Luv Ya Mean It Oddities!

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, Luv You Mean It Oddities, is a great boutique to find a unique gift. Located on A1A across from the St. Augustine Pier, unique, shabby chic and mostly local, LYMI Oddities' inventory is 70% made from local artists. From jewelry to refurbished furniture and open since May of 2014 , owner Cindy Davegos has made a huge effort in building a larger client base for the local artists of St. Augustine. " I think as a boutique owner it's better to sell local art and décor when you can, you not only help the local artists but you get to meet really cool people and get great new ideas!" says Cindy.

Silverware Bracelet

Fishing Lure Earrings

Where funky meets beachy décor, LYMI Oddities showcase local artists such as local authors Walker Newton, Bob Tis, Kourtney Patterson, and J.J. Brito and local musicians Henry and the Seahawks, and Dan Chamber. Fawn Barnet's silverware bracelets, Paulet Buff's ceramic mermaids and Captain Chris Castle's fishing lure earrings can also be found here. Cindy has truly created a wonderful boutique and has extensive knowledge of each piece she carries, which truly makes it that much more of a special gift and a fun shopping experience.

"I want my customers to be happy to know that when they buy local art it's not only immensely appreciated but will always be unique and one of a kind!" Luv ya mean it !- Cindy

Luv Ya Mean It Oddities
315 A1A Beach Blvd.
St. Augustine, Florida 32080
304.315.4431
You can find Cindy and LYMI at the Wednesday Farmer's Market at St. Augustine Beach Pier
lymioddities.com
lymioddities@gmail.com

South Beach Grill: New Menu Items!

Chef Carlos Davidson

 

South Beach Grill, a St. Augustine landmark of beachside dining for over 15 years, has recently added some new menu items brining a little twist to an already stellar selection of lunch and dinner entrees. Chef Carlos Davidson having 19 years experience has really put a lot of thought, creativity, and time into bringing new flavors to their customers. Having  spent time traveling after graduating Culinary School in Tallahassee, Davidson really expanded his cooking horizons in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was able to cook under several chefs." New Orleans is where I leaned so much about cooking, I would say I have a lot of creole in my cooking background," which reflects in the menu.



Portobello Mushroom Tacos

But lets talk about the new menu items that St. Aug Blog was more than happy to sample. A fresh in house Hummus Platter topped with avocado has been added to the appetizers served with toasted pita points. Among the lunch items , Portobello Mushroom Tacos with Sriracha Remoulade , Thai Shrimp Tacos, Beach Belo Sandwich- a large Portobello Mushroom Cap seared with house creole seasonings, and an Arugula Salad has been added that is topped with tomato, cucumbers, avocado, smoked bacon, and a goat and feta cheese combination. As for the dinner additions, you will find Southern Pan Fried Fish n Grits ( served with cheddar grits and fresh local Mahi-Mahi), Orzo St. Augustine which is tossed in capers , Manzanilla olives, grape tomatoes, garlic and fish fumet, and for those who enjoy a little spice for your pallet, the Asian Noodle Bowl will be up your alley, which is served with bell peppers, onions, carrots and tossed in Thai Peanut Sauce and Sriracha.

Asian Noodle Bowl

Bringing St. Augustine fresh local seafood for years and nearly one of the only restaurants located on the actual beach, there is something for everyone at South Beach Grill. Great view, great food and great service. St. Aug Blog asked Davidson what his goals were not only as a Chef but for the South Beach Grill to which he replied, " I just want South Beach Grill to be the best beachside eatery it can be. I am proud to say that we serve excellent fresh local seafood and that we are able to continue pleasing are customers throughout the years."

Thai Shrimp Tacos

South Beach Grill
45 Cubbedge Road
St. Augustine, FL 32080
(904) 471-8700
www.southbeachgrill.net
Hours - 11a.m. till 9p.m.

Sporkalicious! A review of Sporks Food Truck

Located on 2135 A1A South on St. Augustine Beach , Sporks is the newest edition to the Food Truck scene. Father and son , owners Benk and Miles Dagevos have embarked on a new business venture together , making their mark on the food truck frontier that slowly but surely is coming to fruition in St. Augustine. "It took us 4 months to get all the permitting and licensing for Sporks," Miles recalls. A reality   that all food trucks in the area have faced , but luckily have not discouraged.

