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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Review: Dixie Crossroads Restaurant Titusville, Florida

Review of Dixie Crossroads Restaurant in Titusville, Florida

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If you are a seafood lover, and you live near- or plan to visit Titusville, Florida; you might want to check out Dixie Crossroads. And if you have a friend or date that doesn't like seafood, there are steaks and salads. So there are no excuses, vegetarians, and people who don't really "like" seafood, don't let that scare you away from this awesome experience! It will be a memorable experience; one you will want to try, over and over again. And their prices are reasonable too. They are a family owned business, right on the Space Coast!
 
 
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They are located at: 1475 Garden Street phone number 321-268-5000.

For your convenience, you can phone in your order, and pick it up and eat it in your own home, or at a park picnic if you prefer!

While you are there, enjoying the famous appetizers of corn fritters lightly sprinkled with powdered sugar, you can also buy souvenirs to commemorate your visit with this fine restaurant!
For those of you who want to learn more, right from the "source" so to speak- you can go to

www.dixiecrossroads.com

Personally, I suggest trying the platters that give you a little of this and that. This was you can savor each and every bite, as I promise you will.

The lobster is tender and melts in your mouth, as do the crab legs. If you want or need extra butter- not a problem. The soups are home made, as are the fritters- their own recipe. In the souvenir shop, you can buy a bag with the contents to make the fritters, and the instructions are on the bag.

The employees are friendly, and will even help you to celebrate your special event. Simply tell them in advance, and they will sing happy birthday, or anniversary, and give you a piece of cake or pie!
Reservations are suggested, especially on Holidays. I remember going one Mothers Day, and without reservations, we sat and waited for one hour!

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Outside, Dixie Crossroads has a pond, beautifully decorated, in it large gold fish- some are orange and some are brown as well as albino. There are feeders that you put a quarter into to feed the fish, as well as the squirrels. Turtles are also in the pond, of various sizes and shapes. Red-eared sliders are the most common. There are park benches, and a pavilion where you can sit and have drinks. too.

When you arrive, you simply give them your name and wait 'til they call you. Wait times vary. There is beautiful artwork within, Mister and Mrs. Rock Shrimp statues everywhere. You can sit on a bench and have your photo took with them too. (You be the photographer, of course!)


 When you experience the Dixie Crossroads experience, you will have something to talk about for a lifetime! I personally guarantee it. Along with my personal grade scale of one through ten, I give this restaurant a ten, and two thumbs up!
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Published by Deneale K. Williams

Sunday, July 6, 2014

Review: Malibu's Sport's Bar & Grill in Rockledge, Florida

Review of Malibu's Sports Bar & Grill in Rockledge, Florida

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I had lived in Rockledge, FL for several years. It is a small town, surrounded by Cocoa, FL and Viera, FL. Within this small town, is where I found another great restaurant worth sharing.
 
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Malibu's Sports Bar and Grill. It is located at 165 Barton Blvd, Rockledge, FL 32955. The phone number, for any questions you may have: 321-636-5090.

We have gone to this restaurant on several occasions, trying different meals and appetizers, and never have we been disappointed! Their pricing is decent; not something you would cringe at. The owner is there the whole time the restaurant is open, and will gladly speak to you.

We went on Mothers Day, and the owner himself, passed out roses to all the Mothers, proudly.

The food tastes like good home cooking, and although I consider myself a great cook, I am convinced there at Malibu's, they can not only challenge my own taste buds, but my own recipes!

And being in Florida, they even have fried gator tail! They also have huge fried mushrooms, which are tasty and mouth watering. There are so many items to try; you will be back for another visit!
The service is fast, your drink glass is never empty, and your server will always smile, and please you every step of the way.

Yes, you can order your food to go, and take it on picnic, or home- whatever floats your boat!

This restaurant is safely located right beside Rockledge Police Department, beside the railroad tracks. Barton Blvd is scenic and recently remodeled by the city of Rockledge.
Inside Malibu's there are many TVs, and the bar is located in a different area, away from the dining area. They serve any and all types of mixed drinks, and beers to keep the taste buds alive. You will also get to admire old sports team memorabilia, photos of old Malibu's (this being the Chevy Malibu, in its older more memorable state!) And there are always daily specials, which change from day to day. Feel free to call ahead, if you are wanting specific deals, prices and to know the hours of operation!

So while you are visiting our beautiful space coast area, drop by the tiny town of Rockledge, FL and have a nice home style meal at Malibu's Bar and Grill. You too, will be glad that you took my advice! And by all means, please feel free to leave me comments about your experience!
Published by Deneale K. Williams

Review: Paul's Smokehouse Restraurant & P.W. Lounge in Titusville, Florida

Review of Paul's Smokehouse Restaurant & P.W. Lounge in Titusville, Florida


When traveling through Titusville, Florida, you often stay on US Highway 1. Many people do this, to see and admire the launch pads of Kennedy Space Center.
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View from Shuttle Launch from Paul's Smokehouse Parking Lot!
 
