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Lucky Goat Coffee brings specialty brews to Destin

A new locally owned coffee shop, Lucky Goat Coffee, has opened in Destin, Florida. The shop specializes in high-quality, hand-crafted coffee using beans that score 80 or higher for quality. The menu features classic espresso, cold brew, signature lattes, and various seasonal flavors. Lucky Goat Coffee also offers pastries and...

Destin, FL · 12d
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HOW-TO TUESDAY: Caramel Apples

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Halloween is coming up this Saturday, and there’s plenty of time to make a sweet treat ahead of the scariest day of the year. In this week’s How-To Tuesday, NewsChannel 7’s Mia Hernandez and Alyssa Dutton create caramel apples from scratch ahead of Halloween.

Panama City, FL · 12d
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Step Inside This Offbeat Florida Taco Spot Where Every Wall Is A Colorful Mural

Somewhere in Panama City, Florida, there is a building that has apparently decided that plain walls are a personal insult. El Weirdo has responded to that insult by covering every available surface in bold, colorful, wildly imaginative art, and the result is one of the most visually arresting restaurants in the entire state.

Panama City, FL · 15d
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Where Gourmet Cooking Meets Giving: A Culinary Celebration on the Emerald Coast

In the heart of Miramar Beach, a unique culinary event is brewing that not only tantalizes taste buds but also enriches the community. For Susan Kiley and Wayne Paul, owners of Bay Breeze Patio, the annual 'Eggs on the Beach' event is more than just a cooking competition—it's a celebration of gourmet cooking, community spirit, and philanthropy. Now in its twelfth year, this gathering has become a beloved tradition along Florida's Emerald Coast, drawing food enthusiasts and philanthropists alike.

Miramar Beach, FL · 14d
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Iconic Mexico Beach restaurant reopens 8 years after Hurricane Michael

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Toucan’s on the Beach is officially back open, eight years after Hurricane Michael. It’s the day many have been waiting for. “We were plotting it out yesterday to try to be first in line,” said Carla Goff, a Bay County local. Others...

Bay County, FL · 16d

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Causeway Coffee - Miramar Beach

Causeway Coffee in Miramar Beach, Florida, serves really fun waffle pops, toasted croissant sandwiches, and delicious tea and coffee drinks, all in a super cute coffee shop. They use ethically sourced coffee and support local and global causes. TL;DR Don't have time to read the full article? Here are my...

Miramar Beach, FL · 14d

WJHG-TV

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Iconic Mexico Beach restaurant reopens 8 years after Hurricane Michael

Toucan's on the Beach is officially back open in Mexico Beach, eight years after Hurricane Michael damaged the restaurant in 2018.

Mexico Beach, FL · 16d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Old-Fashioned North Florida Country Store Is Packed With Spices, Candy, And Amish Goods

Kids here ring up their penny candy on an authentic 1921 cash register. That old machine still gets to do its job, and I love that. It turns a candy run into a tiny history lesson. The shelves hold spices and loose-leaf teas from around the world. They’re lab-tested for...

Lancaster, PA · 23d

WJHG-TV

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FOODIE FRIDAY: Cooking for you, like family, 30A Private Chef shows Fall eats

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Following National Chef Day earlier this week, 30A Private Chef Ian Rogers of Rogers Heirloom discussed Fall bites. Rogers Heirlooms emphasizes that as the seasons change, the ingredients do too, with family-style & plated menus for everyone to enjoy. Chef Rogers joined NewsChannel 7 Today...

Walton County, FL · 17d

Panama City News Herald

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One Bay restaurants gets high-priority violation in state inspection

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Bay County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Bay County, for the week of Oct. 12-18, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a "snapshot" of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Bay County restaurant inspection site . Which Bay County restaurants had high-priority violations? WS Crab House 5029 Hwy 22, Panama City Routine inspection on Oct. 15 Follow-up inspection required: Violations require further review, but are not an

Bay County, FL · 20d

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Florida Seafood Lovers Head To This Front Beach Road Buffet For All-You-Can-Eat Crab Legs

Some vacation plans start with a beach towel, and others start with a crab cracker. In Panama City Beach, a lot of families build an entire evening around one simple question: how many crab legs can one person handle?. One buffet on the busy beach strip has turned that question...

