Lynda’s at the Ocean Club
By Irene Merenda Lynda’s at the Ocean Club 3175 S. Ponte Vedra Blvd Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904-748-4100 Lynda’s, (previously Serenada at the Ocean Club), opened about 3 weeks before our visit on…
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Mediterranean-style baked grouper with tomatoes and olives
By Louise Nelson Mediterranean-style baked grouper with tomatoes and olives You’ll love this easy baked grouper recipe, prepared Mediterranean-style with a few spices and bold fresh flavors, including garlic, lemon juice, tomatoes and olives! Ready…
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Hangar One Bistro Eatery & Bar
By Irene Merenda Hangar One Bistro Eatery & Bar Northeast Regional Airport4900 US-1 NorthSt Augustine32095 A recent Friday night included dinner with friends at Hangar One Bistro Eatery & Bar. Open Table reservations were unavailable,…
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It’s all Greek
ENJOY AN AUTHENTIC GREEK TAVERNA EXPERIENCE AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, ST AUGUSTINE ($45) Multi-Course Dinner: Friday, October 11th (6-9 pm) ($25) Buffet Luncheon: Saturday, October 12th from (11-2pm) ($45) Multi-Course Dinner: Saturday, October 12th from…
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After 32 years, iconic British pub in St. Augustine to close Sunday
The Kings Head British Pub on U.S. 1 near St. Augustine. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today By Dan Scanlan Published on September 11, 2024 at 1:20 pm / Courtesy Jacksonville Today Back in 1990, someone…
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Portugal Wine Bar and Grill
By Irene Merenda Portugal Wine Bar and Grill, 15 Palm Harbor Village Way, Palm Coast, FL 32137. 386-225-4753 This restaurant was recommended by the Spoonbill Courier editor and it was an excellent recommendation. Portugal Wine…
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Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Soup
By Louise Nelson Here’s a delicious looking recipe courtesy of the New York Times by Ali Slagle. (I haven’t made it yet, but I bought a large cauliflower, so that’s the plan) Happy Cooking! This…
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Sogno – New Italian on the Island
Sogno Coastal Italian Restaurant, 830 Anastasia Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080. 904-907-2228 By Irene Merenda Some friends joined Frank and me at the new Italian Restaurant on the island. According to Sogno’s website, “Sogno” means…
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St. Augustine Spanish Food and Wine Festival Returns February 29th
Three-day festival celebrates Spanish food, wine and culture while benefiting Flagler College hospitality students Celebrate St. Augustine’s rich Spanish heritage through food, wine, music, and culture at the Spanish Food and Wine Festival. When…
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The Elkhouse Eatery
The Elkhouse Eatery, 6357 A1A South, St. Augustine. (904) 342-7639 By Irene Merenda Roger, Nina, Frank, and I went to the Elkhouse Eatery on a recent Saturday evening. Frank and I had been there when…
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Sainte-George Restaurant
Sainte-George Restaurant, 1 St. George Street, St. Augustine, FL. 904-429-9345 By Irene Merenda On a recent Friday evening, the Andersons joined Frank and me at Sainte-George Restaurant. We had a 6pm reservation, and Sandy and…
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Food, Wine, Beer and History Events Underway in May
St. Augustine – This year, more than ever, there are so many ways to cherish the time you spend exploring new fun adventures in America’s oldest city and along her coast. The St. Augustine…
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Osteria Rustica
By Irene Merenda Osteria Rustica, 4750 E. Moody Blvd #108, Bunnell, FL 32110. Tel: 877-585-1085 Open Tue-Sat 5:00-10:00 Our friends, Roger and Nina, knew of this little Italian Restaurant in Bunnell, and asked us to…
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Old City House Inn & Restaurant
Old City House Inn & Restaurant, 115 Cordova Street, St. Augustine. 904-826-0113 By Irene Merenda I knew of the Old City House as this restaurant was featured as part of the Walking Wine and Food…
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Sun Day Gathering Table
By Irene Merenda Sun Day Gathering Table, 73 San Marco Ave, St Augustine 32084. 904-481-8825. 8:30-3:00pm Closed on Mondays Three friends and I decided to try Sun Day, a place none of us had been,…
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Walking Food and Wine Tour
TourStAugustine.com 904.825.0087 By Irene Merenda How fortunate are we to live in a town where people visit from all over the world? How often do we, as residents, take advantage of what the city offers…
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Llama Peruvian Restaurant
Llama Peruvian Restaurant, 415 Anastasia Blvd, St. Augustine. 904-819-1760 By Irene Merenda Spoonbill Courier Restaurant Critic Frank and I had gone to Llama Peruvian Restaurant when it first opened about 7 years ago. We remembered…
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Michael’s Steak Seafood Wine (formerly Michael’s Tasting Room)
Michael’s Steak Seafood Wine, 25 Cuna St., St. Augustine, 904-810-2400 By Irene Merenda Frank and I had a gift certificate and decided to use it while celebrating our recent anniversary at Michael’s. We were there…
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Paladar Cuban Eatery
By Irene Merenda 5575 A1A South #112, St Augustine, 904-295-3662 Some dear friends suggested we try this restaurant, as they had been there before and highly recommended it! As it turns out, just as we…
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