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BY A.G. GANCARSKI The disproportionate power of the RELIGIOUS-INDUSTRIAL CLASS
RIVERKEEPER REFUSES [10] TO FLOAT AWAY
WHAT CAN YOU FIND? [54] BY NICK MCGREGOR How DTCV nails POST-MODERN COOL with GRAB BAG OF ROCK influences and charming transatlantic aura
BY MARK JUDSON The St. Johns Riverkeeper takes its NEXT BATTLE to the FEDERAL LEVEL
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FROM THE EDITOR
TWENTY-FIVE MULLET FLAMING YEARS
And we still love BEST OF JAX like it’s the first time.
EVERY TIME. LET’S JUST GO AHEAD AND SAY IT: 85,863. That’s how many votes were submitted in this year’s Best of Jax readers’ poll. Seriously. As Folio Weekly Magazine rolls into our 25th year of tallying up readers’ opinions of the best — and some of the worst — Northeast Florida has to offer, here’s a rundown of 25 things we’ve learned in twoand-a-half decades. 1. Y’all are hilarious in ballot form. 2. Some questions solicit more amusing answers than others. Actual votes for Best Fishing Spot include: “ain’t sayin,” “I’LL NEVER TELL,” “NOT TELLING” and two “It’s a secret.” 3. Batman lives. The caped crusader received votes for Best Local Athlete (not really local, but seems fair), Best Fishing Spot (umm …), Best Local Radio Show (Melissa Ross — you have a rival), Best Concert of 2016 (we didn’t know Batman sang), and so much more. 4. To win Best Pizza, one must master The Art of War. Piemakers are cutthroat. Must be all that marinara. What, you didn’t know tomatoes were the devil’s fruit? Or is it the devil’s vegetable … maybe we should do a reader’s poll. 5. Most people are better at spelling than we thought. 6. A few people are worse at spelling than we ever imagined. (Psst: There’s no ‘f ’ in sheep.) 7. It takes a very, very, very long time to count 85,863 votes. We could do it electronically but see No. 6. 8. We Will Never Go Back To Paper Ballots. See No. 6 and add penmanship. Sorry (not sorry). 9. Telling someone that they won Best Of is the highlight of our year. Every year. 10. Telling someone that they didn’t win is like breaking up with a really great guy — heart-wrenching. 11. Every vote counts! At least half the categories come down to a handful of votes between winner and finalist. 12. It takes a really, really, really long time to recount 42,931 votes. 13. People who work in publishing are better with numbers than they let on. 14. Angela Corey and Corrine Brown must occupy the same memory space because they routinely get mixed up, i.e., Congresswoman Angela Corey, State Attorney Corrine Brown. Wait, now we’re confused. Which is it? Oh, well, guess it doesn’t matter any more. 15. You would be amazed how seriously we take Best of Jax.
There may have been bloodshed in the newsroom. 16. To win Best Of, you better bring your A game — unlike college, C’s don’t get degrees here. 17. Our readers are better informed about what’s hot and what’s not than any other readers. 18. You like us, you really like us! FWM staffers old and new racked up a surprising number of votes. It is a compliment to get votes for Local Zero, right? (We’re kidding — or are we?) 19. Our readers never fail to surprise us. Justin Bieber. That is all. 20. Shuttered businesses get way more votes than you’d think — even ones that have been gone for years. We miss the Milk Bar, too, y’all. (But not its urinal.) 21. Local means different things to different people. To some, staying the night at the Gator Lodge 30 years ago qualifies. 22. You love/hate the weather as much as we do. 23. 85,863 votes and not one single cuss word. What the #*%@? 24. As surprising as our readers can be — Pokémon Go? WTF — you also make our hearts glad with your votes. (We love the river, too!) 25. Others can imitate, but there’s only one Folio Weekly Magazine Best of Jax. Claire Goforth claire@folioweekly.com
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Featuring more than 200 local designers, illustrators, copywriters, educators, design students, and various other area creatives, AIGA Jacksonville is a veritable think tank and brain trust of hip, graphically grooved ideas and presentations. This weekend, check out two events that celebrate the tight graphic-and-design talents of Northeast Floridians. Renowned designer and illustrators Sean Higgins and Nicholas Rezabek, aka The Bubble Process, discuss the design industry. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, Figure 8 Studios, San Marco. A reception for the AIGA Always Summer Poster Show + Mixtape, with DJs Mowgli & Lowkill, is 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, CoRK Arts District, Riverside, jacksonville.aiga.org.
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CELEBRATION DAYS THE 37TH ANNUAL LINCOLNVILLE FESTIVAL SUN
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THRASHING AROUND
DEATH ANGEL California metal kings Death Angel first unleashed their breakneck metal wallop in 1982, inside that same primordial molten goop that spawned fellow thrash progenitors Metallica and Megadeth. Three decades on, and after a few line-up shifts, the band continues to show the youngsters how it’s done, with brutal arrangements and biting, on-point lyrics. 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 with Michael Graves (of the Misfits), Inner Demons, Blood Bath & Beyond, Twiztid, Born in June, Higher Ground, and Agree to Hate, 1904 Music Hall, Downtown, $15-$20 (VIP), gobigentertainment.com.
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the settlement of the historical Lincolnville neighborhood, featuring local vendors, arts & crafts, beer & wine, and live music including the likes of Katherine Archer, Rising Tide, Fats Lewis, jazz legend Doug Carn (pictured), Cellus, Oh No, Corey Thomas, Little Jake & the Soul Searchers, and Angel Brown. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 and 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, Eddie Vickers Park, St. Augustine, 829-3918, mylincolnville.com.
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FORE THOUGHT WORLD GOLF VILLAGE FESTIVAL
“Putt” up or shut up! The third annual World Golf Village Golf Festival offers up something for putt heads of all ages, including clinics, demos at the Slammer & Squire Golf Course, free family golf, a kids zone, food trucks, live music by Charlie Walker and Dustin Bradley, and free admission to the World Golf Hall of Fame. Friday, Sept. 23-Sunday, Sept. 25, World Golf Village, St. Augustine, for more info, go to worldgolfhalloffame.org. 6 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | SEPTEMBER 21 - 27, 2016
THE POLITICS OF SNARK UNELECTABLE YOU
Hillary is dying from Ebola and The Donald is gagging on his own hubris. Get out the vote! Legendary Chicago-based comedy troupe Second City and watchdog online magazine Slate have joined forces to bring you the critically acclaimed Unelectable You, a side-splitting (yeow!) political revue that combines sketch and improv comedy, music and multimedia, to bring a much-needed wake-up to our current political (and media run amok) nightmare. Smiles, everyone! 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, The Florida Theatre, Downtown, $29-$50, floridatheatre.com.
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FOLIO VOICES : FIGHTIN’ WORDS
THE MAIL CONSERVATIVE BEGINS WITH ‘CONSERVE’
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RE.: “Developed Until It All Just Looks the Same,” by Claire Goforth, Sept. 7 THIS FISCAL CONSERVATIVE DOESN’T THINK environmentalism is “hippie.” It is the No. 1 subject near and dear to my heart. Every time I pass an abandoned K-Mart fronted by an enormous asphalt parking lot, I mourn the forest and teeming wildlife that was once there. May I offer some suggestions? Join and donate what you can to St. Johns Riverkeeper, North Florida Land Trust, Florida Wildlife Association and, lastly, Florida Conservation Voters. They (FCV) will inform you which politicians vote on behalf of the environment. Many are conservatives. When we all unite behind this life or death non-partisan issue, the greased-palm politicians will have no choice but to pay attention and pursue our vote. Right now, we are divided and squabble among ourselves while the developers, the real evildoers, laugh all the way to the bank. As a strict fiscal conservative, I believe every single penny should be kept out of the hands of those who would commit fraud, embezzlement and waste. We can’t have it both ways – a large burning furnace, like a bloated government, requires ever-higher amounts of fuel. Angela Lannon Wilcox via email
RE.: “A Song of Hope,” by Claire Goforth, Aug. 31 YOU MAY WANT TO CONSIDER INVESTIGATING the diversity (or lack thereof) of the members of the Cummer Board of Trustees. Rando Letter Writer [typed, too – nice touch] via U.S. Mail
VOTING OUT A DEAD HORSE
RE.: “The Rise and Fall of a True Believer,” by Julie Delegal, Sept. 7 JULIE DELEGAL EQUATES THE DEFEAT OF State Attorney Angela Corey to an end of public support for “Tough on Crime.” That is certainly not what MY vote for one of Ms. Corey’s opponents signified. Gary E. Eckstine via emai
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BRICKBATS + BOUQUETS BRICKBATS TO LENNY CURRY On Sept. 15, Jacksonville’s mayor skipped lunch. No big deal, right? Well, the lunch he skipped was the 24th annual mayor’s environmental luncheon. According to Florida Politics, many in the crowd were disappointed and surprised by his non-attendance and Curry’s spokesperson said he “wanted to be there but had a meeting he couldn’t change.” Yeah, we’ve used that one, too. Perhaps next time say you got lost playing Pokémon Go. BOUQUETS TO NASSAU COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT When a mother with three children ages 3 and under – her two daughters and nephew – got lost in the woods during an afternoon hike on Sept. 18, officers and K9 units from NCSD and Jacksonville tirelessly searched the area on foot and from helicopter. After many hours, they found all four – thirsty, hungry, frightened, exhausted and mosquito-bitten but, most importantly, safe and sound. BRICKBATS TO THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Backstabbing, infighting, attempted coups, conspiracies and drama – sounds like the plot of one of those Housewives shows, right? Nope, that’s just the Duval County School Board, doing what they do best: keeping their names in the news and their reputations in the sewer. Seriously, y’all, how about you just do your damn jobs? Our condolences to Superintendent Nikolai Vitti; you might not be perfect, but you’ve got the #WorstBossesEver. DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO DESERVES A BOUQUET? HOW ABOUT A BRICKBAT? Send submissions to mail@folioweekly.com; 50 word maximum, concerning a person, place, or topic of local interest. 8 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | SEPTEMBER 21 - 27, 2016
PASTORS’ PARADISE The disproportionate power of the RELIGIOUSINDUSTRIAL class
THE JAY-Z/RIHANNA SONG “RUN THIS TOWN” would have to be rewritten if they were from Jacksonville. Because in Dirty Duval, no one really runs the town except the preachers. Er, the “faith based community,” that is. Consider a recent Jacksonville City Council meeting: One bill was up for passage. But — as if there were a need to run out the clock — there were three “presentations.” At least two of them were for pastors. That’s par for the course. For people covering council, no harm, no foul. Gives us a chance to write our ledes or to chat with various administration members off the record. For people in the audience, I guess it’s a thrill. No one really complains. The rhythm is familiar to those who have been in the house for a minute: The preacher gets called down, entourage in tow, and is then extolled for as long as it takes by as many councilmembers as want to speak. Ten minutes? Fifteen? Time is an elastic concept. But what’s illustrated, every fortnight, is a reality. The denizens of St. James Building’s Fourth Floor need to give shoutouts to the preachers, just as they need affirmation from the God Squad. Because, really, they have their uses. Trying to sell a citywide initiative? You’ll want them on board. Just like both the last two mayors. When Alvin Brown was becoming embattled in 2015, with Sheriff John Rutherford lambasting him for cutting police funding and causing the murder rate to go, in the words of Goodie Mob, “sky high, sky high,” Brown called a presser at the Legends Center in Northwest Jacksonville. The preachers surrounded Brown as he gave one of those half-policy/half-politics speeches pols give when they want to be re-elected. The preachers couldn’t pull the mayor through, of course. Brown took one last lap, after the election, when he gave a firebrand speech that had John Guns joking the mayor was a “bootleg preacher.” Soon thereafter, Guns was firing up the crowd for the next mayor — giving the Let’s Ride speech at Lenny Curry’s inauguration. Guns has been an ally for Curry, like he was for Brown, like he was for Angela Corey, and like he is and will be for every incumbent. And like a Discover Card, that’s a smart move. Despite serious cuts in the Jacksonville Journey alternatives to out-ofschool suspension
budget, one location — the St. Paul Church of Pastor Guns — survived the budget scythe and scored $244K in city money. Not bad, especially since churches are tax-exempt. Guns didn’t invent the game. Like Joan Didion, he plays it as it lays. And so do a lot of preachers, with more insidious effects for Jacksonville than skimming the public till. Consider the HRO debate — because it’s about to happen again, as Tommy Hazouri is fixing to bring it back and there’s optimism among LGBT activists that it could get 10 votes out of council. We’ll see. Not sure if the council can resist its neighborhood preachers. They couldn’t even tell the BishopDesignate Ken Adkins [R — Glynn County Jail] where to go when he was creating pornoPhotoshops involving a former mayor and a council colleague … and he wasn’t even a Jacksonville preacher. How do you think they’ll do when Garry Wiggins and his posse of banjo-playing, deodorant-eschewing, book-learning-averse rapacious crackers and hicks come a-callin’? How will some of the softer-spined council members do when one pastor or another calls, threatening their political career if they vote for equal rights? These are the same folks who pee their pants when cops show up during budget votes. If you’re looking for a profile in courage, better head up to Chamblin’s and buy John F. Kennedy’s book. As well, there’s no chance that they’re going to get any more political cover from Lenny Curry than they did from Alvin Brown. Brown dummied up like a mummy on the issue; Curry, however, is taking a position. And he believes that the issue is resolved after his departmental directive banning employment discrimination against LGBT city and vendor employees. “Here in Jacksonville, under my leadership, we convened community conversations to consider the rights of people under the law. I moved to codify the City of Jacksonville’s policies and procedures to ensure that they are consistent with civil rights protections under federal and state law. I believe now, as I stated then, we have taken an appropriate action. There is no question in my mind we are an open and inclusive city.” The mayor seems to sincerely believe this. I believe he’s sacrificing the rights of a minority to keep the peace. And council — Republican and Democrat alike — are willing to strike the same bargain. It’s easier to play hardball with the LGBT community than the pastors, who have nothing but time on their hands to lobby the fourth floor of city hall. A.G. Gancarski mail@folioweekly.com twitter/AGGancarski
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FOLIO COMMUNITY : NEWS
RIVERKEEPER REFUSES TO
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ON JULY 26, THE ST. JOHNS RIVERKEEPER filed paperwork to dismiss a state lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers concerning proposed dredging of the river. But Riverkeeper Lisa Rinaman assures us the fight is far from over. Instead, the non-profit organization has pulled the state lawsuit to pursue one at the federal level. The state lawsuit was an attempt to hold the Corps accountable to a more protective environmental resource permit. The current permit, according to Rinaman, offers little protection to the St. Johns River and its tributaries. However, within 90 days of the lawsuit being filed, the Corps submitted documentation stating that it is not subject to state laws. In 2006, the Corps and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) reached an agreement that granted the Corps sovereign immunity, which exempts the government from lawsuits. Thus, unless it opts to waive its own supremacy, the Corps is exempt from complying with state regulations and unaccountable for violations. “The Corps made it very clear they have sovereign immunity and [the state permit is] more of a courtesy, as opposed to a true permit,” said Rinaman. “Even a win at the state challenge is not a win if it’s not an enforceable permit.” So the Riverkeeper dropped the state lawsuit and went for a federal one. The permit allows for dredging 13 miles of the St. Johns River from its current 40-foot depth to 47 feet, removing an estimated 18 million tons of sediment from the riverbed and potentially blasting into the bedrock to allow for the passage of larger, Post-Panamax cargo ships into JaxPort. Environmentalists have questioned the efficacy of cutting short the Corps’ environmental impact study of the proposed dredging by 14 months due to an Executive Order called “We Can’t Wait” issued by President Barack Obama. Beyond the time crunch, the study is filled with questionable conflicts of interest.
The non-federal sponsor was JaxPort, the entity that stands to profit the most from the project. Additionally, the study was coauthored by several researchers at Taylor Engineering, a firm dedicated to water-related engineering projects that received a $12 million grant from the Corps 14 months after the study was published. Concerning spikes in salinity, one of the Riverkeeper’s major concerns, the study concludes, “ … ecological resources in the project area are likely to be more affected by inter-annual variability associated with regional rainfall patterns (drought, storm events), potential sea level rise, and possible water withdrawals than induced salinity changes associated with deepening.” Rinaman disputes this conclusion, stating the dredging would allow for an increased flow of saltwater into the river. Like many local environmentalists, she believes this increased salinity would damage wetlands that function to naturally filter pollutants and also serve as nurseries for many aquatic species. The Corps’ study further states, “Uncertainty exists about the magnitude of both the effect of deepening on salinity and the ecological response to changes in salinity.” The plan fails to mitigate the effects of the project — something Rinaman says can be accomplished by breaching the Rodman Dam. Construction on the dam, another Corps project, began in 1935 as part of the Cross Florida Barge Canal. But after decades of funding shortfalls and scale-backs, President Richard M. Nixon, who deemed the canal the biggest unfinished public works project in history, killed the venture in 1971. The Rodman still remains — blocking the flow of the Ocklawaha River, historically the largest tributary to the St. Johns and about 20 springs. A Florida environmental report found the dam has caused low oxygen concentrations, soil toxins, decreased wildlife populations and the elimination of floodplain habitats. Breaching the dam, according to Rinaman, would benefit the Ocklawaha and the St. Johns by allowing the flow of fresh water into the river and improving the quality of adjacent wetlands.
photo by Kelly Ussia, St. Johns County Parks & Recreation Dept.
The St. Johns Riverkeeper takes its NEXT BATTLE to the federal level
The Corps study stated that breaching the dam “may provide ecological benefits to the St. Johns River system; however, the economic and social effects of the project are complex and controversial.” According to the study, JaxPort did not support the breach, so it was removed as an option on the dredging project. Rinaman believes this lack of mitigation and failure to properly research the effects of the dredging project will lead to careless environmental damage, such as that now faced in Miami. A similar dredging project began in Miami Beach in 2013 to expand entry into Port Miami. Less than two years into the project, the National Marine Fisheries Service concluded the Corps “greatly exceeded” the levels of environmental damage to South Florida’s coral reef systems, predicted in its environmental impact study of the project. The federal agency further concluded the dredging killed corals protected under the Endangered Species Act, by blanketing the reefs in sediment. Making matters worse for protection of the St. Johns is a recent decision by the state’s Environmental Regulations Commission to revise standards on the amount of chemicals released into Florida waters. The commission approved the new regulations by a vote of 3-2. The commission added 39 chemicals to its regulation list and revised allowable amounts for most of the 43 toxins already on the list. The revisions include increasing the acceptable amounts of 19 carcinogens in state water. Many of the new standards far exceed the recommended levels established by the EPA. Although the addition of dozens of new chemicals to the regulation list is a positive, says Rinaman, the increase of already monitored chemicals puts Floridians at risk. Notably, Governor Rick Scott vacated two seats on the commission — local governments and environmental community — more than a year ago. A letter sent from the St. Johns Riverkeeper and approximately 50 other state organizations called for Scott to fill the seats before the vote, according to Rinaman. Instead, the seats were left empty and the vote was moved up several months. In a letter to Gina McCarthy, the administrator of the EPA, dated July 26, several Congressional leaders from Florida expressed their concerns over the decision. The letter notes an insufficient amount of time was given for review and comment, and cites the absence of the two commission members. The letter was signed by Sen. Bill Nelson and Reps. Ted Deutch, Frederica Wilson, Gwen Graham, Lois Frankel, Patrick Murphy, Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, Alcee Hastings and Alan Grayson. Companies will be subjected to the new contaminant levels when their respective permits are renewed. The next major permit renewal is in 2017, by Georgia-Pacific. Jacksonville, the last major city on the St. Johns’ northerly flow to the ocean, could see the biggest impact from increased toxic chemicals in the river. Rinaman says her organization doesn’t currently have any plans to legally challenge the decision, but expects it’s only a matter of time before somebody does. For now, the St. Johns Riverkeeper will focus its energy on its federal lawsuit against the Army Corps of Engineers. Rinaman says they are prepared for what could be a prolonged and costly legal process. Mark Judson mail@folioweekly.com
FOLIO VOICES : JAG CITY Rebuilt Jaguars looked like teams past in a game MORE LOPSIDED than its score
NEW SEASON, SAME OLD
SORRY JAGS JAGUARS FANS COULD SEE THE DUMPSTER FIRE burning from San Diego on Sunday during the 38-14 loss to the Chargers. The game was one many experts and fans marked down as a Jags loss before the season began — Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is one of the league’s elite and Jacksonville has played historically lousy on the West Coast. After the Chargers lost their top receiver in a Week One loss, and after the Jags’ close fight against the Packers, that opinion began to change. Fans were confident; Twitter accounts for Jaguar supporters came alive, picking their team by an average of 15 points. “[I’m] never too confident against San Diego, but if [the Jags] can do what they did last week, then it should go our way,” said fan Bryce Neemar shortly before the game began. By halftime, Jacksonville realized that despite the impressive off-season, it’s still the same Jaguars. The same team that hasn’t had a winning season since 2007. The same team that hasn’t won their division since 1999. “We’re a young confident team that was too confident going into this game,” said Jordan de Lugo, president of fan group Generation Jaguar. But overconfidence and young miscues weren’t even the tip of the iceberg Sunday. The laundry list of horrible stats is too long for this article — for this whole issue — but let’s take a quick look. Quarterback Blake Bortles, despite 329 yards, threw two interceptions and lost a fumble. Bortles was also the team’s leading rusher with 34 yards. You read that right; the team had 11 rushes the entire game for 69 yards and were lead by their QB. Running back T.J. Yeldon picked up 28 yards on seven carries. Yeldon spent more time catching the ball Sunday, leading the team with eight receptions. “Defenses are studying what we’re doing and what we can do and they’re getting rid of that,” said de Lugo. Meanwhile, Rivers connected with his receivers for four touchdowns and wasn’t intercepted once. Chargers running back Melvin Gordon also cut apart the Jaguars defense, one that was supposed to be immensely improved, for 102 yards and a touchdown. “We’ll learn from this … there’s too much pride in that locker room,” said head coach/broken record Gus Bradley in the post-game press conference. Between the repetitive quotes, questionable play calls and lack of discipline made evident by endless penalties, Jaguars fans have begun calling for Bradley’s termination. “He’s had four years and look [at] that score,” said local fan Whitney Murray, as the Jags were trailing 28-0 shortly after the second half began. “Longer than anybody to rebuild a team and no results, every year.” Where do the Jags go from here? Well, next week they’ll be back at the Bank against the Baltimore Ravens and that’s all we know for certain. Bradley has a contract through the end of the year, but with an early bye week, could we see a coaching change in the near future? Meet me at the Salty Pelican on Amelia Island for the game on Sunday and tell me what you think. Mark Judson mail@folioweekly.com SEPTEMBER 21 - 27, 2016 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 11
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ne score and five years ago, Folio Weekly Magazine brought forth this Best of Jax, a new concept, conceived in meetings, and dedicated to the proposition that only one – or two – can win each category. Now we are engaged in a great readers’ poll, proving clearly this Best of, more so than any knock-off or pretender, can long endure. Today, you meet the winners in this great issue, our 25th Best of Jax. We now dedicate these pages as the final say for those who have spent their minutes and hours voting so that the winners may be chosen. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. We are Folio Weekly Magazine and this is the BEST OF JAXXV. But, in a peculiar sense, we cannot dedicate – we cannot reveal the winners of this classic poll without first creating a legion of Pokémon to adorn these pages. You will find no Charmeleon, nor Metapod, nor Butterfree – for we, FWM, are so devoted to your entertainment that we have crafted our very own Pokémon based on local characters as classic as the winners recognized on these storied pages. And now, without further adieu, this Northeast Florida, under Georgia, shall have a new field of winners – may they forever reign (until next year). Claire Goforth claire@folioweekly.com
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HOTTEST LOCAL CELEBRITY BEST LOCAL ATHLETE Blake Bortles Hottest Celeb Finalists: Tim Tebow, Ali Youngblood Best Local Athlete Finalists: Tim Tebow, Ryan Murphy
It’s really no surprise that Blake Bortles, quarterback for the Jaguars and all-American hunk, has been named both Hottest Local Celebrity and Best Local Athlete. I mean, the guy is not hard to look at – though we prefer him with facial hair. Born and raised in Seminole County, Bortles was a football star in high school, went on to play at the University of Central Florida and then was drafted by the Jags in the third overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. According to ESPN, Bortles is 6’5” and 239 pounds and he had the fourth-most QB fantasy points last season. Not bad for a 24-year-old Florida boy with eyes that could slay any woman in a bar. Or in the stands. See you on the field, Bortles!
BEST LAWYER BEST LOCAL RIGHTEOUS CRUSADER John Phillips Lawyer Finalists: Paul Green, Jacquelyn Beik Righteous Crusader Finalists: Jimmy Midyette, Ken Amaro
After being named the Best Lawyer in Jacksonville for six years, this Jags fan has been named Best Local Righteous Crusader by FW readers. John Phillips has graced the guest seats of many morning news shows around the country, gave a TED Talk on prejudice and racial inequality, and even worked as a lawyer for someone making “left shark” figures. (You know, the ones from Katy Perry’s 50th Super Bowl performance?) Most important, he’s a well-known face around town who’s always fighting for the greater good.
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Zero Finalists: Lenny Curry, Angela Corey Best Thing to Happen Finalists: Amazon Jobs, Art Walk Local Scandal Finalists: Matt Shirk, Florida Creamery
It took only 23 years of scandals, rumors and … interesting sound bites, but on Aug. 30, Corrine Brown lost her primary election weeks after being indicted on 22 federal charges stemming from her involvement with the One Door For Education “charity.” That’s almost one charge for every year she was in Congress. But really, we know you’re actually kind of sad to see her go — who else could command Local Zero and have their indictment win Best Thing to Happen and Best Local Scandal? Not to mention the fact that between Brown and a certain exiting prosecutor, Northeast Florida has kept the international press in headlines. No such thing as bad publicity, baby — wait, is that true for cities or just fame whores? #BurningQuestions
BEST LOCAL RADIO STATION WJCT
Finalists: WAPE, WQIK
Nerd alert! Northeast Floridians must be some of the most informed Floridians, because you’ve voted local public radio affiliate, WJCT 89.9 FM as the Best Local Radio Station again this year. On the daily, WJCT’s hosts, journalists, producers and experts give us the scoop, the dealio, the goods on what’s going down in and out of town. And, by way of fun coincidence, they’ve been hitting the airwaves for pledges — so visit WJCT. org or call 353-7770 to support public radio. If you don’t, well, they’ll have no choice but to gently remind you in that patented NPR voice that serves as your inner monologue in finer moments.
LOCAL TV MORNING SHOW BEST LOCAL NEWS WEBSITE WJXT Morning Show, News4Jax.com TV Morning Show Finalists: Good Morning Jacksonville, WTLV;
River City Live, WJXT Local News Website Finalists: FirstCoastNews.com, Jacksonville.com
They’re kooky and boisterous and at times downright audacious — no, not the Pokémon Go followers, silly. We’re talking about the crew on WJXT’s Morning Show: Bruce How’s-MyTan? Hamilton, Richard “Recipe” Nunn, Nikki Beautiful-in-the-Morning Kimbleton, Melanie Where’s-Tarik? Lawson, Jennifer Could-I-Be-AnyPerkier? Waugh and Crystal Too-Talented-forJust-Traffic Moyer. FW readers can’t get enough of THE Local Station’s News4Jax coverage in the a.m. They’re also pretty pumped up about that online presence, voting News4Jax.com this year’s Best Local News Website.
BEST LOCAL COLUMNIST BEST LOCAL WRITER Mark Woods
Columnist Finalists: Ron Littlepage, Davi Writer Finalists: Ron Littlepage, Tim Gilmore
After spending a year traveling the nation’s parks while grieving the loss of his mother, Mark Woods has lassoed his way onto the Best of Jax list, being named both Best Local Writer and Best Local Columnist. Capturing the wit, intellect and genuinely compassionate soul that have made him a local literary asset for years, Woods’ book, “Lassoing the Sun,” has received praise from critics and readers far and wide, making The Florida Times-Union writer even more beloved than ever before.
BEST LOCAL VOLUNTEER EFFORT B.E.A.K.S. (Bird Emergency Aid & Kare Sanctuary) Finalists: Habitat for Humanity, HandsOn Jacksonville
A wildlife rehabilitation sanctuary founded in 1981, B.E.A.K.S. (or Bird Emergency Aid & Kare Sanctuary) is a nonprofit organization located on Big Talbot Island that cares for roughly 4,000 birds each year. From eagles and wood storks to blue jays and wrens, B.E.A.K.S. has proved a valuable resource in caring for and rehabilitating
local injured wildlife. Cindy Mosling and Andy Liliskis established the organization in the early 1980s. Today, B.E.A.K.S. has gained national recognition for their work caring for both common and endangered Florida birds. Well done!
BEST LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL ABOMINATION St. Johns River Dredging
Finalists: Georgia-Pacific, Rick Scott
Northeast Floridians have restored our faith in humanity by voting the St. Johns River Dredging as the “Best” Local Environmental Abomination. It’s like you (but not JaxPort nor, somehow, the Army Corp of Engineers) realize that dredging 13 miles of river from 40 to 47 feet would — surprise! — affect its dolphins, manatees, crabs, cypress trees, insects, plants and more. Yeah, we can’t figure out how they can possibly believe that removing 18 million cubic tons of sediment from the riverbed would have “minimal environmental impact,” either. But maybe we’re using a different Magic 8 Ball.
BEST LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVIST St. Johns Riverkeeper Lisa Rinaman
Finalists: Barbara Tidwell, Cindy Mosling
When your job title is “The St. Johns Riverkeeper,” it holds a lot of weight and a ton of responsibility. Lisa Rinaman is the chief advocate and public’s voice for the St. Johns River. She is in charge of holding accountable those who pollute our river. That takes guts and determination. As a former senior staff member for Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton, Rinaman is no stranger to conflict. She’s helped implement some of the strongest environmental policies in Northeast Florida including Florida Friendly landscaping ordinances. “I am truly honored,” Rinaman said of the win. “For me, this is a validation of our river’s importance to our community. Together, we must fight the good fight for the St. Johns.”
