We are traveling to humid summer nights in the South for this recipe. I love pairing Southern succotash with BBQ and macaroni. I have not been able to eat bacon in years. My stomach can’t digest it anymore. I know - terrible. Since this unfortunate discovery I thought I had to give up some of my favorite dishes because I couldn’t imagine they would work without it. I’m thrilled to admit that I was wrong. Learning to cook without specific key ingredients has turned into a reve

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grateful for dairy-free ice cream in Epic Universe! (My daughter and I are lactose intolerant.) The Vegan Vanilla was satisfying, but not the best vegan ice cream flavor I’ve had. Still - a solid sweet treat. Really enjoyed the big brownies on top!

As New Orleans natives, here are our top favorite local spots ‑ where to eat, drink, explore & sleep! NO. 1 Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29 🍹 Classic, elevated Tiki drinks hand crafted to perfection surrounded by unforgettable atmosphere ‑ retro Bali Hai meets seasonal theming: speciality Halloween & Sippin’ Santa limited edition fun! Delicious Polynesian cuisine too! One of our all‑time favorite places ever. Do NOT miss and tell them we sent you! 📍French Quarter, New Orleans

Our favorite places to grab Sushi around Highway 30A in South Walton Florida! In no particular order... NO.1 Shan Kishi - Panama City...

Miramar Beach lies near the west end of Highway 30A and connects to Destin via Highway 98, offering many places for both locals and visitors to explore. Here are our top recommendations! Grand Boulevard is an upscale lifestyle center that includes a variety of restaurants, a movie theater, many shops and Emerald Coast Theatre Company to enjoy live performances. Top Local Restaurants: Vintij - Ambiance, unique food specials and an extensive wine selection makes this the pe

Let’s explore 11 beach communities connected along 24 miles of scenic highway! NO. 1 Dune Allen The start of Highway 30A coming from Miramar Beach. Glamp under the stars at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park . Top Restaurant: Stinky’s Fish Camp - local seafood with lake views NO. 2 Gulf Place Local art, shops and restaurants! Top Dining: Shunk Gulley - fresh seafood with gulf views Pecan Jack’s - homemade ice cream and treats NO. 3 Blue Mountain Got its name by the beautiful Bl

Between the dim lighting accented by up-lit bourbon barrels, the dulcet tones from live guitarist, Sean Van Blerk and a long table-scape...

As a child growing up in New Orleans we had a second symbol of Christmas who was appointed as Santa Claus’ helper - a snowman with an ice-cream cone hat, ornament eyes and holly leaf wings named Mr. Bingle. He used to be a giant display on Maison Blanche’s famous Canal Street building back in the late 1940s-1950s. Story goes, my great-grandfather helped put up this very display. Another display of his can still be seen at Celebration in the Oaks in City Park, as it was donat

Dear South Walton Local, What inspired your move to 30A? You have a free day to enjoy your favorite eats and places - what's your game plan?

Replacing scrolling with reading is one the best decisions I've ever made. I've never read so much in my life.

Henderson Beach Resort Dinner Series continued with their Napa Wine Train event. We took a “culinary train ride” through the wine...

We are suckers for a good tiki bar and having a new one just a few minutes away from home in Seaside, Florida is a treat! When we used to live in New Orleans we’d frequent Latitude 29 , and any time we’re at Walt Disney World we don’t leave without a visit to Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto. We had an awesome date night recently at Daytrader Tiki Bar and Restaurant, so let’s dive into our review! [Photography by South Walton Local. Please request permission for usage + credit.] Whil

Eden Gardens State Park is 163 acres of serene nature tucked up in Point Washington forest, nestled on the Choctawhatchee Bay, lush with...

Brunch with a View at Henderson Beach Resort was SO nice and SO delicious! Located on the top floor of the resort, overlooking the Gulf...

Down Island is a dream come true by Chef Janca whose legacy lives on in this Santa Rosa Beach chef-owned and family-operated restaurant. Specializing in wood fired Gulf South seafood favorites, local farm-to-table daily specials and raw bar selections, Down Island feels and tastes like home. [Photography by South Walton Local. Please request permission for usage + credit.] LUNCH What we loved: We don't normally start with dessert, but it's THAT good. Wood-Fired Pies: made to

❄️🦆Glimpses into a snowbird stay at Henderson Beach Vacation Rentals Older couples are the cutest lovebirds and The Henderson is an escape for all ages. Check out the memories they made! Dining at Primrose and Horizons Chef Tyler and Sushi Chef David create exceptional dining experiences! Massages and Himalayan Salt Suite 10,000 square feet of spa and amenities! Sunset & Cocktails at The Rooftop Bar Review: “We can’t emphasize how much we love staying at The Henderson! Nothi

✨We were among some of the first diners at the brand new M & P restaurant, an elevated American Omakase (translated to “I leave it up to...

📍 Horizons at Henderson Beach Resort Turkey Club w/Duke’s mayo, lettuce, tomato, bacon, toasted sourdough, fries and a side of my sweet husband celebrating 19 years together. Thank you for our delicious lunch Chef Tyler Simmons!

