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AMBER ANGELONI Join artist AMBER ANGELONI and see her Ocean Inspired collection of artwork. MONROE GALLERIES 40 W. MONROE ST. DOWNTOWN, JACKSONVILLE (904) 881-0209
FILM EVENTS
SUN-RAY CINEMA The Girl on the Train, American Honey and Nuts! are currently running, 1028 Park St., 5 Points, 3590049, sunraycinema.com. Callin’ Out the Candidates with Barry Crimmins runs Oct. 19. Frankenstein screens Oct. 20 and 23. The Mummy screens Oct. 22. Little Sister and Miss Hokusai start Oct. 21. Dying to Know shows Oct. 24. The Invisible Man is on Oct. 25 and 29. I Drink Your Blood Uncensored and Uncut and Dracula are screened – or is that SCREAMED? – on Oct. 27. 6 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • OCT. 19-25, 2016
CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ Psycho runs for Throwback Thursday at noon Oct. 20. The Green Series continues with Future Energy, 6 p.m. Oct. 20. Carnival of Souls screens 7:15 p.m. Oct. 20. Scary Sunday series continues with Night of the Living Dead, 8 p.m. Oct. 23. The inaugural Cinema Verde Environmental Film & Arts Festival is held Oct. 21, 22 and 23, screening award-winning films; $10 per film; VIP $100. The Little Shop of Horrors starts Oct. 26; Indignation starts Oct. 28. 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com.
IMAX THEATER Harry Potter Marathon runs through Oct. 20. Jack Reacher: Never Go Back starts Oct. 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. Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them starts Nov. 17.
PERFORMANCE
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Alhambra Theatre & Dining presents the raucous musical about a young woman
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FILM + ART + CULTURE who never misses her target; Oct. 19-Nov. 20. Dinner 6 p.m.; brunch noon; themed menu by Executive Chef DeJuan Roy; Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, $35-$62 plus tax, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. STREET SCENE The UNF Opera Ensemble & Orchestra presents Kurt Weil’s opera, which follows parallel romance stories in post-WWII Manhattan, 8 p.m. Oct. 21 and 22, University of North Florida’s Lazzara Performance Hall, 1 UNF Dr., Southside, 620-2878, $15, unf. edu/coas/music/calendar.aspx. 13 WAYS TO DIE Producers of Savannah Sweet Tease Burlesque Revue offer a deadly tale of unfortunate events and meetings with the Grim Reaper, burlesque style! 8 p.m. Oct. 20, Hourglass Pub & Coffee House, 345 E. Bay St., Downtown, 469-1719, $10, brownpapertickets.com. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW The third annual production of the campy musical about a sassy mad scientist is staged 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20-22 and 27-29, Amelia Musical Playhouse, 1955 Island Walkway, Fernandina Beach, 277-3455; audience participation is encouraged; not for those younger than 16; ameliamusicalplayhouse.com. MACBETH Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre, celebrating 25 years of community theater, stages Shakespeare’s revered drama, about the price of political ambition, 8 p.m. Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29 and Nov. 4 and 5; 2 p.m. Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-7177, abettheatre.com. ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS The concert tribute to the greats of country, rock and rockabilly music – Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee “The Killer” Lewis – is staged 8 p.m. Oct. 22, Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, 283 College Dr., Orange Park, 276-6750, $13$43, thcenter.org. CELTIC THUNDER LEGACY The popular phenoms, with Michael O’Dwyer, Ryan Kelly, Emmett O’Hanlon, Neil Byrne and
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guest artist Damian McGinty, stomp on stage one night only, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, 300 Water St., Downtown, 442-2929, $43.50-84.50, artistseriesjax.org. JUNIE B. JONES KidzfActory stages the kid-geared musical 2 p.m. Oct. 22, Limelight Theatre, $15; $10/12 and under; limelight-theatre.org.
CLASSICAL + JAZZ
RITZ CHAMBER PLAYERS CONCERTS The Players play a lunchtime concert curated 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. The RCP then perform the season-opening concert, Coexist, 7 p.m. Oct. 20, Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church , 4001 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 396-7745, free; registration required, ritzchamberplayers.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. DAVE STEINMEYER Celebrated jazz trombonist Steinmeyer performs with UNF Jazz Ensemble 1 and Douglas Anderson School of the Arts students, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, University of North Florida’s Robinson Theater, 620-2878, $8-$15, unf.edu/coas/ music/calendar.aspx. THE JOHN THOMAS GROUP Jazz pianist Thomas and band perform, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 352-7008, $10, raylewispresents.com. BACHTOBERFEST The Jacksonville Symphony presents a concert celebrating all things “Bach”-like, 8 p.m. Oct. 21 and 22; 3 p.m. Oct. 23, Times-Union Center’s
Jacoby Symphony Hall, 354-5547, $22$62, jaxsymphony.org. WIND PIPES The First Coast Wind Symphony and organist Tim Tuller perform, 5 p.m. Oct. 23, St. John’s Cathedral, 256 E. Church St., Downtown, fcwinds.org. THE MUSIC OF HOWARD HANSON The JU Orchestra plays composer Hanson’s works, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Jacksonville University’s Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7386, arts.ju.edu.