BEST FOLIO WEEKLY MAGAZINE COVER STORY Heavy Lifting
Finalists: Truth, Justice or the Angela
Corey Way, Bite by Bite
AT our heart, we’re care about the arts and their effect on our community. Maybe that’s why our readers chose “Heavy Lifting” as their favorite cover story of the year. Written by former FWM editor Matthew B. Shaw and photographed by our own Dennis Ho, “Heavy Lifting” shared an intimate look at the Cummer’s LIFT exhibit, which explored local artists’ statements on racial diversity. The insanely popular and effective exhibition put together by then-director Hope McMath clearly struck a chord with our readers.
BEST LOCAL RADIO SHOW BEST LOCAL RADIO PERSONALITY Melissa Ross Radio Personality Finalists: Mark Kaye, Eden Kendall Radio Show Finalists: Your Hometown Morning Show, Gator Country 99.9 FM; The Drill, 1010XL/92.5 FM
OK, confession time: We’re seriously crushing on Melissa Ross. She’s brilliant, interesting and, above all, fair — even when the vilest politician or pundit calls in or settles into the chair across from her in Studio 5 at WJCT. She’s so fabulous that in seven years on the air, the host of First Coast Connect and recent subject of a Folio Weekly cover story, “The Power of Connection,” has repeatedly dominated as Best Local Radio Personality.
BEST LOCAL TV NEWSCAST BEST LOCAL TV SPORTS ANCHOR BEST LOCAL TV WEATHER FORECASTER WJXT Channel 4, Sam Kouvaris, Richard Nunn
Newscast Finalists: First Coast News, WJAX Sports Anchor Finalists: Dan Hicken, Chris Porter Weather Forecaster Finalists: Tim Deegan, Mike Buresh
It seems that THE Local Station and First Coast News trade wins in these categories every other year or so … particularly in the Weather category — Nunn and Deegan have been hurtling lightning bolts at each other for a decade. WJXT’s Kouvaris knows his sports trivia — challenge him on an obscure random stat and he’ll get it every time. The Channel Four newscast is distinctive in that it really does report local news more than other channels. The only complaint anyone might voice is the insertion of a story about a baby hippo being weaned at a zoo in Sri Lanka between reports about Yulee and Palatka. Enough with the goober international stuff already.
BEST LOCAL TV ANCHOR Romney Smith Finalists: Mary Baer, Bruce Hamilton
On weekday mornings, NEFL peeps love to wake up to Romney Smith on Action News Jax. And who could blame them? With a gorgeous all-American girl smile and a killer sense of the news, this award-winning anchor/reporter makes getting up early an actual pleasure, hence her title as Best Local TV Anchor bestowed by FW readers.
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Folio Weekly readers know that no one has mastered the art of hero worship and dress up like the mighty Jenifer Ann!
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Finalists: Jim Piggott at WJXT4; Vic Micolucci at WJXT
If you’ve ever seen a First Coast News segment called “On Your Side,” then you’re quite familiar with the bespectacled, bowtie-wearing Ken Amaro. The man is everywhere. Helping all kinds of folks, from an elderly woman swindled by a tree-trimming business to a disgruntled former Sbraga employee, Amaro spends his days making a difference. “I am honored to be selected by the readers for this recognition,” said Amaro. “I believe in giving a voice to the voiceless and will continue to do such.” We hope you do!
BEST REASON TO HATE NORTHEAST FLORIDA Heat & Humidity
Finalists: Traffic, Murder/Crime Rate
Some like it hot. That’s what Power Station said. However, it seems like our readers are just not down with the sultry sweat and steamy swelter of subtropical climes. Our pervasive, nine-month summer in Northeast Florida is part of what defines us. We just don’t understand how so many people could hate it. Unless, of course, “heat and humidity” is somehow a euphemism for Donald Trump, in which case, we totally get it.
BEST WASTE OF LOCAL PUBLIC MONEY Jacksonville Meter Maids
Finalists: EverBank Field/Jaguars, Duval County Courthouse
According to municode.com, they’re parking enforcement specialists, who check all the city’s “parking meters for indications of illegal parking, and to give notice of the violation of ordinances regulating the” blah, blah, blah … still doesn’t explain why trucks park for hours in zones bordered on each end with signs saying NO PARKING ANYTIME and FREIGHT LOADING ONE HOUR LIMIT. Anyway, they do wear uni-
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form and badges, so when you see one lurking by your ride’s meter, grab a handful of quarters and stop the madness.
BEST USE OF PUBLIC MONEY Libraries
Finalists: Hemming Park, Parks & Recreation
Unsurprisingly, Folio Weekly readers like to read. They are also good-looking, sexy, and firm of leg, jaw and back. And when given a choice of where municipal budgetary shekels should be aimed, these fine people are all about supporting our local libraries. In your face, Department of Solid Waste Management! Duval County alone boasts some 20 library branches, and all surrounding counties offer libraries with state-of-the-art facilities and beaucoup books. So whether you’re looking to learn an unhealthy amount about Thomas Pynchon, dig on some free concerts, or go “all in” on Bingo night, the library remains our readers’ local sanctuary for all things mentally stimulating and life-enriching.
BEST LOCAL NONPROFIT JASMYN
Finalists: K9s For Warriors, St. Francis Animal Hospital
If there is a true beacon of compassionate action in Northeast Florida, it’s exemplified by the ongoing efforts and success of JASMYN (Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network). Supporting young people ages 13-23 who identify as LGBT or Questioning, JASMYN offers a safe environment, if not sanctuary, for many local youths, along with health services and other wellness programs that teach, encourage and empower. Through roundtable discussions, monthly meetings, and a continuing campaign of fostering loving support and acceptance, JASMYN joins LGBT youth,
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Best Local Actor Barbara Coliacello is a one-woman show maestro and an entertainment powerhouse.
vibrant part of a performer’s spirit so that it can reach out and touch each and every member of the audience in a way they won’t forget. (No, not that way, bitches.) For every diva born, there’s a diva who’s created herself in her own image and figured out how to share that with everyone. Take a bow, BeBe Deluxe, for you have been crowned Northeast Florida’s Drag Queen of 2016 by Folio Weekly Magazine readers!
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BEST LOCAL FACEBOOK PAGE Jax Food Truck Food Court Finalists: Jacksonville Restaurant Reviews, 904 Happy Hour
Texting and driving is not just dangerous, it’s against the law. So while we’re not saying that our readers’ favorite local FB page, Jax Food Truck Court, isn’t entertaining (it is), filled with cool info (it is) or a great way to find out what’s cookin’ with the local mobile foodie scene (three times is a winner!); we’re just saying that we hope they’re keeping their eyes on the road and pull over for important status updates.
BEST LOCAL TWITTER ACCOUNT @MillerOnSports
Finalists: @TheSpecktator, @FolioWeekly
This cat or, if you prefer, bird of prey takes prolific to a new level on Twitter — even trouncing Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry’s activity, and that’s sayin’ something. The man behind the Voice of University of North Florida Athletics, Richard Miller, is an expert of all things local sports, masterful as a retweeter and entertaining as hell as a commentator. Take this gem from Sept. 11, “I’d feel good about Jaguars result today if it was 2015.” Burrrnnnn.
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Serious, Northeast Florida? Pokémon Go is the “best” you could come up with for Best Local Trend? We were counting on the inverted mullet for this year’s Best of Jax theme! Oh, the glorious party-in-the-front, business-in-the-back photo spread, the Kurt Cobain lookalike we were going to discover slinging burritos from a food truck, the many flannel shirts tied around waists at the Best of Jax party at Bold City Brewery on Oct. 2 — gone, all gone. Instead, we’re walking into traffic and stumbling into the St. Johns River chasing Zubats. Sigh. Anyone else find it ironic that fat, lazy Americans are wild about a game that actually makes them go outside and walk?
BEST LOCAL INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT Igersjax Finalists: Riverside_Memes, OnlyInDuval
With nearly 40,000 followers, Igersjax is the place to scroll for all things 904. There are nighttime pictures of the Main Street Bridge, all lit up in blue. There are photos of surfers, girls in bikinis, festivals, cityscapes, river views and architecture. The Cultural Council has even called the account the “most active and powerful growing cultural and social group in the city.” So if you find yourself bored at home one of these days, search the hashtag #igersjax and you’re bound to come up with a thing or two to do.
BEST LOCAL DRAG STAR BeBe Deluxe Finalists: Twinkie, Karissa T. Wade
Drag is more than just entertainment; it’s a state of mind, a way of bringing out a unique and
BEST RADIO SPORTS PERSONALITY Dan Hicken
Finalists: Cole Pepper, Sam Kouvaris
If you aren’t listening to “The Drill” with Dan Hicken and cohost Jeff Prosser on 1010XL/92.5 FM, you haven’t heard the most unforgettable singing voice in Northeast Florida. Seriously, late-night TV has Jimmy Kimmel, Northeast Florida sports radio has Dan Hicken. If you aren’t tuning in, you’re also missing out on hearing one of the most zany, informed and flat-out funny sports commentators in all the land. That’s why Hicken tops this list for the sixth time as the Best Radio Sports Personality.
WORST THING TO HAPPEN IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA Ken Adkins Finalists: Donald Trump Rallies, Lenny Curry
OK, y’all are kinda giving us the warm fuzzies. Voting alleged clergyman Ken Adkins as the Worst Thing to Happen in Northeast Florida before he was arrested in Georgia on charges of child molestation and aggravated child molestation, when he was merely a mental midget and human ethics-free-zone sabotaging the HRO, Tweeting deplorable things about our LGBTQ brothers and sisters in the days after the mass shooting at Pulse Orlando and disrespecting elder statesmen makes up for voting Pokémon Go the Best Local Trend. Mostly.
BEST BLOG Jax Restaurant Reviews
Finalists: Jacksonville Moms Blog, The Specktator
Are you looking for the best place to grab a bite before a movie? Or is it a kid-friendly restau-
rant in Avondale you seek? Either way, Jax Restaurant Reviews has you covered. Covering every culinary nook and cranny in the 904, Jax Restaurant Reviews is more than just a blog. JaxRestaurantReviews.com also features foodie news, food adventures and a community calendar as well as cafés, bistros and brewpubs organized by food type and region. So loosen that belt and check out the best fare in Northeast Florida.
BEST LOCAL RELIGIOUS/ SPIRITUAL LEADER Pastor Avery Garner Finalists: Bill Tyler, Stovall Weems
The people have spoken. But God is whispering in their ear. And the Supreme Being says that Pastor Avery Garner of St. Luke’s Community Church is the pinnacle of local clergy. The Arkansas native, former political consultant, HRO-supporting shepherd of the good word who has done some seriously admirable work on behalf of the homeless and people suffering from HIV/AIDS gives us the serious feels. If we weren’t lapsed, we’d rise and bear witness to his grace.
Seat’s Taken, Colaciello flexes the same skills as both playwright and performer. Talented, encouraging and funny as hell, Colaciello embodies the very best of local theater; and our readers agree.
BEST LOCAL HERO Tim Tebow
Finalists: Lisa Thomas, Shad Khan
The versatile athlete — football star at Nease High School and University of Florida, 2007 Heisman winner, ex-Bronco, ex-Jet, ex-Patriot, ex-Eagle — is now trying his skills in The Show, professional baseball. Tebow signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets a couple weeks ago. Despite some grousing among sports enthusiasts, we’ll watch his new career with interest — and wonder how Tewbowing will play out at home plate. You go, Tim!
BEST REASON TO LOVE NORTHEAST FLORIDA BEST PLACE TO PEOPLE-WATCH BEST PLACE TO BIKE The Beaches
Reason to Love Northeast Florida Finalists: Weather, Jaguars People-Watch Finalists: Five Points, Town Center Bike Finalists: Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail-Trail, Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park Whether cruising, strolling, swimming or spinning, people agree the beach is the best place to be for biking and people-watching and is our readers’ most favoritest thing of all. Bikers can pedal along the Jax Beach Board-
walk or head to Hanna Park for a more adventurous ride over wooded trails. The beach is also bike-friendly, so touring around on two wheels is an easy way to explore. If you like to sit back and wonder about passersby, just head to where the ocean kisses the sand. It’s a people-watching paradise. On any given day, you could see a surfer rip a set or a skater rolling with a dog. You might even spin theories about hipsters staggering from the bar or flashy femmes entering the club. Just grab a seat and get ready to be amused. Locals agree that the beaches are a quick and easy escape from it all. Our coastline features four separate beaches, each with a unique shore to explore. You can find the freshest catch in town, catch some waves or rays, chillax with pals and groove with the nightlife.
LOCAL WEIRDO Lane Pittman
Finalists: Corrine Brown, Kerry Speckman
The strawberry blonde sweetheart of shredding sick songs on the 4th of July (and getting busted in the process) has reached the pinnacle of Northeast Florida notoriety this year by being named THE Local Weirdo on the only Best Of list that matters. As a member of the Jaguars’ Jax Pack, Pittman has entertained; as a subject of a controversial arrest, he has enthralled. Word is he also got passed during the Gate River Run on the Green Monster by a shit-talking FWM staffer (whom he immediately smoked). Can’t wait to see what he’ll do next! “Weird. Different. I ain’t scared to be,” he quips. Keep it up, Lane.
BEST LOCAL COSPLAYER Jenifer Ann Finalists: Candy Keane, Jenna Esposito
This kitty had us at “meow.” A self-described costumer/cosplayer, host, artist and promotional model is a chameleon of characters, somehow pulling off a diverse spectrum that includes Princess Leia, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, a pretty kitty and much, much more. She’s a one-woman powerhouse who makes appearances all over the country, in character, of course. FW readers’ choice for Best Local Cosplayer, Jenifer Ann, is so transformative, bet you wouldn’t recognize her if you passed her on the street.
BEST LOCAL COMEDIAN Adam Hartle
Finalists: Patrick Carson, Mark Alan
There are some strong beliefs that many comedians are essentially terminally depressed, mood-disorder-plagued, drug-and-booze addicted, approval-seeking death-trippers. And that’s just our local church comedians, like Rev. Ricky Chuckles. We don’t know what his current lithium blood levels are, but we do know that when Folio Weekly readers wanna get a good laugh and humorous break from the soul-crushing wheel of constant misery called life, they sit back and enjoy the mirthful merriment of Adam Hartle!
BEST LOCAL ACTOR Barbara Colaciello
Finalists: Josh Waller, Yoanna House
Northeast Florida boasts an impressive theatrical community, and if we have a spearhead of that very same scene, it is surely Barbara Colaciello. Combining NYC cool, decades of experience, and a healthy dose of humor, Colaciello is on point as a drama teacher, writer and ensemble player, and equally adept at starring in her one-woman shows. With original works like the autobiographical Life on the Diagonal and the history-driven plays Sustaining Beauty and This
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BEST CONCERT OF 2016 Justin Bieber Finalists: Pearl Jam, Welcome to Rockville Festival Northeast Florida, you have spoken. The word is that you have Bieber Fever! Tween heartthrob Justin Bieber made his way to Jacksonville’s Veterans Memorial Arena for a sold-out show in late June as part of his Purpose World Tour. The 22-year-old Canadian danced, sang and serenaded the ladies for a 90-minute show that featured tunes like “As Long As You Love Me,” “Insecurities” and “Love Yourself.” According to Inquisitr, Biebs even took a tumble during the water-drenched finale performance of his mega-hit “Sorry.” Sorry, not sorry.
BEST KARAOKE NIGHT BEST OPEN MIC NIGHT Rain dogs. Karaoke Night Finalists: Monkey’s Uncle, Austin Karaoke Open Mic Night Finalists: Monkey’s Uncle, Hourglass Pub You’ve been practicing the song for weeks. It’s your tune and no one can take that from you, not even God. So when you’re ready to unleash the world’s greatest rendition of Little Jimmy Dickens’ “Take an Old Cold Tater (And Wait),” whether during open mic or karaoke night, local FW readers take their amateur chops and music legend dreams to Rain Dogs. Is the crowd really understanding and appreciative or just placated by craft beers? Who cares? It’s your night. That is, until bar
co-owners Ian and Christina give you the gasface and the big thumbs down; that’s when you know it’s time to step off the stage, trust us.
BEST MUSEUM Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens Finalists: Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCA), Museum of Science and History (MOSH) Did you know that the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, located on Riverside Avenue, holds one of the finest art collections in the Southeast? Its permanent collection boasts nearly 5,000 works spanning the ages from 2100 B.C. through the 21st century. It’s also home to two-and-a-half acres of gorgeous historic gardens including the Cummer Oak,
Move that body, wiggle with it, or twerk like it’s your birthday, no matter how you groove, you can get down with the cool kids at this year’s Best Dance Studio - Dance Trance. 20 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | SEPTEMBER 21 - 27, 2016
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John M. Phillips wears many hats: lawyer, activist…today he wears the Folio Weekly Best of Jax crown!
one of the oldest trees in Jacksonville. From children’s workshops to exhibitions spanning African-American art and runway couture, the Cummer Museum has something for everyone.
BEST MUSICIAN/BAND The Band Be Easy Finalists: Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, Cody Nix If music feeds the soul, then The Band Be Easy is one helluva spiritual journey. Playing a blend of rock ‘n’ roll, blues, Motown and reggae, these dudes have been gigging hard for around four years. The band’s lineup features Aaron Thomas (vocals), Soulo Lyon (guitar and vocals), Rick Benjamin (bass guitar), Will Montgomery (drums), Jonathan Johnson (keys) and Arthur Jones (keys). The band wrote via Facebook messenger. “We play a diverse set list of original material [from] our debut 10-song, self-titled album, as well as a variety of tunes from all the greats.”
BEST NEW NIGHTCLUB Myth Nightclub Finalists: Hoptinger, Hourglass Pub When Folio Weekly readers want to work on some “night moves,” they take their little dance-happy tokheses to Myth. Legend has it (pun) that this Downtown club is located in the same spot where hipster hive Club TSI once hummed. But Myth keeps it current and cool with cutting-edge, tasty cocktails, hip DJs, weekly events like Sanctuary Saturdays and EDM College Thursdays, along with an outdoor terrace where you can catch your breath between bouts of showing off your original, Celtic-meets-thug dance move, “The Leprechaunvict.” 22 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | SEPTEMBER 21 - 27, 2016
BEST SURF SPOT The Poles Finalists: Jax Beach Pier, Jax Beach Northeast Florida’s surfing mecca is technically within K.A. Hanna Park — there are real wooden poles at the boundary between the park and Naval Station Mayport, and surfers know to stay south of the line — it’s that or get the U.S. Navy on their ass. #NationalIncident The Poles are parallel to the Jetties, two manmade constructs that take the St. Johns River to the Atlantic Ocean. That accounts for the bitchin waves so popular for locals and GDTs, who travel to NEFL by the truckload. Apparently there are FW readers among the paddlers, because they’ve dubbed The Poles as the Best Surf Spot once again.
BEST LOCAL THEATER PRODUCTION “The Little Mermaid” at Theatre Jacksonville Finalists: “Beauty and the Beast” at Alhambra Dinner Theatre, “Annie” at ThrasherHorne Center for the Arts Northeast Florida is the home of many great community theaters, and this year, Theatre Jacksonville’s musical tale of a seafaring princess fishing for true love is our readers’ choice for best local production. Maybe it was the toe-tapping musical numbers or maybe it was the spot-on performance of Lee Hamby as Ursula that reeled in their attention, but either way, our readers pegged “The Little Mermaid” as – what’s that word again? – phenomenal.
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BEST ART EXHIBIT OF 2016 LIFT: Contemporary Expressions of the AfricanAmerican Experience Finalists: Confronting the Canvas: Women of Abstraction, In Living Color: Andy Warhol & Contemporary Printmaking (Both at MOCA) On June 14, the exhibit LIFT: Contemporary Expressions of the African-American Experience opened at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. A capacity crowd checked out the work of 10 local artists who created visually charged ruminations on Jacksonville’s African-American heritage and history. Using the lyrics of “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” a hymn penned by Jacksonville natives James Weldon Johnson and John Rosamond Johnson, as a launchpad, the artists of LIFT addressed concepts ranging from racial unity to police brutality in an exhibit that is surely one of the most radical exhibits ever featured at the Cummer. The brainchild of Cummer director Hope McMath,
“Reel”-ing in the Years: Folio Weekly readers know that the best place to catch a flick and slurp down a great hot dog is Sun-Ray Cinema.
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LIFT sparked an immediate dialogue among artists and art lovers alike. Sadly, last month McMath tendered her resignation from the Cummer, yet the impact she and the artists created is sure to resonate onward.
Once again, promoter Sam Veal and company brought some serious blues to sunny Jax Beach this past spring. The world’s largest (and only) free, outdoor, oceanfront blues music festival, for more than 25 years, Springing the Blues has been turning the beach shoreline into a raging juke joint. The festival has consistently attracts true blues legends like Charlie Musselwhite and Earl King, contemporary torch carriers like Susan Tedeschi and North Mississippi Allstars, and plenty of local blues action. Always free, always fun, Springing the Blues remains a winning cornerstone of good (and real) music in Northeast Florida.
BEST COMEDY CLUB The Comedy Zone
BEST LOCAL COMMUNITY THEATER Theatre Jacksonville
Finalists: The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, Rain dogs.
Finalists: Players by the Sea, The 5 & Dime, A Theatre Company
Confession time: We <3 to laugh. What? You thought we were gonna get all personal and start lamenting our long-lost days as the caboose of a human centipede? Pshaw. OK, confession: We were the cream filling. Anyway, speaking of jokes, Comedy Zone is no joke, dominating this category every year save one since we rolled it out in the dim past of yesteryear. So check ’em out in Mandarin. Wait, seriously, Mandarin? Guess that little burg is cooler than we thought.
Since 1938, Theatre Jacksonville, or Theatre Jax, has been offering locals enjoyable (and affordable!) theatrical productions. Located on the strip in San Marco, Theatre Jax is one of the oldest, volunteer-based and community theatres in the nation. From Shakespeare to their cutting-edge Guerilla Show Series, the theater’s shows encompass everything from slaphappy comedy to dark drama. In addition, Theatre Jax holds regular auditions so even schlubs like you can go “Full Ethel Merman” on stage, while their education outreach programs encourage the next wave of young whippersnappers to take a crack at emoting in yonder spotlight.
BEST FESTIVAL Springing The Blues Finalists: Jacksonville Jazz Festival,
BEST PLACE TO ATTEND A CONCERT St. Augustine Amphitheatre Finalists: The Florida Theatre, Veterans Memorial Arena Consistently ranked among the top amphitheaters in the world by concert industry expert Pollstar, the St. Augustine Amphitheatre is Northeast Florida’s top pick a the place to enjoy a show. With a gangbuster 2016 season underway, the Amp (as it’s known by locals) has already welcomed legends like Robert Plant and Brian Wilson as well as modern music-makers such as Alabama Shakes and Twenty One Pilots. It certainly doesn’t hurt that this 4,000-plus-seat outdoor venue is located within Anastasia State Park and is surrounded by an elaborate arboretum of walking trails.
BEST GENTLEMEN’S CLUB Gold Club Finalists: Wackos, Doll House Open every day until 2 a.m., Gold Club on General Doolittle Drive in Arlington is your favorite place for a lap dance, bottle service and Friday buffet. “We excel at providing sexy entertainment … Witness perfection!” the gentlemen’s club promotes on their website. Yelp user Charles K. said of the club, “I’ll definitely go back. The women were gorgeous and knew how to actually do pole tricks!” From dancing ladies to a New York strip steak, there’s a bit of something for everyone at Gold Club.
BEST LOCAL DANCE CLUB The Loft Finalists: Mavericks Live, Myth/Eclipse (tie) Heading out for a night of dancing keeps getting more particular. Dance floors get smaller, clubs get more niche-based, and DJs have more power and control than ever before. That’s what makes The Loft so special. Without boasting a giant dance floor or a megashit-ton of trippy effects, the friendly, neighborhood atmosphere at The Loft is what makes it the floor that Northeast Florida has chosen as the top spot for get their groove on.
BEST LOCAL ARTIST Chip Southworth Finalists: Jessica Becker, Overstreet Ducasse
haven’t already said here in the pages of Folio Weekly Magazine for decades? Way before the current LGBTQ scene emerged, The Metro was Northeast Florida’s destination for the fiercest and most fabulous, for sure. But the thing that’s always separated it from the rest has been its ability to keep the party hot, real and open to everyone, regardless of their orientation. Some (good) things never change.
BEST LOCAL COSPLAY EVENT GAAM Finalists: Wasabicon, Collectivecon, Supercon There’s a certain something that sets the cosplay set apart and yet binds them together, kind of like The Force. Gaming, sci-fi, fantasy,
comics and more come together every year at the GAAM (Games Art and Music) Festival, and our readers have taken notice. Growing every year like a quadrotriticale grain storage bin full of tribbles, GAAM has become the number one choice of our readers.
BEST YOGA STUDIO Lotus Yoga Finalists: Yoga Den, Big Fish Power Yoga It might seem antithetical to rank the offerings of a discipline the places balance above all things, but when our readers need to get their mellowed black chick spines back in place – as well as open their chakras and find their centers – their number one choice is Louts Yoga in the heart of Avondale. Headed up by Bethany Crawley and Bonnie Currie, Lotus Yo-
ga’s community-based approach brings hearts, minds and bodies together in harmony.
BEST LIVE MUSIC CLUB Mavericks Live Finalists: Rain dogs., 1904 Mavericks Live is making great strides in shedding its “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” image with an increasing run of killer concerts. Some of this credit surely must go to the savvy tastes of Jack Rabbits owner and promoter Tim Hall, and the management gets props for bringing killer hip hop, metal, rock and, of course, country artists into Downtown. Upcoming shows to absolutely check out include Animal Collective (Nov. 12), Thievery Corporation (Nov. 15), and hometown faves Yellowcard (Nov. 18). Cowboy boots optional.
With the ability to capture both the beauty and peculiarity of his subjects, Chip Southworth has done more for the local art scene and art activism than almost any other artist in the area. “This city really does love art and I love making art here,” said Southworth of his win. “Sometimes it’s a battle, but the art community is full of soldiers. I hope to help push more thought-provoking art to the forefront in Jax — especially on the streets. It really is the drug that we need!”
BEST CLUB DJ Autrelle Holland Finalists: DJ Nick Fresh, DJ EL tied with DJ Lurk City In the age of iTunes, spinning has become more than just choosing the next song; it’s about knowing what the people respond to, and how to match the rhythms of their bodies in synch with the flavor of an ever-morphing crowd. According to our readers, DJ Autrelle Holland more than fits the bill to pump up the volume and make the dance floor come alive.
BEST GALLERY CoRK Arts District Finalists: Mussallem Galleries, Stellers Gallery Looking to satisfy your artistic cravings? Stop by CoRK Arts District in Riverside. It’s numero uno on the art scene. Located on the corner of Rosselle and King, this old warehouse has been renovated to provide creative spaces for local artists, galleries, and production studios. Artists benefit from working in close collaboration with a wide range of inspirations while the community benefits from the fruits of their labor. Even though a secret code is required to enter the building, access can be granted during publicly advertised events or individual appointments.
BEST FISHING SPOT Jax Beach Pier Finalists: The Jetties, Sisters Creek The structure extends almost a quarter-mile over the ocean at Fifth Avenue North, and fisherfolk are hooking kingfish, drum, whiting, sheepshead — if it swims, it’s there. Open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. April-November, till 7 p.m. December-March; $4 to fish, $1 to watch; kids under six free. No shark fishing — and watch out for surfers, who allegedly know they’re not supposed to get near the pilings. Yes, there are shade areas, bathrooms and a bait shop. Check jacksonvillebeach.org for rules and stuff.
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BEST LOCAL COLLEGE University of North Florida
It took Cameron Rachel only a little less than
wilted, aged or just plain unhappy with
five years to catapult to the top of the list as Best
the form staring back at you in the mirror,
Finalists: Jacksonville University, Florida State College of Jacksonville
Hairstylist in NEFL. “I always did hair growing
see this year’s Best Plastic Surgeon, Dr.
up and I loved it and I decided, that’s my thing,
Michael J. Duffy of Jacksonville Cosmetic &
I love a big hair,” she said. At Jax Beach’s Sutra
Reconstructive Surgery Center, about turning
Did you know that the University of
Salon, Rachel loves turning out textured, messy
that self-image around. With nearly 30 years of
North Florida counts more than 15,000
dos that have that lived-in (read: sexy) look. In
surgical experience, 20 in plastics, you’ll be in
undergraduate and graduate students? That’s
her staff profile on Sutra Salon’s website, this fun
the steadiest hands with Dr. Duffy.
a lot of learning going down. From the Brooks
chick with serious moxie writes that she loves the
College of Health to the Coggin College of
nighttime because “Everything good happens
Business, UNF is continuing to attract national
after 12!” We so agree.
attention for its faculty, educational programs and campus life. For the sixth consecutive year, the U.S. News & World Report has named UNF a “Best Regional” university in its
Finalists: Deacon-Chasey, Victor Micolucci Wasn’t it the late, great outlaw country singer
Finalists: Aura, Verde Eco-Salon
and sobriety-deficient mystic Townes Van Zandt
2017 edition of “Best Colleges.” It also has one of the top nursing schools in the Southeast
Whether you’re looking for a professional
That also describes the holistic philosophy of
and has received accolades for its diversity
cut, fashionable coiffure, or possibly even
the Folio Weekly A&E newsroom! Well, maybe
and inclusion efforts. Well done, UNF!
an Emo-Phillips-Pete-Rose-style bowl cut (it
if old Townes had made a pit stop at Dr. Loren
who sang that he was “Waiting around to die”?
never goes out of style!), Folio Weekly readers
Clayman’s, he might’ve had a few more years on
strongly suggest you take your luscious-albeit-
this mortal coil. Regardless, when Folio Weekly
lusterless locks to Downtown’s very own
readers want to get a check-up, get answers
Finalists: Dr. Clayman’s Miracle Spa, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
Daniel James Salon. With a skilled, friendly
about that “thing” they discovered “there,” and
staff on board, this truly indie and hip cuttery
other such mysterious medical maladies, they
According to the only source we trust,
does it all, from a quick lunchtime trim to a
head to Clayman’s office for professional,
Wikipedia, “a spa is a location where mineral-
complete color change and makeover. Since
trustworthy and compassionate care.
rich spring water (and sometimes seawater)
Daniel James Salon is mere feet away from
BEST DAY SPA Seventh Wonder Holistic Spa
is used to give medicinal baths.” So, basically,
the Folio Weekly HQ and Brain Trust, it’s no
skinny-dipping. Yeah, we’re thinking that
surprise that more than one of our fashion-
Seventh Wonder Holistic Spa, with its
trend-starting-staffers has had “hair done did”
Ayurvedic and holistic treatments, facials
at this boss salon.
and massages in a tranquil East-meets-West setting on St. Johns Avenue offers a far more blissful experience than just nude bathing. Check out their chakra-balancing, aqua chi and hot stone therapy, too.