Camp Creek Inn, South Walton's newest hotel, is officially open! Featuring: 75 rooms Wellness Center pickleball and tennis courts pool/Beach Club 3 dining venues Camp Creek Golf Course Located off Watersound Pkwy., near Hwy. 30A and Hwy. 98 in Inlet Beach, Florida Book here: https://watersoundclub.com/accommodation/camp-creek-inn-stay/

Getting to experience time at Henderson Beach Resort is always such a treat! This is truly our favorite resort in Destin that consistently provides top notch guest service, spa services, dining, rooms and amenities. The best part is that locals receive special discounted rates on rooms, plus 15% off Spa services, food, beverage and more! We loved our recent night stay and as always, cannot wait to be back for a longer staycation! For more info. on locals special offers and to

🍻Prost from Alys Beach Firkin Fete! We look forward to this event every year because it is such a fun and elevated Oktoberfest! Local breweries create unique beers in firkins that are tapped on site for everyone to try for the first time. Paired with amazing food from some of the best gulf coast restaurants and New Orleans band J & The Causeways under string lights and a full moon, you couldn’t ask for a better time. Watch our story highlights and vlog for more! Top favorite

🌙 🍷 Harvest Wine & Food Festival After Dark was such a lovely night! We enjoyed the intimate setting with a smaller crowd and tasting...

🥳We had a bloody good time Judging The Market Shops Bloody Mary Fest again! Love supporting @habitatwaltoncounty at this fun event!...

✨ When a hotel is even better in person and exceeds your expectations - Lily Hall in Pensacola, Florida totally achieved this magic and we cannot wait to visit again! 🪴Originally a church turned into boutique hotel, Lily Hall meticulously curated their new space with historic and local pieces - adorned with hand picked records, classic books and typewriter letters telling its story. 🧳Ideally located in the heart of historic Pensacola, FL minutes away from the best local spo

✨🌈 Digital Graffiti Alys Beach is always magic, but this year’s art was some of our favorite so far! Lots of ocean waves and flowers. We have a lot of video footage to share soon, but love these stills that capture some of the best art and moments. Thank you always to Alys Beach for having us cover this outstanding event! (I also got to wear a handmade dress by my Cuban grandmother which was made in the ‘80s - just like me!)

We are so grateful to partner with legacy 30A restaurants like Cafe Thirty-A ! 🥳 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our family has personally had outstanding dinners at Cafe Thirty-A! It’s so important for us to collaborate with restaurants we would refer to our family and friends. Cocktails, entrees and desserts were so delicious! Filet and fresh fish cooked perfectly. ✨Local tip: Take advantage of their early bird specials when you dine in as soon as they open. Reservations highly recommended. Th

🍷Global Wines, Local Vines Dinner at @thehendersonfl with @vineyardbrands ! What a wonderful evening celebrating all things strawberry and wine, and especially Chef Palm’s last night working at The Henderson! He is such an incredible Chef and friend! Thank you so much for including us! • Pumpkin Swordfish & Tuna w/unicorn grit cake • Chilled Ponchatoula Strawberry & Coty Cucumber Gazpacho • Ponchatoula Strawberry Salad w/Spiced Bourbon Cured Salmon • Gulf Coast Strawberry

We've never had Thai food like this before. The aromas of this open-air cooking is utterly intoxicating. Little Thai women are cooking...

🍳 Brunch at @ovidefl in @hoteleffie hosted by Chef @hughacheson + Cocktail Mixologist @kellie_thorn 💕Kellie is the sweetest former New...

🥃The FIRST EVER Sip & Sense Woodford Reserve Dinner in partnership with James Beard Foundation! We are beyond grateful to be the first...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⛺️We love visiting Topsail Hill Preserve State Park at the very start of Highway 30-A on the west end in Dune Allen Beach! One...

🍻Prost from @alysbeachcrafted Firkin Fete! What a festive, fun night in @alysbeachfl ! It was a gorgeous evening that felt like an...

The Market Shops 7th annual Bloody Mary Festival raised a record-breaking $50,000 for Habitat for Humanity Walton County! 🥳 We are...

🍷 Henderson Beach Resort Ireland Family Wine Dinner in Partnership with Coursey Graves from Sonoma and Napa Valley! This was our first...

Poulet Rouge - Hands down our new favorite menu item here! Crispy, juicy chicken with sweet potato purée is perfection! 🍂 Highlight photos from Ovide's new Fall menu! Awesome seasonal refresh at Hotel Effie that you don’t want to miss! Thank you so much Chef Matthew and team! We had a wonderful media dinner. So grateful to be there! Half Shell Raw Oysters and Roasted Gulf Oysters Charred Octopus and Fall Salad Blue Ribbon Gumbo (We know our gumbo & this one is excellent!

