T
here’s a natural marriage that seems to exist
between airy, breathtaking views of glittering
ocean waves crashing along the shore and the
carefree, casual fare of lunch; a freshness and
brightness demanded by the hour that only sea, sunshine,
and sand could satisfy. It stands to reason, then, that the
beachfront location claimed by Vue on 30a is such a perfect
dining spot for ladies—and gents—who lunch, as this
highly-celebrated landmark restaurant offers cuisine whose
beauty and fl avor is referential to Vue’s unparalleled setting
in each and every plate.
After undergoing a major
transformation in 2010
to become Vue on 30a,
the restaurant originally
established in 1969 as The
Beach Club was fi nally given
room to breathe, a fl ood of
fresh air and ideas giving
rise to new concepts that
truly allowed the splendor
all around it to shine in its
full glory. Now under the
deft hand and expertise
of French-born former
native of New Jersey Chef
Giovanni Lucio Filippone,
Vue on 30a has become a local gem that draws diners in like
an undertow, offering refi ned cuisine that lightly dances on
the tongue and bursts with the essence of nature at its best.
Building on his natural talents and passionate fl air, the
highly diverse background possessed by Chef Gio has
inspired a menu showcasing coastal cuisine in top form,
melding together many of the fl avors of the South with those
inherent to the South of France, livened up just a bit more
with some of the Italian infl uences of Chef Gio’s own family
heritage as well as some decidedly Asian accents. Somehow,
it all makes sense, and his
respect for his ingredients
and visionary thinking have
launched Vue to the fore of the
restaurant community along
the coast, creating a tidal wave
of fresh and unique dishes that
pair unspeakably well with the
breathtaking, unobstructed
views of the sugar white
beaches mere footsteps away.
Refl ective of Vue’s desire to
take one’s breath away, nearly
every item on the menu is
made from scratch, using the
fi nest ingredients available to
achieve a level of fl avor that
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story by
Liesel Schmidt
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