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Contents

Editorial

About Our Cover Artist.........................................................Page 4 Harbor View — by Charles Morgan.....................................Page 5 The Roving Rogue — by Bill Campbell................................Page 6 The Beachcomber Neighborhood......................................Page 8 On Stage: Casts Announced for NWF Fall Theater Productions..........................................Page 12 The Beat: Blue Lew and Nora, Dreadfest, Les Paul..................Page 17 Beachcomber Goes to the Movies: A Story of Pearls, Passion and Potage.............................Page 22 Business Profile: Kitchenique................................................Page 24 Apples of My Eye: Johnny McTighe’s...................................Page 27 Book Review: Coming of Age in Fantasyland......................Page 33

If you grew up in the ‘80s—or any time after, thanks to Netflix and basic cable channels that run the same old movies over and over and over—you know John Hughes. For me, the most fascinating thing was that he wrote and directed successful movies outside the Hollywood system, then pretty much disappeared from public view in the ‘90s. Hughes was celebrated after his unexpected death at the age of 59 for having created some of the most enduring teenage movies of any era. Those films were a response to the endless series of postPorky’s comedies that painted high school students as one-dimensional horndogs, and Hughes found a way to balance the weightier concerns of young people with hilarious situations.

Regular Features

Mystery Photo Contest........................................................Page 10 Art & Antiques......................................................................Page 11 Happy Birthday!...................................................................Page 11 Places to Go, Things to Do .................................................Page 13 Barcomber..........................................................................Page 18 Around Town — Sports Bars, Library Events, Beachside Worship Services...........................................Page 26 Casino Entertainment.........................................................Page 26 Restaurant Guide................................................................Page 29 Tide and Sunset Charts........................................................Page 32 Activities & Outdoors...........................................................Page 34

On Our Cover: “Vogue”

By Brandon Pence www.brandonpence.com

STAFF Publisher — Jim Patricelli Editor — Christopher Manson Assistant Editor — Sheila Conner Contributing Writers “Johnny C.” Alexander, Bruce Collier, Lesha Denega, Sherry Londe, Adam Pope Harbor View — Charles Morgan The Roving Rogue — Bill Campbell SALES Sales Manager — Nancy Nacol Pam Preston Website — Bill Garrett

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I first became aware of Hughes in the National Lampoon—once a vital humor magazine, currently a brand name for directto-video sludge. Hughes wrote a number of brilliant stories for the magazine after the big names—Michael O’Donoghue, Doug Kenney, Tony Hendra, et.al.—had moved on. My favorites were the fantastical “My Penis” and “My Vagina,” but the best known was “Vacation ’58,” the basis for the film National Lampoon’s Vacation. It wasn’t Hughes’ first screenplay for the outfit. In 1982 he penned National Lampoon’s Class Reunion, a forgettable comedy despite the appearance of Chuck Berry singing his worst song. I panned the movie in my high school newspaper but made mention of Hughes’ potential for writing witty screenplays. Back in the day, I had incredible foresight. Later, Hughes would write and direct Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Weird Science, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and my favorite, his late-‘80s “adult” comedy Planes, Trains and Automobiles. I used to rent that one every weekend, and I never found it less than hilarious. Hughes’ screenwriting credits are too numerous to mention, but I suspect the box-office returns on Home Alone alone encouraged Hughes to sort of retire. Years ago, I read that John Hughes could knock out a witty screenplay in under an hour. I used to find this inspiring—I’ve got at least one Great American Novel and several terrific scripts floating around in my brain—but now it’s more frustrating,

as it takes me a good four days to write a short Beachcomber article. But I will press on in tribute to my generation’s Preston Sturges. And I will continue to savor such classic cinematic moments as Ally Sheedy’s dandruff art, Chevy Chase’s foulmouthed roadside outbursts, John Candy’s take on Ray Charles’ “Mess Around” and Steve Martin’s airport rental-car counter tirade. - C.M. ABOUT OUR CONTRIBUTORS

“Johnny C.” Alexander, who reviewed Judd Apatow’s Funny People last issue and writes about Green Day’s recent New Orleans gig in this edition’s The Beat, is a graduate of the University of Central Florida. The Emerald Coast Addy Award winner is the afternoon drive man for MIX 103.1 FM and produces the popular Dose of Johnny C. videos viewed by gazillions on YouTube and 30a Television. He also assists his mother Peggy as a drama coach for Walton Middle School’s Drama Club. We didn’t have room for all those great Green Day photos Johnny shot, but you can look at them on Johnny’s Facebook page. Look for more info on your favorite Beachcomber contributors in upcoming issues. FROM THE (E)MAILBAG

Please spank Bill Campbell. He didn’t tell me I could read his column online. = Sandy Parks, www.SaltnessParks.com (Editor’s note: You can read the entire Beachcomber online at www.thebeachcomber.org. I’ll let the publisher deal with the spankings.) ATTENTION OLD HIPPIES

With the 40th anniversary of Woodstock in full swing, we’d love to run your Hendrix/Joplin/Moby Grape-era photos in the next issue. Email them to us at [email protected] by Thursday, Aug. 27. For inspiration, check out the photo of Emerald Coast Jewelers’ Peter Meier from his “free love” and/or “stick it to the man” days located on page 9 of this issue.

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About Our Cover Artist

Award-winning, Musically Inspired Brandon Pence Local artist Brandon Pence earned top billing for his work “Silver Future” during the Arts and Design Society of Fort Walton Beach’s 10th Annual Photography and Digital Arts Exhibition. Pence swept the digital art category with “Silver Future,” earning first place. He also received top honors out of 25 artists by winning Artists’ Choice and Best in Show.

Selected works by Brandon Pence—“Just Let Go,” “Om Namah” and “Technicolor X.” More at www.brandonpence.com.

“This is the first year I have participated in the Arts and Design Society event, and I am thrilled that the local art community embraced my work,” says Pence, who also has his work on display at Full Circle Art Gallery in Fort Walton Beach. “What an honor to be selected by the other artists for the Artists’ Choice award!”

The 24-year-old self-taught digital artist has attracted a niche following for his graphically enhanced photographic narratives. He captures portraits in a unique and intense way, posing his subjects against light and dark color contrasts. The eclectic, passionate tones of Pence’s art clearly reflect his musical inspirations—David Bowie, Johnny Rotten and Sascha Konietzko, as well as European artist Neil Duerden.

Both Pence’s “Silver Future” and “Technicolor X” will be on display during the exhibition at the Art Center in downtown Fort Walton Beach through Aug. 21, 2009.

The Beachcomber is proud to feature Pence’s “Vogue” on this issue’s cover. For more information about this creative force, call (850) 225-6290 or visit www. brandonpence.com.

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Harbor View

By Charles Morgan

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back home,” he said.

he had eaten them before our trip began.

It seemed like a good idea at the time. But now I can’t remember when, how or why I came up with it.

That was the last thing he said that was decipherable.

Shortly after midnight on Day Three, our camp was awakened by a roaring noise and the sight of Chatham’s tent being swatted down the mountain like a dandelion puff. Chatham made his way out of his shredded tent and, rather than assume a fetal position or run downhill, he actually attacked the bear.

A long hike in California with my boys on the John Muir Trail. True, we’d never even slept out in our backyard. And we’d certainly never walked 146 miles at altitude. With bears. In the snow. In August. We flew into Fresno, California to meet our climbing party at the base camp for Mt. Sobek. The people in charge of tourism for the Fresno Chamber of Commerce have a very difficult job. Fresno has 80 known gangs with 20,000 members. It is the dog and cockfight capitol of the world. The local college’s mascot is a pit bull. This is where ultimate fighting (with humans) was invented. There is not much room in Fresno for tourism. On the plus side, however, there are nine medical marijuana dispensaries. Our 12-day hike began pleasantly enough. Day One was an 8.3-mile hike in rolling terrain. Camp was set, dinner was prepared, and we set up tents and slept.

It began with what sounded like a fat man burping. It quickly escalated into something altogether different. Young Edward began howling like a coyote caught in a steel leg-trap. Then he began vomiting in an unusual rapid-fire manner. He kept this up for much longer than would seem possible. The emergency response by our guides was admirable, and Eddie was airlifted to a hospital in Bishop. Chatham, my youngest son, was completely unnerved by the whole ordeal. He walked for the rest of the day with his head down, muttering to himself and checking his forehead for any sign of a fever. He wasn’t able to worry about his brother for long, though. Our guides had made one thing perfectly clear. It was a policy written in every memo regarding the trip. “NO FOOD IN THE TENTS! EVER!!!” it said.

On Day Two our problems began early.

All food was to be suspended from a tree 100 yards away from our campsite to discourage bear attacks.

Both of my sons have a light streak of obstinacy that they must have inherited from their grandfather. Eddie, the elder, had decided there was no need to filter his drinking water. “That stream I fished this morning is cleaner than the tap water

Chatham, like his father, has always had a phobia about hypoglycemic diabetic comas. He has slept with candy under his pillow since he was a child. I had seen Chatham purchase two boxes of SEES candy at the Salt Lake airport and figured that

His bravery may have caused the bear to forgo an attack on Chatham’s genitals (a bear’s favorite target), but with a box of candy in one paw, the bear swiped his free claws across Chatham’s forehead and scalped him so clean it would have put an Apache warrior to shame. I heard Chatham mumbling to himself as they loaded him into the helicopter. “It would have been a good day to die!” he said, just before passing out. It was suggested at this point that I give up on the challenging walk ahead. But there wasn’t much I could do for my boys now except to forge ahead and to make them

proud. I still had nine days of climbing rock walls and scampering up sheer sheets of frozen waterfalls. But that would have to wait until at least Day Five. I woke up on Day Four and stumbled from my tent to relieve myself. Relief would not come. A medic had joined our troupe in an effort to save on helicopter evacuation costs. I was diagnosed with a rare combination of prostatitis, kidney stones and a gall bladder infection. Uncomfortable with the brutish-looking medic—and having once considered going into medicine myself—I MacGyvered a catheter from the 7/8” tube coming from my Camel-Bak water system. Once my bladder emptied, I cauterized the gaping wound with hot embers from the campfire. After that ordeal, I reasoned, the rest of the trip would be a piece of cake. Again, I was wrong. To be continued…

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The Beachcomber’s Roving Rogue By Bill Campbell

“What’s the big deal about Shakespeare? All it is is a bunch of old quotes.” The speaker was Jim Few, a regular attendee at my Friday Lunch Bunch at the Bay Café. The group is quite eclectic, and ranges from musicians Cheryl Jones (AJ’s, etc.) and Chuck Christianson (Howl at the Moon) to the finest raconteur I’ve ever chanced upon, Destin’s Dick Geron. Former OWCC legend Dr. Robert Larson pops in often, as do two of WUWF’s most ardent volunteers, Bluewater’s Margo Evitts and Crestview’s Dick Rogers. But Jim’s tongue-in-cheek query got me to thinking. There is something in the wind perhaps, just As You Like It. Jim is usually quiet as a lamb, but in the day he had the strength of twenty men. Chuck, however, the prince of darkness, noted all’s well that ends well, adding, we have seen better days and besides, nothing comes from nothing. We raised a glass, saying, One for all, and all for one. The discussion turned to old movies, with Bell, Book and Candle getting

raves. Attorney Jim Grimsley walked over prompting me to suggest let’s kill all the lawyers. Jim replied, Off with his head, and I said, I’ll not budge an inch. He agreed, noting the better part of valor is discretion. So much for him. Margo was about to interject but was cut off with the lady doth protest too much. An aging group, we have seen better days, forever and a day. So we parted company, noting all’s well that ends well, and what’s past is prologue. We looked forward to the next Friday lunch, as there’s time enough for that. I prepared for my trip home over hill and dale, shouting, westward-ho! Parting is such sweet sorrow. “You need to hit Shalimar Cheers on Wednesday.” The advice came from a fellow sipper of fermented grain who suggested I check out a duo at the venerable joint. It sits behind American Realty and at one time was part

of the famed Shalimar Club, a gambling joint that ran in the open for many years here, much to the delight of a certain “law enforcement” officer. (Not much has changed, eh?) When I first visited what is now Shalimar Cheers it was known at Bar-Bees-Bar in honor of the owner’s girlfriend. That was about 27 years ago when my softball team would come in after a game at Eglin. The owner, a genteel guy named Mike, not only supplied us with T-shirts, making us the only sponsored team on Eglin, but would buy us beer after the game—one pitcher if we won, two if we lost. The place was famed for having the best damn hamburger around, and it’s still a great buy. As is the patty melt, unquestionably the finest you’ve had. But it was a place you could come into after a game while covered with red clay, mud and blood and feel right at home. It’s a bit more upscale now, but not so much I wouldn’t rove there on your behalf. Well, the two old duffers playing were great. They got some miles on ‘em, fer sure, but Wally Christian and James Waldo have a rich history of the road, and only one who had been in the game knows for sure all that “the road” entails. They started in Lawrence County, Ohio a few decades ago, and have hit about “every city or town together” (their fact sheet) since. They’ve played the Aladdin in Vegas and notably, the beautiful Red Rock Canyon in Colorado. The stuff I heard last Wednesday would make Pete Seeger proud, but they play rock as well. Jimmy told me they play early gigs—5-8 p.m. at Cheers—because “we’re old men.” But they play a little later—6:309:30—at Dewey Destin’s new place in that eponymous burg Thursday and Saturday evenings. They’re very audience-friendly, as is noted on their promo sheet: “Requests are not only accepted, but appreciated. If we can’t play it, we promise we’ll learn it!” Rhythm and Hues Smooth Jazz Cruise. Sorta trips off the tongue, doesn’t it? But Seabreeze radio has put such an event together for Aug. 30 aboard the beautiful

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Solaris Dinner Yacht. The event will feature The JazzMen and will sail for two hours from Sandestin Beach Resort. There will be a live interactive art exhibit (the “hues” part) by Sidney Carter, appetizers and a cash bar. It’s all yours for $55 by calling (850) 650-2519. The two-hour cruise departs at 3 p.m. Should be beautiful! Rick’s Crab Trap under Brooks Bridge is no more. Strange, as this waterfront eatery has had many owners over the years and none has yet to keep the doors open. Perhaps the new owners will—they run Joey Tomato’s in Niceville. The new place will have the romantic name of “Fish Lips” and is scheduled for an October opening. I caught Deja Vu at the world-famous Hog’s Breath Saloon last week, and the group rocks. Well, OK, that’s what they’re paid to do, but this band really pulls it off. The addition of two horn players gives them all sorts of flexibility and depth. Look for ‘em! The World Series of Poker has come to all but dominate ESPN thanks to the resurgence of Texas Hold ‘Em, a capricious way to play poker. I know of five Emerald Coast players who made the trek to Vegas last month for the 2009 tourney (at $10,000 to play). Four of them are contemplating returning. Not so with Diane Bainter, a beautiful 50-ish woman who has been playing cards since she could hold ‘em. She told me, “It was on my bucket list. I’ve played at Ebro and Biloxi, and it was time to try the big one. “But never again. It was brutal. I played four hands in 12 hours. I won three of them and got knocked out with pocket aces. (The bane of Hold ‘Em players, I might add.) He had pocket fives and caught a five on the river. “Every two hours we got a 20-minute break to snack or smoke. That put 3,000 people in the halls at once. All the ladies’ restrooms were turned into men’s rooms. Women had a porta potty in the parking lot. It was an experience, yes. But never again.” The most unkindest cut of all, Diane.

