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There is nothing like taking a big bite of a perfectly cooked slice of pizza dripping with sauce and cheese and topped with your favorite extras. In Palm Coast, Florida, many different pizza places serve up their own special recipes. Here are some of the top spots for pizza if you are in the area. 1. Joe's New York Pizza & Pasta Joe's New York Pizza & Pasta serves traditional New York-style pies along with pasta, calzones, and other Italian favorites. The garlic knots at Joe's are a must, and the pizza is just like what you would get in New York City. The sauce is on the sweet side, and you can build your own pizza or choose from one of the combinations on the menu. If you prefer a thicker crust, there is also a Sicilian pizza on the menu, or you can skip the pizza and get delicious baked pasta. 2. Mezzaluna Pizzeria at the European Village Mezzaluna Pizzeria has amazing pizza made with the best dough. You can build your own by choosing your favorite toppings or get one of the specialty pies. Make sure to try the white pie made with ricotta and mozzarella instead of red sauce, as well as the Margherita made with marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil. For a unique take on pizza, the chicken Marsala has sauteed chicken in Marsala sauce along with mushrooms and mozzarella cheeset. Another favorite is the broccoli rabe and sausage pizza. Mezzaluna also has stuffed pizza with options including chicken Parmesan, eggplant Parmesan, meatball Parmesan, and baked ziti. 3. Giuseppe's Giuseppe's on South Old Dixie Highway in Bunnell, Florida, serves New York-style pizza and Sicilian-style pizza made with their homemade dough. Everything is always made fresh to order whether you want a specialty pizza or gourmet pasta dish. Choose from a variety of calzones, stromboli, and both specialty and gourmet pizzas. The Margherita pizza is always a good choice and comes with sauce, mozzarella, pecorino Romano, fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, and fresh garlic with olive oil. The Bianca has three different cheeses and no red sauce, while the Mediterranean comes with artichoke hearts, green olives, spinach, mushrooms, and green peppers along with onions, tomatoes, feta cheese, and pecorino Romano mozzarella, and fresh garlic. 4. Manny's Pizza The delicious pizza at Manny's is some of the best in Palm Coast. Make sure to start with the garlic bread, but save room because the pizzas are very large. It comes with a nice thin, crunchy crust and just the right amount of toppings. The Margherita pizza is delicious, and the Greek salad is the perfect side to have with it. This place has a sweet sauce, and if you get your pizza with sausage and onions, all the toppings work together to make the perfect bite. Stop by one of these pizza places in Palm Coast for a cheesy, delicious pie. You can get anything from thin, New York-style pizza to deep dish and Sicilian pizzas, or try a pasta dish or calzone at several of these local restaurants. Photo by Brett Jordan from Pexels

If you want to sleep in on the weekend but still go out for good food when you get up, several places in the Palm Coast, Florida, area serve a delicious brunch. From eggs and bacon to Eggs Benedict and more, you can find it all. Many of the restaurants offer outdoor seating, or you can stay inside if the weather is too warm. Here are some of the best brunch spots in Palm Coast. Green Lion Cafe The Green Lion Cafe sits right on the Palm Harbor golf course, offering views of the greens if you sit on the outdoor deck. The Sunday brunch has all of your favorites from bacon and eggs to waffles, pancakes, and more. There is a chef cooking at the made-to-order omelet station where you can get all your favorites while you wait, and build-your-own bottomless champagne and Bloody Mary bar. If you want to order from the regular menu, you can choose from the breakfast or lunch menus, and the brunch runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rodie's Place Rodie's Place is a casual cafe that serves breakfast and lunch every day until 3 p.m. The menu includes a variety of omelets served with home fries and toast, along with breakfast sandwiches to get you started. There are also burgers, crab cakes, and more. The owner is likely to stop by your table to say hello and see how everything is. If you get a lunch item, it comes with homemade chips on the