St. Johns Magazine January 2022

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Contents

St. Johns Magazine January 2022

Publisher & Creative Director

Debbie Gaylord debbie@stjohnsmag.com 904-687-8538

Photographer/Partner Ann Rains Ann Rains Photography

Dental Health/Partner Dr. Jason Lewis, DDS, FAGD Bartram Dental Center

Pets/Partner Dr. Deckard Pets R Family

Food Blogger/Partner Lori Allen @MywanderingFork

To Adverttise/Partner contact debbie@stjohnsmag.com 904-687-8538

About Us

St. Johns Magazine is dedicated to covering the topics readers care about - from hometown stories and community spotlighs to food, health & business. St. Johns Magazine is designed to engage readers and inspire them to enjoy the good life in Northern St. Johns!

All rights reserved ©2012-2021 ©St. Johns Magazine LLC. St. Johns Magazine is published monthly and distributed by US postal Service to select homes in Northern St. Johns. It is free of charge to consumers receiving it in the mail. It is also availalble at many drop points in Northern St. Johns. All material is compiled from sources believed to be reliable and published without responsibility for errors and ommissions.

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Featured The Local St. Augustine!

Staycation in the Ancient City

Mental Health for the New Year Good Mental Health

2021 Tax Changes What you need to know

YMCA 2022 Health & Wellness

The St. Johns Magazine Story Celebrating Small Business!

Nature's child Photography Celebrating Small Business!

My Wandering Fork Visits Grumpy's

In Every Issue Dental Health & You: Bartram Dental Message from the Vet: Pets R Family January CAlendar Fun things to do!

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Iconic St. Augustine staycation!

Leila & Adam Bedoian Transform

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ith the flamingo pink façade, kitschy palm frond wallpaper, and seaside artwork, one might think they’ve transcended back to the 1950s when roadside motels were the standard accommodation offered in the Sunshine State. Today, checking into The Local - St. Augustine is anything but vintage. New owners, Leila and Adam Bedoian, purchased the 21-room property back in July and have been renovating it to feel like nostalgic Old Florida, but with the latest technology.

What inspired you to open THE LOCAL? What about the name?

My husband (Adam Bedoian) and I have always dreamed about opening a bed & breakfast of some sort. We grew up in the hospitality industry and I actually have a degree in Hospitality Resort Management. We also have worked for corporate hotels like Doubletree, Hampton Inns, Holiday Inns, etc. We have a lot of hotel experience! I have worked pretty much every position from Front Desk, General Manager, Revenue Manager & Sales Manager. We wanted to start investing in Airbnb's and this oppor-

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tunity came across our desk for a 20 room roadside motel and it felt like such a natural transition! It helped that I was working in Marketing at Welch Team Keller Williams and surrounded by realtors! My boss at the time, Christina Welch, immediately started helping me with the transaction and let me tell you it wasn't an easy transaction but she got us to the closing table! Shout out to Welch Team!

We named it The Local - St. Augustine because we wanted the guest to feel like a local while staying with us!

We want it to be a unique experience that they wouldn't get at the bigger brands. We also want to feature local businesses only. If you go to our website, you can find our blogs where we give recommendations on all sorts of things. All local only!

When did you open and how has business been?

We opened in September 2021. Business has been really good the last few weeks. We started off slow because I spent so much time revamping the hotel, I got a late start on the marketing. Lesson learned there!

Photos by Justin Snavely

What were some of the renovations you made?

Honestly, the previous owners did really great renovations but the place was super drab. Mostly, we have made cosmetic changes and gave it a good cleaning.

The rooms now look bright and fun with retro Florida vibes! We are also working on a mural and doing some upgrades to the pool area which will be SUPER fun! Lastly, we are still working on the hospitality suite where guests can come grab a coffee, sit and talk with friends or work on their laptops.

We also made it completely digital which meant we had to change the locks out. Their stay is powered by the Virdee app. They book online, get prompted to download the Virdee app, complete the registration then on the day of arrival they get a digital key!

