Wine Walk on Flagler Avenue

Now that it is about to get cooler (any minute!), let’s take a look at a popular outdoor activity: Wine Walk!

Every fourth Saturday, in the seaside town of New Smyrna Beach, there is a progressive wine tasting on the famous Flagler Avenue.The next one is this coming Saturday on August 27. 

For $25 you get 20 tickets, which are good for 2 oz. wine samples at all participating venues. There are several outdoor kiosks that sell the tickets: Exit Realty (Flagler & Peninsula), at the tent at Flagler Avenue and Cooper Street, or at the corner of Peninsula Drive and Flagler Avenue.

The wines range from 1-4 tickets, depending on quality, price, etc. But theoretically, you can get 20 samples for your 20 tickets. In addition, you receive a keepsake glass without which you cannot get your wine!

Keep that glass and bring it next time – you will save $5.

The progressive wine tasting starts at 1pm and runs till 7pm. Participating venues include Clancy’s Cantina, Om Bar and Chill Lounge with live music, Peanuts Bar, Flagler Tavern, and many more. A Wine Walk flag indicates the venues, and you also received a so-called passport, listing all the stops along with their offerings and how many tickets they cost. 

Not surprisingly, you must consume your wine at the location where you got it – so no strolling up and down Flagler Avenue with a full wine glass.

Needless to say, you can eat at many of the establishments. A personal recommendation is That’s Amore – around the corner from Flagler on Pine Street. They also offer Wine Walk wines (all one ticket and all very good). Plus, you can enjoy delectable Italian dishes while sitting in a lively environment. Flagler Tavern serves up bar fare, but also has a fine dining restaurant on the premises. Some wine stops will have cheese and crackers for their patrons. 

When you go – be sure to hydrate between wine stops. Wear comfortable shoes and sun protection. And prepare to have a fantastic time in a great party atmosphere on Flagler Avenue!

Lastly, Wine Walk is always paired with Art Walk (1-5PM), which is also on Flagler Avenue and takes you through some of the beautiful galleries along the way. Wine and Art – you can’t go wrong!

Creative Florida Living

Janet Sells 

Halifax Art Festival

Get ready! Every year, just when the weather begins to turn cooler, we welcome the Halifax Art Festival to Daytona’s Beach Street. Celebrating its 53rd anniversary, the Halifax Art Festival is the 2nd oldest continual art festival in the state of Florida.

The festival attracts approximately 45,000 visitors to view the works of over 200 fine artists and artisans from all over the country. Offering live entertainment, a student art competition, children’s activities, fine dining in many local restaurants and cafes, as well as food trucks, the Halifax Art Festival is a premier annual event in Central Florida and benefits the Museum of Arts & Sciences.

 From ceramics and basket weaving to watercolors and oil paintings, original artwork in an array of mediums, crafts, home goods, jewelry, and clothing, the Halifax Art Festival celebrates established as well as emerging artists and craftspeople. There will also be local artists on hand from The Art League of Daytona Beach to demonstrate various art techniques. With all of the handmade, unique items for sale, HAF is the perfect place to get some holiday shopping done.

The festival is located on Beach Street, between Orange Avenue and Bay Street, in downtown Daytona Beach. Parking is free, but get there early so you can find a spot. Admission to the festival is free.

Saturday, November 7th from 9am to 5pm and Sunday, November 8th from 10am to 4pm

Visit the website for more info

 Creative Florida Living

Janet Sells 

More Fine Dining in Port Orange?

Creative Florida Living is bringing you another “hidden treasure” in the Greater Daytona Beach Area. Though we don’t have the conveniences and availabilities of big city living, we do have our own gems here – in fact, quite a few. 

Owner-run restaurants usually offer unique dishes, often with local flair. Adam’s Kitchen is no exception. Read on to find out what culinary treasures you can find in Port Orange!

Adam Steinman has been the executive chef for many prestigious events and upscale restaurants in different parts of the US. He has taken his years of experience with various cuisines and opened up Adam’s Kitchen where he can showcase his culinary style in a friendly upscale atmosphere with an assortment of dishes ranging from his style of comfort food to fresh seafood, ribs and steaks.

For breakfast you can enjoy the classic Eggs Benedict, Southern chicken and waffles, burritos, and all other favorite breakfast foods and very reasonable prices.

Lunch serves up Angus beef burgers, very interesting sandwiches and salads, as well as soup and chile. 

This is a restaurant for people who really love food, and who want to try different things. Therefore the menu changes every week for dinner.

In the evening, Chef Adam brings out the big guns with unique and elegant fare. Start off with tuna guacamole or fresh corn cakes. Move on to Boursin and praline crusted half rack of lamb (OMG!), panko and chili lime crusted silk snapper filet, or other mouthwatering entrees. Wrap up the meal with limoncello mascarpone torte or other equally delicious sweet delights.

And yes, this is in Port Orange, on Nova Road. Visit the website to find out more!

TripAdvisor places Adam’s Kitchen at #11 of 146 restaurants in Port Orange. You can read reviews  HERE