Travel Reference
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New World Inn
HOTEL$$$
( 850-432-4111;
www.newworldlanding.com
;
600 S Palafox St; r from $109; )
Peek un-
der the lid of this former box factory and you'll find surprisingly lovely rooms with luxe
bedding and real carpeting (a beach-town luxury).
Paradise Inn
MOTEL$$$
( 850-932-2319;
www.paradiseinn-pb.com
; 21 Via de Luna Dr; r $80-200; )
Across
from the beach, this sherbet-colored motel is a lively, cheery place thanks to its popular
bar and grill (for quiet, ask for rooms on the parking lot's far side). Rooms are small and
clean, with tiled floors and brightly painted walls.
Eating & Drinking
Joe Patti's
SEAFOOD MARKET$
(
www.joepattis.com
;
534 South B St, at Main St; 7:30am-7pm Mon-Sat, to 6pm Sun)
At this be-
loved seafood emporium, get dock-fresh fish and seafood, prepared picnic food and
sushi.
Jerry's Drive-In
AMERICAN$
(2815 E Cervantes St; mains $7-12; 10am-10pm Mon-Fri, from 7am Sat)
No longer a drive-in
or owned by Jerry, but this greasy spoon is always packed - possibly because you can
hardly eat for less. Cash only.
Dharma Blue
INTERNATIONAL$$$
( 850-433-1275;
www.dharmablue.com
;
300 S Alcaniz St; mains $10-30; 11am-4pm &
5-9:30pm Mon-Sat; )
Many locals consider this the area's best restaurant. The eclectic
menu goes from fried green tomatoes to luscious sushi rolls.
Peg Leg Pete's
SEAFOOD$$$
( 850-932-4139; 1010 Fort Pickens Rd; mains $8-20; 11am-10pm; )
Raw? Rockefeller?
Casino? Get your oysters any way you like 'em at this popular beach hangout with live
music and pirate decor.
McGuire's Irish Pub
PUB$$$
(
www.mcguiresirishpub.com
;
600 E Gregory St; mains $11-30; 11am-late)
Promising 'feasting,
imbibery and debauchery,' this barnlike spot delivers all three. Stick to steaks and bur-
