A Taste of France at Lumpy's Wine Bar; Night Out with Table Five Chef Dinner; Openings, Closings & Seasonal Closings and more

Enjoy a "A Taste of France" this Thursday at Lumpy's Wine Bar at Baytowne Wharf  Savor the flavor of french wine and cheese this Thursday, October 22 from 6-8pm at Lumpy's Wine Bar [MAP].  Hosted by Matt Clymer of Old World Wines, for $20/per person participants will sample a flight of two white and three red wines paired with cheese. Special discounts will be extended that evening as well. Call 850-267-2526 to make a reservation.

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"Night Out" @ La Botana with Table Five Personal Chef October 29  Grab your better half or your favorite foodie friends and head to a "Night Out" featuring "A Flavor of Fall" created by Chef Philip McDonald of Table Five Personal Chef on Thursday, October 29 at 630pm at La Botana on Scenic Hwy 30A in Seagrove.  For $100/per person, diners will be treated to a 5-course dinner featuring such autumn-inspired dishes such as Arugula Panzanella, Seared Grouper Cheeks and Garlic & Rosemary Crusted Lamb Chops, paired with wines from J Vineyards of the Russian River Valley. To make your reservation, call 850.231.0716.

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"Adieu", "Hello" and Seasonal Closings  It's that time of year when we begin to see some local restaurants and eateries turn off the burner for the fall & winter to take a much needed break and prepare for the next tourist season which will begin next March.  Included as of this post is: JamBone Express in Grayton Beach (JamBone and JamBone Express have closed),  Elmo's Grill in Santa Rosa Beach and Senor Mojitos Waterfront Grill & Oyster Bar just south of the Hwy 331 bridge in Santa Rosa Beach. 

{sigh} A few others have turned the burner off permanently and we bid them adieu, including Cafe' Bouchee in Seagrove Beach, Guigliamo's Italian Grill in Santa Rosa Beach and PJ's Coffee of New Orleans and Planet Smoothie in Redfish Village and WaterColor Town Center. 

And let's welcome Christiano's Italian Restaurant which opened recently in the Guigliamo's location in Santa Rosa Beach!

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Destin Chops 30A Available to Host Your Private Function  Destin Chops 30A, an upscale steakhouse with a contemporary twist located on Scenic Hwy 30A, is now accepting reservations for private functions and events. With a capacity of 250 people, it is the perfect venue for wedding receptions, anniversary dinners, birthday celebrations, or holiday parties.

“While this region plays host to a number of delightful eateries, there aren’t many venues that can truly accommodate large wedding receptions or other private events with the class, professionalism, and style that Destin Chops 30A can provide,” said Jim Altamura, proprietor of Destin Chops 30A. “We are happy to offer this added amenity for our faithful patrons.”

For more information, call 850.231.4050.

Enjoy a "A Taste of France" this Thursday at Lumpy's Wine Bar at Baytowne Wharf  Savor the flavor of french wine and cheese this Thursday, October 22 from 6-8pm at Lumpy's Wine Bar [MAP].  Hosted by Matt Clymer of Old World Wines, for $20/per person participants will sample a flight of two white and three red wines paired with cheese. Special discounts will be extended that evening as well. Call 850-267-2526 to make a reservation.

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"Night Out" @ La Botana with Table Five Personal Chef October 29  Grab your better half or your favorite foodie friends and head to a "Night Out" featuring "A Flavor of Fall" created by Chef Philip McDonald of Table Five Personal Chef on Thursday, October 29 at 630pm at La Botana on Scenic Hwy 30A in Seagrove.  For $100/per person, diners will be treated to a 5-course dinner featuring such autumn-inspired dishes such as Arugula Panzanella, Seared Grouper Cheeks and Garlic & Rosemary Crusted Lamb Chops, paired with wines from J Vineyards of the Russian River Valley. To make your reservation, call 850.231.0716.

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"Adieu", "Hello" and Seasonal Closings  It's that time of year when we begin to see some local restaurants and eateries turn off the burner for the fall & winter to take a much needed break and prepare for the next tourist season which will begin next March.  Included as of this post is: JamBone Express in Grayton Beach (JamBone and JamBone Express have closed),  Elmo's Grill in Santa Rosa Beach and Senor Mojitos Waterfront Grill & Oyster Bar just south of the Hwy 331 bridge in Santa Rosa Beach. 

{sigh} A few others have turned the burner off permanently and we bid them adieu, including Cafe' Bouchee in Seagrove Beach, Guigliamo's Italian Grill in Santa Rosa Beach and PJ's Coffee of New Orleans and Planet Smoothie in Redfish Village and WaterColor Town Center. 

And let's welcome Christiano's Italian Restaurant which opened recently in the Guigliamo's location in Santa Rosa Beach!

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Destin Chops 30A Available to Host Your Private Function  Destin Chops 30A, an upscale steakhouse with a contemporary twist located on Scenic Hwy 30A, is now accepting reservations for private functions and events. With a capacity of 250 people, it is the perfect venue for wedding receptions, anniversary dinners, birthday celebrations, or holiday parties.

“While this region plays host to a number of delightful eateries, there aren’t many venues that can truly accommodate large wedding receptions or other private events with the class, professionalism, and style that Destin Chops 30A can provide,” said Jim Altamura, proprietor of Destin Chops 30A. “We are happy to offer this added amenity for our faithful patrons.”

For more information, call 850.231.4050.