August 14th, 2010
Bar-B-Q Sticks, Lumpias, Philippine Cuisine, A Beach Shack, Neptune Beach, North Florida, First Coast, Florida, Restaurant, Review
Finding little eating gems is what I love the most. The first time I visited Atlantic Beach, Florida a few weeks ago, I kept eyeing a bright shack across the parking lot of my hotel.
Even though I was on Atlantic Beach, by the time you cross to that parking lot, then you are in Neptune Beach.
Last week I was back again on that beach, and this time I was definitely having a taste of that cuisine.
The owner of the Bar-B-Q Sticks is from the Philippines. Her husband, I think helps, as well. The address is 120 1/2 Lemon St., Neptune Beach, FL 32266. Tel. 904-247-7180.
So polite and friendly; but not just them. I found out that in that whole area people were genuinely friendly and full of information.
The basics of Philippine cooking is that it is basic; no special skills are needed. Most dishes are either sauteed or stewed; others are boiled, braised or fried. Not too many baked dishes are found. Due to is tropical climate, it is really too hot to bake.
Some of the ingredients used are coconut milk, anatto seeds known as achiote, banana blossoms found inside the banana pods, shrimp paste, chorizo, bean curd, and Chinese cabbage, among others.
I decided to get the daily special which was the Bar-B-Q Sticks. You could get chicken or beef. I also wanted to try the lumpias.
Lumpias are considered pastries even though the filling is meat, and vegetables, if available. They are from Chinese origin, similar to spring rolls, but the pastry is much thinner. They are served with a sweet and sour sauce.
Both dishes were so good that I went twice to their place. It is a best kept secret in Neptune Beach.
Even though that is the only thing I tried, other patrons were getting rice noodles, sauteed vegetables, and even the ever present hamburger was on the menu. So, really, a little bit for every taste.
What’s not to like? Beach block, parking, outdoor seating, cheap and the food is delicious!!
Talk to you later…you know I will….Gorgeous day in the Delmarva Peninsula!!
Tags: Bar-B-Q Sticks, First Coast, Florida, Neptune Beach, North Florida, Philippine Cooking, Restaurant, Restaurants, review, Reviews
