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The towers are in place and the date is set. White Castle®, home of The Original Slider® and America’s first fast-food hamburger chain, today announced that its Daytona Beach Castle will open on Tuesday, September 22, with a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m. and a full day of first-day Craver festivities to follow. In a city that has been welcoming visitors for more than a century, the countdown to the first Slider is officially on.

When Dutch Oven Bread Co. opened its doors last October, the goal was simple. To bake sourdough bread and buttery, laminated pastries worth waking up early for! Less than a year later, the community has answered back. This month, the bakery was named winner of the Communities' Choice Award for Volusia-Flagler.

Tucked away in a quiet forest in the Parktowne Industrial Park is a job training and community uplift facility cleverly disguised as a family tea company: Rise Yaupon.

One of the best parts of owning a small business in Edgewater and now NSB has been the relationships we've built along the way. Since starting out of our home kitchen in 2020, we've collaborated with other local businesses. Even short seasons together helped get our name (and hopefully theirs) out there. Today we're highlighting a few businesses who've supported Dutch Oven since the early days and continue to grow alongside us.

Two Edgewater businesses - Wildflour Market and Rise Yaupon Tea - are combining forces to change the game with a truly local matcha.

Join us for the Taco & Empanada Fest at the Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Saturday, September 19th. Hosted from 12pm-6pm, come out for a day filled with food, music, and fun!

The hospitality trade is built on a foundation of breakneck paces, bruising hours, and notoriously short tempers. It is a punishing, thrilling way to make a living, but at the Bartender Brawl this past month at DeLand Cocktail Company within The DeLand Hotel, the narrative shifted. While the pace was absolutely electric, those famous tempers were checked entirely at the door.

In a world of overnight shipping and mass production, choosing something handmade is an act of appreciation, especially for us small business owners. It’s a decision to value people over convenience and craftsmanship over speed.

BeeFly is bringing handcrafted coffee, breakfast, lunch and grab-n-go options to its new home at 114 Live Oak St. in New Smyrna Beach. Get the latest on their opening.

A few weeks ago, Tiffy and I stopped into BelAroma for a little date night action and had a really incredible meal. The food was fresh, the service was great, and there was something about the place that stuck with me after we left. So much so that I found myself thinking about it over the next few days and decided I needed to go back.

Serving up soft serve and smiles since 1953, Dairy Queen has remained a beloved landmark in New Smyrna Beach for generations of residents and visitors alike. Known for its classic treats and nostalgic charm, the local favorite became a gathering spot during the highway culture boom of the 1950s and 1960s and continues to welcome customers more than 70 years later.

Sand Witch Truck New Smyrna Beach has expanded with a second beach location, offering sandwiches, coffee, treats and beachside convenience for visitors and locals.

The International Food Fest returns on Saturday, May 30th! Join us at Tanger Outlets* from 12:00-6:00 pm for a fun-filled day of food, music, and fun. Indulge in the ultimate foodie adventure and come celebrate our area's cultural diversity.

Dutch Oven Bread Co. owner Candice Uyttewaal and artist Erin Andrews have been friends since high school. Candice still remembers sitting in class and watching her sketch so effortlessly!

Located in the heart of Edgewater, Dutch Oven Bread Co., is more than just a bakery.

Nestled in the historic district of New Smyrna Beach on Canal Street, Yellow Dog Eats is more than a restaurant - it’s a whole vibe.

Typsy Unicorn’s Brewery features a full scratch kitchen that’s all about fresh, made-from-scratch dishes. Their menu offers a variety of options, from house-made pickles that add a perfect crunchy bite to their selection of handcrafted charcuterie boards, loaded with a mix of meats, cheeses, and flavorful accompaniments.

If you didn’t already know, the West Volusia Tourism Advertising Authority has a “Cool Craft Beverage Trail” to help you discover unique drinks and their shops or restaurants throughout the west side of the county. You can find local breweries, coffee shops, and candy stores on their website, CoolCraftTrail.com, and social media sites.

Founded in March 2020 by Fabio and Candice Uyttewaal, Dutch Oven Bread Co. has a name that’s a nod to Fabio’s Dutch roots and a super cool baking technique using a Dutch oven to whip up the most perfect, artisan-style loaves. Fabio, or “Fabe” as Candice lovingly calls him, shared a little baking secret with me.

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