While we were in Rockledge, Florida for Easter and baby Oliver’s baptism, we spent an afternoon at the beach, naturally, soaking up some sun and bringing out the freckles. We went to a park first and walked along walkway watching ships.
Nana and Sophia
Papa Ken and Sophia
Isaac and Oliver in sunnies
Our son, Isaac, had his son, Oliver, all set with sun glasses, a hat and his binky. Oliver loved the whole day. Sophia and Clare loved the water and entertained themselves looking for shells.
Later we had dinner at a fabulous place called River Rocks Restaurant. We chose the casual side, called the Dock and it was perfect for us.
http://www.riverrocksrestaurant.com/
grouper and mango sauce
Isaac, Kara and Oliver
sweet potato and banana fritters
Later, we ordered several desserts, including the one our server recommended: Sweet potato and banana fritters. We liked them so much, we ordered an extra basket. They are like little doughnuts and neither the sweet potato nor banana flavors were dominant, but they made them very tender and moist. The tray comes with a caramel sauce on one side and a raspberry sauce on the other. Our server said he likes to dip them in both. Please try them if you ever get to Rockledge, Florida.
a sweet bite
Ike says open wide
The service was wonderful; the outdoor setting was ideal; manager Steve Brandon was very obliging and God painted the sky with a sunset to remember.
live music at the Dock
Sophia and Clare after dinner
bedtime story
Wonderful write-up, I’ll bookmark The Dock at River Rock Restaurant | Nana Clare's Kitchen.
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What a treat seeing your website and update on Isaac,s family.I wonder if Grouper is the same as Mexican Mahi-Mahi???
Thanks Mom, can’t wait for you to see all the kids in person in June. Grouper is similar to Mahi-Mahi, but not as thick and somewhat more fatty. But very tender. See you soon.
Love your site! The photos are lovely…as well as the subjects! Thank you for sharing such an interesting album of wonderful memories! Looking forward to meeting you sometime when we’re visiting with those great kiddies!
Thanks Ruth. I appreciate your note. And yes, it would be fun to meet in person.
Great photos! I wish I could taste the grouper and fritters. The fritters sound really different in a good way. Did you try to get the recipe from them? lol
I doubt they give away their recipes, but you know I’ll be on the hunt for something similar among the food blogger community. What a treat they were! Thanks for the note.
looks positively delightful!
Thanks Peggy! It was a very special day. And don’t you love the pic of Oliver in his sunnies and plaid hat looking the same direction as Ike in his plaid shirt. Father-son resemblence already!
I love your page! And the River Rocks Restaurant looks so great! I was born on the water so when I see restaurants by the water it makes me smile. Thank You for sharing this:)
Shelly
Thanks Shelly for stopping by. I also love the water, having grown up in Mpls. Being near water is my happy place. Peace.
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