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Farming has moved beyond fad to a full-fledged phenomenon Battling over a Ballpark p. 6
Rocking at The Garage p. 24
Challenging ‘Ignorance’ with Art p. 30
See 1500 Local Cars for Sale After p. 46
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EDITOR’S NOTE
MOVIES
My family has had mixed results in our garden, but we still dig it. p. 4
“The Way, Way Back”: A relatable, witty coming-of-age story that shines. p. 20
NEWS
MUSIC
Opposing teams battle over the proposal for a mega-ballpark facility in Clay County. p. 6
“Jacksonville’s loudest bands” thrash out live and on a compilation album. p. 23
BUZZ
The Garage’s founder aims to take the club experience back to its musical roots. p. 24
Bad news budget, Zimmerman backlash, minks, naming a YMCA, Fernandina Beach Post Office farewell, Wolfson the dog, UNF gets literary, help for seniors and a former Gator and Jaguar. p. 6 DEEMABLE TECH
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LA artist Donny Miller produces commercial art for Nike and Nickelodeon and delivers questioning prints to St. Augustine. p. 30
Can chemicals in my computer harm me? p. 7 BITE-SIZED THE SPECKTATOR
Local women who would have made good replacements for Elisabeth Hasselbeck on “The View.” p. 7 BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS
Jessica Geronimo, Jacksonville Port Authority and Mary Cleary. p. 8
Big portions of traditional favorites satisfy all appetites at Puerto Plata Restaurant. p. 34 BACKPAGE
George Zimmerman’s acquittal sends a chilling message to those who would take the law into their own hands – and would-be victims. p. 47
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MAIL p. 5 MOVIE LISTING p. 21 LIVE MUSIC LISTING p. 25 ARTS LISTING p. 31 HAPPENINGS LISTING p. 33 DINING GUIDE p. 35 THE EYE p. 41 NEWS OF THE WEIRD p. 42 FREEWILL ASTROLOGY p. 43 I SAW U p. 44 CROSSWORD p. 45 CLASSIFIEDS p. 46
Tommy Davidson, food trucks, JAX For OK, Machine Gun Kelly, The Monkees and Riverside Arts Market. p. 18
Cover by Paul Thomas Fenn Photos by Dennis Ho
ON THE COVER
The passion for locally grown food sprouts from a struggling economy, a desire to improve our diet and a distrust of agriculture giants. p. 11 SPORTSTALK
Two football teams are better than one for creating a global brand. p. 17
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Editor’s Note
How Does Your Garden Grow?
We’ve had mixed results in ours, but we still dig it
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t started innocently enough. My daughter came home from school with a small shoot she had grown from a seed. The project had sprouted her interest. I thought, “We could grow some things.” It would be a fun activity to share and an educational experience. There was just one small problem: With the exception of pulling a few weeds for my father when I was a kid, I had little gardening experience. My mom has always had a lot of houseplants, but I never have. My sister can put nearly anything in the ground, and it seems to thrive. Visions of spending happy hours digging with my daughter overcame practical concerns. We bought a few vegetable and herb plants, transplanted them to some pots, watered, fertilized and waited. Soon, we were rewarded with basil, cilantro, cucumbers and tomatoes. We hoped for a flood of strawberries but received only a trickle. We relished those few sweet ruby gems. The second summer, we bought more and bigger pots. We added zucchini, squash, eggplant and banana peppers. The strawberries still eluded us. The next year, we graduated to seeds. We carefully portioned out seeds of every size, color and shape into seed trays and waited for magic to happen. My daughter dutifully wrote down which seeds were planted in which trays to help us keep track. Within days, green shoots began to peek through the peat moss. Soon we were transplanting seedlings to larger pots. In addition to our regular plants, we harvested a handful of green beans and peas, not enough to cook but enough for a crunchy raw snack. Most years, our tomatoes have been fairly successful — ironic given my distaste for them unless they are at least twice removed from their original state. I slice them and dry them, chop them into salsa, and roast them with other vegetables, but the bulk of them have gone to my parents, who gladly eat them. Apparently, my tomato quirk was not inherited. At one point, the bottoms of the tomatoes were becoming mushy while still growing on the vine. A work colleague and gardening sensei told me they had a calcium deficiency; he recommended buying calcium supplements, mashing them up and adding them to water for the plants. I imagined Sally Field giving Boniva to my tomatoes. We have battled bugs, caterpillars, snails and grasshoppers. I’ve read about organic remedies and tried many of them, most with so-so results. Our next step is to try planting some sacrificial plants to tempt pests away from our vegetables. With more than two-dozen large pots, we
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were maxing out the space on the screened-in patio. My husband built three raised beds in the backyard, turning our garden into a mini farm. The beets, radishes and carrots were dismal failures — a combination of bad timing, planting them too close together, and general ineptness. The tiny vegetables that came out were adorably inedible. The squash and zucchini plants grew well. But we only picked one giant green zucchini before nonstop rains turned every other small, growing specimen into mush. That’s a guess, mind you. Remember: I don’t know what I’m doing. The green beans seem stunted. The two corn plants we managed to successfully grow from seeds actually looked like they were going to grow as high as an elephant’s eye at one point, then they flopped over and died tragically. The watermelon and cantaloupe plants are growing like weeds, but they might as well be just that because no flowers are fruiting. Our tomatoes seemed stunted at the beginning of the growing season, and although they’re larger now, we’re not seeing too many flowers. This has been the year of the cucumber, the only crop that produced regularly. We pick weeds, monitor progress, take pictures and harvest what little we can. We’ve tried other edible plantings as well. We bought three blueberry bushes. The plants continue to struggle but produce a few dozen blueberries, which we happily eat if we can pick them before the neighborhood critters discover them at their indigo ripeness. We purchased a Key lime tree that coughed up a few dozen limes just months after we planted it — then did nothing for two years. This year, it’s covered with baby limes. We can’t wait. I might even try to make Key lime pie. Meanwhile, the beautiful grapefruit tree that came with the house and produced bags and bags of sweet tart fruit seems to be dying. This year, we’ll plant fall and winter gardens with spinach, kale, cabbage, broccoli, onions and garlic. We’ll give carrots, beets and radishes another try as well. I do not have a green thumb, but I have a green heart. And although most of our crops have failed to produce a lot of food, we’ve gathered a bounty of intangible benefits. Denise M. Reagan dreagan@folioweekly.com twitter.com/denisereagan
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Criticism for Corey
How sweet it is to see Angela Corey and her prosecution team be figuratively cut off at the knees. That’s what you get when you stick your nose where it doesn’t belong. When the Rev. Al Sharpton, perhaps America’s most dangerous racist and perpetrator of one America’s greatest racial frauds — the Tawana Brawley case — started to run his mouth, Angela Corey, who never met a camera she didn’t like, started salivating at the mouth. Another chance to get face time in the media. Neither the Sanford police department, sheriff ’s office nor district attorney believed a crime had been committed, and that it is where it should have ended. However, Sharpton, who has never seen a black vs. white race issue he couldn’t turn into racist street mobs, started carrying on. If you are interested in the credibility of this civil rights hero, Google the Brawley case. Sharpton should be in jail. Enter Angela Corey. Good old Al gave her the opening she needed, and she got herself appointed special prosecutor. Then she did perhaps the most despicable act in this whole case: She avoided the grand jury. Why? Because she knew they would not indict, and she would lose a golden opportunity for more face time. Her prosecution team’s foul mouths, screaming and yelling, plus their arrogance and flamboyant behavior, fooled no one. Not guilty. Perhaps this loss will put Angela Corey back in her place. Corey fired staff member Ben Kruidbos for having the courage to advise the defense team that her office was not playing by the rules and was withholding evidence. Incredibly, after George Zimmerman was found not guilty, Corey, that baldheaded dude and the rest of her team were still presenting evidence that the jury had already rejected. Game over, lights out, you lost. Have you no shame? If Corey has any class at all, she will give Ben Kruidbos his job back. After all, her team kept referring to the truth: In death, Trayvon Martin deserves the truth. Should a man lose his job for telling the truth? If anybody needs to be censured in this case, it is Corey. Rick Mansfield Ponte Vedra
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Wolfson the Dog
Bad News Budget As expected, Mayor Alvin Brown’s city budget is full of cuts and layoffs of city employees. The $952.9 million budget includes $181.3 million in pension and retirement obligations, and it eliminates more than $60 million in spending to keep Jacksonville running within its means. The City Council has until Oct. 1 to approve a new city budget for the 2013-’14 fiscal year. Brown once again urged the council to approve his pension reform plans, so that some of the cuts to the police and fire departments could be eased. The mayor rejected calls from some officials to raise taxes. The 400-page budget is available online at myjaxbudget.com under Resources. You can also read or watch the mayor’s budget address at the same website.
A golden retriever being raised by Duval County Judge Emmet Ferguson for New Horizons Service Dogs has been named Wolfson, in recognition of Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville. This is the judge’s second service dog (his first, Lear Jet, died in 2010). Ferguson’s 6-year-old daughter, Emma Ruth, has been a patient at Wolfson Children’s Hospital several times since her birth. Puppies in a litter born in late 2012 are named for Jacksonville area healthcare facilities, said New Horizons founder, Executive Director Janet Severt. Other pups in the litter are Mayo, Brooks, Shands and Nemours.
Get Lit Ten works of fiction and artwork by two artists are featured in the 14th issue of Fiction Fix, University of North Florida’s online literary journal (fictionfix.net). UNF English instructor, author, musician and artist Mark Ari and UNF students started Fiction Fix in 2002. Its current editor-in-chief is UNF alumna April Gray Wilder. The journal promotes contemporary literature from across the United States and around the world.
#ZimmermanBacklash Protesters around the country, angered over the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, have been on social networks, vowing to boycott everything from Florida vacations to orange juice, the Orlando Sentinel reported. Twitter users have been campaigning under #Boycott-Florida and #NotFlorida. A petition “Boycott Florida Tourism” has been launched at Moveon.org. The groups want the state to repeal the “stand your ground” laws.
The Link to Minks Florida wildlife biologists are trying to learn more about the state’s mink population and are seeking help from the public. Chris Winchester, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission wildlife biologist, said there are three known subspecies of minks here: Atlantic saltmarsh minks, Gulf saltmarsh minks and Everglades minks. Officials said understanding the abundance and distribution of minks is difficult because they’re small and fast and adept at staying out of sight. Report mink sightings or post photos of minks and roadkill specimens at bit.ly/MinkID.
Another Winston YMCA? The new $21 million Riverside YMCA will be named for civic leaders James and Mary Winston, after two anonymous donors gave a combined $3 million for naming rights. The facility, officially called the James & Mary Winston Family YMCA, replaces the aging Claude Yates branch on Riverside Avenue. The 70,000-squarefoot structure is to be built by the river behind the Yates YMCA, which will be torn down to build a parking lot. First Coast YMCA has been raising funds for the Riverside project since October 2012; it lacks $5 million. Ponte Vedra Beach YMCA, named after the Winstons since 1999, is getting a new name.
Farewell to Fernandina Beach Post Office? After serving customers for 101 years, it appears the downtown Post Office in Fernandina Beach will be closing soon. On July 9, the U.S. Postal Service advised that the Centre Street facility, built in 1912, would be closing in 60 days. That could increase to 120 days if an appeal is filed. The notice said revenues and 6 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 24-30, 2013
Help for Seniors The city of Jacksonville’s 2013-’14 Senior Services Directory is available free at all local library branches, 19 Jacksonville senior centers, City Hall’s information desk and at bit.ly/SeniorServices. It has information on housing, pharmacies, community services and health care. Published yearly since 1997, it contains listings on subjects ranging from assisted living to volunteer opportunities. City departments, parks, libraries, special events, senior-friendly websites, maps and telephone numbers are included. For more information, call Senior Services Division at 630-7392 or go to coj.net/seniors.
An artist’s rendering of the proposed Big League Dreams facility in Clay County shows the five baseball fields and other facilities. Illustration: Big League Dreams
Big League Problems
Opposing teams battle over the proposal for a mega-ballpark facility in Clay County
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California-based company, Big League Dreams Sports Park, is trying to convince Clay County to construct a $19 million softball and baseball complex near Middleburg for it to operate for several decades. The cost, political connections and fears that it might turn into a money pit are stoking an organized opposition to the project. County economic development officials contend it will be a home run for the community, bringing some 40,000 visitors to the park each year. “I think it is a good project. It’s a concept that has worked well in other places,” said former Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Tony Boselli, who has been hired as a spokesman for the project. “You get a state-ofthe-art park and baseball fields that will draw visitors and bring jobs to the community, and there is no cost to the county on operations and maintenance.” Members of the Clay County Economic Development Authority, a panel appointed by the governor, see the project as a way to awaken development in the area of the county near Cecil Field Commerce Center. They envision hotels, restaurants, shopping centers and homes in this primarily residential bedroom community of 200,000 people, just south of Jacksonville. The proposal calls for the construction
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of five baseball fields, a multisport pavilion, a restaurant, sports bar, batting cages, concessions, a playground and administrative buildings, all paid for with county funds and run by Chino Hills, Calif.-based Big League Dreams Sports Parks, which operates 11 such facilities, many of which are designed to look like iconic big-league parks. It builds parks resembling Boston’s Fenway Park, New York’s Yankee Stadium, Chicago’s Wrigley Field and other historic parks. “No one comes to Clay County, it’s not a destination. We have nothing to attract people to Clay County,” said Joe Mobley, a lobbyist and member of the county’s Development Authority since 2007. Officials estimate the park will provide for an increase of about $1.5 million in ad valorem taxes in its first year and $7.5 million in the 10th year, as the land around the Big League Dreams park is developed. In addition, the county will receive about $300,000 in revenuesharing each year from the company. Big League Dreams would also handle maintenance and upkeep of the park, which
Former Gator, Jaguar Leaves Child Alone in Car Monty Grow, a former University of Florida and Jacksonville Jaguars football player, has been charged with child abuse for leaving a 3-year-old girl in a car while he went into a strip club, news4jax.com reported. Grow was released on $5,000 bail July 14. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said Grow went into Diamond Dolls and left the girl in the car in a parking lot of a nearby used-car dealership. Grow, 41, played linebacker for the Gators from 1989-’93 and then played a season each for the Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars. Authorities didn’t say how Grow knew the child.
A team gathers outside a Big League Dreams facility near Perris, Calif. The California facility is similar to a $19 million facility planned for Clay County. Photo: Big League Dreams
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Q: I read your recent article about recycling computers and wanted to know more about what kind of toxic chemicals are inside. Can they harm the user?
Elisabeth Hasselbeck barely had time to take down her Mitt Romney and Sarah Palin posters (and Kathy Griffin dartboard) from her dressing room walls and remove her egg whites and energy bars out of the “The View” lunchroom before her replacement, Jenny McCarthy, started moving in. With a Bankers Box full of anti-vaccine brochures, Razzie Awards and whoopie cushions, McCarthy is already making herself at home. While that’s great for maintaining the show’s momentum, I’m slightly disappointed that no local women were even considered for the gig. Northeast Florida is full of sassy, opinionated women, many of whom have experience on TV and public speaking. Take, for example, Jacksonville City Councilwoman Kimberly Daniels, a former drug addict and prostitute who started her own Antioch church – Kimberly Daniels Ministries. She performs exorcisms and believes plane crashes are caused by witches. Or how about Grandma Lee? How entertaining would it be to watch the foul-mouthed, chain-smoking 79-year-old comic try to make it to the first commercial break without suffering nicotine withdrawal or dropping an F-bomb or 10? And just try to stop her from talking about wanting to have sex with David Hasselhoff. For more of my views, check out folioweekly.com/specktator.
Can Chemicals in My Computer Harm Me?
A: First, let me put your mind at ease – while there are toxic chemicals in computers, they exist in trace amounts that are unlikely to harm a human, and the computer case shields you from them. The problem arises when we toss a bunch of them into a landfill. That’s why we need to manage our e-waste. In 2006, Greenpeace X-rayed several laptops to see what kind of toxic chemicals they held. They found circuit boards contained heavy metals cadmium and beryllium. The steel inside had hexavalent chromium baked into it. The wires contained PVC and the fans were coated in flame-retardant BFRs. The LCDs contained mercury. But again, we’re talking trace amounts hidden away behind a plastic or aluminum case. Keep your kids from playing around inside one, and you should be fine. Our worries shouldn’t be so much about how our computer’s chemical components might harm us, but how they might harm the environment after we’re done with them. Read more about it at folioweekly.com/deemable.
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Soccer players are not forgotten in the plans for the Big League Dreams Sports Park planned near Middleburg. In addition to five baseball fields, there is an indoor pavilion that can be used for soccer. The Clay County Board of Commissioners is considering the $19 million facility. Photo: Big League Dreams
would be open to the public when no tournaments are scheduled. Under the plan before the Clay County Commission, the county would pay for the project and the Development Authority would own the complex and hire Big League Dreams under a long-term contract to run it. The owners of a 470-acre parcel east of the Branan Field-Chaffee Road and north of Old Jennings Road have offered to donate 35 acres for the project and are seeking a land-use change for future development. The property is owned by a 22-member limited partnership formed by Realtor Ken Smallwood and Jim Horne, a former state senator and Florida education commissioner, and is near the planned First Coast Outer Beltway, which will connect Interstate 10 through Clay and St. Johns counties to Interstate 95 south of Jacksonville. So far, about $530,000 has been spent, even though the project is still in the talking stage. The Economic Development Authority has paid a $450,000 franchise fee for exclusive rights for the facility, Mobley said. If the county decides not to pursue the complex, it would lose only $50,000. Another $30,000 cost was split between the county and the Development Authority for an independent study of the project. The County Commission also agreed to pay up to $50,000 to hire a consultant to negotiate a contract for the proposed project. “That seemed like a fair proposition,” said Mobley, a principal in The Fiorentino Group and a former aide to former Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll. Two members of Clay County’s legislative delegation, Rep. Travis Cummings and Sen. Rob Bradley, are both behind the project. Neither returned calls seeking comment. Last year, several economic commission board members went to a complex in Mansfield, Texas, near Dallas Mobley said. “I was blown away by the facility itself, the number of people, the fact that a hotel was built as a result,” Mobley said. “I came back a believer.” “I am 100 percent confident in their ability to deliver a product that will help Clay County,” he said. The Clay County Economic Development Authority recommended the county set aside $19 million in the budget to fund the Big League Dreams complex. There is talk of using money from a capital improvement bond issue and adding another two percent increase in the 8 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 24-30, 2013
tourist bed tax to pay for the project. County Auditor Michael Price, after reviewing the project and comparing other Big League projects around the country, estimated the cost of the project at $25 million; the minimal payback period for the county is between 75 and 125 years. But an independent report by Jacksonvillebased Infinity Global Solutions LLC and Hart Resources LLC, economic development and government-relations firms, stated, “Based upon the results of market analysis and various components of positive economic impact, the proposed BLD [Big League Dreams] Park is a worthy public infrastructure investment project that will provide both short-term and long-term economic and social benefits to Clay County and its residents.” County Commissioner Ronnie Robinson is the only member of the five-member board to openly oppose the project. “I think if it were voted on today, it would pass,” Robinson wrote in an email. He refused to concede that the building of the park is a done deal. “In my mind, and maybe I’m naïve, but I don’t think it’s done until they get three votes.” “It’s not good for the citizens of Clay County. It’s too big a risk,” Robinson said June 6, after the Clay County Economic Development Authority approved the project. “It’s not the government’s job to fund a private enterprise that, on top of everything else, there is going to be a bar,” Robinson wrote on the Facebook page, Clay County Citizens Against Big League Dreams. “We can’t afford this and if we could, we would be out of place spending $25 million of taxpayers’ money funding for all practical purposes a private business.” Robinson’s attempts to stop or at least put the brakes on the project have been ignored by the other commissioners. “There are many questions and discussions concerning BLD [Big League Dreams] that still need to be heard,” said Chereese Stewart, the commission’s chairperson. She said she has not made up her mind on the project. The commissioners are scheduled to vote Aug. 5 on the project and Aug. 27 on changing the land-use designation for the 470-acre tract. Ken Willey, who said he plans to run as a Libertarian candidate against Cummings for the state House, has been involved in the opposition, as has former state representative and talk-show host Andy Johnson. “It is not a good use of taxpayers’ money,”
Willey said. “It will suck up a lot of money.” Another Facebook page, Say Yes to Big League Dreams Park Clay County, is in favor of the project. At the request of Clay County Attorney Mark Scruby, the commissioners voted 3-1 to pay the Jacksonville law firm of Foley & Lardner up to $50,000 to act as a consultant in negotiating a possible contract with Big League Dreams. “We are dealing with very complex issues that involve a series of transactions that will need to have experienced eyes on it,” Scruby told the commissioners at a July 9 meeting. If approved, the Clay County Big League Dreams complex would be the first one of its kind east of the Mississippi River. Currently, there are complexes in California, Nevada, Texas and Arizona. Rick Bosetti, mayor of Redding, Calif., said a $15.8-million Big League Dreams facility in his community boomed for the first three or four years after it opened in 2004. But then, a new facility about two hours away in Manteca, Calif., cut into the market, and the downturn in the
economy reduced the number of tournaments held in Redding. “We had a dramatic drop-off,” Bosetti said. “Financially, it did not do what the council expected it to do.” “It’s not going to be a huge money generator for the government entity,” he said, adding the concept is good and the facilities are beautiful, but the money and benefits promised by promoters have not materialized. So far, the city of Redding, which has a 40year agreement with Big League Dreams, has received $445,618 from the company, said Greg Clark, deputy city manager. The key is to have tournaments held every weekend, Bosetti said. One problem in Clay County is a lack of hotel rooms near the proposed complex, which is just north of Middleburg. The nearest hotels are in Orange Park, about 15 miles away, or on Fleming Island, about the same distance. According to its website, Big League Dreams is working to move into Florida and Georgia and has its eye set on New Orleans. Company officials did not reply to requests for information about the Clay County proposal. Big League Dreams officials said the parks are often used for corporate events and company outings. Ron Word rword@folioweekly.com
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Bouquets & Brickbats Bouquets to Jessica Geronimo for being honored with the Mary J. Brogan Excellence in Teaching Award. The statewide award honors an educator who goes above and beyond the classroom experience. Geronimo is a teacher of students with autism at St. Johns County School District’s Transition School and the county’s Teacher of the Year. She received a $1,000 cash award and certificate from State University System Chancellor Frank T. Brogan, whose wife Mary Brogan, for whom the award is named, died of cancer in 1999. Brickbats to Jacksonville Port Authority for deciding to hire a public affairs and community outreach company to engage, educate and help advance port projects. Board Chairman Jim Citrano said he believes there is support for the port in the community and hiring a public affairs firm would be a “significant piece” of moving the port’s agenda forward. We thought the port already had a fulltime public relations person. Bouquets to Mary Cleary, a veterinarian in Neptune Beach, for helping rescue 24 cats during an emergency. The owner of the cats fell ill and was found unconscious on the floor of her home. As soon as she learned about the situation, Cleary volunteered her services to help the cats as they were being removed from the home. Many of them had respiratory conditions. She cared for the cats and contacted area vets and organizations to help find additional services. The issue has become heated with Neptune Beach City Manager Jim Jarboe claiming that Jacksonville shirked its responsibility by not helping remove the cats.
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THE BARE NECESSITIES JEA
Electric & Water Services
21 W. Church St., Downtown, 665-6000, 800-683-5542, jea.com JEA provides electricity and water to most of Duval County, including Atlantic Beach, and parts of Clay and St. Johns counties. Payments may be made by mail to JEA, P.O. Box 45047, Jacksonville, FL 32232, online at jea.com or at full-service and payment-only locations. jea.com/customer/ payment/paymentonly.asp
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL)
1-800-226-3545 residential; 1-800-375-2434 business Provides electricity to parts of St. Johns and Nassau counties. Apply over the phone; there are no local offices. fpl.com
Beaches Energy Services
City Hall, 11 N. Third St., Jax Beach, 247-6241, beachesenergy.com Electricity for Jax Beach, Neptune Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach. Water, sewer and garbage collection for Jax Beach.
Clay Electric Cooperative
734 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 272-2456, clayelectric.com Electricity to all of Clay County, including Orange Park, Green Cove Springs and Middleburg.
Duval County
Garbage collection is provided by the city’s Sanitation Division for the downtown area and by private collection companies for other areas. For the company that services your area, call the Sanitation Division. Duval County/City of Jacksonville Environmental Resource Management, Solid Waste Division, 1031 Superior St., 387-8922 or 630-2489 Advanced Disposal Services, 9798 Normandy Blvd., 421-7373; 7915 Baymeadows Way, Ste. 300, 737-7900 Southland Waste Systems of Jacksonville, 218 Morgan Ave., 384-2567 Recycling Services, 2120 N. Market St., 354-8107 Waste Management/Jacksonville Waste Control, 6501 Greenland Road, 260-1592 Atlantic Beach Public Works, 1200 Sandpiper Lane, Atlantic Beach, 247-5833 (North of Church Road and west of Mayport Road, call 387-8999.) Jax Beach Public Works, 247-6219 Neptune Beach Public Works, 270-2423
Nassau County
Solid Waste Dept., 46026 Landfill Road, Callahan, 321-5770, 879-6321 Fernandina Beach Sanitation/Recycle Department, 1017 S. Fifth St., 261-7186
St. Johns County
3005 Allen Nease Road, Elkton, 827-6980 250 N. Stratton Road, St. Johns, 827-6980 Within St. Augustine city limits, call 825-1049 or 825-1040. St. Augustine Beach, call 471-2122. Seaboard Waste Systems, 445-A International Golf Parkway, St. Augustine, 825-0991
Clay County Utility Authority
3176 Old Jennings Road, Middleburg, 272-5999, 1-877-476-2282, clayutility.org Provides water, reclaimed water and wastewater services for parts of Clay County.
Green Cove Springs Utilities
Electric, 1289 Harbor Road, 529-2229, greencovesprings.com Water, 1277 Harbor Road, 529-2226 City Hall, 321 Walnut St., 529-2200 Electricity, water, sewer and garbage collection.
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Town of Orange Park
Town Hall, 2042 Park Ave., 264-9565, townoforangepark.com Water, sewer and sanitation within town limits.
St. Johns County Utilities
1205 S.R. 16, St. Augustine, 209-2700, co.st-johns.fl.us Water for parts of St. Johns County and Anastasia Island, excluding St. Augustine.
City of St. Augustine Public Works Dept.
Utilities Dept., City Hall, 75 King St., 825-1037, 825-1040, ci.st-augustine/fl.us Water, sewer and garbage service within St. Augustine city limits and parts of St. Johns County.
Florida Public Utilities
911 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach, 261-3663, fpuc.com Supplies electricity and, in some areas, water for Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach, as well as propane for Nassau and Duval counties.
TECO Peoples Gas
Gas
739-1211, 877-832-6747 Provides natural gas to Orange Park, Duval County and parts of St. Johns County.
Phone Service
AT&T Residential Customer Service
1-888-757-6500; Business, 1-866-620-6000
Garbage Collection & Recycling
Clay County
Environmental Services, 3545 Rosemary Hill Road, Green Cove Springs, 284-6374 Garbage, yard waste and recycling.
Green Cove Springs Solid Waste Dept.
900 W. Gum St., 529-2246 Garbage, yard waste and recycling collection for residential and commercial accounts within Green Cove Springs.
Town of Orange Park
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Town Hall, 2042 Park Ave., Utility Billing, 278-3016 or Public Works Dept., 264-7411 Water, sewer and sanitation within Orange Park. For other Clay County areas, call Clay County Environmental Services Department, 284-6374 or 269-6341.
GOVERNMENT Florida House and Senate
flsenate.gov; myfloridahouse.gov
U.S. Senators (senate.gov)
Marco Rubio (R), 1650 Prudential Drive, Ste. 220, Jacksonville, 398-8586 Bill Nelson (D), 1301 Riverplace Blvd., Ste. 2010, Jacksonville, 346-4500
U.S. Representatives (house.gov)
Corrine Brown (D, District 5) 101 E. Union St., Ste. 202, Jacksonville, 354-1652 Ander Crenshaw (R, District 4) 1061 Riverside Ave., Ste. 100, Jacksonville, 598-0481 Cliff Stearns (R, District 6) 1726 Kingsley Ave., Ste. 8, Orange Park, 269-3203
Gov. Rick Scott
400 S. Monroe St., The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001 (850) 488-7146, flgov.com Capitol Building, 400 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 323991100, leg.state.fl.us
State Senators’ district offices
Audrey Gibson, (D, District 9) 101 E. Union St., Ste. 104, Jacksonville, 359-2553, gibson.audrey.web@flsenate.gov Charles S. Dean (R, District 5) 405 Tompkins St., Inverness, (352) 860-5175, dean.charles.web@flsenate.gov Robert Bradley (R, District 7) 2233 Park Ave., Ste. 303, Orange Park, 278-2085, bradley.rob.web@flsenate.gov John Thrasher (R, District 8) 9485 Regency Square Blvd., Ste. 108, Jacksonville, 727-3600, thrasher.john.web@flsenate.gov
State Representatives’ district offices
Janet Adkins (R, District 12), 905 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach, 491-3664, janet.adkins@myfloridahouse.gov Daniel Davis (R, District 13), 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 13D, Jacksonville, 381-6011, daniel.davis@myfloridahouse.gov Mia Jones (D, District 14), 3890 Dunn Ave., Ste. 901, Jacksonville, 924-1615, mia.jones@myfloridahouse.gov Reggie Fullwood (D, District 15), 101 E. Union St., Ste. 402, Jacksonville, 353-2180, reggie.fullwood@myfloridahouse.gov Charles McBurney (R, District 16), 76 S. Laura St., Ste. 200, Jacksonville, 359-6090, charles.mcburney@myfloridahouse.gov Lake Ray (R, District 17), 1615 Huffingham Road, Jacksonville, 723-5300, lake.ray@myfloridahouse.gov Ronald “Doc” Renuart (R, District 18), 115 Professional Drive, Ponte Vedra, 270-2550, ronald.renuart@myfloridahouse.gov Charles Van Zant (R, District 19), 3841 Reid St., Ste. 5, Palatka, (386) 312-2272, charles.vanzant@myfloridahouse.gov William L. Proctor (R, District 20), 900 S.R. 16, Ste. 2, St. Augustine, 823-2550, bill.proctor@myfloridahouse.gov
The affinity for locally grown food sprouts from a struggling economy, a desire to improve our diet and a distrust of agriculture giants Story by Claire Goforth Photos by Grace Stephenson and Dennis Ho Ten years ago, no one would have called Jacksonville a garden city. But if the growing number of “slow food” or “farm-to-table” restaurants, community gardens, farms and farmers markets is any indication, the local food culture has grown deep roots. More Northeast Floridians want food that doesn’t come in a box, bag or can or from a greasy drive-thru. They’re hungry for food that is fresh, sustainable and wasn’t shipped thousands of miles. A crop of locals are putting their minds to work and their hands in the earth to feed the demand.
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Paul Nicholson, Jonathon Fletcher, Eric Hall and Rodney Permenter up-cycle shipping containers into high-yield grow houses (inset). Photo: Grace Stephenson
One Spark, the crowd-funding competition for inventors, innovators and idea-makers, attracted many agriculturally based projects, representing a cross-section of the local food movement. Among those were two groups that up-cycled shipping containers into high-yield grow houses using advanced technologies (Apod Project and Urban Container Farm), two groups committed to creating and inspiring permacultures (The Food Park Project and Fertile Earth Farms), a woman who wants to encourage the community to become involved in gardening by bringing in a wellknown motivational speaker (Growing Power with Will Allen), a farm run by a charitable organization that feeds and educates poor and disadvantaged people (White Harvest Farms), and a young woman looking to become a first-generation farmer (Nubian Falls Farm). If the results are any indication — six agriculturally based projects placed in the top 40 in One Spark — the region is ready to embrace the changes they envision. Though the entries were as diverse as the people involved, all are motivated by similar concerns related to the general population’s health and well-being. Several mentioned a distrust of agricultural giants like Monsanto (which ironically calls itself “a sustainable agricultural company”), Cargill, Tyson and others. The effects of consuming GMOs (genetically modified organisms) is a common concern. “One of the biggest problems in our food source, in my opinion, is the GMO seeds, and they’re not even labeling the foods so we don’t have a choice,” said Andrea B. Shaw, cofounder of Urban Container Farm. Others cited fears of ingesting untold types and levels of pesticides, particularly from produce grown in countries where FDA rules don’t apply. (Fun/scary fact from the 12 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 24-30, 2013
EPA: Washing fruits and vegetables reduces but does not remove pesticides.) But don’t call them trendy. Many involved with the projects pointed out that the locally sourced, homegrown food movement isn’t a new idea but a return to an older, and better, dietary life. Luke Watkins is a fifth-generation farmer and president of Black Hog Farm, which has grown exponentially since opening in 2007, from 15 acres to around 200. “When we go back not even 50 years ago, it was like this. People relied on their local farmers market, their local community, to grow the produce that they ate,” Watkins said. What the evolving local food culture reflects is a shift in the national consciousness. People
business 22 years ago. As locally sourced products have become increasingly available, Polletta has been able to add to the variety of fruits, vegetables, honey, nuts, eggs and seafood (depending on seasonal availability) she buys from local vendors. And she said her customers notice. “People ask [where the food came from] a lot more than they used to,” Polletta said. “People are a lot more conscious about different things. They’re conscious about gluten and GMO.” As concerns over food sources have grown, the local food economy has started to change. Farmers markets that require vendors to carry a large majority of items from local or regional
“People are a lot more conscious about different things. They’re conscious about gluten and GMO.” have finally realized that it is not healthy to subsist on meats, simple starches and sugars with the occasional green thing thrown in (and probably soaked in fats and salt). Today’s food consumers are asking questions that make sense. How can bread have a shelf life of four weeks? (Preservatives.) Why don’t those apples ever rot? (Irradiation.) And why are we buying eggs from Iowa when chickens can grow anywhere? (Except residential Jacksonville, unless the City Council approves a proposed measure to allow backyard chickens.) “People are becoming way better educated and are understanding the difference between a tomato they can buy in a supermarket in December and the tomato they can grow in season in their yard,” said Nick Zimmer, the head grower at Trad’s Garden Center. Sandy Polletta, owner/operator of Edgewood Bakery, has been buying local since she and her husband bought the
sources, like Beaches Green Market and Riverside Arts Market (RAM), opened to great success. Beaches Green Market has tripled its clientele since 2009. “People come here to do their grocery shopping,” said Devon Ritch, who runs the Beaches Local Food Network, which includes the Beaches Green Market and adjacent community garden. Farms like Black Hog, KYV and others began offering Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), a system that lets customers subscribe to a farm in exchange for home delivery of produce, or pick up at a designated location. (Black Hog has its own trademarked version, “Farm to Door.”) Community gardens started appearing across the city. Mary Puckett, Urban Gardening Program Coordinator at the University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences extension office (IFAS), said that in
the spring of 2008, attendance at her gardening classes jumped from fewer than 20 to as many as 66 and has remained consistent over the past several years. “I’m the pop star now,” Puckett joked. Slow Food First Coast, founded by Richard Villadóniga in 2007 after a nationwide culinary tour of endangered foods left him jealous of other cities’ food cultures, has been busily certifying restaurants, markets and others with the popular and increasingly coveted “Snail of Approval” for making an effort to use local and sustainable sources. Currently, 81 local food and beverage businesses — including farms, restaurants, farmers markets, breweries and others — have received the honor, 17 in the past year. And while much progress has been made, those who organized the agriculturally based projects in One Spark believe that it isn’t enough. The Food Park Project and Fertile Earth Farms aspire to transform the landscape of the city with permacultures — agricultural systems that integrate human activity with natural surroundings to create efficient, self-sustaining ecosystems. After three to five years, permacultures essentially take care of themselves. “[Left alone] after a few years, a garden will become grass again. Leave a permaculture site and it will continue growing,” said Valerie Herrmann, co-founder of The Food Park Project, which placed in the top 10 at One Spark. Herrmann, who spent five years studying permaculture in Hawaii, and co-founder Eli Bajalia envision a network of permaculture “food parks” in the region rather than empty spaces and useless landscaping. Bajalia pointed out that the technique has been successfully used in Havana, Cuba, communities in Africa and other areas,
including a 2,000-year-old permaculture discovered a few years ago in Morocco. On June 1, Fertile Earth Farms broke ground on its first permaculture on Edgewood Avenue. The site, which straddles two large areas the Economic Research Service (ERS), U.S., Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food Access Research Atlas designate as food deserts, will benefit two adjacent low-income retirement facilities, the Florida Christian Apartments and Sundale Manor, as well as the surrounding neighborhoods. The USDA defines food deserts as areas where access to healthful food is limited by such factors as economics, proximity to supermarkets and percentage of the population without a working vehicle. Nearly 40 people volunteered at the Edgewood Garden groundbreaking, including Emily Dale, an 87-year-old resident of the community. After moving in a year ago, Dale missed growing vegetables until she found an
abandoned greenhouse and started putting it back together, soon joined by fellow resident Michael Cox. Still, they needed space. Then, last year, she met Jon Jessup, Fertile Earth Farms chief of operations, at an organic gardening workshop, and together they came up with the idea to start the organization’s first permaculture in the lot between the facilities. After getting approval from Florida Christian Center, which owns the lot between the apartments, they drew up plans, scraped together donations and volunteers, and set to work in the blazing June sun. Cox, a talented gardener who grew up on a farm and suffered from heart failure just six weeks before the groundbreaking, pitched in. “I need the work, need to get out of the chair,” Cox said. “There’s no question about it, if I could eat healthier by cooking fresh food, I would,” said resident Rick Murray, watching the enthusiastic volunteers’ rapid progress. As of June 17, phase
one was completed. Though permaculture advocates believe in their mission and its potential to feed the city, others don’t think permacultures will make a measurable difference for more than a handful of individuals. “A food park, as beautiful an idea as it is, is more of a museum thing. It is not a practical solution,” said Jennifer Sanders, who participated in One Spark (Growing Power with Will Allen) and has her own local market garden. Jonathon Fletcher, co-founder of Apod Project, agreed. “I’m a big fan of permaculture, but I don’t think permaculture is going to save the world. It’s not a knock on permaculture; it’s a knock on corporate agriculture. … I love that stuff, but I don’t think it’s going to produce enough food for the population we have or the population that we are going to have in 20 years,” Fletcher said.
