Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 386-252-4920;
www.tropicalmanor.com
;
2237 S Atlantic Ave; r $80-315; )
This
beachfront property is vintage Florida, with motel rooms, studios and cottages all
blanketed in a frenzy of murals and bright pastels.
Sun Viking Lodge
RESORT$$$
( 800-815-2846;
www.sunviking.com
; 2411 S Atlantic Ave; r $79-259; )
Most rooms
have kitchenettes, but they could stand a reno - oh never mind. For families, it's ideal:
two pools, a 60ft waterslide, beach access, shuffleboard, endless activities and a Viking
theme!
Eating & Drinking
Dancing Avocado Kitchen
MEXICAN$
(110 S Beach St; mains $6-10; 8am-4pm Tue-Sat; )
Fresh, healthful Mexican dishes like
extreme burritos and quesadillas dominate the menu at this vegetarian-oriented cafe, but
the signature Dancing Avocado Melt is tops.
Pasha
MIDDLE EASTERN$
(
www.pashamideastcafe.com
; 919 W International Speedway Blvd; mains $5-14; 11am-7:30pm
Mon-Sat)
Bread unchanged since it opened in the '70s, this place combines an Aladdin's
cave deli of imported Middle Eastern goods and a cafe with authentic dishes like Ar-
menian breaded cheese pie and platters served with the owner's grandma's pita bread.
Aunt Catfish's on the River
SOUTHERN$$$
( 386-767-4768;
www.auntcatfishontheriver.com
;
4009 Halifax Dr, Port Orange; mains $8-25;
11:30am-9pm Mon-Sat, from 9am Sun)
Southern-style seafood lolling in butter and Cajun-
spice catfish make this place insanely popular.
The Cellar
ITALIAN$$$
$$$
( 386-258-0011;
www.thecellarrestaurant.com
;
220 Magnolia Ave; mains $19-37; 5-10pm Tue-
Sun)
Classic, upscale Italian fare and elegant ambience (located in the summer mansion
of 29th US President Warren G Harding) has made this go-to spot for special-occasion
dinners. Reservations recommended.
Drinking & Entertainment