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BEST HAIR SALON Daniel James Salon
BEST DOCTOR Loren Clayman
Finalists: Dolan Smith, Dolan Smith Salon; Ashley Waltz, Verde Eco-Salon
BEST PLASTIC SURGEON Dr. Michael J. Duffy
BEST TEACHER(S) Ashley Turner & Lindsey Upchurch, Jacksonville Country Day School Finalists: Sarah Colado, Mandarin Middle School; Sarah Manning Ashley Turner and Lindsey Upchurch from
Finalists: Loren Clayman, Dr. Clayman’s Plastic Surgery Center; Lewis Obi, Obi Plastic Surgery
Jacksonville Country Day School taught their
A rose by any other name may smell as
the same exact number of votes. But it’s
sweet, but a wilted flower is a wilted flower no matter what you call it. So if you’re feeling
students and our staffers a thing or two about counting, because the FW gang was beyond disbelief that they could possibly have gotten
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are hereby officially recognized for mastering
BEST LOCAL BOOK STORE Chamblin Bookmine
the art of imbuing the next generation with
Finalists: The BookMark, Barnes & Noble
knowledge, behavioral and other critical life
Whether you’re looking for a book on
skills. There is something magical about two
gardening, holistic health, some William Blake
teachers from the same school sharing the
verse, or a grimoire of Aleister Crowley spells
title of Best Teacher.
and rituals (and who isn’t?), Chamblin Books
official; these two elementary school teachers
BEST VETERINARIAN Saint Francis Animal Hospital
remains the one-stop place to spend an hour (or day) browsing through untold thousands of new and used books. Whether hitting Chamblin Bookmine on the Westside, or
Finalists: San Juan Animal Hospital, Hidden Hills Animal Hospital
Chamblin Uptown in the heart of Downtown,
Local pets are raving about the quality care
environment know right where to go.
they receive at Saint Francis Animal Hospital. This not-for-profit clinic offers a wide range of affordable services, from comprehension exams to hyperbaric oxygen treatment — the
local book lovers, word nerds, and people just wanting to kill some time in a true literary
BEST SURF SHOP Aqua East Surf Shop
only one in town. Under the direction of Dr.
Finalists: Sunrise Surf Shop, Driftwood Surf Shop
Susan Shelton, the medical staff treats every
In case you haven’t noticed, there’s this
patient with tender, loving care — and has been
big, beautiful, dynamic body of water on our
doing so since 2003. Its new facility on Atlantic
eastern border keeping us from, like, walking
Boulevard boasts a grooming space, boarding
to Europe. Unless you got them Jeebus skills,
section, and retail area. Annual events help to
in which case, walk on (and turn this glass of
raise awareness and funds for the hospital.
water into vino, please). Northeast Floridians
No need to pick a favorite between Chamblin’s Uptown or the original recipe, Chamblin’s Bookmine - our readers love both locations of this year’s Best Local Bookstore.
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love the Atlantic Ocean so much that many
when your most pressing concern is whether
and you’ll experience just the beginning of
the numerous local YMCAs and sign up for a
of us try hoisting ourselves onto foam boards
to have the vegetable frittata, fruit and yogurt
what lead our readers to choose it as their
session with a personal trainer who can nudge
and conquering the mighty waves! For all your
or stuffed French toast for breakfast. With
favorite B&B in St. Augustine. Exquisite
you toward your fitness goals. If water is your
wave-conquering needs, check out Aqua East
wraparound porches, beach chairs aplenty
accommodations, delightful dining and a
thing, some locations even have Olympic pools
Surf Shop at its two locations. They’re winners!
and all the privacy you want, this Nantucket-
relaxed but elegant atmosphere all make for a
for swimming laps. Take a class, train with
style inn is the stuff vacation and conference
memorable getaway.
friends, work out in the fitness center — try it all
BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST Holly Cooper Finalists: Renee Haire, Kimber Medrano Let’s not kid ourselves — the human body
dreams are made of.
BEST INN/B&B IN ST. AUGUSTINE Casablanca Inn
BEST HEALTH CLUB/GYM YMCA Finalists: Bailey’s, Snap Fitness The YMCA is far more than just a gym. It’s
at the Y.
BEST HOSPITAL St. Vincent’s HealthCare
a leading nonprofit committed to building
Finalists: Baptist Medical Center, Mayo Clinic
pain. But sometimes we get to feed it cake.
Finalists: Kenwood Inn, Carriage Way Bed & Breakfast
healthy lifestyles in our community. Each ‘Y’
Celebrating its centennial anniversary this
Regardless, when Folio Weekly readers want
Spend some time at the Casablanca Inn
is equipped with exercise machines, weight
year, St. Vincent’s Healthcare has soared to
to get a seriously soothing and vituperative
looking out over the Bridge of Lions and the
room, and stretching areas, so there are plenty
massage, they head for the healing hands of
historic and romantic Matanzas bayfront view
of ways to work up a sweat. Stop in to any of
is a meat-bag prison of illness, injury and
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Holly Cooper! Is it her deft, precise touch? Her soothing conversation? Maybe it’s the scented oils. Who knows? What we do know is that our readers have spoken. And, by God, they love Holly Cooper!
BEST JEWELRY STORE Underwood’s Jewelers Finalists: Beard’s Jewelry, Faith Jewelers, Miriam’s Jewelry With four locations stretching from the Southside to the seaside, Underwood’s Jewelers is fine jewelry personified. That’s why they’ve dominated Best of Jax every single year since its 1991 inception. After over eight decades in business, it’s no wonder the timeless appeal of this local gem of a company originally founded in Palatka has won FW readers’ hearts and votes. Speaking of timeless appeal, did you know that jewelry has been worn since prehistoric times, when our best guess is that it was worn for much the same reason as today: positive omens, protection, status symbols, love and, of course, ’cause it’s gorgeous? Truth.
BEST INN/B&B IN JACKSONVILLE Riverdale Inn Finalists: The Dickert House Bed & Breakfast, St. Johns House Bed & Breakfast Have you ever wished that you could go back in time and live like a baron? Well, at The Riverdale Inn on Riverside Avenue you can rest your head in the same space as turpentine baron William Kelly, who built the now-impeccably refurbished mansion in 1901 when he was one of the members of a group of elites known as The Gum Bunch (we are not making this up). With tastefully appointed rooms and suites, a quintessential Southern porch perfect for cooling heels and imbibing light refreshment after a leisurely day taking in the sights, you’ll feel every bit the baron or baroness of old at The Riverdale Inn.
BEST INN/B&B ON AMELIA ISLAND Elizabeth Pointe Lodge Finalists: Fairbanks House, Addison House Just one glimpse of the stunning seaside inn Elizabeth Pointe Lodge on Amelia Island’s Fletcher Avenue and you’ll start dreaming of long, luxurious days and sweet, tranquil nights SEPTEMBER 21 - 27, 2016 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 29
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Finalists: Coggin Automotive Group, CarMax
Nancy Chartrand Heart & Vascular Center,
Hit the road, Jack Kerouac! When Folio Weekly
you can be sure that its heart is in the right,
readers want to cruise the road in style, they
cutting-edge place: right on the forefront of
aim their pogo sticks toward Tom Bush! With
cardiovascular care.
five locations in Northeast Florida, Tom Bush
BEST DIVE SHOP Divers Supply
offers the best in new and pre-owned top gear BMW, Mazda, Mini and Volkswagen vehicles. If you have “Mad Max”-tendencies or are simply a clumsy liability on the highway, Tom Bush also
Finalists: Sea Hunt Scuba, Atlantic Pro Divers
has a top-flight collision center to help repair
Open here since the mid-’80s, Divers Supply
your now-totaled jalopy.
offers every aspect related to SCUBA (SelfContained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) diving you’ll ever need: all the gear, several classes, trips to beaches, caves and springs
BEST BIKE SHOP ZenCog Bicycle Company
far and wide, and certifications. We can just
Finalists: Open Road, City Cycle
picture our readers strapping on a tank or two
Located in Riverside, ZenCog Bicycle
and flippering through exotic waters, only to
Company gets top props from Folio Weekly
freak at the sight of a shark or moray just feet
readers who want to hit the street on a top
away, lurking in the reef. Check your gauges
quality, reliable, and affordable bike. The shop
and rise.
offers two dozen trusted brands and can also
BEST FARMERS MARKET Riverside Arts Market
hook you up with a primo used cycle. ZenCog also offers maintenance and services ranging from fixing a flat tire to a total two-wheel
Finalists: Jacksonville Farmers Market, Beaches Green Market
upgrade. Whether you’re looking to navigate
Every have a Saturday mood like you want to
and durable bicycle.
have a beer, listen to music, do the shopping and pick up a nicey-nice for your best pal — oh, and bring your dog along for a relaxing stroll along the river cause Fido be humping
Northeast Florida’s streets or hit the trails, ZenCog can hook you up with a affordable
BEST COMIC BOOK STORE Superhero Hive
way too many legs these days? Yeah, us, too.
Finalists: Gotham, Mystical Mountain
Apparently we’re not the only ones, ’cause
People who think comics are just for kids have
the readers have again voted Riverside Arts
a whole lot to learn. With sales of $579 million
Market — or RAM — as the Best Farmers
in 2015 alone, comics remain a global, cultural
Market in the 904. Check it out Saturdays
and creative juggernaut. Whether you’re a
under the Fuller Warren Bridge, rain or shine.
stone Dark Knight geek, have Manga issues,
Bonus: They keep it legit local.
or are an old-school R. Crumb hippie, chances
BEST DANCE STUDIO Dance Trance
are Superhero Hive can hook you up. If they don’t have it in stock, they’ll order it quick, and this Riverside joint (with a sister shop in
Finalists: Scott Jones School of Dance, Mark Spivak’s Institute & Dance Extension, Nancy Dance Studio
Jax Beach) keeps the titles current and fresh,
If you’ve ever been behind someone
much-under-heralded, 1980s-era, Canadian-
wearing a Dance Trance T-shirt, odds are
mutant-superhero comic, Alpha Flight?! We
you couldn’t look away. With three locations
mean, other than the methadone clinic?
in Northeast Florida, the crew at Dance Trance is well, um, endowed with the ability to get us to bust a move like no one’s watching. While wearing stretch pants. Originally created as a workout program
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BEST PLACE TO BUY A CAR Tom Bush Family of Dealerships
with new comics zipping in the door on a daily basis. And where else can you get locked in a passionate discussion about John Byrne’s
BEST SKATE SHOP The Block Skate Supply Shop
for lovers of music and song, 2016’s Best
Finalists: Aqua East, Kona Skate Park
Dance Studio has classes for all ages,
Skate and destroy (barring you’re over 40)!
types and abilities. Even, we’re told, writers.
Considered a kind of headquarters and tribal
Looking for a comfy getaway in a historic in a 19th-century Nantucketstyle hotel? Folio Weekly readers give the Elizabeth Pointe Lodge the highest vacation props!
center for local skaters, particularly in the
remarked some overly healthy, cocky
shop’s home base in Riverside, The Block
asshole. But as we type this with HFC-
Skate Supply Shop maintains a total indie/
induced-shaking, cheese-puff-residue-
DIY vibe, proving that skateboarding is not a
covered fingers, we do know, like our
crime — it’s nearly a mystic devotion. From
readers, that if we are looking for healthier
newbie to skateboard magus, the shop offers
alternatives, we need to drag our bloated
all of the required gear you’ll need, from decks
bodies to Native Sun Natural Foods
to wheels and helmets, along with skating
Market. From fresh juices and vitamins and
lessons, and hosts numerous contests each
supplements to raw foods, organic produces
year. If you’re gonna skin your knees, you
and equally “chemical-free” meats, Native
might as well do it armed with the best boards
Sun remains the beacon for healthier dietary
offered by the shop that Folio Weekly readers
options. So whether you’re a soy newbie or
give the highest hosannas.
BEST VINTAGE CLOTHING BEST CLOTHING STORE Grease Rags Clothing Co.
in a full-blown “tempeh” tantrum, the helpful staff at Native Sun will help you eat better without flat-lining your wallet.Movie Theater Finalists: Cinemark, AMC Theatre Hot dogs always taste better when you’re
Finalists: That Poor Girl Vintage, Goodwill
watching something great — sports, movies,
There’s a fine fashion line between sassy,
wiener taste better. In this case, it’s not a
Basketball Wives, you name it, it makes a
snazzy bohemian and deranged, slobbery
baseball game but one of the various flicks,
derelict. And while Folio Weekly staffers proudly
documentaries and more you can catch
(and drunkenly) literally fall into the latter camp,
at Sun-Ray Cinema in Five Points. Not a
our readers are hip and astute enough to
misprint: A movie theater has the best hot dog
shop for vintage-vibed duds at Grease Rags
in the city. Pick a flick, get a dog, enjoy.
Clothing Co. This San Marco boutique boasts a staggeringly good collection of retro-style, rockabilly-leaning clothes and accessories that can help hotwire your bland wardrobe. What’s
BEST TATTOO STUDIO Inksmith and Rogers
more, if your hair is edging toward the Captain
Finalists: Sunday Tattoo Gallery, Black Hive Tattoo
Caveman look, an onsite barbershop will keep
Domination doesn’t quite describe what
your now-fallen-fade high and tight once again.
Inksmith and Rogers does in this category.
BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE Native Sun Natural Foods Market
But considering the stellar ink our readers are wearing and watching walk around Northeast Florida courtesy of the skillful inkslingers at this multi-location powerhouse of
Finalists: Grassroots Natural Market, Whole Foods Market
tattooing, it’s easy to see why. Word on the
“Ignore your health and it will go away,”
their many amazing artistes.
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BEST ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Golden Corral
massive salad bar of fresh veggies to a
is easy — just stop by Bagel Love. This
chocolate fountain and hand-spun cotton
small shop on Herschel Street has been
Finalists:
candy. Basically speaking, if you can’t
cranking out some of the city’s best
Fuji Sushi, CiCi’s Pizza
find it and all-you-can-eat it there, you’re
bagels since 2012. With 20 varieties from
Go big or go home, right? When our
probably better off without it. Oh, and one
which to choose, there’s no shortage on
readers’ appetites drive them into an Oprah-like feeding frenzy, they put the
flavors. Even the schmear has variety. If bagels aren’t your shtick, you can nosh
Golden Corral, our 2016 AYCE winner.
BEST BAGEL Bagel Love
Because nothing exceeds like excess, the
Finalists:
fresh-squeezed orange juice is fabulous
GC offers and ever-increasing cornucopia
Panera, Einstein Bros. Bagels
and coffee refills are free. Outdoor seating
of nearly any imaginable edible, from a
Finding love on a street corner in Avondale
is dog-friendly, so bring your pup, too.
pedal to the metal and blaze a trail for
Christopher Paul, voted Best Barista in the 904 by FWM readers, serves cafés with a side of art at Bold Bean Coffee Roasters, this year’s Best Coffee House.
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more thing…yeast rolls!
on a sandwich or salad from the menu — vegetarian options are available, too. The
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Breakfast and lunch are served daily,
Kickbacks Gastropub
always with a smile.
Best Bar Food Finalists: The Garage, Players Grill
BEST BAKERY Sweet Theory Baking Co.
Best Beer Selection Finalists:
Finalists:
Bottle Shop
Cinotti’s Bakery, Community Loaves
Best Late Night Spot Finalists:
“If music be the food of love, play on,”
Rain dogs., Mellow Mushroom
whines Duke Orsino in Shakespeare’s
Pizza Bakers
Twelfth Night. Music? The food of love?
WTF??!?! Everyone knows that chocolate
Rain dogs., Alewife Craft Beer
The iconic Riverside place claims to have “one of the biggest and best beer
is the food of love, and according to our
selections in the world,” and FW readers
readers’ trained confectionary palates,
agree. Bottles from around the globe hang
nobody locally does the sweet thang better
from the ceiling — it’s like picking fruit
than Sweet Theory. Nestled in a cozy nook
from a tree, only funner. (That’s a word,
of Riverside, Sweet Theory delivers the
right?) Bar fare means pizza, paninis,
goods in the form of cupcakes, donuts,
pasta, sandwiches and breakfast items
pastries and all the sugary and spicy baked
— Kickbacks is open 7 a.m. till 3 a.m.
goods your heart -- and tongue – desire.
And that closing time explains the Best
BEST BAR FOOD BEST BEER SELECTION BEST LATE NIGHT SPOT
Late Night honor bestowed upon them. Adjacent to the 100-year-old building is Goozlepipe & Guttyworks, a steampunkish joint with local artwork and, like, more than
Locals raise a glass to Taps, making this friendly saloon a Best of Jax winner.
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11 million pennies throughout the décor.
me want to learn more about the craft to
all the fixins you can manage, check out
Best Comfort Food Finalists:
They’re rich!
share with my guests.” Cheers!
Mojo Bar-B-Que. With five locations from
Soul Food Bistro, Maple Street
BEST BBQ Mojo Bar-B-Que
Fleming Island to St. Augustine, Mojo
Biscuit Co.
BEST BARISTA Christopher Paul at Bold Bean Coffee Roasters
has proved they know what’s up when
You know you’re onto something special
it comes to — what has become — an
when your business appeals to people in a
American tradition.
way that makes them want to eat their French
Finalists: Mike Ricci at Brew,
4 Rivers Smokehouse
Victoria Burge at Southern Grounds
According to Smithsonian Magazine, the
Comedian Lewis Black said, “I like coffee
evolution of American barbecue stems
because it gives me the illusion that I might
from a Caribbean cooking style brought
be awake.” For those of us looking for a
north by Spanish conquistadors. And
BEST BREAKFAST BEST BRUNCH BEST COMFORT FOOD Metro Diner
little pick-me-up in the form of a cup of
boy, we sure are glad the art of “cooking
Best Breakfast Finalists:
Folio Weekly readers voted them the tops in
joe, Christopher Paul at Bold Bean Coffee
meat low and slow over indirect flame”
Maple Street Biscuit Co., The Fox
breakfast, brunch and overall “comfort food,”
Roasters is our readers’ favorite go-to
caught on. For the best ribs, pulled pork
Best Brunch Finalists:
which surely means that if you have to leave
barista. Bold Bean, which has locations on
shoulder, beef brisket, smoked turkey and
Black Sheep, Restaurant Orsay
the house to eat before noon (or after – their
Stockton Street and in South Third Street in Jax Beach, serves lattes, cappuccinos
Finalists: The Bearded Pig,
toast with strangers. If there’s any truth at all to that idea (and there is, believe us), then Metro Diner is knocking it out of the park when it comes to creating a personal, homespun and intimate feeling to serving their fare.
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and any other frothy concoction you can imagine. “It’s an awesome feeling to be recognized for doing something that I truly love,” said Paul. “Thanks, Jacksonville, for waking up with me and allowing me to keep y’all caffeinated on a daily basis.”
BEST NEIGHBORHOOD BAR IN JACKSONVILLE BEST NEIGHBORHOOD BAR IN ST. AUGUSTINE BEST HAPPY HOUR BEST BARTENDER/ MIXOLOGIST Dos Gatos, Samantha Bush Bartender Finalists: Johnna Nobles at Sliders Seafood Grille, Kurt Rogers at Sidecar, Amanda Steele at The Flying Iguana Neighborhood Bar/Jax Finalists: Sidecar, Birdies Neighborhood Bar/St. Aug Finalists: Ice Plant Bar, Tradewinds Happy Hour Finalists: Restaurant Orsay, European Street There are many reasons to love Dos
Gatos. In fact, this year FW readers gave the craft cocktail lounge with locations in Downtown Jacksonville (across from Florida Theatre) and downtown St. Augustine four accolades with bragging rights. Two Cats (English translation from Spanish) is this year’s Best Neighborhood Bar in Jacksonville, Best Neighborhood Bar in St. Augustine, Best Happy Hour and one of their master mixologists, Samantha Bush, has been named Best Bartender. So what makes them so great? Well, they serve booze. That’s pretty awesome. Check out signature drinks like a Pegu Club with lime, orange bitters, Plymouth Gin and a dash of Cointreau. There’s also the Red Dawn, with fresh seasonal berries, Russian Standard vodka, ginger liqueur and ginger beer. For Bush, carefully crafting drinks like these is just part of her responsibilities as one of Dos Gatos’ master mixologists. The other is hospitality. “It’s definitely an honor to be picked by the city,” said Bush. “I’ve learned from a lot of great bartenders and winning just makes
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lunch and dinner meals are delicious, too), you have better be headed to Metro.
BEST BURGER IN ORANGE PARK/FLEMING ISLAND/ GREEN COVE SPRINGS Five Guys Burgers and Fries
crave a beefy treat that’s convenient, cost effective and created just the way they want it, Five Guys delivers.
Finalists:
BEST BURGER IN JACKSONVILLE BEST BURGER IN ST. AUGUSTINE Cruisers Grill
The Loop, Longhorn Steakhouse
Jacksonville:
There’s something to be said for success,
M Shack, Derby on Park
and Five Guys has the formula down pat
St. Augustine:
when it comes down to the hungry hearts of
Gas Full Service Restaurant
Clay County. The combination of handcrafted
Ice Plant Bar
burgers and fries and consistent quality has
From the minivan’s rear, a plaintive chant:
made them a “fast casual” hit from coast to
“Cheddafriezcheddafriezcheddafriez …”
coast since 1986, and it’s no exception in
They’ve been swimming, sandcastling
the 904. When OP, Fleming Island and GCS
and annoying lifeguards all day — now
A self-described “loudmouth from the Deep South” (we’d add “fabulous personified”), BeBe Deluxe is our readers’ favorite Local Drag Star.
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the kids are “Staaaarving, Mom!” Denying
dining experience.
quote Jimmy Buffett, “Goodgadamighty,
BEST BURRITO Burrito Gallery
which way do I steer?” Easy — go to
Finalists: Lola’s Burrito & Burger Joint,
Cruisers Grill, in South Jax Beach,
Mossfire Grill & Lounge
Lakewood or across from the fort in
Perhaps Yelp user Chris B. summed it up
St. Augustine. The burgers (several
best when he said of Burrito Gallery, “I was
varieties) are grilled to order and, yes,
pretty drunk when I went in here, but I was
they have cheddar fries. Plus salads,
very pleased with my (over) order. Give the
nourishment is frowned upon, so, to
wraps, tacos and nachos. FW readers
shrimp tacos a shot.” Chris, we’ve all been
declare Cruisers flips the best burgers in
there. For the best burrito in town — sober
Duval and St. Johns counties.
or not — Burrito Gallery has you covered.
BEST BURGER ON AMELIA ISLAND Tasty’s Fresh Burgers & Fries
And now with three locations, in Downtown, Riverside and Jax Beach, there are thrice as many places to chomp down on a burrito stuffed with Cajun shrimp, steak, curry
Finalists: T-Ray’s Burger Station,
chicken or whatever else your little heart
Sliders Seaside Grill
desires.
Tasty’s Fresh Burgers & Fries, one of the not have the pedigree (yet!) of other more
BEST CARIBBEAN Island Tropics Restaurant
venerable spots in the area, but it’s not
Finalists:
lacking for flavor or options. Daily specials
De Real Ting Café, Bahama Breeze
and a wacky crew give the restaurant on the
It’s a little bit of a hike to get all the way up
newer burger joints on the island, may
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corner of Eighth and Centre a leg up on the
north to reach Island Tropics Restaurant,
plus its very own local roaster (surprise!),
lasted the test of generations — and the
Carrot Cake, Grand Marnier Tropical
this year’s voters choice for Best Caribbean
Bold Bean continues to be the standard
new dinner menu. Did we mention high
Cake, or any of many other confectionary
food, but what you spend in time to get
bearer for local cuppas.
standards for fresh-butchered meat?
there you get back in immense portion
masterpieces, and you’ll know why FW
readers picked it again this year and why
like Oxtail, Jerk Chicken And Caribbean
BEST DELI Pinegrove Market & Deli
BEST DESSERT Biscottis
Curries. And on the bright side, you can
Finalists: Sandwich Depot, D&G
Finalists: Tres Leches,
take a tour of Springfield on your way there.
Never mind Pinegrove Market & Deli’s
bb’s restaurant & bar
BEST FISH CAMP Clark’s Fish Camp
familial legacy in the city of Jacksonville.
Avondale’s upper-end dining establishment
Finalists: Whitey’s Fish Camp, North
Never mind their high standards for fresh-
of choice, Biscottis, has always been well
Beach Fish Camp
butchered meat. Hell, never mind the
known for its desserts, and rightly so. The
Since the 1930s, simple sheds along the
sizes and authentic Caribbean classics
BEST CHEF Chef Tom Gray at Moxie Kitchen + Cocktails
they keep going back.
Finalists:
venerable old building that’s been serving
off-site bakery that produces sweets solely
rivers of the southern United States have
Chef Don Fagen at Sliders Seaside
as the business’ home for decades. What
for Biscottis and its sister restaurants hire
transformed from bait-and-tackle shops
Grill, Chef Matthew Medure at
you really ought to pay attention to are
only well-taught culinary bakers with formal
to full-fledged restaurants offering the
Matthew’s Restaurant
the fabulous deli sandwiches that have
training. Try the signature Bread Pudding,
local catch. Today, as in many years
A two-time James Beard Award-nominee, Chef Tom Gray, owner and executive
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chef at Moxie Kitchen + Cocktails, serves American cuisine with a twist at his eatery at The Markets at Town Center. Try the Charred Tomato Gazpacho, Housemade Pastrami Or Handmade Gnocchi With Smoked Mozzarella. “This is a very meaningful recognition for the work that my team and I do every day of quality sourcing, careful preparation and serving our dishes with pride,” said Chef Tom of his fifth win.
BEST CHICKEN WINGS Dick’s Wings & Grill Finalists: V Pizza, Gators Dockside Way back when, wings weren’t considered edible chicken parts. Boy, has that goofy notion vanished — and Dick’s Wings & Grill, its empire begun right here, has perfected the art of wings to earn the title of Best Chicken Wings once again. Dick’s serves 365 varieties of ’em at 22 locations, to a rough tally of 25,000 a day. Whew! Add burgers, beers, wraps, kids’ menu and apps, and it’s easy to see why FW readers like Dick’s.
BEST COCKTAIL SELECTION Sidecar Finalists: Dos Gatos, Restaurant Orsay Self-described as an urban beer garden and cocktail bar in the heart of San Marco, Sidecar has helped shape the landscape of drinking culture in Northeast Florida. Using housemade syrups, shrubs, liqueurs, tinctures and limoncello, this crew knows how to make a serious cocktail. Try a McLaury’s Daisy with mezcal, Cocchi Rosa, strawberry, lime and egg white, or opt for a classic like a Vesper, featuring gin, vodka and Cocchi Americano. Either way, it’s bound to be delicious (and intoxicating).
BEST COFFEE HOUSE Bold Bean Coffee Roasters Finalists: Brew Five Points, Starbucks Bold Bean Coffee Roasters’ cachet as a reputable coffee establishment not only in Riverside but in greater Jacksonville can be properly attributed to its fine product and the baristas’ intense training. With a couple locations in town and a third on the way,
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are Mayport Melt (provolone, shrimp and corn
past, Clark’s Fish Camp is the 904’s
salad, lettuce and tomato in a grilled pita) and
favorite place to enjoy a seafood bake
the Mac n’ Cheese grilled sandwich.
or soft shell crab. It’s partly due to the
from around the world and a live
BEST FROZEN YOGURT sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt
alligator exhibit. If you’re feeling extra-
Finalists: Yobe Frozen Yogurt,
fish camp’s infamously eclectic atmosphere, including exotic taxidermy
adventurous, order the charred ostrich
Mochi Frozen Yogurt
appetizer or bison mountain oysters (fried
SweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt has
bison testicles). Yum!
ridden its wacky Kermit-like mascot all
It’s a tie! Jacksonville Country Day School teachers Ashley Turner and Lindsey Upchurch can teach us all something about sharing the title of Best Teacher.
BEST FOOD TRUCK BEST SANDWICH The Happy Grilled Cheese
With numerous locations around town,
Food Truck Finalists: On the Fly, Burger 88
there are many opportunities to go find
Sandwich Finalists: Angie’s Subs, Chomp Chomp
out why the flavors, toppings and endless
The people have spoken: With a 4.9 out of
combinations are among our readers’
5 rating on Facebook and sandwiches folks
favorite icy sweet treats.
can’t stop talking about, The Happy Grilled
Weekly readers, who this year voted it the Best Frozen Yogurt in Northeast Florida.
Sandwich in Northeast Florida! This grilled-
BEST HOT DOG, BEST MOVIE THEATER Sun-Ray Cinema
cheese-mobile is often found at the Jax Food
Hot Dog Finalists:
Truck Food Court on Beach Boulevard, but
Hot Dog Hut, Hot Dog Jenn
it makes special appearances around town.