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The Beachcomber LEFT: Kevin Moran (center) recently returned to Seagar’s in Sandestin, to the utter delight of many. He is flanked here by Chef Bruce McAdoo and Patrick Crumpler. Photo submitted by Jamie Marie Hall

BELOW: Butch Blasingame (on guitar) with his band Edifice Wrecks circa 1960-something. The original lineup will bring their frat rock good times to the Cabana Café in Miramar Beach Aug. 29 and 30. Photo submitted by Blue Lew

ABOVE: Electric fiddle dynamo Matt Miller, birthday girl Nora Wixted-Hogue and Butch Blasingame tear it up during Blue Lew’s Sunday Jam Session at Cabana Café. More on Blue Lew in this issue’s The Beat. Video at www.youtube.com/beachcomberdestin. Photo by Mark Focus RIGHT: Paula Martins (third from left) and friends during a recent benefit event for Jason Thompson, who is courageously battling cancer. The event raised approximately $4,000. Additional information at www.kickingitforjason.com. Photo submitted by Lisa Roussin

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Neighborhood

LEFT: The Incredible Sandwich—“The Sandwich” to fans of the Athens, Georgia-based band—bring their dynamic live show to the Village of Baytowne Wharf’s Funky Blues Shack Aug. 28 and 29 starting at 9:30 p.m. Pictured: Matt McKinney on lead guitar and vocals, Kevin Juneau on bass guitar, Damian Kapcala on keybs, and Rackley Davis on drums and vocals. Check them out prior to the gigs at www.myspace.com/ theincrediblesandwich.

LEFT: During a family vacation in Destin, Brandon Fox caught and landed this 50-pound sailfish just 300 yards of the beach of Holiday Isle. “I am very proud of this fish,” says Brandon.

BELOW: Congratulations to friends of the Beachcomber Phillip and Tiffany Vaughn on their recent nuptials. Phillip is the guitarist and vocalist from Chronic Jester, and if you’re a fan of local theater, you know Tiffany from Northwest Florida State College and Act4Murder productions.

ABOVE: Olive Madison (Lauren Sutton) plays Trivial Pursuit with her neighbors in the Panhandle Community Theatre’s production of Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple—The Female Version. The play will be performed Aug. 21-23 and 28-30 at the Storage Masters retail complex in Pace. Also pictured are Robin Tillery as Renee, Elizabeth Leinback as Sylvie, Barbara Sheehan as Mickey and Nancy Sabol as Vera. Photo submitted by Jay Cope

ATTENTION OLD HIPPIES With the 40th anniversary of Woodstock in full swing, we’d love to run your Hendrix/Joplin/Moby Grape-era photos in the next issue. Email them to us at [email protected] by Thursday, Aug. 27. To get things started, here is Emerald Coast Jewelers & Workbench’s Peter Meier back in his “free love” and/or “stick it to the man” days.



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MYSTERY PHOTO CONTEST

Karen Kerns of Destin was the first Beachcomber reader to identify the Doggy Bag in as our Aug. 6 issue’s Mystery Photo Contest location. Call (800) 310-6964, and if you’re the first to identify this location, you’ll join Karen in the winner’s circle!

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Art Galleries and Antiques A rt galleries artful things Original oils, watercolors and acrylics, as well as prints and note cards by local artists. Art classes, supplies and custom framing available. 1087 John Sims Pkwy., Niceville, (850) 729-2600. www.artfulthings.net. ARTS AND DESIGN SOCIETY Features art shows by local and regional artists. Open afternoons Tuesday through Saturday. Shows change monthly. Art classes and workshops in various media. 17 First Street SE, Fort Walton Beach. (850) 244-1271. www.artsdesignsociety.com Artists at gulf place Original artwork including paintings, sculpture, folk art, watercolors, pottery, photography, jewelry, and metal art by a south Walton cooperative. Stroll the colorful cabanas for a look with something for every budget. Center court in Gulf Place, corner of Hwy 30A and Hwy 393. Mon-Sat 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., (850) 622-0400. boca boutique and galeri Located in Miramar Plaza Shopping Center. Representing the original contemporary art works, art prints and note cards of Eddie Mansfield and wildlife artist Mark Mansfield. A popular boutique where you’ll find the latest in fashion, footwear, jewelry and gifts. Open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact us at (850) 654-8810 or via our Web site, www.boca-boutique.com. Cara Roy Artworks Florida tropicals, watercolors, posters of all kinds, note cards, original artworks and gift items. 124 Quincy Circle, Seaside, (850) 231‑2535. Eileen west gallery specializes in “outsider” contemporary art. Exhibiting as many as 10 artists who have work in the Smithsonian permanent collection, this gallery provides venues for emerging artists as well. New shows open first Friday of each month. 303 E. Ruskin Place, Seaside, (850) 231-2133. GEANA’S ART GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAMING Located in Miramar Beach. An exciting art gallery and full service frame and mirror shop offering a large selection of local, regional and international artists ranging from local photography to original fine art. Quality and value is second to none. We ship worldwide. (850) 650-0779.

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The l2 gallery Located in Seaside’s Ruskin Place Artist Colony, this is a premier showcase for collector quality work from an exclusive stable of renowned American artists. Open daily 10-6, Sundays 12-6 and by appointment. Visit us at www.theL2gallery.com or in person at 123 Quincy Circle, Seaside, (850) 231-1091. MATTIE KELLY ART GALLERIES AT NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE The Arts Center Galleries at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville encompass two galleries showcasing 20 different international, national and regional exhibitions yearly, which are unique to this region. Viewing hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Visit www.mattiekellyartscenter.org or call (850) 729-6044. The Studio Gallery This shop is home to the work of more than 25 of the finest artists of the southeast. A unique selection of accessories and home furnishings gathered on buying trips at home and abroad is offered. Located just north of County Hwy 30A on County Hwy 283 (The Grayton Beach Road) in the colorful Shops of Grayton. 26D Logan Lane, Grayton Beach, (850) 231‑3331. Zoo Gallery (3 locations) Fine contemporary American craft gallery including a colorful collection of art, jewelry, and painted furniture. Downtown Grayton Beach, (850) 231‑0777, Market Shops at Sandestin, (850) 837‑9233, Destin Commons, (850) 837-7554.

ANTIQUES Flutterby Antiques, Uniques & Gifts Mon‑Sat. 10‑5. Loads of furniture, primitives, potter y, glass and ceramics, Coca Cola collectibles, old tools, kitchen collectibles, crocks, linens, jewelry and much more! 211 Main Street (just north of the Post Office), Destin. (850) 269‑3200. Smith’s Antiques Mall Mon‑Sat 10‑6, Sun. 12‑5, Eclectic is the name of the game at this 25,000 square foot mall. Featuring the wares of 90 vendors offering antiques from around the world. 12500 Hwy 98, Destin, (850) 654‑1484. www.smithantiquesmall.com.

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Casts Announced for NWF Fall Theater Productions Darrow and Mark Twain’s The Diaries of Adam and Eve.

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Greg Stoughton portrays the first man in NWFSC’s upcoming production of Mark Twain’s The Diaries of Adam and Eve.

garden, perhaps some sort of reptile or possibly architecture. Eve gives names to everything, much to Adam’s annoyance. He tries to ignore her, so she seeks companionship among the animals, including a certain snake. Tickets for Clarence Darrow and The Diaries of Adam and Eve go on sale Sept. 8 at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center Box Office in person or by phone at (850) 729-6000. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youth 18 and younger.

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Places to Go, Things to Do All information is subject to change. Call for up-to-the-minute details. Deadline for Sept. 3 issue Places and Things submissions is noon Friday, August 28. Email [email protected].

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“My Monet” Acrylic Art Classes at Beverly McNeil Gallery, Destin. Classes are Tuesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. and Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Local professional artists guide students through the creative process. Cost is $35 per person; all materials are provided. Private parties or groups of 10 or more available. To register, call (850) 654-4322. Aug. 21. Full Circle Gallery Presents “Alter Ego” Costume Party, Fort Walton Beach, starting at 9 p.m. Featuring art, wine, food, fun and printmaking by artist Missy Graham. $10. Call (850) 362-8041 for details. Through Aug. 29. Button Up! Vintage Buttons and Clothing at Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida, Valparaiso. The exhibit features vintage buttons, clothing and accessories from the 14th through the 20th century. Admission is $2, free for museum members and children under 4. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (850) 678-2615 or visit www.heritage-museum.org. Aug. 29-Sept. 15. “Seeking Inspiration” at Full Circle Gallery, Fort Walton Beach. The exhibition highlights artwork created by students and instructors over the past year. A reception and demonstration will be Aug. 29, 3-5 p.m. The event also marks the oneyear anniversary of the gallery. Additional information at www.fullcirclefwb.com.

Through Aug. 31 Mary McShane Exhibit at Fort Walton Beach Public Library.

McShane uses watercolor and acrylics to create brilliant, bold and colorful effects. Check out her work in the library lobby, and visit http://marymcshane.com.

AUDITIONS

Aug. 25. Northwest Florida Symphony Chorus Auditions for New Members in Tyler Recital Hall of Mattie Kelly Fine and Performing Arts Center, Niceville, 6:30 p.m. The chorus, under the direction of Lois Van Dam, performs with the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra at NWF State College and rehearses Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, email [email protected] or call (850) 729-6009.

CALL FOR DONATIONS

Shelter House Seeks Items for Second Annual Yard Sale to be held Sept. 19 at Uptown Station. Shelter House will accept donations at the storefront between WinnDixie and Verizon One Aug. 21, 9 a.m. to noon; Aug. 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Aug. 28, 9 a.m. to noon; Aug. 29, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to noon; Sept. 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Sept. 18, 9 a.m. to noon. Donations will not be accepted on other days. This year, Shelter House hopes to raise $8,000 to fight domestic violence in Okaloosa and Walton counties. Call (850) 243-1201.

CALL FOR VENDORS

Saints Markella and Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church’s 18th Annual Greek Festival to be held Sept. 4-6 at Emerald Coast Conference Center. Seeking vendors and commercial businesses to participate. For applications and additional information, call (850) 244-0822.

CALL TO ARTISTS

The Art Gallery at Navarre Healing Arts is seeking a variety of artwork to show and sell, including paintings, photos, multimedia pieces, collage, pottery, sculpture and more. Contact Connie Jones at (850) 9397964 or email [email protected]. Destin Festival of the Arts to be presented Oct. 24-25 at Henderson Beach State Park seeks “adult collaborative artists.” Artwork should be of an artistic caliber associated with a juried fine art show. Judges will award cash prizes to artists in four categories. Competition is open to first 20 applicants; entry fee is $35. Deadline is Sept. 25. For application, contact Deb Nissley at the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, (850) 650-2226. Fourth Annual Destin Area Summer Photo Contest hosted by Destin Area Chamber of Commerce through Sept. 4. The contest is an exciting way to promote the beautiful city of Destin through locals’ and tourists’ experiences. Categories include family, beach and harbor photos, and the contest is open to all amateur photographers. Winners will receive a Destin prize package and publication in the chamber’s 2010 membership directory. For contest rules and submission guidelines, visit www.destinchamber.com.

“Recycle South Santa Rosa,” a one-day event to be held Oct. 24 in Navarre Park, seeks artists who use recycled materials, as well as businesses that feature “green” or energy-efficient technology. Email [email protected] for information.

CALL TO (YOUNG) MUSICIANS

Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra 23rd Annual Concerto Competition sponsored by the NFSO Guild and the Mattie Kelly Fine and Performing Arts Center. Open to students of orchestral instruments, keyboard and voice who are age 23 or younger. Students will compete for up to $1,500 in prize money and the opportunity to perform with the NFSO live in concert. Applications an contest rules are available at www.nfsymphony.org or the Fine Arts Office at NWF State College in Niceville. For more information, call (850) 7295382. Completed applications must be postmarked by Sept. 15 to be considered.

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Aug. 22. Register with the Emerald Coast Film Commission at Okaloosa Applied Technology Center, Lewis Turner Blvd. in Fort Walton Beach, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn

Covenant Hospice Seeks Big Ticket Items for Garage Sale and Auction to be held in November at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds. The organization seeks donations of automobiles, boats and RVs, along with good condition furniture. All donations are tax deductible. Call Shelly Canales at (850) 729-1800. Greater Navarre Beach Arts Association, Inc. Seeks Vendors for 4th Annual Fall Festival to be held Oct. 9-10 in Navarre Park. Also looking for art, music, dance, food and cultural displays. Email [email protected]. Northwest Florida Fairgrounds Invites Local Businesses and Organizations to Sign Up for 2009 Fair scheduled for Nov. 3-8. Boost your own business while providing quality entertainment and memories for the community. This year’s fair promises many exciting new attractions. Call (850) 862-0211 or email [email protected].

Through Sept. 25. Poetic Projections of Figure and Metaphor at WUWF’s Gallery 88, University of West Florida campus, Pensacola. Original poetry and digital art constructions by Dr. Terry Prewitt, professor of anthropology at UWF. Artist reception Sept. 10, 5-7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Call (850) 474-2787 or visit www.wuwf.org.

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Places to Go, Things to Do continued about all the opportunities Okaloosa County has to offer. Bring a headshot and resume. Call Linda Sargeant at (850) 6417644 for more information.

- Aug. 29. “Podunk Pandemonium” at Baron’s Tea House, Crestview. Call (850) 398-8783 for time, reservations and menu details.