One Spark participant Jennifer Sanders advocates sustainable farming – not permaculture – as a practical solution to feeding people on a mass scale.
Sanders and Fletcher aren’t discouraging anyone from starting a permaculture nor are they criticizing the concept; rather, they believe a long-term solution to feed the world’s billions, or even metropolitan Jacksonville’s million, is going to be found through sustainable farming techniques that can be implemented on a mass scale and — also important — for a profit. To create a sustainable food source, they said, the solution to the world’s food and environmental problems must function within the economic system rather than apart from it. Both of the shipping container up-cyclers, Apod Project and Urban Container Farm, which have built out fully functional grow houses using aquaponics and hydroponics, respectively, intend to sell the containers commercially and for profit. (Apod also envisions a nonprofit side to the business.) Fletcher said the goal for Apod Project is to make sustainability profitable. “We want to make sustainability not just a feel-good for the environment,” Fletcher said. “That’s the way it will help the planet. Not because it’s mandated, or it makes you feel good.” “We absolutely want to target this to entrepreneurs and people that want to run a business,” said Shaw of Urban Container Farm. “We want to do something that’s good for everything, but we also want this to be profitable.” Apod Project might be one step closer to achieving that goal. A prominent local investor (who wishes to remain unnamed) approached them after One Spark and has initiated plans to provide funding. No one is discouraging altruistic methods of feeding the people who live in food deserts (though “nutrition deserts” is a more accurate term). It’s a well-known but frequently overblown fact that organic produce and locally sourced agricultural products tend to cost more than the potentially pesticide-and-chemicalfertilizer-laden GMO items discounted in the grocery store. “I can’t produce a chicken for a dollar,” said Watkins of Black Hog Farm. “There’s added costs to it, but that’s what it costs to have a true meal, true food, that isn’t preserved or shipped across the ocean.” Fletcher said his friends, like many, jokingly refer to natural supermarket giant Whole Foods as “Whole Paycheck.” CBS News reported in 2009 that organic foods can cost up to 30 percent more. It’s difficult to place a dollar amount on a person’s health and wellbeing. While some can afford to pay a few dollars more, for others, a few dollars more is the difference between affording food and other necessities. Fertile Earth Farms, White Harvest Farms, Second Harvest, The Food Park Project and others want to close the economic gap between the affluent farmers market shoppers and CSA subscribers and the thousands (62,000, according to The Florida Times-Union) of Northeast Floridians with little or no access to healthful, nutritious foods. White Harvest Farms, begun this past winter by Clara White Mission in the Moncrief neighborhood, has plans to start a farmers market where customers can use SNAP cards to buy the farm’s produce at a reduced rate. There are farmers markets that already accept SNAP
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Jamar Fulton was one of 40 people to break ground on a new community garden on Edgewood Boulevard. Photo: Dennis Ho
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cards for payment, including Lincolnville Farmers Market in St. Augustine and at least two booths at Jacksonville Farmers Market. “The area of town it’s in has been deemed a food desert, so we really saw a need to go in there and provide something to the community,” said Nichole Errington, the mission’s director of marketing and community liaison. “Children growing up in the community don’t understand healthy food options and how it will affect their overall well-being.” Produce from the farm is already a popular feature at the weekly luncheons prepared and served by the mission’s culinary students. Student Donyalle Jackson once convinced a convenience store owner in her neighborhood (a food desert) to carry fresh produce. The items, she said, were more expensive than the meat. Jackson, who at one time weighed nearly 300 pounds, said she and her children have learned to enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables. “I eat different now, healthier,” she said. “We’re breaking generational curses.” Fellow student Sylethia Felder said the school’s focus on fresh food taught her how to eat better. “When I shop at home, I can’t help but buy fresh because that’s what I’m used to now,” she said. Second Harvest North Florida, which distributes food to hungry and foodinsecure people in the region, is working to help residents start community gardens. Community Gardens Program Manager Katie L. Salz, a founder of Arlington Community Gardens, said she has faith in the impact of community gardens. “This is something the community needs, not what we think they want,” she said. “Community gardens are one spoke of a sustainable food system.” Salz is also working to organize the community gardens into a network. Some wonder, however, if the revitalized interest in gardening is just another fad. Past resurgences in gardening faded away when the economy improved or the political climate changed. During World War II, the U.S. government encouraged Americans to plant “Victory Gardens” to free up agricultural products to feed soldiers. After the recession in the 1970s, gardening again increased. Puckett said that in 1978, IFAS managed 15 gardens; that number increased to 33 in 1985, facilitated by government funding. When funding dried up in 1994, the total count immediately dropped to 22. It is true that the recent increase in gardening came on the heels of another recession. According to the National Gardening Association 2009 Report, when the Great Recession culminated between 2008 and 2009, food gardening households increased almost 20 percent, from 36 million to 49 million. But if the resurgence in locally grown foods was purely a product of the recession, people’s interest should diminish as the economy improves. Instead, it’s gaining traction. Zimmer said that in the past five years, Trad’s has increased the space dedicated to edibles tenfold; profits from edibles have increased fivefold. A recent survey by Green America, Eco Ventures International and the Association for Enterprise Opportunity
found that in the past 10 years, the organic food market has increased by 238 percent, while the non-organic market has expanded only 33 percent. Puckett said that in 2004, she managed five community gardens. Today, she works with 20. Friends of Northeast Florida Community Gardens lists nearly 80 local community gardens with several more breaking ground soon, and those are just the ones that are registered with the organization. Slow Food First Coast has just awarded a grant to its 25th school garden. JacksonvilleDuval Agricultural Council reports that the agricultural and natural resources industries in Duval County, which include more than 300 small farms that occupy more than 25,000 acres, annually contribute more than $2 billion to the local economy. IFAS estimated that local community gardeners saved more than $2 million by growing their own food in 2012. The difference between the recent resurgence in local food sources and those of the past is simple: This time, people are more motivated by health than economics. While 14 percent of those surveyed for the National Gardening Association Report did say the recession motivated them to start growing their own vegetables, far more were growing their own food because they know it is safe (48 percent), tastes better (58 percent), and is higher quality (51 percent) than typical grocery store fare. But it’s not all peace, love and organic broccoli. Gardening is hard work; managing a community garden can be a full-time job. Without a lot of work, any gardening project can easily fail. Ritch of Beaches Local Food Network said she spends about 30 hours a week keeping things running smoothly. Puckett pointed to Ritch’s work and that of her predecessors as an ideal model for people who want to start a community garden. Before approaching any city council for permission to use the land, they worked with IFAS and drew up complete, organized plans outlining their intentions. “One of the experiences that we have is that some of the new groups may not understand that unless there’s accountability, a lot of times they do fail,” Puckett said. “Some people do romance it a bit.” With the permacultures, the up-cycled shipping container farms, the community gardens, the farmers markets, the local farmers and the home gardeners, it may seem as if the field is overcrowded and competitive, if not cutthroat. Not so, Sanders said. “The climate here is cooperative. On an individual basis, we work so hard that, at first, it seems like you’ve got some secret to protect. That’s bullshit. You couldn’t feed these million people if you tried,” she said. And that’s all these groups and others are trying to do. If they have their way, Jacksonville could very well become known as the Garden City. After all, with sandy soil an easy fix and plenty of sunshine and rainfall, the region is a gardener’s dream. And what better way to unite the many neighborhoods of Northeast Florida than through food? “Regardless of politics or beliefs,” Salz said, “we all need to eat.” Claire Goforth themail@folioweekly.com
DARK HAIR GROWTH? ACNE? IRREGULAR MENSTRUAL CYCLES? DIFFICULTY LOSING WEIGHT? INFERTILITY? Local Farms And Csas FARMS AND CSA (COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE) DELIVERY/PICKUP SERVICES HAVE BEEN SPROUTING UP ALL OVER THE REGION. Black Hog Farm: CSA and vegetable and livestock farm, offers trademarked farm-todoor service, fourth- and fifth-generation family farmer-operated, 310 E. River Road, East Palatka, 484-6931, blackhogfarm.com. Cognito Farm: Livestock (beef, pork and poultry) and eggs (no hormones, antibiotics or growth hormones used), items sold at Beaches Green Market and by appointment, 18806 N.E. 21st Place, Starke, 796-8040, cognitofarm.com. Front Porch Pickings: CSA (St. Johns County), provides all organic, local/regional (suppliers include KYV Farm) produce, 810 Jimmy Ann Dr., Daytona Beach, 699-6391, frontporchpickings.com. Hoover Farms: Farms vegetables, family owned and operated, 15715 40th St., Live Oak, (386) 842-2000. Jax Natural Foods Buying Club: Buying club for Jacksonville and surrounding areas from which you can “order almost anything you can buy at a regular grocery store,” pickup location disclosed upon membership approval, 469-0563, jaxnaturalfoods.com. Jax Organic Produce Co-op: CSA, provides all
organic produce from Albert’s Organics, a farm in Sarasota, with the exception of Mandarin honey, jaxorganic.com. KYV Farm: CSA and certified organic farm (fruits, vegetables and herbs), family-operated, CSA membership inquiries: (787) 232-2234, wholesale distribution inquiries: (787) 232-7359, 7086 C.R. 16A, St. Augustine, kyvfarm.com. Local Fare Farm Bag: CSA, provides “local fare farm bags” to Northeast Florida with new delivery areas coming soon, localfarefarmbag.com. Palmetto Organics: CSA, provides organic or sustainably grown produce, local honey, coffee and grains also available, 115 Orange St., Neptune Beach, 534-7027, palmettoorganics.com. Sykes and Cooper Farms: Fruits and vegetables, corn maze every fall, offers field trips for schools (692-1084), 5995 Brough Road, Elkton, 6921370, sycofarms.com.
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Twinn Bridges: Vegetables, sells veggies, plants and glycerin soap at Beaches Green Market (soap is available online), also supplies restaurants (membership required), twinnbridges.com. Veggie Bin: CSA, choose either local/regional or organic bins, artisan items also available, 1272 S. McDuff Ave., Riverside, 314-9437, theveggiebin.com.
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LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS University of Florida, IFAS extension office: This office, a free resource for the public, provides new and existing gardeners with the information (and seeds) it takes to be successful. Master gardeners are available to answer questions. Classes on gardening, canning and preserving are also offered. duval.ifas.ufl.edu Slow Food First Coast: Founded by Richard Villadóniga, SFFC certifies all types of businesses that supply edible (and drinkable) consumables and make a concentrated effort to use local, sustainable sources and techniques with the coveted “Snail of Approval.” slowfoodfi rstcoast.com Second Harvest North Florida: In addition to distributing 24 million pounds of food this year, Second Harvest is a resource for people interested in starting a community garden, providing classes and, in some cases, personalized assistance. Second Harvest will help start community gardens but doesn’t build or manage them. wenourishhope.org Sustainable Jacksonville: This group, run by Sarah Boren, meets to collaborate, pool resources and participate in open forums on topics related to sustainability. meetup.com/ sustainablejacksonville Friends of Northeast Florida Community Gardens: This nonprofit helps community gardeners become and remain successful by serving as a unifying organization to share resources, apply for funding and communicate with local government. The organization also publishes a list of community gardens on its website. fnfcg.org
Clara White Mission: This 109-year-old nonprofit provides educational programs, resources and food for some of the area’s poor and disadvantaged residents. The organization’s White Harvest Farms, in its second season, provides educational opportunities for the mission’s culinary students, as well as produce for its weekly luncheons and other feeding programs. Plans to create a farmers market, where items can be purchased with dollars or SNAP cards, are underway. clarawhitemission.org DIG Local: “Access to good nutritious food is a human right,” according to this nonprofit’s website. Originally Dutton Island Gardeners, the group now has a board of directors and multiple projects, helping start community gardens, hosting workshops and more. diglocal.org Healthy Jacksonville Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition: This public-private partnership provides information about nutrition and healthful living, publishes reports, works with other organizations and, enabled by funding from organizations like Florida Blue Foundation and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, distributes grants to “active living/healthy eating” initiatives. HJCOPC also has subcommittees that “work to address food access to improve the overall health of residents in Jacksonville” and is involved with other initiatives to improve the health and well-being in Duval County. hjcopc.org Sustainable Springfield: This nonprofit helps start community gardens and provides education and resources on sustainable gardening and living, including cooking classes, food swaps and more. sustainablespringfield.net
Devon Ritch, who runs the Beaches Local Food Network, notices more and more people getting groceries from local food sources. Photo: Grace Stephenson
FARMERS MARKETS Amelia Farmers Market: Shops at the Omni, Amelia Island Plantation, 6800 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday (except Shrimp Festival weekend), ameliafarmersmarket.com.
keystoneheightsfarmersmarket.blogspot.com.
Art ’n’ Harvest Market: Putnam County Courthouse parking lot, 500 Reid St., Palatka, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, November-May, keepputnambeautiful.org.
Lincolnville Farmers Market: Eddie Vickers Park, 399 Riberia St., St. Augustine, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, lincolnvillefarmersmarket.com.
Beaches Green Market: Jarboe Park (Third Street and Florida Boulevard), Neptune Beach, 2-5 p.m. Saturday, beacheslocalfoodnetwork.org.
Mandarin Farmers Market: Whole Foods Market, 10601 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, noon-4 p.m. Sunday.
Callahan Farmers Market: Callahan Train Depot, 45383 Dixie Highway, Callahan, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April-December.
Old City Farmers Market: Amphitheater parking area, 1340 A1A S., St. Augustine, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, staugustinefm.com.
Fernandina Farmers Market: Centre and Seventh streets, Fernandina Beach, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, fernandinafarmersmarket.com. Jacksonville Farmers Market: 1810 W. Beaver St., Jacksonville, 6:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, jaxfarmersmarket.com. Jacksonville Landing Farmers Market: 2 Independent Drive, Downtown, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday
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Keystone Heights Farmers Market: 555 S. Lawrence Blvd. (S.R. 21), Keystone Heights, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday,
King Street Farmers Market: 1021 King St., Riverside, 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, facebook.com/KingStreetFarmersMarket
Riverside Arts Market (RAM): 715 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, riversideartsmarket.com. St. Augustine Beach Wednesday Farmers Market: County Pier parking lot, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday. St. Johns River Farmers Market: Alpine Groves Park, 2060 S.R. 13, Switzerland, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Sources: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Slow Food First Coast
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London Calling
Two football teams are better than one for creating a global brand
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few years ago, when Wayne Weaver owned the Jaguars and the only thing that changed from year to year were the names of the players on the police blotter, there wasn’t much to say about the Jaguars ownership from the business side. Recall all of the media hype about blackouts, moving to Los Angeles and other topics that seem more dated with each passing week. Now the Jaguars have an owner with the gumption to put his investment in the center of the global stage. And really, it’s about time someone figured it out. Given the league investment in its franchises in the Northeast Corridor, one cannot give Shad Khan enough credit for realizing that the best way to trump that bias is to establish his small-market Southern franchise as a global entity. To that end, with the purchase of Fulham soccer team in the English Premier League, he’s established himself as a sovereign figure in sports, one with the capital, moxie and vision to be among the most important sports team owners of his generation. Check out Khan’s words. They should sound familiar to Jags fans — in tone and spirit, they’re reminiscent of what he said when he bought the Jaguars. It’s just been a couple of years, but the cleansing power of Khan’s frankness and clarity make the former regime seem like a dim memory. “Fulham is the perfect club at the perfect time for me,” Khan said in a statement. “My priority is to ensure the club and Craven Cottage each has a viable and sustainable Premier League future that fans of present and future generations can be proud of. We will manage the club’s financial and operational affairs with prudence and care, with youth development and community programs as fundamentally important elements of Fulham’s future.” London readers of Folio Weekly — and I assume there are some — can take those words to the bank. They’re more solid than the pound sterling. And what’s clear, especially in retrospect, is that Khan saw and sees American football as a “mature” market, and in that context, his diversification makes sense. “[American] Football is about as popular as it can be in the U.S. The upside, the expansion and growth, lies overseas,” Khan told Forbes earlier this year. “Eventually, I think all 32 clubs, their goal is to grow the game overseas, and London is the logical place to do it.” He expects his purchases of the Jaguars and
Fulham to complement each other, to afford each component a strength and vitality that otherwise it might not have had. Neither team has ever had real, big-time success. Can an owner like Khan change that? He’s betting he can, as former Fulham owner Mohamed Al Fayed can attest. “I am now delighted to be passing this great and historic club into the care and stewardship of an outstanding man who has already achieved much in his life and will, I am sure, take Fulham on to even greater things,” Al Fayed said in a statement. “I have passed the club to a talented, honest and highly capable man who respects Fulham and its traditions. He is a great sportsman.” So the question arises now: What’s next? Will a franchise be moving? Just to be clear, I don’t believe Fulham will be moving to Jacksonville, though the soccer community is building here to where it could be supported. I do, however, think that we’ll be seeing friendlies here sooner than later. Americans understand soccer much better than they did a couple of decades ago, and we’re ready for world-class Premier League action. What will those who fret about the Jags going to London say now? ”The Jaguars committing one of their home games to Wembley for four years points to the Jacksonville club eventually becoming a London NFL franchise,” London’s Daily Mail speculated. Doubtful. It’s brand extension. It’s fans in England buying Luke Joeckel jerseys. It’s Jaguars coverage on Sky TV and the BBC. Jaguars fans need to take stock of how good they have it with current ownership. Some complain that the otherwise parsimonious Mayor Alvin Brown administration is willing to go in with Khan on the scoreboard upgrades. They’d rather see the money spent on schools or libraries. They’re not seeing the big picture: An NFL Sunday is an infomercial for our amazing city and its invaluable assets. Khan’s investment in London can be framed in that context as a way of taking his commitment to us to the “next level” — a global level. AG Gancarksi themail@folioweekly.com twitter.com/aggancarski
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DANCE DAY RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET
No need to cut in. Northeast Florida’s best dancers and anyone who wants to can boogie, jig, jerk, gyrate, float, slide and glide as Riverside Arts Market celebrates National Dance Day. Performers include Jacksonville Dance Theatre (pictured), First Coast Dancing with the Stars, Hoku-loa Polynesian Dance and more. To be in a dance mob, learn the “Everybody Dance Routine” at dizzyfeetfoundation.org/national-danceday. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 27 under the Fuller Warren Bridge, 715 Riverside Ave., Riverside, free, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com. Photo: Trib La Prade
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Sixties pop music fans are sure to see this Monkees’ reunion — guitarist Michael Nesmith joins them for the first time since 1997. The Monkees (without British-born singer Davy Jones, who died in February 2012) kicked off a 25-city tour last week; Rolling Stone called it “a momentously festive occasion.” The Monkees say they won’t play anything recorded after 1968 for “A Midsummer’s Night with The Monkees.” Gates 6:30 p.m., concert 8 p.m. July 26 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine, $39.50-$79.50, 209-0367, staugamphitheatre.com.
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MUSIC BENEFIT JAX FOR OK
Northeast Florida bands, promoters and music fans are gathering to support victims of tornadoes that devastated Oklahoma. The money raised from the two-day benefit at 1904 Music Hall benefits American Red Cross’ Disaster Relief fund. Jackie Stranger, The ParkerUrban Band, Pinhole Down, The Tom Bennett Band and Laura Minor kick it off 8 p.m. July 26. Then, area favorites Crash The Satellites, Northe, Ritual Union, Civil Brute, Tambor and Fjord Explorer (pictured) join Nashville’s Vinyl Thief, 8 p.m. July 27 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $10 suggested donation includes raffle ticket, 434-3475, 1904musichall.com.
Nicknamed for his rapid-fire lyrical delivery, the hip-hop musician born Colson Baker says he once “flipped burritos at Chipotle to pay his rent.” Mix tapes, performances in Cleveland and surprising success at New York’s Apollo Theater in 2009 sparked Machine Gun Kelly’s career. The rapper is ready to lace up with R.U.D.E. in his corner. 8 p.m. July 25 at Brewster’s Roc Bar, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington, $25, 223-9850, brewstersmegaplex.com.
TASTE FOOD TRUCKS FOR CHARITY
Two Northeast Florida food truck events tempt our taste buds on July 27. The Jacksonville Landing and Jax Truckies collaborate for Truckin’ on the River, featuring more than a dozen local food trucks, live music and a raffle drawing to benefit Children’s Miracle Network, 6 p.m. July 27 at The Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, free, facebook.com/jaxtruckies. Meanwhile, about 40 trucks from around Florida roll in for Food Truck Wars, benefiting programs of the Kiwanis Club of Historic St. Augustine, 3-9 p.m. July 27 at Francis Field, 29 W. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, free, foodtruckwars.com. 18 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 24-30, 2013
COMEDY TOMMY DAVIDSON
After gaining attention as a stellar standup comedian, Tommy Davidson’s career hit it big on “In Living Color.” That took him to film roles in “Strictly Business” and “Bamboozled,” as well as TV comedy specials. He now voices Cream Corn in the popular show “Black Dynamite” on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim, and is planning to produce and star in the upcoming “Deconstructing Sammy,” a biopic of Sammy Davis Jr. Davidson appears 8 p.m. July 25, 8 and 10 p.m. July 26-27 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Road, Mandarin, $20-$25, 292-4242, comedyzone.com. Photo: Michael Bezjian
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Duncan (Liam James) finds a friend in Susanna (AnnaSophia Robb) in “The Way, Way Back.” Photo: Fox Searchlight Pictures
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A relatable, witty coming-of-age story that shines with a versatile cast THE WAY, WAY BACK ***G
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oor, poor Duncan. He’s 14, introverted, awkward. His father will have nothing to do with him, and his mother, well-meaning as she is, has dragged him away from home to live at her boyfriend’s beach house for the summer. Given that Duncan doesn’t make friends easily, the premise is ideal for a coming-of-age story, and “The Way, Way Back” does not disappoint. The film is sharp, witty and biting, self-aware but never manipulative nor cloying. Duncan (Liam James), hunched over with the poor posture that afflicts many teens, wants to be left alone so he won’t get picked on. As a result, as anyone who’s overcome self-esteem issues can attest, he shuts himself off to others, making it difficult to develop the connections with people he so desperately needs. It’s easy to forget how torturous being a teenager really is. Co-writers and directors Nat Faxon and Jim Rash (who won an Academy Award for “The Descendants”) are keenly aware of this angst and smartly match Duncan’s despondence with wonderful supporting characters who affect him in differing ways. In his mom, Pam (Toni Collette), there’s frustration. In Pam’s boyfriend, Trent (Steve Carell), there’s anger and resentment. Trent’s daughter, Steph (Zoe Levin), thinks Duncan’s a loser, as do most kids his age. Trent’s loud, annoying friends Kip (Rob Corddry) and Joan (Amanda Peet) are a bad influence on Pam. Neighbor Betty (Allison Janney) is a drunken flirt who’s painfully funny to her cross-eyed son, Peter (River Alexander), in whom Duncan no doubt sees himself. Of course, Duncan has a few allies. Betty’s daughter, Susanna (AnnaSophia Robb), takes a liking to him, and when he ventures to a nearby
water park, he meets a series of kind souls eager to embrace a fellow misfit. Because they’re adults, they don’t judge, and they remember being that age themselves. Duncan finds salvation in working with Owen (Sam Rockwell), Roddy (Faxon) and Caitlin (Maya Rudolph). These friends build his confidence and help him grow into a man. And it’s a heartwarming, enjoyable process to watch. There are two standouts in the stellar supporting cast: Janney is great as the nosey, horny floozy who cracks hilarious one-liners as fast as she downs margaritas, and Rockwell is a riot as a slacker good guy whose mission for the summer seems to be to get Duncan to laugh. The thing is, though Duncan is a tough sell, almost all of Owen’s jokes are funny to us. “Thanks for the ride,” Duncan says after not being chatty during a lift home. “Thanks for the memories,” Owen quips. We laugh, but Duncan doesn’t get the sarcasm. Yet. What’s also impressive is that the adult cast is so versatile, the actors could’ve swapped roles without losing any of the story’s impact. Consider: Carell usually plays likable nice guys, while Rockwell plays disreputable heels. But here, Carell is the antagonist, and Rockwell is the pal, and it works. Kudos to both of them for going against type and doing it so well. At the core of “The Way, Way Back” is an understanding that we’ve all been through teen awkwardness, and it affects some more than others. Approaching the subject with compassion, humor and honesty are sensible ways to go about the story, and the filmmakers succeed admirably. Dan Hudak themail@folioweekly.com
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THE CONJURING **G@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., Regal River City Marketplace Lorraine (Vera Farmiga) and her husband Ed (Patrick Wilson) have investigated paranormal occurrences their whole lives but when they get called to a farmhouse in the middle of nowhere, this case proves to be the most horrifying. A family is living with violent ghosts and need help desperately before these dark presences destroy the existence of this family. DESPICABLE ME 2 **G@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., Regal River City Marketplace Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) is back as that heinous villain who becomes a spy and still keeps us laughing. As Gru steps out of the villain screen to raise his three adopted daughters, he hits the dating scene to find a suitable mom and gets recruited to find the new despicable supervillain El Macho (Benjamin Bratt). Newbie spy Lucy (Kristin Wiig) first recruits Gru, then becomes his partner and then his love interest. But it’s the three Minions (voiced by Pierre Coffin, who co-directed) who once again steal the whole thing. DIRTY WARS **@@ Not Rated • Sun-Ray Cinema The documentary, featuring journalist Jeremy Scahill, investigates covert war efforts by the United States. GIRL MOST LIKELY *@@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. Imogene (Kristen Wiig) is a failed New York playwright who fakes her death to get the attention of an old boyfriend. She moves to New Jersey, with her mom (Annette Bening), her brother and a boarder. GROWN UPS 2 G@@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Clay Theatre, Epic St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., Regal River City Marketplace Lenny (Adam Sandler) learns that crazy follows you everywhere, when he moves his family back to his hometown to be with his friends Marcus (David Spade), Kurt (Chris Rock) and Eric (Kevin James). The four adults relive the last day of school through their kids’ experiences. THE HEAT *G@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., Regal River City Marketplace Uptight FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn (Sandra Bullock) and foul-mouthed Boston cop Shannon Mullins (Melissa McCarthy) mix like oil and water. After getting thrown off a case involving a ruthless drug lord, the pair decides to go after him on their own – checking off one of many buddy-cop clichés. KEVIN HART: LET ME EXPLAIN **G@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Cinemark Tinseltown, Regal Avenues, Regal River City Marketplace The versatile comedian toured last year; this performance was at Madison Square Garden. THE KINGS OF SUMMER ***@ Rated R • Sun-Ray Cinema Joe Toy (Nick Robinson) recruits his best friend Patrick (Gabriel Basso) and outcast Biaggio (Moises Arias) to help him build a house deep in the woods, so they can live independently from their “oppressive” families. THE LONE RANGER **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Clay Theatre, Epic St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., Regal River City Marketplace, San Marco Theatre
Logan takes on ninjas and questions of his immortality in “The Wolverine,” directed by James Mangold and inspired by the 1982 series created by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller dealing with Wolverine’s time in Japan. Photo: Ben Rothstein, Twentieth Century Fox Tonto (Johnny Depp) and John Reid (Armie Hammer) join forces to fight the never-ending battle against corruption and greed. After John escapes a mass execution of fellow Texas Rangers, fate brings him to Tonto. The two reluctantly team up to avenge the death of John’s brother Dan. MAN OF STEEL **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. Kal-El, an alien from planet Krypton, is adopted by a Kansas family, the Kents (Kevin Costner, Diane Lane). With extraordinary powers, Clark (Henry Cavill), Kal-El’s human alias, realizes he has a moral duty to do good things for his new home, Earth. When Earth is threatened by a force humans can’t handle, Clark steps up to the plate in this new version of a classic comic, directed by Zack Snyder. Lois Lane (Amy Adams) still needs saving, but the Daily Planet’s star reporter seems smarter this time around than she did in earlier film incarnations. MONSTERS UNIVERSITY ***@ Rated G • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., Regal River City Marketplace Pixar rolls out a fairly nifty prequel to “Monsters, Inc.” showing how lovable monsters Mike Wazowski (voiced by Billy Crystal) and James P. “Sulley” Sullivan (John Goodman) met at college. The cliché-ridden script repeats most all geeks vs. cool kids gags ever done – think “Revenge of the Nerds” updated and animated. Co-starring John Ratzenberger, Steve Buscemi, Nathan Fillion and Helen Mirren.
RED 2 ***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., Regal River City Marketplace, San Marco Theatre Frank Moses (Bruce Willis) is retired from his busy days as a black-ops CIA operative, but he’s getting the old gang back together one more time. That’s Marvin (John Malkovich) and Sarah (Mary-Louise Parker) and they’re all up against hired killers, terrorists and powerful government honchos as they try to keep a purloined nuclear device from falling into the wrong hands. Costarring Catherine Zeta-Jones, Byung Hun Lee, Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren. R.I.P.D. G@@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., Regal River City Marketplace Hot shot detective Nick Walker (Ryan Reynolds) was killed in the line of duty but he’s now eligible to team up with the Rest in Peace Department. New partner Roy (Jeff Bridges) is a veteran sheriff with a knack for spotting a fugitive soul in disguise. Roy and Nick face a menace threatening to upset the ethereal balance between the physical world and the supernatural realm. Co-starring the busy Mary-Louise Parker and Kevin Bacon.
THIS IS THE END **G@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, Regal Beach Blvd. It’s a wild party at James Franco’s house with all his comedian friends drinking and ingesting substances. Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, Jonah Hill, Craig Robinson and Franco play themselves in the crazy comedy. As a party is in full swing, the apocalypse hits. Sinkholes, raging fires and vicious demons outside leave the dudes stuck inside the house with limited “supplies.” TURBO **@@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., Regal River City Marketplace A garden snail (voiced by Ryan Reynolds) has a freak accident that might just help him achieve his biggest dream – to win the Indy 500. Turbo embarks on an extraordinary journey to achieve the impossible: race against the best that IndyCar has to offer. In the Indianapolis 500, though, there’s no way a snail can bee in a competition meant for cars. He’s the ultimate underdog who refuses to let his limitations get in the way of his dreams. THE TO DO LIST Rated R • Opens July 26 Not all high school seniors prepare for college the same way. Brandy Klark (Audrey Plaza) a “nerdy” senior realizes how much sexual fun her friends have had while she was at home
NOW YOU SEE ME ***@ Rated PG-13 • Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher and Dave Franco star as four street magicians recruited by a mysterious figure. In return for fame and notoriety, the Four Horsemen must perform public magic acts in which they pull off three spectacular heists, each involving millions of dollars. They also face the FBI – led by Dylan Rhodes (Mark Ruffalo) and Interpol agent Alma Dray (Melanie Laurent) – and pursuit by opportunist Thaddeus Bradley (Morgan Freeman), who debunks magicians. PACIFIC RIM ***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Clay Theatre, Epic St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., Regal River City Marketplace With millions of lives lost and resources depleted, the war continues against giant monsters that rose from the seas. Mankind has one last hope before the apocalypse: The success of two unlikely heroes – Raleigh, a washed-up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee. Teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger, a massive robot that was a special weapon in the past, the men try to defend the human race. The action-adventure is directed by Guillermo del Toro.
