By Janie Schmidt When first approaching Henderson Park Inn, guests often delight at the incredible smells escaping the kitchen, pouring out to the entrance to mix with the divine salt-filled air coming off the Gulf of Mexico. In addition to its many awards and accolades from national and local brands...
Tailfins Alehouse and Oyster Bar With stunning views of the Destin Harbor and your favorite foods and drinks, Tailfins’ Entertainment Complex delivers an incredible mix of friendly and fun atmosphere along with breathtaking views. A magical combination for football watching and entertainment with Live Music seven days a week. Tailfins...

Merry Culinary Holiday!

Fortunately, as locals, we have many area restaurants that offer a Holiday meal or catering, and can help make the holidays special. Try Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer, a seafood-lover’s paradise, for a little break from the traditional (and there’s 20% discount for locals!) Brotula’s will be open Christmas...
Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill SPECIALS Buy One Meal / Get One Free (Clip our coupon) Locals, ask for your own Locals Discount Card good for 15% off * Includes preferential seating year round $1 Beer Night...Every Saturday night...Starting at 7 pm $1 Draft Bud Light Beer! Purchase a $2 12 oz. Mug and get $1...

Turkey Day Feasts

By M. Shaye Smith We’ve been celebrating Thanksgiving as an American holiday for 156 years. Established by Abraham Lincoln during one of America’s darkest times in 1863, shortly after the devastating Gettysburg battle during the Civil War, in both good times and in bad, Thanksgiving has always been a gathering...
Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill SPECIALS Buy One Meal / Get One Free (Clip our coupon page 47.) Locals, ask for your own Locals Discount Card good for 15% off * Includes preferential seating year round MUSIC Free Jazz Night with Al Alvarado Thursday, Nov. 21 at 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Enjoy an evening of dinner, wine...
Landshark’s Pizza Are you ready for some Football? Hungry, thirsty, maybe a little of both? Come in and visit Landshark’s Pizza. Owners Brian and Sue Hassmann have created the local’s favorite pizza, buffalo wings and sports pub and bar that serves great pizza AND awesome wings plus many other scrumptious...
Ruth’s Chris Steak House at Silver Shells Resort in Destin will host its 7th Annual Fall Wine Walkabout to benefit Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation’s Community Outreach programs on Thursday, November 14th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the East Bar and Courtyard. Proceeds will fund the Foundation’s community...
When you’ve caught your “catch," try this recipe for the most scrumptious meal! ​ Blackened Redfish 1 tablespoon paprika 2 ½ teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, melted 6 freshly-caught Redfish Filets, 8 to 10 ounces and about ½-inch thick ​METHOD In a small bowl, combine the spices....
By Rita L. Sherwood A local Fort Walton Beach native who had 24 years experience in engineering decided to open The Broken Egg Café in 1996 in a century old cottage in Old Mandeville, Louisiana, of all places. When asked why he wanted to get into the restaurant business, he...