Get the Korean Rice Bowl, she said. You’ll love it, she said. The fried egg oozing over the sticky rice and fresh kimchi is amazing, she said.  That she was Madison Shirley, Vice President of Jim Shirley Enterprises, and she was absolutely correct. Farm & Fire (part of Jim Shirley Enterprises) overlooks the Choctawhatchee Bay and they just added brunch to their menu. On Saturdays and Sundays, strains of jazz music can be heard throughout the window-laden space. Steampunk-style accents, copper piping, deep red curtains add to the ambiance, and a bar occupying the entire middle of the upper deck overflows with lively conversation and loaded bloody marys. Glancing out the windows on the sandy beach area below, children build blue foam castles, throw footballs, and play cornhole while parents enjoy a drink by the water. Once known for their coal-fired pizzas, Farm & Fire went through some changes and now offers a more eclectic menu suited to espoused customers’ desires. Pizza remains an option, but more shareables, like Madison’s favorite salmon sushi, joined the mix. “My dad and I thought about what we like when we go to a bar, whether that’s an izakaya in Japan, a tapas place in Spain, a pub in Ireland, or a dive bar here. What is it that we want to eat and share with the people sitting next to us? Thinking of all those places we created this eclectic menu. We kept some favorites from the original and added more global bar... Read More

This week on 30A promises an creatove lineup of events, from art workshops to lively music vacations and exclusive wine tastings. Whether you’re looking to unleash your inner artist, enjoy classic tunes, or indulge in fine wines, there’s something special waiting for everyone. 1. Coastal Canvas: Paint & Plaster Workshop Wednesday, April 17th 6-8:30 at the Allison Wickey Studio on South 393. $125 per person. Each person can bring a landscape photo of their choice or can learn to paint the iconic Western Lake Treeline on a 12×16 canvas. We will also paint an expressionistic beach scene using acrylic and Venetian plaster on a 12×12. Bring your own drinks/snacks. For ticket reservation, visit here. Landscape Class / Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ Allison Wickey Studio 2. Baytowne’s Classic Tribute: April Concert Series Every Wednesday from April 3rd to April 24th, 7-9 pm, the Wednesday Night Concert Series lights up Baytowne with a Tribute to the Classics Series, featuring a lineup of bands celebrating timeless hits on the Events Plaza Stage. Settle in for evenings of live music under the stars in a celebration of spring’s refreshing ambiance. Wednesday Night Concert Series – Tributes / Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ Baytowne Wharf Events Plaza 3. Vintner’s Select: A Wine-Tasting Journey at Fish Out of Water Join Fish Out of Water for “Experience the Experts,” an exclusive series of wine tastings held every third Thursday from March 21 to June 20.... Read More