Moonshine Makes a Comeback
The Prohibition-era hooch is seeing a resurgence thanks to brewers like Colin Fultz of Kentucky Mist Distillery Colin Fultz has made an honest living out of a tradition that once landed his grandfather in...
Category: Food For Thought
Coastal Palate covers more than just restaurants and dining. There are so many food-centric things to do and learn about the Gulf Coast from farm-to-table cooking, festivals, local farms, farmers markets, and more!
Selecting Seafood: Joe Patti’s Seafood Essential Guide
Nothing says “Gulf Coast” more than fresh seafood caught directly from our sparkling waters. Joe Patti’s Seafood Company in Pensacola, Fl. has, for generations, been the premier location for coastal seafood and delicacies. Many...
Outdoor Kitchen Creates An Endless Summer Lifestyle
This outdoor kitchen designed by Bay Breeze Patio in Destin, FL boasts an open floorplan that accommodates up to 60 people. Bay Breeze Patio’s Susan Kiley and Wayne Paul know a thing or two...
A New Chapter for J.W. Renfroe Pecan Company
A Family Tradition with New Beginnings Nothing says ‘homecoming and tradition’ more than Gulf Coast favorite J.W. Renfroe Pecan Co. For almost 65 years, Renfroe’s – well known for quality and deliciousness – has...
NWF State College: Seagrass Pop-up Restaurant
Northwest Florida State College continues to provide exceptional educational experiences using cutting-edge programs that prepare students for successful careers.
Packing Healthy Snacks for the Beach
The Backyard Bohemian’s Mediterranean Caprese Tortellini Salad is the perfect dish to keep you feeling satisfied while beachside. There are a million reasons to love the beaches along the Gulf Coast: the feel of...
Lulu’s 20th Anniversary
Fun. Food. Music. Lucy Buffett had never run a restaurant before she opened the original LuLu’s at the Fish River Bridge on Highway 98, where Weeks Bay meets Fish River. She had a gift,...
KESCO Green Certified Kitchen
A Zero Waste, Quality-Controlled, Green Kitchen Design When the new Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo opens in the fall, it will be the culmination of over a decade of planning and fundraising. The Zoo Foundation,...
Big Green Egg Festival
Eggs on the Beach Festivals along the Gulf Coast are numerous, each possessing its own distinct identity. It is common for visitors to plan vacations around their favorite Gulf Coast event. Finding travelers willing...
Char-Broil Grilling
Even though fall is just around the corner, it is still grilling season along the Gulf Coast! Grills take on many shapes, sizes, and purposes. Gas grills, charcoal grills, electric grills, smokers, char-broilers –...
