Emerald Coast Magazine - Emerald Coast Magazine April-May 2011

Hot Dining Spots in Old Destin Haunts

Aegean Greek Restaurant. Photo by Scott Holstein Hot Dining Spots in Old Destin Haunts   Destin’s newest eateries find their roots in family-inspired hospitality  By Christy Kearney A well-known Hindu proverb states, “Food offered without affection is like food offered…

The Oil Spill: One Year Later

Dawn Moliterno and Mark Bellinger. Photo by Jacqueline Ward Back to the BeachThe tourism leaders who market the Emerald Coast have different backgrounds, different leadership styles and different perspectives. But they have two things in common. Both were on the…

A ?World-Win? Career

Wickey at World Six, her gallery and studio space in Rosemary Beach. Photo by Brandan Babineaux A ‘World-Win’ CareerArtist Allison Wickey emerges to be one of the coast’s most sought after artistsBy Lilly Rockwell Allison Wickey moved to the idyllic…

From Tainted Stain to Art Form

From Tainted Stain to Tantalizing Art FormLocal Tattoo Artists Put Their Stamp on the Emerald Coast  By Rachel Bruce Ink, needles, bare skin and an open mind are what one needs to appreciate the art of tattooing. Tracing back nearly…

Moore Than Meets the Eye

Rick Moore has been dazzling audiences for more than 30 years. Photo by Scott HolsteinMoore Than Meets the EyeThis magician has spent a lifetime traveling the globe to charm audiences who love him for being trickyBy Rachel Bruce Fifty-three years…

Cooking the Books

Cooking The Books   Excerpts from local cookbooks feature the talents and passions of local foodies By Wendy O. Dixon The Emerald Coast has an abundant array of cookbooks that dish out a taste of life in Northwest Florida. We asked…

Going Places: Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor: The Girl Next Door and MoreVibrant, interesting, artsy and down-to-earth. We love this American beauty By Zandra Wolfgram If Ann Arbor, Mich., were a movie star she would be Jennifer Garner — earthy, smart and as approachable as…

Holding Court in Bluewater

Brett Beattie Holds Court in Bluewater   Sometimes thinking small can serve up big returnsBy Christy Kearney Tennis professional Brett Beattie is finally teaching tennis his way — in a small, personalized environment and on his own terms. The Florida…

Well-Worded

What Friends Do For CandyJim Clark’s first novel is a poignant personal tale of “virtual” loveBy Zandra Wolfgram Like many friends, they shared the highs and lows of what life throws at you. Like many friends, they spent a lot…

Editor's Note

Putting Things Into Perspective: YoursBy Zandra Wolfgram Just in time for spring, we are thrilled to bring you a freshly revamped magazine. You asked for more coverage on events, people and travel. You said you would love to read even…