COMEDY
FRED’S FUNNIEST COMEDIANS Roger Staton, David Emanuel, others, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19; Spence, Tommy Torres, others, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26, The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 292-4242, $10, comedyzone.com. JOHN WITHERSPOON Comedian Witherspoon, known for starring turns in the Friday films, is on 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20; 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Oct. 21 and 22, The Comedy Zone, $22.50-$27.50, comedyzone.com. BARBARA CARLYLE Comedian seen on Comic View is on 8:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 11000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-4277, $7$15, jacksonvillecomedy.com. JJ WILLIAMSON Comedian Williamson (Johnson Family Vacation) appears 8 p.m. Oct. 21 and 22, The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, $15-$30. MARTIN LAWRENCE Funnyman Lawrence, of the Big Momma’s House oeuvre, appears 8 p.m. Oct. 21, TimesUnion Center’s Moran Theater, 633-6110, $43.50-$84.50, ticketmaster.com.
CALLS + WORKSHOPS
PLAYERS BY THE SEA SEEKS ACTORS Players by the Sea holds an open casting call for seven roles for its upcoming production of Eurydice, 1 p.m. Oct. 23; details at playersbythesea.org. APEX THEATRE STUDIO ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS Apex Theatre Studio
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GETTING THE CHILLS HORROR FILMS @ SUN-RAY CINEMA Before slasher-and-gore flicks, before the current veritable glut of zombie flicks, even before Showgirls, Hollywood released some truly pioneering horror films that laid the groundwork for most subsequent cinema of the genre. Just in time for Halloween, our friends at Sun-Ray Cinema in 5 Points/Riverside have been screening these classics, to remind us of the brilliance of folks like directors James Whale and Karl Freund and actors like Boris Karloff, Claude Rains and Bela Lugosi. This “spooktacular” (sorry) series continues: Frankenstein screens 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20; The Mummy 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22; Frankenstein 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23; The Invisible Man 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 & 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29; Dracula 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 & 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30; $9.50; $8.25 matinees (before 6 p.m.); $8 military, teachers, students; $7 seniors; $5.50 ages 12 and under, 5 Points, Jacksonville, sunraycinema.com. 10 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • OCT. 19-25, 2016
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FILM + ART + CULTURE holds a puppeteering workshop led by Morgan Kelly, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 22; Makenzie Vaughn leads a Halloween makeup workshop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 29; both at 5150 Palm Valley Rd., Ponte Vedra; Alexis Black teaches a stage combat course, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 11; all classes $35; limited to 12 students/class. Proceeds benefit the studio’s Grab The Mic fundraiser for stage production sound equipment at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Details/register at apextheatrejax.com. NEW TOWN URBAN FARM Urban Geoponics and New Town are developing a large community garden at Pearce and West Third streets, in the New Town/Edward Waters area, Northside. It will provide fresh produce and a hands-on, open-air center of learning for the community and area students. Urban Farm meets 10 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sun. Details, call Diallo-Sekou at 706-284-9808.
