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FILM + ART + CULTURE WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 - TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2017 IDINA MENZEL From Broadway and Frozen to a solo career, the heralded singer-actress stays in tune.
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FILM EVENTS
SUN-RAY CINEMA Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea and Risk screen at 1028 Park St., 359-0049, sunraycinema.com. The Fifth Element 20th anniversary screens May 17. Alien: Covenant starts May 18. CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent and Free Fire screen. Throwback Thursday screens Open Your Eyes, noon May 18 & 3 p.m. May 21. Classics: Fantastic Planets, runs 8 p.m. May 18. St. Augustine Film festival screens One Wild Moment, noon; and Born to Dance, 12:15 p.m. May 20. 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. IMAX THEATER Prehistoric Planet, Amazon Adventure, Walking with Dinosaurs, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Dream Big, Robots 3D and Extreme Weather screen at 6 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • May 17-23, 2017
World Golf Village IMAX Theater, St. Augustine, 940-4133, worldgolfimax.com. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales starts May 26.
PERFORMANCE
NEW NOISE DANCE SHOWCASE DXtreme Dance Company performs jazz, hip hop, African, modern and gospel dance, 6 p.m. May 20, Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 807-2010, $15-$20, ritzjacksonville.com. DOCTOR DOOLITTLE ACTeen Troupe stages a production of a doctor who “talks to the animals”-and they talk back!-7:30 p.m. May 19; 2:30 p.m. May 20 & 21, Amelia Community Theatre, 207/209 Cedar St., Fernandina, 2616749, $15, ameliacommunitytheatre.org. A NIGHT IN THE THEATRE Amelia Musical Playhouse stages a farce about four people not to sit beside in a theater, 7:30 p.m.
May 18, 19 & 20; 2:30 p.m. May 21, 1955 Island Walkway, Fernandina, 277-3455, $15, ameliamusicalplayhouse.com. THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre stages a Southern comedy about Georgia gals in Eden Falls improving their lives, 8 p.m. May 19 & 20; 2 p.m. May 21, Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., 249-7177, $20, abettheatre.com. DREAMGIRLS Alhambra Theatre & Dining offers the popular musical about the rise and fall of 1960s girl group, through May 21, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, $35-$62 + tax, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com.
CLASSICAL + JAZZ MAHLER’S SYMPHONY NO. 2 Jacksonville Symphony closes its Masterworks season and marks the 20th anniversary of Jacoby Symphony Hall with Mahler’s Symphony
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FILM + ART + CULTURE No. 2 “Resurrection,” 8 p.m. May 19 & 20; 3 p.m. May 21, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water St., Downtown, 354-5547, $27-$79, jaxsymphony.org. GARY STARLING JAZZ ORGANIZATION The jazz guitarist plays with Scott Giddens and Von Barlow, 7:30 p.m. May 23, Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 352-7008, $10, raylewispresents.com. THE DYNAMIC LES DEMERLE JAZZ TRIO The trio, with vocalist Bonnie Eisele, is on 6-9 p.m. every Fri. in May, Horizons Restaurant, 5472 First Coast Hwy., Fernandina, 321-2430, $15, horizonsameliaisland.com. TAYLOR ROBERTS The jazz guitarist plays 7-10 p.m. every Wed., Ocean 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060, ocean60. com. Roberts plays 4-9 p.m. every Thur. at lobby bar; 6-10 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., Salt Restaurant, both at Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., 277-1100, ritzcarlton.com.
COMEDY
FRED’S ALL-STAR COMEDIANS David, Tommy & others, 7:30 p.m. May 17; Spike, Alex & others, 7:30 p.m. May 24, The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 292-4242, $10, comedyzone.com. JOHN HENTON Comic Henton (The Hughleys, Living Single) is on 7:30 p.m. May 18; 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. May 19 & 20, The Comedy Zone, 292-4242, $18-$22. SHERYL UNDERWOOD The funny lady (Beauty Shop, Comic View) is on 7 & 9:30 p.m. May 19 & 20, The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 11000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-4277, $30, jacksonvillecomedy.com. HOT POTATO COMEDY HOUR Chris Buck MCs local comics 9 p.m. every Mon., Rain Dogs., 1045 Park St., Riverside, free, 379-4969. SPLIFF’S OPEN MIC COMEDY The gastropub has open mic 9 p.m. every Tue., 15 Ocean St., Downtown, 844-5000. COMEDY UNCORKED Patrick Dalton MCs local, regional comics 7 p.m. every Wed., The Wine Bar, 320 N. First St., Jax Beach, 442-0755, thewinebaruncorked.com.
ART WALKS
NORTH BEACHES ART WALK Galleries of Atlantic and Neptune beaches are open 5-9 p.m. May 18 from Sailfish Drive in Atlantic Beach to Neptune Beach and Town Center, 753-9594, nbaw.org. CONSCIOUS MARKET Tastes and sips mingle, 7-11 p.m. every Sat., Conscious Eats, 5913 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 5, Mandarin, 8 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • May 17-23, 2017
612-3934. Bring a donation of dried beans, rices, quinoas, other grains. Proceeds benefit Conscious Market/Character Counts programs. WHITE HARVEST FARMS & FARMER’S MARKET Local organic, fresh produce, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. every Sat., 5348 Moncrief Rd., Northside, 354-4162; proceeds benefit Clara White Mission, clarawhitemission.org. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local, regional art, morning yoga 9 a.m., live music-Bear and Robert, Luke Peacock, Side Track, Old Dawgs New Trixx-food and farmers market, 10 a.m.4 p.m. May 20 and every Sat. under Fuller Warren Bridge, 715 Riverside Ave., free admission, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com.
MUSEUMS
BEACHES MUSEUM & HISTORY PARK 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-5657, beachesmuseum.org. Atlantic Beach: From the Continental to a Coastal Community through June 11. CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 29 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummermuseum. org. Free admission every first Sat. Poetry of Landscape: The Art of Eugène Louis Charvot (1847-1924), through Sept. 10; An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler & His Legacy, through July 20. David Ponsler: Chasing Shadows, through Oct. 4. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992, rain.org/~karpeles/jaxfrm.html. Change and Permanence/Oils and Mixed Media by Robyn Andrews, through June 29. Robert Fulton: Steamboats and Submarines, through Aug. 29. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Cir., Southbank, 396-6674, themosh. org. Painter Kathy Stark’s The Wilderness of North Florida’s Parks, through May 29. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911, mocajacksonville.unf.edu. Project Atrium: Lauren Fensterstock, through June 18. Iterations: Lorrie Fredette, through Sept. 10.
GALLERIES
ADELE GRAGE CULTURAL CENTER 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-5828, coab.us. An opening reception for Photographic Linen Art, recent works by photographer-graphic designer Hadi Joyce (Arts in the Park winner), is 5 p.m. May 18. The exhibit runs through May. ARCHWAY GALLERY & FRAMING 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-2222, archwaygalleryandframing.com. An opening reception for Jacksonville Coalition for Visual
Arts Spring Exhibition is 6-8:30 p.m. May 18. The exhibit displays through June 10. THE ART CENTER GALLERY Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 139, 233-9252, tacjacksonville. org. Juried show Abstraction at its Best, through May 19. CoRK ARTS DISTRICT 2689 Rosselle St., Riverside, corkartsdistrict.com. An opening reception for Jeff Luque’s Girl with Flowers– the Artwork of Luque is 5-9 p.m. May 19, East Gallery. A closing reception for Josh Short’s Wild One-66 USA is 6-9 p.m. May 25, West Gallery. CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530, flagler.edu/ crispellert. Flagler College alumni display works through June 16. CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, 280-0614, ccpvb.org. Glass & Serigraphs: New Works by Thomas Kite & Daryl Bunn displays through May 26. GALLERY 1037 Reddi-Arts, 1037 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-3161, reddiarts.com. Less Is More, through May 26. JACK MITCHELL GALLERY Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, 283 College Dr., Orange Park, 276-6750. Margaret Schnebly Hodge’s paintings display through June 20. LUFRANO INTERCULTURAL GALLERY 1 UNF Dr., 620-2475, unf.edu/gallery. Cathedral Arts Project exhibit, County Missives: Expressive Works by Incarcerated Juveniles Adjudicated as Adults, through June 30. MAKERSPACE GALLERY Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown, 630-2665, jaxpubliclibrary.org/jax-makerspace. Altered Objects, works by Matthew Abercrombie, Mark Creegan, Crystal Floyd, Mark Krancer, Roosevelt Watson III and Elaine Wheeler, runs through July 23. PLUM GALLERY 10 Aviles St., St. Augustine, 825-0069, plumartgallery.com. Works by Wendy Tatter, George Ann Gillespie and Jackie Kramer show through May. RITZ THEATRE & MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 632-5555, ritzjacksonville.com. Dance Theatre of Harlem: 40 Years of Firsts, through July. SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 150, 438-4358, southlightgallery.com. Rita Kenyon is May’s featured artist. The co-op shows 20 local artists’ works. THE SPACE GALLERY 120 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, thespacegalleryjax.com. More Than This, works by Matthew S. Bennett, Jan Tomlinson Master and Lana Shuttleworth, runs through May. SUBLIME ORIGINAL GALLERY The DeLO, 420 Broad St., Downtown, 901-5515, sublimeoriginal.com. Bold and Brand New, works by John Beard and Holly Blanton, is on display.
