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2gr8DisneyKids · 02-04-2012, 09:40 AM

Hi everyone!

March is getting closer!!! We are big fans of Carolina BBQ (but in Montreal it does not exist) and I saw there is a place called Sonny's that has BBQ. Any idea if it is East Carolina (vinegar) or tomato-based sauce?

If not, is there a Carolina BBQ place less than an hour away?

There is a place that gets rave reviews just north of Ft. Lauderdale, but do not want to spend 4 hours round trip for dinner.

Thanks!

starbox · 02-04-2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 2gr8DisneyKids

Hi everyone!

March is getting closer!!! We are big fans of Carolina BBQ (but in Montreal it does not exist) and I saw there is a place called Sonny's that has BBQ. Any idea if it is East Carolina (vinegar) or tomato-based sauce?

If not, is there a Carolina BBQ place less than an hour away?

There is a place that gets rave reviews just north of Ft. Lauderdale, but do not want to spend 4 hours round trip for dinner.

Thanks!

Sonny's is definitely sweet tomato-based sauce.

auntsue · 02-04-2012, 02:05 PM

We'll be setting out shortly to Vero (1st trip there) and I have a quick question.

Do they sell single muffins anywhere onsite? We are not big breakfast eaters. Do they have a bakery type place or a general store?

Thanks

PammyK · 02-04-2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by starbox

Sonny's is definitely sweet tomato-based sauce.

Not just that, Sonny's is plain gross. Definitely not the BBQ you're looking for.

starbox · 02-04-2012, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by auntsue

We'll be setting out shortly to Vero (1st trip there) and I have a quick question.

Do they sell single muffins anywhere onsite? We are not big breakfast eaters. Do they have a bakery type place or a general store?

Thanks

There's about what you'd expect from the grocery section of any DVC in the general store. The baked good onsite are not that good. There is a Fresh Market in Vero and they have an amazing bakery with all sorts of delicious muffins and etc. If you have a car, it may be worth going and stocking up on breakfast goodies.

robhawk · 02-04-2012, 08:28 PM

I have to drop my dad off at Cocoa Beach before we continue on to Vero Beach. We were given 2 options. Route 1 or A1A? Which one would be quicker at 11pm? thanks.

eandesmom · 02-04-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by starbox

There's about what you'd expect from the grocery section of any DVC in the general store. The baked good onsite are not that good. There is a Fresh Market in Vero and they have an amazing bakery with all sorts of delicious muffins and etc. If you have a car, it may be worth going and stocking up on breakfast goodies.

Is that a decent grocery store? I need to figure out where we should do our grocery shopping, by MCO, in Vero, somewhere on the way? Also for beer, wine and alcohol.

starbox · 02-04-2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by eandesmom

Is that a decent grocery store? I need to figure out where we should do our grocery shopping, by MCO, in Vero, somewhere on the way? Also for beer, wine and alcohol.

Fresh Market ended up being our favorite - it's sort of mid-way between a Publix and Whole Foods - GREAT selection of prepared foods and baked goods, which we liked on vacation. They have a great wine and beer selection. The bakery is to seriously to die for. They share a parking lot with ABC liquors and are right across the street from a Publix - so really, with one trip you could get anything you'd possibly want/need. I'd highly recommend driving into Vero and stocking up there.

Pattiwig · 02-04-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by eandesmom

Is that a decent grocery store? I need to figure out where we should do our grocery shopping, by MCO, in Vero, somewhere on the way? Also for beer, wine and alcohol.

The Publix is about 10 minutes away from the resort. There is a liquor store right next door. We went several times. Huge store.

starbox · 02-04-2012, 11:05 PM

http://www.thefreshmarket.com/

wigdoutdismom · 02-05-2012, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by eandesmom

Is that a decent grocery store? I need to figure out where we should do our grocery shopping, by MCO, in Vero, somewhere on the way? Also for beer, wine and alcohol.

