weekday lunch, Friday dinners

Like free stuff? Dairy Queen is giving away ice cream Wednesday

Wednesday is the first day of spring, and to celebrate, Dairy Queen is giving away free ice cream.Customers will be able to get a small vanilla soft-serve cone for free at participating Dairy Queen locations.[gh:iframe src=”https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdairyqueen%2Fposts%2F10155935974091669″ width=”100%” height=”613″ style=”border:none;overflow:hidden” scrolling=”no” … (Read More)

Angel’s BBQ answers call after Hurricane Michael

Family feeds National Guard, Panama City community after Hurricane Michael

Feast on St. Patrick’s Day

PANAMA CITY — St. Patrick’s Day or the Feast of St. Patrick is celebrated March 17, the traditional day of St. Patrick’s death in AD 461. St. Patrick’s Day was officially recognized as a feast day in the early 17th … (Read More)

Gary’s Oyster Shack is back on Tyndall Parkway

Family combines Shack, Steakhouse into one

You can buy green doughnuts at Krispy Kreme for St. Patrick’s Day

If you want to go all-out on St. Patrick’s Day this year, make sure your breakfast is colored green, too.Krispy Kreme is selling green doughnuts for the holiday, so if you forget to wear green, you can just bring your … (Read More)

Apps aim to deliver Panama City, Panama City Beach restaurant favorites

PANAMA CITY — With so many lives and restaurants affected by Hurricane Michael, getting food delivered to the door has even greater appeal.But what is the best way to make that happen? Domino’s Pizza on Tyndall Parkway has consistently given … (Read More)

MEET THE MIXOLOGIST: Check out Ashley’s delicious drink menu at Los Antojitos

Name, Age: Ashley Dillahey, 42Years bartending: 22 yearsBar location: Los Antojitos, Beck AvenueDo you have another job or what was your last job? I actually started out at Outback and went on to Red Elephant and Players on 23rd Street when … (Read More)

Victoria’s Last Bite welcomes back friends

Lynn Haven restaurant reopens across the street after Hurricane Michael

National Margarita Day 2019: Restaurant freebies and deals

The best holiday of the year is here.That’s right: National Margarita Day is Friday, Feb. 22.These chain restaurants are offering food and drink deals and freebies in honor of the holiday (but the offers may vary by location). All deals … (Read More)

Had a soup or salad at this buffet chain restaurant lately? Here’s what’s new.

Sweet Tomatoes has been around for years and there are eight in Florida. Here’s what the chain restaurant is doing to keep loyal customers happy and others curious. Also, keep reading for a sweet recipe.

Meet Chef James Pigneri at Copper Tap Grille

 Name: James J. PigneriRestaurant: Copper Tap GrilleAge: 43Hometown: Des Moines, IowaCulinary School: Ringling School of Art & Design, also has been involved in his family restaurants for more than 30 years and is a third-generation restaurateur.Accolades: Many local restaurant cooking challenges … (Read More)

723 Whiskey Bravo offers casual, beach-y dining on Scenic 30A

SEASIDE — 723 Whiskey Bravo is a cool venue to grab dinner along Scenic Highway 30A. THE FOOD723 Whiskey Bravo’s dinner menu isn’t a long read. I actually prefer a smaller menu because, one, I’m extremely indecisive, and, two, I always … (Read More)

Ditch your diet for the Panama City Beach Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival

Second annual foodie frenzy expands over 2 days