Local restaurants feature menu items with proceeds going into community development

Meals from 11 Amelia Island restaurants showcasing the different food styles all benefitting North Florida Blessings in a Backpack

Amelia Island Dining Month is in full service mode. 24 restaurants are participating in the experience to offer diners a foodie experience with a lot of flavorful variety and more. Beside exposing people to new flavors, $1 dollar from every meal goes to the Barnabas Center. This organization strives to provide food for families in Nassau County experiencing food insecurity. Coast inside the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island is doing their part and Jana sat down with Executive Chef of the Ritz Carlton Resort, Garrett Gooch, to learn more. www.ameliaisland.com/diningmonth

David's Restaurant & Lounge in Fernandina Beach delivers an elegant dining experience, emphasizing fresh and sustainable ingredients. Led by renowned chef David Echeverri, the restaurant offers a menu that reflects a commitment to quality and innovation.

David's Restaurant & Lounge in Fernandina Beach delivers an elegant dining experience, emphasizing fresh and sustainable ingredients. Led by renowned chef David Echeverri, the restaurant offers a menu that reflects a commitment to quality and innovation.

September marks Amelia Island Dining Month, a celebration where local chefs display their culinary skills at the island’s most popular restaurants. Throughout the month, guests can enjoy specially crafted prix-fixe dinners priced at $35 and $55. Additionally, for every prix-fixe meal ordered, $1 will be donated to Barnabas Center, helping to support neighbors in need. Dive into the island’s vibrant foodie scene and savor what’s in store this month!