CLASSES

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Adult Programs at Destin Community Center include aerobics, basketball, Brazilian martial arts, chair yoga, duplicate bridge, Jazzercise, oil painting, and more. Call (850) 654-5184. Artful Things in Niceville Offers Adult Classes in watercolor, oil, acrylic and drawing. Call (850) 729-2600 or visit www. artfulthings.net. Arts and Design Society in Fort Walton Beach offers workshops in acrylics, photography, life drawing, and pottery, as well as open studio time to paint with others. Call (850) 244-1271 or visit www.artsdesignsociety.com.

COMEDY

Act4Murder Comedic Mysteries for Dinner Theater. Plenty of laughs and a delicious three-course meal. For upcoming show details, visit www.act4murder.com. - Aug. 20. “Podunk Pandemonium” at Bogey’s Bar and Restaurant, DeFuniak Springs. A redneck wedding you’ll never forget. Call (850) 951-2233 for time, reservations and menu details.

Kitchenique Cooking Classes. Now located at 26150 Emerald Coast Parkway, Destin. Prices vary for each class. See the business profile in this issue. Visit www. kitchenique.com or call (850) 837-0432. Upcoming classes include: - Aug. 20. Summer by the Beach with Phillip McDonald, 6-8 p.m. Chef Phillip will prepare summertime favorites, including chilled panhandle marinated crab claws with sauce remoulade.

EDUCATIONAL

Aug. 27. Evolution or Creation: Conflicting or Compatible? A free public lecture at Mattie Kelly Arts Center main theater, 7 p.m. Dr. Patricia Kelly will speak. For more information on this and other upcoming lectures in the free “Science Friday” series, call (850) 729-5376. Visit www.nwfsc.edu/ kellyinstitute.

EVENTS

Saturdays. Seaside Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon. Find local specialties including fresh produce and baked goods. Special cooking demos. In the Seaside Amphitheater. www.seasidefl.com.

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

Thursdays. Yappy Hour at Tijuana Flats, Fort Walton Beach, 6-10 p.m. to benefit Panhandle Animal Welfare Services (PAWS). Biscuits and water provided for dogs. Representatives from PAWS will bring adorable, adoptable dogs for guests to meet and hopefully add to their families. Call (850) 301-0003 or visit www.tijuanaflats.com. Aug. 20. Purses with a Purpose to Benefit Shelter House and Ronald McDonald House at Silver Sands Factory Stores between Nike and Restoration Hardware Clearance Center, 5:30-8:30 p.m. The evening will include new and gently used designer purses with appetizers donated by Carrabba’s Italian Grill. Admission to the event is free. Call (850) 678-7243 or (850) 797-3885. Sept. 1. Dinner at Mulhollow’s Bistro 215 to Benefit Museums at the Fort Walton Beach eatery, begins at 5 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida, Destin History and Fishing Museum, Schooner Governor Stone and Heritage Park and Cultural Center. Guests may order from a special fixed price menu of entrees priced at $16-30. Reservations are recommended but not required. Call (850) 796-3663.

tions. Call (850) 424-5058 or visit www. abrakadoodle.com. Tuesdays. Family Night at Santa Rosa Mall, Fort Walton Beach. Free carousel rides from 5 to 9 p.m. and special offers from Chick-Fil-A, Dairy Queen and Classic Cookie. www.santarosamall.com.

LIBRARY EVENTS

Fridays. Friends of Destin Library, 10 a.m., Destin Library. The Friends are a nonprofit group interested in promoting the services and needs of the public library. Membership is $10 per year. Call (850) 837-8572.

Sept. 3 Mystery by the Book Club Meets at Fort Walton Beach Library.

Noon in the meeting room. The club will discuss Laura Lippman’s What the Dead Know. New members are welcome. Bring a brown bag lunch— coffee and dessert will be served. Call (850) 833-9590.

Sept. 3 Twin Cities Charity Classic Golf Tournament to Benefit Niceville Family YMCA and Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida.

Hosted by Rocky Bayou Country Club. Sponsorships available for teams, individuals and hole sponsors. Registration deadline is Aug. 31. To register, contact Michael Appe at (850) 4206621 or email [email protected]. Shotgun start at 1 p.m.

MEETINGS

Shelter House Domestic Violence Victims’ Support Groups. All information discussed is confidential; no appointment necessary. Childcare is provided, and refreshments are served. Call (850) 243-1201 or visit www.shelterhousenwfl.org. - Tuesdays, Fort Walton Beach, 10:30 a.m. to noon and 6-8 p.m. - Thursdays, Crestview, 10:30 a.m. to noon. - Thursdays, DeFuniak Springs, 1-2:30 p.m.

MUSIC JOB FAIRS

Aug. 20. Whiting Field Job Fair at Sikes Hall in Milton, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 50 employers are scheduled to attend. Open to the public; free admission. Call (850) 623-7177 for more information.

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Wednesday Night Concert Series at the Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin, 7-9 p.m. Free and open to the public, weather permitting. Enjoy new talent from a variety of genres this month. www.sandestin.com. - Aug. 26. Bucktown Kickback. A tasty blend of bluegrass, blues, country and rock ‘n roll. - Sept. 2. WaCo Ramblers. Walton Coun-

Places to Go, Things to Do continued ty’s finest goodtime string band. A Beachcomber favorite. Thursdays. Navarre Park Summer Concert Series. Through Sept. 3, enjoy free concerts at the foot of the Navarre Bridge. Bring beach blankets and lawn chairs for an evening of free family entertainment, 6-8 p.m. Visit www.navarrechamber.com or call (850) 939-3267. - Aug. 27. Don Lewis Orchestra. Big band sounds, sponsored by Beach Community Bank. - Sept. 3. Classic Rock Session. Sponsored by Gulf Coast Immediate Care Center. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Coconut Radio at the Village of Baytowne Wharf, 7-9 p.m. Dance in the streets with the Village’s house band. Free and open to the public. www.sandestin.com. Aug. 22. Groove Merchants “Rock the Docks” at HarborWalk Village, 7-9 p.m. Register to win tickets for a Bud Light Party Cruise and a $99 HarborWalk Village gift card. www.harborwalkvillage.com. Aug. 22. A Night of Jazz with KEM and Michael Ward at Emerald Coast Conference Center, 7:30 p.m. All tickets are general admission; $40 in advance and $50 at the door. www.ticketmaster.com. Aug. 26. Beachcomber Music Award Winner Cheryl Jones in Grand Park, Grand Boulevard, Sandestin, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Bring blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy. www.grandboulevard.com.

OUTDOORS

Adventure Club Activities. - Aug. 20. Bike Ride in Sandestin, 8:30 a.m. Call Chuck and Carol Dujsik at (850) 269-0556. - Aug. 22. Kayak/Canoe Trip on Turkey Creek in Niceville, 9 a.m. Eglin recreation pass required. Call Bruce Blackwelder at (850) 301-9452 or Pat Downey at (850) 974-9591. - Aug. 25. Bike Ride on Pensacola Beach, followed by free Bands on the Beach concert. Call Clarice Hebinck at (850) 581-4591. - Aug. 27. Bike Ride in Valparaiso, 4 p.m. Call Jim and Maria Bayes at (850) 897-6756. - Aug. 29. Bike Ride on Navarre Beach, 4 p.m. Call Clarice Hebinck at (850) 5814591.

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Mattie Kelly Fine and Performing Arts 2009-10 Season Tickets On Sale Now. Visit www.mattiekellyartscenter.org. Single ticket sales begin Aug. 28. Aug. 21-23. Kaleidoscope Theatre’s “All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten,” based on the books by Robert Fulghum with music and lyrics by David Caldwell. Directed by Sandy and Charlie Wilson with musical direction by Elizabeth Parker. The show kicks off the Lynn Haven theater’s 39th season. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Call (850) 265-3226 for reservations. Aug. 21-23. Stage Crafters Community Theatre Presents George Axelrod’s “The Seven Year Itch.” Friday and Saturday night shows at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. The midlife crisis comedy stars Tom Hood, Chelsea Sorenson, John Hunter, Mary Balint, Jenna Dunn, Birgitta Dewey, Dana Schack and Stage Crafters veteran Don Hood. Tickets available at P.S. Gifts, Fort Walton Beach; Bayou Books, Niceville; Connect with Flowers, Shalimar; Dowd Title Group LLC, Destin; and all Century 21 locations. Call (850) 685-1332.

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Aug. 29 Cultural Arts Association Sterling Silver Earring Workshop with Mary Yates,

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Blue Lew and Nora — Up Close and Personal By Christopher Manson Inspired by Blue Lew’s continuing series of “Dashboard Cam” videos—funny and informative clips shot from a ’95 Voyager available for your viewing pleasure at Friendster, YouTube and Facebook—I had hoped to start my own series, “Live from the Beachcomber Editor’s Office” when Lew and his lovely wife Nora stopped by. I had my beat-up guitar and antique Yamaha keyboard ready to go in case the couple felt inspired to perform, but once they arrived, I forgot all about it. There were more pressing issues to discuss, like the 2009 Beachcomber Music Awards. “We’re getting a lot of response from the local guys who want to be a part of it, especially the newer guys,” says Lew. So far, only a tentative date has been set—Nov. 10, a Tuesday. Lew hasn’t gotten Sheryl Crow or Jessica Simpson to commit yet, but who needs ‘em?

local music scene exciting since 1995. Lew says they met at the Shark Bite “but Nora swears we met at Magnolia Grill where she was doing her solo act.” I can’t think of any musician who has done more on behalf of the Emerald Coast’s endless pool of musical talent. Pushed by Stinky’s Fish Camp proprietor Jim Richard, Lew started Blue Lew Productions in 2007 to produce and promote events. Chances are, if you spend any time online, you’ll know about Blue Lew Productions’ upcoming shows. “I’m a blogging fool,” says Lew. “I’ve got about six different sites going—the Facebook and the MySpace. It keeps me busy, just trying to promote the local entertainment, getting the word out that there are places to go. A lot of people contact me when they’re coming to town to find out what’s going on. I think Facebook is probably the best netContinued on page 20

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Blue Lew 8:30 p.m.

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Red Bar Jazz Band 7-10 p.m.

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“The saints are coming…”

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The most positive phrase in the history of the written word could not do justice for Green Day’s Aug. 7 performance in New Orleans.  The Bay-area punk band brought everything it had to a city that has lost so much. This is Green Day’s first tour in five years and the first time it’s played in New Orleans since re-opening the Superdome with U2 in 2006.

Nora isn’t on Facebook, which came in handy when Lew was trying to get the word out about her surprise birthday party. “I kind of like my anonymity,” she says, although she frequently posts at www.sowal.com. “People can find me at CD Baby and stuff like that.” She also teaches piano and guitar. “I love doing it,” says Nora. “The (students’) minds are like sponges. It’s just a matter of turning the lights on. My longest running student is the lead guitarist in the Niceville High School jazz band. They took him out of middle school early, because they needed him in the band. I have other students who have moved away, but still call me for lessons when they come back to visit. I’ve been teaching all my life, and I figured I might as well make some money at it.” Lew plays solo Wednesdays and Saturdays at Miramar Beach’s Cabana Café, and he and Nora lead the jam sessions on Sunday nights. The jams—drummer Ted Cobena and guitarist Butch Blasingame usually turn up—evolved by word of mouth. “One day I asked (Cabana Café’s) Wayne Anderson if we could try it,” says Lew. “The crowds kept getting better. The thing I like is the 18- and 19-year-olds who come in and jam, like Matt Miller, Taylor Laird and (guitarist) Philip Chapman. Philip’s the newest one—he’s got a unique style. The main thing that helped was getting Matt on board—the kids started coming out of the woodwork.” Some of Nora’s students come out as well, and anyone who can keep up is welcome to participate.

Blue Lew (right) with frequent collaborator Ted “The Animal” Cobena. Cobena won the 2008 Beachcomber Music Award for best drummer.

For Lew, the highlights are when New Orleans-based bluesman Big Daddy O sits in. Lew always enjoys Miller’s electric fiddle work and has recently gigged with the Clarke brothers from Blackwater. Once, Miller’s girlfriend Rebecca Akers joined the jam and played classical piano. Nora says people’s mouths dropped. Since then, “she’s tried real hard to learn the blues,” says Lew. Lew is excited about Blasingame’s upcoming Cabana Café gigs with Edifice Wrecks Aug. 29 and 30. “It’s Butch’s high school band,” says Nora. “They were big in their college days in Athens, Georgia.” It’s the same lineup playing “old school frat house” music like “Wooly Bully” and catchy original songs. “They do a ‘retreat’ once or twice a year where they play together and write,” says Lew. “It’s Butch’s favorite project to date. I can’t wait.” Lew is also dying to hear Kyle Lamonica, who recently joined the Blue Lew Productions family on Reed Waddle’s recommendation.

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IT’S YOUR FUTURE— I SEE…A ROAD TRIP! Beachcomber Music Award winners Dread Clampitt headline Dreadfest at Horse Pens 40 Oct. 3, roughly 40 miles northeast of Birmingham. Everyone’s favorite band will play over four hours of music. “No band that we can recall has ever played that much in one day,” the advertising claims, and the Beat can’t find his dog-eared copy of the Guiness Book of World Records to confirm or deny. Birmingham jam band the Brick Room Boys will open at exactly 3:17 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the gate. Children 12 and under will be admitted free. For additional information, visit www.DreadFestival.com. Dreadfest is a production of the Acoustic Café, Inc. LES PAUL, 1915-2009 Our favorite guirar man Fritz Froeschner says: “It just kind of hit me that they made such a big deal about Michael Jackson, but Les Paul was such an innovator. I hope they remember him. Besides the stuff he invented, he was a monster guitar player. The only thing I can say is go buy the record Chester and Lester (with Chet Atkins). I pull that out about once a year, and it never fails to amaze me. You won’t hear any better guitar playing than that. Les Paul was a great man—an intelligent person who figured out all the multi-tracking we still use today. The best thing was he got to play until the day he died—the recent footage I saw, he wasn’t lacking in anything. He’d blow away anybody.”

