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Publisher’s Note FOOD FOR CONVERSATION This month President Donald Trump signed into law the fiscal year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, the yearly bill that sets Pentagon policy.The NDAA directs the Pentagon to create the Space Force, which is the first new branch of service since the Air Force was carved out of the Army Air Corps in 1947.The Space Force will become the Sixth branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. Patrick Air Force Base, and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, is now designated as a Space Force Base. The personnel of the 45th Space Wing overseeing space operations at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station are among 16,000 active-duty airmen and civilians now assigned to the U.S. Space Force. We could potentially see a name change coming in the next couple months. Other re-designated bases are Peterson, Schriever, and Buckley Air Force Bases in Colorado and Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.

Space Force now exists in writing, but it is staffed almost entirely by troops who, for now, will remain in the Air Force.

The law provides for planning up to 18 months so changes will roll out gradually over time. Decisions on uniforms, insignia, marketing strategies, rank structure and even who exactly will become a member of the Space Force all have yet to be made.

President Trump appointed Air Force Gen. Jay Raymond, the head of Air Force Space Command and U.S. Space Command, he will lead the Space Force until a chief is confirmed by the Senate.

“Let there be no mistake, the United States is the best in the world in space today, and today we’re even better,” said Air Force Gen. Jay Raymond, the commander of U.S. Space Command, who has led Pentagon efforts in space for months and who Trump picked Friday to be the first commander of the Space Force. “The United States Space Force will ensure that we compete, deter and win from a position of strength in securing our way of life and our national security.”

Those details are “not something we’re going to be able to roll out on Day 1,” Raymond said. “This is really important for our nation. I can’t foot stomp that enough … It’s critical that we get this right.”

“There are, as you can imagine, thousands and thousands of actions that are going to have to take place, everything from what is the uniform look like to a logo, all the way up to who’s in the Space Force and who’s not in the Space Force,” said Raymond at a Pentagon press conference on Friday.

“You know, back in the day when I was a little kid I sat on the floor and watched a man walk on the moon.Today, with this Space Force and with the earlier stand-up of U.S. Space Command and with NASA’s moon-to-Mars, and with commercial industry -- this is an exciting time to be in our business, “ Raymond said.

Will space be the battleground of the future, like a Star Wars episode the Jedi returns (1983)?

Did you know?

Currently four nations possess anti-satellite weapons US is one of them in 2008 is shut down faulty spy satellite China is the only country to currently have a space horse until Friday. The Chinese People’s liberation Army strategic support force it was formed in 2015 focusing on cyber in space operations. They test fired and anti-satellite missile in 2007 and are believed to have a number of other counter space weapons.

Russia did have a Space Force in 1992 through 1997 and 2001 through 2011 they currently are part of the joint aerospace forces the test fired a number of anti-satellite missiles since 2015 last test were December 2018.

WHAT’S INSIDE? 9 Community Spotlight 10 I Beachside 11 Food Art 12 Get Out of Town 14 Opinions 15 Limburger Cheese 16 Recipes 17-20 Food Guide 21 Recipes 22 Local Guide 24 Local Amp 25 Out & About Calendar 26 Bartender of the Month 28 Pet of the Month 29 Local Scribe / Sudoku 30 Horoscope / Wordsearch 31 News of the Delicious

India is the most recent country to show counter space weapons it completed the mission Shakti in March in which they destroyed a test satellite .

The defense intelligence agency say both countries Iran and North Korea have satellite jamming technology.

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C O M M U N I T Y S P OT L I G H T Leon Anthony Lacy was an honest, loyal, funny, and kind man. Our condolences to Sharon and family during this difficult time as we honor this great man. Rest in peace.

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Shaila and her boyfriend Caleb, both from Ohio, were visiting last month and got pulled under the Cocoa Beach Pier by the rip currents. Local hero and lifeguard Tyson Tumulty saved their lives by pulling them to safety and bandaging up their barnacle wounds.

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Food A r t

Cosmic Cookies

Cosmic Cookies serves out-of-this-world cookies and cakes, serving the Space Coast and beyond! What a fun foodie gift of customized cookie art!

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The Cake Fairie

The Cake Fairie specializes in cakes and other yummy sweets, creating amazing works of art out of cakes! If you can dream it, she can create it. The only issue is that the cakes are so beautiful; you’ll wonder if you should eat it or frame it.

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Angela Emr

Angela Emr is an awesome mom and wife who is also a tattoo artist at Studio Thirteen in Cocoa Village. She has her own unique style; her designs and pieces vary from neo traditional portraits to floral and nature inspired art.

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Cassady Ceramics

Cassady Ceramics is Christen Cassady Carmen’s ceramics (and photography) shop.