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A BIG CATCH
NORTH FLORIDA LAND TRUST FISH FRY The sixth annual North Florida Land Trust Fish Fry offers family-friendly fun: guided nature walks with a Florida Master Naturalist, live music by the Junco Royals and LPT (pictured), traditional fish fry, veggie and gluten-free foods, craft brews, cider wine and prizes. Noon-5 p.m. Saturday, May 20, Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve, Big Talbot Island, Northside; bring a blanket or chairs and reusable water bottle; $30 advance; $40 at the door; kids 12 and under $10 advance; $20 at the door, student with ID $15 advance; $25 at the door; prices include entry and meal. Alcoholic beverages sold separately. Proceeds benefit NFLT’s efforts to preserve North Florida’s natural heritage; 479-1967, northfloridalandtrust.org/events/fishfry. 10 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • May 17-23, 2017
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FILM + ART + CULTURE SHERYL UNDERWOOD You’ve seen this sassy lady in Beauty Shop and on Comic View; Here’s your chance to laugh with her in person!
7:00 & 9:30 PM • $30 FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 19 & 20 COMEDY CLUB OF JACKSONVILLE 11000 BEACH BLVD. • (904) 646-4277 JACKSONVILLECOMEDY.COM STELLERS GALLERY AT PONTE VEDRA 240 A1A N., Ste. 13, 273-6065, stellersgallery. com. New works by Erin Gregory and Laura Lacambra Shubert are on display. UNION ART STUDIOS & GALLERY 700 E. Union St., Ste. 3B, Downtown, 334-324-1818, unionartstudios.com. The group show Resistance is on display.
EVENTS
FISH-TO-FORK FOOD FESTIVAL The fourth annual food-sampling festival features gourmet fare by eight nationally acclaimed chefs, May 18-21, Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, 39 Beach Lagoon Rd., Fernandina, 261-616; omnihotels.com/hotels/amelia-islandplantation/things-to-do/fish-to-fork. GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON The luncheon, supporting the American Heart Association, is held 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 19, Florida Blue Conference Center, 4800 Deerwood Campus Pkwy., 903-5217, $150, heart.org. SOUTHEAST U.S. BOAT SHOW The 21st annual boat show is 10 a.m.-8 p.m. May 19 & 20; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 21, Metro Park Marina, 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd., Downtown. Tickets $12. Oyster Jam Music Fest is May 20 & 21. southeastboatshow.com. ROCK THE 1920’s GALA The Florida Theatre’s 90th anniversary is fêted Roaring ’20s style; an old-school gala has gangstas and Keystone Kops, handcrafted cocktails, 12 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • May 17-23, 2017
plated dinner, live big band-style music by The Chris Thomas Band and a live auction; desserts and dancing on the historic stage follow; 6 p.m. May 20, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $250; dress in ’20s-era style, floridatheatre.com. JACKSONVILLE RECORD & CD FESTIVAL The music lovers’ and collectors’ fest, with 45 tables full of stuff, from vinyl (45s, 78s, LPs & EPs), cassettes and CDs to posters and memorabilia, is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 20, Ramada Inn, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 256-9816, thatcdguyjax@gmail.com. NORTH FLORIDA LAND TRUST FISH FRY The sixth annual Fish Fry has family-friendly fun: guided nature walks with a Florida Master Naturalist, live music by Junco Royals and LPT, traditional fish fry, veggie and gluten-free foods, craft brews, cider wine and prizes, noon-5 p.m. May 20, Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve, Big Talbot Island, Northside; bring a blanket/chairs, reusable water bottle; $30 advance; $40/door; kids 12 & under $10 advance; $20/door, student w/ID $15 advance; $25/door; prices include entry and meal. Alcoholic beverages sold separately. Proceeds benefit NFLT’s efforts to preserve North Florida’s natural heritage; 479-1967, northfloridalandtrust.org/events/fishfry. FINFEST: TAKE ME TO THE RIVER Wear tropical island attire to this fest, with island cuisine, adult beverages, live music by Top Secret Band and a silent and live auction,
7-11 p.m. May 20, Timuquana Country Club, 4028 Timuquana Rd., Ortega, 355-3403, $100-$150; proceeds benefit Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center’s outreach programs of screenings, evaluations and treatment, shcjax.org. JUMBO SHRIMP VS. MISSISSIPPI BRAVES Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are ranked (at press time) 13-18–not too shabby for new kids on the block. Cheer our baseball badasses during the five-game homestand, striking fear in the hearts of the Mississippi (Not-So)Braves (16-15). Games are 7:05 p.m. May 18 (Mavericks Live Thirsty Thursday) and May 19 (fireworks, Red Shirt Friday); 6:05 p.m. May 20 (Crustacean Cap Giveaway); 3:05 p.m. May 21 (Youth Sports Day), and 11:05 a.m. May 22 (Scallop School Day), Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, Downtown, single game tix $9 (check website), 358-2846, jaxshrimp.com. Next up: Jackson Generals! RIDING INTO HISTORYThe 18th annual Ride, a world-class Vintage Motorcycle Concours d’Elegance, features 300-plus vintage and classic cycles, a Grand Marshals’ Historic Ride (2017 marshals: road racers Yvon and Miguel Duhamel), exhibitors and live entertainment. Proceeds benefit K9s For Warriors’ programs providing service canines to military members with post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury as a result of post-9/11 military conflicts. Grand Marshals Historic Vintage Ride and Dinner (with a silent auction) are May 19; Motorcycle Concours d’Elegance and K9s for Warriors Charity Ride are May 20, World Golf Village, St. Augustine; details and registration at ridingintohistory.org. ANNIVERSARY PARTY Ancient City Brewing marks two years, releasing Port Barrel Aged Matanzas River Red Ale and Double IPA, plus live music by Chillula, comedy and food, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. May 20 at the brewery, 3420 Agricultural Center Dr., St. Augustine, 4299654; details ancientcitybrewing.com. __________________________________ To list an event, send time, date, location (street address, city), admission price, contact number to print to Daniel A. Brown – email dbrown@folioweekly.com or mail, 45 W. Bay St., Ste. 103, Jacksonville FL 32202. Items run as space is available. Deadline noon Wednesday for next Wednesday printing.
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LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 - TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2017 TOKE The storied North Carolina stoner/doom metal trio hosts ETHER, HOLLOW LEG and UNEARTHLY CHILD for a show of enormous proportions.
SATURDAY, MAY 20 • 8:00 PM • $10 NIGHTHAWKS • JACKSONVILLE 2952 ROOSEVELT BLVD. • (904) 384-9929 FACEBOOK.COM/NIGHTHAWKSJAX
CONCERTS THIS WEEK
MUSIC by the SEA BONUS SHOW A community dance starts the series, with DJ Dan and Adam & Jeanine’s free dance lessons, 7-9 p.m. May 17, Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 347-8007, sabca.org. SPADE McQUADE 6 p.m. May 17, Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub, Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176, 374-1247. RUN RIVER NORTH, COBI 7 p.m. May 17, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-7496, $14. CATFISH & the BOTTLEMEN, JULY TALK 7 p.m. May 17, Mavericks Live, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, 356-1110, $20. The HEAD and The HEART 8 p.m. May 14 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • May 17-23, 2017
17, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $34.50-$59.50. The CAFFIENDS, KID YOU NOT, FRIENDLY FIRE 9 p.m. May 17, Nighthawks, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd., Riverside, $7. UNKNOWN HINSON, WAYNE the TRAIN HANCOCK 8 p.m. May 18, Jack Rabbits, $20. TEEBS, FREE the ROBOTS, LEFTO 8 p.m. May 18, 1904 Music Hall, 19 Ocean St., Downtown, $20 advance; $25 day of. JON HERTLER & the RAINBOW SEEKERS 8:30 p.m. May 18, The Original Café Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-9311, $12 advance; $15 at the door. 3 the BAND 9 p.m. May 18, Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680.
Once-A-Month Punk: RIP JUNIOR, POWERBALL, CONCRETE CRIMINALS 9 p.m. May 18, Blue Water Daiquiri & Oyster Bar, 205 First St. N., Jax Beach, 249-0083, $5. LOW MAIN, CRY HAVOK, VLAD the INHALER 8 p.m. May 19, Rain Dogs, 1045 Park St., Riverside, 379-4969. THE DOG APOLLO, NOLAN NEAL, TGTG, ARROWS in ACTION, UNDER the ALLIANCE 8 p.m. May 19, Jack Rabbits, $8. LUKE OAKLEY 8 p.m. May 19, Nighthawks. ANIMALS AS LEADERS, VEIL OF MAYA, ALLUVIAL 8 p.m. May 19, Mavericks Live, $25. N.W. IZZARD 9:30 p.m. May 19, Surfer the Bar, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, 372-9756. LOVE MONKEY 9:30 p.m. p.m. May 19, Whiskey Jax, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., Jax Beach, 853-5973.
