In order for the Emerald Coast's hospitality industry to thrive tourism must be at full-speed. But with the COVID-19 issues the country is facing this is a challenge. But Ashley Lowery, a server turned flight attendant, says she sees promising

James Dabney & The East River Smokehouse

Jun 19th, 2020 28m 17s

One of the longest-running staples in Navarre Florida is James Dabney's East River Smokehouse. From their signature way of cooking meat to their proprietary hardwood smoked process, they do BBQ food the way it's supposed to taste.Restaurant Hou

DJ Jordan: When Music Is the Need

Mar 9th, 2020 20m 34s

Events today – both private and public – need entertainment in order to draw a crowd. One of the most sought after DJs on the Emerald Coast is Chris Jordan, better known as DJ Jordan. This week, Jackie sits down with Chris – on Chris’ birthday

The Tuscan Oven: Authentic Italy in Pensacola

Feb 20th, 2020 24m 25s

In the heart of mid-town Pensacola you will find a place that will transport you to southern Italy, where the ingredients are all fresh and the pizzas are baked in an authentic 2-ton, 500-degree, hardwood-fired oven shipped straight from Italy.

Pensacola Bay Brewery: History with Taste

Feb 11th, 2020 37m 22s

As the craft beer market explodes across the United States, the Emerald Coast of Florida boasts a number of outstanding offerings, some reaching regional and national status. One of the premier craft breweries in Pensacola is the Pensacola Bay

Uptown Market: Bringing Downtown Uptown

Jan 25th, 2020 25m 54s

Not far from the hustle and bustle of Pensacola’s Palafox downtown district is a welcoming spot that features unique, local, specialty food, beverages, and accents. The Uptown Market specializes in “bringing downtown, uptown,” even as they embr

Perfect Plain Brewery: It's About Immersion

Jan 12th, 2020 22m 51s

Located in the heart of historic Garden Street in downtown Pensacola, Florida, is a unique craft brewery whose outside the box thinking attracts beer coinsures of every age.This week, Jackie talks with Bryant Liggett, the events and marketing d

Kristine Barrett (aka) Captain Jack Sparrow

Dec 28th, 2019 22m 35s

Special events abound on the Emerald Coast, from Corpus Cristi to New Orleans, Pensacola to Tampa. Part of the draw for those events is the spectacle; the entertainment that is comes with the food and the revelry.This week Jackie talks with Cap

The Frances Roy Agency: Getting the Word Out

Dec 13th, 2019 26m 24s

Florida’s Emerald Coast has an abundance to offer. From its perfect beaches of Navarre, to the nightlife of Pensacola’s Palafox Street, to the upscale docks of Destin, you can find everything that you want to do. One of the challenges facing re

Hair of the Dog Off-leash Dog Park & Marketplace

Nov 24th, 2019 23m 47s

Picture this. While your dog is frolicking with new friends in a safe and interesting exercise park, you stroll a marketplace, catch up with friends over a drink, or play a game.That’s the vision of Michelle Press and Stephanie Hudgens, and it’

Rollins Distillery/Esprit de Krewe

Nov 10th, 2019 28m 27s

Quality adult beverages can be a big part of a dining experience. Founded in 2011, Rollins Distillery, a small craft distillery in Gulf Breeze, Florida, produces the Esprit de Krewe brand of fine spirits.Distilled from 100% Florida molasses, th

Improbable Cause Mystery Theatre

Oct 25th, 2019 25m 7s

The restaurant experience has morphed into more than just food. Entertainment – both traditional and outside-the-box – is now part of what many people look for when they choose a venue for a night out. In this segment, Jackie talks with the own

Reed Food Technology

Oct 19th, 2019 20m 40s

In this segment of Jackie’s Emerald Coast, Jackie talks with Chuck Gross of Reed Food Technology. Established in 1995, this family-owned and operated customer food product developer and private label food manufacturing company, located in Pearl

The Black Skimmer Grille

Oct 11th, 2019 34m 43s

In this episode Jackie talks with two accomplished chefs in Andrew and Kara, the owners of The Black Skimmer Grille. Just a few miles from the Emerald Coast’s top nationally ranked beaches of Navarre, Florida – and nestled in a beautiful countr

Bonelli's Cafe Italia

Oct 7th, 2019 24m 55s

Not for from the bustling Palafox Street in Pensacola, Florida is a true family Italian restaurant. Bonelli’s Café Italia, run by the Bonelli family, serves up some of the best homemade Italian food on the Emerald Coast. In this episode, Jackie

The Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce

Sep 22nd, 2019 20m 54s

In this episode of Jackie’s Emerald Coast, Jackie changes it up a bit and talks with Tracy Bragg from the Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce in Florida, about how organizations like hers help local restaurateurs and others in the hospital

Cypress Pensacola

Sep 21st, 2019 17m 56s

In this segment of Jackie’s Emerald Coast, Jackie talks with Luca DiSomma, the owner of Cypress Pensacola. Located in the northern end of downtown Pensacola in Florida, Luca and his wife, along with Chef Coleman, bring a combined 30 years plus

Lucas' - Where the Locals Go

Sep 21st, 2019 21m 21s

In this episode of Jackie’s Emerald Coast, Jackie talks with Lucas Moore, the visionary behind Lucas’ – Where the Locals Go. Located on Pensacola Beach, Lucas has stewarded the evolution of what used to be a premier wine bar into one of the mos

My Name Is Jackie...Let's Talk Restaurants

Sep 21st, 2019 23m 20s

My name is Jackie. I grew up – literally – in the restaurant industry. My mother and father owned, operated, and managed restaurants in New York. Now, after successful careers in the fire service and government, I find myself back in the thick

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