She has an online shop and is very active in local pop-up markets in Brevard. Wow your dinner guests by serving a meal on her handcrafted platters. She also has many mugs and an assortment of various ceramics.

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FISHING REPORT INSHORE

CAPTAIN ALEX HUGHEY @capt.alex.hughey The cold is here but the fishing is red hot!

Most think of winter as cooler air, Christmas gifts, bonfires and all the festivities that happen along with the holiday season. I personally think of all the awesome fishing opportunities the cool weather brings to the Space Coast! Winter is a fantastic time of the year!

When it comes to fishing these cooler months, I really try to get out along the beach (weather permitting). Having more west and north winds in between fronts usually creates some great opportunities for a plethora of tasty fish from pompano, whiting, to even triple-tail and cobia. Casting small 3/4 oz goofy style jigs with teasers tipped with shrimp or sand fleas along the surf is the best method whether by boat or even the land-based angler. But, what I really love is the tripletail fishing! The best way to catch tripletail is by using a 1/8 oz jig head with a jumbo shrimp. Tripletail is found often around buoys, weed lines or even just floating debris; not only are they a great fish to catch but they are flat out delicious!

When it comes to preparing tripletail I prefer to use three simple ingredients. Grab a large bowl and put a generous amount of mayonnaise, lightly mix the mayonnaise with garlic powder, and teriyaki sauce, try to get a pretty good balance of each… no measuring required. Next, soak your tripletail fillets in this mixture for 20 minutes and coat the fish repeatedly as it cooks. The best way to do this is on a flattop or grill; serve with mashed potatoes, shrimp and garlic bread for a delicious meal! I hope everyone has a very merry Christmas and gets out to enjoy some great winter fishing.

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CAPTAIN GREG RAPP @sealeveler @sealeveler youtube.com/sealevelervideos

Happy New Year everyone! We will still have all the great fishing opportunities this month as we did in December so please refer back to the December report at ‪www.thebeachsideresident.com‬‬ and select (The Holiday Issue) for that information. The only thing different from last month is that groupers are closed off until May. I know everyone is setting goals for the New Year and I bet catching their first sailfish is a goal for many anglers. January is a great time to target sailfish out of Canaveral and our fishery for them is severely underrated. Our water temperature rarely dips below or exceeds what sailfish can tolerate so the key to narrowing your search will be to find the bait they are feeding on. Flying fish are for sure the easiest to spot but you will also find sail fish in the same area where the king mackerel are feeding heavy on suspended bait fish or color changes and current edges that always hold a variety of bait fish. Water clarity need to be anywhere from a clean green to cobalt blue and in addition to bait fish you have other indicators that will also help narrow your search for sailfish.

Always be sure to keep a look out for free jumping sailfish because they are very common to see if you keep your eyes scanning the horizon. Schools of bonito, working birds, and seaweed in small or large amounts as long as it is in a formed up line.

Once you have located an area that looks promising, you will need to deploy your trolling spread. Teasers and dredges are your very best friend when it comes to catching sailfish. You can keep it as simple as you want or you can get elaborate, however you absolutely need to be pulling something that draws attention. Truth be told, the more elaborate you go the better your odds at raising sailfish. You have many options to choose from when it comes to teasers and dredges, so do a little research and experiment with different options. Natural bait will always outperform artificial in my opinion but rigging a dredge sucks so don’t suck all the fun out of it by going that route until you reach a level where you are trying to record a serious number of sail releases.

Starting out I suggest artificial teasers and dredges to get your first sailfish release under your belt and to keep the frustration level down.

sailfish. Lever drag reels are preferred so you can set the drag just right so that while you are trolling no line lets out except when you get a hit or even snag grass then the bait falls back easily. The reason for this is most the time sailfish will hit the bait with their bill and the bait drops back into their mouth. You might drop and reel back a ballyhoo several times on a strike in your attempt to hook up a sail. You will also pick up the occasional mahi or black fin tuna while doing this style of fishing. If you are continuously getting clipped off from king mackerel you need to position yourself a little further offshore the reef until you start getting less king fish strikes. You also have the option to run a wire rigged select ballyhoo on a planar or downrigger for that occasional shot at a wahoo but if sailfish is the main goal I would leave the wire and downriggers in the boat.

We look forward to another great year of fishing and hope everyone makes it a priority to spend more time on the water.

Captain Greg Rapp All Water Adventures

All of your actual trolling baits should be small ballyhoo rigged naked with mono. The one exception is the bait being pulled from the up wind side of your out rigger. This bait will need some sort of skirt to add a little weight so everything tracks correctly.

