I love deli’s that offer a variety of soups and sandwiches. I have visited so many throughout all of my travels. I had never heard of TooJay’s before but a friend highly recommended them. Sure enough they had all the classics on the menu from potato knishes to pastrami sandwiches. I started with a cup of the homemade matzo ball soup. It was raining outside so I thought this would be perfect comfort food. The matzo ball was light and fluffy. It had herbs mixed throughout which is not normally something I see. It added an extra…
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When visiting the beach on the East Coast of Florida, fresh seafood is a must have. I was recently there with some friends from work and we decided to check out Stonewood Grill in Ormond Beach. They are in a perfect location, just across the street from the beach. When I got out of the car I could feel the ocean breeze. They have great outside seating. It would have been perfect if it was not raining that day. Since I was there with a group, we all decided that we would order a few appetizers to share. While we…
Leave a CommentFor over 12 years Agave has been serving up authentic Mexican dishes for the Ormond Beach area. While visiting the area I was able to check them out for lunch. Stepping inside the restaurant the first thing I noticed was how colorful and cheerful everything was. I figured that the feeling should easily translate into an enjoyable. They had a pretty large selection on the menu. I enjoyed the chips and fresh made salsa as I decided what to order. I ended up ordering a bowl of the Sopa Maya. This was not a typical tortilla soup…
Leave a CommentI recently found an amazing family owned Italian restaurant in Bradenton Beach called Oma’s Pizza. It is a small place right across the street from the beach. I was excited to check them out with my parents. There were so many wonderful items on the menu that we wanted to try. I was afraid our eyes would be bigger than our stomachs. So we ordered everything in stages to make sure we still had room and did not waste food. We started off with the cheese garlic bread. This was a step above regular garlic bread. The fresh made loaf…
Leave a CommentNothing makes me feel like I am on vacation like hanging at the beach. What is even better is enjoying dinner at the beach. Sandbar on Anna Maria Island in Florida offered the perfect beach dining experience. I got there at the perfect time because the sun was just beginning to set. I even got to see a lovely beach wedding. As I sat at my table enjoying the sounds of the crashing waves, my waiter brought over some fresh made focaccia bread. They served this along with fresh made pesto and olive oil.…
Leave a CommentThere is a great family restaurant that is always busy every time I drive by – Fred’s Market Restaurant. This family owned place has a rich history that all started at a restaurant attached to a gas station in Plant City. The restaurant is huge inside, and almost every table was full. What I did not realize until I walked in is that Fred’s is a buffet, a HUGE buffet. They had a salad station, a large meat and sides station, and of course a dessert station. The buffet does change a few of the meats and…
Leave a CommentDriving around Winter Haven I came across a pizza place called Slyce. I had not had pizza in a long time so I thought today would be a good time to try somewhere new. I was there on a Sunday so to my luck they had a special on mimosas. Only $3!!!! I knew that it probably would not pair well with pizza but I could not pass up that special. They offer both wood fire and brick oven pizzas. I went for the hand tossed sausage and pepperoni pizza. It was topped with arugula and a…
Leave a CommentThrough a sea of Seafood and Cuban restaurants in Clearwater Beach, there is a unique spot that stands out – Pierogi Grill. I found this Polish restaurant several years ago and I am excited to see it still going strong today. I arrived hungry on purpose since I knew I wanted to get a big Polish meal. I started off with a bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup. It was a classic in every sense. The skinny noodles and chunks of chicken reminded me of the soup my mom would make when I was sick. It really is a…
Leave a CommentThere is a brewery right on the beach in Hollywood, Florida called Hollywood Brewing Company. What better way to enjoy beer than at the beach. They have a great painting on the wall that explains the beer making process. It is simple but gets the key points across. I sampled a few of their beers but they were a little too hoppy and bitter for my liking. But if you are a fan of German style beer then they will be perfect for you. I went for one of their cocktails. The Victoria’s Lemonade sounded great. It was vodka, Sprite,…
Leave a CommentI have written about Fire Restaurant before. I was back in town and I wanted to stop by again. To my surprise the entire restaurant had been remodeled and the menu had been slightly updated. What I remembered about the restaurant before was it was dark with rich wood beams and wood paneling on the wall. Now it has been brightened up with trendy gray paint, fresh decor on the walls, and cool updated light fixtures. It really was a transformation. I was excited to try some of the new menu items. I started with the chicken…
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