It was a beautiful morning in Daytona Beach, and I felt like getting some brunch. When I searched around the area Stonewood Grill popped up, so I made a reservation. We got a great seat by the window to over look their pretty water fountain. We started off with two appetizers for the table. The first thing that came out was the Blue Cheese Chips. These were homemade, baked potato chips tossed with fresh Rosemary and thyme. They spread a blue cheese aioli all over the chips. Then a balsamic glaze was drizzled all over. The tanginess of the blue…
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Over 10 years ago I was on vacation in Ft. Lauderdale, and I visited a breakfast joint that I had seen on the Food Network. That place was Grampa’s Café. It was an old-school diner that had a fresh bakery, where they made all kinds of sweets. Now all these years later I was back in town and was happy to see that Grampa’s was still open. It is under new management and the entire restaurant has been remodeled. While the look is new, they still make the homemade pastries and their classic diner menu items. I ordered a breakfast…
Leave a CommentToday is National Coffee Day. I decided to celebrate at my favorite Bucee’s. You can make your own coffee there with your choice of flavors, creams, and topping. I love my coffee with Cold Stone Creamery coffee cream and a little whipped cream. If you have never been to a Bucee’s then you must make time to visit. You will not be disappointed in all they have to offer. www.buc-ees.com Enjoy! T
Leave a CommentI had seen a sign for a new seafood restaurant that opened up that I knew I wanted to try. It’s called Mr. and Mrs. Crab. They have cute statues that welcome you to the restaurant. They were just calling me to take a picture. The inside of the restaurant is filled with different ocean creatures. The place was packed. It seemed like everyone in town had the same idea. When I first got there I was planning on getting crab for dinner. But after looking over the menu I had my sights set on crawfish. It had been a…
Leave a CommentI was back visiting Miami. The city was electric as usual. The traffic did seem to be a lot heavier than the last time. It is probably all of the people moving to Florida. While there I decided to head back to Truluck’s and share the experience with another group of people. The restaurant is still dimly lit but now they have menus that light up. This definitely helps. We ordered a bottle of Piattelli – Malbec for the table. This was a rich wine that had a smoothness to it. The wine went marvelously with the meatball appetizer that…
Leave a CommentIt is National Rum Day. I decided to celebrate it with some fresh made rum runners at Trade Winds Lounge in St. Augustine, Florida. It is one of the oldest bars in the city. It is full of character. He bartenders are friendly. They have live music to keep you entertained. My favorite part of this bar is their popcorn machine. You can help yourself to as much popcorn as you want. I was so excited because I love popcorn. This is a perfect spot to grab a drink. Come on over and celebrate National Rum Day. www.tradewindslounge.com Enjoy! T
Leave a CommentIt is National Pina Colada Day and I knew that Hula Bay Club in Tampa would be a great place to celebrate. Whether sitting inside or on the deck looking at the water, that fresh, Florida air is totally relaxing. And with a cold Pina Colada in my hand, I was in a happy place. If you are in the area stop by Hula Bay for a drink and some of their great Hawaiian inspired dishes. Check them out at: https://hulabayclub.com Enjoy! T
Leave a CommentBonefish Grill can be found in 30 states across the US. However, they got their roots in Florida when they opened their first location in St. Petersburg. I visited their location in Lakeland, Florida. It was a beautiful restaurant and was already loaded with patrons when we got there. We were greeted right away by our server. Since I was there with several friends, we ordered some starters to share. We started with the calamari. The tender calamari were breaded and fried with peppers. The peppers added additional texture and flavor to the dish. They served a sweet and spicy…
Leave a CommentIt’s National Martini Day so we headed over to Grill Smith in Lakeland, Florida. They offer a nice variety of martinis to choose from. We went for a traditional Dirty Martini with bleu cheese olives and a Cosmopolitan. Cheers!!! Check them out at www.grillsmith.com/lakeland Enjoy! T
Leave a CommentThe celebrity chef Todd English has restaurants all over the country. Blue Zoo is one of those restaurants located inside the Dolphin Hotel at Walt Disney World. The restaurant is beautiful inside and a perfect place to go with a group of people. They offer a wonderful menu of unique cocktails. I ordered the Smoking Sangria because the description alone made it sound so fascinating. The sangria itself was made with Riesling that was infused with fresh strawberries. Then peach liqueur and fresh lemon juice was added in. The liquid nitrogen was placed on top. When the drink came to…
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