July 19th, 2010
Beach eateries; don’ you love them? Those come as you are small eateries that are found in all coastal towns. Their food is usually pretty good and the establishments are dependable.
We saw one on Neptune Beach this past week; The Atomic Flying Fish. Neptune Beach is right there with Atlantic Beach. Of course, we needed to try it. Had not read anything about it.
The owner, very friendly and the food was very good.
Michael had the Marvelous Mahi-7, seasoned and served with shredded cheese, pico, sour cream, and black beans.
Pico de Gallo is an uncooked condiment used in Mexican cuisine made from chopped tomato, onion and/or jalapenos or serranos, lime juice, cilantro, cucumber and even mango. Perfect for tacos and quesadillas.
I had the Super Grouper-8, which was blackened and served with cheese and pico. Fresh grouper!!
All tacos were served on shredded lettuce on 8″ flour tortillas with tortilla chips.
Atomic Flying Fish is located at 309 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, FL. Tel. 904-372-0882. Opened Tuesdays through Sundays at 11:00 a.m. You will find them on Facebook, as well, so check them out to see what is going on.
Some of the other tacos on the menu were:
Pineapple Shrimp-6, which was marinated wild-caught shrimp with cheese and pineapple.
Cali Fish-5, which was seasoned fresh-water catfish with shredded cheese and pico.
Alligator-7, also blackened with cheese, pico and spicy remoulade.
Soups: Served with oyster crackers.
Stewnami which was a spicy squid and scallop bisque, sund-dried tomatoes and jalapenos. Supposedly, creamy and delicious.
Neptune Beach Clam Chowder, with corn and blue crab.
It was so good that we went back again for more!! Well, Michael did.
Have a great day!!…Talk to you later….
July 18th, 2010
This is one of those experiences that are unexpected but leave you pleasantly surprised.
I was looking for a different type of hotel while I was staying in the Jacksonville area. I made a reservation at One Ocean Resort Hotel & Spa because it was in a small beachtown and it was ocean front. Little did I know that this hotel is known for its individualized service. It exceeded my expectations; location, service, rooms, and of course, the beach.
“Luxury is not just a lifestyle. It is an art form, and only the most skillful of artists can bring it to light. One Ocean is the first masterpiece in a collection of individualized luxury resorts known as The Gallery.”
Yes, that’s where I ended up and at the end of my stay I hated to leave. But, soon I will be back.
The hotel is owned by Remington. This is an independent hotel management company. They build hotels, operate them or perform asset management duties. The company is based in Dallas, Texas and for more information, please visit www.remingtonhotels.com.
The Gallery, under which One Ocean Resort falls under, is a signature collection of luxury resorts. They have world class accomodations, dining, spas and recreation.
The One Ocean Resort Hotel & Spa is located at One Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, FL 32233. Tel. 904-249-7402. They have a great website, so if you want more info. please visit www.oneoceanresort.com.
The feeling I got when I entered this hotel was of serenity, the one brought by being in touch with the ocean.
I believe the hotel only has about 6 floors. It is, really the only high rise, if you consider that a high rise on Atlantic Boulevard. The valet guys were great and friendly, just like the staff I encountered. My room information was ready as I gave the valet my keys; no need to stop at the reception counter.
They want to cater to all your needs. One of the things that caught my attention was the Pet Menu. Yes, you heard me. Your pooch or cat might want to accompany you on this vacation. They have appetizers, entrees for either one and beverages. Plus, walking services can be arranged, as well.
Here goes the menu. I had to blog about it.
Appetizers: Science Diet Canned Selections, Science Diet Dry Dog Food, Paw’s Kitten Treats. Price? $3 and $4.
Entrees for Dogs: Schnauzer Spinach Salad with Corn and Chopped Beef, Chihuahua Chicken and Rice, which is diced chicken and steamed rice, and Open Faced Beagle Burger. $10 each
Entrees for Cats: Feline Tuna Carpaccio which is thinly sliced Ahi grade tuna, Siamese Salmon Filet, that being medium rare for the finicky feline, and last but not least, the Foie Gras Pate, made for only the finest breeds. Those entrees fluctuate from $8 to $14.