Green Day is quite possibly the only band left in the country  that truly loves its fans.  The crowd waited 20 minutes after the opening band as opposed to the usual hour, and the wait for the “encore” didn’t even last five minutes, showing that a band’s greatness doesn’t depend on how long  it can tease the audience. After 22 years, Billie Joe Armstrong still brings random people on stage to sing along and even play. It didn’t matter if the person could sing well or not—the point was giving them a memory that will last a lifetime.  He even brought up a teenage girl to play “Jesus Of Suburbia.”  Now, who could say “no” to a free guitar lesson from a Grammy-winning rock star? About halfway through its first set, Green Day brought the spirit back to New Orleans by playing its cover of “The Saints Are Coming,” saying that New Orleans was the only city in which it would play that song. The entire arena was filled with that same energy throughout the show, from the buzz of “American Idiot” to the drag parade known as “King For A Day.” It’s concerts like this one that will make Green Day a lasting name for years to come. - “Johnny C.” Alexander

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The Beat’s Record Roundup Drive-By Truckers Live from Austin TX (CD/DVD) New West

Hard to say no to a package that wisely includes both audio and video at a reasonable price. With a number of great albums under the Truckers’ belt, some of your favorites are missing, but the set list does include “The Living Bubba” and “Let There Be Rock.” The Truckers have had a great deal of success—and personnel changes—since the previous live record, Alabama Ass Whuppin’, but their energy hasn’t dropped off a bit. Sweetening the package is Patterson Hood’s updated prologue to “18 Wheels of Love,” the touching story of his mama’s marriage to a trucker. - Christopher Manson

Ian Hunter Man Overboard New West

The 70-year-old survivor’s “Girl from the Office” makes a nice companion piece for Springsteen’s recent “Queen of the Supermarket.” “Up and Running” is an anthem for everyone who’s still fed up with the daily struggle (i.e., most of us). Elsewhere, Hunter offers wise advice (“Sometimes flowers ain’t enough…”) and celebrates getting drunk and disorderly. Song for song, this tops his best work with Mott the Hoople and the previous solo effort, the outstanding Shrunken Heads. Hunter has no equal among old rock ‘n rollers. - C.M.

Christian McBride and Inside Straight Kind of Brown Mack Avenue

Christian McBride was just named Acoustic Bassist of the Year in Downbeat Magazine’s annual critics poll.

That probably meant a lot to him, but acquiring a bass formerly owned and played by jazz legend Ray Brown may have meant even more. McBride’s latest pays tribute to his mentor (Brown died in 2002), a musician who believed in giving young players a shot, and includes grateful nods to the late Freddie Hubbard and pianist Cedar Walton (still working at 75), both influential figures in McBride’s jazz apprenticeship. Kind of Brown is my first McBride CD. I read a comment he made, calling it his “just in case you forgot” CD, a departure from forays into funk and rock and his first all-acoustic production since 1995. Seven of the 10 tracks are McBride compositions. The first, “Brother Mister,” comes out as old-fashioned as a gin martini with two olives, and things stay pretty straight-ahead throughout. “Theme for Kareem” is a tribute to Hubbard, who died last December. Warren Wolf Jr.’s vibes made me think of Milt Jackson and Lionel Hampton (in a good way), and there’s a plentiful measure of comfortable soloing and sharing among the instrumentalists. Even the cover art suggests mid-1960s vintage vinyl—say, Dave Brubeck or the Miles Davis Quintet of your choice. Inside Straight consists of McBride, Wolf, Carl Allen (drums), Eric Scott Reed (piano) and Steve Wilson (sax). - Bruce Collier

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Fresh from his ’68 comeback special, Presley recorded his best music during his Memphis homecoming sessions. The classic album is repackaged here with Back in Memphis and assorted singles and mono mixes. The 36 tracks show the King as a master of all styles—soul, rock, country and gospel. Everything here has been previously released and repackaged to death, but it’s still a must. After a thousand or so listens, “Suspicious Minds” has lost none of its power. - C.M.

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The Beachcomber Goes to the Movies A Story of Pearls, Passion and Potage By Sherry Londe Writer-director Nora Ephron has introduced a new generation to the stirring life of Julia Child. Once tasted, like chocolate, we crave more. In Julie and Julia, Ephron juxtaposes the early years of Julia Child in Europe with those of Julie Powell, a contemporary would-be writer living in Queens. Both women wish for purpose—to express their passions and do more with their lives. Meryl Streep gobbles up the screen as the iconic Child with spot-on diphthongs, gangling movement and vocal trill. Living in postwar Paris, she and her gallant husband Paul (played by the droll Stanley Tucci) discover true gastronomic française. Julia’s zeal for food and cooking inspire her to enroll in the famous Ecole de Cordon Bleu, where she is taught the basics and beyond of French cuisine. Tucci and Streep are a tender glaze for each other as they delve into the Childs’ lives and taste their way through France. Fast-forward 50 years, where we find Julie Powell (smartly portrayed by Amy Adams) in a cramped kitchen with her husband Eric (the delicious Chris Messina) diligently trying one of Childs’ recipes from her 1961 benchmark Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Powell is comforted as she whisks and measures and so resolves to produce all 524 recipes from the book within a year, then blog daily about the adventure. Everyone will enjoy the luscious potage

WHERE TO CATCH A MOVIE: Cinema Plus, Downtown FWB, (850) 3020129 Grand Theatre, Pier Park, Panama City, (850) 236-2990 Gulf Breeze Cinema, Gulf Breeze, (850) 916-9402 Lively Cinema 10, Downtown Destin, (850) 654-2992 Rave Motion Pictures, Destin Commons, (850) 650-4579 Sun Plaza, Mary Esther Blvd., FWB, (850) 244-4252 Twin Cities Cinema, John Sims Pkwy., Niceville, (850) 678-3815 United Artists, Santa Rosa Mall, FWB, (850) 243-2135

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created by the characters and relationships seen in this film. With time and care, use a dash of optimism, mix in ambition, then sprinkle liberally with elation. The essence and flavor could not be better. With an overwhelming number of monumental issues on the boil, it is a welcome relief to know that we too can turn out a home cooked recipe and, voila, find success. Bon appétit!

TIME, WARPED A librarian has a genetic peculiarity that enables him to travel back, forth and sideways through time. “Compels” is actually a more descriptive word, since Henry De Tamble (Eric Bana) has no control over his checkings-in and out of the temporal continuum. Also, his route is strictly local—his own life—so don’t expect to see Henry plunked down in the Battle of Hastings or anything like that. That would have made The Time Traveler’s Wife more of a sc-fi film, and this is definitely a chick-flick, handkerchiefs and all. Robert Schwentke’s movie is based on a novel of the same name by Audrey Niffenegger. The film’s story is poignant, only occasionally humorous, and told in a very episodic way. The scenes—too numerous to count—are mostly brief, and almost all are emotionally charged, giving the actors little time to build up. Both Bana and Rachel McAdams, who plays the title character Clare, have to move in quick and intense. This is a personal quibble, but I always

wonder why so many stories like The Time Traveler’s Wife are set among the wealthy and artistic. Is it because their writers don’t know any other kinds of people, or because rich artists’ schedules are more accommodating to time-travel? If this had been a sci-fi film, Henry and Clare would have been racing to find a “cure,” or at least a way of restraining Henry’s impromptu merges onto the chronological superhighway. As it is, we learn little of his condition, other than the fact that alcohol, medication and stress seem to trigger his leaps. The story requires close attention, and even then you have to submit to the fact that all will not be made clear before the credits roll. It isn’t. It’s slightly hopeful, but in a way that defies explanation. - Bruce Collier

GOING IS HALF THE BATTLE During the opening 10 minutes of G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra, General Hawk informs the audience, “Technically, we don’t exist. We answer to no one. And when all else fails, we don’t.” Not only do the Joes—the iconic lone soldier toy has now become an entire convert organization—fail regularly throughout the film to thwart their Cobra counterparts, but the movie on almost every conceivable front. I understand completely that big budget, low logic films have become a feature of every summer lineup (I’m the guy who gave good reviews to both

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Inglourious Basterds. Quentin Tarantino’s longawaited WWII epic. Post Grad. Alexis Biedel, a recent college graduate, is forced to move back home when that dream job doesn’t pan out. With Michael Keaton. Shorts. Robert Rodriguez attempts to recapture some of that Spy Kids magic with this fantasy about a wish-granting rock. august 28 Final Destination. From the director of Snakes on a Plane. Halloween II. Rob Zombie returns to the director’s chair in this sequel remake (!). Taking Woodstock. Academy Award winner Ang Lee’s take on the summer of love.

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The Incredible Hulk and Terminator: Salvation), but if you were to tell me a month ago that I would see a film that I would deem worse than the recent Transformers sequel, I would have shaken my head in disbelief. The acting and directing of G.I. Joe are as transparent as glass and the writers (there are five of them) have patched together the thinnest and most brainless plotline of the summer.

UPCOMING DVD RELEASES august 25 Adventureland. The funniest movie amusement park since Walley World (John Hughes, R.I.P.). Duplicity. Double crosses galore in this spy flick starring Julia Roberts and Clive Owen. Fighting. The exciting world of bareknuckle street brawling. Rudo y Cursi. A sexy, foulmouthed comedy about the rivalry between two brothers. Screwballs. Back in 1983, they actually made movies about a high school nerd getting his naughty bits stuck in a bowling ball. September 1 Earth. Disneynature’s grand story about polar bears, elephants and whales. State of Play. Political thriller with Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck and Helen Mirren. Turner Classic Movies Greatest Classic Films. New quadruple-feature sets dedicated to horror, murder mysteries and science fiction.

McCullen, a weapons manufacturer with an absurdly strong Scottish accent, produces nanomites, tiny machines that eat through anything and can be delivered via rocket to any target in the world. He then steals these weapons back, aided by his genetically engineered super cronies, in an attempt to blackmail the world into fearful submission. General Hawk (Dennis Quaid in his stiffest and most grizzled performance to date) and his secret G.I. Joe team proceed to engage and subdue said evildoers and protect the globe. Wave American flag, roll credits. This might seem enjoyable to some, but the plot is speed-bumped by one irrational flashback after another—all exactly four years ago—in 30-minute bursts. The result is a crass and careless headache that seems to drag on forever.

The G.I. Joe cast is a cavalcade of Hollywood B-listers (Quaid, Marlon Wayans, Brendan Fraser, Channing Tatum) doing their very best with an endless parade of corny one-liners and technical gibberish. The special effects in are not that terrible, but director Stephen Sommers’ (the Mummy films) ability to overload your vision while simultaneously insulting your intelligence is nauseating. Still, anyone who longs to see Wayans flying a domestic spaceship that only responds to voice commands in Celtic should race to the theater immediately. To say that G.I. Joe is a nonsensical, full-frontal assault of a movie would be an understatement. It is a gaudy and soulless cash cow catastrophe that prostitutes itself through the vaguest of connections to a beloved childhood memory. - Adam Pope

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Kitchenique —

New Place, Same Goodies and Services

By Bruce Collier

Everyone should get a greeting like the one that came when I stepped in the door at Kitchenique’s new location on Emerald Coast Parkway. From the back came the voice of owner Vicki McCain: “Are you hungry?” I had just had lunch, but I smelled hot pizza, so, yeah, I was hungry. McCain was seated at kitchen counter at the back of her new store. She had a wedge of pizza, the fruit of a morning’s labor teaching some 45 kids, grades 1-8, about cooking. The class was part of a series of summer camp activities sponsored by the Mattie Kelly Foundation. McCain had her shoes off and apologized for eating while she talked. Teaching can be foot-sore, hungry work. Teaching—about food, wine, cooking and how to enjoy all of the above—is a big part of the business at Kitchenique. After some 23 years establishing a reputation and gathering a devoted following at her Sandestin location, McCain began the move in spring and re-opened Memorial Day weekend at 36150 Emerald Coast Parkway. It’s in a more visible spot on one of the busier sections of the highway.

and the rest of the country, Kitchenique means cooking classes. According to McCain, the increased number, frequency and variety of classes is a response to “sheer demand.” In a tighter economy, more people are exploring home-cooking as an alternative to dining out, and Kitchenique offers a line of high-quality gear. McCain contends that spending a little more on the front end for knives, appliances and gadgets is the smartest investment in the long run. Considering the rate at which restaurants open, flourish, then close in the area, she may be on to something.

Recent classes have covered such subjects as Thai food, bistro fare, sauce-making techniques, wines of Spain, and some special classes focused on educating women in the arcana of wine. The latter have proven especially popular with local

Kitchenique is open in its new location on 36150 Emerald Coast Parkway in Destin.

women, who want to help out the guys in choosing wine for dinner. Prices for classes vary, many in the mid-$40 range. Many have waiting lists. Another new feature at Kitchenique,

“Food as Art” is the shorthand philosophy of Kitchenique—by that standard, the store qualifies as a gallery. Though slightly smaller in square footage than the previous location, the new Kitchenique seems bigger, thanks in part to the high ceilings. The working kitchen and serving counter, set-up along the back wall, is immediately noticeable upon entering. There are shelves, racks, and free-standing displays, containing cookware, cutlery, books, magazines, chef’s wear, sauces, spices, mixes, oils, vinegars, a coffee and tea counter, electric appliances, and tons of gadgets, some requiring explanation. Browsers are welcomed, and guidance is always available. Getting things just right required a “rather major build-out,” said McCain. For many of McCain’s clientele, which comes from Destin, south Walton County, Fort Walton Beach, Crestview, Niceville Kitchenique owner Vicki McCain enjoys a morning’s work product. Page 24 The Beachcomber A ugust 20, 2009 - September 2, 2009

coming soon, is a more extensive coffee and tea service, in the store and on the patio outside the store, with espresso, lattes and assorted teas. McCain is also spreading the word about a number of remarkable gadgets, including an ingenious bottle and can organizing device called Raka Staka, and RuMe, a capacious and versatile shopping bag. McCain found them at trade shows, which take her all over the country in search of the latest trends and hot items. Kitchenique will hold a “Grand ReOpening” on Saturday, Sept. 12. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will feature all-day demonstrations by McCain and her stable of invited chef/ instructors, plus champagne. The in-store celebration is partly a chance for McCain to show her gratitude and appreciation for her loyal clientele, and to thank them for some very special aid rendered during the recent move. Transporting the contents and movable fixtures from the Sandestin store to the new location was a daunting task, but some 40 customers showed up with trucks, SUVs, willing hands and strong backs to assist in moving the goods. “Not one single thing was broken,” she marveled. “It was like a barn-raising in reverse.” Kitchenique is located at 36150 Emerald Coast Parkway, Suite 111, Destin. The telephone number is 837-0432. Web site is www.kitchenique.com.

