Savor More Than 450 Years of Culinary Tradition
Historic Flavor
Fresh seafood , Florida favorites , smoky BBQ and zesty spices from around the world make Florida ’ s Historic Coast a melting pot of flavor for foodies .
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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 people who make up our 450- plus years of history — Spanish , British , French , Greek , Irish and Minorcans .
You ’ ll find an abundance of fresh seafood and produce from local farms in Hastings and Elkton , which are served at the tables of eclectic bistros , fine-dining establishments , sidewalk cafes , oceanfront restaurants , old Florida riverfront hideaways and quaint farmto-fork eateries .
Make your visit a moveable feast with a local food and wine tour with St . Augustine Experiences , St . Augustine City Walks or The Tasting Tours . Cool off with a craft cocktail made with local spirits from the St . Augustine Distillery .
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 St . Augustine . Florida ’ s Historic Coast is where your next delicious culinary adventure awaits .
For views of the downtown St . Augustine area , head over to the San Sebastian Winery ’ s new rooftop restaurant , La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs . For coastal cuisine , visit Michael ’ s at the Hyatt Place Vilano Beach . Traveling up A1A , stop by 1912 Ocean Bar & Rooftop in Ponte Vedra Beach , where the outdoor terrace offers sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean unlike any other .
Thanks to the dedicated work of local culinary professionals , Florida ’ s Historic Coast is becoming known for its vibrant food scene . This is the place to be for elegant , fun food adventures .
Food Festivals
January : Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam & Car Show
February : St . Augustine Spanish Food & Wine Festival
March : St . Augustine Lions Seafood Festival
April : Taste of St . Augustine Festival ; Hastings Cabbage , Potato and Bacon Festival
May : St . Augustine Food + Wine Festival ; Sunflower and Tomato Festival ; St . Augustine Craft Brewers Fest
St . Augustine Food + Wine Festival
September : Pumpkin Festival
October : Growing Local in St . Johns County ; St . Augustine Greek Festival ; CROCtoberfest
November : Whiskey , Wine & Wildlife Festival December : Gullah Geechee Heritage Festival
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