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LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE 5 O’CLOCK SHADOW 10 p.m. May 19 & 20, Flying Iguana. THE COLTON McKENNA BAND 10 p.m. May 19, Prohibition Kitchen, 119 St. George St., St. Augustine, 209-5704. ALBERT CASTIGLIA 10 p.m. May 19, Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 247-6636, $15. Riverside Arts Market: Morning Yoga 9 a.m., North Florida Folk Network: BEAR & ROBERT, LUKE PEACOCK, SIDE TRACK, OLD DAWGS NEW TRIXX 10:30 a.m. May 20, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449. North Florida Land Trust Fish Fry: LPT, JUNCO ROYALS Noon May 20, Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve, Big Talbot Island, Northside, $30 advance; $40 door; kids 12 & under $10 advance; $20 door, student with ID $15 advance; $25 door, 479-1967. The PURPLE PARTY, DJ OB-1 BENOBI, DJ NICKFRESH, The IMPRINCENATOR 8 p.m. May 20, Jack Rabbits, $5. TOKE, ETHER, HOLLOW LEG, UNEARTHLY CHILD 8 p.m. May 20, Nighthawks, $10. INDIAN SHORES, DIGDOG, TGTG 8 p.m. May 20, Rain Dogs. SOULO LYON, THE BAND BE EASY 9:30 p.m. May 20, Surfer the Bar. KRUSH 9:30 p.m. May 20, Whiskey Jax, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Southside, 634-7208. CHILLULA 10 p.m. May 20, Prohibition Kitchen. PRO BONO 9:30 p.m. May 20, Whiskey Jax, Jax Beach. EVERYMEN, MUDTOWN, FLAG ON FIRE, KID YOU NOT 8 p.m. May 21, Nighthawks, $8. OBITUARY, GRUESOME 6:30 p.m. May 22, 1904 Music Hall, $18 advance; $20 day of. TODD RUNDGREN 7:30 p.m. May 22, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $29.50-$49.50. BAYSIDE, SAY ANYTHING, HOT ROD CIRCUIT 6 p.m. May 23, Mavericks Live, $21. HOLLOWPOINT, JAB, MINDFIELD, SABREWULF, BARBARIAN, BRUISE 8 p.m. May 23, Nighthawks. WAGE WAR 7 p.m. May 24, 1904 Music Hall, $13. MAYDAY PARADE, KNUCKLE PUCK, MILESTONES 7 p.m. May 24, Mavericks Live, $25. RIP JUNIOR, THE HOY POLLOY, GOV CLUB 8 p.m. May 24, Jack Rabbits, $7. SAVE FACE 8 p.m. May 23, Nighthawks. 16 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • May 17-23, 2017
LIVE MUSIC CLUBS AMELIA ISLAND + FERNANDINA
ALLEY CAT BEER HOUSE, 316 Centre St., 491-1001 Amy Basse every Fri. Dan Voll 6:30 p.m. every Wed. John Springer every Thur. & Sat. LA MANCHA, 2709 Sadler Rd., 261-4646 Miguel Paley 5:30-9 p.m. every Fri.-Sun. Javier Parez every Sun. SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652 Pili Pili 6 p.m. May 17. Tad Jennings 6 p.m. May 18. Two Dudes from Texas, Milltown Road May 19. JC & Mike, Davis Turner, Reggae SWAT Team May 20. Chase Foraker, JC & Mike May 21. Brian Ernst May 22. Mark O’Quinn May 23 SURF RESTAURANT, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Katfish Lee 1 p.m., The Band Rocks 6 p.m. May 17. Katfish Lee 1 p.m., Bush Doctors 6 p.m. May 18. Sam McDonald 2 p.m. May 19. Whiskey Heart 6 p.m. May 20. Jimmy Beats 4:30 p.m. May 21. Jacob Dylan Taylor May 22
AVONDALE + ORTEGA
CASBAH CAFÉ, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. Jazz every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave. KJ Free 9 p.m. every Tue. & Thur. Indie dance 9 p.m. every Wed. ’80s & ’90s dance every Fri. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 3611 St. Johns Ave., 388-0200 Live music every Thur.-Sat. SHORES LIQUORS & BAR, 3644 St. Johns Ave., 389-1131 Fat Cactus 10 p.m. May 19. Jeremy Holiday, Tyler Myers, Matt Blacketor 10 p.m. May 26
THE BEACHES
(All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted)
BLUE WATER DAIQUIRI & OYSTER BAR, 205 First St. N., 249-0083 Once-A-Month Punk: Rip Junior, Powerball, Concrete Criminals 9 p.m. May 18 BRASS ANCHOR PUB, 2292 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 249-0301 Joe Oliff 8 p.m. May 17. Live music on weekends CASA MARINA HOTEL, 691 First St. N., 270-0025 The Chris Thomas Band May 17 CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 249-9595 DJ Heather every Wed. DJ Jerry every Thur. DJ Hal every Fri. & Sat. Michael Funge 6:30 p.m. every Sun. FLYING IGUANA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR, 207 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 853-5680 3 the
Band 9 p.m. May 18. 5 O’Clock Shadow 10 p.m. May 19 & 20. Darren Corlew May 21 FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 Sailfish Dr. E., AB, 246-4293 Live music on weekends GREEN ROOM BREWING, 228 Third St. N., 201-9283 DiCarlo Thompson May 20. Chris Turner May 21 GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd., 372-9925 Groov 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Murray Goff Fri. Under the Bus every Sat. Gene Nordan 6 p.m. every Sun. LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 First St. N., 249-5181 Yamadeo 10 p.m. May 20. The Firewater Tent Revival 10 p.m. May 26. Dirty Pete 10 p.m. every Wed. Split Tone every Thur. Chillula every Sun. Be Easy every Mon. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 Third St. N., 241-5600 Lunar Coast 9 p.m. May 18 MEZZA RESTAURANT & BAR, 110 First St., NB, 249-5573 Gypsies Ginger every Wed. Mike Shackelford, Steve Shanholtzer every Thur. Mezza Shuffle every Mon. Trevor Tanner every Tue. MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Albert Castiglia 10 p.m. May 19 MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN, 1728 N. Third St., 246-1070 Live music every weekend OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 Taylor Roberts 7 p.m. May 17 RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7877 Billy Bowers 7 p.m. May 17. Live music every Wed.-Sun. SLIDERS SEAFOOD GRILLE, 218 First St., NB, 246-0881 Jerry Maniscalco 8 p.m. May 20 SOUTHERN GROUNDS & CO., 200 First St., NB, 249-2922 Brenna Erikson 7 p.m. May 19. Eric Alabiso 7 p.m. May 20. Billy Bowers 7 p.m. May 26. Jazz Corner 6 p.m. every Tue. SOUTHERN SWELLS BREWING CO., 1312 Beach Blvd., 372-9289 Adam Latiff May 20 SURFER THE BAR, 200 First St. N., 372-9756 N.W. Izzard 9:30 p.m. May 19. Soulo Lyon, The Band Be Easy 9:30 p.m. May 20. Signal Fire Live music most weekends WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 853-5973 Love Monkey 9:30 p.m. May 19. Pro Bono 9:30 p.m. May 20. Jerry Maniscalco May 21. Blues Club every Tue.
CAMDEN COUNTY, GA.
CAPTAIN STAN’S Smokehouse, 700 Bedell Dr., Woodbine, 912-729-9552 Eddie Pickett 6:30 p.m. May 19. Flood Brothers 6:30 p.m. May 21. Lost Southern Boys May 22. Live music Wed., Fri. & Sat. Acoustic music 6:30 p.m. every Sat. J’S TAVERN, 711 Osborne St., St. Marys, 912-882-5280 Live music most weekends
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LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE DOWNTOWN
1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St. N. Teebs, Free The Robots, Lefto 8 p.m. May 18. Professor Whiskey May 19. Ben Sparaco, Suffocation May 21. Obituary, Gruesome 6:30 p.m. May 22. Wage War 7 p.m. May 24 DAILY’S PLACE, 1 Daily’s Pl., 633-2000 Tedeschi Trucks Band, Jon Cleary 7 p.m. May 27 DE REAL TING, 128 W. Adams St., 633-9738 Ras AJ, De Lions of Jah 7 p.m. May 18 DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth St., 354-0666 DJ Brandon every Thur. DJ NickFresh every Sat. DJ Randall every Mon. DJ Hollywood every Tue. FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jacksonville Landing, 374-1247 Spade McQuade 6 p.m. May 17. Mikey Clams 8 p.m. May 19. Jimmy Solari May 20. Live music most weekends HOURGLASS PUB, 345 E. Bay St., 469-1719 Goth Prom 2, Three Hour Tour May 20. Factory Goth every Sat. Open mic every Sun. Mal Jones every Mon. 18 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • May 17-23, 2017
INTUITION ALE WORKS, 720 King St., 683-7720 Live music 6 p.m. every Thur. JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Hard 2 Handle May 19. x May 20 MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Shotgun 10 p.m. every Sat. MAVERICKS LIVE, Jax Landing, 356-1110 Catfish & The Bottlemen, July Talk 7 p.m. May 17. Animals As Leaders, Veil of Maya, Alluvial 8 p.m. May 19. Say Anything, Bayside, Hot Rod Circuit 6 p.m. May 23. Mayday Parade, Knuckle Puck, Milestones 7 p.m. May 24 Joe Buck, DJ Justin every Thur.-Sat. MYTH NIGHTCLUB, 333 E. Bay St., 707-0474 DJ Law, Artik, Killoala, D2tay every Wed.
