Bay Breeze Patio Voted 2015 Best Outdoor Furniture Retailer

Bay Breeze Patio was recently voted “best outdoor furniture retailer” in Emerald Coast Magazine’s “Best of the Emerald Coast” for the fourth consecutive year. The winners, which were announced in the October issue of EC Magazine, will be featured at the “Best of the Emerald Coast” event from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 24 at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin.

We’re honored to be selected by the readers of EC Magazine for the fourth consecutive year. We want to thank everyone who voted for us and are grateful for the many friends and clients who have supported us over the years.

Celebrating eleven years on the Emerald Coast, we’re thrilled to be recognized for carrying high quality outdoor furniture that can withstand the Gulf Coast’s challenging environment. We also have a become the go to source for premium grills, including the Big Green Egg, and outdoor kitchens as well as outdoor accessories. Our goal has always been to help clients create the most beautiful, comfortable and long lasting outdoor living spaces.

 

Stop by our booth at the “Best of the Emerald Coast” event on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 at the Grand Boulevard at Sandestin from 6-9 p.m., and enter to win a Big Green Egg “MiniMax.” The MiniMax EGG is the ultimate portable solution for picnics and tailgating, vacations, boating and campfire meals. With a compact size that is perfect as a table-side cooker at your garden party or grilling on balconies for an intimate dinner for two, the MiniMax EGG delivers oversized results in a small package.

Stop by or call us (850-269-4666) to see what is possible in your backyard.

2015 Eggs on the Beach Raises $23,000 for Fisher House of the Emerald Coast

We’re excited to announced that the second annual Eggs On the Beach EggFest barbecue competition raised $23,000 for the Fisher House of the Emerald Coast. Held at Seascape Resort on Sept. 26, we welcomed more than 500 tasters and volunteers who sampled an array of delicacies presented by 25 cook teams.

The second annual event exceeded our expectations. We are so grateful for the overwhelming support from our cook teams, sponsors, volunteers and tasters who came out for the fun afternoon. The funds raised help the Fisher House provided added assistance to many military families.

The Fisher House of the Emerald Coast provides a home away from home for military families during medical treatment. Within steps of the Eglin Air Force Base Hospital and Veteran’s Clinic, the Fisher House’s 12 guest suites and a caring staff provide lodging, basic needs and support to active and retired military when they need it most. In 2014, Fisher House of the Emerald Coast served 690 guests and has already served more than 600 guests this year.

Kim Henderson, executive director of the Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, recently said, “we rely on community donations to be able to assist families staying at the Fisher House and we are extremely grateful of the monies raised at Eggs on the Beach. In 2014, we expanded our reach to not only be able to assist those families, but also help local military families who unexpectedly experienced a medical crisis with no Fisher House close by to assist them.”

In addition, the Emerald Coast Theatre Company received $500 and a Mini-Max Big Green Egg by earning second place “People’s Choice” award and the most votes among the non-profit cook teams. With the mission to enrich and entertain the Emerald Coast Community through professional and educational theater, the Emerald Coast Theatre Company will be auctioning off their prize Mini-Max at the upcoming Lip Sync Battle, Oct. 29 at the Hilton Sandestin. Emerald Coast Theatre Company was among some of the area’s leading non-profits, including Food For Thought, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, Rotary Club of Destin, Fisher House of the Emerald Coast and Air Commando Association Foundation, whose volunteers were cooking and serving their favorite recipes to build awareness for these important causes.

The top “People’s Choice” award and judges award winner was Team InDyne for their smoked brisket grilled cheese and smoked tomato soup, earning the team a trophy and large Big Green Egg. “People’s Choice” runner up was team Snorri’s Tandoori who presented chicken tandoori prepared on the Big Green Egg.

A limited number of extra-large Big Green Egg-Demo Eggs complete with nest (metal stand) and plate setter, which were used during the competition, are available for purchase at a discounted price. For more information on Eggs on the Beach EggFest Cooking Competition visit EggsontheBeach.com. For more information about the Big Green Egg, click here.

Make plans to join us for the 2016 Eggs on the Beach, Sept. 24, 2016.

Winners Announced for 2nd Annual Eggs on the Beach EggFest BBQ Competition

The InDyne Cook Team was the big winner at the Second Annual Eggs on the Beach BBQ Competition, taking both the Judges Award and People’s Choice Award. Presented by Bay Breeze Patio, Eggs on the Beach celebrated foods cooked on the Big Green Egg.

More than 25 cook teams competed, presenting their best recipes, on a beautiful Saturday at Seascape Resort. Emerald Coast Theatre Company earned second place for People’s Choice and was the highest ranking non-profit team, earning $500 toward their cause. In third place, Snorri’s Tandoori were competing on behalf of the Air Commando Association Foundation and earned recognition for Snorri’s popular ethnic dish prepared on the Big Green Egg.

Judges Award & People’s Choice Award: Team InDyne

The InDyne Cook Team was the “People’s Choice” winner in 2014 and returned, proving they had not lost their edge. Team members, Christopher Brown, David Hobbs, Dana Cail and Michael Pare, tried dozens of dishes before agreeing upon a grilled cheese brisket with side of smoked tomato soup. The dish, the ultimate “comfort food,” was a crowd pleaser, earning People’s Choice Grand Prize—a large Big Green Egg as well as the Grand Champion Trophy from the Celebrity Judges.

People’s Choice 2nd Place & Non-profit Team Winner: Emerald Coast Theatre Company

Emerald Coast Theatre Company showed their involvement was no act. Cook team members, Nathanael Fisher, Sherry Londe, Tom Graham and five time cooking champion Dr. Mendy Graham, worked as a team to present an elaborate, flavorful stuffed jalapeno dish. The jalapeno boat was topped with granny smith apple and Gouda cheese as well as slow smoked pulled pork marinated in Dr. Graham’s homemade sweet BBQ sauce. The dish was grilled to perfection on the Big Green Egg and then drizzled with sauce and sprinkled with Gold Dust (Dr. Graham’s own BBQ rub). Tasters could then enhance flavors by adding more of the homemade sauces, choosing from Sweet Smokey, Hot Smokey, Rebelicious (vinegar based), or Liquid Gold (mustard based).

People’s Choice Award Runner Up: Snorri’s Tandoori

The Snorri’s Tandoori cook team included Nic Dezinski, Michael Agin, Joseph DeCarlis and Snorri Gislason who presented Snorri’s backyard favorite, Tandoori. Snoori regularly makes Tandoori in his backyard on the Big Green Egg and friends and neighbors agree the dish is divine. The Indian dish, which is wildly popular in South Asia and the Middle East, consists of roasted chicken prepared with yogurt and spices.

 

All proceeds from Eggs on the Beach will benefit the Fisher House of the Emerald Coast. Located on Eglin Air Force Base, the Fisher House provides a “home away from home” for military families so the family can be together during treatment for serious illness or physical/occupational therapy.

The 3^rd Annual Eggs on the Beach will be held in September of 2016. Learn more about South Walton’s EggFest at www.EggsontheBeach.com.