🥂Our favorite local places for an excellent drink or two! NO. 1 The Citizen at Alys Beach Playful menu with dedicated bartenders who create top notch drinks! 📍Alys Beach NO. 2 Farm & Fire Handcrafted drinks by bartenders who love what they do in a Speakeasy setting. 📍Hwy. 331 NO. 3 The Craft Bar ‑ Grand Boulevard Feels like your neighborhood watering hole with great drinks & Happy Hour. 📍Grand Boulevard, Sandestin NO. 4 The Wine Bar ‑ Watercolor Wine, cheese & Happy Hour

There’s still plenty to do on rainy beach days! Rockit Lanes Glow in the dark roller skating, bowling, plus arcade! 📍Panama City Beach Shard Shop Create gorgeous custom pieces of art as a family with shards of glass & random objects! 📍Grayton Beach Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade Mini golf in the dark & lots of arcade games! 📍Destin & Panama City Beach New Vision Boulevard 10 Watch movies & dine in! 📍Miramar, Grand Boulevard Urban Air Adventure Park The ultimate

Some of our favorite local breakfast spots! NO. 1 Crackings. ‑ Grayton Beach Our favorite breakfast spot on 30A! Close your eyes and point to something on the menu. It’s all great! 📍Grayton Beach NO. 2 The Perfect Pig Hearty soul breakfast & yummy coffee! 📍Gulf Place, Watercolor & Seagrove NO. 3 Scratch Biscuit Kitchen Yummy biscuit sandwiches! 📍Watercolor NO. 4 Donut Hole Classic diner style breakfast & donuts! 📍Inlet Beach & Santa Rosa Beach NO. 5 Big Bad Breakfast

🇺🇸We are so honored to share about our patriotic stay at The Higgins Hotel in New Orleans - the official hotel for the The National...

Some of our favorite local coffee shops! NO. 1 Hotz Coffee ⚡️ Grayt coffee served in the heart of Grayton Beach! (Plus Russell named their mascot cat Jitters 🐱) NO. 2 Kith + Kin Coffee The coziest spot to work or relax! 📍Gulfplace NO. 3 Beachy Bean Coffee Co. The best holiday & speciality lattes are here! 📍Seagrove Beach NO. 4 Black Bear Bread Co. Delicious food, coffee & pastries with a cool vibe! 📍Grayton Beach

Oh, Chef Palm. You’ve done it again. 🙏😍 More than honored to experience a second Chef’s Table at Primrose in @thehendersonfl and bring...

We have some amazing state parks in the 30A area! Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Tram rides to the beach, Kith + Kin coffee shop, campground store, rentals, amphitheater, popular campgrounds, cabins and glamping! 📍Dune Allen Grayton Beach State Park One of our favorite trails ever is here! Walk through a hobbit hole through sand dunes then the canopy of trees on Western Lake for breathtaking views! 📍Grayton Beach Camp Helen State Park Relax on rocking chairs on the cab

We recently met Founder of 30A Distilling Co. , Brian, got a private tour of his local distillery and were totally blown away at the fact he imagined this concept and brought it to life in less than a year.😳 💪Brian is one of the most dedicated and passionate people we’ve met in their craft and it certainly shows. 30A Distilling Co.’s Rum, Vodka and Bourbon are all delicious and easy to sip! (His bottles are beautiful and we can definitely see them becoming collector’s items

🥂34✨Followed my dreams and they led me here. Didn’t imagine a year ago I’d be celebrating my birthday in SOWAL House in Rosemary Beach...

✨Weekends at Hotel Effie hit all the right spots! Phenomenal massages at Spa Lillianna, Ara Rooftop ambience, class act cocktails and keeping up with our work with a bay view room! It’s so convenient being able to walk to @baytownewharf for more fun. Guest service is always ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! Highly recommend booking your Spring Break trip here! 🙏Thank you SO much to the team at Hotel Effie for having us and giving us the opportunity to share everything we love about this local S

And the award for best Happy Hour and Bar in Grand Boulevard goes to - The Craft Bar ! (Trust us - we've tried every single one there.)...

🍕 Y’all. There is no shortage of delicious food on 30A. Before we moved here our family and friends would say “You’re gonna miss this New Orleans food!” Fast forward .. nah. We’ve eaten some of the best food here from the best chefs (many from New Orleans), who source our food from our local farmers. My husband is eating the most seafood he ever has in his life after not eating any in New Orleans. 😳 Tonight we indulged during our staycation & absolutely loved Ticheli's “Ma

🎄Hotel Effie and Ovide Date Night!💋 Thank you SO much for having us! Grateful for our partnership! Special shout-outs to Lauren, The...

🐘Chicken Pad Thai from Thai Elephant on Hwy. 98 in Santa Rosa Beach😋 They’re not on Instagram, but we want to share the love and support this little hole in the wall serving authentic Thai cuisine. If you’re looking for delicious, quick and inexpensive food off Hwy. 30-A check them out!

Amigos, Mezcal Mexican Grill in Destin is delicioso! 😋 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ They offer THE best Locals Discount in town - 20% off all day, every day! You also can’t beat their Happy Hour - $5 specials on food & drinks! 👏Gracias to Oscar & Marlon for serving us! Located in the @seascaperesort @seascapetownecentre off Hwy. 98 next door to Thrills Arcade. Tell them we sent ya! What we got: El Maestro Margarita - The perfect choice if you love fresh Florida oranges or if you need somet