FLEMING ISLAND
BOONDOCKS GRILL & BAR, 2808 Henley Rd., Green Cove, 406-9497 Fond Kiser 6 p.m. May 17. Marty Farmer 6 p.m. May 18. Lee Blake 6:30 p.m., Mango Fever 9 p.m. May 19. Walt Kulwicki 6 p.m., Eric Collette 9:30 p.m. May 20. Fond Kiser
May 21. Mark Johns May 23. Eric Collette May 24 MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Ctr. Blvd., 541-1999 Scott Elley 8:30 p.m. May 18. Felix Chang 8:30 p.m. May 20 SALOON 17, 3297 U.S. 17, Green Cove, 531-9595 1 Hot Mess 8 p.m. May 20 WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Josh Field, Will Payne Harrison 6 p.m. May 17. Bandontherun 9 p.m. May 19. Boogie Freaks 9 p.m. May 20. 77 D’s 3 p.m. May 21
INTRACOASTAL
CLIFF’S Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, 645-5162 Julia Gulia May 17. The Ride May 19 & 20. Live music every weekend. Open mic every Tue. JERRY’S Sports Bar & Grille, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., 220-6766 Mr. Natural 7:30 p.m. May 19. Sidewalk 65 7:30 p.m. May 20
MANDARIN
ENZA’S, 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 109, 268-4458 Brian Iannucci May 17 & 21 TAPS BAR & GRILL, 2220 C.R. 210, St. Johns, 819-1554 Chuck Nash 8 p.m. May 17. Live music every weekend
BLUES EXPLOSION
ALBERT CASTIGLIA NYC-born and Miami-raised bluesguitar slinger Castiglia hit the music scene in 1990 while still in his early 20s. A few years after that debut, Junior Wells hired Castiglia. Since that auspicious start, the now-47-year-old singer-guitarist has jammed with the likes of Billy Boy Arnold, Pinetop Perkins and Ronnie Earl and released eight albums replete with originals and tasty covers by predecessors T-Bone Walker, Robert Nighthawk and Peter Green. 10 p.m. Friday, May 19, Mojo Kitchen, Jax Beach, $15, mojobbq.com. May 17-23, 2017 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • 19
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LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE ORANGE PARK + MIDDLEBURG
DEE’S MUSIC BAR, 2141 Loch Rane Blvd., Ste. 140, 375-2240 Roger That 9 p.m. May 19. Jonathan Lee Band May 20. Anton LaPlume May 23 THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael on the piano every Tue.-Sat. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 DJ Big Mike May 18. Live music every weekend SHARK CLUB, 714 Park Ave., 215-1557 Digital Skyline 9 p.m. May 17. Tom Bennett Band 9 p.m. May 18
PONTE VEDRA
PUSSER’S GRILLE, 816 A1A, 280-7766 Jim Johnston & the Spaceheaters 7 p.m. May 21. Live music every Fri. & Sat. TABLE 1, 330 A1A, 280-5515 Live music most weekends
RIVERSIDE + WESTSIDE
ACROSS THE STREET, 948 Edgewood Ave. S., 683-4182 Live music most weekends HOBNOB, 220 Riverside Ave., Ste. 10, 513-4272 Live music every Fri. MR. CHUBBY’S WINGS, 11043 Crystal Springs Rd., 355-9464 Live music most weekends MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave., 388-7807 Cellus, Unmasked, ABrodie, MGL 7:30 p.m. May 19 NIGHTHAWKS, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd. The Caffiends, Kid You Not, Friendly Fire 9 p.m. May 17. Luke Oakley 8 p.m. May 19. Toke, Ether, Unearthly Child, Hollow Leg 8 p.m. May 20. Everymen, Mudtown, Flag on Fire, Kid You Not 8 p.m. May 21. Hollowpoint, Jab, Mindfield, Sabrewulf, Barbarian, Bruise 8 p.m. May 23 RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969 Low Main, Cry Havok, Vlad the Inhaler 8 p.m. May 19. Indian Shores, Digdog, TGTG 8 p.m. May 20 RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449 North Florida Folk Network, Bear and Robert, Luke Peacock, Side Track, Old Dawgs New Trixx 10:30 a.m. May 20 SOUTH KITCHEN & SPIRITS, 3638 Park St., 475-2362 Ace Winn 7 p.m. May 18. Live music most weekends
ST. AUGUSTINE
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T.J. Brown, Oh No May 19. Gary Douglas Campbell 2 p.m., Ain’t Too Proud to Beg 7 p.m. May 20. Vinny Jacobs 2 p.m. May 21 DOS COFFEE & WINE, 300 San Marco Ave., 342-2421 Live music every weekend MARDI GRAS, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 Side Hustle May 19. Funk Shui May 20. Fre Gordon, acoustic open mic 7 p.m. every Sun. Justin Gurnsey, Musicians Exchange 8 p.m. every Mon. The ORIGINAL CAFE ELEVEN, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-9311 Jon Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers 8:30 p.m. May 18. Chillula 10 p.m. May 20 PLANET SARBEZ, 115 Anastasia Blvd., 342-0632 Olivia Baker 7 p.m. May 20. Art You Serious Bol. 3 May 24. Fat Sun, The Cosmic Groove, The Ned 9 p.m. May 25. Live music most weekends PROHIBITION KITCHEN, 119 St. George St., 209-5704 The Colton McKenna Band 10 p.m. May 19 SHANGHAI NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188 Live music most weekends TEMPO, 16 Cathedral Pl., 342-0286 Kenyon Dye 7 p.m. May 18. Elizabeth Roth 8:30 p.m. May 19. Jazzy Blue 4 p.m., Lerbs & Spices 8:30 p.m. May 20. Jax English Salsa Band 6 p.m. May 21. Bluez Dudez, Solou 7:30 p.m. May 23. Open mic 7:30 p.m. every Wed. TRADEWINDS LOUNGE, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Spanky 9 p.m. May 19 & 20. The Down Low every Wed. JP Driver every Thur. Elizabeth Roth every Sat.
SAN MARCO
GENE’S BLUE MARLIN GRILL, 1571 University Blvd. W., 448-9888 Back Alley Cadillac 8 p.m. May 19 JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Run River North, Cobi 7 p.m. May 17. Unknown Hinson, Wayne the Train Hancock 8 p.m. May 18. The Dog Apollo, Nolan Neal, TGTG, Arrows in Action, Under the Alliance 8 p.m. May 19. The Purple Party, DJ OB-1 Benobi, DJ Nickfresh, The Imprincenator May 20. RIP Junior, The Hoy Polloy, Gov Club 8 p.m. May 24. The Marvel Years, Daily Bread, Cat Party, Ebro May 27 MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 352-7008 Time to Drum, Ken Anoff 7 p.m. May 17. Casee Allen 7 p.m. May 20. Gary Starling, Scott Giddens, Von Barlow 7 p.m. May 23
RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY, 835 Museum Circle, 398-2299 Shayne Rammler 7 p.m. May 20
SOUTHSIDE + BAYMEADOWS
CORNER BISTRO & WINE BAR, 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, 619-1931 Matthew Hall 8 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. GREEK STREET Café, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 503-0620 Tavernalive 6 p.m. every Mon. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., 997-1955 Charlie Walker May 18. Brian Ernst May 19. Ouija Bros May 20 WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., 634-7208 Krush 9:30 p.m. May 20. Melissa Smith open mic every Thur. Blues jam every Sun. Acoustic with Cassidy Lee every Wed.
SPRINGFIELD + NORTHSIDE
BOSTON’S, 13070 City Station Dr., 751-7499 Live music every weekend CROOKED ROOSTER BREWERY, 148 S. Sixth St., Macclenny, 653-2337 Open mic 7 p.m. every Wed. FLIGHT 747 LOUNGE, 1500 Airport Rd., 741-4331 Live music every weekend MELLOW MUSHROOM, 15170 Max Leggett Pkwy., 757-8843 Live music most every weekend THE MILLHOUSE, 1341 Airport Rd., 741-8722 Kyle Turner 10 p.m. May 19 & 20 SANDOLLAR, 9716 Heckscher Dr., 251-2449 Live music every Fri.-Sun. SHANTYTOWN PUB, 22 W. Sixth St., 798-8222 Live music every weekend
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PERFECT PITCH JACKSONVILLE JUMBO SHRIMP VS. MISSISSIPPI BRAVES
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are ranked (at press time) 13-18, but at least they’re on the board, baby! Cheer our baseball badasses during the five-game homestand, striking fear in the hearts of the Mississippi (Not-So)Braves (16-15). Games are 7:05 p.m. May 18 (Mavericks Live Thirsty Thursday) and May 19 (fireworks, Red Shirt Friday); 6:05 p.m. May 20 (Crustacean Cap Giveaway); 3:05 p.m. May 21 (Youth Sports Day), and 11:05 a.m. May 22 (Scallop School Day), all at Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, Downtown, single game tix $9 (check website), 358-2846, jaxshrimp.com. Next up: Jackson Generals! May 17-23, 2017 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • 23
DINING DIRECTORY
FUSION SUSHI Artisan sushi is just the beginning at at thi spopular local hot spot; there’s also hibachi, teriyaki and katsu dishes.