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AMC SUMMER NIGHTS AMC Theatres continues its Summer Nights series, benefitting the Autism Society, with “Olympus Has Fallen” July 24, “Oz The Great and Powerful” July 29-31, “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” Aug. 5-7 and “Oblivion” Aug. 12-14 at AMC Regency and AMC Orange Park, $3, amctheatres.com. SUN-RAY SUMMER KIDS’ SERIES “The Muppets Take Manhattan” runs 10:30 a.m. July 24
at Sun-Ray Cinema, 1028 Park St., Riverside, 359-0047, sunraycinema.com. Then, “E.T.” July 31. MOVIES BY THE BAY Ripley’s St. Augustine and St. Augustine Municipal Marina continue this free summer movie series with “Hook,” 8:30 p.m. July 24 on the marina green space beside Bayfront Mini Golf, 111 Avenida Menendez, facebook.com/ saintaugustineripleys. OCEANS A documentary about the oceans on Earth and the creatures living in them, 9:30 a.m. July 24 at Cinemark Tinseltown, $1, 4535 Southside Blvd., Southisde, cinemark.com. ANIMAL HOUSE “National Lampoon’s Animal House” screens 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 24 at Cinemark Tinseltown, 4535 Southside Blvd., Southside. MAD CITY CHICKENS A whimsical and comical look into people who keep chickens in their backyard, 7:15 p.m. July 25 at Sun-Ray Cinema, 1028 Park St., Riverside, $10 (with half the proceeds going to the filmmakers and half to Hens in Jax), 359-0047, sunraycinema.com. SPRINGSTEEN & I This rock doc about The Boss is screened, 7:30 p.m. July 30 at AMC Regency Square, 9451 Regency Square Blvd., Arlington, Cinemark Tinseltown, 4535 Southside Blvd. and Regal Avenues, 9525 Philips Hwy., Southside, springsteenandi.com. WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME IMAX THEATRE “Pacific Rim” is screened along with “The Last Reef 3D” and “Flight of the Butterfly 3D” at World Golf Hall of Fame Village IMAX Theatre, 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine, 940-IMAX, worldgolfimax.com. POT BELLY’S CINEMA “The Company You Keep” and “At Any Price” are shown at Pot Belly’s, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 829-3101. LATITUDE CINEGRILLE “Epic” and “Iron Man 3” screen at Latitude 30 CineGrille, 10370 Philips Highway, Southside, 365-5555.
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TRANCE An unethical art auctioneer is in cahoots with art thieves. All goes well until he meets the hypnotherapist. The drama brings “Slumdog Millionaire” director Danny Boyle back together with “Trainspotting” screenwriter John Hodge and stars James McAvoy, Rosario Dawson, Michael Fassbender and Vincent Cassel.
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‘Jacksonville’s loudest bands’ thrash out live and on a compilation album LOUDERPALOOZA 2 Doors open 6 p.m. Aug. 3 Lineup: Shattermat, 7:30 p.m.; Status Faux, 8:15 p.m.; F.F.N., 9 p.m.; Self Employed, 9:45 p.m.; Poor Richards, 10:30 p.m.; Thirteen22, 11:15 p.m.; Grabbag, midnight Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown Admission: $5, includes compilation album louderpalooza.com, last year’s compilation available at louderpalooza.bandcamp.com
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hings that are loud: a bicycle tire popping, garbage trucks at 6 a.m., a baby crying on an airplane and punk shows. That’s the premise behind Louderpalooza 2, the second annual compilation album and correlating live music event that touts itself as presenting “Jacksonville’s loudest bands!” Seven punk, punk-rock and rock bands are set to make some noise Aug. 3 at Burro Bar. Organized by Matt Edson, guitarist and vocalist for punk trio Shattermat, Louderpalooza 2 aims to showcase area talent as they perform the track featured on the compilation album. The admission price scores revelers a free copy of the record along with a night of promisingly loud music. Louderpalooza 2’s compilation album includes The Pinz, Poor Richards, Self Employed, Thirteen22, Shattermat, Xgeezer, F.F.N., Status Faux, Grabbag, Gross Evolution, The O’Kays and Waightstill Avery. Edson’s got a laundry list of responsibilities for the compilation album and the live music event. “Getting all of the bands on track, so we can get the songs in by deadline to get the CDs mastered,” Edson said. “Local musician Roy Peak, of Xgeezer [also featured on compilations this year and last year], runs recording studio Radical Recording, and has been in charge of mastering all of the songs.” Edson said this year’s Louderpalooza 2 won’t differ much from the inaugural effort, except for a few additions. “Throughout this year’s comp [album], you definitely will get a taste of what kind of rock ’n’ roll the Jacksonville music scene has to offer, and I feel
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like a lot of that variety will be brought to the show,” Edson said. “I think this year’s mix is the best one yet.” Returning to Louderpalooza for the second year, F.F.N. (From Fuckin’ Nowhere) cofounders J.R. Nowhere (guitars/vocals) and Stephanie Nowhere (bass/vocals) are joined by Jeff Nowhere on drums. Based in Palatka and formed in 2004, the punk-rock trio has spent the past decade touring the Eastern seaboard and the South. For this year’s compilation, F.F.N. contributed a song called “No Regrets & Alcohol” — a song, J.R. said, that wasn’t written PROMISE OF BENEFIT specifically for the record, but that “definitely fits the album and, in my opinion, some of the best work we’ve done as a band.” “It can be made personal for any person,” J.R. said. “To me, I honestly wrote the song about my father.” The band’s hoping for a repeat of last year’s event that J.R. described as, “A great time, great turnout, great bands and a great atmosphere showcasing what Jacksonville and surrounding areas have to offer.” A newcomer to both the compilation album and the Burro Bar event, Thirteen22 features Earl Nagle (vocals/guitar) and Dominigue Perry (drums). Based in Fernandina Beach, Nagle said although the band didn’t play last year’s event, they were still there to support the other acts. “Knowing friends in other bands has helped a lot and Gross Evolution really took us in and made us great band friends,” Nagle said. “Matt Edson has done our graphics for our EP and he’s the one who asked us to play Louderpalooza 2.” Thirteen22’s contribution to the album is a song called “Exit Strategy,” a tune that Nagle attributes to being influenced by Hot Water Music, a punk-rock band from Gainesville. Kara Pound themail@folioweekly.com
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DJ and music producer Rich Medina struts into The Standard in a concert presented by The Garage, on July 27. Photo: Jos Kottman
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The Garage’s founder aims to take the club experience back to its musical roots RICH MEDINA PRESENTED BY THE GARAGE 9 p.m.-2 a.m. July 27 The Standard, 200 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine Price: $10 non-members, $5 members 342-2294, facebook.com/thegarageparty
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he garage is usually where people store old things that have such strong feelings attached to them, they could never be thrown away. It’s only fitting that this is the name for a dance club trying to pump feeling back into music. The Garage is an underground disco and dance club created by Billy Keohane, an accomplished hair stylist and the owner of Push Push Salon in St. Augustine which shares a 5,000-square-foot building with The Garage. Keohane started DJing about 15 years ago and has been collecting vinyl records ever since — his stash now numbers more than 2,000. His love of music is deeply intertwined with his love for hairstyling and his goal was to create a place that the community would want to be in, for either reason. The Garage has been hosting events for the last two years, and Keohane has worked to create an underground environment that’s hip and trendy. During some events, The Garage also sells annual memberships for $30. At select shows, members receive free or reduced admission, skip-the-line privileges and entry to memberonly events that include giveaways including T-shirts, vinyl and free drinks. Keohane said the memberships help build a core following and bring a sense of community, which helps the overall experience. Keohane described The Garage as very 24 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 24-30, 2013
raw and minimal, like a 1970s sweatbox. He stressed that his goal is to bring an experience that is all about the music. “There’s no bar, and we don’t sell alcohol,” Keohane said. “There is just an open concrete floor for people to dance.” Keohane’s goal for The Garage is to help
Leonard Remix Roy and DJ KC. Kermit is a Grammy-nominated artist and Davis was actually referenced in the Daft Punk song “Teachers” as a teacher of house music. After Davis played at The Garage, he jumped to Twitter to give his opinion. “That party was so underground, people
“Everything we’re trying to do, from the presentation to the actual music and the way we set it up, we’re trying to de-modernize it and go back to its roots.” get musical entertainment to being about the music again and not alcohol sales. He said that dancing and electronic music have also been associated with drugs in recent years and he wants to get away from all of that. He also stresses authenticity in the music and makes a point to have live instrument players at every show, ranging from drummers and bass guitar players to even saxophone and horn players. He also said his events are vinyl-only, so the DJs are actually spinning and performing on stage, rather than playing files they created with mixing programs. The Garage plays a wide variety of music, ranging from older music like funk to new music not even out yet. Age doesn’t matter when it comes to genuine music, and Keohane wants the musical experience to be as good as it can be for everyone. “Everything we’re trying to do, from the presentation to the actual music and the way we set it up, we’re trying to de-modernize it and go back to its roots,” he said. Artists who have performed at The Garage include Roy Davis Jr., Master Kev, DJ Kermit,
were wearing robes,” Davis commented. Keohane has no idea what that means, but he appreciated the compliment and the mention by a musical legend. The Garage will move its next show to The Standard on July 27 to allow for bigger capacity. The show will feature Rich Medina, a DJ and producer from New York City. Medina, who began his career in Lakewood, N.J., has been performing for almost 20 years. His music includes hip-hop, house, Afrobeat, funk and soul. Keohane wants to remind people about the forgotten emotions attached to good music, like those dusty records hidden under your old pool table — you know, the one with the broken leg that leans. Maybe it’s time you got them out, cleaned them off and went to The Garage. Marty F. Nemec themail@folioweekly.com
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TOAD THE WET SPROCKET The rock group hits the stage 8 p.m. July 24 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, $25, 209-0399. SOJA, JOHN BROWN’S BODY The reggae rock group sings about the condition of the world 8 p.m. July 24 at Mavericks at the Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Downtown, $25, 356-1110. COUSIN DAN The rap act appears 9 p.m. July 24 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $6, 434-3475. BROCK BUTLER Perpetual Groove’s soulful songwriter and guitarist plays 9 p.m. July 25 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $10, 434-3475. MUSIC BY THE SEA The free concert series continues with Bush Doctors 7-9 p.m. July 24 at the Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Raintree Restaurant offers samples of its fare, 347-8007. CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA: The Company The Company goes on 7 p.m. July 25 under the oaks at Plaza de la ConstituciĂłn, between Cathedral Place and King Street, St. Augustine. The free concerts continue through Sept. 2; bring lounge chairs, alcohol is prohibited. THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS, SPACEHOG The English post-punk, new wave band plays 7 p.m. July 25 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, $28.50, 209-0399. YANKEE SLICKERS This local sibling-centric Southern rock band performs 8 p.m. July 25 at Ragtime Tavern, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877. DOC HANDY aka THE MAILMAN The jazz musicians appear 8 p.m. July 25 at European Street CafĂŠ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, $10, 399-1740. PASSAFIRE, STICK FIGURE, TATANKA, THE CRAZY CARLS The alternative reggae rockers are on 8 p.m. July 25 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First Street, Jax Beach, $15, 246-2473. GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE, MARK SCHMICK (Larry Keel & Natural Bridge) Local outlaw bluegrassers are on 10 p.m. July 25 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, $10, 353-6067. MACHINE GUN KELLY, R.U.D.E. The rapper hits the stage 8 p.m. July 25 at Brewster’s Roc Bar, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington, $25, 223-9850. APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION, RED WHITE & CRUE’D, POISON’D Guns N Roses tribute band rocks out 8 p.m. July 26 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $10, 246-2473. RICKOLOUS, FJORD EXPLORER, FOUR FAMILIES The Jax Beach self-taught singer-songwriter plays 8 p.m. July 26 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., $8, 398-7496. THE MONKEES The American rock band that originated in 1966 will make you sing “I’m a believer!â€? 8 p.m. July 26 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine, $39.50-$79.50, 209-0367. PARIS BENNETT, BLACKOUT The R&B urban soul “Idolâ€? contestant sings 9 p.m. July 26 at Brewster’s Megaplex, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington, $10, 223-9850. JAX FOR OK: Jackie Stranger, Parker Urban Band, Pinhole Down, Tom Bennett Band, Laura Minor, Vinyl Thief, Crash the Satellites, Northe, Ritual Union, Civil Brute, Fjord Explorer, Tambor. The two-day event to benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief effort to help Oklahoma tornado
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Atlanta’s Magnets and Ghosts – Ryan Potesta (left) and Dean Roland – attract alt-rock fanatics while kicking off a 20-stop tour July 27 at Underbelly in Downtown Jacksonville. Photo: Lee Clower victims kicks off with Jackie Stranger, The Parker Urban Band, Pinhole Down, The Tom Bennett Band and Laura Minor on July 26. Then, Nashville’s Vinyl Thief joins Crash The Satellites, Northe, Ritual Union, Civil Brute, Fjord Explorer and Tambor on July 27 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $10 suggested donation includes a raffle ticket, 434-3475. GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE, MARK SCHMICK Local outlaw bluegrassers play with mandolin master Mark Schmick, of Larry Keel & Natural Bridge, 9:30 p.m. July 26 at Palace Saloon, 117 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, 491-3332. COREY SMITH The mellow guitar-player appears 8 p.m. July 27 at The Standard, 200 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, $20, 342-2187. LAWLESS HEARTS Jacksonville alt-rock band jams 8 p.m. July 27 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, 246-2473. MAGNETS AND GHOSTS The Atlanta alternative rockers begin a 20-stop tour July 27 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, 353-6067.
DECIDED BY FATE, PHINEHAS, BEWARE THE NEVERENDING, LEADERS, AWAKENER, AMONGST THE FORGOTTEN These faith-based musicians appear 7 p.m. July 27 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., Riverside, $8-$10, 388-7807. JIM CARRICK, RACHEL CARRICK The singer-songwriters perform 7:30 p.m. July 27 at European Street CafÊ, 5500 Beach Blvd., Southside, $10, 399-1740. BRIDGING THE MUSIC presents: LOCAL BAND SHOWCASE T3am, The Light Within, Come Down Denver, Master Radical, Pranayam, Friends of Blake. The local musicians perform 8 p.m. July 28 at Brewster’s Megaplex, 845 University Blvd. N., $10, 223-9850. FEAR & WONDER, DEAD LIKE YOU, 41 AFTERTHOUGHTS The post-hardcore band plays 8 p.m. July 29 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496. CHIMAIRA, THE BROWNING, THREAT SIGNAL, DARK SERMON The metal band rocks out 7 p.m. July 29 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $15, 246-2473.
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HYDRA MELODY The alternative rock group plays July 29 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $5, 434-3475. MUSIC BY THE SEA: Ain’t Too Proud To Beg The free concert series continues 7-9 p.m. July 31 at the Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Zaharia’s Restaurant offers samples, 347-8007. SAM PACETTI The fingerstyle guitar wizard shows off July 31 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, 353-6067.
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BROWN BAG SPECIAL Aug. 1, Dog Star Tavern BRIAN DAVIS Aug. 1, Jack Rabbits THE BLACK RABBITS, TOMMY HARRISON GROUP Aug. 1, 1904 Music Hall CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA: Rob Ellis Peck & Friends Aug. 1, Plaza de la Constitución JARREN BENTON Aug. 1, Brewster’s Megaplex BEARTOE, EMILY DOUBLEDAY Aug. 2, Underbelly BREAKING THROUGH Aug. 2, Brewster’s Megaplex MICKEL, SOUL GRAVY Aug. 2, Freebird Live DEAD JERRY’S Aug. 2, Dog Star Tavern R-DENT, INNUENDO, OUTER EDGE, APOLLO CELSIUS Aug. 2, Jack Rabbits SOUNDS ON CENTRE: Boukou Groove Aug. 2, Centre Street, Fernandina Beach GREG BATES, LUKAS BRACEWELL Aug. 2, Mavericks at the Landing THE VEGABONDS Aug. 2, The Tavern on First PAPA MILLION Aug. 3, Dog Star Tavern BOBBY LEE ROGERS, LARRY MITCHELL TRIO, HERD OF WATTS Aug. 3, Freebird Live JACKIEM JOYNER Aug. 3, Ritz Theatre NOBODY ON LAND FAREWELL SHOW, HELIOS HAND Aug. 3, Murray Hill Theatre THE VEGABONDS, MASTER RADICAL & THE HIGH CHIEFS Aug. 3, Jack Rabbits LOUDERPALOOZA 2: Shattermat, Status Faux, F.F.N., Xgeezer, Self Employed, Poor Richards, Thirteen22 Aug. 3, Burro Bar
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GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE Aug. 3, European Street Café Southside LEFTY WILLIAMS BAND, PARKERURBAN BAND, SLICKWATER Aug. 3, 1904 Music Hall JOSHUA WORDEN Aug. 3, Underbelly LOSING SEPTEMBER Aug. 5, Jack Rabbits THE DUPPIES, SAMMY KAY & THE FAST FOUR, ELYSIUM, SAFARI SOUNDLAB Aug. 6, Jack Rabbits JUSTIN BIEBER Aug. 7, Veterans Memorial Arena MUSIC BY THE SEA: MidLife Crisis Aug. 7, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion THE HOWLIN’ BROTHERS Aug. 8, European Street San Marco ERIC LINDELL Aug. 8, Mojo Kitchen LEGION Aug. 8, Atticus Bar CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA: Ancient City Slickers Aug. 8, Plaza de la Constitución ALABAMA Aug. 9, St. Augustine Amphitheatre PANIC AT THE DISCO Aug. 9, Jack Rabbits SENTROPOLIS, CHROMA, kLoB Aug. 9, Dog Star Tavern THE APPLEBUTTER EXPRESS Aug. 9, 1904 Music Hall BLUE SUEDE SHOES: THE PREMIERE ANNIVERSARY ELVIS BASH Aug. 10, The Florida Theatre CLEAN WATER MUSIC FESTIVAL Aug. 10, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall SANCTIFIED THEFT Aug. 10, Ritz Theatre THE BARLETTAS Aug. 10, Jack Rabbits HUNX & HIS PUNX, HUNTERS, HANK AND CUPCAKES, QUEEN BEEF Aug. 13, Jack Rabbits MUSIC BY THE SEA: Jimmy Parrish & The Ocean Waves Aug. 14, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA: The Grapes of Roth Aug. 15, Plaza de la Constitución K.FLAY, SIRAH Aug. 15, Jack Rabbits VICTORIA JUSTICE, MAX SCHNEIDER Aug. 16, St. Augustine Amphitheatre MURRAY HILL THEATRE’S 18th ANNIVERSARY FEST Aug. 16, Murray Hill Theatre ROCK FOR KIDS PART II Aug. 16, Freebird Live YELLOWMAN, I-VIBES Aug. 16, The Standard BLACK KIDS Aug. 17, Underbelly 18TH ANNIVERSARY FEST: KALIYL, TELL TALE HEART, QUIET SCIENCE, DOUBTING BENEFIT, SUMERLIN, I AM ENDSEEKER Aug. 17-18, Murray Hill Theatre
LETTUCE, EARPHUNK Aug. 19, 1904 Music Hall THE BIG NIGHT OUT: Fuel, Hoobastank, Lit, Alien Ant Farm Aug. 20, Brewster’s Roc Bar MUSIC BY THE SEA: Smokin’ Mirrors Aug. 21, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion ASCEND THE HILL, THE WALKING TREE, LEAST OF THESE Aug. 21, Murray Hill Theatre PARMALEE Aug. 22, Mavericks at the Landing SLIGHTLY STOOPID, ATMOSPHERE, THE BUDOS BAND, THE GROUCH & ELIGH, TRIBAL SEEDS Aug. 22, St. Augustine Amphitheatre CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA: Morris Duenow Aug. 22, Plaza de la Constitución DARLING PARADE Aug. 22, Jack Rabbits JARS OF CLAY Aug. 23, Murray Hill Theatre THE FRITZ, JASON LAMAR & the RIG Aug. 23, 1904 Music Hall TWIZTID, LEGIT Aug. 23, Brewsters Roc Bar ROYAL TAILOR, AUSTIN ADAMEC Aug. 24, Murray Hill Theatre YANKEE SLICKERS Aug. 24, Dog Star Tavern THE FRITZ, CHROMA Aug. 24, 1904 Music Hall JASON & THE PUNKNECKS, MUDTOWN, COUGAR BARREL Aug. 25, Burro Bar MUSIC BY THE SEA: Big Lonesome Aug. 28, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA: Lonesome Bert & The Skinny Lizards Aug. 28, Plaza de la Constitución CARNAGE Aug. 28, Pure Nightclub FANTASIA Aug. 29, The Florida Theatre STONE IRIS Aug. 29, 1904 Music Hall IRATION, THROUGH THE ROOTS, FORTUNATE YOUTH, MICAH BROWN Aug. 30, Freebird Live ROOTZ UNDERGROUND, ROOT OF ALL Aug. 31, The Standard MUSIC BY THE SEA: ET Swing Sept. 4, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion NEUROTIC NOVEMBER Sept. 5, Jack Rabbits BLACK FLAG, GOOD FOR YOU Sept. 6, Brewster’s Megaplex VAGABOND SWING Sept. 7, Dog Star Tavern STEELY DAN Sept. 8, St. Augustine Amphitheatre RED Sept. 8, Murray Hill Theatre COLD CAVE Sept. 10, Jack Rabbits MUSIC BY THE SEA: Top Secret Band Sept. 11, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion AMELIA ISLAND BLUES FESTIVAL: Mud Morganfield, Ana Popovic, Zac Harmon, John Nemeth, Albert Castiglia, Ben Prestage, Roger “Hurricane” Wilson with the Shuffle Junkies, Josh Miller Band, Karl Davis Band, Blues in School Band Sept. 13-14, Centre Street & Harbor Front GEORGE PORTER JR. & THE RUNNIN PARDNERS Sept. 13, Freebird Live GENTLEMEN OF THE ROAD FESTIVAL, MUMFORD & SONS Sept. 13-14, Francis Field, St. Augustine TROPIC THUNDER Sept. 14, Dog Star Tavern BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME Sept. 16, Brewster’s Megaplex CLUTCH, THE SWORD, CROBOT Sept. 17, Freebird Live MUSIC BY THE SEA: Beach Street A Go-Go Sept. 18, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion TITLE FIGHT, BALANCE AND COMPOSURE, CRUEL HAND Sept. 18, Brewster’s Roc Bar BAM MARGERA (as F*ckface Unstoppable), HED PE, KISSING CANDLES Sept. 19, Freebird Live REBELUTION, COLLIE BUDDZ, ZION-I Sept. 22, St. Augustine Amphitheatre BROWNBIRD RUDY RELIC, MUDTOWN, LONEWOLF OMB Sept. 22, Burro Bar THE CHOP TOPS Sept. 24, Jack Rabbits MUSIC BY THE SEA: Navy Dixieland Jazz Sept. 25, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion
Live Music O’BROTHER, NATIVE, DAYLIGHT, R-DENT Sept. 25, Brewster’s Megaplex RICK SPRINGFIELD Sept. 26, The Florida Theatre COLIN HAY Sept. 26, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall STRFKR, CHROME SPARKS Sept. 26, Jack Rabbits GRAMATIK Sept. 26, Freebird Live SAVES THE DAY Oct. 2, Brewster’s Roc Bar THE MANTRAS Oct. 2, 1904 Music Hall ELLEN JEWELL Oct. 4, Underbelly CITY & COLOUR Oct. 4, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall SOUNDS ON CENTRE: Ben Prestage Oct. 4, Centre Street, Fernandina Beach FRIGHTENED RABBIT Oct. 10, Freebird Live AARON CARTER Oct. 14, Jack Rabbits A SONGVERSATION WITH INDIA.ARIE Oct. 17, Florida Theatre THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS Oct. 18, Freebird Live TOWER OF POWER Oct. 18, The Florida Theatre THE LUMINEERS, DR. DOG, NATHANIEL RATELIFF Oct. 18, St. Augustine Amphitheatre SWITCHFOOT Oct. 24, The Florida Theatre NEKO CASE Oct. 25, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall JOHN FOGERTY Oct. 26, St. Augustine Amphitheatre MICHAEL BUBLE Oct. 29, Veterans Memorial Arena ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL Oct. 29, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall FRANK TURNER & the SLEEPING SOULS Nov. 6, Jack Rabbits THE PIANO GUYS Nov. 7, The Florida Theatre THREE DOG NIGHT Nov. 8, The Florida Theatre PASSION PIT, TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB, JOY FORMIDABLE, ST. LUCIA Nov. 8, St. Augustine Amphitheatre MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER, MARTINA McBRIDE Nov. 9, Veterans Memorial Arena OLD CITY MUSIC FEST: Kansas, Uncle Kracker, John Anderson, Morgan Frazier, Bush Hawg Nov. 10, St. Augustine Flea Market SPYRO GYRA Nov. 15, The Florida Theatre CRAIG FERGUSON Nov. 17, The Florida Theatre JOHN DENVER, A ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH CONCERT Nov. 19, The Florida Theatre STRAIGHT NO CHASER Nov. 20, The Florida Theatre RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH Nov. 22, The Florida Theatre JOHNNY MARR Nov. 24, Freebird Live BONNIE RAITT Nov. 29, The Florida Theatre THE IRISH TENORS Dec. 1, The Florida Theatre MERCY GIRL Dec. 14, Murray Hill Theatre NEW DAY, THE SENSES, JUG OR NOT, APPALACHIAN DEATH TRAP Dec. 14, Jack Rabbits MICHAEL McDONALD: THIS CHRISTMAS Dec. 17, The Florida Theatre PETER WHITE CHRISTMAS, RICK BRAUN, MINDI ABAIR Dec. 18, The Florida Theatre ANDREW ALTMAN CHRISTMAS JAM Dec. 21, Dog Star Tavern NATALIE MERCHANT Jan. 11, The Florida Theatre ABBA THE CONCERT Jan. 16, The Florida Theatre ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK Jan. 21, The Florida Theatre MERLE HAGGARD Feb. 1, The Florida Theatre DARLENE LOVE Feb. 13, The Florida Theatre THE IRISH ROVERS Feb. 15, The Florida Theatre
CLUBS AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH
CAFE KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269 Live music in the courtyard 6 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., 5 p.m. every Sun. DOG STAR TAVERN, 10 N. Second St., 277-8010 The Looters
Singer and guitarist Corey Smith strolls on stage with support from Will Erickson July 27 at The Standard in St. Augustine. 8 p.m. July 25-26. Parker Urban Band 9:30 p.m. July 27. Brown Bag Special 9 p.m. Aug. 1. Dead Jerry’s 9:30 p.m. Aug. 2. Working Class Stiff with real vinyl 8 p.m. every Tue. GENNARO’S ITALIANO SOUTH, 5472 First Coast Highway, 491-1999 Live jazz 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. GREEN TURTLE TAVERN, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324 Dan Voll 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Live music every weekend HAMMERHEAD BEACH BAR, 2045 S. Fletcher Road, 491-7783 Ace Winn 2 p.m. July 27. Buck Smith, Jim Barcaro every Thur. THE HOYT HOUSE, 804 Atlantic Ave., 277-4300 John Springer every Tue.-Wed. Aaron Bing every Fri.-Sat. MERMAID BAR, Florida House Inn, 22 S. Third St., 491-3322 Open mic, 7:30-10:30 p.m. every Thur. O’KANE’S IRISH PUB, 318 Centre St., 261-1000 Dan Voll 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Turner London Band 8:30 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. THE PALACE SALOON, 117 Centre St., 491-3332 Schnockered 9:30 p.m. July 25. Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, Mark Schmick 9:30 p.m. July 26. Paul Ivey 3:30 p.m., Schnockered 9:30 p.m. July 27. The Nasty Midnighters 9:30 p.m. July 29. Wes Cobb 9:30 p.m. every Wed. DJs every Fri. & Sat. Schnockered 9:30 p.m. every Sun. Buck Smith Project Band 9:30 p.m. every Tue. Sheffield’s at The Palace: Katie Fair 6-10 every Tue. Gary Ross 6-10 p.m. every Wed. Decades Band 6-10 p.m. every Thur. PLAE, 80 Amelia Circle, Amelia Island Plantation, 277-2132 Gary Ross 7-11 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. SALTY PELICAN, 12 N. Front St., 277-3811 Dan Voll 4 p.m. July 28. Live music every Sun. THE SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Ace Winn 5 p.m. July 24. Live music every weekend
AVONDALE, ORTEGA
BRICK RESTAURANT, 3585 St. Johns Ave., 387-0606 Bush Doctors every first Fri. & Sat. Jazz every Fri. & Sat. CASBAH CAFE, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. 3rd Bass every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave., 387-3582 DJ Keith spins Karaoke every Tue. DJ Free spins vintage every Fri. DJs SuZiRok, LowKill & Mowgli spin for Chillwave Madness every Mon. ELEVATED AVONDALE, 3551 St. Johns Ave., 387-0700 Piano bar with various musicians 9:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. MOJO NO. 4, 3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670 Smokestack 10 p.m. July 26. Bay Street Band 10 p.m. July 27 TOM & BETTY’S, 4409 Roosevelt Blvd., 387-3311 Live music every Fri. Karaoke every Sat.
BAYMEADOWS
COFFEE GRINDER, 9834 Old Baymeadows Road, 642-7600 DJ Albert Adkins spins every Fri. DJs Adrian Sky, Alberto Diaz
ARLINGTON, REGENCY
BREWSTER’S MEGAPLEX/PIT/ROC BAR/THE EDGE, 845 University Blvd. N., 223-9850 Gift Giver p.m. July 24. Mista Bea, Machine Gun Kelly, R.U.D.E. 8 p.m. July 25. Blackout, Paris Bennett 9 p.m. July 26. Drazah Backwards, Kraiz Mikaze July 27. Bridging the Music: T3am, The Light Within, Come Down Denver, Master Radical, Pranayam, Friends of Blake 8 p.m. July 28. Jarren Benton Aug. 1. Live music every Wed.-Sat. MVP’S SPORTS GRILLE, 12777 Atlantic Blvd., 221-1090 Live music 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat.
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Perpetual Groove’s Brock Butler keeps it going with support from Lather Up! July 25 at 1904 Music Hall in Downtown Jacksonville. & Chris Zachrich every Tue. DJ Michael Stumbaugh every Sat. GATORS DOCKSIDE, 8650 Baymeadows Road, 448-0500 Karaoke with DJ Tom 9 p.m.-mid. every Tue. MY PLACE, 9550 Baymeadows Road, 737-5299 Out of Hand every Mon. Rotating bands every other Tue. & Wed. OASIS GRILL & CHILL, 9551 Baymeadows Road, 748-9636 DJs Stan, Mike Bend spin every Feel Good Fri.
BEACHES
(All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) BILLY’S BOATHOUSE GRILL, 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Billy Bowers July 24. Derek Maines 5:30 p.m. July 25. Dune Dogs 6 p.m. July 26. Kurt Lanham 1 p.m., Fish Out of Water 6 p.m. July 27. Dan Coady noon July 28. Live music Wed.-Sun. BLUE WATER ISLAND GRILL, 200 First St. N., 249-0083 Charlie Walker 9:30 p.m. July 27 BRIX TAPHOUSE, 300 N. Second St., 241-4668 DJ IBay every Tue., Fri. & Sat. DJ Ginsu every Wed. DJ Jade every
Thur. Charlie Walker every Sun. CASA MARINA, 691 First St. N., 270-0025 Jazz 6 p.m. every Tue. CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 Retro Katz July 26. Piper July 27. DJ Vito every Thur. Karaoke with Hal 8 p.m. every Sat. Irish music every Sun. John Thomas Group Jazz 6-8 p.m. every first Tue. ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY, 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337 Paxton & Mike 7 p.m. July 25. Live music every Thur. FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 E. Sailfish Drive, Atlantic Beach, 246-4293 Songwriters every Tue. Ryan Campbell every Wed. Wes Cobb every Thur. Charlie Walker 10:30 p.m. every Mon. FREEBIRD LIVE, 200 N. First St., 246-2473 Passafire, Stick Figure, Tatanka, Crazy Carls 8 p.m. July 25. Appetite For Destruction (Guns N Roses tribute), Red White & Crue’d (Mötley Crüe), Poison’d (Poison) 8 p.m. July 26. Lawless Hearts 8 p.m. July 27. Chimaira, Threat Signal, The Browning,
Dark Sermon 7 p.m. July 29. Live music every weekend. GREEN ROOM BREWING, 228 N. Third St., 201-9283 Live music every Fri. & Sat. ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 108 First St., Neptune Beach, 372-0943 Matt Collins July 25. Kevin Ski July 26. John Austill July 27. Live music every Wed.-Sat. KC CRAVE, 1161 Beach Blvd., 595-5660 Live music every Wed., Fri. & Sat. LANDSHARK CAFE, 1728 Third St. N., 246-6024 Open mic every Wed. Matt Still every Thur. Damn Dirty Shame every Tue. LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Leftovers 7 p.m. July 26. John Shaffer 7:30 p.m. July 27. Live music every Fri. Jazz 7:30 p.m. every Sat. LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Mystic Dino July 26-27. Dirty Pete July 28. Split Tone July 30. Uncommon Legends every Wed. Ryan Campbell every Thur. Be Easy every Mon. MAYPORT TAVERN, 2775 Old Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach, 270-0801 Shot Down in Flames 5 p.m. July 27. Karaoke every Fri. & Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 N. Third St., Ste. 2, 246-1500 Mark O’Quinn July 24. Ivey West July 26. Sovereign Vine July 27. Live music every Wed.-Sun. MEZZA LUNA, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Neil Dixon 6 p.m. every Tue. Gypsies Ginger 6 p.m. every Wed. Mike Shackelford & Rick Johnson 6 p.m. every Thur. MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Eric Lindell 10 p.m. Aug. 8 MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN, 1850 S. Third St., 246-1070 Wes Cobb 10 p.m. every Tue. DJ Austin Williams Karaoke 9 p.m. every Wed., Sat. & Sun. DJ Papa Sugar 9 p.m. every Mon., Thur. & Fri. NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 Mickey Mouth 7:30 p.m. July 26. Dan Coady 7:30 p.m. July 27 OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 Katie Fair every Wed. Javier Perez every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. THE PIER CANTINA, 412 N. First St., 246-6454 Charlie Walker July 26. Uncommon Legends 9:30 p.m. July 27. Split Tone, Charlie Walker 3:30 p.m. July 28 POE’S TAVERN, 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7637 Be Easy every Sat. RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 Yankee Slickers July 25. Cloud 9 July 26-27. Monkey Wrench July 28. Live music every Thur.-Sun. SLIDERS SEAFOOD GRILLE & OYSTER BAR, 218 First St., Neptune Beach, 246-0881Billy Bowers 2-5 p.m. July 28 THE TAVERN ON 1ST, 401 N. First St., 435-4124 Live music 10 p.m. every Thur. THE WINE BAR, 320 N. First St., 372-0211 Live music every Fri. & Sat. WIPEOUTS GRILL, 1585 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 247-4508 Bill Rice 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. July 25. Confluent 7:30 p.m. July 27
DOWNTOWN
1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St., 1904jax.com Cousin Dan 9 p.m. July 24. Brock Butler 9 p.m. July 25. Jackie Stranger, The Parker Urban Band, Pinhole Down, The Tom Bennett Band, Laura Minor July 26. Vinyl Thief, Crash The Satellites, Northe, Ritual Union, Civil Brute, Fjord Explorer, Tambor July 27. Hydra Melody July 29. Open mic every Tue. ATTICUS BAR, 325 W. Forsyth St., 798-8222 Ceremony Aug. 3. Live music every Fri. & Sat. BURRO BAR, 100 E. Adams St., 677-2977 Bellwether July 24. Classy Nude, Poppy Red, R-Dent, Ascetic July 25. Twin Traces, Mount the Stallion, Glitterpiss July 26. Ruffians, Mikey’s Imaginary Friends July 27. Filmstrip, Bryan McPherson, Arthouse July 28. Live music every Fri. & Sat. DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth, 354-0666 DJ Synsonic spins every Tue. & Fri. DJ NickFresh every Sat. DJ Randall Karaoke every Mon. FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jax Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Ste. 176, 374-1247 Braxton Adamson 5 p.m., Jeff Congo Duo 9 p.m. July 26. Cracker Jaxx 8 p.m. July 27 THE JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Drive, 353-1188 George Aspinall Band 8 p.m. July 26. Big Leg Emma 8 p.m. July 27. MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Roy Luis spins house, gospel, deep, acid, hip-hop, Latin, tribal, Afrobeat, tech/electronic, disco, rarities 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. every Wed. DJ Vinn spins Top 40 every Thur. DJ 007 spins ultra house & top 40 dance every Fri. DJ Shotgun every Sat. MAVERICKS, Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, 356-1110 SOJA, John Brown’s Body 8 p.m. July 24. Bobby Laredo spins every Thur. & Sat. DJs Bryan & Q45 spin every Fri. NORTHSTAR THE PIZZA BAR, 119 E. Bay St., 860-5451 Open mic night every Wed. DJ SwitchGear every Thur. UNDERBELLY, 113 E. Bay St., 353-6067 Rude King July 24. Samuel Sanders CD release show, Stephen Carey, Don’t Sigh Daisy July 26. Magnets and Ghosts 8 p.m. July 27. Sam Pacetti 8 p.m. July 31. Old Time Jam 7 p.m. every Tue. Fjord Explorer & Screamin’ Eagle every Ritual ReUnion Thur.
