The Culinary Issue

APRIL 2025

Food is the essence of life! We love great food and how a good meal or a round of drinks can bring people together like nothing else can. In our annual Culinary Issue, telling stories of chefs, restaurants, event planners, and cookbook authors is our favorite way to gather people we admire and enjoy great bites and sips while we’re at it. This issue welcomes our cover star, Chef Tory McPhail, to the Gulf Coast of Northwest Florida as the new executive chef and director of culinary for Fonville Press and The Citizen in Alys Beach, with a third exciting restaurant coming soon under Quest Hospitality Concepts. A roundup of health-conscious spring recipes, cocktails, and mocktails is here to make your next garden party colorful and fabulous. Plus, enjoy stories of love and event-planning inspiration as we join five couples to share their beautiful weddings—the ultimate occasion to gather with great food and even better company! Our monthly shopping guide has everything you could want for a stylish kitchen or table. We hope this issue satisfies your craving for Stories with Heart & Soul! Cheers!