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AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar in Destin prepares for Hurricane Isaias
The crew at AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar were busy the morning of Oct. 8 getting the place ready for Hurricane Isaias and the possible storm surge.
gotodestinations.com
The FAMOUS Family-Owned Cajun Seafood Stop Behind Local Cravings, Panama City Beach, FL
529 N Richard Jackson Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407. Dee’s Hang Out has built its following by giving Panama City Beach a family-owned Southern Coastal Cajun table where Gulf seafood, Cajun comfort, and easygoing dining meet. Its menu brings together steamy seafood pots, fried favorites, rich soups, Po’Boys,...
The Daily South
This Florida Restaurant Still Sells Soup For 18 Cents—And Every Brunch Comes With Frozen Irish Coffee
Seafood shacks are a dime a dozen on the Gulf Coast, but there’s a legendary spot in Destin, Florida that trades in all the usual trappings of oceanfront establishments for traditions that are entirely its own. Inside McGuire’s Irish Pub, the moody, maze-like dining room is a far cry from the bright and airy seafood joints most vacationers are used to frequenting. The walls and ceilings are plastered in layers upon layers of dollar bills stapled down by appreciative customers. The restaurant claims they total to at least a million. It’s hard to imagine now considering its incredible scope (the restaurant seats upwards of 500 and also includes a gift shop, on-site brewery, and attached pizza and sushi restaurants), but McGuire’s actually started out as a small, neighborhood pub in a Pensacola shopping center in 1977. Five years later, it moved to a much bigger spot down the road. After that success, the Destin location opened its doors in 1996.
30a-tv.com
6th Annual Burgers, Bourbon, & Beer Festival Raises $65,000 for Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast
A successful first year for the festival at its new home, Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village. DESTIN, FLORIDA The 6th Annual Burgers, Bourbon & Beer Festival raised $65,000 for the @Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast on Saturday, Sept. 19, at @Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village. The festival welcomed nearly 1,000 guests for its first year at the new venue, bringing together local restaurants, cook teams, sponsors, and the community for an afternoon of burgers, bourbon, beer, and live music.
30a.news
Celebrate National Taco Day in PCB
National Taco Day is October 6th, and there’s no better place to celebrate than Panama City Beach. From classic Mexican favorites to fresh Gulf seafood tacos, PCB restaurants put their own coastal spin on this crowd-favorite dish. Whether you’re craving grilled fish, crispy shrimp, traditional beef.
everafterinthewoods.com
8 Secret Florida Buffets That Serve Real Homemade Comfort Food Just Like Grandma Used To Make
The best comfort food in Florida does not arrive with tweezers, tiny portions, or a speech from the chef. It arrives by the ladle. Hidden beyond the theme parks and polished resorts are buffets where chicken crackles in the fryer, biscuits rise in pans, and collard greens simmer until every bite tastes like somebody cared. The plates are heavy.
uncoveringflorida.com
At This Florida Raw Bar, the Oysters Go From the Boat Straight to the Kitchen
Apalachicola has been famous for oysters since the 1800s, and Up The Creek Raw Bar keeps that tradition alive in the most authentic way possible. Perched above the Apalachicola River on Water Street, this casual spot serves seafood so fresh that local fishermen dock their boats just steps away from the kitchen. Whether you grab a seat on the sunny deck or settle in at the counter, you’re guaranteed a meal that tastes like the Gulf itself, paired with views that remind you why Florida’s Forgotten Coast earned its laid-back reputation.
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100 Years and Still Baking: Bonifay’s Francis Gardner Celebrates Century Birthday in the Kitchen
BONIFAY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - October 2nd marks Miss Francis Gardner’s 100th birthday, but for her, it’s just another day of hard work. While friends stopped in to wish her happy birthday, Gardner was more focused on getting her pies done for the day. “Coconut pie? No, yes, first,...
travelmag.com
This Unassuming Florida Seafood Shack Fries Its Shrimp Baskets So Golden That Road-Trippers Plan Whole Drives Around Them
A dolphin cruise captain pointed us down a side street toward a building that looked like it might be a bait shop, and that turned out to be the best tip of the whole trip. Florida has plenty of shiny waterfront restaurants, but this weathered little spot on the bay serves fried shrimp so crisp and golden that people schedule entire drives around a single basket.
familydestinationsguide.com
The Quirky Florida Taco Joint That’s Covered Wall-To-Wall In Whimsical Art
There’s a building in Panama City, Florida, that looks like a fever dream had a baby with a carnival, and somehow that baby grew up to serve incredible tacos. El Weirdo isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a full-on experience that you didn’t know you needed until you’re standing...
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Coffee shop owner rebuilds after losing everything in Hurricane Helene
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Central Florida coffee shop owner who lost her business in Hurricane Helene has opened a new location on Navy Boulevard in Panama City Beach. Vicki Ferrari is the owner of Sweet Brewnette. She started the business in 2013 as a food truck in...
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FOODIE FRIDAY: Beach Buns Ice Cream is popping up around the Panhandle
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - You may have seen them popping up all around the Panhandle... and it’s a sweet treat you ‘donut’ want to miss!. NewsChannel 7 Today was joined by the owners of Beach Buns Ice Cream. Rob and Leah Ortiz chatted about their journey and the flavors they offer.
travelmag.com
8 Florida Seafood Spots Where the Fried Oysters Come Out Plump, Briny, and Crackling Hot
Crunch first, then a rush of salty Gulf water, and suddenly a paper basket at a plain little counter becomes the best thing you have eaten all year. That is the magic of a great fried oyster in Florida, where the coastline hands cooks some of the freshest shellfish in the country.