Dining

By Jack Smith Far be it from me to tell you which signature cocktail to enjoy sitting outside gazing at our world famous sunsets. Just know that I’m going to tell you there’s something special about sipping a perfectly crafted cocktail at a local watering hole as you soak in...

By John Trubia, Executive Chef, Paparazzi Gourmet Deli and Catering Like so many here in town, my wife Kitty and I are empty nesters. Our boys are grown and forging new lives and starting families of their own. The strangest thing about our new life is that there is hardly...

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,...

At Kwiker Liquor, we know that the key to having a great selection of fine wines is knowing a great selection of Vintners and Winemakers. And we take pride in cultivating these relations to bring the very best to our customers in the Panhandle. This month we called on...

By Jack Smith Trying to find the best seafood in Panama City Beach, is like trying to find the best chocolate in Hershey, Pennsylvania, or a great peach in Georgia. Well, you get the idea. Known as the Seafood Capital of the South for a reason, Panama City Beach offers...

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 John Trubia, Executive Chef, Paparazzi Gourmet Deli and Catering I have been cooking for my family and friends my entire adult life and I always prepare what I can ahead of time. That way I get to enjoy being with everyone instead of stressing in the kitchen. Every caterer works...

By Jack Smith The origin of the Bloody Mary revolves around two of the world’s greatest bars. The tale begins in the roaring twenties at a famous New York Bar, in Paris (later known as Harry’s New York Bar), one of Ernest Hemingway’s favorite haunts. There, bartender Fernand ‘Pete’ Petiot...

By John Turbia, Executive Chef, Paparazzi Catering Whether you are planning an intimate gathering at your home, or organizing a major post-covid extravaganza, there are some basic catering tips you should consider. Every great caterer is a chef but not every great chef is a caterer. It is important to choose...

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...