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ZODIAC GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283 Live music every Fri. & Sat.
FLEMING ISLAND
MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 RX2 10 p.m. July 25. Megan Dimond 10 p.m. July 26. Pierce in Harmony July 27. Live music Wed.-Sat. MERCURY MOON, 2015 C.R. 220, 215-8999 DJ Ty every Thur. Buck Smith Project every Mon. Blistur unplugged every Wed. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Open mic 9 p.m. July 25. Circle of Influence 9:30 p.m. July 26-27. Deck music 5 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., 4:30 p.m. every Sun.
INTRACOASTAL WEST
BRUCCI’S PIZZA, 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36, 223-6913 Mike Shackelford 6:30 p.m. every Sat. & Mon. CLIFF’S BAR & GRILL, 3033 Monument Road, 645-5162 Skewd 9 p.m. July 26. Blistur 9 p.m. July 27. Live music every Wed. Karaoke every Thur. & Sun. Top 40 every Mon. & Tue. JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, 220-6766 Karaoke Dude every Wed. Live music every Fri. & Sat. SALSA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 46, 992-8402 Live guitar music 6-9 p.m. every Tue. & Sat.
MANDARIN, JULINGTON
APPLEBEE’S, 14560 Old St. Augustine Road, 262-7605 Michael C 9:30 p.m. every Sat. AW SHUCKS OYSTER BAR, 9743 Old St. Augustine Road, 240-0368 BethAnne noon July 28. Open mic with Diamond Dave every Wed. CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 11475 San Jose Blvd., 262-4337 Karaoke 9:30 p.m. every Wed. CRACKER JAX BBQ, 445 S.R. 13, Fruit Cove, 287-2607 Creekside Songwiters Showcase with Bonnie & Clyde, 7 p.m. July 31 HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine Road, 880-3040 Jazz 7-9 pm., Karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thur. Dennis Klee & the World’s Most Talented Waitstaff Fri. & Sat. RACK EM UP, 4268 Oldfield Crossing Drive, Ste. 205, 262-4030 Karaoke with DJ Randall every Sun. & Wed. DJ BG every Tue. Live music every Sat.
ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG
BLACK HORSE WINERY, 420 Kingsley Ave., 644-8480 Live music 6-9 p.m. every Fri., 2-6 p.m. every Sat. CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 1580 Wells Road, 269-4855 Karaoke 9:30 p.m. every Wed. & Sat. THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Road, 272-5959 John Michael every Wed.-Sat. LIVE BAR & LOUNGE, 2223 C.R. 220, 290-1733 Open mic with Ernie & Debi Evans 7 p.m. every Tue. POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA, 2134 Park Ave., 264-6116 Live music 7:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Live music 9 p.m. every Thur.-Sat.
PALATKA
DOWNTOWN BLUES BAR & GRILLE, 714 St. Johns Ave., (386) 325-5454 Jim’s Jammin Gong Show July 25. Sweet William 8 p.m. July 26. Patrick Haggerty & Mojo Chillen 8:30 p.m. July 27. Blew Country 5 p.m. July 28. Acoustic circle 2 p.m., open jam 5 p.m. every Sun.
PONTE VEDRA, PALM VALLEY
ALICE & PETE’S PUB, 1000 PGA Tour Blvd., 285-7777 Live music 5 p.m. every Wed., 8 p.m. every Sat. ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 820 A1A N., Ste. E-18, 834-2492 Clayton Bush July 25. Tony Paul Neal July 26. Brenna Vick 9 p.m. July 27. Live music every Wed.-Sat. LULU’S GRILLE, 301 Roscoe Blvd., 285-0139 The Monster Fool 6 p.m. July 27. Mike Shackelford & Rick Johnson 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Tony Novelly 6 p.m. every Mon., 11:30 a.m. Sun. PUSSER’S CARIBBEAN GRILLE, 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 280-7766 Steve Workentine 6-10 p.m. July 25. Billy Buchanan 8 p.m.-mid. July 26. Neil Freestone 8 p.m.-mid. July 27. Aaron Koerner Trio 4-8 p.m. July 28. SoundStage on the deck 4 p.m. every Sun. SAUCY TACO, 450 S.R. 13, Ste. 113, 287-7226 Live music Thur.-Sat. TABLE 1, 330 A1A N., Ste. 208, 280-5515 Brady 7:30 p.m. July 24 & 26. Gary Starling Group 7:30 p.m. July 25. Lu Albino & Micah Gilliam 7:30 p.m. July 27. Deron Baker July 31
RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE
HAPPY HOURS, 952 Lane Ave. N., 683-0065 Karaoke 4 p.m. every Sun. HJ’S BAR & GRILL, 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., 317-2783 Karaoke with DJ Ron 8:30 p.m. every Tue. & DJ Richie every Fri. Live music every Sat. Open mic 8 p.m. every Wed. INTUITION ALE WORKS, 720 King St., 683-7720 Live music every Taproom Tuesday KICKBACKS, 910 King St., 388-9551 Ray & Taylor 8:30 p.m. every Thur. Robby Shenk every Sun.
Live Music THE LOFT, 925 King St., loftthursdays.com DJs Wes Reed and Josh Kemp spin for PBR Party every Thur. METRO/RAINBOW ROOM Piano Bar, 859 Willowbranch Ave., 388-8719 Karaoke Rob spins 10 p.m. Sun.-Wed. DJ Zeke Smith spins Fri. DJ Michael Murphy spins 10 p.m. Sat. MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., 388-7807 Decided By Fate, Phinehas, Beware The Neverending, Leaders, Awakener, Amongst The Forgotten 7 p.m. July 27. Live music every Fri. & Sat. RASCALS, 3960 Confederate Point Road, 772-7335 Karaoke 8 p.m. every Thur. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, 715 Riverside Ave., 554-6865 RAM Dance Day Ballet Arts Centre 10:30 a.m., First Coast Dancing with the Stars 11:15 a.m., Jacksonville Dance Theatre 12:30 p.m., Hoku-loa Polynesian Dance 2:50 p.m. July 27 YESTERDAY’S SOCIAL CLUB, 3638 Park St., 223-3822 Live music every Fri.-Sat.
ST. AUGUSTINE
A1A ALE WORKS, 1 King St., 829-2977 Live music July 25-27. Live music every Thur.-Sat. ANN O’MALLEY’S, 23 Orange St., 825-4040 Go Get Gone 8:30 p.m. July 27. Tony Paul Neal 8:30 p.m. July 28. Open mic with Smokin’ Joe 7 p.m. every Tue. CELLAR UPSTAIRS, San Sebastian Winery, 157 King St., 826-1594 Mojo Roux 7-11 p.m. July 26. SMG 2-5 p.m., Mojo Roux 7-11 p.m. July 27. Vinny Jacobs 2-5 p.m. July 28 CONCH HOUSE, 57 Comares Ave., 829-8646 Ian Kelly 4 p.m., Jerry Melfi 8 p.m. July 26. Paper City Hustlers 3 p.m., Reggie Lee 8 p.m. July 27. Pili Pili 3 p.m. July 28 CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993 Live music every Fri. & Sat. Chelsea Saddler every Sun. DOS COFFEE, 300 San Marco Ave., 342-2421 Taylor Roberts & Co. every Fri. The Residents spin every Sat. HARRY’S, 46 Avenida Menendez, 824-7765 Live music every Fri. KINGFISH GRILL, 252 Yacht Club Drive, 824-2111 The Fermin Spanish Guitar Band 5-8 p.m. every Salsa Sunday MARDI GRAS SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 Open jam, house band every Wed. Battle of the DJs with Josh Frazetta & Mardi Gras Mike every last Sun. MEEHAN’S IRISH PUB, 20 Avenida Menendez, 810-1923 Live music every Fri. & Sat. MI CASA CAFE, 69 St. George St., 824-9317 Chelsea Saddler every Mon., Tue. & Thur. Elizabeth Roth 11 a.m. every Sun. MILL TOP TAVERN & LISTENING ROOM, 19 1/2 St. George St., 829-2329 David Russell & John Peyton 9 p.m. July 26-27. Katherine Archer 1 p.m. July 28. Todd & Molly Jones 9 p.m. every Wed. Aaron Esposito every Thur. Go Get Gone 9 p.m. every Mon. Donny Brazile every Tue. MOJO BBQ OLD CITY, 5 Cordova St., 342-5264 Sam Pacetti Duo 10 p.m. July 26. Oh No! 10 p.m. July 27 PIZZALLEY’S CHIANTI ROOM, 60 Charlotte St., 825-4100 Dennis Fermin Spanish Guitar 3-6 p.m. every Mon. SCARLETT O’HARA’S, 70 Hypolita St., 824-6535 Oh No! 9 p.m. July 25. Jeremy Austin 4-8 p.m., One Hit Wonder 9 p.m. July 26. Ken McAnlis noon, Kaylee Rose 4-8 p.m.,
Lockett 9 p.m. July 27. Gary Campbell noon, Amy Vickery 7 p.m. July 28. Chase Rideman 9 p.m. every Wed. Karaoke 9 p.m. every Mon. Jeremy Austin 8 p.m. every Tue. THE STANDARD, 200 Anastasia Blvd., 342-2187 Corey Smith 8 p.m. July 27. Country every Thur. Reggae Sun. Indie, dance, electro Tue. TAPS BAR & GRILL, 2220 C.R. 210 W., 819-1554 Live music every Fri. THE TASTING ROOM, 25 Cuna St., 810-2400 Dennis Fermin Spanish Guitar Band 7:30-11:30 p.m. every Sat. Monica da Silva, Chad Alger 5-8 p.m. every Sun. TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Red River Band 9 p.m. July 26-27. Matanzas 9 p.m. Sun.-Thur. Open mic 5 p.m. every Thur. Elizabeth Roth 1 p.m. every Sat.
ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH
AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 1915 A1A S., 461-0102 Piano bar with Kenyon Dye 5-9:30 p.m. every Sun. JACK’S BARBECUE, 691 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-8100 Jim Essery 4 p.m. every Sat. Live music every Thur.-Sat
ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER
BAHAMA BREEZE, 10205 River Coast Drive, 646-1031 Live music every Tue.-Sun. BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE, 4840 Big Island Drive, 345-3466 DiCarlo Thompson 8 p.m. July 26. Live music 5 p.m. every Wed., 9 p.m. Thur.-Sat. WHISKY RIVER, 4850 Big Island Drive, 645-5571 A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat.
SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK
ENDO EXO, 1224 Kings Ave., 396-7733 DJ Manus spins top 40, dance every Sat. Open mic with King Ron & T-Roy every Mon. EUROPEAN STREET, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 399-1740 Terry “Doc” Handy aka The Mailman 8 p.m. July 25. Jazz 8 p.m. every second Tue. HAVANA-JAX CUBA LIBRE, 2578 Atlantic Blvd., 3990609 MVP Band 6-9 p.m., DJs No Fame & Dr. Doom every Wed. Jazz every Thur. American Top 40 every Fri. Salsa every Sat. JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Rickolous, Fjord Explorer, Four Families 8 p.m. July 26. Fear & Wonder, Dead Like You, 41 Afterthoughts 8 p.m. July 29. Live music 8 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. MATTHEW’S, 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922 Patrick Evan & Bert Mingea or Mark O’Quinn every Thur. PIZZA PALACE, 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815 Jennifer Chase 7:30 p.m. every Sat. RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY, 835 Museum Cir., 398-2299 Pop Muzik 5 p.m. July 26. DJs spin every Thur. Live music every Fri. SQUARE ONE, 1974 San Marco Blvd., 306-9004 Soul on the Square: MVP Band & Special Formula 8 p.m.; DJ Dr. Doom every Mon. DJs Wes Reed & Josh Kemp spin underground dance 9 p.m. every Are Friends Electric Wed. DJ Hal spins Karaoke every Thur. Mitch Kuhman & Friends of Blake every other Fri. DJs Rogue & Mickey Shadow spin every Factory Sat.
SOUTHSIDE
AQUA NIGHTCLUB & LOUNGE, 11000 Beach Blvd., Ste. 21, 334-2122 Excision 10 p.m. July 27 AROMAS CIGARS & WINE BAR, 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, 928-0515 Live jazz every Tue. Beer house rock every Wed. Live music Thur. Will Hurley every Fri. Bill Rice every Sat. BOMBA’S, 8560 Beach Blvd., 997-2291 Open mic with Michael C, 8 p.m. every Tue. Open mic with Bonnie & Clyde 8-11 p.m. every Thur. Live music every Fri. DAVE & BUSTER’S, 7025 Salisbury Road S., 296-1525 A DJ spins every Fri. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 5500 Beach Blvd., 399-1740 Jim and Rachel Carrick 7:30 p.m. July 27. Live music every Sat. ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115, 854-6060 Aaron Kyle July 25. Ledbedder July 26. Bret Blackshear July 27. Live music every Thur.-Sat. JOHNNY ANGELS, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Road S., Ste. 120, 997-9850 Harry & Sally 7 p.m. every Wed. Karaoke 7 p.m. every Sat. LATITUDE 30, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555 Raydio 9 p.m. July 26-27 MANGIA ITALIAN BISTRO & BAR, 3210 St. Johns Bluff Road S., 551-3061 Harvey Williams 6-9 p.m. every Fri. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, 997-1955 Charlie Walker 8 p.m. July 25. Cesar Cardona 8 p.m. July 26. Paul Haftel 8 p.m. July 27. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Open mic every Sun. SEVEN BRIDGES, 9735 Gate Pkwy. N., 997-1999 Chuck Nash every Thur. Live music 10 p.m. every Fri. TAVERNA YAMAS, 9753 Deer Lake Court, 854-0426 A DJ spins 8:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. WILD WING CAFE, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 Shotgun Redd 9 p.m. July 26. The Gootch July 27. DJ Frazetta every Thur. David Luthra every Fri. Live music Fri. & Sat. YAMAS HOOKAH, 9753-B Deer Lake Court, 389-2077 Live music 8:30-10:30 p.m. every Thur.
SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE
SANDOLLAR, 9716 Heckscher Drive, 251-2449 BandontheRun 4 p.m. July 28. Live music every Sun. SKYLINE SPORTSBAR, 5611 Norwood Ave., 517-6973 Bigga Rankin, Cool Running DJs every Tue. & first Sun. Fusion Band & DJ every Thur. DJ Scar spins every Sun. THREE LAYERS CAFE, 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 Al Poindexter open mic 7 p.m. July 25. Doug Vanderlaan 8 p.m. July 26. Lauren Fincham 8 p.m. July 27 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL, 2467 Faye Road, 647-8625 Blistur 9 p.m. July 26. Open mic every Thur. Woodie & Wyatt C. every Fri. Live music every Sat. TUCKERS HIGHWAY 17 TAVERN, 850532 U.S. 17, Yulee, 225-9211 Live music every Fri. & Sat. Get your band or solo act listed: send band name, time, date, venue, street address, city, admission price, and a contact number we can print, to A&E Editor David Johnson, Folio Weekly, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email events@folioweekly.com. Deadline is 4 p.m. Tuesday eight days before publication.
Cleveland heavy metal band Chimaira roars at Freebird Live in Jacksonville Beach July 29 promoting a July 30 release of their “Crown Of Phantoms.”
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Arts
Finely Pointed Art
LA artist produces commercial art for Nike and Nickelodeon, and delivers questioning prints to St. Augustine DONNY MILLER’S ‘IGNORANCE IS A CHOICE’ Opening reception 5-11 p.m. Aug. 2, exhibit continues through Sept. 27 Space:Eight, 228 W. King St., St. Augustine 829-2838, spaceeight.com, donnymiller.com Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday; after-hours by appointment
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egularly featured in lowbrow art publications like Juxtapoz and Movement Magazine, Donny Miller’s work is witty, sarcastic and sardonic. Does that make him a misanthrope? “I’m a realist,” Miller said. “I think every person is capable of very great things and very bad things. Each person is capable of that. If you want to see what someone is really like, give them some money and power. Then, you’ll see where their heart is.” The Los Angeles artist presents his newest exhibit — “Ignorance Is a Choice” — opening with a reception Aug. 2 at St. Augustine’s Space:Eight gallery. The exhibit from Miller, whose commercial work has earned an extensive client list including Vans, Nike, Nickelodeon, Adidas, American Apparel and Rockstar Games, will feature signed and numbered prints from his “Fine Art (Good for Walls)” and “Universe” series. In his signature graphics from the “Fine Art (Good for Walls)” series, a blonde girl is eating a large slice of watermelon with the question “What stereotype are you?” at the top. In another, a woman is holding up an ice-cream cone; the scoop of ice cream is Earth. It reads, “The world doesn’t terrify me. Just the people.” There are dozens of these and each one asks the viewer to question society, pop culture, politics and human philosophy.
The pieces in Donny Miller’s “Universe” series are done on mirror and weigh nearly 80 pounds.
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This piece from Donny Miller’s “Fine Art (Good for Walls)” series is among those on display starting Aug. 2 at Space:Eight in St. Augustine.
Powerful questions, comments and phrases are accompanied by seemingly benign graphics. Juxtapoz called Miller “one of the most irreverent artists working today.” “Sometimes I just want the words to be heard,” Miller said. “Sometimes pictures get in the way of what’s being said. Words are precious pieces of humanity.” In Miller’s “Universe” series, it’s obvious the artist wants the viewer to spend more time contemplating the words than the visuals. The pieces have similar cosmic, celestial backgrounds with the statements “It Doesn’t Really Matter.” and “Time Is Man-Made.” and “You Are Everything You Ever Created.” They’re mostly written in all capital letters with
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“But how does our government react? They jail them, but they don’t look into the crime that was revealed. Think about what was revealed. Think about the alleged crimes that took place; war profiteering, killing innocent civilians. No one looks into that. Why not?” Space:Eight has become known for its highprofile displays and quirky art shows. Gallery owner Rob DePiazza is the brains behind attracting artists like Miller, who won’t be able to make it to the opening in St. Augustine.
“Sometimes pictures get in the way of what’s being said. Words are precious pieces of humanity.” at least one notable exception — “That’s all Folks!” in the classic “Looney Tunes” script. Miller’s signed prints at the upcoming Space:Eight show will sell for $250 each. “The originals I make of the ‘Universe’ series are on mirror,” Miller said. “They’re 4-foot-by-4-foot and close to 80 pounds. This is just a print show.” A husband, father and very busy artist, Miller finds many things in society bothersome and a waste of time. “I want to make a browser that completely removes any and all celebrities from my Internet experience,” he said. “Not that I don’t like seeing how fat someone got, but it’s a distraction and completely meaningless. I just don’t need to see it all the time. Sometimes, I need to get stuff done.” “I am sick of obvious injustices in the world. Look at what has been happening to whistleblowers. They’re blowing the whistle to alert everyone, not just left-wing people. It’s not a left or right thing,” Miller said.
“Regretfully, Mr. Miller will be out of country conducting migratory animal field studies in the Okavango Delta [in] Botswana and will not be able to attend the opening,” DePiazza wrote in the press release. In reality, Miller’s busy working on a big show in LA, along with his ever-present commercial work. “I’ve been blessed that I don’t really go out and find commercial work,” he said. “It almost always comes to me.” Miller said technology was central to the exhibit title “Ignorance Is a Choice.” “We do choose to be ignorant to some extent,” Miller said. “We now have the ability to look up anything in the world using a cellphone. For the first time in history, this technology is available to us. Let’s look up Napoleon. When did Napoleon die? 1821. How old was he? 51. But are we getting smarter as people? That’s debatable.” Kara Pound themail@folioweekly.com
Arts
Maria Valdez Dugger’s “War Fish” won second place in “Dimensions 3D,” a juried art show on display through Aug. 22 at The Art Center Premiere Gallery in Downtown Jacksonville.
PERFORMANCE
BLOODY, BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON This modern musical about the seventh U.S. president continues with performances through Aug. 3 at Players by the Sea, 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach, $25, 249-0289, playersbythesea.org. JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT The story of Joseph from the Bible, as told by the musician behind “Jesus Christ Superstar,” is staged through Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m. Tue.-Sun., 1:15 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, $38-$59, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. THE LAST ROMANCE The romantic comedy is performed July 25-Aug. 11 with matinee and evening performances at the Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, $10-$25, 825-1164, limelight-theatre.org. HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING A satire of big business and all it holds sacred performed by First Coast seventh-12th graders in the eighth annual High School Summer Musical Theatre Experience, 8 p.m. July 26-27 and Aug. 2-3, and 2 p.m. Aug. 4 at Wilson Center for the Arts, FSCJ’s South Campus, $25, 442-2929, artistseriesjax.org. MURDER IN THE OLDE CITY A “powerful tale of murder, scandal, love and deceit” in 1880s St. Augustine; dinner theater performance with suggested arrival of 5:30 p.m., July 28, Aug. 4 and 18 at Raintree Restaurant, 102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, $40, 824-7211. DIXIE SWIM CLUB Alhambra Theatre & Dining presents the comedy, about five Southern women and the value of friendship, 8 p.m. Aug. 7 at 12000 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $38$59. The production is staged through Sept. 15, with evening and matinee performances, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. CASA MONICA FASHION SHOW The show features the latest summer and fall fashions and a luncheon 11:30 a.m. Aug. 7 at Casa Monica Hotel, 95 Cordova St., St. Augustine, $23.75, 810-6810.
CALLS & WORKSHOPS
FREE KIDS’ DANCE CLASS Classes for ages 7-11 are held 4:30-5:15 p.m. July 24 and every Wed. at Dance Trance, 214 Orange St., Neptune Beach, free, 246-4600, dancetrancefitness.com/dtkidz. FREE DANCE CLASSES Free community dance classes, 6:45 p.m. July 24 and 31 at Dance Trance, 214 Orange St., Neptune Beach, 246-4600, dancetrancefitness.com/neptunebeach. COMIC ILLUSTRATION CAMP Kids’ summer comic illustration camp runs noon-2:30 p.m. July 29-Aug. 1 at Art League of Jacksonville, 11287 Scott Mill Rd., $60 per session. Adult ceramics classes also available. artsjax.org MOSH AFTER DARK: WALKING WITH TYRANNOSAURUS REX The Museum of Science & History presents a workshop about the mysterious dinosaurs and other animals with evolutionary biomechanist John Hutchinson, 6 p.m. July 25 at 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, $5, 396-6674, themosh.org. WRITING FUNNY! The class on comedy writing is held 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 27 in University Center’s Bldg. 43, University of North Florida,
12000 Alumni Dr., Southside, $99, 620-4200, ce.unf.edu. AUTOMOTIVE INSPIRATION Instructor Mike Viafora leads students ages 7-13 in “Automotive Inspiration: Creating Your Own Car Designs,” using watercolor, tempera paint and colored pencils, 1-3 p.m. July 27 at The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 355-0630, cummer.org. Each student will create at least two works of art, $30 per person for nonmembers, $25 for members (supplies included). COMPOSITION IN PHOTOGRAPHY The class is held 6-8:30 p.m. July 29 in University Center’s Bldg. 43, University of North Florida, 12000 Alumni Dr., Southside, $39, 620-4200, ce.unf.edu. DROP-IN ART Children ages 5-10 experience exhibits in galleries and gardens and experiment with different art processes, 5-6 p.m. July 30 and Aug. 6 at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 356-6857, cummer.org. SPOKEN WORD Local poets and wordsmiths take their chance to sound off 7 p.m. Aug. 1 and every first Thur. of the month at The Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 632-5555, ritzjacksonville.com. ADULT DANCING Ballet, stretch, flamenco, belly dancing, clogging and ballroom classes are held through Aug. 17 at Boleros, 10131 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, 721-3399, boleros.cc. ABSTRACT ART JURIED SHOW The Art Center Premier Gallery invites members and nonmembers to submit abstract art for a juried exhibit. The deadline for submissions is Aug. 19 at the gallery in the Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 150, Downtown. $20 to enter up to three pieces for TAC members; $25 for nonmembers; additional pieces are $5 each. Opening reception is 5-7 p.m. Aug. 20. ST. AUGUSTINE BALLET NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS Auditions for the ballet’s 2013 production of “The Nutcracker” are held 8:30-11 a.m. (for ages 8-10) and 12:30-3 p.m. (ages 11 and older) Aug. 24 at Abella’s School of Dance, 711 Lakeside Ave., St. Augustine, $25 non-refundable audition fee, saintaugustineballet.com, staugballet@yahoo.com. BEGINNERS’ DANCE CLASSES These classes are held 5:45-6:45 p.m. every Mon. and Wed. at Dance Trance, 214 Orange St., Neptune Beach, first class is free, 246-4600, dancetrancefitness.com. SALSA/HUSTLE AT STUDIO JEAR GROUP FITNESS Classes are held 8-9 p.m. every Tue. Five one-hour dance sessions, $50 per person, includes all five sessions, 551-0459, zumbajear@yahoo.com, zumbajear.com. BELLY DANCING Belly Dance with Margarita 4 p.m. every Thur. and 10:30 a.m. every Sat. at Boleros Dance Center, 10131 Atlantic Blvd., Arlington, 721-3399. K.A.R.M.A. CLASS A Kindling Auras & Radiating Musical Awareness group vocal session, focusing on mental clarity, visualization, harmonizing and blending, breath and energy control, is held 6-7 p.m. every Fri. at The Performers Academy, 3674 Beach Blvd., Spring Park. Registration is requested; 322-7672, elementsofonelove@gmail.com. ART THERAPY CLASSES Art classes are held 6-9 p.m. every Tue. at Diversions, 210 N. Laura St., Downtown, $30 includes supplies, 586-2088, email daniel@diversionsjax.com.
JAZZ, DANCE AND TECHNIQUE The classes continue every Tue. at Dance Trance, 1515 San Marco Blvd., 390-0939, dancetrancefitness.com. DANCE CLASSES Several classes for all ages and skill levels every Mon.-Fri. at The Dance Shack, 3837 Southside Blvd., Southside, 527-8694, thedanceshack.com. DRAMATIC ARTS AT THE BEACHES Classes and workshops in theatrical performance for all ages and skill levels are held Mon.-Fri. at Players by the Sea, 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach, fees vary, 249-0289. THEATRICAL ARTS Classes in theatrical performance, including song and dance, are held Mon.-Fri. at The Performers Academy, 3674 Beach Blvd., Spring Park, fees vary, 322-7672, theperformersacademy.com. MIXED MEDIA ART CLASSES Art classes are held weekly at Studio 121, 121 W. Forsyth St., Downtown, $20 per class or $100 for six weeks, 568-2146, teresemuller.com. MURRAY HILL ART CLASSES Six-week art classes are offered at Murray Hill Art Center, 4327 Kerle St., Murray Hill; $80 for adults, $50 for kids, 677-2787, artsjax.org. BRAIDED LIGHT DANCE PROJECT’S CLASSES Weekly art classes held at Barbara Thompson’s School of Dance, 8595 Beach Blvd., Ste. 310, Southside; intermediate ballet classes are 6-7:30 p.m. every Mon. and modern/ improve classes are 1-2:30 p.m. every Wed., $10, 997-0002, barbarathompsondance.com.
CLASSICAL & JAZZ
LISA KELLY JAZZ COLLECTIVE The jazz group performs 8 p.m.-midnight Aug. 2-3, 10 and 31 at Cobalt Lounge, Casa Monica Hotel, 95 Cordova St., St. Augustine, 810-6810, kellyscottmusic.com. JAZZ IN PONTE VEDRA The Gary Starling Group, featuring Carol Sheehan, Billy Thornton and Peter Miles, performs 7:30-10:30 p.m. every Thur. at Table 1, 330 A1A N., Ponte Vedra, 280-5515. JAZZ IN RIVERSIDE Trumpeter Ray Callendar and guitarist Taylor Roberts are featured 9:30 p.m. every Thur. at Kickbacks Gastropub, 910 King St., Riverside, 388-9551. JAZZ IN MANDARIN Boril Ivanov Trio plays 7 p.m. every Thur. and pianist David Gum plays 7 p.m. every Fri. at Tree Steakhouse, 11362 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 262-0006. JAZZ IN NEPTUNE BEACH Live jazz is featured 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Sat. at Lillie’s Coffee Bar, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922. JAZZ IN ST. AUGUSTINE The House Cats play 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. every Sat. at Stogies Club & Listening Room, 36 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 826-4008. JAZZ IN ARLINGTON Jazzland features live music 8 p.m. every Fri. and Sat. and 6-9 p.m. every Tue. at 1324 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 240-1009, jazzlandcafe.com. JAZZ IN ST. AUGUSTINE Live jazz is featured nightly at Rhett’s Piano Bar & Brasserie, 66 Hypolita St., St. Augustine, 825-0502.
ART WALKS, FESTIVALS & MARKETS
MID-WEEK MARKET Arts and crafts, local produce and live music are featured 3-6 p.m. July 24 and every Wed. at Bull Memorial Park, corner of East Coast Drive and Seventh Street, Atlantic Beach, 247-5800. DOWNTOWN FRIDAY MARKET Arts and crafts and local produce are offered 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 26 and every Fri. at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, 353-1188. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local and regional artists, strolling performers, bands and a farmers market are featured 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 27 and every Sat. at 715 Riverside Ave., Riverside, free, 554-6865, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com. UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT The self-guided tour features galleries, antique stores and shops open 5-9 p.m. July 27 and every last Sat. of the month in St. Augustine’s San Marco District, 824-3152. FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK The tour of Art Galleries of St. Augustine is held Aug. 2 and the first Fri. of every month, with more than 15 galleries participating, 829-0065. FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK An art walk, featuring 30-40 galleries, museums and businesses and spanning 15 blocks, is held 5-9 p.m. Aug. 7 and the first Wed. of every month in Downtown Jacksonville. For an events map, go to downtownjacksonville.org/ marketing; iloveartwalk.com. SECOND SATURDAY ARTREAGOUS ART WALK The galleries of downtown Fernandina Beach are open for self-guided tours, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 10 and the second Sat. of every month, 277-0717, ameliaisland.com.
FALL ARTS PREVIEW DEADLINE IS AUG. 5
Our special Fall Arts Preview issue comes out on Sept. 4. The season brings music, dance, theater, visual arts and more. To have your event considered for the preview, send the name of your event, the venue, its complete address, show dates and times, ticket prices, phone number, website, photos (with cutline and photo credit information) and contact information (phone number and email), in case we have any questions, to djohnson@ folioweekly.com. The deadline for submissions is Aug. 5.
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Arts NORTH BEACHES ART WALK Galleries of Atlantic and Neptune beaches are open late, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 15 and every third Thur. of the month, at various venues from Sailfish Drive in Atlantic Beach to Neptune Beach and Town Center. For a list of participating galleries, call 249-2222.
Winners move on to Folio Weekly’s Beer Fest August 16
MUSEUMS
AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7378, ameliamuseum.org. “My Feet, Our Path” is on display through Sept. “Journey Stories” is on display until Aug. 24. The children’s exhibit, “Discovery Ship,” allows kids to pilot the ship, hoist flags and learn about the history of Fernandina’s harbor. CAMP BLANDING MUSEUM 5629 S.R. 16 W., Camp Blanding, Starke, 682-3196, campblanding-museum.org. Artwork, weapons, uniforms and other artifacts from the activities of Camp Blanding during World War II are displayed along with outdoor displays of vehicles from WWII, Vietnam and Desert Storm. CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 356-6857, cummer.org. “Future Retro: The Great Age of the American Automobile” – an exhibit of drawings from the collection of Jean S. and Frederick A. Sharf in collaboration with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston – is on display through Sept. 8. Also featured are classic automobiles, organized by Bill Warner of Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. “La Florida,” presenting native and Spanish colonial artifacts celebrating 500 years of Florida art, through Oct. 6. JACKSONVILLE MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER 2 Independent Drive, Ste. 162, Downtown, 355-1101, jacksonvillemaritimeheritagecenter.org. The museum’s permanent collection includes steamboats, various nauticalthemed art, books, documents and artifacts. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992, rain.org/~karpeles/ jaxfrm.html. “The Boy Scouts in America,” an exhibit of original manuscripts on the history of the Boy Scouts, is on display through Aug. 27. “The Great Depression,” an exhibit of original manuscripts on the Depression of the early 20th century, also runs through Aug. 27. “Black & White Photography,” an exhibit of works by Bob Willis, is on display through Aug. 29. The permanent collection includes other rare manuscripts. LIGHTNER MUSEUM 75 King St., St. Augustine, 824-2874, lightnermuseum.org. The permanent collection features relics from America’s Gilded Age, exhibited on three floors. MANDARIN MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY 11964 Mandarin Road, Mandarin, 268-0784, mandarinmuseum.net. Exhibits regarding Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Civil War vessel Maple Leaf are on display, as well as works by Mandarin artists. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911, mocajacksonville. com. “Traces: Recent Work by Lari Gibbons” runs through Aug. 18 at MOCA’s UNF Gallery of Art. “Inside/Out” – an exhibit of selected works from MOCA’s Permanent Collection,
including Alexander Calder’s mobile “Red Triangles” and “Polygons” and Melanie Pullen’s “Full Prada” – is on display through Aug. 25. ”Chalk It Up” – an exhibit co-curated by the students of the Gallery Spaces and Contemporary Society class – runs through Aug. 30. All visitors can express themselves on the chalkboard wall, based on a weekly theme. “Crush” – an exhibit of works by Heather Cox – explores the distillation of the human figure. The exhibit continues through Oct. 27 as part of “Project Atrium.” MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, 396-6674, themosh.org. “Be the Dinosaur: Life in the Cretaceous” – an interactive summer exhibit using video-game technology – runs through Sept. 3. RITZ THEATRE & MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 632-5555, ritzjacksonville.com. Modeled after Harlem’s “Amateur Night at the Apollo,” the host searches are held 7:30-10:30 p.m. every first Fri. of the month, $5.50.
