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Braised Pork “Foo” Shank Inspired by the creativity and spirit of Pensacola’s Foo Foo Fest, this dish celebrates the art of flavor. Our 24-hour brined pork shank is braised low and slow for three hours until perfectly tender, then served over a rich, seasonal butternut squash risotto with spiced pecans, rosemary, and thyme. Finished with a bright herb gremolata and a silky pork demi-glace — a festival of taste as bold and beautiful as Foo Foo itself.

O'Rileys Irish Pub

Downtown's Only Traditional Irish Pub >

O’Rileys will offer a specialty cocktail called “The Magic of Foo.” Inspired by the creativity of Foo Foo Fest, this sparkling cocktail blends art and autumn in every sip. Edible glitter captures the festival’s artistic flair, while Jack Daniel’s Blackberry, cranberry juice, and lemonade bring a crisp, fruity flavor that perfectly complements the fall season. Finished with a splash of soda water, the Magic of Foo Cocktail is a whimsical, refreshing way to celebrate the festival and creativity that Foo Foo Fest brings to our town.

Graffiti Pizza

Specializing in New York–style pies >

Grafitti Pizza presents the “Foo–boli,” A stromboli with fresh dough rolled with shredded mozzarella, spinach, chicken, Ricotta, and mushrooms.

Five Sisters Blues Cafe

A Great Southern Restaurant >

Enjoy this cheesy meatloaf, sautéed green beans, and garlic toast as well as a “The Luck of Foo” drink. The inspiration for the name of the drink comes from a take on our neighbors at PenArts at The Gordon Community Arts Center, who will be presenting the play “The Luck” as part of Foo Foo Fest.

George Bistro + Bar

Charming, Relatable, Elegance >

At George Bistro + Bar, they believe that food is the language of the soul and is at the heart of everything they do. During Foo Foo Fest, try their fall catch, featuring Local Seared Red Snapper with a Carrot Emulsion with Roasted Delicata Squash. Paired with a Scallion and Cilantro Salad that’s finished with a beautiful Chermoula Sauce

Pearl & Horn

Fresh, Local Ingredients >

Dive into a world of vibrant flavors from both land and sea, creative cocktails, and delightful bubbles. Stop by during Foo Foo Fest to enjoy the Orange Miso Seared Scallops, inspired by the vegetables of the season. The Seared Scallops are dusted with Chef’s Spice Blend that sits over the Brown Butter Roasted Spaghetti Squash, Parsnip Puree garnished with Sweet Potato Ribbons, and the whole dish is finished with Orange Miso Emulsion and Grand Marnier Saffron Gastric.

Whim Cotton Candy

Handcrafted, freshly spun cotton candy>

Whim Cotton Candy is the premier craft cotton candy experience of the Florida Panhandle. The Foo Foo Berry Swirl is a combination of blackberry, strawberry, raspberry, and lemon swirled into a delicious cotton candy and finished with glitter stars.

Union Public House

Crafty, Southern Pub >

The Union Public House is a Crafty, Southern Pub serving downtown Pensacola a relaxed atmosphere and high-quality food & drink menu. The inspiration behind this year’s Foo Foo dish is the Caribbean with a lot of fall flavors and fruits. It’s a banana based cake that has pineapple, allspice, and cinnamon.

Sir Richards

Vintage English pub >

Opened in 1966, Sir Richard’s is a vintage English pub located in East Pensacola Heights. Complete with pool tables, darts, karaoke, and traditional cocktails. They created a refreshing cocktail with a little bit of a twist, made with Astral Tequila, fresh ingredients, and ginger beer

Odd Colony + Alga Brewing

A collaboration brew by Odd Colony + Alga >

Odd Colony Brewing and Alga Beer Co. join forces to collaborate on the 2024 Foo Foo Brew. They are taking on lager, which is a big focus of both of their projects, and work with ingredients that are in season. This year’s brew is a pilsner made with wet hops.

B Side

Outdoor bar and courtyard >

B Side is an outdoor bar and courtyard next to Vinyl Music Hall in downtown Pensacola. The Foo Foo Crush cocktail is made with Absolut Vanilla and Absolut Mandarin Vodka, orange liquor fresh squeezed orange juice, and a splash of soda and will be available during Foo Foo Fest this year.