Remember this is strictly to increase your odds at

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GET OUT OF TOWN

By Misti Blu Day McDermott @mistibluday

Denver is always top in the rotation of cities I love to visit and there are always so many delicious options for food. As soon as you get out of the airport, you’ll notice the crisp clean air and mountains in the distant horizon. Colorado is also a legal state, so what better way to explore good food than with the inspiration of munchies.

You can find an Airbnb that notes “420 friendly” if you plan to smoke where you sleep. Not all hotels have balconies, and though it is legal, you can’t really smoke in public. My husband and I once stayed at Aloft Downtown Denver.

There is also an Aloft in Downtown Orlando and other metropolitan cities. It has a very artsy boutique vibe and is linked to Marriott. It is one street o v e r from 16th Street, which is a popular area to shop, dine and play tourist. We had a corner view of downtown.

The Big Blue Bear is an iconic tourist attraction: a 40 foot blue bear peeking into the Denver Convention Center. It’s a free Denver must-see. You can also have dinner at the Downtown Aquarian and take a tour after. Denver Art Museum always has a great exhibition and a cool view of the city. The building itself is a work of art. The Denver Zoo is HUGE and they also have pineapple whip, my favorite dairy-free ice cream. It’s basically frozen pineapple juice. There were tulips everywhere and honestly, the zoo was so big that I don’t even think we saw it all but we really enjoyed it.

Let’s get to the food, shall we!? I highly recommend and demand that you have breakfast or brunch at Snooze Eatery next to Union Station. Union Station itself is really cool. You have a market, bookstore and many shops inside a 100-year old historic landmark. Snooze Eatery is unforgettable. You can get a breakfast potpie, breakfast tacos, (my favorite) huevos rancheros, Denver’s famous Chile Verde and a selection of breakfast cocktails. If you are looking for gluten-free or vegan options, City O’ City is Denver’s favorite vegetarian food hub, open from 7am-1:30am! The food is delicious, creative and there is something for everyone.

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OPINIONS

Steven from Orange Construction:

Orange peels: wall coverings and water resistance for waterproofing/flashing.

Cellulose fibers can be used for carpets and upholstery. Potato peels can be compressed into a wood substitute for wall panels and interior framing (fire resistant and light weight). Rice/grains: straw bales from these can be used in structural exterior walls and provide insulation. I may have over thought it a bit, but I can do that from time to time.

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Christina IG @ thectinashow:

Chipotle peppers, agave, and dark chocolate for me!

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Reznor from Rockledge High:

Mal Rodriguez from Massey:

Homemade brownies. Pizza from Lello’s in Rockledge. Cheeseburgers from Five Guys.

Doors made of watermelon, walls made of prosciutto, roof made of pecans coated in sugar! I hope there is no rain!

Sandra IG @everywave_sandra:

I would have said Dels Freeze ice cream but we live and Florida and your house would melt. (I love how I am thinking about this like it’s a real thing). If it is, I want my whole house made out of a chocolate freeze from Dels Freeze with mini chocolate chips.

Schuyler (Registered Nurse): 1) Strawberry Shortcake because they are pretty and since I don’t eat sweets I won’t want to eat my home. 2) Gluten-free bread because it’s as hard as a rock and could withstand a hurricane. 3) Roasted garlic to hold it all together and it smells soooo good (I’m Italian).

Lorraine from Cocoa Moose & Taco Day:

OMG, I don’t know! Tortillas for sure, for the walls. Wow… Does it have to be waterproof? Oranges for the roof, bacon for sidewalks.

Yep. That’s my answer!

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FOOD GUIDE Sandbar Sports Grill

Tacos

Sandbar Sports Grill in Cocoa Beach has killer tacos that attract both tourists and locals. If you are feeling like a Florida native, try their gator tacos! They also have Taco Tuesday deals, live music, and a full liquor bar. Sand Bar is world famous, so if you haven’t been then you aren’t doing it right!

Rising Tide Tap & Table Rising Tide Tap & Table in Port Canaveral are known for their long list of craft beers and freshly made food from scratch, but in case you didn’t know: they have street tacos!

Mahi, filet or shrimp in lightly toasted, soft corn tortillas with mango-corn salsa, TIDE slaw and queso fresco.

Taco Day Taco Day is an up and coming mobile taco catering company. Famously selling out on Tuesdays at the Cocoa Moose, Lorraine and her crew can sling over 100 tacos in an hour.

If you aren’t a Moose member, you can hire Taco Day for catering an event or party.

Taco City Taco City in Cocoa Beach has been around since the 80s!

You know the food is good if they are still slinging tacos after 30 years. This Cocoa Beach staple has tex-mex food and public access to the beach!