side and many of the meats that you'll get are smoked right on site. Metro Diner The Metro Diner is an upscale diner with excellent service and delicious food. Some of the breakfast favorites include fried chicken and waffles, biscuits & sausage gravy, and corned beef hash with poached eggs and toast. You can also get breakfast pie, which comes with layers of eggs, cheese, mushrooms, onions, peppers, and red-skinned potatoes. For a twist on a waffle, the nutty waffle comes filled with almonds, walnuts, pecans, and it's topped with powdered sugar. If you prefer lunch, you can get shrimp and grits, pot roast, and shepherd's pie. The Blue Heron Beach Front Bistro The Blue Heron Beach Front Bistro offers beautiful views to go with your brunch. Stop by to feast on the big crab benedict, the Reuben benedict, and smoked salmon benedict, or you can build your own omelet. The Western wrap has scrambled eggs, baked ham, cheddar cheese, and roasted red bell peppers, and onions all wrapped up in a garlic herb wrap, or try the banana bread French toast for a sweet treat. You can get home fries topped with Louisiana hot sauce and cheddar cheese, along with a delicious Bloody Mary or mimosa. The Blue Heron sits just north of the Flagler Pier on Oceanshore Blvd. in Flagler Beach. Make sure to try one of these Palm Coast area restaurants for your next lazy weekend brunch. Relax in the morning at home before heading out for some sweet and savory breakfast and lunch items. Photo by Just Name from Pexels

Coastal seafood in Florida is great, but every once in awhile, you want to sink your teeth into quality barbeque. Luckily Palm Coast, Florida, has many delicious destinations where you can fill just that sort of desire. Captain's BBQ For some of the best barbeque ribs in the city, head down to 5862 Oceanshore Boulevard. The mouthwatering offerings at Captain's BBQ are so good that you'll come back for the sides as well as the slow-cooked meats. Their pulled pork is a favorite among patrons, and their St. Louis style ribs are the talk of the town. They offer both wet and dry BBQ, so they've got the rub or sauce that fits your preference. The taste of their greens is unique since they are flavored with their own in-house ham. Finish off your meal with a slice of pie. You'll be stuffed when you leave and ready to come back the next time you're hungry. Sonny's BBQ For an array of barbecued chicken, pork, and beef, make your way to 25 Cypress Edge Drive. At Sonny's, you can load up your plate with as much in the way of barbecued meats and tasty sides as you and their plates can handle. Their portions are enormous, and their service is exemplary. The pulled pork sandwich is picked by many a customer, and their coleslaw is excellent. If fighting breast cancer is your cause, then Sonny's is glad to help, as they regularly donate to aid in the search for a cure. Their barbeque has a strong smoky flavor, and their house sauce is sweet. Enjoy a plate, and you'll be back for more before long. Palm Harbor BBQ Grill If you want to try barbeque that differs from the average American variety head to 9 Harbor Center Drive for a taste of Portuguese-style barbecue. Palm Harbor BBQ has mastered the art of making the inside tender and the outside crispy in a way that is rare in US BBQ joints. The barbecue isn't the only thing from the Iberian Peninsula here, as every sauce and side is a product of that far-away land. The service is friendly after the European fashion, and the chicken and shrimp with garlic sauce is a favorite among customers. Ask about their specials, as they change frequently. Woody's Bar-B-Q For a full-blown American BBQ experience with all of the trimmings drive down to 99 Flagler Plaza Drive. Woody's BBQ chili cheese fries will get you started, but save room for one of their many types of barbeque. Turkey, beef, pork, and chicken are all available and slathered in Woody's own collection of BBQ sauces. Make sure you have your lap covered for Woody's sloppy pulled pork sandwich. It more than earns its name. If super spicy BBQ is your thing, Woody's has you covered. Sweet, savory, spicy, you name the flavor you're looking for, and odds are they'll have it there for you. Palm Coast, Florida, is home to many barbeque destinations. Give these a try, and you'll want to return the next time you crave truly great barbeque. Image via Flickr by Shreveport-Bossier: Louisiana's Other Side used under CC BY 2.0