What does a typical room look like? All the rooms are are slightly different. For a 20 room hotel, we have 8 different room types! They all have a retro feel with really pretty wallpaper and very minimal, meaning there is zero clutter! We changed out all the mattresses so they are super comfy. There is a mini fridge, microwave, cable, pump dispensers for soap, shampoo etc and each room has their own disignated internet.

What are guests favorite thing about The Local? On our reviews you can see that their favorite is the location, service, cleanliness and the digital checkin process! It's close to the Bridge of Lions, The St. Augustine Ampitheater & the Beach! You can easily walk to downtown or the Ampitheater and the beach is just a 5 minute drive.

What makes The Local special? Our digital experience for sure. You don't have to worry about lines at checkin or going through that whole process. You can do your registration before the day of arrival and on checkin day, you just click a button! It really can't get easier than that. Also, we really pride ourselves on thinking like our travelers. We love to travel ourselves and couple that with our extensive hotel experience, we really can create a unique guest experience!

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What you need to Know!

2021 New Tax Changes from the IRS

by Doug Benefield, CPA & Tammy Long, CPA Founders, Elevated CPA elevatedcpasolutions.com

Now that January is here, it is that time to start thinking about your tax returns. As experienced certified public accountants, we know how stressful tax returns can be for you. It doesn’t have to be that way! Working with a trusted tax advisor can help alleviate your concerns. We have more than 20 years of experience helping small businesses remain tax compliant and minimize their tax liability. We know small business!

2021 Income Tax Brackets 2021 Capital Gains Tax Brackets

Rates remain unchanged from 2020, however income thresholds were adjusted for inflation.

2021 Standard Deductions

The amount that taxpayers can deduct from taxable income if they are not itemizing deductions: •$12,550 for single filers •$12,550 for married filing separately filers •$18,800 for head of household filers •$25,100 for married filing joint filers •$25,100 for surviving spouse filers

CHILD TAX CREDIT – refundable credit

Your child tax credit increased from $2,000 to $3,000 for most children ($3,600 for children 5 years old and younger). An important note: If you received advance payments starting in July, these payments will reduce your credit on the tax return.

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The IRS has implemented a few changes to your individual tax return that you will want to know about. The information below should answer questions and relieve at least some of your stress around tax filing. Most of the information below is subject to income limitations and/or phaseouts.

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Head of Household

Married Filing Separately

Married Filing Jointly

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$14,200 or less

$9,950

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Over $9,950

Over $14,200

Over $9,950

Over $19,900

22%

Over $40,525

Over $54,200

Over $40,525

Over $81,050

24%

Over $86,375

Over $86,350

Over $86,375

Over $172,750

32%

Over $164,925

Over $164,900

Over $164,925

Over $329,850

35%

Over $209,425

Over $209,400

Over $209,425

Over $418,850

37%

Over $523,600

Over $523,600

Over $314,150

Over $628,300

$16,000 for more than one.

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joint filers. If you itemize your deductions, you can deduct up to 100% of your adjusted gross income – this is a temporary limit suspension.

The donations must be cash, made to a qualifying organization and made during the 2021 calendar year.

BUSINESS DEDUCTIONS

•100% deduction for business meals (not limited to 50% as in prior years) •Mileage rate decreased to 56 cents/mile (was 57.5 cents/mile in 2020)

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The "Why" Behind Your New YEar's Resolution!

