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FILM + ART + CULTURE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2016 FILM EVENTS
SUN-RAY CINEMA The Beatles: Eight Days a Week The Touring Years, Harry & Snowman and The Girl on the Train are currently running, 1028 Park St., 5 Points, 359-0049, sunraycinema.com. Seed: The Untold Story runs 7 p.m. Oct. 12; Tim Armstrong (Eat Your Yard Jax) discusses permaculture, biodiversity and seed saving after the film. Adults $9.50; military/students/teachers $8; 60+ $7; under 12 $5.50. The Wolf Man screens Oct. 13 & 16. American Honey starts Oct. 14. Creature from the Black Lagoon runs Oct. 15. The Mummy screens Oct. 18 & 22. Callin’ Out the Candidates with Barry Crimmins runs Oct. 19. CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ The Little Shop of Horrors and Indignation are running at 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. Oceana, Sustain Flagler College and Corazon Cinema present the award-winning documentary Sonic Sea, 7 p.m. Oct. 13; free; www.sonicsea/film. Pan’s Labyrinth runs for Throwback Thursday noon Oct. 13. The Great Caruso starts Oct. 14. Carnival of Souls runs 8 p.m. Oct. 16 for Scary Sunday. IMAX THEATER Harry Potter Marathon runs Oct. 13-20. Deepwater Horizon, 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. Jack Reacher: Never Go Back starts Oct. 20.
JASON JOHN Join artist JASON JOHN as he blends Old Masters techniques with a cerebral vision at the exhibition Crossing the Threshold. RUNS THROUGH OCT. 28 FLORIDA MINING GALLERY 5300 SHAD RD. JACKSONVILLE (904) 535-7252
PERFORMANCE
PARSONS DANCE The New York City modern dance company performs 10:30 a.m. ($12) and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 ($13$33), Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, 283 College Dr., Orange Park, 276-6750, $49-$238, thcenter.org. HISTORICAL DANCE CONCERT The performance by DASOTA students is 7:30 6 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • OCT. 12-18, 2016
p.m. Oct. 14 and 15, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts’ Mainstage, 2445 San Diego Rd., San Marco, 346-5620, duvalschools.org.
HANK & MY HONKY TONK HEROES Alhambra Theatre & Dining’s Alhambra After Dark series presents the musical, starring Jason Petty; through Oct. 16.
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FILM + ART + CULTURE Dinner 6 p.m.; brunch noon, with Executive Chef DeJuan Roy’s themed menu; 12000 Beach Blvd., $64 plus tax, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. THE LARAMIE PROJECT The play, about the 1998 torture and murder of Matthew Shepard, is staged 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13-15, Jacksonville University’s Swisher Theater, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7386, $10; $5 seniors, military, students; arts.ju.edu. ARC ATTACK A blend of science – and rock – begins 7 p.m. Oct. 14, FSCJ’s Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd., 442-2929, $10.40$22.50, artistseriesjax.org. LOVE JONES THE MUSICAL The romantic favorite is staged 3 and 8 p.m. Oct. 15, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, 300 Water St., 6336110, $40-$95, ticketmaster.com. READERS THEATRE PRESENTS “8” The production about a court case filed in opposition to California’s Proposition 8, is staged 7 p.m. Oct. 17, Jacksonville University’s Swisher Theater, 256-7386, $25; proceeds benefit Southern Legal Counsel; arts.ju.edu. LOVE/SICK A collection of nine comedic short plays is staged 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13-15; 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16, Amelia Musical Playhouse, 1955 Island Walkway, Fernandina, 277-3455; general admission $15; students $10; ameliamusicalplayhouse.com. JUNIE B. JONES KidzfActory stages the kid-geared musical about a first-grader, 2 p.m. Oct. 15 & 22, Limelight Theatre, $15; $10/12 and under; limelight-theatre.org. ON GOLDEN POND The love story, starring Don Maley and Christina Johns, is staged 8 p.m. Oct. 13-15, Amelia Community Theatre’s Studio 209, 207/209 Cedar St., Fernandina, 261-6749, $22; $10 students; ameliacommunitytheatre.org. ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Alhambra Theatre & Dining presents the raucous musical, about a young woman who never misses her target; Oct. 19-Nov. 20. Dinner 6 8 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • OCT. 12-18, 2016
p.m.; brunch noon, each with a themed menu by Executive Chef DeJuan Roy; at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, $35-$62 plus tax, 6411212, alhambrajax.com.
CLASSICAL + JAZZ JAZZ COMBO CONCERT Students of University of North Florida’s always-stellar jazz program perform 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12, UNF’s Recital Hall, 6202878, unf.edu/coas/music/calendar.aspx. WOODWINDS CONCERT The JU Wind Ensemble and First Coast Wind Symphony perform, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13, Jacksonville University’s Terry Concert Hall, 256-7386, arts.ju.edu. MOZART CONCERT Lawson Ensemble plays Mozart, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13, University of North Florida’s Recital Hall, 620-2878, unf.edu/coas/music/calendar.aspx. CONCERTO CONCERT DASOTA students perform, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13, Mainstage, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, 3465620, duvalschools.org. DISNEY’S BROADWAY HITS Jacksonville Symphony plays classic songs, 8 p.m. Oct. 14 & 15; 3 p.m. Oct. 16, T-U Center’s Jacoby Symphony Hall, 354-5547, $17.60-$62, jaxsymphony.org. DELFEAYO MARSALIS Celebrated jazz trombonist Marsalis is on 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, 215 Bethel Baptist St., Springfield, 3896222, $35, riversidefinearts.org. FALL VOCAL CONCERT The annual DASOTA concert is 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Mainstage, 346-5620, duvalschools.org. UPBEAT PINK: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO BREAST CANCER SURVIVORSHIP The 12th annual concert honoring survivors is 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, University of North Florida’s Lazzara Performance Hall, 6202878, unf.edu/coas/music/calendar.aspx. CELLO AND PIANO DUET Cellist Boyan Bonev and pianist Mimi Noda perform, 3 p.m. Oct. 16, Main Library’s Hicks
Auditorium, 303 N. Laura St., 630-2353, jplmusic.blogspot.com. SCOTT BRADLEE’S POSTMODERN JUKEBOX The eclectic jazz-swing group plays 8 p.m. Oct. 16, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $39.50-$105, floridatheatre.com. RITZ CHAMBER PLAYERS The Players play a lunchtime concert curated specifically with inspiration from the LIFT exhibit, 12:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857; pre-ordered box lunch, $15 + tax; cummermuseum.org. ST. AUGUSTINE COMMUNITY BAND The 70-member group plays themes from James Bond films, and pieces by John Williams and Ralph Vaughn Williams, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Pacetti Bay Middle School, 245 Meadowlark Lane, facebook.com/ st.augustinecommunityband.
COMEDY
FRED’S FUNNIEST COMEDIANS Donna Williams, Sid Davis, others, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12; Paw & Spike, others, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18; Roger Staton, David Emanuel, others, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19, The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 292-4242, $10, comedyzone.com. JUNIOR The comic, a regular on The Steve Harvey Show, is on 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13; 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. Oct. 14 & 15, The Comedy Zone, 292-4242, $18-$22, comedyzone.com. PAUL RODRIGUEZ Pioneering Latino comedian Rodriguez, host of the hit international TV show El Show de Paul Rodriguez and star of many comedy films, is on 8:30 p.m. Oct. 13; 8 p.m. Oct. 14; 8 & 10:30 p.m. Oct. 15, The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 11000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-4277, $25-$35, jacksonvillecomedy.com. MIKE GAFNEY Gafney, Last Comic Standing, is on 8 p.m. Oct. 7 & 8; 10:30 p.m. Oct. 8, The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, $10-$25, jacksonvillecomedy.com.
