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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
 Matthieu Rodriguez
Special to the News Journal
While browsing the Internet recently, I found a shirt that said, “Never bite the hand that feeds you. And never take for granted a good bar-tender.”
Now, everyone defines a bartender by different virtues, such as, “I never have to wait for a drink,” or “they make my drink just the way I like it” or, my favorite, “dang, they look good tonight!”
My favorite quality in a bartender is the power of suggestion. For instance, if I order a margarita, and my bartender suggests a delicious variation, I’m going to try it. I’ll always try a new thing. Continue Reading>>
Tags: Atlas Oyster House, Cocktails, Fish House, Happy Hour, Jackson's Steak House, local restaurants, Recipes
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
Free Cooking Classes: Fish House Fifth Annual “Sweet Tea, Southern Cooking” Series
The Fish House and its sister restaurant, Atlas Oyster House, are offering another series of cooking symposiums to preserve the art and tradition of fine Southern cooking, passing on our Southern traditions one recipe at a time.
The series will take place during the fall and winter months on the enclosed outdoor Deck Bar located behind the Fish House restaurant. Fish House and Atlas chefs will teach classes. They will demonstrate traditional Southern cooking methods and suggest ways to modernize each recipe without losing its Southern roots.
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Tags: Atlas Oyster House, Cooking Class, Cooking Tips, Fish House, local restaurants, Pensacola, Recipes, Southern Cooking
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Monday, August 23rd, 2010
The what, why, and huh? of food.
Okra. Okra? Okra!––One-note wonder of the vegetable world or platinum recording artist of the vegetable universe.
Last week we celebrated a coworker’s birthday by sitting down for lunch together. Chef Jim, as he is often inclined to do, traveled to Bailey’s Farmers Market earlier that day and bought what looked good to cook for our lunch. He bought what was in season and fresh—tomatoes and okra, roasting the tomatoes and stewing them with the okra.
When he presented the dish, some of the diners sort of looked around confused. It then became apparent that a few weren’t cool with okra. The discussion became all about okra, what in the heck is it anyway, and why would anyone eat it?
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Tags: Atlas, Atlas Oyster House, Fish House, local restaurants, Pensacola, Recipes
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Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
 It seems to me that the simplest of words in the English language have been too easily forgotten. While we move a mile a minute, we sometimes forget the importance that a “thank you” can hold. Two simple words can mean so many things, if said the right way, sincerely, in the correct context.
While we are on the subject of the English language, perhaps we should share that “no problem,” “not a big deal,” and “don’t worry about it” are not synonymous with “thank you.” The three first phrases indicate that time is up, there is no time left for a conversation. To look a person in the eyes and say a genuine thank you is invaluable.
Now that we have clearly decided that a thank you is necessary, what is the best way to go about it? Too often we open up the good ol’ e-mail and send a few small words of appreciation through cyberspace. Don’t get me wrong; I love e-mail! But, a thank you card or flowers mean so much more. It says that you have truly taken time out of your day to tell me thank you. Not only is saying thank you invaluable, it is crucial to make a thank you tangible.
Looking for a new and exciting way to say thank you? The Pensacola Fish House and local florist, Fiore, have partnered to offer The Fish House Happy Hour Bouquet. Dr. Derek Jones with the Medical Center Clinic recently received a Fish House Happy Hour Bouquet and truly enjoyed it. “What a unique and creative way to send a thank you! I’m hooked!” exclaimed Dr. Jones. This beautiful floral arrangement paired with free drink cards for The Fish House is a perfect way to say thank you in a unique and concrete way!
To send a Happy Hour Bouquet to someone you’d like to thank, contact Fiore:
Fiore of Pensacola, Inc.
824 East Belmont St.
Pensacola, FL 32501
Telephone:
(850) 469-1930
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 9am- 4pm
Tags: Atlas, Fish House, Flowers, Jackson's Steak House, local business, local restaurants, Pensacola
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Thursday, August 5th, 2010
 One of the great things about traveling is experiencing the local cuisine. It really enriches the experience and allows the traveler to have an honest sense of the region’s people and food.
A lot of cities offer an event called Restaurant Week to highlight local chefs and their eateries. These events typically include a fixed-price menu with multiple courses that allows customers to try what the participating restaurants have to offer.
The Fish House, Jackson’s Steakhouse and Atlas Oyster House will team up August 10 – 14, 2010, to present the debut of Restaurant Week. Similar to events in cities all around the country, Restaurant Week is a culinary celebration that offers residents and visitors alike world-class dining at a great value.
“We created the GSRG Restaurant Week event to highlight Pensacola as a premier dining destination providing an opportunity to enjoy a special menu from each of our restaurants,” said Collier Merrill, President of the Great Southern Restaurant Group (GSRG). “With the current state of affairs here in Pensacola, this will give everybody another occasion to enjoy a great evening Downtown.”
Chefs from each restaurant will prepare a stellar three-course, fixed-price dinner menu utilizing the best in local and seasonal ingredients, showcasing their culinary expertise for $33.00 per person, per restaurant. Diners are encouraged to try each special menu at all three restaurants during Restaurant Week. Menus will be available at each restaurant Tuesday, August 10, through Saturday, August 14, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
For more details and a look at the menus, click here
Tags: Atlas, Atlas Oyster House, Fish House, Jackson's Steak House, local business, local restaurants, Pensacola, Restaurant Week, Southern Cooking, Special Event, Things to do
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Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
 I just realized that I have less than a week left here at the Great Southern Restaurant Group. This realization has generated many emotions, or perhaps it is delirium, as I near my 10th hour in the workday. Either way, I am truly sad to wave goodbye to such a wonderful four months.
What is an internship and what is the point of one? Technically, the purpose of an internship is to gain hands-on experience in the field of work you are interested in pursuing. Realistically, in the field of public relations and marketing, there is a plethora of positions to shadow. Lucky for me, I sought a pretty fantastic one!
What I Thought Would Happen
To give you a background on how I came about interning with Shelley Yates at The Fish House would be the polite thing to do. (more…)
Tags: Atlas, Atlas Oyster House, Fish House, Internship, Marketing, Public Relations
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We are committed to being a good neighbor in our community. The owners of our restaurant group, The Merrills, are dedicated to Pensacola and the Gulf Coast. This is a dedication that is encouraged when one becomes an employee of the Great Southern Restaurant Group. Recently, our restaurant was recognized by the National Restaurant Association as a recipient on the state level for the Restaurant Neighbor Award. The Fish House Restaurant received the award for outstanding community service.