Beverages for both: Voss or Pellegrino waters. Or, milk.
I am not kidding you, it is true.
For the humans they have a great restaurant called Azurea. This restaurant is able to cater to all your needs, as well. You may dine indoors, outdoors, by the pool or in the privacy of your own room.
I hope you have had a great week-end. Too hot, isn’t it? Talk to you later…
Note: I think my Addy and her friends, Tucker, Bay, Mizzen or Aaron would love it here.
July 18th, 2010
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I have been moving around a bit this summer; Delaware Beaches, Boulder, Colorado, Puerto Rico, South Florida and for the past few days I have visited Atlantic Beach, Florida.
Atlantic Beach is the first town in the First Coast. It is located in Duval County, next to Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach. Around 13,500 people reside in this unique beach town.
The city of Jacksonville has the esteemed honor of having the largest urban park system (over 80,000 acres) in the U.S. Approximately 50,000 acres have been acquired and placed into conservation parklands. Local communities, like Atlantic Beach, and Jacksonville Beach have partnered in order to secure the acquisition of vital salt marshes that meander through the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.
Atlantic Beach exudes small town charm and intimate seaside tranquility. The beach is unbelievable; wide and gorgeous, never ending.
Throughout that northern coast I could not believe how accessible the beaches were to the public.
Atlantic Beach is really small; the center of town is just a few blocks long. Restaurants, shops and bars welcome its visitors. Guess what? No parking meters.
As I walked around the streets of this beach village I could not help to think of the term I hear people mention that have resided in all these coastal towns of Florida; “it was like old Florida used to be”. I finally saw what they meant.
The towns is simple and attractive. The ocean front homes on Atlantic Beach are classic beach homes. Life along the coast; “laissez faire” kind of living. Breathing that salt air, early morning walks, riding bikes, getting a suntan; just thinking about it puts me in that kind mood.
I met Sophie on the beach. She was just strolling with not a care in the world. Sophie was a ferret. She was so friendly and definitely, cute.
I am back in Delaware now, but cannot forget the feeling that Atlantic Beach gave me.
Talk to you later…..you know I will…
Note: Some information for my post was taken from www.preserveflorida.org.
July 17th, 2010
This Village by the Sea is a town that has something going on no matter what season.
Following are a few of the activities and events that will be happening this week.
Sunday, 7/18 – Sunday, 7/25 – USTA Boys’ 18s & 16s National Clay Court Championships at the Delray Beach Tennis Center, located on Atlantic Avenue. It is an all day event.
Tuesday, 7/20 – Saturday, 7/24 – Shark Feeding at 10:30 a.m. at the Sandoway House Nature Center located at 142 South Ocean Blvd. For more information, please call 561-276-2076.
Friday, 7/23 – Block Party in the Pineapple Arts District with Cool Reggae Music, from 7 until 10 p.m. This event is part of the Summer Nights on the Avenue. They are summer evenings in Delray Beach, on the Avenue, that range from outdoor movie presentations to full-fledged theatre productions.
Friday, 7/23 – Gallery Walk on Atlantic and NE 2nd Ave. from 7 until 10 p.m. Artists open their galleries for an extended period of time. Refreshments and music.
Saturday, 7/24 – Narrated Tour of Historic Delray Beach. Location: Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. The tour takes 1 hour and 45 minutes. It starts at 11:00 a.m. Tour 10 historic sites sponsored by the Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion Hisory. $15 for adults and senior citizens and free for under 18 years of age.
Sunday, 7/25 – Palm Beach Chamber Music Summer Concert Series at 2 p.m. at the Crest Theatre at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave. Call 800-330-6874 for info. or visit www.pbcmf.org for a full schedule.