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ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine
L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
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FUSION SUSHI 1550 UNIVERSITY BLVD. • JACKSONVILLE (904) 636-8688 • FUSIONSUSHIJAX.COM
AMELIA ISLAND FERNANDINA BEACH
29 SOUTH EATS, 29 S. Third St., 277-7919, 29southrestaurant.com. Historic downtown bistro’s Chef Scotty Schwartz serves traditional regional cuisine with a modern twist. $$ L Tu-Sa; D M.-Sa; R Sa THE AMELIA TAVERN, 318 Centre St., 310-6088, theameliatavern.com. Contemporary hand-crafted, locally sourced comfort fare: local shrimp, small/big plates, organic greens, sandwiches. $$ FB TO D M; L & D Tu-Sa; Brunch Su. BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ, 1 S. Front St., 261-2660. F On the water at Centre Street’s end. Southern hospitality, upscale atmosphere; daily specials, fresh local seafood, aged beef. $$$ FB L D Daily CAFÉ KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269, cafekaribo.com. F In historic building, family-owned café has worldly fare, madefrom-scratch dressings, sauces, desserts, sourcing fresh greens, veggies, seafood. Dine in or al fresco under oak-shaded patio. Microbrew Karibrew Pub has beer
brewed onsite, imports. $$ FB K TO R, Su; L Daily, D Tu-Su in season THE CRAB TRAP, 31 N. Second St., 261-4749, ameliacrabtrap.com. F Nearly 40 years, family-owned-and-operated. Fresh local seafood, steaks, specials. HH. $$ FB L D Daily JACK & DIANE’S, 708 Centre St., 321-1444, jackanddianescafe.com. F Renovated 1887 shotgun house. Faves: jambalaya, French toast, pancakes, mac & cheese, crêpes. Vegan items. Inside or porch overlooking historic area. $$ BW K TO B L D Daily LA MANCHA, 2709 Sadler Rd., 261-4646. Spanish, Portuguese fare, Brazilian flair. Tapas, seafood, steaks, sangria. Drink specials. AYCE paella Sun. $$$ FB K TO D Nightly LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 474272 S.R. 200, 844-2225. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 925 S. 14th St., 321-3400, moonriverpizza.net. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic Northernstyle pizzas, 20+ toppings, pie/slice. Calzones. $ BW TO L D M-Sa
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DINING DIRECTORY THE MUSTARD SEED CAFÉ, 833 Courson Rd., 277-3141, nassaushealthfoods.net. Casual organic eatery, juice bar, in Nassau Health Foods. All-natural organic items, smoothies, juices, herbal teas, coffees, daily specials. $$ K TO B L M-Sa THE PATIO PLACE, 416 Ash St., 410-3717, patioplacebistro.com. Bistro/wine bar/ crêperie’s global menu uses crêpes: starters, entrées, shareables, desserts. $$ BW TO B L D Tu-Su POINTE RESTAURANT, 98 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-4851, elizabethpointelodge. com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. In award-winning inn Elizabeth Pointe Lodge. Seaside dining; in or out. Hot buffet breakfast daily, full lunch menu. Homestyle soups, specialty sandwiches, desserts. $$$ BW K B L D Daily THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL, 12 N. Front St., 277-3811, thesaltypelicanamelia.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. 2nd-story outdoor bar. T.J. & Al offer local seafood, fish tacos, Mayport shrimp, po’boys, cheese oysters. $$ FB K L D Daily SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652, slidersseaside.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Oceanfront. Award-winning handmade crabcakes, fried pickles, fresh seafood. Open-air 2nd floor balcony, playground. $$ FB K L D Daily
DINING DIRECTORY KEY AVERAGE ENTRÉE COST $ $$
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ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine
L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
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THE SURF RESTAURANT & BAR, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711, thesurfonline. com. Oceanview dining since 1957, inside or on the deck. Steaks, seafood, burgers, daily food and drink specials; Wing It Wednesdays. $$ FB K TO L D Daily T-RAY’S BURGER STATION, 202 S. Eighth St., 261-6310. F Family-owned-andoperated 18+ years. Blue plate specials, burgers, biscuits & gravy, shrimp. $ BW TO B L M-Sa
ARLINGTON + REGENCY
LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1301 Monument Rd., Ste. 5, 724-5802. F SEE ORANGE PARK.
AVONDALE + ORTEGA
HARPOON LOUIE’S, 4070 Herschel St., Ste. 8, 389-5631, harpoonlouies. net. F Locally owned & operated 20+ years. American pub. 1/2-lb. burgers, fish sandwiches, pasta. Local beers, HH. $$ FB K TO L D Daily MOJO NO. 4 URBAN BBQ & WHISKEY BAR, 3572 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 1, 381-6670. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Pulled pork and Carolina-style barbecue. Delta fried catfish. Avondale’s Mojo has shrimp & grits, specialty cocktails. Local musicians on weekends. $$ FB K TO L D Daily PINEGROVE MARKET & DELI, 1511 PineGrove Ave., 389-8655, pinegrovemarket.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. 40+ years. Burgers, Cubans, subs, wraps. Onsite butcher, USDA choice prime aged beef. Craft beers. Fri. & Sat. fish fry. $ BW TO B L D M-Sa RESTAURANT ORSAY, 3630 Park St., 381-0909, restaurantorsay.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. French/Southern bistro; local organic ingredients. Steak frites, mussels, pork chops. $$$ FB R, Su; D Nightly SIMPLY SARA’S, 2902 Corinthian Ave., 387-1000, simplysaras.net. F Down-home fare from scratch: eggplant fries, pimento cheese, baked chicken, fruit cobblers, chicken & dumplings, desserts. BYOB. $$ K TO L D Tu-Sa, B Sa SOUTH KITCHEN & SPIRITS, 3638 Park St., 475-2362, south.kitchen. Southern classics: crispy catfish w/ smoked gouda grits, familystyle fried chicken, burgers, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options. $$ FB K TO L D Daily
BAYMEADOWS
AL’S PIZZA, 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 105, 731-4300. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
INDIA’S, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 620-0777, indiajaxcom. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic cuisine, lunch buffet. Curries, vegetables, lamb, chicken, shrimp, fish tandoori. $$ BW L M-Sa; D Nightly LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 8616 Baymeadows Rd., 739-2498. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., 425-9142. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO. NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 11030 Baymeadows Rd., 260-2791. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE MANDARIN. PATTAYA THAI GRILLE, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-9506, ptgrille.com. Since 1989, the family-owned place has offered an extensive menu of traditional Thai, vegetarian, new-Thai; curries, seafood, noodles, soups. Low-sodium & gluten-free. $$$ BW TO L D Tu-Sa THE WELL WATERING HOLE, 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9, 737-7740, thewellwateringhole.com. Local craft beers, glass/bottle wines. Meatloaf sandwich, pulled Peruvian chicken, vegan black bean burgers. $$ BW K TO L M-F; D Tu-Sa WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 135, 634-7208, whiskeyjax.com. Gastropub. Craft beers, gourmet burgers, handhelds, signature plates. HH. $$ FB L D F-Su; D Nightly
BEACHES
(Venues are in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)
AL’S CRAFT PIZZA CO., 240 N. Third St., Neptune Beach, 853-6773, alspizza.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. NY-stylegourmet pizzas, baked dishes. 28+ years. All day HH M-Th. $ FB K TO L D Daily ANGIE’S SUBS, 1436 Beach Blvd., 246-2519. ANGIE’S GROM SUBS, 204 Third Ave. S., 241-3663. F Fresh ingredients, 25+ years. Huge salads, blue-ribbon iced tea. Grom has Sun. brunch, no alcohol. $ K BW TO L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 2400 S. Third St., Ste. 201, 374-5735. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. BURRITO GALLERY, 300 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1, 246-6521, burritogallery.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Relocated, all grown up. Same great quality burritos, tacos, enchiladas; fast service. Craft cocktails. HH M-F. $ K FB TO L D Daily CRUISERS GRILL, 319 23rd Ave. S., 270-0356, cruisersgrill.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Locally owned & operated 20+ years. Half-pound burgers, fish sandwiches, big salads, award-winning cheddar fries, sangria. $ BW K TO L D Daily DELICOMB DELICATESSEN & ESPRESSO BAR, 102 Sixth Ave. N., 372-4192,
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delicomb.com. Family-owned-andoperated. Everything’s made with natural and organic ingredients—no hydrogenated oils, high-fructose corn syrup. Granola, tuna salad, kimchi, wraps, spicy panini melts. $ TO B L Tu-Su EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 992 Beach Blvd., 249-3001, europeanstreet.com. F SEE RIVERSIDE. FAMOUS TOASTERY, 311 N. Third St., 372-0712, famoustoastery.com. Corned beef hash, gluten-free pancakes, omelets, toast. Wraps, Bloody Marys, mimosas, peach Bellini. $$ FB K TO B L Daily FLYING IGUANA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR, 207 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 853-5680, flyingiguana.com. F Latin American: tacos, seafood, carnitas, Cubana fare. 100+ tequilas. $ FB TO L D Daily GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd., 372-9925, gustojax.com. Classic Old World Roman cuisine, large Italian menu: homestyle pasta, beef, chicken, fish delicacies; open pizzatossing kitchen. Reservations encouraged. $$ FB TO L R D Tu-Su HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE, 241 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 425-1025. SEE RIVERSIDE. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 657 Third St. N., 247-9620. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 1534 3rd St. N., 853-6817. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO. MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636. SEE AVONDALE. MSHACK, 299 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-2599, shackburgers.com. Burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes. Dine indoors or out. $$ BW L D Daily
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20-$35 > $35
ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine
L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
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5 POINTS TAVERN Enjoy a full bar along with a rustic, chef-curated menu, all while nestled in the heart of one of Jacksonville’s most eclectic districts.