Murdock’s Southern Bistro Murdock’s Southern Bistro in Cocoa Village has an assortment of tacos to choose from. Their popular seared tuna tacos are topped with a cucumber wasabi sauce, or you can try the buffalo chicken tacos, steak tacos, Korean pork tacos, fish tacos or shrimp tacos.

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FOOD GUIDE

Brunch

Flavour Kitchen Flavour Kitchen in Cocoa Beach has brunch on Sundays from 11am-3pm. They don’t mess around! Chicken and sweet corn waffles with wild honey BBQ syrup, topped with a sunny side up egg! Need we say more?

Crush XI Crush XI located in downtown Melbourne, and their brunch is a must. You can have brunch on Sundays from 11am-2pm and try their tropical carrot cake pancakes with whipped coconut cream cheese, toasted macadamia nuts, coconut, grilled pineapple and pure maple syrup.

Hemingway’s Tavern Hemingway’s Tavern in Melbourne hosts Sunday Brunch from 10:30am-2pm. Coconut rum French toast, chicken and waffles, avocado and crab benedict, shrimp and grits?

You may need to bring a crew so you can try it all!

The Mansion The Mansion in Melbourne serves brunch from 11am-2pm; you can fill your belly with biscuits and gravy, Florentine BLT, crap cakes, French toast, and more. Don’t forget to order a bloody Mary or cinnamon toast crunch cocktail!

Backwater Backwater in Downtown Melbourne is a rustic-chic breakfast and lunch hub. Try their gator chili! They are so popular that they can have a line, so come early to secure a seat.

They have tables with griddles to cook your own pancakes.

They also have vegan options and seasonal batters.

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FOOD GUIDE Paisley Vegan Kitchen

Healthy

Paisley Vegan Kitchen located in Cocoa Village just opened up a second location in Melbourne. Everything on the menu is vegan and comforting. If your New Year resolution was to eat less meat or lower your cholesterol, try their plantbased meals. Even local non-vegans appreciate it.

Sunseed Food Co-Op Sunseed Food Co-Op in Cape Canaveral is a healthy market but they also have some quick grab and go items available.

Sometimes when we are in a hurry, quick food is not always the healthiest option; however, you can find only healthy options here.

Eatqual Eatqual is a mobile vegan food truck. You can follow them on Instagram @eatqual to see where their street food is available. Everything is fresh and from scratch. They are known for their tacos, mac n cheese and nachos.

Happy Healthy Human Happy Healthy Human is a cafĂŠ and market that serves organic food and cold-pressed juices in Indian Harbour Beach.

They also have raw vegan options. This is a great place to add into your rotation if you are looking to create healthier habits.

Peace in the Garden Peace in the Garden in Rockledge has breakfast and lunch. Their huevos rancheros are authentic and delicious. They have smoothies, salads, sandwiches, daily soups, bowls, and fresh homemade salsa‌ all with organic ingredients!

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FOOD GUIDE

Staff Picks

Papasan’s Vietnamese Café Papasan’s Vietnamese Café in Cocoa has the best Vietnamese food in Brevard. They even have vegan options, boba, pho, banh mi, and noodles to name a few. This place is truly a hidden gem!

Sage Bistro Sage Bistro in Cape Canaveral has everything from pork belly sliders, made-to-order guac, tuna poke to chorizo crusted tile fish. This family-owned scratch kitchen offers weekly specials.

The Tulip Restaurant & Lounge The Tulip Restaurant & Lounge in Cocoa Village has been a staple since 1981! Fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, wine and great memories are to be had at this special place.

Juice ‘N Java Juice ‘N Java in Cocoa Beach is not just a coffee shop. It’s a local hub for locals to merge together and enjoy a cup of coffee or tasty treat. Try their in-house roasted coffee and check out live music.

Third Culture Kitchen Third Culture Kitchen in Titusville is a multi-cultural fusion of flavors! Authentic meals represent the ongoing blend of cultures and cuisine. Bring a crew so you can try multiple dishes because it is too hard to choose one favorite!

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RECIPES

By Misti Blu Day McDermott Mistibludream.com @mistibluday

Rainbow “Chicken”

Eating the rainbow is an easy way to ensure that you are getting quality nutrients in your meal. To do this, you must locate a leprechaun… just kidding! It’s much easier than that. Really, it’s as simple as throwing fresh fruits and vegetables into your meals. Phytochemicals are known to have healing powers and are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

We wanted to spare our Pet of the Month, Ms. Lily Pulitzer, the carnage of using a more traditional ingredient and offer a chicken alternative for this recipe. The brand I would suggest for this is Gardein and can be found at your local Publix. You can also substitute the protein for shrimp, real chicken (sorry Lily), or roasted sweet potatoes.

