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ood, if you stop to think about it, is about more than food, about more than the caloric intake we need to live, about more than satisfying growling stomachs. Food — or at least, a food scene — is about community, about connecting to friends and family and loved ones and strangers over a shared experience, about developing a sense of place and distinctiveness, about searching for new and interesting things and seeking out the artistry and innovation that separate, say, Orsay from Olive Garden.

That’s why vibrant cities and regions have vibrant food scenes, just like they have vibrant arts scenes and vibrant music scenes.

That’s what this Bite By Bite issue is all about — celebrating ours.

And make no mistake: Our food scene is vibrant, and getting more so every single day.

From food trucks (which the City Council doesn’t quite seem to understand) to steakhouses (which they do), Arab sandwich shops to barbecue joints, sushi restaurants to fish camps, gastropubs to bakeries, Northeast Florida has something for everyone — if you’re willing to explore.

But before we indulge in this literary orgy of gluttony, let’s take a moment to remember that our community is full of people — too many people — who not only can’t afford a night out at Matthew’s, but even basic nutrition.

According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Duval is the least healthy of any major county in Florida, ranked 47th out of 67 overall. Part of this is because too many of us smoke (20 percent, compared to a national benchmark of 13 percent, as of 2013), and are obese (28 percent versus 25 percent) and inactive (26 percent versus 21 percent). It’s also that Duval has too many uninsured people (19 percent to 11 percent) and impoverished children (26 percent to 14 percent).

But here’s something else to consider: Seven percent of Duval residents (that’s 62,000 people) live in places with limited access to grocery stores and the healthful foods they provide (the national benchmark is 1 percent).

As of 2011, the USDA classified nearly two dozen Jacksonville neighborhoods, many in Northwest Jacksonville and on the Eastside, as food deserts. Meanwhile, 53 percent — 53 percent! — of restaurants in Duval County are fast-food, the kinds of places where poor people with few healthy options tend to frequent, consequently driving up rates of obesity and diabetes and health care costs.

In 2011, the City Council tried to help one of these deserts create an oasis, allocating $150,000 to help a neighborhood nonprofit develop the Eastside Emporium, a shopping center that would include a major grocery store. But the development deadline passed, the money was never released, and nothing happened. (The nonprofit did begin cleaning up the property’s damaged environment, the result of chemical spills from a long-closed wood-preserving company.)

I mention this not to be a buzzkill or lay on a guilt trip. (I quite enjoyed the copious “research” that went into this issue.) But we do well to remember that, as important as a dynamic food culture is to our city’s wellbeing, so is ensuring that all of our neighbors — no matter their ZIP code or income level — have at least some access to essentials that most of us take for granted.

Jeffrey C. Billman twitter/jeffreybillman jbillman@folioweekly.com

MAIL Not a Unicorn

A better convention center for Jacksonville is not a unicorn [News Buzz, Jeffrey C. Billman and Ron Word, Feb. 26]; it is actually a good business decision. While the convention market is getting smaller, the city of Jacksonville hasn’t done anything to try to sell to a major portion of that market. In fact, Jacksonville’s convention center was reported in about 2009 as being able to handle only 13 percent of conventions. The idea is not to compete with Orlando, Atlanta and Las Vegas. Our competitors would be places like Charlotte, Savannah and Tampa.

Paul Astleford, CEO and general manager of Visit Jacksonville, explained that a convention center of about 615,000 square feet would be ideal. The center should have about 280,000 square feet of continuous space for exhibitions, and the remaining 335,000 square footage should consist of meeting rooms, ballrooms, corridors and restaurants. This leaves two options: The first is the Prime Osborn Center. The advantages are that the center is tied to 1,500 hotel rooms, there’s already 206,000 square feet in meeting space and 78,000 square feet in exhibition space, and the lot on which the center sits is 880,000 square feet (22 acres). This allows the space to add 202,000 square feet of exhibition space and 129,000 square feet of meeting space.

The downside, according to the Wyndham’s Gigi Kosalko, is that the Prime Osborn is booked for local events on 40 of the 52 weekends, and the hotel is turning away business due to this usage. Another downside is the 129,000 additional square feet will actually be 179,000 square feet, because Amtrak is likely to take about 50,000 square feet of the site. These two facts likely make the Prime Osborn Center a venue for local functions.

The Hyatt is often mentioned, but it isn’t included here as option. It only has 130,000 square feet of exhibition space. However, as a major 966-room hotel, it needs to be tied to the other hotels and a new convention center through the Automated Skyway Express (ASE).

The second option is the current site of the Wyndham, the School Board property and a part of the vacant JEA property. There’s room between the Riverwalk and the Wyndham for the restaurant portion off a convention center. The Wyndham already ady has 34,000 square feet of meeting space. e. On the south side of the Wyndham, there’s room for a multistory building with meeting rooms and a larger ballroom. On the east end of the Wyndham property, the School Board ard Property and the west end of JEA’s property, perty, there’s room for a connected exhibition n hall and exhibitor parking.

The School Board could move to either a new building on the Jacksonvillee Transportation Authority property at 1201 201 Kings Ave., or to empty office space in the he Yates and Ed Ball buildings. The new convention ion center would be tied to the Kings Avenue ue Station and, of course, the ASE would need eed to extend to the Hyatt.

Either scenario would cost about $165 65 million, though the Wyndham site could d use a lot of public/private funding mixes. The The bed tax should be used to fund a convention n center and the connection to the Hyatt.

Regarding the claim that the convention ntion center would be a unicorn — not so. If we attract 40 midsized conventions with 5,000 ,000 people for a three-day stay, we’ve added d

600,000 visitor days at $128 per day, and 300,000 room nights at $89 each. If we can attract another 100 smaller conventions with 1,500 people each, that’s 450,000 more visitor days and 225,000 room nights, an addition of $181.1 million to the economy. Just the local option sales tax is $1.81 million, Tallahassee’s share is $10.9 million and the added room taxes would be $4.032 million.

On the job creation front, using 71 percent of gross revenue as the spending threshold, with 50 percent of that level as spending on personnel services, and assuming $70,000 in salary and benefits, the spending generated by aggressively pursuing conventions would create 918 jobs. According to the city’s website, in 2011 there were 447,000 members of the workforce in Duval County. This would add two-tenths of 1 percent — a major impact for a single project.

The local and state tax revenues created by a workforce of 918 are $2.738 million in state sales taxes and $456,000 million in local option sales taxes. Adding the taxes created by the attendees, an improved and expanded convention center pays for itself.

Bruce A. Fouraker

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From my reading of your column [Editor’s Note, “A Middle-Finger Salute,” Jeffrey C. Billman, March 5], it seems to me that any opinion opposed to your very own infallible reasoning deserves a middle-finger salute.

You’re a pretty intolerant person; perhaps you’d be happier in a one-party state like Soviet Russia or Hitler’s Germany, assuming you held the appropriate opinions. If Folio Weekly were not free, I would not pay a dime to buy it to read. But, hey, I am reading it and not providing the appropriate salute. And my blood pressure did not go over the top.

Mark Kahn If you would like to respond to something that appeared in Folio Weekly, please send an email with your address and phone number (for verification purposes only) to mail@folioweekly.com. We reserve the right to edit letters for grammar, clarity and space.

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“I was sold a bill of goods and the bill of goods was replacing the rest of the Riverwalk. … I’m beyond words. I am so frustrated about this that I just can’t tell you.”

“Did Public Works think no one was going UP TO 40% OFF! to notice?” asked Jacksonville Waterways Commission member Ralph Hodges.

Jim Robinson, director of the city’s Public Works Department, told the aggrieved officials last week that this was a budgetary reality: The city had allocated only $14.9 million for the new walkway, and 14.9 million dollars’ worth of walkway was all it was going to get.

Finishing the thing would cost another $2 million. Sorry.

Those who are shocked — shocked! — over this turn of events may wish to dig into their Folio Weekly archives (you all have one, right?) and find the issue dated Nov. 29, 2011 (there’s a pig on the cover). Over on page 10, you’ll find the story titled “Close to Home,” in which writer Marvin Edwards points out that, on merit, Haskell Company shouldn’t have been awarded the Riverwalk project.

Another company, American Bridge, scored considerably higher on the city’s contracting system, besting Haskell in categories such as financial responsibility, commitment to working with small and minority businesses, and “record of professional accomplishments,” which includes coming in at budget. The only reason Haskell won the contract was that it was local, and American Bridge hails from Tampa.

Preston Haskell, the company’s founder and chairman, was a founding partner of the Jaguars, and his company handled the renovation of what is now EverBank Field, which was supposed to cost $60 million but actually clocked in at $145 million.

“Is it reasonable to suggest the city and Haskell will stay within the $15 million earmarked for the Southbank Riverwalk?”

Edwards asked. “History suggests not.”

Ahem.

apply specifically to school-related violence.”

The ruling doesn’t matter now, at least for the girls involved. Aria has moved away from Jacksonville. But John Phillips, her attorney, says he hopes lawmakers will take the judges’ hint.

“If you look at Florida law, it’s pretty weak compared to other states,” he says. “Spouses and boyfriends and girlfriends are more protected than our schoolchildren.”

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By now you’ve probably heard the story, or at least seen the video: Last March, an eighthgrader we’ll call The Bully beat the everliving crap out of Oceanway Middle School © 2014 classmate Aria Jewett while a group of her friends recorded the incident on their phones.

According to court records, Aria suffered a basal skull fracture and a severe concussion.

(The Bully was arrested on a felony battery charge, and later pleaded to a misdemeanor.)

Aria filed for an injunction — in essence, a legal order that would keep The Bully far away from her (and force her from Oceanway).

Circuit Judge Henry Davis went further: Not only was the assailant banned from Oceanway, but as “a threat to all children of any school,” Davis also banned her from every classroom in Duval County.

The Bully appealed — with the support of Superintendent Nikolai Vitti — and an appeals court suspended the countywide ban in May. Then last week, the First District Court of Appeal threw out the entire injunction — but the judges weren’t happy about it.

Florida law allows minors to obtain injunctions only in cases of “repeat violence,”

Everyone Hates Angela

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“Bill Maher, you are a hatchet man for the New World Order!”

— Heckler (with a bullhorn!) at Maher’s March 16 show at The Florida Theatre

and while The Bully had threatened Aria before on Facebook, that didn’t count.

“We do not possess the constitutional authority to interpret the statute in the manner argued by [Aria],” the court ruled, almost apologetically, “ … no matter how laudable might be the result in this case.”

In a concurring opinion, Judge Scott Makar went further, pointing out that not all of the four types of statutory injunction in Florida require two acts of violence. In fact, domestic violence injunctions require only the threat of danger.

“One might ask why household members can get a protective injunction before a violent act occurs, but students must be subject to violence twice to get court protection,” he wrote. “… The point is, the legislature may wish to consider crafting an injunction that would

Remember how, a while back, we told you that Duval County had sent more poor souls to death row than any other county in Florida, and more than all but seven counties nationwide [News, “Bloodlust,” Ron Word, Feb. 5]? And then how, a month later, the Times-Union told you that Angela Corey sent more poor souls to death row — 21, 18 of whom are still there; the other three escaped the needle on appeal — than any other state attorney in Florida?

Well, the bleeding hearts at the ACLU are none too pleased. In a press release (subtly titled “Florida Prosecutor Goes on Killing Spree”) advocacy and policy counsel Tanya Greene charged, “What’s going on in Florida presents deeply disturbing, systemic, racial dynamics — and Corey’s hands are filthy.”

Fourteen of the 21 Corey has condemned, the ACLU notes, are African-American, even though Florida is only 16 percent black. (Fun fact: Florida has never executed a white person for killing a black person.) “Under Corey’s reign, things are even worse than they were during Jim Crow,” Greene continued.

The ACLU’s complaint comes on the heels of the National Organization for Women’s March 6 demand that Corey resign over her handling of the Marissa Alexander case: “Instead of using her prosecutorial discretion in a responsible manner, Corey is misusing her office in a way that endangers the lives of domestic violence survivors,” Florida NOW president Donna Slutiak wrote in a joint statement with NOW national president Terry O’Neill. “Corey should resign from her position and be replaced with a State Attorney that will defend victims, not prosecute them.”

As of press time, Corey was still in office.

— Jeffrey C. Billman

CRIME CITY

TRICKY BULLETS There is no such thing as gentle self-defense

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ricky bullets beget tricky problems, death-wise, legal-wise and otherwise. The yearly appearance of ammunition new and strange reminds me of the kaleidoscopically colorful fishing lures that change constantly on the merchandise hooks at Walmart. They’re designed to catch anglers, not fish.

The new bullet on the block this year is a dazzler. The Multiple Impact™ Bullet (MI™ Bullet) is made by Advanced Ballistic Concepts. When fired, the slug separates into three pieces tethered by cords. The array spins like a propeller and upon impact saws a saladbowl-sized slice out of the bad guy.

The advertising emphasizes that, because of the array’s 14-inch spread, even dithery amateurs (your name goes here) can’t miss.

The photos show targets zapped impressively at 25 feet. You might infer that, with such ammo, you can shoot attackers from farther away!

Dream on.

When you fire in self-defense, you have two problems: staying alive and staying out of prison. Behind the attacker comes the popo, and behind them the Red Queen, Angela Corey, and her prosecutorial minions.

Unless the attacker is a stranger who breaks into your home, and the corpse you create drops conveniently inside the threshold, nothing will be certain. Here’s a more likely scenario: You foolishly drive at night through an ash-can neighborhood like mine, where lowlifes lean on lampposts 24/7. Everybody on the block except you is selling crank, crack, heroin or a combination thereof. At the red light at Market and Union, a guy yells, “Gimme your car,” then pulls a pistol and fires.

His bullet misses. Yours hits.

Everybody stares at the twitching corpse.

Nobody notices a kid who grabs the bad guy’s gun as it skitters across the asphalt and then disappears at full gallop into the shadows.

You and God know it was a righteous kill, but you’re the only ones.

As God will not be your witness, you have only the onlookers. Some will be serving time on probation or free on bail. Some will be offthe-books snitches working for hamburgers or spare change. Most will want to make a deal with the Red Queen to minimize their future

incarcerations. They may testify falsely — gasp — that you rolled down your window, shouted “nigger/spic/chink/honkey” at an innocent youth, then shot him down like a dog.

Uh-oh!

If a tricky bullet tempted you to shoot from farther than 10 feet, a court may rule you were never in danger. It may be selfdefense to you, but to the Red Queen, it’s Murder Two. Advanced Ballistics sells the MI in three flavors: the MI-Stopper™, the MI-Stunner™ and the MI-Stinger™. (One wonders what ad agencies charge for such clever monikers.)

The slugs are, respectively, lethal, kindasorta lethal and financially lethal since the plaintiffs’ bar will grab your savings, insurance and home equity if you shoot some yob in the butt with plastic or rubber slugs.

This is madness. There is no kinder/ gentler self-defense. The problem is for you to stay alive, not the other guy. When an attacker is amped on angel dust, meth or crack, or is schizophrenic, he’ll be jacked on the adrenaline, have horrific strength and will come for you even after you empty a clip into vital organs. If the courts decide you violated firearms law, the fact that you used a supposedly non-lethal round is not — repeat not — a mitigating factor.

Advanced Ballistics and its trademark attorneys are T-M-ing their way through ever more fantastic self-defense scenarios.

They suggest that you Smart-Stack™ your pistol (alternate their lethal, sorta-lethal and butt-slapper rounds in the magazine) or even to S.K.I.P-Stack™ it (alternate the three-slug helicopters with good ol’ lead bullets) in the manner that military machine gunners load theirs — those guys load their weapons with alternating tracer rounds, ball rounds and incendiary rounds.

This is nuts. Self-defense demands simplicity, one gun and regular practice.

The practice is for decision-making. (Fire or not fire? Bad guy or good guy?) Accuracy is secondary; misery is guaranteed In Crime City.

The problem is for you to stay alive, not the other guy.

Wes Denham mail@folioweekly.com

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ALL IN THE FAMILY: Third-generation construction contractor Rosa Carter stands in front of the Wyndham Hotel, which her father built in 1983. “When you’ve got a disparity, you’ve got to do something,” she says. Photo: Dennis Ho

THE USUAL SUSPECTS After decades of equal opportunity programs, Jacksonville has failed to make a dent in the good ol’ boys network

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The JSEB program’s goal was for certified o test the creeping sense he had that he companies to be awarded at least 20 percent couldn’t win a city contract no matter what of city contracts, thus spreading the wealth he charged, Tyrone Thomas bid $7 on a beyond the usual cadre of connected white contract to remove a dead tree for the city of guys. But last summer, Mason Tillman Jacksonville. He doesn’t remember what kind Associates Ltd., a California-based consulting of tree it was, but says he’d usually charge at firm (whose president, incidentally, is a black least $75 to remove a 12-footer with a 4-inchwoman), published a study of contracts diameter trunk. awarded by the city and its independent As he had been suspecting, he didn’t get agencies — e.g., Duval County Public Schools, the contract. It was then that he decided that JEA and Jacksonville Transportation Authority bidding on city jobs was a waste of time.

— between 2005 and 2010 to minority- and Thomas had done what he was supposed women-owned businesses. Mason Tillman to do. He’d certified Mr. T’s Tree Service as found that of the more than $1 billion awarded a Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business (JSEB), part of a race- and gender-neutral small in those five years, 70 percent went to 38 companies mostly owned by white men. business program the city launched in 2004 as In addition, JSEB an alternative to setcompanies won just asides for minority“I don’t feel the African-American 6 percent of city and women-owned licensed contractor gets a fair shake. contracts, a far cry businesses. But he didn’t land a single They just keep coming up with a way from the aspirational goal of 20 percent. contract. And to keep us out.” while he’s not quite The report wasn’t ready to declare the all bad news: In some program a failure, he does say that it failed him: areas, like prime construction contracts valued at “On bids and stuff like that, when you bid so less than $500,000, both African-American and low and you still don’t get the work, something women-owned businesses did well. However, ain’t right.” although black-owned businesses comprise He’s not alone in thinking that. “I don’t feel about 18 percent of the construction firms in the African-American licensed contractor gets Jacksonville, they received only 6 percent of the a fair shake,” says plumber Robert Flornoy. “It’s dollars awarded to construction subcontractors. supposed to change. It should change. They just On March 25, Thomas and other smallkeep coming up with a way to keep us out.” business owners will have an opportunity

NEWS to question the regulations that govern these contracts at a meeting in the Florida Department of Transportation Training Center, at which the city promises a discussion of both the Mason Tillman study and the way forward.

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or the past 20 years, the city of Jacksonville has said it wants to open the doors of opportunity to minorities and women. And for most of those 20 years, the evidence has shown the city has fallen short.

In 1984, the city instituted its first minority business program, setting aside 10 percent of all contracting dollars for those businesses. But studies of contract awards in Jacksonville in 1990 and 2002 continued to document racial and gender discrimination in the process, and after Mayor John Peyton took office in 2003, the city discontinued the program as part of a settlement with the white-dominated Utility Contractors Association of North Florida, which had sued the city, alleging the so-called “sheltered contracts” were unconstitutional. The move devastated the minority business community at a time when the city was awash in money, following voters’ approval of the Better Jacksonville Plan in 2000.

Between 2000 and 2003, minority- and women-owned businesses won 24 percent of the plan’s $138 million in contracts.

After the city ended the minority business program in 2003, those businesses received only 10 percent of the $469 million in Better Jacksonville allocations.

Peyton proposed a new program (which the Utility Contractors endorsed) to help all small businesses win city work, no matter the race or gender of their ownership. Under the JSEB, anyone with a small business and a net worth less than $605,000 was eligible, including white men.

Peyton did set targets for the amount of business that minorities would do with the city.

The goal for African-American contractors was 18 percent. Under his plan, if the city met its racial, ethnic and gender targets by Sept.

30, 2009, it would do away with demographic goals and just operate JSEB as a small business development program.

Had the Mason Tillman study focused on just the city, rather than on both the city and other governmental agencies, we would know if those targets were achieved. Instead, in 2010 the city decided it couldn’t afford a study of just city contracts, and now — irony alert — says you can’t draw conclusions about the program because the Mason Tillman study was so broad.

red is green and make it true. “You have to do something to rectify the wrong.”

But if the city doesn’t see a problem, it’s doubtful anything will change: “The JSEB program is a RACE, and GENDER NEUTRAL PROGRAM [sic], it is not a minority program,” JSEB administrator Shamika Baker stressed in an email. She says the Brown administration is working to improve the program by recruiting new businesses and holding business development workshops, and Baker actively reviews city contracts for opportunities to set aside work for JSEBcertified companies.

“We are never happy with results, and we are always looking to do better,” Baker says.

Mason Tillman made 40 recommendations

for how the city could make its contracting process more fair. One was fairly hardcore: If a contractor doesn’t include a minority- or women-owned business as a subcontractor, the city should throw out the bid. (That’s what Orlando does.)

Mason Tillman also reported that some primary contractors won points toward city contracts — the city evaluates bids on a points system — by including a JSEB contractor as a subcontractor, but then never actually employed that company for the job. When that happens, Mason Tillman suggested that the city fine the contractor to recover the amount promised to the JSEBcertified subcontractor.

David DeCamp, Brown’s communication

director, says the city is reviewing the report, and City Councilmember John Crescimbeni says there’s been no discussion of the study or any changes to contracting procedures.

(Baker says the city will do another study in seven years.)

“I hope they don’t come at us with that same old bullcrap because I can’t take it,” Carter says of the March 25 meeting. “If I had some eggs, I’d be egging them.”

Susan Cooper Eastman mail@folioweekly.com

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hen you pay attention,” Tyrone Thomas says, “you notice that everything goes right back around to these same businesses that have always been getting the work.”

Other African-American business owners see the same good ol’ boy dynamic at work. Third-generation construction contractor (and co-chair of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference’s economic development committee) Rosa Carter argues that the Mason Tillman study justifies set-asides for women- and minorityowned businesses. If the disparity is welldocumented, as Jacksonville’s seems to be, that’s legal.

“When you’ve got a disparity, you’ve got to do something,” she says. “You can’t just call it Boston baked beans” — meaning, you can’t say

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SPORTSTALK

THE HONESTY OF COCKFIGHTING Get outraged all you want; your chicken sandwich isn’t much better

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eople often discuss the idea of Old Florida — the time before suburban sprawl and superhighways, when roads like U.S. 1 were the main thoroughfares into the cracker boroughs of Northeast Florida. That Old Florida ethos — of Rebel flags and casual violence against varmints — is a thing of the past … for the most part. Some vestiges, however, live on.

In Glen St. Mary, on a lovely late-winter Sunday afternoon the first week of March, the cops busted a cockfighting ring. The police found 19 men and women and nine children, some as young as 3, watching or participating in the action. Six people were arrested; 10 others face charges.

There’s no doubt that cockfighting is a vicious sport (if you want to call it that): roosters peck at each other, ripping at eyes and organs, drawing blood, while a mob surrounds them in a perverse pastiche of family values.

Show that to the kids — build a bridge over the generation gap from feathers and viscera.

But in some ways, there’s an honesty to that — though probably not one appreciated outside cockfighting circles.

I reached out to Laura Trad — a local activist who did as much as anyone to ensure that Duval County residents have the right to have hens in their yards — to get her take on the bust. She was unsurprisingly horrified. “I only advocate for hens,” she says. “Eggs. Not fighting. Backyard hens are treated like pets, and their lives are filled with love and caring.

Cockfighting is barbaric and cruel.”

She’s right. So, too, was Mark Twain, when he called it an “inhuman sort of entertainment.”

Nonetheless, we must admit there is a strong case that cockfighting is part of a larger

tradition of entertainment for rural people with little else to do beyond imposing violence on the natural world by setting animals athwart each other in a life-and-death struggle. After all, it’s taken place in North America for centuries — as late as the late 1930s, in fact, Florida was a nationwide hub — and faced no legal opprobrium until recent decades.

Like it or not, the sport’s never going away, no matter the penalties. Still today there are some folks who claim that it shouldn’t be banned, that it’s no less inhumane than, say, factory farming. They have a point.

Found on the premises in Glen St. Mary were various chickens — alive and dead — along with spurs and an injectable medicine to stem blood loss. All of this sounds awful. And it is awful. But not much more awful than giant poultry corporations that stuff birds into cages, restrict their movement and inject them with hormones to fatten them, then kill them in the most brutal ways imaginable.

The fact is, many of those who rend their garments in outrage over cockfighting (and dogfighting, for that matter) do so while eating a sandwich that originated at a corporate slaughterhouse. They ignore the contradictions: Cockfighting, while horrible, is of a piece with how our society treats subordinate species.

And when it comes to animal cruelty, moral outrage has an expiration date. After Michael Vick ended up in federal prison for his role in a dogfighting scandal, people cared passionately. PETA types threatened huge protests, and some were held. Soon enough, folks were buying his jerseys again.

Cockfighting is of a piece with how society treats subordinate species.

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OREO COOKIE MOUSSE PIE Biscottis

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“BEST” is a hell of a word, isn’t it?

That’s what we originally set out to compile here: a list of the “best” things to eat in Northeast Florida. But the more we dug in — the more places we found, the more foodstuffs we sampled, the more our waistlines expanded — the more we came to realize that any effort to proclaim the “best” dishes in a region this large with a food scene this dynamic is a fool’s errand.

It’s not just that such a list is inherently subjective and necessarily arbitrary. It’s also that it’s almost impossible not to omit something that rightfully belongs.

So, “best” is out.

Instead, think of this as a guide — a compendium of some of our area’s most amazing plates, from fresh-caught Mayport shrimp to meaty camel riders to incredibly innovative sandwiches, from savory desserts to monster burgers to fork-tender steaks, from food truck delights to Puerto Rican delicacies to vegan and veggie options. No matter your palate, there’s something here for you.

Something we missed? Probably. Let us know. Maybe it’ll make the list next year.

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CHICKEN-N-WAFFLES Moxie Kitchen + Cocktails

APPLE UGLY DONUT

The Donut Shoppe, Arlington ($1.83)

Waking up to one of these doughy, deformed mounds of apple-meets-doughnut-meets-fritter goodness makes any day amazing. Served warm (aka fresh out of the fryer), this massive, misshapen thing is by no means attractive (hence the “ugly”), but the taste is perfection. The outside is glazed and has a light crunch to it, while the inside yields a magically soft center and imparts a light apple flavor. Bring cash (and be prepared to wait in line).

THE ONE-UP Chomp Chomp

DOLSOT BIBIMBAP

Hon Korean Restaurant, Southside ($12.95)

Hon Korean takes Mom’s home cooking and does it up Koreanstyle. Everything at this small family restaurant is handled with loving care, from tiny sample plates of various types of kimchi to cups of barley tea. More than anything else, though, Hon’s dolsot bibimbap remains in the imagination like a newly learned word. Dolsot bibimbap is at its most basic a rice-based dish served in a sizzling hot stone bowl. When the rice hits the hot oil in the bowl, it takes on a crunchy texture that forms the hard edge of a dish that includes layers of finely sliced, sautéed marinated beef, shredded fresh greens, julienned and barely braised crunchy root vegetables, and other tasty bits flavored with a complex sweet, hot red sauce. The stone bowl arrives topped with a just-fried egg, giving the dish and the experience a just-this-moment feel.

BAHN MI THIT NUONG

Pho 99 Vietnamese Grill, Westside ($3.50)

Bahni Mi Thit Nuong is a wonderfully satisfying sandwich, a portable piece of Vietnamese street food and political history, blending the fresh flavors of Vietnamese cooking with serendipitous borrowings from French colonial culture. At Pho 99, the sandwich begins with a potent alchemy that turns sliced pork into a sweet meat with the flavor of a slab of bacon and a charcoal-grilled richness. The slices of meaty meat are laid inside a hunk of warmed French bread coated with a little mayonnaise and decorated with bits of pickled carrots, julienned daikon radishes and cucumbers. The whole thing is brought to life with jalapeño pepper slices and the bright green flavor of cilantro sprigs.

DRY-RUBBED WINGS

BBQ PORK & WONTON EGG NOODLE SOUP

Monroe’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Q, Westside (5 pieces, $5.50; 10 pieces, $8.99)

Bowl of Pho, Southside ($7.50)

This Vietnamese soup — properly called mi hoanh thanh xa xiu — features a slightly salty broth filled with pieces of flat barbecued pork, strands of thin egg noodles and pork-filled wontons. Peacefully floating among the noodles are chopped scallions, pieces of leafy green lettuce, bean sprouts and cilantro leaves. Served with a lime wedge, don’t forget a few drops of Sriracha for an extra kick.

CARNITAS TORTA

Mr. Taco, San Marco/Englewood ($5.25)

A great, authentic Mexican torta touts a nicely toasted yet supple, pillowy bun. Mr. Taco has just that — fantastic buns.

This sandwich is messy, but it’s full of deliciousness. Layered sloppily between those perfect buns are seasoned pulled pork, refried beans, creamy sour cream, fresh avocado, diced tomato, crisp lettuce and spicy jalapenos. Hit up Mr. Taco’s salsa bar to choose the appropriate poison — mild to blazing hot.

CHICKEN-N-WAFFLES

Moxie Kitchen + Cocktails, St. Johns Town Center ($19)

There’s good fried chicken, and then there’s Moxie’s fried chicken. Chef Tom Gray ensures Moxie’s poultry is moist on the inside and properly crisp and golden brown on the outside. The fried goodness is served over a sweet, fluffy waffle and paired with a unique savory airy waffle pudding and pepper jelly. You will lick your plate.

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA 5th Element, Baymeadows ($11.99; on lunch buffet $7.99)

one of only two in Florida; owner Chris Dickerson says the other one’s at Epcot. He uses Dijon mustard and breads the chicken with rice flour before cooking it on a 550-degree griddle. This “semi-swanky taco” also packs a sweet chili-lemon sauce, shredded red cabbage and cilantro. The result is a Southern taco with an Oaxacan twist.

but when it comes to the chowder, there’s big flavor ahead. It’s not creamy, but rather tomato-based and loaded with potatoes, carrots, onions, mahi mahi and — secret ingredient alert! — whole green olives. Your chowder, served with garlic bread, will arrive piping hot in a pot.

Some establishments (which will remain nameless) overcompensate for craptastic chicken wings by hiring young buxom blondes, brunettes and redheads to distract from their menu’s mediocrity with their, um, assets. But on the Westside, there’s a purist who strives for winged perfection. Monroe’s Keith Waller offers smoke-infused chicken wings — served wet or dry — moist, tender and coated with a spicy made-in-house dry rub that infuses itself into every possible surface of the meat.

If heaven were a chicken wing, Waller would take St. Peter’s place at its gate.

CUBAN SANDWICH

FATTOUSH SALAD

This family-owned-and-operated deli may be just off the main concourse in Avondale, but the pressed Cuban is worth the adventure. The bread is toasty but not too thick, and when you pry it open, you see huge chunks of moist roasted pork, slices of honey-cured ham, gooey melted Swiss cheese, a slather of spicy Dijon mustard and a few pieces of Tony Packo’s pickles. It’s available in two sizes, large or small.

This Mediterranean salad packs so much color and flavor, it’s begging to be demolished: torn pieces of Romaine lettuce meet chopped tomato, wedges of crisp cucumber, radish slices, diced onion, mint, lemon, pepper, crispy pita bread, olive oil, lemon juice, springs of fresh parsley and a sweet, tangy pomegranate dressing. Have at it!

Pinegrove Deli, Avondale ($7.99, $9.99)

DIJON BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN TACO

Corner Taco, 5 Points (and various locations) (1 for $3.95, 2/$7.50, 3/$10.95)

Corner Taco ain’t your average taco stand, so don’t ask for sour cream or ground beef. They don’t have it. A favorite of food truck junkies across the city, Corner Taco found a permanent home in 5 Points in February. Among its signature offerings is this delight, which begins with a custom corn-tortilla maker —

Mandaloun, Southside ($7.95)

FRA DIAVOLO PIE

Tommy’s Brick-Oven Pizza, Southside ($13.50/small, $19.99/large)

This scrumptious brick oven pie served on a New York-style crust smolders with every bite. Layered with marina, paper-thin pepperoni and cheese, then topped with crumbled sausage and peppers galore — plus what the website calls a “Secret Heat” — the Fra Diavolo Pie tastes so magical it might have been forged in the Fires of Mordor. Try it as is for an incendiary treat, or ask the friendly server to kick it up a notch or 12 for a burn that’ll bring

Maybe it takes a little more sophistication than the average lunch-hour palate to distinguish the varieties of tastes that arise from Jacksonville’s very own Little India district on Baymeadows Road, where there are no fewer than eight Indian restaurants and grocery stores within a 1.5-mile radius. But one thing holds true: If it’s good, it’s good. And 5th Element’s chicken tikka masala is good. Really good. Really, really good. The charcoalbroiled chicken is prepared with a spiced, slightly sweet cream sauce and served with rice and naan bread, for $11.99. Know what’s even better? You can get it in all-you-can-eat quantities during 5th Elements’ daily lunch-hour buffet for just $7.99. Go ahead, enlighten your palate.

CHIRASHI SASHIMI

Kazu Japanese Restaurant, Mandarin ($15.95)

This plate of scattered sashimi paired with sticky, vinegared rice is equal parts artistic expression and fresh fish. The assorted fish bring big flavor, color and a velvety smooth texture. The plating is nicely thought out, too, as the colorful fish are arranged artfully with the rice, pieces of tamago omelet, pickled daikon radish, shredded carrots and a vibrant edible flower. Served with wasabi and pickled ginger, this is a must for the raw-fish enthusiast.

CHOWDER

Chowder Ted’s, Northside ($6.25)

This divey cash-only fish camp is small and off the beaten path,

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and there’s no pleasure guiltier (or greater) than the Kansas City burnt ends. The “fatty, barky end” of the beef brisket — that’s how our server described it, anyway — the burnt ends are packed with flavor. The beef points are prepared in kosher salt and horse pepper in a 50/50 ratio and smoked at 250-275 degrees for eight to 12 hours. These crusty outer edges are truly to die for.

KOREAN BBQ SHORT RIB MELT Chew Chew Food Truck, locations vary ($8)

Chef Blake Burnett’s truck has been on the road only a few months, but he’s already created a highly craved sandwich. It starts with moist shredded Korean BBQ (the sauce is made from scratch!) short ribs paired with melted Gouda. The two are abundantly piled onto thick, toasted sourdough bread slices.

On the side is an equal-parts salty, sweet and crunchy diced homemade kimchi coleslaw. All of the flavors and textures happily conjugate on your taste buds, and you’ll soon be licking your fingers clean.

LATE BLOOMER

Whiteway Delicatessen, Riverside ($7.25)

MACARONS Liberty Bakery you howling back for more. Gluten-free is also available for people who have Celiac disease (or just like to pretend they do).

FRIED SHRIMP A LA CARTE PLATTER

Singleton’s Seafood Shack, Mayport ($14.95)

Fried shrimp in the South is serious business (which is why two fried shrimp platters made our list). Fried Mayport shrimp in Northeast Florida has become the seafood snobs’ go-to.

“Where was the shrimp caught?” they ask, and if the answer indicates that the trawling spot was more than 20 miles away, locals won’t eat it. At Singleton’s, diners can see the fresh catch being unloaded right from the docks. The food is served on Styrofoam platters, and the fried shrimp is every Southerner’s dream: plump, battered and large. It’s a locals-only idea of what they eat in heaven.

FRIED SHRIMP PLATTER

Checker BBQ & Seafood, Lakewood ($8.99)

Thank the patron saints of Northeast Florida shrimp that one cooking lesson Jacksonville native Art Jennette took to heart is the right and proper way to deep-fry fresh-caught shrimp.

He describes his technique as “fish-camp style.” He’s branded the cuisine learned from his mother — and black women in the local restaurant industry — as Northeast Florida Cracker cuisine, and he serves it up in heaping helpings at Checker BBQ & Seafood. The fried shrimp are especially masterfully done.

Jennette gives his shrimp only the lightest flour dusting before they go into the fryer. The result is a great marriage between light spackling, the sweet taste and snap of fresh local catch and the prickle of Atlantic Ocean brine.

GORGONZOLA CHIPS The Blind Fig, Riverside ($7.50)

There we were, hung over as hell on a recent Sunday morning, wandering Riverside in search of brunch and Bloody Marys, when we stumbled into The Blind Fig, lured by the prospect of the stuffed French toast, or maybe the burger (called “The Burger”). But before gorging ourselves, and to quickly sate our rumbling, booze-queasy stomachs, we ordered an appetizer, the Gorgonzola chips, and Holy Mother of God was that a good choice: crisp, slightly oily chips drenched in ridiculous amounts of Gorgonzola, and topped with a delectably tart balsamic drizzle and a sprinkling of chives. For a Sunday morning coming down, this was damn near perfection.

GREEN CURRY WITH THAI EGGPLANT Pattaya Thai Grille, Baymeadows ($8.80-$17.50)

At Pattaya Thai, two generations of family work together to simmer an unquestionably authentic sauce that has the perfect balance of sweet, spice and savory. Choose your meat and dive into a flavor explosion so intense you might have to stop yourself from picking up the plate for a final lick. Hundreds can try to imitate, but there’s only one fresh, delicious Green Curry with 14 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MARCH 19-25, 2014

Thai Eggplant worth remembering in all of NEFla.

Jacksonville is known for its ubiquitous camel riders — pressed pita sandwiches stuffed with lunchmeat — a product of our sizeable Arab population. (Even The New York Times gave us a shoutout a few years back.) Whiteway is home to the best, the Late Bloomer: chopped turkey, fresh homemade tabouli, provolone cheese, crispy bacon pieces, tangy banana peppers and a thick creamy avocado spread, all on crunchy toasted pita bread. Pro tip: Add a dash of Louisiana hot sauce.

GRILLED OCTOPUS & WHITE BEAN SALAD

MACARONS

A generous portion of chewy pieces of grilled octopus blend with oversized creamy white beans, a colorful assortment of julienned carrots and juicy tomato wedges, and an ever-soslightly spicy datil pepper vinaigrette, all atop a bed of fresh, mixed green lettuces. The powerhouse mashup of flavors and textures makes this dish stand out.

These delicate meringue-like sandwich cookies are timeconsuming to create (which is why they’re difficult to find) but a sheer joy to devour. They’re the perfect little confection.

The glossy outer shells are chewy and melt in your mouth; the thicker filling is velvety smooth. With creative flavors like Fruity Pebble, birthday cake, Nutella, strawberries ’n’ cream, raspberry cream, latte, lemonade and chocolate ganache, at Liberty Bakery, there’s a macaron for everyone.

Palm Valley Fish Camp, Ponte Vedra ($9)

HOUSE-MADE PAPPARDELLE WITH BOLOGNESE SAUCE Taverna, San Marco ($27)

Sitting outside on Taverna’s patio in San Marco Square is one of the true joys of living in Jacksonville. Another is the restaurant’s handmade pappardelle pasta, served with a slow-cooked Bolognese sauce topped with parmigiano-reggiano cheese. The wide base of the pappardelle offers the perfect surface to soak up as much Bolognese as possible with every bite. The sauce has a stew-like quality in which every ingredient is evenly distributed across your palate. Telfair Stockton designed San Marco Square after Piazza San Marco in Italy; 70 years later, Taverna has made a reality of his vision for bringing the Old World to the Bold New City.

KANSAS CITY BURNT ENDS Mojo Bar-B-Que, San Jose ($9)

No doubt, Mojo Bar-B-Que is one of our four favorite local barbecue spots — along with Mojo Kitchen, Mojo Smokehouse and Mojo No. 4. These joints are all about guilty pleasures,

GORGONZOLA CHIPS The Blind Fig

Liberty Bakery, San Marco/Englewood ($1.50 each; sleeve of 5 for $7.50)

THE MEDURABLE

MShack, Southside and Atlantic Beach ($18.95)

There was a time when we feared foie gras, that strangesounding fattened duck liver that’s so controversial it’s banned in California. (To engorge the ducks’ livers, farmers cram pipes down their throats and force-feed them, oftentimes until they can’t stand up.) But no more. We conquered our fear (if not necessarily our guilt) at MShack, where we wolfed down The Medurable, a burger topped with American cheese, carmelized onions and, yes, foie gras. The result is an earthy flavor, a balance of the onions’ sweetness and the foie gras’ creaminess, atop a 4-1/2-ounce beef patty (more than 90 percent of the beef is grass-fed and hormone-free). It’s expensive, to be sure — entirely because of the foie gras — but if you shove those pangs of shame deep down into your coldhearted soul, it’s a hell of a burger.

MINIATURE CHOCOLATECOVERED CHEESECAKE Kathy’s Bakery & Cafe, Southside ($7.50)

These concoctions of confectionary mastery are the Cindy Crawford of desserts: gorgeous enough to belong on a magazine cover but with amazing depth beneath their smooth, supple surfaces. Tip your hat to Rex the Beach Boulevard Dinosaur, then treat your taste buds to a heavenly creamy cheesecake indulgence covered in mouth-melting milk chocolate and a dollop of zesty orange compote, which adds just the right amount of zip. It was hard to choose a favorite among so many masterpieces, but these sweet treats take the cake.

NUTELLA ICE CREAM IN HOMEMADE WAFFLE BOWL Three F(x) Ice Cream & Waffles, Baymeadows ($6.41/medium)

Nutella is a natural choice to accompany custom-made-toorder ice cream, and the folks at Three F(x) do it up right. On a freezing cold pan, your Three F(x) magician distributes scoops of creamy Nutella blended with milk — your choice of whole, skim, nonfat, almond or soy — then pushes them around until they become creamy. You then pick two mix-ins (suggestion: get the blackberries). At the end comes the warm, delightfully scented fresh waffle bowl that’ll happily house your freshly made delight.

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Average Entrée Cost Beer & Wine Full Bar Kids’ Menu Take-Out Breakfast Lunch Dinner Brunch

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— 35,000 words (!) worth of a directory of just about everywhere worth eating at in Northeast Florida. No other local publication has anything nearly this comprehensive — that includes you, Jax Mag — and for that all praise is due to our incomparable and indispensable copy editor, Marlene Dryden, who oversees this daunting undertaking. She was assisted this go-’round by our crack team of interns (Audreyonna Banks, Travis Crawford and Amal Kamal), as well as her daughter, Abigail Wright, all of whom pitched in to help make sure the information in this directory is correct.

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Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Yulee

(Locations are in Fernandina Beach unless otherwise noted.)

29 SOUTH EATS 29 S. Third St., 277-7919 Located in Fernandina’s historic downtown, this popular bistro’s Chef Scotty Schwartz serves traditional world cuisine with a modern twist. $$ L Tue.-Sat.; D Mon.-Sat.; R Sun.

AMELIA ISLAND COFFEE & ICE CREAM 207 Centre St., 321-2111 This coffeehouse offers fresh-roasted coffee, cappuccino, frozen drinks, sandwiches, soups and nine flavors of gelato. $ TO Daily

ARTE PIZZA 109 N. Third St., 277-1515 The wood-fired oven at this busy spot renders specialty pizzas like a traditional Napoli pizzeria, topped with imported cheeses, plum tomatoes and other fresh ingredients. Arte serves authentic Italian dishes like eggplant parmigiana and caprese salad.

Outside seating. $$ TO L Fri.-Sun.; D Wed.-Mon.

BARBARA JEAN’S

960030 Gateway Blvd., Amelia Island, 277-3700 See Ponte Vedra. $$-$$$ FB K B Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily

BARBERITOS

1519 Sadler Rd., 277-2505 463867 S.R. 200, Ste. 5, Yulee, 321-2240 The idea is quick serve, not fast food. Specializing in Southwestern fare, Barberitos offers madeto-order fresh favorites, including burritos, tacos, quesadillas, nachos and salads. The salsa is handcrafted from fresh tomatoes, cilantro, onions and peppers. $$ BW K TO L D Daily

BAXTER’S RESTAURANT

4919 First Coast Hwy., Amelia Island, 277-4503 This upscale restaurant serves Continental cuisine with a focus on certified Angus beef, seafood, veal and lamb. Outdoor seating is available. $$$ FB K D Nightly

BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ

1 S. Front St., 261-2660 On the water at historic Centre Street’s end, it’s Southern hospitality in an upscale atmosphere; daily specials, fresh local seafood and aged beef. $$$ FB L D Daily

BRIGHT MORNINGS

105 S. Third St., 491-1771 This small café is hidden behind Amelia SanJon Gallery. Indoor and outdoor dining. $$ TO B R L Thur.-Tue.

CAFE 4750

4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, 277-1100 From a coastal kitchen and wine bar, Café 4750 Chef de Cuisine Garrett Gooch offers roasted sea bass, frutti di mare soup, clam linguini and gelatos.

Dine indoors or on the terrace. Reservations recommended. $$$ FB D Nightly

CAFE KARIBO

27 N. Third St., 277-5269 Housed in a historic building in downtown Fernandina, family-owned Café Karibo serves worldly taste fare, including homemade veggie burgers, fresh seafood, salads and made-fromscratch desserts. Meals are served inside or al fresco out under the oak-shaded patio. The Karibrew Pub offers beer brewed onsite, imports and full bar. Live music Fri.-Sun. $$ FB K TO R, Sun.; L D Daily

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1014 Atlantic Ave., 491-4663 European-style breads and pastries, including

croissants, muffins and pies are baked daily. Most breads made at Chez Lezan are made without fat or sugar. $ TO B R L Daily

CIAO ITALIAN BISTRO

474305 E. S.R. 200, 206-4311 Owners Luke and Kim Misciasci offer fine Italian bistro fare in an intimate, friendly atmosphere.