ART WALKS RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local, regional art, music – Dogfest Walk ’n’ Roll: A Nice Pair, Ciaran Sontag & the Safari Band, UNF Jazz Ensemble III 10:30 a.m. Oct. 22 – under the Fuller Warren Bridge, 715 Riverside Ave., free admission, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com. FERNANDINA BEACH MARKET PLACE Fresh produce, local art, live music, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sat., North Seventh Street, Fernandina, 557-8229, fernandinabeachmarketplace.com. JAXSON’S NIGHT MARKET Street food vendors, craft beer, local farmers, and artisans and crafters, 5:30-9 p.m. every third Thur., Hemming Park, Downtown, facebook.com/jaxsonsnightmarket. NORTH BEACHES ART WALK Galleries of Atlantic and Neptune beaches open 5-9 p.m. every third Thur., 753-9594, nbaw.org. UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT Self-guided tour of galleries, antique stores and shops open 5-9 p.m. St. Augustine’s San Marco District, 824-3152. 12 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • OCT. 19-25, 2016
MUSEUMS AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY 233 S. Third St., Fernandina, 261-7378, ameliamuseum.org. Photographers Steve Leimberg, Dawna Moore and Scott Moore discuss their new book, A Day on Amelia Island, 6 p.m. Oct. 21. CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 29 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummermuseum.org. Talks & Tea, with artists from the LIFT exhibit discussing their contributions to the show, along with tea and sweet treats, is held 1:30 p.m. Oct. 20; $6 for non-members. 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., 3666911, mocajacksonville.unf.edu. Art and Ideas, with a talk by photographer Joni Sternbach, is held 7 p.m. Oct. 20. RetroSpective: 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, displays through Oct. 21. THE ART CENTER GALLERY The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 139, 233-9252, tacjacksonville.org. The Little Rembrandts
Show, artwork by kids in grades K-8, is on display Oct. 21-Dec. 2. 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 display 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. Experimental sound artist Olivia Block performs 7 p.m. Oct. 26. THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, 280-0614, ccpvb. org. Splashes of a Colorful Life, abstract works by Dottie Dorion, and Shadows, turned wood works by Ed Malesky, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 21; exhibit displays through Nov. 11. 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. 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. An exhibit of abstract painting by Virginia Cantore and furniture by Peter Blunt displays through Nov. 14. Long Road Projects resident artist Gamaliel Rodriguez discusses his studio practice, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 19. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT 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. MONROE GALLERIES 40 W. Monroe St., Downtown, 881-0209, monroegalleries. com. Works by Barbie Bray-Workman,
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FILM + ART + CULTURE Jami Childers, Dana Fawn, Leilani Leo and Dustin Bradley are on display. MONYA ROWE GALLERY 4 Rohde Ave., St. Augustine, monyarowegallery.com. Tropic Apparition, new works by painter Amy Lincoln, are on display 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, is on display 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 exhibits several 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 exhibit of recent works by Jim Draper, Henry Von Genk III and Thomas Hager, is currently on display. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., 824-2310, staaa.org. The 15th annual Tactile Art Show displays through Oct. 30. THRASHER-HORNE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 283 College Dr., Orange Park, 276-6750, thcenter.org. New works by David Ouellette and Jennifer Tallerico are on display through Dec. 14. UNF NORTH GALLERY OF ART Founders Hall, Bldg. 2, Room 1001, 1 UNF Dr., Southside, 620-2534, unf.edu/gallery. The Pre[Serve] Juried Exhibition is on display Oct. 24-Nov. 18.
EVENTS
JACKSONVILLE ARMADA VS. MIAMI FC
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Local football faves Jacksonville Armada take on Miami FC, 7 p.m. Oct. 19, Community First Park, Baseball Grounds, Downtown, $15-$60, 633-6100, ticketmaster.com. SOUTHERN WOMEN’S SHOW The annual show, featuring jewelry and handbags, makeup tips, gourmet treats, runway fashion shows, cooking classes, speakers and celeb guest Keegan Allen (Pretty Little Liars,) is held 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 20 and 22; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 21; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 23, Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St., Downtown, 630-4000, $10; $6 ages 6-12 per day, southernshows.com/wja/tickets. SENIORITAS TENNIS TOURNAMENT The 17th annual tourney kicks off with a party, auction and cash bar, 6 p.m. Oct. 19. Play gets underway 8 a.m. Oct. 21 and 22; semi-final and final matches start 8 a.m. Oct. 23 at Sawgrass Country Club, 10034 Golf Club Dr., Ponte Vedra Beach, 2733700, $90/player; $180/team; proceeds benefit breast cancer research, education, equipment and patient programs; ritafoundation.org/senioritas. TEDXJACKSONVILLE The TEDxJacksonville 2016 conference features 12 speakers – Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway, Rick Baker, Gary Chartrand, Dr. Gay Culverhouse, Cornelia Dinca, Dane Grey, Jeanine Hoff, Sheena Koshy, Donna Orender, Dr. Mark Tumeo, Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder, Amber Yang – sharing experiences on the theme of challenge and pushing boundaries. Live music by The Chris Thomas Band, Odd?Rodd and Tomboi. Breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and an Afterglow Street Party are featured. 