Destin Event · July 21, 2026

Hemingway Day at The Pearl — A Global Culinary Journey

Toast the legendary author with world-inspired cuisine and perfectly paired wines at Rosemary Beach most iconic hotel.

📅 When

July 21, 2026

08:00 – 22:00

📍 Where

63 Main Street, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461

📞 Contact

850-460-9041

About this event

Every July 21st, The Pearl Hotel in Rosemary Beach raises a glass to one of literature greatest adventurers. Hemingway Day is an all-day immersive dining celebration at Havana Beach Bar & Grill — the hotel stunning Cuban-inspired restaurant modeled after Hemingway beloved El Floridita in Havana, complete with a hand-carved mahogany bar and black-and-white photography of Cuban life.

Throughout the day, the kitchen crafts a curated menu of dishes inspired by the many destinations that shaped Hemingway legendary career — from the cafes of Paris to the fish shacks of Key West, the bullfight towns of Spain to the safari camps of Africa. Each dish is expertly paired with a specific wine, spirit, or cocktail that deepens the story. An a la carte menu is also available for those who prefer to craft their own Hemingway-inspired journey.

This is a rare chance to experience a hotel dining event that goes far beyond a standard meal — it is storytelling through food, atmosphere, and ambiance in one of 30A most celebrated Forbes 4-Star properties. Reservations are strongly recommended as the event draws a loyal crowd of food lovers and literary fans alike.

Best for: Food lovers, literary buffs, romantic couples, and upscale dining seekers on 30A

What to expect: World-inspired menu with wine and spirit pairings, all-day dining, full a la carte service also available, Cuban-themed restaurant setting

Planning tip: Call (850) 460-9041 to make reservations well in advance — this fills up fast among returning guests.

Cost: A la carte pricing; reservations recommended

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Where to stay

Two houses, ten minutes apart

Both walk to the sand. One has the private pool, the other takes the dog and the whole extended family.

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