DESTIN, Fla. (January 25, 2016) – Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer, Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House and AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar hosted the first inaugural Holiday Harbor Hop on Sunday, December 13, 2015 and raised over $500 for Food For Thought Outreach providing over 80 backpacks for children in need. Food For Thought is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that provides backpacks filled with healthy food for students who are dependent on free school meals.    Throughout the course of the day over 150 guests hopped to the harbor’s three most esteemed restaurants on a complimentary shuttle provided by Sunshine Shuttle and Limousine. Each stop included live music, food and drink specials and the opportunity to donate to Food For Thought.   After the inaugural event’s success, the restaurants have decided to host the event quarterly with each event benefitting Food For Thought. Dates are slated for Sunday, March 6, May 22, September 18 and December 11 from 11am – 7pm.   “We were so excited to see the turnout for the Holiday Harbor Hop that we want to keep the momentum going. We hope to be able to increase the amount of money raised for Food For Thought each time ,” said Tyler Jarvis, co-owner of Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer. Photo Attached. From L to R: Dan Collins (AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar), Chris Ruyan and Tyler Jarvis (owners of Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer), Sarah Schmidt and Carley Hammer (Food For Thought).   ###   About Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer is a locally owned and operated full-service restaurant located on the Historic Destin Harbor. The sister restaurant to Jackacudas Seafood & Sushi in HarborWalk Village, Brotula’s is the second concept established by longtime Destin locals, Tyler Jarvis and Chris Ruyan. The 5,500+ square-foot restaurant offers lunch and dinner daily with indoor and outdoor dining options, live music and Sunday Brunch specials for diners to enjoy. Focused on steamed and boiled seafood, dishes offer unique seasonings, flavored boiled waters, and finishing butters. Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer is located at 210 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, Florida, 32541. For more information or to make a reservation, call (850) 460-8900 or visit http://www.brotulas.com/. Find Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with the current specials, events, and more.       About Food For Thought Outreach Food For Thought is a not-for-profit organization that provides backpacks filled with healthy, easy to prepare food for students who are dependent on free or reduced school meals. Their goal is to support a child’s development and educational experience by bridging the gap between school meals during weekends and holiday breaks.  

Inaugural Holiday Harbor Hop raises funds for Food For Thought Outreach