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Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
Written by Rebecca Ross – The Pensacola News Journal
 The crowd listens and takes photos as Frank and Stephanie White are congratulated by Smith Anderson for finishing first to win the $10,000 Simon G Diamond Ring in the Elebash's Diamond Dash treasure hunt held Saturday. The diamond was provided by Elebash's Jeweler.
Like something from a J.R.R. Tolkien novel, the glittering ring beckoned them all.
But only one person would win — and wear — the $10,000 sparkler in Elebash’s Diamond Dash.
On Saturday, the streets of downtown Pensacola swarmed with treasure hunters. Studying clues in text messages, about 500 people walked, jogged and flat-out ran from location to location, hoping to solve challenges and earn points in the two-hour competition.
“Come on, phone,” Tyrone Wicks, 50, muttered as he anxiously checked his messages. “We need to go!”
Within seconds, he and fiancee Bridgette Price, 45, were hustling down Palafox Street to determine the color of the flowers surrounding a plaque at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Other teams searched the T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum for an alligator skull and calculated menu prices at The Fish House.
The hunt, which served as both a downtown Pensacola showcase and fundraiser for teen volunteer group Chain Reaction, began at 10 a.m. at Seville Quarter. There, Smith Anderson with Boston-based SCVNGR, explained the race rules to the 250 two-member teams.
“One cellphone per team and no cheating,” he warned the eager crowd. “And no cars, either. This is a human-powered competition.”
During the Diamond Dash, SCVNGR employees sent text messages about 50 downtown locations and area-specific challenges to each team. Points were earned by texting the correct answers back to SCVNGR.
Bridal veils billowing behind them, Team Diamond Digger, consisting of Mary Wright and Ginny Jeudevine, got stumped by a pair of painted pelicans.
“I don’t understand this one at all,” Wright complained, studying the military-themed birds on Palafox Street. “Part of our clue must be missing.”
A variety of prizes were awarded to the top 10 teams at a post-race party at The Fish House. But all eyes were on the top prize: a Simon G diamond ring donated by Elebash Jewelry Co.
Each team had plans for the ring, which many competitors had tried on earlier at the Palafox Place jewelry store.Wicks hoped to give it to his fiancee, “because a happy bride guarantees a happy groom.”
MaryBeth Chambers and Tammy Duncan, 40-year-old friends from Molino, planned to have the ring divided into two rings if they won.
Joanne-Claire Vickers, however, had no intention of sharing her potential prize with best friend and teammate Christine Mikitaw.
“The ring is mine,” Vickers, 35, stated coolly as Mikitaw laughed. “She knows I deserve it more.”
But, in the end, a married couple claimed the grand prize. With 90 points, Frank and Stephanie White of Pensacola won the ring, which Frank White presented to his wife on bended knee.
“It’s definitely an upgrade,” Stephanie White said, grinning. “I can’t believe we won.”
Elebash’s Diamond Dash raised $1,200 for Chain Reaction.
And if you didn’t win this race, there may be another down the road.
“It’s a great event that shows people what downtown Pensacola has to offer,” Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward said, congratulating the winners. “I would love to see it back next year.”
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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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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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Tags: America, Atlas Oyster House, Brunch, Chef Jim Shirley, Cooking Tips, Event Planning, Fish House, local restaurants, party planning, Pensacola, Things to do, Wedding
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