Things to Do in Destin, Florida | Dining - Restaurants

Ken’s American Bistrot opens on 30A

Deborah Wheeler, Florida Freedom Newspapers

SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL - A bistrot, by its original French definition, is a small restaurant serving reasonably priced meals in a modest setting. It is the French equivalent to the English pub or the American diner, and in Paris, there is one at... Full story

Wine and Rubies

MIRAMAR BEACH, FL – A Wine and Rubies wine tasting and jewelry showcase event to celebrate Northwest Florida Ballet’s 40th anniversary, will take place on Oct. 3 from 6-9 p.m. at McCaskill & Company in Destin. Tickets are $25 and... Full story

Bodies in Motion

DESTIN, FL – “Bodies in Motion,” a sports-oriented fashion show, will be held 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Oct. 2 at Johnny O’Quigley’s Restaurant & Sports Bar in Destin. Eleven models will strut down the runway wearing... Full story

AJ's celebrates silver anniversary

Jennifer Rich, Florida Freedom Newspapers

DESTIN, FL - It all started with some raw oysters. When they “put a grill out back,” the party machine we know as AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar started evolving and hasn’t stopped. “I came to Destin because it looked... Full story

Sauce tops menu with high quality

Colleen Coffield Sachs, Florida Freedom Newspapers

DESTIN, FL – Sauce is a new restaurant located near the Beall’s Department Store. It has a simple name, and a simple concept: good Italian food at a good value.     The restaurant is neat, clean and no-frills. Basic tables... Full story

Red Leg the Dreaded, Pirate of the Gulf

DESTIN, FL – Join Act4Murder as they perform "The Mystery of Red Leg the Dreaded, Pirate of the Gulf," at Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar and Grill on Sept. 25. The show revolves around an unhappy wanna-be Billy Bowlegs, his trusted... Full story

Experience world dining at Chan's Wine Bar

Deborah Wheeler, Florida Freedom Newspapers

DESTIN, FL - It’s Tuesday night and what to do? As Tuesdays go, it’s a pretty dull night of the week. Wine World owner Chan Cox came up with a solution that both stimulates his slow Tuesdays and offers locals a fun dining experience.... Full story

Starry, Starry Night

DESTIN, FL – The Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa presents A Starry, Starry Night at the Hilton Sandestin Beach on Sept. 25 from 6:30–9 p.m. The adult-only event promises to be an unforgettable evening under the stars,... Full story

Harbor Docks owner brings Red Bay Grocery back to life

Debbie Wheeler, Florida Freedom Newspapers

RED BAY, FL - A few miles north of South Walton’s beautiful beaches is a small and intimate community known as Red Bay. Located away from the steady stream of traffic headed to and from the beach, Red Bay is country living at its best.... Full story

Vine to Wine — A Wine Preview

SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL — A preview of the wines to be featured during November’s Taste of the Beach will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Baithouse in WaterColor. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at... Full story

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