Warm weather

Am I in Destin or London this week? It has been warm and foggy all week. Temps have been hovering around 70 degree’s with the lows only getting down into the 60’s. I love it! Despite the warm weather we have mostly stayed in this week with Wednesday being the exception. Sunshine Cindy and I headed to Fisherman’s Wharf for their dollar draft happy hour. It’s the best deal in town. We enjoyed several brews while discussing where we want to try and take Crab Island Mambo this year.

Matt and Kirby at Landshark Pizza

We left the and stopped in at Landshark Pizza for their wing night. There was another great crowd in there. Brian and Sue have done a tremendous job building up the business. It is a place the locals are packing on a regular basis now. It sure helps that they have good food and excellent prices. Matt, Haven and Paige were all working and having fun with the customers. From there it was time to head home. I can’t stay out too late on a work night. I am not as young as I used to be! LOL

It looks like a couple of projects I have wrote about have fallen though. The old Twisted Palm deal that was going to put a bar, pizza shop, gun range and motorcycle shop in the building did not close. It was reported the guy who owns the building raised his asking price at the last minute. I know this guy and that does not surprise me. My feeling is he probably has a better deal brewing from someone else but who knows.

Crab Island

The other project is the old Destin Diner was supposed to be reopening. That deal was reported as having closed but something happened as the “for sale” sign is back up in front of the building. I have not heard anything official but with the sign back up something happened.

I have mentioned in previous blogs how famous chef Emeril Lagasse has been spotted around town recently. It turns out he has moved to this area and is now doing a TV show showcasing what Florida has to offer tourist besides Mickey and Minnie in Orlando. It airs on the Cooking Channel and will have an episode from South Walton County airing this Sunday. That’s pretty cool.

Fun at the Backyard Party last year

A restaurant called The Oar House has opened on the island in the old Fud’s spot. It is a seafood restaurant with a Cajun influence. They say they are going to cater to the locals which is a good idea.

And finally the Destin Log is reporting Dolly Parton is behind the purchase of land on Commons Drive. It looks like they are planning to put in a “Pirate Voyage Dinner Theater.” This is one of those themed restaurants where you get a show with your dinner. As shown above with the projects that have failed to materialize, this is not a done deal and could fall through. But if it does happen the “Branson’azation” of Destin will be underway!

Get out and enjoy your weekend. NFL playoffs Saturday and Sunday. See you at a local sports bar for the games! Till Monday…