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This Week at the SEASIDE Farmer's Market [March 25, 2011]

The Saturday morning SEASIDE Farmer's Market is now an annual event!  Located in Seaside, Florida's Town Center behind the Raw & Juicy airstream [MAP], market hours are Saturday mornings from 9AM-1PM.

At the Market This Week...

• Joe Arnold: Joe will have Breads:  Back again, but new to some his Veggie Bread which infuses a blend of fresh veggies into a whole grain bread that produces an interesting eating experience that has been requested over and over again.  He also will bring back one of our Spelt Breads.  For anyone that has not eaten a spelt bread they need to stop by and try some as it is both tasty and healthy bread.  He will also have our usual assortment of Whole Grain boules and baguettes, Herbed French Baguettes, and loaves of Pumpernickel and Honey Oatmeal.  Jellies and Jams:  The every popular Jalapeno Jelly will be available plus for those that like it hot he will have Candied Jalapenos (Cowboy Candy) and Habanero Jalapeno Jelly.  Plants:  Tomato (several heirloom varieties), Santo Cilantro, and Catnip.

• The Citrus Organic Cafe The Citrus Organic Cafe will be featuring: Chicken Pot Pie, Chicken Spinach Casserole, Quinoa and White bean Chili, Artichoke and Fontina Dip, Chicken and Kale Hand Pies, Citrus Signature Power Bars, Tofu Blondies, Chocolate Biscotti, Rosemary Greuyere Biscuits, Chewy Carmel Popcorn Pretzel Bars, Lasagna Roll Ups, French Green Lentils.  Plus, they will have Sugar Scrubs, Bath Salts & Muscle Rub.

• Twin Oaks Farm First Organic Fresh Herbs of the season...This week : fresh mint grown here at the farm from certified organic biodynamic seeds.  Organic Chicken Broth, Farm Fresh Organic Eggs, 100% Grass Fed Local Beef, homemade preserves and much more.

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My favorite places in South Walton for a ... burger!

[updated February 2011]

Is there anything more American - or satisfying for carnivores - than a perfectly prepared and dressed cheeseburger?  Even though South Walton is known best for the wide variety of fresh local seafood caught off the shore in the Gulf of Mexico and served up every which way - fried, grilled, broiled, blackened, steamed - South Waltoners love, and appreciate, a good burger, too from time to time. 

Where does web publisher and professional foodie Jill Gaupin go when the burger craving strikes?  Here are her favorite places for a cheeseburger in South Walton --> View

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22nd Sandestin Gumbo Festival happening February 18 & 19 at the Village of Baytowne Wharf

Northwest Florida’s favorite food event is back with a few tasteful changes. The Sandestin, Florida Gumbo Festival is moving to The Village of Baytowne Wharf [MAP] and President’s Day Weekend February 18-19, 2011. The 22nd annual event has been expanded to include an entire weekend of fun, food and live entertainment.

[Friday, February 18]
The weekend will kick-off with the first ever “Taste of the Village” on Friday, February 18th where Village merchants offer a sampling of the region’s finest cuisine available for purchase. Live music will be featured in the Events Plaza from 6-8pm.

More information online --> HERE

[Saturday, Februrary 19]

South Walton Foodie News You Can Use

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Mattie Kelly Art's Foundation Benefit Wine Dinner Carrabba’s Italian Grill at Silver Sands in Miramar Beach is hosting a wine dinner on Thursday, February 10 at 630PM.  The dinner will benefit the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation’s educational programs and cultural events in Walton and Okaloosa counties. Cost is $50 for Mattie Kelly members and $65.  Reservations - 850-650-2226.

Dine for Dogs at Crush in SEASIDE Crush is hosting "Dine for Dogs" to benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge on Saturday, February 19 from noon - 7PM.  15% of all food & beverage sales is being donated to Alaqua.  Alaqua will be on-site with some of their adorable "adoptables" so people can meet some new furry friends and hopefully they'll find them a good home! People are welcome to bring their furry friends along and enjoy our covered outdoor dining area.  Questions? 850-468.0703.

Chalk Hill Wine Dinner at Restaurant Fire Fire in Grayton Beach is hosting a Valentine's Chalk Hill Wine Dinner on Thursday, February 10.  Reception begins at 630PM followed by dinner at 7PM. Cost is $85/per person (does NOT include tax and gratuity).  Space is limited.  Reservations are required - 850-231-9020.

From the FOODIE Scene - Sinfonia's Fifth Wine Dinner February 2

Call 850.269.7129 for information and tickets.

Fleming's MAP & DIRECTIONS

Online: SinfoniaGulfCoast.org

APPETIZER
Seared Sea Scallops with Fresh Mango Salsa and Toasted Sesame Seeds -paired with- N.V. MIONETTO, Extra Dry Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, Italy

SALAD
Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella Salad, Grape Tomatoes with Aged Balsamic Dressing and Chiffon of Basil -paired with- 2008 PASCUAL TOSO, Malbec, Mendoza Argentina

ENTRÉE
Filet Mignon on Artisanal Potato 'Pancake' with Poached Egg and Hollandaise, accompanied by Sautéed Shrimp with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce on a Spinach Bed. -paired with- 2007 RUTHERFORD RANCH, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa

DESSERT
Winter White Chocolate Mousse -paired with- 2007 NOBLE ESTATE, Muscat, Willamette Valley

Favorite Places in South Walton for ... Sunday Brunch!

