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showcases local and international artists’
work including paintings, sculptures, ceramics and jewelry.
The moment you step into this Mediterranean revival-style building, you’ll
know you’re someplace special. The lobby
transports you to an ancient era with
Moroccan frescos, exquisite tapestries and
luxurious chandeliers that feel more like a
palace than a hotel. But don’t let that fool
you – the hotel is blessed with the best of
all modern day amenities. Each of the 138
guestrooms has its own unique style with
furnishings and décor fit for a king and
queen. If you’re feeling especially royal,
the suites are the way to go. The Ponce de
Leon Suite is a two-story tower suite with a
striking, wrought iron four-poster bed and
panoramic views of the historic district and
St. Augustine’s picturesque bay. The Flagler
Suite is a luxurious three-story tower suite
with two bedrooms and a living room
offering views of the magnificent Lightner
Museum. The third floor bedroom features
colorful glasswork windows from the hotel’s original construction in 1888.
Spanish Fusion Cuisine
St. Augustine is a true culinary adventure as many rising chefs have descended
on the city because of its welcoming mix
of cultures – everything from Spanish to
Cajun to Caribbean.
Columbia Restaurant is one of the
city’s oldest and most popular restaurants
achieving recognition as “One of America’s
Most Historic Restaurants” by USA Today.
The Spanish/Cuban menu features Paella a
la Valenciana, Red Snapper Alicante, Pompano en Papillot, Roast Pork A la Cubana
and other international flavors.
The Floridian is an old-school restaurant featuring “Innovative Southern Fare”
like grit cakes, fried green tomatoes, local
shrimp and St. Augustine’s prized Datil
peppers.
Michael’s Tasting Room is a contemporary Spanish restaurant serving traditional and inspired tapas, paired with
an award-winning wine list. Appetizers
include queso Manchego and ceviche tostones while main courses feature Spanish
preparations of chicken, shrimp, lamb,
lobster and more.
Beth Graham
Travel is one of my passions, so I try to
take at least one exciting trip each year. It’s
about finding the things that
feed your soul and make them
happy.
I do the things that make
me happy – some people
might call that selfish. I love to eat good
food so I often indulge myself with challenging recipes and menus that satisfy my
love for cooking and trying new flavors.
I have an amazing husband, a college-aged son who is a classical pianist
with his sights set on Hollywood, a vegan
daughter who is passionate about life, a
crazy happy yellow lab and a cat I brought
home from Italy.
FALL 2016
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