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Friday, April 15th, 2011
 Chef Billy Ballou of The Fish House will be preparing East Bay oysters on the half shell for “Connecting the Pieces” Gala. / Katie King/kking@pnj.com Written by
On April 20, the oysters will undoubtedly be a hit with fundraising foodies.
Ballou, along with several other area chefs, will tempt appetites for a good cause at Autism Pensacola’s eighth annual “Connecting the Pieces” Gala. The event, at the Sanders Beach Corinne Jones Community Center, will raise money for Kids for Camp, a summer learning program for children with autism.
The menu is delicious from start to finish.
East Bay oysters from The Fish House, 150 pounds or so, will be the star of the oyster bar. The Great Southern Restaurant Group’s other restaurants, Jackson’s Steakhouse and the Atlas Oyster House, will kick off the evening with passed appetizers: shrimp and chicken satay glazed with Moroccan spiced apricot jam and rim tuna tacos.
Ballou, who created a grilled watermelon salad for last year’s gala, is happy to be back.
“It’s a really good cause,” he said. “And I enjoy seeing what the other chefs are doing.”
This year, the main course is a Gulf Coast take on the classic surf-and-turf.
McGuire’s Irish Pub and Flounder’s Chowder House will present a “Town and Beach” entree consisting of chargrilled tri-tip sirloin steak with an apple brandy-scented demi glace, miso barbecue-glazed triggerfish, rosemary-roasted fingerling potatoes and lemon honey snip-top carrots.
Chef Mark Murphy of Flounder’s Chowder House will prepare about 400 entrees for fundraiser attendees.
“There’s always a good crowd,” he said. “We’ll make a few extra, just in case.”
Like Ballou, Murphy is happy to donate his time and skills to Autism Pensacola. The cause, he revealed, hits close to home.
“I have two family members who have children with autism,” he said. “I always wear my autism pin on my hat to show my support.”
The gala is a chance for area chefs to not only help raise money, but mix and mingle.
“It’s nice to spend time with everyone,” Murphy said. “We’re all friends. If someone needs something, we’ll help each other out.”
Susan Byram is the executive director of Autism Pensacola, which serves Santa Rosa and Escambia counties. She described the gala — and all those helping hands — as vital to the success of their summer camp program.
“Because we offer high quality teaching, our staffing costs are quite high,” she said. “Plus, parents have a significant financial burden. More than 50 percent of our families qualify for some support from us.”
This year, Autism Pensacola hopes to raise $150,000 at the gala.
Byram said she is ever grateful for the support shown by area restaurants and the community.
“Everyone has been incredibly generous,” she said. “Each year, we all look forward to the gala. The food is amazing and so are the participants.”
And the gala chefs are eager to sate all those healthy appetites.
“I’ll be there with my oyster knife,” Ballou promised. “I’m ready.”
Other chefs scheduled to participate in the event include Blake Rushing of Elise Coastal Dining, Dan Dunn of H2O Cajun Asian Grill, Irv Miller of Jackson’s and Jim Shirley of The Fish House.
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Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
WILLIAM MORSE • THE FISH HOUSE • APRIL 6, 2011
 Purchase this Photo Lime Lychee Gimlet by William Morse of The Fish House. (John Blackie/GoPensacola.com)
Undoubtedly, we all have heard of the gimlet, a classic yet simple concoction of gin (historically; nowadays, some prefer vodka) and lime juice. While its inception is difficult to determine, it has obviously been around for some time.
One account of how it received its name refers to a hand tool, the gimlet, which was used for drilling small holes in wood, thus suggesting the cocktail as having similar penetrating effects on the person drinking it.
Yet another, more likely, account refers to the old maritime sailors and their efforts to prevent scurvy. These sailors would generally stock quantities of lime or lemon juice preserved with rum and would ration it out for the duration of the voyage in order for the sailors to receive the necessary amount of vitamin C. In 1867, the United Kingdom passed the Merchant Shipping Act, which actually required all vessels to carry daily rations of lime juice — hence the nickname “limeys” for British sailors.
It just so happens that in this same year, Lauchlin Rose (a self-described lime and lemon juice merchant) of L. Rose & Company developed a process that prevented fermentation and preserved fruit juices without alcohol. This new process, combined with the passing of the Merchant Shipping Act, was the beginning of the now widely known Rose’s Lime Juice.
Now let me introduce you to a lychee liqueur named SOHO Lychee. A lychee is a fruit with a thin, brittle red skin surrounding grape-like flesh with a brown pit. It is a fragrant, exotic, sweet fruit that truly has a unique flavor. It has been revered as a symbol of love and romance for centuries in Asia, most likely due to its heart-like shape. While low in alcohol and expressing the same qualities as the fruit, it blends beautifully with an assortment of liquors and mixers.
So now, from our new spring/summer menus, I offer you a drink that is proven (well, kinda) to have romantic and medicinal qualities.
LIME-LYCHEE GIMLET
2-3 limes
Pinch sugar
Ice
1 ounce SOHO Lychee Liqueur
1 1/4 ounces Bombay Gin
1/4 ounce Triple Sec
Splash lime juice
Sparkling water, to top
Lime, for garnish
To make this exotic twist on a classic cocktail, muddle 2 to 3 limes in a cocktail shaker, along with a generous pinch of sugar. Add ice to shaker, then add lychee liqueur, gin, Triple Sec and lime juice. Shake well and pour over ice in a tall glass. Top off with sparkling water. Garnish with a lime.
