Dining

By Susan Benton New Orleans has been on my mind quite a bit lately, especially with Mardi Gras still in the rearview this month. When recently invited to create a recipe for Stonewall Kitchen using one of their mustards, I chose the horseradish as I knew it would make a...

AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar loves sports fans and boasts the one and only Jumbotron, on the Harbor in Destin. Serving up delicious daily specials, mouth-watering drinks plus entertaining live music all month, make AJ’s your destination for food, dining, sports and fun. Come join...

The Rotary Club of Destin will hold its annual Cajun Crawfish Bash Charity Fundraiser at The Towne Centre at Seascape with co-host Mezcal Mexican Grill on Friday, May 19, 5:30-9 p.m. This fundraiser is designed to help further education and help eradicate hunger by supporting the Destin Rotary Club Scholarship...

Spring starts this month and Holi Indian Restaurants will ring it in with the traditional Festival of Colors. The community is invited to participate in this joyous holiday on March 20 at the Fort Walton Beach Landing,1-7 p.m. Holi Indian Restaurants brings the Indian tradition of Holi to the Emerald...

Every Day is a Chance to Change a Child’s Future and Mac & Cheese Fest is One Way to Do It An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Yet, young people need to know that someone cares about them. Boys & Girls Clubs...

Chick-fil-A® Destin reopened for business Thursday, Jan. 26. Tripp Hill will continue to serve as the independent franchised owner/operator of Chick-fil-A Destin, which has been relocated after serving the Destin community for more than five years. The new restaurant includes a double-lane drive-thru and face-to-face ordering to serve guests...

All Things Gumbo Pursue the Roux at the 34th Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival Friday, Feb. 24, 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 12-4 p.m. Known as one of the largest and most popular winter food events along Florida’s Emerald Coast, the Gumbo winter festival is back for its 34th year. Kick off your tasting days,...

Ovide Restaurant at Hotel Effie This Valentine’s Day, experience romance and decadence at Ovide at Hotel Effie. Indulge in their delectable menu specially curated for two featuring 28 oz. Tomahawk and Maine Lobster. Treat the love in your life to romance at Hotel Effie, available Feb 10-Feb 14. Accepting reservations...

Boathouse Oyster Bar Oysters, Live Music and a Local’s Vibe… Destin’s best kept secret – the Boathouse is where the locals go, with live music every night. Located in the heart of Destin on the Destin Harbor, the Boathouse specializes in making oysters a delicacy. Boathouse’s gumbo recipe was written...

By Scott Miller AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar loves football fans and boasts the one and only Jumbotron, on the Harbor in Destin. Be sure to come by and watch your favorite teams play all season long. Serving up delicious daily specials, mouth watering drinks plus entertaining...