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6 Things Floridians Learned When Wawa Moved In

When Wawa opened its first Pensacola store in December 2024, people were lined up around the corner by 6:45 a.m. Floridians have watched Wawa spread across the state since 2012, and it’s brought more than coffee. Here’s what Floridians learned when Wawa moved in. 1. Hurricane Response. Wawa...

Florida · 18h
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Got Something to Say About Your McDonald’s? The Costa Family Wants You to Text Them Directly About It!

What if sharing your opinion about your local McDonald’s was as easy as sending a text? Costa Family McDonald’s is making that happen. And the Local Pulse team likes it because it is unexpected and approachable. As the family-owned franchise expands with the acquisition of eight existing McDonald’s...

South Alabama, AL · 1d
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WKRG News 5

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Shrimp Basket closes six Alabama and Florida locations as company shifts focus

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 2, 2026 UPDATE (1:35 p.m.): News 5 has learned more about Artistry Restaurants’ closure of six Shrimp Basket locations in Alabama and Florida, including two in the News 5 coverage area. The Bay Minette and Pensacola locations’ last day of business was Sunday, Nov. 1, […]

Pensacola, FL · 3d

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This Unassuming Florida BBQ Truck Serves Ribs That Have Locals Coming Back for More

A food truck that once smoked whole Thanksgiving turkeys has also built a following for its ribs. That combo alone got my attention. The operation runs seven days a week, from late morning into the evening. It also sells delivery, which feels like a small gift on a lazy Florida afternoon.

Crestview, FL · 2d
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Panama City News Herald

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Three Bay restaurants get high-priority violations 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. 26 to Nov. 1, 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 got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 26-Nov. 1 inspections, and no violations were found. Don

Bay County, FL · 3d

everafterinthewoods.com

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13 Under-The-Radar Florida Restaurants Worth Visiting In 2027

A wood-fired Spanish restaurant inside a beautifully restored historic church landed on USA Today’s 2024 Restaurants of the Year list. Only 47 places nationwide made it, and the setting is just as memorable as the food. That’s the kind of surprise I went looking for across Florida. Not the...

Florida · 2d

ballingerpublishing.com

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A Taste of the Neighborhood

At Sage in Bloom, every plate tells a bigger story, connecting Pensacola diners closer to the farms, ranches and families behind every plate of food. Owners Ian and Stacy Whitcomb are bringing that connection to the forefront with a farm-to-table approach rooted in knowing where food comes from and who grows it.

Pensacola, FL · 3d

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12th Annual ​Eggs on the Beach ​Big Green Egg Cooking Competition

The proceeds from Eggs on the Beach benefit two local non-profits: Food for Thought and Fisher House of the Emerald Coast. In addition, the highly anticipated annual event provides cash prizes to winning non-profit cook teams. Since its inception in 2014, Eggs on the Beach has donated more than $450,500 to local nonprofits.

Panama City, FL · 16h

Pensacola News Journal

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Pensacola staple V. Paul's closes after 12 years

V. Paul’s Italian Ristorante has permanently closed its doors at 29 Palafox Place after 12 years serving Pensacola. The restaurant shared in a social media statement on Nov. 4 that it is now closed but is still honoring previously scheduled events as planned. “Since 2014, it has been our privilege to serve Pensacola and to be part of your birthdays, anniversaries, date nights, and celebrations. Thank you to every guest who sat at our tables, joined us for an event, or came back again and again. Your support meant everything to us,” V Paul’s shared in its statement. Now closed: Beloved Warrington Shrimp Basket has closed. 'Hero' cook and GM transferred The restaurant was popular for its traditional Italian dishes and lively monthly wine tastings. You could find everything from pasta to piccata, allowing patrons to order entrees or share small plates while splitting a bottle of wine from the restaurant's extensive list. The restaurant exuded elegance, spanning over 11,000 square feet with a house bar and tbles covered with white tablecloths, as well as an additional private banquet space. For any questions regarding a previous event booking, contact Melissa at 850-225-7425. Any further updates will be shared on V,

Pensacola, FL · 1d

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West Pensacola Food Truck Hub Jeftco Times Square to Offer Six Cuisines

A West Pensacola property once earmarked for a modest food truck park is getting a far bigger makeover. Ray Sehweil, the founder of Taste of Jerusalem, plans to open Jeftco Times Square at 2200 W. Cervantes St., a hub promising six different cuisines, an order-inside building and a drive-through for customers who'd rather not leave the car.