9:30 a.m. Oct. 22, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $85, floridatheatre.com. WASABICON The awesome pop-culture, fantasy, sci-fi and gaming convention features artists, all-day tabletop and video gaming, Cosplay, appearances by Sean Schemmel (“Goku,” Dragonball Z), Tara Sands (“Bulbasaur,” Pokémon),
comic book artist Larry Watts (Army of Darkness); 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 22; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 23; Lexington Hotel & Conference Center Riverwalk, 1515 Prudential Dr., Southbank, $40/weekend pass; $25/Oct. 22; $20/Oct. 23, free for kids three and under, wasabicon.com. HOGWILD HOGWASH Local writers read from their works, Mac Truque’s paintings are displayed, and a buffet of wild hog barbecue, fish fry, veggie fare are featured, 2-8 p.m. Oct. 22, FolkFood, 219 N. Hogan St., Downtown, $15/plate buffet-style dining; beer and wine priced separately, 379-7705. CORPSES & COCKTAILS The adult camp-in features a cocktail hour, buffet, a “Practice Safe Hex” show, candy/alcohol pairings and telescope viewings on the rooftop, palm reading and tarot cards, Ouija board action, and a screening of the horror classic Night of the Living Dead, in the planetarium, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22-8 a.m. Oct. 23, Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Cir., Southbank, $125; MOSH members 20% discount, ages 21 and older, themosh. org. Jacksonville’s Chief Medical Examiner Valerie Rao shares her experiences of literally dealing with the dead. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS VS. OAKLAND RAIDERS The hometown Black & Teal take on the notorious Black & Silver, 1 p.m. Oct. 23, EverBank Field, Downtown, 633-6100, $44-$341, ticketmaster.com. 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. ST. AUGUSTINE SATSANG The St. Augustine Satsang, which meditates in the style of Eknath Easwaran, meets 5 p.m. Oct. 25, Anastasia Island Branch Library, 124 Seagrove Main St., 209-3730, jcpls.org. __________________________________
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HC REBELLION MDC Hardcore punk legends MDC formed in 1981 in the same potent punk scene of Austin, Texas that spawned fellow badasses The Dicks and Big Boys. Led by founding frontman Dave Dictor, MDC (whose initials have stood for everything from Millions of Dead Cops to Multi-Death Corporation) has given us three-plus decades of pioneering agit-punk ethos, with aggro masterpieces touching on LGBTQ and animal rights, pro-racial equality, and anticapitalist screeds. Long may they thrash! 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 with Wartorn and Powerball, Jack Rabbits, San Marco, Jacksonville, $10 advance; $15 day of, jaxlive.com. OCT. 19-25, 2016 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • 15
LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016 MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter performs in Downtown Jacksonville. 8:00 P.M. OCT. 25 THE FLORIDA THEATRE 128 FORSYTH ST. DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE $29-$59 • (904) 355-2787
CONCERTS THIS WEEK SPADE McQUADE 6 p.m. Oct. 19, Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub, Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176, 374-1247. INNA VISION 7 p.m. Oct. 19, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-7496, $10 advance; $15 day of. J E DOUBLE F, DJ J MIX 8 p.m. Oct. 19, Nighthawks, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd., Riverside. A MATTER OF HONOR, CIVIL YOUTH, ASKMEIFICARE, FAZE WAVE 7 p.m. Oct. 20, Jack Rabbits, $8 advance; $10 day of. The STEEL WHEELS 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 352-7008, $15. The MANTRAS, The MARTIN LAPLUME BAND, BLACKWATER GREASE 8 p.m. 16 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • OCT. 19-25, 2016
Oct. 20, 1904 Music Hall, 19 Ocean St., Downtown, $10-$12. CHASE BRYANT 8 p.m. Oct. 20, Mavericks Live, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, 356-1110, $15-$20. JOSH RITTER, MARK ERELLI 8 p.m. Oct. 20, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., 209-0399, $33.50-$38.50. “3” the BAND 9 p.m. Oct. 20, Flying Iguana, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680. Adult BYOB Cruise: JIM BARCARO, LARRY LeMIER, DAN VOLL Off Dock 8; 5:30 p.m. Oct. 21 & 22, 1 N. Front St., Fernandina, 261-9972, ameliarivercruises.com. CONRAD OBERG BAND 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Mudville Music Room, $10. ARTISTREE 8 p.m. Oct. 21, Nighthawks. NEW MASTERSOUNDS, TURKUAZ 8 p.m. Oct. 21, Mavericks Live, $15.