ART WALKS
RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local, regional art, music – Yoga Fest 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 15 – under the Fuller Warren Bridge,
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TAKIN’ CARE OF BUSINESS INNOVATION CONNECTION CONFERENCE Looking for a way to finally sell your idea for a BVL (Bruce Vilanch Locator) app? Look no further! The Jax Community of Entrepreneurs holds the second annual Innovation Connection Conference (ICC), geared toward entrepreneurs, organizational innovators, educators, students, investors, professional service providers, and innovation enthusiasts, with more than 50 speakers, and breakout and community sessions. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 15, Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St., Downtown, $35 early-bird special; $15 students, $70 day of; Innovation Connection Conference is Oct. 14-22; details at jacksonvilleinnovationweek.org. 10 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • OCT. 12-18, 2016
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FILM + ART + CULTURE 715 Riverside Ave., free admission, 3892449, riversideartsmarket.com. ARTRAGEOUS ART WALK Downtown Fernandina Beach galleries open for selfguided tours, 5:30-8:30 p.m. every second Saturday, 277-0717, ameliaisland.com. JAX BEACH ART WALK More than 30 local artists display works, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 11, along First Street between Beach Boulevard and Fifth Avenue North, betterjaxbeach. com/jax-beach-art-walk.html.
MUSEUMS
CCUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 29 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummer museum.org. Director of Education Lynn Norris discusses Early Christian to High Renaissance Art, 10:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 18; $10 nonmembers. Folk Couture: Fashion & Folk Art, works by 13 artists inspired by Folk Art Museum, through Jan. 1. 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, Roosevelt Watson III, through Feb. 12. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911, mocajacksonville.unf.edu. Retro-Spective: Analog Photography in a Digital World, contemporary photographers exploring 19th-century photographic processes, through Jan. 8. Sustain: Clay to Table, pairing handcrafted ceramic tableware by North American artists with sustainable, community-based food production, through Oct. 30. Project Atrium: Ethan Murrow through Oct. 30.
GALLERIES
11057 KINGS AVENUE San Marco’s Southbank. How To Now, new abstract paintings by Dustin Harewood, JoAnne Cellar and Mark Creegan, through Oct. 14. 12 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • OCT. 12-18, 2016
THE ART CENTER GALLERY Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 139, 233-9252, tacjacksonville.org. Dinner with the Artist, featuring sculptor Travis Smith, 7 p.m. Oct. 14. Ron Piscopo is October’s featured artist. BUTTERFIELD GARAGE ART GALLERY 137 King St., St. Augustine, 825-4577, butterfieldgarage.com. Landscape and still lifes by Rebecca Shaffer, Karen F. Rose, Jessie Cook, through Nov. 1. CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530, flagler.edu/ news-events/crisp-ellert-art-museum. Auditory-themed exhibit Sound, through Nov. 22. THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, 2800614, ccpvb.org. Arboreal, works by Linda Richichi and Seth Satterfield, and Freedom, works by Ali Miruku, through Oct. 14. DEERWOOD CENTER CAMPUS FSCJ, 9911 Old Baymeadows Rd., 997-2500, fscj.edu. Don Martin: Leaves of Grass, inspired by Whitman’s poem, through Dec. 1. DOWNTOWN CAMPUS GALLERY FSCJ, 101 W. State St., 633-8100, fscj. edu. Faces of Engagement, portraits of students, faculty, community members, through Oct. 14. FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928, firststreetgalleryart.com. Earth, Sea & Sky, new paintings by Joyce Gabiou, through Oct. 25. FLORIDA MINING GALLERY 5300 Shad Rd., Southside, 535-7252, floridamininggallery.com. Jason John: Crossing the Threshold of Self displays. HUBLEY GALLERY 804 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 429-9769. Mary Hubley’s Toescape displays. KENT CAMPUS GALLERY FSCJ, 3939 Roosevelt Blvd., 646-2300, fscj.edu. The opening reception for an exhibit of abstract painting by Virginia Cantore and furniture by Peter Blunt is 6-8 p.m. Oct. 18; it displays through Nov. 14. Long Road Projects resident artist Gamaliel Rodriguez discusses his studio practice, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 19.
KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992, rain.org/~karpeles/jax.html. The Wright Brothers, through Dec. 30. Vinnie Ream Exhibit, works in art, poetry, prose and music, through Oct. 30. LUFRANO INTERCULTURAL GALLERY University of North Florida, 1 UNF Dr., 6202475, unf.edu/gallery. The UNF Wood Fire Ceramics Invitational through Oct. 14. MONROE GALLERIES 40 W. Monroe St., Downtown, 881-0209, monroegalleries. com. Works by Barbie Bray-Workman, Jami Childers, Dana Fawn, Leilani Leo and Dustin Bradley display. MONYA ROWE GALLERY 4 Rohde Ave., St. Augustine, monyarowegallery.com. Tropic Apparition, new works by painter Amy Lincoln, through Dec. 18. NASSAU COUNTY LIBRARY 25 N. Fourth St., Fernandina, 277-7365, nassaureads. com. The Art of the Japanese Print, from the Christine and Paul Meehan Collection, through Dec. 30. PLUM GALLERY 10 Aviles St., St. Augustine, 825-0069, plumartgallery. com. New works by painter Sara Pedigo and assemblage artist Barbara J. Cornett display through February. ROTUNDA GALLERY St. Johns County Admin. Bldg., St. Augustine, 471-9980. United Way St. Johns County Photographic Exhibit, through Oct. 20. SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 150, 438-4358, southlightgallery.com. The cooperative gallery has original works by more than 20 area artists, in various media. STELLERS GALLERY 240 A1A N., Ste. 13, Ponte Vedra, 273-6065, stellersgallery. com. An opening reception for an exhibit of recent works by Jim Draper, Henry Von Genk III and Thomas Hager, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 14. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., 824-2310, staaa.org. The 15th annual Tactile Art Show, through Oct. 30. THRASHER-HORNE CENTER FOR THE ARTS 283 College Dr., Orange Park, 2766750, thcenter.org. New works by David Ouellette and Jennifer Tallerico display, Oct. 7-Dec. 14.
