Dining

Matt Demoreski started working for Poppy’s Restaurant Group when he was 17. It was supposed to just be a summertime job. “I came here with my buddies and never left,” stated Demoreski who is now Chief Financial Officer for Poppy’s, and a partner. Demoreski is originally from New Jersey, His...

By Susan Benton As a food writer and blogger living by the water’s edge of the Emerald Coast, one of the first questions locals or people ask when they visit our area is how they can be certain that they are buying or being served fresh seafood. It would appear...

Bryce Jarvis and Captain Gary Jarvis, the proud owners of Sunset Bay Cafe, located in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, recently announced their newest venture: Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House. Located in the space formerly occupied by Acme Oyster House, Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House promises fresh...

By Susan Benton, 30Aeats.com Not long ago I was invited to a Love Locals event held at The Henderson, a Salamander Beach & Spa Resort, in Destin. This amazing hotel property is the swankiest we have in the Florida Panhandle, and offers incredible views of the Gulf and the state...

Crust Artisan Bakery, a Culinary Delight, Opens New Location at The HUB on 30A Mark Fressell is fond of saying, ”I didn’t quit my job as an engineer to make bad food.” Everything the owner of Crust Artisan bakery in Santa Rosa Beach makes is made from scrap. “No Shortcuts,”...

Chipotle Grilled Steak with Mango Salsa Ingredients 3 T freshly squeezed lime juice 1 T honey 1 T garlic, minced 1/4 c fresh cilantro 1/4 c 30A Olive Oil's Chipotle Infused Olive Oil 4 filet mignon steaks 2 Mangoes, peeled, cut and diced 30A Olive Oil Mango Balsamic, to taste, if desired 1 1/2 c canned black beans 1/4 red...

Bryce Jarvis Editorial Born and bred in the heart of Destin, Bryce Jarvis, along with his father, Captain Gary Jarvis, are no strangers to the seafood industry. With over 40 years of fishing in their family, both Bryce and Gary have a plethora of knowledge on all things fish. After nearly...

Local Father and Son Bring Coastal Cuisine to The Village of Baytowne Wharf Bryce Jarvis and Captain Gary Jarvis, the proud owners of Sunset Bay Cafe, located in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, announced their newest venture: Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House. Located in the space formerly occupied by...

By Heather Bennett There are a lot of venues to choose from along 30a if you are looking for live music. We’re an area rich in talent. However, when it comes to Redd’s Fueling Station in Blue Mountain Beach, it’s hard to find words to describe. Better you just experience...

Recipe of the Month 30A Olive Oil's Raspberry Marble Brownies  Makes one 9 x 13 inch pan Ingredients: Brownies 4 oz semisweet chocolate 1/2 C 30A Olive Oil Blood Orange Olive Oil 1 egg 1/4 C granulated sugar 2 tsp 30A Olive Oil Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar 1 3/4 C all-purpose flour Topping 1 C raspberry jam 1/4 C 30A Olive Oil Raspberry...