Everyone wrestles with setting

include eating healthier, losing

Intention-setting will help you

resolutions for the New Year. We

weight, working out more, or

determine your overarching

reflect on the past year, determine

learning a new skill and hobby.

goals and resolutions for the New

things we would like to change

To ensure successful intention-

Year. The YMCA is designed to

or improve on in the year ahead,

setting to meet your goals, it is

support every member’s goals

and declare a “resolution” or

critical to commit to the intention

and offer a gym experience that

intention for our actions moving

and make it part of your everyday

fits an individual’s personal goals,

forward. Throughout the year,

thinking. Here are a few questions

lifestyle, needs, and preferences.

we find ourselves measuring

to consider asking yourself:

Whether that means a gym

success against this resolution and even forgetting the goal we set altogether sometimes.

that offers nutrition counseling, • “Why is it personally

important for me to reach

classes, personal training, team

these goals?”

sports, or access to state-of-the art

The New Year is motivating, and it feels like a reset button. However, the intention or the “why” behind

childcare availability, group fitness

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and more.

accomplishing these goals

our goal is what will help drive

improve my physical health,

The YMCA offers members more

success and support change.

mental health, and general

than just a gym to accomplish a

lifestyle?”

workout in, it is a place that strives

An effective and healthier way to approach New Year's resolutions is to consider small lifestyle changes

• “How many small ways can I incorporate these goals into

that reflect and foster healthy

my day-to-day mindset and

living instead of setting a general

routine?”

resolution that may cause you to feel overwhelmed and defeated.

These recurring resolutions may

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• “How can I keep myself accountable?”

to connect neighbors, give back to the community, and most importantly, support one another.

The First Coast YMCA encourages you to put a “why” behind your resolution this New Year. You can find your Y and learn more about what it means to be a part of the community at fcymca.org.

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Local Photographer

The Story of Nature's Child Photography

How did you get your start as a photographer?

What is your favorite part of being a photographer?

I started as an actual BUSINESS (license, insurance, the works)

Seeing people come alive…with love, with happiness, with raw

when I moved down here from Missouri in October of 2014. I

emotion. And when I get goosebumps? I know it’s a win.

had always had a camera around my neck BEFORE that, but in October, all the teaching jobs are FILLED, and no one needs

What is your perfect photoshoot?

a substitute yet, either. :D Rather than mope around on the

Honestly? Anytime a family trusts me completely, from styling

couch, I decided to chase my other passion…photography – and

ideas, to location, to posing/unposing. THAT’S when the magic

I still get to work with kids! <3

gets to truly happen, and the good times flow…and you see it on your pictures later!

What has been your biggest challenge as a small business owner? Back end work. Keeping up with all the permits, licens-

What are your hopes for the future?

ing, insurance, advertising…I do it, of course, but I’d MUCH rather be creating art. :D

I’m pretty happy right now, to be honest. MAYBE, in the far future, expanding my studio space for my Santa experience

What is nature's child photography known for in our community?

sessions? We’re cozy right now, (and I like it like that), but a little space never hurt anyone either. :D

Gosh. I would LIKE to say it’s my amazing personality and bodacious body…BUT I’m going to go with my ability to capture your genuine selves, timeless non-fad artwork, quality heirloom prints, albums, and other commissioned pieces, and excellent customer service.

I’m also pretty active in the volunteer community with Momcology and V for Victory – both of which help families affected by cancer. In 2019, I created a calendar that helped raise funds for Alex’s Lemonade Stand – a non profit organization that also helps families affected. I had to take a break for 2020 and 2021 due to the spread of the virus and the viral sensitivity of the subjects, but I PLAN to be able to do it again in 2022.

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The Story of St. Johns Magazine

Before St. Johns Magazine

ments in life when everything felt right.

and publishing. I have especially enjoyed

Debbie started her career in journalism

She was able to combine so many of the

meeting business owners and telling

and public relations as the Director of

things she loved into one profession, writ-

their stories. I love to explore restaurants,

Communications for a New York State

ing, art and design, and getting to know

little shops and fun things to do in St.