Traditional items include veal piccata, rigatoni Bolognese and antipasto; house specialties include chicken Ciao and homemade-style meat lasagna. $ L Fri. & Sat.; D Nightly

THE COURTYARD PUB & EATS

318 Centre St., 432-7086 The spot offers a large selection of draft and imported beers. Located in the rear of a historic 19th century building, the eatery serves sandwiches, salads, apps and desserts. $$ BW L D Daily

CRAB TRAP

31 N. Second St., 261-4749 For 30-plus years, family-owned-and-operated Crab Trap has been serving fresh local seafood and steaks. Food and drink specials are featured. $$ FB D Nightly

DAVID’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

802 Ash St., 310-6049 This fine-dining place serves steaks and fresh seafood, like New York strip and ribeye, and Dover sole and Chilean sea bass, in an upscale atmosphere by an especially attentive waitstaff. Live music two nights a week. $$$$ FB D Nightly

DICK’S WINGS & GRILL

474313 E. S.R. 200, 491-3469 450077 S.R. 200, Callahan, 879-0993 2013 Best of Jax winner See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily

EIGHT SPORTS LOUNGE

4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, 277-1100 This contemporary sports lounge features billiard tables and multiple flatscreen TVs along with classic sports-bar fare. Local craft brews are on tap, and an extensive wine list is offered, along with cocktails. $ FB D Nightly

ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS

22 S. Fourth St., 261-7700 Owners Marina and Roberto Pestana specialize in traditional flavors from Spain and Portugal, including caracoles (Andalusia-style escargot) and gambas al jerez (shrimp and garlic, sautéed with sherry and cream). Tapas includes ceviche and homemade sangria. $$$ FB K D Tue.-Sun.

FALCON’S NEST

6800 First Coast Hwy., Amelia Island, 491-4242 Located at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, Falcon’s Nest offers specialty burgers, burritos, martinis, beer and wine. Airplane memorabilia decorates this island nightspot. 21 and older after 9 p.m. Happy hour is held Mon.-Fri. $$$ FB D Nightly

FIREHOUSE SUBS

1978 S. Eighth St., 491-8095 See Mandarin. $ K TO L D Daily

GENNARO’S ITALIANO SOUTH

5472 First Coast Hwy., Amelia Island, 491-1999 Gennaro’s specializes in Southern Italian cuisine, like gourmet ravioli and hand-tossed pizzas.

Specialties include a shrimp feast, and the bread is baked on-site. $$ BW K L Sat.; D Daily

GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO.

820 Sadler Rd., 277-4747 Handcrafted sandwiches include turkey and Swiss, Lighthouse chicken salad and Bleu roast beef; all of Great Harvest’s creations are presented on maderight-there breads, so you know it’s fresh. $$ TO L D Daily

OYSTERS Billy’s Boat House Grill

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OREO COOKIE MOUSSE CAKE

PECAN ROLL

Upon entering this bustling eatery, you’ll notice one thing and one thing only — that glorious dessert case. And among the decadent cakes, pies, bread pudding and crème brûlées sits a tall, dark and handsome mousse like none other. With its dreamy texture, this towering Oreo cookie mousse cake is loaded with bits of crumbly Oreos, creating the most wonderful balance of smooth and textured flavors and colors.

There are lots of ways to be average and ordinary in the exactmeasurement, cookie-cutter world of baking. So when your bakery takes its name from a classic Southern delight, that treat better be anything but run-of-the-mill. Enter the pecan roll from Fernandina Beach’s Pecan Roll Bakery. Moist, delicious and robust with spices, this pecan roll is the real McCoy. At $3.50 apiece, the cost approaches think-about-it territory, but the bakery’s chemical- and preservative-free approach to baking is apparent from the first bite, making each sweet piece of bread worth every penny.

Biscottis, Avondale ($9.10 per slice)

OVERLOADED SWEET POTATO PLANKS On The Fly, Downtown ($6)

It is exactly 13.7 miles from Folio Weekly World Headquarters to the back of the line at On The Fly food truck. We know because we make the trip often, and it’s always worth it. Stick a fork in a morsel of overloaded sweet potato planks and you’ll be making round trips to the corner of Jefferson and Adams, too. Chef Andrew Ferenc ensures that “overloaded” isn’t an empty buzzword. He piles braised pulled pork, sliced scallions, cilantro aioli, a sweet chili and melted blue cheese crumbles on top of those scrumptious planks, which are showered with Ferenc’s addictive secret sauce. How food so delicious can be served out of a 1990 GMC 3500 Value Van is one of life’s great mysteries.

OYSTERS

Billy’s Boat House Grill, Jax Beach ($4/dozen, $12/quarter bushel on Thursdays; regular price $8/dozen, $17/quarter bushel) Better tell the sitter you’ll be late Thursday night, ’cause the Apalachicola oysters at Billy’s Boat House Grill will have you sticking around for a second and third round. Served the way any god worth worshipping intended — steamed or raw — the darling mollusks arrive with plenty of the usual suspects (Saltines, cocktail sauce, lemon, horseradish) and a taste so fresh you’ll swear they scooped ’em out of the water on their way to the table. Raw come on the half shell; steamed require shucking.

Pecan Roll Bakery, Fernandina Beach ($3.49)

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SANDWICH T-Ray’s Burger Station, Amelia Island ($6.95)

The granddaddy of all Amelia Island burger stands, the venerable T-Ray’s Burger Station, presents the Portobello mushroom sandwich, a delicious yet no-frills vegetarian option for those who eschew the whole carnivore thing (or just want a change). It’s gloriously ooey and gooey with cheese and mayo, yet firm enough with the Portobello’s bite to stand up on its own. This monster mushroom melt may be more than a mouthful, but its real charm is in its homespun simplicity.

POUTINE

Black Sheep, 5 Points ($8)

Nicely crisped on the outside and soft (but not mushy) on the inside, this generous serving of thick hand-cut potatoes is liberally topped with chewy, bite-sized cheese curds and misshapen cubes of housemade pastrami. The proverbial icing on the cake: warm smoked-short-rib gravy is drizzled on top, tableside. If this poutine is wrong, we don’t want to be right.

PROSCUITTO, BUFFALO MOZZARELLA AND ARTICHOKE BRUSCHETTA The French Pantry, San Marco ($9.50)

Walk up to this industrial-looking building and you’ll be thrillingly overcome with the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through the air.

There’s always a line, so bring your patience. French Pantry’s housebaked crusty bread becomes a delectable bruschetta when it’s generously buttered and topped with crisp salty prosciutto, thick quartered artichoke hearts and rich buffalo mozzarella, and served with a heaping mound of balsamic and basil diced tomatoes atop a bed of fresh mixed greens.

PULLED PORK SANDWICH

Happy Tomato Café Courtyard Café & BBQ, Fernandina Beach ($7.25)

PECAN ROLL Pecan Roll Bakery

Lovingly prepared by the unofficial lord of hogtown in an onsite smoker that might’ve come from the land of Hanalei, these mile-high sandwiches pack a perfect pork punch on buns so supple the Kardashians are jealous.

Choose one of three sauces — sweet, mustard or spicy — or mix and match as your swine-ful little heart desires. Or just tuck into one of these masterpieces sans souci; the juiciest babies don’t need sauce to sing.

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GREEN TURTLE TAVERN

14 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 321-2324 Housed in a historic shotgun shack, this local hangout offers Chicago-style Vienna beef hot dogs and pub fare, cold beer and a chill atmosphere. Live music is featured weekends. $ FB L D Daily

HALFTIME SPORTS BAR & GRILL

320 S. Eighth St., 321-0303 This spot offers sports bar fare including onion rings, spring rolls, burgers, wraps and wings. Plenty of TVs show nearly every sport imaginable. $ FB L D Daily

THE HAPPY TOMATO COURTYARD CAFE & BBQ

7 S. Third St., 321-0707 This historic district restaurant serves fresh salads, deli sandwiches and barbecue — pulled pork, smoked turkey and ribs — in an easy, laid-back atmosphere. Homemade walnut chocolate chunk cookies are a specialty. $ BW K TO L Mon.-Sat.

HANA SUSHI JAPANESE CUISINE

1930 S. 14th St., 277-8838 Hana’s bright shop offers a sushi bar and a full menu, including teriyaki, tempura, hibachi, katsu, udon and bento boxes. $$ L D Daily

HOLA CUBAN CAFE

117 Centre St., 321-0163 Tucked away behind the Palace Saloon and owned by real Cubans, Hola serves authentic Cuban sandwiches and Cuban coffee. Dine inside or outside under umbrella tables. Delivery within Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach available. $ TO L D Daily

JACK & DIANE’S

708 Centre St., 321-1444 In a renovated 1887 shotgun home, the café serves favorites: jambalaya, French toast and mac-ncheese. A vegan selection, too. Dine indoors or on a porch overlooking historic downtown Fernandina. $$ FB K B L D

JADE’S BISTRO

1484 Sadler Rd., 321-2777 The menu here is Asian fusion, and it ranges from traditional General Tso’s chicken to Thai-style mango prawns. $$ BW TO L D Daily

JOE’S 2ND STREET BISTRO

$$$$ BW D Mon.-Sat.

LEDDY’S PORCH

22 S. Third St., 491-3322 The Florida House Inn has reopened its familystyle restaurant, now named for the home’s owner after the Civil War. Chef Marshal Sands serves traditional dishes, like fried chicken and fish-ngrits, as well as Cajun rémoulade, plus cornbread and biscuits. Bottomless mimosas, too. $$ BW R Sat. & Sun.; L Wed.-Fri.

THE LOOP PIZZA GRILL 869 Sadler Rd., 321-0093 See Beaches. $ BW K TO L D Daily

LULU’S AT THE THOMPSON HOUSE

11 S. Seventh St., 432-8394 An innovative lunch menu includes po’boys, salads and seafood little plates served in a historic house.

Dinner features fresh local seafood, including Fernandina shrimp. Reservations recommended. $$ BW K TO R Sun.; L D Tue.-Sat.

MARINA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

101 Centre St., 261-5310 Located in a former customs house, this spot serves local seafood, shrimp burgers, fish sandwiches, seafood platters and oysters, steak, pasta and pork chops. $$$ BW K TO D Daily

MERGE RESTAURANT

510 S. Eighth St., 277-8797 Owner Adam Sears, former Ritz-Carlton sous chef, presents modern American fusion cuisine made with fresh ingredients. The seasonal menu features seafood, and there are duck, chicken and beef dishes, too. $$$ FB D Nightly

MOON RIVER PIZZA

925 S. 14th St., 321-3400 2013 Best of Jax winner At this edgy little pizzeria, local artists work hangs on the walls and rock music is pumped into the dining room. Northern-style pizzas, available with more than 20 toppings, are served by the pie or the slice. $ BW TO L D Mon.-Sat.

14 S. Second St., 321-2558 Joe’s offers upscale New American fine dining with French, Creole, Asian and low country influences.

Seating is available in the dining room, out in the large, New Orleans-style courtyard, or upstairs on the porch with a view of the Intracoastal.

MURRAY’S GRILLE

$$ BW L D Wed.-Mon.

$ FB L D Daily

KABUKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR

THE MUSTARD SEED CAFÉ

1147 Amelia Plaza, 277-8782 Kabuki serves certified Angus steaks and fresh seafood all MSG-free. The Japanese dishes and items from the unlimited sushi bar can be customized to suit any taste, and the teppan art of cooking entertains as chefs prepare food before you. $$ BW TO D Tue.-Sun.

KARIBREW BREW PUB & GRUB

463852 E. S.R. 200/A1A, Yulee, 261-2727 Situated west of Amelia Island on S.R. 200, Murray’s serves seafood, pastas and barbecue. The hand-cut steaks, grouper Elizabeth and homemade Key lime pie are among the most requested dinner items.

833 TJ Courson Rd., 277-3141 Awarded Slow Food First Coast’s Snail of Approval, the casual organic eatery and juice bar, in Nassau Health Foods, offers all-natural, organic items for breakfast, and smoothies, veggie juices and coffees and herbal teas. $$ TO B L Mon.-Sat.

PABLO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

27 Third St. N., Amelia Island, 277-5269 Amelia Island’s first microbrewery, Karibrew is next door to its sister restaurant, Cafe Karibo. Karibrew offers a variety of beers, spirits and pub food.

12 N. Second St., 261-0049 Pablo’s is in Fernandina’s historic district and serves authentic Mexican fare like chimichangas, fajitas – and vegetarian dishes. Dine inside or out on the brick patio.

$$ FB TO R Sun.; L Daily; D Tue.-Sun.

$ K D Nightly

KELLEY’S COURTYARD CAFÉ

PANERA BREAD

19 S. Third St., 432-8213 In the heart of Fernandina’s historic district, family-owned-and-operated Kelley’s Cafe serves sandwiches, wraps, soups and salads, vegetarian options and down-home favorites, like fried green tomatoes. $ BW K L D Mon.-Sat.

LE CLOS CAFE RESTAURANT PROVENCAL

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candlelight in a turn-of-the-century cottage.

Chef/owner Katherine Ewing earned degrees in pastry and cuisine from Le Cordon Bleu, Paris, and trained at Paris Ritz Hotel. Reservations recommended.

20 S. Second St., 261-8100 Located in Fernandina’s historic district, Le Clos features fresh fish and seafood entrées by

463861 S.R. 200, Yulee, 261-7818 See Baymeadows. $$ TO L D Daily

PARKWAY GRILLE

5517 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6614 The breakfast and lunch items are prepared daily with fresh ingredients, including a selection of Boar’s Head deli meats, in a bright and casual atmosphere. $ TO B L Daily

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RISOTTO OF THE DAY 13 Gypsies, Riverside ($15)

With daily risotto offerings including pork belly, Genoa salami, blue crab and bacon and parmesan, Chef Howard Kirk makes this pleasingly carbtastic dish a high priority in his popular, Guy-Fieri-approved restaurant. The telltale sign of a standout risotto is how the rice is cooked.

It gets gummy if overcooked and crunchy if undercooked. Here it’s perfectly al dente and nicely seasoned. The dish itself is delightfully creamy and smooth — thanks to lots of butter and cream.

ROTI CANAI

Hawkers Asian Street Fare, 5 Points ($3)

This thin, buttery Malaysian flatbread is served with a cup of spicy curry sauce for dipping, and best eaten either rolled up or broken into pieces. Roti is traditional Asian street food and seems to be a hybrid: part crêpe, part Indian naan, part buttery biscuit — and equal parts addicting. Th e curry sauce makes it even better, adding a savory, slightly spicy component to a heavenly appetizer.

SHANNON’S SALMON

Culhane’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, Atlantic Beach ($15.95)

Out of all the times we’ve been to Culhane’s up in AB, it’s been all about the drinks — OK, and the trivia: that guy Hacker’s there three nights a week! Anyway, one time we were there for, like, hours and got hungry. So our friendly bartender, who could’ve been one of the four actual Irish sisters who own the joint, gave us a menu and the heavens opened. Among the choices with clever Celticesque names like Irish Dog (a banger, or hot dog if you insist), Limerick Salad (a salad) and Southern Fried Chicken Dinner (popular on the Emerald Isle, we assume) was Shannon’s Salmon.

Scotland is known for its world-class salmon, and that’s near Ireland, so we gave it a shot. It’s fresh Atlantic salmon, grilled or blackened, with a “signature whiskey glaze” that’s damn addictive. You realize later you want everything glazed with the stuff. Sides are vegetable of the day, usually carrots and string beans barely steamed, which is nice, and some stuff called champ. A North Ireland dish, champ is creamy mashed potatoes blended with scallions or green onions; at Culhane’s they add spices and butter. Yummy in a lump. With one or 12 Magners ciders, it’s a night to repeat often.

SOFT PRETZEL BREAD The Ice Plant, St. Augustine ($6)

Let’s be honest: You don’t go to The Ice Plant for the food, though our meal certainly didn’t hit anything approaching a sour note. You go for the atmosphere (in an actual former ice plant) and pre-Prohibition-era craft cocktails (get the vieux carré). And you should. But while you’re at the bar, do yourself a favor an order the soft pretzel bread. The bread itself is warm, soft but not doughy, and slightly salted, but the real showstopper is the truffled cheddar fondue dipping sauce, which you’ll be unglamorously scooping with your spoon when the bread runs out.

SMOKED SALMON EGGS BENEDICT Uptown Market, Springfield ($10)

This is a unique twist on an old favorite, combining the best of two culinary favorites — lox and cream cheese and delicate poached eggs and Hollandaise. Two toasted English muffin halves are stacked with pieces of tender smoked salmon and soft cream cheese, then topped with poached eggs complete with a runny golden center. Each open-faced half is drizzled generously with a thick river of Hollandaise and studded with salty little capers.

SMOTHERED “WITH LOVE” CHICKEN Arden’s Kafe & Katering, Ortega ($6.95)

Don’t let the buffet line and curious spelling fool you. Arden’s Kafe is the real deal. Tucked away in a small strip center, this Avondale/Westside gem turns out some of the best Southern food in Northeast Florida. The all-you-can-eat buffet (only $9!) features daily specials, none better than Thursday’s smothered “with love” chicken. This is what God thought about when he uttered the words, “Let there be gravy.” And there it was — these guys poured it all over juicy, delicious chicken.

And it was good. Amen.

ST. LOUIS TOASTED RAVIOLI Picasso’s, Mandarin ($7.25)

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STEAK FRITES Orsay, Avondale ($24)

Orsay’s menu is stacked with quality dishes — or so we’ve been told. We wouldn’t know. For our money, skipping the steak frites is almost criminal. The base of this dish consists of fresh, thinly hand-cut potatoes, double-fried to golden perfection (in duck fat!) and topped with tender hanger steak and a red wine jus. The steak is a magnificently glorious experience; its salty seared crust encases a deliciously juicy cut that melts in your mouth.

SWEET-TEA-BRINED PORK CHOP 29 South, Fernandina Beach ($24)

Chef Scotty Schwartz’s innovative take on Southern cuisine reaches a signature high with his sweet-tea-brined pork chop. Paired with a macaroni gratin that plays the role of a very high-class mac-and-cheese, plus blackberry ginger preserves (a combination of flavors that hint at the tea), the result is a dish that perfectly marries its ingredients. Harmony never tasted this good.

THE $10 TACO

TacoLu Baja Mexicana, Jax Beach ($4.99)

Here’s a clever marketing ploy: Take a $4.99 taco and call it “The $10 Taco,” giving pause to anyone who’d naturally howl at laying down a fin. We’re onto your games, TacoLu! The 10 Taco, as it’s alternatively called, proves more than worthy of our fin. Savory strips of filet mignon, seasoned and grilled, piled in a flour tortilla with pico de gallo and two cheeses — cotija and jack. Whatever we order, we usually add the creamy $20 guacamole. (Kidding! It’s 75 cents per taco.)

THE FIVE AND DIME

Maple Street Biscuit Company, San Marco & Jax Beach ($8)

The answer to all your carb-filled prayers: The Five and Dime is so tasty it deserves its own fan club. First, a homemade buttery biscuit is topped with a huge piece of juicy fried chicken, pecan wood-smoked bacon and cheddar cheese. Next comes a thorough smothering of thick sausage gravy, and then the pièce de résistance — a runny-yolk fried egg on top.

THE ONE-UP

Chomp Chomp, Downtown ($7.50)

That it’s attached — literally and in a business sense — to one of our favorite Downtown haunts, Burro Bar, and that it in fact delivers to Burro Bar, which means you can eat while enjoying one of Burro’s excellent craft brews in a no-frills, no-bullshit setting, are just two reasons to love Chomp Chomp. The One-Up sandwich is another. Stacked with grilled Portobello mushrooms, fried peppers and onions, smothered in jack cheese, and drenched in a spicy Srirachi aioli that heats up the whole package just right, the One-Up hits the late-night munchies sweet spot.

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CANDLELIGHT SOUTH: Paul Vietzke displays Candlelight South’s hot-sauce chicken wings, a 10-ounce burger with cheddar and house-made sangria.

THE PECAN ROLL BAKERY

122 S. Eighth St., 491-9815 This neighborhood bakery features sweet and savory pastries, cookies, cakes and breads.

Everything’s made from scratch. $ TO B L Wed.-Sun.

PETERBROOKE CHOCOLATIER

1427 Sadler Rd., Ste. 16, 230-3343 This candy shop has Americanized the fine European art of chocolate-making. The chocolatecoated popcorn is to die for, and the chocolatecovered cherries are a Valentine’s Day tradition. $$ TO Daily

PLAE

80 Amelia Village Circle, Amelia Island, 277-2132 Bite Club certified Located in the Spa & Shops at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, this bistro-style venue offers an innovative menu (with such crowd-pleasers as whole fried fish and duck breast), artistic décor and live entertainment Mon.-Sat. Outdoor dining is available. $$$ FB D Nightly

SALT

4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, 277-1100 Chef de Cuisine Richard Laughlin’s award-winning menu features New American cuisine made with simple elements from the earth and sea, like smoked shrimp & grits or steak & eggs cooked on a salt block, served in a contemporary coastal setting.

The extensive wine list has more than 500 options. $$$$ FB D Tue.-Sun.

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THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL

THE SURF RESTAURANT & BAR

$$ FB K L D Daily

$$ BW B Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily

12 N. Front St., 277-3811 View the sunset over the ICW from the secondstory outdoor bar. Owners T.J. and Al feature a menu of local seafood, Mayport shrimp, fish tacos, po’boys and the original broiled cheese oysters. Live music Thur.-Sat.

SANDY BOTTOMS BEACH BAR & GRILL

2910 Atlantic Ave., 310-6904 Owner Claude Hartley offers seafood, sandwiches and pizzas. Dine indoors or out on the deck overlooking the ocean. Live music every Wed., Fri. and Sun. $ FB K TO L D Daily

SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL

1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652 2013 Best of Jax winner This oceanfront restaurant serves award-winning handmade crab cakes, fresh seafood and fried pickles. Outdoor dining is featured, and kids have a beachfront playground. There’s an open-air second floor and balcony. Live entertainment nightly. Live music Wed.-Sun. $$ FB K L D Daily

SONNY’S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q

2742 S. Eighth St., 261-6632 For more than 30 years, Sonny’s has been a Northeast Florida favorite. The beef, pork, chicken and ribs are cooked in a wood-fired pit, and sides include Vidalia onion rings, corn nuggets, potato salad, barbecue beans and coleslaw. All-you-can-eat specials daily. $ BW K TO L D Daily

3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Oceanview dining is featured at The Surf, inside or out on the deck. The menu includes steaks, fresh fish and nightly specials, and there’s a Sunday lobster special. Entertainment is every night and weekend afternoons.

TASTY’S FRESH BURGERS & FRIES

710 Centre St., 321-0409 2013 Best of Jax winner In the heart of the historic district, Tasty’s is a fresh fast-food alternative, with a blend of fresh meat, hand-cut fries, homemade sauces and soups and hand-spun shakes. $ BW K L D Daily

TIMOTI’S FRY SHAK

21 N. Third St., 310-6550 This casual seafood restaurant features fresh, local wild-caught shrimp, fish and oysters, Wraps, salads, tacos and soup, along with blackboard specials, supporting local fishermen, farmers and brewers while building a sense of community, one seafood basket at a time. Dine indoors or outside, where’s a pirate ship playground for the little rascals. $ BW K TO L D Daily

TONY’S PIZZA

1425 Sadler Rd., 277-7661 Tony’s serves New York-style brick oven pizza, along with dinner selections (like baked ziti and chicken broccoli alfredo). Subs, salads and wings complete the picture. Free delivery on the island. $ L D Daily

T-RAY’S BURGER STATION

202 S. Eighth St., 261-6310 This hidden gem is actually inside an old gas station, but it doesn’t escape the notice of tourists or locals. T-Ray’s often wins Best Burger on Amelia Island in our Best of Jax reader’s poll, and is famous on the island for its blue plate specials. Go for the food, stay for the gossip. Sadly, the cozy spot’s beloved owner, Terrell “Big Ray” Mullis, died last week, but his son — T-Ray — is keeping the place open for business as usual. $ BW TO B L Mon.-Sat.

THE VERANDAH RESTAURANT

6800 First Coast Hwy., Omni Amelia Island Plantation, 321-5050 Set among the moss-draped oaks of Racquet Park, this recently renovated restaurant features an extensive menu of fresh local seafood and steaks; the Verandah’s signature entrée is Fernandina shrimp. And many ingredients — including tomatoes, chives and lemongrass — come from the restaurant’s own herb and vegetable garden. $$$ FB K D Nightly

WOODY’S BAR-B-Q

474323 S.R. 200, 206-4046 1482 S. Sixth St., Macclenny, 259-5800 See Southside. $ BW K L D Daily

YOBE FROZEN YOGURT 1428 Sadler Rd., 491-8555 See Beaches. $ TO Daily

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THE PERUVIAN

Angie’s Subs, Jax Beach ($5.25/7-inch, $7.25/10-inch)

Don’t worry, fellow townies. The fine folks at Angie’s Subs will serve you, too. Walking in, you’ll notice the kitsch — taxidermy heads, license plates, Gators and Seminoles football helmets, a snow sled, a lonely sock (?) hanging from the ceiling. The menu proves just as overwhelming, but there’s little doubt which special sandwich satisfies more than any other. Angie’s Subs packs The Peruvian with a rich combination of flavorful meats — ham, Genoa salami, bacon and Italian sausage — with provolone on a crunchy 10-inch or 7-inch roll. The sweet and tangy Peruvian sauce pulls it all together. Paired with the revelatory sweet tea, The Peruvian sates Beach residents and keeps luring the rest of us across the ditch time and time again.

TOMATO PIE

Bold Bean Coffee Roasters, Riverside ($4.25)

This savory, handheld quiche-like breakfast pie touts the most buttery, flaky crust in town. Pastry chef Adam Burnett uses a handed-down family recipe to concoct these popular pies. Egg and cheese mingle inside the crust, creating a base for thin slices of sweet green and red tomatoes, white onion and a generous dusting of cracked black pepper. Pair one with a cup of Bold Bean’s freshly roasted in-house coffee and your day just got better.

TONKOTSU RAMEN

Tomo Cuisine & Art, Jax Beach ($10.70)

This oversized bowl of savory, milky pork broth is comfort food at its finest. The broth — made by boiling pork bones for hours — is the product of a lengthy process that yields a slurp-worthy outcome. The result is loaded with an abundance of long, thin tangled noodles, sliced pork belly, menma (fermented bamboo shoots), shreds of dried nori (seaweed), thinly sliced green onions, a hard boiled egg and a fish cake. Roll up your sleeves, grab your spoon and chopsticks, and slurp to your little heart’s content.

TRIFONGO

El Palermo, Orange Park ($7.50)

If El Palermo were located in Miami instead of Orange Park, the owners would be lighting cigars with $100 bills. This joint serves amazing Puerto Rican delicacies, none more so than the trifongo, a glorious mashed mixture of yucca and both green and sweet plantains. With the consistency of mashed potatoes, the trifongo is seasoned with garlic and stuffed with fried pork pieces that form a dizzying tornado of sweet, salty and tangy.

VEGAS

Pele’s Wood Fire, Riverside ($25)

The old saying goes that pizza is like sex: even when it’s bad, it’s still pretty good. This is wrong. Bad pizza can, in fact, be bad, especially bad pizza dressed up as high-end, fancy-pants pizza. There is a splendid simplicity to the proper pie — dough, cheese, sauce. There’s some culinary danger in getting too far afield of that formula. This is, fortunately, not the case at Pele’s, and certainly not the case with the Vegas — formerly called the Calloway — a pie that won second place in the 2013 International Pizza Challenge, and deservedly so: garlic ricotta, roasted mushrooms, succulent applewood-smoked bacon, black truffle arugula, garlic, a hint of lemon, flashed-cooked at 1,000 degrees in Pele’s wood-fire oven, blistering the crust and creating a soft, wet center of cheese and toppings, the hallmarks of a quality Neapolitan pie. Like sex, we’ve yet to have a bad experience.

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CUBAN SANDWICH Pinegrove Deli

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TAPS: Buffalo chicken salad is served on artisan greens and comes with roma tomatoes, avocado and blue cheese.

Choose hot, medium or mild.

Arlington, Regency BLUE BOY SANDWICH SHOP

5535 Ft. Caroline Rd., Arlington, 743-3515 Blue Boy has been serving breakfast, and hot and cold sandwiches since 1972. Breads, subs, camels, salads and desserts are made onsite. $ TO L D Mon.-Sat.

BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q

8011 Merrill Rd., Ste. 23, Arlington, 743-3727 See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily

CHUN KING

2771 Monument Rd., Ste. 33, Arlington, 646-1393 From sushi to soup to fried bananas, Chun King offers daily chef specials and all-you-caneat Mongolian barbecue. Sake and a full menu, including Thai and Japanese dishes, are also served.

All food is MSG-free. $ BW TO L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat.

COTTEN’S BAR-B-QUE

2048 Rogero Rd., Arlington, 743-1233 Fred Cotten Jr. has been offering his pit-cooked barbecue for more than 25 years. All the sauces are made in-house from original recipes. $ K TO L D Mon.-Sat.

CRAB CREEK CAFÉ

7404 Atlantic Blvd., Arlington, 724-8050 A seafood shack with a yacht club attitude, Crab Creek Café offers oysters, gator tail, seafood and pasta in a family-friendly atmosphere. $ K TO L D Daily

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DICK’S WINGS & GRILL

9119 Merrill Rd., Ste. 19 & 20, 745-9301 2013 Best of Jax winner See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily

EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS

2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville University, 256-7539 With more than 25 varieties of fresh-baked-in-store bagels, Einstein Bros. has breakfast covered. Throw in some egg sandwiches, paninis and wraps, and you’re done. Lunch offers healthful cold sandwiches, melts, soups and salads. Coffees, smoothies and sweet treats complete the menu. $ TO B L Mon.-Fri.

FIREHOUSE SUBS

4347 University Blvd. S., Ste. 1, Arlington, 731-1888 13245 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 9, Regency, 220-7140 See Mandarin. $ K TO L D Daily

FUJI SUSHI

660 Commerce Center Dr., Ste. 155, Regency, 722-9988 A respite from the busy Regency-area bustle, this casual, modern restaurant serves sushi and sashimi, tempura, soups and entrées. $$ L D Daily

GOLDEN CORRAL

9070 Merrill Rd., 743-2662, Arlington See Orange Park. $ K B L D Daily

GRINDERS CAFE

10230 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 8 & 9, Arlington, 725-2712

For more than 20 years, Grinders Café has been serving up homestyle veggies, burgers, meatloaf, pork chops, seafood and desserts. $ K TO B L Daily

THE HOT DOG SPOT & MORE

2771 Monument Rd., Ste. 32, Regency, 646-0050 Located in Cobblestone Crossing, Hot Dog Spot serves sausages, all-beef hot dogs, and items like wings, Philly cheesesteaks and burgers, all cooked to order. $ K TO L Daily

KABUTO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR

10055 Atlantic Blvd., Arlington, 724-8883 Steak and shrimp, filet mignon and lobster, shrimp and scallops, a sushi bar, teppanyaki grill and traditional Japanese cuisine are served.

T.G.I.FRIDAY’S

9400 Atlantic Blvd., Regency, 721-2200 T.G.I.Fridays offers pasta, burgers, steaks and seafood. $$ FB K L D Daily

TABOULEH MEDITERRANEAN CAFE

7645 Merrill Rd., Ste. 201, Arlington, 745-6900 The menu here includes classic Middle Eastern and Greek favorites like kebabs, hummus, kibbeh, gyro, spinach pies, baba ghanou and, of course, tabouleh. $$ BW TO L D Mon.-Sat.

UNIVERSITY DINER

5959 Merrill Rd., Arlington, 762-3433 The popular diner serves familiar breakfast fare and lunch items like meatloaf, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, BLTs, clubs and melts. Daily specials. $$ BW B L Daily

$$$ FB K TO L D Daily

Avondale, Ortega

LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 8818 Atlantic Blvd., 720-0106, Arlington See Mandarin. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

LARRY’S GIANT SUBS

1301 Monument Rd., Ste. 5, Regency, 724-5802 See Orange Park. $ K TO B L D Daily

MARTI’S CAFE

3031 Monument Rd., Arlington, 379-8363 Family-owned-and-operated, Marti’s offers homestyle breakfast and lunch with traditional favorites like Reubens. $ K TO B Sun.; L Daily

MATT’S ITALIAN CUISINE

2771 Monument Rd., Ste. 8, Regency, 646-4411 The menu includes pizza, seafood, stromboli and veal, cooked-to order. Delivery is available. $$ BW TO L D Daily

MILLER’S ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR

9541 Regency Square Blvd. S., Regency, 720-0551 The Ale Houses specialize in generous portions and friendly service in a nautical atmosphere. Customer favorites are fresh fish, specialty pastas, and fresh oysters and clams. There are 32 draft beer varieties, along with lots of TVs, pool tables and video games. $$ FB K L D Daily

THE MUDVILLE GRILLE

1301 Monument Rd., Ste. 1, Regency, 722-0008 See San Marco. $ FB K L D Daily

NERO’S CAFÉ

3607 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 743-3141 Nero’s has been serving traditional Italian-style food for over 30 years. Along with nightly dinner specials, Nero’s features veal, seafood pasta dishes and New York style pizzas. $$ FB K TO D Nightly

PANERA BREAD

9301 Atlantic Blvd., Arlington, 722-2725 See Baymeadows. $$ TO L D Daily

THE SHEIK SANDWICH DELI

9720 Atlantic Blvd., Regency, 721-2660 Family-owned-and-operated, The Sheik restaurants have served Jacksonville for more than 40 years, offering a full breakfast — from pitas to country plates — and an extensive lunch menu. $ TO B L D Mon.-Sat.

SONNY’S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q

12719 Atlantic Blvd., Arlington, 220-9499 See Amelia Island. $ BW K TO L D Daily

ST. JOHN’S SEAFOOD & STEAKS 7546 Beach Blvd., Regency, 721-4888 See Northside. $ BW K L D Daily

SWEET TOMATOES

1115 Mary Susan Dr., Regency, 722-9889 The 60-foot salad bar has four types of salads, fresh cut vegetables and deli items, pasta salads and a dozen dressings, plus soups, pizza and desserts. $ TO L D Daily

ALE PIE HOUSE

3951 St. Johns Ave., 503-8000 Pizza made your way, subs, paninis, calzone, stromboli, wraps, dinners. Gluten-free, vegan cheese available. $$ BW K TO L D Daily

ARDEN’S KAFE & KATERING

4555 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 3, Ortega, 240-1404 From gourmet to Cajun, Chef Arden deSaussure can create it, using fresh ingredients, including local seafood, veggies and meats. $$ TO B Sat.; L Sun.-Fri.

BAGEL LOVE

4114 Herschel St., Ste. 121, 634-7253 2013 Best of Jax winner This comfy locally-owned-and-operated spot offers Northern-style bagels, sandwiches, wraps, subs and bakery items. Fresh-squeezed lemonade and coffees and teas. Free WiFi. $ K TO B L Daily

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3556 St. Johns Ave., 387-2060 2013 Best of Jax winner Biscottis serves everything from innovative pizzas to a large selection of almost-too-pretty-to-eat desserts. $$$ BW B R L D Daily

THE BLUE FISH RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR

3551 St. Johns Ave., 387-0700 Fresh seafood, steaks, chops and small plates are served in a casual atmosphere, along with gluten-free entrées and an oyster bar. Live music is presented Thur.-Sat. Happy hour menus at the bar daily. Dine indoors or on the sidewalk or in the courtyard. Reservations recommended. $$ FB K TO R Sun.; L Mon.-Sat., D., Nightly

BRICK RESTAURANT

3585 St. Johns Ave., 387-0606 This casual eatery’s exposed-brick façade and interior are modern, but still classic Avondale.

Despite the expensive fixtures, you can still grab a burger and watch a game or get the best lamb chops in town. And their veggie burger? Killer. $$$ FB L D Daily

THE CASBAH CAFE

3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 2013 Best of Jax winner The Casbah serves Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine on the patio or inside the hookah lounge, where customers sit on ottomans at low tables. Wi-Fi is available, belly dancers perform some nights, and hookah pipes are offered for smoking flavored tobacco. Live jazz is performed on Sun. $$ BW L D Daily

CLAUDE’S CHOCOLATES

3543 St. Johns Ave., 829-5790 Located inside Green Man Gourmet, this shop offers wines, spices, fresh fruit ice pops and Belgian chocolates. See Ponte Vedra. $$ TO

ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE

4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40, 388-4884 This churrascaria (Portuguese for steakhouse) is

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JULINGTON CREEK FISH CAMP: Diners can get their fill of Julington Creek Fish Camp’s whole fried red snapper, Mayport shrimp and grits, smoked fish spread and oysters on the half shell.

the only Brazilian steakhouse in town. It features gauchos who carve the meat onto your plate from their serving tables. $$$ FB D Tue.-Sun.

FLORIDA CREAMERY

3566 St. Johns Ave., 619-5386 Florida Creamery offers premium ice cream, fresh waffle cones, milkshakes, sundaes and Nathan’s grilled hot dogs, served in Florida-centric décor.

Low-fat and sugar-free choices are also offered. $ K TO L D Daily

THE FOX RESTAURANT

3580 St. Johns Ave., 387-2669 Owners Ian and Mary Chase offer fresh diner fare and homemade desserts. Breakfast is served all day, along with signature items such as burgers, meatloaf and fried green tomatoes. A Jacksonville landmark for more than 50 years, The Fox is open daily. $$ BW K L D Daily

GREEN MAN GOURMET

3543 St. Johns Ave., The Shoppes of Avondale, 384-0002 This market features organic and natural products, spices, teas and salts, and beer and wine. $ BW TO Daily

HARPOON LOUIE’S

4070 Herschel St., 389-5631 Locally-owned-and-operated, this American pub has been a fixture in the Avondale area for 20-plus years. The menu has half-pound burgers, fish sandwiches and pasta, and happy hour is held during the week. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

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HURRICANE GRILL WINGS

LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670 2013 Best of Jax winner This funky Southern blues kitchen offers pulled pork and Carolina-style barbecue along with Delta fried catfish. Avondale’s Mojo No. 4 also offers shrimp and grits, and specialty cocktails.

$$ FB K TO L D Daily

PETERBROOKE CHOCOLATIER

5907 Roosevelt Blvd., Ste. 700, Ortega, 573-8838 See Baymeadows. $ FB K TO L D Daily

4530 St. Johns Ave., 388-8828 See Mandarin.

LET THEM EAT CAKE!

3604 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 2, 389-2122 This artisan bakery serves coffee, croissants and muffins in the morning, then a variety of cupcakes (The Fat Elvis!), pastries and individual desserts throughout the day. Whole cakes (coconut is popular) can be made-to-order. $ TO Tue.-Sat.

LILLIAN’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL

5393 Roosevelt Blvd., Venetia Plaza, Ortega, 388-4220 This family sports bar serves wings, burgers, salads and sandwiches. The TVs air sporting events.

Happy hour is held daily. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

THE LOOP PIZZA GRILL

4000 St. Johns Ave., 384-7301 See Beaches. $ BW K TO L D Daily

MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS

3611 St. Johns Ave., 388-0200 Bite Club certified 2013 Best of Jax winner See Beaches. $ BW K TO L D Daily

MOJO NO. 4 URBAN BBQ & WHISKEY BAR

$$ FB K TO L D Daily

3554 St. Johns Ave., 387-3827 See Amelia Island. $$ TO Daily

PINEGROVE MARKET & DELI

1511 Pinegrove Ave., 389-8655 2013 Best of Jax winner For more than 40 years, Pinegrove has been serving hearty breakfasts and lunches featuring Cuban sandwiches, burgers, subs, wraps and homemade chicken salad in a family atmosphere. The onsite butcher shop sells USDA choice prime aged beef cut to order. Craft beers are available.

baked chicken, fruit cobblers, chicken & dumplings, desserts. BYOB. $$ K TO L D Mon.-Sat., B Sat.

SIVADA’S CUPCAKERY

4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 27, 647-7586 All the cupcakes are baked fresh daily, with the finest ingredients. There are more than 20 varieties, including specialty items like tiramisu, crème brûlée and strawberry cheesecake. $ B L D Mon.-Sat.

TERRA

4260 Herschel St., 388-9124 Owner Michael Thomas presents a comfortable, friendly spot serving a wide variety of local, sustainable and world cuisine prepared in a simple, creative and innovative style. Small plates and a limited menu are served in the afternoons; happy hour Mon.-Fri. Onsite organic garden. $$ BW L D Mon.-Sat.

$ BW TO B L D Mon.-Sat.

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SAKE HOUSE #5 JAPANESE GRILL SUSHI BAR

$ TO Daily

3620 St. Johns Ave., 388-5688 Sake House serves traditional Japanese cuisine and a wide variety of fresh sushi, sashimi, kiatsu, teriyaki and hibachi in an authentic atmosphere.

Sake, too. A bonafide tatami room, with outside seating, is open. $$ BW L D Daily

SIMPLY SARA’S

2902 Corinthian Ave., Ortega, 387-1000 This spot offers down-home cooking, from scratch like Grandma’s: eggplant fries, pimento cheese,

3578 St. Johns Ave., 384-0733 See Beaches.

Baymeadows AL’S PIZZA

8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 105, 731-4300 2013 Best of Jax winner See Beaches. $ FB K TO L D Daily

ANCIENT CITY SUBS

8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 207, 446-9988 Locally owned-and-operated by Andy and Rhonna Rockwell, this clean, St. Augustine-themed sandwich shop, relocated to Philips Highway, serves gourmet subs — toasted, pressed or cold — and salads. $ K TO L D Mon.-Sat.

BOWL OF PHO

9902 Old Baymeadows Rd., 646-4455 This spot has a big, varied menu of Vietnamese and Thai dishes with authentic ingredients, prepared fresh, including egg rolls, grilled pork and chicken, lotus root salad, and salted fish fried rice. Boba is also served. $$ L D Daily

BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA

10920 Baymeadows Rd. E., Ste. 3, 519-8000 This family-owned-and-operated Italian pizzeria serves calzones, stromboli, wings, brick-oven-baked pizza, subs and desserts. Dine-in, take-out or have it delivered. $$ BW K TO L D Daily

THE COFFEE GRINDER

9834 Baymeadows Rd., Deerwood Village, 642-7600 Owner Slavisa Micukic runs this coffee gallery, which features the work of local artists. Seating is available indoors and out, and a full coffee/espresso menu includes several frozen mochas and frozen jet teas. Beer is served after 7 p.m. DJs spin Thur., Fri. and Sat. $ BW L D Daily

DEERWOOD DELI & DINER

9934 Old Baymeadows Rd., 641-4877 The menu includes fresh local seafood, Angus steaks, salads, sandwiches and burgers, and there’s flatscreen TVs all over. $$ BW TO K B L Daily

THE 5TH ELEMENT

9485 Baymeadows Rd., 448-8265 2013 Best of Jax winner A variety of authentic Indian, South Indian and Indochinese dishes form the menu, along with a large lunch buffet of lamb, goat and chicken dishes, as well as tandoori and biryani items.

IZZY’S PIZZERIA & SPORTS BAR

8206 Philips Hwy., 731-9797 This spot in Baymeadows offers Chicago-style deepdish pizzas, hot dogs and Italian dishes — and there are HD TVs at every booth. Really. Drink specials. $$ FB K L D Daily

JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES 9971 Baymeadows Rd., 997-8818 See Beaches. $ TO L D Daily

LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

8206 Philips Hwy., Baymeadows Junction, 732-9433 See Mandarin. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

LARRY’S GIANT SUBS

3928 Baymeadows Rd., 737-7740 8616 Baymeadows Rd., 739-2498 See Orange Park. $ K TO B L D Daily

LEMONGRASS

9846 Old Baymeadows Rd., 645-9911 Lemongrass offers innovative Thai cuisine in a hip, metropolitan atmosphere. Chef Aphayasane’s creations include crispy whole fish with pineapple curry reduction. A customers’ favorite is The Amazing. $$ TO L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat.

LITTLE BLACK BOX BAKED GOODS

8106 Old Kings Rd. S., 683-1346 The small-batch bakery and scratch kitchen uses local and organic ingredients when possible for their fresh, homestyle fare and yummy desserts. $ TO L Mon.-Fri.

LOS LOROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

5210 Baymeadows Rd., 367-8633 Los Toros serves authentic Mexican fare, including fajitas and vegetarian dishes. Margaritas are featured. $ FB K L D Daily

MANDALOUN MEDITERRANEAN LEBANESE CUISINE

8380 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 737-3473 See Mandarin.

9862 Old Baymeadows Rd., 646-1881 Bite Club certified With restaurants in London, Paris, Rome and the Middle East, owner Pierre Barakat brings authentic Lebanese cuisine to including charcoal-grilled lamb kebab. Belly dancing is featured every Fri. and Sat. Monthly dinner parties. Outdoor seating.

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9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 10, 733-1525 Master chefs create contemporary and traditional dishes from all over India, including lamb, fish and prawn entrées. Clay oven kabobs and breads, vegetarian dishes and desserts are also served. A lunch buffet includes vegetarian items.

3877 Baymeadows Rd., 731-2898 With an Old World atmosphere, this family-ownedand-operated Greek and Italian restaurant has been a local favorite for more than 27 years. Fresh seafood, veal chops and rack of lamb are among the specialties.

FUJI SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI

$ BW L D Daily

10920 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 30, 363-8888 Fuji Sushi offers fresh sushi, steak, chicken, tempura, teriyaki and seafood.

$$ BW L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat.

8650 Baymeadows Rd., 448-0500 See Westside.

11030 Baymeadows Rd., 260-2791 Natural and organic soups, sandwiches, salads, wraps, baked goods, prepared foods, juices and smoothies that cater to vegans, vegetarians and those with special diet needs. A juice, smoothie and coffee bar, and all-natural and organic beers and wine are available. Indoor and outdoor seating.

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ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS

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GATORS DOCKSIDE $$ FB K TO L D Daily

10920 Baymeadows Rd., 363-2503 This island-themed restaurant offers more than 35 flavors of wings, garlic and parmesan fries, Firecracker shrimp, burgers and chicken. The beverage cups are biodegradable. Kids’ night, trivia, live music and drink specials, too. $ FB K TO L D Daily

INDIA’S RESTAURANT

9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 620-0777 India’s has claimed several Best of Jacksonville awards for authentic Indian cuisine, serving a popular lunch buffet. Curry and vegetable dishes are offered, along with lamb, chicken, shrimp and fish tandoori. $$ BW L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly

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8380 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 4, 733-0588 2013 Best of Jax winner See Intracoastal. $ TO L D Mon.-Sat.

PAGODA CHINESE RESTAURANT

8617 Baymeadows Rd., 731-0880 Mr. Tam, owner and chef, has been serving customers since 1975. Popular dishes include the seafood combination (lobster, shrimp, scallops and Chinese vegetables) and spicy General Tso chicken. $$ FB TO L D Mon.-Sat.

