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The Cellar Upstairs Wine Jazz & Blues Bar at San Sebastian Winery 157 King St. • Historic Downtown • (904) 826-1594 • www.sansebastianwinery.com Located atop San Sebastian Winery, relax and take in the spectacular views from the open-air deck while listening to live music. Featuring top class live music including jazz, “R&B”, and blues, enjoy a variety of light appetizers to accompany the selection of your favorite San Sebastian wines as well as imported and domestic beers. Open weekends. No cover charge. Complimentary winery tours and wine tastings are offered 7 days a week; Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. -6 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The wine shop features gourmet foods, unique gift items, and gift baskets. The Chatsworth Publick House
10 Marine St. • Historic Downtown • (904) 615-1815 • www.chatsworthpub.com Looking for quaint & cozy? The Chatsworth, St. Augustine’s newest English pub on the bayfront is the place to go for craft beers from around the world, a complete list of organic and sustainable wines and craft cocktails such the “Oxford Comma”, an enticing blend of watermelon, lime, mint and Prosecco. Offering a light fare snack menu, homemade soups, salads and sandwiches full of all natural meats (without hormones, antibiotics, preservatives or nitrates). Choose from nightly dinner specials and fabulous desserts such as The Paddington Warm Chocolate Brownie. The Chatsworth also hosts private gatherings, rehearsal dinners, meetings or afternoon tea in The Tea Room.
The Cheese Wheel & Sandwich Board
223 West King Street • West St. Augustine • (904) 824-8286 • www.thecheesewheel.net Originally located on San Marco Avenue, this longtime local favorite deli-style cafe, is now owned by Minorcan heritage local Casey Carcaba and located on up-and-coming West King Street, just minutes from the historic district. 2017 winner of the “Taste of St. Augustine” Family Dining, Cheese Wheel is open daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The Cheese Wheel offers full-service breakfast and a wide selection of salads, classic deli-style sandwiches and signature Ryder sandwiches nestled in fresh pita pockets. Hot sandwiches include a Hamburger Ryder, Philly Cheese, Chicken Cordon Bleu and Fried Fish Sandwich. Serving a variety of domestic and imported beers by the bottle or bucket and wines by the glass. Download Cheese Wheel’s app to make to-go orders super easy.
Claude’s Chocolate (2 locations!)
6 Granada Street • Historic Downtown • (904) 808-8395 • www.claudeschocolate.com U.S. 1 at Hilden Road • Ponte Vedra • (904) 829-5790 • www.claudeschocolate.com Claude’s Chocolate is the namesake of Chef Claude Franques, an accomplished chef from the Basque Region and one of the world’s finest artisanal chocolatiers. Chef Claude uses only the finest all-natural ingredients to handcraft exquisite truffles and bon bons, available by the piece or in gift boxes, as well as chocolate bark, lollipops, and seasonal specialties. Enjoy coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and cold drinks as well as soft-serve, ice cream sandwiches and fresh fruit ice pops at indoor or outdoor café seating. Recipient of Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence.
Collage
60 Hypolita St. • Historic Downtown • (904) 829-0055 • www.collagestaug.com This intimate, romantic restaurant—recipient of the award for Top 100 Best Restaurants in America by OpenTable for 3 years in a row (2014-2016) and the local award for Best Upscale Dining—offers a firstclass dining experience. The menu reflects the eclectic tastes of owners Mike Hyatt and Cindy Stangby. Executive Chef Matt Brown and his creative culinary team use fresh local seafood, steaks, lamb, veal, produce and more that will tantalize your palate. Located just one block off historic St.George Street in historic downtown, let the professional staff treat you to an experience that is out of this world, or at least a small part of it. Dinner nightly from 5:30, reservations highly recommended.
The Conch House Marina Resort
57 Comares Avenue • Anastasia Blvd. Area • (904) 829-8646 • www.conch-house.com Enjoy waterfront dining inside or on the decks overlooking Salt Run. Featuring seafood, Caribbean cuisine, steaks, salads, and award-winning conch chowder, the restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily and breakfast Sat. and Sun. from 8-11. The Conch House is noted for its creative cuisine, great steaks, the finest and freshest local seafood, great service and unmatched views. The lounge offers the best in tropical specialty drinks served in a Caribbean atmosphere over the water and features live entertainment (call for schedule). The Original Reggae Sunday (from March-Sept.; call for schedule) features live music from 3-7 p.m. Banquet facilities and catering available.
Dan Murphy’s Irish Pub
4320 A1A South • Anastasia Island • (904) 295-8101 • www.danmurphysirishpub.com You are never a stranger at St. Augustine’s newest Irish pub. Located in the heart of the St. Augustine Beaches, Dan Murphy’s Irish Pub offers breakfast, lunch and dinner daily and Irish Weekend Brunch (8-noon Sat., 8-2 Sun.). Owner Dave Nugent named the pub in honor of his uncle, a native of County Limerick, Ireland—a humble farmer dedicated to his wife Peggy and his dog Paddy. The farm-to-table and family spirit shines through in the pub’s locally sourced fresh food and smiling Irish hospitality. Featuring a wide selection of craft beer, Irish drinks, fine wines and more, Happy Hour is daily from 3-6 p.m. Outdoor, pet-friendly seating available.
Diane’s Natural Market & Cafe
841 South Ponce de Leon Blvd., Unit #6 • (904) 808-9978 • www.dianesnaturalmarket.com For more than 30 years, Diane’s has offered customers the highest quality organic foods and natural products in its produce and grocery departments as well as wholesome, hand-crafted sandwiches, salads and smoothies in the cafe. Voted Best Health Food Store in St. Augustine 18 years running, Diane’s is opening a new store this summer. Conveniently located on U.S. 1 South, close to downtown, the new location will carry an even larger selection of produce, grocery and natural supplements as well as a large selection of organic wine and craft beers; bulk spices, herbs and nuts; natural cosmetics; gifts; and books.
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