Assemblywoman, and later for a national

people. She later sold The Kid’s Directory

Johns. Being a local publisher has made

non-profit organization. Fast forward a

and owned a second magazine called

me realize how creative and passionate

few years and life changed dramatically

Our Towne Rensco.

people are about what they do”

(triplets plus one) under five. As a young

Manifesting a Dream

This year, St. Johns Magazine celebrates

mother, she became obsessed with find-

When the family moved back to Florida,

a decade serving northern St. Johns and

ing things to do around town with her

she had another crazy idea. What if she

plans to continue to grow with our com-

young kids. She lived in Orlando at the

created her dream magazine here in St.

munity!

time and there was a great little maga-

Johns? It would be glossy, full color and

zine that had all kinds of information

come out monthly to connect the com-

about local businesses and fun things to

munity with local businesses, interesting

do.

information and a local calendar of fun

when she found herself with four children

things to do. In the beginning all she had In 2005, when the family moved to up-

was a concept to share with local busi-

state New York, she had the crazy idea

ness people, but many saw the value of

of creating a magazine like the one she

just such a magazine and the first issue

loved in Orlando, and with that her first

of St. Johns Magazine was published in

magazine, the Capital District Kids Direc-

November 2012.

tory was born.

Gratitude Learning the Ropes

Every month since then she has had the

With this magazine she learned every-

privilege of producing a little book about

thing about the publishing business

the community that helps people know

from sales to design to print. When each

what’s out there.

magazine came out and the local businesses and the readers were delighted

“It has been a wild ride and I am so thank-

with the results it was one of those mo-

ful to have found my passion in designing

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“I am so thankful to have found my passion in designing and publishing. I have especially enjoyed meeting business owners and telling their stories. It taught me how creative and passionate people are about what they do”

SEPTEMBER 2016

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Mental Health

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Recharge & Renew in 2022

Mental Exercises to help you clear out the old & welcome the new

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2. Create space in your schedule.

As 2022 dawns, I wish you all the happiest

stock, re-evaluate, and decide what, if

When we release the obligations that

care of each other, and remember to place

any, changes we wish to make in order to

do not truly bring us joy, we create more

value on what matters most in life: our

achieve the lives we desire.

space, energy, and time for the things that

relationships with those we love.

anuary brings us a new year and another fresh start. It's a time to take

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1. Create harmony in your physical space.

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A cluttered external environment is a

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What Does 2022 Mean to You?

by Jason Lewis, DDS, FAGD Bartram Dental Center (BartramDental.com)

Raise your hand if you, or someone you

That being said, the easiest first step to

also evaluate a patient’s airway and sleep

know, made a New Year’s Resolution for

make 2022 the year you actually become

quality. Complete Health Dentists can pro-

2022. Keep your hand raised if the resolu-

healthy is to schedule a dental cleaning

vide at-home sleep studies and actually

tion involved your health. I bet a lot of us

and exam. If your dentist shows you that

explain the results of those studies to you.

have our hands up right now! More than

you have infection or inflammation in

In most cases, we can treat our patient’s

65% of Americans make New Year’s Reso-

your mouth, you can bet that you have it

airway concerns right in our offices. It is no

lutions to be healthier. Of those people,

throughout your whole body. But guess

secret that getting good, quality sleep is

after 2 weeks, only 71% are still committed

what? There is good news. Your oral

a must to live a healthy lifestyle. Without

to their new goals and it drops to 46% at

health is completely controllable. You can

it, you can’t find the energy to exercise or

6 months. Only about 4% feel as though

work together with your dental team to set

eat right. Instead, we make bad dietary

they reached their goal at the end of the

realistic, measurable, and attainable goals

choices to try to give us bursts of energy

year. Let’s make a pact, 2022 is going to be

for your oral health. Once your mouth is

throughout the day. It is a vicious cycle.

our year!

