September
Five Chefs, Five Flags Dinner
Pensacola’s Celebrity Chefs created a historic culinary affair to honor the city’s 450th anniversary. Each chef created a course influenced by Spain, France, Britain, the Confederacy and the United States. Click here to download the menu.
November 27
Enjoy Thanksgiving brunch at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feast on a full breakfast buffet with omelet station and waffle station; a variety of fresh salads; carving station with turkey breast, prime rib and bone-in ham; pork roulade with crawfish stuffing; tomato and feta-topped salmon; seared lamb over polenta with pesto; traditional vegetables, cornbread stuffing and oyster stuffing; and a variety of breads, holiday pies, cheesecakes and truffles for dessert. Call (850) 916-2999 for more information.
Spend your holiday meal together at Skopelos on the Bay, open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy a special menu including Skopelos favorites or a classic Thanksgiving meal of soup, salad, turkey, cornbread stuffing, mashed potato and giblet gravy, candied yams, julienne vegetables and a side of pumpkin pie. Call (850) 432-6565 for more information.
Fall and Winter 2008-09
Free Cooking Classes: Fish House Third Annual "Sweet Tea, Southern Cooking" Series
The Fish House and its sister restaurant, Atlas Oyster House, are offering another series of cooking symposiums to preserve the art and tradition of fine Southern cooking, passing on our Southern traditions one recipe at a time. Fish House and Atlas chefs will demonstrate traditional Southern cooking methods and suggest ways to modernize each recipe without it losing its Southern roots. Classes are limited to first come, first served. Although the classes are free, class members are encouraged, but not obligated to make a donation to the Gulf Coast Kid's House.
Proposed schedule (all classes are the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. on the Deck Bar):
• November 11, 2008 "Putting lipstick on a pig" - Prettying up your barbecue
• December 16, 2008 "Finally a gift you can appreciate" - One-pot meals and money-saving recipes
• January 13, 2009 "I don't have time to run all over creation for you!" - Great local resources
• February 10, 2009 "Oysters" - Nature's love potion or just an excuse to eat a saltine covered in hot sauce
2009
April 3
Reserve Wine Tasting
Join the Pensacola Celebrity Chefs and renowned wine makers for an evening of fine wines and delectable cuisine at Distinctive Kitchens in Downtown Pensacola. $75 per person.
April 4
Pensacola Wine Festival
Sample from more than 100 wines, including a large selection of Spanish wines to commemorate Pensacola’s 450th anniversary. Plus, watch the Pensacola Celebrity Chefs as they cook-off in a paella contest to see who can make the best Spanish traditional dish. $45 per person.
April 5
Enjoy an afternoon of fine wines and tapas at Portofino Island Resort & Spa to benefit the Children’s Home Society. $100 per person.
Pensacola Crawfish Festival, May 1-3
Bring the whole family to one of the largest crawfish boils in the state. You'll find a wide range of Cajun fare such as Crawfish poboys, crawfish pies, and of course, boiled crawfish and other local favorites. Guests can also enjoy live music and children's activities.