Movie Theater Finalists:
Cheese is a no-brainer for Best Food Truck (three times and counting) and, this year, Best
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the way to the favored taste buds of Folio
standards some Folio Weekly readers prefer
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WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
09/21
GLASS GIVEAWAY & RAFFLE 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Featuring multiple prizes, glasses from Aardwolf Brewing Company and lots of great beer. Brewz 1011 Atlantic Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 5 DAYS OF BOTTLE RELEASES @ GREEN ROOM 4:00 PM - 11:30 PM Vanilla Yates Manifesto Imperial Stout (100 Bottles available and limited draft) Green Room Brewing 228 3rd Street N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 WHAT THE FUNK?! 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM A celebration of the sour and funky side of craft beer. Alewife Bottleshop & Tasting Room 1035 Park Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204 YAPPY HOUR WITH BARK FOR LIFE 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Join the team at RGBS for raffles, toys, treats and really good beer – a portion of the proceeds will go to Bark for Life. Don’t forget to bring your pup! Really Good Beer Stop 323 10th Avenue N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 BALLAST POINT TAP TAKEOVER 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Burrito Gallery 90 Riverside Avenue #601, Jacksonville, FL 32202 JAX BEACH PUB CYCLE 6:30 PM The event will start at Green Room, stop by Zeta Brewing and The Blind Rabbit, then end at Really Good Beer Stop. Cyclists get ½ off first pint and 10% off all other RGBS purchases. Really Good Beer Stop Green Room & Zeta Brewing Co. 323 10th Avenue N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 ALPINE BREWING @ ENGINE15 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Meet the brewer behind the Alpine magic & try some beers unique to this market! Engine 15 Brewing Co. 1500 Beach Boulevard #217, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 FREE TOURS 6PM & 8PM September 21st Veterans United Brewing Company 8999 Western Way #104 Jacksonville FL 32256
FRIDAY
09/22
OKTOBERFEST AT AARDWOLF BREWING COMPANY TIME TBD Stop by for the launch of their Oktoberfest “Aartoberfest”, try one of their 4 Gose-style brews and have the chance to win logoed steins. Aardwolf Brewing Company 1461 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207 5 DAYS OF BOTTLE RELEASES @ GREEN ROOM 4:00 PM - 11:30 PM Chocolate Yates Manifesto Imperial Stout (100 Bottles available and limited draft) and tapping of I Did It All For The Chinookie IPA Green Room Brewing 228 3rd Street N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
INTUITION ALE WORKS TAP SPOTLIGHT 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Join the Intuition Ale Works crew for several Barrel-Aged beers and BBQ. The Bearded Pig 1224 Kings Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207 FOUNDERS TAP SPOTLIGHT 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Beer:30 San Marco 1543 San Marco Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207 SOUTHERN SWELLS BREWING CO. - A SPECIAL TASTING EVENT 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sample brews from this up-and-coming Jax Beach brewery at their first public tasting event. Really Good Beer Stop 323 10th Avenue N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
CIDER & CHEESE PAIRING 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM A farmhouse cider and artisanal cheese pairing. Ticketed event. Alewife Bottleshop & Tasting Room 1035 Park Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204 BEER VS WINE DINNER 6:30 PM RECEPTION 7 PM DINNER Enjoy creative dishes by Chef Ryan Randolph paired with both an Engine 15 beer and selected wine...the guests will then vote on which pairs best wine or beer! Ticketed event. Kitchen on San Marco 1402 San Marco Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207
09/23
BARREL-AGED NIGHT @ ENGINE 15 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Join the team at Engine 15 as they tap Barrel-Aged Nut Sack, Barrel-Aged Hard Cider, Barrel-Aged Imperial Simcoe and there’s rumors that Barrel-Aged Imperial Chupacabra might raise its ugly head. Engine 15 Brewing Co. 1500 Beach Boulevard #217, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 SMALL BATCH RELEASE Veterans United Brewing Company September 22nd 8999 Western Way #104 Jacksonville, FL 32256 3:00PM -10:00PM Jalapeno Pale Ale small batch will be served at the Taproom
5 DAYS OF BOTTLE RELEASES @ GREEN ROOM 4:00 PM - 11:30 PM Coffee Yates Manifesto Imperial Stout (100 Bottles available and limited draft) Green Room Brewing 228 3rd Street N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 TASTE OF THE SEASONS 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Featuring Cabo Wabo tequila, pumpkin meads and various holiday beers Broudy’s Liquor 516 W Geoffrey Street, St. Augustine, FL 32086 M.I.A. BREWING TAP SPOTLIGHT 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Beer:30 San Marco 1543 San Marco Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207 THINK LOCAL, DRINK LOCAL 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Local tap takeover & game night with Rethreaded pop-up shop. Alewife Bottleshop & Tasting Room 1035 Park Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204
JAX BREW BUS EVENT
• • • SOUR TOUR • • • 6:00PM - 10:30PM
September 21st
232 10th Ave N. Jacksonville, FL 32250
Celebrate Jax Beer Week by sampling sours in Riverside, San Marco, Mandarin & the Beaches. Our fun and informative guides will teach you all about sours and the souring process. Tour departs from Really Good Beer Stop in Jacksonville Beach. We will visit Ale Wife, Beer 30: San Marco and Wicked Barley. Drinking on the bus is permitted (and encouraged)! So arrive early to get your growlers filled at Really Good Beer Shop before the trip. Empy growlers are available on the bus to borrow during the tour. Tickets $40.
EVERY NIGHT ALL WEEK LONG!
• SPECIAL PRICING •
$5 FLORIDA DRAFTS, JAX BREWERY FLIGHTS, BEER COCKTAILS & MASH IN TICKET RAFFLE!
Kitchen on San Marco • 4:30 PM - 11:00 PM 1402 San Marco Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32207
SMALL BATCH RELEASE Veterans United Brewing Company 8999 Western Way #104 Jacksonville, FL 32256 Grapefruit IPA small batch will be served at the Taproom and live music from Double Trouble offered in the evening. September 23rd 3:00PM - 10PM Live Music 7:00PM - 10PM TAPPING THE KEG Tapping the Jax Beer Collaboration Beer “Soured Society”. September 23rd 6:00PM - 9:00PM Brixx Fire Wood Pizza 220 Riverside Ave Jacksonville, FL 32202
SATURDAY
09/24
5 DAYS OF BOTTLE RELEASES @ GREEN ROOM 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Coconut Yates Manifesto Imperial Stout (100 Bottles available and limited draft) Green Room Brewing 228 3rd Street N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 JAX BEER WEEK - MASH IN 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Celebrate the success of Jax Beer Week at the 2nd Annual Mash In event! Enjoy an afternoon of great brews, live music, food truck eats, games and more. All participants will receive a complimentary tasting glass and unlimited samples. Proceeds benefit Jax Beer Society. Tickets: jaxbeerweek.eventbrite.com The Glass Factory @ Engine 15 Brewing Co. 601 Myrtle Ave N, Jacksonville, FL 32204 KONGS FOR K9S Veterans United Brewing Company September 1st - 30th 8999 Western Way #104 Jacksonville, FL 32256 Each donated KONG = matching KONG donation +50% off one Veteran United Beer all month long!
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teppanyaki out there, it’s easy to know
Cinemark, AMC Theatre
when you’ve come across some genuinely
Hot dogs always taste better when you’re
good Japanese fare, and for that you have
watching something great — sports, movies,
to go to the Best Japanese restaurant in
Basketball Wives, you name it, it makes a
Northeast Florida: Sakura on San Jose
wiener taste better. In this case, it’s not a
Boulevard. Unless you live in Mandarin, it’s
baseball game but one of the various flicks,
not exactly close to anywhere, but trust that
documentaries and more you can catch
the drive is worth it for the fresh fish and
at Sun-Ray Cinema in Five Points. Not a
legitimate Japanese cuisine.
misprint: A movie theater has the best hot
BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT India’s Restaurant
dog in the city. Pick a flick, get a dog, enjoy.
BEST MARGARITA BEST MEXICAN La Nopalera
Finalists: Fifth Element, India House
Margarita and Mexican Finalists:
There are two kinds of people in the world:
Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar,
people who love good Indian food and
TacoLu Baja Mexicana
people who’ve never had good Indian food.
If you really felt like diving into a hot
The good news for Northeast Florida is that,
platter of Mexican food over giant
according to our readers, everyone who
margaritas after work and La Nopalera
visits India’s Restaurant on Baymeadows is
wasn’t the first option on your mind, call
sure to walk away loving it. India’s recipe for
yourself a liar, because it was. And so it
success includes fresh ingredients, friendly,
was with Folio Weekly readers too, as La
family-oriented service and an alluring, exotic
Noppie, as it’s known (affectionately, we
atmosphere as enthralling as their cuisine.
promise), has the Best Margarita in the
BEST JAPANESE Sakura Japanese Restaurant Finalists:
city. If it’s made and served with the Best Mexican food in town at one of eight — count ’em, ocho — locations in Northeast Florida, it’s gotta be good, right?
Wasabi, Kazu Japanese Restaurant With an immense glut of average
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When it’s time to make the right impression, out readers choose Black Sgeep in 5 Point as the best restaurant to impress a date.
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BEST MARTINI Ocean 60
and their equally filling Gourmet Grilled Cheese – all priced for less than a sawbuck.
Finalists:
the bottle (okay, mayhaps not that last one),
BEST MEDITERRANEAN Hovan Mediterranean Gourmet
our readers love them some martinis. And
Finalists:
if they’re in the mood for the Best Martini in
Casbah, Olive Tree
the 904, they point their cars east and giddy
Nothing makes the exotic seem safe more
up at Ocean 60 in Atlantic Beach, where
than a sense of the familiar; maybe that’s
Dos Gatos, Restaurant Orsay Shaken, stirred or just a cup o’ liquor outta
the martinis are always fresh, delicious,
why FWM readers chose Hovan as their
innovative and steps from the ocean.
favorite spot to enjoy the clean and healthy
They’re so into the drink that Hemingway
taste of the Mediterranean. Located in the
guzzled and James Bond sipped that
heart of Five Points, Hovan offers diners
there’s even a Martini Room on site. We
the chance to experience some delicious
don’t know what genius came up with that
old world cuisine without venturing too
idea, but fist bumps are definitely in order.
far outside their comfort zones. When our
BEST MEAL UNDER $10 Spliff’s Gastropub
readers are in the mood for falafel, kebabs and extra-thick wraps, Hovan is their favorite getaway.
Finalists: Folio Weekly readers, like Folio Weekly
BEST MICROBREWERY Aardwolf Brewing Company
staffers, share at least two common traits:
Finalists:
a love of salubrious living, a love of crazed,
Intuition Ale Works, Green
unhinged dog parks, and a love of simple
Room Brewing
math. So our readers know that when they
Located just minutes from Downtown
want to fatten their guts without bleeding their
Jacksonville in a renovated ice house from
wallets, they hit downtown for lunch and grab
the 1920s, San Marco’s Aardwolf Brewing
Al’s Pizza, Happy Grilled Cheese
a cheap, yet tasty bite, at Spliff’s Gastropub.
Company is the place to go for a tasty, cold
Co-owner Jason Hunnicutt has helped Spliff’s
brew. Opened just over three years ago,
ascent by shifting his savvy biz acumen from
Aardwolf releases a new pilot batch series
his club 1904 Music Hall into the restaurant
every Wednesday and crafts unique suds,
industry, and if this last year is any indication,
like +5 Charisma (Belgian dark strong),
Spliff’s has hit a homerun. When going to
Antwacky (English mild) and Ermah-Gourd
Spliff’s, be sure to try their signature mac n’
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only because of its pedigree, but it’s got and coffee). When you’re heading over to
everything a regular could want from a
Aardwolf, keep in mind that they’re open
friendly, neighborhood bar: TVs everywhere,
Tuesday through Sunday and host food
no-smoking atmosphere, delicious drinks
trucks onsite Wednesday through Saturday.
and the most creative bar food around.
BEST NEIGHBORHOOD BAR ON AMELIA ISLAND The Salty Pelican Bar & Grill
BEST NEW RESTAURANT The Bearded Pig BBQ
Finalists:
Hob Nob, Il Desco
Green Turtle Tavern, Sliders
When Folio Weekly readers aren’t too busy
Seaside Grill
being brainy, sexy, creative, productive, and
Just four short years since opening their
hopefully open to flattery-based, emotional
doors, partners Al Waldis and T.J. Pelletier
coercion, they like to nosh. Foodies and just
have made The Salty Pelican Bar & Grill
the flat-out hungry give The Bearded Pig BBQ
an iconic mainstay of the Dirty ’Dina. With
the highest hosannas for authentic Southern
two floors, plenty of TVs for sports lovers,
barbecue meats, along with tasty Dixie-style
a glorious view of the water for sports
pimento cheese, as well as flavorful veggie
indifferents and drink specials that will have
options. Located on the Southbank in San
you grinning all the way to the taxi, the
Marco, the Bearded Pig BBQ also boasts a
Pelican is one of those places that makes
cozy beer garden, where you and your friends
everybody feel like somebody special.
can quaff a few frosty ones, solve the world’s
BEST NEIGHBORHOOD BAR IN ORANGE PARK/FLEMING ISLAND/GREEN COVE SPRINGS Taps Bar & Grill
problems, but hopefully not resign yourselves to a bone-throwing battle.
Clean, classic, delicious gastropub food
BEST PIZZA IN JACKSONVILLE BEST PIZZA IN ST. AUGUSTINE BEST ITALIAN Al’s Pizza
from the mind behind Restaurant Orsay
Pizza in Jacksonville Finalists:
and the forthcoming South Kitchen, Taps
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers,
Bar & Grill makes an easy case for Best
Moon River
Finalists: Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers, Whitey’s Fish Camp
Neighborhood Bar in OP/FI/GCS, not
Plenty of TVs, memorabilia, a friendly staff, and cold beer and tasty sandwiches makes Players Sports Bar and Grill our readers pick for Best Sports Bar.
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Pizza in St. Augustine Finalists:
BEST PUB Lynch’s Irish Pub
Pizza Time, Mellow Mushroom
Finalists:
Pizza Bakers
Kickbacks Gastropub, Culhane’s
Italian Finalists:
Irish Pub
Enza’s, Gusto
The category is Best Pub — no frills, no
Take some tomatoes, mush ’em up, add
onsite brewery, just a pub — and that’s what
spices and herbs, smooth it out on dough,
Lynch’s Irish Pub is. The landmark joint
throw more good stuff on top, bake it and
across from Jax Beach Pier has 50 brews
— ta da! — pizza! FW readers say Al’s
on tap, bottled beers, Irish-themed cocktails,
Pizza does it best in Duval and St. Johns,
beer flights, and all-day brunch cocktails. The
at seven NEFL locations. Not feelin’ the
Irish-ish menu has Fish & Chips, Shepherd’s
pie? Al’s also offers calzones, lasagna,
Pie, Chicken Boxty And Scotch Eggs, plus
parmigiana, manicotti, ravioli — dishes that
burgers, sandwiches and salads. Live local
earned the locally owned restaurants the
bands play every night. It’s a pub, all right.
title of Best Italian, for the first time.
BEST PIZZA IN ORANGE PARK/FLEMING ISLAND/ GREEN COVE SPRINGS, BEST TRIVIA NIGHT Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
BEST RESTAURANT IN JACKSONVILLE Restaurant Orsay Finalists: Al’s Pizza, Moxie Kitchen + Cocktails Self-described as a “French bistro incarnated in the American South,”
Pizza Finalists:
Restaurant Orsay is our readers’ favorite
Brewer’s Pizza, NYC Meatballs
place to dine in Jacksonville. Focused on
& Pizzeria
local and sustainable ingredients, Orsay
Trivia Finalists:
is a recipient of Slow Food First Coast’s
Dick’s Wings & Grill, Hurricane Grill,
Snail of Approval and features a menu
Rain Dogs., Harpoon Louie’s
stuffed full of housemade Charcuterie,
Get that mellow on in Clay County without
Lamb Belly, Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie
resorting to picking turds in cow pastures.
and everyone’s beloved Lobster Pot Pie.
The Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers in
Yelp user Amanda M. had this to say
Orange Park has the best pizza in the
about Orsay, “Straight up delicious! The
area, with local specials and a totally
staff is friendly, food is outstanding and
trippy atmosphere that’s part of the MM
ambience is great! Duck and fried bread
signature. It’s so tripadelic, you may
pudding were the highlights!”
overhear convos like, “Hey, is your pizza swirling?” “Nah, dude, that’s just a Thai Dye Pie.”
BEST RESTAURANT IN ST. AUGUSTINE The Floridian
BEST PIZZA ON AMELIA ISLAND Moon River Pizza
Finalists:
Finalists:
With a new location on Spanish Street,
Pi Infinite Combinations, Townie
The Floridian continues to be everyone’s
Pizzeria
favorite eatery in the nation’s Oldest City.
While most Northeast Floridians probably
Dubbed as “Innovative Southern Fare for
think the Murray Hill location came first,
Omnivores, Herbivores and Locavores,” it’s
Amelia Island’s Moon River Pizza is
The Floridian’s regionally inspired dishes
actually the original and, like all things in
of down-home Southern comfort food that
life, the original just can’t be beat. It’s been
has diners return. Check out the Cornbread
named Best Pizza in AI so many times,
Panzanella Bowl, Cornbread Stack With
even we’ve lost count. (OK, intrepid Senior
Blackened Fish or go all out for the brisket
Editor/Archivist Dryden says it’s won every
Posole with local CartWheel Ranch beef
year since 2000). Located near Historic
brisket. From the eclectic Southern décor to
Fernandina Beach, this place is so old-
the carefully crafted cocktails, The Floridian
school good, it’s still cash-only. Now that’s
has proved its staying power.
Columbia Restaurant, Salt Life Food Shack
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BEST RESTAURANT ON AMELIA ISLAND BEST SERVER Sliders Seaside Grill Hilary Paetsch
or Springer Mountain Farm’s Chicken with Congaree and Penn rice middlins. Tasty!
The Salty Pelican, Salt
BEST RESTAURANT IN ORANGE PARK/FLEMING ISLAND/GREEN COVE SPRINGS Santioni’s Italian Restaurant
Server Finalists:
Finalists
Restaurant on Amelia Finalists:
Johnny Miller at European Street,
Metor Diner, Texas Roadhouse
Anthony Branco at Restaurant Orsay
Clay County may bring to mind fish
As the website says, “If you’re lucky enough
camps more readily than cavatelli with
to be at the beach, you’re lucky enough.”
Bolognese, but that doesn’t stop our
Sliders Seaside Grill is a fresh-catch-
readers from venturing out for a little Italian
slinging, blue crab burger-crafting oceanfront
when they’re looking for the best dining
powerhouse. With a low-key vibe that’s so
experience in their neighborhood. When
Florida, they should add the Sliders’ logo to
they do, they’re more than likely headed to
the jillion license plate options, and delicious
Santioni’s in Fleming Island. Established
dishes like Gringo Fish Tacos, Chimichurri
in 1987, Santioni’s focuses on authentic
Steak and Low Country Boil Steam Pots, it’s
meals served in a family atmosphere. For
no wonder we can’t get enough Sliders. Says
a delicious meal ranging from pizza to
staffer and Best Server winner Hilary Paetsch,
traditional baked pasta dishes and fresh
“I absolutely love my job and the people I
seafood, trust our readers – leave the gun,
work with. I guess that’s it, really. We have
take the Santioni’s.
an incredible team. I never wake up in the work. Even when things get crazy and hectic,
BEST SPORTS BAR The Players Grille
I’m working right on the beach, how lucky am
Finalists:
I?!” OK, now we’re jealous. And hungry.
Time Out, The Salty Pelican
morning and feel unhappy to be heading in to
BEST RESTAURANT TO IMPRESS A DATE BEST RESTAURANT SERVING LOCALLY SOURCED FOOD Black Sheep Restaurant
For sports lovers, it’s going down for real in Mandarin. The Players Grille checks all the awesomeness boxes for sports fans: memorabilia on the walls (check), tons of TVs (check), happy hour specials (check), booze aplenty (check), good ol’ American cuisine (check), casual atmosphere where
Restaurant to Impress a Date Finalists:
you can wear slaps, holey jerseys, lucky
Restaurant Orsay, Ruth’s Chris
pendants, hats, rabbits’ feet, helmets,
Steak House
bedazzled acid-wash jean shorts — don’t
Restaurant Serving Locally Sourced
judge, rhinestones have magical powers
Food Finalists:
(double-check). That’s how they got to be
Kitchen on San Marco, Southern Roots
voted this year’s Best Sports Bar in all the
Filling Station
Northeast Florida Land.
There’s more than one reason to love Black
with the Best Restaurant to Impress a
BEST VEGAN OR VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT Southern Roots Filling Station
Date. Located in the historic 5 Points strip
Finalists:
of Riverside, Black Sheep offers entrées
This Chick’s Kitchen, Present Moment,
awesome enough to impress any lady or
Green Erth Bistro
gent. Check out the Steak Diane, a ribeye
For those of you who prefer legumes more
with brandy cream sauce and handcut fries.
than lamb, and beans over beef, head over
There are also plenty of plates to share, like
to Southern Roots Filling Station on King
the Intuition Jon Boat Mussels and Pickled
Street for the best in vegan and vegetarian
Sheep Restaurant. In fact, dear readers, according to you, there are two reasons to name it the best of the best. Let’s begin
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Feast on some Wainwright Cheddar Grits
Cape Canaveral Red Shrimp. That’s right,
fare. Check out The Turtle: pumpkin seed
Black Sheep has plenty of options using food
pesto and local arugula tossed in cilantro oil
from right here at home — making it the Best
and served on bread or bed of greens or the
Restaurant Serving Locally Sourced Food.
equally popular The Beacon, which entails
smoky seed spread, carrot slaw and local
food and standout service, they’ve also
Market, the restaurant attached to the fish
Chan Asian Cuisine
micro greens over bread or a bed of greens.
been tagged as Best Restaurant When
market that sits 20 yards from where the fish
The perfect place to dine if you’re
Someone Else is Paying. Pro tip: Try the
boats dock. It’s way out there, in the sleepy
indecisive, Hawkers Asian Street Fare
BEST SMOOTHIE Smoothie King
happy hour menu.
With everything from light snacks to meal
BEST SEAFOOD Safe Harbor Seafood Market & Restaurant
replacements, Smoothie King reigns
Finalists:
supreme with choices for all who seek sweet
North Beach Fish Camp, Timoti’s
liquid nutrition. And with a wide variety of
Seafood Shak
supplements that’ll boost both your health
If you want an absolute lead-pipe lock
Finalists: Tropical Smoothie Café, Pulp
fishing village of Mayport, and the smell
offers dozens of small plates like Curry
of saltwater and seafood is omnipresent,
Meatballs, Crispy Roast Pork Siu
but together with the gorgeous drive,
Yoke and Lettuce Wraps, with shitake
the waterfront vista and the dinner that’s
mushrooms, water chestnuts and bean
practically still swimming, you’ll be happy to
curd. Modeled after street vendors in Asia
make the trip again and again.
who “hawk” ethnic dishes from mobile
and your chosen flavors, there is a plethora
guarantee you’re getting the freshest
BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT Hawkers Asian Street Fare
of combinations to be had in any of the many
seafood possible, make the trip to this year’s
Finalists:
locations in Northeast Florida.
Best Seafood spot, Safe Harbor Seafood
China Joy Chinese Restaurant, Chef
BEST TAPAS 13 Gypsies
carts, Hawkers on Park Street in 5 Points is a bustling spot with an environment that encourages sharing. We’re particularly fond of the curry duck noodles, green papaya and shrimp salad.
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Finalists: Royal Palm, Ovinté Chances are that if you haven’t yet tried any of the fare at 13 Gypsies, it’s because you can’t get a seat. Chef Howard’s Spanishinspired gypsy cuisine is the real deal, with true cured meats and small batch entrées that are yummy fresh and prepared daily. Try the desserts, too, but you’d be welladvised to call ahead first to see if there’s room for you.
BEST SUSHI Sushi Café Finalists: Sushiko Japanese Restaurant, Kazu Japanese Restaurant Sushi Café has been open for more than a decade, but it’s never been lost in the public consciousness of sushi-craving hipsters, working stiffs and soccer moms (or is it more PC to call them soccer co-parents these days?) in Riverside. With its über convenient location near Memorial Park, Sushi Café not only provides fresh seafood and honest-togoodness sashimi-grade standards, it’s a perfect spot to stop in for a bite or 12 on your Riverside exploration days.
BEST STEAK BEST RESTAURANT WHEN SOMEONE ELSE IS PAYING Rush’s Chris Steak House Steak Finalists: Restaurant Orsay, Outback Steakhouse When Someone Else is Paying Finalists: Restaurant Orsay, Matthew’s A good steak speaks for itself, so what is there to say really about Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse? Their thing is bringing out your steak on a plate so hot the meat is still cooking when it’s served. This is a wonderful thing, and the food is truly exquisite, with many different cuts on offer at the temperature of your choice. It’s no wonder they were voted Best
Steak by FW readers — for 15 years now and counting! And, at a nod to the costs inherent in providing both phenomenal
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Finalists: Simply Tasty Thai, Buddha Thai Bistro
BEST HOOKAH LOUNGE The Casbah Café
Pad Thai and Drunken Noodles, oh my! For
Finalists:
has dominated Best Thai. And now, with a
Habibi Bar & Café, Sahara Café & Bar
second location in San Marco in addition
Touted as “Jacksonville’s most frequented
to its Downtown O.G. digs, it’s likely they’ll
stop for friends, conversation and a wide
keep racking it up for six more. Indochine’s
selection of traditional and herbal shisha,”
owners know what’s up: If it ain’t broke,
The Casbah Café is quite popular among
don’t fix it. (Psst: A little bird told us they
the 904 puffers. Located on St. Johns
own Pho a Noodle Bar, too. So Pho king
Avenue in Avondale and open daily 11 a.m.
cool. If you pronounce it right, you’ll get it.)
to 2 a.m., The Casbah is a great place to enjoy a smoke (they have everything from apple to honey-flavored tobacco), and catch authentic belly dancing, killer Middle Eastern food and lots of tasty beverages.
six years in a row, this bomb-diggity spot
BEST LIQUOR STORE BEST WINE SHOP Riverside Liquors & Village Wine Shop Wine Shop Finalists:
BEST MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT The Casbah Café
Total Wine & More, Royal Palm Village
Finalists:
Total Wine & More, Royal Palm Village
Karam, Noura’s Café
Wine & Tapas
When looking to nosh on some savory and
What makes a liquor store great? Ask our
sweet Middle Eastern dishes, our readers
readers, who voted Riverside Liquors as
once again picked The Casbah Café. Since
the area’s best, and they’ll likely say the
1999, this Avondale eatery has kept Folio
Weekly loyalists coming back for more, with
Liquor Store Finalists:
same thing: an amazing selection, friendly, knowledgeable service, and an atmosphere
an extensive menu featuring everything
that addresses both your “sipping brandy
from appetizers and veggie delights to meat
by the fire” persona as well as your “tequila
and seafood kebabs, an extensive wine
gorilla.” And, as this year’s Best Wine
and beer list, smokin’ hookah action, and
Shop, they’ve definitely got your “drinking
belly-dancing. Live music on the weekends
wine like Kathie Lee” aging cheerleader
rounds out the Casbah’s winning mix of the
needs well in hand. Whether it’s for their
traditional and the hip. Dig in!
personal liquor cabinet/wine cellar or to be
BEST THAI Indochine
Coffee can make or break your day, so trust our readers’ top choice for great grinds and head over to Bold Bean Coffee Roasters.
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the perfectly chosen gift, locals know that choosing Riverside Liquors is a tradition worth keeping.
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FOLIO A + E
WHAT W hat do French ye-ye pop, psychedelic post-punk, the California desert, Guided by Voices, Jean Luc-Godard, and Columbus, Ohio, have in common? Probably only one thing on the planet: the band DTCV. Pronounced “Detective,” this duo — James “Jim” Greer, who recorded and toured with GbV during their mid-’90s heyday, and Guylaine “Lola G.” Vivarat, who grew up in the French Alps before ensconcing herself in Los Angeles’ garage-rock scene — came together by accident, the way most bands do. Jim ran into Lola at a festival in France, Lola showed Jim some songs, Jim drunkenly agreed to play a show for the first time in 15 years, Lola suggested they start a band for the occasion… Four years later, that little one-off now has three sprawling fulllengths along with several EPs and 7˝s to their name. DTCV has also cultivated a reputation for sultry, soaring live shows that belie Lola and Jim’s humble personalities. “It’s a lot of fun,” Greer tells Folio Weekly. “I had totally forgotten how much fun it was to play live. That’s why we’re still doing so much of it.” The duo released their strongest album yet, Confusion Moderne, earlier this year — a meditation on consumerism, social justice, environmental activism, and political maneuvering delivered entirely in French. “It’s the best album we’ve made so far,” Lola says. “They’re political songs, but I didn’t want the words to be too direct. I try to write poetically, in a symbolic way.” About her and Jim’s motivation to write another album so sonically sumptuous and lyrically deep in such a short amount of time, Lola adds, “Living in the California desert pushed everything further. You could
DTCV with FEVER HANDS, COEDS, and MOON THIEF
8 p.m. Sept. 25, Rain Dogs, Riverside, $7, facebook.com/raindogsjax
DTCV with FEVER HANDS, MENTAL BOY, and UNCLE MARTY & THE KEN BURNS VORTEX 9 p.m. Sept. 26, Shanghai Nobby’s, St. Augustine, $7, facebook.com/shanghai.nobby
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FILM Screen Savers ARTS Professor Jed Rasula MUSIC Deadaires LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC CALENDAR
PG. 56 PG. 57 PG. 58 PG. 59
CAN YOU FIND?