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I bet a lot of you are asking, “Why is a

Additionally, more and more dentists are

year to work with a team to help you get

dentist talking about New Year’s health

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healthy. Take that first step. Visit your

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body concerns. These dentists are called

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January

2022 Calendar

First Friday of the Month Art Walk St. Aguustine

Join Art Galleries of St. Augustine from 5-9 p.m. for new exhibits, refreshments and live music at many participating galleries. Patrons and visitors can enjoy the complimentary shuttle service that runs from 6-9 p.m. provided by Old Town Trolleys. To use this service, shuttle stickers may be picked up at any participating AGOSA gallery. Shuttles can be boarded at any of the following stops: in front of Butterfield Garage and ArtBox, the Lightner Museum, Aviles Street, as well as in front of Bold Art Gallery near Hypolita Street. Tour maps are available at participating galleries or online. 904373-8697

DECEMBER 19, 2021 TO JANUARY 6 Spider Man No Way Out at IMAX

For the first time in the cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighborhood hero is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the high-stakes of being a Super Hero. On screen through January 6, showtimes are daily at noon, 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $14 Adults,

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$13 Seniors (aged 55+), Students or Military, $11 for Children (aged 3-12). 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine. www. worldgolfimax.com

January 7 to 8 HOLIDAY TRADITIONS BY CANDLELIGHT AT XIMENEZ-FATIO HOUSE MUSEUM

in historic St. Augustine, Florida. Held during the festive Nights of Lights, this family-friendly nighttime event will feature holiday stories of the 1800s.

The 45-minute tours will begin at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m. each night January 7-8. Tickets are $15 per guest.

RSVP: Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, 20 Aviles St., St. Augustine www. ximenezfatiohouse.org/holiday2021

January 5 Adult Trivia at St. Johns Golf and Country Club, The Bridge

6:30pm. Bring your smart friends, your fun friends and your friends with useless knowledge to the club on Wednesday. Trivia starts at 6:30pm.

Be sure to join us for dinner before the fun starts. Happy Hour specials all night long.Prizes for 1st and 2nd place!

RESERVATIONS REQUESTED Public Welcome! St. Johns Golf & Country Club, 205 St Johns Golf Drive

St. Augustine, FL 32092 904.940.3200

JANUARY 7 Apex Theatre Studio’s Bard Bus Presents Hamlet in 75

A retelling of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy set in the backwoods of Northeast Florida, live at the Backyard Stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. In its fourth year, the Bard Bus presents contemporary touring productions of Shakespeare’s plays for audiences in the North Florida/South Georgia region. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., performance begins at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $23. St. Augustine Amphitheatre Backyard Stage, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine. www.theamp. com/events.

January 8 Family Seining GTM

Hosted by the GTM Research Reserve, you're invited to join docents from 9-11 a.m. to learn how to pull a seine net.

Collect fish and crabs & learn about their habitats and role in the environment. Waders and boots provided.

The program is included with regular admission to the reserve and takes place in the Environmental Education Center. 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach 904-823-4500 www. gtmnerr.org

Happy New Year!

January 10 Matanzas Inlet Hike

Join GTM Research Reserve partnered with the National Parks Service on this guided interpretive walk around the Matanzas Inlet. Your guide will explain the inlet dynamics and movement of the sand as the sea constantly rearranges the shore. Hikers will explore the incredibly rich and diverse communities of plants and animals throughout the ecosystem and witness how hurricanes have affected the inlet. This event meets at the Matanzas Inlet west parking lot at 9:15. The hike begins promptly at 9:30. This event is free but registration is required. 8655 A1A S., St. Augustine 904-823-4500 https://gtmnerr.org

January 15 Beach Exploration at GTM

Join GTM Research Reserve docents from 9-11 a.m. for a beach walk! You will learn about the animals that call the beach their home, as well as seashells and other interesting facts.

This is a “Beaches 101” experience that the entire family will enjoy. The hike will begin at the Visitor Center where you will learn about the different habitats on our beautiful seashore. The group will then walk across the street to the beach for this salty adventure! Parking for this event is located in front of the visitor center. There is no fee for this lot, but registration is required. For more information or to register, visit www. gtmnerr.org/gtmevents

event. Screenings will take place in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, Gamache-Koger Theater at Flagler College, and the Alcazar Room at St. Augustine City Hall. Tickets are $90$150 for All Access and All Film Passes.