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FILM + ART + CULTURE EVENTS
VETERAN ANIMATION EDITOR SPEAKS AT UNF H. Lee Peterson, whose films have grossed $2 billion-plus worldwide, discusses his Hollywood career, 1011:30 a.m., University of North Florida’s Robinson Theater, 620-3867, unf.edu. OWL PROWL St. Johns County Naturalist hosts a guided walk – learn about nighthappy birds, including resident owls – 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Canopy Shores Park, 804 Christina Dr., St. Augustine; dress for the weather; bring a flashlight, bug spray, water, 209-0348, sjcfl.us. INNOVATION CONNECTION CONFERENCE The Jax Community of Entrepreneurs presents the second annual Innovation Connection Conference (ICC), for entrepreneurs, organizational innovators, educators, students, investors, professional service providers, with 50+ speakers, breakout and community sessions, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 15, Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St., $35 early bird special; $15 students, $70 day of; jacksonvilleinnovationweek.org. STACHE DASH 5K The Stache Dash 5K – runners can rock a moustache, real or otherwise – kicks off 8 a.m. (1 mile) and 8:30 a.m. (5K) Oct. 15, EverBank Field, Downtown, $20-$60 advance; $20-$65 day of, registration includes a ticket to Jaguars vs. Raiders Oct. 23 game, official race shirt, bib and finisher medal, and one free complimentary drink. For details and to register, go to 1stplacesports.com/stachedash. JENNIFER FOSBERRY AT THE BOOKMARK New York Times bestselling children’s author Fosberry reads and signs copies of her book, Isabella: Girl in Charge, 10 a.m. Oct. 15, The BookMark 220 First St. N., Neptune Beach, 241-9026, bookmarkbeach.com. J.R. SHARP AT BARNES & NOBLE Author Sharp signs copies of his book, Feeding
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the Enemy, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 15, Barnes & Noble, 1112 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 886-9904. ZOMBIEFEST Hemming Park hosts a zombie-themed, flesh-eating fête, with Cosplay, laser tag, costume contest, music by DJ ENS, artists, zombie effects, food trucks, 3-8 p.m. Oct. 15, 117 W. Duval St., Downtown; wear “living dead” attire, jaxzombiewalk.com. ARMADA VS. MIAMI FC, COSMOS The Jacksonville Armada battle the Miami FC, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12 and the New York Cosmos, 7 p.m. Oct. 15, Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., 630-3900, $15-$60, ticketmaster.com. TONEVENDOR RECORD FAIR ToneVendor and St. Augustine Amphitheatre hold the biannual record fair, with 50+ vendors selling new and used vinyl, CDs, cassettes, posters, turntable gear, and other music schwag, a DJ, kids’ activities (bounce house, face painting), 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 16, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., 209-0367, staugamphitheatre.com. LOST SKILLS WORKSHOP SERIES St. Augustine Amphitheatre holds a Lost Skill Workshop Series – local experts teach techniques and traditions related to cooking, health, herbalism, local and hand-crafted food, workshop-themed beverages by Saint Augustine Distillery, live music, local vendors’ workshoprelated wares and ingredients, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 17-21, SAA catering room, 1340 A1A S.; each workshop $36/person; advance purchase strongly encouraged, 209-0367, staugamphitheatre.com. FIRST COAST FREETHOUGHT SOCIETY The First Coast Freethought Society presents Bill Mefford, faith organizer, Americans United for Separation of Church & State, discussing “How to Talk to a Person of Faith about ChurchState Separation, If You Have to …” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Buckman Bridge Unitarian Universalist Church, 8447
Manresa Ave., Orange Park, 268-8826, firstcoastfreethoughtsociety.org/cms. RANDY WAYNE WHITE New York Times bestselling author White discusses and signs copies of his new mystery, Seduced, 7 p.m. Oct. 23, The BookMark, 220 First St., Neptune Beach, 241-9026.
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THERE’S SAND IN MY BEER! BEACHES OKTOBERFEST Billed as “Florida’s Largest Oktoberfest,” the Beaches Oktoberfest features a ton of tasty craft brews to sample, and yummy vittles, along with live music from Blues Traveler (pictured), Collie Buddz, The Movement, Cloud 9 Vibes, The Band Be Easy, Smoke Stack, Firewater Tent Revival, and Split Tone. Friday Oct. 14-Sunday, Oct. 16, SeaWalk Pavilion, Jax Beach, $25-$30 VIP advance; $60 day of. For details and to score tix, go to beachesoktoberfest.com. OCT. 12-18, 2016 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • 15
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PHISH Jam band demigods PHISH bring their unique and spectacular brand of trippy music to Northeast Florida on Sunday, Oct. 16. 7:30 P.M. OCT. 16 VETERANS MEMORIAL ARENA 300 RANDOLPH BLVD. DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE $44-$64 • (904) 630-3900
CONCERTS THIS WEEK SPADE McQUADE 6 p.m. Oct. 12, Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub, Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176, 374-1247. KORN, BREAKING BENJAMIN 6 p.m. Oct. 12, Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, 630-3900, $17-$374. Music by the Sea: RAMONA QUIMBY BAND 7 p.m. Oct. 12, St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., thecivicassociation.org. Bring something to sit on. THROUGH THE ROOTS, CLOUD 9 VIBES, JOSH HEINRICHS 8 p.m. Oct. 12, 1904 Music Hall, 19 Ocean St., Downtown, $8-$10. THE GOOCH PALMS, THE COSMIC GROOVE, MENTAL BOY 8 p.m. Oct. 12, Shanghai Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 547-2188. 16 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • OCT. 12-18, 2016
Suwannee Roots Revival: DONNA THE BUFFALO, PETER ROWAN BLUEGRASS BAND, BLUEGROUND UNDERGRASS Oct. 13-16, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Dr., Live Oak, 386-364-1683, $155-$195. Full schedule/score tix at musicliveshere.com. NEEDTOBREATHE, MAT KEARNY, PARACHUTE, WELSHLY ARMS 6 p.m. Oct. 13, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., 209-0367, $29-$59. HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS, CONVICTIONS, IN HER OWN WORDS 7 p.m. Oct. 13, Limes Live, 11265 S. Lane Ave., Westside, 444-2709, $15. THE CURRYS 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13, Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 352-7008, $10. MILK SPOT, THE MOLD, DIGDOG 8 p.m. Oct. 13, Nighthawks, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd., Riverside.
ASTRONAUTALIS, CESCHI & FACTOR CHANDELIER, TRANSIT 8 p.m. Oct. 13, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-7496, $15 advance; $20 day of. JONATHAN SCALES ORCHESTRA, DOVETONSIL, DR. SCIENCE 8 p.m. Oct. 13, 1904 Music Hall, $10-$12. “3” THE BAND 9 p.m. Oct. 13, Flying Iguana, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680. THE RAGING NATHANS, WONK UNIT 10 p.m. Oct. 13, Shanghai Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 547-2188. Beaches Oktoberfest: BLUES TRAVELER, COLLIE BUDDZ, THE MOVEMENT, CLOUD 9 VIBES, THE BAND BE EASY, SMOKE STACK, FIREWATER TENT REVIVAL, SPLIT TONE Oct. 14-16, SeaWalk Pavilion, Jax Beach, $25-$30 VIP advance; $60 day of. Full schedule/score tix at beachesoktoberfest.com.
