by Kerri Parker | Jul 23, 2026 | Businesses, Communities, Culinary Scene, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
Chef Todd Misener, owner of Iron & Grape Italian Kitchen in DeFuniak Springs, shares his journey from graduating with honors from the Culinary Institute of America to training under Certified Master Chef Jack Shoop and opening one of Walton County’s most talked-about scratch kitchens. In this HWY 331 Podcast episode, we explore handmade pasta, Italian cuisine, mentorship, restaurant leadership, wine dinners, and the vision behind Iron & Grape.
by Kerri Parker | Dec 3, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, Culinary Scene, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Walton & Beyond
There’s a moment — just as the sun slips behind historic buildings and mature trees — when Lake DeFuniak becomes a mirror. The century-old homes that curve around its shore soften into silhouette, and then suddenly, with the flick of a switch, Christmas Reflections comes to life. Millions of twinkling lights ripple across the water of one of only two nearly perfect spring-fed lakes in the world.
by Kerri Parker | Dec 3, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, Culinary Scene, DeFuniak Springs, Walton & Beyond
In Historic Downtown DeFuniak Springs, The Last Stop Brew Vault isn’t just a taproom—it’s a living, breathing gathering place where craft beer, family, and community converge. From the moment you cross the threshold, the energy is unmistakable: the preserved Coca-Cola–painted brick wall catches the eye, the iconic vault whispers of history, and the air hums with laughter, conversation, and clinking glasses. Here, magic happens everywhere—in every corner, every pint, and every event.
by Kerri Parker | Oct 19, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, Culinary Scene, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Walton & Beyond
Once a month, Grammy-winning talent steps onto the historic Chautauqua Theater stage in DeFuniak Springs—and it’s only $20 to get in.
It’s called Tim Jackson’s Storytellers Tour, and it’s changing what Friday nights look like in Walton County.
by Kerri Parker | Aug 5, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, Culinary Scene, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
Whether it’s southern classics, fresh-caught seafood or favorites from around the world, Authentic Walton’s culinary scene satisfies any craving.
by Kerri Parker | Jul 29, 2025 | Businesses, Culinary Scene, Events, Walton & Beyond
Two sisters. One unforgettable night in Rosemary Beach. After dinner at Gallion’s, a hidden melody led us to SOWAL House—a secret upstairs venue pulsing with red light, live jazz, and creative energy.
