Northwest Florida chef and restaurateur Jim Shirley received the 2022 Torch Award presented by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) and is bestowed each year at the organization’s Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show in Orlando. The award was presented to Chef Jim during the FRLA fall board meeting on November 3 at the Caribe Royale Resort.

Chef Michael Sichel of Soleil in Destin, Florida will host another Chef's Table Wine Dinner, only this time it will benefit the Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center. The dinner will feature wines from Thompson Winery in Russian River Valley, CA. Guests will arrive and be seated at the Chef's table for a five course dinner - each course paired with a Thompson Winery wine. Chef will walk guests through each course, describing the wines and why they were chosen to pair with the dish.

This Thanksgiving, locals and travelers visiting the Emerald Coast can remove the holiday stress from their plate, leaving room for extra turkey and mashed potatoes. Whether they choose to dine at the elusive Hotel Effie for brunch or enjoy an exclusive Thanksgiving Fall dinner, below are options for chef-driven holiday meals for the whole family.

VIE magazine is thrilled to share that the 6th Annual Harvest Wine & Food Festival by DCWAF weekend was the most successful festival to date, with all eight events sold out well in advance! A virtual auction featuring rare wines, unique items, and experiential trips was also open for bidding throughout the festival weekend, raising over $100,000 for seventeen Northwest Florida children's charities.

Alys Beach Crafted was created to celebrate the collaboration of talents that come together to enrich the experience of life along the Scenic Highway 30A stretch of Florida’s Emerald Coast.

Prepare for a trip around the globe with Roux 30a as they are thrilled to announce the return of their ‘Around the World’ dinner series. These special dinners feature five courses inspired by different countries’ distinctive cuisine while incorporating Executive Chef Nikhil Abuvala’s custom flair. This Fall, Roux 30a’s curated experience will feature three delicious stops.

Hotel Effie has partnered with the Emerald Coast Autism Center for a special one-night event hosted by celebrity chef Hugh Acheson on July 15 at 6pm-10pm. The pre-fixe dinner will take place at the hotel’s signature restaurant, Ovide, nestled in the heart of the world-famous Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood, the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa’s AAA Four-Diamond Steakhouse in Miramar Beach, Florida, has debuted a new selection of drinks and dishes for the spring season. Crafted with seasonally inspired ingredients, guests can now indulge in ten new plate options along with twelve refreshing cocktails.

Just in time for the 2022 season, Chef Jim Shirley opened two new establishments in Seaside, Florida—The Great Southern Cafe's Chicken Shack and C-Bar (Container Bar). Both are located between Sundog Books and The Great Southern Cafe and share a communal courtyard for dining and relaxing.

Tao Group Hospitality is excited to announce the opening of LAVO Ristorante this week on the famed Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. For LAVO’s fourth location, and first in California, LAVO Ristorante is a coastal Italian restaurant designed for an unparalleled year-round alfresco dining experience. The West Coast flagship offers an elevated indoor and outdoor dining experience comprising a spacious sun-drenched dining room, triple-height ceilings with a retractable roof, operable accordion windows, and luxurious Italian furnishings throughout.

Welcome to 30Avenue, where work and play meet! This stunning outdoor lifestyle center located in Inlet Beach, Florida, beneath the towering lush palms offers a little something for everyone and is the perfect place to catch up with friends and family. Featuring stone walkways and a gorgeous flowing fountain, 30Avenue will make you feel like you have been transported to Palm Beach. Known as the "Gateway to 30A," for a reason, 30Avenue is located just a short walk or bike ride from charming Rosemary Beach and is a fantastic place to escape to meet your gang for happy hour. 30Avenue offers the following culinary experiences that you need to add to your must-try list!

Please join us on Friday, March 18, and Saturday, March 19 for the first-ever Soirée on the Bay! The event is presented by and hosted at the stunning Dugas Estate in a lavish gathering of fine wine, food, and spirits. The beneficiary of the event is Children's Volunteer Health Network. The weekend will include vintners, incredible food, live music, fireworks, and VIE magazine's exclusive 100th Issue celebration, all for a great cause!