In Boyton Beach – The beachtown north of Delray Beach
Art-Sea Living is a shop/studio catering to the artsy side in all of us. One of a kind! It carries eclectic, unique and creative items some of which are made by Florida artists.
They are located on 1628 South Federal Highway, Boyton Beach, FL 33435. Tel. 561-737-2600. Website is www.art-sealiving.com.
The next Art Camp sessions are:
7/20 – 7/23
7/27 – 7/30
8/3 – 8/6
8/10 – 8/13
Pottery Painting – Take your kids or your friends and paint pottery in their studio. Some shop, some paint and some do both.
Summer hours for pottery painting are: Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat from 10 – 4 p.m.
Thursday – Paint pottery at night from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Sunday – Noon – 4 p.m.
If you are in Delray Beach, Florida have a great week. Talk to you later….
July 16th, 2010
The town of Milton is located north of Lewes, Delaware. In it you will find the most beautiful historical theatre. I have written about it in the past ever since I, myself, discovered it just some months ago.
The Milton Theatre is located at 110 Union St., Milton, DE 19968. Telephone is 302-684-3400. The website is www.miltontheatre.org.
Friday, 7/16 – The Wellnet Foundation/Eden (Energize Delmarva Now) has a fundraising event starting at 6 p.m.
The Delmarva Community Wellnet Foundation is hosting this event as a launching party for its newest progam, Eden (Energize Delmarva Now), at the historic Milton Theatre.
DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara will welcome Eden to Delaware.
Award-winning singer/songwriter, Doug James, will perform.
Hors d’oeuvres by Nourish, Dogfish Beer and Bin 66 Wine.
Learn how Eden will work to create a greener and economically sound Delaware.
Saturday, 7/17 – Comedy Game Night at 8 p.m.
Delmarva Broadcasting – Cool 101.5, Eagle 97.7, La Exitosa 930 AM, and the witty improvisational team from the Delmarva Comedy Theatre bring an evening of fun and games, literally. Tickets are $10.
Sunday, 7/18 and Monday, 7/19 – Auditions at 7 p.m. for Moon Over the Brewery.
The Milton Theatre will hold auditions for Moon Over the Brewery and 4 actors are needed:
One woman – 30’s or early 40’s
One girl – 12 to 14 years of age
One man – 20’s
It is a romantic comedy set in a faded Pennsylvania mining town. Waitress and single mom Miriam struggles to make ends meet and raise her genius teenage daughter, Amanda.
By night Miriam goes out into the hills around the small town to paint moonscapes, nothing but moonscapes. She also quilts and a beautiful handstitched quilt is the ticket out for her daughter, if only the one rich person in town is willing to buy it.
The play is the story of Amanda’s struggle to leave her childhood behind and her mother’s struggle to find a life of her own while allowing Amanda to grow.
George Spillane is the Director.
Performances will be September 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26.
Rehearsals will begin August 1st.
Auditions will consist of readings from the playscript.
Have a great week-end and enjoy the beaches…
July 15th, 2010
Bethany Beach is definitely a family town. I hope you get a chance to visit and enjoy its restaurants, activities and entertainment.
Please remember that Bethany Beach Yoga is at the Boardwalk and Bandstand on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 6 a.m. until 7 a.m. Drop in fee. Please call 302-537-7838 or visit www.bethanybeachyoga.org.
Friday, 7/16 – Annapolis Blue Grass – Bandstand Performance at 7:30 p.m. This is a 5 piece band.
Saturday, 7/17 – The Fabulous Dialtones – In the Town Hall at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, 7/18 – Accoustic Dialtones – In the Town Hall at 7:00 p.m. This is a rock & roll show.
Please note that The Fabulous Dialtones are a classic rock cover band based in Washington, D.C. They feature accoustic and horn-powered top 40 hits from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.
They were formed, originally, by employees of MCI Telecommunications in 1996. These musicians play a lot of favorites and a few originals.
Have a great week-end.
Talk to you later….
