Unforgettable RestaurantsAward-Winning ChefsSignature Dishes Chefs on Florida’s Historic Coast are once again making history with signature dishes featuring local favorites and heritage-inspired flavors.  From the elegant resorts of Ponte Vedra Beach to the Old World bistros in St. Augustine, in October 2012, dozens of participating restaurants will be presenting prix fixe (fixed price) three-course menus

Just one block east of the St. Francis Inn sits the newly restored Tovar House.  It is one of four buildings dating back to the 1700’s that all reside on St. Francis Street.  The Tovar House, The Oldest House, and the Llambias House are all owned by the St. Augustine Historical Society.  The fourth building

What follows is one reporter’s list of top ten favorite fall festivals in St. Augustine.  We here at St. Francis may disagree – see our next blog for comparison list!  Click on the link at the bottom for details about the events listed here. 1. Corn Maze Sept 29-Oct 282. Spanish Wine and Food Festival

The third annual Fiesta de Aviles will celebrate the beauty and ambience on the oldest street in America. Hosted by the Aviles Street Merchants Association, the event will feature music, art, dance, food and shopping Oct. 13-14. Oct. 13-14: Fiesta de Aviles and the running of the bulls | StAugustine.com

We were blessed this weekend to have both The Queen of Crime and the Sultry Sister of Soul staying at the Inn. Edna Buchanan, The Queen of Crime, received the 2012 Literary Legend Award Friday night at the Florida Heritage Book Festival & Writers Conference at the St. Johns County Convention Center at Renaissance World Golf

Friday: September 14 First Muster at Florida National Guard Barracks The Florida National Guard and Florida Department of Military Affairs, in partnership with La Compañía de Santiago (The Company of St. James), a member unit of Florida Living History, Inc., will commemorate the 447th anniversary of the first mustering of America’s original citizen-soldiers and the

We are hosting a Book Release Party tonight at the Inn.  The Rogues Gallery Writers are celebrating their latest project:  The Method Writers.  As described on the book cover (see below): Four writers.  Four methods.  One Twisted Novel. Sounds like a fun read!  You’re invited tonight to meet the four authors of The Method Writers from

Friday: September 7 First Friday Art Walk The latest exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at more than 20 St. Augustine art galleries. Old Town Trolleys offer free round-trips to the heart of the art district from the San Sebastian Winery, 157 King Street – or go on your own self-guided art walk. This month’s highlights

We did not know that vultures had their own day…much less days!  Good for them! Lots happening this long holiday weekend – hope you have a great weekend wherever you are. Friday: August 31 St. Augustine Lighthouse Sunset/Moonrise Enjoy the sunset and moonrise from the most unique perspective in all of St. Augustine – the

Back in the spring we did a major renovation on our Elizabeth Suite.  We had the ceiling pulled down and completely replaced.  We also had the Elizabeth Suite bathroom completely re-caulked and painted, along with installing a new ceiling fan.  While we were at it we painted the outside of the Inn – and worked