DJ 3 CLOPS I, LA-A, DARKHORSE SALOON, EARNEST ST. MAFIA 8 p.m. Oct. 21, Rain Dogs, 1045 Park St., Riverside, 379-4969. GRINGO STARR, SH-BOOMS, LE ORCHID 8 p.m. Oct. 21, Jack Rabbits, $10 advance; $13 day of. SMOKE STACK, BLISTUR 9:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Whiskey Jax, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Southside, 634-7208. INNER DEMONS, BLOOD BATH & BEYOND, AXIOM, BORN in JUNE, SILENT SERMON 10 p.m. Oct. 21, 1904 Music Hall, $8-$10. REGGAE SWAT TEAM 10 p.m. Oct. 21 & 22, Flying Iguana, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680. Riverside Arts Market: Dogfest Walk ’n’ Roll:
A NICE PAIR, CIARAN SONTAG & the SAFARI BAND, UNF JAZZ ENSEMBLE III
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LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE 10:30 a.m. Oct. 22, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449. FOLK IS PEOPLE CD RELEASE 8 p.m. Oct. 22, Jack Rabbits, $10 advance; $15 day of. DJ CHEF ROCC, GLITTERBOMB! 8 p.m. Oct. 22, Rain Dogs. RUSTED ROOT, DEVON ALLMAN BAND 8 p.m. Oct. 22, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, $32 advance; $36 day of. FFN PUNK, FLAG on FIRE, SWILL, GROSS EVOLUTION 8 p.m. Oct. 22, Nighthawks. Second Sunday at Stetson’s: BRAD LAURETTI, BOB PATTERSON, EMMET CARLISLE 2 p.m. Oct. 23, Beluthahatchee Park, 1523 S.R. 13., Fruit Cove, 206-8304, $10. KEISHA & the CREEPERS 7 p.m. Oct. 23, Mavericks Live, $25; $125 VIP. MDC, WARTORN, POWERBALL 8 p.m. Oct. 23, Jack Rabbits, $10 advance; $15 day of. FROSTFANG, UNEARTHLY CHILD 8 p.m. Oct. 24, Shantytown Pub, 22 W. Sixth St., Springfield, 798-8222. HATEBREED, DEVILDRIVER, DEVIL YOU KNOW 7 p.m. Oct. 25, Mavericks Live, $20. MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER 8 p.m. Oct. 25, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $29-$59. CRYPTIC WISDOM, The PALMER SQUARES, MATTHEW CARTER, BLUFF GAWD, DENVER HALL, GPO 7 p.m. Oct. 26, Jack Rabbits, $12 advance; $15 day of. SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26, The Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 632-5555, $30-$35. The AUDACITY, ELECTRIC WATER, GOV CLUB, The STEVEN MARSHEK GROUP, DJ J MIX 8 p.m. Oct. 26, Nighthawks.
LIVE MUSIC CLUBS AMELIA ISLAND FERNANDINA BEACH
ALLEY CAT BEER HOUSE, 316 Centre St., 491-1001 Dan Voll 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19. Gitlo Lee Blues every Fri. 18 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • OCT. 19-25, 2016
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. 19. Tad Jennings Oct. 20. Dan Voll, Milltown Road Oct. 21. JC & Mike, Davis Turner Oct. 22. Brian Ernst Oct. 23. Dan Voll Oct. 24. Mark O’Quinn Oct. 25 SURF RESTAURANT, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Yancy Clegg Oct. 19. Reggie Katfi sh Lee Oct. 20. DJ Wild Dave 7 p.m. every Fri.
AVONDALE, ORTEGA
CASBAH CAFÉ, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. Live jazz every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave. KJ Free 9 p.m. every Tue. & Thur. Indie dance 9 p.m. every Wed. ’80s & ’90s dance every Fri. MELLOW MUSHROOM 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 Live music most weekends BLUE WATER ISLAND GRILL, 205 First St. N., 249-0083 Anton LaPLume, Love Chunk Oct. 19 BRASS ANCHOR Pub, 2292 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 249-0301 Joe Oliff 8 p.m. Oct. 19 FLYING IGUANA, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680 3 the Band 9 p.m. Oct. 20. Reggae SWAT Team 10 p.m. Oct. 21 & 22. 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. LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 First St. N., 249-5181 Live music 10 p.m. Oct. 19. 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 El Dub 9
p.m. Oct. 20. Lyons 10 p.m. Oct. 21. Live music weekends MEZZA Restaurant & Bar, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Gypsies Ginger 8 p.m. every Wed. Mike Shackelford, Steve Shanholtzer every Thur. Mezza Shuffle every Mon. Trevor Tanner every Tue. MONKEY’S UNCLE, 1728 Third St. N., 246-1070 DJ every Wed., Sat. & Sun. RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7877 Billy Bowers 7 p.m. Oct. 19 SLIDERS SEAFOOD GRILLE, 218 First St., NB, 246-0881 Billy Bowers 7 p.m. Oct. 22 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. The Mantras, The Anton LaPlume Band, Blackwater Grease 8 p.m. Oct. 20. Inner Demons, Blood Bath & Beyond, Axiom, Born In June, Silent Sermon 10 p.m. Oct. 21. Bear Hands, Savoir Adore Oct. 23 DE REAL TING, 128 W. Adams, 6339738 De Lions of Jah 7 p.m. Oct. 21 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. 