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Around Town SPORTS BARS Anglers Beachside Grill See virtually all the games that are played anywhere through the magic of satellites. Complete college sports coverage, plus the NFL, NBA, Major League Baseball, and all the rest. 1030 Hwy 98W, Okaloosa Island, 796‑0260. Beef O’Brady’s family sports pub (2 locations) A range of wings, sandwiches, wraps, soups and salads served in a traditional, but family‑friendly, sports bar atmosphere with lots of TV choices and a kids game room. Excellent chicken wings, hot deli sandwiches, fresh salads, and great kids menu. Beer and wine. $4‑10. 9375 Emerald Coast Parkway (The Market Shops at Sandestin), 837‑9710 and 4540 Hwy 20E, Niceville 897‑3964. RuM RUNNERS SPORTS BAR Upstairs from the restaurant, the sports bar features specials on appetizers and draft beer for NFL Sunday football and college games on Saturday. Village of Baytowne Wharf, 130 Fisherman’s Cove, 351-1817.

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Shades at the loop Good selection of local seafood and land fare, simply prepared, served with efficiency and a smile. Grilled, fried and blackened fish and chicken, sandwiches and salads. Pork chops, steak, even wings and pizza. Full bar and wide choice of draft and bottled beers. $5-24, 10952 Hwy 30A, Inlet Bch, 231-9410.

LIBRARY EVENTS Coastal Branch Library 437 Greenway Trail, off of Hwy 331N, 267‑2809. Thursdays: 11 a.m. The reading program for children with a variety of guest performers lined up. For complete information, call 267-2809. Destin Library 150 Sibert Avenue, 837‑8572. Tuesdays: 3 p.m. Cuddlers and Toddlers Story Time for children six months to 4 years old, held in the children’s room at the new Destin library. Each session is limited to 15 children and their parents. Thursdays: 9:30 a.m. Cuddlers and Toddlers Story Time for children six months to 4 years old, held in the children’s room at the new Destin library. Each session is limited to 15 children and their parents. Fort Walton Beach Library 185 Miracle Strip, 833‑9590 The Friends of the Fort Walton Beach Library sell new and good condition used books from fifty cents to $5. The store is located in the lobby of the library and is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Donations are welcome during these hours. VALPARAISO COMMUNITY LIBRARY 459 Valparaiso Parkway, (850) 729-5406 First Monday of Each Month, 6:30 p.m. Creative Gardener and Floral Design Series sponsored by the Valparaiso Garden Club.

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Mondays, 4 p.m. Story Time for Elementary School Children. Parents welcome to participate with their children in art activities, reading, and a pre-planned story with the library staff. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Story Time for Ages 6 Months to 5 Years in the newly remodeled Children’s Area. Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Assisted Genealogy Research. The library’s genealogy collection includes over 6,700 books and printed documents, along with microfilm census records from the 1800s.

B E AC H S I D E WORSHIP SERVICES cHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION EPISCOPAL CHURCH (UECNA) 1928 Book of Common Prayer Service, 10 a.m. Sundays, communion service 2nd and 4th Sundays, morning prayer, 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. 66 8th Street, Shalimar, 651-9800. Destin United Methodist Church Sunday Morning Worship Services at 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. at 200 Beach Drive, Destin, 837‑2021. EMERALD COAST LUTHERAN CHURCH Services are held at 8 a.m. at the Chapel of the Community Church on the side of Church Street. 3524 U.S. 98 West, Santa Rosa Beach. (850) 650-0339 faith assembly christian church Sunday worship services: 8:45 and 11 a.m. Nursery and children’s church is available. Wednesday bible study at 7 p.m. Located at 306 S. Geronimo St. in Miramar Beach, three blocks west of Silver Sands Outlet Mall. 837-7561. First Baptist Church of Seagrove Sunday services at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 4915 E Hwy. 30A, Seagrove, 231‑2884. Good News United Methodist Church Sunday services

8:50 a.m., traditional worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m., contemporary worship, 4747 Hwy 98W, Santa Rosa Beach, 622-9191. grace lutheran church Worship services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays, 4325 Commons Drive, 654-1679. Hope Lutheran Church (LCMS) Beach worship at 8 a.m. at Ed Walline Beach Park at the intersection of CR-30A and CR-393 in Santa Rosa Beach. Sunday worship service at 1477 S. CR-393 (in the Crosspoint Baptist Church building) begins at 8:45 a.m. followed by Bible study. For more info, call 267-0322. Santa Rosa Community Church Interdenominational service 10 a.m. Sundays. 3524 Hwy. 98W, 267‑7599. Shoreline church Non-denominational modern Sunday service at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at Rave Motion Pictures in Destin Commons. Kids church and nursery available, 650-8658 or shorelinechurch.net. St. Andrews Episcopal Church Service at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. 307 Hwy. 98E, Destin, 650‑2737. St. Markella & Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Sunday service at 10 a.m. 400 Hwy. 98E, Mary Esther, 244‑0822. St. Rita Catholic Church Saturday service at 5:30 p.m. through Oct. 1, then 4 p.m. through Easter. Sunday services at 8 and 10 a.m. 137 Moll Drive (just south of Hwy 98W) Santa Rosa Bch, 267‑2558. St. Simon’s on the Sound Episcopal Church Sunday services at 7, 8, and 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. 28 Hwy. 98W, FWB, 244‑8621. Village Baptist Church Sunday services at 9 and 10:30 a.m. 101 Matthew (one block south of Hwy. 98E), Destin, 837‑8107.

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Johnny McTighe’s: St. Patrick Meets Santa Rosa

I have visited an Irish bar or two in my time, mostly when I lived in New York. The really Irish joints shared some common characteristics. Notable was the near-complete absence of “Irish” music played over the sound system. A favorite place of mine in Manhattan, the Dublin House, offered Sinatra, the Beatles, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and other elder statesmen of pop and rock on the juke box. No Clancy Brothers, Tommy Makem or Clannad. Absolutely no Sinead O‘Connor.

While we were at Johnny McTighe’s, in darlin’ old Santa Rosa Beach, the closest thing I heard to Celtic music was “My Generation,” rendered by a very youthful Roger Daltrey. The rest was good ‘70s vintage rock ‘n roll. I regard it as a tribute to the complete assimilation of the Irish into American culture. However, unlike most of the places I watered at in New York, Johnny McTighe’s actually serves real food. There’s a full menu, and everything is available all day. We decided to eat there for lunch. The place was fairly quiet, but since they stay open late, we probably missed the crowd. Johnny McTighe’s is actually three places in one. There’s a full bar (of course—show me an Irish bar that only serves beer and wine, and I’ll show you an Albanian owner), with stools and some tables along one side. There’s a game room, with most of the traditional fixtures. Then there’s the dining room. That’s where we went, though we were invited to sit wherever we pleased. The decorator—though naturally inclining toward shades of green—kept it

Johnny McTighe’s

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very tasteful, with muted lighting, beige contrasts and harmonious tablecloths. It looked kind of homey, actually, in a Santa Rosa Beach sort of way. The walls of the dining room are decorated with framed photos of trains and displays of police, fire department, and EMS uniforms, in keeping with the Irish tradition of public service. Our friendly server gave us menus, got us drinks, and let us study. You can order breakfast at Johnny McTighe’s, provided you have a hearty appetite. The Irish breakfast (no, it’s not Guinness and corn flakes) consists of two eggs, Irish bacon and sausage (“rashers and bangers“), stewed tomatoes and baked beans. We passed, but I have a feeling it’s a popular item. Starters include Maine lobster bisque, buffalo wings at varying levels of heat, smoked



tuna dip, onion rings, and no fewer than seven apps involving potatoes. There’s also chicken fingers and mac-and-cheese bites. We decided to skip an appetizer and take our potatoes as side dishes. We had our eyes on two fairly substantial main course items. I ordered fish and chips, an indulgence I like to indulge whenever I can. My friend ordered a grouper sandwich on kaiser roll. Both came with house-made fries. The menu at Johnny McTighe’s offers close to 20 sandwiches, including hot dogs, burgers, buffalo chicken, Irish corned beef reuben, Philly cheese steak, sausage, grilled chicken, veggie sub, BLT and club. They serve two sizes of pizza, with more than 20 toppings, plus a “For the Health of It” pizza option with kalamata olives, roasted garlic, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.

The fish came—both were fried—and was plenty hot. Mine was the traditional cod, two dense and meaty chunks, served with a bottle malt vinegar to cut the richness. The grouper was more tender and mild, served on a soft roll with tartar sauce on the side. Both were served with equally hot, fresh-cut fries, and probably would have gone well with a couple of pints of Harp, except that we had a busy afternoon planned. Have one—or two—for me. There’s one dessert. It’s key lime pie, not especially Irish, but certainly green. We split a tangy wedge, which featured a graham cracker crust and a fancy twisted slice of lime=. The menu, both takeout and the one online, indicates that additional items, including more Irish fare, are coming soon. Johnny McTighe’s is unique in the part of Walton County where it resides. It does have the trappings of an authentic Irish bar, and looks ready, willing and able to establish itself as a late-night joint along Highway 30-A. They only take cash, they’ve got plenty to eat and drink, and they won’t send you home before 2 in the a.m.

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Restaurant Guide Restaurants reviewed by our staff of professional eaters are rated; all others give an overview of the type of food being served, the price range, address and phone. The rating reflects the level of excellence on one day only. Happy eating! KEY ����� Excellent ���� Terrific ��� Honorable �� Worth checking out � Order takeout or cook at home

american cabana cafe ���� Large, informal and kid-friendly, Cabana Cafe offers a varied menu of snacks, pizzas, grilled and cold sandwiches, burgers, and more sophisticated grownup fare. Cuban sandwich, po’boys, steaks, fish tacos, and pasta specialties. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily. Full bar. $5-28. 112 Seascape Blvd., Miramar Beach, (850) 424-3574. Callahan’s restaurant and deli ���2/³ A local lunch and dinner favorite for years, it offers a wide selection of sandwiches, salads, burgers, steaks and chops. Favorites are New York strip steak, prime rib and you-name-it deli sandwich classics. daily speicals, wine and beer, $4-19, 791 Harbor Blvd, Destin, 837-6328. Hartell’s Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night burgers, fries, shakes and ice cream. The Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, (850) 654-9453. Hog’s Breath Cafe ���� A variety of food options including hamburgers, appetizers, certified Angus beef, and local Gulf seafood entrées at great prices. Daily specials. Live music seven days a week. $4‑19, 541 Hwy. 98E, Destin, 837‑5991. the magnolia grill Historic 1920s Florida charm, often called “a museum that serves food.” Seafood, steaks, Italian favorites, wine and beer. Delighted to take your reservation. $5-24, 157 Brooks Street SE, Fort Walton Beach, (850) 302‑0266. www.magnoliagrill.com. Mary’s kitchen ���� A country outpost since 1950, Mary’s offers pork barbecue, fried catfish and a wellchosen list of hearty homestyle items. Meatloaf burgers, sandwiches, and plenty of sides. Pies made in-house daily. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat. $4-11. 186-G Eglin Pkwy. NE, Fort Walton, 863-1141. rum runners ���� This is the Baytowne Wharf place with the dueling pianos. It’s also a comfortable spot for lunch and dinner, with a variety of appetizers, wraps, sandwiches and main dishes featuring beef, chicken and plenty of Gulf seafood. Full bar, open for lunch and dinner. $7-25. 130 Fisherman’s Cove, Sandestin, 351-1817. slick mick’s This is a family owned deli, grill, and sports bar featuring authentic Philly cheese steaks, brick oven pizza, deli and specialty sandwiches and salads in a laid back family atmosphere. A great draft beer selection, too. $8‑12, 19 N. Eglin Pkwy, FWB, 864‑5577. Wing-stop “The Wing Experts” Chicken wings & tenders always made fresh-to-order & served steaming hot, ready in less than 14 minutes. Sauced in nine proprietory flavors Homemade sides & fresh cut fries. Offering Wine & Beer. Dine in or Take Out 837-5333 Walmart Shopping Center, 16055 Emerald Coast Pkwy. Suite #111, Destin, Locally owned and operated.

Barbeque HOG’S BREATH BOSS HOG BBQ Smoked dry rubbed ribs, Boston butts, chickens and turkeys. Sandwiches and plates, full service catering. Homemade key lime pies and picnics to go. Located next to Hog’s Breath Café. 837‑0644. JamBone ���� Organically raised barbecue with an array of seasonings and sauces. Brisket, wings, pork, ribs, chicken, burgers, and sides. There’s a seafood raw bar, more than 100 beers, and live music. Friendly service in a casual atmosphere. Lunch and dinner daily, full bar. $2 - 23. 3906 U.S. 98 West, Santa Rosa Beach, 267-1497.

Breakfast & More hibiscus coffee & guesthouse Nestled among the trees, surrounded by herb and flower gardens and serving vegetarian breakfasts from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. with comfortable rooms in the Old Florida laid back atmosphere. Café $2‑$9. Rooms $120‑$130. 85 DeFuniak Street, Grayton Bch, 231‑2733. www.hibiscusflorida.com.

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SILVER SANDS Serving breakfast seven mornings a week from 5:30‑10:30 a.m. Big country breakfasts fit for the sea‑going fisherman in the true tradition of Destin. $3‑12, 538 Hwy 98 (Harbor Docks Restaurant), Destin, 837‑2506.

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Casual Dining camille’s sidewalk café ���¾ Sandwiches of many kinds and colors are the star at this busy cafe. An extensive menu offers hot and cold meat and vegetable wraps, panini, salads, and soups, washed down with fruit smoothies. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served. $4-8. 10406 Emerald Coast Parkway, (Silver Sands Factory Stores) Sandestin, 650-2920. Whale’s Tail Beach Bar & Grill If you want to feel like you’re at a real beach bar, this is the place; good food and drinks, plus superb bloody marys. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. $4‑15, 1373 Scenic Gulf Dr. Destin, 650‑4377.

COFFEE HOUSES/Delis Bad Ass Coffee Company A gourmet coffee house specializing in Kona coffee, espresso, cappuccino, and lattes. Full deli featuring Boar’s Head products and homemade muffins, plus breakfast sandwiches and desserts. Free wireless Internet access and merchandise. Open daily at 7 a.m. $1‑6.50. 1708 Scenic Gulf Drive, Miramar Bch, 269‑3997.

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Camille’s at Crystal Beach A coffee and market shop, overlooking the gulf. Camille’s offers a wide variety of coffee, breakfast, muffins, sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit smoothies and a package store. Open daily. 2931 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin, 337‑8860. MISS LUCILLE’S GOSSIP PARLOR Get the scoop and a whole lot more! Enjoy coffee, espresso, breakfast, lunch, fabulous desserts, and free Internet (WiFi) service. Open every day at 7:30 a.m. Located at the corner of 393 & 30-A, Santa Rosa Beach, 267‑BLAB.