Single film tickets are $10 general admission for adults, $9 general admission for seniors 60+; military and first responders; and students.

JANUARY 20 HelloCelia @ Really Good Beer Stop Nocatee

HelloCelia at 7pm, a refreshing sound bringing you Top40, 90s, Pop, R&B and Light Rock. A wide ranged setlist and amazing accompaniment and band mates

JANUARY 22 The Groov

Performing LIVE AT 7 PM – 10:30 PM. Vito's Italian Restaurant

JANUARY 22 Gamble Rogers Gala

Enjoy the inaugural Gamble Rogers Gala from 6-9 p.m. at the St. Johns County Agricultural Center. Features live music by Medicine Springs, a live and silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, drinks and a raffle. Tickets are $25 with proceeds going to benefit Gamble Rogers Music Festival. St. Johns County Agricultural Center, 3125 Agricultural Center Dr., St. Augustine For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.gamblerogersfest. org.

JANUARY 28 Gaelic Storn at PV Concert Hall

This multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and as you can imagine, after two decades and over 2000 shows, Gaelic Storm is a true force to be reckoned with. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $29.50-$49.50. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. www.pvconcerthall.com

JANUARY 20 TO JANUARY 23 The 12th annual Saint Augustine Film Festival

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Food

Grumpy's Justin, Leah Milliken (& daughter Beatrix) Franchise Owners

by Lori Allen My Wandering Fork

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hat’s for breakfast, what’s for break-

As I perused thru the menu I was pleas-

topped off with a sauce that had the per-

fast that is all I hear every Saturday

antly surprised at the abundant choices.

fect amount of heat. You can say it..YUM!

and Sunday mornings. I don’t know about

There’s Grumpy Breakfasts, Grumpy

you but this Grumpy gal is like can’t you

Brunches, Grumpy lunches and anything in

So as you know most southerners have

just find something and let me sleep in?

between. Which for me is perfect because

a love for cinnamon buns, creamy nutty

Well instead of listening to me one day the

sometimes I want lunch for breakfast, I

doughy goodness. At Grumpy’s they have

boys decided it was time for me to get my

know I’m a bit weird like that.

out did themselves with their Cinnamon

Grumpy butt out of bed and head over to a

Bun pancake creation. Who wouldn’t want

new restaurant that they have been dying

But on this particular morning I was look-

to delve into a plate full of large made to

to try right here on Cr210.

ing for something special so I asked Jess

order fluffy pancakes filled with walnuts

what one of the favorites was. And much

topped off with rich creamy icing, pow-

You guessed it! Grumpys! Home of the

to my surprise it was their Fried Chicken

dered sugar and an entire cinnamon bun!

bad mood dude! A Family owned restau-

Benedict. So I was like here we go, Break-

I know my boys were in heaven and there

rant that has been serving Orange Park

fast and Lunch all rolled into one! Sounds

was plenty to share! Along with their fresh

for years and has now expanded over to

like a plan to me!

squeezed orange juice (it’s a really cool

our area! Well the minute I stepped inside

machine they use and fun to watch!) The

I knew that “Grumpy” was not happening

Not your typical benedict for sure! Be-

boys were set! Well at least for the next few

here! The staff was so friendly and welcom-

fore my eyes appeared one of the flakiest

hours.

ing and the place was warm and bustling

homemade biscuits you’ll ever taste, lightly

with lots of gaieties and wonderful smells.

battered fried chicken a perfectly cooked

Our waitress Jess wasted no time in com-

poached egg all oozing with a spicy buf-

ing over and happily served this no longer

falo hollandaise on top. I mean come on

grumpy gal some fresh flavored coffee of

biscuits, chicken, egg and creamy buffalo

the day, Crème Brule – it was so rich and

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creamy it instantly put a smile on my face.