5 POINTS TAVERN 1521 MARGARET ST. • JACKSONVILLE (904) 549-5063 • FIVEPOINTSTAVERN.COM NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 1585 Third St. N., 458-1390. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE MANDARIN. RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD & GRILL, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877, ragtimetavern.com. F 30+ years, iconic seafood place. Blackened snapper, sesame tuna, Ragtime shrimp. Daily HH, brunch Sun. $$ FB L D Daily SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 1018 Third St. N., 372-4456, saltlifefoodshack.com. Specialty items, tuna poke bowl, fresh sushi, Ensenada tacos, local fried shrimp. $$ FB K TO L D Daily V PIZZA, 528 First St. N., 853-6633, vpizza.com. Traditional Neapolitana artisan pizza from Naples – Italy, not Florida, made with fresh ingredients. $$ FB TO L D Daily WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 853-5973. SEE BAYMEADOWS.
CAMDEN COUNTY, GA.
CAPTAIN STAN’S SMOKEHOUSE, 700 Bedell Dr., Woodbine, (912) 729-9552. Barbecue, sides, hot dogs, burgers, desserts. Dine in or out on picnic tables. $$ FB K TO L & D Tu-Sa OUTERBANKS SPORTS BAR & GRILLE, 140 The Lakes Blvd., Ste. H, Kingsland,
(912) 729-5499. Fresh seafood, burgers, steaks, wings. $$ FB TO D Nightly
DOWNTOWN
THE BANK BAR B Q & BAKERY, 331 W. Forsyth St., 388-1600, thebankbbq.com. 28 years’ experience means barbecue done right. Onsite bakery has specialty cakes. $ TO L & D M-F BURRITO GALLERY & BAR, 21 E. Adams St., 598-2922. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Innovative Southwestern fare; ginger teriyaki tofu, beef barbacoa, wraps, tacos. $ BW TO L D M-Sa CASA DORA, 108 E. Forsyth, 356-8282, casadoraitalian.com. F Serving Italian fare, 40+ years: veal, seafood, pizza. Homemade salad dressing. $ BW K L M-F; D M-Sa OLIO MARKET, 301 E. Bay St., 356-7100, oliomarket.com. F Scratch soups, sandwiches. Duck grilled cheese, seen on Best Sandwich in America. $$ BW TO B R L M-F; D F & Sa SPLIFF’S GASTROPUB, 15 N. Ocean St., 844-5000. Music venue has munchie apps, mac & cheese dishes, pockets, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, wraps. HH M-F. $ BW L D M-Sa
GET IN GEAR
RIDING INTO HISTORY The 18th annual Riding into History, a worldclass Vintage Motorcycle Concours d’Elegance, features more than 300 vintage and classic motorcycles, a Grand Marshals’ Historic Ride (2017 marshals are road racers Yvon and Miguel Duhamel), exhibitors, vendors and live entertainment. Proceeds benefit K9s For Warriors’ programs providing service canines to military members suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury as a result of post-9/11 military conflicts. Grand Marshals Historic Vintage Ride and Dinner (with a silent auction) are Friday, May 19; Motorcycle Concours d’Elegance and K9s for Warriors Charity Ride are Saturday, May 20, World Golf Village, St. Augustine; details and registration info at ridingintohistory.org. May 17-23, 2017 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • 29
DINING DIRECTORY URBAN GRIND COFFEE COMPANY, 45 W. Bay, Ste. 102, 516-7799, urbangrind. coffee. Locally roasted whole bean brewed coffees, espressos, pastries, smoothies, bagels. Chicken/tuna salad, sandwiches. WiFi. $ B L M-F. URBAN GRIND EXPRESS, 50 W. Laura, 516-7799. SEE ABOVE. ZODIAC BAR & GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283, thezodiacbarandgrill.com. 16+ years. Mediterranean cuisine, American fare, paninis, vegetarian dishes. Daily lunch buffet. Espressos, hookahs. HH M-F $ FB L M-F; D W-Sa
FLEMING ISLAND
GRASSROOTS Natural Market, 1915 East-West Pkwy., 541-0009. F SEE RIVERSIDE. MOJO SMOKEHOUSE, 1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 8, 264-0636. SEE AVONDALE. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198, whiteysfishcamp.com. F Real fish camp. Gator tail, freshwater catfish, daily specials, on Swimming Pen Creek. Tiki bar. Come by boat, bike or car. $ FB K TO L Tu-Su; D Nightly
INTRACOASTAL WEST
AL’S PIZZA, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, 223-0991. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
DINING DIRECTORY KEY AVERAGE ENTRÉE COST $ $$
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L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
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LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, 642-6980. F SEE ORANGE PARK. GERMAN SCHNITZEL HAUS, 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40, 221-9700, germanjax.com. Authentic German/fusion fare: schnitzels, plus bratwurst, stroganoff, käsesspätzle. 13 German beers in bottles, on tap. Bar bites, cocktails. Outdoor BierGarten. HH Tu-Thur. $$ FB L & D Tu-Su LARRY’S, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, 642-6980. F SEE ORANGE PARK SURFWICHES SANDWICH SHOP, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 29, 559-5301. SEE BEACHES.
MANDARIN NW ST. JOHNS
AL’S PIZZA, 11190 San Jose Blvd., 260-4115. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. ATHENS CAFÉ, 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7, 733-1199, athenscafejax.com. 20+ years, serving dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), baby shoes (stuffed eggplant), Greek beers. Vegetarian-friendly. Early bird menu Mon.-Fri. $$ BW L M-F; D Sa CRUISERS GRILL, 5613 San Jose Blvd., 737-2874. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. FIRST COAST DELI & GRILL, 6082 St. Augustine Rd., 733-7477. Pancakes, bacon, sandwiches, burgers, wings. $ K TO B L Daily JAX DINER, 5065 St. Augustine Rd., 739-7070. New spot serves local produce, meats, breads, seafood. $ TO B L Daily METRO DINER, 12807 San Jose Blvd., 638-6185. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. MOJO BAR-B-QUE, 1607 University Blvd. W., 732-7200, mojobbq.com. SEE AVONDALE. NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 10000 San Jose Blvd., 260-6950, nativesunjax.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Organic soups, baked items, sandwiches, prepared foods. Juice, smoothie, coffee bar. All-natural beer/wine. $ BW TO K B L D Daily V PIZZA, 12601 San Jose Blvd., 647-9424. SEE SAN MARCO.
ORANGE PARK
THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959, hilltop-club.com. Southern fine dining. New Orleans shrimp, certified Black Angus prime rib, she-crab soup, desserts. Extensive bourbon selection. $$$ FB D Tu-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1330 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 165, 276-7370. 1545 C.R. 220, 278-2827. 700 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 15,
272-3553. 5733 Roosevelt, 446-9500. 1401 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove, 284-7789, larryssubs.com. F Larry’s piles ’em high, serves ’em fast; 36+ years. Hot & cold subs, soups. Some Larry’s serve breakfast. $ K TO B L D Daily METRO DINER, 2034 Kingsley Ave., 375-8548. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611, roadhouseonline.net. Sandwiches, wings, burgers, quesadillas for 35+ years. 75+ imported beers. $ FB L D Daily SNACSHACK BAKERY, 179 College Dr., Ste. 19, 322-1414, snacshack.menu. Bakery and café; sandwiches, coffees, bagels, muffins, breads, cookies, brownies, snack treats. $$ TO B BR L M-F SPRING PARK COFFEE, 328 Ferris St., Green Cove Springs, 531-9391, springparkcoffee.com. Cozy shop; freshroasted Brass Tacks coffee, handcrafted hot & cold drinks, specialty lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, teas, pastries, sandwiches, breakfast. $ B L D Daily
PONTE VEDRA BEACH
AL’S PIZZA, 635 A1A, 543-1494. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 830 A1A N., Ste. 6, 273-3993. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MSHACK NOCATEE, 641 Crosswater Pkwy., 395-3575. SEE BEACHES. METRO DINER, 340 Front St., Ste. 700, 513-8422. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO.