19. DJ Winn 8 p.m. Oct. 22. Live music every Fri. & Sat. JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 353-1188 Giselle Tavera, Alejandra, Ricky Luis, Papo Kpuccino, Raquel y Su Nuevo Impacto, Kennyel el Austronauta, Gabz & Pico, Frakmento de Tierra Caliente, Jeyro Oct. 22. Conch Fritters 5 p.m. Oct. 23 MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Shotgun 10 p.m. every Sat. MAVERICKS LIVE, Jax Landing, 356-1110 Chase Bryant 8 p.m. Oct. 20. New Mastersounds, Turkuaz 8 p.m. Oct. 21. Keisha & The Creepers 7 p.m. Oct. 23. Hatebreed, Devildriver, Devil You Know 7 p.m. Oct. 25. Joe Buck, DJ Justin every Thur.-Sat. MYTH NIGHTCLUB, 333 E. Bay St., 7070474 DJs Lady Miaou, Booty Boo, Cry
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LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE 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 Kurt Lanham 9:30 p.m. Oct. 20. Bongo Boys 9:30 p.m. Oct. 21. Wes Cobb 9:30 p.m. Oct. 22. Live music most weekends WHITEY’S Fish Camp, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Lisa & the Mad Hatters 9 p.m. Oct. 21. A1A Band 9 p.m. Oct. 22. Live music every Thur.-Sun.
INTRACOASTAL
CLIFF’S Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, 645-5162 Band on the Run 8 p.m. Oct. 19. Blistur Oct. 21 & 22. Open mic every Tue. GERMAN SCHNITZEL HAUS, 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40, 221-9700 Oompah Band Oct. 22 JERRY’S GRILL, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., 220-6766 Mr. Natural 10 p.m. Oct. 21
HATEBREED Headbang downtown when Connecticut metalcore hombres HATEBREED (pictured) perform with DEVILDRIVER and DEVIL YOU KNOW in Jacksonville. 7:30 P.M. OCT. 25 MAVERICKS LIVE 2 INDEPENDENT DRIVE DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE $20 ADVANCED (904) 356-1110 22 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • OCT. 19-25, 2016
MANDARIN
ENZA’S Italian Restaurant, 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 109, 268-4458 Brian Iannucci Oct. 19 & 23 IGGY’S SEAFOOD SHACK, 104 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 101, 209-5209 DJ Greg every Wed.
ORANGE PARK MIDDLEBURG
DEE’S Music Bar, 2141 Loch Rane Blvd., Ste. 140, 375-2240 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. 20. The Anton LaPLume Band 10 p.m. Oct. 26 SHARK CLUB, 714 Park Ave., 215-1557 Digital Skyline Oct. 19 TAPS BAR & GRILL, 1605 C.R. 220, 278-9421 Neverland 8 p.m. Oct. 21
PONTE VEDRA
PUSSER’S GRILLE, 816 A1A, 280-7766 Live music every weekend
TABLE 1, 330 A1A, 280-5515 Deron Baker Oct. 19 & 26. Gary Starling Jazz Band Oct. 20. Tier 2 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21. Robbie Litt Oct. 22 TAPS BAR & GRILL, 2220 C.R. 210, St. Johns, 819-1554 Paul Lundgren Band 9 p.m. Oct. 21
RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE
BLACK SHEEP, 1534 Oak St., 380-3091 Paul Lundgren Band 9 p.m. Oct. 22 BRIXX, 220 Riverside Ave., 300-3928 Live music every Thur. & Fri. HOBNOB, 220 Riverside Ave., Ste. 10, 513-4272 Live music every Fri. MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave., 388-7807 Jonathan Hoyle, DAVII, David Borges, MGL, The Birdsongs 8 p.m. Oct. 22 NIGHTHAWKS, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd. J E Double F, DJ J Mix 8 p.m. Oct. 19. Artistree 8 p.m. Oct. 21. FFN Punk, Flag On Fire, Swill, Gross Evolution 8 p.m. Oct. 22 RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969 DJ 3 Clops I, LA-A, Darkhorse Saloon, Earnest St. Mafia 8 p.m. Oct. 21. DJ Chef Rocc, Glitterbomb! 8 p.m. Oct. 22 RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449 A Nice Pair,
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LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE Ciaran Sontag & The Safari Band, UNF Jazz Ensemble III 10:30 a.m. Oct. 22 UNITY PLAZA, 220 Riverside Ave. Live music most weekends
TRADEWINDS LOUNGE, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Spanky 9 p.m. Oct. 21 & 22
ST. AUGUSTINE
JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Inna Vision 7 p.m. Oct. 19. A Matter of Honor, Civil Youth, Askmeificare, Faze Wave 7 p.m. Oct. 20. Gringo Starr, Sh-Booms, Le Orchid 8 p.m. Oct. 21. Folk Is People CD Release 8 p.m. Oct. 22. MDC, Wartorn, Powerball 8 p.m. Oct. 23 MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 352-7008 John Thomas Group, Larry Mangum 7 p.m. Oct. 19. The Steel Wheels 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20. Conrad Oberg Band 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21
SAN MARCO
CELLAR UPSTAIRS, 157 King St., 826-1594 Tony Scozzaro, Ancient City Keepers Oct. 21. Gary Douglas Campbell, Ain’t Too Proud to Beg Oct. 22. Vinny Jacobs Oct. 23 MARDI GRAS, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 Swamp Rock Stew Oct. 21. Bad Sod Oct. 22. Fre Gordon open mic Oct. 23. DJ Rob St. John every Wed. NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188 JE Double F 8 p.m. Oct. 20
TAVERNAS YAMAS, 9753 Deer Lake Ct., 854-0426 Conch Fritters 4 p.m. Oct. 22
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 Charlie Walker Oct. 20. Paul Ivey Oct. 21 WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., 634-7208 Smokestack, Blistur 9:30 p.m. Oct. 21. Melissa Smith open mic Thur. Blues jam every Sun. Country jam Wed. WILD WING CAFE, 4555 Southside Blvd., 619-3670 South of Savannah Band Oct. 21. Lunar Coast 10 p.m. Oct. 22
SPRINGFIELD NORTHSIDE
The BIRDHOUSE, 1827 N. Pearl, 634-7523 Live music most weekends BOSTON’S, 13070 City Station Dr., 751-7499 Shayne Rammler 9 p.m. Oct. 20 The HEADLAMP, 818 Clay St. Live music every Fri. & Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 15170 Max Leggett Pkwy., 757-8843 Shayne Rammler 9 p.m. Oct. 21 SANDOLLAR, 9716 Heckscher Dr., 251-2449 Live music every Fri.-Sun. SHANTYTOWN PUB, 22 W. Sixth St., 798-8222 Russ T Nutz 10 p.m. Oct. 20. Frostfang, Unearthly Child 8 p.m. Oct. 24
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CONRAD OBERG Grab a taste of the best in Northeast Florida blues when local badass CONRAD OBERG performs with his band at Mudville Music Room. 7:30 P.M. OCT. 21 MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM 3105 BEACH BLVD. JACKSONVILLE • ST. NICHOLAS $10 • (904) 398-4326
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GAMES PEOPLE PLAY WASABICON Warm up that 20-sided die! Wasabicon is a pop culture, fantasy, sci-fi and gaming convention, featuring vendors, artists, all-day tabletop and video gaming, Cosplay, and appearances by Sean Schemmel (voice of “Goku” in Dragonball Z), Tara Sands (voice of “Bulbasaur” in Pokémon), comic book artist Larry Watts (Army of Darkness), and many more multigenre-filled delights. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, Lexington Hotel & Conference Center Riverwalk, Southbank, Jacksonville, $40 weekend pass; $25 Saturday; $20 Sunday; free for kids three and under, wasabicon.com. OCT. 19-25, 2016 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • 25
DINING DIRECTORY PLAYERS GRILLE Fun family fare and friendly neighborhood sports bar combine at Players Grille in San Jose. photo by Dennis Ho
PLAYERS GRILLE 4456 HENDRICKS AVE. JACKSONVILLE, FL, (904) 448-6670 PLAYERSGRILLE.COM
DINING DIRECTORY KEY AVERAGE ENTRÉE COST $ $$
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L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
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AMELIA ISLAND FERNANDINA BEACH 29 SOUTH EATS, 29 S. Third St., 277-7919, 29southrestaurant.com. Historic downtown bistro’s Chef Scotty Schwartz serves traditional regional cuisine with a modern twist. $$ 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. $$$ FB K TO D Nightly LARRY’S Giant Subs, 474272 S.R. 200, 844-2225. F SEE ORANGE PARK. LECHONERA EL COQUÍ, 232 N. Second St., 432-7545. New Puerto Rican place. Chulleta kan kan (pork chops), Tripletta churosco sandwich, more. Like the Isle of Enchantment on Amelia Island. $ FB TO L D Tu-Su MOON RIVER Pizza, 925 S. 14th St., 321-3400, moonriverpizza.net. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic Northernstyle pizzas, 20-plus toppings, pie/slice. Calzones, salads. $ BW TO L D M-Sa
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L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
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The MUSTARD SEED Café, 833 Courson Rd., 277-3141, nassaushealthfoods. net. Casual organic eatery, juice bar, in Nassau Health Foods. All-natural organic items, smoothies, juices, herbal teas, coffees, daily specials. $$ 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. $$ K TO L D Tu-Sa, B Sa
BAYMEADOWS
ORANGE PARK.