How DTCV nails POST-MODERN COOL with grab bag of rock influences and charming transatlantic aura
see climate change and evil development happening right in front of you. And we recorded it very quickly, at the worst of the heat wave last year. The last day I was doing vocals, I almost passed out. It was 108 degrees. A surreal experience.” And one that pushed Greer and Vivarat to continue their eastward migration. This time, they ended up in Columbus, Ohio — which both believe is perfect for their ongoing plans to keep touring as often and as flexibly as possible. “Chris Dunn was our drummer in LA, but he can’t tour because of his day job,” Greer says. “He’ll play whenever he can, but here we can find musicians willing to be our rhythm section and able to tour as much as we need and want to. We’ve had really good luck — there are a lot of great musicians and great bands here in Columbus.” If that seems like an unlikely statement from a suave, sophisticated outfit like DTCV, well, it is. Greer and Lola gave themselves that “anarcho-symbolist rock” tag. Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh directed the duo’s first music video from Confusion Moderne. Greer has written several critically acclaimed novels and short story collections, along with the screenplays for Hollywood hits like Just My Luck and The Spy Next Door. And Lola is so
damn stylish she could probably design her own fashion line. And yet DTCV has played perennial Oldest City haunt Nobby’s several times over the last three years, and on this tour they’ll even grace Northeast Florida with that rarest of occurrences: one show in Jacksonville and one show in St. Augustine. “We always have a blast at Nobby’s and in Jacksonville,” Lola says. “The crowds are great. I had never been to Florida before when we went there for the first time, so I didn’t have any expectations. And everything was really cool.” Greer says his parents live in Vero Beach, which means their only experience with DTCV live since 2012 was at a Nobby’s show. “They stayed up late!” Greer raves. “Past midnight. That’s way past their bedtime — it’s past my bedtime. But they stayed for every song.” Beyond that live show, which Greer and Lola both assert has gotten “way better” since those old Nobby’s appearances, there’s an unmistakable but indescribable je ne sais quoi about DTCV’s music that’s heightened
on Confusion Moderne highlights “Histoire Seuel,” “Bourgeois Pop,” and “Capital Ennui.” For most of us, the whole sly DTCV moniker only adds to the mystery, although Greer swears it was an accident. “We named ourselves after a not-very-well-known Godard film, but then we couldn’t translate the French accent marks in the name to the Internet, so we got rid of the accent marks, which made it impossible to find us under the blizzard of homicide reports… So we came up with the bright idea to take out the vowels from Detective, and then it became a thing. Now it looks like we’re taking that thing to its absurd extreme, but really we just thought it was going to be funny. But this happens: you don’t think about your name when you casually start a band — and then you’re stuck with it.” Her infectious laugh dying down, Lola gets more big-picture about DTCV. “There’s always a compromise,” she says. “In an ideal world, we’d live in a cabin off the grid. But right now, that’s not really feasible. I don’t like living in a city — but it’s easier when you’re in a band.” Still, she admits, having total creative control over it is a plus. Speculating for a second about hiring a big outside producer for their next record, Lola quickly purges the idea: “I feel like that would drive me nuts. I’m kind of a control freak. With music — not with other things.” Jumping in, Greer says, “She doesn’t really like to do things she’s told. Me? I’m good at doing what I’m told.” A beat passes, during which I think about how critical this synergistic banter must be for a duo that lives, writes, records, and tours together. Then Lola chimes back in, choking back laughter again: “Somebody has to fill that role or this wouldn’t work!” Nick McGregor mail@folioweekly.com
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FOLIO A+E : MAGIC LANTERNS This week we check out THREE IRISH ACTORS who DELIVER THE GOODS in both movies and TV
PERFORMANCE
SCREEN
SAVERS T
ypically, stars of the little screen (TV) aspire to make their mark on the big screen (movies). Sometimes it works — Eddie Murphy, Michael J. Fox and Bruce Willis, to name a few. Other times it doesn’t — Tom Selleck, David Caruso, Ted Danson — to name a few more. And sometimes the source of popular success is reversed: Fairly anonymous screen actors make it big on the small screen. Quite by accident, I recently came upon three good films (of the same genre) from the same country (Ireland) starring three performers who’ve recently had success in popular TV series, probably acquiring more viewer attention than was ever accorded them in the movies. This is not to say their film careers are over, only that their TV roles are very hot now. Ruth Negga is an Ethiopian/Irish actress who plays Tulip, the fiery two-fisted girlfriend of the title character in AMC’s Preacher series. Her movie career began in 2005 when she appeared in two films, Neil Jordan’s Breakfast on Pluto and the lesser-known Isolation, a low-budget but extremely effective science-fiction/horror film which secured a nomination for Best Actress from the Irish Film & Television Awards. Written and directed by Billy O’Brien, Isolation is reminiscent of early David Cronenberg films in ick factor terms. On a remote farm, a genetic experiment with cows aimed at accelerating pregnancy growth results in disastrous results, producing an almost indescribable kind of mutation as hungry as it is infectious. The small cast of characters are desperate to stay alive and contain the biological catastrophe within the confines of the farm. Mary (Negga) is a young woman who, with her boyfriend, is in the wrong place at the wrong time. Like Ripley in the Alien films, it’s finally up to her to save the world from the monstrous mutation. Or not. Irish actor Liam Cunningham, nearly 20 years older than Ms. Negga, has been appearing for two decades in mostly supporting roles in several TV series and some rather good TV films — like The Guard, Harry Brown and Centurion. But it’s in Game of Thrones that Cunningham has become most visible to American audiences as conflicted Ser Davos Seaworth, former advisor to Stannis Baratheon and now in league with Jon Snow. In between seasons of the popular HBO series, Cunningham starred in director Brian O’Malley’s Let Us Prey (2014), playing the enigmatic Six, who’s quite literally the Devil Incarnate. Most of the action takes place at night in the police station where recent inmates and their jailors are forced to confront some deadly truths about themselves. In many ways reminiscent of John Carpenter’s Assault on Precinct 13, O’Malley’s film is simultaneously suspenseful, violent and intelligent, with a neat twist on the old saw about selling your soul to the devil.
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Though Cunningham gets top billing, the film’s protagonist is young rookie cop Rachel (Pollyanna McIntosh) who is plunged, like Mary in Isolation, into a completely unforeseen hell of a mess. Plucky and gutsy, however, (again like Mary) she proves to be the right girl for the job, impressing even the Devil himself. Rupert Evans is a British actor in his late 30s whose career up till now has been mostly in British TV with occasional supporting big-screen roles, most notably in Hellboy and Agora. Last year, though, he became a familiar face to American TV viewers as Frank Frink in Amazon’s highly touted series The Man in the High Castle. A year earlier, he won the International Fantasy Film Award as Best Actor in Ivan Kavanagh’s The Canal, yet another chilling, psychological horror/ thriller from Ireland. Evans plays happily married young film archivist David, who moves into a new house with his beautiful pregnant wife (Hannah Hoekstra of Hemel), only to have his world fall to pieces five years later. Learning that his wife is having an affair, David discovers from old archival film footage that his house has been the scene of multiple murders and tragedies, dating back decades. Struggling to maintain his sanity and his family, David begins to suspect spectral influences, whose existence he tries to document with the camera. Experienced filmgoers might suspect where this is going, but the film has plenty of creepy surprises in the wings. While Evans and the entire cast are very good, Calum Heath (four and five years old at the time) is simply astonishing as David’s son. Rupert Evans will be back as Frank in Season 2 of The Man in the High Castle in December, but we’ll have to wait for summer to welcome Ser Davos (Cunningham) and Tulip (Negga) back in their season openers. Pat McLeod mail@folioweekly.com
NOW SHOWING SUN-RAY CINEMA Don’t Think Twice, Captain Fantastic, Miss Sharon Jones and Kubo & the Two Strings are currently screening, 1028 Park St., 5 Points, 359-0049, sunraycinema.com. A Clockwork Orange runs Sept. 22. The Beatles: Eight Days a Week The Touring Years, The Magnificent Seven, Morris From America, In Order of Appearance and Antibirth start Sept. 23. Arthouse Theater Day presents Time Bandits, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Phantasm Sept. 24. Barry Lyndon runs Sept. 27. CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ The Lobster is running at 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 679-5736, corazoncinema andcafe.com. Big Fish screens at noon Sept. 22. Aferim! and Weiner-Dog start Sept. 23. Dr. Strangelove runs noon Sept. 29. The Shooter: Gun Violence in America premieres 7 p.m. Sept. 29, $20, 687-8779. IMAX THEATER Sully, Robots 3D, America Wild: National Parks Adventure, A Beautiful Planet and Secret Ocean screen at World Golf Village IMAX Theater, St. Augustine, 940-4133, worldgolfimax.com. The Magnificent Seven starts Sept. 22.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre stages Stephen Sondheim and Harold Prince’s work about best friends, 8 p.m. Sept. 23 & 24; 2 p.m. Sept. 25 at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-7177, $20, abettheatre.com. PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Elizabeth Bennett and her love life hit the stage, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22, 8 p.m. Sept. 23 & 24, and 2 p.m. Sept. 25 at Theatre Jacksonville, 2032 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, 396-4425, $25; $20 seniors, military, students; through Oct. 2, theatrejax.com. INTO THE WOODS Sondheim’s musical comedy, weaving fairy tales, is presented 8 p.m. Sept. 22, 23 and 24 and 2 p.m. Sept. 25 at Players by the Sea, 106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach, 249-0289, $25; through Oct. 2, playersbythesea.org. THE CAPITOL STEPS Satirical renderings are presented 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21-24 and 2 & 5 p.m. Sept. 25 at FSCJ’s Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd., 442-2929, $44.25-$49.25, artistseriesjax.org. OKLAHOMA! Limelight Theatre stages the Western-tinged musical at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22-24 and 2 p.m. Sept. 25 at 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, 825-1164, $15-$26; through Oct. 23, limelight-theatre.org. SISTER ACT Alhambra Theatre & Dining presents the musical comedy, about a diva on the run who hides in a convent, through Oct. 9. Dinner 6 p.m.; brunch noon; featuring award-winning Executive Chef DeJuan Roy’s themed menu, at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 641-1212, $38-$57, alhambrajax.com.
CLASSICAL & JAZZ
JACKSONVILLE SINGS! SHOWCASE The sixth annual Showcase is 7 p.m. Sept. 23 and 5 p.m. Sept. 24 at University of North Florida’s Lazzara Performance Hall, 1 UNF Dr., Southside, 620-2878, $10; $5 seniors, unf.edu/ coas/music/calendar.aspx. THE RAD TRADS The New York City-based group plays American music, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 1100 Stockton St., Riverside, 389-6222, $35, riversidefinearts.org. SOFIJA KNEZEVIC Jazz vocalist Knezevic performs with the John Lumpkin Trio, 8 p.m. Sept. 23 at The Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 807-2010, $24-$29, ritzjacksonville.com. The RITZ CHAMBER PLAYERS The world-renowned and locally based Players perform works by African-American composers, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 29 Riverside Ave., 356-6857; free admission, registration required, cummermuseum.org.
COMEDY
SHAUN JONES Comedian Jones is on 8:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 11000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-4277, $7-$20, jacksonvillecomedy.com. RALPHIE MAY Comedian May is on 7:30 Sept. 22 and 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. Sept. 23 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 292-4242, $25-$28, comedyzone.com. SECOND CITY: UNELECTABLE YOU The famed troupe presents a campaign-tinged show, 8 p.m. Sept. 22 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., 355-2787, $29-$50, floridatheatre.com. L.A. HARDY Comedian Hardy is on at 8 p.m. Sept. 23 and 8 & 10:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 646-4277, $8-$15, jacksonvillecomedy.com. KIM HARRISON Comedian Harrison, known as “The Last of the Red Hot Mommas,” is on 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. Sept. 24 at The Comedy Zone, 292-4242, $15-$18, comedyzone.com. FRED’S FUNNIEST COMEDIANS Local comedians Christina Schriver, Spike and others, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at The Comedy Zone, 292-4242, $10, comedyzone.com.
CALLS & WORKSHOPS
OPEN CASTING CALL Auditions for Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge are 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at Players by the Sea Mainstage, 106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach, 249-0289, playersbythesea.org. Seeking five women, four men, two girls, three boys.
ART WALKS & MARKETS
RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local, regional art, music – morning yoga (9 a.m.), Noteworthy, Canary in the Coalmine, Courtney Frazier – food, farmers market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 24 under the Fuller Warren Bridge, 715 Riverside Ave., free admission, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com. UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT A self-guided tour of galleries, antique stores and shops 5-9 p.m. Sept. 24 and every last Sat. in St. Augustine’s San Marco District, 824-3152. FERNANDINA BEACH MARKET PLACE Produce, local art, live music, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sat. at North Seventh Street, Fernandina, 557-8229, fernandinabeachmarketplace.com.
MUSEUM
CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 29 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummermuseum.org. Lift: Contemporary Expressions of the African American Experience, works of local artists Thony Aiuppy, Glendia Cooper, Ingrid Damiani, Overstreet Ducasse, Dustin Harewood, Marsha Hatcher, Hiromi Moneyhun, Princess Rashid, Chip Southworth and Roosevelt Watson III, through Feb. 12. David Hayes: The Sentinel Series, through Oct. 2. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911, mocajacksonville.unf.edu. RetroSpective: Analog Photography In A Digital World, contemporary photographers exploring anachronistic, 19th-century photographic processes, Sept. 24-Jan. 8. Sustain: Clay to Table, through Oct. 30. Project Atrium: Ethan Murrow through Oct. 30.
GALLERIES
THE ART CENTER GALLERY Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 139, 233-9252, tacjacksonville.org. Lift Every Voice, is on display through Oct. 10. ART INSTITUTE OF JACKSONVILLE 8775 Baypine Rd., Baymeadows, 486-3064, artinstitutes.edu. The 2016 Portfolio Show is featured 5-8 p.m. Sept. 22. BUTTERFIELD GARAGE ART GALLERY 137 King St., St. Augustine, 825-4577, butterfieldgarage.com. Works by illustrator Sherrie Pettigrew display through Oct. 4. CORK ARTS DISTRICT 2689 Rosselle St., Riverside, corkartsdistrict.com. The exhibit 5, works by Virginia Cantore, Allison Watson, Susan Ober, Mary St. Germain and Laurie Hitzig, through Sept. 23. The reception for the AIGA Always Summer Poster Show is 6-10 p.m. Sept. 24. CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530, flagler.edu/news-events/crisp-ellert-art-museum. The auditory-themed exhibit Sound display through Nov. 22. THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, 280-0614, ccpvb.org. Arboreal, works by Linda Richichi and Seth Satterfield, and Freedom, works by Ali Miruku, display through Oct. 14. DEERWOOD CENTER CAMPUS GALLERY FSCJ Deerwood Center Campus, Bldg. A, Rm. 2100, 9911 Old Baymeadows Rd., 997-2500, fscj.edu. The #ColorMeFSCJ mural, on which anyone may add a creative flourish with a crayon, is up through Sept. 24. DOWNTOWN CAMPUS GALLERY FSCJ, Bldg. A, Rm. 1202/1205, 101 W. State St., 633-8100, fscj.edu. Faces of Engagement, portraits of students, faculty and community members, displays through Oct. 14. FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928, firststreetgalleryart.com. Earth Sea & Sky, new paintings by Joyce Gabiou, displays through Oct. 25. KENT CAMPUS GALLERY FSCJ’s Kent Campus, Bldg. E, Rm. 112A, 3939 Roosevelt Blvd., 646-2300, fscj.edu. An exhibit of recent works by Micoel Fuentes and Russell Maycumber, mixed media drawings, sculpture and installation art, displays through Oct. 20. HASKELL GALLERY Jacksonville International Airport, 14201 Pecan Park Rd., 741-3546, jiaarts.org. Works by Shannon Estlund display through September. JACKSONVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 14201 Pecan Park Rd., Northside, 741-3546, jiaarts.org. Crystal Floyd’s multimedia works display through September. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992, rain.org/~karpeles/jax.html. The Wright Brothers, displays through Dec. 30. Vinnie Ream Exhibit, works in art, poetry, prose and music displays through Oct. 30. MONYA ROWE GALLERY 4 Rohde Ave., St. Augustine, monyarowegallery.com. Tropic Apparition, new works by painter Amy Lincoln, displays through Dec. 18. NASSAU COUNTY LIBRARY 25 N. Fourth St., Fernandina, 277-7365, nassaureads.com. The Art of the Japanese Print, contemporary prints from the Christine and Paul Meehan Collection, displays through Dec. 30. SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 150, Downtown, 438-4358, southlightgallery.com. Cuba, painter Paul Ladnier’s recent works, displays through Oct. 2. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., 824-2310, staaa.org. The Fall Members Show displays through Oct. 2. UNF GALLERY OF ART University Of North Florida’s Founders Hall, 1 UNF Dr., 620-2534, unf.edu/gallery. Noted scholar Jed Rasula discusses Dadaism, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sept. 28.
EVENTS
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE FESTIVALS The fourth annual Festivals continue 7-10 p.m. Sept. 23, aiming to unite cultures through music, arts and community at Hemming Park, Laura at Duval Street, hemmingpark.org. Music competition, live art display, silent auction, food and drinks, Kids Zone, lawn games. ARMADA HISPANIC HERITAGE NIGHT Live music, games, food and more at Street Party, 4:30 p.m., free; Jacksonville Armada take on Rayo OKC at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 at Community First Park, Downtown, $15-$70, 633-6100, armadafc.com. Armada plays FC Edmonton, 7 p.m. Sept. 28. SPEAK UP FOR FLORIDA FOREVER Florida Conservation Coalition, 1000 Friends of Florida, North Florida Land Trust, Timucuan Parks Foundation, St. Johns Riverkeeper, Defenders of Wildlife and Florida Wildlife Corridor hold the conservation event 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 24 at Camp Milton Historic Preserve, 1225 Helsema Rd. N., Northside. Live music, guided tours, info booths, Civil War historical period reenactors and food trucks, floridaconservationcoalition.org. 37th ANNUAL LINCOLNVILLE FESTIVAL Celebrate the 150th anniversary of historical Lincolnville, with local vendors, arts & crafts, beer and wine, and live music – Katherine Archer, Rising Tide, Fats Lewis, Doug Carn, Cellus, Oh No, Corey Thomas, Little Jake & the Soul Searchers, Angel Brown – 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 24 and 1-6 p.m. Sept. 25 at Eddie Vickers Park, 399 Riberia St., 829-3918, mylincolnville.com. BENEFIT FOR CHARLI MAY SMITH Musicians, artists, authors and local businesses donate goods and services to generate funds for a burial for slain infant Charli May Smith, murdered on Feb. 4. A fundraiser is held 5 p.m. Sept. 24 at Infield Pizzeria & Sports Bar, 330 College Dr., Orange Park; funds go to Russell Haven of Rest Funeral Home; additional funds benefit children’s charities, 415-8590. CHILDREN’S ARTS FESTIVAL Kids get creative at FOSAA’s third annual Children’s Arts Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 25 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., 209-0367, staugamphitheatre.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 Wed. for next Wed. printing.
FOLIO A+E : ARTS Author and UGA professor on the INDELIBLE MARK of the incendiary, early 20th-century art movement
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ne of the key players in the Dadaism movement of the earlier 20th century, Romanian-born avant-garde poet and performance artist Tristan Tzara, once proposed that, in order to make a Dadaist, or Dada, poem, one simply needed to cut out the words of a newspaper article, place those words in a bag, and then place the words down on paper in the order in which they were pulled from the bag. After that, Tzara suggests, “Copy conscientiously.” If you follow these steps, according to Tzara’s 1920 piece How to Make a Dadaist Poem, not only will the poem “be like you,” but you, as its author, will be considered “infinitely original.” It’s unclear whether Kanye West was simply following Tzara’s advice when, in 2004, he repurposed Chaka Khan’s 1985 single “Through the Fire” to create the hit song “Through the Wire,” but a new book by University of Georgia Professor Jed Rasula retraces the origins of the Dada phenomenon, which he calls “the most revolutionary artistic movement of the 20th century.” Just as World War I was beginning to rage in Europe, several artists, avoiding conscription, coalesced in small club in Zurich, called Cabaret Voltaire. Inspired by a desire to not only protest the war, but also subvert the established norms of what constituted art, these anti-art incendiaries sowed the seeds for the radical visual art, experimental literature, and provocative performance art that would have a lasting impact on art and culture in the 20th century. Rasula’s book chronicles Dadaism’s inception from the Cabaret Voltaire performances to the movement’s dissemination across Europe and influence on subsequent generations of American art, from Marcel Duchamp’s found-art piece The Fountain to Surrealism to post-modern literature to, yes, sampling and the roots of hip hop. In anticipation of Rasula’s upcoming discussion on “Dada and the Art of the Hoax” at the UNF Art Gallery, Folio Weekly sat down with the professor to talk about his book, Destruction Was My Beatrice: Dada and the Unmaking of the Twentieth Century. Edited excerpts from that conversation follow.
Folio Weekly: In the book, you call Dada “the most revolutionary artistic movement of the 20th century.” What made it so subversive and its impact so lasting? Professor Jed Rasula: What Dada really added to the world is the idea that creation and destruction were simultaneous and codependent. That inspiration and artistic adventure could really have its roots in
overthrowing something, or getting out from under the accumulated storehouse of obligation and pressure that Western art carried with it. Of course, the historical coincidence of Dada emerging during the first World War — when the world was actively destroying itself — gave the Dadaists the sense that there were different varieties of destruction. There was an honorable path that was clearing the way for something better, then there was just senseless destruction that they saw happening on the Western front. That spirit of realizing that tradition and precedent was not necessarily a good thing has lasted right up to the present. Although one of the ironies is that many of the art movements of the past decades have looked to Dada as setting this honorable precedent, which the Dadaists themselves, I think, would’ve been alarmed by.
Wasn’t that one of the tenets of Dada? It’s Dada to say you’re not Dada? Yeah [laughs]. It’s true that it was a frequent claim in Dada manifestos to say things like “the true Dadaists are against Dada” or “If you’re reading this manifesto, you’re a Dadaist. But I’m not a Dadaist.” The Dadaists had lots of ways of providing intellectual
JED RASULA discusses DADAISM
7:30-10:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at University Of North Florida’s Gallery of Art, Founders Hall, Bldg. 2, Rm. 1001, 1 UNF Dr., Southside, unf.edu/gallery
puzzles that avoided being taken as something that someone else should follow. They were always figuring out how to slip the noose, so to speak. What are some things, if we look at the world today, that share Dada’s DNA in theme or approach? Are there ideas that Dada presented that have been coopted or repurposed since the early 1900s? Well, the verb “repurposed” is perfect. I think without Dada we would have an inadequate sense of what repurposing is and how powerful it can be. So much of Dada artistic activity revolved around taking something that already existed and figuring out a way
Professor Jed Rasula to utilize them in another kind of creative act. In visual arts, you have collage, which is universally practiced now and doesn’t necessarily have any implications of artistry. It’s a way that people have of utilizing things that are already there and repurposing them. And of course, you get into the music world and all the techniques of sampling and mashups are all indebted to Dada precedents. At the time the Dadaists were active, how was their art viewed by the general public and how was it viewed by the art establishment? Dada was always very adept at playing both ends against the middle. By adopting the stance of being anti-art, which for the Dadaists meant being against the prevailing art institutions, they positioned themselves as outsiders even though they still showed their works in galleries and public exhibitions. At the same time, they were using the mechanism of the press to get the word out to a general audience that had no particular stake in art, or interest in art. What are some of the best-known works of the Dada movement? It’s interesting that probably the most famous piece of art of 20th century [Marcel Duchamp’s Fountain] was created by someone who never formally joined the Dada movement (he was friends with many of its participants) and was in fact made before the artist had ever even heard of Dada. But [Fountain] often takes pride and place in many histories written about Dada and often is featured on the covers of books written about the movement. What Duchamp said about [Fountain] was that he was not creating a new object, but a new thought for the object. It is definitely a new thought for the object if you see a urinal and you’re not able to, let’s say, apply your talents to it the way you normally would be able to. His was a very theoretical or intellectually agile way of thinking about the materiality of this object. Matthew B. Shaw mail@folioweekly.com SEPTEMBER 21 - 27, 2016 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 57
FOLIO A+E : MUSIC
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Deadaires come together as St. Augustine Amphitheatre’s first TRULY HOMEGROWN band
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umans, essentially, are communal beings. We thrive on interaction. Collaboration can feel like the highest form of synergy. And the cup of creativity floweth over when talented people come together with a likeminded artistic goal. Such is the case with fresh Oldest City band Deadaires. Comprised of St. Augustine Amphitheatre stalwarts Ryan Murphy (General Manager), Andrew Seward (Production Coordinator), and Jeremy Rogers (Merchandise), the band hasn’t played a single show yet. But based on Seward’s decade-long run playing bass for agit-punk icons Against Me!, Rogers’ and Murphy’s respective talents, and the sonic knowledge that this trio brings to the table, it’s no surprise that their upcoming self-titled debut album is an intoxicating blend of buzzy power-pop, aggressive post-punk, and dark indie rock. Folio Weekly caught up with Seward while he was puzzling out a Widespread Panic advance form to find out more about Deadaires’ incubation.
I’ve had enough of this perfect ProTools editing style. Music’s supposed to sound like a real human played it, not like a computer chopped it up. Also, I wanted a band that was completely equal. Everyone wrote lyrics for the new album. I did one song, while Jeremy and Ryan split the rest of them. I wouldn’t want it to be anything but complete, absolute democracy. That way everyone can be a leader.
It’s impressive that you recorded it yourself but then relinquished mixing control to punk legend J Robbins and mastering control to Brad Boatright of Audiosiege, who most recently did the celebrated soundtrack to Stranger Things. I’m all about embracing my contacts. I was the bass player in Against Me! Why would I not say that? I put in my time, and I know a lot of people. J Robbins is not only great in the studio, but he’s a fucking great human being. So it was easy to follow a formula for letting go and not try to micro-manage everything. I know people who are way better than me at things like mixing and mastering, so why not hit them So how did you, Ryan, and Jeremy come up? What’s funny about all the connections, together on this project? though, is that Ryan and Jeremy know way It was a happy accident. I never wanted to stop more guys in North Florida that I do. I moved playing music — it depresses me not to play to Gainesville from Tennessee in 2003, but I music. I moved over here two years ago from came down to be in a band. So I was only in Gainesville for this job and wanted to rebuild town for two to three months a year. Ryan and my studio. But I was living in a shitty condo for Jeremy have been here their the first year, so I didn’t whole lives. do it until my wife and DEADAIRES WITH BIRTHDAY PONY, LIQUID LIMBS, and BITE MARKS I bought a house. That 9 p.m. Oct. 1, Jack Rabbits, You guys haven’t played said, I still don’t have a San Marco, $5, jaxlive.com. live yet, which means proper studio — I have you’re probably pretty a kitchen and an office, DEADAIRES WITH EARLY DISCLAIMERS, pumped for the Saturdaywhere the drums are COSMIC GROOVE, and BITE MARKS Sunday double bill at Jack next to my daughter’s 8 p.m. Oct. 2, Planet Sarbez, St. Augustine, $5, Lego table. So over the Rabbits and Planet Sarbez, facebook.com/theplanetsarbez. course of eight months, along with later dates at Jeremy would come The Fest. over and lay down some drumbeats. A week Absolutely. There’s no thrill like playing live. later, I’d put on a bass line and an organ line. A Ask any band. And Ryan, man… He’s an month later, Ryan would put in a guitar line. outstanding human, but he also has a great Another month later, we’d add vocals. I don’t voice! I didn’t realize that until he started know if “painting” is the right term, but I’ve singing. My good buddy Alan Mills, who always spent a week crammed into a sweaty plays in Burl, will be playing guitar with us, room hammering out songs. This time, we built too — there’s no way in hell we could recreate all the sounds from the album without him. things out of necessity, mostly because we all We practiced the other night, and man — work so much. It was very unromantic. Alan is like Steve Vai on the guitar. I would love to just go on tour with this band. Our Well it sounds damn good. Do you feel it’s of a crew would just be us! It would ridiculous to piece with the music you’ve been making your use anybody. If we couldn’t roll into a club whole life? and make any show happen, then we should Oh no — I think it’s an absolute departure probably be fired. for me. I purposefully wanted to work on my Nick McGregor engineering and recording skills. Which sounds mail@folioweekly.com. a little vain — I can’t believe I just said that. But 58 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | SEPTEMBER 21 - 27, 2016
Duval LGBTQ electro-pop goddesses TOMBOI perform at a pizza party and fundraiser for their forthcoming “Rainbow Warrior” video Sept. 22 at Mellow Mushroom, Avondale.
LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC CONCERTS THIS WEEK
SPADE McQUADE 6 p.m. Sept. 21, Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub, Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176, 374-1247. BRIDGING THE MUSIC 6 p.m. Sept. 21, 1904 Music Hall, 19 Ocean St., Downtown, $11.75. Music by the Sea: ROB PECK & FRIENDS 7 p.m. Sept. 21, St. Augustine Beach Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., thecivicassociation.org. Bring something to sit on. HELL YEAH, ACT of DEFIANCE, NEW DAY 7 p.m. Sept. 21, Mavericks Live, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, 3561110, $25 advance; $30 day of. CUTE IS WHAT WE AIM FOR, PARKRIDGE, SKYVIEW 7 p.m. Sept. 21, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-7496, $8 advance; $10 day of. LATE NIGHT RADIO, FLAMINGOSIS, MZG, CAT PARTY 8 p.m. Sept. 22, 1904 Music Hall, $10-$15. “3” the BAND 9 p.m. Sept. 22, Flying Iguana, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680. TOMBOI (Pizza Party, Video Fundraiser) 10 p.m. Sept. 22, Mellow Mushroom, 3611 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 388-0200. Fest-A-Fall-Y’all (Fundraiser for Nobby’s): EVERYMEN, SHEA BIRNEY, FLOSSIE & the FOX, MENTAL BOY, NOAH EAGLE, MICHAEL JORDAN, SOMETHING BIBLICAL, I CAME from EARTH, BILLY BOB 5 p.m. Sept. 23, Shanghai Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 547-2188, $10. Adult BYOB Cruise: LARRY LeMIER, ANTON LaPLUME 6 p.m. Sept. 23 & 24 1 N. Front St., Fernandina, 261-9972, ameliarivercruises.com. WJCT Thank You Concert: DAVID LUCKIN, RYAN BENK, ANDREW WIECHMAN, BILLY & BELLA, COMPLICATED ANIMALS, MADISON CARR, SPICE & the PO BOYS, MAMA BLUE, MIKE SHACKELFORD, JUNCO ROYALS 7 p.m. Sept. 23, Unity Plaza, 220 Riverside Ave., free, unityplaza.org. HUNDRETH, TROPHY EYES 7 p.m. Sept. 23, 1904 Music Hall, $12. WIDESPREAD PANIC 7 p.m. Sept. 23 & 24, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., 209-0367, $49.50-$59.50. BREAKING THROUGH, DASH TEN, The GUMPS, ELI the POET 8 p.m. Sept. 23, Jack Rabbits, $8 advance; $10 day of. IL DIVO 8 p.m. Sept. 23, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $65-$125. CHILLY RHINO 9 p.m. Sept 23 & 24, The Roadhouse, 231 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 264-0611. Rebirth: SUBLO, BAGS, MICHAEL SAUPE, BILLY PARRY, SKYHYE, LOWKEY 9 p.m. Sept. 23, Mavericks Live, 356-1110, $10. PARTY CARTEL 9:30 p.m. Sept. 23, Whiskey Jax, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Southside, 634-7208. Riverside Arts Market: Morning yoga, NOTEWORTHY, CANARY in the COALMINE, CORTNIE FRAZIER 10:30 a.m. Sept. 24, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449. 37th annual Lincolnville Festival: KATHERINE ARCHER, RISING TIDE, FATS LEWIS, DOUG CARN, CELLUS, OH NO, COREY THOMAS, LITTLE JAKE & the SOUL SEARCHERS, ANGEL BROWN 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 24, Vickers Park, 399 Riberia St., St. Augustine, 829-3918, mylincolnville.com. Fest-A-Fall-Y’all (Fundraiser for Nobby’s): COSMIC GROOVE, GHOST TROPIC, DEWARS, KENNY & the JETS, UNCLE MARTY, AMY HENDRICKSON, GREYMARKET 5 p.m. Sept. 24, Shanghai Nobby’s, $10.