PANERA BREAD

9810 Baymeadows Rd., 645-5747 Panera features a variety of fresh-baked goods.

Artisan breads, panini sandwiches, espresso drinks

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PATTAYA THAI GRILLE

9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-9506 Family-owned Pattaya Thai — Northeast Florida’s original authentic Thai restaurant — offers an extensive menu of traditional Thai, vegetarian and new-Thai, including curries, seafood, noodles and soups. In business since 1990, Pattaya features dishes that are low-sodium and gluten-free, too. A video screen displays the open kitchen, so you can watch your order being prepared. $$$ BW TO L D Tue.-Sun.

PIZZA PALACE RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA

3928 Baymeadows Rd., 527-8649 This relaxed, family-owned restaurant serves homestyle cuisine. Local faves include spinach pizza and chicken spinach calzones. Ravioli, lasagna and parmigiana are also offered. Outside dining and HD TVs, too. $$ BW K TO L D Daily

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STONEWOOD GRILL TAVERN

3832 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3, 739-7206 The casual, upscale Stonewood Grill offers a flavorful dining experience with a classic American menu. The full bar features a large wine list and a daily happy hour.

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SUSHI HOUSE

9810 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 12, 997-0966 This quaint spot has a variety of specialty rolls, sushi and sashimi, offers tempura, katsu, teriyaki and hibachi entrées. $$ BW TO L D Daily

THREE F(x) ICE CREAM & WAFFLES

9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 6, 928-9559 Ice cream made-to-order. Your choice of milk (whole, soy, almond, lowfat), toppings and flavors, all quick-frozen to fill a taiyaki — Asian waffles in a dozen flavors. At about 170 calories, it’s a nobrainer. Fillings available in breakfast and lunch options, too. $ K TO B R L Daily

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3RD STREET DINER

223 Ninth Ave. S., 270-0080 Greek/American fare served for more than 11 years, features a variety of homestyle dishes: gyros, ribs, lamb, liver and onions. Specialty desserts, too. $ FB K TO B L D Daily

A LA CARTE

331 First Ave. N., 241-2005 Authentic New England fare like Maine lobster rolls, fried Ipswich clams, crab or clam cake sandwich, fried shrimp basket, haddock sandwich, clam chowdah, birch beer and blueberry soda.

Dine inside or on the deck. Gluten-free options are available and some of the menu items are available in the shop. $$ TO L Thur.-Tue.

AL’S PIZZA

303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-0002 2013 Best of Jax winner Folio Weekly readers often vote for Al’s for Best Pizza in our annual Best of Jax poll. Celebrating more than 20 years and seven locations, Al’s offers a selection of New York-style and gourmet pizzas.

All-day happy hour Mon.-Thur. $ FB K TO L D Daily

ANGIE’S GROM SUBS

204 Third Ave. S., 246-7823 2013 Best of Jax winner This little sister to the original Angie’s serves a variety of subs, with the freshest ingredients. $ BW TO L D Daily

ANGIE’S SUBS

1436 Beach Blvd., 246-2519 2013 Best of Jax winner Home of the original baked sub, Angie’s has been serving a variety of subs, made with the freshest ingredients, to devoted locals for more than 25 years. One word: Peruvian. In addition to hot or cold subs, Angie’s offers huge salads and blueribbon iced tea. $ BW TO L D Daily

AZUREA

1 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-7402 Located within the One Ocean Resort hotel, Azurea offers elegant oceanfront dining with a menu influenced by flavors of Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas. An extensive wine list is offered. $$$$ FB K B L D Daily

BAGEL WORLD

8535 Baymeadows Rd., 516-4144 This little spot serves the same lunch items as Tidbits. Place your order at a terminal — but there are real people there in case you need assistance.

2202 Third St. S., 246-9988 This cozy little place offers a breakfast special (eggs, ham and cheese) and a variety of coffees and juices.

And, of course, bagels.

TIJUANA FLATS

BEACH DINER

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9942 Old Baymeadows Rd., 641-1090 The fresh Tex-Mex menu features a hot bar with rotating sauces to supply any degree of heat. There’s not a microwave or freezer in sight — everything is made from fresh ingredients. $ BW K TO L D Daily

VINO’S PIZZA & GRILL

9910 Old Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 641-7171 Vino’s has hand-tossed New York-style, thin-crust pizzas, as well as Sicilian-style, thick-crust pizzas.

Big salads, baked dishes, subs, stromboli, wings and wraps round out the menu. $ K Daily

WOODY’S BAR-B-Q

8206 Philips Hwy., Ste. 25, 265-0066 See Southside. $ BW K TO L D Daily

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501 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-6500 This locally owned diner has indoor and outdoor seating and Southern comfort menu items including fresh seafood, sandwiches and hot lunch specials. For late-sleeping beach bums, cooked-toorder breakfast is available all day. $ K B R L Daily

BEACH HUT CAFÉ

1281 Third St. S., 249-3516 Celebrating more than 25 years in the biz, Beach Hut Café often wins the Best Breakfast category in our Best of Jax readers poll. The full breakfast menu is served all day (featuring some darn good grits), and hot plate specials are offered Mon.-Fri. Expect a wait on weekends — this place packs out. $ K TO B R L Daily

BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & MARKET

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BILLY’S BOAT HOUSE GRILL

2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Located at Beach Marine with a view of the Intracoastal Waterway, Billy’s Boat House focuses on fresh local seafood and hand-trimmed steaks.

There’s trivia every Mon., and oyster and wing specials every Thur. Live entertainment is featured Wed.-Sun. $$ FB K R, Sat.-Sun.; L D Daily

BLUE WATER ISLAND GRILL

205 First St. N., 249-0083 This casual spot features American fare with a Caribbean soul. There’s live music on the weekends, too. $$ FB K L D Tue.-Sun.

BONGIORNO’S PHILLY STEAK SHOP

2294 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 246-3278 Jeff and Deanna Bongiorno of South Philly have brought the Northeast to Jax — the Amoroso rolls are flown in from Philly and the chipped ribeye comes from South Jersey. Sandwiches, wraps, burgers and dogs, too. $$ BW K TO L D Daily

BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q

1266 Third St. S., 249-8704 1307 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 270-2666 See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily

BREEZY COFFEE SHOP CAFE

235 Eighth Ave. S., 241-2211 Casual, family-owned coffee shop serves fresh baked goods and a variety of espressos and locally roasted coffees, plus vegan and gluten-free options.

Sandwiches, salads, local beer, wine and mimosas,

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BUDDHA THAI BISTRO

301 10th Ave. N., 712-4444 The proprietors of this Thai restaurant are from Thailand, and every dish is made with fresh ingredients from tried-and-true recipes, beautifully presented. $$ FB TO L D Daily

BURRITO GALLERY EXPRESS

1333 Third St. N., 242-8226 2013 Best of Jax winner Burrito Gallery’s kid sister Burrito Express is mostly take-out, featuring the same great chow and fast service. $ BW TO L D Daily

CAMPECHE BAY CANTINA

127 First Ave. N., 249-3322 Campeche Bay has repeatedly won our readers’ poll awards for Best Mexican Restaurant, Best Fajitas and Best Margaritas. Customers favor chili rellenos, tamales, fajitas, enchiladas, fish tacos, fried ice cream and homemade margaritas — to say nothing of the two daily happy hours. $$ FB K D Nightly

CASA MARIA

2429 Third St. S., 372-9000 This family-owned-and-operated restaurant offers authentic Mexican food, including fajitas and seafood dishes, as well as a variety of hot sauces — ones made in-house. The specialty is tacos de asada. $ FB K L D Daily

CASA MARINA INN & RESTAURANT

691 First St. N., 270-0025 The historic 1924 restaurant is the oldest structure in Jax Beach; dine indoors, on the verandah or in the oceanfront courtyard. The daily menu features crab cakes, Kobe sliders, and homemade breads. Lunch includes salads, burgers, tacos and sandwiches. Penthouse Lounge offers a martini bar

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1523 Penman Rd., 246-1728 2013 Best of Jax winner Four generations of Cinottis have been serving the Beaches since 1964, offering cakes for all occasions, pies, breads and desserts by the caseful, as well as party trays. The deli features bagels and breads for breakfast items, plus lunch items like chicken salad, corned beef and club sandwiches, made with bakedright-there bread choices. $ K TO B R L Tue.-Sat.

COL. MUSTARD’S PHABULOUS PHAT BURGERS

1722 Third St. N., 247-5747 The Colonel serves up some of the region’s best (and biggest) hamburgers, with a side of attitude.

Breakfast is served all day, featuring five-egg omelets and French toast. $ K TO B L D Daily

CRUISERS GRILL

319 23rd Ave. S., 270-0356 2013 Best of Jax winner Locally owned and operated for more than 15 years — Bobby Handmaker is a pro — this casual restaurant serves half-pound burgers, fish sandwiches, big salads, award-winning cheddar fries and sangria. $ BW K L D Daily

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967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 Bite Club certified An upscale Irish pub and restaurant owned and managed by four sisters from County Limerick, Ireland, Culhane’s menu includes favorites like shepherd’s pie and corned beef, and their gastropub menu takes customers to new culinary heights. $$ FB K R Sat. & Sun.; L Mon.-Sat.; D Tue.-Sun.

D&LP SUBS

1409 Third St. S., 247-4700 This sub place in Jax Beach offers a variety of subs, gourmet salads, wings, pizzas with all the toppings, and pasta dinners. $ K TO L D Daily

DA BIG KAHUNA

528 First St. N., 595-5613 The food is fresh, fast and casual — large apps to share, burgers, sandwiches, seafood, wings, pizzas. The South Pacific Island-style atmosphere is sweetened with exotic tropical drinks like Blue Hawaii, Piña Colada and Hawaiian Punch. $$ FB L D Daily

DaVINCI’S PIZZA

469 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-2001 DaVinci’s customers are loyal to this family-ownedand-operated pizzeria, which uses fresh, quality ingredients for its pies. Free beaches area delivery. $$ BW TO L D Tue.-Sun.

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DELICOMB DELICATESSEN & ESPRESSO BAR

1131 Third St. N., 372-4192 Family-owned-and-operated deli makes everything with natural and organic ingredients, with no hydrogenated oils or high-fructose corn syrup.

Granola, tuna salad, kimchee, wraps and spicy panini melts are on the varied menu, as are coffees from Strongtree and George Howell Coffee Company. Wi-Fi, too. $ TO B L D Tue.-Sun.

DIRTY REDS’

1451 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 372-9438 Casual Cajun/Creole/Southern fare: shrimp & grits, po’boys, smoked ribs & brisket, red beans & rice.

Sides: jalapeño mac-n-cheese, beer-braised collards, corn maque choux, candied yams, smoked baked beans. BOGO select draft and house wines daily 4-7 p.m. $$ BW K D Tue.-Sun.

DWIGHT’S MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO

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1527 Penman Rd., 241-4496 This small, cozy bistro next to Cinotti’s Bakery specializes in hand-rolled pasta and grilled vegetables. Owner and Chef Dwight DeLude, member of La Chaine des Rotisseurs, prepares

meals in his exhibition kitchen and all dishes, including sea scallops and the popular crab cakes, include pasta and veggies. With limited seating, reservations are suggested. $$$$ BW D Tue.-Sat.

EL POTRO

1553 Third St. N., 241-6910 Family-friendly and casual, El Potro cooks everything fresh and made-to-order — fast, hot and simple. It’s a friendly place — there’s even a photo of an ICE agent on the wall! Daily specials and a buffet are featured at most locations. $ FB L D Daily

ELEVEN SOUTH

216 11th Ave. S., 241-1112 An elegant addition to the Jax Beach dining scene, Eleven South serves New American eclectic cuisine.

In addition to a mesquite grill and courtyard dining, Eleven South offers a selection of fine wines. $$$ FB L Tue.-Fri.; D Daily

ELLEN’S KITCHEN

1824 S. Third St., Pablo Plaza, 246-1572 Serving the Beaches since 1962, this busy kitchen offers a full breakfast all day, one famous for its homemade sausage gravy and hash browns. For lunch, there’s a sandwiches, BLTs and patty melts.

There’s usually a line for breakfast on weekends. $ TO B L Daily

ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY

1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337 2013 Best of Jax winner This popular restaurant serves gastropub fare like soups, salads, flatbreads and specialty sandwiches, including BarBe-Cuban and beer dip. Craft beers, too — ask how you can sign up for brew groups. $ FB K L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly

EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ

922 Beach Blvd., 249-3001 2013 Best of Jax winner With more than 130 imported beers, and 20 on tap, European Street knows its beers and ales.

The sandwich menu includes the classic Reuben and overstuffed sandwiches. The Listening Room features local and national Americana artists.

Outside seating is available at some locations. $ BW K L D Daily

FIREHOUSE SUBS

1234 Beach Blvd., 339-0312 233 Third St., Neptune Beach, 249-6013 See Mandarin. $ K TO L D Daily

FIRST WATCH

544 Marsh Landing Pkwy., Ste. 4, 834-3789 Breakfast includes all the favorites: French toast, egg dishes, pancakes, sides. Lunch offers sandwiches and salads. $ K B L Daily

THE FISH COMPANY RESTAURANT

725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, Atlantic Beach, 246-0123 Bite Club certified This restaurant and oyster bar in North Beach Center serves fresh local seafood including Mayport shrimp and oysters, crab and lobster. Patio seating is available and there’s an all-day happy hour every Sun.; Oyster Night specials are Tue. and Wed. $$ FB K L D Daily

FIVE GUYS FAMOUS BURGERS & FRIES 311 Third St. N., 694-0374 2013 Best of Jax winner See Orange Park. $ TO L D Daily

FLYING IGUANA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680 This funky spot, in the old Sun Dog, serves a fusion of Latin American and Southwestern-influenced fare, with tacos, seafood, carnitas, Cubana sandwiches and more. More than 100 tequilas are served. Outdoor seating available. Live music Thur.-Sun. $ FB L D Daily

FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB

177 Sailfish Dr. E., Atlantic Beach, 246-4293 If Rachael Allen and Johnny Cash had a baby and he grew up to be a chef, this would be his menu:

CITY COFFEE COMPANY: Robyn Mooney showcases City Coffee Company’s egg sandwich on a croissant, a vegetarian chickpea salad loaded with veggies and, of course, a latte made with locally roasted organic beans.

variations on corned beef hash, black and white puddings, bangers and mash.

$$ FB TO R Sun.

THE GOURMET GROUPER

363 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 13, Atlantic Beach, 372-4061 The seafood market has ready-made gourmet dishes of the freshest seafood available, local and regional, including octopus, Maryland crabs, crawfish and stone crabs. Beef, artisan cheeses and homemadestyle pickles, too. Soups and chowders, farm-totable produce as well as a wine selection. $$ BW TO L D Tue.-Sun.

THE HALF MOON RAW BAR

1289 Penman Rd., 372-0549 This real raw bar features oysters, shrimp, clams, crawfish, burgers and daily chef ’s specials. Plus they shuck your oysters for you. $$ FB K TO L D Tue.-Sun.

HAPPY CUP FROZEN YOGURT

299 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 2, Atlantic Beach, 372-4059 It’s self-serve frozen yogurt made with organic ingredients and flavored with real fruit, the yogurts can be mixed, matched and crowned with favorites from the toppings bar. $ TO Daily

HERO’S 19TH HOLE

605 S. Penman Rd., 249-0761 Inside Jax Beach Golf Course clubhouse, this casual spot has an expanded breakfast menu, lunch and drink specials, plus burgers and hot dogs. Dollar drafts are featured and trivia is played every Wed. $$ FB K B L Daily, D Fri.-Sat.

HOT DOG HUT

1439 Third St. S., 247-3641 This spot serves a vast selection of dogs and

sausages, and a variety of toppings, as well as hamburgers, beer-battered onion rings and seasoned French fries. $ BW TO B L Daily

HURRICANE GRILL WINGS

628 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Neptune Beach, 247-3031 See Baymeadows. $ FB K TO L D Daily

ICHIBAN JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

675 Third St. N., 247-4688 Ichiban provides three distinct dining areas: the teppan or hibachi tables, where you can watch the chef prepare your food; the sushi bar; and Westernstyle seating with a menu of tempura and teriyaki dishes. Japanese plum wine is served. $$ FB K L D Daily

JASON’S DELI

2230 Third St. S., 246-7585 See Southside. $$ BW K TO B L D Daily

JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES

363 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, Atlantic Beach, 246-2033 Wildly popular in college towns, Jimmy Johns has been serving gourmet subs and sandwiches since 1983, using fresh breads, meats and cheeses in tandem with lettuce, tomatoes and dressings to produce damn good subs. Totally Tuna, J.J.B.L.T. and Club Lulu are among the choices. Friendly delivery, too. $ TO L D Daily

JOSEPH’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT

30 Ocean Blvd., Beaches Town Center, Atlantic Beach, 270-1122 For 58 years, Joseph’s has been family-owned-andoperated. In addition to hot pasta dishes, gourmet

pizzas and veal entrées, Joseph’s has an extensive beer and wine selection. Open Mon. from Memorial Day to Labor Day at the beach. $$ BW TO L D Daily

KAMIYA 86

1286 Third St. S., Jax Beach, 853-6602 This restaurant and bar features new Asian fusion cuisine, sushi — takka don, octopus, red clam, eel — and Thai dishes, like panang curry. Noodle and rice dishes. $$ FB TO L D Daily

KC CRAVE

1161 Beach Blvd., 595-5660 In the former Giovanni’s Restaurant, this upscale place has an innovative fresh take on American fusion, featuring small plates, slow-roasted meats, creative toppings, and a big-city bar with a state-ofthe-art Tap Room upstairs. Chris Jones and Andy Viola, late of Bonefish Grill, offer a neat twist: Pour your own beer from the digital beer taps at your table. Nice. And there’s an onsite herb garden, too.

Live music Thur.-Sat. $$$ FB R Sun.; D Nightly

LANDSHARK CAFE

1728 Third St. N., 246-6024 Locally owned and operated, this popular place serves fresh, right-off-the-boat local seafood, fish tacos, houseground burgers, wings, handcut fries and tater tots. Daily specials. Live music every weekend. $$ FB K L D Daily; R Sun.

LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1222 Third St. S., 372-4495 See Mandarin. $$ FB TO L D Daily

LARRY’S GIANT SUBS 657 Third St. N., 247-9620 See Orange Park. $ K TO B L D Daily

LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR

200 First St., Beaches Town Center, Neptune Beach, 249-2922 A beaches landmark, Lillie’s serves locally roasted coffee, eggs, bagels, flatbreads sandwiches, salads and desserts. Dine indoors or out, with patio and courtyard seating. Live music every Fri.-Sat. $$ BW TO B L D Daily

THE LOOP PIZZA GRILL

211 Third St., Neptune Beach, 241-8476 The Loop has been serving made-to-order pizza, wraps, fire-grilled items and truly great burgers for more than 30 years. It started here and now there are nine locally, 14 overall. One lifeguard we know just lives for the vanilla milkshakes. $ BW K TO L D Daily

LYNCH’S IRISH PUB

514 N. First St., 249-5181 Lynch’s serves a fresh green menu: corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, and fish and chips. There are 50 imported and domestic draft beers on tap. $$ FB L D Daily

MAPLE STREET BISCUIT COMPANY 410 Third St. N., 853-5688 See San Marco.

$ TO B L Mon.-Sat.; D Fri. & Sat.

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MARLIN MOON GRILLE

1183 Beach Blvd., 372-4438 The sportfishing themed restaurant has fresh crab cakes — owner Gary Beach’s from Maryland’s Eastern Shore — and burgers, daily specials, craft beers, Orange Crushes and fresh-cut fries. Lots of TVs to watch all the Maryland teams, too. $$ FB K TO R Sun.; D Wed.-Mon.

MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS

1018 Third St. N., Ste. 2, 241-5600 Bite Club certified 2013 Best of Jax winner This psychedelic spot serves gourmet pizzas, hoagies and salads. Pies range from the Mighty Meaty to vegetarian pizzas like the Kosmic Karma.

Mellow Mushroom offers 35 beers on tap and a full bar. Happy hour is held all day, every day. Live music is featured at three locations. $ BW K TO L D Daily

METRO DINER

1534 Third St. N., 853-6817 2013 Best of Jax winner See San Marco. $$ R B L Daily

MEZZA RESTAURANT & BAR

110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 This near-the-ocean eatery (in Beaches Town 32 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MARCH 19-25, 2014

Center) has been around more than 20 years, serving casual bistro fare like gourmet wood-fired pizzas to nightly specials. Dine indoors or out on the patio.

Musical happy hour Tue. and Thur. Valet parking. $$$ FB K D Mon.-Sat.

MILANO’S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA

1504 Third St. N., 339-0909 Casual, family-owned restaurant and pizzeria serves homestyle Italian fare, thin-crust New York-style pizzas, veal and baked dishes. Daily delivery service. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR

1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 2013 Best of Jax winner This funky Southern blues kitchen offers pulled pork and Carolina-style barbecue along with Delta fried catfish. Live national and local blues acts perform. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN

1850 S. Third St., 246-1070 For more than 25 years, Monkey’s Uncle has served pub grub, including burgers, sandwiches, seafood and wings. Dine inside or out on the patio. Karaoke is held every Wed., Sat. and Sun. $ FB TO L D Daily

MSHACK

299 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-2599 2013 Best of Jax winner Brothers David and Matthew Medure are flippin’

burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes and more familiar fare at moderate prices. Dine indoors or outside for great people-watching at Beaches Town Center. $$ BW L D Daily

NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE

fish tacos, entrée-size salads, Edgar’s Drunken Chili and a daily fish sandwich special. $$ FB K L D Daily

RAGTIME TAVERN & SEAFOOD GRILL

2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300 2013 Best of Jax winner The cuisine features local fare and innovative dishes with a Caribbean flavor, served in an island atmosphere overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway.

Dine inside or out on the tiki deck. Live music every night. Valet parking Wed.-Sun.

207 Atlantic Blvd., Beaches Town Center, Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 In business for 30 years now, this popular seafood restaurant has received numerous awards in Folio Weekly’s Best of Jax readers poll. Menu items include blackened snapper, sesame tuna and the Ragtime shrimp. There’s a daily happy hour and live entertainment Wed.-Sun.

NORTH BEACH BISTRO

RENNA’S PIZZA

$$ FB K L D Wed.-Sun.; D Mon. & Tue.

725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 Bite Club certified This casual neighborhood eatery serves handcut steaks, fresh seafood and a tapas menu. An extensive wine list and happy hour are offered. Live entertainment is presented Tues., Thur.-Sat. $$$ FB K R Sun.; L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly

NORTH BEACH FISH CAMP

100 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-3474 Ben and Liza Groshell bring their Palm Valley Fish Camp vibe smack dab in the middle of the Beaches Town Center, with a roof-top bar and ocean view.

Fresh, creative Southern fare, fresh seafood, and bread pudding. $$ L Wed.-Sun.; D Nightly

OCEAN 60 RESTAURANT, WINE BAR & MARTINI ROOM

60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 2013 Best of Jax winner Continental cuisine, fresh seafood, nightly dinner specials and a seasonal menu in a formal dining room or the more casual Martini Room. Local artists are featured, along with live Latin and blues. $$$ FB D Mon.-Sat.

OFF THE HOOK BAR & GRILLE

333 N. First St., 372-4525 This seafood spot also serves burgers, sandwiches and Mexican dishes. Live music and outdoor seating. $ BW L D Daily

OHANA HAWAIIAN SHAVED ICE

469 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, Atlantic Beach, 249-0555 The delicately shaved ice is served in 52 flavors, made without corn syrup, some without sugar.

There are also crab cakes sandwiches and salads with mango salsa. $ TO Tue.-Sun.

PANERA BREAD

2104 Third St. S., 246-6688 See Baymeadows. $$ TO L D Daily

PETERBROOKE CHOCOLATIER

363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 246-0277 See Amelia Island. $$ TO Daily

PHILLY’S FINEST CHEESESTEAKS & PIZZA

1527 N. Third St., 241-7188 This casual restaurant serves authentic Philly cheesesteaks made with Amoroso’s bread and steaks flown in direct from Philadelphia. The Ice Bar features a wide selection of beer. $ BW L D Daily

THE PIER CANTINA & SANDBAR

412 N. First St., 246-6454 The casual oceanfront restaurant offers a Mexicaninfluenced menu. Downstairs in the Sandbar, there’s live music Tue.-Sun. Dine indoors or on the oceanfront patio. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. $$$ FB L D Daily

THE PITA PIT

500 Third St. N., 685-4567 See Fleming Island. $ TO B L D Daily

POE’S TAVERN

363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7637 Named for Baltimore’s own macabre poet Edgar Allan Poe, the American gastropub has 50-plus beers, gourmet hamburgers, ground in-house and cooked to order, along with hand-cut French fries,

$$ FB L D Daily

592 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 273-3113 See Mandarin. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

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ROYAL PALM VILLAGE WINE & TAPAS

296 Royal Palms Dr., Atlantic Beach, 372-0052 Locally owned and operated, this spot offers more than 1, 200 bottles of fine wine, 200 bottles of beer and 15 rotating microbrewed draft beers to pair with the chef ’s creative tapas. $$ BW D Mon.-Sat.

ROY’S HAWAIIAN FUSION CUISINE

2400 S. Third St., Ste. 101, 241-7697 High-end dining with friendly aloha service, Roy’s serves Hawaiian fusion with Asian aromatics using fresh local ingredients, European sauces and bold PROMISE OF BENEFIT Asian spices.

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SAFE HARBOR SEAFOOD MARKET & RESTAURANT

4378 Ocean St., Mayport Village, 246-4911 No doubt the seafood’s fresh — the boats unload at the dock. Whatever Safe Harbor sells in the market — shrimp, oysters, clams and scallops — they’ll cook to order. There are tables inside and out on the dock overlooking the confluence of the St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean. $$ BW TO L D Tue.-Sun.

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1716 Third St. N., 246-7490 The casual Thai place, family-owned-and-operated, has extensive menus, including spring rolls, fried squid, beef with oyster sauce and a variety of curried dishes. Vegan-friendly: bean curd delight, noodles and veggies. $$ TO L D Daily

SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK

1018 Third St. N., 372-4456 2013 Best of Jax winner Salt Life offers a wide array of specialty menu items, including the signature tuna poke bowl, fresh rolled sushi, Ensenada tacos and local fried shrimp, served in a contemporary open-air space. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

SEAFOOD KITCHEN

31 Royal Palms Dr. (off Atlantic Boulevard), Atlantic Beach, 241-8470 Serving seafood in Atlantic Beach for more than 20 years, Seafood Kitchen offers reasonable meals in a no-frills atmosphere. The emphasis is on fresh local seafood prepared to order, with a wide variety of dishes served. $ BW TO L D Daily

THE SHIM SHAM ROOM

333 First St. N., Ste. 150, 372-0781 2013 Best of Jax winner This joint in the heart of Jax Beach’s entertainment district offers a seasonal menu of “cheap eats”: tasty bar bites like chicken and waffles, badass fries and tacos. There’s live music of one kind or another most nights, and plenty of libations to add to a party vibe. $$ FB D Nightly

SINGLETON’S SEAFOOD SHACK

4728 Ocean St., Mayport Village, 246-4442 Just steps from the Mayport ferry, this ramshackle haunt has been serving seafood to locals, fisherman and Navy men and women since the ’60s. Customer favorites include fried shrimp dinner and blackened or grilled fish. Dine inside or on the enclosed porch right on the St. Johns River — literally. You can watch pelicans and otters play. $ FB K TO L D Daily

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SLIDERS SEAFOOD GRILLE & OYSTER BAR

218 First St., Beaches Town Center, Neptune Beach, 246-0881 Sliders offers a beach-casual atmosphere for lovers of fresh fish. Customer favorites include fish tacos and gumbo. The dessert menu features Key lime pie and homemade ice cream sandwiches. $$ FB K L Sat. & Sun.; D Nightly

SMASHBURGER

630 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 241-2666 Do-it-yourself burgers and chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, salads, sides and fries are served at this popular beach spot. $ BW TO K L D Daily

SMOOTHIE KING

1020 S. Third St., 246-6336 2013 Best of Jax winner See Baymeadows. $ TO Daily

SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE

111 Beach Blvd., 482-1000 2013 Best of Jax winner Sneakers offers a full bar (with more than 20 beers on tap), TV screens covering entire walls and cheerleaders serving the food. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. $ FB K L D Daily

SOUP’S ON JACKSONVILLE

645 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 387-9394 These casual spots have good-for-you soups, sandwiches and salads without the usual fat and salt, but with plenty of flavor. Hot and cold gourmet seafood and meat dishes, as well as vegetarian and vegan selections. There are fresh and frozen soups for take-out. $ TO L D Daily

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SUN DELI

1011 S. Third St., 270-1040 Traditional subs like Reubens, triple-decker and chicken club, as well as build-your-own from corned beef, salami, pastrami, turkey and liverwurst.

Signature subs include the Radical Side (tuna salad, egg salad, American cheese, lettuce, tomato) or 9.0 (Philly-style steak, American cheese, bacon, pepperoni, blackened seasoning). Salads and soups. $ TO L D Mon.-Sat.

TACOLU BAJA MEXICANA

1712 Beach Blvd., 249-8226 2013 Best of Jax winner Fresh, Baja-style fare with a focus on fish tacos, tequila (more than 135 kinds) and mezcal (20 and counting).

Menu highlights include bangin’ shrimp, carne asada and carnitas, as well as daily fresh fish selections. $$ FB K R Sat. & Sun.; L D Tue.-Fri.

TAMA’S SUSHI RESTAURANT

106 First St., Beaches Town Center, Neptune Beach, 241-0099 This casual beach restaurant features a full sushi bar, and tempura, teriyaki and katsu dishes. Sake is served. $ BW D Tue.-Sun.

TIDES BEACH BAR & GRILLE

1515 N. First St., 241-2311 This spot in Hampton Inn offers casual, beach-vibed dining inside and out, with a great ocean vista. $ BW L D Daily

TOMO JAPANESE CUISINE & ART

1253 Penman Rd., 372-4369 Fresh, authentic, upscale Japanese cuisine — it’s Japanese-owned. Fresh handmade sushi, hibachi grill items and homemade-style dishes. $$ FB K D Nightly

THE WINE BAR

320 N. First St., 372-0211 The casual neighborhood wine bar has a wide variety of wine, beer, appetizers and cigars. Live music is Fri.-Sun. and wine tastings are offered. $ BW D Nightly

WIPEOUTS GRILL

1585 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 247-4508 This casual, beachy sports place serves burgers, wings, fish tacos and plenty of cold beer — wine, too — in a relaxing atmosphere. $ FB K TO R, Sun.; L D Daily

YOBE FROZEN YOGURT

311 N. Third St., Ste. 104, 853-6583 544 Marsh Landing Pkwy., Ste. 1, 280-9652 309 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 246-0080 Choose from 30-plus flavors of fat-free frozen yogurt and 9 kinds of smoothies, made with lowfat milk and no artificial sweeteners. Toppings: fresh fruit, nuts, granola, cereal, chocolate, sprinkles. $ TO Daily

ZETA

131 First Ave. N., 372-0727 This place features tapas and sharing plates, flats, salads, sandwiches, burgers. Late-night upscale urban fusion. $$ FB L D Daily

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ADAMS STREET DELI & GRILL

126 W. Adams St., 475-1400 The lunch spot serves wraps, including grilled

chicken, and salads, including Greek salad. $ L Mon.-Fri.

THE ATRIUM CAFÉ

1 Independent Dr., Ste. 110, 634-1811 Located at Independent Square, Atrium Café features hot entrées and traditional sandwiches, including a buffalo chicken sandwich. Dine outside, inside or take it to go. $ TO B L Mon.-Fri.

AVOCADOS

311 W. Ashley St., Ste. 1, 683-9947 This restaurant offers mac & cheese, Southwestern wrap, and French dip sandwiches, made with fresh ingredients and cooked to order. $ TO B L D Mon.-Sat.

BENNY’S SANDWICH SHOP

121 W. Forsyth St., 634-1525 For nearly 30 years, Benny’s — in an old basement bank vault — has been part of the downtown breakfast and lunch scene. Everything’s from scratch. Customer favorites include the taco salad and the creamy potato soup. $ TO B L Mon.-Fri.

BENNY’S STEAK & SEAFOOD

Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 175, 301-1014 This steak-and-seafood house serves Continental cuisine with such signature dishes as the Filet Christian. $$$ FB K L D Daily

BIG PETE’S OLD STYLE PIZZERIA

118 N. Julia St., 356-2680 Big Pete’s makes everything from scratch, including pizza, calzones, baked ziti and wraps. Barbecue, too. $$ TO L D Mon.-Fri.

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BURRITO GALLERY & BAR

21 E. Adams St., 598-2922 2013 Best of Jax winner Popular Burrito Gallery serves Southwestern cuisine with an emphasis on innovative burritos, including ginger teriyaki tofu and the incomparable blackened mahi. Local art is displayed, and live music or DJs are on the back deck during Art Walk and other special events. $ BW TO L D Mon.-Sat.

CAFÉ NOLA AT MOCAJAX

333 N. Laura St., 366-6911 Located on the first floor of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Café Nola serves shrimp and grits, gourmet sandwiches, fresh fish tacos and homemade desserts. $$ FB L Mon.-Fri.; D Thur. & ArtWalk

CASA DORA

108 E. Forsyth St., 356-8282 Chef Sam Hamidi has been serving genuine Italian fare to Jacksonville for more than 36 years with dishes like veal, seafood and gourmet pizza. The homemade salad dressing is a specialty. $$ BW K L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat.

CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL

Jacksonville Landing, 354-7747 Chicago-style deep-dish pizzas, hot dogs and Italian beef dishes are offered by the Comastro family from Chicago, who’ve been serving up Windy City favorites for 25-plus years. They import ingredients all the way from exotic, far-away Illinois — talk about authentic. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

CHOMP CHOMP

106 E. Adams St., 762-4667 This spot has eats at moderate prices — most less than $10. Chef-inspired street food: panko-crusted chicken, burgers, chinois tacos, bahn mi and barbecue. $ L Tue.-Sat.; D Fri. & Sat.

CURRENTS LOUNGE

225 E. Coastline Dr., Northbank, 588-1234 In the main lobby of the Hyatt Regency Riverfront, Currents offers appetizers, café cuisine, specialty desserts, wireless Internet access and plasma TVs. $$ FB B L D Daily

DE REAL TING CAFÉ

128 W. Adams St., 633-9738 This Caribbean restaurant features jerk or curried chicken, conch fritters and curried goat and oxtail. $ FB TO L Tue.-Fri.; D Fri. & Sat.

For more than 57 years, family-owned PROMISEJenkins OF BENEFIT Quality Barbecue has served some of the best downhome barbecue around. Slather sauce on a whole smoky chicken or a basket of crinkle-cut French fries. All three places have a drive-thru.

$$$ FB L D Daily

KOJA SUSHI

Ste. 222, The Jacksonville Landing, 350-9911 2013 Best of Jax winner Owners John and Tony — in the sushi game for more than 10 years — offer sushi, sashimi, and Japanese, Asian and Korean cuisine. Hard-to-find items like baby octopus salad are available. Indoor and outdoor dining. $$ FB L Mon.-Fri.; D Nightly

LE SHEA’S HOMESTYLE EATERY

119 W. Adams St., 354-5685 Southern and soul food are the focus, including meat loaf, fried chicken, burgers and spaghetti — and plenty of sides. $ TO L Mon.-Fri.

THE MAGNIFICAT CAFE

231 N. Laura St., 353-3588 On Hemming Plaza, this French-style café serves French onion soup, quiche Lorraine and fresh fruit salad. Dine indoors or out on the covered patio. $$ TO L Mon.-Fri.

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HOOTERS

The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 103, 356-5400 This chain of casual restaurants, popular for their waitresses, features wings, steamed shrimp, oysters, burgers, seafood and sandwiches. $$ FB TO L D Daily

INDOCHINE

21 E. Adams St., Ste. 200, 598-5303 2013 Best of Jax winner Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine in the urban core.

Signature dishes include chicken Satay, soft shell crab, and mango and sticky rice for dessert. $$ FB TO L D Mon.-Fri.; D Tue.-Sat.

JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE 830 N. Pearl St., 353-6388

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119 E. Bay St., 860-5451 The menu features brick-oven-baked pizzas, grinders, wings, Philly cheesesteaks, sandwiches and fries served in a laid-back setting. Karaoke on Sat.; 27 beers on tap. $ BW L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat.

OLIO MARKET

301 E. Bay St., 356-7100 A foodie favorite, Olio serves made-from-scratch soups, salads and sandwiches. They even cure their own bacon and pickle their own pickles. $$ BW TO B R L Mon.-Fri.

THE PITA PIT

491 W. Forsyth St., 699-7482 See Fleming Island. $ TO B L D Daily

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245 W. Water St., Omni Hotel, 355-6664 Juliette’s serves dinner prior to (or dessert after) a Downtown show. In the morning, there’s a breakfast buffet. The full-service bar carries a wide selection of beer, wine and spirits including local craft beers, and the J-Bar serves small plates of bistro-inspired cuisine.

FIONN MacCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT

The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176, 374-1547 2013 Best of Jax winner This pub offers casual dining with an uptown Irish atmosphere, serving fish and chips, Guinness lamb stew and black-and-tan brownies. Live music is featured daily.

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117 W. Adams St., Downtown, 353-0320 Authentic Vietnamese and Thai dishes: egg rolls, pot stickers. Pho bowls: standard, vegan, pho tom yum, sukiyaki and kelp noodle substitute. Boba, teas, coffee.

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1745 E. Church St., 353-9065 This Talleyrand sandwich shop offers breakfast items, as well as classic American lunch fare, including PB&J, egg salad, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Dine outside at picnic tables on the decks. $ TO B L Mon.-Fri.

THE SKYLINE DINING & CONFERENCE CENTER

50 N. Laura St., Ste. 4200, 791-9533 ext. 241 On Bank of America’s 42nd floor, this cafe offers a spectacular riverview to the busy lunch crowd. $$ FB TO L Mon.-Fri.

TRELLISES RESTAURANT

225 E. Coastline Dr., Hyatt Regency, 588-1234 American à la carte dining featuring original fresh seafood creations and regional specialties, along with a daily buffet or à la carte breakfast. $$$ FB K B L Daily

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coffee, espresso drinks, smoothies, fresh pastries and bagels with homemade cream cheeses. Lunch includes chicken and tuna salads and sandwiches.

Free Wi-Fi. $ B L Mon.-Fri.

VILLAGE BREAD CAFE

Ste. 175, The Jacksonville Landing, 683-7244 These locally owned restaurants offer breakfast featuring a variety of bagels and omelets, and lunch, offering sandwiches on homestyle bread, big salads, pizzas and pastries. $ TO B L Mon.-Sat.

VITO’S ITALIAN CAFE

The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 174, 355-3002 The traditional Italian and Mediterranean menu includes pasta dishes, steak and seafood entrées.

Desserts, including tiramisu and cannoli, are homemade. Daily happy hour. $ FB L D Daily

ZODIAC GRILL

120 W. Adams St., 354-8283 Zodiac serves Mediterranean cuisine and American favorites in a casual atmosphere, as well as panini and vegetarian dishes. The daily lunch buffet is a downtown favorite. Espressos and hookahs are available. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. There’s live music on Fridays. $ FB L Mon.-Fri

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GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET 1915 East-West Parkway, 541-0009 See Riverside. $ BW TO B L D Daily

JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS

1647 C.R. 220, Ste. 102, 264-0022 See San Marco. $ K TO L D Daily

KANKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR

2009 East-West Parkway, 269-3003 Kanki is a Japanese steakhouse and sushi bar with teppanyaki tables, 10 sushi tables and a sushi bar.

The menu includes steaks and seafood. $$ FB K TO D Nightly

MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 Bite Club certified 2013 Best of Jax winner See Beaches. $ BW K TO L D Daily

MERCURY MOON GRILL BAR

1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 5, 579-4930 This upbeat restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner all day. All of the fresh ingredients are available in a pita or a salad. All-natural smoothies are also served. $ TO B L D Daily

TAPS BAR & GRILL

1605 C.R. 220, 278-9421 This restaurant offers more than 50 premium domestic and imported beers on tap along with a full bar. The menu features starters, burgers, sandwiches, entrees and a kids’ selection, all prepared to order with fresh ingredients. And there are lots of TVs for watching sports. $$ FB K L D Daily

TIJUANA FLATS

1647 C.R. 220, 264-1766 See Baymeadows. $ BW K TO L D Daily

WHITEY’S FISH CAMP

2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 This authentic fish camp serves gator tail and freshwater river catfish, as well as traditional meals and daily specials on the banks of Swimming Pen Creek.

Whitey’s features an outdoor Tiki bar and live music Wed.-Sun. Come by boat, motorcycle or car. $ FB K TO L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly

YOUR PIE

1545 C.R. 220, Ste. 125, 379-9771 Owner Mike Sims has a fast, casual pizza concept: Customers choose from three doughs, nine sauces, seven cheeses and 40-plus toppings and create their own pizza pie. Then the friendly folks stick it in a fiery-hot brick oven for just five minutes and ta-da: It’s your pie. Subs, sandwiches and gelato, too. $$ BW K TO L D Daily

Intracoastal West 4 BONES BARBECUE

14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 20, 419-9855 Classic Southern barbecue, prepared by folks who know how it should be done, served in a spanking clean environment. Pulled pork, chopped pork, brisket, chicken, turkey, ribs and chorizo and served market-style by the pound, along with the usual sides — mac ’n’ cheese, potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, green beans. Specialty sandwiches, salads and, of course, banana pudding. $ K TO L D Tue.-Sat.

AL’S PIZZA

14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31 (at San Pablo), 223-0991 2013 Best of Jax winner See Beaches. $ FB K TO L D Daily

AROY THAI FUSION

13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40, 374-0161 This Thai restaurant offers authentic Thai cuisine, including pad Thai, Thai fried rice and traditional curry dishes. Daily happy hour. $$ FB TO L D Mon.-Fri.; D Nightly

BITTER SWEET BAKERY & EATERY

14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 29, 223-0457 Traditional desserts just like Grandma’s, with a modern twist, are featured here, along with sandwiches wrapped in butcher paper and tied with twine. Ah, the good old days. Plus breakfast items to-go.

2015 C.R. 220, 215-8999 Mercury Moon serves a variety of wings and signature sandwiches, including Philly cheesesteak, fried fish sandwich and the half-pound Moon burger. Live music is featured on Mon., Wed., Fri. and Sat.

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1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 8, 264-0636 2013 Best of Jax winner This funky Southern blues kitchen offers pulled pork and Carolina-style barbecue along with Delta fried catfish. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

PETERBROOKE CHOCOLATIER 1560 Business Center Dr., 278-7878 See Amelia Island. $$ TO Daily

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3303 San Pablo Rd. S., 223-1391 See Northside.

BRUCCI’S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS

13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36, 223-6913 With three Northeast Florida spots, Brucci’s offers authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas and desserts in a family atmosphere. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. $ BW K TO L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly

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CASTILLO DE MEXICO

12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 19, 998-7006 Castillo de Mexico, in business for more than 15 years, offers an extensive menu served in authentic Mexican décor. Weekday lunch buffet. $$ FB L D Daily

CLIFF’S ROCKIN BAR-N-GRILL

3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, 645-5162 Cliff ’s features 8-ounce burgers, wings, seafood, homemade pizza and other daily specials, including the weekend handcut 12-ounce New York strip.

Weekday happy hour. There’s entertainment offered every night. Smoking is permitted. $$ FB TO L D daily

DICK’S WINGS & GRILL 14286 Beach Blvd., 223-0115 2013 Best of Jax winner See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily

EL RANCHITO

14333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 22, 992-4607 This restaurant features Latin American cuisine, including dishes from Colombia, Cuba and Mexico.

Closed Tuesdays. $$ BW K TO L D Daily

EPIK BURGER

12740 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 105, 374-7326 More than 35 burgers created with grass-fed beef, ahi tuna and all-natural chicken; plus vegan items and gluten-free options. $ TO L D Mon.-Sat.

FIREHOUSE SUBS

13470 Beach Blvd., 223-9557 See Mandarin. $ K TO L D Daily

FIRST WATCH

13470 Beach Blvd., 223-0909 See Beaches. $ K B L Daily

FIVE GUYS FAMOUS BURGERS & FRIES 3267 Hodges Blvd., Ste. 6, 992-4680 2013 Best of Jax winner See Orange Park. $ TO L D Daily

GOLDEN CORRAL

14035 Beach Blvd., 992-9294 See Orange Park. $ K B L D Daily

GUMBO YAYA’S

1433 Beach Blvd., Ste. 101, 223-0202 New Orleans/Cajun fare features gumbo (obvee, right?), po’boys, muffalatta, plates of crawfish, etouffee, jambalaya, shrimp, oysters, catfish — mon cher’, it’s all here. Daily specials and weekend low country boils, too. $$ BW K TO L D Daily

iPHO

13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1, 330-0309 This popular family-owned spot offers curry dishes, noodle bowls and rare beef salad. Everything’s homemade-style. $ L D Tue.-Thur.

LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 14333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 39, 992-1666 Tamales, fajitas and pork tacos are customer favorites. Some locations offer a full bar. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

LARRY’S GIANT SUBS

10750 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, 642-6980 See Orange Park. $ K TO B L D Daily

MAHARLIKA HALL & SPORTS GRILL

14255 Beach Blvd., Ste. E, Intracoastal, 699-0759 The Filipino-American restaurant and market features pancit bami, lumpia, turon strudel and halo halo with ice cream.

MAMA MIA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA

12220 Atlantic Blvd., 221-1122 Mama Mia’s offers casual dining, with lunchtime specials. The menu includes veal, seafood dishes, and New York-style and big-crust Sicilian-style pizzas. Free delivery is available. $ BW L D Tue.-Sun.

MAMBOS CUBAN CAFE & PIZZERIA

13770 Beach Blvd., Ste. 9, 374-2046 Authentic Cuban cuisine and cocktails, including ropa vieja, bistec, pollo, picadillo and lechon asada and mojitos. The Cuban sandwich is a customer favorite. DJs spin Latin music every Fri.-Sat. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

MARKER 32

14549 Beach Blvd., 223-1534 Established in 1992, with an awesome ICW panoramic view, Marker 32 offers an innovative American eclectic menu, featuring fresh, local seafood served overlooking the ICW. Customer favorites include shrimp and Andouille fettuccini, herb-grilled local fish with hoppin john and basil pesto rice, broiled oysters and yellow fin tuna poke. $$$ FB K D Mon.-Sat.