Contemporary bistro bijoux ����� The jewel still sparkles at Baytowne, serving a seasonal menu including quail, venison, duck, steak, chicken, veal and seafood with spectacular sauces and a variety of sides. Terrific bread, and desserts worth planning for in advance. Nightly specials, full bar. $8-38. 9100 Baytowne Blvd., Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin, (850) 622-0760. bogey’s ���� Fine dining in the beautifully maintained old Hotel DeFuniak. Fish, shellfish, chicken, veal and beef prepared in both traditional and imaginative new ways. Soft-shelled crab, prime rib, chicken piccata, scampi, even fish and chips, in a soothing and elegant dining room. Lots of dessert choices, full bar. $5-30. 400 U.S. 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, (850) 951-2233. bud & alley’s ����� This Seaside perennial just keeps getting better. Lunch and dinner daily, with a varying menu offering grilled, roasted, and sautéed fish and shellfish, quail, chicken, pork, and plenty of interesting accompaniments. Full bar, $4-34. 2236 CR30A East, Seaside, 231-5900. CALLAHAN’S RESTAURANT AND DELI ���� A local lunch and dinner favorite for years, Callahan’s offers a wide selection of sandwiches, salads, steaks and chops. Favorites include New York strip steak, prime rib and you-name-it deli sandwich classics. Daily specials, wine, beer and cocktails. $4-19. 791 Harbor Blvd., Destin, (850) 837-6328.

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CAMELLIA GRILL ���� Come early, stay late at this recently-opened dining spot on the Destin Harbor. Friendly servers talk you through a menu offering formidable omelettes, waffles, and hearty sandwiches, grilled before your eyes and served over the counter in a bright diner atmosphere. Burgers, roast beef sandwiches, BLTs, chili, ice cream desserts and old-fashioned pies. $1-9. 2 Harbor Blvd., Destin, (850) 650-2907. courtyard wine & cheese A wine bar featuring low production wines by the glass, bottle or for retail. The tasting room opens to a courtyard and an artisan cheese shop featuring cheeses, cured meats, oils, vinegars, cheese plates, and fondue. Tasting and live music regularly, call for details. WiFi compatible. (850) 231-1219. fire ���� A warm place to eat in Grayton Beach, offering a seasonally varied menu of fish, shellfish, meat and poultry served with imaginative sides in a cozy, homelike setting. Pheasant, pork roulades, veal, grouper, and short ribs are among the choices. Lunch and dinner, wine and beer. $6-35, 55 Clayton Lane, Grayton Beach, 231-9020.



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Restaurant Guide continued great southern cafe ���� Coastal, Louisiana bayou and country cooking in the heart of Seaside, served in style with elegant touches and in large portions. Robust appetizers, main courses and sandwiches, with favorites like cheese grits, grillades, po-boys, oysters Rockefeller, steaks, chicken, burgers and pasta. They even have blackeyed peas and fried green tomatoes. Daily specials, full bar. $5-28. 83 Central Square, Seaside, (850) 231-7327.

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Café Provence Delicious soups, bread and desserts made daily. Fish, seafood, beef, lamb and duck all prepared from the freshest ingredients, served in a stylish French country atmosphere. Wonderful wines and full bar. Open for lunch and dinner Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Sunday brunch 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations suggested. $5-45. 35 Mussett Bayou Road, Santa Rosa Beach. (850) 622‑3022.

summer kitchen cafe ����1/³ Located at the heart of the Rosemary Beach action, Summer Kitchen Cafe offers relaxed, informal inside and outside dining just a short walk from the beach. Breakfast, lunch and dinner available—waffles, omelets, sandwiches, salads, local fish and shellfish, prepared with some imaginative sauces and sides. Shrimp with grits, jerk pork, and pasta dishes are some of the varied items. Beer and wine, $4-22. 60 N. Barrett Square, Rosemary Beach, (850) 231-6264. WILD OLIVES ���� A relaxing spot for a relaxing breakfast, lunch or dinner in the heart of Rosemary Beach, whether you dine in or outside. Salads, sandwiches, pizzas, even tapas, pastries and a well-stocked deli/ grocery counter. Roast, beef, chicken, fresh catchof-the-day, Italian and Greek sandwiches and salads. Beer and wine. $3- 20. 104 N. Barrett Square, Rosemary Beach, (850) 231-0065.

Eclectic Big City american bistRo ����� A bistro offering an extensive menu of both high-toned and comfort food such as meat loaf and mac and cheese. Other choice are rack of lamb, grilled fish and steaks, and pizza. Polished service, and swoon-inducing desserts. Wine and beer. $5-29, 171 SW Brooks Street, FWB, 664-0664. CAFÉ THIRTY-A ����� Cafe Thirty-A has been here a while. Finding out why can be a delicious experience. A nightly-changing menu offers steaks, chicken, pork, lamb, and local seafood elegantly prepared with imaginative sauces and sides, courteously served in a beautiful beach-house atmosphere. Lobster bisque, stone crab claws, seasonal fish and shellfish, and wood oven-baked pizzas. Full bar. $8-36. 3899 E. Scenic Highway 30-A, Seagrove Beach, (850) 231-2166.

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camille’s at crystal beach ����¹/³ Gulf Coast/New Orleans cooking meets the flavors of Japan in this warm, cozy dining establishment with a Gulf view. Seafood rules both on the regular menus and at the sushi bar. Full bar service offered. $4‑20, 2931 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin, 337‑8860. Graffiti’s at the village of baytowne wharf Waterfront dining. Eclectic Italian, seafood, steaks, and pasta. Visit the Rooftop Bar. The Village of Baytown Wharf, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, (850) 424-6650. The Melting Pot ����� Fondue central, with cheese, meat, chicken, duck, and seafood fondues, blended tableside, complete with diner participation. Choose traditional, Caribbean, and do-it-yourself fondue-based meals. Save room for the chocolate fondues. Dinner daily, full bar. $8-52 and up. 11394 U.S. 98 West, Destin, (850) 269-2227. Picolo and the Red Bar Blackboard specials every day for lunch and dinner. Salads, burgers, soup, fish of the day, baked eggplant, pasta, and manicotti. Crab cakes on the weekends. $5‑18, 70 Hotz Ave, Grayton Bch, 231‑1008. Santa Rosa Beach Club ���� Fine food, attentive service and a great view of the Gulf, all in one place. Well-chosen club menu offers both land and sea based food, simply and elegantly present in a comfortable atmosphere. Grilled fish, beef, pork and pasta dishes. Daily specials and full bar for lunch and dinner. $5-31, 4801 Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, 267-2305.

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Trader Vic’s ����� Get a fix of the tropics at Trader Vic’s. Start off with one of the house’s specialty drinks, ranging from Mai Tais to Potted Parrots. Follow with an array of Polynesian, Chinese and Asian -inspired appetizers and entrees, including crispy duck, Hawaiian pork chops, curries, or steaks, seafood and chops prepared in a wood-fired oven. Desserts and after-dinner coffee drinks. Sunday brunch. $6-32. 4201 Two Trees Road (Palms of Destin), Destin, (850) 351-0900. (Vin’tij) ����� Wine boutique and bistro. Wonderful food, service and atmosphere. Great approach to wine service offering Flight or tasters of unique varietals. Open daily for lunch or dinner plus a well stocked retail wine shop. $5-19, 10859 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, 650-9820.

BAY Café Splendid French and French‑inspired food served in a romantic atmosphere indoors or outdoors just under the Brooks Bridge. Choose from seafood, beef, chicken, duck, and some rarely seen French specialties. Terrific bread. Wine by the glass or bottle. Reservations accepted. $4‑28, 233 Alconese Avenue, FWB, 244‑3550.

IRISH Johnny Mctighe’s ���� Ireland on Scenic 30-A, a unique outpost of food and drink in Santa Rosa Beach. McTighe’s opens at 11 a.m. and closes at 2 a.m. the next day. In between, the all-day menu offers an Irish grand slam of a breakfast, fish and chips, wings, pizza, and an array of hearty sandwiches, including Irish reuben, Philly cheese steak, burgers, chicken and hot dogs. There’s even Maine lobster bisque. Full bar, $4 - 21. 2298 Scenic Highway 30-A West, Santa Rosa Beach, (850) 267-0101.

Italian CaffÉ Italia ����¹/³ Set in an 80-year-old house on the water, Caffé Italia offers comfort and friendly service. Traditional Italian-style appetizers, pastas, lasagna, pizzas, and house specialties, made with fresh herbs and local fish. Wine, beer and bar. $4-24. 189 Brooks Street, Fort Walton Beach, 664-0035. Carrabba’s ���� Enjoy well-prepared and generously portioned Italian classics and specialties in a comfortable atmosphere friendly to adults and kids. Lasagne, ravioli, veal marsala, house made sausage, wood-fired pizzas, beef, chicken and seafood options, with nightly specials. Dinner daily, lunch and dinner on Sundays and full bar service. $4-22. 10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Silver Sands Factory Stores, 837-1140. Cuvee Beach Bistro and Wine Bar offers a conglomeration of multiregional cuisines reaching from New Orleans to Old Italy. The menu encompasses seafood, steaks, pastas and brick oven pizzas. Dinner from 5 - 10:30 pm nightly, with a special bar menu offered from 4 pm - midnight. 36120 Emerald Coast Parkway in Destin, Florida. Phone 850-650-8900. e n z o ’ s ���� S m a l l a n d e l e g a n t , E n z o ’ s ser ves an ambitious menu of Italian standards and specialties, including pastas with chicken, seafood or veal with an interesting selection of appetizers. Steaks, pizzas and calzones of all kinds. Excellent desserts. Wine and beer. $5-21. 1598 CR-393, Santa Rosa Beach, (850) 267-3003. fat clemenza’s ����� Pizza the way it should be, served piping hot from a brick oven, with simple and flavorful toppings. Traditional Italian menu offers bruschetta, pasta, calamari, ravioli, lasagna, and calzones. Don’t pass up dessert. Beer and wine, daily specials. $4-22. 12273 U.S. 98, Holiday Plaza, Destin, 650-5980. Graffiti ���� Mediterranean meets relaxed Florida coastal. Graffiti offers seafood, steak, various pastas with a range of sauces, pizza and walls covered with local artwork. The crayons are still on the tables. Wine and full bar service. $4-29, 707 Harbor Blvd. East, Destin, 654-2764. Graffiti, baytowne wharf ���� A splash of color at the Village of Baytowne Wharf, Graffiti offers a well-prepared, artfully presented array of pastas, fish, seafood, chicken, beef and pork with wine and herb-based sauces. Try the pasta bolognese or shellfish low country. Nightly specials and noteworthy desserts. Wine, full bar. $5-29. 109 Cannery Lane, Village of Baytowne, Destin (850) 424-6650. JOEY TOMATO’S ����� Joey Tomato’s is that little neighborhood Italian place you always wanted to know about. Family owned and operated, Joey Tomato’s offers a crowded lunch menu of New York inspired deli sandwiches, and a dinner menu featuring everything from lasagna and pasta favorites to sophisticated veal and seafood dishes. Desserts are in the best Italian tradition. Service is friendly and helpful. Beer and wine. $4-22. 1146 John Sims Pkwy. East, Niceville, (850) 729-3354. Sauce Pizza & Pasta Joint. Traditional Authentic Italian Cuisine. The Boston Brothers, Al & Gerry Scala invite you to taste their Mother’s secret recipes! It’s all about the Sauce! Pizza- Dough made daily, hand tossed with Moma’s Sauce.Lasagna- Eggplant Parmesean- Antipasta- New

Restaurant Guide continued York Subs (Cold or Hot). All Homemade Daily! Come get Sauced! Mon - Sun 11am - 10pm. 850-650-7900 and 850-654-8900. 14091-C Emerald Coast Parkway- Destin, Fla. In the Emerald Coast Centre next door to Bealls. spicy noodle italian bistro A family-run business serving traditional Italian cuisine in a warm, friendly family atmosphere. We serve generous portions of quality meat, seafood, pasta and pizza dishes at an affordable price. Our bread, pizza dough and special dipping oil are made fresh daily. Lunch and dinner are served from 11:00 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. Early bird and happy hour prices from 3 to 6 p.m. We offer nightly specials and a children’s menu. Beer and wine are available. Dine in or take out. $4-19. 13667 East U.S. 98 (one mile east of Rosemary Beach), (850) 231-0955. www.spicy-noodle. com for complete menu and pricing.

LATIN / Mexican EL MERCADITO CONVENIENCE STORE AND LATIN DELI Serving tamales, tacos, tortillas, empanadas and the best burritos in town. Extraordinary 9-inch sandwiches, including house specialty Tortas Mexicanas. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 3906 U.S. 98 West No. 12, Santa Rosa Beach. (850) 622-4760. La Paz ���� La Paz offers just about anything one might want from a Mexican/Southwestern kitchen, including tamales, tacos, fajitas, burritos, enchiladas and quesadillas, throwing in a thoughtfully-prepared list of grilled local fish, shellfish and some imaginative spin-offs on classics. Daily specials, full bar. $4-20. 950 Gulf Shore Drive, Destin (850) 837-2247. Pepito’s Mexican Grill ����½ An enormous menu, plenty of room, and a friendly staff make Pepito’s a good bet for a Mexican snack or feast. Traditional and unusual fare includes carnitas, enchiladas, fajitas, vegetarian dishes, steaks and seafood specialties. $4-19. 757 Harbor Blvd, Destin, 650-7734.

MEDITERRANEAN Ali Baba Grill Café ���2/³ Satisfy your Greek and Middle Eastern cravings at this Fort Walton Beach lunch and dinner spot. Grilled lamb, beef, chicken and fish, as well as traditional Middle Eastern specialties like hummus, tabbouleh and baklava. Buffet available. $3-20, 550 Mary Esther Cut Off, FWB, 986-5555. Bombay Masala ���� One-of-a-kind Indian dining, with assorted curries, rice dishes, and savory breads. Chicken, lamb, shrimp and goat dishes, spiced from mild to fiery, plus an extensive vegetarian menu. Exotic desserts and beverages. Lunch and dinner. $2-15, 326 Eglin Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, 862-0978.

