If you have contemplated a trip to the Florida Panhandle for a relaxing vacation...well, now would be a good time. They are hurting up there because of the oil debacle in the Gulf, but I think more because of all the negative publicity about the spill.
I talked with my daughter in Pannymaw (I grew up there and that is the way it is pronounced...not by her, though) the other day. The beaches are clean and pristine with crystal clear water; just the way it was when I was a kid. When, not if, you go make sure you pay a visit to Shuckums on the beach.
My precious daughter took us there on our last visit to Panama City Beach before the Florida freeze and we had great food, a great time, and met some really charming people. Our wait staff was attentive and Mack, the owner, stopped by from time to time to see if all was to our satisfaction. It was! The oysters on the half shell were better than anything I have had in Tampa in a long time (I still miss DJ's Oyster Bar, though). My bride, who is not an oyster aficionado, even enjoyed several of the baked oyster selections. Shuckums serves more than just oysters, but we can get burgers, steaks, and grouper sandwiches in Tampa. I went for the oysters and I wasn't disappointed.
The karaoke DJ in the party shack next door prodded me to sing, but I hadn't had enough beer. As an interesting aside, by the time you have consumed enough beer to make you think you can sing - you really can't, and shouldn't. So I didn't. Everyone was grateful.
Shuckums brought back some wonderful memories of growing up on the beaches of Panama City. This is a great place to grab a cold beer, chow down on a few dozen fresh Apalachicola oysters and do it in a family friendly environment. Mack encourages you to have a good time, especially if you cheer on the appropriate football team on game day.
I talked with my daughter in Pannymaw (I grew up there and that is the way it is pronounced...not by her, though) the other day. The beaches are clean and pristine with crystal clear water; just the way it was when I was a kid. When, not if, you go make sure you pay a visit to Shuckums on the beach.
My precious daughter took us there on our last visit to Panama City Beach before the Florida freeze and we had great food, a great time, and met some really charming people. Our wait staff was attentive and Mack, the owner, stopped by from time to time to see if all was to our satisfaction. It was! The oysters on the half shell were better than anything I have had in Tampa in a long time (I still miss DJ's Oyster Bar, though). My bride, who is not an oyster aficionado, even enjoyed several of the baked oyster selections. Shuckums serves more than just oysters, but we can get burgers, steaks, and grouper sandwiches in Tampa. I went for the oysters and I wasn't disappointed.
The karaoke DJ in the party shack next door prodded me to sing, but I hadn't had enough beer. As an interesting aside, by the time you have consumed enough beer to make you think you can sing - you really can't, and shouldn't. So I didn't. Everyone was grateful.
Shuckums brought back some wonderful memories of growing up on the beaches of Panama City. This is a great place to grab a cold beer, chow down on a few dozen fresh Apalachicola oysters and do it in a family friendly environment. Mack encourages you to have a good time, especially if you cheer on the appropriate football team on game day.
Hint: It ain't the USF Bulls (but, go Bulls). 
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