GALLERIES
ABSOLUTE AMERICANA ART GALLERY 77 Bridge St., St. Augustine, 824-5545, absoluteamericana. com. Romero Britto’s sculptures and limited-edition prints are featured. ADELE GRAGE CULTURAL CENTER 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-5828. Painter Lois Newman’s work is on display through July. AMIRO ART & FOUND GALLERY 9C Aviles St., St. Augustine, 824-8460, amiroartandfound. com. Steve Lohman’s work, along with that of other artists, is featured in “Body of Work” through July. THE ART CENTER GALLERY 31 W. Adams St., Downtown. Tom Gryzbala and Ed Malesky, of Turning Arts Group, are the featured artists through July. THE ART CENTER PREMIERE GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 150, Downtown, 355-1757, tacjacksonville.org/premier.html. “Dimensions 3D,” a juried exhibit of sculpture and other three-dimensional work, is on display through Aug. 22. Ed Malesky claimed first place with “Kalisis Dream,” and Maria Valdez Dugger’s “War Fish” and Pablo Rivera’s “Beso” received second and third, respectively. Desiree Kantrim’s “Red Hat Society” earned honorable mention. CLAY & CANVAS STUDIO 2642 Rosselle St., Ste. 6, Riverside, 501-766-1266. Works by Tiffany Whitfield Leach, Lily Kuonen and Rachel Evans may be viewed by appointment. CORSE GALLERY & ATELIER 4144 Herschel St., Riverside, 388-8205, corsegalleryatelier. com. Permanent works on display feature those by Kevin Beilfuss, Eileen Corse, Miro Sinovcic, Maggie Siner, Alice Williams and Luana Luconi Winner. CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-0614. “Raw Umber,” an exhibit of works by Lucy Clark and Karlene McConnell, continues through August. FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928, firststreetgalleryart.com. Batik artist Wendy Tatter’s tropically
Lucy Clark’s earthenware “Rose Garden” is among the pieces on display in Clark’s and Karlene McConnell’s exhibit, “Raw Umber,” on display through Aug. 31 at the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach.
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influenced work is featured through Aug. 20. FLORIDA MINING GALLERY 5300 Shad Road, Southside, 425-2845, floridamininggallery. com. The Highway Gallery juried exhibit opens 6-8 p.m. Aug. 2 at Florida Mining Gallery and is on view through September on Clear Channel Outdoor digital billboards throughout Jacksonville. FORT CLINCH VISITOR CENTER 2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, 277-7274. Winning work from the Wild Amelia Nature Photography Contest is on display through July. THE GALLERY AT HOUSE OF STEREO 8780 Perimeter Park Ct., Ste. 100, Southside, 642-6677, houseofstereo.com. The gallery features painting, art glass, photography, woodcrafts, pottery and sculpture. GALLERY 1037 Reddi-Arts, 1037 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-3161, reddiarts.com/gallery.html. The works of Glenda Cason, Rose Threatte and Beth Robisonare on display through August. GEORGIA NICK GALLERY 11A Aviles St., St. Augustine, 806-3348, georgianickgallery. com. The artist-owned studio displays Nick’s sea and landscape photography, along with local work by oil painters, a mosaic artist, potter, photographer and author. HASKELL GALLERY & DISPLAY CASES Jacksonville International Airport, 14201 Pecan Park Rd., Northside, 741-3546. The “Rotating Exhibition Program,” featuring the works of Gordon Meggison, Virginia Cantore, Jeffrey Edelson and Claire Kendrick, runs through Sept. 30 in the Haskell Gallery and connector display cases. Mediums include acrylic and oil on canvas, and wood, copper and metal. HAWTHORN SALON 1011 Park St., Riverside, 619-3092. “Teased,” an exhibit featuring illustrations by Jacksonville-based artist and designer Karen Kurycki, is on display through Aug. 17. JAXPORT HEADQUARTERS GALLERY 2831 Talleyrand Ave., Jacksonville, 357-3052. The Art Guild of Orange Park’s exhibit, celebrating the discovery of Florida by Spain, is on display; a closing reception is held 5-7 p.m. Aug. 30. PLUM GALLERY 9 Aviles St., St. Augustine, 825-0069, plumartgallery.com. Works by four printers and four “wearable art” artists, including Gina Starr and Nancy Hamlin-Vogler, are featured through July. REDDI ARTS 1037 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-3161, reddiarts.com. Works by local artists are featured, with a focus on “emerging artists for emerging collectors.” Collection changes monthly. SOUTH GALLERY Wilson Center for the Arts, FSCJ South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-2023, fscj.edu/mydegree/campuses/ wilson-center/venues/gallery.php. The Jacksonville Coalition for the Visual Arts’ Juried Summer Show features members’ work in all media, through July 28. SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 6 E. Bay St., Downtown, 553-6361, southlightgallery.com. The exhibit “Bodyscapes” features works by Craig Monroe, Pablo Rivera, Enzo Torcoletti, Jane Shirek, Paul Ladnier and Tony Wood. The gallery, which includes the UNF Artspace, features works by more than 25 local artists. SPACE:EIGHT 228 W. King St., St. Augustine, 829-2838, spaceeight. com. “Dog Days,” an exhibit of works by artist and Emory University professor Sarah Emerson, is on display through July. “Ignorance Is a Choice,” an exhibit of works by LA artist Donny Miller, is on display Aug. 2-Sept. 27, with an opening reception held 5-11 p.m. Aug. 2. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, 824-2310, staaa.org. “Ancient City Mosaic,” a juried exhibit of 450 pieces depicting impressions of St. Augustine, is featured at all six St. Johns County Public Libraries. The pieces will be strung together, hung in a grid format and displayed through Aug. 10 at St. Augustine Art Association. The permanent collection features 16th-century artifacts detailing Sir Francis Drake’s 1586 burning of St. Augustine. The association’s fourth annual “Nature & Wildlife” exhibit includes mixed-media pieces depicting landscapes, flora and fauna, marine life and birds, July 27-Aug. 31; a reception is held 5-9 p.m. Aug. 2. ST. AUGUSTINE VISITOR CENTER 10 S. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, 825-1000. “Picasso Art & Arena,” an exhibit showcasing 39 pieces of Pablo Picasso’s work from the Fundación Picasso Museo Casa Natal in Málaga, Spain, is on display through Aug. 11. VILLAGE ART GALLERY 1520 Sawgrass Village Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, 273-4925. “Wildlife,” an exhibit of oil paintings by Laurel Dagnillo, is on display through September. For a complete list of galleries, log on to folioweekly.com. To list your event, send info time, date, location (street address, city), admission price and contact number to print to David Johnson, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email events@folioweekly.com. Deadline is 4 p.m. Tue., eight days before publication.
Happenings EVENTS
VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT St. Johns County Public Libraries partners with Haven Hospice to offer an oral history service to local veterans. Veterans who’d like to record their war stories for future generations should contact St. Johns County Public Library, where they’re matched with a volunteer interviewer for about an hour. They will receive a copy of their story and can opt to send a recorded account to the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. If desired, the veteran can request a copy be kept in the St. Johns County Library System, have it posted online for others to easily access, or both. Volunteers to interview, record, compile and donate materials are needed. Veterans, civilians, adults, young people, scholars, students, amateurs and experts are all encouraged to participate. For details, call Bartram Trail Library at 827-6960, Main Library at 827-6900, or Haven Hospice at 810-2377. MASS FOOD DISTRIBUTION Second Harvest North Florida provides more than 150,000 pounds of frozen meat, fresh produce and canned food to approximately 2,500 area families 4-7 p.m. July 24 at the southeast corner of EverBank Field complex, Lot E, Downtown. To qualify, each family must reside in Duval County and meet income eligibility requirements or one of these conditions: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (aka Food Stamps), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid, wenourishhope.org. CHRISTMAS IN JULY Wolfson Children’s Hospital and Baptist Health collect new, unwrapped toys, art supplies, educational items and financial donations to purchase developmentally appropriate toys for medically complex and special-needs children during the Christmas in July Toy Drive, held 7 a.m.-2 p.m. July 25 at Wolfson Children's Hospital, Rotunda (Circular Driveway), wolfsonchildrens.org/ways-to-give. MOSH AFTER DARK The adults-only event “Walking with Tyrannosaurus Rex” is held 6 p.m. July 25 at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Downtown. Dr. John Hutchinson, director of Structure & Motion Lab, Royal Veterinary College, is the featured speaker. Admission is $5; free for MOSH members, 396-6674 ext. 226. TEEN LEADERSHIP DAY Girls Inc. of Jacksonville invites girls ages 14-18 to Teen Leadership Day, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. July 26. Drop-off 8-8:30 a.m. and pick-up 4-5 p.m. at 1420 Rogero Road, Jacksonville. Participants to visit Second Harvest Food Bank to learn about the organization and sort canned goods, 9 a.m.-noon, then a tour of the Art Institute with lunch included. After the tour, Girls Inc. teaches participants how to build a resume and what employers look for in interviews. $20, register at girlsincjax.org or at Girls Inc. of Jacksonville, 1627 Rogero Road, Arlington. MEGA PET ADOPTION First Coast No More Homeless Pets, Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services and Jacksonville Humane Society offer more than 1,000 pets 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 26-28 at Jacksonville Fairgrounds, 510 Fairground Place, Downtown. The $25 fee includes spay/neuter, microchip, vaccines and city license, fcnmhp.org. COSMIC CONCERTS Shows are Beach Boys 7 p.m., Laser Opolis 8 p.m., Metallica 10 p.m. July 26; online tickets $5, $1 laser glasses, BryanGooding Planetarium, Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, 396-7062, moshplanetarium.org. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET RAM Dance Day Ballet Arts Centre 10:30 a.m., First Coast Dancing with the Stars 11:15 a.m., Jacksonville Dance Theatre 12:30 p.m., Hoku-loa Polynesian Dance 2:50 p.m. July 27. Local and regional art and a farmers market are also featured 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Sat., 715 Riverside Ave., Riverside, free, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com. FOOD TRUCK WARS About 40 trucks from around Florida roll in for Food Truck Wars, benefiting the Kiwanis Club of Historic St. Augustine, 3-9 p.m. July 27 at Francis Field, 29 W. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, free, foodtruckwars.com. TRUCKIN’ ON THE RIVER The Jacksonville Landing and Jax Truckies collaborate with more than a dozen local food trucks, live music and a raffle drawing to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network, 6 p.m. July 27 at the Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, free, facebook.com/jaxtruckies. SKATE AID A skating competition with three divisions and a silent auction with proceeds benefiting the J.T. Townsend Foundation includes performances by Be Easy and Danka with music by DJ Infader, 1-8 p.m. July 27 at Carribbean Connection, 777 S. Third St., Jacksonville Beach, free, 241-4231. FLORIDA THEATRE PARANORMAL TOURS Local Haunts promises to guide visitors on a paranormal investigation of the “notoriously haunted Florida Theatre,” 8 p.m. July 27 (13 years and older may attend with an adult
chaperone), $24.50; 11 p.m. July 27 for the after hours tour, $39.50, at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-5661, floridatheatre.com. TOUR OF GOWNS Brides Against Breast Cancer brings its Tour of Gowns campaign to Jacksonville. Brides-to-be can browse about 1,000 new or gently used gowns with the proceeds benefiting programs and services for cancer patients and their families. Towns to Gowns is 1-6 p.m. July 27 and noon-5 p.m. July 28 at the Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel, 10605 Deerwood Park Blvd., Southside, $5 tax-deductible donation, with a VIP reception 11 a.m.-1 p.m. July 27, $25, bridesabc.org.
CLASSES & GROUPS
KNITTING CLASS Class for beginning and experienced loopy types, ages 10 and older, is held 1-3 p.m. every Wed. at The Players Senior Community Center, 175 Landrum Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach; ongoing class, $70 for six weeks, 280-3233. MAKING FIG PRESERVES A class teaching how to make fig preserves is offered 9 a.m.-noon July 27 at Duval County Extension Office, 1010 N. McDuff Ave., Jacksonville, $20, 255-7450.
COMEDY
COMEDY CLUB OF JACKSONVILLE David Landau appears 8:04 p.m. July 24, 8:34 p.m. July 26 and 8:04 and 10:10 p.m. July 27 at 11000 Beach Blvd., Ste. 8, Southside. Tickets are $6-$50; 646-4277, jacksonvillecomedy.com. TOMMY DAVIDSON Davidson appears 8 p.m. July 25 and 8 and 10 p.m. July 26-27 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Road (in Ramada Inn), Mandarin. Tickets are $20 and $25. Comedy Showcase 8 p.m. July 24 and 30-31. 292-4242, comedyzone.com. HOT POTATO STANDUP COMEDY HOUR Open mic comedy 8 p.m. every Wed. at The Norm, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd., Riverside. Admission is free, northfloridacomedy.com.
KIDS
VIVA FLORIDA 500 DIG IN This reading event features the “Spice Girls,” CayANNE and Pepper (Anne and Amy from Ponte Vedra Branch library), who present an interactive program for school-age kids in the Ol’ Florida Kitchen, 2:30 p.m. July 17 at Anastasia Branch Library, 124 Seagrove Main St., St. Augustine Beach, 209-3730. Magician Mark Alan appears 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. July 24. NATURE DETECTIVE Kids ages 6-12 play Nature Detectives 1 p.m. July 25 at Hastings Branch, 6195 S. Main St., Hastings, 827-6970 and 1:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at Southeast Branch, 6670 U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine, 827-6900. Free gardening goodies and Nature Detective notebooks are featured. For reservations, call the branch. The Summer Reading Program is geared toward school-age kids. MUSIC CAMPS First Coast Community School offers music camps, including World of Music for kids ages 5-7; 3-4 p.m. every Tue. through July 30, FSCJ South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., Bldg. N-102, Southside, 646-2004, fccmusicschool.org.
MIND, BODY & SOUL
EXPLORING SPIRITUALITY Free discussions, for adults and youth, 5-6:30 p.m. every Sun. through Aug. 25 at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2487 A1A S., St. Augustine. Registration is required; call 347-5293 or 471-0335. ACHIEVING INNER PEACE & TRANQUILITY Class held 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 24 in University Center’s Bldg. 43, University of North Florida, 12000 Alumni Dr., Southside, $79, 620-4200, ce.unf.edu. SELF-DISCOVERY Learn tools to access your inner guidance system and discover what's holding you back, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 27 at Peaceful Living Center, 1250 McDuff Ave. S., Avondale, $45 before July 20, $55 after. Facilitated by Kristi Lee Schatz, MA. For reservations, call (707) 616-1864, peacefulproductions.org. APPROACHING MEDICARE Medicare questions? The seminar is held 10 a.m. July 27 at Florida Blue Center, 4855 Town Center Parkway, St. Johns Town Center, 877-352-5830, floridablue.com. STRESS WORKSHOP Discover Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times is held 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 27 at Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Center, 85 Sailfish Dr. E., Atlantic Beach, $35 includes vegetarian lunch, 222-8531, meditationinjacksonville.com. WEIGHT WATCHERS, SMOKING CESSATION, TAI CHI, YOGA Several classes and information sessions are offered weekly, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., Florida Blue Center, 4855 Town
Guided meditation is scheduled July 29 and every Monday niight at Peaceful Living Center in Avondale. Center Parkway, St. Johns Town Center, 482-0189, 877-352-5830, floridablue.com. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Do you have a problem with compulsive overeating or food addiction? Newcomers meet 6 p.m. every Wed., Arlington Congressional Church, 431 University Blvd. N., Arlington; 6 p.m. every Mon., Orange Park Presbyterian Church, 1905 Park Ave., 376-7303, oanfi.org. ESTATIC DANCE CHURCH A free-form spiritual dance experience, facilitated by Kristi Lee Schatz, MA, is held 10 a.m.-noon every Sun. at Peaceful Living Center, 1250 McDuff Ave. S., Avondale, $5 donation, (707) 616-1864, peacefulproductions.org. LGBT WORSHIP SERVICES Services held 10:30 a.m. every Sun., First Coast Metropolitan Community Church, 2915 C.R. 214, St. Augustine, 824-2802. FREE YOGA ON THE RIVER Karen Roumillat, RYT, teaches free gentle yoga 9 a.m. on the fourth Sun. each month on the boardwalk, weather permitting, Walter Jones Historical Park, 11964 Mandarin Road, Mandarin, 287-0452. ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC A community acupuncture clinic is offered 2-6 p.m. every Mon. and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Thur. at Peaceful Living Center, 1250 McDuff Ave. S., Avondale, $20 per treatment; new client fee $10 on first visit. For reservations, call 206-9887. MEDITATION Guided meditation, facilitated by Kristi Lee Schatz, MA, is held 7-8:30 p.m. every Mon. at Peaceful Living Center, 1250 McDuff Ave. S., Avondale, $10, (707) 616-1864, peacefulproductions.org.
NATURE, SPORTS & OUTDOORS
GUIDED TRAIL WALK A volunteer-guided trail walk through wooded hammock between the ocean and the Matanzas River is held 9-10:30 a.m. July 24 in Flagler County’s River to Sea Preserve. Meet in Preserve parking lot, south end of Marineland. RSVP at gtmnerrmarinelandtrail.eventbrite.com or call 823-4500. JACKSONVILLE SUNS The hometown Southern League baseball team kicks off a homestand against the Chattanooga Lookouts 6:05 p.m. July 28 (Dog Days of Summer) at Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Downtown Jacksonville. Games continue 7:05 p.m. July 29 (Clay County Night), July 30 (Folio Weekly Fifty-Cent Family Feast) and 1:05 p.m. July 31 (Businesspersons Special). Tickets range from $7.50-$22.50,
358-2846, jaxsuns.com. FAMILY SEINING ACTIVITY Pull a seine net through Guana Lake, collecting fish, crabs and more, and learn about the animals’ roles in the habitat, 8:30-10:30 a.m. July 27 and every fourth Sat. at GTM Research Reserve Environmental Education Center, 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra. Free with paid entrance, 823-4500, gtmnerr.org. LEARNING ABOUT TALBOT STINGS A park ranger leads a program about jellyfish, Portuguese Man of War and stingrays that are frequently seen along Talbot’s Beaches and teaches some basic first aid if you should unfortunately meet one of these Talbot residents, 2 p.m. July 27 at the Ribault Club on Fort George Island Cultural State Park. No reservations are necessary and the program is free. DINOTREK AT THE ZOO The exhibit features animatronic “dinosaur” creatures. Admission $3 for members, $3.50 for non-members, plus Zoo admission; zoo is open until 6 p.m. weekends and holidays through Labor Day, Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, 370 Zoo Parkway, 757-4463, jacksonvillezoo.org.
POLITICS, ACTIVISM & BUSINESS
SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS MEN’S CLUB John Palumbo dicsusses "Adventures from Around the World" noon July 24 at San Jose Country Club, 7529 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. Admission is $20. For reservations, call 396-5559. JACKSONVILLE JOURNEY The oversight committee of this crime-fighting initiative meets 4 p.m. Aug. 15 in the Eighth Floor Conference Room 851, Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St., Downtown, 630-7306, coj.net.
UPCOMING EVENTS
CARLOS MENCIA Aug. 1-3, The Comedy Zone GREAT SOUTHERN TAILGATE COOK-OFF Aug. 23-24, Amelia Island SOUTHERN WOMEN'S SHOW Oct. 17-20, Prime Osborn Convention Center To have events or club meetings listed, email time, date, location (street address, city), admission price and contact number to print to events@folioweekly.com or click the Happenings link at folioweekly.com. Deadline: 4 p.m. Wed. for the next Wed. publication.
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seasoned chicken and then fried. Ours wasn’t very full, but the handheld golden brown snack was still good and served alongside a ramekin of a spicy green jalapeño salsa. A traditional entrée, the pernil, or roasted pork shoulder, is topped with onions and served with a heaping mound of yellow rice and a cup of black beans. The pork was tender and moist, and I could really taste the garlic and adobo seasoning. The star of the evening was the ceviche con tostones — shrimp ceviche with mashed fried green plantains and a creamy garlicky dipping sauce. The shrimp were marinated in citrus juices with minced onion, diced tomatoes, lots of cilantro, ground black pepper and salt, resulting in a tangy dish that was served chilled. The shrimp “cook” without any heat thanks to the acid in the fresh citrus juice. For dessert we opted for the flan, a square of creamy baked custard draped in a sweet caramel glaze. The restaurant has a noticeably clean, comfortable atmosphere within yellow walls, featuring large prints of various cities, a few tchotchkes and Latin American music wafting through the air. Our first waitress spoke little English and had a tough time understanding our requests. A second woman aided her at times. Portions are generous. Bring your appetite and your elastic-waisted pants. Caron Streibich Folio Weekly Bite Club host biteclub@folioweekly.com
Dining seafood, fried pickles. Kids’ beachfront area, open-air second floor, tiki bar and balcony. $$ L D Daily THE SURF RESTAURANT & BAR 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711. F Oceanview dining, inside or out on the deck. Steaks, fresh fish, nightly specials; Sunday lobster special. $$ B Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily TASTY’S FRESH BURGERS & FRIES 710 Centre St., 321-0409. F In historic district. Fresh meat, hand-cut fries, homemade sauces and soups and hand-spun shakes. $ L D Daily TIMOTI’S FRY SHAK 21 N. Third St., 310-6550. F Casual seafood place features fresh, local wild-caught shrimp, fish, oysters, blackboard specials. $ L D Daily T-RAY’S BURGER STATION 202 S. Eighth St., 261-6310. F 2012 BOJ winner. This spot in an old gas station is known for its blue plate specials. $ B L Mon.-Sat.
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Average Entrée Cost: $ = Less than $8 $$ = $8-$14 $$$ = $15-$22 $$$$ = $23 & up = Beer, Wine = Full Bar = Children’s Menu = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch L = Lunch D = Dinner *Bite Club Certified! = Restaurant hosted a free Folio Weekly Bite Club tasting. Join at fwbiteclub.com 2012 Best of Jax winner F = FW distribution spot
AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH, YULEE (Venues are in Fernandina Beach unless otherwise noted.)
29 SOUTH EATS 29 S. Third St., 277-7919. F In historic district, Chef Scotty Schwartz serves traditional world cuisine with a modern twist. $$ L Tue.-Sat.; D Mon.-Sat.; R Sun. BARBERITO’S 1519 Sadler Rd., 277-2505; 463867 S.R. 200, Ste. 5, Yulee, 321-2240. Southwestern fare, made-to-order burritos, tacos, quesadillas, nachos. $ L D Daily BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ 1 S. Front St., 261-2660. F Upscale on the water in historic area. Southern hospitality; daily specials, fresh local seafood, aged beef. $$$ L D Daily BRIGHT MORNINGS 105 S. Third St., 491-1771. Small café behind Amelia SanJon Gallery. $$ B R L Thur.-Tue. CAFE KARIBO 27 N. Third St., 277-5269. F In a historic building, family-owned spot serves homemade veggie burgers, fresh seafood, made-from-scratch desserts. Karibrew Pub. $$ L D Tue.-Sat.; L Daily CHEZ LEZAN BAKERY 1014 Atlantic Ave., 491-4663. F European-style breads, pastries, croissants, muffins, pies; most breads without fat or sugar. $ B R L Daily DAVID’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 802 Ash St., 310-6049. Fine-dining place serves New York strip, ribeye, Dover sole, Chilean sea bass. $$$ D Nightly HALFTIME SPORTS BAR & GRILL 320 S. Eighth St., 321-0303. Sports bar fare: onion rings, spring rolls, burgers, wraps and wings. $ L D Daily THE HAPPY TOMATO COURTYARD CAFE & BBQ 7 S. Third St., 321-0707. F Historic district spot has sandwiches, pulled pork, smoked turkey, ribs. $ L Mon.-Sat. JACK & DIANE’S 708 Centre St., 321-1444. F In a renovated 1887 shotgun home. Jambalaya, French toast, mac-n-cheese, vegan and vegetarian selections. $$ B L D Daily KABUKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR 1147 Amelia Plaza, 277-8782. Certified Angus steaks and fresh seafood all MSG-free. Sushi bar, teppanyaki grill. $$ D Tue.-Sun. KELLEY’S COURTYARD CAFÉ 19 S. Third St., 432-8213. In historic district, family-owned-and-operated spot serves sandwiches, wraps, soups, vegetarian options and down-home favorites, like fried green tomatoes. $ L D Mon.-Sat. LULU’S AT THE THOMPSON HOUSE 11 S. Seventh St., 432-8394. F Po’boys, seafood little plates served in a historic house. Fresh local seafood, Fernandina shrimp. Reservations recommended. $$ R Sun.; L D Tue.-Sat. MOON RIVER PIZZA 925 S. 14th St., 321-3400. F See Riverside. 2012 BOJ winner. $ L D Mon.-Sat. MURRAY’S GRILLE 463852 E. S.R. 200/A1A, Yulee, 261-2727. Seafood, pastas and barbecue; hand-cut steaks, grouper Elizabeth and homemade Key lime pie. $ L D Daily THE MUSTARD SEED CAFÉ 833 TJ Courson Rd., 277-3141. Snail of Approval winner; casual organic eatery and juice bar in Nassau Health Foods has all-natural, organic items, smoothies, veggie juices, coffees and herbal teas. $$ B L Mon.-Sat. PEPPER’S MEXICAN GRILL CANTINA 530 Centre St., 277-2011; 96096 Lofton Square Court, Yulee, 491-6955. F This casual, family-friendly restaurant features daily specials. $$ L D Daily PLAE 80 Amelia Village Circle, Amelia Island, 277-2132. Bite Club certified. In the Spa & Shops at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, the bistro style venue offers whole fried fish and duck breast, artistic décor. $$$ D Nightly SALT, THE GRILL 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, 491-6746. 2012 BOJ winner. Chef de Cuisine Richard Laughlin offers cuisine made with simple earth and sea elements in a coastal setting. $$$$ D Tue.-Sat. SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL 12 N. Front St., 277-3811. ICW view from second-story outdoor bar. Owners T.J. and Al offer local seafood, Mayport shrimp, fish tacos, po’boys and the original broiled cheese oysters. $$ L D Daily SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652. F Oceanfront spot serves handmade crab cakes, fresh
ARLINGTON, REGENCY
AJ’S BAR & GRILL 10244 Atlantic Blvd., 805-9060. Burgers, wings. $$ L D Daily CLEOTA’S SOUTHERN AMERICAN CUISINE 2111 University Blvd. N., 800-2102. F Locally owned and operated. Southern fare in a family spot: fried green tomatoes, fried chicken, shrimp & grits, mac & cheese, gourmet desserts. $ L D Tue.-Sun. COTTEN’S BAR-B-QUE 2048 Rogero Rd., 743-1233. Fred Cotten Jr. has been making pit-cooked barbecue for 25+ years. $ L D Daily GRINDERS CAFE 10230 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 8 & 9, 725-2712. 20+ years of homestyle veggies, burgers, meatloaf, pork chops, seafood and desserts. $ B L Daily THE HOT DOG SPOT & MORE 2771 Monument Rd., Ste. 32, Regency, 646-0050. Sausages, all-beef hot dogs, wings, Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, all cooked to order. $ L Daily KABUTO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR 10055 Atlantic Blvd., 724-8883. Steak, filet mignon, lobster, shrimp, sushi, teppanyaki, traditional dishes. $$$ L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS 1301 Monument Rd., 724-5802. See Baymeadows. BOJ winner. $ B L D Daily MILLER’S ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR 9541 Regency Square Blvd. S., 720-0551. See Southside. $$ L D Daily THE MUDVILLE GRILLE 1301 Monument Rd., Ste. 1, 722-0008. Friendy family sports spot serves steaks, wings, burgers. $ L D Daily NERO’S CAFÉ 3607 University Blvd. N., 743-3141. F Traditional Italian-style fare, nightly dinner specials, veal, seafood, pasta, New York-style pizzas. $$ D Nightly RACK ’EM UP BILLIARDS 1825 University Blvd. N., 745-0335. Cigar and hookah lounge has a full kitchen. $ D Nightly THE STEAKHOUSE AT GOLD CLUB 320 Gen. Doolittle Dr., 645-5500. F 2012 BOJ winner. Daily lunch and dinner specials, free happy hour buffet Thur. & Fri. $$$ L D Daily UNIVERSITY DINER 5959 Merrill Rd., 762-3433. Breakfast and lunch: meatloaf, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, BLTs, clubs, melts. Daily specials. $$ B L Daily
AVONDALE, ORTEGA
BAGEL LOVE 4114 Herschel St., 634-7253. F Bagels, sandwiches, subs, bakery items. $ B R L Daily BISCOTTIS 3556 St. Johns Ave., 387-2060. F 2012 BOJ winner. Innovative pizzas, dessert selection. $$$ B R L D Daily THE BLUE FISH RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR 3551 St. Johns Ave., 387-0700. F Fresh seafood, steaks, chops, small plates in a casual place. Gluten-free entrées, oyster bar. Reservations recommended. $$ R Sun.; L Mon.-Sat., D Nightly BRICK RESTAURANT 3585 St. Johns Ave., 387-0606. F Soups, sandwiches, burgers, lamb chops, seafood entrees, veggie burger, desserts. $$$ L D Daily THE CASBAH CAFE 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966. F 2012 BOJ winner. Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine on the patio or in hookah lounge. $$ L D Daily ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40, 388-4884. F Celebrating five years, the churrascaria features gauchos who carve the meat to your plate from serving tables. $$$ D Tue.-Sun. FLORIDA CREAMERY 3566 St. Johns Ave., 619-5386. Premium ice cream, waffle cones, milkshakes, sundaes, Nathan’s hot dogs. Low-fat, sugar-free items. $ L D Daily THE FOX RESTAURANT 3580 St. Johns Ave., 387-2669. F Owners Ian and Mary Chase offer fresh diner fare, homemade desserts. Breakfast all day; burgers, meatloaf, fried green tomatoes. $$ L D Daily THE FRINGE EATERY 934 Edgewood Ave. S., 402-6446. Steampunk gallery and performance space serves soups, wraps, coffees and teas. $$ Tue.-Sun. GREEN MAN GOURMET 3543 St. Johns Ave., 384-0002. F Organic, natural products, spices, teas, salts. $ Daily MOJO NO. 4 URBAN BBQ & WHISKEY BAR 3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670. F 2012 BOJ winner. Southern blues kitchen has pulled pork, Carolina barbecue, chicken-fried steak, Delta fried catfi sh, shrimp & grits. $$ B L D Daily ORSAY 3630 Park St., 381-0909. 2012 BOJ winner. French/ American bistro serves steak frites, mussels, Alsatian pork chops; local organic ingredients. $$$ R D Mon.-Sat. SAKE HOUSE #5 JAPANESE GRILL SUSHI BAR 3620 St. Johns Ave., 388-5688. See Riverside. $$ L D Daily TERRA 4260 Herschel St., 388-9124. Comfy spot serves
Blake Ezell and Robbie Goodman of Table 1 in Ponte Vedra Beach present their ahi tuna poki with avocado, red bell peppers, scallions, sweet soy caramel and wakame salad. Photo: Dennis Ho local, sustainable and world cuisine in a simple, creative style. Small plates include chorizo stuffed mushrooms, pork belly skewers; entrées include lamb chops, seared tuna and ribeye. Lunch menu features sandwiches. Craft beers. $$ L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat.; R Sat. & Sun. TOM & BETTY’S 4409 Roosevelt Blvd., 387-3311. F 40+ years; the car-themed menu has sandwiches, burgers, pot roast. $ L D Tue.-Sat.
BAYMEADOWS
AL’S PIZZA 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 105, 731-4300. F See Intracoastal. $ L D Daily ANCIENT CITY SUBS 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 207, 446-9988. F Owned-and-operated by Andy and Rhonna Rockwell, St. Augustine-themed shop serves gourmet subs toasted, pressed or cold. $ L D Mon.-Sat. BOWL OF PHO 9902 Old Baymeadows Rd., 646-4455. Fresh Thai, Vietnamese dishes, authentic ingredients; egg rolls, grilled pork, chicken, lotus root salad, fried rice. Boba. $$ L D Daily BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA 10920 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3, 519-8000. F Family-owned-and-operated Italian place serves calzones, stromboli, brick-oven-baked pizza, subs, desserts. $$ L D Daily DEERWOOD DELI & DINER 9934 Old Baymeadows Rd., 641-4877. F ’50s-style diner serves burgers, Reubens, shakes, Coke floats. $ B L Daily IZZY’S PIZZERIA & SPORTS BAR 8206 Philips Hwy., 731-9797. Chicago-style deep-dish pizzas, hot dogs and a variety of Italian dishes. $$ L D Daily THE FIFTH ELEMENT 9485 Baymeadows Rd., 448-8265. F Authentic Indian, South Indian and Indochinese fare, lunch buffet of lamb, goat, chicken dishes, tandoori, biryani items. $$ L D Daily GATORS DOCKSIDE 8650 Baymeadows Rd., 448-0500. Sports-themed family restaurant serves grilled wings, ribs, sandwiches. $$ L D Daily INDIA’S RESTAURANT 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 620-0777. F 2012 BOJ winner. Authentic Indian cuisine, lunch buffet. Curry and vegetable dishes, lamb, chicken, shrimp, fish tandoori. $$ L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly LARRY’S GIANT SUBS 3928 Baymeadows Rd., 737-7740; 8616 Baymeadows Rd., 739-2498. F 2012 BOJ winner. They pile ’em high and serve ’em fast. $ B L D Daily LEMONGRASS 9846 Old Baymeadows Rd., 645-9911. F Thai cuisine; Chef Aphayasane’s creations include crispy whole fish with pineapple curry reduction, and The Amazing. $$ L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. MANDALOUN MEDITERRANEAN LEBANESE CUISINE 9862 Old Baymeadows Rd., 646-1881. F Bite Club certified. Owner Pierre Barakat offers authentic Lebanese cuisine, charcoal-grilled lamb kebab. $$ L D Tue.-Sun. MEDITERRANIA RESTAURANT 3877 Baymeadows Rd., 731-2898. Family-owned-and-operated Greek/Italian place. Fresh seafood, veal, lamb. $$ L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI 11030 Baymeadows Rd., 260-2791. F 2012 BOJ winner. Fresh, organic; vegetarian, vegan, raw food, gluten-free, sandwiches, deli, hot bar dishes, chopped salad bar, wraps, baked goods. Juice, smoothie & coffee bar. $ B L D Daily OMAHA STEAKHOUSE 9300 Baymeadows Rd., 739-6633. Bite Club certified. English tavern in Embassy Suites Hotel; center-cut beef, fresh seafood, sandwiches, signature 16-ounce bone-in ribeye. $$ L D Daily ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS 8380 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 4, 733-0588. 2012 BOJ winner. Hot dogs w/ slaw, chili, cheese, onion sauce, sauerkraut; pizzas. $ L D Mon.-Sat. PATTAYA THAI GRILLE 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-9506. F Traditional Thai, vegetarian, new-Thai, curries, seafood, noodles and soups. $$ L D Tue.-Sun.