Hey Cynthia!
We shopped at Publix and then happened upon a great little market by the name of Hale Groves River Market (just off the Miracle Mile). We just loved that place and went more than once!

backyardponder · 02-05-2012, 10:14 AM

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http://www.thefreshmarket.com/

Thanks Starbox. We might give them a try in a week and a half when we're there.

John

DisDaydreamer · 02-05-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by robhawk

I have to drop my dad off at Cocoa Beach before we continue on to Vero Beach. We were given 2 options. Route 1 or A1A? Which one would be quicker at 11pm? thanks.

A1A is on the coastline and you have more beach towns and traffic lights to go through.

auntsue · 02-05-2012, 05:33 PM

Thanks starbox. We have The Fresh Market here in Naples and I shop there often so I am very familiar with it. Their bakery, produce, fresh meats and fresh fish are outstanding. I also love their deli. We jhad their fresh-made meat lasagna yesterday and it was excellent. I'll be sure to hit it for their muffins. Isn't their bakery just the best?

scootert · 02-06-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by auntsue

Thanks starbox. We have The Fresh Market here in Naples and I shop there often so I am very familiar with it. Their bakery, produce, fresh meats and fresh fish are outstanding. I also love their deli. We jhad their fresh-made meat lasagna yesterday and it was excellent. I'll be sure to hit it for their muffins. Isn't their bakery just the best?

Not to mention those Almond Pillow Cookies... yummmmm

02-04-2012, 09:40 AM	#196
2gr8DisneyKids DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: American in Montreal, QC Posts: 1,705	Sonny's BBQ Hi everyone! March is getting closer!!! We are big fans of Carolina BBQ (but in Montreal it does not exist) and I saw there is a place called Sonny's that has BBQ. Any idea if it is East Carolina (vinegar) or tomato-based sauce? If not, is there a Carolina BBQ place less than an hour away? There is a place that gets rave reviews just north of Ft. Lauderdale, but do not want to spend 4 hours round trip for dinner. Thanks! __________________ Me DH DS (9) DD (5) POLY 1979, POLY 1990, Treehouse 1993, one-day visit 1996, DL OS 2000, CR 2007, CBR 2009, POLY (Princess 1/2) & 3-night DCL 2010, POP 2010, 7-night NYE Eastern DCL 2010, 2011 AKL/POP and BLT/BC and OKW, 2012 POFQ/Vero Beach and AKV, 2013 POP (Goofy Race and a Half) and Vero Beach/CSR

02-04-2012, 02:05 PM	#198
auntsue DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ocean City, MD / Naples, FL Posts: 1,089	We'll be setting out shortly to Vero (1st trip there) and I have a quick question. Do they sell single muffins anywhere onsite? We are not big breakfast eaters. Do they have a bakery type place or a general store? Thanks __________________ Susan

02-04-2012, 08:28 PM	#201
robhawk DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hudson Massachusetts Posts: 534	Cocoa to vero I have to drop my dad off at Cocoa Beach before we continue on to Vero Beach. We were given 2 options. Route 1 or A1A? Which one would be quicker at 11pm? thanks. __________________

02-04-2012, 11:05 PM	#205
starbox "There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island. " - Walt Disney Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida!! Posts: 3,525	http://www.thefreshmarket.com/ __________________ Starbox I wish I could live inside the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. "Why do we have to grow up? I know more adults who have the children's approach to life. They're people who don't give a hang what the Joneses do. You see them at Disneyland every time you go there. They are not afraid to be delighted with simple pleasures, and they have a degree of contentment with what life has brought" - Walt Disney

02-05-2012, 05:33 PM	#209
auntsue DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ocean City, MD / Naples, FL Posts: 1,089	Thanks starbox. We have The Fresh Market here in Naples and I shop there often so I am very familiar with it. Their bakery, produce, fresh meats and fresh fish are outstanding. I also love their deli. We jhad their fresh-made meat lasagna yesterday and it was excellent. I'll be sure to hit it for their muffins. Isn't their bakery just the best? __________________ Susan

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