St. Augustine Ponte Vedra 2008 Travel Planner - (Page 14) and onion rings, fried shrimp and catch-of-the-day. Try their award-winning Minorcan clam chowder for a special treat. When you’re craving Italian, bring the brood to Pizzalley’s Chianti Room for bold, flavorful cooking. Shaken, not stirred: Whatever your martini preference, Cortesse’s Bistro & Flamingo Room can accommodate. The Bistro offers creatively prepared fresh regional seafood, Certified Angus beef, lamb, veal, pork tenderloin, chicken, pasta and an extensive wine list. The Flamingo Room presents out-of-this world specialty martinis, cigars and live entertainment nightly. St. Augustine’s elegant fine dining venues make any occasion a special one. The Casa Monica hotel boasts 95 Cordova, noted for innovative gourmet cuisine and stylish, Old World ambiance. Gorgeous antiques, handcrafted chandeliers and high-back baronial chairs are the perfect backdrop to the bright fusion of flavors presented here, a blend of American, Middle Eastern and Asian influences. Raintree Restaurant is another romantic favorite, and serves international selections in the warmth of an 1879 Victorian home. St. George Street Treasures Old and New Shopping here is among the delightful experiences you mustn’t miss. From vintage clothing and antiques to designer fashions and home décor, you’ll find it all here. Whether you prefer to peruse one-of-a-kind boutiques or you thrive in a major mall setting, St. Augustine’s diverse shopping options are sure to satisfy. St. George Street is my personal favorite, a festive jumble of quaint cafés, specialty boutiques and gift shops in a relaxing, pedestrian-only setting. While you’re weaving in and out, be sure and pop into Island Images, a cheerful shop with women’s and children’s clothing and accessories from bright and beachy designers Fresh Produce and Lilly Pulitzer; then top off your new look with an authentic Panama hat from The Panama Hat Company. On King Street, find Rembrandtz Fine Gifts for Fun People and other specialty stores. Visit The Lightner Museum for an eclectic collection of books, jewelry, ornaments, note cards, reproductions of antiques, children’s games and more. St. Augustine Antique Emporium on San Marco Avenue is replete with unusual finds, as is Wolf’s Head Books, specializing in used, rare and out-of-print books. The Joyful Cork on Ponce de Leon Boulevard not only sells unique wine accessories, gift baskets and wine, but it also holds wine classes four times a year and free wine tastings every Thursday evening. On the outskirts of the city are two outlet malls, at I-95 and S.R. 16 exit 318, respectively: Prime Outlets St. Augustine and St. Augustine Premium Outlets. Both offer an exciting array of designer and famous brand items, all at amazingly discounted prices. B “St. Augustine’s elegant fine dining venues make any occasion special.” 14
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