Panama City Beach, FL · 20d

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Beef 'O' Brady's Chipley Posts Record Opening Week — and a Blueprint for Franchise Growth

Opening week is the restaurant industry's moment of truth. It tells you whether a team prepped the kitchen, whether the market actually wants what you're selling, and whether guests will come back for a second round. For one Beef 'O' Brady's franchise group in the Florida Panhandle, that first week was a knockout.

Chipley, FL · 21d

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People Drive From All Over Florida For The Cinnamon Rolls At This Iconic Bakery

There’s a purple building on Highway 30A in Santa Rosa Beach that has a way of stopping people in their tracks. Blue Mountain Bakery isn’t just a place to grab breakfast. It’s the kind of spot that turns a casual beach vacation into a full-blown food memory you’ll be talking about for years.

Santa Rosa Beach, FL · 26d

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Florida’s Tiny Apalachicola Oyster Bar Has Seafood Fans Lining Up For More

The oysters here come raw on the half shell or steamed with garlic butter and Parmesan, and the dining room sits upstairs above the spot where a creek meets a river. That’s a lot of good news in one sentence. You order at the counter, grab a seat, and...

Apalachicola, FL · 22d

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Fire engines and pancakes at South Walton Fire District

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB)- For Fire Prevention Week, South Walton Fire District is bringing back their pancake breakfast. Moving from last weekend due to Hurricane Isaias, the breakfast will be on Saturday, October 17. It will start at 8 a.m. At the South Walton Fire District headquarters, located in the fleet and logistics facility. There […]

Walton County, FL · 24d

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SOCO’s Rock the Block DeFuniak Springs

Rockland Road, Ray Scott and RESCUE ME! Join the downtown block party at Sweet Southern Comfort, with food, outdoor bars and $10 admission. Live music, a shrimp boil and an evening downtown with friends. SOCO’s Rock the Block gives DeFuniak Springs a good reason to get together Saturday, October 17.

Defuniak Springs, FL · 25d

Panama City News Herald

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Pizza chain comes to Panama City. Find out what gives it an edge

PANAMA CITY − Donatos Pizza, an Ohio-based franchise famous for its abundant Edge to Edge toppings, has announced a new location is coming to Panama City. According to a press release, the restaurant, located at 840 W. 23rd St., is scheduled to open on Oct. 20. It will become the chain's third location in the state. The restaurant will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with the Bay County Chamber of Commerce. The pizza place is owned and operated by George Schempf and Cris Doss, a husband-and-wife team whose connection to Donatos spans decades. "As Ohio natives, they grew up with Donatos pizza and remained loyal fans of the brand throughout their lives," the release says. "Now, as they embark on this exciting new chapter together, Schempf and Doss are turning that longtime dream into reality, opening a Donatos restaurant and sharing the family traditions, quality, and flavors they grew up with." "Donatos has always been one of my favorite pizza brands," Schempf is quoted as saying in the release. "After evaluating several pizza and quick-service restaurant franchise opportunities, Donatos stood out because of the quality of its product and the strength of its systems. No matter which Donatos location

Panama City, FL · 26d

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Pecan Jacks to Open New Panama City Beach Store and Franchise Training Facility in October

Expanded location will showcase the brand’s latest design as Pecan Jacks grows across 10 states. Pecan Jacks will open a new corporate image and training store this October at the Vintage Lake Powell development, 24202 PCB Parkway, Suite 3, Panama City Beach, FL 32413. The opening comes as the ice cream and candy brand expands across 10 states.

Panama City Beach, FL · 25d

emeraldcoastmagazine.com

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Two to Try Out of the Oven

There’s an adage that life is short and dessert should be eaten first, and while some may disagree that the proverb is unwise, there are countless cafes, restaurants, and sweet shops around the world whose sweet treats can prove the prudence of putting that advice into practice. There are a few bakeries close at hand whose mastery of the simple cookie verify not only the validity of the saying, but also the necessity of following such wise counsel—especially during National Cookie Month, October.

Destin, FL · 24d

travelmag.com

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Rice Steams In Banana Leaves At This Family-Run Filipino Kitchen In Florida Where The Lechon Turns Crisp

Smoke drifting from a parked truck in the Florida Panhandle is a better dinner bell than any neon sign. The first time I caught that sweet, peppery cloud, I followed it the way a cartoon character floats toward a pie on a windowsill. What I found was a small, no-frills...

Crestview, FL · 24d