In a year that should have been about celebrating ten years of service to the community, Food For Thought is instead honoring a very different anniversary - one year since the start of the COVID-19 shutdown.
Sinfonia Gulf Coast, our region’s only fully professional symphony orchestra, is pleased to announce the full line up for its annual fundraiser Crescendo! A Cultural and Culinary extravaganza, rescheduled for April 30-May 2, 2021.
You're in luck! The Bay and North Beach Social together are ready to host the annual North Beach St. Paddy's Day party on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 from 12:00 - 9:30. Make sure to arrive wearing green! The party kicks off with live music at both venues.
North Beach Social
Krissa & Mark || 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
The Rhino Jockeys || 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
The Bay
Luke Langford Band || 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Forrest Williams Band || 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Join family and friends for the Ultimate Blues Festival at Gulf Place. BLUES on 30A takes place Sunday, March 14th from 1PM - 7:30PM on the Gulf Place Green featuring five Blues/Blues-Soul/Blues-Rock Bands. Spend the day enjoying kids games and activities and grub from multiple food trucks along side a crawfish boil.
Purchase tickets:
https://blues-on-30a.ticketleap.com/blues-on-30a-gulf-place/
North Beach Social (NBS) is now officially open underneath Farm & Fire Southern Pizzeria at the foot of the 331 Bridge in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.
Formerly the North Beach Tortilla Company, the space has been brightened up to reflect the natural beauty of the scenic surroundings, namely some of the best sunsets overlooking the bay in South Walton. Outside seating is aplenty at the bar and deck with an abundance of white sandy beach for kids and adults to play.
La Crema Tapas and Chocolate is a special stop along Rosemary Beach’s cobblestone sidewalks, just the kind of place you might find yourself sitting all afternoon with friends over nibbles and coffee, then maybe drinks and succulent small plates. (Rinse and repeat.) And much like Rosemary Beach, La Crema exudes European charm. And much like a European café, patrons find themselves content to while the day away over some of life’s wonderful pleasures: chocolate, coffee, tapas and wine.
Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant on Scenic Highway 30A in Seaside, Florida,—famous for its sunset celebration toasts—marks its 35th anniversary in 2021. Soon, Bud & Alley’s foodie fans can lift a glass at the daily sunset celebration toast on a newly renovated Roof Deck.
In 2020, Chef Jim Shirley received two honors, the first was becoming the 16th recipient of the Van Ness Butler Jr. Hospitality Award.
The award honors and recognizes excellence in the hospitality, service, travel/tourism, advertising and promotion industries, as well as contributions to the local community. Shirley’s contributions to the community throughout the years make him a natural choice for the honor.
Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood, Northwest Florida’s longest standing AAA Four-Diamond Steakhouse, has been named a Recommended Restaurant in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2021 Star Awards.
Cultivate Community Gardens (CCG), the first community garden in South Walton, announced the organization is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the J.W. Couch Foundation.
The funds will be used towards the initial construction of the community garden to be installed this spring at Padgett Park in Santa Rosa Beach.
“We are thrilled to help construct the first community garden in South Walton and believe it will be an amazing source of nutrition, education and wellness for all.” said Sean Couch, President of the J.W. Couch Foundation.