STICK to YOUR GUNS, STRAY FROM the PATH, EXPIRE, KNOCKED LOOSE 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24, 1904 Music Hall, $16. DAVIS TURNER 8 p.m. Sept. 24, Slider’s Seaside Grill, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., Fernandina, 277-6652. JOHN BROWN’S BODY, The ELLAMENO BEAT, CITIZEN SELECTA 8 p.m. Sept. 24, Jack Rabbits, $15. The GOOTCH 10 p.m. Sept. 24, Flying Iguana. DEATH ANGEL, MICHAEL GRAVES (Misfits), INNER DEMONS, BLOOD BATH & BEYOND, TWIZTID PSYCHO, BORN in JUNE, HIGHER GROUND, AGREE to HATE 4 p.m. Sept. 25, 1904 Music Hall, $15-$20 (VIP). Fest-A-Fall-Y’all (Fundraiser for Nobby’s): RIVERNECKS, ROBBIE DAMMIT & the BROKEN STRINGS, SAND FLEAS, JON BAILEY, $2 CHEECH, WEST KING STRING BAND, ANDREW VIRGA, 86HOPE 5 p.m. Sept. 25, Nobby’s, $10. The SKINNY 6 p.m. Sept. 25, Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, 825-1164, $5. CHERUB 7 p.m. Sept. 25, Mavericks Live, $17. KILLING GRACE, DIVIDED WE STAND 8 p.m. Sept. 25, Jack Rabbits, $8 advance; $10 day of. DTCV, FEVER HANDS, COEDS, MOON THIEF 8 p.m. Sept. 25, Rain Dogs, 1045 Park St., Riverside, 379-4969, $7. SHAMAN’S HARVEST, FAILURE ANTHEM, GHOSTWITCH 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Jack Rabbits, $20 advance; $25 day of. RENO DIVORCE, N.W. IZZARD 7 p.m. Sept. 27, Jack Rabbits, $8 advance; $10 day of. BLACK UHURU 8 p.m. Sept. 27, Jack Rabbits, $15 advance; $20 day of. The ANN WILSON THING 8 p.m. Sept. 28, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., 209-0399, $73-$119.
UPCOMING CONCERTS
PROPHETS of RAGE, AWOLNATION, WAKRAT Sept. 30, St. Augustine Amphitheatre JONNY LANG Sept. 30, The Florida Theatre COMPLICATED ANIMALS Sept. 30, Unity Plaza ERIC ROBERSON Sept. 30, Mavericks Live I The MIGHTY, DAYSHELL, ARTIFEX PEREO, PICTURESQUE Sept. 30, 1904 Music Hall SARAH JAROSZ, PARKER MILLSAP Sept. 30, P.V.C. Hall STRYPER Oct. 1, Murray Hill Theatre $BIG BUCKS$ CREW Oct. 1, Nighthawks Amelia Island Jazz Festival: HOUSTON PERSON, BRIA SKONBERG, LES DeMERLE & BONNIE EISELE, CALIENTE, J.B. SCOTT Oct. 2-9, Amelia Island Folio Weekly Best of Jax Party: The 77D’s Oct. 2, Bold City Brewery The DANDY WARHOLS, SAVOY MOTEL Oct. 4, P.V.C. Hall VEINY HANDS, TWISTY CATS Oct. 4, Rain Dogs BIRDS IN A ROW, FRAMEWORKS, YASHIRA, CAVE MOTHS, ARMS Oct. 5, Nighthawks GEORGE THOROGOOD & the DESTROYERS Oct. 6, The Florida Theatre DAVID WILCOX Oct. 6, Café Eleven EDWIN McCAIN Oct. 6, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall CROWBAR, AXIOM, COUGHIN, IMMUNE Oct. 6, Nighthawks YG Oct. 7, Mavericks Live INSANE CLOWN POSSE Oct. 7, Limes Live ARTISTREE, TWAN Oct. 7, Nighthawks SET IT OFF Oct. 7, Jack Rabbits
DJ LAMARS, PRIMITIVE HARDDRIVE, SILENT SERMON, LOWERCASE G Oct. 7, Rain Dogs BILLY BUCHANAN (Prince Tribute) Oct. 7, P.V. Concert Hall DJ 3 CLOPS I, ONRY OSSBOURNE, ROB SONIS, ELLA & FORREIGN, TWAN, MR. AL PETE, DARYL Oct. 8, Rain Dogs The VIBRATORS Oct. 9, Harmonious Monks KORN, BREAKING BENJAMIN Oct. 12, Vets Memorial Arena DJ J MIX Oct. 12, Nighthawks HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS, CONVICTIONS, IN HER OWN WORDS Oct. 13, Limes Live MILK SPOT, The MOLD, DIGDOG Oct. 13, Nighthawks The CURRYS Oct. 13, Mudville Music Room DONNA the BUFFALO, PETER ROWAN BLUEGRASS BAND, BLUEGROUND UNDERGRASS Oct. 13-16, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park NEEDTOBREATHE, MAT KEARNY, PARACHUTE, WELSHLY ARMS Oct. 13, St. Augustine Amphitheatre ASTRONAUTALIS, CESCHI & FACTOR CHANDELIER, TRANSIT Oct. 13, Jack Rabbits Jacksonville Music Fest: MAZE, FRANKIE BEVERLY, JAHEIM, JOE Oct. 14, Veterans Memorial Arena LARRY MANGUM’S SONGWRITERS’ CIRCLE Oct. 14, Mudville Music Room RUE SNIDER Oct. 14, Nighthawks Beaches Oktoberfest: BLUES TRAVELER, COLLIE BUDDZ, The MOVEMENT Oct. 14-16, SeaWalk Pavilion, Jax Beach WellRED Comedy Tour: TRAE CROWDER, COREY RYAN FORRESTER, DREW MORGAN Oct. 14, P.Vedra Concert Hall Live Original Tour: SADIE ROBERTSON Oct. 14, Florida Theatre 20th annual Magnolia Fest: JJ GREY & MOFRO, KELLER WILLIAMS, The INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS, ZACH DEPUTY, BILLY BRAGG, SARAH LEE GUTHRIE, THIS FRONTIER NEEDS HEROES Oct. 15, St. Augustine Amphitheatre JOHN MAYALL Oct. 15, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall BEACH SLANG, BLEACHED, HUNNY Oct. 15, Jack Rabbits The CRYPTICS, MOCK TOXINS, KID YOU NOT, CHUCK MENTAL Oct. 15, Planet Sarbez Jax Drum N Bass 11th Anniversary: DJ CHEF ROCC, ILL TERROR, The CRYPTICS Oct. 15, Rain Dogs SCOTT BRADLEE’S POSTMODERN JUKEBOX Oct. 16, The Florida Theatre KIM RICHEY Oct. 16, Café Eleven The SHABOOMS Oct. 16, Nighthawks STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN, MAC POWELL, BRANDON HEATH Oct. 16, Times-Union Center TONEVENDOR RECORD FAIR Oct. 16, St. Aug. Amphitheatre PHISH Oct. 16, Veterans Memorial Arena EDEN, XX Oct. 17, Jack Rabbits The PSYCHEDELIC FURS Oct. 18, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall The LAST TEN SECONDS of LIFE, TRAITERS, SPITE, LANDFILL Oct. 18, Nighthawks TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS Oct. 18, St. Aug. Amphitheatre KEB’ MO’ BAND Oct. 18, The Florida Theatre J E DOUBLE F, DJ J MIX Oct. 19, Nighthawks JOSH RITTER Oct. 20, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall CHASE BRYANT Oct. 20, Mavericks Live MARTIN LAWRENCE Oct. 21, T-U Center CONRAD OBERG BAND Oct. 21, Mudville Music Room ARTISTREE Oct. 21, Nighthawks DJ 3 CLOPS I, LA-A, DARKHORSE SALOON, EARNEST ST. MAFIA Oct. 21, Rain Dogs
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LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC NEW MASTERSOUNDS, TURKUAZ Oct. 21, Mavericks Live FFN PUNK, FLAG on FIRE, SWILL, GROSS EVOLUTION Oct. 22, Nighthawks DJ CHEF ROCC, GLITTERBOMB! Oct. 22, Rain Dogs RUSTED ROOT, DEVON ALLMAN BAND Oct. 22, PVC Hall TOMBOI Oct. 22, TEDX Jacksonville, Florida Theatre MDC, WARLORD, SADLY MISTAKEN Oct. 23, Jack Rabbits FROSTFANG, UNEARTHLY CHILD Oct. 24, Shantytown Pub MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER Oct. 25, The Florida Theatre HATEBREED Oct. 25, Mavericks Live The AUDACITY, ELECTRIC WATER, GOV CLUB, The STEVEN MARSHEK GROUP, DJ J MIX Oct. 26, Nighthawks LINDSEY STIRLING Oct. 27, The Florida Theatre SECRET STUFF, HODERA Oct. 27, The Gator Pit ERNIE EVANS Oct. 27, Mudville Music Room DJ ZANE 3 Oct. 27, Nighthawks JON LANGSTON Oct. 27, Mavericks Live The AVETT BROTHERS Oct. 28, Veterans Memorial Arena JUST the TIPS Oct. 28, Nighthawks ANTHONY HAMILTON, LALAH HATHAWAY, ERIC BENET Oct. 28, Times-Union Center DJ SHOTGUN, 12 HOUR TURN Oct. 28, Rain Dogs MIKE SHACKELFORD, STEVE SHANHOLTZER Oct. 28, Mudville Music Room ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Oct. 29, Florida Theatre BONNIE RAITT, The CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS Oct. 29, St. Augustine Amphitheatre MEAN JEANS, MELTED, DAGGER BEACH, DEEP THOUGHTS Oct. 29, Nighthawks DEPARTMENT of CORRECTION, DIE CHOKING, SHADOW HUNTER, LA-A, TOILER Oct. 29, Rain Dogs TODD SNIDER, ROREY CARROLL Oct. 29, P.V. Concert Hall ELI YOUNG BAND Oct. 30, Mavericks Live CASTING CROWNS, MATT MAHER, HANNAH KERR Nov. 3, Veterans Memorial Arena SURFER BLOOD Nov. 3, Café Eleven WHETHERMAN Nov. 3, Mudville Music Room LORD ALMIGHTY, MO’YNOQ, QUEEF HUFFER, SATURNINE Nov. 3, Shantytown Pub MAC SABBATH, COUGHIN Nov. 3, Jack Rabbits NF, FLEURIE Nov. 3, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall LO CASH Nov. 3, Mavericks Live GHOST, POPESTAR Nov. 4, The Florida Theatre RADOSLAV LORKOVIK, ANDREW HARDIN Nov. 4, Mudville Music Room BLAIR CRIMMINS & the HOOKERS Nov. 5, Café Eleven ZZ TOP Nov. 5, St. Augustine Amphitheatre The RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS, CASSIDY LEE, IVAN
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Fest-A-Fall-Y’all, a fundraiser for Shanghai Nobby’s, features more than 20 killer local bands (including Kenny and the Jets, pictured) from Sept. 23-25 in St. Augustine.
PULLEY Nov. 6, Jack Rabbits DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES, TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE Nov. 9, St. Augustine Amphitheatre DOOMSTRESS, LA-A Nov. 9, Shantytown Pub EVANESCENCE, SICK PUPPIES Nov. 10, St. Augustine Amphitheatre The DOOBIE BROTHERS, The FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS Nov. 11, St. Augustine Amphitheatre BLEAK, MINDFIELD, CONSEQUENCE Nov. 11, Rain Dogs ODD SQUAD LIVE! Nov. 12, The Florida Theatre ANIMAL COLLECTIVE Nov. 12, Mavericks Live CHRIS YOUNG, DUSTIN LYNCH, CASSADEE POPE Nov. 12, St. Augustine Amphitheatre TRACY MORGAN Nov. 12, Thrasher-Horne Center LEE GREENWOOD Nov. 13, St. Augustine Amphitheatre WAR Nov. 13, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
MITSKI Nov. 13, Jack Rabbits THIEVERY CORPORATION, TAUK Nov. 15, Mavericks Live ERIC JOHNSON Nov. 16, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall DAVISSON BROTHERS BAND Nov. 17, Café Eleven GALACTIC, The HIP ABDUCTION Nov. 17, P.V.Concert Hall BOB DYLAN & HIS BAND Nov. 18, Times-Union Center SAVION GLOVER Nov. 18, The Florida Theatre YELLOWCARD Nov. 18, Mavericks Live WVRM Fest 4: YOUNG and in the WAY, CULTURE KILLER, SHROUD EATER, HEXXUS, SPACE CADAVER, 25 more Nov. 18 & 19, 1904 Music Hall SWAMP RADIO Nov. 19, St. Augustine Amphitheatre WONDER YEARS, REAL FRIENDS Nov. 19, Mavericks Live NELLIE McCAY Nov. 19, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall ENTER the HAGGIS Nov. 20, Café Eleven MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER Nov. 21, Times-Union Center DAVID CROSBY & FRIENDS Nov. 21, P. Vedra Concert Hall AARON TILL Nov. 26, Mudville Music Room KENNY G Nov. 28, The Florida Theatre QUEENSRYCHE, ARMORED SAINT Nov. 29, Mavericks Live DREAM THEATER Nov. 29, The Florida Theatre PERPETUAL GROOVE Nov. 30, Mavericks Live CALIFORNIA GUITAR TRIO Dec. 1, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall PATRICK BARTLEY Dec. 1, Ritz Theatre DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS, VALERIE SIMPSON, KENNY LATIMORE, JONATHAN BUTLER Dec. 1, Florida Theatre The STANLEY CLARKE BAND Dec. 2, P.V. Concert Hall SARA EVANS Dec. 2, The Florida Theatre SAM PACETTI Dec. 2, Mudville Music Room ROCK ’N’ ROLL HOLIDAY SHOW Dec. 3, Florida Theatre TRAVIS TRITT Dec. 4, The Florida Theatre TAYLOR HICKS Dec. 7, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall PIERCE PETTIS Dec. 8, Mudville Music Room A Peter White Christmas: RICK BRAUN, EUGE GROOVE Dec. 11, The Florida Theatre The OAK RIDGE BOYS Dec. 13, The Florida Theatre TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Dec. 15, Vets Memorial Arena GRIFFIN HOUSE Dec. 18, Café Eleven JACKIE EVANCHO Dec. 21, The Florida Theatre DONNA the BUFFALO, BUTCH TRUCKS & the FREIGHT TRAIN BAND Dec. 29, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall MICHAEL BOLTON Jan. 11, The Florida Theatre LOS LOBOS Jan. 15, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall PINK MARTINI Jan. 17, The Florida Theatre JEANNE ROBERTSON Jan. 21, The Florida Theatre ELVIS LIVES Jan. 24, Times-Union Center GLADYS KNIGHT Jan. 25, The Florida Theatre KATHLEEN MADIGAN Jan. 27, The Florida Theatre KENNY ROGERS, LINDA DAVIS Jan. 28, Thrasher-Horne Ctr. The BEACH BOYS Jan. 28, The Florida Theatre VOCALOSITY Feb. 1, The Florida Theatre CHRISTIE DASHIELL Feb. 2, Ritz Theatre ARLO GUTHRIE Feb. 2, The Florida Theatre PAT METHENY, ANTONIO SANCHEZ, LINDA OH, GWILYM SIMCOCK Feb. 3, The Florida Theatre BOSTON POPS ESPLANDE ORCHESTRA Feb. 4, T-U Center GAELIC STORM Feb. 8, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall The BABES Feb. 11, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall UNDER the STREETLAMP Feb. 12, P.Vedra Concert Hall ANDY McKEE Feb. 15, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall THREE DOG NIGHT, AMERICA Feb. 16, Florida Theatre The PIANO GUYS Feb. 17, The Florida Theatre TOBYMAC, MATT MAHER, MANDISA, MAC POWELL, CAPITAL KINGS, RYAN STEVENSON, HOLLYN Feb. 17, Veterans Memorial Arena SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY & the ASBURY JUKES Feb. 19, The Florida Theatre COLIN HAY Feb. 22, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall JOE BONAMASSA Feb. 22, The Florida Theatre MINDI ABAIR Feb. 23, Ritz Theatre MANHATTAN TRANSFER, TAKE 6 Feb. 23, Florida Theatre
LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC
ELIZABETH COOK, DALE WATSON Feb. 24, P.V.C. Hall OLD 97’s, BOTTLE ROCKETS Feb. 25, P.V. Concert Hall DENNIS DeYOUNG, Jacksonville Rock Symphony Orchestra Feb. 26, The Florida Theatre TAJ EXPRESS Feb. 28, Times-Union Center MARC COHN March 1, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall The WEIGHT, members of The Band March 3, PVC Hall SPYRO GYRA March 5, The Florida Theatre KODO March 11, The Florida Theatre CLINT BLACK March 12, The Florida Theatre The CHARLIE DANIELS BAND March 16, Florida Theatre GET the LED OUT March 17, The Florida Theatre PILOBOLUS SHADOWLAND March 21, Florida Theatre CARROT TOP March 25, The Florida Theatre JIM BRICKMAN March 31, The Florida Theatre RICK THOMAS April 1, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall LITTLE RIVER BAND, Jacksonville Rock Symphony Orchestra April 7, The Florida Theatre BUDDY GUY, The RIDES (Stephen Stills, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Barry Goldberg) April 9, St. Augustine Amphitheatre CHRIS BOTTI April 18, The Florida Theatre MJ LIVE! April 20-23, Times-Union Center TOWER of POWER April 22, The Florida Theatre
LIVE MUSIC CLUBS
AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA
ALLEY CAT BEER HOUSE, 316 Centre St., 491-1001 Dan Voll 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21. John Springer every Thur. & Sat. Gitlo Lee Blues every Fri. 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 King Eddie & Pili Pili 6 p.m. Sept. 21. Tad Jennings Sept. 22. Dan Voll, JC & Mike 6 p.m. Sept. 23. Tad Jennings, Davis Turner Sept. 24. Bluegrass Jam Sept. 25 SURF RESTAURANT, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Yancy Clegg every Tue. & Thur. Black Jack Band every Fri.
AVONDALE, ORTEGA
CASBAH Café, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. Live jazz every Sun. Live music 9 p.m. 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, 388-0200 Tomboi 10 p.m. Sept. 22. Live music every Thur.-Sat.
THE BEACHES (All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted)
BLUE TYPHOON, 2309 Beach Blvd., 379-3789 Live music most weekends BLUE WATER Island Grill, 205 First St. N., 249-0083 Anton LaPlume Band 9 p.m. Sept. 27 BRASS ANCHOR Pub, 2292 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 249-0301 Joe Oliff Sept. 21 BULL TAVERN, 7217 Atlantic Blvd., 724-2337 Clinton Lane Darnell 7 p.m. Sept. 27 FLYING IGUANA, 207 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 853-5680 3 the Band 9 p.m. Sept. 22. The Gootch, Patrick McMillan 10 p.m. Sept. 23 & 24. Live music on weekends 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. HARMONIOUS MONKS, 320 First St. N., 372-0815 Ozone Baby Sept. 24. Michael Graves (Misfits), Death Angel Sept. 25. Live music most weekends LYNCH’S Irish Pub, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 The Firewater Tent Revival 10 p.m. Sept. 23. The Norm 10 p.m. Sept. 24. Live music every night MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 Third St. N., 241-5600 Lyons 9 p.m. Sept. 22. Barrett Thomas Sept. 24. Live music weekends 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 Selwyn Birchwood Band Sept. 23 MONKEY’S UNCLE, 1728 N. Third St., 246-1070 DJ every Wed., Sat. & Sun. RAGTIME Tavern, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7877 Billy Bowers 7 p.m. Sept. 21. Live music every Wed.-Sun. SEACHASERS, 831 First St. N., 372-0444 The Hounds 8 p.m. Sept. 24. Smokestack 8 p.m. Sept. 27 SLIDERS Seafood Grille, 218 First St., NB, 246-0881 Billy Bowers 7 p.m. Sept. 24
CAMDEN COUNTY, GA.
CAPTAIN STAN’S Smokehouse, 700 Bedell Dr., Woodbine, 912-729-9552 Acoustic music 6:30 p.m. every Sat.
DOWNTOWN
1904 MUSIC Hall, 19 Ocean St. N. Joseph Cartolano, King Conch Sept. 21. Late Night Radio, Flamingosis, Mzg, Cat Party 8 p.m. Sept. 22. Hundreth, Trophy Eyes 7 p.m. Sept. 23. Stick To Your Guns, Stray From The Path, Expire, Knocked Loose Sept. 24. Death Angel, Michael Graves, Inner Demons, Blood Bath & Beyond, Twiztid Psycho, Born In June, Higher Ground, Agree To Hate Sept. 25. I The Mighty, Dayshell, Artifex Pereo, Picturesque Sept. 30
Jams Run Free: Rockin’ improv kings WIDESPREAD PANIC perform Sept. 23 & 24 at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Hit Shakedown Street, Cosmic Charlie Dupree!
DE REAL TING, 128 W. Adams St., 633-9738 De Lions of Jah 7 p.m. Sept. 23 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, Jax Landing, 374-1247 Spade McQuade 6 p.m. Sept. 21 & 23. Live music most weekends JACKSONVILLE Landing, 353-1188 Hard 2 Handle Sept. 23. Ryan Crary, Chris Thomas Band Sept. 24. Conch Fritters 5 p.m. Sept. 25 MARK’S Downtown, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Dr. Doom 10 p.m. every Fri. DJ Shotgun 10 p.m. every Sat. MAVERICKS LIVE, Jax Landing, 356-1110 Hell Yeah, Act of Defiance, New Day 7 p.m. Sept. 21. Rebirth: Sublo, Bags, Michael Saupe, Billy Parry, Skyhye, Lowkey 9 p.m. Sept. 23. Cherub, Boo Seeka Sept. 25. Eric Roberson Sept. 30. Joe Buck, DJ Justin every Thur.-Sat. MYTH Nightclub, 333 E. Bay St., 707-0474 DJs Lady Miaou, Booty Boo, Cry Havoc, Some Dude 9 p.m. Glitz Wed. Q45, live music Wed. EDM every Thur. Eric Rush every Fri. DJ IBay Sat. Bangarang & Crunchay Sun.
FLEMING ISLAND
MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Twn Ctr. Blvd., 541-1999 Live music most weekends WHITEY’S Fish Camp, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Ace Winn 5 p.m. Sept. 23
INTRACOASTAL
CLIFF’S Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument, Ste. 2, 645-5162 Second Shot 10 p.m. Sept. 23. The Remains Sept. 24 GERMAN SCHNITZEL HAUS, 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40, 221-9700 The One Step Ahead of the Law Brass Band 7 p.m. Sept. 21 JERRY’S, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., 220-6766 Retro Kats 10 p.m. Sept. 23
MANDARIN
ENZA’S Italian Restaurant, 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 109, 268-4458 Brian Iannucci Sept. 21 & 25
ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG
The HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael on the piano every Tue.-Sat. The ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Clinton Darnell Sept. 21. DJ Big Mike Sept. 22. Chilly Rhino 10 p.m. Sept. 23 & 24. Live music every weekend SHARK Club, 714 Park, 215-1557 Digital Skyline Sept. 21
PONTE VEDRA
RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969 DTCV, Fever Hands, Coeds, Moon Thief 8 p.m. Sept. 25 RIVERSIDE Arts Market, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449 Noteworthy, Canary In The Coalmine, Cortnie Frazier 10:30 a.m. Sept. 24 UNITY PLAZA, 220 Riverside Ave. WJCT Thank You Concert: David Luckin, Ryan Benk, Andrew Wiechman, Billy & Bella, Complicated Animals, Madison Carr, Spice & the Po Boys, Mama Blue, Mike Shackelford, Junco Royals 7 p.m. Sept. 23. Complicated Animals Sept. 30
ST. AUGUSTINE
CELLAR UPSTAIRS, 157 King St., 826-1594 Billy Buchanan, Chillula Sept. 23. Billy Buchanan & Free Avenue Sept. 24. Vinny Jacobs Sept. 25 MARDI GRAS, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 Southern Burn 9 p.m. Sept. 23. Big Logic & the Truth Serum Sept. 24. Fre Gordon open mic Sept. 25. DJ Rob St. John every Wed. NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188 Fest-A-FallY’all (Fundraiser): Everymen, Shea Birney, Flossie & the Fox, Mental Boy, Noah Eagle, Michael Jordan, Something Biblical, I Came From Earth, Billy Bob 5 p.m. Sept. 23. FestA-Fall-Y’all: Cosmic Groove, Ghost Tropic, Dewars, Kenny & the Jets, Uncle Marty, Amy Hendrickson, Greymarket Sept. 24. Fest-A-Fall-Y’all: Rivernecks, Robbie Dammit & The Broken Strings, Sand Fleas, Jon Bailey, $2 Cheech, West King String Band, Andrew Virga, 86hope Sept. 25 TRADEWINDS LOUNGE, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Cottonmouth Sept. 23 & 24. Live music every Fri. & Sat.
SAN MARCO
JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Cute Is What We Aim For, Parkridge, Skyview 7 p.m. Sept. 21. Breaking Through, Dash Ten, The Gumps, Eli The Poet 8 p.m. Sept. 23. John Brown’s Body, Ellameno Beat, Citizen Selecta 8 p.m. Sept. 24. Killing Grace, Divided We Stand 8 p.m. Sept. 25. Shaman’s Harvest, Failure Anthem, Ghostwitch 6:30 p.m., Reno Divorce, N.W. Izzard 7 p.m. Sept. 27. Black Uhuru Sept. 28 MUDVILLE Music Room, 3104 Atlantic, 352-7008 The Rough & Tumble, Jeff Parker, Ernie & Deb Evans 7 p.m. Sept. 22
SOUTHSIDE, BAYMEADOWS
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 Sept. 22. DiCarlo Thompson Sept. 23. Iriesistance Sept. 24 WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows, 634-7208 Party Cartel 9:30 p.m. Sept. 23. Melissa Smith open mic every Thur. Blues jam every Sun. Country jam every Wed.
PUSSER’S GRILLE, 816 A1A, 280-7766 Ryan Crary Sept. 21. Cody Johnson Sept. 22. Mark O’Quinn Sept. 23. King Eddie & Pili Pili Sept. 24 TABLE 1, 330 A1A, 280-5515 Samuel Sanders 6 p.m. Sept. 21. Gary Starling Jazz Band Sept. 22. Tier 2 Sept. 23. Complicated Animals Sept. 24. Deron Baker Sept. 28
SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE
RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE
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BRIXX, 220 Riverside Ave., 300-3928 Live music every Thur. HOBNOB, 220 Riverside Ave., Ste. 10, 513-4272 Live music every Fri. MURRAY HILL Theatre, 932 Edgewood, 388-7807 The Mars Hill Band, Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh, Megan McCloud Sept. 24. Stryper 8 p.m. Oct. 1
The HEADLAMP, 818 Clay St. Live music every Fri. & Sat. SANDOLLAR, 9716 Heckscher Dr., 251-2449 Live music every Fri.-Sun. To list your band’s gig, please send time, date, location (street address, city), admission price, and a contact number to print to Daniel A. Brown, email dbrown@folioweekly.com or by the U.S. Postal Service, 45 W. Bay St., Ste. 103, Jacksonville FL 32202. Events run on a space-available basis. Deadline is at noon every Wednesday for the next Wednesday’s publication.
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FOLIO DINING
BITE-SIZED Ibex Ethiopian Kitchen P. 63 PINT-SIZED Jax Brewing Company P. 64 GRILL ME! Pinegrove Market & Deli P. 64 CHEFFED-UP Charcurerie P. 65 TEQUILAS, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 101, 363-1365, tequilasjacksonville.com. New Mexican place has casa-style dishes made with fresh, spicy hot ingredients. Vegetarian option. Top-shelf tequilas, drink specials. $$ FB K TO L D Daily WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 135, 634-7208, whiskeyjax.com. Gastropub. Craft beers, gourmet burgers, handhelds, street fare tacos, signature plates, whiskey. HH. $$ FB L D F-Su; D Nightly
BEACHES (Venues are in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)
Enjoy a fresh and delicious pie with the gang at Moon River Pizza, Best of Jax 2016 winner of Best Pizza on Amelia Island and finalist for Best Pizza in Jacksonville. photo by Dennis Ho
AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH
29 SOUTH EATS, 29 S. Third St., 277-7919, 29southrestaur ant.com. Historic downtown bistro’s Chef Scotty Schwartz serves traditional regional cuisine with a modern twist. $$ L Tu-Sa; D M.-Sa; R Sa BEACH DINER, 2006 S. Eighth St., 310-3750, beachdiner.com. Innovative breakfast: Eggs on the Bayou, fish-n-grits; French toast, riders, omelets. Lunch fare: salads, burgers, sandwiches, shrimp & crabmeat salad. $ K TO B R L Daily BRETT’S Waterway Café, 1 S. Front St., 261-2660. F On the water at Centre Street’s end, it’s Southern hospitality in an upscale atmosphere; daily specials, fresh local seafood, aged beef. $$$ 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 inside or al fresco under oak-shaded patio. Microbrew Karibrew Pub next door has beer brewed onsite, imports. $$ FB K TO R, Su; L Daily, D Tu-Su in season CHEZ LEZAN Bakery Co., 1014 Atlantic Ave., 491-4663, chez lezanbakery.com. Fresh European-style breads, pastries: croissants, muffins, cakes, pies. $ TO B R L Daily The CRAB TRAP, 31 N. Second St., 261-4749, ameliacrabtrap .com. F Nearly 40 years, family-owned-and-operated. Fresh local seafood, steaks, specials. HH. $$ FB L D Daily DAVID’S Restaurant & Lounge, 802 Ash St., 310-6049, amelia islanddavids.com. Steaks, fresh seafood, rack of lamb and ribeye, Chilean sea bass, in an upscale atmosphere. Chef Wesley Cox has a new lounge menu. $$$$ FB D Nightly DICK’S Wings & Grill, 474313 E. S.R. 200, 310-6945. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE ORANGE PARK.
