Did someone say, “Happy Hour”?
I’ll Cheers to that…
Have you ever wondered where the tradition of raising your glass and saying “CHEERS”, “PROST” or “SALUD” comes from? Well curious minds at 30A Beach Girls wanted to know and now you will too.
According to some historians, this tradition goes back to medieval times when apparently poisoning your enemy was commonplace. One way to be sure that the person you were drinking with had no ill intentions, was to combine a portion of your drink. They did this by clinking their glasses together so vigorously that the contents of each sloshed together. If there was poison in either cup/glass, then both would be doomed. Thankfully times have changed. Nowadays, people bring their glasses together for many reasons, not just grand events. And if you are like me, there’s always a good reason to raise your glass and say “Cheers!” especially on a 30A vacation.
Here’s a list of some food and drinking establishments that you’ll definitely want to visit while you’re here and check out their Happy Hour Specials too!
Shunk Gulley (Gulf Place)- https://www.shunkgulley.com/
Johnny McTighes Irish Pub (Blue Mountain) – https://johnnymctighes.com/
Beach Camp Brew Pub (Grayton Beach)- https://www.beachcampbeer.com/
Growlers Garage (Gulf Place) – https://growlergarage30a.com/
Local Catch Bar and Grill (Gulf Place) – http://www.localcatch30a.com/
Red Bar (Grayton)- https://www.theredbar.com/
The Wine Bar (Watercolor) – https://www.thewinebarfl.com/
Old Florida Fish House (Seagrove) – https://www.oldfloridafishhouse.com/
Amici’s 30A Italian (Inlet 30Avenue) – https://amici30a.com/
Cuvee 30A (Inlet 30Avenue) – https://cuvee30a.com/
Cheers Everyone….
Picky Eaters & Vacation
Are you planning a trip to 30A but are worried the picky eaters in your family and group will starve or worse, become hangry while you’re here? Don’t worry, 30A Beach Girls can help with that. As you may know or have discovered, there are no chain restaurants anywhere on 30A, except for a few Starbucks. A feature that I personally love and that makes this area even more exceptional as well as a great way to support our local entrepreneurs. But back to the picky eaters; thankfully most restaurants in our area provide kids menus, including some fine dining establishments. (If you want to get away for a romantic dinner, sans kiddos, let us know, we can recommend some babysitters too). For all the other meals, here’s our guide to kid friendly food favorites from Inlet Beach to Gulf Place…
Starting with the most important meal of the day, breakfast. It’s important to fuel up on a hearty meal before you head out to the beach or pool for the day and there’s nothing better than starting your day than with donuts! Alright, I know what you’re thinking… but it’s vacation, no rules apply (at least not the eating rules).
Breakfast:
The Donut Hole, Inlet Beach
Charlie’s Donuts, Alys Beach
Dough Sea Dough, Seagrove
Blue Mountain Bakery (amazing cinnamon buns), Blue Mountain
Some other kid friendly breakfast establishments with offerings for the whole group:
Canopy Road Café, 30Avenue, Inlet Beach
Big Bad Breakfast, Inlet Beach
Cowgirl Kitchen, Rosemary and Blue Mountain
Effin’ Egg, Inlet Beach
Perfect Pig, Seagrove, Watercolor, Gulf Place
Blue Mountain Bakery, Blue Mountain
After your little ones have awakened from their sugar coma naps, hopefully while you’ve been enjoying your quiet time by the sea, they’ll be ready to refuel and start again. Here are some great family friendly food options on 30A for lunch and dinner …
Lunch and Dinner:
Amici 30A Italian Kitchen (awesome pizza), 30Avenue shops, Inlet
Amigos 30A Mexican Kitchen, 30Avenue shops, Inlet
Pizza by the Sea, Seacrest Beach, Watercolor, Gulf Place
The Big Chill (food court and entertainment), Prominence – Watersound
Bruno’s Pizza, Watersound
Old Florida Fish House, Seagrove
Food trucks and restaurants of Seaside – multiple options including restaurants like Bud & Allies
Grace Pizza and Shakes, Grayton Beach
Perfect Pig, Seagrove, Watercolor and Gulf Place
Shunk Gulley, Gulf Place
30A Beach Girls are here to help with all your vacation dining and activity needs. Just give us a call (850) 849-7455 or text us at (850)660-7911.