PIZZA PALACE 3928 Baymeadows Rd., 527-8649. F See San Marco. $$ L D Daily SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE 8133 Point Meadows Dr., 519-0509. F 2012 BOJ winner. Sports bar fare; 20+ beers on tap. $ L D Daily STICKY FINGERS 8129 Point Meadows Way, 493-7427. F Memphis-style rib house smokes ribs, barbecue, rotisserie chicken over aged hickory wood. $$ L D Daily STONEWOOD GRILL TAVERN 3832 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3, 739-7206. See Beaches. $$ L D Daily THREE F(X) ICE CREAM & WAFFLES 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 6, 928-9559. Ice cream made-to-order. Milk: whole, soy, almond; toppings; in taiyaki Asian waffles. $ B R L Daily TONY D’S NY PIZZA & RESTAURANT 8358 Point Meadows Dr., 322-7051. Authentic New York pizza, pasta. $ L D Daily
BEACHES
(Venues are in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)
1ST OCEAN GRILLE 333 First St. N., 595-5965. F Modern American fare features seafood, steaks. $$$ B Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily A LA CARTE 331 First Ave. N., 241-2005. Authentic New England fare: Maine lobster rolls, Ipswich clams, crab cake sandwich, shrimp basket, clam chowdah. $$ L Thur.-Tue. AL’S PIZZA 303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-0002. F See Intracoastal. $ L D Daily ANGIE’S SUBS 1436 Beach Blvd., 246-2519. F Home of the original baked sub, hot or cold subs, fresh ingredients, for 25+ years; blue-ribbon iced tea. $ L D Daily BAGEL WORLD 2202 Third St. S., 246-9988. F 2012 BOJ winner. Cozy place has a breakfast special (eggs, ham and cheese), coffees and juices. $ B L Daily BEACH HUT CAFÉ 1281 Third St. S., 249-3516. F 25+ years. Breakfast all day; hot plate specials. $ B R L Daily BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & MARKET 120 Third St. S., 444-8862. F Full fresh seafood market serves seafood baskets, fish tacos, daily fish specials and Philly cheesesteaks. Open-air upstairs deck. $$ L D Daily BLUE WATER ISLAND GRILL 205 First St. N., 249-0083. This casual spot features American fare with a Caribbean soul. $$ L D Tue.-Sun. BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q 1266 Third St. S., 249-8704; 1307 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 270-2666. F See San Marco. $ L D Daily BREEZY COFFEE SHOP CAFE 235 Eighth Ave. S., 241-2211. F Casual spot has baked goods, espressos, coffees; vegan and gluten-free options. $ B R L Daily BUDDHA THAI BISTRO 301 10th Ave. N., 712-4444. F The proprietors are from Thailand, every dish is made with fresh ingredients from tried-and-true recipes. $$ L D Daily BURRITO GALLERY EXPRESS 1333 Third St. N., 242-8226. F 2012 BOJ winner. See Downtown. $ L D Daily CAMPECHE BAY CANTINA 127 First Ave. N., 249-3322.F 2012 BOJ winner. Chili rellenos, tamales, fajitas, enchiladas, fish tacos, fried ice cream. $$ D Nightly CASA MARIA 2429 Third St. S., 372-9000. F See Springfield. 2012 BOJ winner. $ L D Daily CASA MARINA RESTAURANT 691 First St. N., 270-0025. Tapas, crab cakes, Kobe sliders, burgers, tacos. Penthouse Lounge, verandah, oceanfront courtyard. $$$ R Tue.-Fri.; D Nightly CINOTTI’S BAKERY, DELI & BOUTIQUE 1523 Penman Rd., 246-1728. Since 1964. Cakes, pies, breads, desserts, bagels, chicken salad, sandwiches. $ B R L Tue.-Sat. CRUISERS GRILL 319 23rd Ave. S., 270-0356. F 2012 BOJ winner. Locally owned & operated 15+ years. Half-pound burgers, fish sandwiches, award-winning cheddar fries. $ L D Daily
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CULHANE’S IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595. Bite Club certified. Upscale Irish gastropub. Shepherd’s pie, corned beef. $$ R S/S; D Tue.-Sun. D&LP SUBS 1409 Third St. S., 247-4700. Subs, gourmet salads, wings, pizza, pasta. $ L D Daily DAVINCI’S PIZZA 469 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-2001. Family-owned-and-operated. $$ L D Tue.-Sun. DICK’S WINGS & GRILL 2434 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 372-0298. NASCAR-themed place has 365 varieties of wings, half-pound burgers, ribs, salads. $ L D Daily DIRTY REDS 1451 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 372-9438. F This new spot serves casual Cajun/Creole/Southern fare: shrimp & grits, po’boys, smoked ribs & brisket, red beans & rice. Sides: mac-n-cheese, collards, corn maque choux, candied yams, smoked baked beans. $$ D Tue.-Sun. DWIGHT’S MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO 1527 Penman Rd., 241-4496. Hand-rolled pasta, grilled vegetables. Owner/ Chef Dwight DeLude uses an exhibition kitchen. Reservations suggested. $$$$ D Tue.-Sat. EL POTRO 1553 Third St. N., 241-6910. Everything’s fresh and made-to-order. Daily specials, buffet. $ L D Daily ELEVEN SOUTH 216 11th Ave. S., 241-1112. New American eclectic cuisine, a mesquite grill and courtyard dining. $$$ L Tue.-Fri.; D Daily ELLEN’S KITCHEN 1824 S. Third St., Pablo Plaza, 246-1572. F Since 1962. Breakfast all day; sandwiches. $ B L Daily ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337. F Gastropub fare: soups, flatbreads, specialty sandwiches. $ L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ 922 Beach Blvd., 249-3001. F 130+ imported beers, 20 on tap. Classic Reuben, sandwiches. $ L D Daily THE FISH COMPANY RESTAURANT 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, Atlantic Beach, 246-0123. F Bite Club certified. Oyster bar. Fresh local seafood, Mayport shrimp, oysters, crabs, lobster. Oyster Nights Tue. & Wed. $$ L D Daily THE HALF MOON RAW BAR 1289 Penman Rd., 372-0549. Oysters, shrimp, clams, crawfish, daily chef’s specials. And they open your oysters. $$ L D Sat. & Sun.; D Tue.-Fri. HOT DOG HUT 1439 Third St. S., 247-3641. F Dogs, burgers, sausages, beer-battered onion rings, fries. $ B L Daily ICHIBAN JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE 675 Third St. N., 247-4688. F Three areas: teppan or hibachi tables, sushi bar; Western-style seating. Tempura, teriyaki. Plum wine. $$ D Nightly JOSEPH’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT 30 Ocean Blvd., Beaches Town Center, Atlantic Beach, 270-1122. F Familyowned-and-operated. Pasta, gourmet pizzas, veal. $$ L D Daily KAMIYA 86 1286 Third St. S., 853-6602. This new restaurant and bar features new Asian fusion cuisine, sushi – takka don, octopus, red clam, eel – and Thai dishes, like panang curry. Noodle and rice dishes. $$ L D Mon.-Sat.; D Sun. LANDSHARK CAFE 1728 Third St. N., 246-6024. F Locally owned and operated. Fresh, right-off-the-boat local seafood, fish tacos, houseground burgers, wings, handcut fries and tater tots; daily specials. $$ L D Daily; R Sun. LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR 200 First St., Beaches Town Center, Neptune Beach, 249-2922. F Locally roasted coffee, eggs, bagels, flatbreads, desserts. $$ B L D Daily KC CRAVE 1161 Beach Blvd., 595-5660. Chris Jones and Andy Viola offer American fusion: shareable fine fare expertly served in a polished-casual atmosphere. Buzzworthy bar, specialty drinks. $$ R Sun.; D Tue.-Sat. LYNCH’S IRISH PUB 514 N. First St., 249-5181. F Corned beef & cabbage, shepherd’s pie, fish & chips. Beer & ale on tap. $$ L D Daily MARIO’S AT THE BEACH 1830 Third St. N., 246-0005. Familyfriendly spot has New York-style pizzas, stromboli, pasta, , veal, shrimp, vegetarian dishes. $$$ L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly MARLIN MOON GRILLE 1183 Beach Blvd., 372-4438. F Fresh crab cakes – owner Gary Beach’s from the Eastern Shore – and fresh-cut fries, plus burgers. (Located in the old TacoLu.) $$ D Mon. & Wed.-Sun.; R Sun. MAZA NEW AMERICAN CUISINE 7251 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-6292. All-American fare, as well as dishes of various ethnic cuisines, like lamb shanks, pork belly, sushi rolls, chicken tandoori, foie gras and homemade gyros. $$$ L D Mon.-Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS 1018 Third St. N., Ste. 2, 241-5600. F Bite Club certified. 2012 BOJ winner. Gourmet pizzas, hoagies. Mighty Meaty pizza to vegetarian Kosmic Karma. $ L D Daily METRO DINER 1534 Third St. N., 853-6817. F 2012 BOJ winner. The upscale diner serves breakfast, plus meatloaf, chicken pot pie and homemade soups. $$ R B L Daily MEZZA LUNA PIZZERIA RISTORANTE 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573. F Near-the-ocean eatery. 20+ years. Casual bistro fare: gourmet wood-fired pizzas, nightly specials. $$$ D Mon.-Sat. MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636. See Avondale. F 2012 BOJ winner. $$ B L D Daily MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN 1850 S. Third St., 246-1070. F Burgers, sandwiches, seafood, wings. $ L D Daily M SHACK 299 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-2599. F Burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes. $$ L D Daily NORTH BEACH BISTRO 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105. Bite Club certified. Casual neighborhood
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eatery serves hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, tapas menu. $$$ R Sun.; L D Daily NORTH BEACH FISH CAMP 100 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-3474. Oceanview roof-top bar. Creative Southern fare, fresh seafood and bread pudding. $$ L Wed.-Sun.; D Nightly OCEAN 60 RESTAURANT, WINE BAR & MARTINI ROOM 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060. 2012 BOJ winner. Continental cuisine, fresh seafood, dinner specials, seasonal menu. $$ D Mon.-Sat. OLD FLORIDA FISH CAMP & SEAFOOD SHACK 2510 Second Ave. N., 334-8408. This new spot offers island waterfront dining featuring fresh local seafood. Dine inside or on the patio. Airboat & dolphin tours. $$ L D R Wed.-Sun. THE PIER CANTINA & SANDBAR 412 N. First St., 246-6454. Casual oceanfront place has a Mexican-influenced menu. Downstairs Sandbar. $$$ L D Daily POE’S TAVERN 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7637. F American gastropub. 50+ beers. Gourmet burgers, handcut French fries, fish tacos, Edgar’s Drunken Chili, daily fish sandwich special. $$ L D Daily RAGTIME TAVERN & SEAFOOD GRILL 207 Atlantic Blvd., Beaches Town Center, Atlantic Beach, 241-7877. F 25+ years.Blackened snapper, sesame tuna, Ragtime shrimp. $$ L D Daily RENNA’S PIZZA 592 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 273-3113. F Casual, authentic New York-style pizzeria offers calzones, antipasto, parmigiana. By the slice or full pie. $$ L D Daily ROYAL PALM VILLAGE WINE & TAPAS 296 Royal Palms Dr., Atlantic Beach, 372-0052. F Locally owned and operated. 1,200+ fine wine, 200 bottled beers, 15 microbrewed drafts pair with tapas. $$ D Mon.-Sat. SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK 1018 Third St. N., 372-4456. F 2012 BOJ winner. Signature tuna poke bowl, sushi, tacos, local fried shrimp, an open-air space. $$ L D Daily SEAFOOD KITCHEN 31 Royal Palms Dr., Atlantic Beach, 241-8470. 20+ years, no-frills atmosphere. Fresh local seafood. $ L D Daily SINGLETON’S SEAFOOD SHACK 4728 Ocean St., Mayport Village, 246-4442. F Casual spot by the Mayport ferry since the ’60s. Fried shrimp, blackened or grilled fish. Enclosed riverfront porch. $ L D Daily SLIDERS SEAFOOD GRILLE 218 First St., Beaches Town Center, Neptune Beach, 246-0881. F Beach-casual. Fresh fish, fish tacos, gumbo, Key lime pie, ice cream sandwiches. $$ D Nightly SMASHBURGER 630 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 241-2666. Do-it-yourself burgers and chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, sides and fries. $ L D Daily SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE 111 Beach Blvd., 482-1000. F 2012 BOJ winner. Sportsbar fare, 20+ beers on tap. $ L D Daily SOUP’S ON JACKSONVILLE 645 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 387-9394. BOJ winner. Soups, sandwiches, seafood, vegetarian/vegan items. $ L D Daily STONEWOOD GRILL TAVERN 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 285-2311. Classic American menu. $$ L D Daily SUN DELI 1011 S. Third St., 270-1040. F 2012 BOJ winner. Reubens, corned beef, salami, liverwurst. Radical Side (tuna salad, egg salad, cheese) or 9.0 (Philly steak, cheese, chopped bacon, pepperoni, blackened seasoning). $ L D Mon.-Sat. TACOLU BAJA MEXICANA 1712 Beach Blvd., 249-8226. F 2012 BOJ winner. In the old Homestead, Baja-style. Mexican fare: fish tacos, Bangin Shrimp, verde chicken tacos and fried cheese that isn’t fried. $$ R Sat. & Sun.; L D Tue.-Fri. 3RD STREET DINER 223 Ninth Ave. S., 270-0080. F Greek/American fare served Yankee style for 11+ years. A variety of quality, homestyle dishes: gyros, ribs, lamb, liver & onions. $ B L D Daily TOMO JAPANESE RESTAURANT 1253 Penman Rd., 372-4369. F Fresh, authentic, upscale, Japanese-owned. Handmade sushi, hibachi grill items, homemade-style dishes. $ D Nightly WIPEOUTS GRILL 1585 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 247-4508. F Casual, beachy sports spot serves burgers, wings, fish tacos. $ L D Daily ZETA 131 First Ave. N., 372-0727. New place features tapas and sharing plates, flats, salads, sandwiches, burgers. Latenight upscale urban fusion. $$ L Sat. & Sun.; D Tue.-Sun.
DOWNTOWN
(Jacksonville Landing venues are at 2 Independent Drive)
BENNY’S SANDWICH SHOP 121 W. Forsyth St., 634-1525. For 27 years, Benny’s – in an old bank vault – has made everything from scratch. Favorites: taco salad, creamy potato soup. $ B L Mon.-Fri. BENNY’S STEAK & SEAFOOD Ste. 175, Jacksonville Landing, 301-1014. Continental cuisine. Signature dish: Filet Christian. $$$ L D Daily BIG PETE’S OLD STYLE PIZZERIA 118 N. Julia St., 356-2680. All from scratch: pizza, calzones, baked ziti, wraps. Barbecue. $$ L D Mon.-Fri. BRAZILIAN CORNER 100 E. Forsyth St., 633-9028. Authentic fare: churrasco misto (steak & sausage), muqueca de peixe (fish in coconut milk), plus burgers, subs, paninis, sandwiches. Brazilian coffee. $ L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. BURRITO GALLERY & BAR 21 E. Adams St., 598-2922. F 2012 BOJ winner. Southwestern cuisine. Burritos: ginger
teriyaki tofu and blackened mahi. $ L D Mon.-Sat. CAFÉ NOLA 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911. Museum of Contemporary Art. Shrimp & grits, gourmet sandwiches, fresh fish tacos, desserts. $$ L Mon.-Fri.; D Thur. & ArtWalk CASA DORA 108 E. Forsyth St., 356-8282. F Owner/chef Sam Hamidi has served Italian fare for 35+ years: veal, seafood, pizza. Homemade salad dressing. $$ L D Mon.-Sat. CHOMP CHOMP 106 E. Adams St., 762-4667. F This spot has eats at moderate prices – most under $10. Chef-inspired street food: panko-crusted chicken, burgers, chinois tacos, bahn mi, barbecue. $ L Tue.-Sat.; D Fri. & Sat. CURRENTS LOUNGE 225 E. Coastline Dr., Hyatt Regency, 634-4043. Apps, café fare, desserts. $$ B L D Daily DE REAL TING CAFÉ 128 W. Adams St., 633-9738. F Caribbean place features jerk or curried chicken, conch fritters, curried goat and oxtail. $ L Tue.-Fri.; D Fri. & Sat. EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS 225 E. Coastline Dr., 634-4579. See Arlington. $ B L Daily FIONN MACCOOL’S IRISH PUB/RESTAURANT Ste. 176, Jacksonville Landing, 374-1547. 2012 BOJ winner. Casual fare in an uptown Irish atmosphere: fish and chips, Guinness lamb stew, black-and-tan brownies. $$ L D Daily INDOCHINE 21 E. Adams St., Ste. 200, 598-5303. 2012 BOJ winner. Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine; signature dishes are chicken Satay, soft shell crab, sticky rice. $$ L D Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE 830 N. Pearl St., 353-6388. For 56+ years, family-owned Jenkins Barbecue has served down-home barbecue. Drive-thru. $ L D Daily KOJA SUSHI Jacksonville Landing, 350-9911. F 2012 BOJ winner. Sushi, sashimi; Japanese, Asian and Korean cuisine; hard-to-find items like baby octopus salad. $$ L D Daily LE SHEA’S HOMESTYLE EATERY 119 W. Adams St., 354-5685. Southern and soul food: meat loaf, fried chicken, burgers, spaghetti, sides. $ L Mon.-Fri. NORTHSTAR PIZZA BAR & SUBSTATION 119 E. Bay, 8605451. Brick-oven-baked pizza, grinders, wings, cheesesteaks, sandwiches. 27 beers on tap. $ L D Mon.-Sat. OLIO MARKET 301 E. Bay St., 356-7100. F Made-fromscratch soups, sandwiches; they cure their own bacon and pickle their own pickles. $$ B R L Mon.-Fri. PHO A NOODLE BAR 117 W. Adams St., 353-0320. Authentic Vietnamese and Thai dishes: egg rolls, potstickers. Pho bowls: standard, vegan, pho tom yum, sukiyaki, kelp noodle substitute. Boba, teas, coffee. $ L Mon.-Fri. D Wed.-Sat. THE SKYLINE DINING & CONFERENCE CENTER 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 4200, 791-9533, ext. 241. On Bank of America’s 42nd floor, this cafe offers a riverview. $$ L Mon.-Fri. TRELLISES RESTAURANT 225 E. Coastline Dr., Hyatt, 634-4540. American à la carte dining: original fresh seafood, regional dishes, buffet, breakfast. $$$ B L Daily ZODIAC GRILL 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283. F American and Mediterranean favorites in a casual spot; panini, vegetarian. Daily lunch buffet. Espressos, hookahs. $ L Mon.-Fri.
FLEMING ISLAND
BRICK OVEN PIZZERIA & GASTROPUB 1811 Town Center Blvd., 278-1770. F The brand-new family-owned-andoperated spot offers freshly made brick-oven pizzas, specialty burgers, melts, wraps, craft beers. Gluten-free items available. $$ L D Daily KANKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE/SUSHI BAR 2009 East-West Pkwy., 269-3003. Teppanyaki tables, sushi tables, sushi bar. Steaks and seafood. $$ D Nightly MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999. F See Beaches. Bite Club certified. 2012 BOJ winner. $ L D Daily MERCURY MOON GRILL BAR 2015 C.R. 220, 215-8999. F Wings, signature sandwiches, Philly cheesesteak, fried fish sandwich, half-pound Moon burger. $ D Nightly MOJO SMOKEHOUSE 1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 8, 264-0636. F See Avondale. 2012 BOJ winner. $$ B L D Daily TAPS BAR & GRILL 1605 C.R. 220, 278-9421. F Burgers, sandwiches and entrees. $$ L D Daily WHITEY’S FISH CAMP 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198. F Gator tail, freshwater catfish, daily specials, on Swimming Pen Creek. Tiki bar. $ L D Tue.-Sun.; D Mon. YOUR PIE 1545 C.R. 220, Ste. 125, 379-9771. F Owner Mike Sims’ concept: Choose from three doughs, nine sauces, seven cheeses and 40+ toppings and make your own pizza pie. $$ L D Daily
INTRACOASTAL WEST
ABE’S PIZZA GRILL 12192 Beach Blvd., 425-3983. Italian dishes, lasagna, parmigiana, pizza, subs, pasta, wings. $$ L D Daily AL’S PIZZA 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, 223-0991. F Celebrating 20+ years and seven locations, Al’s offers a selection of New York-style and gourmet pizzas, salads. $ L D Daily AROY THAI FUSION 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40, 374-0161. Authentic Thai cuisine, pad Thai, Thai fried rice and traditional curry dishes. $$ L D Mon.-Fri.; D Nightly BITTER SWEET BAKERY & EATERY 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 29, 223-0457. Desserts, sandwiches, breakfast to-go. $$ B L Tue.-Sun.
BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q 3303 San Pablo Rd. S., 223-1391. F See San Marco. $ L D Daily BRUCCI’S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36, 223-6913. F Authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas, desserts, family spot. $ L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly CASTILLO DE MEXICO 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 19, 998-7006. F An extensive menu served in authentic Mexican décor. Weekday lunch buffet. $$ L D Daily CLIFF’S ROCKIN BAR-N-GRILL 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, 645-5162. F Burgers, wings, seafood, pizza, daily specials, handcut 12-ounce New York strip. $$ L D daily DICK’S WINGS & GRILL 14286 Beach Blvd., 223-0115. See Beaches. $ L D Daily EL RANCHITO 14333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 22, 992-4607. F Authentic – really – Latin American cuisine: dishes from Colombia, Cuba and Mexico. $$ L D Daily EPIK BURGER 12740 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 105, 374-7326. Burgers made from grass-fed beef, ahi tuna, all-natural chicken and vegan are created with innovative recipes; gluten-free options. $ L D Mon.-Sat. FIRST WATCH 13470 Beach Blvd., 223-0909. French toast, eggs, pancakes, crepes, waffles, sandwiches. $ B L Daily FUJI SUSHI 13740 Beach Blvd., 992-8998. Fuji Sushi offers dine-in and take-out Japanese fare. $ L D Daily iPHO 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1, 330-0309. New, familyowned spot has curry dishes, noodle bowls, rare beef salad. Everything’s homemade-style. $ L D Tue.-Thur. JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, 220-6766. F Hand-cut steaks, wings, burgers. $ B Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 14333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 39, 992-1666. F See San Marco. 2012 BOJ winner. $$ L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS 10750 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, 642-6980. F See Baymeadows. BOJ winner. $ B L D Daily MAHARLIKA HALL & SPORTS GRILL 14255 Beach Blvd., Ste. E, 699-0759. This Filipino-American restaurant and market features popular items like pancit bami, lumpia, turon strudle and halo halo with ice cream. $-$$ R L D Daily MAMA MIA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA 12220 Atlantic Blvd., 221-1122. Lunch specials. Veal, seafood, New York-style and Sicilian-style pizzas. $ L D Tue.-Sun. MAMBOS CUBAN CAFE & PIZZERIA 13770 Beach Blvd., Ste. 9, 374-2046. 2012 BOJ winner. Authentic ropa vieja, bistec, pollo, picadillo, lechon asada. $$ R L D daily MARKER 32 14549 Beach Blvd., 223-1534. ICW view. American eclectic: fresh, local seafood, shrimp & Andouille fettuccini, broiled oysters, yellow fin tuna poke. $$$ D Mon.-Sat. MILANO’S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 21, 646-9119. Casual, family-owned. Homestyle Italian fare, New York-style pizzas, veal, baked dishes. $$ L D Daily MILLER’S ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR 3238 Hodges Blvd., 821-5687. See Southside. $$ L D Daily MVP’S SPORTS GRILLE 12777 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 5, 221-1090. F Wings, burgers in a sporty atmosphere. $ L D Daily MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT 13546 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1A, Intracoastal, 821-9880. See St. Johns Town Center. Daily. PEPPER’S MEXICAN GRILL CANTINA 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 1, 221-2300. F Casual, family-friendly place features daily specials. $$ L D Daily SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 46, 992-8402. F Authentic, fresh Mexican fare made from scratch. Daily specials. $$$ L D Daily SHANE’S RIB SHACK 13546 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1, 992-0130. Burgers, pork, ribs, chicken tenders, wings, beans, fried okra, corn, collards, Brunswick stew. $$ L D Daily SIENA’S AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 26, 220-9192. Italian cuisine: lasagna, calzones, stuffed shells, pizza and wraps. $$ L D Daily TIME OUT SPORTS GRILL 13799 Beach Blvd., 223-6999. F Locally-owned-and-operated. Hand-tossed pizzas, wings, specialty wraps. $$ L D Tue.-Sun.; D Sun. & Mon. VINO’S PIZZA & GRILL 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd., 647-6575. See Julington. $ L D Daily XTREME WINGS 12220 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 108, 220-9464. F Family sports grill has wings, burgers, sandwiches and wraps. $ L D Daily
JULINGTON, NW ST. JOHNS
BENITO’S ITALIAN CAFE & PIZZERIA 155 Hampton Pt. Dr., 230-8292. Family spot. Authentic Italian cuisine, veal, seafood entrées, pasta, specialty pizzas. $$ L D Daily BLACKSTONE GRILLE 112 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 102, 287-0766. Modern American fusion cuisine, served in a bistro-style setting. $$$ L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q 100 Bartram Oaks Walk, Fruit Cove, 287-7710. See San Marco. $ L D Daily BRUCCI’S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS 540 S.R. 13, Ste. 10, Fruit Cove, 287-8317. F Authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas and desserts in a family atmosphere. $ L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly CLARK’S FISH CAMP 12903 Hood Landing Rd., 268-3474. F Gator, turtle, steak, ribs and daily all-you can-eat catfi sh dinners. Dine indoors, outdoors, or in a glass-enclosed room. $$ L D Daily
Dining JENK’S PIZZA 2245 C.R. 210 W., Ste. 112, 826-1555. Familyowned-and-operated. Subs, New York-style pizzas, calzones, Italian dishes. $ L D Daily THE NEW ORLEANS CAFÉ 12760 San Jose Blvd., Julington Creek, 880-5155. Creole-style cafe. French bread po’boys, muffalattas. On Julington Creek. $ L D Tue.-Sun. PIZZA PALACE 116 Bartram Oaks Walk, 230-2171. F See San Marco. $$ L D Daily TAPS BAR & GRILL 2220 C.R. 210 W., Ste. 314, 819-1554. F 50+ premium domestic, import beers on tap. Starters, burgers, sandwiches, entrees. $$ L D Daily VINO’S PIZZA & GRILL 605 S.R. 13, Ste. 103, 230-6966. F Hand-tossed New York- and Sicilian-style pizzas. Baked dishes, subs, stromboli, wings, wraps. $ L D Daily WAKAME JAPANESE & THAI CUISINE 104 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 108, 230-6688. F Fine dining; authentic cuisine, full sushi menu, curries, pad dishes. $ L D Daily
MANDARIN
AL’S PIZZA 11190 San Jose Blvd., 260-4115. F See Intracoastal. $ L D Daily ANATOLIA GRILL & BAR 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 1, 329-1336. F The Turkish restaurant serves authentic Italian/Mediterranean cuisine, like flatbreads, calzones, pasta, shishkabobs, seafood, wraps, salads. Specialties: Musakka, falafel, lamb shank. $$ L D Daily ATHENS CAFÉ 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7, 733-1199. Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), baby shoes (stuffed eggplant), favorites, Greek beers. $$ L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. AW SHUCKS 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd., 240-0368. F Seafood place has an oyster bar, steaks, seafood, wings, pasta. Favorites: ahi tuna, shrimp & grits, oysters Rockefeller, pitas, kabobs. $$ L D Daily THE BLUE CRAB CRABHOUSE 3057 Julington Creek Rd., 260-2722. F Fresh Maryland-style steamed blue crabs, crab legs, steamed or fried oysters. Covered deck; daily specials. $$ L D Tue.-Sat. BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q 12620 Bartram Park Blvd., 652-2989; 9820 San Jose Blvd., 268-2666. F See San Marco. $ L D Daily BRAZILIAN JAX CAFE 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 20, 880-3313. F Authentic dishes: steaks, sausages, chicken, fish, burgers, hot sandwiches. $$ B L D Mon.-Sat. BROOKLYN PIZZA 11406 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 3, 288-9211; 13820 St. Augustine Rd., Bartram Park, 880-0020. F Brooklyn Special is a favorite; calzones, white pizza, homestyle lasagna. $ L D Daily DON JUAN’S RESTAURANT 12373 San Jose Blvd., 268-8722. F Friendly, family-oriented service, with a touch of Old Mexico. $ L D Daily ENZA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 10601 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin Landing, 268-4458. Family-owned place offers casual fine dining, Italian cuisine, veal, seafood. Daily specials. $$$ D Tue.-Sun. GIGI’S RESTAURANT 3130 Hartley Rd., 694-4300. In the Ramada; prime rib and crab leg buffet Fri. and Sat., blue-jean brunch on Sun., daily breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner buffets. $$$ B R L D Daily HARMONIOUS MONKS 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 30, 880-3040. F American steakhouse features a 9-ounce choice Angus center-cut filet with gorgonzola shiitake mushroom cream sauce, 8-ounce burgers, ribs, wraps, sandwiches. $$ L D Mon.-Sat. KANKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE/SUSHI BAR 11154 San Jose Blvd., 292-2400. Teppanyaki and sushi tables, sushi bar, steaks and seafood. $$ D Nightly KOBE JAPANESE RESTAURANT 11362 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 8, 288-7999. Fusion-style sushi place has oyster shooters, kobe beef shabu-shabu, Chilean sea bass. Sake. $$ L D Daily LA NOPALERA MEXICAN 11700 San Jose Blvd., 288-0175. F See San Marco. BOJ winner. $$ L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS 11362 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 3, 674-2945. See Baymeadows. 2012 BOJ winner. $ B L D Daily MAMA FU’S ASIAN HOUSE 11105 San Jose Blvd., 260-1727. MSG-free pan-Asian cuisine made to order in woks using fresh ingredients. Authentic Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai dishes. $$ L D Daily METRO DINER 12807 San Jose Blvd., 638-6185. F 2012 BOJ winner. In a historic 1930s building, the upscale diner serves meatloaf, chicken pot pie, homemade soups. $$ R B L Daily MILLER’S ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR 11112 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 19, 292-0003. See Southside. $$ L D Daily MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN 10503 San Jose Blvd., 2601349. F See Beaches. $ L D Daily NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI 10000 San Jose Blvd., 260-6950. F 2012 BOJ winner. Fresh, organic ingredients in vegetarian, vegan, raw food and gluten-free options, gourmet artisan sandwiches, deli and hot bar dishes, chopped salad bar, gluten-free baked goods. Juice, smoothie and coffee bar. $ L D Mon.-Sat. PICASSO’S PIZZERIA 10503 Blvd., 880-0811. F Handtossed gourmet pizza, calzones, New York-style cheesecake, pasta. Fresh local seafood, steaks. $$ L D Daily RACK EM UP BILLIARDS 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr., Ste. 205, 262-4030. This cigar and hookah lounge has a full kitchen,
subs. 200+ imported, domestic beers. $ D Nightly THE RED ELEPHANT PIZZA & GRILL 10131 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12, 683-3773. F Casual, family-friendly eatery serves pizzas, sandwiches, grill specials, pasta dishes. $$$ L D Daily RENNA’S PIZZA 11111 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12, 292-2300. F See Beaches. $$ L D Daily SONNY’S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q 12485 San Jose Blvd., 288-7928. F See Riverside. $ L D Daily TANK’S FAMILY BAR-B-Q 11701 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 23, 351-8265. F Owned and operated by the Tankersleys. Made-from-scratch Southern-style fare. $$ B L D Tue.-Sat. TIJUANA FLATS 13820 Old St. Augustine Rd., 262-0484. See Baymeadows. $ L D Daily VINO’S PIZZA & GRILL 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr., 268-6660. F See Julington. $ L D Daily WHOLE FOODS MARKET 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 22, 288-1100. F Prepared-food department offers 80+ items; full-service and self-service hot bar, salad bar, soup bar, dessert bar; pizza, sushi and sandwich stations. $$ L D Daily WOODY’S BAR-B-Q 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 46, 262-3955. F See Orange Park. $ L D Daily
ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG (Venues are in Orange Park unless otherwise noted.)
ARON’S PIZZA 650 Park Ave., 269-1007. F Family-owned restaurant has eggplant dishes, manicotti and New York-style pizza. $$ L D Daily BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q 1765 Town Center Blvd., Eagle Harbor, 269-8870. See San Marco. $ L D Daily BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL BAR 1940 Wells Rd., 215-4969. F Buffalo-style wings, 14 sauces (mild to better-be-ready blazin’), wraps, burgers, ribs. $$ L D Daily CAMICAKES 1910 Wells Rd., 541-1099. Gourmet cupcakes: sweet potato, red velvet, mint chocolate and The Elvis, banana, peanut butter, chocolate frosting. $$ Daily DICK’S WINGS & GRILL 1540 Wells Rd., 269-2122. F See Beaches. $ L D Daily GATORS DOCKSIDE 9680 Argyle Forest Blvd., 425-6466. F Sports-themed family restaurant has grilled wings, ribs, sandwiches. $$ L D Daily THE HILLTOP 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959. New Orleans shrimp, certified Black Angus prime rib, she-crab soup. Homemade desserts. $$$ D Tue.-Sat. HOOTERS 1749 Wells Rd., 215-5858. F Wings, steamed shrimp, oysters, burgers, seafood, sandwiches. $$ L D Daily HURRICANE GRILL WINGS 1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 1, 644-7315. See Avondale. $ L D Daily JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS 410 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 9, 272-0037. Wraps, subs, sandwiches. $ L D Daily JOEY MOZZARELLA’S 930 Blanding Blvd., Ste. D, 579-4748. F Calzones, stromboli and lasagna are customer favorites; pizza pies available stuffed. BYOB. $$ L D Daily LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 9734 Crosshill Blvd., Argyle, 908-4250; 2024 Kingsley Ave., 276-2776; 1571 C.R. 220, Ste. 100, 215-2223. See San Marco. 2012 BOJ winner. $$ L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS 1330 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 165, 276-7370; 1545 C.R. 220, 278-2827; 700 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 15, 272-3553; 1404 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove Springs, 284-7789. F See Baymeadows. 2012 BOJ winner. $ B L D Daily MILLER’S ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR 1756 Wells Rd., Ste. A, 278-4600. See Southside. $$ L D Daily NIRVANA CAFÉ 1910 Wells Rd., 278-5880. F Sandwiches, homemade-style paninis, European specialties and freshsqueezed juices. $$ B L D Daily PASTA MARKET & CLAM BAR 1930 Kingsley Ave., 276-9551. Family-owned-and-operated place has gourmet pizzas, veal, chicken, mussels, shrimp, grouper. Pastas: spaghetti, fettuccine, lasagna, ziti, calzone, linguini, ravioli. $$ D Nightly POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA 2134 Park Ave., 264-6116. Family-owned-and-operated; pizzas made in coal-fired ovens. Espresso, cappuccino. $$ L D Daily RENNA’S PIZZA 6001 Argyle Forest Blvd., Ste. 16, 771-7677. F See Beaches. $$ L D Daily THE ROADHOUSE 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611. F Sandwiches, wings, burgers, quesadillas. 75+ import beers. $ L D Daily SONNY’S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q 1976 Kingsley Ave., 272-4606. F See Riverside. $ L D Daily SWEET TOMATOES 1625 Wells Rd., 269-6116. Salad bar has four tossed salads, vegetables and deli items, pasta salads, dressings, soups, pizza and desserts. $ L D Daily TED’S MONTANA GRILL 8635 Blanding Blvd., 771-1964. See St. Johns Town Center. $$$ L D Daily TEXAS ROADHOUSE 550 Blanding Blvd., 213-1000. F Steaks, ribs, seafood and chops. Daily specials. $ L D Daily WOODY’S BAR-B-Q 950 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 1, 272-1419. F Barbecue plates, barbecue salads and pulled pork sandwiches. All-you-can-eat specials. $ L D Daily
PONTE VEDRA, NE ST. JOHNS
619 OCEAN VIEW 619 Ponte Vedra Blvd., 285-6198. Fresh seafood, steaks, nightly specials. $$$ D Wed.-Sun.
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GRILL ME!