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LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE Adult BYOB Cruise: LARRY LeMIER, DAN VOLL Oct. 14 & 15, 1 Front St., Fernandina, 261-9972, ameliarivercruises. com. DJ SILVER 6 p.m. Oct. 14, Mavericks Live, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, 356-1110, $10. Live Original Tour: SADIE ROBERTSON, FAMILY FORCE 5, LOVE & THE OUTCOME 7 p.m. Oct. 14, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $10-$53.49. LARRY MANGUM’S SONGWRITERS’ CIRCLE, DAVID POOLER 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Mudville Music Room. FINISH TICKET, RUN RIVER NORTH, IRON TOM 8 p.m. Oct. 14, Jack Rabbits, $15. 20WT 8 p.m. Oct. 14, 1904 Music Hall, $15. BREAK EVEN BAND 9:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Whiskey Jax, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Southside, 634-7208. Viva Mojo’s (Hispanic Heritage Month show): KIM RETEGUIZ & THE BLACK CAT BONES, JP LATIN ALL STARS 10 p.m. Oct. 14, Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 247-6636, $20. Jacksonville Music Fest: MAZE, FRANKIE BEVERLY, JAHEIM, JOE 8 p.m. Oct. 14, Veterans Memorial Arena, $45.50-$89.50. RUE SNIDER 8 p.m. Oct. 14, Nighthawks. Riverside Arts Market: YOGA DAY 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 15, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449. 20th annual MagnoliaFest Celebrating the Stetson Kennedy Centennial: BILLY BRAGG, JJ GREY & MOFRO, KELLER WILLIAMS, THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS, ZACH DEPUTY, SARAH LEE GUTHRIE, THIS FRONTIER NEEDS HEROES Noon Oct. 15, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, $83.50-$164.50. BEACH SLANG, BLEACHED, HUNNY 7 p.m. Oct. 15, Jack Rabbits, $15. BALANCE & COMPOSURE, FOXING, MERCURY GIRLS 8 p.m. Oct. 15, 1904 Music Hall, $16-$20. JOHN MAYALL 8 p.m. Oct. 15, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., 2090399, $39-$44. Jax Drum N Bass 11th Anniversary: DJ CHEF ROCC, ILL TERROR, THE CRYPTICS 8 p.m. Oct. 15, Rain Dogs, 1045 Park St., 18 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • OCT. 12-18, 2016
Riverside, 379-4969. THE CRYPTICS, MOCK TOXINS, KID YOU NOT, CHUCK MENTAL 8:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Planet Sarbez, 115 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 342-0632, $8 advance; $10 day of. 20th annual MAGNOLIAFEST AFTERPARTY 11 p.m. Oct. 15, Elks Lodge, next to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, $25 advance; $30 day of. MC CHRIS, MC LARS, MEGA RAN 7 p.m. Oct. 16, Jack Rabbits, $15. KIM RICHEY 7 p.m. Oct. 16, The Original Café Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-9311, $16 advance; $18 day of. PHISH 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16, Veterans Memorial Arena, $44-$64. Atlantic Beach Songwriter Night: MIKE SHACKELFORD & FRIENDS 6 p.m. Oct. 16, Adele Grage Cultural Center THE SHABOOMS 8 p.m. Oct. 16, Nighthawks Phish Afterparty: THE HEAVY PETS 11:30 p.m. Oct. 16, 1904 Music Hall, $15-$20. EDEN, ELOHIM 8 p.m. Oct. 17, Jack Rabbits, $15. The TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS 8 p.m. Oct. 18, St. Augustine Amphitheatre Backyard Stage, $25 advance; $28 day of. THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS, MY JERUSALEM 8 p.m. Oct. 18, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, $43-$53. KEB’ MO’ BAND 8 p.m. Oct. 18, The Florida Theatre, $27.50-$50. THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE, TRAITERS, SPITE, LANDFILL 8 p.m. Oct. 18, Nighthawks. INNA VISION 7 p.m. Oct. 19, Jack Rabbits, $10 advance; $15 day of. J E DOUBLE F, DJ J MIX 8 p.m. Oct. 19, Nighthawks.
LIVE MUSIC CLUBS AMELIA ISLAND FERNANDINA BEACH
ALLEY CAT BEER HOUSE, 316 Centre St., 491-1001 Dan Voll 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12. Gitlo Lee Blues every Fri. LA MANCHA, 2709 Sadler Rd., 2614646 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. Oct. 12. Tad Jennings Oct. 13. South Mouth, Michael Hewlett Oct. 14. Melissa Smith, South Mouth, Davis Turner Oct. 15. Darrel Rae Oct. 16 & 17. Mark O’Quinn Oct. 18 SURF RESTAURANT, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Yancy Clegg Oct. 12. Reggie Catfish Lee Oct. 13. 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. 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 PIZZA BAKERS, 3611 St. Johns Ave., 388-0200 Live music every Thur.-Sat.
THE BEACHES
(All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) BLUE TYPHOON, 2309 Beach Blvd., 379-3789 Billy Bowers 5:30 p.m. Oct. 14. Live music most weekends BRASS ANCHOR PUB, 2292 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 249-0301 Joe Oliff 8 p.m. Oct. 12 FLYING IGUANA, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680 3 the Band 9 p.m. Oct. 13. Live music every weekend 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. HOPTINGER BIER GARDEN & SAUSAGE HOUSE, 333 N. First St., 222-0796 The Reggie Sullivan Band Oct. 15 LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 First St. N., 249-5181 Live music 10 p.m. Oct. 15. Dirty Pete every Wed. Split Tone every Thur. Chillula every Fri. Be Easy 10 p.m. every Mon. Krakajaxx every Tue. Live music 10 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 1018 Third St. N., 241-5600 Ben Lewis & the Kind Dub 9 p.m. Oct. 13. Live music most weekends MEZZA RESTAURANT & BAR, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Gypsies Ginger 8 p.m. every Wed. Mike Shackelford,
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LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE Steve Shanholtzer every Thur. Mezza Shuffle every Mon. Trevor Tanner every Tue. MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Viva Mojo’s: Kim Reteguiz & the Black Cat Bones, JP Latin All Stars 10 p.m. Oct. 14 MONKEY’S UNCLE, 1728 Third St. N., 246-1070 DJ every Wed., Sat. & Sun. RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 Billy Bowers 7 p.m. Oct. 19 SOUTHERN GROUNDS & CO., 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Jimmi Mitchell 6 p.m. Oct. 14 ZETA BREWING, 131 First Ave. N., 372-0727 Live music every Thur.-Sat.
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. Through The Roots, Cloud 9 Vibes, Josh Heinrichs 8 p.m. Oct. 12. Jonathan Scales Orchestra, Dovetonsil, Dr. Science 8 p.m. Oct. 13. 20WT 8 p.m. Oct. 14. Balance & Composure, Foxing, Mercury Girls 8 p.m. Oct. 15. Phish Afterparty: The Heavy Pets 11:30 p.m. Oct. 16 DE REAL TING, 128 W. Adams St., 633-9738 De Lions of Jah 7 p.m. Oct. 14 DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth St., 354-0666 DJ Brandon every Thur. DJ NickFresh every Sat. DJ Randall every Mon. DJ Hollywood every Tue. FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jacksonville Landing, 374-1247 Spade McQuade 6 p.m. Oct. 12. Live music every Fri. & Sat. THE JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 3531188 TJ & the Top Guns 6 p.m. Oct. 13. Smooth McFlea Oct. 14. Live music Oct. 16 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 DJ Silver 6 p.m. Oct. 14. Joe Buck, DJ Justin every Thur.-Sat. 22 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • OCT. 12-18, 2016
MYTH NIGHTCLUB, 333 E. Bay St., 7070474 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 PIZZA BAKERS, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 Robert Brown Jr. the Confluent Oct. 13. Live music most weekends WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 The Anton LaPlume Band Oct. 16. Live music every Thur.-Sun.
