Pensacola is just one month away from the opening of its very first Chipotle restaurant . Chipotle Senior Director of External Communications Erin Wolford confirmed to the News Journal Thursday that the Chipotle at 1674 E. Nine Mile Road, Suite A, will open in mid-June. The building was formerly […]
No baseball? Wahoos stadium turned into open air restaurant with theme nights
Chef Travis Wilson grills chicken for family meal kits at Blue Wahoos Stadium on Thursday, April 9, 2020. The kits, which include 5 meals for a family of four, cost $150. (Photo: Gregg Pachkowski, gregg@pnj.com) Even on days without games at Blue Wahoos Stadium, the setting inside the ballpark […]
These Pensacola restaurants are re-opening: Here’s a rolling list of information
Editor’s note: If your restaurant is re-opening please email Chemarryn Thornton at cthornton@pnj.com with the pertinent info seen below and we’ll add you to the list. Pensacola area restaurants are re-opening their doors…slowly. Following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ phase one reopening executive order announcement Wednesday, Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson gave […]
Over 40,000 pounds of food to be distributed by Pensacola church
Food Distribution (Olive Baptist Church) PENSACOLA, Fla. (WEAR) — The Ministry Village at Olive in Pensacola will hold a ‘Drive Thru Food Pantry’ on Saturday to distribute over 40,000 pounds of food to those in need in the community. The drive-thru food distribution will start at 9:30 am at […]
Easter pickup family meals: These Pensacola restaurants have them
Easter dinner might not be the same this year, but close to a dozen Pensacola area restaurants and hotels are making sure you can still enjoy their cuisine with your family at your very own dining room table this Sunday. The following restaurants are offering Easter curbside, delivery and […]
Happy Hour: These restaurants, stores and breweries are offering take-home drinks
Editor’s note: If your restaurant is offering drinks and is not on this list, email Chemarryn Thornton at cthornton@pnj.com with the details. Want to support local businesses and enjoy your favorites from local restaurants during the coronavirus pandemic? We can help! We pulled together a list of restaurants offering […]
Restaurants: Find out where kids can eat for free
Editor’s note: If your restaurant is offering free kids meals and is not on this list, email Chemarryn Thornton at cthornton@pnj.com with the details. Want to support local businesses and enjoy your favorites from local restaurants during the coronavirus pandemic? We can help! We pulled together a list of […]
Pensacola Interstate Fair October 17th to 27th

Get ready for 11 big days of fun and excitement at the annual Pensacola Interstate Fair! Opening on Thursday, October 17th and running through Sunday, October 27th, you’ll find rides, activities, and entertainment for the whole family. Hours of operation vary each day with rides and exhibits typically opening at 4:00 pm on week days and 11:00 am on weekends. General admission tickets are $12 for ages 12 and up, $6 for children 4 through 11 and free for kids 3 and under or you can get half price admission tickets online at PensacolaFair.com through October 18th. Ride tickets can be purchased at ticket booths or you can buy wristbands for unlimited rides for $20 Monday through Thursday and $25 Friday through Sunday. You can get $5 off wristband prices if you purchase them online and there are daily specials for seniors, Cox customers and other great daily deals.
[Read more…]Authentic Cajun Style Food at Louisiana Lunchbox

Nestled in a strip center between Blue Angel Parkway and Five Flags Speedway on Pine Forest Road, you’ll find locally owned eatery Louisiana Lunchbox serving authentic Cajun cuisine like po’boys, crawfish, oysters, boudin and red beans and rice.
[Read more…]Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille
About as far south as you can get in downtown Pensacola you’ll find Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille overlooking the Palafox Pier Marina. Enjoy fantastic water views from the many windows while dining inside or take a seat on the patio and enjoy the salt air breezes as well. Although the interior decor and ambiance are wonderful, I particularly enjoy watching the boats in the marina from the patio while partaking in my favorite Basil Lemon Drop Martini and perhaps a daydream or two.