Daytona Beach - Beach Bucket As we walking north on the beac from Daytona Beach Resort & Conference Center - we came across a little breakfast place along the side of the beach. This is right behind "Barnacles Restaurant" The Beach Bucket is in The Oceans East Resort -- it is almost hidden from the road, one of those places that you need to know is there. The Beach Bucket is a small place that serves breakfast - lunch and is a sister restauant to Barnacles..... The ... Read more »
Restaurant Reviews
Daytona Beach -DBNJ – Rosselinis
Looking for Italian oasis on A1A? SUPPER CLUB Local dining options Staff writers Kari Cobham and Sara Kiesler recently wandered into Rossellini's Restaurant and Lounge in Daytona Beach -- a bistro so authentic, even the chef speaks mostly Italian -- for an early supper. Q. What did you think of the place? Though it can seat about 175 people, Rossellini's is a pretty cozy corner restaurant. It has a full bar and a decidedly upscale ambience not reflected by the reasonably priced ... Read more »
Deland – DBNJ – Wasabi Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Origianlly posted on Dec 27th, 2008 Sushi, soup, salad, etc., satisfies Recently, Accent Editor David Wersinger and his son, Jake, dropped by Wasabi Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar in DeLand. Besides having some of the freshest sushi and sashimi in town, Wasabi has a wide array of Japanese dinners including tempura, nabemono (simmered dishes), curry, teriyaki and teppan dishes. Q. So, what was your overall impression? We visited on a Friday evening around 6 p.m., and were ... Read more »
Daytona Beach -DBNJ-Leanh’s Chinese
12-03-08 Chinese dinner very fortunate On a recent Thursday night, staff writer Jeff Wilen -- and his wife, Shannon -- visited Leanh's Chinese Restaurant in South Daytona. The restaurant has an impressive menu of beef, pork, poultry, seafood and vegetarian entrees, plus some popular Vietnamese offerings. Q. What was your visual impression of the place? Leanh's isn't like the rushed, overwhelming feeling you get when you dine at a Chinese buffet. This family restaurant was ... Read more »
Daytona Beach – DBNJ – La Benedetto’s
11-19-08 Italian dinner makes family say, 'Yes! Yes! Yes!' Motorsports Editor Godwin Kelly; his wife, Diane; and their daughter and in-house food critic, Ellie Kelly, ventured to La Benedetto's in Palm Coast to find out why their friends and neighbors were giving the restaurant such rave reviews. Godwin gives a play-by-play: Q. How did you find this place? Just follow your nose. You know when you step out of the car and your mouth starts to water that you have found the Italian ... Read more »
Daytona Beach – DBNJ – Golden Crust
11-22-08 Fish, curry chicken taste of Jamaica LUNCH BUNCH Two take a midday break Michelle Ferrier, who visited Golden Krust for lunch recently, says the place is colorful with bright yellow tile, and the walls are dotted with Bob Marley posters and information about Jamaica. Reggae music plays in the background. From previous scouting, she knew only two small cafe tables that seat four are in the eatery, so most of the business is takeout. "I bought lunch for me and my husband, ... Read more »
Daytona Beach -DBNJ- Strathmore Bagels
11-12-08 Bagel name tells only part of deli story LUNCH BUNCH Two take a midday break News-Journal entertainment writer Rick de Yampert recently had lunch at Strathmore Bagels with his lady friend, Cheryl Sheppard. Q. So, you had a bagel appetizer, bagel entree and a bagel dessert? Actually, Strathmore Bagels is a bagel shop and full deli and restaurant with a sizable dining room. Along with dining in or takeout, the deli also offers delivery and catering. But, since I ... Read more »
Daytona Beach – DBNJ – Shiki At The Beach
Sushi great way to fuel up after kayak day After a long day of kayaking in high winds, staff writer Kelly Cuculiansky and her boyfriend, Tim Pratt, were starving and exhausted. They headed to their favorite sushi restaurant, Shiki At The Beach, where they knew they'd be seated immediately and served quickly. Q. What do you think of the place? Shiki isn't the fanciest of dining locations, but what it lacks in style it makes up for in its delicious food. Located in a strip mall, ... Read more »
Daytona Beach – DBNJ – Mezzaluna Pizzeria
11-05-08 posted in DBNJ Like Italian? Pizzeria's got you covered On a recent evening, staff writer Tom Iacuzio -- and his wife, Kayla -- visited Mezzaluna Pizzeria in Palm Coast's European Village. Mezzaluna is an Italian-style restaurant with a wide variety of classics as well as some Mezzaluna originals. Q. What was your visual impression of the place? European Village as a whole is a unique place to hang out -- plenty of shops and live music. Stepping up to ... Read more »
Daytona Beach Restaurant – Racing’s North Turn…..
Racing's North Turn, Daytona Beach Florida. Racing's North Turn is usually the first place that we bring our out of town visitors. Friends who are visiting Daytona for the very first time can find a little bit of everything that makes Daytona great at this place. For starters, 1.) you can hang out at the ocean, as you have the best oceanfront dining location here. The large sunny deck, the umbrellas placed for those who are not from Chicago and craving sunshine. Great view and there ... Read more »