After a day at the beach - or work for that matter - most folks are interested in finding a great place to eat, maybe get in some shopping. Grand Boulevard opened two years ago and has debuted several upscale retail stores and restaurants new to Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. Luckily for us foodies, five nationally recognized restaurants have made the Town Center their home in our beach community. They are, the ever popular P.F. Chang’s China Bistro – this place has an avid to rabid customer base plus they have a vegetarian menu. Local favorite Cantina Laredo prepares table-side guacamole (can you say margarita fast 10 times, er, 2 times fast?). Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Café is famous among locals for “Island Hour,” and their fish tacos make me cry they are so good. Fleming’s Steakhouse & Wine Bar has the best wine tastings around and a fabulous menu with the charming Chef Innocent Utomi in charge of the kitchen. Mitchell’s Fish Market is a gem and I am constantly impressed by the quality of the fresh seafood and meal preparation (plus, it’s amazingly easy on the wallet). The variety of food offerings in the Town Center is staggering and there is literally something for every palette. Most of these restaurants offer some type of tapas menu or bar specials so be sure to check those out since that can be a fun way to enjoy and experience a selection of the menu. For the casual diner, there is Emerald Coast Coffee & Grille with tasty and healthy sandwiches and salads, Johnny Rocket’s for burger and fries and The Cheese Bar in Wine World for excellent soup, sandwiches (great chicken salad!), cheese plates to go and Friday wine tastings. Kilwin’s Chocolates, Fudge & Ice Cream offers sweet delectables in every form. Slurp.