A fine dining restaurant to watch the launches, and admire Kennedy, as well as the Indian River- located right out in the open on US highway one is:

Paul's Smoke House Restaurant and P.W. Lounge
3665 S. Washington Ave.
Titusville, Florida 32780
(321) 267-3663

The President of this fine eatery is: Paul Salisbury. Paul's smokehouse was established in 1975.

There are several floors. There is also a scenic style back porch, screened in to protect you from bugs, where you can sit outside and enjoy the fresh air-as well as the scenery.

They often run specials on mixed drinks, and steaks. They have many varieties to keep your palate satisfied. From seafood, to filet mignon, and of course, even children's meals.

A shirt and shoes, are required, as well as the men are asked not to wear sleeveless attire.
They have clean restrooms, and friendly service. You can ask questions, such as we did, to learn what "Soup du jour" was. We were told that this is a soup with ham and beans in it. This is just a fancy way of saying it! LOL

How can you recognize this place? It has a big wooden sign out front displaying the name and a bull on it, it will kind of remind you of a ranch or a stable for animals. Washington Avenue is US Highway 1. The river runs right along side of it.
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Once inside, the lighting is dim, and there are antiques everywhere. Some of which they ask you to refrain from touching. The roof is fine sturdy wood, varnished beautifully and there are white Christmas Lights along the edge of the ceiling.

Upstairs is the lounge, to which there are also tables, so that if you desire you can eat up there as well you can do so.

You will get a full course meal, including appetizers, and desserts. There are many things to choose from. And with your meal comes hot fresh homemade bread, right from the oven!

And for those of you who don't know, Florida is famous for its rock shrimp, and yes they do serve it!
So if you come to Florida to see the shuttle launches and want to have a nice meal during the launch, drop by Paul's Smokehouse and satisfy your taste buds at the same time!

Hours of Operation: 

Tue., Wed. & Thu.: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday & Saturday 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Closed Monday

For your viewing pleasure, you can check out their menu online before you drop by. And by all means, they do accept reservations. Here is their link: www.nbbd.com/pauls/menu.html their you will even find photo's to help you familiarize yourself with what you are looking for!
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I give this restaurant a nine on a scale of one through ten.
Published by Deneale K. Williams

Friday, July 4, 2014

Review: Sinbad's Drive Thru & Catering in Merritt Island, Florida

Review: Sinbad's Drive Thru & Catering in Merritt Island, Florida

My husband and I have literally loved "Gyro's" since we discovered them in a mall in Akron, Ohio. After a few years, the Gyro stand closed up. Then we moved to Florida.
 
One afternoon, we had seen a sign for "Gyro's" and thought, "It can't hurt to give them a try." So we went there.

We met the owner, who now knows us on a first name basis. He introduced us to several things, which we tried and enjoyed. He serves Mediterranean food.

This is a bright yellow building, and you cannot eat inside, however outside he has picnic tables and chairs. There are umbrellas atop the tables, and a canopy above that.

This place is known as: Sinbad. It is located in Merritt Island, on route three, which is also Courtney Parkway. Here is the info you will need for GPS, or MapQuest:

Sinbad
1452 N. Courtney Parkway
Merritt Island, Florida 32953
(321) 459-9815

Hours of operation: Monday thru Saturday: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Sunday: 11:30 am to 5:00 pm

The owners name is Marvin, and we can honestly say that he is a friend of the family. We send people to him, and bring our friends and family with us, sharing the great tastes that he has to offer.

For dessert I suggest that if you like sweets, try the "baklava". Pronounced just how it's spelled. The history of how it is made, is amazing. It is like a bread, rolled super duper thin, and lots and lots of sugar. It is extremely sweet, and even addicting.

There are platters, with his food, meaning- meals. And soft drinks, which are coke products. He makes his own lemonade in the Summer time, fresh squeezed, and not too sweet, and not too sour. The iced tea is also freshly brewed!

There are drive thru windows on each side of then building. This eatery is located inside of a strip mall. You can't miss the building, it is bright yellow. There is also an Aladdin style genie on the side of the building.

There are specials from time to time, which are on the sign by the street. The sign used to have the word "Sinbad" on it, until the weather took it down. However, the place where he lists his specials is still there.

The pricing is not too high either. And you can even have double meat, if you want. An added bonus, is that Marvin and his family of employees also take special orders upon request, and they even offer catering! Please call ahead for special orders and catering.

Remember, this is not a place you will go inside in the sir conditioning and sit down to eat. It is a drive thru. But there are tables outside, if weather permits you can sit outside and enjoy your meal.
On a scale of one through ten, I give Sinbad's a perfect ten!
Published by Deneale K. Williams