Cuisine the Witches to Champagne

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After last year’s event, George A celebration of our Barnes of Smiling Fish Café treated high-caliber cuisine the witches to champagne. They, Compiled by The Walton Sun “Located directly on in turn, treated East 30A between Rose- Children’s South Walton is blessed mary and Alys Beach, Witch Way Volunteer Health with plenty of unique res- Bentley’s and Maddog’s Network with taurants. With all the op- offers an enormous and di- a more than tions available to locals and verse menu that is retro old school dining. Thick juicy $1,000 visitors, The Sun has asked some of our Restaurant steaks, Maine and Florida donation. Week partners what sets lobsters, stone crabs, quar- them apart and makes their ter-pound shrimp, fresh cuisine supreme. fish prepared multiple Deborah ••• ways, flaming duck, stuffed Wheeler | Shades Bar and Grill quail and chicken Rocham- The Sun 10952 E County Hwy. 30A, beau are a few examples. Panama City Beach Bentley’s fine dining is coupled with a ten-item 850-231-9410 children’s menu and all the www.shades30a.com snow crab you can eat any “A staple on 30A for 18 day, any time. Maddog’s years, Shades is the lo- Oyster and Martini Bar cals’, tourists’ and family- features great happy-hour friendly place that every- specials and $5 martinis.” one flocks to — whether it — Owner Kandy Malocsay be for a casual meal with ••• the family or a place to Basmati’s have amazing food. With 3295 West County Highway 30A, all the sports packages on Santa Rosa Beach DIRECTV, you can always 850-267-3028 catch your favorite game. www.basmatisthirtya.com Witches of South Walton to make We aim to please everyone and with a game room for “Basmati’s offers unique annual Halloween ride for CVHN kids, 36 draft beers and serene settings on the a full bar. And with the shores of Draper Lake with By MOLLY MOSHER to brooms in their annual best burgers, wings and exquisite, Asian-influenced 654-8445 | @WaltonSunMolly Halloween ride to raise fresh seafood offerings classical cuisine. [email protected] funds for Children’s Vol- around, there is plenty to We’ve been serving unteer Health Network. enjoy and fun for all ages.” original sushi on the beach The Witches of South “The number of witch- — Owner Joseph Freer since 1996, and offer unsur- Walton are quite unlike the es has grown each year ••• passed excellence in fine dining with a creative wine wicked witches of Hallow- and … each one of them Bentley’s and Maddog’s een folklore; in fact, they is helping CVHN change list and martini menu.” are downright benevolent. lives. Every dollar raised 10343 East County Highway 30A, — Owners Penny & Gary Hunt ••• This group of 30A-rid- Seacrest Beach 850-231-1007 ing witches prefer bikes See Witches A2 www.bentleys30a.com See cuisine A2 inside Arbor Wealth ‘The place to be for Halloween’ Management, LLC, a fee-only” registered investment advisory AJ’s to hold Halloween events firm, will host an “Income Generation for costumed adults and children Seminar” at 10 a.m. Oct. 31 in the Arbor Advertorial by JORDAN SWANSON “It’s the place to be for Hallow- een,” said Tracy McCraw marketing Wealth Conference 654-8442 | @DestinLogJordan [email protected] director at AJ’s. Room. Refreshments The kids’ event will begin at 2 p.m. will be served. Call If you or your children want a in the front of AJ’s Seafood and Oys- 850-608-6121 to dress rehearsal for Halloween, then ter bar, 116 Harbor Blvd. in Destin, reserve seating. you will have a blast at AJ’s kid- and and last until “whenever.” adult-centered Halloween celebra- “Bass Pro Shop, Build-A-Bear and tions Oct. 27. Lowe’s all from the Destin Commons A16 ...... — they’ll be over here with crafts and Will and Sara, bartenders at AJ’s, building construction stuff,” said Mc- Craw. were seen dressed in their own There will also be treats, pumpkin Inside The Sun Halloween style October carving and drinks provided for the 31, 2008, during the Movies ...... A2 kids. Amongst the children dressed Fishing Rodeo. as their favorite super hero, cartoon Opinion ...... A14 Special to character, or frightening ghoul, one Crossword ...... A11 The Sun will be declared winner for best cos- Obituaries...... A20 tume. The fun for those 21 and older Faith ...... B5 will follow at 10 p.m. upstairs at Classifieds...... B7 AJ’s Club Bimini. Admission is free, but those attending must The Walton Sun come dressed in costume. is a copyrighted “A late night costume par- publication ©2012. ty is what it is,” said McCraw, the main event of which will be the costume contest. The contestant with “the most original and innova- tive costume out there” will receive See aj’s A2 3030271 A2 | Walton Sun Local Saturday, October 27, 2012 witches from page A1 cuisine from page A1 helps more uninsured or they should make the most cannot tarry too late, as 723 Whiskey Bravo roof. Whether you’re looking the adults, we have a large underinsured children of its rising popularity and the ride starts Halloween for French, Italian, Middle draft beer and bottle selec- gain access to the health add a charity aspect. morning at 7 a.m. sharp. 3031 Scenic Highway 30A, Eastern, Cajun, Southern or tion and a full liquor bar. care they need and de- So, in 2008, the witches The pointed-hat-wear- Seagrove Beach Continental Cuisine; from But what makes us really serve,” said CVHN Execu- rode out for the Children’s ing witches meet on bikes 850- 213-0015 appetizers to desserts, for unique is we are very much tive Director Zach Billing- Volunteer Health Net- in front of Miss Lucille’s www.723whiskeybravo.com all occasions and for any size a locals’ place. In our fourth sley. work, which provides den- Gossip Parlor. From there, party — we’ve done it all and year of business, we still get The inaugural ride was tal, medical, and mental they ride, capes waving, “723 Whiskey Bravo have the ability to cook it glowing reviews for our very held Oct. 31, 2004, started health care services to to Butler Elementary to stands out from the crowd to perfection every time, to eclectic menu. We are open by “Alpha Witch” Carol families with limited or no give the students a festive thanks to its campus-like please every taste! We feel at 11 a.m. and close at 2 a.m. Stafford and two of her insurance. treat, and then fly back to setting, fresh design, diverse that every guest is entitled to seven days a week. We are friends, who would get to- “My mom worked Gulf Place. menu, expansive Gulf views enjoy their favorite meal with even open on Christmas!’ gether a few times a week with Children’s Volunteer The fun spell continues and unique dining and social their loved ones without wor- — Owner Jack McTighe to ride down the 30A bike Health Network, and it be- even after the ride, how- options that include the The rying that it is only seafood, ••• steak or what cuisine they path for exercise. came our mission to help ever, as the witches then Roof, a spacious, open-air offer. It is harder but we are VKI Steakhouse One Halloween, a little raise funds and aware- proceed to Grayt Coffee in roof-top bar and dining area; moving on the right track.” hocus-pocus started the ness. We charge each Grayton Beach “for more seats perfect for sports fans at 4552 U.S. Highway 98 W. the custom-made mahogany — Manager Hanie Nasri tradition many look for- witch an entry fee, and we brew” and raffle prize 850-267-2555 bar downstairs; classic seat- ••• ward to each Oct. 31. raffle items donated by lo- distribution. A $15 brunch www.vkisteakhouse.com ing in the main dining area “I jokingly suggested cal merchants,” said Staf- of Gouda cheese grits, with front-row seats to 30A Johnny McTighe’s that we wear witch hats on ford. shrimp, egg casseroles, “We are a family owned people-watching, plus even Family Restaurant and Halloween day. We did, and Last year, the event fruit and pastries will be and operated Japanese more private event options. steakhouse and sushi bar. got lots of attention. Bus- raised more than $1,000 served. We believe 723 Whiskey Bra- Irish Pub ses honked their horns at for CVHN with upwards of In the past eight years, We opened in February 2012. vo (named for the tail num- 2298 W. County Highway 30A, Our menu consists of a wide us, trucks blew and whis- 65 participants. this entertaining ride has ber on our Cirrus airplane) Blue Mountain Beach tled at us, the kids going to That money comes become a much-antici- range of steak, seafood, and has become the “ultimate 850-267-0101 school loved it, and so did in the night before the pated event for bystanders chicken, including Japanese friend maker” and a great www.johnnymctighesirishpub.com sushi, Tempura, Katsu and most all the parents and witches ride, Oct. 30, at the and participants, but most neighborhood gathering spot teachers,” said Stafford. Witch’s Brew. The bike- importantly, the event does Sashimi. The Japanese be- for locals and visitors alike.” “We pride ourselves on lieve that food should satisfy With such a raucous re- riding witches come out magical things for CVHN. — Owners Skip and Victoria having very good food at very ception, the three decided to donate raffle prices, pay “Isn’t it amazing what a all the senses. The freshest Moore reasonable prices. We are re- ingredients are combined in to hold it the next year, the $15 entry fee, purchase small group of caring peo- ••• ally noted for our Reubens, a ways that delight the eyes as and in 2005, the group $5 raffle tickets for spa ple can do? The Witches of lobster bisque that’s off the well as the taste buds. We also numbered five bewitching services to Eco tours, and South Walton are a group Marie’s Bistro charts, Philadelphia cheese feature hot and cold sake and riders. The first few rides enjoy potions and other li- of genuine, caring people 2260 W Hwy 30A, steaks and pizza. In fact we a variety of beer and wine. Us- were just for a treat, but bations for a good cause. who love to have fun,” Bill- sold 85 pizzas in one day last ing the freshest ingredients with the continued and The event this year will ingsley said. “We are grate- Santa Rosa Beach 850- 278-6856 summer. Almost every one of along with perfect season- growing interest in the be held at Great Southern ful for the support from the our sandwiches is $8.99, and ings, our professional chefs ride, participants realized in Seaside from 5 to 7 p.m., Witches of South Walton www.mariesbistro.com on 30A that’s pretty cheap. will stir-fry your meal right but Stafford says witches and look forward to this “We are unique because The restaurant is extremely before your eyes, creating a will not turn to dust if they event every year.” we offer a variety of cui- family friendly with a kids’ fabulous feast for the whole stay past that hour. For more information sines affordably, under one menu and game room. For family.” — Owner Qun Lin Catch some “The event never ends about the Oct. 30 Witches at 7 p.m., as the more wick- Brew or the Oct. 31 ride, SUN! ed among us choose to lin- visit witchesofsouthwal- ger,” said Stafford, though ton.com or LIKE the group from page A1 those “wicked” witches on Facebook. Aj’s Got a story? $500 cash. first place — he had the baby said. “One of the contestants and a six pack of beer and a Halloween drink specials Sun Editor had the baby from Hang- beard,” McCraw said, recall- will be available as well. William Hatfield over, and I believe he got ing a contestant dressing as Whether you’re celebrat- 850-654-8448 the Keystone beer guy, Keith ing with the kids or having Awesome Autumn Stone, one year. an adults night out, this is Reporters How To Sell “It is an adult costume an “opportunity for them to party, so it’s bound to have come down to the harbor, Deborah Wheeler “From the Beach to The Bay, Just call Kay!” some fun things in it,” he have a great time at AJ’s, 850-654-8443 A House That Properties available in a 350-acre Nature Preserve--Secluded BEACH & 50-acre lake, and watch the weigh-ins at amenities nearby: the docks,” said McCraw. 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