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Sunny skies return - trip journal
fabila
12 hours ago
What a turnaround in the weather today!
We started the morning with breakfast at the SMYC—Bloody Marys and eggs Benedict for me, and French toast for the guys. Always a great way to ease into the day.
The sunshine was intense but perfect for beach and pool time. We spent most of the day soaking it up, alternating between the ocean and the pool. By mid-afternoon, we were ready for a break from the heat and headed over to check out the new observation deck at Driftwood. It’s a great spot for plane watching—we saw several smaller aircraft come in, but the highlight was definitely watching an Air France departure right over the beach. Incredible view, and I managed to get some great video. We were told the owner is planning to add bathrooms, which will be a welcome addition, though no timeline yet.
Dinner was at La Perle Bleu, and it did not disappoint. We initially parked on the lower street, only to realize there’s more convenient parking up the hill right near the entrance—worth noting if you’d rather skip the stairs or elevator.
We chose to sit on their outdoor patio deck, where the seating was very comfortable. The interior is beautifully decorated with lots of blue tones, while the outdoor space leans more neutral but is still nicely done. Service was warm and attentive throughout the evening.
We were served a complimentary amuse-bouche to start—a tasty creamy pumpkin soup with bread, which set the tone nicely. The chicken nem appetizer came with a salad and a bold dipping sauce. It was different than most I’ve had and this version wasn’t my favorite.(Also worth noting: there’s a Haitian menu available in addition to the French fusion menu.)
For mains, two in our group had the GRILLED RIBEYE 350GR WITH BÉARNAISE SAUCE with fries and a nice mix of vegetables—broccoli, carrots, green beans, and cauliflower. The Steak is “market price” and tonight it was $45. Both enjoyed their steaks.
David ordered the lamb shank, which was very tender and served with the same vegetables plus mashed potatoes—he really enjoyed it.
I went with the Thai-style beef teriyaki, served in a bowl with vegetables and jasmine rice on the side. The portion was generous, and the sauce had a strong flavor that I liked.
Overall, we really enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. A service charge was included on the bill, but we did leave an additional tip.
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Kalos Restaurant last night
AUCspouse
12 hours ago
We had an excellent meal at Kalos Restaurant last night. My wife and I ordered about 6 appetizers to share instead of any main dishes.
All the food was prepared with attention to flavor and presentation, although one or two of the dishes were examples of a chef's unnecessary creativity. (I'm thinking of the spanakopita salad -- basically a deconstructed spanakopita consisting of raw spinach salad topped with flaky thin pastry squares, with a light dressing and feta cheese. Tasty, but not as tasty as traditional spanakopita.)
When all was said and done, we both agreed that it was an excellent meal. The roasted red pepper dish was particularly tasty. The pita bread was fresh (and that is surprisingly rare at restaurants). We also had a shrimp appetizer, a raw snapper appetizer, and Greek roasted potatoes. Service was attentive and fast (although there was one error -- removing one diner's plates while the other diner was still eating, which isn't right).
We had a nice table looking over the beach. Summary: one of the best restaurant meals we've had in months.
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New Blind Creek Beach Lot Review
TJTrippe
Yesterday at 07:36 PM
Beautiful Wednesday at 79 degrees, nice breeze out of the south and the lot was at most a 33% filled at 1130am.
I think they put a dent in peoples habits as a nice day like today should draw more.
It is paved and smooth and you can tell it’s a beach park now, before it was more easy to drive by unnoticed. I see zero increased parking capacity, maybe negative.
And they put the potties right on A1A when you drive in so have to walk at least 150 feet or more to tinkle and brink your flip flops for hot blacktop.
You can see the potty doors from A1A, so not much hope of walking au naturelle someday to the potties.
The lot is smooth but it has lost some jungle naturist charm.
Will report again on a weekend if we go.
THEY PAVED PARADISE AND PUT UP A PARKING LOT.
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SWA
Scott80
Yesterday at 02:18 PM
Has anyone flown or does anyone have any news on the new Southwest Airlines route? We are arriving from Houston on May 27th.
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Heavy Rain
fabila
Yesterday at 12:00 PM
The weather didn’t cooperate today—it poured through the night and well into the morning. By midday, the rain tapered off to a light sprinkle, but by then it didn’t feel worth heading to the pool. Instead, it turned into a mellow, easygoing day spent catching up with friends and enjoying good conversation.
We kept things simple with breakfast and lunch on-site. By late afternoon, three more friends arrived, and that set the tone for the evening. We had made a reservation at JAX’s, which, of all the restaurants we’ve visited on this trip, is definitely the one that requires planning ahead. We actually got turned away there earlier in the week, and another night our friends could only grab seats at the bar—which, as we learned, is also something you can (and probably should) reserve since it’s so popular.
David and I split a Caesar salad ($17) to start. It was pretty standard—nothing wrong with it, but nothing that stood out either. They did offer to add anchovies, which I said yes to, though it ended up being just two small ones. Overall, it was fine, but not memorable, and for the price, not something I’d order again.
David ordered the short ribs, which were incredibly tender and served over mashed potatoes with grilled vegetables. Most of the dishes came with a mix of broccoli and carrots, all a bit too garlicky.
I went with the petite filet mignon (6 oz), paired with whipped potatoes and béarnaise sauce. The steak was ordered medium; it came out slightly more done than that but still had a hint of pink. It was so flavorful it didn’t need any extra seasoning—the kitchen had already done it justice. The whipped potatoes were just as satisfying. At $47, it felt like a solid choice, especially since the 8 oz option would have been more than I needed.
We really enjoyed our dinners and would recommend it—especially if you’re in the mood for a good steak, a comfortable air-conditioned setting, and a classic steakhouse atmosphere with great service.
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