Editor's Note

Editor’s Note

Happy New Year, Fam!

By this time you’ve taken stock of a long year passed and evaluations have been made. Was it a good year? What it less than a good year? The beauty of it all is it’s all over now. I hope you’ve learned some powerful lessons and some good has come from time well spent. Close the book on 2018 and keep your memories fond. Dwell not in the musings of that which you cannot change. Look forward to new opportunities and positive intentions. If self-improvement is your goal, start with manageable portions, like hanging up your clothes after you’ve decided on your outfit du jour. Life comes at you fast, but no one said you have to take it on all at once. I believe each and every one of you have the ability to make magic in your lives. If philanthropy is your bag, start in your home town. There’s an old adage which suggests: “If you can’t change the world, work to change the world around you”.

I’m excited for the new year and what it will bring. I’m looking forward to the new people I’m going to meet, the friends I’m going to make, the clothes I’m going to buy, the adventures I’m going to embark on, and the food I’m going to restrict myself from eating. Just kidding on that last concept; I love food. I love adventurous food, infusions, spices and textures. I’d like to share a little secret I’ve held close to my heart. This little treasure is something I’ve pulled out to thrill and excite. Though it sounds odd, I would like to assure you, in all my years, I’ve never tasted anything as rich and luxurious. Also, if you find some, please forward on the location to your friendly Beachside Resident affiliates: truffle honey. I know, crazy. A dear friend introduced it to me a few years back and I’ve yet to find anything more delectable. Add it to a well-balanced charcuterie board and you’ll unravel the palates of you and your loved ones. Our friends at 87 Main Street Spirits has produced a proper meat and cheese tray for me on more than one occasion, may I recommend a visit? Perhaps, with enough brouhaha, we can encourage a small but divinely-tasty addition to their ensemble?

January’s issue is all about food: who, what, when and why. The fine folk who help me to make it all happen at The Beachside Resident have assisted in curating a few lists of local dining spots. I would encourage you to step out into the new year with adventurous palates! Bring a friend, take on new flavors and (if you’re into that sort of thing) post on social media. Forego the chain restaurants in lieu of something unique. There is something out there for everyone!

I do wish to include some “HONORABLE MENTIONS” which didn’t make the more obvious lists, starting with the au ju sub at Jonathans in Cocoa Beach. If you haven’t tried it before… well, you probably haven’t had a late night in Downtown and required a bite to survive, they’re DELISH! Also, a total solid would be the blue berry muffins at “The Blueberry Muffin” in Melbourne Beach. They’re EVERYTHING!

May this year bring you new happiness, new goals, new achievements and new inspiration in your life. Wishing you a year fully loaded with happiness! Wishing every day to be filled with success and prosperity for you. Here’s to the New Year and all it brings. Cheers!

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Cheers!

Sharon Lacy