{Columbia Restaurant since 1905 in Sarasota, Florida}

Back to Florida again, to June 30, when we enjoyed a special lunch at the famous and historic Columbia Restaurant since 1905 in Sarasota, Florida.

Our dear friends Jo and Dennis did recommend this to us...

Alongside Beautiful St. Armands Circle in Sarasota you find this gem...

The setting is very tropical with a covered patio.

We both LOVE history and if you can experience such a historic gem of a Spanish Restaurant - we are game!

We're so fortunate for having dear friends that used to have their business at St. Armands Circle and they sure did tip us!

It seems that the Columbia Restaurant in Tampa's Ybor City is the oldest one of their chain.

In 1905, Casimiro Hernandez, Sr. the great-grandfather of this family business, immigrated to Tampa's Ybor City from Cuba and opened a small café called Columbia Café. 

You can read the history here above...

So I had to have the Ensalada, Columbia's Original '1905' Salad

As for me, I opted for the Columbia Original '1905' Salad with Shrimp 'Al Ajillo' (Cuban Garlic Shrimps) and Pieter had the one with Turkey.

There are now 7 locations all over Florida...

We did enjoy our lunch on the patio, partially in the sun.

For sure we will be back on a next trip as we loved this place!

Thanks for your visit!

{Made with Love in The Eifel, Germany}

It is always a BLESSING for being with those we love!

Especially when they live across the Ocean.

We did visit our 'German Son' and his family.

His dear Father-in-law made us this sweet hanger for a plant.

We visited them in their new home.

Isn't this a very sweet plant hanger, made out of wood?
The pot for the plant is not wood...

Pieter did paint it white and hung it next to our Rose Suite's entrance.

He even found a winter hardy plant for it.

Looking happy already and the blue goes perfect with the Golden Mist colored wall.

THANKS a lot for this special gift dear FAMILY!

The sun was very strong and thus hard to take a good photo.

Even as I type this, it still is 31°C

It sure was a lovely day so far and still!

Wishing you all a happy October week and thanks for your visit.

{Made In Italy Pizzeria in Venice, Florida with Friends}

Hard to believe that September is almost coming to an end...

And the fact is, I'm still digesting our previous trip to Florida where we met with most of our special friends!

Like gettingg together with our virtual friends Jo and Dennis, at the famous Made in Italy Pizzeria in Venice, Florida!

June 29...
Happy together over Pizza, after knowing each other for good seven years.

Yummy Pizza, all made in a Wood Burning Oven!

Very delicious and it did bring back fond memories of our life in Italy...

We also loved the way it was being presented!

After a delicious cappuccino à la Dennis, at their lovely new home, we retreated to the patio with its grand view.

All, including their lovely fur babies Gina and Baci, enjoyed being together!

We wish to head back soon as Friendships are the Best Food for the Soul.

Do you travel long distance to see your friends?