MILANO’S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 21, 646-9119 See Beaches. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

MILLER’S ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR 3238 Hodges Blvd., 821-5687 See Arlington. $$ FB K L D Daily

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MVP’S SPORTS GRILLE

12777 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 5, 221-1090 Wings and burgers in a sporty spot. Free pool and trivia are featured on Mon., Texas Hold ’Em is on Sun. and Tue., Karaoke is held every Thur., a DJ spins every Wed., Fri.-Sat. Sports on 22 TVs. $ FB L D Daily

MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT

13546 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1A, 821-9880 See St. Johns Town Center. $ TO Daily

ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS

13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3, 223-5300 2013 Best of Jax winner Known since 1968 for the Orange Frost drink, Orange Tree serves hot dogs, topped with slaw, chili, cheese, onion sauce or sauerkraut, and personal pizzas. $ TO L D Daily

PANERA BREAD

12959 Atlantic Blvd., 221-1300 See Baymeadows. $$ TO L D Daily

PEPPER’S MEXICAN GRILL CANTINA 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 1, 221-2300 See Amelia Island. $$ FB K L D Daily

PETERBROOKE CHOCOLATIER 4765 Hodges Blvd., 223-7900 See Amelia Island. $$ TO Daily

POTTERS HOUSE SOUL FOOD 11876 Atlantic Blvd., 394-2801 See Riverside. $ TO L D Tue.-Sun.

SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 46, 992-8402 Authentic, fresh Mexican fare prepared from scratch with fresh ingredients. Daily specials. Dine indoors or on the large patio outside. $$$ BW K L D Daily

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SHANE’S RIB SHACK

13546 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1, 992-0130 Burgers, pork, racks of ribs, chicken tenders and wings are served along with beans, fried okra, collards, salads and Brunswick stew. $$ K TO L D Daily

SIENA’S AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE

13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 26, 220-9192 The varied menu offers Italian cuisine including lasagna, calzones and stuffed shells, as well as pizza and wraps. Live music is also presented. $$ BW K TO L D Daily

SMOOTHIE KING

13457 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 1, 221-1299 13770 Beach Blvd., 821-1688 2013 Best of Jax winner See Baymeadows. $ TO Daily

THE TENT HOOKAH LOUNGE

12041 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4, 551-2962 The Tent offers authentic fare, hookahs and flavored tobacco, truly special specials and live belly dancing and music entertainment — and floor seating, in keeping with that authenticity thing. Open late.

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TIME OUT SPORTS GRILL

13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5, 223-6999 This locally-owned-and-operated grill serves handtossed pizzas, wings and specialty wraps in a clean, sporty atmosphere. Daily drink specials, tons of HD TVs, pool tables, darts and trivia. A late-night menu is offered. $$ FB L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly

XTREME WINGS

12220 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 108, 220-9464 This family sports grill has TVs airing UFC, NFL MLB and college games, and there’s games and pool tables. There’s food, too: wings (try the X-Factor), burgers, sandwiches and wraps. $ FB K TO L D Daily

Julington Creek & NW St. Johns BENITO’S ITALIAN CAFE & PIZZERIA 155 Hampton Pt. Dr., St. Johns, 230-8292 See Southside. $$ FB K L D Daily

BLACKSTONE GRILLE

112 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 102, 287-0766 Blackstone Grille specializes in modern American fusion cuisine, served in a trendy bistro-style setting. $$$ FB L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat.

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BRUCCI’S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS 540 S.R. 13, Ste. 10, Fruit Cove, 287-8317 See Intracoastal. $ BW K TO L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly

CLARK’S FISH CAMP

12903 Hood Landing Rd., 268-3474 Known for its wild array of taxidermed creatures, Clark’s features gator and turtle, steak, ribs and daily all-you can-eat catfish dinners. Dine indoors, outdoors, or in a glass-enclosed room with a view of Julington Creek. $$ FB K L D Daily

DICK’S WINGS & GRILL

525 S.R. 16, Ste. 101, St. Johns, 825-4540 2013 Best of Jax winner See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily

FIREHOUSE SUBS

465 S.R. 13, Ste. 5, St. Johns, 287-3495 See Mandarin. $ K TO L D Daily

HURRICANE GRILL WINGS

3055 C.R. 210, Ste. 101, St. Johns, 230-6445 12795 San Jose Blvd., Julington Creek, 260-8338 See Baymeadows. $ FB K TO L D Daily

JENK’S PIZZA

2245 C.R. 210 W., Ste. 112, St. Johns, 826-1555 Family-owned-and-operated Jenk’s offers subs, New York-style pizzas, calzones and a variety of Italian dishes. Delivery available. $ BW K TO L D Daily

THE LOOP PIZZA GRILL

450 S.R. 13 N., St. Johns, 230-2202 See Beaches. $ BW K TO L D Daily

METRO DINER

12807 San Jose Blvd., 638-6185 2013 Best of Jax winner See San Marco.

The fine dining restaurant offers authentic Japanese and Thai cuisine, including a full sushi menu, curries and pad dishes. $ BW K L D Daily

YOBE FROZEN YOGURT

119 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 101, 230-0201 See Beaches. $ TO Daily

Mandarin AL’S PIZZA

11190 San Jose Blvd., 260-4115 2013 Best of Jax winner See Beaches. $ FB K TO L D Daily

ATHENS CAFÉ

6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7, 733-1199 From the dolmades (stuffed grape leaves) to the baby shoes (stuffed eggplant), Athens offers all the favorites. The café serves Greek beers. $$ BW L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat.

AW SHUCKS

9743 Old St. Augustine Rd., 240-0368 This seafood place features an oyster bar, steaks, seafood, wings and pasta. Favorites are ahi tuna, shrimp & grits, oysters Rockefeller, pitas and kabobs. Sweet potato puffs are the signature side. $$ FB K L D Daily

BEACH DINER

11362 San Jose Blvd., 683-0079 See Beaches. $ K B R L Daily

THE BLUE CRAB CRABHOUSE

3057 Julington Creek Rd., 260-2722 Fresh Maryland-style steamed blue crabs are a big deal at this seafood restaurant, as are crab legs and steamed or fried oysters. Dining is offered on a covered deck; early bird menu and daily specials.

There’s live music every Sun. afternoon on the deck. $$ FB K R Sun.; D Tue.-Sun.

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12620 Bartram Park Blvd., 652-2989 9820 San Jose Blvd., 268-2666 See Northside.

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108 Bartram Oaks Walk, Fruit Cove, 230-3343 See Amelia Island.

PIZZA PALACE

116 Bartram Oaks Walk, 230-2171 See Baymeadows. $$ BW TO L D Daily

SAUCY TACO

450 S.R. 13 N., Ste. 113, 287-8226 Authentic light Mexican and American influences are apparent in each dish. There are 40 beers on draft.

$ FB K TO L D Daily

9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 20, 880-3313 A variety of authentic Brazilian dishes, including steaks, sausages, chicken, fish, burgers and hot sandwiches prepared with fresh ingredients. Every Saturday, the traditional feijoada — black beans and pork stew served with rice, collards, orange salad and toasted yucca flour with bacon — is featured. $$ TO B L D Mon.-Sat.

BROOKLYN PIZZA

119 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 105, Fruit Cove, 683-0709 See Avondale.

11406 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 3, 288-9211 13820 St. Augustine Rd., Bartram Park, 880-0020 The owners are from Brooklyn, N.Y., so it makes sense that the Brooklyn Special Pizza is a customer favorite. The menu features calzones, white pizza and homestyle lasagna.

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SIVADA’S CUPCAKERY

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445 S.R. 13, Fruit Cove, 642-1777 2013 Best of Jax winner See Baymeadows. $ TO Daily

TAPS BAR & GRILL

2220 C.R. 210 W., Ste. 314, St. Johns, 819-1554 See Fleming Island. $$ FB K L D Daily

VINO’S PIZZA & GRILL

605 S.R. 13, Ste. 103, St. Johns, 230-6966 Vino’s has hand-tossed New York-style, thin-crust pizzas, as well as Sicilian-style, thick-crust pizzas.

Big salads, baked dishes, subs, stromboli, wings and wraps round out the menu. $ K L D Daily

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11701 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 60, 886-1995 See Intracoastal. $ K TO Daily

CAFE DU MARCH

11700 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 18, 886-6999 Café Du March Market Café & Catering offers a sophisticated menu of original recipes, including homemade breads and desserts. $$ K TO B L Daily

CASA MARIA

14965 Old St. Augustine Rd., 619-8186 See Beaches. $ FB K L D Daily

CHOW DOWN ALLEY

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sandwiches, burgers, salads and specialty sandwiches. $ B L Mon.-Fri.

COFFEE ROASTERS

9735 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 13, 260-0810 The European coffeehouse serves Italian specialty coffees and smoothies. Outdoor dining. $$ TO L D Mon.-Sat.

DICK’S WINGS & GRILL

10391 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 1, 880-7087 2013 Best of Jax winner See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily

DON JUAN’S RESTAURANT

12373 San Jose Blvd., 268-8722 With a focus on friendly, family-oriented service, Don Juan’s has a touch of Old Mexico: patio dining.

A full bar — with tequila selections — is served, and happy hour is held Mon.-Fri. $ FB K L D Daily

ENZA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

10601 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin Landing, 268-4458 This family-owned restaurant offers casual fine dining, specializing in Italian cuisine, veal and seafood dishes like seafood lasagna. Enza’s offers daily specials. $$$ FB K TO D Tue.-Sun.

FIREHOUSE SUBS

10131 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 8, 886-2179 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr., 338-0142 This Jacksonville-based sub chain, founded by firefighters, serves large portions of premium meats and cheeses, steamed hot and piled on a toasted sub roll. Darn good cherry-limeade, too. Kids’ meals come with a free fire hat. Delivery is available. $ K TO L D Daily

FIRST WATCH

11111 San Jose Blvd., 268-8331 See Beaches. $ K B L Daily

FIVE GUYS FAMOUS BURGERS & FRIES 10061 San Jose Blvd., 493-5414 13760 St. Augustine Rd., 402-8036 2013 Best of Jax winner See Orange Park. $ TO L D Daily

GIGI’S RESTAURANT

3130 Hartley Rd., 694-4300 In the Ramada, Gigi’s serves a prime rib and crab leg buffet Fri. and Sat., blue-jean brunch on Sun., a daily breakfast buffet and lunch and dinner buffets. Ramada Inn is home to The Comedy Zone, a 2013 Best of Jax winner, featuring national comedians Tue.-Sat. $$$ FB B R L D Daily

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HOOTERS

8938 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 2, 636-9800 See Downtown. $$ FB TO L D Daily

KANKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR 11154 San Jose Blvd., 292-2400 See Fleming Island. $$ FB TO D Nightly

KAZU JAPANESE RESTAURANT

9965 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 35, 683-9903 The new place in Mandarin offers a wide variety of soups, dumplings, appetizers, salads, bento boxes, sushi, entrées, maki handrolls and sashimi. The sushi especially is artfully presented. The interior of the restaurant is clean, spacious and inviting. $$ BW TO L D Daily

LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

11700 San Jose Blvd., 288-0175 Don’t be alarmed to see the servers arms filled with dinner plates — five or more at a time. The balancing act is something to behold. Tamales, fajitas and pork tacos are customer favorites. Some locations offer a full bar. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

LARRY’S GIANT SUBS

11365 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 3, 674-2945 See Orange Park. $ K TO B L D Daily

THE LOOP PIZZA GRILL

9965 San Jose Blvd., 262-2210 See Beaches. $ BW K TO L D Daily

MAMA FU’S ASIAN HOUSE

11105 San Jose Blvd., 260-1727 MSG-free pan-Asian cuisine is made to order in woks with fresh ingredients. Authentic Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai dishes are served. Take-out is available up to 15 minutes before closing. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

MIKADO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

10460 Avenues Walk Blvd., 260-8860 Mikado has been serving traditional Japanese cuisine for more than 20 years. The big sushi bar seats more than 25 diners. A lunch buffet is offered Mon.-Fri. and there are 12 hibachi tables. $$ FB TO L D Daily

MILLER’S ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR 11112 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 19, 292-0003 See Arlington. $$ FB K L D Daily

MIZU SUSHI & GRILL

14965 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 124, 880-0889 Master chefs prepare fresh sushi, seafood, steak and vegetables. Indoor or outdoor dining. Mizu is located south of the Avenues Mall at Durbin Crossing. Live music every Fri.

11112 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 23, 260-8836 Mandarin, Szechwan and Cantonese dishes are served along with daily lunch and dinner buffets featuring 26 items on the hot bar and eight items on the cold bar.

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11470 San Jose Blvd., 886-9699 See Orange Park. $ K B L D Daily

GREAT WALL CHINESE RESTAURANT 12200 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 4, 262-9107 This popular restaurant’s menu features Szechwan, Hunan and Cantonese dishes. $ TO L D Daily

HARMONIOUS MONKS

10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 30, 880-3040 The American-style steakhouse features a 9-oz. choice Angus center-cut filet with gorgonzola shiitake mushroom cream sauce, 8-oz. gourmet burgers, fall-off-the-bone ribs, wraps and sandwiches. Dennis Klee & the World’s Most Talented Waitstaff every Fri. & Sat. $$ FB K L D Mon.-Sat.

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10503 San Jose Blvd., 260-1349 See Beaches.

NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI 10000 San Jose Blvd., 260-6950 See Baymeadows. $ BW K TO L D Mon.-Sat.

OSAKA GRILL SUSHI BUFFET

11701 San Jose Blvd., 886-7778 More than 150 items are offered at this Chinese and Japanese buffet, including soups, spareribs, a sushi bar, roast duck and ice cream. Children younger than 12 dine at a discount. Carry-out from the buffet is available. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

PANERA BREAD

11111 San Jose Blvd., 268-3366 13820 Old St. Augustine Rd., 262-1732 See Baymeadows. $$ TO L D Daily

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O’BROTHERS IRISH PUB: Megan Fauntleroy, Rodney Geiger and Jennifer Veal (left to right) showcase O’Brothers’ specialties: Irish nachos, pineapple cobbler, corn beef and cabbage, gorgonzola cheese fries, fish and chips, steak salad with sirloin round, Ernest Shackleton “double patty” burger, bangers and mash and onion rings.

PETERBROOKE CHOCOLATIER 11362 San Jose Blvd., 262-2462 See Amelia Island. $$ TO Daily

PICASSO’S PIZZERIA

10503 San Jose Blvd., 880-0811 Picasso’s specializes in hand-tossed gourmet pizza along with calzones, homemade New York-style cheesecake and handmade pasta. Fresh local seafood and steaks, too. $$ BW K TO L D Daily

POLLO TROPICAL

RENNA’S PIZZA

11111 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12, 292-2300 This casual New York-style pizzeria serves calzones, antipasto, parmigiana and homemade breads. Buy by the slice — they’re humongous — or full pie. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

ROMA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA 14965 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 101, 880-2000 Roma’s menu has more than 100 items, each made with authentic Italian spices and herbs. Specialty dishes include veal, seafood and gourmet pizzas. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

10989 San Jose Blvd., 288-5990 This restaurant’s menu has influences from the Caribbean, Latin America and Miami, resulting in citrus-marinated, tropical spiced grilled chicken dishes served all over the world.

SANTIONI’S CUCINA ITALIANA RESTAURANT

RACK ’EM UP BILLIARDS

$$ BW L D Daily

$ K TO L D Daily

4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr., Ste. 205, 262-4030 See Arlington. $ BW R Sat.-Sun., D Nightly

THE RED ELEPHANT PIZZA & GRILL

10131 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12, 683-3773 This casual, family-friendly eatery serves pizzas, sandwiches, grill specials, burgers and pasta dishes.

Gluten-free friendly. $ FB K L D Daily

11531 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 8, 262-5190 Bruno and Silvana Santioni have been in the business of Italian dining since 1987. Their menu features rack of lamb and veal saltimbocca with homemade bread. Espresso is available.

SMOOTHIE KING

9901 San Jose Blvd., 242-2993 2013 Best of Jax winner See Baymeadows. $ TO Daily

SONNY’S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q 12485 San Jose Blvd., 288-7928 See Amelia Island. $ BW K TO L D Daily

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SLIDERS: Christopher Torres, Holly Brendle, Corey Crosby and Rob DeBrule (left to right) display a crab cake appetizer served with charred lemon crown and a rémoulade sauce and risotto with scallops, wild mushrooms, fresh thyme, basil, tomatoes and parmesan.

SORRENTO ITALIAN RESTAURANT

6943 St. Augustine Rd., 636-9196 Luciano Russo and his family opened Sorrento more than 20 years ago. The extensive menu at this romantic spot includes fish Francese and lamb Torinese, and entrées include a salad, bread and a side of spaghetti. $$$ BW D Tue.-Sun.

STEAMIN

9703 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 493-2020 The classic diner serves steam burgers, fat dogs and chili, more than 50 craft beers. $ FB TO B Sat.-Sun.; L D Daily

TIJUANA FLATS

13820 Old St. Augustine Rd., 262-0484 See Baymeadows. $ BW K TO L D Daily

VILLAGE BREAD CAFE

10111 San Jose Blvd., 262-0740 See Downtown. $ TO B L Daily; D Fri. & Sat.

VINO’S PIZZA & GRILL

4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr., Greenland, 268-6660 Hand-tossed New York-style, thin-crust pizzas, and Sicilian-style, thick-crust pizzas. Big salads, baked dishes, subs, stromboli, wings and wraps, too. $ K L D Daily

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 22, 288-1100 Whole Foods offers an expansive prepared-food department with more than 80 items at a fullservice and self-service hot bar, salad bar, soup 42 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MARCH 19-25, 2014

bar and dessert bar, as well as pizza, sushi and sandwich stations. $$ BW TO L D Daily

Orange Park, Eagle Harbor & Middleburg (All venues are in Orange Park unless otherwise noted.)

ARON’S PIZZA

650 Park Ave., 269-1007 The menu at this family-owned restaurant includes eggplant dishes, manicotti and New York-style pizza. $$ BW K TO L D Daily

BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q

1765 Town Center Blvd., Eagle Harbor, 269-8870 2640 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 211, Middleburg, 282-4288 See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily

BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL BAR

1940 Wells Rd., 215-4969 Along with buffalo-style wings fixed up with 14 sauces (ranging from mild to better-be-ready blazin’), BWW serves wraps, burgers and ribs.

Sports are always on the big-screen TVs. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

CAMICAKES CUPCAKES

1910 Wells Rd., 541-1095 Gourmet cupcakes for any occasion, made with fresh ingredients. Choices include sweet potato, red velvet, mint chocolate and The Elvis — that’s right, banana and peanut butter with chocolate frosting.

Thankyavurrymuuuch. $$ TO Daily

DICK’S WINGS & GRILL 1540 Wells Rd., 269-2122 2013 Best of Jax winner See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily

EL PALERMO

2177 Kingsley Ave., 276-7701 The flavor focus is Caribbean and Puerto Rican at the family-friendly spot. The authentically crafted dishes are served in a clean, no-frills atmosphere.

Empanadas, black beans and rice, plantains, flan and cafe con leche are offered. There’s free Wi-Fi, too. $$ K L D Tue.-Sat.

FIREHOUSE SUBS

2285-B Kingsley Ave., 276-1537 36B Blanding Blvd., 276-0701 1581 C.R. 220, Ste. 115, 215-7302 2640 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 210, Middleburg, 291-4411 See Mandarin. $ K TO L D Daily

FIVE GUYS FAMOUS BURGERS & FRIES

1910 Wells Rd., Ste. C02D-5, 637-0414 9630 Apple Cross Rd., Ste. 106, 573-0900 2013 Best of Jax winner Five Guys offers burgers made with fresh ground beef and finished from a wide selection of toppings, including fried onions, jalapeños or sautéed mushrooms. Fries, kosher hot dogs and soft drinks round out the menu. $ TO L D Daily

GATORS DOCKSIDE

9680 Argyle Forest Blvd., Ste. 1, 425-6466 See Westside. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

GOLDEN CORRAL

582 Blanding Blvd., 272-0755 Family-friendly Golden Corral offers a legendary buffet featuring a variety of familiar favorites as well as new items for breakfast, lunch and dinner. $ K B L D Daily

THE HILLTOP

2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 Nestled in the woods, The Hilltop serves in formal, Southern-inflected dining spaces. Specialties include New Orleans shrimp, certified Black Angus prime rib and she-crab soup. Homemade desserts are featured, along with a piano lounge (Tue.-Sat. nights), a large collection of antiques and a garden setting. $$$ FB D Tue.-Sat.

HOOTERS

1749 Wells Rd., 215-5858 See Downtown. $$ FB TO L D Daily

HURRICANE GRILL WINGS

1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 1, 644-7315 See Baymeadows. $ FB K TO L D Daily

JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS

410 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 9, 272-0037 See San Marco. $ K TO L D Daily

JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES 208 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 103, 272-6300 See Beaches. $ L D Daily

JOEY MOZZARELLA’S

930 Blanding Blvd., Ste. D, 579-4748

At this Italian restaurant, calzones, stromboli and lasagna are customer favorites, and all the pizza pies are available stuffed. BYOB. $$ K TO L D Daily

LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

9734 Crosshill Blvd., Argyle, 908-4250 2024 Kingsley Ave., 276-2776 1571 C.R. 220, Ste. 100, 215-2223 See Mandarin. $$ FB TO L D Daily

LARRY’S GIANT SUBS

1330 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 165, 276-7370 1545 C.R. 220, 278-2827 700 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 15, 272-3553 1401 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove Springs, 284-7789 With locations all over Northeast Florida, Larry’s Giant Subs is known for piling subs high and serving ’em fast for nearly 30 years. In addition to a wide selection of hot and cold subs, Larry’s features soups and salads. $ K TO B L D Daily

THE LOOP PIZZA GRILL 550 Wells Rd., 269-0756 See Beaches. $ BW K TO L D Daily

MILLER’S ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR 1756 Wells Rd., Ste. A, 278-4600 See Arlington. $$ FB K L D Daily

BRICK OVEN PIZZERIA & GASTROPUB

1811 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island, 278-1770 The family-owned-and-operated spot offers freshly made brick-oven pizzas, specialty burgers, melts. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

OSAKA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

9651 Crosshill Blvd., Ste. 102, Argyle, 317-0224 Located in Oakleaf Town Center, Osaka features a sushi bar and hibachi tables. $$ BW K TO L D Daily

PANERA BREAD

1510 C.R. 220, Ste. 1182, 215-9056 9570 Crosshill Blvd., 771-7191 See Baymeadows. $$ TO L D Daily

PASTA MARKET & CLAM BAR

1930 Kingsley Ave., 276-9551 This family-owned-and-operated restaurant offers gourmet pizzas, veal, chicken, mussels, shrimp, grouper and (of course) pastas: spaghetti, fettuccine, lasagna, ziti, calzones, linguini, tortellini. $$ BW K D Nightly

PETERBROOKE CHOCOLATIER

9640 Crosshill Blvd., Argyle, 771-4355 See Amelia Island. $$ TO Daily

POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA

2134 Park Ave., 264-6116 Family-owned-and-operated Pompeii is one of the few pizza places offering pizzas made in coal-fired ovens. The distinctive, flavorful pies are served alongside coal-fired wings. Espresso and cappuccino are served. $$ BW TO L D Daily

PREVATT’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL

2620 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 17, Middleburg, 282-1564 This is what a neighborhood sportsbar should be: Familiar fare, all the spirits you’d want and live music every weekend. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

RENNA’S PIZZA

6001 Argyle Forest Blvd., Ste. 16, 771-7677 See Mandarin. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

THE ROADHOUSE

231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Serving sandwiches, wings, burgers and quesadillas for more than 35 years. Six pool tables, dartboards, foosball and TVs (two are big screens). Live music Mon., Thur.-Sat. More than 75 imported beers. $ FB L D Daily

SANTIONI’S LA CUCINA

3535 U.S. 17, Ste. 15, 264-1331 Bruno and Silvana Santioni are once again managing this restaurant, offering authentic cuisine, desserts and an extensive wine list. Live entertainment Thur., Fri. and Sat. Wine tastings are held twice a month. $$ BW K D Nightly

THE SHEIK SANDWICH DELI 1994 Kingsley Ave., 276-2677 See Arlington. $ TO B L D Mon.-Sat.

SONNY’S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q 1976 Kingsley Ave., 272-4606 See Amelia Island. $ BW K TO L D Daily

SWEET TOMATOES

1625 Wells Rd., 269-6116 See Arlington. $ TO L D Daily

TCBY

410 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 7, 276-0955 Healthful, low-fat yogurt is offered in a variety of flavors. $ K TO Daily

TED’S MONTANA GRILL

8635 Blanding Blvd., Westside, 771-1964 Modern classic comfort food features fine cuts of bison: signature steaks, award-winning gourmet burgers served in a sophisticated atmosphere.

Chef-inspired items include crab cakes, cedar-plank salmon, fresh vegetables, desserts. Private label Bison Ridge wines are served. $$$ FB K TO L D Daily

TEXAS ROADHOUSE

550 Blanding Blvd., 213-1000 Texas Roadhouse specializes in steaks and ribs, seafood and chops. The atmosphere’s casual and family-friendly. Daily specials are featured, and there’s a daily happy hour, ice-cold beer and legendary margaritas. $ FB L D Daily

T.G.I.FRIDAY’S

1910 Wells Rd., 215-7030 See Arlington. $$ FB TO K L D Daily

THAI GARDEN

10 Blanding Blvd., Ste. B, 272-8434 Thai Garden offers traditional Thai menu items, including pad kraw powh with roasted duck and kaeng kari (yellow curry with potatoes and a choice of meat). Fine wines, and imported and domestic beers are available. $$ BW L Mon.-Fri.; D Nightly

WOODY’S BAR-B-Q

8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., 772-7675 950 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 1, 272-1419 See Southside. $ BW K TO L D Daily

YOBE FROZEN YOGURT

8635 Blanding Blvd., 317-2125 See Beaches. $ TO Daily

Ponte Vedra Beach, Palm Valley, NE St. Johns

(All restaurants are in Ponte Vedra unless otherwise noted.)

619 OCEAN VIEW

619 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Sawgrass Marriott, 285-6198 Located at the Cabana Beach Club, 619 Ocean View offers dining with a Mediterranean touch, featuring fresh seafood, grilled steaks and weekly specials.

Dine on a balcony over looking the Atlantic Ocean. $$$ FB D Wed.-Sun.

ALICE & PETE’S PUB

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BUDDHA THAI BISTRO: Jessica Lantz shows off Buddha Thai Bistro’s pad Thai and Kahlua ribs, grilled pork ribs marinated in a special pineapple-honey glaze and served with coconut rice.

Pete Dye, architects of the Stadium and Valley golf courses, this pub offers a menu of Northeast Florida flavors along with Alice & Pete’s favorites, like Dominican black bean soup and Pete’s bourbon pecan pie. Outside dining available. $$$ FB L D Daily

AL’S PIZZA

635 A1A N., 543-1494 2013 Best of Jax winner See Beaches. $ FB K TO L D Daily

AQUA GRILL

950 Sawgrass Village Dr., 285-3017 Since 1988, this American-eclectic restaurant has served fresh local seafood, aged prime steaks and vegetarian entrées. Patio seating is available.

Reservations accepted. Aqua Grill marks its 26th anniversary with a fundraiser benefitting the Child Cancer Fund and Daniel Kids Foundation 1-4 p.m.

April 13, with food, auctions and a raffle and music

by Not Unheard band. $$$ FB L D Daily

BARBARA JEAN’S

15 S. Roscoe Blvd., Palm Valley, 280-7522 Barbara Jean’s specializes in easy Southern dining, including legendary crab cakes, seafood, meatloaf and 15 fresh vegetables. Dine indoors or outside, with a real back-to-nature view of the Intracoastal Waterway. $$-$$$ FB K B Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily

BEACH DINER

880 A1A N., 273-6545 See Beaches. $ K B R L Daily

BOGEY GRILLE SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT

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including wings, quesadillas, chicken and burgers.

FIREHOUSE SUBS

BRUCCI’S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS

$ K TO L D Daily

$$ FB K L D Daily

880 A1A, Ste. 8, 280-7677 See Intracoastal.

$ BW K TO L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly

CAFFE ANDIAMO

500 Sawgrass Village Dr., 280-2299 The Recupito family’s Caffe Andiamo offers fresh seafood, veal, steak and pizza prepared in a copper wood-burning oven, as well as daily specials.

Customer favorites include fracosta loco and cappesanti di mare. Dine on the outdoor patio or inside in the upscale surroundings. 75 wines by the glass. $$$ FB L D Daily

CLAUDE’S CHOCOLATES

145 Hilden Rd., Ste. 122, 829-5790 Each piece is hand-crafted in the onsite factory, with premium Belgian chocolate and the finest fruits, nuts and spices from around the world. Cookies and popsicles are also available. And Claude’s will ship your order. $$ TO

DICK’S WINGS & GRILL

100 Marketside Ave., Ste. 301, 829-8134 2013 Best of Jax winner See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily

ELIZABETH’S CAFÉ

1500 Sawgrass Village Dr., 543-7677 Serving a full breakfast menu and lunch items, this spot in Sawgrass Village specializes in scrambled eggs with Nova Scotia salmon and onions, deli-style sandwiches and espresso drinks. Outside dining is available. $ K TO B L Daily

357 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 280-9404 See Mandarin.

JJ’S LIBERTY BISTRO

330 A1A N., Ste. 209, 273-7980 Traditional cuisine includes escargot, brie, paté, steak frites, crêpes. Daily specials, pastries and a selection of French wines are featured. $$ BW L D Mon.-Sat.

LARRY’S GIANT SUBS

830 A1A N., Ste. 6, 273-3993 See Orange Park. $ K TO B L D Daily

LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE

301 N. Roscoe Blvd., Palm Valley, 285-0139 On the Intracoastal Waterway, Lulu’s can be reached by land or water. The menu offers fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, burgers and specialty salads. Seating is available on the screened waterfront porch. $$$ FB K TO R Sat.-Sun.; L D daily

MULLIGAN’S PUB

43 PGA Tour Blvd., 285-1506 The Irish pub, at the Hilton Garden Inn, offers a variety of favorites and Irish dishes. Guinness is served. $$ FB B L D Daily

NAPOLI’S PASTARIA

3787 Palm Valley Rd., Ste. 104, Palm Valley, 273-0006 Napoli’s features a variety of traditional Italian dishes including veal, pasta and traditional handtossed and specialty pizzas. Delivery is available. $$ BW K TO L D Daily

NINETEEN AT TPC SAWGRASS

110 Championship Way, 273-3235 In the Tournament Players Club, Sawgrass

clubhouse, Nineteen features more than 230 varieties of wines. The restaurant features an array of freshly prepared American and Continental cuisine, including local seafood, served in an inviting interior or al fresco on the verandah. $$$ FB L D Daily

PALM VALLEY FISH CAMP

229 N. Roscoe Blvd., Palm Valley, 285-3200 The Groshell family, owners of Marker 32, presents this dining experience on the Intracoastal in Palm Valley, serving dishes made with fresh ingredients, including daily specials. Call in your order and pick it up dockside. $$$ FB K TO L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly

PETERBROOKE CHOCOLATIER 880 A1A N., 273-7878 See Amelia Island. $$ TO Daily

PLAYERS CAFÉ

262 Solana Rd., 273-5595 Owners Don and Terri Stanton run a familyfriendly place, serving fresh grouper sub, Cuban sandwiches and Philly cheesesteaks. Breakfast served all day. $$ B L Daily

POPPY’S ITALIANO

832 A1A, Ste. 1, 273-7272 Family-owned-and-operated Poppy’s serves fresh gourmet Italian dishes along with familiar favorites.

Dine inside in the relaxed atmosphere, or outdoors; carry out or drive-through. $$ BW K TO L D Daily

PUSSER’S BAR & GRILLE

816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 280-7766 Bite Club certified Named for the rum, Pussers serves innovative Caribbean cuisine and regional favorites, like Jamaican grilled pork ribs, Trinidad smoked duck,

ADVERTISING PROO This is a copyright protected proof © lobster macaroni & cheese dinner. Tropical drinks, including Pussers Painkiller, are popular house remedies. Live entertainment on the Upper Deck. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

RESTAURANT MEDURE

818 A1A N., 543-3797 Chef David Medure creates dishes with a wide range of flavors from around the world. The lounge offers small plates, creative drinks and entertainment, including happy hour twice daily. Live music is presented nightly. $$$ FB D Mon.-Sat.

The intimate bistro serves authentic Mediterranean peasant cuisine updated for American tastes, specializing in tapas, blackened octopus, risotto of the day and coconut mango curry chicken.

AL’S PIZZA

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1620 Margaret St., Ste. 201, 5 Points, 388-8384 2013 Best of Jax winner See Beaches.

THE BLIND FIG

$ FB K L D Tue.-Sun.

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330 A1A N., Ste. 208, 280-5515 The upscale, casual restaurant offers a variety of items, from appetizers to entrées to salads, as well as a wine bar featuring an extensive list of wines by the glass. $$$ FB L D Daily

VERNON’S RESTAURANT

1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Sawgrass Marriott, 280-3405 Bite Club certified Named for the developer who helped craft TPC Sawgrass golf courses, this new restaurant features fresh Florida seafood, hand-cut chops and a stellar wine list. Happy hour 5-7 p.m. daily, live music 5 p.m. Fridays. $$$$ FB B Daily; D Nightly

V. KELLY’S GASTROPUB

1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Sawgrass Marriott, 285-7777 The casual fun spot features locally sourced, farmed and fished comfort food. $$ FB K D Nightly

WOK N ROLL

3791 Palm Valley Rd., Ste. 203, 543-7666 This spot in the Valley serves authentic Chinese cuisine made with fresh ingredients. $ TO L D Daily

WOODY’S BAR-B-Q

226 Solana Rd., Ste. 1, Palm Valley, 280-1110 See Southside. $ BW K TO L D Daily

YOBE FROZEN YOGURT

103 Marketside Ave., Ste. 303, 824-2678 See Beaches. $ TO Daily

ZOËS KITCHEN

240 A1A, Ste. 5, Merchant’s Plaza, 273-1100 Original recipes, with Greek and Mediterranean influences, include homemade, made-to-order sandwiches, grilled feta sandwiches and whole dinners, all available to go. Desserts include homemade ya-yas (a chocolate sheet cake). $$ K L D Daily

Riverside, 5 Points, Westside, Murray Hill (Venues are in Riverside unless otherwise noted.)

1171 GRILL

1171 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill, 619-6541 Locally owned and operated, 1171 Grill offers American cuisine like burgers, sandwiches, pastas and salads. The family-friendly spot has an extensive beer selection, too. $ FB TO L D Daily

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SEA PORCH BAR & GRILL

1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Sawgrass Marriott, 285-7777 This oceanfront spot offers casual cuisine — shirt and shoes required, though — served in a nautical atmosphere. Dine indoors or outside on the patio.

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814 A1A N., Ste. 103, 285-0014 2013 Best of Jax winner See San Marco. $$$$ FB D Nightly

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1534 Oak St., 355-3793 2013 Best of Jax winner Orsay’s sister restaurant serves New American favorites with a Southern twist, made with locally sourced ingredients. Awesome rooftop bar.

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

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$$$ FB R Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily

901 King St., 337-0146 This newly renamed Southern gastropub offers New American Southern fare, including shrimp & grits and bourbon fig-glazed quail, made with locally sourced produce, meats and seafood. An extensive beer selection includes 10 local drafts. $$ BW L D Daily

BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS

869 Stockton St., Stes. 1 & 2, 855-1181 2013 Best of Jax winner Bold Bean brings a small-batch, artisanal approach to roasting coffee. Located in Riverside, Bold Bean features organic and fair trade coffees. $ BW TO B L Daily

BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q

705 S. Lane Ave., Westside, 783-1404 See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily

BUFFALO’S CAFÉ

6055 Youngerman Cir., Westside, 778-1101 Southwestern-American cuisine is Buffalo’s niche, from wings and fajitas to sirloin steak and wraps. A daily happy hour is offered. Dine indoors or out on the patio, where there’s a smoker-friendly patio bar.

Kids eat free on Sun. $$ FB K L D Daily

CARMINE’S PIE HOUSE

2677 Forbes St., 387-1400 This Italian eatery serves pizza by the slice, gourmet pizzas and classic Italian dishes — calzones, strombolis, subs, paninis — in a comfy atmosphere.

Craft beers and microbrews are served. Delivery is available. $$ BW K TO B L D Daily

COOL MOOSE CAFE & BISTRO

2708 Park St., 381-4242 Located at Park and King streets, this New Englandstyle café offers a full breakfast menu, classic sandwiches, wraps and soups, and brunch all day Sunday. Beer and an extensive gourmet coffee menu are available. $$ BW R L D Tue.-Sun.

CORNER TACO

818 Post St., 234-8843, facebook.com/cornertaco Made-from-scratch “semi-swanky street food” — tacos, nachos and salads — is served with an innovative presentation, with gluten-free and vegetarian options, in a bricks-and-mortar building.

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$ BW L D Tue.-Sun.

COZY TEA

1023 Park St., 5 Points, 329-3964 This quaint, cozy tearoom is full of English charm.

Lunch and afternoon tea features scones, soups and a variety of teas. Indian nights every Fri. and Sat. $ L Mon.-Sat.

CRAZY EGG

954 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill, 524-8711 Breakfast items served till 3 p.m.; lunch includes burgers and sandwiches, dinner features steaks, prime rib, pork chops and shrimp & grits. An all-you-can-eat sideboard during the week.

Ingredients are fresh, locally available and organic (when possible). $ BW TO B L D Wed.-Fri.; B L Sat.-Tue.

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CROSS CREEK

850 S. Lane Ave., Westside, 783-9579 Steaks, ribs, burgers, Mayport shrimp, sandwiches, combos and from the pit: brisket, chicken, pork, turkey and burnt ends (our favorite!). $$ FB L D Daily

DERBY ON PARK

1068 Park St., 379-3343 Owners Michael Williams and Zack Nettles have renovated the whole restaurant, including its menu.

Lunch features burgers, sandwiches and salads; dinner offers steaks, chicken, salmon, fish & chips and meatloaf. $$-$$$ FB L D Tue.-Sun., R Sat. & Sun.

DICK’S WINGS & GRILL

5972 San Juan Ave., Westside, 693-9258 2013 Best of Jax winner See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily

EDGEWOOD BAKERY

1012 S. Edgewood Ave., Murray Hill, 389-8054 For more than 66 years, family-owned Edgewood Bakery has been serving fresh breakfast fromscratch pastries, petit fours, pies and legendary custom cakes. The line is long on Saturday mornings, but the wait pays off. An espresso and pastry café serves sandwiches, smoothies and soups.

Catering is available. $$ K TO B L Tue.-Sat.

EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS

1661 Riverside Blvd., Ste. 130, 5 Points, 354-0991 See Arlington. $ TO B L Daily

EL MOFONGO DOMINICAN-CUBAN BAKERY & RESTAURANT

6011 103rd St., Ste. 11, Westside, 777-4933 Mofongo is a traditional dish, and this restaurant focuses on authentic cuisine from Cuba and Dominican Republic, including breakfast, pork and beef entrées and sandwiches made with sauces, spices and authentic ingredients. $ BW B L Mon.-Sat.

EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ

2753 Park St., 384-9999 2013 Best of Jax winner See Beaches. $ BW K L D Daily

FIREHOUSE SUBS

1620 Margaret St., 674-2204 1855 Cassat Ave., Westside, 695-1055 6352 103rd St., Ste. 5, Westside, 854-0224 See Mandarin. $ K TO L D Daily

THE FRINGE EATERY ON EDGEWOOD

934 Edgewood Ave. S., 402-6446 Casual doesn’t describe The Fringe: It’s a steampunk gallery and performance space that also serves soups, salads, wraps, coffees and teas. Open mic is held every second and fourth Wed. $$ TO Tue.-Sun.

FUJI SUSHI

9542 Argyle Forest Blvd., Ste. C-18, Westside, 778-1998 The skilled chefs create sushi items vegetarian or regular style. Dinner dishes include rice, soup and salad. $$ BW K TO L D Daily

GATORS BBQ

8083 Baymar St., Westside, 683-4941 Gators serves award-winning barbecue pork, chicken, ribs, turkey and sausage. $ BW K TO L D Mon.-Sat.

GATORS DOCKSIDE

6677 103rd St., Westside, 777-6135 For more than 20 years, this sports-themed family restaurant has been serving a varied menu of grilled wings, ribs, sandwiches and salads. Sports are aired on multiple TVs, and Tuesday is kids’ night. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET

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PECAN ROLL BAKERY: At the Pecan Roll Bakery in Fernandina Beach, you can find pecan diamonds, wedding cookies, a morning glory muffin (with carrot, pineapple, raisins, coconut and pecans), kolache and so much more. fruits and vegetables. The store also offers three dozen artisanal cheeses, more than 300 craft and imported beers and 50 organic wines, and organic produce and meats, vitamins and herbs. Organic wraps, sides, sandwiches and salads are all available to go, as well as raw, vegan items. $ BW TO B L D Daily

HAWKERS

1001 Park St., 508-0342 This new spot is based on the idea of Asian street vendors, peddling their authentic dishes from mobile stalls. A collection of hawker recipes is served under one roof. $ BW TO L D Daily

HOVAN MEDITERRANEAN GOURMET

2005 Park St., Ste. 1, 381-9394 Hovan offers traditional Mediterranean cuisine, including freshly made hummus, baba ghannoush and gyros, served in a setting that attracts indie rockers and businesspeople alike. Patio dining.

Hookahs available. $ BW L D Mon.-Sat.

JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES 630 Park St., 400-6688 See Beaches. $ TO L D Daily

JOHNNY’S DELI

474 Riverside Ave., 356-8055 Johnny’s experienced staff cooks up made-to-order breakfast and lunch fare, including grilled wraps, gyros and grilled chicken salad. $ TO B L Mon.-Sat.

KICKBACKS GASTROPUB

910 King St., 388-9551 2013 Best of Jax winner This neighborhood hot spot serves breakfast, lunch and dinner 20 hours a day, with a full bar that has more than 655 bottled beers and another 84 on tap.

There’s live music Thur. and Sun., and flatscreen TVs dot the interior. Happy hour is held Mon.-Fri. Outdoor seating is available. $$ FB K TO B L D Daily

KITCHEN KETTLE DELI

4251 Lenox Ave., Ste. 7, Westside, 387-8400 Sporting Western-themed décor, Kitchen Kettle Deli is a small, family-owned business serving homemade favorites. Chef Kim Wright serves daily specials including chicken salad, burgers and potato salad. $ TO L Mon.-Fri.

LARRY’S GIANT SUBS

1509 Margaret St., 674-2794 7895 Normandy Blvd., 781-7600 5733 Roosevelt Blvd., Westside, 446-9500 8102 Blanding Blvd., Westside, 779-1933 See Orange Park. $ K TO B L D Daily

LITTLE JOE’S CAFÉ

245 Riverside Ave., Ste. 195, 791-3336 This bright, riverview café inside the Raymond James Building serves breakfast and lunch in a casual atmosphere. Fresh soups, salads and signature salad dressings round out the New Yorkstyle deli experience. $ TO B L Mon.-Fri.

LOLA’S BURRITO JOINT

1522 King St., 738-7181 Latin-themed Lola’s offers more than 25 kinds of fresh-cooked-to-order burritos, burgers, along with tacos, empanadas and yucca fries. And there are more than 50 craft beers, some local, as well as signature margaritas. Sunday brunch features bottomless mimosas. $$ FB K R L D Daily

METRO DINER

4495 Roosevelt Blvd., 999-4600

2013 Best of Jax winner See San Marco. $$ R B L Daily

MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-Q

4838 Highway Ave., Westside, 389-5551 Monroe’s smoked meats include wings, pulled pork, brisket, turkey and ribs. Homestyle sides include green beans, baked beans, mac-n-cheese and collards. $$ K TO L Mon.-Sat.; D Fri.

MOON RIVER PIZZA

1176 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill, 389-4442 2013 Best of Jax winner See Amelia Island. $ BW TO L D Mon.-Sat.

THE MOSSFIRE GRILL

1537 Margaret St., 355-4434 Just a stone’s throw from the 5 Points intersection, Mossfire manages to satisfy indie kids’ and conservative business folk alike. Southwestern dishes like fresh fish tacos and chicken enchiladas are popular Happy hour runs Mon.-Sat. in the upstairs lounge. Sunday is happy hour all day. $$ FB K L D Daily

O’BROTHERS IRISH PUB

1521 Margaret St., 854-9300 The restaurant features traditional Irish fare like shepherd’s pie with Stilton crust, Guinness mac-ncheese and, of course, fish-n-chips. Outdoor patio dining is available. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

ORSAY

3630 Park St., 381-0909 2013 Best of Jax winner This French/American bistro serves steak frites, mussels and Alsatian pork chops in an elegant setting, with an emphasis on locally grown organic ingredients. $$$ FB R, Sun.; D Nightly

PANERA BREAD

4403 Roosevelt Blvd., Ste. 3, Westside, 387-1727 8635 Blanding Blvd., Westside, 778-4141 See Baymeadows. $$ TO L D Daily

PELE’S WOOD FIRE

2665 Park St., 955-1278 In historic Riverside, Matt Tierney and Bradley Kennett utilize the power of a wood-fired oven to create traditional, authentic Italian fare with a decidedly innovative, modern touch. $$ FB K TO L D Daily; R Weekends

PERARD’S PIZZA & ITALIAN CUISINE

11043 Crystal Springs Rd., Ste. 2, Westside, 378-8131 Family-owned Perard’s specializes in homemade sauces, dough, lasagna and desserts. Traditional Italian fare includes a large selection of gourmet pizza toppings. $ BW K TO L D Daily

POTTERS HOUSE SOUL FOOD

5310 Lenox Ave., Ste. 1, Westside, 394-0860 Owned by the Potters House Christian Fellowship, this cafeteria-style restaurant serves traditional Southern food: fried chicken, greens, mac-n-cheese, cornbread and other regional favorites. $ TO L D Tue.-Sun.