ORIENTAL Dynasty Chinese Cuisine ����� All your Chinese favorites, classically prepared with individuality and served with style. Beef, chicken, pork and seafood, noodles and family-style dishes. Beer and wine. $2-19. 12889 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Miramar Plaza, Destin, 837-6675. LIN’S ASIAN CUISINE ���� Enjoy carefully prepared and artfully served Chinese and Southeast Asian dishes in a

pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. Chicken, beef, pork, duck, fish and shellfish are cooked to suit most tastes, and Lin’s offers your favorites—General Tso’s chicken, Mongolian beef, pad thai, lo mein and kung pao, among many others. Beer and wine. $2-15. 130 Scenic Gulf Dr. #5B, Miramar Beach, (850) 424-5888. Osaka Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar ���� Enjoy fresh fish, shellfish, meat and chicken dramatically prepared before your eyes in the hibachi rooms. Or choose your favorite sushi, sashimi or house special rolls in the sushi bar. Open weekdays for lunch and dinner with full bar service. $5‑50 34745 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin. 650‑4688. Osaka Sushi Rocks ���� It’s the little Sushi house on the Lagoon. Osaka Sushi Rocks offers an extensive list of sushi, sashimi, and rolls, both classic and regional specialties. Friendly, serene atmosphere. Tempura, noodles and teriyaki favorites also available. Wine and beer. $4-50. 108 Cannery Lane, Village of Baytowne Wharf, 351-1006. Sai-Kyo Whether you go Japanese, Vietnamese, or pay a visit to both, this is the place. Sushi, rice dishes, and traditional soups (pho) meat and seafood rice platters, teriyaki, and stir-fries. Beer, wine, and sushi bar. $5-30. 14091 Emerald Coast Pkwy, (Emerald Coast Centre) Destin, 650-5319. Sushi siam ����½ East meets west and everyone wins at this attractive restaurant with an elegant atmosphere with reasonable prices. A full range of sushi, Japanese, Thai and a touch of European fare. Fish, shellfish, duck, beef, noodle and curry dishes, with a full bar and sushi bar. $4-25. 4236 Legendary Drive, Destin Commons, 650-5861.

PIZZA & PASTA Giuseppi’s wharf ���� Feast on the bay and on the sunset, at this newly renovated Niceville favorite. Gulf, Italian and Louisiana-style seafood, steaks, and pasta specialties served in family-friendly atmosphere with a great view of the water. Lunch and dinner daily, full bar. $4-16. 821 Bayshore Drive, Niceville, (850) 678-4229. Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakery ���� Widely, wildly assorted menu of stone baked pizzas, hoagies, calzones, salads, and specialty items. Pizzas traditional and exotic include pesto, jerk chicken, gourmet white, and Magical Mystery Tour. Colorful psychedelic décor and friendly service. $4‑25. 960 Hwy 98E, Sunsations Plaza, Destin, 650‑6420. Roberto’s Pizzeria Authentic Italian pizzeria serving homemade pies whole or by the slice, specialty seafood pizzas, muffulettas, lasagna, and great Italian salads plus beer and wine. Indoor/outdoor seating including our peaceful lakeside dining. All day and evening deliveries resort wide seven days a week. From small parties to large groups. Live music available and specialty menus to make your party a memorable experience. Contact Chris Ruyan, Event Coordinator, at (850) 218-2628 or call the restaurant at (850) 351‑1998. Sauce Pizza & Pasta Joint. Traditional Authentic Italian Cuisine. The Boston Brothers, Al & Gerry Scala invite you to taste their Mother’s secret recipes! It’s all about the Sauce! Pizza- Dough made daily, hand tossed with Moma’s Sauce.Lasagna- Eggplant Parmesean- Antipasta- New

York Subs (Cold or Hot). All Homemade Daily! Come get Sauced! Mon - Sun 11am - 10pm. 850-650-7900 and 850-654-8900. 14091-C Emerald Coast Parkway- Destin, Fla. In the Emerald Coast Centre next door to Bealls. spicy noodle italian bistro A family-run business serving traditional Italian cuisine in a warm, friendly family atmosphere. We serve generous portions of quality meat, seafood, pasta and pizza dishes at an affordable price. Our bread, pizza dough and special dipping oil are made fresh daily. Lunch and dinner are served from 11:00 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. Early bird and happy hour prices from 3 to 6 p.m. We offer nightly specials and a children’s menu. Beer and wine are available. Dine in or take out. $4-19. 13667 East U.S. 98 (one mile east of Rosemary Beach), (850) 231-0955. www. spicy-noodle.com for complete menu and pricing.

SEAFOOD AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar offers fresh Gulf seafood selections, tender chicken dishes, juicy steaks and savory pasta to satisfy every appetite. Oyster Happy Hour Monday thru Friday 11 a.m. till 7 p.m. Open for lunch and dinner daily, reservation not required. $8-24. 116 Harbor Blvd, Destin, 837-0404. www.ajs-destin.com. baby J’s ���� Casual dining on the Destin harbor, with refined, thoughtfully-executed food. Raw oysters, sushi rolls, fish tacos, sandwiches, and daily specials of grilled, steamed and blackened fish and seafood, plus pasta, beef and chicken. Friendly, attentive service with full bar. $6-30. 194 Harbor Blvd., Destin, (850) 269-2222. THE Boat house Oyster Bar Open daily at 11 a.m. until ? with entertainment seven days a week. Award-winning gumbo, oysters and the coldest beer in town. On the Destin Harbor 1/2 mile east of the Destin Bridge, 288 U.S. 98 E., $2.50-18.95. (850) 837-3645. CAPT. DAVE’S ON THE GULF ����¾ A tradition since 1977, Capt. Dave’s is a go-to place for the kind of seafood that made this area famous. A time-tested selection of fried, grilled, and broiled fish, shellfish, steaks and chicken, with house and seasonal specialties. Full bar. $5-25. 3796 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin, 837-2627. CAPT.’s table fish house restaurant & oyster bar Serves fresh local seafood. “We catch our fresh fish off our two commercial boats.” Grouper, trigger, amberjack, red fish. Full bar. 1110 St. Andrews, Panama City, (850) 767-9933. COPPER GRILL Excellent menu and the finest wines on the Emerald Coast. Fresh seafood and great steaks—fine dining at its best. Happy hour 4-7 p.m. Serving dinner at 5. Personal wines welcome; corkage fee. Reservations recommended, not required. 11225 U.S. 98 W., Miramar Beach, (850) 654-6900. Crab Trap (2 locations) ����� Getting seafood to the people is what it’s all about at Crab Trap. Huge space and plenty of tables, effecient staff, and a menu full of crab, shrimp, fish and shellfish prepared in old and newfashioned ways. Full bar, $5-40. 3500 Scenic Hwy 98E, Destin, 654-2722 and 1430 Hwy 98W, Okaloosa Island Boardwalk, 301-0959.

DEWEY DESTIN’S HARBORSIDE ���� The classics, done right, at this newly-opened waterside seafood establishment. Shrimp, crab, tuna, grouper, scallops, oysters and some land-based items, served fried, grilled, or steamed in most conceivable combinations. Family-friendly, with an accommodating staff. Nightly specials, full bar. $5-40. 202 Harbor Blvd., Destin, (850) 837-7525. Fisherman’s Wharf ���� Casual seafood dining, plain or fancy, overlooking the Destin fishing docks. Grilled, fried or blackened local fish and seafood, house specialties like East Pass grouper, mixed platters, and starters like ‘gator wings and fried green tomatoes. Lunch and dinner daily, full bar. $4-23. 210-D U.S. 98, Destin, (850) 654‑4766. Giuseppi’s wharf ���� Feast on the bay and on the sunset, at this newly renovated Niceville favorite. Gulf, Italian and Louisiana-style seafood, steaks, and pasta specialties served in family-friendly atmosphere with a great view of the water. Lunch and dinner daily, full bar. $4-16. 821 Bayshore Drive, Niceville, (850) 678-4229. Hammerhead’s Bar & Grille Party to live music and sunsets on the open deck overlooking the bay. Featuring chargrilled oysters on the half shell, steamed seafood buckets, grilled sandwiches and a large selection of specialty cocktails. $9‑25, Village of Baytowne Wharf, 351‑1997. Harbor Docks Overlooking the Destin Harbor featuring original atmosphere and great seafood from our own seafood market, sushi and hibachi. Live entertainment on the deck. $4‑25, 538 Hwy 98, Destin, 837‑2506. JC’s off the hook ���� JC’s Off the Hook offers tasty and affordable fish, shellfish and steaks served in a comfortable, cheerfully decorated atmosphere within walking distance of the beach. Friendly service and a family-friendly menu featuring grilled, sauteed or fried grouper, mahi mahi, ribeye and sirloin steaks, chicken, shrimp and crab cakes. Nightly specials. Full bar, $4-20. 2210 W. Scenic Highway 30-A, Blue Mountain Beach. (850) 267-0374. louisiana lagniappe ����� Like the name says, prepare for something extra at Lagniappe, with Louisiana Creole seafood specialties from the Gulf, enriched with opulent sauces and toppings. Grilled, blackened, fried or baked grouper, shrimp, crab, swordfish, beef and chicken served in generous portions, with a great view thrown in. Sunday brunch, full bar. $6-33. 775 Gulf Shore Drive, Destin, (850) 837-0881. THE LOVE SHACK ���� Stay away fools, ‘cause food rules at the Love Shack. An outdoor pool and walls full of painted fish make a family and kid-friendly atmosphere. A varied menu features local seafood, steaks, chicken, ribs, and pasta dishes, with Southwest and Caribbean-style preparation. Jerk chicken, fish tacos, fried pickles and seafood baskets available, and more. Full bar. $4-22. 306 Bald Eagle Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, (850) 267-0399. Nick’s ���� Going strong at 40-plus, Nick’s is a local tradition for the best of the Gulf’s fish and shellfish. Fish, shrimp, oysters, scallops, and crab served grilled, steamed, or fried in a casual family atmosphere. Daily

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specials and raw oysters in season. Serving beer and wine. $4-26, 7585 Hwy 20, Basin Bayou, Freeport, 835-2222. Old Bay Steamer ����¹/³ Wide variety of fresh steamed seafood served in every imaginable combination. Choose from crab, shrimp, lobster, oysters, clams, mussels, and fresh catch of the day. Pasta and steak/seafood pairings also offered. Friendly, efficient service. Open daily for dinner, with full bar. $4‑27, 102 Santa Rosa Blvd., Okaloosa Island, 664‑2795. Original Waterfront Crab Shack ���¹/³ A taste of the good old days in one of the oldest waterfront seafood houses in the area. A menu crowded with fresh local seafood served fried, grilled, or steamed in every combination. Soups, salads, steaks, and sandwiches too. Full bar service with open patio/deck. Arrive by car or boat. $5‑25, 104 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, FWB, 664‑0345. Poppy’s Seafood Factory ����� Resort casual fine dining featuring live Maine Lobster, USDA prime steaks and a variety of fresh local fish and shellfish. Flavors range from Cajun/Creole to coastal and Caribbean. Live music and decks overlooking the bay. Children’s menu, full bar services. $6‑50, Village of Baytowne Wharf, 351‑1996. Shades at the loop ���� Good selection of local seafood and land fare, simply prepared, served with efficiency and a smile. Grilled, fried and blackened fish and chicken, sandwiches and salads. Pork chops, steak, even wings and pizza. Full bar and wide choice of draft and bottled beers. $5-24, 10952 Hwy 30A, Inlet Bch, 231‑9410. Staff’s Seafood Restaurant Excellent service is a hallmark of one of the area’s oldest dining establishments. Open only for dinner. $14‑25, 24 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, 243‑3482.

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Giuseppi’s wharf ���� Feast on the bay and on the sunset, at this newly renovated Niceville favorite. Gulf, Italian and Louisiana-style seafood, steaks, and pasta specialties served in family-friendly atmosphere with a great view of the water. Lunch and dinner daily, full bar. $4-16. 821 Bayshore Drive, Niceville, (850) 678-4229. PANDORA’S ����� The Emerald Coast’s oldest familyowned steakhouse specializing in only the finest choice USDA beef charbroiled over an open oak fire and the freshest local seafood. Prime rib special Wednesday and Sunday, only $14.95. Music with Greg Pendleton Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Tuesday is Jazz Night with Sean Dietrich and Jim Ates. Happy Hour Tuesday-Friday, 5-7 p.m. Open 5 p.m.; call for reservations. Closed Mondays. 1226 Santa Rosa Blvd., Okaloosa Island, (850) 244-8669. Seagar’s prime steaks & seafood The area’s first AAA 4-Diamond restaurant specializing in the finest prime beef and freshest seafood available. Private dining facilities and wine room with more than 800 labels. Features tableside preparations and live piano nightly. Reservations recommended. 622-1500. $10‑50, 4000 Sandestin Blvd., at the Hilton Sandestin. www.SeagarsDestin.com

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Camille’s at crystal beach $5‑10, 2931 Scenic Hwy 98, Crystal Beach, 337‑8860. Harbor Docks $3‑12; 538 Hwy 98, Destin, 837‑2506. old florida fish house $4-29; 5235 E Hwy 30A, Seagrove Beach, 534-3045. OSAKA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR 34745 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, 650‑4688. Osaka Sushi Rocks ���� It’s the little Sushi house on the Lagoon. Osaka Sushi Rocks offers an extensive list of sushi, sashimi, and rolls, both classic and regional specialties. Friendly, serene atmosphere. Tempura, noodles and teriyaki favorites also available. Wine and beer. $4-50. 108 Cannery Lane, Village of Baytowne Wharf, 351-1006. Sai-kyo $5-30, 14091 Emerald Coast Pkwy (Emerald Coast Centre), 650-5319.

tHAI Bangkok House ���� Still going strong at the same FWB location, Bangkok House offers an variety of Thai and other Asian-style dishes, including Thai curries, soups, dinner salads, roast duck, fried rice and noodle dishes, and plenty of seafood and vegetarian options. Weekly lunch buffet, full bar. $4-22. 201 Ferry Avenue, Fort Walton Beach, (850) 243-6911.

Boar’s Head Restaurant & Tavern ���� Since 1978, a good reason to drive to Panama City Beach. Beef, seafood, pork, chicken, and game foods simply prepared, with an emphasis on grilling. Regular house specialties, nightly specials and live entertainment Wed‑Sat. Full bar service. $3.50 ‑ $27. 17290 Front Beach Rd, PCB, 866‑234‑6628.

lotus thai restaurant Thai cuisine prepared by natives of Thailand. Hot bar offered as a lunch special and full menu all day including stir-fry, pad thai and more. Open for lunch and dinner. 550 Mary Esther Blvd. (Longhorn Plaza), $3-$15, 243-3744.

COPPER GRILL Excellent menu and the finest wines on the Emerald Coast. Fresh seafood and great steaks—fine dining at its best. Happy hour 4-7 p.m. Serving dinner at 5. Personal wines welcome; corkage fee. Reservations recommended, not required. 11225 U.S. 98 W., Miramar Beach, (850) 654-6900.

