Discovery Exercise #5

Well, today I'm "discovering" Flickr. Actually, I've been using Flickr for quite some time now, and even have the upgraded account for faster uploading, etc. However, consistent with the Google-ization of my life that's been happening recently, I've slowly been switching over to Google Photos. It seems to be much easier to use and the photos upload very quickly, even faster than my Flickr "Pro" account. However, storage space is limited, so I'll probably have to upgrade anyway.

Oh yeah, I'm actually blogging about Flickr and not Google Photos. Anyway, I thought I'd search for one of my favorite subjects -- food! More specifically, fried shrimp. And if you want really good fried shrimp, you go to O'steen's in St. Augustine.

Besides many people sitting outside a non-descript building waiting to be seated (not shown), another signal that you are at a good place to eat is when people are taking pictures beneath the restaurant sign (like in the picture that I found -- photo by adactio).

I suggest first that you order a nice sweet tea (yes, I'm from the South) and get started with a Minorcan clam chowder. Similar to Manhattan clam chowder, this variety is unique to the St. Augustine area, owing its name to the indentured servants who came to the old city from the sugar plantations of New Smyrna (by way of the islands Mallorca and Minorca). The chowder is spiced with the datil peppers that are found in St. Johns county. (photo by The Travelin Man)

Then of course you'll want to skip anything else listed on the menu and order fried shrimp (a double order if you can stand it). Hushpuppies and two sides are included. The collard greens and squash casserole are great, though they probably have another 10-15 items to choose from.

Gotta go -- I'm hungry.