The Burrow

Neighborhood Biergarten >

The Burrow is a unique and creative concept brought to you by Odd Colony Brewing Co, located in East Hill. Executive Chef Amy Potmesil created a Crab and Taleggio Tart with a local apple and fennel salad. She was looking for the perfect sweet spot to incorporate seafood with fall produce from local farms.

Big Jerk Soda

All natural craft sodas made with love >

Big Jerk Soda Co. is a carbonated craft beverage brand based in Pensacola, FL.  Their sodas are made from real fruit juice ingredients or all natural extracts with no artificial colors, dyes, preservatives or caffeine. They have created a specialty soda based on the 2024 Foo Foo Fest Blue Trees Exhibit.

Atlas Oyster House

Refined Waterfront Dining >

Atlas Oyster House – located just steps away from its sister restaurant, The Fish House, on Pensacola Bay – offers an elevated waterfront dining experience. During Foo Foo Fest, stop by to try their Fried Oyster Po-boy with smoked tomato tarter sauce, house-made mayo and pickles, served with a special seasoned fry.

Jitterbug Beverage Company

Breakfast of Champions with Jitterbug Beverage Co.

Jitterbug Beverage Co. is one of the only gluten-free kitchens in Pensacola. For this year’s Foo Foo Fest, Jitterbug has created the Kiki Churro Foo Foo Gluten-Free Waffle Sticks, served with an Ecuadorian cacao dipping sauce, whipped Chevre cheese, and miso-apple caramel.

Carmens Lunch Bar & Tapas

Pull Up a Stool and Enjoy Carmen’s Lunch Bar & Tapas

A local favorite, Carmen’s Lunch Bar & Tapas is serving up the FooFana Cubana Sandwich – featuring slow-roasted pork, Boar’s Head sweet slice ham, imported Swiss cheese, and yellow mustard and pickle relish on a toasted ciabatta roll.

End of the Line Cafe

Stop in at the End of the Line Cafe for a Pot of Pho

One of northwest Florida’s first vegan restaurants, guests are invited to try the Foo Foo Pho from Chef Casey Cook, featuring onion, garlic, ginger, star anise, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, coriander, rice vinegar, potato, carrot, jalapeno, enoki mushroom, rice vermicelli, Thai basil, mint, and pea tendrils.

Parlor Doughnuts

Grab a Foo Foo Fest Doughnut at Parlor Doughnuts

This November, guests are invited to have a “hole” lot of fun with a Foo Foo Matcha Monster Doughnut at Pensacola’s downtown craft doughnut and coffee shop. The Matcha Monster features matcha, cinnamon maple glaze filled with raspberry jelly, and is finished with whipped topping, crushed pistachios, and a raspberry drizzle.

Lamonte Gelato

Enjoy Delicious Handmade Gelato Worth the Trip >

Inspired by travels to Italy, Lamonte Gelato is Pensacola’s new hand-made gelato shop. Enjoy the Foo Foo Gingerbread Latte. It will include a scoop of gingerbread gelato (Biscoff Cookie Butter + Fall Spice) plus a scoop of Espresso Gelato (made with Alla Prima custom coffee blend).

Alga Brewing

Relax with an Ice-Cold Foo Foo Brew at ALGA Beer Company >

A must-try staple on Pensacola’s ale trail, ALGA Beer Company has brewed a limited-time Foo Foo Anniversary Ale – a grapefruit hazy IPA. The first 50 customers to order this signature draft brew will receive a complimentary specialty pint glass. The beer will also be available for purchase in bottles.

Brother Fox

Stop in for Something Special at Brother Fox >

One of Pensacola’s newest restaurants, Brother Fox is located at Lily Hall – a boutique lodging house in Historic Downtown Pensacola. Throughout Foo Foo Fest, guests can order the Foo Foo Fritto Misto from Chef Darian Hernandez, featuring calamari fried in squid ink, garlic aioli, flash-fried herbs, and romesco sauce.