Gifts by the Sea: A Few of My Favorite Things

compiled by Sherry Nist Mele Kalikimaka has always been my favorite Christmas greeting though I did not have the fortune to grow up in Vero Beach or any beach town for that matter.  I think …

Rio Coco Cafe – Restaurant Review

by “The Food Guy” – Food Blogger / Restaurant Critic for Vero Vine My next tasting experience takes me north on 43rd avenue, close to the Vero Beach Airport, in what appears to be an …

The 2016 GOLDEN FORK Awards

by “The Food Guy” – Food Blogger / Restaurant Critic for Vero Vine I never imagined myself as a food blogger or restaurant critic until a few years ago.  I’ve been looking for a way …

Rita’s Italian Ice – Restaurant Review

by “The Food Guy” – Food Blogger / Restaurant Critic for Vero Vine As someone who lived in the Midwest for most of his life before moving to Vero, I got to experience the changing …

Wawa Celebrates Grand Opening of New Store in Vero Beach!

by “The Food Guy” – Food Blogger / Restaurant Critic for Vero Vine November 30th, 2016 One of the most highly anticipated new business openings in Vero Beach as of late has been the new Wawa …

The 2016 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival

by “The Food Guy” – Food Blogger / Restaurant Critic for Vero Vine It’s that time of year again as I head back to the 2016 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and try all of …

Polo Deli – Restaurant Review

by “The Food Guy” – Food Blogger / Restaurant Critic for Vero Vine My next tasting experience takes me over to the island side of Vero Beach, and this time to the Polo Deli.  This …

The Yellow Rose Cakery – Business Review

by “The Food Guy” – Food Blogger / Restaurant Critic for Vero Vine As a kid growing up in the 70’s and 80’s, my mom would always make my birthday or other special occasion cakes …

The 2016 Jeane Graves Charity Cupcake Challenge

by “The Food Guy” – Food Blogger / Restaurant Critic for Vero Vine The Heritage Center in downtown Vero Beach this past weekend hosted the 7th Annual Jeane Graves Charity Cupcake Challenge.  Bakers that entered …