Flappy Wings and Burgers, 1315 W. Grand Parkway, began its soft opening December 29. A grand opening is planned within the next couple of weeks. The business began originally in Katy Mills Mall by Huma and Riaz Ahmad who were school clothes shopping when they came across a kiosk for lease. Riaz had dreamed of opening a restaurant so the couple decided to purchase the former deli space and begin their own venture. After two years, they decided they needed a proper kitchen and closed up shop at Katy Mills in late November 2020 in order to relocate to the new space.
The menu is extensive and eclectic at Flappy with a mix of Pakistani, Mediterranean, Greek, Mexican and Italian food along with some great burgers. The Turbo Burger is one of its best sellers and offers a beef patty topped with Philly cheesesteak meat, provolone and American cheese. The Flap on Flap is a gargantuan double-patty, double-cheese burger. There s also the Krunchie Chicken Burger for non-beefeaters, topped with
Panama City Beach says goodbye to 2020 with fireworks
PANAMA CITY BEACH Residents and visitors are invited to ring in the New Year in Panama City Beach with the first Visit Panama City Beach New Year’s Eve Fireworks celebration on Dec. 31 to close out 2020.
Although the annual New Year s Eve Beach Ball Drop in Pier Park was canceled this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, the fireworks will remain. The display has grown to feature three fireworks shows set off simultaneously at midnight from Schooners, 5121 Gulf Drive, the Russell-Fields City Pier, 16201 Front Beach Road, and the M.B. Miller County Pier, 12213 Front Beach Road.
NEW YEAR S EVENTS: See what s going on from Panama City to South Walton
Staff Report
Thursday, Dec. 31
NEW YEAR S EVE MENU/SUSHI MENU: 8:30 p.m.- 1.a.m Old Florida Fish House, 33 Heron s Watch Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. Live music and heaters provided at certain locations. Reservations: 850-534-3045
NEW YEAR S EVE MENU: 5-10 p.m. at TIDES Restaurant & Lounge at the Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf & Spa Resort, 4114 Jan Cooley Drive, Panama City Beach. Reservations required: 850-236-6033
NEW YEAR S EVE MENU: 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. seatings at Saltwater Grill, 11040 Hutchison Blvd., in Panama City Beach. Chef Chris Joyner has put together a special a la carte menu with items such as Lobster Spring Rolls, Soy Braised Pork Belly, Lobster Bisque, Grouper Imperial, and a Surf and Turf dinner. Reservations: 850-230-2739