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 »
Ocean Walk Shops
On the North end of the Daytona Beach Board Walk, and the South End of Ocean Walk Resort, site Ocean Walk Shoppes. The Oean Walk Shoppes sit directly in front of the Daytona Beach Bandshell and is accessible from Atlantic Av, the beach or 4th floor of Ocean Walk Resort. You are looking at this sign when you are coming in off the beach. Follow these signs when you are coming in thru Ocean Walk Resort What is here? Restaurants - Shopping - Theater all within walking distance. Of ... Read more »
Daytona Beach Turkey Rod Run 2008 – Pt 1
Daytona Beach Turkey Rod Run 2008 - Pt 1 We were fortunately enough to find some free time around Thanksgiving this year to get away for a few days. My husband is a Mopar lover and already has 1 in the stable -- so I thought he would thoroughly enjoy a car show. Having heard about the Turkey Rod Run, I decided that it was high time to check out the big fun and we were not disappointed !! We had a great time and I have to admit that the car show at Daytona International Speedway was the ... Read more »
Daytona Beach – January Temperatures
I understand that you can plan every activity of your vacation in advance, but when traveling away from home during the winter months we are seeking a warm and sunny location. January is a great time to travel to Daytona, especially if you are leaving frigid temperatures behind. January in Daytona is considered a slower season and you will be able to get excellent rates on your travel accomodations. In addition, weather in Daytona Beach is very temerate and you will have minimal rainfall. ... Read more »
Ocean Walk Resort Activities – Daytona Beach Florida
Ocean Walk Resort in Daytona Beach Florida is a Wyndham Resort. Wyndham is famous for exceptional service and offering fun family activities for their guests. It is not surprizing that most families come back to Ocean Walk year after year. I am frequently asked if I have any schedules for activities -- this is something people enjoy and look forward to and I have heard -- some have actually planned their Disney Day Trips around the activities that the family enjoyed. The activities also come ... 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 »
Ocean Walk Resort – Daytona Beach – 1 Bedroom Condo
Ocean Walk Resort - Daytona Beach - 1 Bedroom Condo Oceanfront condo available for rent by owner, this is the view from balcony. This is the view from the living room -- access to balcony from the living room. Full sized sofa is a sofa sleeper. Living room is large and comfortable. Open floor plan has kitchen - dining room - living room visible to all. Full kitchen has dishwasher and is fully stocked. Bedroom has King sized bed and is adjacent to bathroom. ... Read more »
Daytona Beach Biketoberfest 2008
To Wizrad, DH-BFF, asked me to take a few snaps of a bike at the ISB Bike Show cuz he liked the paint job. Unfortunately, I have not had the opportunity to get the images to him for a few reasons:: 1.) files too large to e-mail 2.) haven't really seen alot of him.... 3.) I forgot until I downloaded the photos.... So here are a few pix of a kick ass paint job .... Love ya guys, See ya soon !! renata ... 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 »