ASTRONAUTALIS Explore a new musical landscape when Minneapolis-based, progressive hip-hop artist (and Jacksonville native) ASTRONAUTALIS (pictured) performs with CESCHI & FACTOR CHANDELIER and TRANSIT. 8 P.M. OCT. 13 JACK RABBITS 1528 SAN MARCO BLVD. JACKSONVILLE $15/$20 • (904) 398-7496
INTRACOASTAL CLIFF’S BAR & GRILL, 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, 645-5162 Party Cartel Oct. 12. Fratello Oct. 14. Rusted Diamond Oct. 15. Band on the Run Oct. 19. Open mic every Tue. GERMAN SCHNITZEL HAUS, 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40, 221-9700 Oompah Band Oct. 15 & 22 JERRY’S GRILL, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., 220-6766 Retro Katz 10 p.m. Oct. 14
MANDARIN
ENZA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 109, 268-4458 Brian Iannucci Oct. 12 & 16 IGGY’S SEAFOOD SHACK, 104 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 101, 209-5209 Brittney Lawrence 6 p.m. Oct. 13
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LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE ORANGE PARK MIDDLEBURG
DEE’S MUSIC BAR, 2141 Loch Rane Blvd., Ste. 140, 375-2240 X-Hale 10 p.m. Oct. 14 & 15. DJ Daddy-O every Tue. THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 2725959 John Michael on the piano every Tue.-Sat. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 DJ Big Mike Oct. 13. Sasquatch on Mars, F.I.L.T.H. 8 p.m. Oct. 15. Live music every weekend SHARK CLUB, 714 Park Ave., 215-1557 Digital Skyline 9 p.m. Oct. 12
PONTE VEDRA
PUSSER’S GRILLE, 816 A1A, 280-7766 Di Carlo Thompson 7 p.m. Oct. 15. Live music every weekend TABLE 1, 330 A1A, 280-5515 White Hot Champagne Oct. 12. Gary Starling Jazz Band Oct. 13. Billy Bowers 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14. Javier Naranjo Oct. 15. Deron Baker Oct. 19
RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE
BRIXX, 220 Riverside Ave., 300-3928 Live music every Thur. & Fri. HOBNOB, 220 Riverside Ave., Ste. 10, 513-4272 Live music every Fri. LIMES LIVE, 11265 S. Lane Ave., 4442709 Hawthorne Heights, Convictions, In Her Own Words 7 p.m. Oct. 13 MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave., 388-7807 MJ Robinson Music Oct. 15 NIGHTHAWKS, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd. Milk Spot, The Mold, Digdog 8 p.m. Oct. 13. Rue Snider 8 p.m. Oct. 14. The Shabooms 8 p.m. Oct. 16. The Last Ten Seconds of Life, Traiters, Spite, Landfill 8 p.m. Oct. 18. J E Double F, DJ J Mix 8 p.m. Oct. 19 RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969 Jax Drum N Bass 11th Anniversary: DJ Chef Rocc, Ill Terror, The Cryptics 8 p.m. Oct. 15 RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449 Delfeayo Marsalis Oct. 13. Yoga Day 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 15 24 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • OCT. 12-18, 2016
UNITY PLAZA, 220 Riverside Ave. Live music most weekends
ST. AUGUSTINE
CELLAR UPSTAIRS, 157 King St., 826-1594 Ian Kelly, Oh No Oct. 14. Billy Buchanan, Beautiful Bobby Blackmon & the B3 Blues Band Oct. 15. Vinny Jacobs Oct. 16 MARDI GRAS, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 Danger Mouse Oct. 14. Funk Shui Oct. 15. Fre Gordon open mic Oct. 16. DJ Rob St. John every Wed. THE ORIGINAL CAFE ELEVEN, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-9311 Kim Richey 7 p.m. Oct. 16 PLANET SARBEZ, 115 Anastasia Blvd., 342-0632 The Cryptics, Mock Toxins, Kid You Not, Chuck Mental 8:30 p.m. Oct. 15 SHANGHAI NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188 The Gooch Palms, The Cosmic Groove, Mental Boy 8 p.m. Oct. 12. The Raging Nathans, Wonk Unit 10 p.m. Oct. 13 TRADEWINDS LOUNGE, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Those Guys 9 p.m. Oct. 14 & 15. Live music every Fri. & Sat.
SAN MARCO
JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Astronautalis, Ceschi & Factor Chandelier, Transit 8 p.m. Oct. 13. Finish Ticket, Run River North, Iron Tom 8 p.m. Oct. 14. Beach Slang, Bleached, Hunny 7 p.m. Oct. 15. MC Chris, MC Lars, Mega Ran 7 p.m. Oct. 16. Eden, Elohim 8 p.m. Oct. 17. Inna Vision 7 p.m. Oct. 19 MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 352-7008 The Currys 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13. Larry Mangum’s Songwriters’ Circle, David Pooler 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14
SOUTHSIDE BAYMEADOWS
GREEK STREET CAFÉ, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 503-0620 Tavernalive 6 p.m. every Mon. MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., 997-1955 Di Carlo Thompson Oct. 13. Kevin Ski Oct. 14. IRIEsistance Oct. 15
WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., 634-7208 Break Even Band, Take Cover 9:30 p.m. Oct. 14. Melissa Smith open mic every Thur. Blues jam every Sun. Country jam every Wed.
SPRINGFIELD NORTHSIDE
THE BIRDHOUSE, 1827 N. Pearl St., 634-7523 Live music most weekends THE HEADLAMP, 818 Clay St. Live music every Fri. & Sat. SANDOLLAR RESTAURANT, 9716 Heckscher Dr., 251-2449 Live music every Fri.-Sun.
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CREATIVE DISCUSSION GAMALIEL RODRÍGUEZ Renowned visual artist Rodriguez creates works with ballpoint pins, felt-tip markers and acrylics resulting in evocative images that bridge the gap between old illustrations and printmaking, while dealing with the study of the image itself. This week, Long Road Projects features Rodriguez discussing his work and studio practice. 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, FSCJ Kent Campus Gallery, Westside, longroadprojects.com. OCT. 12-18, 2016 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • 25
DINING DIRECTORY SID & LINDA’S Whether you dine in or take it home to prepare yourself, Sid & Linda’s Seafood Market & Restaurant in Jacksonville’s Regency area offers the freshest seafood available. photo by Dennis Ho
SID & LINDA’S SEAFOOD MARKET & RESTAURANT 12220 ATLANTIC BLVD., STE. 109 JACKSONVILLE (904) 503-8276
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FB = Full Bar
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K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
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AMELIA ISLAND FERNANDINA BEACH 29 SOUTH EATS, 29 S. Third St., 277-7919, 29southrestaurant.com. Historic downtown bistro’s Chef Scotty Schwartz serves traditional regional cuisine with a modern twist. $$ L Tu-Sa; D M.-Sa; R Sa BEACH DINER, 2006 S. Eighth St., 310-3750, beachdiner.com. Innovative breakfast: Eggs on the Bayou, fish-ngrits; French toast, riders, omelets. Lunch fare: salads, burgers, sandwiches, shrimp & crabmeat salad. $ K TO B R L Daily BRETT’S Waterway Café, 1 S. Front St., 261-2660. F On the water at Centre Street’s end, it’s Southern hospitality in an upscale atmosphere; daily specials, fresh local seafood, aged beef. $$$ FB L D Daily CAFÉ KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269, cafekaribo.com. F In historic building, family-owned café has worldly fare, made-
from-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. $$ FB K TO R, Su; L Daily, D Tu-Su in season CHEZ LEZAN Bakery Co., 1014 Atlantic Ave., 491-4663, chezlezanbakery.com. Fresh European-style breads, pastries: croissants, muffins, cakes, pies. $ TO B R L Daily The CRAB TRAP, 31 N. Second St., 261-4749, ameliacrabtrap.com. F Nearly 40 years, family-owned-andoperated. Fresh local seafood, steaks, specials. HH. $$ FB L D Daily DAVID’S Restaurant & Lounge, 802 Ash St., 310-6049, ameliaislanddavids.com. Steaks, fresh seafood, rack of lamb and ribeye, Chilean sea bass, in an upscale atmosphere. Chef Wesley Cox has a new lounge menu. $$$$ FB D Nightly
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DINING DIRECTORY DICK’S Wings & Grill, 474313 E. S.R. 200, 310-6945. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE ORANGE PARK.
