Really neat idea!! World Dining Series at Chan's Wine World - Destin Travel through Chan Wine World's "World Dining series" offered each Tuesday night from 5-9pm at Chan's in Destin [MAP]. Discover France, Argentina, Italy, Spain and all of the world’s greatest wine & culinary regions. A traditional one dish meal perfectly paired with a wine from that region will allow your taste buds to experience the world. It’s like we say, “If it grows together, it goes together.” Better yet? Two can dine for only $29.99! That's a deal! Reservations encouraged but not required at (850) 269-2902.
Here is a peek at the latest event menu (which took place last night!)
September 15 – Italy/San Francisco
Cioppino – served family style. Served with an 08 Lagaria, Pinot Grigio or 02 Formulae, Chianti. Add $10 and try one of these: 07 La Tunella, Pinot Grigio or 06 Badiola, Red Blend. Add $20 and try one of these:08 Santa Margherita, Pinot Grigioor 05 Ruffino Riserva Ducale, Chianti
Here are the upcoming themes:
- September 22 – France/Spain/Creole
Jambalaya - September 29 – Argentina
Carbonata Criollo - October 6 – Germany
Chicken in Riesling with Spatzle - October 13 – Italy
- October 20 – France
Bouillabaisse & Rouille - October 27 – Mediterranean
Lamb, Lemon & Olive Pasta
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Dining Specials and Deals around South Walton It's officially the "off-season" here in South Walton which means restaurants rally to offer specials and deals to lure locals until our {beloved} visitors come back in droves in March. Check out these specials currently happening around town:
- Recession-friendly Lunch Specials at Pizza by the Sea [MAP]
Starting at just $3.99, diners can eat "The Best Pizza in South Walton 2008 and 2009" as voted by SouthWaltonScene.com Readers that is easy on your wallet. Their most popular offering is the "Pick Two." which, at $5.99, includes a fountain drink. Diners can choose from the following:
* Big Slice of Pizza
* Side Salad (choose from House, Caesar, Greek or Spinach)
* Baked Spaghetti
* Soup of the Day - Super September Specials at Flip Flops in Seagrove Beach [MAP]
All non-seafood items on the menu are $6.99 (drink included) and all seafood items on the menu are $8.99 (drink included), from 5-8pm, every night! - Early Dining Special from 5-6:30pm at Pandora's Steakhouse in Grayton Beach [MAP]
Enjoy one of the following entrees, served with salad, choice of potato and bread for only $14.95:- Jumbo Lump Crab Cake w/ Roasted Red Pepper Remoulade
- Crispy Grilled Duck w/ Sweet & Spicy Raspberry
- Oak Grilled Sirloin
- Panko Fried Center Cut Pork Chop
- Grilled Salmon w/ Lemon Dill Cream
- "Sunset Features" Two-for-One from 5-6pm nightly at The Lake Place Restaurant [MAP]
Enjoy one of the following for only $13/each- Potato Crusted local gulf fish
- Grilled Fish of the Day with mushrooms, capers, lemon, wine and butter sauce
- Half Herb Roast Chicken with Vegetable Pot Pie
- House-made Gnocchi of the Day
- Crab Cakes with warm remoulade and green beans
- Boudin-stuffed Pork Chop with Red Eye Gravy and Carmalized Onion
- Dining Specials at Destin Chops 30A [MAP]
Customers can enjoy half-priced bottles of wine with the purchase of any entrée on Mondays and Tuesdays. Jim Altamura, proprietor of both Destin Chops 30A and Marina Café, hand selects each wine based on availability, value and taste. Patrons who dine at Destin Chops 30A from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. will receive the Early Dining Special: buy one entrée and get the second one, of equal or lesser value, free.
Happy Hour at Destin Chops 30A is every evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., when the urban-beach-chic contemporary steakhouse not only offers half-priced drinks, but now, with an extended Sushi Happy Hour, also serves up one of the area’s top sushi menus at half-price. Ladies enjoy $2 drinks on Thursday nights and everyone can indulge in $5 Martini Madness on Wednesdays.
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"WinesDay" Wednesdays at La Botana in Seagrove Beach La Botana, located on Scenic Hwy 30A in Seagrove Beach [MAP], where the tag is "See Friends. Feel Love. Drink Wine." has a special Wednesday promotion going on every Wednesday from 5:00pm - 11:00pm. ALL bottles of wine are 50% off! Pair that with some of their Mexican small plates and a group of your favorite people and you have a fabulous way to spend Wednesday evenings!

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