Where does web publisher and professional foodie Jill Gaupin go for Sunday Brunch in South Walton?

Fire (Restaurant) in Grayton Beach
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Fire in Grayton is a local's favorite Sunday Brunch spot.  If you are looking for something more upscale, Fire satisfies with their "Napa Valley country-style" cuisine.  A bonus?  Bottomless champagne with purchase of an entree.
Hint: Make a reservation and ask about the special.
Favorite Menu Item(s): Truffled Mushroom-St. Andre Cheese Omelet

Hibiscus Vegetarian Cafe in Grayton Beach
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Hibiscus by far offers the best laid back Sunday Brunch experience in South Walton and is a favorite locals gathering spot.  The matriarch of Grayton Beach and Hibiscus, Ms. Cheri, greets with a hug and a smile.   Every Sunday, from 10AM - 2PM, brunch-goers can cozy up to an outside table, listen to live music in the "Backyard of Love" from local musicians, drink mimosas for donation which benefit local charities and dine on vegetarian, locally sourced dishes.
Hint: Hef, the adorable Hibiscus kitty cat, is a wild fella and doesn't really like to be bothered. 
Favorite menu item(s): Wonderful Waffle, Old-Fashioned Oatmeal.

Foodie News You Can Use - Big changes coming to Santa Rosa Beach Club on Scenic 30A

Santa Rosa Beach Club, founded in 1969, is changing.  This March, the Beach Club restaurant will reopen with a whole new look and name.

“The golf and beach club is adapting to the economic climate. We have the best view of the Gulf of Mexico, and our facilities need to match that. says Jim Shepherd, acting General Manager. Most people in the area don’t know the club is open to the public. Our new plan aims to change that.”

Favorite Places in South Walton for ... Pizza!

Ahhh ... pizza.  It's like the perfect food.  All the food groups wrapped into one, quick, inexpensive when feeding a crowd, satisfying ...

So where does web publisher and professional foodie Jill Gaupin go to get her pizza fix in South Walton? 

PIZZA Bar in Seaside
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Authentic Neapolitan pizza (ingredients from Italy) baked quickly in a wood-fired stone pizza oven. Hint: The antipasti selection is impressive, and delish, as well.
Favorite menu item(s): The Farmer's Market, Margherita, and Prosciutto di Parma.

Jordano's Pizza and More
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Looking for a hearty pie loaded with toppings?  This is your spot.  The magic in this kind of pizza is maintaining a crispy crust under the all that heft and Jordano's succeeds!  Hint: Expect to have lots of leftovers.
Favorite menu item(s): EBA (Everything But Anchovies)

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Foodie News You Can Use: "V" Restaurant at Hotel Viridian to open this February

The much anticipated Hotel Viridian, located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Hwy. 30-A and 395 is currently under construction and nearing completion of phase one of the two-phase project.

The hotel’s name, “Viridian,” draws its inspiration from and pays homage to the blue-green water of the Gulf of Mexico.  The single-story 6,700-square-foot restaurant “V,” with plans to open doors to patrons in February 2011, will be the first phase completed with the hotel portion coming soon.

“This project has been in the making for over five years. My partners and I consider it a beacon of hope for the community—and a true blessing that we’re able to see our vision realized,” said co-owner and seasoned restaurateur George Hartley.

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Foodie News You Can Use - Winemaker's Dinner to benefit Children's Volunteer Health Network January 21

Restaurant Paradis in Rosemary Beach is pairing up with Krutz Family Cellars for a five course winemaker's dinner featuring Patrick Krutz, on Friday, January 21st, @630PM. Cost is $175/per person and all proceeds will go to Children's Volunteer Health Network (CVHN).   An cash bar will be available from 530-630PM and after the dinner.

Wine lovers and aficionados will delight in a five course gourmet dinner prepared by Paradis' culinary team Mark Eichin and Chad Uzdevenes, with complementing award winning Krutz Family Cellar wines chosen by winemaker Patrick Krutz, himself.

Krutz Family Cellars of Sonoma County is California's finest artesian micro-winery.  "Since its' conception in 2003, there has been one constant which is first and foremost, one that defines us, and that is a sensational portfolio of wines that are true to varietal character, vineyard fingerprint, with individual style, and un-surpassed quality you can taste", says Patrick Krutz.  In just a few short years, Patrick has been able to identify grapes from some of the most prestigious vineyards in California.  The recent reviews from Steve Heimhoff of the Wine Enthusiast Magazine were outstanding and place Krutz's wine at rank  30 on its' Top 100 Wines of the Year and rank them  at 40 for Top 100 Cellar Selections.

For reservations or questions please call Restaurant Paradis at (850) 534-0400.