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DINING & NIGHTLIFE Prohibition Kitchen 119 St. George St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.209.5704 www.prohibitionkitchenstaugustine.com Invoking the spirit of Bartolo, who on this very spot created “Genovar Theater,” the social epicenter of Flagler’s prohibition era. Prohibition Kitchen offers you an escape into the clandestine, mysterious, and yes, illegal world of flapper dresses, speakeasies, moonshine and swing. Sashay in and let your senses be seduced. Let Chef Bradford’s seasonally inspired techniques using local ingredients put the exclamation point on your rendezvous back in time... experience the Prohibition Kitchen. Pusser’s Bar & Grille 816 Hwy A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904.280.7766 www.pussersusa.com/pvb Focusing on fresh seafood, Pusser’s is loaded with local and regional favorites. From appetizers such as Pusser’s Crab Dip to desserts like the Caribbean Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee, the menu appeals to every discriminating taste. They offer imaginative daily specials, fun and casual tasting dinners, live music and a private room for special events. Pusser’s Bar and Grille is conveniently located just 15 minutes from Jacksonville and 30 minutes from St. Augustine. Raintree Restaurant 102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.824.7211 www.raintreerestaurant.com Blending international influences, the chefs at the Raintree balance contemporary and traditional techniques and flavors in a menu that features seafood, lamb, duck, chicken and pasta in a relaxed, intimate atmosphere. Choose from an extensive wine list. Dress is “nice casual.” The Reef of St. Augustine 4100 Coastal Hwy., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.824.8008 www.thereefstaugustine.com Located oceanfront on A1A North near Vilano Beach, The Reef of St. Augustine offers a creative menu of fresh fish and seafood, steaks, pastas, salads and innovative chef specials—together with an extensive wine list and a full bar. There’s live music on weekends. Ruth’s Chris Steak House 814 A1A N., Ste 103, Ponte Vedra Beach 32082 904.285.0014 www.ruthschris.com The memory of a great meal stays with you long after the table’s been cleared. Which is why we use only the freshest and finest ingredients, like USDA Prime steaks, fresh-squeezed juices and locally sourced produce. Quality ingredients, attention to detail and that special sizzle - it’s what we’re passionate about. 50 Salt Life Food Shack 321 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32080 904.217.3256 www.saltlifefoodshack.com/locations/ st-augustine We offer a carefully crafted eclectic menu to cater to all tastes and personalities. We provide the perfect locale for beach goers to enjoy great dishes, cool drinks and the opportunity to catch up with family and friends. Our casual yet trendy open-air space will accommodate all types from the avid seaman to land lovers looking for a taste of the Salt Life. It’s your choice of flops over loafers and soon to be your ideal choice for lunch or dinner! So bask in the life and pull up a stool. Smokin D’s BBQ 110 S.R. 206 East, St. Augustine, FL 32086 904.797.2050 www.smokindbbq.com We sell no swine before it’s time or any of our other meats for that matter, but when we do sell, we keep going each day until all the meat is gone, usually around 7:00 pm. If you are a BBQ snob or just a fan of true smoked meat you will love this little smokehouse at the corner of 206 and US 1 on the south side of St. Augustine. Rib Champion of the annual Rhythm and Ribs competition, First place BEST BAR-B-QUE in St. Augustine 2015 and loved by locals for more than ten years. Remember, we sell out every day so call ahead or get there early, no tables, no chairs no credit cards just perfect QUE. Spanish Bakery & Café 42 1/2 St. George St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.342.7859 www.spanishbakerycafe.com Nestled under the historic Cedar tree, the Spanish Bakery & Café serves empanada, picadillo, pilau and salad lunches, made fresh each day by their on-site chefs. Their daily and seasonal specials, based on old Florida recipes and their seasonal specials are treasures of a forgotten era. House-made soups and gazpacho complement freshly baked bread to satisfy the heartiest of appetites. St. Augustine Independent Restaurant Association (SAiRA) www.staugustinerestaurants.com Skip the chains tonight and go local! Celebrate the local St. Augustine dining experience with SAiRA, a collection of 15 independently-owned restaurants from casual to upscale. St. Augustine Seafood Company 33 St. George St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.342.2857 www.saseafoodco.com St. Augustine Seafood Company partners with local fishermen and fish markets to offer real American seafood. Enjoy seafood baskets, chowder, fresh oysters, sandwiches, salads and more. Check out their fast-casual dining room or step into the lounge for full service and a full bar. O.C. White’s Seafood & Spirits Serving Lunch and Dinner Daily. Sunday Brunch. Fresh Seafood, Steaks and Chicken. Live Entertainment. Free Parking. 118 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, FL 32084, (904) 824-0808 Nights of Lights Like dreamers, we imagined Ponce’s landing from atop the St. Augustine Lighthouse. Like admirers, we gazed across the bay at the glitt ering history of Nights of Lights. Through time we traversed. Across ages past. In a place where history is not the same old story. Mid-November through January NightsOfLights.com