PRIMI PIATTI

2722 Park St., 389-5545 This Northern Italian-style restaurant (the name means first plate in Italian) offers a menu made from fresh ingredients, which includes daily specials, pastas and she-crab soup. $$$ BW K L D Mon.-Sat.

PUERTO PLATA RESTAURANT

2045 Bayview Rd., Westside, 388-5888 This restaurant located off Blanding Boulevard offers authentic Latin cuisine served in a relaxed atmosphere. Specialties include roast pork, chuletas and pollo guisado. $$ BW K L D Daily

SAKE HOUSE #1 JAPANESE GRILL SUSHI BAR

824 Lomax St., 301-1188 Located in Riverside on the corner of Lomax and Margaret streets. See Avondale. $$ BW L D Daily

THE SHEIK SANDWICH DELI

5172 Normandy Blvd., Westside, 786-7641 7361 103rd St., Westside, 778-4805 See Arlington. $ TO B L D Mon.-Sat.

SMOOTHIE KING

1661 Riverside Ave., 354-5145 2013 Best of Jax winner See Baymeadows.

SUN-RAY CINEMA

1028 Park St., 5 Points, 359-0047 First-run, indie and art films are screened at the oldest theater building in Jacksonville. Beer, some drafts from Bold City and Intuition Ale Works, wine, pizza — with names like Godbold, Black Lagoon Supreme, Cowford Pie — hot dogs, hummus, sandwiches, popcorn, nachos and brownies are available. $$ BW Daily

SUSHI CAFÉ

2025 Riverside Ave., Ste. 204, 384-2888 A variety of sushi, including the popular Monster Roll and the Jimmy Smith Roll, along with faves like Rock-n-Roll and Dynamite Roll. Sushi Café also offers hibachi, tempura, katsu and teriyaki. Dine indoors or on the patio. $$ BW L D Daily

SWEET THEORY BAKING COMPANY

1243 King St., 387-1001 Small batch, all-natural and organic, allergyfriendly bakery featuring items made with no egg, dairy, soy or peanuts. Gluten-free options, too. $ TO Tue.-Sat.

TAPA THAT

820 Lomax St., 5 Points, 376-9911 2013 Best of Jax winner This place puts a modern spin on traditional tapasstyle service, using locally and organically grown items as much as possible. Specialties include duck confit spring rolls and Cuban rice & beans cake.

Dine outdoors or inside. $$ BW R Sun.; L D Tue.-Sat.

TASTI D-LITE

1024 Park St., 900-3040 A four-ounce serving of the creamy dairy dessert can weigh in at fewer than 70 calories. It’s offered in a gazillion flavors, in cones, cups, shakes and smoothies. $ TO Daily

TIJUANA FLATS

2025 Riverside Ave., Ste. 205, 389-5630 5907 Roosevelt Blvd., Ste. 100, Westside, 908-4343 See Baymeadows. $ BW K TO L D Daily

TOM & BETTY’S

4409 Roosevelt Blvd., Westside, 387-3311 After 44 years in business, Tom & Betty’s is a Jacksonville institution. The car-themed menu features big sandwiches, burgers and favorite homestyle entrées like pot roast. Daily happy hour features $1.75 domestic bottles. Live bands perform every Fri. and Karaoke is every Sat. $$ FB K TO L D Tue.-Sun.

TREECUP CAFE

1923 S. Lane Ave., Westside, 786-0081 4434 Blanding Blvd., Westside, 777-0730 See Amelia Island.

829 Riverside Ave., Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 356-6857 Light lunch, quick bites, beer, wine, locally roasted coffee and espresso-based beverages, homemade soups, sandwiches, gourmet desserts and daily specials. Dine indoors or out in the museum’s beautiful gardens.

SOUP’S ON JACKSONVILLE

TRES LECHES

$ TO Daily

SONNY’S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q

$ BW K TO L D Daily

1526 King St., 387-9394 See Beaches. $ TO L D Daily

ST. JOHN’S SEAFOOD & STEAKS 1161 S. Lane Ave., Murray Hill, 378-5050 See Northside. $ BW K L D Daily

SUMO SUSHI

2726 Park St., 388-8838 This comfy spot offers an array of authentic Japanese dishes, from traditional to new styles of entrées and sushi rolls, including spicy sashimi salad, gyoza (pork dumplings), tobiko (flying fish roe) and rainbow roll (tuna, salmon, yellowtail and California roll) artfully presented. Cold sake is also served. $$ BW K L D Daily

$ BW K L Tue.-Sun.

869 Stockton St., 551-4375 This cozy spot has a variety of items made with a Spanish flavor — quiches, empanadas, arepas, bocadillos — and sandwiches, soups and baked goods. Desserts include chocolate marquesa, Caribbean lime pie and, of course, tres leches. $$ B L D Mon.-Sat.

WHITEWAY DELICATESSEN

1237 King St., 389-0355 This King Street mainstay has an extensive sandwich selection, including some items you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. It’s also a good spot to catch current and former politicos talking about the city’s future over tabouli or ham sandwiches. $ TO B L Mon.-Fri.

ZOËS KITCHEN

1661 Riverside Ave., 355-9637 See Ponte Vedra. $$ K L D Daily

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St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, Vilano (All places are in St. Augustine unless otherwise noted.)

95 CORDOVA

95 Cordova St., 810-6810 In the restored Casa Monica Hotel, this restaurant exudes elegance. The cuisine is a blend of Moroccan, Asian, Mediterranean, Caribbean and European influences. The adjacent Cobalt Lounge features a variety of fine wines. $$$ FB R Sun.; B L D Daily

A1A ALE WORKS

1 King St., 829-2977 This two-story brew pub, overlooking the restored Bridge of Lions, makes six varieties of beer and serves New World cuisine, indoors or out on the balcony. $$ FB L D Daily

ACAPULCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

12 Avenida Menendez, 808-9933 This sprawling Mexican restaurant overlooks Castillo de San Marcos and serves all of the favorites as well as weekly specials. Beer, including Mexican brands, wine and margaritas are served. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

AL’S PIZZA

1 St. George St., 824-4383 2013 Best of Jax winner See Beaches.

MUSTARD SEED CAFÉ: Mustard Seed’s lemon pepper salmon is accompanied by Southwest quinoa with corn, black beans, onions and cilantro on a bed of spinach.

$ FB K TO L D Daily

AMICI

1915B A1A S., St. Augustine Beach, 461-0102 This family-owned-and-operated Italian restaurant, at the intersection of S.R. 312 and A1A, has a variety of traditional pasta, veal, steak and seafood dishes. Daily happy hour. $$ FB K L D Daily

ANN O’MALLEY’S DELI & PUB

BARNACLE BILL’S

14 W. Castillo Dr., 824-3663 For 30-plus years, this family restaurant has been serving seafood, oysters, gator tail and steak, along with the popular fried shrimp. Some dishes are infused with their Datl Do It hot sauce products. $$ FB K TO L D Nightly

BEACHCOMBER RESTAURANT

23 Orange St., 825-4040 Across from the Old City Gates, Ann O’Malley’s serves a casual menu of soups, salads and sandwiches — favorites include the Reuben and the chicken salad — with familiar, friendly service.

Dine indoors or out on the porch. Irish beers on tap. Open mic is every Wed., trivia every Thur., live music on weekends.

2 A Street, St. Augustine Beach, 471-3744 One of the few spots in St. Augustine where you actually eat on the beach, this casual spot serves a full breakfast menu (with huge pancakes) inside or out at the picnic tables. There are fresh local oysters, seafood and Beachcomber’s awardwinning chowder.

$$ BW K L D Daily

$$ BW K B L D Daily

ATHENA RESTAURANT

THE BISTRO at CULINARY OUTFITTERS

14 Cathedral Place, 823-9076 Located on St. Augustine’s historic downtown Plaza, Athena has an extensive menu of Greek and American dishes, including moussaka, lamb kabobs and spinach pie. Dine inside at a booth or table. $$$ BW TO B L D Daily

AUNT KATE’S

612 Euclid Ave., Vilano Beach, 829-1105 This casual spot features an expansive view of the Tolomato River and a menu with a focus on seafood, from oysters Rockefeller to maple-rubbed salmon. Burgers, wraps, pasta dishes, steak and ribs are also served. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

AVILES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

32 Avenida Menendez, 829-2277 Located in Hilton Bayfront Hotel, Aviles offers a progressive European-flavored menu, featuring a made-to-order pasta night, wine dinners, chophouse nights and a deluxe breakfast buffet.

And a champagne brunch every Sunday — two words: bottomless mimosas! Free valet parking, too. $$$ FB K B L D Daily

BARLEY REPUBLIC IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE

48 Spanish St., 547-2023 The Irish bar and pub offers traditional burgers and sandwiches as well as Irish favorites like shepherd’s pie and bangers and mash. Wine and more than 50 beers are served. Live music on weekends. $$ BW K L D Daily

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9 S. Dixie Hwy., 829-2727 The Bistro is where locals lunch on crab cakes, chicken burritos, hamburgers, wraps, salads and soups, each dish made with fresh ingredients. $$ BW TO L Mon.-Fri.

BISTRO DE LEON

12 Cathedral Place, 810-2100 Jean-Stephane Poinard is a fifth-generation French chef who creates dishes with fresh American produce, herbs and seafood. The bread is baked on the premises. $$$ BW K B Sat. & Sun.; L Thur.-Sun.; D Sun.-Tue.

BLACKFLY THE RESTAURANT

BORRILLO’S PIZZA & SUBS

88 San Marco Ave., 829-1133 John Zappa’s New York-style restaurant serves an assortment of hot and cold subs, pasta dishes, and pizzas by the pie or slice. $ BW K TO L D daily

THE BRITISH PUB

THE BUNNERY BAKERY & CAFE

CARMELO’S MARKETPLACE & PIZZERIA

$$ FB D Nightly

121 St. George St., 829-6166 In the heart of St. Augustine’s historic district, the Bunnery offers homemade almond-chocolate croissants, assorted brownies and cookies, and pastries in addition to serving up full Southern breakfasts, sandwiches and espressos. $ TO B L Daily

BURRITO WORKS TACO SHOP

2420 U.S. 1 S., 794-9424 See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily

146 King St., 494-6658 In addition to New York-style brick-oven-baked pizza, Carmelo’s offers freshly baked sub rolls, Boar’s Head meats and cheeses, stromboli and garlic herb wings. Outdoor seating and Wi-Fi. $$ BW TO L D Daily

CELLAR 6 ART GALLERY & WINE BAR

6 Aviles St., 827-9055 Bite Club certified An inviting space, Cellar 6 serves an international array of fine wines, Wolfgang Puck coffees, handmade desserts and light bistro-style fare amid local art.

CAFE ATLANTICO

CLAUDE’S CHOCOLATES

$ TO L D Daily

CANDLELIGHT SOUTH

BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q

$ TO B L Tue.-Sat.

114 St. George St., 823-1229 671 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 217-7451 Baja-style tacos and burritos, 100 percent vegetarian bean burritos, fish tacos and hormone-free meats, along with homemade guacamole.

THE BLACK MOLLY BAR & GRILL

$$ FB K L D Daily

CARIBBEAN SOUL CAFE

6101 A1A S., Crescent Beach, 471-7000 This soul food is slow food — made with only fresh, local ingredients and prepared with care. The cuisine is down-home (where else can you get fried perch with grits and fresh tomato for breakfast?), the atmosphere is friendly and the choices are many.

108 Anastasia Blvd., 201-6300 The new place features semi-casual dining with a fly-fishing theme, focusing on a variety of fresh Atlantic seafood, steaks, brick-over pizza and specialty drinks.

504 W. Geoffrey St., Cobblestone Plaza, 547-2723 Fresh, local seafood, steaks cut from the loin, and unique pasta dishes in a casual atmosphere.

Nonstop happy hour.

$$ FB K L Fri.-Sun.; D Nightly

213 Anastasia Blvd., 810-5111 This pub offers darts and serves ale, beer and wine, as well as traditional meat pies, Cornish pasties and sausage rolls. Varieties of authentic British food and candies are sold at the shop within.

647 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 471-7332 This white-tablecloth restaurant serves traditional and new Italian dishes in an intimate space. Master Chef Paolo Pece, from Naples, Italy, prepares risotto alla pescatora, with shrimp, scallops and seasonal shellfish served in a parmesan cheese basket.

$$$ FB K TO D Tue.-Sun.

mainstay, serving coastal cuisine indoors or out on the large, oak-shaded deck. Kids romp along the water while grownups enjoy a long meal (fresh local shrimp, raw oyster bar) or a stunning sunset. Boat access is available.

$$$ BW D Nightly

$$ BW Daily

6 Granada St., 829-5790 Located inside The Market, this shop offers wine and chocolate pairings, soft-serve ice cream, a coffee bar, fresh fruit ice pops, cookies and gift items. See Ponte Vedra. $$ TO

COLLAGE

1 Anastasia Blvd., 819-0588 It’s brand-new on the island. The casual restaurant originally in Scarsdale, N.Y., offers fish tacos, sandwiches, wings, desserts and sangria. Daily specials are available.

60 Hypolita St., 829-0055 Located in an intimate space in the historic district, Collage offers high-end dining with a global menu.

Everything is made from scratch. A specialty dessert, The Bougainvillea, commemorates the Brazilian tree. An extensive wine list is offered.

CAP’S ON THE WATER

CONCH HOUSE RESTAURANT

$ BW K TO L D Daily

4325 Myrtle St., Vilano Beach, 824-8794 This Intracoastal restaurant is a Vilano Beach

$$$$ BW D Nightly

57 Comares Ave., 829-8646 This restaurant offers indoor seating as well

as Tiki huts built out over Salt Run. Signature dishes include the Cracker combo platter and St. Augustine fried shrimp. Tropical drinks are a specialty. Live entertainment, including Reggae Sunday, is featured on weekends. $$$ FB K L D Nightly

COQUINA BEACH SURF CLUB

451 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 471-2434 This beach-centric restaurant’s chefs Tony Philpott and Cole Smalley offer seasonal seafood, select beef entrees, seasonal produce, burgers, unique sandwiches and creative specials. Casual outdoor dining and an extensive wine list are also featured. $$ FB K R Sat.-Sun.; D Nightly

CREEKSIDE DINERY

160 Nix Boatyard Rd., 829-6113 Tucked behind a commercial stretch of U.S. 1, Creekside is an old Florida respite, featuring an outdoor deck with a fire pit. Overlooking Gonzales Creek, Creekside serves a variety of beef, chicken and seafood dishes, with an emphasis on lowcountry cooking. Live music on weekends. $$ FB K D Nightly

CRUISERS GRILL

3 St. George St., 824-6993 2013 Best of Jax winner See Beaches. $ BW K L D Daily

DENOEL FRENCH PASTRY SHOP

212 Charlotte St., 829-3974 Tucked away on historic Charlotte Street, Denoel has been around for some 40 years, serving freshbaked baguettes, cream puffs, cheesecakes and sandwiches. $$$ TO L Wed.-Sun.

DIANE’S NEW DAWN MARKET

110 Anastasia Blvd., 824-1337 The lunch counter inside this health food store serves everything made-to-order using organic ingredients. Sandwiches include avocado, peanut butter with honey, falafel, hummus, tofu salad and a veggie burger. Smoothies and fresh juices are also available. $$ TO L Mon.-Sat.

DICK’S WINGS & GRILL 4010 U.S. 1 S., 547-2669 2013 Best of Jax winner See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily

DONOVAN’S IRISH PUB

7440 U.S. 1 N., Ste. 108, St. Augustine, 829-0000 This spot features a mix of classic Irish entrées and traditional American dinners, as well as appetizers and pub grub. Irish beers and whiskeys are served.

Six HDTVs, pool tables and Wii are available. $$ FB K L D Daily

DOS COFFEE & WINE

300 San Marco Ave., 342-2421 Industrial chic coffee and wine bar features handcrafted pourovers and beans from Covina Roastery. Pressed sandwiches, farm fresh salads and build-your-own cheese boards.

Homemade Lebanese fare made by the Falafel Queen herself. Specialties are housemade hummus, gluten-free chips and halal meats. $$ TO L D Mon.-Sat.

FIREHOUSE SUBS

200 Cobblestone Dr., Ste. 106, 819-1808 2245 C.R. 210 W., Ste. 11, 823-9914 See Mandarin. $ K TO L D Daily

FLAVORS EATERY

125-C King St., 824-4221 A favorite among college students and locals, this casual restaurant serves quesadillas, pizza and smoothies. Local musicians play Thur.-Sat. Indoor and outdoor seating. $ BW L D Mon.-Sat.

FLORIDA CRACKER CAFÉ

81 St. George St., 829-0397 A contemporary dining room and outdoor garden dining in the heart of St. Augustine’s busy St. George Street. Customer favorites include blackened scallops, crab cake-stuffed shrimp and Florida gator tail. $$ BW K L D Daily

THE FLORIDIAN

39 Cordova St., 829-0655 Paying homage to Old Florida, The Floridian serves updated Southern fare, with fresh, local ingredients from area farms. Vegetarian and gluten-free options, too. Signature items include fried green tomato bruschetta, the blackened fish cornbread stack and the grits with shrimp, fish or tofu. $$$ BW K TO L D Wed.-Mon.

FLY BY CAFÉ

4900 U.S. 1 N., 824-3494 At St. Johns County airport, Fly By features signature soups, specialty burgers and chicken sandwiches. $ BW K TO L D Daily

FRATELLI’S ITALIAN AMERICAN CUISINE

415 Anastasia Blvd., Anastasia Island, 819-1760 Fratelli’s, a neighborhood Italian place with a cozy atmosphere, offers Italian-American specialties, including meat lasagna, veal parmigiana, almondcrusted salmon and chicken Verona. $$ BW TO D Mon.-Sat.

FUSION POINT

237 San Marco Ave., 823-1444 The theme is Japanese, but the menu is fusion — a blend of Far East favorites, vegetarian, Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean and Thai. The menu in this indie-mod restaurant includes sushi and is constantly changing. $$ BW TO D Nightly

THE GALLERY CAFE

1974 U.S. 1 S., 825-9944 This cozy spot offers creative sandwiches, salads, soups, organic fair-trade coffees, fresh pastries and New York-style bagels. Free Wi-Fi is available. $ BW B L Tue.-Sun.; D Wed.-Sun.

GAS FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT

641 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 461-5725 This rustic Florida-style spot is popular for drinks, dinner, dancing and daily specials. Jazz is featured on Mon. nights, and there’s a DJ Wed. and Fri.-Sun.

9 Anastasia Blvd., Ste. C, 217-0326 The menu is ever-changing, and all items are fresh, local and homemade. Casual fare like meatloaf and veggie and traditional burgers are served, along with seafood and steaks, as well as seasonal, daily specials and made-from-scratch desserts. It’s comfort food with an innovative twist.

EL POTRO

GEORGIE’S DINER

$$ BW TO B L Daily

THE DUNES CRACKER HOUSE

$$ B L Fri.-Sun.; D Nightly

226 San Marco Ave., 819-0390 See Beaches. $ FB TO L D Daily

FA CAFÉ

303 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 471-2006 “FA” is short for First Access — this beachy café is located north of the County Pier, directly across from the first beach access to St. Augustine Beach.

The tiny kitchen cranks out daily specials, like jerk fish and mango wrap. $ BW K L D Tue.-Sun.

FALAFEL QUEEN

1080 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd., 217-4886

$$ BW K TO L D Tue.-Sat.

100 Malaga St., 819-9006 Georgie’s serves homestyle fare, including Greek specialties from owner George Chryssaidis, who also owns the nearby Athena Restaurant. Outdoor seating available. $$ BW B L D Daily

GYPSY CAB COMPANY

828 Anastasia Blvd., 824-8244 A mainstay for a quarter-century, Gypsy’s menu changes twice daily. The signature dish is Gypsy chicken; there’s also seafood, tofu, duck and veal dishes. The Sunday brunch draws everyone from churchgoers to bikers. $$ FB R Sun.; L D Daily

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KAZU: Jason Chen prepares a sushi boat at Kazu in Mandarin.

HANG TEN BAR & GRILL

134 Sea Grove Main St., St. Augustine Beach, 342-8444 The beachy spot serves Caribbean fare, wings, down-home items and burgers in a chill atmosphere.

as Datil B. Good hot sauces and pepper products. $ TO B L Daily

HURRICANE GRILL WINGS

4255 S. A1A, Ste. 13, St. Augustine Beach, 471-7120 See Baymeadows.

$$ FB K TO L D Daily

$ FB K TO L D Daily

HARRY’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE

HURRICANE PATTY’S AT OYSTER CREEK

46 Avenida Menendez, 824-7765 Located in a historic house with a large outside patio, this New Orleans-style eatery features Cajun, Creole and Southern flavors infused with a modern twist: fresh seafood, steaks, pork, chicken and definitive dishes like jambalaya, etouffée and popular shrimp. Daily happy hour. Live music on most weekends. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

HAZEL’S HOT DOGS

2400 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., 824-8484 Named for the owners’ Chihuahua, Hazel’s offers a variety of wieners and all the embellishments from its modest digs west of downtown. $ K TO L D Daily

HOLIDAY ISLE CAFE

860 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 471-2555 Located inside the Holiday Isle Oceanfront Resort, this tropical restaurant serves fresh seafood, steaks and sandwiches. A full breakfast is served, and a breakfast buffet is featured during the week. $ K B, Daily; D Thur.-Sat.

HOT SHOT BAKERY & CAFE

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69 Lewis Blvd., 827-1822 At Oyster Creek Marina east of U.S. 1, this spot has a large creekfront deck, lunch specials and all-you-can-eat dinners. Daily happy hour, and dock space is available for boaters. Live music is presented nightly. $$ FB L D Daily

THE HYPPO

15 Hypolita St., 217-7853 1765 Tree Blvd., Ste. 5, 342-7816 This popular spot offers popsicles of unexpected flavors, created with premium ingredients, as well as coffee pour-overs and cold-brew coffees. Freshly handcrafted sandwiches and salads, too. The Hypolita location offers popsicles only. $ TO Daily

THE ICE PLANT

110 Riberia St., 829-6553 Sit back and relax at this vintage-inspired place (a former ice plant, obvee) in the historic area.

The farm-to-table menu utilizes locally sourced ingredients and the drinks are hand-crafted with house-made bitters and syrups. $$$ FB D Nightly

JACK’S BBQ

691 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-8100 This low-slung place has lured regulars and locals

for more than six decades. The appeal is the oldfashioned pit barbecue, a tiki bar, a large wooden deck, a band performance space, and even a small swimming pool. Live entertainment Wed.-Sun. A DJ spins every Wed. $ FB TO L D Daily

KINGFISH GRILL

252 Yacht Club Dr., 824-2111 At the west end of the Vilano Bridge, Kingfish Grill offers casual waterside dining indoors and out on the deck. The menu features fresh daily catch, house specialties and sushi. Weekly live entertainment is featured. $$ FB K L D Daily

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LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 155 Hampton Point Dr., 230-7879 See Mandarin. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

LE PAVILLON

45 San Marco Ave., 824-6202 One of the oldest restaurants in Northeast Florida, Le Pavillon is family-owned and operated. Gisele Sinatsch recommends the rack of lamb and the bouillabaisse. Norwegian salmon is popular, as are the duck and the Dover sole. $$ FB D Nightly

6460 U.S. 1 N., 823-9787 Owner Ann Dyke and staff serve British draught beers and cider in 20-ounce Imperial pints in an authentic pub. The repeat Best of Jax winner for Best Neighborhood Bar serves Cornish pasties, and fish and chips. north of the airport on U.S. 1. Look for the red double-decker bus in front.

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530 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 461-8288 Located in Castillo Real Hotel, La Cocina serves global cuisine with Latin flair. Owner Juan Solano creates international specialties including paella Valenciana and nightly specials. $$$ BW B Tue.-Sun.; D Daily

LA COCINA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

3290 U.S. 1 S., 794-1610 Sister restaurant to the La Cocina at the beach, this La Cocina offers gourmet Mexican cuisine in a finedining atmosphere.

82 San Marco Ave., Ste. 2, 824-5280 The cupcakes, baked fresh daily, include Grandma’s Coconut, Fire Engine Red Velvet, What’s Up Doc (carrot cake) and Funky Monkey, banana and chocolate chip cake with milk chocolate frosting.

Mini-cupcakes are also available. $ TO Mon.-Sat.

525 S.R. 16, Ste. 106, 826-0210 Manatee Café serves organic, vegetarian meals.

Owner/chef Cheryl Crosley prepares veggie omelets, tofu Reubens, miso and hummus and tabouli. The Health Food Market offers the same ingredients used in the café’s dishes. $ TO B L Mon.-Sat.

MANGO MANGOS BEACHSIDE BAR & GRILL

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MEEHAN’S IRISH PUB & SEAFOOD HOUSE

20 Avenida Menendez, 810-1923 This pub, just south of the old fort, offers burgers, traditional pub fare, seafood and a raw bar, along with signature dishes including steak O’Shay’s, Dubliner chicken and Irish Benedict. $$$ FB K Daily

MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS

410 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 826-4040 Bite Club certified 2013 Best of Jax winner See Beaches. $ BW K TO L D Daily

THE MILL TOP TAVERN & LISTENING ROOM

19 1/2 St. George St., 829-2329 A St. Augustine institution across from Castillo de San Marcos, Mill Top features live music nightly. The St. Auggie Spread is the signature dish. Homemade soups and sandwiches, daily specials. Dine indoors or under the trees on the two-story porch. $ FB L D Daily

MOJO OLD CITY BBQ

5 Cordova St., 342-5264 2013 Best of Jax winner This funky Southern whiskey bar offers pulled pork and Carolina-style barbecue along with Delta fried catfish. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

MOJO’S TACOS

551 Anastasia Blvd., Anastasia Island, 829-1665 This family-owned spot offers double-decker style tacos, big, tasty burritos and fresh salads. $ BW TO L D Daily

MURRAY BROS. CADDYSHACK

455 S. Legacy Trail, Ste. E106, World Golf Village, 940-3673 Decorated in a Caddyshack theme with actor Bill Murray’s golf and family memorabilia, this restaurant offers fresh seafood, steaks and barbecue.

And keep an eye out for Bill, who’s been known to stop by for a cold one now and then. Weekday happy hour. $$ FB L D Daily

NALU’S TROPICAL TAKE-OUT

926 Santa Maria Blvd., 794-0405 1020 Anastasia Blvd., Anastasia State Park, 501-9592 Locals love this funky taco stand, which serves fresh island style beef, chicken, fish and vegetarian tacos and burritos. Pick up to-go or dine outside on picnic tables. $ TO L D Wed.-Mon.

Whites, built in 1791, is said to be haunted. Fresh local seafood, steak and sautéed specialties. Live music featured nightly. Outdoor dining on the patio is available.

OLD CITY HOUSE INN &PROMISE RESTAURANT OF BENEFIT 115 Cordova St., 826-0184 St. Augustine’s only Historic Inn with a full-service restaurant and bar. Global cuisine influences are evident in everything from the crab and sweet corn to spring rolls.

OASIS RESTAURANT & DECK

4000 A1A and Ocean Trace Rd., St. Augustine Beach, 471-3424 Just one block from the Atlantic Ocean, The Oasis is a favorite among bikers and tourists. The menu includes burgers and daily specials. 24 draft beers, and a happy hour Mon.-Fri. There’s live music nightly and TVs for viewing sports. $ FB K B L D Daily

O.C. WHITE’S SEAFOOD & SPIRITS

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205 Anastasia Blvd., 829-6974 Expect a wait — O’Steen’s has been packing a crowd for more than 45 years. Seafood and steak are on the menu, but the meal most everyone orders is the famous fried shrimp. At O’Steens, it’s no alcohol, no smoking, no reservations and no plastic — cash only. $$ K L D Tue.-Sat.

THE OUTBACK CRABSHACK

8155 C.R. 13 N., 522-0500 This rustic restaurant, located on Six Mile Creek, features crabs, shrimp, gator tail, conch fritters and steaks served in a casual atmosphere. Arriving by boat or just feel like a nice after-dinner stroll?

Check out the 1,500-foot floating dock. $$ L D Daily

PACIFIC ASIAN BISTRO

159 Palencia Village Dr., Ste. 111, 808-1818 2013 Best of Jax winner Fresh, artfully crafted sushi, sashimi and classic rolls. Best Chef Mas Liu creates authentic sushi — Crazy Girl (shrimp tempura, asparagus, salmon); Mango Tango (salmon, crab, tuna, flying fish egg, mango sauce). Traditional dishes and sake, too. $$-$$$ BW L D Daily

PANAMA HATTIE’S

361 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 471-2192 Across A1A from the St. Johns County pier, this restaurant serves casual beach fare in a Key Weststyle atmosphere. Live bands are featured. Dine inside or out on the ocean-view deck upstairs. The bar’s open till 2 a.m. nightly. $ FB L D Daily

PANERA BREAD

600 Tingle Ct., 417-9926 See Baymeadows. $$ TO L D Daily

PETERBROOKE CHOCOLATIER 1011 A1A Beach Blvd., 471-2830 See Amelia Island. $$ TO Daily

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NEW YORK PIZZA COMPANY

163 Palencia Village Dr., 825-4545 All of the authentic New York-style pizzas are handtossed, made with their own dough and specially spiced tomato sauce, and baked in a stone oven.

Other menu items include salads, cheesy calzones, pasta dishes, hot hero sandwiches and desserts.

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2450 U.S. 1 S., 794-2088 This casual island-influenced restaurant features Mediterranean dishes, four kinds of tacos, and shrimp and grits, in addition to vegetarian options.

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117 St. George St., 825-2627 2013 Best of Jax winnerr The downtown St. Augustine eatery offers wings, salads and, of course, pizza — including free samples to passersby. There’s the Garbage Can pizza: a supreme with everything. Outdoor patio seating is available.

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60 Charlotte St., 825-4100 Sister restaurant to the St. George Street location, Pizzalley’s Chianti Room serves homemade Italian ristorante fare in a warm Tuscany setting. Live music is presented Mon.-Fri. $$ BW TO L D Daily

PLAYA CHAC-MOOL

105 D St., St. Augustine Beach, 471-1131 True Yucatec cuisine, this family owned restaurant serves Mayan influenced favorites like ceviche and quesadillas, along with beer and wine. The best parts the service, which often means the owner playing guitar, and a keyboard-only version of The Girl From Ipanema. Covered patio seating outside is available. $$ BW L D Tue.-Sun.

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meat, dairy, wheat or an oven. Organic beer and wine are available, along with take-out.

TEMPO

16 Cathedral Place, 547-0240 The newish fusion restaurant specializes in healthful American fare with a Latin flair. There’s a variety of live music every weekend.

$$ BW TO B L D Mon.-Sat.

PURPLE OLIVE INTERNATIONAL BISTRO

4255 A1A S., Ste. 6, St. Augustine Beach, 461-1250 This family-owned-and-operated restaurant’s dinner menu includes local seafood, prime cuts of beef, lamb, pork, vegetarian choices, local produce, and an option to create your own plate with a selection of entrées, sauces and sides.

$$ BW TO L D Tue.-Sun.

THEO’S RESTAURANT

169 King St., 824-5022 Located on the banks of San Sebastian River, Theo’s is just far enough away from the heart of downtown that it’s a popular haunt for locals and tourists alike.

Favorites include seafood and Greek dishes; the hearty breakfast is also popular.

$$$ BW D Tue.-Sat.

RAINTREE RESTAURANT

102 San Marco Ave., 824-7211 Located in an 1879 Victorian home for more than 33 years, this place specializes in favorites like steak and seafood. There’s a happy hour. Reservations are accepted, and outdoor patio dining is available. Live music is performed on weekends.

$ B L Daily

VILLAGIO ITALIAN GRILLE

500 S. Legacy Trail, World Golf Village, 940-8623 Located at Renaissance Resort, this restaurant features traditional and contemporary chef-crafted Italian selections made with local ingredients and farm-to-table items.

$$$ FB D Nightly

RED FROG & McTOAD’S GRUB-N-PUB

5545 A1A S., 814-8430 This casual spot offers award-winning chowder, seafood, chicken, pasta and sandwiches.

$$$ FB K TO B L D Daily

WILDFLOWER CAFÉ

4320 A1A S., St. Augustine Beach, 471-2691 One block from the beach, the Provençal-style cafe’s signature dishes are Wildflower grouper — sautéed, with blue crab meat and toasted almonds.

$$ FB K TO B L D Daily

THE REEF RESTAURANT

4100 Coastal Hwy., Vilano Beach, 824-8008 At this casual oceanfront restaurant, there’s an ocean view from every table as well as outdoor dining. The menu features fresh local seafood, steak, pasta dishes and chef specials. Daily happy hour.

$ BW K B L Tue.-Sat.

WOODY’S BAR-B-Q

135 Jenkins St., Ste. 106, 819-8880 See Southside.

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RENDEZVOUS RESTAURANT

YOBE FROZEN YOGURT

106 St. George St., 824-1090 Beer is the specialty at this German style beer house, with more than 200 varieties from around the world, with a rotating draft selection. Pair one with a hot or cold deli sandwich. Take-out orders may be phoned ahead for fast service. The kitchen’s open for late lunch during the week, till 2 a.m. Fri. and Sat.

200 CBL Dr., Ste. 103, 217-8465 See Beaches. $ TO Daily

YOGURT MOTION

163 Palencia Village, Ste. 102, 610-2220 This spot offers a healthful, nutritional cool treat in a non-dairy frozen yogurt (with no table sugar, lactose, chemicals or preservatives) in a variety of flavors.

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RHETT’S PIANO BAR & BRASSERIE

166 Hypolita St., 825-0502 The nightclub, styled like a glamorous speakeasy, serves innovative dishes like pistachio-crusted lamb chops, chicken Meuniere and Strawberry Fields salad, with organic greens, goat cheese, pecans and strawberries. Extensive wine list. Live music nightly. $$$$ FB D Tue.-Sun.

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PARK AVENUE BISTRO: Park Avenue Bistro’s margherita flatbread features both roma and sundried tomatoes, as well as mozzarella, basil and an olive oil sauce.

SALTWATER COWBOYS

299 Dondanville Rd., St. Augustine Beach, 471-2332 This popular landmark restaurant, which serves tourists and locals in a turn-of-the-century fish camp surrounded by saltwater marshes, is always packed. Local seafood, barbecue, ribs and chicken. $$ BW D Nightly

SANGRIAS TAPAS & PIANO BAR

35 Hypolita St., Ste. 201, 827-1947 The balcony of this historic building overlooks busy St. George Street, making it an ideal place to while away the afternoon while sipping one of seven signature (and individually prepared) sangrias.

Spanish-style tapas are also served. Live music is presented every night. $$ BW L D Daily

SANTA MARIA

135 Avenida Menendez, 829-6578 Seafood combinations and surf-and turf are on the menu at this St. Augustine institution, which has been serving customers at the built-over-the-bayfront restaurant since 1950. There’s an open-air porch, and fish feeding is encouraged. $$ FB K L D Daily

SCARLETT O’HARA’S

70 Hypolita St., 824-6535 The restaurant, located in a historic 1861 house that features an outdoor bar and cozy pub interior, offers pit-smoked barbecue, seafood, burgers, wings, steamed oysters and appetizers. Live music is featured nightly. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

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3945 A1A S., St. Augustine Beach, 471-4799 This family-owned restaurant has been serving Greek and Italian dishes for more than 24 years. An outdoor patio is available. Live music is presented on weekends. $$ FB K B L D Daily

with Boars Head meats, local produce, kosher Norwegian lox and panini. Outdoor dining is available. $ TO B R L Daily

SMOKIN’ D’S BBQ

110 S.R. 206 E., 797-2050 Their motto — We’re open if it’s smokin’ — says it all. Ultra-casual, no credit cards, no alcohol, no delivery. But there’s take-out – and outside seating on tree stumps. The Beach Basket, with three kinds of barbecued beans, is topped with a giant pile of your choice of beef brisket, turkey or pork. Serving until the food runs out. $ L D Daily

SMOOTHIE KING

1835 U.S. 1 S., Ste. 113, 825-6770 2013 Best of Jax winner See Baymeadows. $ TO Daily

SONNY’S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q 1720 U.S. 1 S., 824-3220 2720 S.R. 16, 824-3315 See Amelia Island. $ BW K TO L D Daily

SOUTH BEACH GRILL

45 Cubbedge Rd., Crescent Beach, 471-8700 Located off A1A, one block south of the S.R. 206 bridge, this two-story beachy destination offers casual oceanfront dining and fresh local seafood.

Dine indoors or out on the beachfront deck.

Weekday happy hour. $$$ FB B L D Daily

SPY GLOBAL CUISINE & LOUNGE

21 Hypolita St., 819-5637 The sophisticated addition to St. Augustine’s dining scene infuses the Ancient City with a West Coast vibe. Chef James Keene’s menu includes traditional Japanese entrées created with a European influence, sushi and a variety of saketinis, as well as 50 wines. $$$ BW K L Thur.-Sun.; D Tue.-Sun.

STIR IT UP

18 A St., St. Augustine Beach, 461-4552 Reggae-named fresh sandwiches, wraps and smoothies are served just steps from the ocean. Try the Burrita Marley (hummus and avocado burrito) or the Pita Tosh (turkey, hummus and sprouts). $ K TO L Daily; D Thur.-Sat.

SUNSET GRILLE

421 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 471-5555 This Key West-style restaurant serves fresh local seafood, steaks and sandwiches inside or at open-air counters. Celebrating 20-plus years, Sunset Grille has a new deck. $$$ FB K TO L D Daily

T.G.I.FRIDAY’S

318 S.R. 312, 808-8443 See Arlington. $$ FB K L D Daily

THE TASTING ROOM, WINE & TAPAS

25 Cuna St., 810-2400 This upscale contemporary Spanish restaurant fuses innovative tapas with an extensive wine list. Owned

by Michael Lugo, The Tasting Room features live music nightly. $$$ BW L Tue.-Sun., D Nightly

St. Johns Town Center BAHAMA BREEZE

10205 River Coast Dr., 646-1031 Bahama Breeze offers Caribbean-inspired cuisine and tropical drinks in an island atmosphere. Menu items include lobster quesadillas, West Indies beef patties and Creole baked goat cheese. $$$ FB K TO L D Daily

BENTO CAFE PAN ASIAN & SUSHI

4860 Big Island Dr., 564-9494 Casual dining at a quick pace is the Bento way, serving sushi and Pan-Asian cuisine, as well as vegan items. Sake is served and outdoor dining is featured. $$ BW TO L D Daily

BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE

4840 Big Island Dr., 345-3466 With four dining rooms, BlackFinn offers classic American fare: beef, seafood, pasta and flatbread sandwiches. Dine indoors or on the patio. There’s GameWatch and live music every Thur.-Sat. $$$ FB K R L D Daily

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE

4910 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Center, 807-9960 This upscale Northern Italian restaurant offers wood-grilled and oven-roasted steaks, chops and seafood. Dine indoors or al fresco on the terrace.

Private dining available. $$$ FB K TO R Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily

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4712 River City Dr., Ste. 105, 421-0179 This upscale yet casual spot offers innovative Cali-inspired dishes, pizzas, salads and sandwiches. Curbside pickup; free valet service with orders $20 or more. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

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MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT

4860 Big Island Dr., Ste. 2, 807-9292 A variety of non-fat, low-calorie, cholesterol-free frozen yogurts. The extensive selection includes tart and non-tart flavors, as well as more than 40 toppings.

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CANTINA LAREDO

10282 Bistro Dr., 997-6110 Authentic Mexican dishes are served in a sophisticated atmosphere. The daily fish specials, grilled chicken and steaks are complimented by signature sauces like chipotle-wine with portobello mushrooms or sautéed artichoke hearts and roasted red bell peppers.

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10208 Buckhead Branch Dr., 900-7730 2013 Best of Jax winnerThis comfortable, chic place

features tapas and small plate items made with Spanish and Italian flavors, including ceviche fresco, pappardelle bolognese and lobster ravioli. A 240-bottle wine list, 75 by the glass, and craft spirits are available. Outdoor dining is offered and there’s a bocce court, too. $$ FB R, Sun.; D Nightly

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4720 Town Crossing Dr., 807-9103 See Baymeadows. $$ TO L D Daily

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10281 Midtown Pkwy., Ste. 137, 641-3392 The popular chain restaurant has traditional chicken, pork and beef dishes, plus vegetarian plates and gluten-free selections. $$ FB K L D Daily

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POLLO TROPICAL

4863 Gate Pkwy., 646-9707 See Mandarin. $ K TO L D Daily

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THE CAPITAL GRILLE

5197 Big Island Dr., 997-9233 The Capital Grille serves dry-aged, hand-carved steaks and fresh seafood, in dishes made from local, seasonal ingredients. An extensive, award-winning wine list has 350 Old and New World wines; 25 wines by the glass. $$ FB K TO L Mon.-Fri.; D Nightly

FIREHOUSE SUBS

10261 River Marsh Dr., Ste. 131, 674-0536 See Mandarin. $ K TO L D Daily

FIVE GUYS FAMOUS BURGERS & FRIES

4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 401, 996-6900 2013 Best of Jax winner See Orange Park. $ TO L D Daily

J ALEXANDER’S RESTAURANT

10296 Bistro Dr., 996-7147 This upscale contemporary American restaurant is known for its wood-fired cuisine. The fresh seafood is flown in daily. The steaks are hand-cut, and the produce is fresh. Wine by the glass or bottle. $$$$ FB L D Daily

LIBRETTO’S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN KITCHEN

4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1, 402-8888 Authentic NYC pizzeria brings Big Apple crust, cheese and sauce to Jax. Librettos serves thirdgeneration family-style Italian classics, freshfrom-the-oven calzones, and desserts in a casual, comfy setting. $$ TO L D Daily

THE LOOP PIZZA GRILL

4413 Town Center Pkwy. N., 527-8900 See Beaches. $ BW K TO L D Daily

MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY

10367 Midtown Pkwy., 380-4360 Specializing in Italian-American cuisine, this upscale restaurant features classic and contemporary dishes — pasta, steaks, seafood, chef ’s specials and specialty desserts — made in a scratch kitchen. $$$ FB K TO L D Daily

MIMI’S CAFE

10209 River Coast Dr., 620-0660 Signature quiches, salads, sandwiches, chicken pot pie, beef bourguignon and roasted turkey breast are served in a French cottage-themed spot. $ FB K TO B L D Daily

MITCHELL’S FISH MARKET

5205 Big Island Dr., 645-3474 The ever-changing menu (it’s printed twice daily) has more than 180 fresh items, featuring cedarroasted Atlantic salmon, kung pao calamari and seared rare salt-and-pepper tuna. $$$ FB K TO L D Daily

MOXIE KITCHEN + COCKTAILS

4972 Big Island Dr., 998-9744 Chef Tom Gray’s latest venue features innovative contemporary American cuisine — seafood, steaks, pork, burgers, salads, sides and desserts — using locally sourced ingredients when possible. $$$ FB K L Mon.-Fri.; D Nightly

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4624 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 125, 565-1299 See Mandarin. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

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5096 Big Island Dr., 645-5252 This casual, sophisticated fresh grill and wine bar offers a seasonally changing menu and an awardwinning international wine list. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

SEASONS OF JAPAN

4413 Town Center Pkwy., 329-1067 This casual-style restaurant serves Japanese and hibachi-style fare, as well as sushi, quick-as-a-wink for busy shoppers at the Town Center. $$ K TO L D Daily

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4624 Town Crossing Blvd., Ste. 137, 564-2711 Hollis Wilder, twice a winner on Food Networks Cupcake Wars, offers 30 flavors of cupcakes made from scratch daily, plus 12 flavors of frozen yogurt with 48 toppings. $ TO Daily

TED’S MONTANA GRILL

10281 Midtown Pkwy., 998-0010 Modern classic comfort food features fine cuts of bison: signature steaks, award-winning gourmet burgers served in a sophisticated atmosphere.

Chef-inspired items include cakes, cedar-plank © crab 2014 salmon, fresh vegetables, desserts. Private label Bison Ridge wines are served. $$$ FB K TO L D Daily

WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR

10206 River Coast Dr., 997-6528 Wasabi serves up authentic Japanese cuisine and features teppanyaki shows. A full sushi menu is also served. $ K L D Daily

YOBE FROZEN YOGURT

10274 Buckhead Branch Dr., Ste. 119, 641-2883 See Beaches. $ TO Daily

San Jose, Lakewood, University West CRUISERS GRILL

5613 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 1, San Jose, 737-2874 2013 Best of Jax winner See Beaches. $ BW K L D Daily

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JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE

2025 Emerson St., Lakewood, 346-3770 Closed Sundays. See Downtown. $ TO L D Mon.-Sat.

LEO’S PIZZA ITALIANO

5627 San Jose Blvd., San Jose, 730-3830 The vibe at Leo’s is both Greek and Italian: Half of the restaurant features Greek décor, the other half Italian. Beer and a variety of Greek, Italian and California wines are served. Dine in or take out. $$ BW TO L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat.

MOJO BAR-B-QUE

1607 University Blvd. W., San Jose, 732-7200 2013 Best of Jax winner This funky Southern blues kitchen offers pulled pork and Carolina-style barbecue along with chicken-fried steak and Delta fried catfish. A full bottled beer selection is available. $$ FB K TO B L D Daily

PEPE’S HACIENDA Y RESTAURANT

3615 DuPont Ave., Ste. 900, Lakewood, 636-8131 This restaurant includes an ethnic grocery store.

Pepe’s offers authentic burritos, tortillas, seafood, soups and fresh-baked in-house breads. $$ K TO B L D Daily

DICK’S WINGS & GRILL

1610 University Blvd. W., Lakewood, 448-2110 2013 Best of Jax winner See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily

SONNY’S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q

5097 University Blvd. W., Lakewood, 737-4906 See Amelia Island. $ BW K TO L D Daily

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FUSION SUSHI

1550 University Blvd. W., Lakewood, 636-8688 New upscale sushi spot serves a wide variety of fresh sushi, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki and kiatsu. $$ K L D Daily

GENE’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

1571 University Blvd W., Lakewood, 448-9888 A Jacksonville landmark, Genes menu includes gator tail, calamari and Cajun shrimp. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

5635 San Jose Blvd., Lakewood, 371-7884 See Baymeadows. $ BW K TO L D Daily

URBAN ORGANICS

5325 Fairmont St., Spring Park, 398-8012 This garden store features a coop every Monday that offers local, fresh fruits and vegetables in bags of 10, 20 or 30 pounds.

