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My Wandering Fork

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Lori Allen

The Floridian:the Perfect Friday Night on the Back Porch

6/4/2016

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PAPPARE PRIMAVERA Choice of blackened Florida shrimp, herb-marinated chicken breast, or tofu served over a bed of zucchini pappardelle "noodles" simmered in a rich ginger and lemongrass coconut sauce with house creamed corn, carrot, sweet potato, and summer veggies. Topped with Mango-Pepper Slaw and fresh herbs.
Imagine walking into a gorgeous, leafy green patio with a southern charm feel and tons of shade.  That is what you will see at The Floridian.  Inside the restaurant you will find local artwork depicting beach and local art themes with a boat hanging from the ceiling.  There is a small, quaint bar located in the back of the establishment with few small tables.  Inevitably, you will feel like you are on vacation.

The menu boasts fresh, healthy local favorites.  Datil BBQ, Not Your Mommas meatloaf, shrimp and sausage pilau, corn bread stack and shrimp and grits (of course).  There’s also healthy fare including a delightful Pork Belly Caprese salad with heirloom tomatoes and a delicious southern Belle salad loaded with your choice of meat and peaches, sweet potatoes and candied pecans.  They also offer tempeh or tofu as vegetarian options and substitutes.  

This writer highly recommends the cheese board as an appetizer.  It is loaded with cheeses from Sweet Grass Dairy from Thomasville, GA, local FL honey, pecans, apples, peaches and a French baguette. There are daily desserts  including seasonal cupcakes, key lime cheesecake and a chocolate coconut pecan bar (is your mouth watering?).  They offer several local wines and beer. They have several (7) aperitif/digestive aromatic wine drinks, which include a Madeira Cobbler with ingredients of a fortified wine, seasonal fruits, citrus/vanilla simple syrup and nutmeg (yum).  They offer a moderately priced kids menu with staple entrees including quesadilla, chicken, shrimp and ribs.  By the way, several menu items can be made gluten free! 

The Floridian has a reputation of being a fine establishment and appears popular with the locals and tourists alike.  They find the finest local, fresh ingredients from local farmers, seafood vendors and ranchers and this is quite evident in their food.  The Floridian is a part of the sustainable food movement, which is quite commendable.  It embodies “clean eating” at its best!  The atmosphere is nice enough for a Saturday Date night dinner wearing a cute sundress or laid back enough for stopping by on the way back from the beach wearing shorts and a tank.  The next time your near 39 Cordova St. in old St. Augustine, stop on in and enjoy a local meal and drink!

829-0655
​ 39 Cordova Street St. Augustine, FL 32084, 

info@thefloridianstaug.com
www.thefloridianstaug.com

What you need to know:
Kids menu price range $5-$8
Lunch menu price range entree $10-$16
Dinner menu price range entree $10-$25

Hours:
Lunch 11:00-3:00 daily 
Closed Tuesday for lunch!
Dinner 5:00-close every day! 
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SJM Publisher Debbie Gaylord on the back porch....
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The Floridian are basically known for their taste and quality of their food. I usually use their services when I want to eat my dinner because they provide very comfortable environment. They offer such great services in very cheap rates.

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Hello there! I just read your article on "The Floridian: The Perfect Friday Night on the Back Porch" and I must say, I am impressed by the way you paint a vivid picture of the perfect weekend evening. Your description of the Floridian-style meal with its fresh ingredients and delicious flavor profile has got my mouth watering.

As someone who loves cooking and experimenting with different cuisines, I appreciate the attention to detail you put into describing the different components of the meal. Your descriptions of the Florida avocado and the shrimp salad make me want to rush out to the store and gather the ingredients to make this meal myself.

Your discussion of the back porch as the perfect setting for a relaxing evening with good food and great company is also spot-on. I should also note that the way you write here can be a great example for writing discussion post that are quite often assigned for students. Discussion assignment should be written in quite relaxing manner and should be really readable and interesting in order all students may discuss the important topic in the class. There's something about the fresh air and peaceful surroundings that make a meal so much more enjoyable. I love how you highlight the importance of taking time to slow down and enjoy the little things in life, like a meal with loved ones on a beautiful evening.

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    Lori Allen is a local who moved from the Boston area to attend Flagler College and never left. She is a family person that loves the beach, football, working out and finding new places to try.  Her love for food comes from her northern background and her love of cooking as well as meeting new and interesting people. She has never met a stranger nor has she ever been afraid to try an intriguing place. (Check out all her reviews on stjohnsmag.com)

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