Dining

At Kwiker Liquor they know that the key to having a great selection of Fine Wines, is knowing a great selection of Vintners and Winemakers. And they take pride in cultivating these relationships to bring the very best to their customers on the Beach and beyond. This month we...

By Marta Rose-Thorpe Five hundred locals attended the Third Annual Tacos & Tequila Fest at Hammerhead Fred’s on May 8. Grand Lagoon establishments competed for the Best Taco and Best Tequila Beverage in the Grand Lagoon. Three judges from local media outlets (Jan Waddy from the Panama City News Herald,...

By The Curious Epicurean Seasoned travelers worldwide all tend to ask the same question when visiting a new location...”Where do the locals eat?” I am sure there are a number of answers to that question here in town, but my go to answer is always Off The Hook Bar & Grill,...

By Jack Smith I was recently asked to be a judge at the Tequila and Taco Festival. It was tough work, but I took one for the team. Equipped with a designated driver, I was ready to sample some of the best tequila drinks on the beach. The competition was...

By Marta Rose-Thorpe This summer I took my sister to Rudy’s for a relaxing Saturday afternoon lunch and a little sister-time… and boy did we have a fun feast! The establishment’s online description pretty much says it all: “Brisket, ribs & sides served up cafeteria-style in a no-frills setting with...

By Jack Smith Hamburgers may well be considered America’s favorite food, but the origins of the hamburger are fuzzy at best. The Germans claim it started in Hamburg (hence the name, hamburger), influenced in turn by 12th century Mongolians’ steak tartare. In the 19th century, beef from German Hamburg cows was...

By Marta Rose-Thorpe A recent visit to Blu Poolside Bar & Grill inside the new Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach was a fascinating experience and an evening to behold. The food and beverages were all top-notch, which I will describe shortly, but it was the atmosphere and service...

Panama City Beach Chamber Spotlight My name is Cord Jones and I am a husband, father of five, and a full-time baker. My mom, Bridgette, raised me and taught me everything I know in the kitchen. Together we formed Jonesing 4 Cookies in Washington County, FL. Neither one of us...

By Jack Smith When my father passed away he left me his box at the Kentucky Derby and for the past twenty years, we have dedicated the first weekend of May to his memory. Talk about a party! I have a photo of myself sitting on the roof of a...

By Jack Smith The sports bar is a truly American invention, whose history is as cloudy as some of its late-night patrons. Dennis Harrah, former L.A. Rams lineman, claims to have invented America’s first Sports Bar in 1979. Legends opened in Long Beach, California and quickly filled up with memorabilia....