Ingredients: · Gardein “Chicken” Strips · Avocado Oil (or oil of your choice) · Red Cabbage · Red Onion · Green Onion · Publix Pineapple with Juice · Apricot Jam · Sriracha · Jasmine Rice · Black Beans · Red and Orange Bell Peppers · Soy Sauce Directions: Heat up a searing pan and drizzle a small amount of avocado oil into the pan. Cook jasmine rice as instructed in a pot.

For one cup of rice, use 2 cups of water and bring to a boil, reducing heat and covering with a lid for 15 minutes. Heat up a pot of black beans, seasoning with salt, pepper, garlic and cumin. Put the Gardein strips into the hot pan, or your choice of protein or meat alternative.

When it is almost cooked and seared, add the chopped red cabbage, onions, soy sauce drizzle and peppers into the pan. In a small bowl, combine a large tablespoon of apricot jam, a drizzle of Sriracha, and juice from pineapple and mix. When everything is cooked and nearly finished, deglaze the pan with the mix. Serve with beans and rice and top with freshly chopped scallions.

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Local Guide Owning a home (or any property) takes a lot of upkeep. Here is a sampling of some of beachside’s best maintenance and service professionals that are at your service to keep your property in tip-top shape.

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Open Mike’s Coffee Lounge

By Misti Blu Day McDermott Mistibludream.com @mistibluday

Open Mike’s is a coffee shop, café, and entertainment venue in Melbourne, Florida. They are closed on Sundays and open the rest of the week from 11AM-10PM. It began as Florida Discount Music and morphed into a local hub for entertainment, inspired by local musicians and artists. This cafe fuels the masses with good food and in-house organic coffee (roasted by Mike’s wife Lisa), but also fueling the local creatives with a community and scene.

Comedians Christian Moore and Paige Possanza are running Open Mike’s WTF Wednesdays. It’s a free event every week where you can check out the local comedy scene, have a craft beer or herbal tea, try an appetizer and get your laugh on, starting at 7pm on Wednesdays.

Christian Moore says, “Way Too Funny Wednesday at Open Mike’s is the city’s longest-running comedy show, and helped spawn a local comedy scene that has now been going on for seven years strong. Whether it’s touring headliners, hometown comics, character roasts, or sketch comedy, there’s sure to be something fresh and original for anyone looking for something to do after dark during the week.” January 8th is the 7th anniversary and fellow comedians choose to roast Mike Della Cioppa.

There is another facet of this hidden gem, and that is the upcoming birth of Summerland Gallery and Shop. They are aiming for the grand opening around the 1st of February. Esoteric earthy vibes inspired Summerland’s vision of creating a space for local artisans by offering art classes, make and take herbal botanical classes, gallery events, and art get-togethers, as well as a small local

pop-up market.

Summerland Gallery and Shop is curated by Mike’s sister Christine Della Cioppa (IG @cdellacioppa.art) and her husband Justin Mjurphy (@mjurph), both just recently back to the Space Coast after living in Los Angeles.

Stay tuned for a new mural painted by the curators and Tuesday night sketch parties where you can have some good food, draw and listen to music. Come in and work on your sketches, have lunch and shop for new guitar strings or local handcrafted products! Or, grab a latte and listen to local music while browsing the gallery. It’s everything you could need and imagine all under one roof. Eat, play, and shop!

Open Mike’s Coffee Lounge 454 N Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL openmikescoffee.com @_summerland_om @openmikescoffeelounge

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OUT & ABOUT The Fleagad Market

January 4th 11:30am-3:30pm - Saturday 1453 Highland Ave, Melbourne, FL This volunteer based market hosts their indie merchants in the Eau Gallie Arts District on the first Saturday of every month. You will find unique, handcrafted art, gifts, products, and food by creatives and artisans.

Surf Expo

January 8-11, 2020 Wed-Sat Orange County Convention Center 9800 International Dr, Orlando, FL This show attracts over 27,600 attendees, sourcing new brands and products from over 1,000 exhibitors in the surf, skate and water sports community. Surf expo has been hanging ten since 1976.

Titusville Food Trucks

January 13, 2020 – 5pm-8:30pm – Monday Every 2nd Monday of each month, get your taste buds on in historic downtown Titusville at the Welcome Center parking lot. There will be ten delicious food trucks to choose from. It’s a great night out with the community.

9th Annual Florida Key Lime Pie Festival January 18, 2020 – Saturday

Veterans Memorial Park 400 Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island, FL This year makes the 9th annual Florida Key Lime Pie Festival. Start eating pie as early as 10am, where you can purchase by the cup, slice or entire pie. Live music, pie eating contest, and fun for the entire family.

