Florida's Historic Coast Travel Planner 2019 | Page 21

Historic Flavor Fresh seafood, Florida favorites, smokey BBQ and zesty spices from around the world make the Historic Coast a melting pot of fl avor for foodies. Picture Caption Picture Caption Picture Caption Picture Caption Savor More Than 450 Years of Culinary Tradition On Florida’s Historic Coast, sightseeing is just a way to pass the time between meals. The food here is inspired by centuries of the diverse heritage of the peoples who make up St. Augustine’s 450 plus years of history— Spanish, British, French, Greek, Irish and Minorcans. You’ll fi nd an abundance of fresh seafood and produce from local farms in Hastings and Elkton that are served at the tables of eclectic bistros, fi ne dining, sidewalk cafes, oceanfront restaurants, old Florida riverfront hideaways and quaint farm-to-fork eateries. St. Augustine. Florida’s Historic Coast is where your next delicious culinary adventure awaits. Food Festivals! March: St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival April: Annual Rhythm & Ribs Festival; Taste of St. Augustine Festival October: Datil Pepper Festival and Cook Off with Home and Garden Show; SAiRA Restaurant Week; St. Augustine Greek Festival; A Taste of the Beach; OceanWise Sustainable Seafood Fundraiser for the Friends of the GTM Reserve November: Annual Great St. Augustine Chowder Debate Try some chocolate-dipped datil peppers at the Datil Pepper Festival! Make your visit a moveable feast with several local food and wine tours. Cool off with a craft cocktail made with local spirits from the St. Augustine Distillery. Tour the San Sebastian Winery and enjoy a glass of wine and the sunset from the rooftop garden. Satisfy your cravings at Whetstone Chocolates or Claude’s Chocolate. Spice things up with spices, herbs and exotic teas from the Spice and Tea Exchange of FloridasHistoricCoast.com 19