Pensacola, FL · 15h

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Loosen Your Belt For The All-You-Can-Eat Southern Buffet At This Unforgettable Alabama Restaurant

Nobody has ever driven away from Nelson’s Barnyard Buffet in Saraland, Alabama wishing they had eaten somewhere else instead. That’s not a guess, that’s just the logical conclusion you reach when you look at the food this all-you-can-eat Southern buffet puts on the table every single day.

Saraland, AL · 1d

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Alabama’s Best Crab Soup Is Hiding Inside A Rustic Seafood Joint You’d Never Expect

You could drive past Felix’s Fish Camp Restaurant in Spanish Fort, Alabama without stopping, and that would be one of the great culinary mistakes of your life. The building announces itself with weathered wood siding, fishing nets hanging from the exterior walls, and a rusted metal roof that has clearly been through some weather and come out the other side looking better for it.

Spanish Fort, AL · 12d

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You Can’t Beat The Fresh Seafood At These 8 No-Frills Alabama Shacks

Looking for fresh seafood at no-frills shacks in Alabama that are actually worth the trip?. These 8 unforgettable spots dish out Gulf-fresh catches and the kind of laid-back fun you can’t find just anywhere!. 1. Capt’n Snapper’s (Dauphin Island) That bright blue building sitting on Dauphin Island...

Alabama · 1d

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This 100-Year-Old Alabama Gas Station Is Now A Burger Joint Packed With Antiques

There’s a building in Daphne, Alabama that has lived more lives than most people ever will, and its current chapter might just be the best one yet. Manci’s Antique Club sits on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay, and if you haven’t been there, you’ve been spending your weekends wrong.

Daphne, AL · 2d

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Gulf Shores-born Shrimp Basket closes six locations, including Bay Minette

MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Shrimp Basket, the seafood chain that began in Gulf Shores and grew across the Southeast, has closed six restaurants, including its Bay Minette location. The closures took effect Sunday, Nov. 1, according to the company. The other locations are in Cullman, Gardendale, Tuscaloosa and...

Gulf Shores, AL · 3d

WKRG News 5

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Bourbon on the Bay returns to Mobile for 10th year

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – Bourbon by the Bay’s 10th annual tasting event is being held at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf this Sunday. VIP guests can enter the event an hour early, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. General admission runs from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pours from more than a dozen […]

Mobile, AL · 1d

WKRG

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Great food, meaningful connections, and supporting the youth: The Taste of the Ruff returns

Daphne, Ala. (WKRG) — The Ruff Wilson Youth Organization will hold its inaugural Taste of the Ruff event, bringing the community together to help raise funds for the organization’s programs. The event is set for Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at 1317 Johnson Road in Daphne. Shamonee...

Daphne, AL · 1d

WALA-TV FOX10

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5th Annual Gulf Coast Mac Down

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Gulf Coast Mac Down is a regional, destination event that celebrates the rich history, diverse culture, warm hospitality, roaring food scene of the South, and timeless tradition of this beloved staple. This mac and cheese cookoff highlights caterers, chefs, foodies, pitmasters, restauranteurs, and connoisseurs. Get your tickets or bring your favorite team members and best mac and cheese recipe. Teams cook for the chance to win the Golden Noodle Award and claim bragging rights for the South’s best mac and cheese. Ticket holders sample more than 20 mac and cheese entries to cast their people’s choice votes.

Mobile, AL · 3d

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Some Of The Best Meals In Alabama Are Hiding At These 10 Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants

Searching for the best meals hiding at hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Alabama?. These 10 restaurants are packed with bold flavors and true Southern soul!. 1. Callaghan’s Irish Social Club (Mobile) Mobile has earned its reputation as a city with serious food culture, and Callaghan’s Irish Social Club is one of...

Alabama · 7d

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Nothing Says Old Mobile Like Pulling Up A Stool At The Dew Drop Inn

Some restaurants chase trends. Others outlast them by a century and barely change the decor. On a busy stretch of road in Mobile, Alabama, there is a small diner where grandparents once went on dates in the 1950s, and where their grandkids now line up for the same hot dogs. It has celebrated 100 years in business, it still closes by mid-afternoon, and it still draws a little crowd almost every time you drive past.

Mobile, AL · 5d