Tooth Trot 5K

January 25, 2020 at 8am - Saturday Wickham Park Community Center 2815 Leisure Way, Melbourne, FL The Brevard County Dental Society presents the Tooth Trot 5K, to raise funds for ‘Give Kids a Smile,’ which provides free dental care to Brevard County children in need.

Taste of Greece February 1st, 2020

5965 N Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL Experience Greece here in Brevard County at this local Greek Fest. You can hear live music, taste authentic food, shop and appreciate a beautiful culture.

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BARTENDER OF THE MONTH

Karli Hecklinger from H&D Roadhouse Karli Hecklinger Crane is a seasoned bartender with 16 years of experience. She is from Merritt Island and works at H&D Roadhouse. H&D is all about the community and helping others out. Sure, it’s a good time and everyone has fun but they all give back and have each other’s back.

They raise money every week for a good cause or to help someone out.

The owners are very caring and generous and Karli is too. She has been a loyal bartender with H&D for nearly 10 years! Karli tells us how proud she is to be employed at H&D Roadhouse and that she loves everyone there.

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WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF THE JOB? I think the best part is that all the people you meet over the years become like family; it’s also the worst part as we get older and lose ones we love.

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WHAT WOULD YOU ORDER FOR YOU LAST MEAL?

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WHAT IS YOUR DRINK OF CHOICE?

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WHERE DO YOU SPEND YOUR TIME ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BAR?

I keep it simple: Titos and water

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WHAT IS NUMBER ONE ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?

MOST OVERRATED / UNDERRATED DRINK?

If I’m drinking, 99% of the time I’m at H&D Roadhouse. It’s where I bartend as well as all of my best friends/family.

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I think White Claws are so overrated. It’s barely flavored club soda. It’s “basic.” Underrated drinks to me are the old school cocktails that are beautiful and take skills to create.

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TELL US A QUICK HORROR STORY ABOUT A BARTENDING MISTAKE YOU’VE MADE.

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WHAT’S THE STRANGEST THING TO HAPPEN WHILE ON THE JOB?

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One time I was really busy, we had a biker run come through the bar really early so I was making tons of Bloody Mary’s quick; I’ll never forget these ladies impatiently waiting directly in front of me while I’m clearly trying my best to pump out like 100 drinks. I went to shake the Bloody Mary mix but the cap was already off and it went all over them! Surprisingly, they were nice to me and we actually still laugh about it today.

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I see a lot of strange things, but one time a guy rode his bicycle in the back door through the whole bar and out the front. He also left… like never saw him again.

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WHO ARE THE BEST TIPPERS?

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WORDS OF WISDOM?

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WHAT THE FUNNIEST PICKUP LINE YOU’VE OVERHEARD WHILE ON THE JOB?

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Oh boy… we hear it all. I don’t recall the funniest.

They are all great!

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FAVORITE PERKS OF BEING A BARTENDER?

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HOW MUCH SEXUAL INNUENDO INCREASES YOUR TIPS?

I love the public and being nosey; with bartending, you meet a lot of people and you hear a lot of stories.

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Depending on the person, play the game. We are not just there to serve drinks; we are there to console, entertain, and flirt lol

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Anything Asian.

Trip to Europe

Service industry people and millennials believe it or not lol

Drink responsibly! It’s all fun until you have to worry about people.

Do you know of a great bartender, or barista, and would like to nominate them for Bartender/Barista of the Month? Email staff@ thebeachsideresident.com and tell us all about them.

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PET OF THE MONTH:

By Taplan Ardis and Misti Blu Day @chicksinparadise

Lily Pulitzer

Greetings from Paradise!

My name is Lilly Pulitzer (the Silkie Chicken) My sparkling life is inspired by the bright happy colors of Lilly Pulitzer.

I’m a very tropical chicken but I was born in Kentucky. I arrived to my Florida island home as a tiny baby with my sibling, Coco, a black Silkie.

We were best friends and the cutest chicks ever... until at about 5 months Coco started to cockadoodledoo.. We had been in denial.. We thought Coco was just big boned. The first, adorable crow was caught on video on insta. Coco was a he.. aka Rooster, which is not allowed in our neighborhood... it was a sad day when he moved to a local farm..

We adopted Sugar who then became my new best friend..

Sugar and I start our day watching the dolphins and the sunrise over the Banana River. Breakfast is either a mango, coconut, papaya or bananas ~ all picked fresh from our own trees. Every once in a while we even grow a pineapple!