RIVERSIDE, 5 POINTS + WESTSIDE
13 GYPSIES, 887 Stockton St., 389-0330, 13gypsies.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic Mediterranean cuisine: chorizo, tapas, blackened cod, pork skewers, coconut mango curry chicken. Breads from scratch. $$ BW L D Tu-Sa, R Sa AL’S PIZZA, 1620 Margaret St., Ste. 201, 388-8384. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. BLACK SHEEP, 1534 Oak St., 355-3793, blacksheep5points.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. New American, Southern; local source ingredients. Specials, rooftop bar. HH. $$$ FB R Sa & Su; L M-F; D Nightly BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 869 Stockton St., Ste. 1, 855-1181, boldbeancoffee.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Small-batch, artisanal approach to sourcing and roasting single-origin, direct-trade coffees. Signature blends, hand-crafted syrups, espressos, craft beers. $ BW TO B L Daily
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DINING DIRECTORY BRIXX WOOD FIRED PIZZA, 220 Riverside Ave., 300-3928, brixxpizza.com. Pizzas, pastas, soups. Gluten-free options. Daily specials, BOGO pizzas 10 p.m.-close. $$ FB K TO L D Daily CORNER TACO, 818 Post St., 240-0412, cornertaco.com. Made-from-scratch “Mexclectic street food,” tacos, nachos, gluten-free, vegetarian options. $ BW L D Tu-Su CUMMER CAFÉ, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummer.org. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Light lunch, quick bites, locally roasted coffee, espresso-based beverages, sandwiches, gourmet desserts, daily specials. Dine in or in gardens. $ BW K L D Tu; L W-Su EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 2753 Park St., 384-9999. 130+ import beers, 20 on tap. Sandwiches. Dine outside at some EStreets. $ BW K L D Daily FIVE POINTS TAVERN, 1521 Margaret St., 549-5063, fivepointstavern.com. New American cosmopolitan place serves chefcurated dishes in a relaxed environment. $$ FB TO L & D Tu-Su GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET, 2007 Park St., 384-4474, thegrassrootsmarket. com. F Juice bar uses certified organic fruits, veggies. Artisanal cheeses, 300 craft, import beers, 50 organic wines, produce,
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L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
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meats, vitamins, herbs, wraps, sides, sandwiches. $ BW TO B L D Daily HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE, 1001 Park St., 508-0342, hawkerstreetfare.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic dishes from mobile stalls: BBQ pork char sui, beef haw fun, Hawkers baos, chow faan, grilled Hawker skewers. $ BW TO L D Daily IL DESCO, 2665 Park St., 290-6711, ildescojax.com. Authentic Italian cuisine; wood-fired pizzas, pasta, baked Italian dishes, raw bar, spaghetti tacos. Daily HH. $$-$$$ FB K TO L D Daily JOHNNY’S DELI & GRILLE, 474 Riverside Ave., 356-8055. F Casual; made-to-order sandwiches, wraps. $ TO B L M-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1509 Margaret St., 674-2794. 7895 Normandy Blvd., 781-7600. 8102 Blanding Blvd., 779-1933. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 4495 Roosevelt Blvd., 999-4600. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 1176 Edgewood Ave. S., 389-4442. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE AMELIA ISLAND. THE MOSSFIRE GRILL, 1537 Margaret St., 355-4434, mossfire.com. 2016 Best of Jax finalist. Near 5 Points intersection. Southwestern dishes: fish tacos, chicken enchiladas. HH M-Sa in upstairs lounge; HH all day Su. $$ FB K L D Daily MSHACK, 1012 Margaret St., 423-1283. SEE BEACHES. SOUTHERN ROOTS FILLING STATION, 1275 King St., 513-4726, southernrootsjax.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Fresh vegan fare; local, organic ingredients. Specials, on bread, local greens/rice, change daily. Sandwiches, coffees, teas. $ Tu-Su SUN-RAY CINEMA, 1028 Park St., 359-0047, sunraycinema.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. First-run, indie and art films screened. Beer, local drafts, wine, pizza– Godbold, Black Lagoon Supreme, Cowford Pie–hot dogs, hummus, sandwiches, popcorn, nachos, brownies. $$ BW Daily SUSHI CAFÉ, 2025 Riverside Ave., Ste. 204, 384-2888, sushicafejax.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Monster, Rock-n-Roll, Dynamite Roll. Hibachi, tempura, katsu, teriyaki. Inside/patio. $$ BW L D Daily
ST. AUGUSTINE
AL’S PIZZA, 1 St. George St., 824-4383. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. THE FLORIDIAN, 72 Spanish St., 829-0655, thefloridianstaug.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Updated Southern fare; fresh, local ingredients. Vegetarian, gluten-free option. Signature fried green tomato bruschetta, blackened fish cornbread stack; grits w/shrimp/fish/ tofu. $$$ BW K TO L D W-M GYPSY CAB COMPANY, 828 Anastasia Blvd., 824-8244, gypsycab.com. F 33+ years. Varied urban cuisine menu changes twice daily. Signature: Gypsy chicken. Seafood, tofu, duck, veal. $$ FB R Su; L D Daily MARDI GRAS SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco Ave., 347-3288, mardibar.com. Wings, nachos, shrimp, chicken, Phillys, sliders, soft pretzels. $$ FB TO L D Daily MOJO OLD CITY BBQ, 5 Cordova St., 342-5264, mojobbq.com. SEE AVONDALE. O’LOUGHLIN PUB, 6975 A1A S., 429-9715. Family-owned-and-operated. Authentic fish & chips, shepherd’s pie, corned beef & cabbage, bangers & mash, duck wings. $$ FB K TO L D Daily SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 321 A1A, 217-3256. SEE BEACHES. METRO DINER, 1000 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd., 758-3323. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. SHANGHAI NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188. Cuban-style, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. $$ FB
SAN MARCO + SOUTHBANK
THE BEARDED PIG SOUTHERN BBQ & BEER GARDEN, 1224 Kings Ave., 619-2247, thebeardedpigbbq.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Barbecue joint Southern style: brisket, pork, chicken, sausage, beef; veggie platters. $$ BW K TO Daily BISTRO AIX, 1440 San Marco Blvd., 398-1949, bistrox.com. F Mediterranean/ French inspired menu changes seasonally. 250+ wines. Wood-fired oven baked, grilled specialties: pizza, pasta, risotto, steaks, seafood. Hand-crafted cocktails, specialty drinks. Dine outside. HH M-F. $$$ FB L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 1905 Hendricks Ave. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 398-9500. SEE RIVERSIDE. FUSION SUSHI, 1550 University Blvd. W., 636-8688, fusionsushijax.com. F Upscale; fresh sushi, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, kiatsu, seafood. $$ K L D Daily
COLLECT THEM ALL! JACKSONVILLE RECORD & CD FESTIVAL
Record geeks and collector-obsessive freaks! Still looking for that rare Sandy Duncan & Grateful Dead bootleg boxed set recorded in 1971 at Fillmore East, with a four-hour version of “Dark Star/ Theme from ‘The Million Dollar Duck’”? Well, keep looking–we hate to burst your bubble, but it doesn’t exist! This weekend’s Jacksonville Record & CD Festival, though, is a music lovers’ and collectors’ delight, with 45 tables full of musical goodies, from vinyl (45s, 78s, LPs & EPs), cassettes and CDs to posters and memorabilia galore. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 20, Ramada Inn, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, thatcdguyjax@gmail.com. May 17-23, 2017 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • 33
GRILL ME!
MAX RAIHES
Larry's Giant Subs
4479 Deerwood Lake Pkwy. • Jacksonville Born in: Jacksonville Years in Biz: 15 Favorite Restaurant: Ruth Chris Steakhouse Fave Cuisine Style: Japanese Go-To Ingredients: Garlic, olive oil, lemon juice Ideal Meal: New York strip, sweet potatoes, asparagus, Maker's Mark & ginger ale Will Not Cross My Lips: Avocados Insider's Secret: Motto: My customers are always right, even when they're wrong. Celeb Sighting at Your Bar: Dexter Jackson Culinary Treat: Hot fudge brownie with vanilla custard
KITCHEN ON SAN MARCO, 1402 San Marco Blvd., 396-2344, kitchenonsanmarco.com. Gastropub serves local, national craft beers, specialty cocktails. Seasonal menu, with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. $$ FB R Su; L D Daily METRO DINER, 3302 Hendricks Ave., 398-3701, metrodinercom. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Original upscale diner in a historic 1930s-era building. Meatloaf,
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L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
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chicken pot pie, soups. This one serves dinner nightly. $$ B R L D Daily PIZZA PALACE RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA, 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815, pizzapalacejax.com. F Family-owned-&operated; spinach pizza, chicken spinach calzones, ravioli, lasagna, parmigiana. Dine outside. HH. $$ BW K TO L D Daily TAVERNA, 1986 San Marco Blvd., 398-3005, tavernasanmarco.com. Chef Sam Efron’s authentic Italian; tapas, woodfired pizza. Seasonal local produce, meats. Craft beer (some local), award-winning wine. $$$ FB K TO R L D Daily V PIZZA, 1406 Hendricks Ave., 527-1511, vpizza.com. Serving true artisan Neapolitana pizzas, hand-tossed, thin or thick crust. Baked dishes, subs, stromboli, wings, wraps. $$ FB to L D Daily
SOUTHSIDE, TINSELTOWN
ALHAMBRA THEATRE & DINING, 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. Open 50 years. Executive Chef DeJuan Roy’s themed menus. Reservations. $$ FB D Tu-Su EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 5500 Beach Blvd., 398-1717. SEE RIVERSIDE. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 3611 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 641-6499. 4479 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., 425-4060. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MARIANAS GRINDS, 11380 Beach Blvd., Ste. 10, 206-612-6596. Pacific Islander fare, chamorro culture. Soups, stews, fitada, beef oxtail, katden pika; empanadas, lumpia,
chicken relaguen, BBQ-style ribs, chicken. $$ TO B L D Tu-Su MOXIE KITCHEN + COCKTAILS, 4972 Big Island Dr., 998-9744. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Chef Tom Gray’s locally sourced contemporary American menu has starters—deviled farm eggs, chicken livers; favorites—chicken & waffles, Dr Pepperglazed beef short ribs. Seared scallops, handmade gnocchi. Inventive cocktails, patio dining. HH daily. $$ FB K Su Br, L M-Sa; D Nightly MSHACK, 10281 Midtown Pkwy., 642-5000. SEE BEACHES. OVINTE, 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr., 900-7730, ovintecom. Italy, Spain, Mediterranean. Small plates, tapas, charcuterie: ceviche fresco, pappardelle bolognese, lobster ravioli. 240-bottle/ wines, 75/glass; craft spirits. $$ FB R, Su; D Nightly
SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE
ANDY’S GRILL, 1810 W. Beaver St., 354-2821, jaxfarmersmarket.com. Inside Jax Farmers Market. Local, regional, international produce. Breakfast, sandwiches. $ B L D M-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 12001 Lem Turner Rd., 764-9999. SEE ORANGE PARK. UPTOWN KITCHEN & BAR, 1303 Main St. N., 355-0734, uptownmarketjax.com. Bite Club certified. Fresh fare, innovative menus, farm-to-table selections, daily specials. $$ BW TO B L Daily
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS WINDWARD SAILING SCHOOL Learn how to sail or just bring your “crew” to enjoy some relaxing time on our gorgeous local waterways.
