17 restaurants and bars to visit during Biketoberfest
It’s that time of year again. The highly anticipated Biketoberfest is just days away. A longstanding tradition, the annual celebration begins Thursday and continues through Sunday, bringing motorcycle enthusiasts from all around the country right here to Daytona Beach for a weekend packed with live music, beautiful views and tons of two-wheel fun that’s open to everyone, whether riding or not. But let’s not forget about the food. Wherever you'll be celebrating in the area, whether riding down Daytona Beach’s historic Main Street, by the International Speedway or along U.S. Highway 1 in Ormond Beach, here are 16 popular restaurants, bars and more that will keep the party going all weekend long. Daytona's Original First Turn A Port Orange staple, this outdoor bar will have live music daily as part of its Biketoberfest Music Festival which runs through Sunday. All are welcome to join in on First Turn’s ongoing festivities this week and enjoy burgers, beer and wing specials, and more alongside musical guests including the Strait up Tribute to George Friday, and the Deadlanders and Old School Banditz on Saturday. First Turn is located at 5218 S. Ridgewood Ave. in Port Orange. For information, call 386-788-5434 or visit firstturnsteakhouse.com. Daytona International Speedway The Fall Cycle Scene will take place Thursday through Sunday at the International Speedway, where bike lovers, riders and everyone in between can enjoy free, live entertainment, action-packed races, vendor displays and more. The Daytona International Speedway is located at 1801 W. International speedway Blvd. in Daytona Beach. For information, call 800-748-7467 or visit daytonainternationalspeedway.com. Iron Horse Saloon This long-standing Biketoberfest staple is gearing up for a great weekend, featuring live entertainment Thursday through Sunday with musical guests including Whey Jennings Thursday through Saturday, Colt Ford on Friday and Eddie Montgomery on Saturday. There will also be free draft beer every day during free beer hour from 4-5 p.m. for those ready with their Iron Horse mugs, as well as delicious Big Papa barbecue, Craiger’s steak tips and more. Iron Horse Saloon is located at 1068 N. U.S. Highway 1 in Ormond Beach. For information, call 386-677-1550 or visit ironhorsesaloon.com. Teddy Morse’s Destination Daytona With a 100,000-plus-square-foot motorcycle showroom inside Teddy Morse's Daytona Harley-Davidson, food, drinks and free entertainment, you won't want to miss out on Destination Daytona. Just down the road from the iconic Iron Horse Saloon, the massive venue will be a go-to stop all weekend long with live music, food, vendors and more. Teddy Morse’s Destination Daytona is located at 1637 N. U.S. Highway 1 in Ormond Beach. For information, call 386-671-7100 or visit Daytonaharleydavidson.com. Saints and Sinners Pub One of many dining locations within Destination Daytona, this local “home to the giant sandwich” will keep you full and entertained this weekend, with a packed menu of mouth-watering selections, from the homemade ground beef chili and handmade jalapeno poppers to the oven-toasted gourmet sandwiches, nachos and hot dogs. The local bar will have free concerts all weekend from noon to midnight with musical guests including Jack Knife, Molly Hatchet and Jasmine Cain. Saints and Sinners Pub is located at 1635 N. U.S. Highway 1 in Ormond Beach. For information, call 386-671-7108 or visit Facebook.com/saintssinnerspub. Peanut and George's Pub on Main Peanut Georges and Pub on Main is a classic American pub that’s been a frequented favorite for years during Daytona’s Biketoberfest. The local is pub is located at 821 Main St. in Daytona Beach and is known for its Reuben sandwich, French toast and Benedict breakfasts, as well as its range of fried dishes, seafood and drink selections for those looking to sit back, relax and enjoy the weekend’s festivities. For information, call 386-238-9437 or visit peanutandgeorges.com. Cruisin’ Café Described as “the ultimate motorsports restaurant,” the Cruisin’ Café is located at 2 S. Atlantic Ave. in Daytona Beach and offers a variety of food and drink options for those looking to dine in during the upcoming weekend’s celebration. Whether stopping in for a stacked sandwich, half-pound burger, wings or drinks, this racing-themed café is the perfect pit-stop during Biketoberfest. For information, call 386-253-5522 or visit cruisincafe.com Beaver Bar This Ormond Beach go-to is a laid-back favorite for all things wings, made-to-order burgers and cold beer specials all Biketoberfest weekend long. The casual spot is located near the Ormond Beach Loop at 1105 U.S. Highway 1 in Ormond Beach and will have live music, and menu specials like $2 tacos and $6 margaritas on Thursdays from 4 to 8:30 p.m., as well as breakfast available as early as 8 a.m. on Sunday. For information, call 