The garden center stocks items for organic and hydroponic cultivation. $ TO Mon.-Sat.

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BASIL THAI & SUSHI

1004 Hendricks Ave., 674-0190 Basil Thai serves fresh sushi and authentic Thai cuisine, including ginger-infused salad, classic Pad Thai, all curry dishes, ebi roll, sashimi and daily specials. $$ FB L D Mon.-Sat.

bb’s RESTAURANT & BAR

1019 Hendricks Ave., 306-0100 There’s sophistication to spare, from the everchanging selection of fine cheeses to the coffee bean carefully placed in each espresso martini. A favorite lunch spot for the Downtown set. $$$ FB R L D Mon.-Sat.

BEACH ROAD CHICKEN DINNERS

4132 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 398-7980 Just like Sunday dinner at home — if your family could cook fried chicken, okra, sweet corn nuggets, country-fried steak, gizzards and chicken livers.

And creamed peas, gravy, cole slaw, biscuits, fruit cobbler, fries, rice … Beach Road does it all. At the same location since 1939, the multiple awardwinner also offers fish and shrimp. $ K TO L D Tue.-Sun.

BISTRO AIX

1440 San Marco Blvd., 398-1949 Bistro Aix serves French- and Mediterraneaninspired fare in an urban-chic atmosphere. The menu changes seasonally, and the wine list includes more than 250 choices. Happy hour is Mon.-Fri. $$$ FB L D Daily

BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q

4907 Beach Blvd., 398-4248 See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily

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Located on the Southbank of the St. Johns River since 1982, this upscale restaurant serves fresh fish, seafood and prime rib. $$$$ FB D Nightly

CHECKER BBQ & SEAFOOD

3566 St. Augustine Rd., 398-9206 Chef Art Jennette runs the show here, serving up all manner of barbecue, seafood and down-home comfort food. Ask for the Trailer Trash Special, which features a pulled-pork sandwich, 15 of Art’s fried white shrimp, hand-cut fries and fresh fried green tomatoes. $ K L D Daily

CURRENTS RIVERVIEW BISTRO

841 Prudential Dr., Aetna Building, Southbank, 306-9512 Located in the Aetna building, Currents offers Indian, Thai, Latin and European inspired dishes, as well as Southern fried chicken. Outside dining is featured, and the river views are terrific. $$ FB B L Mon.-Fri.

EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ

1704 San Marco Blvd., 398-9500 2013 Best of Jax winner See Beaches. $ BW K L D Daily

FIREHOUSE SUBS

1949 San Marco Blvd., Ste. 1, 396-0001 See Mandarin. $ K TO L D Daily

FIRST COAST DELI & GRILL

6082 St. Augustine Rd., 737-7477 First Coast offers traditional diner fare like oversized pancakes and bacon, sandwiches, salads and burgers. $ K TO B L Daily

THE FRENCH PANTRY

6301 Powers Ave., 730-8696 This bakery is a cut above, offering freshly made pastries as well as sandwiches and salads, with a European flair. There’s usually a line out the door, so bring your patience. $$ L Mon.-Thur.

FUJI SUSHI

1950 San Marco Blvd., 399-3305 Located on San Marco Square, Fuji Sushi is under new management with an all-new sushi menu. Sake is served. A sushi lunch is special is offered daily. $ BW K L D Daily

GREEN ERTH BISTRO

1520 Hendricks Ave., 398-9156 Edgy and original, Green Erth serves Cali-inspired fare — featuring vegan and vegetarian — made with natural, organic ingredients, including breakfast items, big salads, soups, paninis, sandwiches, hot dishes and desserts. Organic teas, coffees and juices are available. Intuition Ale Works brews, too. $$ BW L Mon.-Sat.; D Tue.-Sat.

THE GROTTO WINE & TAPAS BAR

2012 San Marco Blvd., 398-0726 Serving a varied tapas menu of artisanal cheese plates, empanadas, bruschettas and homestyle cheesecake, this upscale wine bar features a list with more than 60 wines by the glass. Wine tastings every Thur. $$$ BW Tue.-Sun.

HAVANA-JAX CAFE/CUBA LIBRE BAR

2578 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 399-0609 Bite Club certified The Cuban sandwiches served in this clean, bright café are the real thing: big, thick and flattened.

Other favorites include traditional Cuban fare like black beans and rice, plantains, steaks, seafood, chicken and rice, and roast pork. Spanish wine and Cuban drink specials, including mojitos and Cuba libres, are served. Happy hour all day, every day. $ FB K L D Daily

HIGHTIDE BURRITO COMPANY

1538 Hendricks Ave., 683-7396 Locally-owned-and-operated by Alejandro Juarez, this casual Mexican place offers homemade salsas, marinades and tortillas. Beef, pork, fish or cactus are served in burritos, tacos, salads or tortas. $ FB K L D Daily

HON KOREAN RESTAURANT

5161 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5, St. Nicholas, 396-4008 Hon serves home-style Korean, focusing on healthy soups, casseroles, entrées and side dishes, all made with fresh meats, vegetables and seafood. The chef has more than 30 years of experience dishing out authentic Korean meals, using original methods passed down through her family. $$$ BW TO L D Tue.-Sun.

HURRICANE GRILL WINGS 1615 Hendricks Ave., 393-7933 See Baymeadows. $ FB K TO L D Daily

JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS

1615 Hendricks Ave., 399-5006 4261 Roosevelt Blvd., 387-0007 Don’t let the Yankee-centric name turn you away.

Jersey Mike’s, known for its fresh-cut subs, offers both hot and cold choices, including Philly, meatball and cheese, turkey breast and provolone, roast beef, and a veggie sub. Wraps and salads, too. $ K TO L D Daily

JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES 1725 Hendricks Ave., 400-7827 See Beaches. $ TO L D Daily

LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1631 Hendricks Ave., 399-1768 See Mandarin. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

LIBERTY BAKERY

6661 Bowden Rd., 321-9567 This spot offers sandwiches, subs, salads and freshly baked pastry items. $ B L Tue.-Sat.

THE LOOP PIZZA GRILL

2014 San Marco Blvd., 399-5667 See Beaches. $ BW K TO L D Daily

MAPLE STREET BISCUIT COMPANY

2004 San Marco Blvd., 398-1004 Combine Southern comfort food — pulled pork, fried chicken, bacon — with options like goat cheese, dill pickles, pepper jelly, collards, sausage gravy, fried eggs, put them in a flaky, fresh biscuit and top with various sauces, gravies and dressings, and stand back. sides, coffee and soda, too. $ TO B L Mon.-Sat.; D Fri. & Sat.

MATTHEW’S

2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922 This is Chef Matthew Medure’s flagship restaurant, offering fine dining in a refined, Europeanstyle atmosphere. Matthew’s specializes in artfully presented cuisine, and the lounge offers small plates, an extensive martini and wine list and a happy hour Mon.-Fri. Reservations are recommended. $$$$ FB D Mon.-Sat.

METRO DINER

3302 Hendricks Ave., 398-3701 2013 Best of Jax winner The original upscale diner is located in a historic 1930s-era building amid San Marco’s residential district, and there are two other locations. All serve meatloaf, chicken pot pie and homemade soups.

Guy Fieri filmed an episode of the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins & Dives here. $$ B R L Daily

MEZZE BAR & GRILL

2016 Hendricks Ave., 683-0693 Mezze features Mediterranean cuisine — hummus, kabobs — plus brick-oven pizza and veggie options.

There’s a hookah patio, Wi-Fi and 35 beers on tap. $$ FB D Nightly

THE MUDVILLE GRILLE

3105 Beach Blvd., St. Nicholas Plaza, 398-4326 This original St. Nicholas location and its sister restaurants are family-oriented sports spots serving steaks and wings. Trivia is featured every Thur., Karaoke every Fri. and Texas Hold ’Em every Wed. There are big-screen TVs and three satellite dishes for sports fans. The adjacent Music Room features live music every weekend. $ FB K L D Daily

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THE OLIVE TREE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

1705 Hendricks Ave., 396-2250 The Olive Tree serves Mediterranean homestyle healthy plates, including hummus, tabouleh, grape leaves, veggie kibbi, gyros, potato salad, Greek salad and more. $$ BW L D Mon.-Fri.

PETERBROOKE CHOCOLATIER 1470 San Marco Blvd., 398-2489 2024 San Marco Blvd., 398-2488 See Amelia Island. $$ TO Daily

PIZZA PALACE

1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815 See Baymeadows. $$ BW TO L D Daily

PLAYERS GRILLE

4456 Hendricks Ave., 448-6670 This sports bar and grill serves burgers and wings, teriyaki stir fry and homemade soups. A kids’ game room is open (TV monitored, so parents can watch), and TVs are situated in all the booths. Texas Hold ’Em is held every Wed., Thur., Sat. and Sun. $$ FB K R L D Daily

PULP

1962 San Marco Blvd., 396-9222 The juice bar offers fresh juices, frozen yogurt, teas, and coffees made one cup at a time, along with 30 kinds of smoothies. Some smoothies are blended with flavored soy milks and organic frozen yogurts and granola. $ TO B L D Daily

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TIDBITS RESTAURANT

1076 Hendricks Ave., 396-0528 For more than 25 years, Clara’s Tidbits has specialized in good food served in a friendly atmosphere, including popular lunch items like chicken salad and unique avocado sandwiches.

Delivery available. $ TO L Mon.-Fri.

TOSCANA LITTLE ITALY

4440 Hendricks Ave., 900-1059 The 150-seat restaurant features Tuscan yellow walls, cherry wood tables and chairs, and tile floors.

The extensive menu includes traditional Italian dishes. $$ FB TO L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat.

VINO’S PIZZA & GRILL

1430 San Marco Blvd., 683-2444 Vino’s has hand-tossed New York-style, thin-crust pizzas, as well as Sicilian-style, thick-crust pizzas.

Big salads, baked dishes, subs, stromboli, wings and wraps round out the menu. This location offers a daily lunch buffet. $$ K L D Daily

WINE CELLAR

1314 Prudential Dr., Southbank, 398-8989 This Jacksonville landmark offers classic Continental and New World cuisine in an Old World setting. Dine outdoors under majestic oaks or indoors in intimate dining rooms. $$$$ FB L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat.

RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY

835 Museum Circle, Southbank, 398-2299 Situated on the Southbank Riverwalk overlooking the St. Johns River and popular with the downtown business set, River City offers fresh seafood, steaks and daily chef ’s creations. Nosh in the enclosed dining room or out on the marina dining deck.

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RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

1201 Riverplace Blvd., Crowne Plaza, Southbank, 396-6200 2013 Best of Jax winner A consistent Best of Jax winner for Best Steaks, Ruth’s Chris serves Midwestern custom-aged U.S. prime beef, cooked in 1,800-degree broilers.

Fresh seafood, live Maine lobster and an extensive selection of wines are also on the menu.

Reservations suggested.

360° GRILLE IN LATITUDE 30

10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555 Located inside the entertainment complex Latitude 30, 360° Grille serves familiar sportsbar favorites, including seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pasta and pizza. Dine inside or on the patio. $$ FB TO L D Daily

ALHAMBRA THEATRE & DINING

SAKE HOUSE #2 JAPANESE GRILL SUSHI BAR

12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212 The nation’s longest continuously running dinner theater (now in its 46th year), the renovated Alhambra features cuisine prepared by Executive Chef DeJuan Roy, who coordinates his menus with each stage production. Reservations are suggested to guarantee seating. Upcoming productions include The Color Purple, Social Security, Shrek the Musical and Man of La Mancha.

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1478 Riverplace Blvd., Ste. 101, 306-2188 See Avondale.

SAN MARCO THEATRE

1996 San Marco Blvd., 396-4845 The historic movie house offers pizza, nachos, quesadillas, sandwiches, and beer and wine to adventurous moviegoers. The theater shows firstrun films. $ BW D Nightly

THE SOUTHERN GRILL

800 Flagler Ave., Southbank, 858-9800 The Southern Grill offers a large menu of salads, veggie platters, sandwiches, melts and wraps. The breakfast selection includes omelets, a variety of egg combinations and sit-down favorites like pancakes. $$$ B L Mon.-Sat.

STAN’S SANDWICH & GRILL

1562 Hendricks Ave., 398-6642 Marking more than 30 years in the same location, Stan’s serves up breakfast pita sandwiches, omelets and pancakes, as well as hand-pattied burgers, dogs, subs, barbecue and fresh cherry limeade. $ TO B L Mon.-Sat.

TAVERNA

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10365 Beach Blvd., 641-5794 This family-owned casual spot has been around since 1967, offering all-beef hot dogs served in toasted buns, dressed up with a variety of homestyle toppings, as well as steak pitas, burgers and subs. $ K TO L D Mon.-Sat.

APNA RESTAURANT

10769 Beach Blvd., Ste. 14, 645-3334 Apna serves Indian and Pakistani cuisine, specializing in hala. A lunch buffet is featured. $ L D Daily

AROMAS CIGAR & WINE BAR

4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, 928-0515 Aromas, essentially a cigar, wine and martini bar, also serves an extensive tapas menu. Martini specials nightly. $$ FB Nightly

BAYARD CAFE

12525 Philips Hwy., Ste. 201, 551-3026 This casual, family-owned restaurant serves homemade-style breakfast all day, as well as soups and daily specials. And the café now offers desserts, lattes and espressos. $ K TO B L Daily

BEIGNETS CARIBBEAN CAFÉ

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BISTRO 41°

3563 Philips Hwy., Ste. 104, 446-9738 Daily specials, burgers, salads, paninis, gyros, fresh homemade soups, served in a relaxing spot. $ TO B L Mon.-Fri.

BLUE BAMBOO RESTAURANT & WINE BAR

3820 Southside Blvd., 646-1478 Blue Bamboo offers Southern specialties and hip, Asian comfort food created by owner, Chef Dennis Chan. Favorites include red curry shrimp and grits, Singapore street noodles and javin dusted grilled lamb rack. Saketinis and an extensive wine list are served. Dine indoors or outside. $$ FB L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat.

BOLD CITY GRILL

10605 Deerwood Park Blvd., Sheraton Hotel, 564-4772 2013 Best of Jax winner Casual Bold City Grill features local microbrews on tap with a daily happy hour. The menu includes fresh local seafood, Angus steaks, salads, sandwiches and burgers, and there’s flatscreen TVs all over. $$ TO K B L D Daily

BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q

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DICK’S WINGS & GRILL

10750 Atlantic Blvd., 619-0954 2013 Best of Jax winner See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily

EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ

5500 Beach Blvd., (University & Emerson), 398-1717 2013 Best of Jax winner See Beaches. $ BW K L D Daily

FARAH’S PITA STOP CAFÉ

3980 Southside Blvd., Ste. 201, 928-4322 Farah’s specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine and caters to the lunch and dinner crowd in busy Southside. Fresh sandwiches, soups, entrées and desserts, as well as pastries and mazas (appetizers) are served.

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10334 Southside Blvd., 363-9090 This popular chain restaurant gets to the heart of fresh Italian cooking with recipes like lasagna and rosemary potatoes. Dishes are available in three generous portion sizes (half-pound meatballs!) and served family-style in a whimsical, old-Italy setting.

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CAMICAKES CUPCAKES

9734 Deerlake Court, Ste. 5, Tinseltown, 998-4611 See Orange Park. $$ TO Daily

CLARK’S PIT STOP CAFE

8929 Philips Hwy., 363-0990 The former Tombo’s still serves barbecue as well as all the familiar family favorites. There’s a drive-thru window, too. $ B L Mon.-Sat.

COPELAND’S OF NEW ORLEANS

4310 Southside Blvd., 998-4414 Copeland’s 80-item New Orleans-themed, awardwinning menu has a wide variety of authentic Creole, Cajun and New Orleans cuisine, including seafood, pasta and steak. Copeland’s has a happy hour every Mon.-Fri. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

THE CORNER BISTRO & WINE BAR

9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 1, 619-1931 The Corner features casual fine dining, with a menu that blends modern American favorites served with international flair. A full bar is served featuring fine wine, cocktails and martinis. $ FB L D Daily

4320 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., Ste. 202, 998-9797 This cozy getaway serves a full sushi bar as well as hibachi, sashimi, katsu, sake and tempura dishes.

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BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL BAR

10300 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2430A, 363-0410 See Orange Park.

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4250 Southside Blvd., 620-0600 See Orange Park.

HALA CAFE & BAKERY

4323 University Blvd. S., 733-5141 This Jacksonville institution — since 1975 — serves homemade pita bread, kabobs, falafel, tabouli and a daily lunch buffet. Beer and wine are available.

The adjacent store carries delicacies from all over the world. $$ BW TO L D Mon.-Sat.

HOOTERS

4521 Southside Blvd., 807-9541 See Downtown. $$ FB TO L D Daily

III FORKS PRIME STEAKHOUSE

9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 111, 928-9277 III Forks offers a contemporary evolution of the classic steakhouse, updated and stylish with a savvy menu featuring USDA prime beef, seafood, distinctive wine and local favorites. More than 1,500 wines are available. Dine indoors or out on the patio.

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ISLAND GIRL WINE & CIGAR BAR

7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115, 854-6060 This smoking establishment, with a walk-in humidor, pairs appetizers with more than 25 wines and ports by the glass. More than 220 wines by the bottle are served; scotch flights are featured. Live music is featured Wed.-Sat. $$ FB L D Daily

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4375 Southside Blvd., Ste. 15, 620-0707

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CELEB’S CORNER KITCHEN: Chef Love Jones prepares a customer-inspired warm salad with sweet peppers, baby Asian greens, mushrooms, onions and a seasonal citrus blend.

Fresh, thick deli sandwiches along with soups, salads and super spuds. The signature sandwich is a New Orleans-style muffalatta sandwich. There’s also a salad bar with more than 33 choices and free ice cream. $$ BW K TO B L D Daily

JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS

3541 University Blvd. W., Ste. 1, 367-8635 9700 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 610, Tinseltown, 337-0159 See San Marco. $ K TO L D Daily

JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES 11702 Beach Blvd., Ste. 101, 642-8288 7159 Philips Hwy., Ste. 1, 400-6199 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 19, 642-8188 See Beaches. $ TO L D Daily

JJ’S BISTRO DE PARIS

7643 Gate Pkwy., 996-7557 Authentic French cuisine is served in a comfortable, charming setting. The scratch kitchen offers really fresh soups, stocks, sauces and pastries. $$ BW K TO L D Mon.-Sat.

JOEY BROOKLYN FAMOUS PIZZERIA

7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 107, 683-8737 Joey Pizza features fresh dough, cheeses and meat toppings on their pizza pies; they also serve wings and Italian dishes. $$ BW TO B L D Daily

JOHNNY ANGEL’S

3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120, 997-9850 This diner, located near University of North 60 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MARCH 19-25, 2014

Florida, serves dishes that reflect its 50s-style décor, including Blueberry Hill pancakes, Fats Domino omelet and Elvis special combo platter, as well as burgers and hand-dipped shakes. Live entertainment, monthly car shows. $ BW K TO B L D Daily

JULIE’S CAFE

5100 Sunbeam Rd., Ste. 4, 268-8121 This family-owned café serves American and Middle Eastern dishes. Dine indoors or outside. $ K TO B L Mon.-Fri.

KANKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE/SUSHI BAR 4483 Southside Blvd., 642-2626 See Fleming Island. $$ FB TO D Nightly

KATHY’S BAKERY & CAFE

10150 Beach Blvd., Ste. 18, 445-1530 The bakery has a real Cuban flavor to the items it offers, especially its coffee. $ TO B L D Tue.-Sun.

KYOTO STEAK & SUSHI HOUSE

8221 Southside Blvd., Ste. 16, 645-8788 The experienced sushi chefs, trained in Japan, offer traditional Japanese style fare and a full sushi bar in a family atmosphere. Plum wine and sake are served. $$ BW K L D Daily

LARRY’S GIANT SUBS

3611 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 641-6499 4479 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., 425-4060 See Orange Park. $ K TO B L D Daily

LECI’S ITALIAN CAFE

4076 Belfort Rd., 332-8144 Everything here is made from scratch, with authentic Italian ingredients. Dine indoors or outside. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

LIME LEAF

9822 Tapestry Park Cir., Stes. 108 & 109, 645-8568 Lime Leaf offers definitive Thai cuisine, from fresh papaya salad to pad Thai to seared ahi tuna, as well as crispy duck, all elegantly presented. Desserts include mango sweet rice. Limited delivery is available. $$ BW L D Mon.-Sat.

THE LOOP PIZZA GRILL

inside or al fresco on the patio. $$$ FB K TO L D Mon.-Sat.

MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS

9734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, 997-1955 Bite Club certified 2013 Best of Jax winner See Beaches. $ BW K TO L D Daily

THE MELTING POT

7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 101, 642-4900 Participatory dining is the philosophy at The Melting Pot, with a variety of fondues — from chocolate to cheese — and entrées ranging from filet mignon to ahi tuna. $$ FB K D Nightly

8221 Southside Blvd., 645-7788 See Beaches.

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MAMMA LUCIA

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11380 Beach Blvd., 645-0081 Near University of North Florida and owned by real Italians, Mamma Lucia serves definitive Northern Italian cuisine, like risotto, osso buco and the specialty dessert, bomba al cioccolato, cake with ice cream and Amaretto. The pasta and tiramisu are made fresh. Espresso is served. $$ BW K TO L D Tue.-Sun.

MANGIA! ITALIAN BISTRO & BAR

3210 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 551-3061 Chef/owner Tonino DiBella presents authentic fine Italian dining — fresh seafood, chicken, veal, steaks, pasta, New York-style pizza and homemadestyle desserts. Happy hour 4-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Dine

3109 Spring Park Rd., 396-2626 Authentic Mexican fare is served, for dine in or take out. Margaritas are featured.

MIKEY’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT

7544 Beach Blvd., 721-7333 Family-owned for 35-plus years, Mikey’s serves Old New York style thin-crust pizzas, pasta, chicken and seafood dishes. An Italian lunch buffet is offered. Take-out and delivery within three miles are available. $ K TO L D Mon.-Sat.

MILLER’S ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR 9711 Deer Lake Court, 565-2882 See Arlington. $$ FB K L D Daily

MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-Q 10771 Beach Blvd., 996-7900 See Riverside. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

NEWK’S EXPRESS CAFE

9047 Southside Blvd., Ste. 1, 527-2402 Just because the service is lightning-fast doesn’t mean the quality suffers. Newk’s offers made-toorder toasted sandwiches, hand-tossed salads with homemade-style dressings, as well as Californiastyle pizzas and desserts. $ BW K TO L D Daily

OISHII

4375 Southside Blvd., Ste. 4, 928-3223 Manhattan-style Japanese fusion cuisine is served here, featuring fresh, high-grade sushi, a variety of lunch specials and hibachi items. $$ BW K TO L D Daily

OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

7860 Gate Pkwy., Stes. 119-122, 854-0485 Otaki features a sushi bar, hibachi grill tables and an open kitchen. $$$ FB K TO L D Daily

PANERA BREAD

13740 Beach Blvd., 821-8211 See Baymeadows. $$ TO L D Daily

PETERBROOKE CHOCOLATIER 9047 Southside Blvd., 423-0529 See Amelia Island. $$ TO Daily

PHILIP SUSHI

9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 20, 519-7977 The full-service sushi restaurant serves traditional sushi, hibachi, sashimi, tempura and teriyaki dishes.

There’s a daily happy hour. Lunch specials are featured. $ BW TO L D Daily

PISCO’S RESTAURANT

4131 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, 646-3888 This Peruvian restaurant offers ceviche, jalea, lomo and pollo saltado, arroz con marisco, Inca Cola and Peruvian wines. $$$ BW K L D Daily

SAHARA CAFE & BAR

10771 Beach Blvd., Ste. 110, 338-9049 From tiled floors to the pillowed lounge area, the family-owned-and-operated restaurant exudes Mediterranean style. Flavored hookahs and hot tea are offered in the lounge. Belly dancers perform every weekend. $$ BW D Nightly

SAKE SUSHI

8206 Philips Hwy., 647-6000 Sushi, hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, katsu, donburi and noodle soups are served. Popular rolls include Fuji Yama, Ocean Blue and Fat Boy. $$ FB K L D Mon.-Sat.

SALA THAI

10769 Beach Blvd., Ste. 10, 641-8384 Sit at a booth decorated like a thatched-roof hut and order from a varied Thai menu. House specialties change weekly. Favorites include pad Thai. For dessert, there’s mango rice or coconut ice cream. $$ BW TO L Mon.-Fri.; D Nightly

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SHIRAZ PIZZA & ITALIAN GRILLE

3980 Southside Blvd., Ste. 204, 738-8787 This Italian restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat pizza lunch special. Sandwiches, subs and baked dishes. Delivery available. $ BW K TO L D Daily

T.G.I.FRIDAY’S

4409 Southside Blvd., 997-8700 See Arlington. $$ FB K L D Daily

TASTE FOOD STUDIO

9726 Touchton Rd., Ste. 105, Southside, 647-8298 TASTE specializes in high-end, higher quality, scratch-made fare, combining upscale dishes with a TASTEfully new twist on global cuisine and American favorites. $$$ FB K TO L D Daily

TAVERNA YAMAS

9753 Deer Lake Ct., 854-0426 Bite Club certified 2013 Best of Jax winner This Greek restaurant serves char-broiled kabobs, seafood and traditional Greek wines and desserts, and there are belly dancing shows. A DJ spins every Fri. and Sat. $$ FB K L D Daily

TIJUANA FLATS

13529 Beach Blvd., 223-0041 See Baymeadows. $ BW K TO L D Daily

TILTED KILT PUB & EATERY

9720 Deer Lake Court, 379-8612 The latest installment in restaurants whose specialty is hot waitresses (their tagline is “the best-looking sports pub you’ve ever seen”), this Jacksonville joint offers 40 big-screen TVs and pub fare — including wings, salmon and shepherd’s pie. And did we mention cute girls in kilts? Open for late night. $$ FB L D Daily

TOMMY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA

4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2, 565-1999 Tommy’s creates New York-style thin crust, brickoven-cooked pizzas — gluten-free — as well as calzones, salads and sandwiches made fresh to order, using Thumann’s no-MSG meats and Grande cheeses. Beer, wine and Boylan’s soda are served.

Curbside pick-up. $$ BW TO L D Mon.-Sat.

TOSSGREEN

4375 Southside Blvd., Ste. 12, 619-4356 The “fast-casual” place offers custom salads, burritos or burrito bowls from fresh ingredients like fruits, vegetables, 100 percent natural chicken breast and sirloin, shrimp, tofu, nuts, cheeses, dressings, sauces and salsas. Frozen yogurt, too. $$ K L D Daily

VILLAGE BREAD CAFE

5215 Philips Hwy., 732-2261 8221 Southside Blvd., Ste. 24, 527-3451 See Downtown. $ TO B L Daily

WATAMI ASIAN FUSION BUFFET & LOUNGE

9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138D, 363-9888 Included in the buffet price is all-you can-eat sushi and choice of two items from the teppanyaki grill.

Customer favorites include the Jaguar, dynamite, lobster and soft-shell crab rolls. Great dim sum, too. $ FB K L D Daily

WHICH WICH?

10095 Beach Blvd., Ste. 600, 645-0859 This café serves homestyle breakfast and lunch in a gothic garden setting. Southern comfort menu items include eggs Benedict, fried green tomatoes, meatloaf and made-from-scratch desserts. Work by local artists is displayed.

4352 Southside Blvd., Ste. 4, 527-1999 This spot serves 51 sandwich varieties, hot or cold, vegetarian and Weight-Watchers. The signature sandwich is The Wicked. And there’s buffalo chicken, grinder, gyro and black bean patty.

SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY

WILD WING CAFÉ

$$ BW K TO B L Daily

9735 Gate Pkwy. N., 997-1999 This grill and brewery features a variety of madefrom-scratch fare, including local seafood, steaks and pizzas. Brewer Aaron Nesbit handcrafts award-winning freshly brewed ales and lagers.

Dine indoors or out; use of the pool tables is free until 4 p.m. Live entertainment is featured on Fri., weather permitting. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

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4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 This hoppin’ Tinseltown spot serves 33 flavors of wings, as well as soups, sandwiches, wraps, ribs and burgers. Live music is performed or a DJ spins tunes three to four nights every week. $$ FB L D Daily

WOODY’S BAR-B-Q

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CIAO: The Rigatoni Ciao features scallops, shrimp and mushrooms in a pink tomato sauce.

5930 Powers Ave., 683-7010 Woody’s Bar-B-Q features barbecue plates, barbecue salads and popular pulled pork sandwiches. Along with lunch and dinner specials, there are several all-you-can-eat specials. A seniors’ discount is offered at some locations. $ BW K TO L D Daily

WORLD OF BEER

9700 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, 551-5929 They really do have food here. Apps and bar food from, well, around the world: German pretzels, hummus, pickle chips, flatbread and salads. But it’s the beer we go for: craft drafts from Germany, California, Florida (Bold City brews), Ireland, Belgium and Delaware. Right, Delaware. The selection of bottle beers is vast and varied — we tried to count but gave up and just drank. Live music Thur.-Sat. $$ BW L D Daily

YOUR PIE

4828 Deer Lake Dr. W., 900-0909 See Fleming Island. $$ BW K TO L D Daily

YUMMY SUSHI

4372 Southside Blvd., 998-8806 Yummy’s menu has everything from teriyaki, tempura and hibachi-style dinners to sushi and sashimi, as well as a variety of more than 30 specialty rolls. Lunch roll specials run Mon.-Fri. Sake is served. $ BW L D Daily

casual and fun, too — pizza and poker are featured.

Live music Fri.-Sat. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

BLUE BOY SANDWICH SHOP 6514 Norwood Ave., 768-9791 See Arlington. $ TO L D Mon.-Sat.

BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q

5903 Norwood Ave., 765-1817 Bono’s has been slow-cooking all manner of meats, and serving them with tangy sauces, for more than 60 years. Folio Weekly readers have repeatedly picked Bono’s as their favorite barbecue joint in our annual Best of Jax poll, with baby back ribs, barbecue salad and chicken breast sandwiches among the favorites. $ FB K TO L D Daily

BOSTON’S RESTAURANT & SPORTSBAR

13070 City Station Dr., River City Marketplace, 751-7499 Bite Club certified A full-service restaurant, Boston’s serves sports bar favorites, including pizzas, pasta, wings, burgers and steak, till 2 a.m. (and there’s a lunch menu with items for less than $7). There are 30 TVs (and major sports packages) and live music every weekend. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL BAR 13230 City Station Dr., 757-5777 See Orange Park. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

Springfield & Northside 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL

2467 Faye Rd., 647-8625 This pub serves apps, hoagies and entrées with a decidedly British bent: bangers and mash, roast prime rib, English oxtail soup and pub fries. It’s 62 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | MARCH 19-25, 2014

CARL’S MAIN STREET RESTAURANT

1748 N. Main St., 647-8043 Carl’s Main Street has been serving homestyle breakfast and lunch fare for a dozen years. There’s an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet. $ TO B L Tue.-Sun.

CASA MARIA

12961 N. Main St., Ste. 104, 757-6411 See Beaches. $ FB K L D Daily

CHOWDER TED’S

5215 Heckscher Dr., 714-6900 Family-owned since 1996, Chowder Ted’s serves all manner of fresh seafood, along with award-winning chowder. Daily lunch specials and weekends dinner specials are also featured. $ BW L D Tue.-Sat.

DICK’S WINGS & GRILL

12400 Yellow Bluff Rd., Ste. 101, 619-9828 2013 Best of Jax winner This NASCAR-themed restaurant serves 365 varieties of wings. The menu also features halfpound burgers, ribs and salads. $ FB K TO L D Daily

EL POTRO

7200 Normandy Blvd., Ste. 12, 378-9822 See Beaches. $ FB TO L D Daily

FIREHOUSE SUBS

1038 Dunn Ave., Ste. 1, 338-0098 6752 Normandy Blvd., Ste. 3, 338-9000 790 Skymarks Dr., 674-2799 See Mandarin. $ K TO L D Daily

FIVE GUYS FAMOUS BURGERS & FRIES 13249 City Square Dr., River City Marketplace, 751-9711 2013 Best of Jax winner See Orange Park. $ TO L D Daily

GOLDEN CORRAL

7043 Normandy Blvd., 378-3688 See Orange Park. $ K B L D Daily

GREEN PAPAYA

13141 City Station Dr., River City Marketplace, 696-8886 This restaurant features a Pan-Asian menu, specializing in Thai cuisine served in a contemporary atmosphere. $$ BW TO L D Daily

HOLA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

SANDOLLAR RESTAURANT

1001 N. Main St., 356-3100 Customers drive from all over to this spot. Hola offers fresh Mexican fare, like fajitas, burritos and enchiladas, and features daily specials. Happy hour starts at 2 p.m. every day. There’s sangria, too.

9716 Heckscher Dr., 251-2449 Right on the banks of the St. Johns, Sandollar offers seafood, steaks, chicken and pasta. Dine inside or out on the deck featuring a panoramic view of the river. Seafood buffet every Wed. Live music.

JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE

SAVANNAH BISTRO

$ BW K TO L D Mon.-Sat.

5945 New Kings Rd., 765-8515 See Downtown. $ TO L D Daily

JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES 510 Airport Center Dr., 503-4085 See Beaches. $ TO L D Daily

JOSEPH’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT

$$ FB R Sun.; L D Daily

14670 Duval Rd., 741-4404 Low Country Southern fare, with a twist of Mediterranean and French inspiration, is offered in a relaxing atmosphere at Crowne Plaza Airport.

Favorites include crab cakes, New York strip, she crab soup and mahi mahi. $$$ FB K B L D Daily

SMOOTHIE KING

7316 N. Main St., 765-0335 See Beaches.

790 Skymarks Dr., 527-8329 2013 Best of Jax winner See Baymeadows.

LARRY’S GIANT SUBS

SONNY’S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q

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12001 Lem Turner Rd., 764-9999 See Orange Park.

LEGENDS SANDWICH SHOP

11230 New Berlin Rd., Northside, 696-6156 Chef-owned-and-operated. Renowned giant fried pork tenderloin originated, and there’s plenty of regular-size dishes, too. $ TO B L Mon.-Fri.

MILLHOUSE STEAKHOUSE

1341 Airport Rd., 741-8722 This locally-owned-and-operated steakhouse is a favorite among Northsiders, serving choice steaks from the signature broiler. The menu includes seafood, pasta dishes and Millhouse gorgonzola, plus homemade desserts. Live acoustic music is presented on Tue. and Fri. $$$ FB K D Nightly

NAGASAKI SUSHI & GRILL

12400 Yellow Bluff Rd., 751-2311 This Japanese restaurant offers an authentic traditional menu, including a variety of teriyaki and tempura dishes, as well as hibachi, sushi and satsumi items. Bento boxes and lunch specials are also featured. $$ L D Daily

NEWK’S EXPRESS CAFE

14964 Max Leggett Parkway, Ste. 408, 751-1261 See Southside.

$ TO Daily

10840 Harts Rd., 751-4225 See Amelia Island.

STICKY FINGERS

13150 City Station Dr., River City Marketplace, 309-7427 See Baymeadows. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

ST. JOHN’S SEAFOOD & STEAKS

1403 Dunn Ave., Ste. 21, 696-1023 These casual, family-oriented restaurants specialize in seafood and certified Angus steaks. Shrimp entrées are popular, as are the all-you-can-eat specials. $ BW K L D Daily

SWEET PETE’S

1922 Pearl St., 376-7161 This all-natural sweet shop offers features candy and other treats made the old-fashioned way: all natural flavors, no artificial anything. Choose from a variety of candies and natural products, including several kinds of honey. $ TO Daily

THE SHEIK SANDWICH DELI 2708 N. Main St., 353-8181 See Arlington. $ TO B L D Mon.-Sat.

THREE LAYERS CAFE

PANERA BREAD

1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 2013 Best of Jax winner This coffeehouse offers homemade desserts and pastries, light lunches and ready-to-go bistro salads in a renovated Springfield space. Beer (featuring Bold City Brewery beers) and wine are served.

Indoors and courtyard dining. Local artists’ works decorate the walls. Free Wi-Fi. Live music is presented Wed.-Sun. and The Cellar is an adjacent wine bar.

$$ TO L D Daily

TIJUANA FLATS

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ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS

840 Nautica Dr., Ste. 125, River City Marketplace, 714-0813 2013 Best of Jax winner See Intracoastal. $ TO L D Daily

13271 City Station Dr., 714-6488 See Baymeadows.

$$ BW B L D Daily

PETERBROOKE CHOCOLATIER

651 Nautica Dr., 738-7642 See Baymeadows.

$$ TO Daily

UPTOWN MARKET

725 Nautica Dr., 751-3112 See Amelia Island.

$ BW K TO L D Daily

RENNA’S PIZZA

1303 Main St. N., 355-0734 Bite Club certified Located in the 1300 Building at the corner of Third and Main. Fresh food created with the same élan that rules at Burrito Gallery. Innovative breakfast and lunch dishes — including deli selections — are served daily.

$$ FB K TO L D daily

VIVA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT

POLLO TROPICAL

730 Skymarks Dr., 757-2148 See Mandarin. $ K TO L D Daily

840 Nautica Dr., Ste. 117, 714-9210 See Mandarin.

SALSARITA’S FRESH CANTINA

840 Nautica Dr., Ste. 131, River City Marketplace, 696-4001 Salsarita’s offers cuisine with a Southwest flavor made from scratch daily and served in a family atmosphere. Delivery is available.

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2467 Faye Rd., Ste. 10, 527-1261 The chef creates dishes with a Southern Mexican influence, including fajitas, tacos, burritos, enchiladas and quesadillas made with fresh ingredients and authentic spices and served in a family-friendly atmosphere. Margaritas are served. $ FB K L D Daily

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LAUNCH PARTY A NIGHT FOR FILM LOVERS

When Karen Douglass Sadler starts a venture – like World Arts Film Festival – people notice. The cofounder of Jacksonville Film Festival is also the entrepreneur behind ventures for arts programming and academic initiatives to serve 500,000 people. A Night for Film Lovers features preview screenings of award-winning short films and details on this year’s festival (May 15-17) in Downtown’s Prohibition-style whiskey lounge, The Volstead (fancy!). The WAFF is a production of World Arts Education, a nonprofit that holds filmmaking camps for autistic children and their siblings at UNF. Your ticket to the launch party also buys a limited one-day pass to World Arts Film Festival. 7-9 p.m. March 22 at The Volstead, Downtown, $10.

THEATER RED

Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre takes you inside the life of 20th-century abstract artist Mark Ruthko in Red, which won a 2010 Tony for Best Play.

Ruthko’s unraveling as he struggles to accept his wealth and stay relevant plays out on a disheveled set, with paint buckets and other art implements breathing life into the production. Bill Ratliff plays the artist, creating a new painting in each show.

The Adele Grage Cultural Center’s gallery displays art by director David Alan Thomas and by Drew Brown, the actor who plays Ruthko’s aide. Red is staged 8 p.m. March 21 and 22 and 27-29 and 2 p.m. March 23 at Grage Cultural Center, Atlantic Beach, $15.

CIRCUS CHAOS HELLZAPOPPIN

When Bryce “The Govna” Graves begins pounding the fencepost-size nail flush into his face, the need to see more may overpower the urge to look away – he’s counting on it. Hellzapoppin, the premiere circus sideshow review, brings shock-value masochism back here. It began in 2008 when Graves restored a big red prison bus – the crew tours in it – and amassed a performance team with a macabre and specific skill set. Chelsea NoPants – one of only 15 registered female sword-swallowers worldwide (wonder how many haven’t survived to register?) – scales machete-ladders, stands on broken glass and serves as a human dart board. A charming half-man-half-acrobat hand-balancer, a hula-hoop performer, one French bulldog and The Govna himself perform eye-agonizing, stomach-roiling stunts and acts. 6 p.m. March 21 at Mavericks at the Landing, Downtown, $15-$20.

VISUAL ARTS AWFUL & OTHERS

Artist Craig Drennen channels his fascination with an obscure Shakespearean play into his exhibit, Awful & Others. The Bard’s Timon of Athens is a lesser-known tragedy that Drennen describes as “a bad play by a great writer.” Drennen creates his art (pictured) around the play’s characters through various media – paper, paintings and other objects. Drennen’s work has been featured in Artforum, Art in America and The New York Times. Opening reception and artist’s talk are at 8 p.m. March 21 at Florida Mining Gallery, Southside, free.

(DON’T) KILL YOUR MOTHER MUSIC THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA

It’s an uplifting message enveloped in a genre one of our editors calls “kill your mother music.” Christian metalcore outfit The Devil Wears Prada’s fifth album, 8:18, delivers a Jesus-y message while pulling no punches in brutality. Armed with a new keyboardist, the band has retained its atmospheric sound, while introducing a doomier, heavier tone – exactly the kind of thing that always brings us closer to the Lord.

6 p.m. March 23 at Murray Hill Theatre, Murray Hill, $20.

ROAD TRIP! SUWANNEE SPRINGFEST

Do you really need convincing? The Avett Brothers (pictured), Steep Canyon Rangers and Donna the Buffalo are all there. Local acts Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, Whetherman, JacksonVegas and Canary in the Coalmine are there too. Still not sold? Yo: Sam Bush Band, Southern Soul Assembly, Jason Isbell, The Duhks, Travelin’ McCoury Jam, Jim Lauderdale, Greensky Bluegrass, Floodwood, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Aoife O’Donovan, Ralph Roddenbery, The Stacks, Sloppy Joe, Uproot Hootenanny, Big Cosmo, Habanera Honeys, Tammerlin, The New 76ers, James Justin, Rosco Bandana, Quartermoon, Whiskey Gentry, Bibb City Ramblers, 2-Foot Level, Henhouse Prowlers, Come Back Alice. March 20-23, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, $50-$300.

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SPARK IT ONE SPARK & BEYOND

As creators prepare their projects for the voting public, One Spark sets the table for a kickoff party that includes two sets by Canary in the Coalmine, news from organizers and food trucks. After you get your party on March 20, volunteer to help Downtown Vision and a host of partners as they “Green Up” Hemming Plaza in advance of the fast-approaching festival. The second phase of the “Clean Up, Green Up” includes digging, planting, mulching, live music and food trucks (they’re everywhere; somebody stop them!).

Kickoff party, 5-8 p.m. March 20 at The Florida Theatre, afterparty at Dos Gatos. Green Up, 9 a.m.

March 22 at Hemming Plaza, Downtown. Free, free, free.

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HONKY-TONK GIRL Six decades after she first stepped on the Grand Ole Opry stage, the Coal Miner’s Daughter is

the reigning Queen of Country Music LORETTA LYNN 8 p.m. March 28, The Florida Theatre, Downtown, $41-$71, 355-2787, floridatheatre.org

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he original Queen of Country Music, Patsy Cline, died in 1963, and since then, no one has staked a more legitimate claim to that title than Loretta Lynn. Unlike Cline, who had perfect pitch and started performing as a child, Lynn’s musical talents blossomed late.

She didn’t pick up the guitar until age 21, didn’t © 24, 2014 start singing until age didn’t cut her first record until age 27. What happened after that is the archetypal rags-to-riches American story spiked with nascent feminism and a rebellious streak that turned modern music on its head.

Born and raised deep in the hollows of Kentucky coal country, Loretta Webb, one of eight children, married at age 15. Within a year, she and her husband, Oliver “Doolittle” Lynn (also nicknamed “Mooney” for the moonshine he sold — and drank himself) set off for a © 2014 logging camp in the Pacific Northwest, where Loretta ran a ranch house and raised four children, all born before she was 20. Doolittle was an alcoholic, a chronic philanderer and at times even a domestic abuser, but Loretta stood by her man for almost 50 years — right up until the day he died in 1996.

For all of Doo’s shortcomings, America has him to thank for launching Loretta’s career. He purchased her first guitar, a $17 Harmony model, as a gift for the couple’s sixth anniversary. He urged her to start performing at the Delta Grange Hall in Custer, Wash., © 2014 and even served as her first manager. “[Doo] thought I was something special,” Loretta wrote in her 2002 autobiography Still Woman Enough, “more special than anyone else in the world, and [he] never let me forget it. That belief would be hard to shove out the door.”

After Loretta won a televised talent show in Tacoma, she traveled to Hollywood to cut a few singles for Zero Records. The most powerful was “I’m a Honky Tonk Girl,” which Loretta wrote while leaning up against an outhouse; producer Owen Bradley famously wasn’t interested in any of her cover songs, only her originals, which she punctuated with a feisty, high-and-lonesome voice and genuine twang.

In the summer of 1960, Loretta and Doo set off on a cross-country promotional tour, wrapping things up with a concert on country music’s most hallowed stage, the Ryman Auditorium’s

Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.

By year’s end, Lynn had a recording contract with Decca Records, a writing arrangement with the Wilburn Brothers, an intimate mentorship with Patsy Cline and even her own fan club.

Minor success — including 1962’s “Success” — ensued. But from 1964 on, Loretta channeled the hard-knocks life and domestic strife she’d endured her whole life into some of country music’s most incisive hits: “This House You’re Tearing Down,” “Don’t Come Home A’Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind),” “Your Squaw Is on the Warpath,” “You’ve Just Stepped In (From Stepping Out on Me).”

“This is how women live. This is what women are thinking.”

But it was the one-two punch of singles “You Ain’t Woman Enough (To Take My Man)” and “Dear Uncle Sam” in 1966 that really shocked country music’s conservative system. The former, a lacerating teardown of one of her husband’s many mistresses, appropriately became the first No. 1 hit for a female artist. The second tune, Loretta’s first self-written song to chart in the top 10, recounted the Vietnam War’s horrors in a down-to-earth, humanizing way.

From there, Lynn was off to the races.

Her heart-on-sleeve 1970 hit “Coal Miner’s Daughter” turned into a New York Times bestselling autobiography in 1980. (In another superlative, Loretta was the first country artist to be on such a rarefied list). Then, in 1980, the cinematic version of “Coal Miner’s Daughter” was a mainstream smash, earning Sissy Spacek an Academy Award for her gritty portrayal of Lynn and Tommy Lee Jones his first Golden Globe nomination for his role as Doolittle.

