Watching Oyster Rick work will flat wear you out as your hunger builds!
Rick McCurley is a virtual blur making sure no one in sight lacks fresh-shucked raw oysters, boiled shrimp, or oysters off his grill. Although he’s only been in business here in SoWal for about three years now, he’s made a huge impression on folks with his “oyster bar on wheels.” When he says he’ll “bring the Oyster Bar to you,” he’s not just whistling Dixie!
You do the drinking, let Gulf Coast Go do the driving. Hop on the Bus!
Experience a taste of SoWal's craft beer scene with South Walton's first 30A Brew Tour. Born out of love for beer, Gulf Coast Go - a "hop on, hop off" transportation service along Scenic 30A, South Walton and Destin has added an adventure for the beer lover in us all. Whether you like IPAs, Stouts, Sours or even Goses, you will find plenty of great beers to taste along the way.
SoWal Chef Jim Shirley has imprinted his cooking style across the South Walton landscape with tasty offerings ranging from to-die-for grilled cheese creations to people-pleasing Paella.
The mild-mannered cookmeister sat down with me at his waterfront restaurant, The Bay, on a rain-drenched afternoon to share a little insight about his rise to culinary prominence.
Red Fish Taco is where the tequila flows like water and the Tecate comes in a frosty can.
On Scenic 30A at the main intersection in Blue Mountain Beach, the tasty taqueria in Redfish Village offers a quick, casual, and approachable chef-driven menu with quality ingredients. And did we mention they have Happy Hour every hour?
SoWal locals know that the real estate market is intense and it's often hard to keep up with the speed of sales and new construction.
And while there's little doubt we have a healthy market in SoWal, there are always questions - and lately the main question is if there is a slowdown. There is always ongoing discussion of the real estate market in the SoWal Forum.
The team at La Cocina has made big changes and big plans!
Eric Bartholomew is the restaurant's first ever Executive Chef. He is the right guy at the right time to develop the new Latin inspired menu with a coastal twist, focusing on a more upscale feel with fresh and traditional ingredients.
Justin Gaffrey is a sensitive, insightful, creative and successful SoWal artist. He also kills yellow flies with a blowtorch.
He burns them to crisps, their burnt bits blending with colorful layers of dried acrylics texturizing the floor. He sent one to oblivion right in front of me after the little bastard made the final mistake of biting me. Sweet revenge in the studio!
The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County including South Walton real estate activity for June 2018, with statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida.
Old Florida Fish House has been a local's favorite for more than a decade, and it's easy to see why.
The restaurant has gorgeous views of Eastern Lake with a tasty and diverse menu, live music, dancing, and late-night shenanigans. There's also Sushi! What’s not to love?
YOLO Board co-founder Tom Losee has been coaxing, cheering, and leading lucky folks onto the water for over a decade. Tom and his SUP tribe want you!
