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Governor DeSantis Signs Bill Allowing To-Go Sales of Alcoholic Beverages by Restaurants

Certain alcohol sales methods allowed by the Governor’s emergency order during the pandemic will now be permanent  Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 148, which authorizes restaurants, or vendors of alcoholic beverages also holding a public food service license, to sell or deliver alcoholic beverages prepared by the vendor in sealed containers. The bill extends additional sales options, commonly referenced as alcohol-to-go, … Continue reading Governor DeSantis Signs Bill Allowing To-Go Sales of Alcoholic Beverages by Restaurants

New Smyrna Beach Food Festival

Make dinner plans for Thursday night from 5 – 9 PM on Flagler Avenue for the New Smyrna Beach Food Festival! Thursday, April 15 @ 5 – 9 PM along Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach During this closed street event, you can walk the street and taste different menu offerings from local restaurants around the area! There will also be vendors selling handmade crafts, clothing, … Continue reading New Smyrna Beach Food Festival

NSB Mac and Cheese Challenge

Come get cheesy at the New Smyrna Beach Mac and Cheese Challenge on Flagler Avenue, Saturday, March 13th, from Noon – 5pm! Participants will be able to eat tasty samples of different types of Mac and Cheese at host locations on Flagler Avenue.  BONUS: Win $275 in Flagler Avenue Gift Certificates at select Mac & Cheese host sites, collect a key, then try to unlock … Continue reading NSB Mac and Cheese Challenge

Top 5 Places to Get Chicken Marsala in Volusia County

Each place featured below was voted as the BEST by ECC Facebook Fans. Be sure to “Like” our page to participate next month.  Nothing says classic comfort food like Italian cuisine. If you’re looking to cozy up with a classic favorite, like Chicken Marsala, look no further than the local spots in Volusia County. These 5 restaurants are where local patrons go for their favorite … Continue reading Top 5 Places to Get Chicken Marsala in Volusia County

Crimson House NSB

Wine, Food, Beer & a Good Time!  English poet, John Keats, once described his perfect day: “Give me books, French wine, fruit, fine weather and a little music played out of doors by somebody I do not know.” You might need to bring your own book, but you’ll find all the rest at Crimson House in New Smyrna Beach. Located at the corner of Orange … Continue reading Crimson House NSB

Flagler Avenue Chowder Challenge

Come down to the Flagler Avenue Chowder Challenge in New Smyrna Beach on Sunday, January 31st, 2021, from Noon – 5 pm. Participants will be able to eat tasty samples of different types of chowders at host locations on Flagler Avenue. During the event, tasters can vote for their favorite Chowder creations and the winning creators will receive the “Best at the Beach” awards. Participation … Continue reading Flagler Avenue Chowder Challenge

Tiano’s Adds Second Volusia County Location

ONE DAYTONA announced that Tiano’s will open a new location in the outdoor lifestyle and entertainment center’s high-energy Victory Circle. Tiano’s expanded beyond its New Smyrna Beach location to open a full-serve Italian restaurant in the former MidiCi: Italian Kitchen space. Offering lunch and dinner, the approximately 4,000-square-foot restaurant will feature indoor and outdoor dining. Tiano’s, a family-run establishment, will offer its authentic Italian cuisine … Continue reading Tiano’s Adds Second Volusia County Location

Florida Suspends Alcohol Sales in Bars

In a statement posted on Twitter today, June 26, 2020 at 11:13 a.m., the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation announced that, “Effective immediately, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation is suspending on premises consumption of alcohol at bars statewide.” This affects on-site consumption of alcohol, which was only just readmitted recently during the state’s “Phase 2” plan of reopening. It does not … Continue reading Florida Suspends Alcohol Sales in Bars

Local Businesses Raise Funds to Donate Thousands of Desperately Needed Protective Masks to Front Line Workers

In response to the urgent need for N95 and surgical masks for medical professionals and other vital workers fighting the COVID-19 outbreak, local businesses are lending a hand. Flagler Tavern, with the help of Shok Idea Group and WeatherFlow have secured a way to successfully acquire and distribute a significant quantity of protective masks to Front Line workers and First Responders in the New Smyrna … Continue reading Local Businesses Raise Funds to Donate Thousands of Desperately Needed Protective Masks to Front Line Workers

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Best Sandwich To-Go

Sub…hoagie…grinder. No matter what you call it, there’s no better pair to a summer day than a sandwich! Whether it’s for a day at the beach, the springs or a park, here’s where the locals go to grab their favorite sandwich.  Top 5 Local Restaurants for Takeout Sandwiches Each place featured below was voted as the BEST by ECC Facebook Fans. Be sure to “Like” … Continue reading Best Sandwich To-Go