Please note, this is after we each lay an egg. We pay rent - how many of your pets do that?? Our eggs have way more vitamins and make the best creme brûlée ever. Not bragging~ just a fact.

Sugar and I play all day in the garden among the many monarch butterflies, red cardinals and Cinnabun, a wild bunny that eats our leftovers. We always have Alexa playing our favorite songs. We like a lot of current music but The Beatles and Motown are our favorites.

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I go on a lot of local adventures. Sugar stays home because she has extreme anxiety and is super fast and hard to catch... She really should practice yoga like I do.. namaste Sugar.

I love south Cocoa Beach at sunrise... it’s so calm and peaceful. I like Ron Jon’s and The Pier when I’m in the mood to meet chicken fans... they say “Is that a chicken? ”... rude but I forgive them.

I hear “The Fat Snook” and “Longdoggers” are amazing.. Have yet to be invited #chickendiscrimination. I love “Moo’s Soft Serve” ice cream in Indialantic and going through the drive thru at Starbucks in my Tiffany blue Jeep creates a lot of Instagram fun. Those employees know how to treat a chick - with a puppuccino!

Sugar and I end our day watching the amazing, colorful sunset over the Indian River. We are grateful every day to live in such a beautiful, tropical paradise.

Lucky Chicks for sure.

As my idol and namesake said “ Style isn’t just about what you wear. IT’S HOW YOU LIVE” ~ Lilly Pulitzer TO NOMINATE YOUR PET, EMAIL US A PHOTO AND TELL US WHAT MAKES YOUR PET SO SPECIAL: STAFF@THEBEACHSIDERESIDENT.COM

LOCAL SCRIBE

By Steve Romano

EASY

SUDOKU

When the wonderful staff here at the Beachside Resident told me that this issue was going to be the “Food Issue,” I stopped and thought about how the food industry has been in my life. Well, first of all, when people would ask me how I got to Cocoa Beach, my reply was always “Highway 79.” That was because that road went right thru my Mom & Dad’s restaurant Sarby’s, named after a combo of their names Sam & Barbara. So we packed up the station wagon and went back to where my Mom and Dad honeymooned, COCOA BEACH! The first Sarby’s we opened up was just north of the pier next to the Dunkin Donuts (Which was not there). Times were tough because the Apollo program had shut down. My Mom cooked a mean red sauce and my Dad stole the idea from KFC that we would serve a bucket of spaghetti and meatballs in a bucket. We moved from there and took over the snack bar on the pier.

That is where I learned to surf and shark fish, and those were good times. We finally made it downtown in the mid to later 70’s when we

opened up the Sausage Hut. It really was the only show downtown other than Key West Taco and Jonathon’s.

My sisters Cathy and Susie, and my brother Mark also worked; it truly was a family business.

The downside to being in high school and working in your family’s deli is that you had to serve your friends.

Nothing like getting an empty drink cup shaking from one of your friends who wanted a refill. The upside was that I had a key, so many nights me and my friends would make a pizza and put a few cold ones in the icemaker. How many people reading this remember the after school special? A half a sub, a bag a chips and drink for $1.25. So, how did we get into real estate? Well, my Mom got her license and started doing pretty well but she would always have to leave work and come to the Deli. After a few years, she came home one night from the office and my Dad asked her

sarcastically if she sold anything that day? She said, “yes, in fact I made a big sale!” He asked what she sold and she replied that she sold the Sausage Hut and signed his name on the contract. She told him that he would not have to work and she was going to open up her own real estate office. So I continued on in the real estate field and my brother Mark has two restaurants up in Boston; so, that’s my food story now… go out and enjoy the many great places we have downtown.

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Capricorn Dec 22- Jan 19 Cancer Jun 21 - Jul 20 Dang! 2020 is going to be your year!

But, only if you chill a little; be cool like a cucumber and you will be sailing smoothly through the year. There is only so much you can fit onto your plate, so don’t fill it up… or you just might make a mess!

Are you drunk, Cancer? No, you are just feeling out of control in your life but don’t worry. The end of the month brings new experiences, so don’t be a chicken! It may just lead you to a new adventure.

Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18 Leo Jul 23 - Aug 22 Emotions are running high and pushing you outside of your comfort zone. Try not to head to comfort food or your Valentine’s Day outfit may end up too tight. Instead, work that tension out at the gym! You will be fine.

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 You are feeling like a lone grape, off its vine… and Pisces, it’s time to find your tribe! You absorb too many emotional juices and it’s time to stop taking in the wine and start realizing that you have your own feelings too.

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19 The year is starting out a little crazy but the good news is that you can handle it. Don’t forget to treat yo’self to some R&R. I think you need a pint of ice cream in the freezer at all times for a weekly night of Netflix and ice cream.