JACK & DIANE’S, 708 Centre St., 321-1444, jackanddianescafe.com. F Renovated 1887 shotgun house. Faves: jambalaya, French toast, pancakes, mac & cheese, crêpes. Vegan items. Inside or porch overlooking historic area. $$ BW K TO B L D Daily La MANCHA, 2709 Sadler Rd., 261-4646. Spanish, Portuguese fare, Brazilian flair. Tapas, seafood, steaks, sangria. Drink specials. AYCE paella Sun. $$$ FB K TO D Nightly LARRY’S Giant Subs, 474272 S.R. 200, 844-2225. F SEE ORANGE PARK. LECHONERA EL COQUÍ, 232 N. Second St., 432-7545. New Puerto Rican place. Chulleta kan kan (pork chops), Tripletta churosco sandwich, more. Like the Isle of Enchantment on Amelia Island. $ FB TO L D Tu-Su MOON RIVER Pizza, 925 S. 14th St., 321-3400, moonriverpizza.net. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic Northernstyle pizzas, 20-plus toppings, pie/slice. Calzones, salads. $ BW TO L D M-Sa
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ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine
L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
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K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
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The MUSTARD SEED Café, 833 Courson Rd., 277-3141, nassaushealthfoods. net. Casual organic eatery, juice bar, in Nassau Health Foods. All-natural organic items, smoothies, juices, herbal teas, coffees, daily specials. $$ K TO B L M-Sa The PATIO PLACE, 416 Ash St., 4103717, patioplacebistro.com. Bistro/wine bar/crêperie’s menu of global fare uses crêpes: starters, entrées, shareables, desserts. $$ BW TO B L D Tu-Su The PECAN ROLL Bakery, 122 S. Eighth St., 491-9815, thepecanrollbakery. com. F By historic district. Sweet/savory pastries, cookies, cakes, bagels, breads; from scratch. $ K TO B L W-Su POINTE Restaurant, 98 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-4851, elizabethpointelodge.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. In award-winning inn Elizabeth Pointe Lodge. Seaside dining, open to public. Dine in or out. Hot buffet breakfast daily, full lunch menu. Homestyle soups, specialty sandwiches, salads, desserts. $$$ BW K B L D Daily The SALTY PELICAN Bar & Grill, 12 N. Front St., 277-3811, thesaltypelican amelia.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-andoperated 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
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. $$ FB K TO L D Daily MELLOW MUSHROOM, 3611 St. Johns Ave., 388-0200. F Bite Club. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
PINEGROVE Market & Deli, 1511 Pine Grove Ave., 389-8655, pinegrovemarket.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. 40+ years. Burgers, Cubans, subs, wraps. Onsite butcher cuts USDA choice prime aged beef. Craft beers. Fri. & Sat. fish fry. $ BW TO B L D M-Sa RESTAURANT ORSAY, 3630 Park St., 3810909, restaurantorsay.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. French/Southern bistro; local organic ingredients. Steak frites, mussels, pork chops. $$$ FB R, Su; D Nightly SIMPLY SARA’S, 2902 Corinthian Ave., 387-1000, simplysaras.net. F Downhome fare from scratch: eggplant fries, pimento cheese, baked chicken, fruit cobblers, chicken & dumplings, desserts. BYOB. $$ K TO L D Tu-Sa, B Sa
BAYMEADOWS
ORANGE PARK.
AL’S Pizza, 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 105, 731-4300. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner.
LARRY’S Subs, 1301 Monument Rd., Ste. 5, 724-5802. F SEE ORANGE PARK. SID & LINDA’S Seafood Market & Restaurant, 12220 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 109, 503-8276. Pick a whole fish, have
INDIA’S Restaurant, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 620-0777, indiajax.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic cuisine, lunch buffet. Curries, vegetables,
SEE BEACHES.
AM I MY BROTHER’S EATER? ZOMBIEFEST “Brains!!!” The flesh-eating fête Zombiefest features Cosplay, laser tag, a costume contest, music by DJ ENS, artists, vendors, and food trucks. Naturally, attendees should wear their best “living dead” attire. However, gnawing on passersby, the elderly, and babies is strongly discouraged. 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, Hemming Park, Downtown, jaxzombiewalk.com. OCT. 12-18, 2016 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • 29
WHITEY’S Whitey’s in Fleming Island is an institution, a tradition and a multi-year winner of our Best Fish Camp category. photo by Dennis Ho
WHITEY’S FISH CAMP 2032 C.R. 220 FLEMING ISLAND/ORANGE PARK (904) 269-4198 WHITEYSFISHCAMP.COM
lamb, chicken, shrimp, fish tandoori. $$ BW L M-Sa; D Nightly LARRY’S Giant Subs, 8616 Baymeadows Rd., 739-2498. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO Diner, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., 425-9142. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO.
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FB = Full Bar
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K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
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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, thewell wateringhole.com. Local craft beers, glass/bottle wines. Meatloaf sandwich, pulled Peruvian chicken, vegan black bean burgers. $$ BW K TO L M-F; D Tu-Sa TEQUILAS, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 101, 363-1365, tequilasjacksonville.com. New Mexican place has casa-style dishes made with fresh, spicy hot ingredients. Vegetarian option. Top-shelf tequilas, drink specials. $$ 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. $$ FB L D F-Su; D Nightly
BEACHES (Venues are in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)
AL’S PIZZA, 303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-0002, alspizza.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. NY-style gourmet pizzas, baked dishes. 28-plus years. All day HH M-Thu. $ FB K TO L D Daily
ANGIE’S SUBS, 1436 Beach Blvd., 246-2519. ANGIE’S Grom Subs, 204 Third Ave. S., 241-3663. Subs made with fresh ingredients, 25+ years. Huge salads, blue-ribbon iced tea. Grom has Sun. brunch, no alcohol. $ K BW TO L D Daily BEACH Diner, 501 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 249-6500. SEE AMELIA. BEACH HUT Café, 1281 Third St. S., 249-3516. 28+ years. Full breakfast menu served all day (darn good grits); hot plate specials Mon.-Fri. $ K TO B R L Daily CRUISERS Grill, 319 23rd Ave. S., 2700356, cruisersgrill.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Locally owned & operated 20+ years. Half-pound burgers, fish sandwiches, big salads, award-winning cheddar fries, sangria. $ BW K TO L D Daily EUROPEAN Street Café, 992 Beach Blvd., 249-3001, europeanstreet.com. F SEE RIVERSIDE. FAMOUS TOASTERY, 311 N. Third St., 3720712, famoustoastery.com. New place has breakfast and lunch: corned beef hash, gluten-free pancakes, bacon, omelets, eggs, toast. Wraps, Bloody Marys, mimosas, peach Bellini. $$ FB K TO B L Daily The FISH COMPANY Restaurant, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, AB, 246-0123, thefishcojax.com. Bite Club. Casual.
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DINING DIRECTORY Oyster raw bar, fresh local seafood, Mayport shrimp, crab, lobster. Homestyle desserts. Patio; all-day HH Sun. $$ FB K TO L D Daily FLAMING SEAFOOD & SHAO KAO BBQ, 1289 Penman Rd., 853-6398. New place (is it Chinese? Barbecue? Seafood?) serves meats and vegetables, spiced, skewered on bamboo sticks. $ BW TO L D Daily FLYING IGUANA Taqueria & Tequila Bar, 207 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 853-5680, flyingiguana.com. F Latin American: tacos, seafood, carnitas, Cubana fare. 100+ tequilas. $ FB TO L D Daily GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd., 372-9925, gustojax.com. Classic Old World Roman cuisine, large Italian menu: homestyle pasta, beef, chicken, fish delicacies; open pizza-tossing kitchen. Reservations encouraged. $$ FB TO L R D Tu-Su The HASH HOUSE, 610 Third St. S., 422-0644, thelovingcuphashhouse. 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 Giant Subs, 657 Third St. N., 247-9620. F SEE ORANGE PARK.