386-673-3500 or visit Facebook.com/Beaverbarormondbeach. The Legendary Boot Hill Saloon This 50-year-old favorite has legendary in its title for a reason. A go-to biker spot with indoor and outdoor seating to watch all the weekend’s action, the Legendary Boot Hill Saloon will have all your quick bite and drink needs covered, as well as live music all weekend long to celebrate Biketoberfest right. Legendary Boot Hill Saloon is located at 310 E. Main St. in Daytona Beach. For information, visit Facebook.com/boothillsaloon. The Doghouse Bar and Grill A popular Port Orange destination known for its vibrant, lively atmosphere, Doghouse Bar and Grill is keeping the party going during Biketoberfest with live music Thursday through Sunday, drink specials and a full menu of quick bites from its wings and chicken tender basket to its sandwiches, fries and hot dogs. Doghouse Bar and Grill is located at 3400 S. Nova Road in Port Orange. For information, call 386-872-7291 or visit Facebook.com/dhousedaytona. Racing’s North Turn This oceanfront eatery has something for everyone during Biketoberfest weekend. With indoor and outdoor seating — on the covered or open deck — this casual spot is worth the ride over to Ponce Inlet. Accompanied by a unique racing museum inside, the local eatery offers a full menu of beachside favorites from sandwiches, flatbreads and wings, to seafood, desserts and, of course, a full bar. Racing’s North Turn is located at 4511 S. Atlantic Ave. in Ponce Inlet. For information, call 386-322-3258 or visit racingsnorthturn.com. Froggy’s Saloon A Main Street staple for over 30 years, Froggy’s Saloon is a popular Biketoberfest go-to for its lively crowds, entertainment and weekly specials. The local spot will celebrate all weekend with a limited menu of snacks including wings, hamburgers and hot dogs, as well as a range of daily drink specials including Fireball Fridays with $5 Fireball shots, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday Funday with $4 bloody mary’s and mimosas, and all day $2 Busch and Busch Light and $12/$15 domestic/import buckets. Froggy’s Saloon is located at 800 Main St. in Daytona Beach. For information, call 386-253-0330 or visit froggysdaytona.com. Ocean Deck Known for its laid-back atmosphere and menu that never misses, this oceanfront restaurant and bar is no stranger to the festivities of Biketoberfest weekend. Enjoy live music all weekend, with late night happy hours from 11 p.m. - closing Sunday through Thursday, karaoke, oceanfront views and a full menu ranging from wings, seafood and steak to sandwiches, tacos and more. Ocean Deck is located at 127 S. Ocean Ave. in Daytona Beach. For information, call 386-253-5224 or visit oceandeck.com World’s Most Famous Brewery Main Street’s World Most Famous Brewery is known for its vast selection of import and domestic beers, ciders, limited editions and beers brewed in house using a five-barrel system. Among several selections, the brewery currently offers My Lite Buddy− a crisp, clean Kolsch beer, Frooty Booty−a popular cream ale made from fruity pebbles, and Hop Cycler− an IPA with fresh, floral and fruity notes. The local favorite also offers unique seasonal offerings like the Left Hand Key Lime Pie Nitro, Funky Buddha Maple Bacon Coffee Porter and Harpoon Dunkin Pumpkin, and currently features 12 beers on tap, eight of which are its own. The beachside brewery is the place to be for a cold beer all Biketoberfest weekend long and is located at 816 Main St. in Daytona Beach. For information, call 386-400-0097 or visit worldsmostfamousbrewery.com. Dirty Harry’s Pub Located at 705 Main St. in Daytona Beach, this lively pub is keeping the party going with contests, karaoke, wrestling events, live music featuring artists like Rebel Son and Trae Pierce, and drink specials like $3 mimosas and bloody marys on Sundays. For information, call 386-256-4309 or visit dirtyharrysdaytona.com. Blues and Brews Bistro Located at 790 S. Atlantic Ave. in Ormond Beach, Blues and Brews Bistro is a classic stop for those looking to enjoy live entertainment and a full menu, ranging from flatbread beach pies, burgers and baskets to seafood, sandwiches, wraps and more. The local eatery will have live music all weekend long, with artists including the Sister Lucille Band and Kurt Allen Band. For more information, call 386-267-2020 or visit bluesbrewsbistro.com. Full Moon Saloon A rustic venue and Biketoberfest staple that knows how to party, Full Moon Saloon is celebrating all weekend long with a packed schedule of live music from Thursday through Sunday, starting daily at 10 a.m., as well as a daily DJ and contests. If you’re looking to grab a drink and relax, then sit back and enjoy musical guests including Hayfire, Dillon Carmichael and more. Full Moon Saloon is located at 700 Main St. in Daytona Beach. For information, call 386-253-1944 or visit Facebook.com/fullmoondaytona.