Thai Delights ����� Located in the heart of Destin, Thai Delights offers exemplary Thai cuisine, using fresh local seafood and plenty of flavorful Thai herbs and seasonings. Choose from stir-fries, curries, noodles, spicy soups and salads. Beer and wine are available. $4-25, 205 Mountain Drive, Destin, 650-3945.

Fleming’s prime steakhouse & wine bar An ongoing celebration of exceptional food and wine. Enjoy the finest aged prime beef and 100 wines by the glass in a lively, stylish atmosphere. Fleming’s is where evenings out become memorable times. 600 Grand Boulevard Suite M105, Sandestin, (850) 269-0830.

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Coming of Age in Fantasyland By Lesha Denega While the title of Les Grossman’s The Magicians is definitely leading, if you aren’t a fan of fantasy, fear not. You can still enjoy this book, as it is most profoundly a story about what happens when you are expected to become an adult, and the responsibilities that entails. This coming of age narrative juxtaposes those lessons against a smaller, highly selective group of people in a smaller, more selective social world. And Grossman then projects those lessons against a hugely more potentially danger ridden landscape of magic itself, something that can kill you far more easily than most things at Hogwarts. Grossman heavy-handedly—and, I assume, intentionally—references fantasy literature from C.S. Lewis (including theology) to J.K. Rowling (including an obscure sport) and others. What is most significant about these allegorical references is the pull they have not on the characters, but upon generations of fantasy readers. You need not have read fantasy to benefit from these “borrowed” themes. Lewis’s Narnia was enchanting for a reason, and in creating a magical facsimile (called Fillory in The Magicians), Grossman borrows from the hold Narnia has had on young and old readers alike. Grossman doesn’t just borrow scenery or themes—he borrows the very best bits. I enjoyed The Magicians immensely, and not because I’m an avid fantasy consumer. In fact, fantasy readers will make the toughest critics of this somewhat dark and always engaging, well-paced thriller.

And they will find nothing lacking.

UNLUCKY IN LOTTO

Call him the anti-James Patterson. Ravens author George Dawes Green isn’t exactly Mr. Prolific—he’s written a grand total of four novels since 1994, and the last one— The Juror—came out 14 years ago. Winning the lottery is a dream come true, at least until a pair of small-time crooks decide they’re entitled to a share of the jackpot. That’s the dilemma for the Boatwright family in this brilliant page-turner (or next page-clicker for you Kindle fans). Shaw, the mastermind, puts one over on the small Georgia town and eventually has Elmer Gantry delusions of grandeur. Meanwhile, his partner Romeo—one of the most complex and fascinating characters in recent fiction—drives around stalking the relatives, ready to kill on Shaw’s command. Throw in a convincing female protagonist from the MySpace generation and a law enforcement officer who has become the laughing stock of the town, and you’ve got yourself one hell of a read. My only gripe is that the story doesn’t quite have the jaw-dropper of a finale I felt it—and the readers—earned. - Christopher Manson

AUDIOBOOK OF THE FORTNIGHT Much has been made of audible.com’s addition of essential audiobooks by Vonnegut, Irving and others to its “Modern Vanguard” series, but the appearance of Brian Garfield’s Death Wish in the catalog somehow escaped everyone’s radar. It was released in late July, and I’m pleased to report that narrator Oliver Wyman does a smashup job on the classic vigilante story.

“Aspire to Live Higher.”

UPCOMING BOOK RELEASES Garfield’s 1971 novel was, of course, the basis for the increasingly absurd series of films starring Charles Bronson. Michael Winner’s 1974 movie added a rape scene and expanded on the pursuit of bleedingheart-liberal-turned-one-man-army Paul Kersey (in the novel, his name is Paul Benjamin) by the NYPD. There’s a lot more exposition in the source material, something stoneface Bronson couldn’t quite pull off despite his admittedly strong presence. The final chapters of this brief—under six hours—audiobook get a little talky, but Wyman’s outstanding performance overcomes. I’ve been looking for this book for years, and I’m glad to see it available in any format. - C.M.

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Activities and Outdoors A M U S E M E N T — wAT E R PA R K S

and wrecks for certified divers. Mongoose snorkel or Discover Scuba to jetties for noncertified divers. 301 U.S. 98 East, Destin, (850) 837-2822.

DESTIN HISTORY & FISHING MUSEUM Open year round, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call for holiday hours of operation. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and military and $3 for children. 108 Stahlman Avenue, Destin, 837-6611.

silent lady This 64’ custom-built luxury schooner is crafted after whaling vessels of yesteryear. Daily sailing adventures are offered four times a day and serving free beer and wine. Call 837-4703 for reservations. 116 Hwy 98E, located behind AJs.

Ebro Greyhound Park Live greyhound racing and simulcasting. Call for schedule. Located at the corner of Rte. 20 and State Road 79, northeast of Panama City. (850) 234‑3943.

Snorkel & Dive with Scubatech Open daily 8-5. A full service scuba and snorkeling facility including retail, rental, air, and nitrox. Instruction offered at all levels. Sea Cobra dive boat to reefs and wrecks for certified divers. Mongoose snorkel or Discover Scuba to jetties for non-certified divers. 304 Hwy 98E, Destin, 837-2822.

EMERALD COAST SCIENCE CENTER A unique museum allowing visitors to touch and use the exhibits, including optical illusions, a nature room and a wind tunnel. 139 Brooks Street, Fort Walton Beach, (850) 664-1261. Gulfarium Florida’s Gulfarium the oldest marine show aquarium in the world offers non-stop family entertainment rain or shine. Located less than one mile east of Brooks Bridge. Log on to www.gulfarium. com or call 243-9046. Indian Temple Mound Museum Artifacts and displays showing the rich Indian history of this area. 139 Hwy. 98SE, FWB, 833‑9595. The Boardwalk and Pier Okaloosa Island, right next door to the Gulfarium. Offering a sweeping view of the gulf without getting sandy or wet, there is ample seating to watch sunsets, plus a variety of restaurants and saloons.

cruises / tours / diving / snorkeling AJ’s Sea Blaster Climb aboard for a cruise searching the Emerald Green waters for the most playful dolphin. This 73-foot passenger boat carries up to 119 passengers and offers an array of family fun. Free beer, wine and soft drinks. 116 Hwy 98, Destin, 837-1166. bimini breeze boat A full service bar cruise vessel that serves free beer, snorkeling trips and dolphin spotting along the Emerald Coast. Mon-Fri 9-11 am & 2-4:30 pm. Adults $27.50, kids 12-5 $8, 4 and under free. 116 Hwy 98 E, Destin, 837-1166. crab island excursions As you cross the Destin Bridge, you will see boats anchored in the bay to spend the day swimming, snorkeling, and playing in the water. Crab Island is three to 10 feet deep, depending on where you anchor. Weekends from 9 am to 5 pm. 18 years and above. Full bar on board, $30, 837-1166. SAIL AWAY aboard a 30 ft Catamaran. Private charter with up to six guests. Sailing, snorkeling, fishing, dolphin excursions, sunset cruises & Crab Island parties. Customize your own trip, from 2 to 8 hours. Departs daily from the Destin Harbor. Captain Licensed and Insured. (850) 376-4757. SCUBA TECH Snorkel and dive with Scuba Tech. Open daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A full-service scuba and snorkeling facility including retail, rental, air and nitrox. Instruction offered at all levels. Sea Cobra dive boat to reefs

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SUNQUEST CRUISES welcomes you to dine, dance, and cruise aboard Solaris. Featuring live entertainment and a three course dinner served at your table, Solaris sets the mood for a memorable experience! Visit our website www.sunquestcruises.com. Make reservations online or call 650-2519. Reservations required. sunset cruises Take time to relax cruising the beaches looking for dolphins or watching a beautiful Florida sunset. Mon-Fri 5:30-7:30 pm. Adults $19, Kids 5-12, $8, age 4 and under free. Free beer, wine and soft drinks. 116 Hwy 98 E, Destin, 837-1166.

golf Blue Water Bay Golf Resort Enjoy over 2,000 acres of superb recreational opportunities on a 36‑hole championship Fazio/Pate designed layout located just minutes north of Destin. 897‑3241. Emerald Bay Golf Club Public, 18-hole championship course designed by Bob Cupp. Driving range, putting green, club rental, GPS on carts. 40001 Hwy 98W, Destin. 888-GOLF-BAY or 837-5197. Kelly Plantation 18‑hole championship golf course designed by Fred Couples, meticulously manicured, open to public, clubhouse restaurant, golf shop, outstanding practice facility, GPS, and complimentary chilled apples. Call for tee times. 34851 Hwy. 98W, Destin, 650‑7600 or 1-800-811-6757. Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club This award-winning 18-hole course offers an extraordinary golfing experience for players of all skill levels and was named one of Golf Digest’s Top Places to Play. Equipment rental available. 465 Regatta Bay Blvd., Destin, 337-8080. www.regattabay.com. Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club Semi‑private, 18‑hole soft spike only course. Driving range, putting green and club rental. 334 Golf Club Dr., Santa Rosa Bch, 267‑2229. Seascape Resort & Beach Club 18-hole golf course with clubhouse, pro shop, putting green, driving range, and Lakeside Grill. 2,000 feet of pristine beach featuring wave runners, parasailing, and the famous Whale’s Tail restaurant and beach bar, Miramar Beach, (850) 654-7888 (PUTT).

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Classes & Private Sessions. Enjoy the growing Vinyasa Yoga Journey for five blissful years in Destin. All levels in Harmony. Call Rhonda (850) 897-3788 or visit www.YogaDestin.com. Rosemary Beach fitness center Upscale line of cardiovascular and strength training equipment, individual cardio theaters. Certified personal trainers plus yoga, pilates, tai chi and water aerobics classes in heated pool with adult-only swim times. Day passes and full membership. www. rosemarybeach.com, (850) 278-2200. Yoga-Pilates by the sea Beach/Bay Yoga and Pilates classes. Yoga-Pilates intensives Monday and Wednesday 8:30-9:30 a.m. Yoga-Pilates Flow Challenge Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:15-7:30 a.m. Hot Yoga Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. Yoga-Pilates Flow 1st and 3rd Satursdays of the month. Visit www. yogapilatesbythesea.com for details and locations or call Arleen Garrett at (850) 499-2324.

OUTDOORS Adventures Unlimited Discover the fun of canoeing, kayaking, tubing, rope course and camping out in tent or cabins available. Experience canoeing unlike anywhere in the world. The spring fed rivers flow at an average depth of two feet over a soft, sandy bottom through Blackwater River State Forest. White sand beaches dot the banks: perfect for swimming, sunning and picnicking. Two hours or three days canoe, tube, kayak.. camp in tents or cabins. We offer family fun as well as team adventures for corporations, weddings, or just a fun weekend. 8974 Tomahawk Landing Road. Milton, Florida. (850) 623-6197. www.adventuresunlimited.com Sand Castles Learn to build fancy sand castles, porpoises, and dragons with Sand Odyssey, or engage us to create a unique piece for your wedding, meeting or event (on the beach or indoors). Call 622-2741 or visit www.sandodyssey.com.

PA R K S & P U B L I C B E AC H AC C E S S Where natural beauty has existed for years, it is no surprise there are a number of parks within easy driving range of Destin and South Walton. Here are a few: Beasley Wayside Park Picnic tables, public beach area, barbecue grills, bathhouse, and restrooms. Gulf side of Okaloosa Island, Hwy. 98W. Blackwater River State Park NW of FWB off Hwy. 90, You can catch sight of lots of wildlife while camping, canoeing, hiking, and fishing. Milton, (850) 983‑5363. Blue Mountain Beach Public parking for this access is located at the south end of CR-83 and Scenic Highway 30‑A. Brackin Wayside Park Gulf side of Okaloosa Island on Hwy. 98W. Facilities include restaurants, saloons, children’s playground, beach volleyball, three beach accesses, showers, public restrooms, and picnic table. Cessna Bay Picnic tables, parking, rest rooms and boat access. 1476 N. CR-393.

Clement E. Taylor City Park This park is named after one of Destin’s early settlers and is on Choctawhatchee Bay. Chock full of shade trees, there are picnic areas and restrooms, but no camping. Destin, off Calhoun Drive. Dune Allen In Dune Allen beach this access has parking, but no bathrooms, showers or picnic area. 5753 Hwy 30‑A W., Santa Rosa Beach. Ed Walline A large public beach access in South Walton, providing handicapped parking, picnic tables, restrooms and showers. Intersection of Hwy 30‑A and CR-393. Eden Gardens State Park An historic homestead under majestic moss draped oaks with a home surrounded by lawns and seasonal gardens. Tours of the home are Thursday through Monday hourly beginning at 10 a.m. with the last tour at 3 p.m. The park and picnic areas are open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset and located on CR-395 north off Hwy 98 in Point Washington. Call 231-4214 for more information. Gulf Shore Manor Public restrooms, handicapped and public parking. 3468 E. Hwy 30‑A , Seagrove Beach. Gulfview Heights Located at the end of Gulfview Heights St, behind Goatfeather ’s restaurant, this access offers parking, picnic areas and restrooms. Grayton Beach State Recreation Area Camping picnics, hiking, swimming, and saltwater fishing, and boating. Showers and electricity are part of the amenities. Access from S. Hwy. 30‑A, South Walton, 231‑4210. Grayton Dunes Handicapped and public parking plus beach access. Behind the Red Bar in Grayton Beach. Henderson Beach State Park This park almost has it all: camping, swimming area sheltered picnic areas, grills, and restrooms. But there is no boat ramp and jet skis and other personal watercraft are prohibited. 17000 Hwy. 98W, Destin, 837‑7550. Inlet Beach This area offers handicapped and public parking, restrooms and dune walkovers to the beach. 438 S. Orange St. in Inlet Beach. Legion Bay Picnic tables, public parking, boat ramp and restrooms. Intersection of Ponce de Leon and Crest Dr, 191 Crest Dr, Sandestin. Marier Memorial Park Public beach area, picnic tables, barbecue grills, boat ramp, restrooms and bathhouse. Bay side of Okaloosa Island, off Santa Rosa Blvd. Miramar Beach Access Parking with public beach access. Scenic Hwy 98 and Driftwood Rd, adjacent to Pompano Joe’s. Topsail Hill State Preserve Two major freshwater coastal dune lakes are located within the 1,600‑acre preserve. Compground entrance and day use entrance are located on West Scenic Highway 30-A, 1/4 mile south of U.S. 98. (850) 267-0299. www.floridastateparks.org/topsailhill

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