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ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine
L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
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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, 2412599, 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, ragtime tavern.com. F 30-plus years, iconic seafood place. Blackened snapper, sesame tuna, Ragtime shrimp. Daily HH, brunch Sun. $$ FB L D Daily SALT LIFE Food Shack, 1018 Third St. N., 372-4456, saltlifefoodshack.com. Specialty items, signature tuna poke bowl, fresh sushi, Ensenada tacos, local fried shrimp. $$ FB K TO L D Daily SEACHASERS, 831 First St. N., 372-0444, seachasers.com. Four areas: First Street Bar, Music Room, Beach Bar, Dining Room. Daily HH. In or on patio. $$ FB L D Daily SLIDERS Seafood Grille & Oyster Bar, 218 First St., NB, 246-0881, sliderssea foodgrille.com. Beach-casual spot. Faves: Fresh fish tacos, gumbo. Key lime pie, ice cream sandwiches. Brunch Sun. $$ 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. Farmto-table restaurant serving healthful, locally sourced clean meals. Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian options. $$ TO L D W-Sa
V PIZZA, 528 First St. N., 853-6633, vpizza.com. Traditional Neapolitana artisan pizza from Naples – Italy, not Florida, made with fresh ingredients. $$ 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, thecandyapple cafeandcocktails.com. Chef-driven Southern/French cuisine, sandwiches, entrées, salads. $$ FB K L Daily; D Tu-Sa CASA DORA, 108 E. Forsyth St., 3568282, casadoraitalian.com. F Chef Sam Hamidi serves Italian fare, 40+ years: veal, seafood, pizza. Homemade salad dressing. $ BW K L M-F; D M-Sa FIONN MacCOOL’S Irish Pub & Restaurant, Jax Landing, Ste. 176, 374-1547, fionnmacs.com. Casual dining, uptown Irish air; fish & chips, Guinness lamb stew, blackand-tan brownies. $$ FB K L D Daily INDOCHINE, 21 E. Adams St., Ste. 200, 598-5303, indochinejax.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Thai, Southeast Asian cuisine. Signature dishes: chicken Satay, soft shell crab; mango, sticky rice dessert. $$ FB TO L D M-F; D Tu-Sa OLIO Market, 301 E. Bay St., 356-7100, oliomarket.com. F From-scratch soups, sandwiches. Duck grilled cheese. $$ BW TO B R L M-F; D F & Sa URBAN GRIND Coffee Company, 45 W. Bay, Ste. 102, 866-395-3954, 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 St., 516-7799. SEE ABOVE. ZODIAC Bar & Grill, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283, thezodiacbarandgrill.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.
ROCKIN’ THE LEGACY MAGNOLIAFEST: THE STETSON KENNEDY CENTENNIAL The legacy of Jacksonville native Stetson Kennedy (1916-2011) is sustained by his epoch-changing efforts as an author and human rights activist. The 20th annual MagnoliaFest Celebrating the Stetson Kennedy Centennial features live performances by Billy Bragg, JJ Grey & Mofro (pictured), The Infamous Stringdusters, Keller Williams, Zach Deputy, Sarah Lee Guthrie, and This Frontier Needs Heroes. Noon Saturday, Oct. 15, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, $93.50-$164.50; afterparty 11 p.m., Elks Lodge, next to Amphitheatre, $25 advance; $30 day of; staugamphitheatre.com. OCT. 12-18, 2016 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • 33
DINING DIRECTORY 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, tapspublichouse.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. 50+ premium domestic, import tap beers. Burgers, sandwiches, entrées. $$ FB K L D Daily WHITEY’S Fish Camp, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198, whiteysfishcamp.com. F Real fish camp. Gator tail, freshwater catfish, daily specials, on Swimming Pen Creek. Tiki bar. Come by boat, bike or car. $ FB K TO L Tu-Su; D Nightly
INTRACOASTAL WEST
AL’S Pizza, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, 223-0991. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
DICK’S Wings, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 32, 223-0115. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE ORANGE PARK.
GERMAN SCHNITZEL HAUS, 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40, 221-9700, germanjax.com. Authentic German/fusion
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L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
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fare: schnitzels, plus bratwurst, stroganoff, käsesspätzle. 13 German beers in bottles, on tap. Bar bites, cocktails. Outdoor BierGarten. HH Tu-Thur. $$ FB L & D Tu-Su LARRY’S 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, 260-4115. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. BEACH Diner, 11362 San Jose Blvd., 683-0079. SEE AMELIA. CRUISERS, 5613 San Jose Blvd., 737-2874. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
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 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. $$$ FB K TO D Tu-Su FIRST COAST Deli & Grill, 6082 St. Augustine Rd., 733-7477. Pancakes, bacon, sandwiches, burgers, wings. $ K TO B L Daily JAX DINER, 5065 St. Augustine,739-7070. New spot serves local produce, meats, breads, seafood. $ TO B L Daily METRO Diner, 12807 San Jose, 6386185. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. NATIVE SUN Natural Foods Market & Deli, 10000 San Jose Blvd., 260-6950, nativesunjax.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Organic soups, baked items, sandwiches, prepared foods. Juice, smoothie, coffee bar. All-natural organic beer/wine. $ BW TO K B L D Daily TAPS Bar & Grill, 2220 C.R. 210 W., Ste. 314, 819-1554. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE FLEMING ISLAND.
V PIZZA, 12601 San Jose Blvd., 6479424. SEE SAN MARCO. WHOLE FOODS Market, 10601 San Jose, Ste. 22, 288-1100, wholefoodsmarket. com. Prepared-food department, 80+ items, full-service/self-service bars: hot, soup, dessert. Pizza, sushi, sandwich stations. Grapes, Hops & Grinds bar serves wines, beers (craft/tap), coffees. $$ 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. NASCAR-themed restaurant serves 365 varieties of wings, plus half-pound 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. $$$ FB D Tu-Sa LARRY’S Giant Subs, 1330 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 165, 276-7370. 1545 C.R. 220, 278-2827. 700 Blanding, Ste. 15, 272-3553. 5733 Roosevelt, 446-9500. 1401 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove, 284-7789, larryssubs.com. F All over the area, Larry’s piles ’em high, serves ’em fast; 36-plus years. Hot & cold subs, soups. Some Larry’s serve breakfast. $ K TO B L D Daily METRO Diner, 2034 Kingsley Ave., 375-8548. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. The ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611, roadhouseonline.net. Sand-wiches, wings, burgers, quesadillas 35-plus years. 75-plus imported beers. $ FB L D Daily The URBAN BEAN Coffeehouse Café, 2023 Park Ave., 541-4938, theurbanbeancoffee house.com. Locally-owned-&-operated. Coffee, espresso, smoothies, teas. Omelets, bagels, paninis, flatbread, hummus, salads, desserts. $$ 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.