Try this delicious drink any time at our house. Don’t forget happy hour every day! “The Big Mix from 4 to 6.” This is every day, every bar, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., and it is “buy one, get one free” — any drink.
Tags: America, Atlas Oyster House, Cocktails, Fish House, gimlet, gin, Happy Hour, local restaurants, Pensacola, Things to do, Vodka
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Thursday, April 7th, 2011
Written by – Melissa Martin – Special to the News Journal
 Melissa Martin and Josh Bailey Photo by: Muse Photography
March 31st marked the one year since the day I was lying on a sandy beach in Puerto Rico and my future husband proposed to me. I will never forget that day, and as of now, it has been the best moment of my life. I say “as of now” because on October 15, I will say “I do” to the greatest man I know!
As I reflected about these wonderful moments, I started thinking about the many celebrations that occur before the big “I do.” My favorite so far would have to be the engagement party we threw when we returned home.
My fiancé and I took care of all the costs and planning for our party, and like most young engaged couples, we were on a tight budget. We saved money by doing almost everything ourselves — from the venue to the food to how we planned for the big event.
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Tags: Atlas Oyster House, Fish House, local business, Melissa Martin, party planning, Pensacola, Things to do, Wedding
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Monday, April 4th, 2011
Pensacola Celebrity Chefs prepared for their New York City debut with the ‘Prelude to the James Beard House’ dinner
 Clockwise from lower left, Chefs Irv Miller, Frank Taylor, Gus Silivos, Dan Dunn and Jim Shirley work together to put the finishing touches on their dessert, goat cheese and ricotta-filled crepes with caramelized peaches and spiced candied pecans. / Bruce Graner/bgraner@pnj.com
Written by • Julio Diaz • jdiaz@pnj.com
Sunday night, about 100 foodies packed the Global Grill, 27 Palafox Place, for a special dinner by the Pensacola Celebrity Chefs.
The five chefs — Frank Taylor of the Global Grill, Irv Miller of Jackson’s Steakhouse, Dan Dunn of H2O, Jim Shirley of The Fish House and Gus Silivos of Nancy’s Haute Affairs — presented the dinner as a dress rehearsal for their June 28 dinner at New York City’s prestigious James Beard House. Dedicated to celebrating America’s diverse culinary heritage and future, the Beard House is considered the stage for America’s finest chefs.
The honor comes at a price: The chefs must cover all of the expenses, including travel and all the food that will be served, including shipping costs for local ingredients.
“You have to check the Grits a Ya Ya,” Shirley joked.
The five chefs felt the trip was worthwhile to promote Pensacola tourism and cuisine. Proceeds from Sunday’s dinner will help defray the expenses. (more…)
Tags: America, Atlas Oyster House, Fish House, Jackson's Steak House, James Beard House, local restaurants, New York City, Pensacola, Public Relations, Southern Cooking, Things to do
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Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
 Strawberry margarita made by Erin Moore of The Fish House. / Tony giberson/tgiberson@pnj.com With spring upon us, it is now time to lock away the whiskey and allow your taste buds to blossom. Tequila, with its range of classifications and varieties, not only lends itself to endless mixed drink combinations, but countless memories of “fun in the sun.” Tequila was North America’s first distilled drink and its first alcohol produced commercially. It was initially called mezcal wine after the conquest that brought the Spaniards to the New World in 1521. After several monikers, tequila arrived at its name from Tequila, a small town in a valley in Jalisco, Mexico. The word tequila is said to mean “the place of harvesting plants.”
The meaning of tequila is fitting since after the American Revolution, Prohibition and World War II, tequila’s popularity grew so fervently that regulatory agencies were put in place for the spirit. (more…)
Tags: Atlas Oyster House, Cocktails, Fish House, Happy Hour, local restaurants, Pensacola, Recipes, Things to do
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Sunday, March 13th, 2011
 It’s brunch season and it’s about to be wedding season. Post-wedding brunches are the new “must-have” for most Southern brides, and in particular, Pensacola brides. Those of us who are lucky enough to live here know Pensacola is a paradise on the Gulf of Mexico. Living in such a beautiful place, it’s not uncommon for relatives to crawl out of the woodwork for a visit or eagerly accept an invitation to a wedding. Our emerald waters and white sands are a big lure, in addition to any other festivity, making a houseful of guests a guarantee even after the big day is over.
There is a simple, and fun, way to mark the end of the celebration and send guests off with a smile. Hold a post-wedding brunch. (link to menu) At the Fish House and Atlas, we can create a custom event (link to special events) to complement your wedding theme, colors or other special accents to personalize your event.
A post-wedding brunch is a great time to recap the festivities and indulge in delicious dishes like Pecan-Fried Green Tomato Benedict (poached eggs and crispy pecan-crusted fried green tomatoes smothered in hollandaise) and Emerald Coast Benedict (hollandaise, poached eggs, and lump blue crab cakes over fried green tomatoes drizzled with white rémoulade sauce).
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