In real life, Lynn and country star Conway Twitty spent the ’70s raking in No. 1 hits and industry accolades as country music’s most successful duo, and Lynn became the first woman to earn Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year award in 1972.

Mainstream success didn’t tone down her spunk, though; songs about then-taboo topics like birth control (“The Pill”), post-divorce promiscuity (“Rated X”) and teenage virginity (“Wings Upon Your Horns”) were all banned from country radio for a time. “No one could understand that I could think that way and be so country,” Lynn told The Atlanta JournalConstitution in 2012. “But you can be country and speak up. I had my opinions, and I let everybody know it.”

As country music’s popularity waned in the 1980s, Lynn recorded and toured less, especially after her husband became ill in the early ’90s.

Lynn, Dolly Parton and Tammy Wynette did team up for the wildly popular 1993 album Honky Tonk Angels; 2000’s “Country in My Genes” made Lynn the first female artist to have a charting single in five different decades; and Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama bestowed Kennedy Center Honors and a Presidential Medal of Freedom upon her.

Yet it was 2004’s Van Lear Rose that truly catapulted Lynn back onto the mainstream radar. The grungy, hard-rocking collaboration with garage-blues kingpin Jack White was only the second album of Lynn’s then-45-year career entirely written by her. “I don’t think anyone has the natural songwriting ability she has inside of her,” White told The New York Times after the Grammy-winning album was released. “It just comes out and it’s so real. Loretta was breaking down barriers for women at the right time … saying, ‘This is how women live. This is what women are thinking.’ ” Lynn turns 82 two weeks after her March 28 performance at The Florida Theatre, and she’s still performing some 50 dates a year, often wearing an exquisite white ball gown; still overseeing Loretta Lynn’s Ranch at her longtime home in Hurricane Mills, Tenn.; and still recording, with a Christmas album, a gospel record and a possible (fingers crossed) reunion with Jack White in the works.

Even with 64 years in the music game, and thousands of young musicians citing her as an influence, Lynn remains humble about her place in country music history. “I never, never thought about being a role model,” she told the San Antonio Express-News in 2010. “I wrote from life, how things were in my life. I never could understand why others didn’t write down what they knew.”

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AUSTIN CITY, LIMITED We hung out with Jacksonville’s own Sunbears! at SXSW – until a medical emergency cut their trip short SUNBEARS!, GOOD GRAEFF and more at ONE SPARK AFTER DARK 9 p.m. April 11 One Spark After Dark Lot, Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, Downtown, beonespark.com

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or many bands, the annual South By Southwest Music Festival in Austin, Texas, presents an interesting challenge. There’s the chance to perform multiple times over a five-day window for everyone from new fans to industry insiders to tastemaking bloggers to other established bands.

But there’s also the chance that the grueling work of loading in and out in record time to perform for 30 minutes three times a day can disappear in the noise of 2,500 bands and 100,000 attendees converging on a city with more than 800,000 residents ready to gorge themselves on live music.

And then there’s the case of Jacksonville band Sunbears!, which played three shows on March 12 in Austin, each building on the strengths inherent to the band’s soaring electro-infused psych-pop, which shares sonic space with The Flaming Lips and Portugal. The Man. But the Sunbears! crew had to rush back to Jacksonville before playing their capstone SXSW showcase on Friday, March 14, due to a medical emergency with lead singer Jonathan Berlin’s two-year-old son.

“Basically, what happened was, he went down for his nap on Thursday and developed a rapid spike in fever that threw him into a seizure,” Berlin says. “It’s fairly common with toddlers, but the scary part is that he actually stopped breathing and was totally unconscious, so my wife had to give him mouth-to-mouth before the ambulance arrived. Then, once he got to Shands, it took him a really long time to get his wits about him. Normally, toddlers snap out of this really quickly, but it took him four hours. All his CAT scans and bloodwork came back clean, though, so as far as we know, everything’s OK.” Though Sunbears! had to cancel its final performance, Berlin still thinks the band got the most out of its third trip to SXSW — its second as an official artist and first as a full quartet. (Jordan Davis and Walter Hill joined Berlin and longtime Sunbears! compatriot Jared Bowser last fall, but the band had only performed live as a four-piece a handful of times before SXSW.) After driving 17 hours straight from Jacksonville to Austin on Tuesday — Hill jokes

that the band had to go 60 mph the whole time because the trailer pulling its gear was taller than its trusty Scion, cutting down on aerodynamics — Sunbears! kicked off its SXSW performances on a bitterly cold Wednesday morning with a show on an outdoor creekside patio. Later that evening, the band put on an electrifying set at Javelina, a jam-packed bar in Austin’s cozy Rainey Street district, where most venues are housed in restored historic homes. “That was the best show of the day because we got to do all of our [visual] projections on the bar’s white wall,” Berlin says. “At first, the sound guy was like, ‘I’m not letting you set that stuff up — you realize there’s a 20-minute turnaround time for the band after you, right?’

But he told us we could do it if we guaranteed we could break it down in 10 minutes. I think we had it all out the door in eight minutes.”

Sunbears! played one more set later that night at the downtown Austin bar The Ginger Man, a New Granada Recordssponsored show attended

by Jax native Ian Witlen, who photographed SXSW for Rolling Stone and posted a shot of the band in a rollingstone.com slideshow that included Snoop Dogg (aka Lion) and Against Me! “I don’t know if Ian got to pick what photos went up or if an editor did, but that was pretty awesome,” Berlin says. “There were lots of bigger bands in that slideshow.”

All signs point to 2014 being a solid year for Sunbears!, with several festival dates this spring and summer and access to Walter Hill’s Twin Hill Studio in Atlantic Beach providing the freedom to write and record at the band’s own pace. Also, thanks to Hill’s in-house record lathe, Sunbears! can now produce vinyl on its own. “We cut the 7-inch that we released last October there, and we’ll be able to cut our forthcoming full-length, Future Sounds, there as well,” Berlin says. “New Granada Records, which released our last album, wants to put it out again, but they also want to see if we can find a bigger label home for it. Overall, we’re just trying to see if we can take a greater step forward.”

As for whether the band’s trip to SXSW last week helped? “Since we had drinks Tuesday night, played shows all day Wednesday, and then drove home Thursday, it felt like all business for us,” Berlin says. “Obviously, I’m happy my son is 100 percent OK, so I don’t think about it as, ‘Did SXSW help us?’ so much as, ‘Well, that was a good time.’ ”

“I don’t think about it as, ‘Did SXSW help us?’ so much as, ‘Well, that was a good time.’ ”

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A&E // MUSIC CONCERTS THIS WEEK

GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS 8 p.m. March 19 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $35-$45.50, 355-2787.

WE BUTTER THE BREAD WITH BUTTER, LIONS LIONS, HONOUR CREST, DEVIL IN THE OASIS 7 p.m. March 19 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $12, 398-7496.

NOBRA NOMA, SKYBISON 8 p.m. March 19 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $5, 353-4686.

THE HONEYCUTTERS 7:30 p.m. March 19 at Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 352-7008.

NOT TONIGHT JOSEPHINE, YOUR BEST FRIEND & MY FAVORITE BAND 8 p.m. March 20 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496.

SUWANNEE SPRINGFEST: The Avett Brothers, Del McCoury Band, Punch Brothers, Sam Bush Band, Southern Soul Assembly, Jason Isbell, Travelin’ McCoury Jam, Donna the Buffalo, Steep Canyon Rangers, Jim Lauderdale, Greensky Bluegrass, The Duhks, Aoife O’Donovan, Floodwood, Ralph Roddenbery, Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, Canary in the Coalmine, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, The Stacks, Sloppy Joe, Uproot Hootenanny, Big Cosmo, Habanera Honeys, Tammerlin, The New 76ers, Quartermoon, James Justin & Co., SOSOS, Whiskey Gentry, Bibb City Ramblers, 2-Foot Level, Henhouse Prowlers, Come Back Alice, Gypsy Wind, Nook & Cranny, Beartoe, Mickey Abraham’s Acoustic Ensemble 3 p.m. March 20-23 at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Dr., Live Oak, $170, 386-364-1683.

HIROYA TSUKAMOTO, SAM PACETTI, MICHAEL JORDAN 7:30 p.m. March 20 at Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 352-7008.

MOULLINEX, MARBEYA SOUND 8 p.m. March 21 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, 353-6067.

MIDDLE CLASS RUT, BRICK & MORTAR, DINOSAUR PILEUP 8 p.m. March 21 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $12, 398-7496.

PINK MARTINI, THE VON TRAPPS 8 p.m. March 21, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $28.50-$53, 355-2787.

JOSHUA SCOTT JONES, JORDYN STODDARD 9 p.m. March 21,CafĂŠ Eleven, 501 A1A, St. Augustine Beach, $12, 460-9311.

PILOTWAVE, EMMA MOSELEY BAND, KENNY 8 p.m. March 21 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $8, 246-2473.

LIONS SEAFOOD FESTIVAL: Linda Cole, Evans Trio, Dorsey Quartet, Wendy Crowe, WestWend, Florida State Bluegrass Band, Brittney Lawrence March 21-23 at Francis Field, 25 Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, $3.

RADIATOR KING, FAST PREACHER 8 p.m. March 21 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $5, 353-4686.

HALEMERRY, EVICTION, NOCTURNAL STATE OF MIND, STONE BONE, LAWLESS HEARTS 7 p.m. March 21 at Brewster’s, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington, $10, 223-9850.

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO 8 p.m. March 22, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $28.50-$38.50, 355-2787.

WE ARE THE IN CROWD, WILLIAM BECKETT, SET IT OFF, STATE CHAMPS, CANDY HEARTS 6 p.m. March 22 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $13, 398-7496.

THE MOODY BLUES 8 p.m. March 22 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., $39.50-$89.50, 209-0367.

CINDY BEAR, MAMA BLUE, JORDYN STODDARD 10 a.m. March 22, Riverside Arts Market, 715 Riverside Ave., free, 389-2449.

MARY OCHER 8 p.m. March 22 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $8, 353-4686.

TOOTS LORRAINE & the TRAFFIC CD Release Concert 10 p.m. March 22, Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 247-6636.

MOTHER STRANGE, PIPESTONE, DIRT MESSIAH 8 p.m. March 22, Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $8, 246-2473.

HELIOS HAND, SURVIVING SEPTEMBER, KNOCK FOR SIX, TREES SETTING FIRES, ABOLISH THE RELICS, GLASS APOSTLE, DR. SIRBROTHER, DIRTY AUTOMATIC 6 p.m.

March 22 at Brewster’s Megaplex, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington, $10, 223-9850.

DALTON STANLEY 8 p.m. March 22 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., Riverside, free, 388-7807.

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MARC COHN 8 p.m. March 23 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, $38-$47, 209-0399.

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, THE GHOST INSIDE, I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN, DANGERKIDS 6 p.m. March 23 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., Riverside, $20, 388-7807.

COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY: Matt Still, Roger That, De Lions of Jah March 23 at Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach.

SCOTLAND’S BATTLEFIELD BAND 6 p.m. March 23, Culhane’s Irish Pub, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, $25, 249-9595.

THE TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS, STEPHEN CAREY 8 p.m. March 24 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $12, 398-7496.

MOOR HOUND, NORTHE, WEEKEND ATLAS, SLEEPY TREE 8 p.m. March 24 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $5, 353-4686.

THREE SIX MAFIA (NKA Da Mafia 6ix) 9 p.m. March 24 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 Ocean St., Downtown, $15.

THE SUITCASE JUNKET 9 p.m. March 25 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, $5, 353-6067.

OPEN AIR STEREO, MIGGS, MAN ON EARTH, SUNSPOTS 8 p.m. March 25 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496.

DOC HANDY 7:30 p.m. March 25 at Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 352-7008.

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’m old, which to a lot of young musicians means I should have given up playing rock ’n’ roll years ago. But at 46, I’ve only recently begun to understand what this journey was all about. I began playing professionally when I was 16, and never stopped. Today, I’m playing better than ever, I’m working more than ever, and I’m actually making a living as a musician.

I’ve toured the United States, performed in Europe, and I’ve been paid huge amounts of money to play my drums. I’ve also worked in the seediest dives on the planet (for free), played gigs to two people and a bartender (for free), and have been heckled and physically accosted on stage (for free).

Right about now, you’re likely whispering into your mocha latte, “Who gives a shit?”

Fair enough. Except this: In my 30 years in the business, I’ve gained a wealth of experience from which young musicians might benefit if they just take a moment to absorb. And so I’ve made a list of 10 things local bands tend to do early in their careers that can totally screw them. Some items may seem like common sense, but if it’s one thing musicians aren’t known for, it’s common sense.

So here it is — 10 things local bands should never do: • Don’t expect to be paid when you’re learning the ropes. If you’re green, just get out and play. Play open-mic nights. Play house parties. If you can land a gig at a club, great.

But don’t demand pay while you’re paying your dues. Soon enough, if you work hard, you’ll be paid what you’re worth … if and when you’re worth it.

• Don’t have your parents handle your business for you. I’ve worked for adults whose moms do their booking and promotions.

Nothing is more off-putting to a club owner.

• Never arrive late. Not only is it quite unprofessional, it puts everyone on edge. The sound guy, management, the other bands — everyone is wondering when the hell you’re going to show. You are not a rock star. You are a working musician. Act like it.

• Never leave early. This could also be phrased thusly: Don’t be a dick. Don’t leave

after you finish your set. Stay and support the other bands. Encourage your fans to do the same. A scene works when everyone supports each other.

• Do not, under any circumstances, dis the live sound engineer. The sound guy can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Make him your best friend. He’s seen a million bands just like yours. Be the one band that shows him appreciation and respect.

• Don’t complain about the backline.

If instruments are provided for you, say “Thank you” and get on with your show. Don’t complain that the drum kit is too small, that the bass rig isn’t the one you use, that the guitar amp doesn’t give you the right tone. Be glad you don’t have to set up and strike your gear and play your ass off.

• Don’t take your time loading off. When you do use your own equipment (99 percent of the time), get your shit off the stage before you start packing it up. Unless you’re the last band on the bill, don’t linger on stage chatting with your fans.

• Don’t expect people to just show up. Just because you’re playing a popular local club doesn’t mean people are coming to see you.

Chances are, they have no idea who you are or what you do. Promote yourself. And don’t just rely on social networking sites. Make fliers. Give them to people. Make eye contact. Hand out CDs. People will be more likely to remember you and, maybe, come to your shows.

• Don’t dis other bands. We’re all in this together. Standing in the shadows of the club scowling at other bands doesn’t make you a moody rocker; it makes you an asshole.

• Don’t do it for any other reason but love.

Music is a gift. Treat it as such. Even on the worst nights — when your rig is on the fritz, when your band isn’t tight, when your fans don’t make it out — you are playing music.

And that is incredibly awesome. Be grateful.

Don’t try to be the next big thing. Just write good songs and play them with passion and conviction. That should be reward enough..

Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $10, 398-7496.

SCOTLAND’S BATTLEFIELD BAND 7:30 p.m. March 26 at Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., $25, 352-7008.

DANGERMUFFIN 8 p.m. March 26 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $8.

FORTUNATE YOUTH, SIDEREAL, TRUE PRESS March 28, Freebird Live YO MAMA’S BIG FAT BOOTY BAND, PARKER URBAN BAND, COPIOUS JONES March 28, Underbelly LORETTA LYNN March 28, The Florida Theatre PROTEST THE HERO, BATTLECROSS, SAFETY FIRE, INTERVALS, NIGHT/VERSUS March 28, Jack Rabbits RUFFIANS, SUNSPOTS March 28, Burro Bar GORAN IVANOVIC March 28, The Original Café Eleven STILL ON THE HILL March 29, Mudville Music Room SLIDE INTO SPRING MUSIC & CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL March 29, Fernandina Beach CULTURA PROFETICA March 29, Freebird Live 2 CHAINZ, DAVID FROST March 29, Brewster’s Megaplex THE MOWGLIS, MISTERWIVES, BURIED BEDS March 29, Jack Rabbits COUNTRY TRIBUTE TO MILITARY WOMEN: Darryl Worley,

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GET THE LED OUT March 27, The Florida Theatre JOHN FLYNN March 27, Mudville Music Room DIRTY BOURBON RIVER SHOW March 27, Underbelly DRIVIN N CRYIN’, BRYCE ALASTAIR BAND March 27, Freebird Live YOUR 33 BLACK ANGELS March 27, Burro Bar THE FLOOZIES March 27, 1904 Music Hall YONAS, PELL, DRAZAH March 27, Jack Rabbits THE BRONX WANDERERS March 28, Thrasher-Horne Center

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Morgan Frazier, Jamie Davis, Rion Paige March 29, Mavericks at the Landing RIVERS AND LAKES March 30, Jack Rabbits CARRIE NATION & THE SPEAKEASY, MUDTOWN, TAIL LIGHT REBELLION March 30, Burro Bar AARON BING March 30, T-U Center STEVE POLITZ, DONNY BRAZILE March 30, Café Eleven THE FUNERAL AND THE TWILIGHT, BURNT HAIR, PROSTRATE, VASES March 31, Burro Bar ALL TIME LOW, MAN OVERBOARD, HAND GUNS April 1, Freebird Live STEVE HACKETT April 2, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall MOBB DEEP April 2, Underbelly TESSERACT April 2, Brewster’s Megaplex JESSE COOK April 3, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall PEPPINO D’AGOSTINO April 3, Mudville Music Room PAUL ANKA April 3, T-U Center’s Moran Theater T. MILLS April 3, Brewster’s Megaplex SOJA April 3, The Florida Theatre RELIEF IN SLEEP, AMONGST THE FORGOTTEN April 3, Jack Rabbits ROBERT CRAY BAND April 4, P.V. Concert Hall ZACH MYERS (of Shinedown) April 4, Brewster’s Megaplex THE MALAH, SPANKALICIOUS, FUTEXTURE, VLAD THE INHALER, BIT DEFF, TRILLUCINATION, LUMAGROVE, DAMBALLA, MATTHEW CONNOR April 4, 1904 Music Hall GREYMARKET, MILO, DR SIRBROTHER, LAKE DISNEY April 4, Burro Bar RHYTHM & RIBS: Sister Hazel, Red River Band, Grimes Alley, Elizabeth & the Grapes of Roth, Salt Driven Ride, Toots Lorraine & the Traffic, Emma Moseley Band, Delbert McClinton, Wobbly Toms, Lonesome Bert & The Skinny Lizards, The Lee Boys, The Corbitt Brothers, Clark Hill April 4 & 5, Francis Field, St. Augustine SPRINGING THE BLUES: Parker Urban Band, Brandon Santini, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Selwyn Birchwood April 4, SeaWalk Plaza RED, DISCIPLE, BENJAH, SPOKEN, A LIFE SET APART April 4, Murray Hill Theatre BEN TAYLOR April 4, Jack Rabbits THE DOG APOLLO, OSCAR MIKE, NORTHE April 4, Freebird Live SPRINGING THE BLUES: Betty Fox, Woody & the Peckers, Jarekus Singleton, Moreland & Arbuckle, Diedre & Ruff Pro Band, Biscuit Miller, Shane Dwight, Victor Wainwright & the WildRoots April 5, SeaWalk Plaza, Jax Beach GRANT PEEPLES April 5, Mudville Music Room THOMAS WYNN & THE BELIEVERS, THE IVEY WEST BAND April 5, Underbelly SLICK RICK 25TH Anniversary Tour April 5, Freebird Live THE ORIGINAL WAILERS April 5, The Standard SUBTERRANEAN, DENVER, FOREST PEYTON April 5, Jack Rabbits FREDDY ROSARIO April 5, Murray Hill Theatre SOUTH EAST BEAST: Wonder Years, The Story So Far, Modern Life is War, Turnstile, A Call for Kylie, A Loss for Words, Bad Luck, Better Off, Citizen, Coldside, Engraved, Fireworks, Front Porch Step, Hollow Tides, Hungover, Me & the Trinity, Modern Baseball, The Mongoloids, Nine Lives, On Guard, Pvris, Pinehurst, Real Friends, Refuge, Reign Supreme, Rescuer, Sack the City, Transcendence, We Still Dream, You Blew It!, Valor April 5, Brewster’s Megaplex SPRINGING THE BLUES: Linda Grenville, John Miller, Bay Street, Mama Blue, Toots Lorraine & the Traffic, Eric Steckel, The Legendary JC’s, The Lee Boys April 6, SeaWalk, Jax Beach DOUG STANHOPE April 6, Underbelly ANVIL, PRIMITIVE HARD DRIVE, A NEW DECREE, ALL THINGS DONE April 6, Jack Rabbits SOUTH EAST BEAST: Stick to Your Guns, Terror, Ringworm, DYS, Adaliah, Alpha and Omega, Barrier, Bent Life, Bishop, Carry the Weight, Counterparts, Death Before Dishonor, Evergreen Terrace, Expire, Frameworks, From Knights to Kings, Hundredth, Malfunction, My Ticket Home, Naysayer, Point Blank, Raindance, Relentless, Remembering Never, Rhythm of Fear, Rival Within, Thick as Blood, Will to Die April 6, Brewster’s Megaplex THE GLORIOUS UNSEEN (Ben Crist) April 6, Murray Hill Theatre FOX STREET ALLSTARS April 7, Underbelly THE REIGN OF KINDO April 7, Jack Rabbits AMOS LEE April 7, The Florida Theatre TANTRIC, SOIL April 8, Brewster’s Megaplex BUFFALO BUFFALO, I ANTHEM April 8, Underbelly PROPAGANDA, KIDD SWIFT April 9, Murray Hill Theatre AUTHORITY ZERO April 9, Jack Rabbits DAVID JACOBS-STRAIN April 9, Mudville Music Room BLACKJACK BILLY April 10, Mavericks at the Landing WANEE MUSIC FEST: The Allman Brothers Band, Trey Anastasio Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gov’t Mule, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, Umphrey’s McGee, Ziggy Marley, Blues Traveler, The Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Hot Tuna Electric, moe., Rusted Root, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Soulive, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Walter Trout, Blind Boys of Alabama, Bobby Lee Rodgers, Melvin Seals & JGB, Futurebirds, Matt Schofield, Break Science, Sean Chambers, The Yeti Trio April 10-12, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA April 11, P.V. Concert Hall MIKE EPPS April 11, T-U Center RAY WYLIE HUBBARD, THE 77D’S April 12, Jack Rabbits WHITE FANG, DENNEY & the JETS, THE MOLD April 12, Burro Bar DOPAPOD, GREENHOUSE LOUNGE April 12, Freebird Live DIERKS BENTLEY, FRANKIE BALLARD, BROTHERS OSBORNE April 12, St. Augustine Amphitheatre

A&E // MUSIC OYSTER JAM MUSIC FEST April 12-13, Metropolitan Park JON VEZNER April 13, Mudville Music Room THE ZOMBIES April 13, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall MOON TAXI, CHRIS WOODS April 13, Jack Rabbits THE VALLEY ROOTS April 14, Underbelly THE DECORATION April 16, Jack Rabbits LEDISI April 16, The Florida Theatre LOCAL NATIVES April 17, Freebird Live MITCH KUHMAN BAND April 17, Sangrias GOO GOO DOLLS, RUN RIVER NORTH April 17, P.V. Concert Hall BOGGSIE BRIGADE April 17, Jack Rabbits MEAN MARY April 17, Mudville Music Room CONSIDER THE SOURCE April 18, Underbelly TECH N9NE, KRIZZ KALIKO, JARREN BRENTON, PSYCH WARD DRUGGIES, FREDDIE GIBBS April 18, Brewster’s Edge LESS THAN JAKE, SIDEREAL April 18, Jack Rabbits PASSAFIRE, LULLWATER April 18, Freebird Live CASKEY April 18, Brewster’s LESS THAN JAKE, GENERAL TSO’S FURY April 19, Jack Rabbits THE RESOLVERS, UNIVERSAL GREEN, THE MESSENGERS April 19, Underbelly MERCYGIRL, WHOSOEVER SOUTH April 19, Murray Hill Theatre BLESSTHEFALL, SILVERSTEIN, THE AMITY AFFLICTION, SECRETS, HEARTIST April 19, Freebird Live DARIUS RUCKER, ELI YOUNG BAND, COREY SMITH April 19, St. Augustine Amphitheatre SLAID CLEAVES April 19, Mudville Music Room MISHKA, SARAH BLACKER April 20, Jack Rabbits REHAB April 22, Jack Rabbits MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET April 22, T-U Center TODD SNIDER April 23, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall HURT April 23, Brewster’s Megaplex VANCE GILBERT April 24, Mudville Music Room GRIZ, MICHAL MENERT April 24, Freebird Live JANA KRAMER April 24, Mavericks at the Landing WHITE CHAPEL, CARNIFEX, WITHIN THE RUINS, CRUEL HAND April 24, Brewster’s Megaplex TAKING BACK SUNDAY, TONIGHT ALIVE, SLEEPWAVE April 25, Freebird Live YANCY CLEGG April 25, Jack Rabbits TEXAS IN JULY, STRUCTURES, ERRA, MYKA, RELOCTE, ELITIST April 26, Atticus Bar LARRY MANGUM April 26, Mudville Music Room DICK DALE April 26, Jack Rabbits WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE: Avenged Sevenfold, The Cult, Motorhead, Volbeat, Chevelle, Alter Bridge, Hellyeah, Adelitas Way, Rev Theory, Butcher Babies, Memphis May Fire, Chiodos, Monster Truck, We Came as Romans, Middle

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May 10, Mudville Music Room MARION CRANE, BLEEDING IN STEREO, GHOSTWITCH May 10, Jack Rabbits LETLIVE., ARCHITECTS, GLASS CLOUD, I THE MIGHTY May 10, Brewster’s Megaplex SMELLS LIKE GRUNGE (Nirvana tribute) May 10, Burro Bar MIKE PINTO, B-SIDE PLAYERS, OJO DE BUEY May 11, Freebird Live CONOR OBERST, DAWES May 13, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall YOU KNEW ME WHEN May 13, Underbelly CHER, CYNDI LAUPER May 14, Veterans Memorial Arena MIKE SHACKELFORD May 14, Mudville Music Room WOODY PINES May 15, Underbelly GLADYS KNIGHT May 16, T-U Center TEGAN & SARA, LUCIOUS, The COURTNEYS May 16, P.V.C. Hall CRAFT BEER FEST: Something Distant May 16, Veterans Memorial Arena THE GIPSY KINGS May 16, The Florida Theatre SCREAM OUT LOUD, THE OFFER May 17, Murray Hill Theatre CHRIS BOTTI May 17, The Florida Theatre SUPERSUCKERS May 18, Jack Rabbits THE 1975 May 19, Freebird Live JACK JOHNSON, ALO May 20, St. Augustine Amphitheatre DALE CRICER, DELL SUGGS, BOB PATTERSON May 21, Mudville Music Room STAGES & STEREOS, DARLING PARADE, THE ORPHAN THE POET May 21, Jack Rabbits ANTIQUE ANIMALS May 22, Mellow Mushroom Jax Beach CRANFORD HOLLOW May 22, Jack Rabbits STYX, FOREIGNER, DON FELDER May 23, St. Aug. Amphitheatre UH HUH HER May 26, Jack Rabbits LADIES WITH LYRICS: Julie Durden, Rebecca Zapen, Brenda David May 30, Mudville Music Room TRAVELIN’ LIGHT, DEE ABOOD May 31, Mudville Music Room CHICAGO May 31, Metropolitan Park WEEZER June 6, St. Augustine Amphitheatre DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS June 6, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall GRIM ZIPPER: Scum, Dmize, Statik of Rx June 6, Brewster’s SONGWRITER’S CIRCLE Anniversary: Larry Mangum, Mike Shackelford, Jamie DeFrates June 7, Mudville Music Room BOSTON June 7, St. Augustine Amphitheatre CHRISTOPHER CROSS June 7, Metropolitan Park FLORIDA COUNTRY SUPERFEST: Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Florida Georgia Line, Little Big Town, Big & Rich, Easton Corbin, Colt Ford, Joe Nichols June 14-15, EverBank Field ROD MacDONALD June 14, Mudville Music Room GYPSY STAR, REBECCA ZAPEN June 19, Mudville Music Room

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A&E // MUSIC GOO GOO DOLLS, DAUGHTRY, PLAIN WHITE T’S June 19, St. Augustine Amphitheatre ANDY KING’S SUMMER SOLSTICE SOIREE June 21, Mudville Music Room CRANFORD HOLLOW June 25, Jack Rabbits SUMMER HORNS: Dave Koz, Mindi Abair, Gerald Albright, Richard Elliot June 26, The Florida Theatre JIM CARRICK, MAJA GIATANA June 26, Mudville Music Room SOSOS June 28, Jack Rabbits DAVE MATTHEWS BAND July 15, Veterans Memorial Arena RAY LAMONTAGNE, JENNY LEWIS, THE BELLE BRIGADE July 15, The Florida Theatre CULTURAL PROFETICA June 25, Freebird Live FALL OUT BOY, NEW POLITICS July 27, St. Aug. Amphitheatre ULTIMATE ELVIS BASH Aug. 9, The Florida Theatre PANIC! AT THE DISCO, WALK THE MOON, YOUNGBLOOD HAWKE Aug. 16, St. Augustine Amphitheatre CONNECTION FESTIVAL: Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers, Less Than Jake, Surfer Blood, Whole Wheat Bread, Treme Brass Band, Orquestra el Macabeo, La Quilombera, This Frontier Needs Heroes, Jackie Stranger, Weekend Atlas, Northe, Ego Killer, Jah Elect & the I Quality Band, Universal Green, Orange Air, Alexis Rhode, Ryvls, Professor Kilmure, Ruffians, The Gootch, AskMeIfICare, Dirty Automatic, Woven In, Garret on Acoustic, Tom Bennett Band, Mondo Mike & the Po Boys, Artilect, Oscar Mike, Kana Kiehm, Parker Urban Band, Knock for Six, Never Ending Struggle Sept. 12-14, Downtown Jacksonville 1964: THE TRIBUTE Sept. 13, The Florida Theatre MOTLEY CRUE, ALICE COOPER Oct. 19, Vets Memorial Arena

CLUBS AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH

DAVID’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, 802 Ash St., 310-6049 John Springer every Tue.-Wed. Aaron Bing every Fri. & Sat. DOG STAR TAVERN, 10 N. Second St., 277-8010 Working Class Stiff 9:30 p.m. every Tue. THE PALACE SALOON, 117 Centre St., 491-3332 Schnockered 9:30 p.m. March 23. Buck Smith every Tue. THE SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 491-8999 Dan Voll March 22. DJ Roc at 6 p.m. every Wed. Richard Smith 6 p.m. Fri. Honey Badgers every Sat.

ARLINGTON, REGENCY

BREWSTER’S MEGAPLEX, 845 University Blvd. N., 223-9850 Halemerry, Eviction, Nocturnal State of Mind, Stone Bone, Lawless Hearts 7 p.m. March 21. Helios

Hand, Surviving September, Knock for Six, Trees Setting Fires, Abolish the Relics, Glass Apostle, Dr. Sirbrother, Dirty Automatic 6 p.m. March 22 MVP’S SPORTS GRILLE, 12777 Atlantic Blvd., 221-1090 Live music 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat.

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

CASBAH CAFE, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. Live jazz every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave., 387-3582 DJ Keith every Tue. DJ Free every Fri. DJ SuZi-Rok every Mon. MOJO NO. 4, 3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670 Toots Lorraine & the Traffic 10 p.m. March 21

BEACHES

(All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted)

200 FIRST STREET, Courtyard, Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Calahoney 7 p.m. March 21. Cocktail Jazz March 22 CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 Scotland’s Battlefield Band 6 p.m. March 23. Irish music every Sun. FLYING IGUANA, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680 Carl & the Black Lungs 10 p.m. March 21. The Druids 10 p.m. March 22. Red Beard & Stinky E 10 p.m. every Thur. Darren Corlew every Sun. FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 E. Sailfish Dr., Atlantic Beach, 246-4293 Wes Cobb every Thur. Charlie Walker Mon. FREEBIRD LIVE, 200 N. First St., 246-2473 Pilotwave, Emma Moseley Band, Ashton Taylor, Kenny 8 p.m. March 21.

Mother Strange, Pipestone, Dirt Messiah 8 p.m. March 22.

Drivin’ & Cryin’, Bryce Alastair Band 8 p.m. March 27 LANDSHARK CAFE, 1728 Third St. N., 246-6024 Open mic every Wed. Matt Still every Thur.

LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Roger That 10 p.m. March 21 & 22. Be Easy Mon. Split Tone every Thur.

MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 N. Third St., 246-1500 DiCarlo Thompson March 19. Herd of Watts March 20. Bread & Butter March 21. El Dub March 22. Paul Miller March 26 MEZZA LUNA, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Neil Dixon every Tue. Mike Shackelford & Rick Johnson every Thur.

MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Toots Lorraine & the Traffic CD release 10 p.m. March 22 NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE, 2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300 Cloud 9 March 19. Pili Pili March 20. Split Tone March 22.

Honey Badgers March 23 NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 MaryAnn Hawkins 7 p.m. March 20 PIER CANTINA, 412 N. First St., 246-6454 Ryan Campbell & Charlie Walker every Fri. Split Tone every Sun. RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 Small Fish March 19. Motown Junkies March 20.

Boogie Freaks March 21 & 22. Splinters March 23 WIPEOUTS GRILL, 1589 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 247-4508 Dan Coady March 20

DOWNTOWN

1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St. N. Lucky Costello, New Earth Amy, Conscious Collective 8 p.m. March 22. Three Six Mafia NKA Da Mafia 6ix 9 p.m. March 24. Dangermuffin 8 p.m. March 26. The Floozies March 27 ATTICUS BAR, 325 W. Forsyth St., 634-8813 Broadside, All Gone Grey 8 p.m. March 21. Larry Bellyfaté 9 p.m. March 22.

Neck Deep, Light Years March 23.

BURRO BAR, 100 E. Adams St., 677-2977 Nobra Noma, Skybison 8 p.m. March 19. Time & Distance, Governor’s Club March 20. Radiator King, Fast Preacher 8 p.m. March 21. Mary Ocher 8 p.m. March 22. Moor Hound, Northe, Weekend Atlas, Sleepy Tree 8 p.m. March 24. Your 33 Black Angels March 27 DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth St., 354-0666 DJ NickFresh 9 p.m. every Sat. DOWNTOWN CIGAR LOUNGE, 11 N. Ocean St., 353-4111 Chris Williams, Elisha Atlas Parris 7 p.m. March 22 FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jax Landing, Ste. 176, 374-1247 Braxton Adamson 5 p.m., Mike Clams Band 8:30 p.m. March 21. Domenics Duo 8:30 p.m. March 22. Braxton Adamson 5 p.m., Jig to a Milestone 8:30 p.m. March 28. Spade McQuade & the Allstars 8:30 p.m. March 29 JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Cover to Cover 8 p.m.-1 a.m. March 21. Suwanee River Jam auditions 2-6 p.m., Music Showcase 6-8 p.m., Stevie Fingers, Sho Nuf 8 p.m.-1 a.m. March 22. Hipp Street 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

March 28. Live music every Fri. & Sat. MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Roy Luis Wed. DJ Vinn Thur. DJ 007 every Fri. Bay Street every Sat. MAVERICKS, Jax Landing, 2 Independent Dr., 356-1110 Hellzapoppin 6 p.m. March 21. Tribute to the Women of the Military: Darryl Worley, Morgan Frazier, Jamie Davis, Rion Paige 6 p.m. March 29. Joe Buck, Big Tasty spin Thur.-Sat. UNDERBELLY, 113 E. Bay St., 353-6067 Moullinex, Marbeya Sound 8 p.m. March 21. The Suitcase Junket 9 p.m. March 25. Dirty Bourbon River Show March 27.

FLEMING ISLAND

MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 Live music Fri. & Sat. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 BandontheRun 9:30 p.m. March 21. Southern Ruckus 9:30 p.m. March 22. Deck music at 5 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., 4:30 p.m. every Sun. DJ BG every Mon.

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CLIFF’S BAR & GRILL, 3033 Monument Rd., 645-5162 XHale 9:30 p.m. March 21 & 22. Aside Oceans st 8 p.m.

March 24

SALSA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 13500 Beach Blvd., 992-8402 Live guitar music 6-9 p.m. every Tue. & Sat.

MANDARIN, JULINGTON

HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine, 880-3040 Open mic: Synergy 8 p.m. every Wed. Dennis Klee & the World’s Most Talented Waitstaff 9 p.m. every Fri.

ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG

THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells, 272-5959 John Michael Wed.-Sat. PREVATT’S SPORTS BAR, 2620 Blanding Blvd., 282-1564 DJ Tammy 9 p.m. every Wed. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Live music every Thur.-Sat.

PONTE VEDRA, PALM VALLEY

PUSSER’S GRILLE, 816 A1A N., 280-7766 Live music every Fri. & Sat. SoundStage Sun. TABLE 1, 330 A1A N., Ste. 208, 280-5515 Deron Baker at 6 p.m. March 19. Gary Starling Jazz Band 7:30 p.m. March 20.

Sovereign Vine March 21. WillowWacks 7:30 p.m. March 22

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

KICKBACKS, 910 King St., 388-9551 Ray & Taylor 8:30 p.m. every Thur. Robby Shenk every Sun. MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., 388-7807 Dalton Stanley 8 p.m. March 22. The Devil Wears Prada, The Ghost Inside, I Killed The Prom Queen, Dangerkids 6 p.m.

March 23 RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449 Cindy Bear, Mama Blue, Jordyn Stoddard March 22

ST. AUGUSTINE

ANN O’MALLEY’S, 23 Orange St., 825-4040 Chance Gardner March 21. Smokin’ Joe Open Mic 7 p.m. March 25 CAFE ELEVEN, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-9311 Joshua Scott Jones, Jordyn Stoddard 8 p.m.

March 21 CELLAR UPSTAIRS, 157 King St., 826-1594 Rick Levy & the Falling Bones 7 p.m. March 21. Jim Asselta 2 p.m., Ain’t Too Proud 2 Beg 7 p.m. March 22. Vinny Jacobs 2 p.m. March 23 HARRY’S SEAFOOD, 46 Avenida Menendez, 824-7765 Billy Bowers 6 p.m. March 26 MELLOW MUSHROOM, 410 Anastasia Blvd., 826-4040 The Ivey West Band at 9 p.m. March 22 MILL TOP TAVERN & LISTENING ROOM, 19 1/2 St. George St., 829-2329 Go Get Gone 9 p.m. March 21 & 22. Nathaniel Good 1 p.m. March 23 THE STANDARD, 200 Anastasia Blvd., 274-2090 King Parrot, Vattnet Viskar, Vaporizer, The Groynoodle 8 p.m. March 22 TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Red River Band 9 p.m. March 21 & 22. Matanzas Sun.-Thur. Elizabeth Roth Sat.

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER

BLACKFINN GRILLE, 4840 Big Island Dr., 345-3466 Live music 5 p.m. every Wed., 9 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. SUITE, 4880 Big Island Dr., 493-9305 Live music 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat.

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 We Butter the Bread With Butter, Lions Lions, Honour Crest, Devil in the Oasis 7 p.m. March 19. Not Tonight Josephine, Your Best Friend & My Favorite Band March 20. Middle Class Rut, Brick & Mortar, Dinosaur Pileup 8 p.m. March 21. We Are the In Crowd, William Beckett, Set It Off, State Champs, Candy Hearts 6 p.m. March 22. The Turnpike Troubadours, Stephen Carey 8 p.m. March 24. Open Air Stereo, Miggs, Man on Earth, Sunspots 8 p.m. March 25. Dave Hause, Northcote, Beau Crum March 26. Yonas, Pell, Drazah March 27 MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 352-7008 The Honeycutters 7:30 p.m. March 19. Hiroya Tsukamoto, Sam Pacetti, Michael Jordan 7:30 p.m. March 20. Moors & McCumber March 22. Doc Handy March 7:30 p.m. 25.

Scotland’s Battlefield Band 7:30 p.m. March 26. John Flynn 7:30 p.m. March 27.

SOUTHSIDE

ISLAND GIRL, 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115, 854-6060 Live music 8 p.m. March 21 & 22 LATITUDE 30, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555 VJ Didactic at 9 p.m. March 20. Band vs DJ 9 p.m. March 21. The Ride 9 p.m. March 22 SEVEN BRIDGES, 9735 Gate Parkway N., 997-1999 Live music Fri. & Sat. WILD WING CAFE, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 Chris Brinkley March 19 & 26. Chilly Rhino March 20. Shotgun Redd March 21

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

DAMES POINT MARINA, 4542 Irving Rd., 751-3043 Live music every Fri. & Sat. HWY. 17 ROADHOUSE, 850532 U.S. 17, Yulee, 225-9211 Second Shot Band 10 p.m. March 21. Black Creek Ri’zin 3 p.m. March 23. Live music Fri. & Sat. THREE LAYERS COFFEEHOUSE, 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 Open mic 7 p.m. March 20 For a complete live music list, go to folioweekly.com/ calendar. To submit your event, email djohnson@ folioweekly.com or mdryden@folioweekly.com. Deadline for print is 4 p.m. Friday. Due to space constraints, not all submissions appear in print.

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THE MOST DANGEROUS PUPPET Kermit-the-actor takes on dual roles as Frog and Frog’s nemesis, the dastardly villain Constantine MUPPETS MOST WANTED

***@ Rated PG • Opens March 21

I

n the annals of Hollywood, no puppet has seen more success on the big screen than Kermit the Frog, though many have tried.

Punch was unable to make the transition from street theater to the silver screen in the 1920s, and the arrival of sound was said to have taken the heart out of his squeal. Sen. Charlie McCarthy, after he moved from showbiz to politics, unjustly cut short many promising careers in the 1950s with his anti-puppet Felt List. Lamb Chop was already hitting the mint sauce hard just as her career as the token babe in Sinatra’s Rat Pack was about to take off in 1963’s Hogget, Don’t Hog It. Alf ’s tragic end barely bears mention. And while many extol the talents of Yoda, just as many detractors would complain he always plays the same character: a brilliant actor may be he, but narrow range he has.

But now, here, Kermit the Frog — TV legend, bestselling author, recording artist, movie star of the movie-starriest order — takes on his biggest challenge yet: dual roles. For in Muppets Most Wanted, Kermit not only returns to his beloved signature character of the seemingly hapless but really quite effective and charming leader of a traveling troupe of variety performers, but daringly plays the film’s antagonist, Constantine, as well. Chillingly, the script — by director James Bobin and Nicholas Stoller, returning from the Muppets’ recent big-screen outing — does not reveal why Constantine is considered “the world’s most dangerous frog,” but as the film opens, the fact that he’s imprisoned in a remote Russian gulag and then ingeniously escapes is indication enough of his dastardliness.

And Kermit! My God, Kermit the Frog, with barely an evil twist to his facial expressions, a twist that’s more like some external manipulation than anything one mortal amphibian should be able to pull off (at least not without, perhaps, some prosthetic assistance), is completely transformed from sweet, harried theater producer to criminal mastermind. I cannot even begin to comprehend the digital trickery that was required to create the few scenes in which Kermit-the-character and Constantine appear together. All I can say is, thank God for

movies like Gravity pushing the frontiers of what FX can do.

You will be astonished. Indeed, Kermitthe-actor truly puts the villain in vaudevillian, as the script calls for Constantine to replace Kermit-the-character within his band of merry performers, the Muppets, so that he, Constantine, and his second-in-command, the sly Dominic Badguy (Ricky Gervais) — pronounced “Badge-ee” (it’s French) — can pull off some of the greatest heists Europe has ever seen under cover of a Muppet Continental tour.

“Everybody knows the sequel is never quite as good.”

Difficult though it may make the job of an honest film critic when a movie star is portraying a character of the same name as well as another character entirely, metatextural commentary on filmic conceits and the Ouroboran nature of pop culture has always been a part of the ingenious anarchy of the Muppets. And the dual duality of Kermit both onscreen and between screen and audience isn’t even the beginning. The beginning is the end of 2011’s The Muppets, which is the beginning of Muppets Most Wanted: When the cameras fail to stop shooting, the Muppets realize this means they’re doing a sequel, and launch right into it. The compression of space/time required surely demanded an application of advanced quantum cinematics. But the Statler-andWaldorfian flair is found right in the first song of this new film (for, of course, it’s once again a musical). Chipper yet instantly forgettable — as are all the songs in Most Wanted, as if daring the viewer not to buy the soundtrack to remind oneself of them — “We’re Doing a Sequel” contains the provocative lyric, “Everybody knows the sequel is never quite as good.”

And thus, in that Muppetationally silly way (which is all anyone is truly looking for in a Muppets movie), the primary criticism that may be leveled against Most Wanted is acknowledged and dismissed with high kicks, glitter and dancing. And all is right with the world. The End! MaryAnn Johanson mail@folioweekly.com MARCH 19-25, 2014 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 73

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MAGIC LANTERNS

The Lovely Vampires

I

rish writer/director Neil Jordan is probably best known to American viewing audiences for The Crying Game, which won him an Oscar for Best Screenplay in 1992, and for the expensive Hollywood version of Interview with the Vampire the next year. Since then, his popularity has waned despite a continued body of mostly solid films, including Michael Collins (1996) and The Butcher Boy (1997). Over the past 10 years, Jordan has made only four feature films, the most financially successful (The Brave One with Jodie Foster, a distaff version of Death Wish) of which was also the most typical and unimaginative.

Thanks to home video, however, Jordan’s better, more recent films are now available. In particular, I want to discuss his latest, Byzantium (2012), which just made its debut on DVD and Blu-Ray. This film’s title, though appropriate, does little to reveal its subject. Byzantium is the name of a run-down hotel in a coastal town somewhere in the United Kingdom that becomes the temporary hideout for a mother (Gemma Arterton) and daughter (Saoirse Ronan) on the run.

The name also recalls the former capital of the Ottoman Empire after the Crusades.

The connection of those two is not without significance. Those in pursuit of the outlaw mother and daughter can trace their unique genetics back to that particular time in history. They are vampires.