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DINING DIRECTORY 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; handcrafted Italian-inspired sandwiches, craft beers – many local choices – and craft coffees. $$ BW TO L R D Daily
RIVERSIDE 5 POINTS WESTSIDE 13 GYPSIES, 887 Stockton St., 3890330, 13gypsies.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic Mediterranean cuisine: chorizo, tapas, blackened cod, pork skewers, coconut mango curry chicken. Breads from scratch onsite. $$ 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;
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L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
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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. $$ FB K TO L D Daily CORNER TACO, 818 Post St., 240-0412, cornertaco.com. Made-from-scratch Mexclectic street food, tacos, nachos, gluten-free, vegetarian options. $ BW L D Tu-Su CUMMER CAFÉ, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummer.org. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Light lunch, quick bites, locally roasted coffee, espressobased beverages, homemade soups, sandwiches, gourmet desserts, daily specials. $ BW K L D Tu; L W-Su DERBY on PARK, 1068 Park St., 3793343, derbyonpark.net. New American cuisine, upscale retro in historic building. Oak Street Toast, shrimp & grits, lobster bites, 10-oz. gourmet burger. Dine inside or out. $$ 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, hobnobwithus.com. Global inspiration, local intention – ahi poke tuna, jumbo lump crab tacos. $$ FB TO R L D Daily IL DESCO, 2665 Park St., 290-6711, ildescojax.com. Authentic Italian cuisine, like wood-fired pizzas, pasta made daily onsite, baked Italian dishes, raw bar, spaghetti tacos. Daily HH. $$-$$$ FB K TO L D Daily JOHNNY’S Deli & Grille, 474 Riverside Ave., 356-8055. F Casual spot serves made-to-order sandwiches, wraps, breakfast. $ TO B L M-Sa KNEAD Bakeshop, 1173 Edgewood Ave. S., 634-7617. Locally owned, family-run shop specializing in made-from-scratch creations – classic pastries, artisan breads, savory pies, specialty sandwiches, soups. $ TO B L Tu-Su LARRY’S Subs, 1509 Margaret, 6742794. 7895 Normandy, 781-7600. 8102 Blanding, 779-1933. F SEE ORANGE PARK. LITTLE JOE’S Café, 245 Riverside Ave., Ste. 195, 791-3336. Riverview café. Soups, signature salad dressings. $ TO B L M-F METRO Diner, 4495 Roosevelt Blvd., 999-4600. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO.
MOON RIVER Pizza, 1176 Edgewood Ave. S., 389-4442. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE AMELIA ISLAND.
M SHACK, 1012 Margaret St., 423-1283. SEE BEACHES.
RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Bar food: boiled peanuts, hummus, chili, cheese plate, pork sliders, nachos, herbivore items. $ D Nightly SOUTHERN ROOTS Filling Station, 1275 King St., 513-4726, southernrootsjax. com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Healthy, fresh, light vegan fare; local, organic ingredients. Specials, on bread, local greens/rice, change daily. Sandwiches, coffees, teas. $ Tu-Su SUSHI Café, 2025 Riverside Ave., Ste. 204, 384-2888, sushicafejax.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Monster, Rockn-Roll, Dynamite Roll. Hibachi, tempura, katsu, teriyaki. $$ BW L D Daily
ST. AUGUSTINE
AL’S Pizza, 1 St. George St., 824-4383. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
LUIS G. RODRIGUEZ
GRILL ME!
Tequilas Mexican Restaurant 10915 Baymeadows Rd.
BORN IN: Guadalajara, Mexico YEARS IN THE BIZ: 10 FAVE RESTAURANT (besides mine): Bonefish FAVE CUISINE STYLE: Seafood FAVE INGREDIENTS: Garlic, lime, pepper IDEAL MEAL: Ceviche, shrimp tacos WON'T CROSS MY LIPS: Curry INSIDER'S TIP: Treat customers like family. CELEBS (@ my place): Zlatan Ibrahimovic TASTE TREAT: Carnitas
CRUISERS Grill, 3 St. George St., 8246993. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
DICK’S Wings, 4010 U.S. 1, 547-2669. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE O. PARK.
The FLORIDIAN, 72 Spanish St., 8290655, 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,
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ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine
L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
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blackened fish cornbread stack; grits w/ shrimp/fish/tofu. $$$ BW K TO L D W-M GYPSY CAB Company, 828 Anastasia Blvd., 824-8244, gypsycab.com. F Local mainstay 33+ years. Varied urban cuisine menu changes twice daily. Signature dish: Gypsy chicken. Seafood, tofu, duck, veal. $$ 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. $$ FB TO L D Daily MBQUE, 604 Anastasia Blvd., 484-7472. Southern-style. Handspun milkshakes, kale salad. House-made rubs, sauces. Platters, ribs, brisket, sweet/spicy pulled/ chopped pork, chicken, sausage. $$ BW K TO L D Daily MELLOW MUSHROOM, 410 Anastasia Blvd., 826-4040. F Bite Club. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
O’LOUGHLIN Pub, 6975 A1A S., 4299715. New family-owned-and-operated. Authentic fish & chips, shepherd’s pie, corned beef & cabbage, bangers & mash, duck wings. $$ FB K TO L D Daily SALT LIFE Food Shack, 321 A1A Beach Blvd., 217-3256. SEE BEACHES. METRO Diner, 1000 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd., 758-3323. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. SHANGHAI NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188. Cuban-style, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. $$ FB
SAN MARCO SOUTHBANK BEACH Diner, 1965 San Marco Blvd., 399-1306. SEE AMELIA. The BEARDED PIG Southern BBQ & Beer Garden, 1224 Kings Ave., 619-2247, thebeardedpigbbq.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Barbecue joint offers Southern style BBQ, like brisket, pork, chicken, sausage, beef; veggie platters. $$ BW K TO Daily BISTRO AIX, 1440 San Marco Blvd., 3981949, bistrox.com. F Mediterranean/ French inspired menu changes seasonally. 250+ wine list. Wood-fired oven baked, grilled pizza, pasta, risotto, steaks, seafood. Hand-crafted cocktails, specialty drinks. Dine outside. HH M-F. $$$ FB L D Daily EUROPEAN Street Café, 1704 San Marco, 398-9500. SEE RIVERSIDE. FUSION SUSHI, 1550 University Blvd. W., 636-8688, fusionsushijax.com. F Upscale sushi spot; fresh sushi, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, kiatsu, seafood. $$ K L D Daily INDOCHINE, 1974 San Marco, 503-7013. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE DOWNTOWN.
KITCHEN on San Marco, 1402 San Marco Blvd., 396-2344, kitchenonsanmarco. com. Gastropub serves local, national craft beers, specialty cocktails. Seasonal menu, with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. $$ FB R Su; L D Daily OCT. 12-18, 2016 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • 37
DINING DIRECTORY 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, woodfired pizza. Seasonal local produce, meats. Craft beer (some local), handcrafted cocktails, award-winning wine. $$$ FB K TO R L D Daily V PIZZA, 1406 Hendricks Ave., 5271511, vpizza.com. True Neapolitana pizzas with the freshest ingredients – a rare class of artisan pizza from Naples. $$ FB to L D Daily
SOUTHSIDE TINSELTOWN ALHAMBRA Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212, alhambrajax.
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L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
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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. $$ BW K TO L D M-Sa LARRY’S Subs, 3611 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 641-6499. 4479 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., 425-4060. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MARIANAS GRINDS, 11380 Beach Blvd., Ste. 10, 206-612-6596. Pacific Islander fare, chamorro culture. Soups, stews, fitada, beef oxtail, katden pika; empanadas, lumpia, chicken relaguen, BBQ-style ribs, chicken. $$ TO B L D Tu-Su 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. $$ FB R, Su; D Nightly TAVERNA YAMAS, 9753 Deer Lake Ct., 854-0426, tavernayamas.com. F Bite Club. Charbroiled kabobs, seafood, desserts. Greek wines, daily HH. Bellydancing. $$ FB K TO L D Daily 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
SPRINGFIELD NORTHSIDE ANDY’S Grill, 1810 W. Beaver St., 354-2821, jaxfarmersmarket.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. 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 ORANGE PARK. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 15170 Max Leggett Pkwy., 757-8843. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
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