Local Dining, Drinks and Coffee April 2023

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JoJo’s Coffee and Goodness
Owner and operator Angela “JoJo’’ Stevenson invites you to enter a cafe and relaxed coffee shop atmosphere for a daily dose of “goodness.” Feel free to work on site (free WiFi) or meet up with friends or family. Stop in for cinnamon rolls; scones: cranberry orange, chocolate caramel and cheddar thyme; strawberry coffee cake; cranberry orange muffins; red velvet cookies; brownies with espresso ganache or caramelitas. Try a breakfast special with a piece of quiche or kolache-hashbrown casserole. Breakfast burritos are rolled and ready daily. Choose from andouille, bacon, chorizo or veggie. Or tantalize your taste buds with a made-to-order breakfast sandwich on croissants or bagel with two eggs and cheese and then choose if you want to add Jojo’s homemade smoked jalapeño beef bologna, bacon, house smoked barbecue or ham. Cinnamon rolls and kaloches still hold the top spot for sell outs. Stop in for featured muffins, coffee cake or pound cake–great with maple cinnamon latte or caramel macchiato. Some of Jojo’s most popular coffees are COLD. Nitro, Cold Brew, fruit smoothies and frozen affogatos are the way to go. Of course, there’s always freshly roasted coffee. Order ahead and pick up some for all your celebrations!
Hours 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday
(850) 737-6194
4652 Hwy. 20 East, Niceville
bigorangehousedesigns.com

LJ Schooners Dockside Restaurant
Welcome to LJ Schooners Dockside Restaurant located at the spectacular Bluewater Bay Marina Complex. Named after “LJ Schooner” (the LJ is for Lazy Jack), a cherished four-legged icon on Bluewater Bay Marina docks, the open air Oyster Bar and restaurant offers a magnificent view of the water, marina and unparalleled sunset any time of year. There are, of course, oysters and a delicious varied menu with dinner specials such as Blackened Mahi and grilled shrimp with hollandaise, served over cheese grits.

Monthly: Sundays—Brunch 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Wednesdays—Bartenders Cocktail Special 3-10 p.m. April highlighted events include Sunset Shrimp Boil featuring local wild caught shrimp for Willingham Seafood on April 30 with live music from Parker Willingham, Throwdown Paddle Board Races Thursdays at 6 p.m., Open Mic/Karaoke Wednesdays 6-10 p.m. and a Fun Sailboat Race, Sat., April 8!

Dine-in, pick-up, to-go. Oyster Bar Hours: Monday-Thursday 3-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-midnight, Sunday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.. Happy hour daily 3- 6 p.m. Restaurant hours: Monday-Tuesday, closed. Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday,. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday brunch: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
(850) 897-6400
bluewaterbaymarina.com/schooners
290 Yacht Club Dr., Unit 200,
Niceville in Bluewater Bay

Ovide at Hotel Effie
Have you tried the Seasonal Special at Ovide at Hotel Effie? Mondays at 5 p.m., enjoy some of Chef Hugh Acheson’s favorite dishes with a seasonal prix fixe menu. Choose one starter, one entrée and one dessert for just $50. Ask your server about the wine pairing option. Visit Hoteleffie.com for more information.