JACK & DIANE’S, 708 Centre St., 321-1444, jackanddianes cafe.com. F Renovated 1887 shotgun house. Faves: jambalaya, French toast, pancakes, mac & cheese, crêpes. Vegan items. Inside or porch overlooking historic area. $$ 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. $$$ FB K TO D Nightly LARRY’S Subs, 474272 S.R. 200, 844-2225. F SEE ORANGE PARK. LECHONERA EL COQUÍ, 232 N. Second St., 432-7545. New Puerto Rican place. Chulleta kan kan (pork chops), Tripletta churosco sandwich, more. Like the Isle of Enchantment on Amelia Island. $ FB TO L D Tu-Su MOON RIVER Pizza, 925 S. 14th St., 321-3400, moonriver pizza.net. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic Northernstyle pizzas, 20-plus toppings, pie/slice. Calzones, salads. $ BW TO L D M-Sa The MUSTARD SEED Café, 833 Courson Rd., 277-3141, nassaushealthfoods.net. Casual organic eatery, juice bar, in Nassau Health Foods. All-natural organic items, smoothies, juices, herbal teas, coffees, daily specials. $$ K TO B L M-Sa The PATIO PLACE, 416 Ash St., 410-3717, patioplacebistro. com. Bistro/wine bar/crêperie’s menu of global fare uses crêpes: starters, entrées, shareables, desserts. $$ BW TO B L D Tu-Su The PECAN ROLL Bakery, 122 S. Eighth St., 491-9815, thepec anrollbakery.com. F By historic district. Sweet/savory pastries, cookies, cakes, bagels, breads; from scratch. $ K TO B L W-Su POINTE Restaurant, 98 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-4851, elizabeth pointelodge.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. In award-winning inn Elizabeth Pointe Lodge. Seaside dining, open to public. Dine in or To list your restaurant, call your account manager or Sam Taylor, 860-2465 • staylor@folioweekly.com
DINING DIRECTORY KEY
AVERAGE ENTRÉE • COST •
$ = Less than $10 $$ = $10- $20 $$$ = $20- $35 $$$$ = $35 & up BW = Beer/Wine FB = Full Bar K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch L = Lunch D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted free FW Bite Club event. fwbiteclub.com 2015 Best of Jax winner F = FW distribution spot
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out. Hot buffet breakfast daily, full lunch menu. Homestyle soups, specialty sandwiches, salads, desserts. $$$ 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. Owners 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 T-RAY’S Burger Station, 202 S. Eighth St., 261-6310. F Family-owned-and-operated 18-plus years. Blue plate specials, burgers, biscuits & gravy, shrimp. $ BW TO B L M-Sa
ARLINGTON, REGENCY
DICK’S Wings, 9119 Merrill Rd., Ste. 19, 745-9300. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE ORANGE PARK.
LARRY’S Subs, 1301 Monument Rd., Ste. 5, 724-5802. F SEE ORANGE PARK.
SID & LINDA’S Seafood Market & Restaurant, 12220 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 109, 503-8276. Pick a whole fresh fish, have it cleaned, filleted, cooked to order. Dine in, take out. Housemade sauces. $$ K TO L D Daily
AVONDALE, ORTEGA
CHOMP CHOMP, 4162 Herschel St., 329-1679. Just relocated. Chef-inspired: The Philadelphia Experiment (sweet pork over arugula), panko-crusted chicken, burgers, Waldorf salad, bahn mi, Southern fried chicken, The Come Up (portabella mushroom, green tomato salsa, almonds). Curry Chomp chips, pasta salad. HH. $ BW L D Mon.-Sat. The FOX Restaurant, 3580 St. Johns Ave., 387-2669. Owners Ian and Mary Chase offer fresh fare, homemade desserts. Breakfast all day; signature items: burgers, meatloaf, fried green tomatoes. $$ BW K L D Daily HARPOON LOUIE’S, 4070 Herschel St., Ste. 8, 389-5631, harpoonlouies.net. F Locally owned & operated 20-plus years. American pub. 1/2-lb. burgers, fish sandwiches, pasta. Local beers, HH. $$ FB K TO L D Daily MELLOW MUSHROOM, 3611 St. Johns Ave., 388-0200. F Bite Club. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
PINEGROVE Market & Deli, 1511 PineGrove Ave., 389-8655, pinegrovemarket.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. 40+ years. Burgers, Cubans, subs, wraps. Onsite butcher cuts USDA choice prime aged beef. Craft beers. Fri. & Sat. fish fry. $ BW TO B L D M-Sa Restaurant ORSAY, 3630 Park St., 381-0909, restaurantorsay.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. French/ Southern bistro; local organic ingredients. Steak frites, mussels, pork chops. $$$ FB R, Su; D Nightly SIMPLY SARA’S, 2902 Corinthian Ave., 387-1000, simplysara s.net. F Down-home fare from scratch: eggplant fries, pimento cheese, baked chicken, fruit cobblers, chicken & dumplings, desserts. BYOB. $$ K TO L D Tu-Sa, B Sa
BAYMEADOWS
AL’S Pizza, 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 105, 731-4300. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
INDIA’S Restaurant, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 620-0777, indiajax.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic cuisine, lunch buffet. Curries, vegetables, lamb, chicken, shrimp, fish tandoori. $$ BW L M-Sa; D Nightly LARRY’S Giant Subs, 8616 Baymeadows Rd., 739-2498. F 2015 BOJ. 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. 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. $$ BW K TO L M-F; D Tu-Sa
AL’S PIZZA, 303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-0002, als pizza.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. NY-style gourmet pizzas, baked dishes. 28-plus years. All day HH M-Thu. $ FB K TO L D Daily ANGIE’S Subs, 1436 Beach Blvd., 246-2519. ANGIE’S Grom Subs, 204 Third Ave. S., 241-3663. Subs made with fresh ingredients, 25+ years. Huge salads, blue-ribbon iced tea. Grom has Sun. brunch, no alcohol. $ K BW TO L D Daily BEACH Diner, 501 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 249-6500. SEE AMELIA. BEACH HUT Café, 1281 Third St. S., 249-3516. 28+ years. Full breakfast menu served all day (darn good grits); hot plate specials Mon.-Fri. $ K TO B R L Daily CRUISERS Grill, 319 23rd Ave. S., 270-0356, cruisersgrill. com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Locally owned & operated 20+ years. Half-pound burgers, fish sandwiches, big salads, awardwinning cheddar fries, sangria. $ BW K TO L D Daily EUROPEAN Street Café, 992 Beach Blvd., 249-3001, european street.com. F SEE RIVERSIDE. FAMOUS TOASTERY, 311 N. Third St., 372-0712, famoustoast ery.com. New place has breakfast and lunch: corned beef hash, gluten-free pancakes, bacon, omelets, eggs, toast. Wraps, Bloody Marys, mimosas, peach Bellini. $$ FB K TO B L Daily The FISH COMPANY Restaurant, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, AB, 246-0123, thefishcojax.com. Bite Club. Casual. Oyster raw bar, fresh local seafood, Mayport shrimp, crab, lobster. Homestyle desserts. Patio; all-day HH Sun. $$ FB K TO L D Daily FLAMING SEAFOOD & SHAO KAO BBQ, 1289 Penman Rd., 853-6398. New place (is it Chinese? Barbecue? Seafood?) serves meats and vegetables, spiced, skewered on bamboo sticks – like Chinese street food. $ BW TO L D Daily FLYING IGUANA Taqueria & Tequila Bar, 207 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 853-5680, flyingiguana.com. F Latin American: tacos, seafood, carnitas, Cubana fare. 100+ tequilas. $ FB TO L D Daily GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd., 372-9925, gustojax.com. Classic Old World Roman cuisine, large Italian menu: homestyle pasta, beef, chicken, fish delicacies; open pizza-tossing kitchen. Reservations encouraged. $$ FB TO L R D Tu-Su The HASH HOUSE, 610 Third St. S., 422-0644, thelovingcup hashhouse.com. New place offers locally sourced fare, locally roasted coffees, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian dishes – no GMOs or hormones. $ K TO B R L Daily LARRY’S Subs, 657 Third St. N., 247-9620. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MELLOW MUSHROOM Pizza Bakers, 1018 Third St. N., Ste. 2, 241-5600, mellowmushroom.com. F Bite Club. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Hoagies, gourmet pizzas: Mighty Meaty, vegetarian, Kosmic Karma. 35 tap beers. Nonstop HH. $ FB K TO L D Daily METRO Diner, 1534 3rd St. N., 853-6817. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO.
M SHACK, 299 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-2599, mshackburgers. com. David and Matthew Medure flip burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes. Dine in or out. $$ BW L D Daily NATIVE SUN Natural Foods Market & Deli, 1585 Third St. N., 458-1390. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE MANDARIN. POE’S Tavern, 363 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7637, poestavern. com. Gastropub, 50+ beers, burgers, fries, fish tacos, Edgar’s Drunken Chili, daily fish sandwich special. $$ FB K L D Daily RAGTIME Tavern & Seafood Grill, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7877, ragtimetavern.com. F 30-plus years, iconic seafood place. Blackened snapper, sesame tuna, Ragtime shrimp. Daily HH, brunch Sun. $$ FB L D Daily SALT LIFE Food Shack, 1018 Third St. N., 372-4456, saltlife foodshack.com. Specialty items, signature tuna poke bowl, fresh sushi, Ensenada tacos, local fried shrimp. $$ FB K TO L D Daily SEACHASERS, 831 First St. N., 372-0444, seachasers.com. New place; four areas: First Street Bar, Music Room, Beach Bar, Dining Room. Daily HH. In or on patio. $$ FB L D Daily SLIDERS Seafood Grille & Oyster Bar, 218 First St., NB, 246-0881, slidersseafoodgrille.com. Beach-casual spot. Faves: Fresh fish tacos, gumbo. Key lime pie, ice cream sandwiches. Brunch Sun. $$ FB K L Sa/Su; D Nightly SURFWICHES Sandwich Shop, 1537 Penman Rd., 241-6996, surfwiches.com. Craft sandwich shop. Yankee-style steak sandwiches, hoagies, all made to order. $ BW TO K L D Daily THIS CHICK’S KITCHEN, 353 Sixth Ave. S., 778-5404, thischickskitchen.com. Farm-to-table restaurant serving healthful, locally sourced clean meals. Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian options. $$ TO L D Wed.-Sat. V PIZZA, 528 First St. N., 853-6633, vpizza.com. Traditional Neapolitana artisan pizza from Naples – Italy, not Florida, made with fresh ingredients. $$ FB TO L D Daily
DOWNTOWN
AKEL’S Delicatessen, 21 W. Church St., 665-7324. 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 125, 446-3119, akelsdeli.com. F NYC-style deli. Fresh subs, sandwiches, burgers, gyros, wraps, vegetarian, breakfast, signature dressings. $ K TO B L M-F CANDY APPLE Café & Cocktails, 400 N. Hogan, 353-9717, thecandyapplecafeandcocktails.com. Chef-driven Southern/ French cuisine, sandwiches, entrées, salads. $$ FB K L Daily; D Tu-Sa CASA DORA, 108 E. Forsyth St., 356-8282, casadoraitalian. com. F Chef Sam Hamidi serves Italian fare, 40+ years: veal, seafood, pizza. Homemade salad dressing. $ BW K L M-F; D M-Sa FIONN MacCOOL’S Irish Pub & Restaurant, Jax Landing, Ste. 176, 374-1547, fionnmacs.com. Casual dining, uptown Irish atmosphere; fish & chips, Guinness lamb stew, black-and-tan brownies. $$ FB K L D Daily
FOLIO DINING : BITE-SIZED
photo by Brentley Stead
Knife and fork NOT REQUIRED at Ibex Ethiopian Kitchen
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
fill up on tikel gomen (cabbage), red lentil IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR AN AUTHENTIC miser, dinech wot (potato), tomato fit fit and experience at a good price, look no further bozena shiro (split peas). Each veggie was than IBEX ETHIOPIAN KITCHEN. Start with a more flavorful than the last, and the red lentil drink and an order of Lentil Sambusas ($3.95). miser was a table favorite. Biting into the crunchy shell of these crisp, The meat combination features beef golden-brown fried triangles unleashes a prepared three ways: Key Wot, Kitfo and fragrant, firm lentil filling with a nice kick. Alicha Wot, with your choice of three veg We paired the fried samusas with a starter sides. Key Wot is a spicy cubed beef dish salad ($6.95), which includes mixed lettuces, with deep flavor, the kind of rich savory taste but most of it is chopped white onion and that often accompanies a dish with a hearty tomatoes with a jalapeno dressing. tomato base. Expect a spicy bite with your In the drinks department, there are a first taste of Kitfo, a minced beef dish. It gets few options. Tej ($4.95), often called honey its kick from mitmita, a spice blend with a wine or mead, is a signature alcoholic chili powder base. The third, beverage made from honey. Alicha Wot, is a little sweet, Ibex serves it in a berele, IBEX ETHIOPIAN which eases some of the heat a traditional skinny stem KITCHEN of the spicier ones. bottle with a globed bottom; 5111 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 2, One of my favorite things drinking from it makes you 551-0403 feel like you’re sipping from about traditional Ethiopian a potion bottle swiped from food is injera, a large (usually Snape’s classroom. Tej has a specific scent and circular) spongy bread that’s the base for all is a sweet, yeasty beverage. Be forewarned, meals. It’s like a great big sourdough pancake, just because there’s no alcohol by volume with a flavor and texture unlike any other listed on the menu doesn’t mean it’s safe for a bread. It’s light, but it does an admirable job lightweight! If you’re more of a beer person, of soaking up the flavor from from kitfo to check out St. George Amber ($4.45), which is lentils. Injera is ideally suited to be eaten with like a meal in a bottle. your hands — the bread’s an edible spoon! On to the main event! For the total Ibex has a kids menu, in case your child experience, I recommend the vegetable platter may not be into new fare. So use your fingers, ($12.95) and the meat combo ($14.95), which drink some tej, and experience a traditional offers a taste of several dishes. Ethiopian meal. The vegetable platter is a riot of color, with Brentley Stead scoops of all the veggies on the menu — you’ll biteclub@folioweekly.com SEPTEMBER 21 - 27, 2016 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 63
DINING DIRECTORY PINT-SIZED
Surprise! Locally crafted beer is actually a JACKSONVILLE TRADITION
A BUBBLY LEGACY
LAST WEEK, WE FEATURED AN ARTICLE ABOUT breweries moving into Jacksonville’s urban core. Placing a brewery Downtown is not a new idea; in fact, Jacksonville’s first brewery was built near the intersection of Myrtle Street and West 16th Street in what’s now known as Durkeeville. Today, the building that was once a beehive of buzzing beerbrewing activity is slowly deteriorating. But in its heyday, Jacksonville Brewing Company was one of the most successful breweries in the Southeast. The story began in 1913 when German-born brewer William Ostner moved to Jacksonville from St. Louis, where he’d worked for AnheuserBusch, and opened a brewery. Ostner built his brewery into one of Jacksonville’s most successful businesses with more than 6,000 employees. See, locals believed beer brewed in close proximity to their city tasted fresher and cost less than brands from the big brewers in St. Louis and Wisconsin. Further, having a brewery in your hometown became a status symbol and drinking a locally produced beer was considered proper. The brewery’s successful run came to an abrupt halt when the commander of nearby Camp Joseph E. Johnston, an Army training facility (now Naval Air Station Jacksonville), petitioned city leaders to prohibit alcohol sales. The request came on the heels of citizen complaints of drunken soldiers roaming the streets on weekends, causing discipline problems on base and unease with civilians. In May 1918, two years before national Prohibition began, the city council voted to turn Jacksonville into a ”dry” city, forcing Ostner to stop brewing. The company changed its name to Jax Ice & Cold Storage and rode out Prohibition supplying ice to the Durkeeville neighborhood and selling “near beer.” When, at long last, Prohibition ended in 1933, Ostner quickly changed the name of the company back to Jacksonville Brewing Company. (He changed it again, to Jax Brewing Company, in 1940.) Within a week, Jax Beer, a German-style pilsner, was being served in local bars and taverns for 10 cents a glass. Within two weeks, the brewery had bottled beer in local markets. During this time, Ostner invented the sixpack — or, more precisely, the six-sack, when, in an effort to stand out against other brands, he ordered 100,000 sacks labeled Jax Beer. He put six bottles of beer in the sacks and sold them as a unit. Other accounts attribute the invention of the six-pack to Pabst or Ballentine, but Ostner maintained his innovation was first. At its busiest, JBC had distributors in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina transporting beer to areas far north of Duval County, increasing the brand’s status. During these halcyon years, Ostner built up his brewery until its annual production reached 200,000 barrels. JBC continued to operate until the 1950s, when the national brands began using aluminum cans and the cost of changing packaging lines to cans proved too expensive for JBC. No longer able to compete with the big boys, Ostner sold the company’s name and recipes to Jackson Brewing Company in New Orleans. But old-timers still remember when Ostner’s brewery was one of Jacksonville’s top employers and its beer was shipped throughout the American Southeast. Marc Wisdom marc@folioweekly.com
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INDOCHINE, 21 E. Adams St., Ste. 200, 598-5303, indochine jax.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Thai, Southeast Asian cuisine. Signature dishes: chicken Satay, soft shell crab; mango, sticky rice dessert. $$ FB TO L D M-F; D Tu-Sa OLIO Market, 301 E. Bay St., 356-7100, oliomarket.com. F From-scratch soups, sandwiches. Duck grilled cheese, seen on Best Sandwich in America. $$ BW TO B R L M-F; D F & Sa URBAN GRIND Coffee Company, 45 W. Bay, Ste. 102, 866-3953954, 516-7799, urbangrind.coffee. Locally roasted whole bean brewed coffees, espressos, pastries, smoothies, bagels, cream cheeses. 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, thezodiac barandgrill.com. 16-plus 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
DICK’S Wings, 1803 East-West Parkway, 375-2559. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE ORANGE PARK.
GRASSROOTS Natural Market, 1915 East-West Parkway, 541-0009. F SEE RIVERSIDE. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Ctr. Blvd., 541-1999. F Bite Club. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
TAPS Bar & Grill, 1605 C.R. 220, Ste. 145, 278-9421, tapspub lichouse.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. 50+ premium domestic, import tap beers. Burgers, sandwiches, entrées. $$ FB K L D Daily WHITEY’S Fish Camp, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198, whiteysfish camp.com. F Real fish camp. Gator tail, freshwater catfish, daily specials, on Swimming Pen Creek. Tiki bar. Come by boat, bike or car. $ FB K TO L Tu-Su; D Nightly
INTRACOASTAL WEST
AL’S Pizza, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, 223-0991. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
DICK’S Wings, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 32, 223-0115. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE ORANGE PARK.
LARRY’S Subs, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, 642-6980. F SEE ORANGE PARK.
SURFWICHES Sandwich Shop, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 29, 559-5301. SEE BEACHES.
MANDARIN, NW ST. JOHNS
AKEL’s Deli, 12926 Granbay Pkwy. W., 880-2008. F SEE DOWNTOWN.
AL’s Pizza, 11190 San Jose Blvd., 260-4115. F 2016 Best of
Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
RIVERSIDE, 5 PTS, WESTSIDE
13 GYPSIES, 887 Stockton St., 389-0330, 13gypsies.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic Mediterranean cuisine: chorizo, tapas, blackened cod, pork skewers, coconut mango curry chicken. Breads from scratch onsite. $$ 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. Daily specials, rooftop bar. HH. $$$ FB R Sa/ Su; L M-F; D Nightly BREW Five Points, 1024 Park St., 714-3402, brewfivepoints. com. F Local craft beers, espresso, coffees, wine. Rotating drafts, 75-plus can craft beers, tea. Waffles, toasts, desserts, coffees. $$ BW K B L Daily; late nite Tu-Sa BRIXX Wood Fired Pizza, 220 Riverside Ave., 300-3928, brixxpizza.com. New place offers pizzas, pastas, soups. Glutenfree options. Daily specials, buy-one-get-one pizzas 10 p.m.-close. $$ FB K TO L D Daily CORNER TACO, 818 Post St., 240-0412, cornertaco.com. Made-from-scratch “Mexclectic street food,” tacos, nachos, gluten-free, vegetarian options. $ BW L D Tu-Su CUMMER CAFÉ, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummer.org. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Light lunch, quick bites, locally roasted coffee, espresso-based
Winner. SEE BEACHES.
Jax Winner. SEE ORANGE PARK.
ENZA’S Italian Restaurant, 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 109, 268-4458, enzas.net. Family-owned place serves Italian cuisine, veal, seafood, specials. $$$ FB K TO D Tu-Su 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. Now serving dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. 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 organic beer/wine. $ BW TO K B L D Daily TAPS Bar & Grill, 2220 C.R. 210 W., Ste. 314, 819-1554. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE FLEMING ISLAND.
V PIZZA, 12601 San Jose Blvd., 647-9424. SEE SAN MARCO. WHOLE FOODS Market, 10601 San Jose, Ste. 22, 288-1100, wholefoodsmarket.com. Prepared-food department, 80-plus items, full-service/self-service bars: hot, salad, soup, dessert. Pizza, sushi, sandwich stations. Grapes, Hops & Grinds bar serves wines, beers (craft/tap), coffees. $$ BW K TO B L D Daily
ORANGE PARK
DICK’S Wings & Grill, 6055 Youngerman Cir., 778-1101, dickswingsandgrill.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. NASCARthemed restaurant serves 365 varieties of wings, plus halfpound burgers, ribs, salads. $ FB K TO L D Daily The HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959, hilltop-club.com. Southern style fine dining. New Orleans shrimp, certified Black Angus prime rib, she-crab soup, desserts. Extensive bourbon selection. $$$ 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, 2723553. 5733 Roosevelt Blvd., 446-9500. 1401 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove, 284-7789, larryssubs.com. F All over the area, Larry’s piles ’em high, serves ’em fast; 36-plus 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. Now dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. The ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611, roadhouse online.net. Sandwiches, wings, burgers and quesadillas for 35-plus years. 75-plus imported beers. $ FB L D Daily The URBAN BEAN Coffeehouse Café, 2023 Park Ave., 541-4938, theurbanbeancoffeehouse.com. Locally-owned&-operated. Coffee, espresso, smoothies, teas. Omelets, bagels, paninis, flatbread, hummus, salads, desserts. $$ K TO B L D Daily
PONTE VEDRA BEACH
AL’S Pizza, 635 A1A, 543-1494. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
BEACH Diner, 880 A1A N., Ste. 2, 273-6545. SEE AMELIA. LARRY’S Subs, 830 A1A N., Ste. 6, 273-3993. F SEE O.PARK. METRO Diner, 340 Front St., Ste. 700, 513-8422. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO.
TRASCA & CO. Eatery, 155 Tourside Dr., Ste. 1500, 395-3989, trascaandco.com. New eatery specializes in handcrafted Italian-inspired sandwiches, craft beers – many local choices – and craft coffees. $$ BW TO L R D Daily
Club. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
O’LOUGHLIN Pub, 6975 A1A S., 429-9715. New family-ownedand-operated pub. Authentic fish & chips, shepherd’s pie, corned beef & cabbage, bangers & mash, duck wings. $$ FB K TO L D Daily SALT LIFE Food Shack, 321 A1A Beach Blvd., 217-3256. SEE BEACHES. METRO Diner, 1000 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd., 758-3323. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Serving dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. SHANGHAI NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188. Cubanstyle, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. $$ FB
SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK
BEACH Diner, 1965 San Marco Blvd., 399-1306. SEE AMELIA. The BEARDED PIG Southern BBQ & Beer Garden, 1224 Kings
GRILL ME!
RAJA BAJALIA
PINEGROVE MARKET & DELI
1511 Pinegrove Ave., Avondale
BORN IN: Jacksonville YEARS IN THE BIZ: 28 FAVE RESTAURANT (besides mine): Orsay, Park Street FAVE CUISINE STYLE: Japanese, grill style FAVE INGREDIENTS: Salt, pepper and garlic IDEAL MEAL: Bone-in ribeye steak, with baked potato, house salad, corn on the cob WON'T CROSS MY LIPS: Pig brains INSIDER'S TIP: Always serve fresh ingredients with a smile. CELEBS (@ my place): Adam Duritz (Counting Crows), Scott Van Pelt, Wayne Weaver TASTE TREAT: Bakalava
BEACH Diner, 11362 San Jose Blvd., 683-0079. SEE AMELIA. CRUISERS, 5613 San Jose Blvd., 737-2874. 2016 Best of Jax DICK’S Wings & Grill, 100 Marketside Ave., 829-8134. 1610 University Blvd. W., 448-2110. 10391 Old St. Augustine, 880-7087. 965 S.R. 16, 825-4540. 2016 Best of
cornbread stack; grits w/shrimp/fish/tofu. $$$ BW K TO L D W-M GYPSY CAB Company, 828 Anastasia Blvd., 824-8244, gypsy cab.com. F Local mainstay 33+ years. Varied urban cuisine menu changes twice daily. Signature dish: Gypsy chicken. Seafood, tofu, duck, veal. $$ 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. $$ FB TO L D Daily MBQUE, 604 Anastasia Blvd., 484-7472. New Southern-style, fresh-casual. Handspun milkshakes, super kale salad. Housemade rubs, sauces. Platters, ribs, brisket, sweet/spicy pulled/ chopped pork, chicken, sausage. $$ BW K TO L D Daily MELLOW MUSHROOM, 410 Anastasia Blvd., 826-4040. F Bite
beverages, homemade soups, sandwiches, gourmet desserts, daily specials. Dine in or in gardens. $ BW K L D Tu; L W-Su DERBY on PARK, 1068 Park St., 379-3343, derbyonpark.net. New American cuisine, upscale retro in historic building. Oak Street Toast, shrimp & grits, lobster bites, 10-oz. gourmet burger. Dine inside or out. $$ FB TO Brunch Sa/Su; B, L D Tu-Su EUROPEAN STREET Café, 2753 Park St., 384-9999. 130+ import beers, 20 on tap. Sandwiches. Outside dining at some EStreets. $ BW K L D Daily GRASSROOTS Natural Market, 2007 Park St., 384-4474, thegrassrootsmarket.com. F Juice bar uses certified organic fruits, veggies. Artisanal cheeses, 300 craft, import beers, 50 organic wines, produce, meats, vitamins, herbs, wraps, sides, sandwiches. $ BW TO B L D Daily HAWKERS ASIAN Street Fare, 1001 Park St., 508-0342, hawkerstreetfare.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic dishes from mobile stalls: BBQ pork char sui, beef haw fun, Hawkers baos, chow faan, grilled Hawker skewers. $ BW TO L D Daily HOBNOB, 220 Riverside Ave., Ste. 110, 513-4272, hobnob withus.com. Unity Plaza. Global inspiration, local intention – ahi poke tuna, jumbo lump crab tacos. $$ FB TO R L D Daily IL DESCO, 2665 Park St., 290-6711, ildescojax.com. Authentic Italian cuisine, like wood-fired pizzas, pasta made daily onsite, 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 spot serves made-to-order sandwiches, wraps, breakfast. $ TO B L M-Sa KNEAD Bakeshop, 1173 Edgewood Ave. S., 634-7617. Locally owned, family-run shop specializing in made-from-scratch creations – classic pastries, artisan breads, savory pies, specialty sandwiches, soups. $ TO B L Tu-Su LARRY’S Subs, 1509 Margaret, 674-2794. 7895 Normandy, 781-7600. 8102 Blanding, 779-1933. F SEE ORANGE PARK. LITTLE JOE’S Café, 245 Riverside Ave., Ste. 195, 791-3336. Riverview café. Soups, signature salad dressings. $ TO B L M-F 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.
M SHACK, 1012 Margaret St., 423-1283. SEE BEACHES. RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Local-centric bar food: boiled peanuts, hummus, chili, cheese plate, pork sliders, nachos, herbivore items. $ D Nightly SOUTHERN ROOTS Filling Station, 1275 King St., 513-4726, southernrootsjax.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Healthy, fresh, light vegan fare; local, organic ingredients. Specials, on bread, local greens/rice, change daily. Sandwiches, coffees, teas. $ Tu-Su SUSHI Café, 2025 Riverside Ave., Ste. 204, 384-2888, sushi cafejax.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Monster, Rock-n-Roll, Dynamite Roll. Hibachi, tempura, katsu, teriyaki. Indoors or patio dining. $$ BW L D Daily
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AL’S Pizza, 1 St. George St., 824-4383. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
CRUISERS Grill, 3 St. George St., 824-6993. 2016 Best of Jax
Winner. SEE BEACHES.
DICK’S Wings & Grill, 4010 U.S. 1 S., 547-2669. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE ORANGE PARK.
The FLORIDIAN, 72 Spanish St., 829-0655, thefloridianstaug. com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Updated Southern fare; fresh, local ingredients sourced from area farms. Vegetarian, gluten-free option. Signature fried green tomato bruschetta, blackened fish
Ave., 619-2247, thebeardedpigbbq.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Barbecue joint offers Southern style BBQ, like brisket, pork, chicken, sausage, beef; veggie platters. $$ BW K TO Daily BISTRO AIX, 1440 San Marco Blvd., 398-1949, bistrox.com. F Mediterranean/French inspired menu changes seasonally. 250+ wine list. Wood-fired oven baked, grilled specialties: pizza, pasta, risotto, steaks, seafood. Hand-crafted cocktails, specialty drinks. Dine outside. HH M-F. $$$ FB L D Daily EUROPEAN Street Café, 1704 San Marco, 398-9500. SEE RIVERSIDE. FUSION SUSHI, 1550 University Blvd. W., 636-8688, fusionsush ijax.com. F Upscale sushi spot serves fresh sushi, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, kiatsu, seafood. $$ K L D Daily INDOCHINE, 1974 San Marco Blvd., 503-7013. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE DOWNTOWN.