July 15th, 2010
I have to give credit for this great recipe to Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa. The recipe is so easy and perfect for company, as well.
When I say “make it your own”, I do mean it. I usually change the recipes around. Sometimes to fit dietary needs in my family.
I have made this recipe gluten free, as well.
The original recipe called for linguine. The first thing I did was to used gluten free pasta. I also mixed a regular rice spaghetti and a spinach fettuccine. I wanted more color.
Then I changed the size of the shrimp. I thought the medium shrimp would work better than the large ones. I think it did.
So, here it goes.
Pasta with Shrimp Scampi
Vegetable oil
Kosher salt
1 1/2 lbs pasta (spinach fettucchine and rice spaghetti)
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
5 tablespoons of good olive oil
1 tablespoon of minced garlic (3 cloves), optional
1 1/2 lbs. medium shrimp, the easy peel
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons) (This makes the recipe.)
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced in half-rounds
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
Drizzle some oil in a large pot of boiling water, add 1 tablespoon of salt and the pasta, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or according to package directions.
In another large, heavy-bottomed pan, melt the butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic. Saute for 1 minute. Be careful, the garlic will burn easily and that would not be a good thing.
Add shrimp, 1 tsp. of salt (optional), and the pepper and saute until the shrimp have just turned pink. It will probably take 5 minutes or so, stirring often.
Remove from the heat, add the parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon slices, and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine.
When the pasta is done, drain it and then put it back in the pot.
Immediately add the shrimp and sauce, toss well, and serve.
Add a salad and your meal is ready!! Enjoy…
Talk to you later…
July 14th, 2010
One of my favorite pastimes, in case you have not realized that yet, is eating. Not just eating, but trying new foods and restaurants that are innovative and creative. Who wants to eat the same old boring food day in and day out? Whether I am at the Delaware Beaches, Delray Beach, Florida, Puerto Rico, Boulder, Colorado, Baltimore, Maryland and in between I am looking for a little adventure in eating.
Yesterday, Cindi and I decided that lunch could be a nice time to catch up on what has been going on in our lives. Better to do that while eating.
Liquid Assets has my favorite mussels. I had a craving for them. You have seen me try mussels lately everywhere I go. Well, Liquid Assets mussels are the best, in my book. I think second place would be a little Italian place in Georgetown. But, every time I get to try them in other places my thoughts go back to the ones at Liquid Assets; just delicious!! No comparison.
Liquid Assets is located at 9301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD. Tel. 410-524-7037. Website is www.LA94.com. Make sure to visit the website to check events, recipes and to find out what’s new in the wine and liquor business.
I just saw a new Vodka called Bakon Vodka. It is a potato vodka, which is the vodka you would need to drink if you are on a gluten free diet. Apparently, it is smooth, and slightly sweet. No strong burn or aftertaste. It has a savory bacon flavor with a clean crisp finish. Interesting.
As I entered Liquid Assets again, I had to ask myself; if I did not know any better would I think I am at a liquor store or a restaurant? The place is unique, no doubt about it. I have not seen one like this at the Delaware Beaches.
The first room definitely gives you the aura of the liquor store but immediately you get to notice the big bar and tables around it; sofas amidst barrels and wine bottles.
There is another dining room that will transport you to a wine cellar, maybe in your own home or in another country. This dining room is probably more conducive to quiet conversation. It has its own bar, as well.
Cindi and I got comfortable and our waitress proceeded to let us know what specials were on the menu that day.
We decided on a bruschetta for the table that was made out of peaches. Loved it. Had a good kick to it.
Cindi had the orzo salad with kalamata olives and chilled canteloupe soup. I had a taste of the soup and it was very refreshing. It was definitely good.
Of course, I had the mussels and they were as good as ever. I loved the pieces of chorizo, the broth and, of course, the bread.
A coffee to finish our meal and before we knew it, it was time to say “adios”. Until next time.
Great getting together with friends. What would you do without them?
Have a great day!! Talk to you later….
 
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