Southern Breeze 2008 Spring Issue

3 Not Your Average Joe There's a new option for early morning viewers who want poli- tics and opinion with their beignets and coffee. Morning Joe, which airs weekdays on MSNBC, features Gulf Coast native and former Republican Congressman Joe Scarborough. Featuring interviews with top newsmakers and politicians, along with more in-depth analysis than you'll find on other morning shows, Morning Joe fills a much-needed niche for the morning person not concerned with strudel recipes or the latest doings of Britney, Lindsay, or Paris, or shoe-shopping tips and the latest fad diets. A 1985 University of Alabama graduate, Joe served in Congress from 1994 to 2001 representing Florida's 1st District. He previously hosted Scarborough Country in primetime on MSNBC. But that was not his first foray into the media; he was also the publisher and editor of The Florida Sun in Pensacola. And even though Morning Joe is filmed at 30 Rock, deep in the heart of Manhattan, Joe, his wife Susan, and their three children proudly call Pensacola home. Is Joe opinionated? You better believe it! His lively exchanges with guests, regular co-host Willie Geist, and news maven Mika Brzezinski make for spirited discussions on a variety of topics but politics is always front and center. Trust me, after your first viewing, your cup of Morning Joe will runneth over five days a week! And with the 2008 presidential election about to hit its stride, you absolutely will not find better coverage in the morning…or any other time of day! —Mark A. Newman 2 Tasteful Travels The latest travel trend is keeping vacationers begging for seconds! A new traveler is hitting the road. Instead of planning around what A growing trend, culinary tourism is the hottest niche to emerge in the sites to see or places to stay, these travelers, known as culinary tourists, are making their vacation plans based on what to eat and drink next. travel industry in years. The only experience that impacts all five senses, culinary aspects of tourism leave the greatest impression on vacationers. MSNBC recently named culinary tourism the hottest food and beverage trend of 2008—and deservedly so. As this form of vacation makes its mark on the travel industry, the Coastal region is making arrangements to create true “culinary destinations.” In addition to dining at the area’s best restaurants or sipping local libations, culinary tourists now have the opportunity to attend food and wine festivals, participate in cooking classes, and even travel along culinary trails. As the appetite for travel continues to grow, culinary tourism is keeping travelers from going hungry. Save some room and hit the road! —Courtney Austin Morning Joe airs from 6 to 9 a.m. weekday mornings on MSNBC. Check local listings or go to www.msnbc.com for more information. Travelers are now planning vacations around festivals that offer the best in food and wine. Make arrangements to savor these experiences along the Gulf Coast. APRIL 4-6 Southern Breeze Wine + Culinary Festival Baton Rouge, LA www.southernbreeze.com/winefest APRIL 10-13 22nd Annual Sandestin Wine Festival Sandestin, FL www.sandestinwinefestival.com APRIL 17-10 Mississippi Coast Coliseum Crawfish Festival Biloxi, MS www.mscoastcoliseum.com MAY 2-4 Southern Breeze Wine + Culinary Festival Orange Beach, AL www.southernbreeze.com/winefest 32 s o u t h e r n b re e z e . c o m http://www.msnbc.com http://www.southernbreeze.com/winefest http://www.sandestinwinefestival.com http://www.mscoastcoliseum.com http://www.southernbreeze.com/winefest http://southernbreeze.com

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Editor's Letter Contributor Gumbo Seen & Heard Coastal Calendar Storefronts - Keepin' it Reel Sweet Dreams - Grand Hotel Art of Living - Marking Time Fixtures - A Fitting End Our Backyard - Reasonable Drought Make Yourself at Home - Light up Your Life The Southern Breeze Hot List Unexpected Destin-ation Visual Zydeco We're an American Band The Good Life From Halter Tops to Maternity Tops Reader Services Cheers - Lazy Libations Dish - Mississippi Yearning Chef's Table - Welcome to The Doll House Let's Eat - Sunrise Sensations Last Bite

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