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. $$ FB R Su; L D Daily METRO Diner, 3302 Hendricks Ave., 398-3701, metrodiner. com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Original upscale diner in a historic 1930s-era building. Meatloaf, chicken pot pie, soups. This one serves dinner nightly. $$ 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. $$ BW K TO L D Daily TAVERNA, 1986 San Marco Blvd., 398-3005, tavernasanmarco. com. Chef Sam Efron’s authentic Italian; tapas, wood-fired pizza. Seasonal local produce, meats. Craft beer (some local), handcrafted cocktails, award-winning wine. $$$ FB K TO R L D Daily V PIZZA, 1406 Hendricks Ave., 527-1511, vpizza.com. True Neapolitana pizzas with the freshest ingredients – a rare class of artisan pizza from Naples. $$ FB to L D Daily
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ALHAMBRA Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. USA’s longest-running, 50 years. Executive Chef DeJuan Roy’s themed menus. Reservations. $$ FB D Tu-Su The CHATTY CRAB, 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138C, 888-0639, chattycrab.com. Chef Dana Pollard’s raw oysters, Nawlins-style low country boil, po’ boys, 50¢ wing specials. $$ FB K TO L D Daily DICK’S Wings, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., 619-0954. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE ORANGE PARK.
EUROPEAN Street Café, 5500 Beach, 398-1717. SEE RIVERSIDE. GREEK Street Café, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 106, 503-0620, greekstreetcafe.com. Fresh, authentic, modern; Greek owners. Gyros, spanakopita, dolmades, falafel, salads, nachos. Award-winning wines. $$ BW K TO L D M-Sa LARRY’S 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, 206-6126596. Pacific Islander fare, chamorro culture. Soups, stews, fitada, beef oxtail, katden pika; empanadas, lumpia, chicken relaguen, BBQ-style ribs, chicken. $$ TO B L D Tu-Su MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., 997-1955. F Bite
Club. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
M SHACK, 10281 Midtown Pkwy., 642-5000. SEE BEACHES. OVINTE, 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr., 900-7730, ovinte.com. Italy, Spain, Mediterranean flavor. Small plates, tapas, charcuterie: ceviche fresco, pappardelle bolognese, lobster ravioli. 240-bottle/ wines, 75/glass; craft spirits. $$ FB R, Su; D Nightly TAVERNA YAMAS, 9753 Deer Lake Ct., 854-0426, taverna yamas.com. F Bite Club. Charbroiled kabobs, seafood, desserts. Greek wines, daily HH. Bellydancing. $$ FB K TO L D Daily
DINING DIRECTORY TOSSGREEN, 4375 Southside Blvd., Ste. 12, 619-4356. 4668 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 105, 686-0234. Custom salads, burritos, burrito bowls; fruit, veggies, 100% natural chicken, sirloin, shrimp, tofu, cheese, dressing, salsa, frozen yogurt. $$ K TO L D Daily
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ANDY’S Grill, 1810 W. Beaver St., 354-2821, jaxfarmersmark et.com. Jax Farmers Market. Local, regional, international produce. Breakfast, sandwiches, snacks, beverages. $ B L D Mon.-Sat. BARZ Liquors & Fish Camp, 9560 Heckscher Dr., 251-3330.
The fine art of CHARCUTERIE returns to American tables
Authentic fish camp, biker-friendly, American-owned. Package store. $ FB L D Daily DICK’S Wings, 12400 Yellow Bluff Rd., 619-9828. 450077 S.R. 200, 879-0993. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE ORANGE PARK. HOLA Mexican Restaurant, 1001 N. Main St., 356-3100, holamexicanrestaurant.com. F Authentic fresh fajitas, burritos, specials, enchiladas, more. HH; sangria. BW K TO L D M-Sa LARRY’S Subs, 12001 Lem Turner Rd., 764-9999. SEE O. PARK. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 15170 Max Leggett Pkwy., 757-8843. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
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JUST IN CASE ANY OF Y’ALL WERE wondering: One of my main food passions is the craft of charcuterie. Charcuterie is the ultimate way to Chef Up meats! Wild boar rillettes, rabbit sausage, lomo de bellota, saucisson en brioche, Vietnamese-style terrine. Unbelievably luscious, delectable, scrumptious, amazing, awe-inspiring delicacies all upon one board and all mine. A truly memorable charcuterie board is a rare treasure and therefore should be cherished. I shall never forget the one at Walt Disney World Resort’s Yachtsman Steakhouse. The craft of charcuterie requires all the skills that make cooking a rewarding experience. The term ‘charcuterie’ is one of the most misunderstood culinary terms in American cuisine — maybe because it’s a French term. Most average people either don’t have any idea what charcuterie means or assume it is some esoteric classical French food that has no place on an American table. Now, I’m no Francophile, but their charcuterie rocks! The super-refined, high-end French fare like pâté, terrines, mousses and parfaits (like the chicken liver I drooled over last week) exemplify only a small moiety of the craft of charcuterie. At its most basic level, charcuterie simply means processed meat. All of you have eaten some form of charcuterie in your lives — hello, bologna! — and probably never knew it. An ideal example is meatloaf. Yes, that delicious all-American comfort food is actually a simplification of a French country-style pâté. That’s right! Mom was actually practicing the age-old craft of charcuterie, and you — being an ignorant soul — were unconsciously consuming a form of snooty-tooty French cuisine. The first recorded use of charcuterie was a form of sausage in ancient Greece. So I guess the wise philosophers and scientists also invented tailgating. It’s only logical, like Plato used to say, “Gotta pre-party before the Olympics.” Beyond simple sausage, charcuterie encompasses myriad forms, from the thousand types of salami to hams (remember the smoked ham recipe I gave y’all) to rustic rillettes, confits, pâtés and mousselines — even corned beef and pastrami. Fortunately,
the popularity of charcuterie has exploded in recent years. Chefs are once again embracing this ancient craft, which requires them to dedicate untold hours of passion to the grinding, salting, seasoning, brining, stuffing, drying and slow-cooking that the art requires. Is it worth it? I’ll let you know when my three-day-brined, smoked and steamed pastrami comes out of the oven. You can even try the recipe yourself.
CHEF BILL’S PASTRAMI
Brine Ingredients • 1 gallon water • 350 grams kosher salt • 225 grams sugar • 42 grams pink salt • 8 grams pickling spice • 90 grams brown sugar • 1/4 cup honey • 5 garlic cloves, minced • 5 pound brisket, trimmed Spice Blend • 4 tbsp. coriander seeds, toasted •and crushed • 4 tbsp. black peppercorns, toasted •and crushed Directions • Combine brine ingredients. Bring to a •boil. Chill. • Inject the brisket with brine at six •points. Cover brisket with cooled brine; •weigh down with a plate to submerge. •Brine for three days. • Wash brisket and dry. Cover with •spice blend. • Hot smoke at 180°F until meat reaches •150°F. Remove and place on a screen in •a four-inch hotel pan with one inch of •water on bottom. Cover and braise at •300°F for two hours. Until we cook again,
Chef Bill cheffedup@folioweekly.com ____________________________________ Contact Chef Bill Thompson, owner of Amelia Island Culinary Academy in Historic Fernandina Beach, with your recipes or questions at cheffedup@folioweekly.com, for inspiration to get you Cheffed Up! SEPTEMBER 21 - 27, 2016 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 65
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PARADE Walk to raise funds for HOMELESS PETS Dear Davi, What are humans doing to help homeless pets in our city? Wally the Weimaraner Wally, Dogs and cats far outrank other domestic animals, like cows, chickens and pigs, when it comes to being cuddled. The hard truth is that despite how much humans love their fur kids, there’s a huge homeless pet problem in our country. According to the ASPCA, approximately 7.6 million pets enter shelters every year, including 3.9 million dogs and 3.4 million cats. Luckily, organizations like Best Friends Animal Society are taking action to turn these stats around and save the lives of more homeless pets. I tracked down Jessie Miller from Best Friends to fetch the facts about this week’s event, Strut Your Mutt: Tell us about Strut Your Mutt. Strut Your Mutt is no ordinary dog walk. It’s a fundraising festival that brings together fourlegged and two-legged friends to mingle, raise awareness and raise funds toward saving the lives of homeless pets in our community. Strut Your Mutt sounds fun! Where is it being held? It’s at Metropolitan Park on Saturday, Sept. 24. Registration opens at 8 a.m., the walk starts at 9 a.m., and it all wraps up at noon. Are there really dogs and cats in America, even in our city, without homes? Sadly, there are. An estimated 9,000 dogs and cats are killed every day in shelters, simply because they don’t have a safe place to call home. How can dogs and humans make a difference? Register to walk! Your donations will go to
programs community-wide and nationwide to help countless pets find forever homes. Asking as a short-legged pup, is the walk on the short side or is there a longer course for those who want a challenge? Don’t worry, there are options. There’s a long route for the more adventurous, at 1.49 miles, and a shorter route for those who want to take it easy, at .66 miles. Will there be treats – and water? Absolutely! What’s a dog event without tasty treats? There will be vendors selling canine and human goodies. Water is available along the walk route and at the event. In this heat, is there first aid available for dogs and humans? Of course — safety is a priority. There will be an EMT for humans and an Affiliated Veterinary Specialists vet onsite for any pet-related concerns. Can dogs and humans hang around after the walk? Sure. There will be interactive games and fun activities, music, field activities, kid crafts, dog demos, contests, raffles with prizes, and special appearances by local celebrities. There’s even a Smooch Your Pooch Photo Booth. Where can my friends and I sign up? Tell your friends to go to StrutYourMutt.org. Happy strutting!
Davi mail@folioweekly.com ____________________________________ Davi the dachshund isn’t a mutt or an endurance walker, but he is a fan of strutting his ruff stuff.
PET TIP: OBEDIENCE FOR ALL IF MY DOG CAN BEHAVE, SO CAN YOUR KID Okay, we get that you love the rude, dirty brats who rule your life. While you may let those monsters run wild, break things and throw tantrums in public, your shitty parenting doesn’t make the rest of world okay with your kids mistreating us, our things or our pets. So do the world and its animals a favor and teach your kids proper pet-iquette, which means always be very, very gentle, don’t startle pets, chase them or stare them down (especially dogs) and pay attention to behavioral cues. While you’re at it, you might want to teach your kids to treat people the same way. 66 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | SEPTEMBER 21 - 27, 2016
PET EVENTS JOHN GORRIE DOG PARK • The grand opening celebration for the new park is 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 17 at Riverside Park, 2623 Herschel St., facebook.com/ JohnGorrieDogPark. HUG AN ANIMAL DAY • Celestial Farms animal rescue organization holds its annual event 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 17 at 13958 Duval Rd., Northside, 445-8812, celestialfarms.org. Tours, petting zoo, pony rides, and adoptions of rabbits, pigs, hens, roosters, goats, turkeys, lambs are featured. Free admission and parking. OWNING A PET • Learn more about owning a pet from a certified pet CPR and first aid instructor, like what pets a family should adopt, commitment levels, and how to keep a pet, basic care, more, 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 17, FSCJ South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 274-1177, $49, epicanimals.org.
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YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE • My name is Heidi and I am a two-year-old living my life like YOLO. I’m young and I like to have fun with my toys but I am fine with taking a break spending the day snuggling with you. I have piercing green eyes that will always look to you for love. Won’t you come see me at the Jacksonville Humane Society? They are open 7 days a week! Get better acquainted with Heidi at 8464 Beach Blvd. STRUT YOUR MUTT • The annual fundraising dog walk is 9 a.m. Sept. 24 at Metro Park, Downtown. Proceeds benefit St. Francis Animal Hospital’s Helping Paws Fund. 674-7223, saintfrancisanimalhospital.org. FREE SPAY & NEUTER SURGERIES • St. Augustine Humane Society offers free spay and neuter surgeries for dogs in September, through a $25,000 grant from Florida Animal Friend Inc. To qualify for the reduced
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SURF’S UP DUDE • Kenny here! I am a very outgoing guy. I love to take walks and play on the beach! I am very affectionate when it comes to relaxing on the couch. I am house-trained and will even sit and wait for you to put my leash on! I would love to be your new surfing companion! Come see me at Jacksonville Humane Society, 8464 Beach Blvd! For more info about Kenny and other adoptables, visit jaxhumane.org. fee or potentially free services, owners must meet specific income guidelines. The program is open to all cats regardless of owner’s financial circumstances. Details, criteria at staughumane.org. Applications must be in person at 1665 Moultrie Rd., St. Augustine. Spay/ neuter/surgery clinic 8 a.m.-4 p.m. every Tue.; wellness clinic 9 a.m.-4 p.m. every Wed. and Thur. VACCINATION CLINICS • VetCo offers lower-cost vaccinations at PetCo stores. Sept. 18; 2 p.m., 11111 San Jose Blvd., 260-3225; 4:30 p.m., 1514 C.R. 220, Fleming Island, 278-1980; and 10 a.m., 430 CBL Dr., St. Augustine, 824-8520, vetcoclinics.com. PET FAIR, BLESSING OF THE PETS • St. Francis Animal Hospital and St. Philip Neri Animal Ministry hold the fourth annual event 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 1 at Fletcher Park, 1652 Atlantic Blvd., San Marco. Demos, costume contest, dog wash, $15 microchipping, silent auction and more. Proceeds benefit the hospital and ministry. 674-7223, saintfrancisanimalhospital.org. _______________________________________
To list a pet event, send event name, time, date, location (complete street address and city), admission price, contact number/website to print, to mdryden@ folioweekly.com – at least two weeks before the event. SEPTEMBER 21 - 27, 2016 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 67
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Even if you’re a wild-eyed adventure-seeker with extremist views and melodramatic yearnings, you’ll benefit by taking a moderate approach to life in the weeks ahead. You’re likely to attract the help and inspiration you need if you adopt Goldilocks’ strategy in the fairy tale “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”: neither excessive nor underdone, neither extravagant nor restrained, neither bawdy, loud and in-your-face nor demure, quiet and passive — but rather just right.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Here’s my translation of a passage from the ancient Gospel of Thomas, a gnostic text about the teachings of Jesus: “If you do not awaken and develop the potential talents that lie within you, they will damage you. If you do awaken and develop the potential talents that lie within you, they will heal you.” If you actually awaken and develop those talents depends on two things: your ability to identify them clearly and your determination to bring them to life with your willpower’s graceful force. The coming months will be a highly favorable time to expedite the ripening of your talents. And it starts NOW.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Some of my readers love but also hate me. They’re drawn to my horoscopes in the hope that I’ll help relieve their habitual pain, but get mad at me when I do just that. In retrospect, they feel lost without the familiar companionship of habitual pain. It had been a centerpiece of their identity, a source of stability, and when it’s gone, they no longer know who they are. Are you like them? If so, you might want to avoid my horoscopes for a while. I’ll be engaged in a subtle crusade to dissolve your angst and agitation. It starts now with this magic spell: Your wound is a blessing. Discover why.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can’t completely eliminate unhelpful influences, trivial saboteurs and debilitating distractions from your life. But you’re entering a phase of your astrological cycle when you have more power than usual to diminish their effects. To get going in this gritty yet lofty endeavor, try to decrease your connection with anything that tends to demean your spirit, shrink your lust for life, limit freedom, ignore your soul, compromise integrity, dishonor reverence, inhibit self-expressiveness, or alienate you from what you love.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In my dream last night, bad guys in white hats constrained you in a canvas straitjacket, then wrapped you up with heavy steel chain secured by three padlocks. They drove you to a weedy field behind an abandoned warehouse and left you there in the pitch dark. But you were indomitable. By dawn, you’d miraculously wriggled your way out. Then you walked back home, free and undaunted. Here’s my interpretation of the dream: You now have special skills as an escape artist. No cage can hold you. No riddle can stump you. No tangle can confuse you. Trust yourself even more than you usually do.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Work too much and push yourself too hard. Eat corn chips for breakfast, ice cream for lunch, French fries for dinner — every day, if possible. Get no more than four hours’ sleep a night. If you have any extra time, do arduous favors for friends and intensify your workout routine. JUST KIDDING! Don’t heed any of that ridiculous advice. Do just the opposite. Dream up brilliant excuses not to work too much or push too hard. Treat yourself to the finest meals and best sleep ever. Take your mastery of the art of relaxation to new heights. The most effective way to serve long-term dreams is by having fun.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): The next four weeks will be a favorable time to come all the way home. Here are nine prompts how: 1. Nourish your roots. 2. Strengthen foundations. 3. Meditate about where you truly belong. 4. Upgrade the way you attend to selfcare. 5. Honor your living traditions. 6. Make a pilgrimage to the land where your ancestors lived. 7. Deepen your intimacy with the earth. 8. Be ingenious about expressing tenderness. 9. Reinvigorate your commitment to the influences that nurture and support.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Let’s make a deal. Here’s how it would work: For the next three weeks, I’ll say three prayers for you every day. I’ll ask God, Fate and Life to send more of the recognition and appreciation you deserve. I’ll coax and convince them to give you rich experiences of being seen for who you really are. Here’s what you do in return: You’ll rigorously resolve to act on your core beliefs, express your noblest desires, and say only what you truly mean. You’ll be alert for times when you start to stray from the path with heart. You’ll immediately get back on that path. You’ll be yourself three times stronger and clearer than ever.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): What tools will work best for the tasks you’ll be asked to do in the coming weeks? A sledgehammer or tweezers? Pruning shears or sewing machine? Monkey wrench or screwdriver? Here’s my guess: Always have your entire toolbox on hand. You may need to change tools mid-task — or even use several for the same task. I can envision at least one situation that would benefit your alternating between a sledgehammer and tweezers. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I’m confident I’ll never again need to moonlight as a janitor or dishwasher to pay my bills. My gig as a horoscope columnist provides enough money to eat well, so I no longer need to shoplift bread or scavenge for dented cans of beets in grocery store dumpsters. What accounts for my growing financial luck, besides the fact that I’ve been steadily improving my skills as an oracle and writer? It may have to do with my determination to cultivate generosity. As I’ve become better at expressing compassion and bestowing blessings, money has flowed in greater abundance. Would this strategy work for you? The coming weeks and months will be a good time to experiment.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If you loosen up by drinking an alcoholic beverage, don’t drive a forklift or ride a unicycle. If you have a hunch your luck at gambling is peaking, don’t buy lottery tickets or play slot machines. If you’re drawn to explore the frontiers of intimacy, be armed with the ancient Latin maxim, Primum non nocere, or “First, do no harm.” And if you really do believe it’d be fun to play with fire, bring a fire extinguisher. I’m not saying you should never push the limits or bend the rules, but I want to be sure that as you experiment, you stay savvy, ethical and responsible. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Explore the healing power of sex. The coming weeks will be a favorable time to do so. You’re likely to generate good fortune if you try to fix any aspect of your erotic life that feels wounded or awkward. For best results, suspend all theories about the way physical intimacy should work in your life. Adopting a beginner’s mind could lead you to subtly spectacular breakthroughs. (P.S. You don’t necessarily need a partner to take full advantage of this big opening.) Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com
NEWS OF THE WEIRD WHAT GOES AROUND, COMES AROUND
One of the Islamic State’s first reforms in captured territory has been to require adult women to dress devoutly -- including the face-covering burka robe, which, in Western democracies famously presents security dilemmas because it hinders identification. Now, after two years of Islamic State occupation in Mosul, Iraq, the security problem has come full circle on ISIS itself. Dispatches from the town reported in September that ISIS has likely banned the burka because it hinders identification of antiISIS insurgents who (female and male) wear burkas to sneak up on Islamic State officers.
GREATLY EXAGGERATED
Barbara Murphy, 64, of Roy, Utah, is the most recent “dead” person battling the federal government to prove she’s still alive. She said Social Security Administration bureaucrats, citing protocols, have been tight-lipped about her problem and remedies even though her bank account was frozen; Social Security was dunning her for two years’ worth of Medicare premiums (since her 2014 “death”); and warning letters had been sent to banks and credit agencies. Nonetheless, Murphy told the Deseret News in August that, all in all, she feels pretty good despite being dead.
JUST LIKE HOME
Political connections in some Latin American countries have allowed convicted drug dealers and crime bosses to serve their sentences comfortably. The most recent instance to make the news, from Agence France-Presse, was the presidential-suitetype “cell” occupied by Brazilian drug lord Jarvis Chimenes Pavao in Paraguay. When
police raided the cell in July, they found a well-appointed apartment with nice furniture settings (including a conference table for Pavao to conduct “business”), embellished wallpaper designs with built-in bookcases, a huge TV and even a shoe rack. Pavao also rented out part of the suite to other inmates for $5,000, plus $600 weekly rent.
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THE KID IS NOT MINE
Chris Atkins in Denver is among the most recent judicially ruled “fathers” to owe child support even though DNA tests proved that another man is the father. Atkins is in the middle of a contentious divorce/child custody battle in which his estranged wife wants both custody and support payments, and since Atkins didn’t contest his fatherhood until the child reached age 11, he’s lost legal standing.
BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER!
A high school girl and her parents told the Tallahassee Democrat in July that they were on the verge of filing a lawsuit demanding the school district order the Leon High School cheerleader squad to select her, even though she’d fallen twice during tryouts.
DON’T TOUCH MY WEED, MAN
Boyd Wiley, 47, was arrested in August when he walked into the Putnam County Sheriff ’s Office and demanded deputies return the 91 marijuana plants they’d unearthed from a vacant lot in Interlachen several days earlier. Until that moment, deputies didn’t know whose plants they were. Wiley was told growing marijuana is illegal in Florida and was arrested. Chuck Shepherd weirdnews@earthlink.net
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Start with a nifty five-word headline, something they’ll see and recognize you, or them, or the place. Then describe the person, like, “You: Blonde, hot, skanky, tall.” Then you, like, “Me: Redhead, boring, clean, virgin.” Then some words about the encounter, like, “ISU at MOSH, drawing dinosaurs.” End with a clever flirt, like, “I got your T-Rex right here!” The catch? No names, email addresses, websites, etc. And for chrissake keep it at forty (40) words or fewer or the senior editor will cut your words down to size. Don’t make her do you like that. FIRST WATCH EARTHQUAKE You: Stunningly beautiful lady, long brown hair, shorts, athletic top, waiting for second party on Sunday morning. Me: Tall, dark, handsome guy, kinda cop-looking. Tried to buy your breakfast; you hadn’t ordered. Really wanted to say hello. When: Aug. 28. Where: First Watch Beach Boulevard. #1625-0907
TRADE PORSCHE FOR BEACH CRUISER? Drawn to your physique, adored biceps as you chilled with friend! You complimented my Porsche. Offered trade for your cruiser. Didn’t ask for number. WOD together on next bring-a-friend day?! When: 4 p.m. June 5. Where: Zeta Brewing bicycle stand. #1616-0622
DANCING TO THE BONES You are L. from Ponte Vedra. I’m R, leading band at Conch House on Friday, Aug. 12. We said quick hello as you left. Really want to connect with you. Hopefully cosmos will agree. When: Aug. 12. Where: Conch House, St. Augustine. #1624-0817
VYSTAR LOAN OFFICER You: Beautiful blue-eyed, curly blond hair, rockin’ all black outfit, accent colored shirt. Me: Trying to get a loan. Made conversation to keep process going. Second Wednesday in June. Didn’t get loan; might’ve found so much more! When: June 8. Where: Vystar. #1615-0622
FLOWERS IN MY HAND Very surprised to see you. Positive memories flooded back, so let’s have lunch and catch up. S. When: July 6. Where: Publix Pharmacy. #1623-0810 DO YOU SEEK UNIQUE? You: Beautiful brunette, Walmart sugar aisle, beautiful arm ink work; said you got it in Riverside. Me: Dark chocolate gentleman, captivated by smile, breathless looking into beautiful eyes. Too shy to get number. Meet for lunch? When: July 16. Where: Walmart Avenues. #1622-0720
YOU’RE IN MY THOUGHTS There’s still not a day I don’t think of you. Since the first time ISU while sitting in that car, I can’t shake thoughts of you. Live long. Love hard. I will. When: Feb. 2, 2016. Where: Neighborhood. #1614-0622 JOIN YOUR SWIM TEAM Me: Attractive in two-piece bathing suit. You: Swimming; American flag tat on arm, making me hot as you chilled in the pool. Really want to skinny dip with you. ;) When: June 3. Where: Greentree Place Apts. Pool. #1613-0622
HANDSOME, KIND GENTLEMAN ISU Saturday 1 a.m. You: Extremely handsome, cool hat, T-shirt, jeans; forgot wallet; complimented my white dress. Me: Long blond hair, green eyes, too shy to ask name or if unattached. Love to meet formally! When: July 17. Where: Walmart San Jose. #1621-0720
FRIDAY BIKE-TO-WORK DAY You: Blue jeans, black tank top, red Motobecane bicycle, great smile. Didn’t get a chance to get your name. Me: Doing the bike thing. Are you up for a ride? When: May 20. Where: Hemming Plaza. #1612-0608
WE ARE READY FOR U You: Handsome man following, watching me, saying hi, calling, hanging up before u speak. Me: Want to hear your heart. My dog and condo await. Don’t be afraid. Everything will be OK. We love you. When: 2012. Where: Neighborhood. #1620-0720
HANDSOME EDUCATED HARLEY RIDER We instantly hit it off talking. I tried to quickly give you my number. I was on a blind date that was NOT meant to be. I’d like to have a chance to continue our conversation. When: May 22. Where: River City Brewing Co. #1611-0608
AVONDALE ANGEL Me: Down on my luck, no place to go. You: Beautiful person who kept me from sleeping on the street. Thank you for your generosity for someone you didn’t even know! You’ll never ever be forgotten! When: June 16. Where: Avondale shops. #1619-0706
DANCIN’ IN THE STREETS CUTIE You: Short, big white hat, gorgeous eyes, with friend outside bookstore. Me: Sunglasses, tan, wanted to flirt. We locked eyes. I got brave, you were gone – kicking myself since. Won’t hesitate again. Share a dance? When: May 21. Where: Atlantic Beach Dancin’ Festival. #1610-0525
COOPER’S HAWK NICE SMILE WAITER You weren’t our waiter last Thursday 6/16; served us before. Name starts with G. Cute, dark blond hair, warm personality. Me: Brunette, curly hair, navy blue dress. You noticed us in booth. A drink, conversation? Contact. When: June 16. Where: Cooper’s Hawk Winery Towncenter. #1618-0622
BIRDIES BLUE-EYED BRUNETTE Beautiful day. You: Porch sitting with friends. Me: Walking dog down strip. We caught eyes. Couldn’t tell if you knew me or wanted to; we couldn’t look away. Hope next time it’s more than an awkward stare. When: May 15. Where: Birdies. #1609-0525
CORGI GIRL Your smile’s radiant. How you synchronize those long legs in immense contrast with your pups is marvelous. I’m grateful, mostly handsome, longing to please. Love to join you and poochie for evening stroll along the river. XOXO. When: June 10. Where: Riverside. #1617-0622
DRIVE-THRU WINDOW PRINCESS Porsche, Prius; whatever I drive; at drive-thru window, you drive me crazy! Curious: Are pretty smile, friendly remarks more than sales-driven? Clarify over coffee? You get my name right. Will heed your advice: Come by more often. When: May 9. Where: St. Johns Town Ctr. fast-food drive-thru. #1607-0525
COMEDY ZONE Goldberg lookalike, Comedy Zone May 27, admiring each other while waiting with friends. Me: Hot brunette in black tank top and jeans. When: May 27. Where: Comedy Zone. #1608-0525
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Julie Ferreira
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MONEY IS OFTEN THE DRIVING FORCE IN decision-making today. But who decides the value of a tree? When this question was posed recently, a Commissioner in Nassau County quipped, “You can’t eat a tree.” Downtown Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island reaps the rewards of visitors who come to enjoy the accommodations, events, food, history and charm of what may be the smallest historic district in Northeast Florida. All of these amenities are surrounded by a wealth of trees, ancient live oaks, magnificent magnolias, staunch cedars and palms — beautiful, mature palms. The historic Downtown streetscapes enhance the life experience of residents and visitors alike. The cabbage palms that were planted decades ago in the city’s rights-of-way can be found on all of the Downtown streets, but they were most picturesque and postcardready on North Sixth Street. The 100 block of North Sixth Street, which local folks lovingly refer to as the “Silk Stocking District,” contains seven large wood-frame houses constructed between 1859 and 1900. These structures exhibit features of the Italianate, Queen Anne, Stick and frame vernacular styles. These were the homes of some of the founding families of Fernandina Beach, who planted the majestic palms, which today are just one of the essential aspects in the area’s ambient Southern Charm. Sadly, the palms of North Sixth Street began to fall on Aug. 29. Florida Public Utilities and city of Fernandina Beach approved the waste
Local Fernandina Beach resident FIGHTS BACK against the saw of these trees and hundreds like them, without public notification. A single frond touching even a neutral wire called for the removal of the entire palm tree. Trees and wires occupying the same space is not a new subject. Hundreds of native hardwood trees have been compromised by heavy-handed cutting for power wires. The result, which challenges the health, stamina and stature of so many wonderful specimens, is evidenced throughout the city. Palms are now being targeted by FPU. How can that be? Trees that have enhanced this small town for generations no longer matter? FPU’s behavior is that of a voracious corporate predator with sights set upon efficiency over long-term planning with vision. It’s a black eye on both FPU and the city management of Fernandina Beach. Citizens like me, seeking to save Fernandina Beach’s irreplaceable natural history, face greater hurdles every day. The hope is that the city manager and city staff will research and implement the tools that smart cities such as St. Simon’s, Beaufort or Savannah have mastered. The lack of better solutions in Fernandina Beach makes one wonder if our city’s leadership has the talent necessary to achieve protection for a majestic urban canopy. This growing controversy deserves thoughtful discussion with concerned citizen input. And it needs to happen quickly. Update: The removal of the trees is on hold — for now. Julie Ferreira mail@folioweekly.com ______________________________________ Ferreira is a resident of Fernandina Beach and chairperson of the Nassau County Sierra Club.
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