Food + Beverage

Super Taster vs A.I. Round 1

This month Alex puts A.I. to the test Article and Photography by Alex Boykin “Siri, what wine goes with a supreme pizza?” Why even bother knowing a few basics of Wine-Food pairing when you have your own personal sommelier on your phone? Well, Siri, Alexa, and Google were put to the test. Could they pair the perfect wine for our lunch, or would my picks come out on top? The challenge: pick two wines, a red and a white, to have with a full assortment of street tacos and two different pizzas! ...

September 2024

Arts + Culture

Experience Ballet Pensacola

Experience the magic that comes from storytelling through movement, color, music and these fine events Article by Bianca Bain Villegas | Photography by Daniel Bivins' Here in Pensacola, we like to experience a plethora of things. Of course, we love to do those things with nourishment and libations as accompaniment. The arts are no exception. The venues that feature their performances serve an array of things to eat and drink. Even more so are the organization’s events fashioned to the...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Trot & Nosh

Indulge in local flavors as you stroll through history in downtown Pensacola Article and Photography by Kairym Lisch Embark on a flavorful journey through downtown Pensacola, where the rich tapestry of its food and cultural heritage awaits. Duel Christian, whose family has been rooted in Pensacola since the 1930s, grew up immersed in the area’s history and developed a deep passion for its culinary traditions. As downtown Pensacola has flourished over the past decade and the tourism industry...

September 2024

Life + Culture

Mixing It Up in a Speakeasy

“It really is an intimate space. It offers something different. Sort of a secret” Article by Cindy Reeves | Photography by A.J Galecki No sign needed. No secret password. If you find this quaint place, look for a red pay phone, pick it up, and ask for entrance. The door opens to a dimly lit room, flickering candlelight, and the chink, chink of ice softly sifting through a cocktail shaker. Sister Hen, off North Alcaniz Street, is Pensacola’s only realistic speakeasy, and a phenomenal place to...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Peach Kuchen

Flavors and aromas that tell the story of your past Article by Suzanne Pope "Memories are often associated with flavors and aromas.  Over 55 years ago, my German mother carefully collected recipes from her mother, that had been part of our family for over 150 years. These recipes were originally brought over from Germany and adjusted in Northern Minnesota when Laura Ingles lived not far away on the Little House on the Prairie. Thanks to my mother's dedication, these recipes have not been lost...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

The La Rua Sour

A Pensacola City Lifestyle Signature Cocktail fashioned by A.J. Galecki Article by Bianca Bain Villegas | Photography by A.J Galecki Don't just make the cocktail, consider planning a dinner party and serve up a La Rua Sour to your guests. Whether it's themed as a prohibition-era underground soiree or a porch side refresher, this concoction is sure to help you and yours relax on a cool fall evening. Cheers!   Ingredients: 2 oz Gin 3/4 oz Ginger root syrup (made in house) 3/4oz Lemon 2...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Elegance in the Hand

Understanding the importance of the appropriate accoutrement. Article by Alex Boykin | Photography by Alex Boykin/Provided Most people arrive at an event and look around to see who’s there, to see if they recognize anyone, and very often, check out what everyone is wearing. Well, I take a slightly different approach. When I arrive at an event, I look to see what people are drinking and how they are drinking it. My different approach is even more poignant when the event is one where wine is...

September 2024

Style + Beauty

DEFIANTLY AUTHENTIC STYLE

TURN YOUR SELF CARE INTO A SEXY AFFAIR Article by Mind Body & Soul Medical | Photography by Jordan Burch In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable world, prioritizing self-care is not just a luxury but a vital necessity. At Mind Body & Soul Medical in Pensacola, FL, we believe that establishing a self-care routine is essential for maintaining mental, emotional and physical well-being. By taking time for self-care, you’re investing in your overall health, which in turn allows you to be more...

September 2024

Life + Culture

Celebrating You

Who Are The People In Our Neighborhood: Meet Some of the Women Dedicated to Making You Feel Beautiful Article by Suzanne Pope | Photography by Candy McClendon Donna Bryant, Co-owner of Adore You Salon, a native North Carolinian, is a passionate cosmetologist who graduated from the College of The Albemarle with a certification in Cosmetology. She worked in a private booth in North Carolina for 7 years before moving to Florida in 2021, where she continued her success in the cosmetology industry...

August 2024

Food + Beverage

POINT CLEAR POLO CLUB

A Legacy & Guide Article by Bianca Bain Villegas | Photography by Caroline Bramlett, YES Market Media Polo has become synonymous with an article of clothing and, of course, an American movie classic. Ralph Lauren, debuted his first polo shirt amidst American popular culture in 1972. The famous insignia preceding it by a year. It's a wonder how the oldest team sport in the world, originating thousands of years ago in Persia, inspired a fashion movement and dynasty. By the time the British...

August 2024