The inspiration for the name of the food truck was quite simple. They wanted something short and catchy, hence, Sporks it was. Having only been operating for 3 weeks or so, Sporks found their own niche that sets them apart from the others, a rotating menu. Everyday, the specials change to whatever fresh ingredients Miles and Benk can get their hands on. Even the type of salsa they use is made fresh and different daily , a salsa du jour if you will. With Benk having been in the restaurant business since the 80's and Miles having 9 years experience , the collaboration is nothing short of delicious.

St. Aug Blog was fortunate enough sample one of their daily specials which was true to their mission, unique, delicious, and cooked to perfection. Cuban Pork Sliders with Minorcan Mustard and side of BACON Mac and Cheese topped with Miles' signature sauce, Hay Bale Sauce. He would not reveal the ingredients so I suppose you will have to stop by and try it for yourself! When asked how he came up with different sauces and salsas Miles simply said, " I just wing it. I usually take a recipe and then switch out an ingredient for another and just see what happens."

Other specials that Sporks has featured are Pulled Pork, Pot Roast Sliders , Chick Parmesan Sliders ,Chicken Pesto Sliders, Gumbo, Chili , Fried Onion Burger , and they will usually have some sort of local fish tacos on the menu for all you taco enthusiasts. Sides also rotate , but you will surely find Bacon Mac and Cheese, Costa Rican beans and rice ( topped with Lizano!) , and using corn tortillas , made to order chips with fresh salsa. All of these specials are in the 8$ range. Great fresh food with a side, you just can't beat it. But the question I know everyone is waiting for...do they actually have one of the most innovative eating utensils ever introduced to mankind? Yes! Sporks for everyone! "If you can't eat it with a spork we're not serving it, no just kidding!" That's a little Benk Dagevos joke. Sporks is open Tuesday through Saturday form 11 A.M. till dusk. Seating is provided. Dine at or take out! A wonderful new addition to St. Augustine Beach, truly a must!

Sporks Food Truck
2135 A1A South
St. Augustine, Florida 32080
904.806.3293
Open Tues-Sat 11A.M.-Dusk
Like Sporks on Facebook and follow them on Instagram to find out daily specials!

Great Apps To Keep Your New Year's Goals On Track

The New Year brings a fresh start and many of us set goals for ourselves. Whether it's losing that 10 pounds you've been needing to do or maybe reading that book that's been sitting on your desk since last June or going to the gym five days a week, unfortunately it is easier said than done. Many Americans make New Year's resolutions but hardly any of them actually follow through. This could be partly to setting goals too high or maybe stress or just life's day to day activities that cause distractions. Whatever the reasons may be luckily with today's technology there are useful apps that can keep us on track.
Here are some apps that may be useful , posted are the icons as well so they can be recognized on iTunes or google store: 

For getting your life organized and finishing tasks:



Golden Scale ( 1.99)

This app lets you keep track of your goals and or break your bad habits. This app also traces your progress as you go along.



















Evernote:
This is a note taking app that allows you to set and keep track of your goals and allows you to be more productive and self sufficient.

For weight loss:
Calorie Counter and Diet Tracker By MyFitnessPal (Free)
This app counts and tracks calories and exercise. It has over 3 million foods in it's data base that allows you to track nearly every calorie you consume. This app includes over 350 cardio and strength training exercises as well.

For the writer:
Self Control App( for Mac) (Free)
This app will bock you from accessing websites that distract you for a period time that you set . Once the time expires you will be able to access the websites. This can be used as a tool to keep focused on the task at hand , rather that checking your facebook or surfing youtube. Be aware that this app whether you turn your computer off or delete the app , it will not let you view those websites until its set time has expired.

Write or Die:
This app is geared toward the creative writer. It basically allows you to set the amount of words you'd like to write in the set amount of time you'd like to write them in and if you stop there are three different modes of alarms that will go off until you finish your writing goal.

 

Hope this helps! Good luck!