AL’S Pizza, 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 105, 731-4300. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner.
LARRY’S Subs, 1301 Monument Rd., Ste. 5, 724-5802. F SEE ORANGE PARK. SID & LINDA’S Seafood Market & Restaurant, 12220 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 109, 503-8276. Pick a whole fish, have
INDIA’S Restaurant, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 620-0777, indiajax.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic cuisine, lunch buffet. Curries, vegetables,
SEE BEACHES.
FEAR STRIKES OUT TEDXJACKSONVILLE The TEDxJacksonville 2016 conference features 12 speakers — Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway (pictured), Rick Baker, Gary Chartrand, Dr. Gay Culverhouse, Cornelia Dinca, Dane Grey, Jeanine Hoff, Sheena Koshy, Donna Orender, Dr. Mark Tumeo, Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder and Amber Yang — sharing their experiences on the theme of challenge and pushing boundaries, along with performances by The Chris Thomas Band, Odd?Rodd and Tomboi, as well as with breakfast, lunch, refreshments and an Afterglow Street Party. 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, The Florida Theatre, Downtown Jacksonville, $85, floridatheatre.com. OCT. 19-25, 2016 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • 29
PECAN ROLL The Pecan Roll Bakery on Amelia Island is home to some of the area’s most delightful dessert treats. photo by Dennis Ho
THE PECAN ROLL BAKERY 122 S. EIGHTH ST. FERNANDINA BEACH (904) 491-9815 THEPECANROLLBAKERY.COM
lamb, chicken, shrimp, fish tandoori. $$ 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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L = Lunch
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., 2602791. 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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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.
A STIFF DRINK CORPSES & COCKTAILS “They did the ‘Monster (Sour) Mash’!” Cocktails with Corpses at MOSH is an adult camp-in featuring a cocktail hour offering with ghoulish libations, a horrifyingly good buffet, Jacksonville’s Chief Medical Examiner Valerie Rao, who shares her experiences of literally dealing with the dead, a “Practice Safe Hex” show, candy/alcohol pairings and telescope viewings on the rooftop, palm reading and tarot cards, Ouija board action, and a screening of Night of the Living Dead, in the planetarium. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22-8 a.m. Oct. 23, Museum of Science & History, Southbank, Jacksonville, $125; MOSH members get 20 percent off; ages 21 and up, themosh.org. OCT. 19-25, 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. $$ FB K L D Daily WHITEY’S Fish Camp, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198, whiteysfishcamp.com. F Real fish camp. Gator tail, freshwater catfish, daily specials, on Swimming Pen Creek. Tiki bar. Come by boat, bike or car. $ FB K TO L Tu-Su; D Nightly
INTRACOASTAL WEST
AL’S Pizza, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, 223-0991. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
DICK’S Wings, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 32, 223-0115. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE ORANGE PARK.
GERMAN SCHNITZEL HAUS, 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40, 221-9700, germanjax.com. Authentic German/fusion
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ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine
L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
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fare: schnitzels, plus bratwurst, stroganoff, käsesspätzle. 13 German beers in bottles, on tap. Bar bites, cocktails. Outdoor BierGarten. HH Tu-Thur. $$ 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.
GRILL ME!
JUSTIN SCHREIBER
Mezza Restaurant & Bar 110 First St., Neptune Beach
BORN IN: Middleton, Wisconsin YEARS IN THE BIZ: 16 FAVE RESTAURANT (besides mine): The one that pops up at my house every Sunday night with my family. FAVE CUISINE STYLE: French Bistro FAVE INGREDIENTS: Fresh cracked black pepper, fines herbes, duck fat, the pig from rooter to tooter IDEAL MEAL: Cast-iron cooked steak, bearnaise and any seasonal green vegetable INSIDER'S TIP: Use all your senses; be able to adjust and adapt; use common sense. TASTE TREAT: Wings, hot sauce, bleu cheese and celery
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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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
BW = Beer/Wine
L = Lunch
of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
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
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
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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. 19-25, 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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