Riverfront reborn: Daytona Beach's Riverfront Esplanade is complete and open to the public
DAYTONA BEACH — It is another world, a tranquil place where gentle breezes drift in off the Halifax River, pink and lilac-colored flowers bloom under the sunshine, and water trickles down a meandering stream with waterfalls. It is the southern end of the new Riverfront Esplanade, a tree-canopied escape within downtown Daytona that was opened to Beach Street business owners Thursday evening, one day before its public grand opening Friday at 5 p.m. "I feel like this is a celebration for Beach Street merchants," said Cici Brown, who along with her husband Hyatt have donated tens of millions of dollars to make both the north and south ends of the esplanade possible. She listed all the struggles Beach Street businesses have been through over the past several years, including the Orange Avenue bridge and road project that disrupted their operations, severe flooding from multiple tropical storms, COVID and construction of the esplanade. "It just has to come to an end, and I think we're there," she said. The grand opening celebration for the public was Friday night. The esplanade has had to navigate its own challenges to become a reality. When the project was launched in March 2019, the plan was to spend around $15 million and complete the overhaul in two years. Supply chain problems, inflation, a pandemic and the reality of what it would take to create the elaborate vision for the greenspace that runs along Beach Street more than doubled both the original cost estimate and the amount of time needed to get the work done. The north end of the esplanade didn't open until June of 2022, and the southern end faced completion delays as well. Last week's unrelenting rain was the final interruption for the southern stretch, slowing down the completion of a riverside trail within the esplanade until Monday or Tuesday next week. The cost has also soared. The initial $15 million estimate skyrocketed to what is expected to be a grand tally of $36.5 million. Reinventing Daytona's downtown Riverfront The 22.5-acre esplanade, which stretches from Main Street to Orange Avenue, was created by a collaboration among the Browns, the city and a private foundation. Cici and Hyatt Brown established the Brown Riverfront Esplanade Foundation, a nonprofit organization with a board. Then in 2019, the foundation entered into a 50-year lease agreement with the city of Daytona Beach that allowed the foundation to redevelop, operate and manage the Riverfront Esplanade. The land that makes up the esplanade was formerly Riverfront Park. The city still owns the property. The esplanade has been planned, funded and run by the foundation. The Browns are donating the vast majority of the $36.5 million that has made the project possible. The venture also received $500,000 in grants from the Daytona Beach Racing and Recreational Facilities District. The city has been giving $800,000 per year, which was originally earmarked for maintenance and is now going toward capital costs. The esplanade's $2.2 million annual operating and maintenance budget is now being covered by generous donations from several prominent community members and businesses. Key sponsors include Advent Health, Brown & Brown Insurance, Halifax Health, ICI Homes, Jon Hall Chevrolet, NASCAR and P&S Paving. The Browns also donated another $3 million to create an endowment that will cover the salaries of the park manager and an assistant. "This is a community effort. It's not just two or three people," Hyatt Brown said. Daytona's Beach Street has new hope Before the Beach Street business owners were treated to a stroll through the southern esplanade on Thursday ahead of the public, the Browns spoke to them at an invite-only event inside the Cinematique Theater on Beach Street. Cici Brown said now people can have an evening meal in one of Beach Street's outdoor dining areas, watch the sunset, and then walk through the esplanade before heading home. "This is a great community and we love it dearly," she said. Hyatt Brown told the group how Beach Street corridor thrived in the 1940s, and he recalled playing in Riverfront Park as a child and being enchanted. As he got older he watched the park and downtown decline, but he said now there's "a new day dawning." His family's business, insurance brokerage Brown & Brown, helped that effort tremendously by locating its new headquarters building on Beach Street. Now people need to live downtown, Brown said, noting that's poised to happen with some planned apartment projects. What's inside the esplanade? The creation of the esplanade began in June 2020. Riverfront Park closed to the public, construction fences went up and the sliver of land hugging the west bank of the Halifax River began to undergo a dramatic reinvention. The mile-long property has been recontoured to add berms and rolling land. The riverfront is now peppered with new ponds and various types of palms, magnolias, Chinese elms, pink oleanders and yellow daisies. The north end of the park has a unique raised overlook point behind the News-Journal Center, a jogging path, a picnic area, a fenced dog park with an agility course, swings overlooking the river, an event lawn that's been used for outdoor movies and festivals and dozens of mature trees, bridges and plazas. Manatee Island, which is connected to the northern end of the esplanade by a wooden footbridge, will now be available to be rented for $1,500 per event. The southern end has flower gardens, the lazy river, a trellis that could be used for weddings and other events, swings, plenty of benches, a jogging path, a shaded picnic area, and relaxing music pouring out of speakers. A highlight is a large state-of-the-art splash pad with colored lights and water that shoots out in constantly changing heights and rhythms. The southern end of the park has more than 8,000 individual plants that are of 63 different varieties. There are 261 new trees including 74 cabbage palms, 112 rose plants of 10 different varieties, and 100,000 glass tiles creating mosaics of mayflowers and orange blossoms. Both ends of the park have restrooms modeled on historic downtown buildings. "We couldn't be more pleased," said Beach Street restaurant owner Paul Zappitelli. "For me, it's one of those monumental moments," said Beach Street property owner Jack White. "This is the start of the next generation."
Two Fla. Laws Affecting RE Go into Effect Oct. 1
HOA transparency and accountability: House Bill 919 contains measures that help improve the transparency and accountability of homeowners associations (HOAs). The bill creates an HOA Bill of Rights, provisions to reign in kickbacks, fraudulent voting activities and conflicts of interest. HB 919 also allows for the removal of officers and directors under certain circumstances, and it prevents fines from becoming a lien against homeowners. Tools to fight harmful regulations: Local governments routinely pass ordinances that directly and indirectly impact local businesses. Many of these local ordinances often have unintended consequences felt throughout the business community. Senate Bill 170 requires local governments to show the impact of a new ordinance on businesses and suspend enforcement of an ordinance being challenged in court.
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