A WEEKLY Q&A WITH PEOPLE IN THE FOOD BIZ
NAME: Brian Harmon
RESTAURANT: Back 40 Urban Café, 40 S. Dixie Highway, St. Augustine BIRTHPLACE: Lebanon, Indiana
YEARS IN THE BIZ: 30
FAVORITE RESTAURANT (other than mine): El Cap, in St. Petersburg FAVORITE COOKING STYLE: Mediterranean FAVORITE INGREDIENTS: Garlic, fresh fish IDEAL MEAL: Grouper with Key lime beurre blanc sauce – only when I make it. WOULDN’T EAT IF YOU PAID ME: Brains INSIDER’S SECRET: Consistency! CELEBRITY SIGHTING AT BACK 40: Loretta Swit, Channing Tatum CULINARY GUILTY PLEASURE: A great venison burger.
AL’S PIZZA 635 A1A N., 543-1494. F See Intracoastal. $ L D Daily AQUA GRILL 950 Sawgrass Village Dr., 285-3017. Fresh local seafood, aged prime steaks, vegetarian entrées. Climatecontrolled lakefront patio seating. $$$ L D Daily THE AUGUSTINE GRILLE 1000 PGA Tour Blvd., 285-7777. Bite Club certified. Steaks, New York strip, lamb, lobster Napoleon, Hawaiian tuna. $$$ D Nightly BOGEY GRILLE 150 Valley Circle, Ponte Vedra, 285-5524. Wings, quesadillas, chicken, burgers. $$ L D Daily BRUCCI’S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS 880 A1A, Ste. 8, 280-7677. F Authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas and desserts. $ L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly CAFFE ANDIAMO 500 Sawgrass Village Dr., 280-2299. Fresh seafood, veal, steak and pizza made in a copper wood-burning oven; daily specials. $$ L D Daily FOX’S PIZZA DEN 4360 Palm Valley Rd., 285-1292. F Family-owned-and-operated. The Wedgie sandwich on a pizza crust; sandwiches, pizzas, stromboli. $$ L D Mon.-Sat. JJ’S LIBERTY BISTRO 330 A1A N., Ste. 209, 273-7980. Authentic French cuisine. The scratch kitchen has fresh soups, stocks, sauces and pastries. $$ L D Mon.-Sat. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS 830 A1A N., Ste. 6, 273-3993. F See Baymeadows. 2012 BOJ winner. $ B L D Daily LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE 301 N. Roscoe Blvd., Palm Valley, 285-0139. F On the ICW, get there by land or water. Fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, burgers. Screened waterfront porch. $$ L D daily MULLIGAN’S PUB 43 PGA Tour Blvd., 285-1506. F At Hilton Garden Inn. Favorites and Irish dishes. $$ D Nightly NINETEEN AT TPC SAWGRASS 110 Championship Way, 273-3235. American, Continental fare, local seafood. $$$ L D Daily PALM VALLEY FISH CAMP 229 N. Roscoe Blvd., Palm Valley, 285-3200. F The Groshells serve dishes made with fresh ingredients; daily specials. $$$ L D Tue.-Sun. POPPY’S ITALIANO 832 A1A N., Ste. 1, 273-3920. Authentic Italian cuisine. Family-owned-and-operated. $$ L D Daily PUSSERS BAR & GRILLE 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 280-7766. Bite Club certified. Caribbean cuisine and regional favorites: Jamaican grilled pork ribs, Trinidad smoked duck, lobster macaroni & cheese dinner. $$ L D Daily RESTAURANT MEDURE 818 A1A N., 543-3797. Chef David Medure creates dishes and small plates. $$$ D Mon.-Sat. RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 814 A1A N., Ste. 103, 2850014. BOJ winner. Midwestern custom-aged U.S. prime beef, fresh seafood, live Maine lobster. Reservations,. $$$$ D Nightly SAUCY TACO 450 S.R. 13, Ste. 113, 287-7226, St. Johns. F The new casual spot offers a variety of tacos, including fried chicken, Irish and All-American, plus all the usuals. Tortas, Mexican pizza, salads, 40 draft beers. $$ L D Daily TABLE 1 330 A1A N., Ste. 208, 280-5515. Upscale, casual restaurant offers appetizers, entrées. $$$ L D Daily WOODY’S BAR-B-Q 226 Solana Rd., Ste. 1, 280-1110. F See Orange Park. $ L D Daily
RIVERSIDE, 5 POINTS, WESTSIDE (Venues are in Riverside unless otherwise noted.)
13 GYPSIES 887 Stockton St., 389-0330. 2012 BOJ winner. Mediterranean peasant cuisine updated for American tastes: tapas, blackened octopus, coconut mango curry chicken. $$ L D Tue.-Sat. AL’S PIZZA 1620 Margaret St., Ste. 201, Five Points,
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388-8384. F See Intracoastal. $ L D Daily BLACK SHEEP RESTAURANT 1534 Oak St., 355-3793. American favorites with a Southern twist, locally sourced ingredients. Rooftop bar. $$$ R Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS 869 Stockton Street, Stes. 1 & 2, 855-1181. F 2012 BOJ winner. Bold Bean features organic and fair trade coffees. $ B L Daily BONO’S BAR-B-Q 5229 Jammes Rd., 772-0050; 705 S. Lane Ave., 783-1404. F See San Marco. CARMINE’S PIE HOUSE 2677 Forbes St., 387-1400. F Pizza by the slice, classic Italian dishes – calzone, stromboli, subs, panini. Craft beers, microbrews. $$ B L D Daily COOL MOOSE CAFE & BISTRO 2708 Park St., 381-4242. F New England-style café. Full breakfast, classic sandwiches, wraps and soups. Gourmet coffee. $$ R L D Tue.-Sun. COZY TEA CAFE 1023 Park St., 5 Points, 329-3964. Afternoon tea: scones, soups, teas. Indian nights Fri., Sat. $ L Mon.-Sat. CRAZY EGG 954 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill, 524-8711. Burgers, sandwiches, steaks, prime rib, pork chops, shrimp & grits, specials; of fresh, local, organic ingredients. $ B L D Wed.-Fri.; B L Sat.-Tue. DERBY ON PARK 1068 Park St., 379-3343. Michael Williams and Zack Nettles offer burgers, sandwiches, steaks, fish & chips, meatloaf. $$-$$$ L D Tue.-Sun., R Sat. & Sun. DICK’S WINGS 5972 San Juan Ave., Westside, 693-9258. See Beaches. $ L D Daily DOMO CREPES ETC. 813 Lomax St., 619-2540. Cappuccino, crepes, soups and flatbreads. $$ B L D Daily GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET Deli Supervisor Daniel Dillingham 2007 Park St., 384-4474. F The juice bar uses certified organic fruits and vegetables. Artisanal cheeses, craft and imported beers, organic wines, organic produce, meats, vitamins and herbs, wraps, sides, sandwiches, and raw, vegan items. $ B L D Daily EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ 2753 Park St., 384-9999. F See Beaches. $ L D Daily GATORS BBQ 8083 Baymar St., Westside, 683-4941. F Award-winning barbecue pork, chicken, ribs, turkey and sausage. $ L D Mon.-Sat. GATORS DOCKSIDE 6677 103rd St., Westside, 777-6135. F Sports-themed family place serves grilled wings, ribs, sandwiches. $$ L D Daily HOVAN MEDITERRANEAN GOURMET 2005 Park St., Ste. 1, 381-9394. F Traditional Mediterranean fare: fresh hummus, baba ghannoush, gyros. Hookahs. $ L D Mon.-Sat. JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS 1615 Hendricks Ave., Riverside, 399-5006. See Orange Park. $ L D Daily JOHNNY’S DELI 474 Riverside Ave., 356-8055. F Breakfast; grilled wraps, gyros, grilled chicken salad. $ B L Mon.-Sat. KICKBACKS GASTROPUB 910 King St., 388-9551. F 2012 BOJ winner. Breakfast, lunch & dinner 20 hours a day; more than 655 bottled beers, 84 on tap. $$ B L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS 1509 Margaret St., 674-2794; 7859 Normandy, 781-7600; 5733 Roosevelt, 446-9500; 8102 Blanding, 779-1933; 6331 Roosevelt, Ste. 6, NAS Jax, 854-0057. F See Baymeadows. 2012 BOJ winner. $ B L D Daily MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-Q 4838 Hwy. Ave., Westside, 389-5551. Wings, pulled pork, brisket, turkey, ribs. Homestyle sides: green beans, baked beans, mac-n-cheese and collards. $$ L Mon.-Sat.; D Thur. & Fri. MOON RIVER PIZZA 1176 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill, 389-4442. F 2012 BOJ winner. Northern-style pizzas, 20+ toppings, served by the pie or the slice. $ L D Mon.-Sat. THE MOSSFIRE GRILL 1537 Margaret St., 355-4434.
F Southwestern dishes: fresh fish tacos and chicken enchiladas. $$ L D Daily O’BROTHERS IRISH PUB 1521 Margaret St., 854-9300. F Traditional Irish fare in a casual pub: shepherd’s pie with Stilton crust, Guinness mac-n-cheese and fish-n-chips. $$ L D Daily PELE’S WOOD FIRE 2665 Park St., 232-8545. Chef Micah Windham uses a wood-fired oven to create traditional, authentic Italian fare with an inventive, modern twist. $$ R L D Daily PERARD’S PIZZA & ITALIAN CUISINE 11043 Crystal Springs Rd., Ste. 2, Westside, 378-8131. Family-owned. Traditional fare, homemade sauces, lasagna, desserts. $ L D Daily SAKE HOUSE #1 JAPANESE GRILL SUSHI BAR 824 Lomax St., 301-1188. F Traditional Japanese cuisine, fresh sushi, sashimi, kiatsu, teriyaki and hibachi. $$ L D Daily THE SALTY FIG 901 King St., 337-0146. Gastropub’s New American Southern fare: shrimp & grits, bourbon fig glazed quail, made with locally sourced produce, meats, seafood. $$ L D Daily SONNY’S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q 1923 S. Lane Ave., 786-0081; 4434 Blanding Blvd., 777-0730. Beef, pork, chicken, ribs cooked in a wood-fired pit; Vidalia onion rings, corn nuggets, beans, slaw. AYCE specials daily. $ L D Daily SOUP’S ON JACKSONVILLE 1526 King St., 387-9394. F See Beaches. 2012 BOJ winner. $ L D Daily SUMO SUSHI 2726 Park St., 388-8838. F Authentic Japanese dishes, entrees, sushi rolls, sashimi salad, gyoza (pork dumplings), and tobiko (flying fish roe). $$ L D Daily SUSHI CAFE 2025 Riverside Ave., Ste. 204, 384-2888. F Sushi rolls: Monster Roll, Jimmy Smith Roll, Rock-n-Roll, Dynamite Roll; hibachi, tempura, katsu, teriyaki. $$ L D Daily SWEET THEORY BAKING CO. 1243 King St., 387-1001. Small batch, all-natural, organic, allergy-friendly items made with no egg, dairy, soy or peanuts. Gluten-free options. $ Tue.-Sat. TAPA THAT 820 Lomax St., Five Points, 376-9911. Locally, organically grown ingredients; duck confi t spring rolls, Cuban rice & beans cake. $$ L D Tue.-Sat. TASTI D-LITE 1024 Park St., 900-3040. A gazillion flavors, in cones, cups, shakes and smoothies. $ Daily TREECUP CAFE 829 Riverside Ave., Cummer Museum, 356-6857. Lunch items, locally roasted coffee, espresso drinks.$ L Tue.-Sun. TRES LECHES 869 Stockton St., 551-4375. F Quiches, empanadas, arepas, bocadillos, sandwiches, soups and baked goods; chocolate marquesa, Caribbean lime pie and tres leches. $$ B L D Mon.-Sat. TWO DOORS DOWN 436 Park St., 598-0032. F Hotcakes, omelets, burgers, sandwiches, chops, liver & onions, Southern fried chicken, desserts. $$ B L Mon.-Fri.
ST. AUGUSTINE
95 CORDOVA 95 Cordova St., 810-6810. In Casa Monica Hotel. The cuisine blends Moroccan, Asian, Mediterranean, Caribbean and European influences. $$$ R Sun.; B L D Daily A1A ALE WORKS 1 King St., 829-2977. F Two-story brew pub, Bridge of Lions view, has six kinds of beer and serves New World cuisine, inside or on the balcony. $$ L D Daily A1A BURRITO WORKS TACO SHOP 114 St. George St., 823-1229. Baja-style tacos, vegetarian bean burritos, fish tacos, hormone-free meats, homemade guacamole. $ L D Daily AL’S PIZZA 1 St. George St., 824-4383. F See Intracoastal. $ L D Daily ANN O’MALLEY’S PUB 23 Orange St., 825-4040. F Soups, sandwiches. Porch dining. Irish beers on tap. $$ L D Daily AVILES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 32 Avenida Menendez, 829-9727. Hilton Bayfront Hotel. Progressive global cuisine. $$$ B L D Daily BACK 40 URBAN CAFÉ 40 S. Dixie Hwy., 824-0227. Fresh, local seafood, Caribbean-style wraps, upside-down chicken potpie, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options, craft beer selection, in an 1896 building. $ L Sun.; L D Mon.-Sat. BARLEY REPUBLIC IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE 48 Spanish St., 547-2023. Historic downtown pub has burgers, sandwiches, shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash. $$ L D Daily BARNACLE BILL’S 14 Castillo Dr., 824-3663. F Family spot has seafood, gator tail, steak, shrimp. $$ D Nightly THE BLACK MOLLY BAR & GRILL 504 Geoffrey St., 547-2723. Fresh, local seafood, steaks, pasta. $$ L D Daily BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q 2420 U.S. 1 S., 794-9424. See San Marco. $ L D Daily BORRILLO’S PIZZA & SUBS 88 San Marco Ave., 829-1133. F John Zappa’s New York-style spot serves subs, pasta dishes, and pizzas by the pie or slice. $ L D daily CARMELO’S MARKETPLACE & PIZZERIA 146 King St., 494-6658. F 2012 BOJ winner. New York-style brick-ovenbaked pizza, fresh baked sub rolls, Boar’s Head meats and cheeses, stromboli, garlic herb wings. $$ L D Daily CASA MAYA 17 Hypolita St., 217-3039. Mayan fare, vegetarian and meat. Juice bar, daily specials. $$ B L D Wed.-Sun. CELLAR 6 ART GALLERY & WINE BAR 6 Aviles St., 827-9055. Bite Club certified. Wolfgang Puck coffees, handmade desserts, light fare. $$ Daily CONCH HOUSE 57 Comares Ave., 829-8646. Signature dishes: Cracker combo platter, fried shrimp. Tiki huts over Salt Run Creek. $$$ D Nightly
CREEKSIDE DINERY 160 Nix Boatyard Rd., 829-6113. Beef, chicken, seafood, low-country cooking. Outdoor deck, fire pit. $$ D Nightly CRUISERS GRILL 3 St. George St., 824-6993. F 2012 BOJ winner. See Beaches. $ L D Daily DICK’S WINGS & GRILL 4010 U.S. 1 S., 547-2669. See Beaches. $ L D Daily DOS COFFEE & WINE 300 San Marco Ave., 342-2421. F Handcrafted pourovers, Convive Roastery beans. A variety of pressed sandwiches, build-your-own cheese boards. $$ B L Daily FLAVORS EATERY 125-C King St., 824-4221. Quesadillas, pizza, smoothies. Indoor/outdoor dining. $ L D Mon.-Sat. FLORIDA CRACKER CAFÉ 81 St. George St., 829-0397. Scallops, shrimp, gator tail. $$ L D Daily THE FLORIDIAN 39 Cordova St., 829-0655. Southern fare, with fresh ingredients from area farms: fried green tomato bruschetta, blackened fish cornbread stack, grits with shrimp, fish or tofu. Vegetarian options. $$$ L D Daily GAS FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT 9 Anastasia Blvd., Ste. C, 217-0326. F Fresh, local and homemade casual fare: meatloaf, veggie, traditional burgers, seafood, steaks, daily specials, desserts. $$ L D Tue.-Sat. GYPSY CAB COMPANY 828 Anastasia Blvd., 824-8244. F 2012 BOJ winner. Local favorite spot. Signature dish: Gypsy chicken; also seafood, tofu, duck and veal dishes. $$ R Sun.; L D Daily HARRY’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE 46 Avenida Menendez, 824-7765. F New Orleans-style fresh seafood, steaks, jambalaya, etouffée, shrimp. $$ L D Daily HOT SHOT BAKERY & CAFE 8 Granada St., 824-7898. F Freshly baked items, coffees, sandwiches, Datil B. Good hot sauces and pepper products. $ B L Daily THE KING’S HEAD BRITISH PUB 6460 U.S. 1 N., 823-9787. F Ann Dyke serves British draught beers and ciders in 20-ounce Imperial pints, plus Cornish pasties, fish & chips. $$ L D Daily LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 155 Hampton Point Dr., 230-7879. See San Marco. 2012 BOJ winner. $$ L D Daily THE MANATEE CAFÉ 525 S.R. 16, Ste. 106, 826-0210. F Organic, vegetarian meals. Chef Cheryl Crosley has omelets, tofu Reubens, miso, hummus, tabouli. $ B L Mon.-Sat. MEEHAN’S IRISH PUB SEAFOOD HOUSE 20 Avenida Menendez, 810-1923. F Burgers, seafood, raw bar, steak O’Shay’s, Dubliner chicken, Irish Benedict. $$$ Daily THE MILLTOP TAVERN 19 1/2 St. George St., 829-2329. F Homemade soups, sandwiches, daily specials. Dine under trees on two-story porch. $ L D Daily MOJO OLD CITY BBQ 5 Cordova St., 342-5264. F See Avondale. 2012 BOJ winner. $$ B L D Daily MOJO’S TACOS 551 Anastasia Blvd., Anastasia Island, 829-1665. F Family-owned spot offers double-decker-style tacos, burritos. $ L D Daily NALU’S TROPICAL TAKE-OUT 926 Santa Maria Blvd., 794-0405; 1020 Anastasia Blvd., 501-9592. F Fresh island-style beef, chicken, fish, vegetarian tacos, burritos. $ L D Daily NED’S SOUTHSIDE KITCHEN 2450 U.S. 1 S., 794-2088. F Casual islandy spot has Mediterranean dishes, tacos, shrimp & grits, vegetarian options. Drive-thru. $ L D Mon.-Sat. OUTBACK CRABSHACK 8155 C.R. 13 N., 522-0500. Crabs, shrimp, gator tail, conch fritters, steaks. $$ L D Daily PACIFIC ASIAN BISTRO 159 Palencia Village Dr., Ste. 111, 808-1818. F 2012 BOJ winner. Chef Mas Liu creates authentic sushi: Crazy Girl (shrimp tempura, asparagus, salmon); Mango Tango (salmon, crab, tuna, flying fish egg, mango sauce). Sake, sashimi. $$-$$$ L D Daily PIZZALLEY’S 117 St. George St., 825-2627. F 2012 BOJ winner. Wings, pizza. $$ L D Daily PIZZALLEY’S CHIANTI ROOM 60 Charlotte St., 825-4100. Homemade Italian ristorante fare. $$ L D Daily THE PRESENT MOMENT CAFÉ 224 W. King St., 827-4499. F 2012 BOJ winner. Organic, vegan, vegetarian dishes, pizza, pastas, hummus, milkshakes; made without meat, dairy, wheat or an oven. $$ B L D Mon.-Sat. RAINTREE RESTAURANT 102 San Marco Ave., 824-7211. Steak and seafood. Reservations accepted. $$ D Nightly RHETT’S PIANO BAR & BRASSERIE 166 Hypolita St., 825-0502. Freshly made-to-order items include American espresso-rubbed filet, pistachio-crusted lamb chops. A petite menu is also offered. $$$$ D Tue.-Sun. SONNY’S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q 1720 U.S. 1 S., 824-3220; 2720 S.R. 16, 824-3315. See Riverside. $ L D Daily THE TASTING ROOM, WINE & TAPAS 25 Cuna St., 810-2400. Upscale contemporary Spanish place pairs tapas with wines. $$$ Daily WOODY’S BAR-B-Q 135 Jenkins St., Ste. 106, 819-8880. See Orange Park. $ L D Daily YOGURT MOTION 163 Palencia Village, Ste. 102, 610-2220. Non-dairy frozen yogurt (with no table sugar, lactose, chemicals or preservatives) in a variety of flavors. $ Daily
ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH
(Venues are in St. Augustine Beach unless otherwise noted.)
A1A BURRITO WORKS TACO SHOP 671 A1A Beach Blvd., 217-7451. F See St. Augustine. $ L D Daily AMICI 1915B A1A S., 461-0102. F Family-owned-andoperated. Pasta, veal, steak, seafood. $$ L D Daily
Dining CAFE ATLANTICO 647 A1A Beach Blvd., 471-7332. Traditional, new dishes. Chef Paolo offers risotto alla pescatora: shrimp, scallops, shellfish in a cheese basket. $$$ D Nightly CAP’S ON THE WATER 4325 Myrtle St., Vilano Beach, 824-8794. F Coastal cuisine: fresh local shrimp, raw oyster bar. Boat access. $$ L D Daily FA CAFÉ 303 A1A Beach Blvd., 471-2006. F Daily specials: jerk fish and mango wrap. $ L D Tue.-Sun. THE GROOVE CAFE 134 Sea Grove Main St., 547-2740. Steaks, fresh local seafood. $ L D Tue.-Sun. HURRICANE GRILL WINGS 4225 S. A1A, Ste. 13, 471-7120. See Avondale. $ L D Daily JACK’S BBQ 691 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-8100. Old-fashioned pit barbecue. Tiki bar, deck. $ L D Daily MANGO MANGOS 700 A1A Beach Blvd., 461-1077. Caribbean kitchen has comfort food with a tropical twist: coconut shrimp, fried plantains. Outdoor seating. $$ L D Daily THE ORIGINAL CAFE ELEVEN 501 A1A Beach Blvd., 4609311. F Coffee drinks, vegetarian meals, Southern comfort dishes. $ B L D Daily PURPLE OLIVE INTERNATIONAL BISTRO 4255 A1A S., Ste. 6, 461-1250. F Family-owned-and-operated. Local seafood, prime beef, lamb, vegetarian. Artisan breads. $$ D Tue.-Sat. THE REEF 4100 Coastal Hwy., Vilano Beach, 824-8008. F Casual oceanfront place has fresh local seafood, steak, pasta dishes and chef specials. $$$ R Sun.; L D Daily SOUTH BEACH GRILL 45 Cubbedge Rd., Crescent Beach, 471-8700. Two-story beachy spot has casual oceanfront dining and fresh local seafood. $ B L D Daily STEPHEN’S SOUL FOOD 101 A1A S., Crescent Beach, 471-7000. Slow food made with fresh, local ingredients: fried perch with grits and fresh tomato. $ B L Tue.-Sat. SUNSET GRILLE 421 A1A Beach Blvd., 471-5555. Key West-style place serves fresh local seafood, steaks and sandwiches. Open-air counters. $$$ L D Daily
ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER
BAHAMA BREEZE 10205 River Coast Dr., 646-1031. Caribbean-inspired: lobster quesadillas, beef patties, Creole baked goat cheese, tropical drinks. $$$ L D Daily BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE 4840 Big Island Dr., 345-3466. Classic American fare: beef, seafood, pasta and flatbread sandwiches. $$$ R L D Daily CANTINA LAREDO 10282 Bistro Dr., 997-6110. Authentic Mexican dishes, daily fish specials, grilled chicken and steaks. $$ R L D Daily THE CAPITAL GRILLE 5197 Big Island Dr., 997-9233. Dryaged, hand-carved steaks, fresh seafood, with local, seasonal ingredients. 350 wines. $$ L Mon.-Fri.; D Nightly LIBRETTO’S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN KITCHEN 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1, 402-8888. F Authentic NYC pizzeria has Big Apple crust, cheese, sauce; calzone, desserts. $$ L D Daily MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY 10367 Midtown Pkwy., 380-4360. Italian-American fare, pasta, steaks, seafood, chef’s specials, desserts made in a scratch kitchen. $$$ L D Daily MIMI’S CAFE 10209 River Coast Dr., 620-0660. Signature quiches, salads, sandwiches, chicken pot pie, beef bourguignon and roasted turkey breast are served in a French cottage-themed spot. $ B L D Daily MITCHELL’S FISH MARKET 5205 Big Island Dr., 645-3474. The changing menu has 180+ fresh items: cedar-roasted Atlantic salmon, kung pao calamari and seared rare salt-andpepper tuna. $$$ L D Daily MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT 4860 Big Island Dr., 807-9292. Non-fat, low-calorie, cholesterol-free frozen yogurts, including tart and non-tart flavors; 40-plus toppings. Daily. OVINTE 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr., 900-7730. This new comfortable, chic place features tapas and small plate items made with Spanish and Italian flavors, including ceviche fresco, pappardelle bolognese, lobster ravioli. 240-bottle wine list, craft spirits. $$ R Sun.; D Daily P.F. CHANG’S 10281 Midtown Pkwy., Ste. 137, 641-3392. 2012 BOJ winner. Traditional chicken, duck, pork, beef, lamb dishes, vegetarian plates, gluten-free items. $$ L D Daily QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL 4624 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 149, 807-9161. F Fresh, custom-made, DIY meals. Choose an entrée – tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos – then toppings – vegetarian beans, meats, veggies, salsas, guacamole, sauces and cheeses. $ L D Daily RENNA’S PIZZA 4624 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 125, 565-1299. F See Beaches. $$ L D Daily SAKE HOUSE #3 JAPANESE GRILL SUSHI BAR 10281 Midtown Pkwy., Ste. 119, 996-2288. F See Riverside. $$ L D Daily SEASONS 52 5096 Big Island Dr., 645-5252. Grill and wine bar has a seasonally changing menu. $$ L D Daily SEASONS OF JAPAN 4413 Town Center Pkwy., 329-1067. Japanese and hibachi-style fare, sushi. $$ L D Daily TED’S MONTANA GRILL 10281 Midtown Parkway, 9980010. Modern classic comfort food features fi ne cuts of bison: signature steaks, award-winning gourmet burgers. Chef-inspired items include crab cakes, cedar-plank salmon, fresh vegetables, desserts. Private label Bison Ridge wines. $$$ L D Daily WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR 10206 River Coast Dr., 997-6528. Authentic Japanese cuisine,
teppanyaki shows, sushi. $ L D Daily WHISKY RIVER 4850 Big Island Dr., Ste. 3, 645-5571. F 2012 BOJ winner. Southern hospitality fare features burgers, hot wings, pizzas and pulled pork. Drink specials. $ L D Daily
SAN JOSE, LAKEWOOD, UNIVERSITY WEST
CRUISERS GRILL 5613 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 1, 737-2874. F See Beaches. 2012 BOJ winner. $ L D Daily DICK’S WINGS & GRILL 1610 University Blvd. W., 448-2110. F See Beaches. $ L D Daily EMPEROR’S GENTLEMEN’S CLUB Chef Jonathan Reap 4923 University Blvd. W., 739-6966. The upscale steakhouse features steaks, burgers, seafood and wings. $$ L D Daily FUSION SUSHI 1550 University Blvd. W., 636-8688. F Brand-new upscale sushi spot serves a wide variety of fresh sushi, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki and kisatsu. $$ L D Daily JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE 2025 Emerson St., 346-3770. Family-owned place serves down-home barbecue, smoky chicken, crinkle-cut French fries. Drive-thru. $ L D Daily MOJO BAR-B-QUE 1607 University Blvd. W., 732-7200. F See Avondale. 2012 BOJ winner. $$ B L D Daily SONNY’S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q 5097 University Blvd. W., 737-4906. See Riverside. $ L D Daily STEAMIN’ 9703 San Jose Blvd., 493-2020. Classic diner serves steam burgers, fat dogs and chili, more than 50 craft beers. $ B Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily
SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK, ST. NICHOLAS
BASIL THAI & SUSHI 1004 Hendricks Ave., 674-0190. F 2012 BOJ winner. Sushi, Thai cuisine, ginger-infused salad, Pad Thai, curry dishes, ebi roll, sashimi, daily specials. $$ L D Mon.-Sat. bb’s 1019 Hendricks Ave., 306-0100. F Changing selection of fine cheeses, espresso martinis. $$$ R L D Mon.-Sat. BEACH ROAD CHICKEN DINNERS 4132 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 398-7980. Since 1939. Fried chicken, okra, sweet corn nuggets, country-fried steak, gizzards and livers, peas, slaw, biscuits, cobbler, fish, shrimp. $ L D Tue.-Sun. BISTRO AIX 1440 San Marco Blvd., 398-1949. F French- and Mediterranean-inspired fare in an urban-chic atmosphere. The menu changes seasonally. $$$ L D Daily BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q 4907 Beach Blvd., 398-4248. F Slow-cooked meats, sauces, for 60+ years. Baby back ribs, barbecue salad and chicken breast sandwiches. $ L D Daily CHART HOUSE 1501 River Place Blvd., Southbank, 398-3353. Fresh fish, seafood and prime rib. $$$$ D Nightly CHECKER BBQ & SEAFOOD 3566 St. Augustine Rd., 3989206. F Chef Art Jennette serves barbecue, seafood, comfort food: Trailer Trash Special is a pulled-pork sandwich, 15 fried shrimp, fries and fried green tomatoes. $ L D Mon.-Sat. CURRENTS RIVERVIEW BISTRO 841 Prudential Dr., 306-9512. Breakfast, sandwiches, pizza, soups, quesadillas, burgers, cheesesteaks, daily hot entrée specials. $ B L Mon.-Fri. EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ 1704 San Marco Blvd., 398-9500. F See Beaches. $ L D Daily FIRST COAST DELI & GRILL 6082 St. Augustine Rd., 737-7477. Diner fare: pancakes, sandwiches, burgers. $ B L Daily THE GROTTO WINE & TAPAS BAR 2012 San Marco Blvd., 398-0726. 2012 BOJ winner. Tapas, cheese plates, empanadas, bruschettas, cheesecake. 60+ wines by the glass. $$$ Tue.-Sun. HAVANA-JAX CAFE/CUBA LIBRE BAR 2578 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 399-0609. F Bite Club certified. Cuban sandwiches in a clean, bright café. Black beans & rice, plantains, steaks, seafood, roast pork. $ L D Daily HIGHTIDE BURRITO COMPANY 1538 Hendricks Ave., 683-7396. F Locally-owned-and-operated. Salsas, marinades, tortillas, beef, pork, fish, burritos, tacos, tortas. $ L D Daily LA NOPALERA 1631 Hendricks Ave., 399-1768. F 2012 BOJ winner. Tamales, fajitas, pork tacos. $$ L D Daily MAPLE STREET BISCUIT COMPANY 2004 San Marco Blvd., 398-1004. Pulled pork, fried chicken, bacon; goat cheese, dill pickles, pepper jelly, collards, fried eggs, on a fresh biscuit, sauces, gravies, dressings. $ B L Mon.-Sat.; D Fri.-Sat. MATTHEW’S 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922. Chef Matthew Medure’s flagship restaurant offers fine dining in a refined, European-style atmosphere. Artfully presented cuisine, small plates. Reservations recommended. $$$$ D Mon.-Sat.