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The Southern Americana fare along with daring and universally appealing new ventures of diner foods brings you things like made to order omelets, homemade meatloaf, golden French toast, sausage gravy country fried steak & eggs, piled high Deli Club sandwiches made with freshly roasted turkey(big enough to share!), homemade soups, deserts and specialty homemade hot chocolate! I could go on and on the choices are to die for!

Local Food Blog My Wandering Fork Covering Unique & Delicious Restuarants in St. Johns, St. Augustine & Jacksonville, Florida

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Follow her on instagram! @mywanderingfork Lori Allen moved from the Boston area years ago to attend Flagler College and never left. She is a family person that loves the beach, football, working out and finding new places to try. Her love for food comes from her northern background and her love of cooking as well as meeting new and interesting people. She has never met a stranger nor has she ever been afraid to try an intriguing restaurant. (Check out all her reviews on stjohnsmag.com)

While I was there I had the honor of meeting a server named Kenny

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that the kids have deemed to be Grumpy! On the menu Grumpy can be colored in and all the kids love this (plus it gives the parents a little bit of break). So when Kenny became a member of the Grumpy family it was obvious to the kids that he was THE Grumpy! So much to their delight Kenny dressed up like Grumpy on Halloween and the

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Feline Behavior Issue Turns out to be a Health Problem Animals many times present with

4. Mobility problems which can affect the

urinary tract infection. Bacterial infections

symptoms that don’t always match

cat’s ability to get in and out of the litter

in the bladder are something we see

the final diagnosis. A large part of the

box?

fairly often and some pets are prone to

veterinarian’s job is to get a good history, perform a thorough exam, and try to pick

getting these infections. Most are caused In this case, all of those answers were “No”.

the necessary tests to get to the right

from an ascending infection from the genital region up the urethra and into the

answer. We sometimes get lucky with the

Any time I see a cat who is urinating and

first test, but other times we must rule

defecating outside the litter box, I always

out all the things that it’s not, before we

consider a behavior problem as my first

In Trixie Belle’s case, a bladder infection

can get the proper diagnosis.

thought. However, even though she was

was actually the best news that we

doing both urine and feces outside the

could have hoped for. A bacterial urinary

Trixie Belle is a 15 year old 6 pound cat

box, I felt that we should check a urine

tract infection is something that can be

that I have been caring for since she was

sample to be sure that there wasn’t an

easily treated with antibiotics. Where

a kitten. She presented to our hospital

infection or a bladder stone present. We

as behavior disorders in cats are more

recently with a several week history of

have an ultrasound in our practice which

complex and can take some time to

urinating and defecating outside the

allows us to see the inside of the bladder

resolve. In this instance, we got lucky that

litter box. Mom had done a great job of

when obtaining our urine sample.

the one test we ran gave us that answer

trying to sort out the problem at home

bladder.

that we needed.

by offering an additional litter box with

This allows us to see if the bladder wall is

a different unscented type of litter and

thickened or if bladder stones or tumors

Most often, our continued focus on the

had tried changing the location of the

are present. Trixie Belle’s ultrasound was

“Science” of fact based medicine, brings

additional box a few times. These efforts

normal, but the results of the urinalysis

us ultimately to the answer.

did seem to help for a day or so but

showed that Trixie Belle had a bacterial

pet owner, who understands that just

So a patient

always resulted in her going back to

as in human medicine, we must work

inappropriate elimination. A few of the

the problem to get to the answer, is a

things that I always sort out when I am

blessing in helping us provide the very

solving a problem such as this, especially

best results based on research testing

in a geriatric cat are:

and analysis of the facts we are finding.

When pet owners are part of the support

1. Is there any new stress in the house such

and the problem solving , we are much

as a new pet or change in schedule?

better suited for a successful resolve and outcome. In this case, our furry friend

2. A recent change in litter type?

Trixie Belle is doing great and back to a level of normalcy. Thanks to Mom, and

3. Weight loss which could indicate a more

some great science of medicine, we have

serious medical problem?

another happy kitty in our neighborhood!

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