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Fri Dec 1

• Holiday Wreath Workshop, Wed-Dec 6, 9:30am-Noon
  Ormond Beach Garden Club, The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach, MUST RSVP by TODAY HERE- $$

• 45th Christmas Gala at The Casements, 5-9pm, Santa at 6pm!

  The Casements, 25 Riverside Dr, Ormond Beach

Sat Dec 2

• Slammedenuff Daytona Beach Car Show, 1 – 7 PM

  Ocean Center, 101 N Atlantic Ave. Daytona Beach

• Big Engine @ Saints & Sinners Pub, 1 – 5 PM

  Saints & Sinners Pub, 1635 US-1, Ormond Beach

• *Cruisin’ Car Show, 3 – 6 PM

  ONE DAYTONA, One Daytona Blvd. Daytona Beach

• 45th Christmas Gala at The Casements, 12-5pm

  The Casements, 25 Riverside Dr, Ormond Beach

Sun Dec 3

• 45th Christmas Gala at The Casements, 12-5pm

  The Casements, 25 Riverside Dr, Ormond Beach

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Kosher Cuisine Returns to Ormond Beach with Gili's Kitchen Opening

In a move that revitalizes the kosher dining landscape in Ormond Beach, Gili’s Kitchen OB, a new Mediterranean-inspired kosher eatery, commenced its operations this past spring. The restaurant, co-owned by Ricki Ben Simon and her brother-in-law, Gili Ben Simon, occupies the former site of Eden Fresh Café at 188 E. Granada Blvd, marking a significant step in filling the void left by the recent closures of local kosher establishments Eden Fresh Café and J Grill.

Ricki Ben Simon, an Israeli native who has resided in Jacksonville for 18 years, embarked on this venture after recognizing a need in the community. The decision to open a kosher restaurant was influenced by her desire to offer something unique in the culinary scene. According to sources, the distinctiveness of Gili’s Kitchen lies in its innovative serving methods and the use of unique ingredients.

Gili Ben Simon, the namesake of the restaurant, brings over two decades of experience in the catering and restaurant industry, having honed his skills in Israel, Cambodia, and Paris. His culinary expertise is a cornerstone of the restaurant's appeal, with Ricki Ben Simon noting that his cooking is "on a different level."

The duo initially focused on catering through their Jacksonville restaurant, also named Gili’s Kitchen, which opened in 2018. However, they soon shifted their focus to establishing a restaurant presence. Both the Jacksonville and Ormond Beach locations offer catering service.

Gili’s Kitchen OB aims to cater to a diverse clientele, including the sizable Jewish community in Ormond Beach and tourists. The menu is a blend of traditional Jewish fare like falafel, shawarma, and matzoh ball soup, alongside more universal offerings such as burgers and Philly cheesesteaks.

Ricki Ben Simon also shed light on the principles of kosher food, emphasizing the humane treatment of animals and the meticulous health checks involved, overseen by a certified shochet.

Gili's Kitchen is located at 188 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, and is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 8pm, and Sundays from 12pm to 8pm, while remaining closed on Fridays and Saturdays. You can order online or reserve a table, and Gili’s has drive through options as well. They can be reached at (386) 265-1424. Stop by and tell them you saw them on Business Spotlight in Ormond Local Pulse!

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