METRO DINER 3302 Hendricks Ave., 398-3701. F 2012 BOJ winner. Upscale diner serves meatloaf, chicken pot pie and homemade soups. $$ B R L Daily THE MUDVILLE GRILLE 3105 Beach Blvd., St. Nicholas Plaza, 398-4326. Family sports place; steaks, wings. $ L D Daily THE OLIVE TREE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 1705 Hendricks Ave., 396-2250. F Homestyle plates, hummus, tabouleh, grape leaves, gyros, Greek salad. $$ L D Mon.-Fri. PIZZA PALACE GM Hala Demetree 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815. F The family-owned restaurant serves homestyle cuisine: spinach pizza, chicken spinach calzones, ravioli, lasagna, parmigiana. Outside dining. $$ L D Daily PULP 1962 San Marco Blvd., 396-9222. The juice bar offers fresh juices, frozen yogurt, teas, coffees, smoothies with flavored soy milks, organic frozen yogurts, granola. $ B L D Daily RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 1201 Riverplace Blvd., Crowne Plaza, Southbank, 396-6200. 2012 BOJ winner. Midwestern custom-aged U.S. prime beef, fresh seafood and live Maine lobster. Reservations suggested. $$$$ D Nightly SAKE HOUSE #2 JAPANESE GRILL SUSHI BAR 1478 Riverplace Blvd., Ste. 101, 306-2188. F See Riverside. $$ L D Daily SAN MARCO DELI 1965 San Marco Blvd., 399-1306. F 2012 BOJ winner. Independently owned and operated. Grilled fish, turkey burgers, vegetarian options. $ B L Mon.-Sat. THE SOUTHERN GRILL 800 Flagler Ave., Southbank, 858-9800. Veggie platters, sandwiches, melts, wraps, omelets, egg combos and pancakes. $$$ B L Mon.-Sat. TAVERNA 1986 San Marco Blvd., 398-3005. European cuisine influenced by the flavors of Italy and Spain. Tapas, small-plate items, Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas, home-style pastas, entrées. $$$ D Sat. & Sun.; L D Tue.-Sun. VINO’S PIZZA & GRILL 1430 San Marco Blvd., 683-2444. F See Julington. $ Daily
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360 GRILLE 10570 Philips Hwy., 365-5555. Inside Latitude 30, the Grille serves familiar favorites, including seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pasta, soups and pizza. Dine inside or on the patio. L D Daily. $$ BAYARD CAFE 12525 Philips Hwy., Ste. 201, 551-3026. Casual, family-owned spot has breakfast all day, soups, daily specials, desserts, lattes, espressos. $ B L Daily BISTRO 41° 3563 Philips Hwy., Ste. 104, 446-9738. F Breakfast and lunch, daily specials, burgers, salads, paninis, gyros, fresh homemade soups, served in a relaxing spot. $ B L Mon.-Fri. BLUE BAMBOO RESTAURANT & WINE BAR 3820 Southside Blvd., 646-1478. Southern specialties, Asian comfort food by owner/chef Dennis Chan. Red curry shrimp & grits, Singapore street noodles. Saketinis. $$ L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q 10065 Skinner Lake Dr., 998-1997; 10645 Philips Hwy., 886-2801; 5711 Bowden Rd., 448-5395. F See San Marco. $ L D Daily BUCA DI BEPPO 10334 Southside Blvd., 363-9090. Fresh Italian fare in three generous sizes served family-style in an old-Italy setting. $$$ L D Daily EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ 5500 Beach Blvd., 398-1717. F See Beaches. $ L D Daily FARAH’S PITA STOP CAFE 3980 Southside Blvd., Ste. 201, 928-4322. Middle Eastern cuisine: sandwiches, soups, entrées, desserts, pastries, mazas (appetizers). $ B L D Mon.-Sat. THE FLAME BROILER 9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 103, 619-2786; 7159 Philips Hwy., 337-0007. F Healthy, inexpensive fast food with no transfats, MSG, frying, or skin on meat. Fresh veggies, beef, chicken, short ribs. $ L D Mon.-Sat. GREEK ISLES CAFE 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 116, 564-2290. Authentic cuisine, breads, desserts, Italian dishes, seafood. $ B L D Mon.-Sat. JJ’S BISTRO DE PARIS 7643 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 105, 996-7557. Classic French cuisine features escargot, brie, paté, steak frites, crêpes. Wide selection of French wines, pastries. $$ L D Mon.-Sat. JOEY BROOKLYN FAMOUS PIZZERIA 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 107, 683-8737. Fresh dough , cheeses, meat toppings. Wings, Italian dishes. $$ B L D Daily JOHNNY ANGEL’S 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120, 997-9850. F ’50s-style décor. Blueberry Hill pancakes, Fats Domino omelet, Elvis special combo platter, burgers and hand-dipped shakes. $ B L D Daily LIME LEAF 9822 Tapestry Park Cir., Stes. 108-109, 6458568. F Thai cuisine: fresh papaya salad, pad Thai, seared ahi tuna, crispy duck, mango sweet rice. $$ L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly MANGIA ITALIAN BISTRO & BAR 3210 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 551-3061. F Chef/owner Tonino DiBella offers authentic fine Italian dining: seafood, chicken, veal, steaks, pasta, New Yorkstyle pizza, desserts. $$$ L D Mon.-Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS 9734 Deer Lake Court,
Ste. 1, 997-1955. F See Beaches. Bite Club certified. 2012 BOJ winner. $ L D Daily MILLER’S ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR 9711 Deer Lake Ct., 565-2882. Big portions, friendly service. Fresh fish, specialty pastas, oysters, clams. 32 draft beers. $$ L D Daily MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-Q 10771 Beach Blvd., 996-7900. F Smoked meats: wings, pulled pork, brisket, turkey and ribs. Homestyle sides: green beans, baked beans, mac-n-cheese, collards. $$ L D Daily NEWK’S EXPRESS CAFE 9047 Southside Blvd., Ste. 1, 527-2402. F Sandwiches, salads, homemade dressings, California-style pizzas, desserts. $ L D Daily OISHII 4375 Southside Blvd., Ste. 4, 928-3223. Manhattanstyle Japanese fusion cuisine is served at this new place, featuring fresh, high-grade sushi, a variety of lunch specials and hibachi items. $$ L D Daily OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE 7860 Gate Pkwy., Stes. 119122, 854-0485. F Sushi bar, hibachi grill tables and an open kitchen. $$$ L D Daily SAKE SUSHI 8206 Philips Hwy., 647-6000. F Sushi, hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, katsu, donburi, noodle soups. Popular rolls: Fuji Yama, Ocean Blue and Fat Boy. $$ L D Mon.-Sat. SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY 9735 Gate Pkwy. N., 997-1999. F Local seafood, steaks, pizzas and awardwinning ales and lagers. $$ L D Daily TASTE FOOD STUDIO 9726 Touchton Rd., 415-2992. High-end, high quality, scratch-made upscale dishes with a new twist on global cuisine, American favorites. $$$ L D Daily TAVERNA YAMAS 9753 Deer Lake Ct., 854-0426. Bite Club certified. 2012 BOJ winner. Char-broiled meats, seafood and traditional Greek specialties, desserts. $$ L D Daily III FORKS PRIME STEAKHOUSE 9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 111, 928-9277. Classic steakhouse, with a savvy menu of USDA prime beef, seafood, local favorites. $$$$ D Mon.-Sat. TILTED KILT PUB EATERY 9720 Deer Lake Court, 379-8612. Pub fare, wings, salmon and shepherd’s pie. $$ L D Daily TOMBO’S BACKPORCH BARBECUE 8929 Philips Hwy., 363-0990. F Southern comfort items, barbecue salad, full breakfast menu. $ B L Mon.-Sat. TOMMY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA 4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2, 565-1999. F New York-style, brick-oven-cooked gluten-free pizzas, calzones, sandwiches made to order, with Thumanns no-MSG meats, Grande cheeses. $ L D Mon.-Sat. TOSSGREEN 4375 Southside Blvd., Ste. 12, 619-4356. F Custom salads, burritos, burrito bowls of fresh fruits, vegetables, 100% natural chicken breast, sirloin, shrimp, tofu, cheeses, sauces, salsas. Frozen yogurt. $$ L D Daily WATAMI ASIAN FUSION 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138C, 363-9888. F Buffet: all-you can-eat sushi, 2 teppanyaki items. Jaguar, dynamite, lobster and soft-shell crab rolls. $ L D Daily WHICH WICH? 4352 Southside Blvd., Ste. 4, 527-1999. 51 sandwiches, vegetarian, Weight-Watchers, buffalo chicken, grinder, gyro and black bean patty. $ B R L Daily WILD WING CAFÉ 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464. F 33 wings, sandwiches, wraps, ribs, burgers. $$ L D Daily YUMMY SUSHI 4372 Southside Blvd., 998-8806. F Teriyaki, tempura, hibachi-style dinners, sushi, sashimi, 30+ specialty rolls. Lunch roll specials Mon.-Fri. Sake. $ L D Daily
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BOSTON’S RESTAURANT & SPORTSBAR 13070 City Station Dr., River City Marketplace, 751-7499. F Bite Club certified. Pizzas, pasta, wings, burgers, steak. $$ L D Daily CASA MARIA 12961 N. Main St., Ste. 104, 757-6411. F 2012 BOJ winner. Family-owned-and-operated. Authentic Mexican fare: fajitas, seafood dishes, hot sauces. $ L D Daily JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE 5945 New Kings Rd., 765-8515. For 56+ years, family-owned Jenkins has served barbecue. Drive-thru. $ L D Daily JOSEPH’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT 7316 N. Main St., 765-0335. F Family-owned-and-operated for 57 years. Pasta, gourmet pizzas and veal entrées. $$ L D Tue.-Sun. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS 12001 Lem Turner Rd., 764-9999. F See Baymeadows. BOJ winner. $ B L D Daily MILLHOUSE STEAKHOUSE 1341 Airport Rd., 741-8722. F Locally-owned-and-operated. Choice steaks from the signature broiler, seafood, pasta dishes and Millhouse gorgonzola, homemade desserts. $$ D Nightly RENNA’S PIZZA 840 Nautica Dr., Ste. 117, 714-9210. F See Beaches. $$ L D Daily SALSARITA’S FRESH CANTINA 840 Nautica Dr., Ste. 131, River City Marketplace, 696-4001. F Southwest fare made from scratch daily. $ L D Daily SAVANNAH BISTRO 14670 Duval Rd., 741-4404. F Low Country Southern fare, with a twist of Mediterranean and French, crab cakes, New York strip, she crab soup and mahi mahi. At Crowne Plaza Airport. $$$ B L D Daily STICKY FINGERS 13150 City Station Dr., River City Marketplace, 309-7427. F Memphis-style rib house, ribs, barbecue and rotisserie-smoked chicken. $$ L D Daily UPTOWN MARKET 1303 Main St. N., 355-0734. F Bite Club certified. Innovative farm-to-fork breakfast and lunch dishes, fresh specials. Mimosa brunch Sat. & Sun. $$ B L Daily, D Thur.-Sat.
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The Mustard Seed Cafe
Located inside Nassau Health Foods, The Mustard Seed is Amelia Island’s only organic eatery and juice bar, with an extensive, eclectic menu featuring vegetarian and vegan items. Daily specials include local seafood, free-range chicken and fresh organic produce. Salads, wraps, sandwiches and soups are available — all prepared with Paul Maley’s impeccable style. Popular items are chicken or veggie quesadillas, grilled mahi, or salmon over mixed greens and tuna melt with Swiss cheese and tomato. Open for breakfast and lunch, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Sat. nassauhealthfoods.net
833 T.J. Courson Road 904-277-3141
Lulu’s at The Thompson House
Lulu’s owners Brian and Melanie Grimley offer an innovative lunch menu, including po’boys, salads and seafood “little plates” served in the gardens of the historic Thompson House. Dinner features fresh local seafood (Fernandina shrimp is the focus every Thursday), and nightly specials. An extensive wine list and beer are available. Open for lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch on Sun. Reservations are recommended.
11 S. Seventh Street 904-432-8394
PLAE Restaurant & Lounge
Located in the Spa & Shops at Amelia Island Plantation, PLAE serves bistro style cuisine. The full bar lounge at PLAE has become an instant classic, with artistic décor and live entertainment nightly. Now you can PLAE during the day, too! Open for lunch Tue.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2:30p.m. Open at 5:30 p.m. for dinner daily; reservations accepted.
80 Amelia Village Cir. 904-277-2132
Moon River Pizza
Moon River Pizza treats customers like family. Cooked in a brick oven, the pizza is custom-made by the slice (or, of course, by the pie). Set up like an Atlanta-style pizza joint, Moon River also offers an eclectic selection of wine and beers. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Dine in or take it with you.
925 S. 14th Street 904-321-3400
The Surf
Enjoy a casual beach atmosphere in the full-service restaurant, bar and huge oceanview deck. Extensive menu features delicious steaks, fresh seafood and nightly specials. Also featuring salads, wraps, burgers, seafood baskets and our famous all-youcan-eat wing specials (Wed. & Sun.). Take-out available. Open at 11 a.m. daily for lunch, dinner and late-night menu. Entertainment nightly and 29 TVs throughout.
3199 S. Fletcher Ave. 904-261-5711
Halftime Sports Bar and Grill
The place to be on the island for sports TV — NCAA, MLB, NFL and all your favorites. Starters feature pulled pork cheese fries and soon-to-be-famous wings. The roster includes our famous All-star fish tacos, an impressive Angus burger and Gourmet quarter-pound hot dog. Try out our draft beer lineup of the best domestic and craft selections. Stop by, hang out & click halftimeameliaisland.com.
Cafe Karibo
Homemade sandwiches, salads and soups are served in a relaxed atmosphere in this charming building in the historic district. Delicious fresh fish specials and theme nights (Pad Thai and curry), plus vegetarian dishes, are also featured. Karibrew Brew Pub & Grub — the only one on the island — offers on-site beers and great burgers and sandwiches.
27 N. Third Street 904-277-5269
The Salty Pelican
Overlooking the Sunset and the Intracoastal Waterway from our upstairs bar, The Salty Pelican offers oneof-a-kind views, an outdoor atmosphere, and features local, fresh seafood. This casual restaurant offers fish tacos, broiled oysters, oyster and shrimp po’ boys, meaty wings, and a delicious hamburger. Join us to watch all the games on our 14 TV’s, live entertainment on the weekends, or enjoy a draft beer — we have 17 on tap. Open 11 a.m. to midnight Mon.-Sat., Sun., open at 10 a.m. for Sunday Brunch.
12 N. Front Street 904-277-3811
Brett’s Waterway Café
Overlooking Fernandina Harbor Marina, Brett’s offers an upscale atmosphere with outstanding food. The extensive luncheon and dinner menus feature daily specials, fresh Florida seafood, chicken and aged beef. Cocktails, beer and wine. Casual resort wear. Open at 11:30 a.m. daily.
Fernandina Harbor Marina at the foot of Centre Street 904-261-2660
T-Ray’s Burger Station
T-Ray’s offers a variety of breakfast and lunch items. In addition to an outstanding breakfast menu, you’ll find some of the best burgers you’ve ever put in your mouth. The Burger Station offers a grilled portabello mushroom burger, grilled or fried chicken salad and much more. The spot where locals grab a bite and go! Now serving Beer & Wine. Open Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Closed Sundays.
202 S. Eighth Street 904-261-6310
Jack & Diane’s
The locals’ favorite hangout! Dine inside or on the patio of this cozy, renovated 1887 shotgun home in historic downtown Fernandina. From the crab & shrimp omelet to the steak & tomato pie, “The tastiest spot on Centre” offers food with attitude and unexpected flair. Live music elevates your dining experience to a new level. Come for breakfast, stay for dinner! You’ll love every bite!
708 Centre Street 904-321-1444
Sliders Seaside Grill
Oceanfront dining at its finest. Award-winning crab cakes, fresh daily seafood specials and homemade desserts. Sliders has Amelia Island’s only waterfront Tiki Bar, as well as a children’s playground and live music every weekend. The dining experience is complete with brand-new second-story banquet facilities, bar and verandah. Open at 11 a.m. daily, with happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Make Sliders Seaside Grill your place to be for friends and family, entertainment and the best food on the East Coast. Call for your next special event.
1998 S. Fletcher Ave. 904-277-6652
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Judge Orders Rapper to Get Some Manners
At a June hearing, a Philadelphia judge became so exasperated at defendant Robert Williams’ seeming cluelessness about his need to keep his probation appointments, she ordered him to take “etiquette” classes before returning to court. Williams, a rap singer and budding music mogul still under court supervision on gun and drug charges from 2008, cavalierly defended his inability to find time for his probation officer by explaining that he was a busy man, working with seven “artists,” with a demanding travel schedule and uninhibitedly using social media (creating posts that, allegedly, led to threats against the probation officer). Williams was accompanied to court by a several-man entourage.
Even Atheists Can Go to Church
An atheist “church” in Lake Charles, La., run by lapsed Pentecostal Jerry DeWitt, conducts periodic services with many of the trappings expected by the pious — except for the need to believe in a supreme being. Such “churches” (reported The New York Times and Washington Post in coincidental stories the same day in June) can help soothe the “biological” needs for survival and avoidance of loneliness by congregational rituals (such as celebrating a sabbath) and in helping find meaning “in something other than [oneself].” For example, atheist Sigfried Gold praised a “rigorous prayer routine” (beseeching a “vivid goddess he created”) in overcoming his weight problem.
War Endangers War Relics
In June, fighting in the Syrian civil war spread to its west, threatening archaeological digs and already recovered artifacts near the ancient city of Hamoukar — the site of history’s earliest-known urban warfare (waged about 5,500 years ago).
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The business website Quartz reported in June that a popular consumer item in North Korea’s perhaps-improving economy is the refrigerator, made in China and increasingly available as a reward to stellar performers among civil servants and other elites. The appliances, however, cannot reliably store food because the country’s electric grid is so frequently offline; they’re mostly just status symbols. Items Quartz says are often 2012 displayed in the refrigerator: books.
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Patrolman Pretends to Have Parking Power
Robert Dugan, 47, a full-time patrolman for Delaware County, Pa., Park Police, was charged in June with illegally impersonating a police officer. According to authorities in Brookhaven, Pa., Dugan had accosted a woman doubleparked outside her home to pressure her into moving the car, but she refused. Dugan allegedly claimed he was an Upland Borough police officer with authority to write parking citations and make arrests, which he did not actually have.
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Shower rooms in health clubs are slippery enough, but Marc Moskowitz, 66, cited the one at the Bally Total Fitness gym on East 55th Street in New York City as especially dangerous, according to his recent lawsuit to recover expenses for a broken shoulder suffered in a fall. Moskowitz claimed that so much gay male sex was occurring in the shower and locker-room area
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Really Bad Rape Defense
Rodger Kelly was arrested in St. George, Utah, in June for rape of a female neighbor, but he told police he committed the act only to “save” her, since he had discovered her “cold” and unconscious. He had violated her body only “to try and get her temperature up,” according to the police report.
Weighing New Job Requirements
The low-price air carrier GoAir of New Delhi announced in June that in the future, it would hire only females for the cabin crew — because they weigh less than men. GoAir expects to eventually save about $4 million annually in fuel based on average weights.
She Couldn’t Control Herself
In May, former schoolteacher Kathleen Cawthorne, 33, of Rustburg, Va., successfully negotiated a reduction in her 11-year sentence for having sex with an underage student. Cawthorne’s punishment was set at only four months in prison when she presented the judge with a clinical diagnosis of “hypersexuality,” supposedly showing that she had little ability to control her desire to seduce the boy.
Floridians Standing Their Ground
In May, a jury in Tampa decided that Ralph Wald, 70, was not guilty of murdering a 32-year-old man he’d shot in the back three times. He said he’d caught the man having sex with his wife (successfully claiming he thought the man was a dangerous intruder in his home). However, Marissa Alexander, 34, of Jacksonville, was sentenced last year to 20 years in prison for “aggravated assault” for merely firing a warning shot during an altercation with her estranged husband. The man, Rico Gray, is a serial domestic abuser and admitted he was threatening Alexander that night and that she never actually pointed her gun directly at him. However, the judge denied Alexander use of the “stand your ground” defense because she’d declined to simply walk away from Gray.
A New Kind of Dog Abuse
According to Chicago police, Gerardo Perez, 50, broke away while on a tour in May of the Chicago Animal Care & Control Facility because he’d been struck with a sexual attraction. He was discovered minutes later on his hands and knees beside a pit bull, “appearing to have just had sex with the animal,” according to a report on WMAQ-TV.
Carjacker Takes His Time
A 64-year-old man was arrested in Geelong, Australia (near Melbourne) in June after carjacking a 22-year-old woman’s vehicle. He was still on-scene when police arrived, as it took him time to load his walker into the car, along with several bags he had nearby when he decided to commandeer the vehicle. Chuck Shepherd weirdnews@earthlink.net
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): “I have tried in my way to be free,” sings Leonard Cohen in “Bird on a Wire.” In other words, he’s done the best he can to liberate himself from unconscious patterns, bad habits and self-delusions. He hasn’t been perfect in his efforts, but the work he’s done has earned him a measure of deliverance from suffering. Follow his lead. Do your best to bring more relief and release to your life. Get rid of things holding you back. Overthrow a pinched expectation, ignore a so-called limitation. This time next week, be able to say sincerely, “I’ve tried in my way to be free.” TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm,” wrote novelist Willa Cather. According to my astrological omen-reading, you’re in a phase of your cycle when storm-learning isn’t a priority. The educational experiences you need most unfold as you explore the mysteries of peace and serenity. The deeper you relax, the more likely it is you attract life-changing teachings – lessons to transform your life for the better and fuel you a long time. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Is there a message you’ve wanted to deliver for a long time but haven’t been able to? Bursting with thoughts or feelings you’ve been longing to express but can’t find the right way? Have you spent months carrying around a poignant truth you felt wasn’t ripe enough to be revealed? If you answer any of those questions “Yes,” the time to make a move is soon at hand. It’s important to not be impulsive or melodramatic as you start breakthrough communications. Be full of grace and balance. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Bees and other insects can see ultraviolet light invisible to humans. When they look at flowers, they detect designs on the petals we cannot. Like, an evening primrose appears totally yellow to us, but it calls seductively to bees with a flashy star pattern in the center. Many secret signs flowers offer pollinators are meant to guide them to the pollen and nectar. This is our weekly metaphor. Not saying you’ll perceive a broader spectrum of light, but you’ll discern cues and clues hidden from most. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “I was six years old when my parents told me that there was a small, dark jewel inside my skull, learning to be me.” So said Leo science-fiction writer Greg Egan in his story “Learning to Be Me.” Let’s pretend you, too, have a small dark jewel in your skull learning to be you. It’s a good metaphor for what I think has been happening all these years: You’ve been gradually mastering the art of being the best Leo you can be. It hasn’t been easy. You weren’t born knowing how to be your beautiful, radiant, courageous self; you had to work hard to activate potentials. You’re moving into a critical phase; you have a chance to learn how to love yourself with greater ingenuity. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “Dear Astrology Guy: Please tell me why I have to work so hard – meditate, reflect, read, analyze, prod, investigate – to discover truths about myself that must be obvious to others. Why is it so hard for me to see where I need healing and where I need to let go? Why is it such an ordeal to grasp what’s interfering with my wholeness, when I can quickly pinpoint what others’ issues are? — Overworked Virgo.” Dear Overworked: Virgos are soon offered a gush of revelations about who you are, how you can heal and what strategies best serve your quest to minimize anxiety. Are you ready to absorb intense teachings? For best results, be extra receptive.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): One of the world’s best race car teams, McLaren, wins about 25 percent of the events in which it competes. Its skilled drivers account for much of its success, but its technicians are also sensational. During a pitstop in the middle of a race, they can change all four tires in less than three seconds. Do you have helpers like that? If you don’t, it’s time to intensify efforts to get them. If you do, ask them for an extra boost. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Let’s experiment. It’s risky, but do it with such flair, there’s no karmic blowback. Have fun expressing more confidence than usual. Strut a bit, even swagger, as you show your command over your circumstances. Enjoy acting as if the world’s your plaything … as if everyone around you secretly needs you to rise up and be a bigger, bolder version of you. The trick? Avoid getting puffed up with grandiose delusions. The challenge? Be more wildly devoted to embodying your soul’s code without lapsing into arrogance. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’re longing to take a quantum leap of faith, but afraid. You sense the potential of experiencing a very cool expansion, yet you hesitate to leave your comfort zone and give up familiar pain. In light of the conflict, which may not be conscious, hold off on the quantum leap of faith. Try bunny hops of faith. Build courage with playful skips, skitters and bounces that incrementally extend possibilities. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Hoaxes exposed! Bluffs called! Secrets revealed! Whitewashes uncovered! Curses banished! Taboos broken! Those are the headlines I expect to see emblazoned in your Book of Life in the next few weeks. Can you handle that many holy disruptions? Are you able to deal with the stress of raucous success? These are important questions, because if you’re not up to the challenge, you may scare away the transformations. Steel your resolve. Mobilize your will. Do what’s needed to harvest unruly blessings.
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): French novelist Flaubert declared that if you hope to write a book, you should first read 1,500 books. Roman author Petronius believed the imagination doesn’t work at its peak power unless it’s inundated with reading material. Adopt their words and apply them to your field. Whatever skill or subject you want to master, expose yourself lavishly to efforts of others who’ve already mastered it. Flood yourself with wellcrafted inspiration. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Should you be worried that a venomous spider crawled in your shoe while you were asleep? Just in case, should you flip the shoe upside-down before putting it on each morning? In my studied opinion: hell, no. The chances of being bitten on the foot by a venomous spider lurking in a shoe are even less than the possibility that you’ll be abducted by an alien who looks like Elvis Presley and forced to sing a Karaoke version of Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” at an extraterrestrial bar. If you’re filled with delusional anxieties, you’ll interfere with life’s current predilection, which is to give you a cleansing respite from fear and immunity from harm. Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com JULY 24-30, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 43
A SHY SMILE IN FLORAL I saw you; beautiful in your floral blouse, radiant smile. Me, disheveled just off work. We made eye contact in produce and again outside. Kicking myself for not stopping. I hope you see this. I want to see that smile again. When: July 17. Where: July 17. #1269-0724 MR. PERSONALITY You: Bald and oh-so-attractive, leaving in a Yukon. Me: Leaving with my two kids. You caught me off guard with the flirting and I blanked! I promise to get my act together next time?! When: July 18. Where: Southeast Library. #1267-0724 KANSAS COWGIRL Me: Louisiana Cowboy. We talked, danced. Been back several times hoping to see you, to let you know, you walked through my dreams again last night. I know it wasn’t right, but I held you oh so tight. Hear the rest of the song July 26 @ The Landing. Sitting, watching, waiting, hoping. My hat doesn’t leave home without me. When: July 3. Where: Jacksonville Landing. #1267-0724 MAC STORE TIGRESS You: Long legs in torn nets leading to hot black dress, topped with a beautiful face. You: Cleaning mirrors looking fit, brutally sexy. Me: Afflicted with the thought of you. I am tired, Beloved, of chafing my heart against the want of you; of squeezing it into little ink drops, and post it. When: July 13. Where: MAC Cosmetics. #1266-0724 UR THE BEAUTIFUL BLONDE @ COFFEE You: Beautiful blonde at Starbucks. You were so mesmerizing, I couldn’t keep my eyes off you. I’ve never seen such a striking middle-aged woman before. I was afraid it would creep you out, but you turned and smiled. Was that a connection? When: July 12. Where: Starbucks. #1265-0717 LOOKING LOVELY AT LOLA’S Lola’s after work happy hour. You: Posing for photos with your drink. Me: Across the ailse, only got to say ‘goodbye.’ See you next Friday? I’ll say ‘Hi!’ this time. When: July 12. Where: Lola’s Burrito Joint. #1264-0717 SAW YOU AT STOP LIGHT You in a dark Lexus or Acura, me in dark blue Camaro SS. The brief eye contact was amazing. Would love to give you a ride and grab a drink sometime. When: July 7. Where: Racetrack Road. #1263-0717 TALL, BLONDE, LONG-HAIRED AW MAN You said hi to brown-skin, shorter, me on Laura as I passed, but fear kept me from coming closer and keeping it going. Love the longer hair than mine. Just a woman who thinks you look interesting and handsome. When: July 3. Where: Downtown Artwalk. #1262-0717 I SAW U Connection Made!
JAMMIN GIRL IN A WHEELCHAIR You: Tan, black curly hair. Me: Tall, tan, black hair, navigator glasses, eagle shirt. We danced toward night’s end at Wet Hot American Summer Party. I feel I was way too drunk to communicate with you. Mostly want to say: you freaking rule. I’d like to see you again, over coffee. =] When: June 29. Where: TSI-Discotheque. #1260-0710 PARKING YOUR UHAUL AT MELLOW You: Parking your UHaul at Mellow’s Bar. Me: Interested in your ability to prepare. Sat next to you at Mellow. Even if you live on a cot in your UHaul, we can still talk. You live here, so see you
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again? When: July 5. Where: Mellow @ Jax Beach. #1261-0710 I THOUGHT THE OCEAN WAS A VIEW You: Black shirt, blue pants floating around the office. I can’t move when you look at me; can’t breathe when you’re not there. I hate when you go on vacation. Can’t wait till you get back from your cruise. Back at the office Saturday; I’ll be there waiting. When: Every day. Where: Cruise the Atlantic. #1259-0703 HARLEY MAN I stopped at Baymeadows exit. You made eye contact riding by on white Harley. Rolled down my window, said, “Nice bike.” You said, “It needs a passenger.” Kicking myself for not asking your number. You: Handsome brotha, blue T-shirt. Me: Bald #it’ll grow back!# lady, silver Integra. Take me for a ride! When: June 26. Where: Baymeadows @ 295. #1258-0703 HIGH AND DRY @ GINNIE SPRINGS ISU in line and couldn’t resist talking to you. So happy seeing you later, floating down the river with us. Had to help my friend look for her daughter afterward; hoped you’d be there when we got back. Regretting I let you run off before getting my number. You Tarzan, me Jane. When: June 15. Where: Ginnie Springs. #1257-0626 JACKSONVILLE TOUR GUIDE You: My temporary Jacksonville tour guide a few days. You made me feel at home. Sometimes I was nervous, and talked too much or not enough. You’re special. I want to meet again, from the top. We can shake hands, exchange names. I promise to be more patient. I want to know you; I want you to know me. When: June 12. Where: Jacksonville. #1256-0626 HULA-HOOPER You: Hula-hooping at Seawalk Music Festival; couldn’t take my eyes off you. I asked to buy you and your friend a drink, but they’d stopped selling beer. Went to bar for whisky ginger and whisky ginger sour for your friend; when I got back everyone was gone. Won’t forget your face! Maybe I’ll get your real name next time! When: June 15. Where: Seawalk Music Festival. #1255-0626 RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT You: Gray truck, white muscle shirt, cute smile. Me: Silver Hyundai, dark hair, figuring out phone. You smiled, waved; I smiled back, but was shy. Light turned green; as you pulled away, you stuck your tongue out at me. Want to put that to work? I’ll gladly help. When: June 13. Where: Philips Hwy. near Olive Garden. #1254-0626 BEER SLINGING BABE You served me 4 different microbrews, I fell out of my chair. You called the cops... I love you. When: June 12. Where: Kickbacks. #1252-0619 I SAW U
Connection Made! IT WOULD BE YOU! I haven’t seen you anywhere. I was over it till I heard about your new/old news. Lol. Gary Alan sums it up with it would be you. I hope you are well and you find what you are looking for. When: N/A. Where: Everywhere. #1253-0619
HAIRY-CHESTED LOVER’S MAYPORT ABODE You: shirtless. Me: white top, black shorts; we went swimsuit shopping. Some tried to keep us apart, but I’d like to give it another try ’cause I really like you. If we give it a chance we’ll have fun. I don’t care what anyone thinks but you. What do you want to do? Let me know. When: June 10. Where: Mayport. #1251-0619
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Backpage Editorial
The Stalking Precedent
George Zimmerman’s acquittal sends a chilling message to those who would take the law into their own hands – and would-be victims
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eorge Zimmerman set up in his mind a template of what people who commit break-ins look like. When he spoke to the dispatcher, he had some choice words for the likes of Trayvon Martin. He said of him, “fucking punks, these assholes always get away.” Even though Trayvon Martin was not a punk or an asshole, Zimmerman applied the template to him based on the color of his skin and what he was wearing. It is this writer’s opinion that Zimmerman should neither have been following nor have had the right to follow Trayvon Martin; that Martin had every right to turn, face his stalker and defend himself by striking Zimmerman first (if that is even what happened); that Zimmerman created the situation and, therefore, cannot claim self-defense; and that Zimmerman knew as a licensed owner of firearms and a wannabe cop that if you had a chance to escape or avoid violence, you must do that — but he instead pursued Trayvon Martin on foot. The jury, finding Zimmerman not guilty of second-degree murder or manslaughter, has set the precedent that it is lawful as a civilian to profile and stalk with a gun another citizen. Furthermore, it is unlawful to turn around and confront your stalker. At least if you are black. If you’re a white victim, well, we’ll have to wait and see on that. So, that begs an absurd question: Who in my life do I now have the right to follow with my gun? If I were a vigilante, I would go after aggressive drivers. I am a law-abiding driver. I think obeying the traffic laws is critical to public safety. People disregard traffic laws all the time and many times have put my life and the lives of my family members in danger. Not only that, but the authorities join them in violation. I see police not using signals, speeding without their emergency lights or sirens on, and tailgating
motorists, so they send the message that it’s OK to ignore traffic laws. It is a mockery of the justice system. Aggressive drivers come in all shapes, colors and sizes, but I get the most ticked at people who use the size of their vehicles to intimidate other drivers. So I choose big trucks as my profile. Every day when I drive home, my spirit is
person into a category, follow him or her and enact my own perverted version of justice. Of course, this is absurd. It is absurd to think that I can stalk anyone, especially with a gun. It doesn’t feel right inside to take my mind there. It is extremely creepy. What’s even more absurd is that in my scenario, the aggressive drivers are actually committing crimes. Martin took a break from the NBA All-Star game to get some candy
Florida law is George Zimmerman. The infection of racism has wormed its way back to the surface of society. What has always been there has exposed itself again through the general population’s acceptance of the slaying of an unarmed teen who was not committing a crime. in turmoil. I see the as motorists selfishly fight to get wherever they’re going faster by getting so close to my bumper that they’d hit me if I let off the gas. So I find myself getting in line at traffic lights prepared to obstruct them. I won’t let them merge. I practically beg them to hit me. I slow down to a few miles an hour under the speed limit and make them crawl behind me. There is something in me that wants that confrontation. I want to be the cop and make other drivers respect and obey the law. I’m sick of people getting away with endangering the lives of others. It used to be hopeless. But now I have the “stand your ground” law which, evidently, as determined by a jury of Zimmerman’s peers (who, were only white and Hispanic), gives me the right to follow people. And I’ve got a license to carry a firearm, so when the template turns around to bite back, I can put two in the chest and call it self-defense. I can lump another
and an iced tea. He did not commit a crime. Reflecting on what happened to Martin, I realized I would have reacted the same way. First of all, Zimmerman is not a cop. He has no badge, and he doesn’t have a uniform. The last thing I want (my nightmare) is a “creepy-ass” anything following me in the dark, especially when the creep has not identified himself as a law enforcement officer. I get nervous when I feel like the police are following me, intending to pull me over, even though I know I’m not breaking any law. How much more disturbing is it to have a stranger following you alone at night in unfamiliar surroundings? I wouldn’t want some creep following me home to my family. Most likely, I would have hidden and seen if he was truly stalking me. Then, I would try to get the jump on him, so that he wouldn’t get the jump on me. And I’d call that self-defense. How can it be that the one doing the
stalking is the defender? How can the victim of a crime be the offender? Essentially, if Martin were alive, he’d be charged with assault. If Martin had the gun, I guess he would’ve been the murderer. That would be fairer than the trial that let Zimmerman walk free and get his gun back. At least, Martin would be alive to tell his story. I’m all for giving a victim the upper hand, for which reason “stand your ground” was written. But it’s troublesome when so many people are so confused about who the victim is. In this case, it’s cut and dried. The victim is the dead teenager with the candy, in a nondescript hoodie, not the gun-toting neighborhoodwatch captain/wannabe cop. The message this verdict sends to the black community is frightening. You will be profiled. You will stand down if you are profiled. You better not get out of line if you’re being followed or you might get shot. All because you’re black, you pulled your hoodie up, or you played your music too loud at the gas pump. Florida law is George Zimmerman. The infection of racism has wormed its way back to the surface of society. What has always been there has exposed itself again through the general population’s acceptance of the slaying of an unarmed teen who was not committing a crime. A mother’s son was killed, and then his character was dragged through the dirt to manufacture a criminal who did not exist. It is time to emulate Trayvon Martin and face the predator — the law that supports racial profiling and the slaying of innocent life. Kyle Braselton
Braselton is a Jacksonville resident.
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