Turn your phone off too.

Taurus Apr 20 - May 20 You have been pretty content but deep down you are seeking a little change.

It’s time to reflect on your life and where you see your future. What makes you happy, Taurus? Well, besides tacos of course. Start setting those goals!

You’ll figure it out.

Gemini May 21 - Jun 20 Your to do list is getting a little crazy, Gemini. Order some pizza tonight and start organizing that list. Don’t have too many margaritas at the end of the month… your romantic life might take a dip so be sure to water it.

Work hard, play hard! Leo, you don’t need any drama this month; you are quite the ham, so no need to draw more attention if you feel bored.

Things will spice up towards the end of the month, anyway!

Virgo Aug 23 - Sep 22 Don’t forget to indulge in self-care this month. It may seem silly to take the time to read a magazine but your mental health feeds on healthy brain snacks. So, feed it!

Libra Sep 23 - Oct 22 You are seeking the perfect start to a new year but each day your box of chocolates surprise you with something unexpected. Don’t worry; there are some good surprises in there too. But, don’t be shy to ask for what you want!

Scorpio

Oct 23 - Nov 21

Be mindful rather than having a full mind. This year you are going to step it up with finding solutions to your problems rather than problems for your solutions. Just make sure that solution isn’t tequila.

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 You are feeling saucy, Sag? Pack up some bags and take your crew on an adventure! YOLO! Make sure to handle your business first, but you need to harvest some time with loved ones.

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WORD SEARCH

HOROSCOPES

Tomato Soup Pizza Milk Hamburger Cheese Bread Tea Soda Peach Mayonnaise

Cookie Cereal Banana Taco Sandwich Orange Lettuce Coffee Carrot Apple Sugar

Potato Onion Lemonade Cheeseburger Butter

NEWS OF THE DELICIOUS: ICONIC REGIONAL FOOD FAVORITES

Leah Cavazos: I’m originally from Alexandria, Virgina (outside of DC). I remember my family and I going to crab boils! Steamed crabs and crab legs! Mmm, crab legs!

Jason Ogden: Central NY, salt potatoes are a staple all summer long but not really eaten anywhere else in the country.

Shanna Mac: Dad was AF so I’m from everywhere and nowhere. So, I’ll just list my top three: Massachusetts-fried clams with the bellies, Philippines- pansit, Germany-schnitzel.

Nikita Elf: Southern California....California burritos, which is a carne asada burrito with french fries lol Richard Wallace: Merritt Island, Florida - blackened Redfish.Yum Carrie Onza: New York, specifically Long Island. Stereotypical, but I miss my bagels and pizza!!!

Tabatha L. Whaley: Missouri- cashew chicken Michelle Ray: Cashew Chicken-Springfield, Missouri Emilee Elise: Cashew chicken is only a Missouri thing, more specifically a Springfield thing. Florida: Whataburger. I’m sure there’s a better option and that other places have Whataburgers too, but I didn’t experience it until I moved here. Their fajita tacos and cinnamon rolls are amazing!

Challyn Pfifer: Craig, Colorado. Anything make with elk meat!

Becky Bump Meacham: I was born in Adamstown, PA and I guess I’d pick Halupkies and Scrapple....but not together lol Amantha Murphy: Buffalo, NY famous for chicken wings but the hidden gems are mighty taco, teds hot dogs, and pizza logs! Oh and I must not forget sponge candy!

Lindsey Starr: Western Massachusetts = cider and maple syrup everything Sarah Spiers Narvaez: I’m from Canada and we’re known for Poutine and Nanimo bars, which reminds me that I need to make some of those… they’re so good!

Joy McGregor: I’m originally from Dallas, Texas and you can get fresh chicken fried steak at every restaurant you go to. American, steak house, Tex-mex, Italian restaurant and it’s always delicious. No pre-made frozen chicken fried steak. They don’t ask if you would like country gravy or brown gravy on it, because the answer is always country gravy.

Aymee Ladan: New Hampshire... real maple syrup!

Frazier Alyse: Hawaii- always had white rice.

Courtney Stowell: Conch from Key Largo Christine Paige: Bronx, N.Y.C bagels and pizza.

Emily Ogden: Western New York....Beef on Weck !!

Stacy Shank-Mazon: North Dakota - Lots of Norwegian population up there; we always had Lefse especially at the holidays! It’s a flat tortilla like food made from riced potatoes! You usually put butter and sugar on it and roll it up to eat it! I ordered some from you there for our Florida Christmas this year!

Valerie Jo Gravat Rodriguez: Fairhope, Alabama and we pride ourselves on Fried Crab Claws and Seafood Gumbo!

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