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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
St. Augustine’s Food Culture St. Augustine Country Festival & Craft Beer this weekend at Francis Field. More info HERE. With over 450 years of history, St. Augustine is founded on a rich and diverse…
River & Fort Restaurant, Avenida Menendez and Charlotte Street, across from the fort. By Irene Merenda Three girl friends and I recently had dinner at the new downtown restaurant, River & Fort, on a weekday…
By Irene Merenda The Press, 525 FL-16 #101, St. Augustine, FL 32084. 904-217-8254 If you like excellent food and huge portions, you should try The Press! This is a tiny restaurant (10 tables) with a…
I’m getting a little off topic this morning, considering this story has little to do with Marsh Creek. But as you know from past reading, the Spoonbill Courier celebrates good food, albeit local, through the…
By Irene Merenda Cortesse’s Bistro, Fine Mediterranean Cooking, 172 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084. 904-217-0705 On a recent Thursday evening, a group of six friends went to Cortesse’s Bistro, which we understood had…
Viola’s Pizza, Pasta and Seafood, 6149 A1A South, St. Augustine FL. 904-471-2981 By Irene Merenda After couples golf on a recent Sunday, our group of 8 decided to go out to dinner instead of our…
The Great Cross at the Mission Nombre de Dios, St. Augustine. Hispanic Heritage Month Each year from September 15 until October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized by the National Park Service…