WINDWARD SAILING SCHOOL 5 S. FRONT ST. • (904) 327-6235 AMELIA ISLAND • WINDWARDSAILING.COM
AMELIA ISLAND + FERNANDINA AREA
AC Charters 1 N. Front St., Fernandina Beach, 261-9481, accharters.net Air Amelia/HangGlide USA 650 Airport Rd., Fernandina, 877-933-6359, hangglidenow.com Amelia Boat Club & Rentals 251 Creekside Dr., Fernandina, 277-4615, ameliaislandboatclub.com Amelia Island Ghost Tours 96215 Light Wind Dr., Fernandina, 548-0996, amelianislandghosttours.com Amelia Island Museum of History 233 S. Third St., Fernandina, 261-7378, ameliamuseum.org Amelia Island Plantation Nature Center 26 Amelia Village Circle, Fernandina, 321-5082, omnihotels.com Amelia River Cruises S. Front St., Fernandina, 261-9972, ameliarivercruise.com The Angler’s Mark 10 Ash St., Fernandina, 557-1027, theanglersmark.com Backwater Adventure Amelia 210 Centre St., Fernandina, 753-7631 Fernandina Beach Pinball Museum 2106 Sadler Rd., Sadler Square, Fernandina, 435-8424, fbpinball.com 36 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • May 17-23, 2017
Florida Adventure Sports 3990 Centurion Way, Ste. 5202, Fernandina, 430-3800, florida-adventure-sports.com Fort Clinch State Park 2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina, 277-7274, floridastateparks.org/ park/Fort-Clinch George’s Jet Ski Adventures 1 S. Front St., Fernandina, 310-5999, flyingfishfun.com Happy Trails Walking Horses 1974 Peters Point Rd., Fernandina, 557-3126, happytrailswalkers.com Heron’s Cove Adventure Golf 1 Amelia Village Circle, Fernandina, 423-1452, omnihotels.com Kelly Seashore Ranch 9500 First Coast Highway, Fernandina, 491-5166, kellyranchinc.net Skydive Amelia 3243 Bailey Rd., Fernandina, 718-4648, skydiveameliaisland.com Windward Sailing School 5 S. Front St., Fernandina, 327-3265, windwardsailing.com
JACKSONVILLE + THE BEACHES AREA
Adventure Landing 4825 Blanding Blvd., 771-2803, adventurelanding.com;
1944 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 246-4386, adventurelanding.com Best Bet Jacksonville 201 Monument Rd., Arlington, 646-0001, bestbetjax.com The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 356-6857, cummermuseum.org Ecomotion Walking Tours 11255 Fort George Rd., Northside, 251-9477, ecomotionrours.com Fort Caroline National Memorial 12713 Ft. Caroline Rd., Arlington, 641-7155, nps.gov/ timu/learn/historyculture/foca.htm The Great Escape Room 11651 Central Parkway, Ste. 103, Southside, 203-8358, thegreatescaperoom.com/florida/jacksonville Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens 1445 Millcoe Rd., Arlington, jacksonvillearboretum.org Jacksonville Ice 3605 Philips Hwy., Southside, 399-3223, jaxiceandsportsplex.com Jacksonville River Quest/River Taxi Tours 3326 Lake Shore Blvd., 860-8294, jaxrivertaxi.com Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens 370 Zoo Parkway, Northside, 757-4463, jacksonvillezoo.com
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS OLDEST STORE MUSEUM Step back in time when you and the family visit this extremely detailed re-creation of St. Augustine’s original general store from 1908.
FLEMING ISLAND + ORANGE PARK AREA
Best Bet 455 Park Ave., Orange Park, 646-0001, bestbetjax.com Clay County Fairgrounds 2497 S.R. 16 W., Green Cove Springs, 284-6378, claycountygov.com Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park S.R. 21, Keystone Heights, 352-473-4701, floridastateparks.org Military Museum of North Florida 1 Bunker Ave., Green Cove Springs, 718-571, militarymuseumofnorthflorida.com Orange Park Community Theatre 2900 Moody Ave., 276-2599, opct.info The Roadhouse 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611, roadhouseop.com Ronnie Van Zant Park 2760 Sandridge Rd., Lake Asbury, 284-6378, claycountygov.com Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts 283 College Dr., Orange Park, 404-0109, thcenter.org
ST. AUGUSTINE AREA
OLDEST STORE MUSEUM 31 ORANGE ST. ST. AUGUSTINE (904) 829-3800 HISTORICTOURS.COM K.A. Hanna Park 500 Wonderwood Dr., Atlantic Beach, 249-4700, coj.net/ departments/parks-and-recreation/ recreation-and-community-programming/ kathryn-abbey-hanna-park.aspx Kayak Amelia 1303 Heckscher Dr., Northside, 251-0016, kayakamelia.com Kingsley Plantation 1676 Palmetto Ave., Northside, 251-3537, nps.gov/timu/learn/ historyculture/kp.htm Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCAJax) 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911, moca.org 38 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • May 17-23, 2017
Museum of Science & History 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, 396-6674, themosh.org The Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 632-5555, ritzjacksonville.com Talbot Island State Parks 12157 Heckscher Dr., Northside, 251-2320, floridastateparks. org/park/Little-Talbot-Island Tree Hill Nature Center 7152 Lone Star Rd., Arlington, 724-4646, treehill.org Victory Casino Cruise 4378 Ocean St., Downtown, 855-438-4286, victoryjax.com
Adventure Landing 2780 S.R. 16, St. Augustine, 827-9400, adventurelanding.com Black Raven Pirate Ship 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, 877-578-5050, pirateshipblackraven.com Colonial Quarter 33 George St., St. Augustine, 342-2857, colonialquarter.com Fiesta Falls Mini Golf 818 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine, 471-9904, lafiestainn.com/ st-augustine/fiesta-falls-mini-golf.html Flagler College 74 King St., St. Augustine, 819-6400, legacy.flagler.edu Fort Menendez 259 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 824-8874, fortmenendez.com Fountain of Youth 11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine, 829-3168, fountainofyouthflorida.com Lightner Museum 75 King St., St. Augustine, 824-2874, lightnermuseum.org Marineland 9600 N. Oceanshore Blvd., St. Augustine, 471-1111, marineland.net Old City Helicopter Tours 4900 U.S. 1, St. Augustine, 824-5506, oldcityhelicopters.com Oldest Store Museum 31 Orange St., St. Augustine, 701-4171, historictours.com Oldest Wooden School House 14 St. George St., St. Augustine, 824-0192, oldestwoodenschoolhouse.com Old Jail Museum 167 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 701-0249, historictours.com Old Town Trolley Tours 167 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 829-3800, trolleytours.com/st-augustine Original Ghost Tours of St. Augustine 4 Granada St., 829-1122, ghosttoursofstaugustine.net Potter’s Wax Museum 31 Orange St., St. Augustine, 829-9056, potterswaxmuseum.com
Red Train Tours 170 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 824-1606, ripleys.com/redtrains Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 19 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 824-1606, ripleys.com/staugustine San Sebastian Winery 157 King St., St. Augustine, 862-1504, sansebastianwinery.com Schooner Freedom Charters 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, 810-1010, schoonerfreedom.com Spanish Military Hospital Museum 3 Aviles St., St. Augustine, 342-7730, spanishmilitaryhospitalmuseum.com St. Augustine Alligator Farm 999 Anastasia Blvd., 824-3337, alligatorfarm.com St. Augustine Biplane Rides 270 Estrella Ave., 625-1450, staugustinebiplanerides.com St. Augustine City Walks 4 Granada St., 825-0087, staugustineitywalks.com St. Augustine Distillery 112 Riberia St., 825-4962, staugustinedistillery.com
St. Augustine Eco Tours 111 Avenida Menendez, 377-7245, staugustineecotours.com St. Augustine Historic Walking Tours 69 St. George St., 392-7137, staugcitywalk.com St. Augustine Lighthouse/Maritime Museum 81 Lighthouse Ave., 829-0745, staugustinelighthouse.com St. Augustine Pirate Museum 12 S. Castillo Dr., 877-467-5863, thepiratemuseum.com St. Augustine Scenic Cruise 111 Avenida Menendez, 824-1806, scenic-cruise.com St. Augustine Surf School 5860 A1A S., 806-4754, staugustinesurf.com Villa Zorayda Museum 83 King St., St. Augustine, 829-9887, villazorayda.com Whetstone Chocolate Factory 139 King St., St. Augustine, 217-0275, whetstoneschocolates.com Wolf’s Museum of Mystery 46 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 342-8377, wolfsmuseumofmystery.com
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CAMDEN COUNTY, GA Adventures Up the Creek 111 Osborne St., St. Marys, (912) 882-0911, jacksonvillekayakcompany.com Cumberland Island Ferry 113 St. Marys St., (912) 673-7747, cumberlandislandferry.com The Georgia Radio Museum & Hall of Fame 400 Osborne St., St. Marys, (912) 882-4000, grhof.com St. Marys Railroad Museum 1000 Osborne St., (912) 729-1103, stmarysrailroadmuseum.com St. Marys Railroad 1000 Osborne St., (912) 200-5235, stmarysrailroad.com St. Marys Submarine Museum 102 St. Marys St. W., (912) 882-2782
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