So are Clara (Arterton) and teenage daughter Eleanor (Ronan). Byzantium flows effortlessly and evocatively between the present and the early 1800s, when Clara and Eleanor become members of the previously all-male brotherhood of the undead. Right off, we are quickly apprised of the women’s true nature, but their individual motivations and characters are more subtly developed as the film unfolds, breaching traditional vampire lore totems as effortlessly as the story moves back and forth in time.

Written by Moira Buffini (Stephen Frears’ Tamara Drewe and the 2011 version of Jane Eyre) and adapted from her stage play, Byzantium is a vampire story with real soul and intelligence as well as enough violence and bloodletting to earn an R rating. Featuring riveting performances from Arterton (James Bond’s pluckybut-doomed Girl Friday in Quantum of Solace) and the always-fascinating Ronan (Atonement, The Lovely Bones, Hanna), the story is as much about real-life horror as supernatural monsters. Both mother and daughter are initially the victims of men.

Clara is forced into prostitution during the Napoleonic Wars by a sadistic English officer (Jonny Lee Miller) who later tries to wreak the same fate — and worse — upon her daughter.

In the interval, Clara literally steals the secret of immortal life from her abuser and then saves her daughter, but at the cost of Eleanor’s humanity. Together for 200 years, the two survive, each according to a strict ethical scale, feeding only on those who deserve or desire death. Their pursuers, however, are relentless.

The film Byzantium has it all — an intelligent script, terrific performances, beautiful photography and crisp direction from Neil Jordan. Even if you hadn’t known anything about the film until now, you shouldn’t miss it.

Pat McLeod mail@folioweekly.com

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MEET ZERO: Tony Revolori, who steals Grand Budapest Hotel as Zero (“the lobby boy”), will appear March 26 during a special sneak preview of the film at Sun-Ray Cinema in 5 Points. Photo: Fox Searchlight Pictures

OTHER FILMS

THE SQUARE The University of North Florida Department of Communication presents the critically acclaimed documentary, a first-hand account of the Egyptian revolution, 7:30 p.m. March 25 at Sun-Ray Cinema.

Former Associated Press reporter Nick Tatrol leads a discussion after the film. 1028 Park St., Five Points, 359-0047, sunraycinema.com.

LATITUDE 30 MOVIES Gravity, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and Nut Job are currently screened at Latitude 30’s CineGrille Theater, 10370 Philips Highway, Southside, 365-5555, facebook.com/latitude30.

WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME IMAX THEATER Divergent: An IMAX Experience, We the People, Jerusalem 3D, Great White Shark 3D, Tornado Alley 3D and To the Arctic 3D are screened at World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater, 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine, worldgolfimax. com. Island of Lemurs Madagascar 3D opens April 4.

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FILM RATINGS

KERMIT THE FROG RED FRAGGLE LAMB CHOP SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS

NOW SHOWING

3 DAYS TO KILL Rated PG-13 Kevin Costner, who’s suddenly everywhere these days, plays a terminally ill Secret Service agent who’s got one last chance to live if he takes a new drug … and goes on a final top-secret mission. Hmmm – life-saving drug vs. killing another human being? Toss me that Glock.

300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE *G@@ Rated R Evil superbitch Persian naval offi cer Artemisia (Eva Green) is smarter, more competent and more ambitious than all the men she commands. Director Noam Murro’s action/ Greek mythology fl ick co-stars Sullivan Stapleton, Lena Headey and the sincerely beguiling Hans Matheson.

ABOUT LAST NIGHT Rated R One-night stands may be fun, but this bunch of beautiful, young devil-may-care people takes the practice to the next level. Co-stars the quite amusing Kevin Hart, Michael Ealy, Regina Hall and Joy Bryant.

AMERICAN HUSTLE **G@ Rated R Writer-director David O. Russell has fashioned a cinematic junk heap that’s likeable and engaging despite a long running time and sloppy screenplay. For professional scam artist Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale), working with the Feds is tougher than running cons. He’s helping the FBI (Bradley Cooper) nab public officials on the take in the infamous Abscam operation. Co-stars the sly and sexy Amy Adams and Jennifer Lawrence.

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB ***G Rated R The drama, based on a true story, stars Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey as redneck electrician Ron, who learns he’s HIV positive, and Oscar-winner Jared Leto as tranny Rayon in Dallas, 1985. Co-stars Jennifer Garner and Steve Zahn. All right, all right, all right.

DIVERGENT Rated PG-13 In the future, apparently, what faction you belong to depends on what virtues you practice. (Kinda like where you sit at church suppers, only there’s probably no peach cobbler. Dammit.)

Anyway, Beatrice Prior (Shailene Woodley) is labeled a Divergent, a group of misfits considered so dangerous that their destruction is in the planning stages. So she hooks up with another outcast type – Four (Theo James), who’s really just one person. Co-stars Kate Winslet, who must need the money, Ashley Judd, Miles Teller and Zoë Kravitz. You know, Lenny and Lisa Bonet’s little grrrl.

FROZEN ***G Rated PG Disney’s Oscar-winning animated feature about sisters Princess Anna (Kristen Bell) and Queen Elsa (Idina Menzel), in this Golden Globe-winner. And hey, parents, check out details for the sing-along at some theaters – “Let It Go” won a Best Original Song Oscar!

GOD’S NOT DEAD Rated PG Josh Wheaton (Shane Harper) is a college student having trouble in his philosophy class. Professor Radisson (the yummy Kevin Sorbo, who played Hercules on TV) doesn’t believe there is a God, shaking Josh’s faith. Co-stars Dean Cain and Willie Robertson.

THE GREAT BEAUTY ***G Not Rated This film has both the fantastical elements and the quality of Italian director Federico Fellini’s works. Directed by Paolo Sorrentino, it stars Toni Servillo as Jep, a journalist and socialite. After celebrating his 65th birthday in a style befitting a hedonistic prince, Jep begins to question not just his life but his entire world, and if he’ll ever discover real beauty and, therefore, truth. Life lessons are told through the swirling, masterful mosaic of Luca Bigazzi’s cinematography, the intellectual editing of Cristiano Travaglioli and Sorrentino’s surreal storytelling.

THE LEGO MOVIE ***@ Rated PG Writers and directors Chris Miller and Phillip Lord’s wildly popular, entertaining, subversive animated feature about colorful toy bricks co-stars the vocal talents of Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Will Arnett, Chris Pratt and Will Ferrell.

THE MONUMENTS MEN Rated PG-13 George Clooney directs and stars in this fact-based film about a group of un-soldier types – think the opposite of The Dirty Dozen – museum curators, historians and art experts who go into enemy territory during WWII to save thousands of stolen masterpieces from destruction by the Nazis. Co-stars Matt Damon, Bill Murray, John Goodman and the adorable Bob Balaban.

MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN Rated PG We remember these guys from the Rocky and His Friends (which included Bullwinkle, who always had the wrong hat) TV cartoon series; Sherman was the kinda dopey human boy, adopted by an inventive, scholarly dog, Mr. Peabody.

We especially miss the Wayback Machine, which we never knew was actually spelled WABAC. Huh. Co-stars voices of Ty Burrell, Max Charles, Allison Janney and Stephen Colbert.

MUPPETS MOST WANTED ***@ Rated PG • Opens March 21 Reviewed in this issue.

NEED FOR SPEED **G@ Rated PG-13 Director Scott Waugh must have a sizeable sack to make this car-chase movie. Aaron Paul stars as Tobey Marshall, a gearhead in upstate New York trying to keep his family’s body shop afloat while scratching out extra money in late-night street races. But his need for cash to save the business leads to an encounter with one-time rival-turned-pro-racer Dino Brewster (Dominic Cooper) that ends tragically, with Tobey off to jail. Two years later, his shot at redemption is facing Dino in a secret high-stakes race, driving a legendary, valuable souped-up Mustang cross-country, with the shotgun seat occupied by Julia (Imogen Poots), a flunky of the car’s owner. The coast-tocoast journey with Tobey’s willing wingmen (Scott Mescudi, Rami Malek, Ramon Rodriguez) also features Tobey’s

AREA THEATERS

AMELIA ISLAND Carmike 7, 1132 S. 14th St., Fernandina Beach, 261-9867 ARLINGTON & REGENCY AMC Regency 24, 9451 Regency Square Blvd., 264-3888 BAYMEADOWS & MANDARIN Regal Avenues 20, 9525 Philips Highway, 538-3889 BEACHES Regal Beach Blvd. 18, 14051 Beach Blvd., 992-4398 FIVE POINTS Sun-Ray Cinema@5Points, 1028 Park St., 359-0047 GREEN COVE SPRINGS Clay Theatre, 326 Walnut St., 284-9012 NORTHSIDE Regal River City, 12884 City Center Blvd., 757-9880

ORANGE PARK AMC Orange Park 24, 1910 Wells Road, (888) AMC-4FUN Carmike 12, 1820 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island, 621-0221 SAN MARCO San Marco Theatre, 1996 San Marco Blvd., 396-4845 SOUTHSIDE Cinegrille Theater, Latitude 30, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555 Cinemark Tinseltown, 4535 Southside Blvd., 998-2122 ST. AUGUSTINE Epic Theatres, 112 Theatre Drive, 797-5757 IMAX Theater, World Golf Village, 940-IMAX Pot Belly’s, 36 Granada St., 829-3101

A&E // MOVIES ex-girlfriend/now Dino’s girlfriend, Anita (Dakota Johnson).

Paul’s a terrific talent, but there’s a different set of muscles needed here.

NON-STOP Rated PG-13 Liam Neeson may have found his niche as an action hero, despite his astonishing turn as Oskar Schindler – you know, that guy with that list. Here he’s an air marshal being texted by a bad guy on his transatlantic fl ight, threatening to kill passengers unless he gets $150 million. Co-stars Julianne Moore, Nate Parker and a guy named Scoot McNairy, which isn’t a very distinguished actor-name. Scoot … sounds like his next movie will be Jackass 4.5.

OMAR ***G Not Rated Adam Bakri stars in Hany Abu-Assad’s thriller as Omar, a young Palestinian who becomes an informant for Israeli intelligence when he’s captured after he’s involved in a sniper attack on the army base. There’s lots of action and intrigue, but it’s not just an effective thriller; it’s a morality tale with universal themes that takes on the vibe of a film noir in its fatalistic fi nal moments.

PHILOMENA **** Rated PG-13 Writer Martin (Steve Coogan) needs a career boost.

Philomena (Dame Judi Dench) wants to find the son she was forced to give up by not-so-holy nuns decades earlier.

POMPEII Rated PG-13 We did a fifth-grade report on Mt. Vesuvius and the terrible volcano that wiped out a whole civilization. Shoulda waited for the movie. Co-stars Dylan Schombing, Rebecca Eady and Kiefer Can’t-wait-to-be-Jack-Bauer-again Sutherland.

REPENTANCE Rated R A spiritual advisor is supposed to help dispirited folks; here the advisor is Thomas Carter (Anthony Mackie), who has a nutcase for a client, Angel (Forest Whitaker). Angel kidnaps Tommy and all hell breaks loose. With Sanaa Lathan and Mike Epps.

RIDE ALONG Rated PG-13 Kevin Hart is a smart-mouthed security guard engaged to Angela (Tika Sumpter) whose brother James (Ice Cube) is a cop. Co-stars John Leguizamo and Jay Pharoah.

ROBOCOP *@@@ Rated PG-13 This dreadful reboot of the 1987 cult classic is 108 minutes

of blah action and half-measures. Co-stars Samuel L. Jackson, Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman and Michael Keaton.

THE SINGLE MOMS CLUB Rated PG-13 The unstoppable Tyler Perry has churned out another pleasant, sexy, movie-with-a-moral about … duh … unmarried mothers. These ladies (Nia Long, Amy Smart, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Cocoa Brown, Zulay Henao) bond over their kids’ school problems, then become friends.

Rounding out the cast are Ryan Eggold, Eddie Cibrian, William Levy and, of course, Mr. Perry, who also wrote and directed. Have to mention Terry Crews, too, who’s enjoying well-deserved success as Sgt. Terry Jeffords in the new award-winning TV cop comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

SON OF GOD **@@ Rated PG-13 Devout Christians may find it powerful, casual church-goers may find it moving but a bit heavy-handed, and some nonChristians, agnostics and atheists may think it’s preachy.

Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, who plays Mary, produced.

Co-stars Sebastian Knapp, Adrian Schiller (Caiaphas), Diogo Morgado (Jesus) and Amber Rose Revah (Mary Magdalene).

Every time we type the title of this movie, we can’t help but think of National Lampoon’s terrific Son-O’-God Comics, by the great Sean Kelly. Now that was some holy shit.

VERONICA MARS Rated PG-13 Veronica (Kristen Bell) was a private eye when she was just a high-school girl; now she’s back for a class reunion and gets roped into helping solve a murky murder. And wouldn’t you just know it? Her ex-fl ame from back in the day – what did she see in him? – is knee-deep in the intrigue. Co-stars Jason Dohring, Krysten Ritter and Jerry O’Connell (yes, that fat kid from Stand By Me who grew up to be oddly hot).

THE WIND RISES **G@ Rated PG-13 Hayao Miyazaki’s lusciously animated biopic features Jirô Horikoshi (voiced by Joseph Gordon-Levitt), the film’s protagonist, who happily designed fi ghter planes for the megalomaniacal Japanese military in WWII. Miyazaki follows him through the great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, to his early years designing aircraft for Mitsubishi, to his courtship of tubercular Nahoko (Emily Blunt), to his fateful visit to Germany where he learns how the Junkers build their warplanes. Jirô’s dying wife becomes sicker as his fighter plane designs get better, and there’s the echoing sentiment that no matter how pure his love, death and ruin are inevitable. In the end, though, as Jirô walks through a dreamscape of broken planes beneath a sky fi lled with gleaming bombers, he mourns the fact that his planes never came back, not the annihilation they delivered.

BOX OFFICE GAMES: Divergent won’t escape criticisms that it’s a Hollywood-packaged, YA-book-series-to-film copycat of Hunger Games with former Golden Globe nominee Shailene Woodley (left) – excellent in The Descendants and The Spectacular Now – playing the heroine. In the dystopian future, Tris (Woodley) lives in a Chicago divided into factions based on their virtues. It can’t be worse than Twilight, right? Photo: Summit Entertainment

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Pulling off the Norwood exit on 95 North, I spotted Thurston standing in the middle of a busy street to get a better view of one of the last public murals he’s creating before his grand finale at MOCA, which he begins painting this week. Grabbing a seat on the sidewalk, Thurston, fingers stained with green paint and face shadowed from the blazing sun, says that he’s racing to finish in time, but it’s well worth every feverish, frenetic day.

A graffiti artist who’s become a respected muralist and painter (he contributed a painting to The Cummer Museum’s Our Shared Past exhibit, showing through May 25), Thurston is an artist’s artist in a way that cannot be taught or imitated. With a vague, nomadic air, he initially comes across as an average guy with a

PROMISE can of spray paint and talent until he opensOF upBENEFIT and reveals the effortless intellectual, humble and down-to-earth — but with that peculiar brand of grandiosity vital to true artists.

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Thurston plans to utilize all three walls of MOCA’s 40-foot-high atrium to create a piece that’s a bit of a departure from his previous work. Best known for fantastical images of wildlife, he’ll incorporate similarly organic elements, while also drawing inspiration from some of the greatest artistic masterpieces of Christianity: the rose windows of Notre Dame Cathedral. His voice reverberates with emotion as he recalls the way he felt standing before the elaborate stained glass windows, to which no photograph or description can do justice. It is this feeling he wants to impart.

“People should be able to walk into the atrium and get the same feeling I got standing in front of the rose window in Notre Dame,” Thurston says.

“It’s my modern-day nod to the gothic cathedral.”

He’s found further inspiration for the piece from the behavior of mycelium, which grows mushrooms and occasionally forms crystals.

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Though art necessarily in some way glorifies its creator, Thurston creates art more for the beholder than for him. For the thrift shop on Norwood Avenue beneath which we crouched, he chose sentimental images of dogs and cats — not the sort of thing an artist desperate to be taken seriously might paint.

But Thurston doesn’t need every piece to be “serious” art. Sometimes, it’s just enough to bring a warm smile to passersby in an area of town that could use more warmth, more joy.

“Music and art have the ability more than other things to create an instant emotional response. If you have the ability to do that, you should do it to uplift people,” he says.

It’s his way of lighting the street.

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SPOKEN WORD, POETRY & ART SHOW Wandering Wednesdays, featuring spoken word, poetry, literature and art, is held 7-10 p.m. March 19 at Northstar Substation, 119 E. Bay St., Downtown, admission is free, 860-5451.

THE MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST Carnelle rehearses for Miss Firecracker – then her cousin Elaine, a former Miss Firecracker, shows up. 7:30 p.m. March 20-22 and 27-29, and 2 p.m. March 23 and 30 on Limelight Theatre’s Matuza Main Stage, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, $10-$25, 825-1164, limelight-theatre.org.

RED Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre presents the story of 20th-century abstract artist Mark Ruthko, whose struggle to accept his wealth and stay relevant was his undoing; 8 p.m. March 21-22 and 27-29, and 2 p.m. March 23 at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, $15, 249-7177, abettheatre.com.

ANGELS IN AMERICA The Pulitzer Prize-winning play explores guilt, compassion, sexual identity, right-wing conservatism and America at the millennium; 8 p.m. March 20-23 and 27-29, and 2 p.m. March 23 at Players by the Sea, 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach, $20-$23, 249-0289, playersbythesea.org.

MEMPHIS The Broadway musical, about a white radio DJ in 1950s Memphis underground dance clubs and a black club singer ready for her big break, staged 7:30 p.m. March 19 and 20, 8 p.m. March 21, 2 and 8 p.m. March 22, and 1:30 and 7 p.m. March 23 at the T-U Center’s Moran Theater, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, $47-$77, 442-2929, artistseriesjax.org.

THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS Amelia Community Theatre presents this one-woman show about the life and letters of advice columnist Ann Landers, 8 p.m.

March 20-22, and 2 p.m. March 23 at ACT’s Studio 209 Theatre, 209 Cedar St., Fernandina Beach, $15, 261-6749, ameliacommunitytheatre.org.

BEATLEMANIA AGAIN Fifty years ago, The Beatles performed on The Ed Sullivan Show and America fell in love. Alhambra Theatre commemorates the occasion with Beatlemania Again, 8 p.m. March 20 and 21, 1:15 and 8 p.m. March 22 and 2 p.m. March 23 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, $59, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com.

SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM Broadway veterans Pamela Myers and Harvey Evans lead a Theatre Jacksonville cast in a tribute performance to composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim, 2 and 8 p.m. March 22 at the theater, 2032 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, $35-$55, 396-4425, theatrejax.com.

THE COLOR PURPLE The play, based on Alice Walker’s novel and Steven Spielberg’s film, is staged at 8 p.m. March 26-April 27, Saturday matinees at 1:15 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, $38-$55, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com.

A RAISIN IN THE SUN The play, based on Lorraine Hansberry’s classic novel, film and Tony Award-winning play, is the story of a black Chicago family’s struggle for dignity and the troubles they face, 7 p.m. March 28, 6 p.m. March 29 and April 5, and 3 p.m. March 30 and April 6 at Stage Aurora Performance Hall, 5188 Norwood Ave., Northside, $15-$20, 765-7372, stageaurora.org.

SWAMP RADIO: HOW’S YA MAMA AND THEM Swamp Radio, a Spark Grant project of the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, stages an early show in celebration of Mother’s Day with a full cast of artist contributors, including Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, The WillowWacks and Irish storyteller Derek Coghlan, 3 p.m. April 6 at the T-U Center, $22.50-$30, 442-2929, artistseriesjax.org.

BREAKING LEGS In Tom Dulack’s comedy, the worlds of the mob and theater collide when a professional playwright seeks funding for his new play from the “family” of a former student, who turn out to be Mafia godfathers, March 28-April 13 (8 p.m. Fri. and Sat., 3 p.m. Sun.) at Orange Park Community Theatre, 2900 Moody Ave., Orange Park, $15, 276-2599, opct.org.

BRING IT ON In this high-flying musical, inspired by the film, cheerleaders bond over the challenge of extreme competition, 7:30 p.m. April 1 at the T-U Center’s Moran Theater, $45.50-$76.50, 442-2929, artistseriesjax.org.

PAUL ANKA The acclaimed singer-songwriter best known for Diana, My Way and Lonely Boy and writing the Academy Award-nominated theme for The Longest Day (the 1962 film in which he also starred) delivers the hits his way, 7:30 p.m.

April 3 at the T-U Center’s Moran Theater, $68.50-$108.50, 442-2929, artistseriesjax.org.

COMEDY

DAVID CROWE Crowe, who’s won two International Comedy Competitions, is making his fifth comedy album. He performs 8:04 p.m. March 20, 7 and 8:34 p.m. March 21 and 8:04 and 10 p.m. March 22 at Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 11000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-4277, $6-$25, jacksonvillecomedy.com.

JOSH BLUE Blue was a finalist on Last Comic Standing, proving that people with disabilities can be funny, too. He coined the term palsy punch, effective in a fight because neither his opponent nor he knows when it’s coming. He’s on at 8 p.m. March 20 and 8 and 10 p.m. March 21 and 22 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 292-4242, $18-$20, comedyzone.com.

AMY DINGLER A former rodeo clown, Ms. Dingler is on at 8 p.m. March 21 and 22 at Latitude 30, 10370 Philips Hwy.,

Southside, $10, 365-5555, latthirty.com.

CHRIS TUCKER Best known for playing Det. James Carter in the hit Rush Hour film series, Tucker is currently on a stand-up comedy tour that’s nabbed rave reviews; 8 p.m.

March 28, 29 and 30 and 10 p.m. March 28 and 29 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 292-4242, $35, comedyzone.com.

MAD COWFORD IMPROV Weekly improv shows based on audience suggestion are at 8:15 p.m. every Fri. and Sat. at Northstar Substation, 119 E. Bay St., Downtown, $5, 233-2359, madcowford.com.

CALLS & WORKSHOPS

KIDZ ACT SPRING PLAY Limelight Theatre auditions for Bug Juice and Crazy Campers, a Kidz Act Spring Play, for kids in grades K-2 at 4:30 p.m. and 3-5 at 5:30 p.m. every Wed. March 19-April 23 at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, $65, 825-1164, limelight-theatre.org.

ACTEEN STAGE LAB Children and teens in grades 6-12 learn street style and ambush theatre at 6:30 p.m. every Wed. at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, $80 per session, 825-1164, limelight-theatre.org.

ACTORS WORKSHOP Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre holds an eight-week actors’ workshop, 6 p.m. every Sun., March 19-April 13 at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, $160 (half at registration, half at first class plan available), 249-7177, abettheatre.com.

ABET CREATIVE DRAMA CAMP Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre holds an out-of-theater spring break creative drama camp for kids in grades 2-5 (unless by arrangement). Ageappropriate theater games, music and dance, improvisation and story-telling are featured. 9 a.m. March 19-21 at Discovery Montessori School, 102 15th St. S., Jax Beach, $35 per day or $160 per week, 509-1472, aine@thefirstact.net.

A SEUSSTASTIC SPRING BREAK Theatre Jacksonville hosts a five-day course for kids featuring acting, song, dance and improvisation, 9 a.m. March 19-21 at the theater, 2032 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, $200, 396-4425, theatrejax.com.

CUMMER MUSEUM GARDEN MONTH The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens hosts a three-part garden lecture and event series. Doug Tellamy, University of Delaware professor and chair of Entomology & Wildlife Ecology Department, is the featured speaker at 6:30 p.m. March 19, $65-$70. The Open Days program features volunteers who answer questions in the gardens, noon March 23, free. A garden-to-table dinner, featuring locally sourced and seasonal fresh foods prepared by local chefs, is held 5:30 p.m. March 31, $150-$200; 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 356-6857, cummer.org.

PAINTING SILK SCARVES Artist Elaine Bedell’s workshop is 10 a.m. March 22 at The Art Center II Studios, 229 N. Hogan St., Downtown, $40, 355-1757, info@tacjacksonville.com.

KNOW YOUR PALETTE Artist Jennie Szaltis holds a workshop 6:30 p.m. March 28, 10 a.m. March 29 and 1 p.m. March 30, at Jennie’s Studio, 3921 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $175 for weekend, 325-3959, jenniesgallery.com.

CHALKING TECHNIQUES This free workshop mixes classroom learning and hands-on chalking techniques, 9 a.m.

April 5 at Fullerwood Center, 10 Hildeth Dr., St. Augustine.

Register by March 29; email cyndijop@gmail.com.

ROWITA AWARDS The St. Johns Cultural Council holds its sixth annual Dr. Gail Pflaster ROWITA Awards ceremony, 6 p.m. March 30 at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, free, 825-1164, stjohnsculture.com.

YOUNG ARTISTS MUSIC COMPETITION Clay County students in grades 6-12 participate in Concert on the Green Young Artists Concerto Competition, to win a $1,000 scholarship and to play with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. Deadline to apply is March 31. concertonthegreen.com.

CALL TO CHALK ARTISTS St. Augustine Chalk Walk seeks artists to create 4-feet-by-6-feet chalk drawings on sidewalks, with a St. Augustine heritage theme. Registration required by April 1. The free event is May 2-4 at the promenade between the city parking garage and Visitor Information Center.

STATE OF THE ARTS The St. Johns Cultural Council accepts applications from nonprofits, artists and teachers for funding of up to $500 for its Spring State of the Arts Grant.

The council is interested in arts education and outreach to underserved areas. Applications must be submitted by April 15. For details, call 808-7330 or go to stjohnsculture.com.

CALL TO ARTISTS The Art Center seeks photographers and video artists to present slide shows or videos at art walk at its studios. Artists must have their own projection equipment. $25 fee. For details, email reidartlaw@gmail.com.

NATURE & WILDLIFE EXHIBIT Works in any medium celebrating the beauty of the natural world are eligible – wilderness and landscape images, birds, marine life and diverse outdoor creatures – for the fifth annual exhibit, July 26-Aug. 31 at St. Augustine Art Association. Prizes for artistic excellence are awarded, including best in show. Submit up to three images online June 2 at staaa.org. The fee is $45.

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CLASSICAL & JAZZ

SYMPHONIC CELEBRATION Michael Krajewski conducts the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, 11 a.m. March 21, 8 p.m.

March 21-22, 3 p.m. March 23 at Jacoby Hall, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, $24-$58, 354-5547, jaxsymphony.org.

FRIDAY MUSICALE David Sadlier, tenor, and Lelia Molthrop

BLUE COMEDY: Comedian Josh Blue – a finalist on Last Comic Standing and star of a Showtime special, known for his improvisational skills – tells stories about being a “white African-American.” Blue, who has cerebral palsy, is also a former member of the U.S. Paralympic Soccer Team. He’ll show off all his skills March 20-22 at The Comedy Zone in Mandarin.

Sadlier, pianist, perform 3 p.m. March 23 at 645 Oak St., Riverside, free, 355-7584.

PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND Authentic New Orleansstyle jazz is preformed at 8 p.m. March 25 at the T-U Center’s Jacoby Performance Hall, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, $55-$75, 354-5547, jaxsymphony.org.

ART WALKS, FESTIVALS & MARKETS

NORTH BEACHES ART WALK Galleries are open 5-9 p.m.

March 20 from Sailfish Drive in Atlantic Beach to Neptune Beach and Town Center, 249-2222, nbaw.org.

DOWNTOWN FRIDAY MARKET Arts and crafts and local produce, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 21 at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, 353-1188.

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local art, food and a farmers market, Cindy Bear, Mama Blue and Jordyn Stoddard, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 22 under Fuller Warren Bridge, 715 Riverside Ave., free admission, 389-2449 , riversideartsmarket.com.

ST. AUGUSTINE LIONS SEAFOOD FESTIVAL The three-day festival includes arts and crafts, music, a kids’ zone and pirates, 3-9 p.m. March 21, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. March 22 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 23 at Francis Field, 25 W. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, $3 for adults, children admitted free.

UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT Self-guided tour of galleries, antique stores and shops, 5-9 p.m. March 22 in St. Augustine’s San Marco District, 824-3152.

ST. AUGUSTINE RECORD FAIR New and used memorabilia, collectibles, turntable supplies, posters and tons of vinyl records, plus live music by local bands and DJs, at noon March 30 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A, free admission, 342-7981, staugamp.sjcvenues.com.

MUSEUMS

ALEXANDER BREST MUSEUM & GALLERY Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7371, arts.ju.edu. Senior thesis artwork includes 2-D art, sculptures,

animated shorts, screenplays and film productions, on display March 27-April 30.

AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7378, ameliamuseum.org. “Beaches, Creatures, and Cowboys” features posters and lobby cards from Florida’s most famous films, on display through April.

BEACHES MUSEUM & HISTORY PARK 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-5657, beachesmuseum.org. “Waiting for the Train: Henry Flagler & Florida East Coast Railroad,” March 27-June 1.

CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM Flagler College, 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530, flagler.edu/crispellert. Celeste Roberge’s exhibit, “Ocean Floors,” includes photography, cyanotypes and vessels that refl ect sea forms, through April 19.

CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 356-6857, cummer.org. Painting’s artistic and devotional contexts are explored through 21 works, 19 from collections in the United States and Germany.

“One Family: Photographs by Vardi Kahana,” by the Israeli photographer of her family, through April 7. Florida State University Professor William Walmsley displays his works through July 8. “The Human Figure: Sculptures

by Enzo Torcoletti” is on display through September. “A Commemoration of the Civil Rights Movement” photographs are displayed through Nov. 2.

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992, rain.org/~karpeles/jaxfrm.html.

“Mark Twain” includes original letters, writings and illustrations on exhibit through April 26. “Breaking Free: Dark Energy, Dark Matter” features oil on canvas paintings

by Margaret Schnebly Hodge, on display through April 29.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911, mocajacksonville. com. The exhibit “Material Transformations,” in which seven artists uncover symbolism through unconventional substances, runs through April 6. The Gold Key portfolio show features works by 15 winners of Northeast Florida Scholastic Art Awards show, through March. Leigh Murphy’s Observing Objects is on display March 25-May 11 with a reception 6-8 p.m. March 27 at MOCA’s UNF Gallery.

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ABSOLUTE AMERICANA ART GALLERY 77 Bridge St., St. Augustine, 824-5545, absoluteamericana.com.

Original Pierre Matisse prints are featured. The permanent display features oil paintings, sculptures and prints from international artists.

AMIRO ART & FOUND GALLERY 9C Aviles St., St. Augustine, 824-8460, amiroartandfound.com. Kelsey Schirard’s accumulations of wrapped jewelry and 3-D artistry are on display through March. Sculptures by Alexander Wilds are also displayed.

THE ART CENTER MAIN GALLERY 31 W. Adams St., Downtown, 355-1757, tacjacksonville.org/main.html.

Elaine Bedell’s exhibit “Walk in the Woods” features local landscapes, through March. Paintings, pastels, sketches and photography by a diverse group of member artists is displayed.

THE ART CENTER PREMIER GALLERY 50 N. Laura St., Downtown, 355-1757, tacjacksonville.org/premier-gallery.

“The Woods” exhibit, featuring artwork using wood to depict forests and trees, runs through May 6.

BUTTERFIELD GARAGE ART GALLERY 137 King St., St. Augustine, 825-4577, butterfieldgarage.com. Works by Society of Mixed Media Artists and juried by Gene Roberds are on display through March. The artist-run gallery features a wide range of traditional and contemporary art by several local artists.

CORK ARTS DISTRICT 2689 Rosselle St., Riverside, corkartsdistrict.tumblr.com. John Chae’s solo exhibit Fermentation is on display 6-9 p.m. March 22 in CoRK’s West Gallery, in conjunction with the launch for Wild Application, a publication on art, culture and ideas by artist Jim Draper and curator Staci Bu Shea.

CORSE GALLERY & ATELIER 4144 Herschel St., Riverside, 388-8205, corsegalleryatelier.com. Permanent works on display feature those by Kevin Beilfuss, Eileen Corse, Miro Sinovcic, Maggie Siner, Alice Williams and Luana Luconi Winner.

FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928, firststreetgalleryart.com. Mermaid artwork is on display in all media types by local artists including Linda Olsen, Mary Hubley, Tracy Womack, Pat Livesay and JoAnne Adams, through April 1.

FLORIDA MINING GALLERY 5300 Shad Rd., Southside, 425-2845, floridamininggallery.com. Craig Drennen’s exhibit “Awful Others” features works based on William

Shakespeare’s play Timon of Athens, on display March 21-May 2. Permanent display features a wide range of contemporary works by emerging artists.

FSCJ SOUTH CAMPUS ART GALLERY 11901 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-2023, fscj.edu. “Picking Cotton: A Student Response Project” is a collection of works that reflect Ronald Cotton and Jennifer Thompson-Cannino’s “Picking Cotton: Our Memoir of Injustice and Redemption,” on display March 24-April 10.

GALLERY725 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 5, Atlantic Beach, 345-9320, gallery725.com. “Water. Fire. Wood” features works by Tonsenia Yann, Ken Daga, Mathew Winghart, Flew and Linda Olsen. An opening reception is held March 21.

Works and hand-crafted gifts by local artists are featured, along with a selection of national and international works.

THE GALLERY AT HOUSE OF STEREO 8780 Perimeter Park Ct., Ste. 100, Southside, 642-6677, houseofstereo.com.

Painting, art glass, photography, woodcrafts, pottery and sculpture are featured.

GEORGIA NICK GALLERY 11A Aviles St., St. Augustine, 806-3348, georgianickgallery.com. The artist-owned studio displays Nick’s sea and landscape photography, along with local works by oil painters, a mosaic artist, potter, photographer and author.

HASKELL GALLERY & DISPLAY CASES Jacksonville International Airport, 14201 Pecan Park Rd., Northside, 741-3546. Paintings by Candace Fasano and Marie Shell, examining beauty in the natural world, are displayed through March 28 in Haskell Gallery before security. John Cheer’s decorative wall plates and sculpture, inspired by the sea’s energy and nature, are displayed through April 7 in Connector Bridge Art display case before security.

Photographer John Adams’ “Evanescent Trawlers of the South” series examines the vessels from Southern harbors, displayed through April 4 in Concourse A and C display cases after security.

HIGHWAY GALLERY floridamininggallery.com/exhibitions/ the-highway-gallery. Nine artists – Nathaniel Artkart Price, Ken Daga, Ashley C. Waldvogel, Brianna Angelakis, Christina Foard, Linda Olsen, Sara Pedigo, Zach Fitchner and Russell Maycumber – are featured on digital billboards throughout the city of Jacksonville in collaboration with Clear Channel through July 2014.

THE LOOKING LAB 107 E. Bay St., Downtown, 917-2393772. “Art in Empty Store Fronts” features multimedia video art and sculptures by Crystal Floyd and David Montgomery.

LUFRANO INTERCULTURAL GALLERY 1 UNF Dr., Student

Union Bldg. 58E, Ste. 2401, Southside, 620-2475.

Jacksonville native Elizabeth Brown Eagle’s exhibit, “Visions of Grace,” features mixed-media photo collages based on her experiences working with Samburu and Maasai tribes in Northeastern Kenya and the Xhosa people in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The exhibit is displayed through March 21.

PALENCIA FINE ARTS ACADEMY AND GALLERY 701 Market St., St. Augustine, 819-1584, palenciafineartsacademy.com. Stacie Hernandez’s show “Elements,” about the power of natural elements, runs through March 21.

PLANTATION ARTISTS’ GUILD & GALLERY 94 Amelia Village Circle, Amelia Island, 432-1750, artamelia.com.

Spanish oil paintings by Dionisio Rodriquez are exhibited through April 12.

REDDI ARTS 1037 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-3161, reddiarts.com. Works by local artists are featured, with a focus on “emerging artists for emerging collectors.”

Collections change monthly.

SAWGRASS VILLAGE ARTS GALLERY 1520 Sawgrass Village Dr., Ponte Vedra, 273-4925, villageartspvb.com.

Impressionistic Florida Landscapes by Laurel Dagnillo are displayed through March 29.

STELLERS GALLERY 240 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, 273-6065, stellersgallery.com. New works by Michelle Armas, Casey Matthews, Anna Kincaide and Thomas Hager, displayed through March, include photography, painting and mixed media.

ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, 824-2310, staaa.org. The exhibit “Canvas, Clay, Collage and Cutting Edge,” exploring different ideas and materials using four themes, is on display through March 30.

SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 201 N. Hogan St., Ste. 100, Downtown, 553-6361, southlightgallery.com. Sculptures by Taylan Castner are on display through April 2.

SPACE:EIGHT GALLERY 228 W. King St., St. Augustine, 829-2838, spaceeight.com. Features lowbrow, pop surrealism, street and underground art by nationally and internationally acclaimed artists.

For a complete list of arts events, go to folioweekly. com/calendar. To submit your arts-related event, email djohnson@folioweekly.com. Deadline for print is 4 p.m.

Mon., 10 days before publication. Due to space constraints, not all events appear in print.

WHEN NATURE CALLS: The St. Augustine Art Association calls for artists to submit pieces for the fifth annual Nature & Wildlife Exhibit. Works showing the wilderness and landscape as well as birds and marine life – Sergei Orgunov’s Foggy Morning (pictured) – may be submitted before June 2.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): “When you plant seeds in the garden, you don’t dig them up every day to see if they have sprouted yet,” says Buddhist nun Thubten Chodron. “You simply water them and clear away the weeds; you know that the seeds will grow in time.” Sound advice. You’re almost ready to plant the metaphorical seeds you’ll cultivate in the months ahead. Having faith should be a key element. Find how to shut down tendencies you may have to be an impatient control freak. Give your seeds a good start and persistent follow-up care.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Thank you, disillusionment,” sings Alanis Morissette in her song “Thank U.” “Thank you, frailty,” she continues. “Thank you, nothingness. Thank you, silence.” I’d love to hear you express that kind of gratitude in the days ahead. I don’t think you’ll experience a lot of disillusionment, frailty, nothingness and silence, but you’ll be able to see, more clearly than ever, how you’ve been helped and blessed by those states. You’ll understand how creatively they motivated you to build strength, resourcefulness, willpower and inner beauty.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your support system will soon be abuzz with fizzy mojo and good mischief. Your web of contacts is about to get deeper, feistier and prettier. Pounce, pounce!

Summon extra clarity and zest as you communicate a vision of what you want. Drum up alluring tricks to attract new allies and inspire current ones. If all goes as expected, business and pleasure will synergize better than they have in a long time. You’ll boost your ambitions by socializing, and sweeten your social life plying ambitions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): During her 98 years on Earth, Barbara Cartland wrote 723 romance novels that together sold a billion copies. What was the secret of her success? Born under the sign of Cancer the Crab, she knew how productive she could be if she was comfortable. Many of her work sessions were held reclined on her favorite couch covered with a white fur rug, her feet warmed with a hot water bottle. As her two dogs kept her company, she dictated stories to her secretary. Let her formula for success inspire you to expand and refine yours – then apply it with zeal for the next eight weeks. What’s the nature of comforts to best nourish your creativity?

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The Google Ngram Viewer is a tool that scans millions of books to map how frequently a particular word is used over the course of time. For instance, it reveals that “impossible” appears only half as often in books published in the 21st century as it did in books from the year 1900. What does this mean? That fantastic and hard-to-achieve prospects are less impossible than they used to be? If you begin fantastic and hard-to-achieve prospects soon, they’ll be far less impossible.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The Tibetan mastiff is a large canine species with long golden hair. If you’d never seen a lion and were told this dog was a lion, you might be fooled.

A zoo in Luohe, China tried to pass off a hearty specimen of a Tibetan mastiff as an African lion.

Alas, clever zoo-goers saw through the charade when the beast started barking. Is there anything comparable going on in your world? Are you being asked to believe a big dog is really a lion, or the metaphorical equivalent?

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In T.S. Eliot’s poem “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” the narrator seems tormented about the power of his longing. “Do I dare to eat a peach?” he asks.

What’s he thinking? Is the peach too sweet, too juicy, too pleasurable? Will he lose self-control and dignity if he succumbs to the temptation? What’s behind his hesitation? Don’t be like him in the weeks ahead. Eschew finicky doubts; indulge in lust for life with extra vigor and vivacity. Refrain from agonizing if you eat the peach.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Born under the Scorpio sign, Neil Young has been making music professionally for more than 45 years.

He’s recorded 35 albums and is in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In early 1969, three of his most famous songs popped out of his fertile imagination on the same day.

He had the flu, with a 103-degree fever, when he wrote “Cowgirl in the Sand,” “Cinnamon Girl” and “Down by the River.” You may soon experience a milder version of this mythic event. When not at your best, you could create a thing of beauty to last a long time, or initiate a breakthrough sending ripples far into the future.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There should be nothing generic, normal or routine this week. If you drink beer, don’t stick to the usual brew. Track down and drink the hell out of exotic beers with names like Tactical Nuclear Penguin and Ninja Vs. Unicorn and Doctor Morton’s Clown Poison.

If you wear lipstick, don’t be content to use the old standard; instead opt for kinky ones like Sapphire Glitter Bomb, Alien Moon Goddess and Cackling Black Witch.

As for love, it doesn’t make sense to seek romantic adventures you’ve had 1,000 times. You need and deserve something like wild sacred eternal ecstasy or blasphemously reverent rapture.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In his long career, award-winning actor Gary Oldman, born and raised in London, has portrayed a wide range of characters who speak English with American, German and Russian accents. He’s also lived in Los Angeles for years. When he signed on to play a British intelligent agent in the 2011 fi lm Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, he realized that over the years, he’d lost some of his native British accent. He had to take voice lessons to restore original pronunciations. You have a metaphorically similar project ahead – it may be time to get back to where you belong.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Every now and then, you’re blessed with a small miracle inspiring you to see everyday things with new vision. Common objects and prosaic experiences are stripped of habitual expectations, becoming almost as enchanting in your eyes as they were before numb familiarity set in. Beloved people you take for granted suddenly remind you why you came to love them in the first place. Boring acquaintances may reveal quite entertaining sides of themselves. Eager for an outbreak of curiosity and a surge of surprises? If so, they will be.

If not, they won’t.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Before she died, violet-eyed, gorgeous, maddening Piscean actress Elizabeth Taylor enjoyed more than 79 years of life on this gorgeous, maddening planet. One aptitude she never acquired was the ability to cook a hardboiled egg. Is there a pocket of ignorance in your repertoire like this? Any fundamental life skills you probably should’ve learned by now? Now’s a good time to master them.

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CONVERSATION SURPRISE You: Attractive SWF, 5’2”-4”, 130, nonsmoker, athletic, late 50s-early-60s. Afternoon conversation, coffee, you nearly choked when I asked if you’d be interested in “friends with benefits LTR.” Gave your cell number; can’t fi nd. Me: SWM, 5’8”, 185, nonsmoker, excellent health, early 70s, recently retired successful executive, homeowner. When: Jan. 15.

Where: Starbucks. #1341-0312 SWEATY CYCLIST SEEKS SEXY SITTER You: Beautiful, Middle-Eastern-looking au pair, pumping gas at Gate; two kids. Me: Fit, ginger, sun-glistened cyclist.

Our eyes locked, my heart pulled a wheelie. My Schwinn couldn’t keep up with your Audi. Drop kids; then see what my cyclist pants can barely contain. When: March 1. Where: Gate Gas Station. #1340-0312 BATHROOMS & SOUP? Me: Short, red-headed woman, black uniform. You: Gorgeous blue eyes, grey shirt, almost-shaved blond hair. First, you asked where the bathroom was; I clumsily answered. Then, we saw each other in the check-out lane.

You and my mom talked about soup myths. I’d really like to get to know you. :) When: March 2. Where: Barnes & Noble, San Jose Blvd. #1339-0305 MOST BEAUTIFUL NURSE You: Most caring nurse I’ve ever seen. Short, brown-haired Latin goddess with glasses and always smiling. V., you are so good with the children you take care of. Would love to take you out some time. When: Feb. 7. Where: Wolfson ICU. #1338-0305 I SWEAR I’M NOT AN ALCOHOLIC! That’s the only line I could think of at the time to talk to you.

We chatted and joked for a few, then I got dragged off by my friends and lost you. Me: Red hair, black mini, knee-high boots. You: Short brown hair, looking dapper. See you there again? When: Feb. 14. Where: Eclipse. #1337-0226 ASKED TO READ MY MIND For two years, I’ve thought about you every day and dreamed about you every night! You: Curious & Disturbed.

Me: Glasses. When: Every day. Where: The neighborhood. #1336-0226 POWERHOUSE HOTTIE I remember how rough your hand felt on mine as we reached for the same 15-pound dumbbell. I recommended lifting gloves to help keep your hands soft. You liked my Magnum PI-style moustache. You said you may try to grow one. Let’s get together and watch “Silence of the Lambs.”

When: Feb. 2. Where: Powerhouse Gym. #1335-0212 YOU’VE GOT MAIL We were both at the library to check our emails. You must be “without home” like me. Your blonde unkempt hair was appealing. You caught my good eye when you walked in. I’d love to have a cup of recycled coffee with you some day.

I’m available 24/7. When: Feb. 3. Where: Public Library. #1334-0212 SHARK TEETH & T&A You: At the end of the bar with your braid just lying on your chest. I bought you and your friends a shot but I really just wanted to buy you one. Round two?

When: Feb. 5. Where: Flying Iguana. #1333-0212 FROZEN FOODS HOTTIE You: Green pants, white shirt, brown boots, beautiful black hair. Me: Tall, slim, blue shirt, curly Afro. I see you in the frozen foods section on your lunch hour sometimes.

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You look like you just know how to own life. Teach me how? When: Jan. 22. Where: Winn-Dixie, Edgewood & Commonwealth. #1332-0212 BEAUTIFUL LADY IN BROWN HAT ISU at Bonefi sh Grill having drinks with a girlfriend and we made eye-to-eye contact numerous times. You wore a large rimmed brown hat and a long plaid skirt. I had on a gold shirt with a green vest. Would love to have dinner together at Bonefish. Hope to hear from you. When: Jan. 28. Where: Bonefish Grill. #1331-0205 NEED A BRUSH Saw you at Bento. You were confidently comfortable in your underarmor and ruffled hair. You paid for my shrimp tempura. Meet me under the two paintings Feb. 14 at 11 p.m. When: Feb. 1. Where: Bento. #1330-0205 WE LOCKED EYES You parked grey pickup by Walgreen’s.

Walked by, looked; we locked eyes. I drove metallic SUV. We spoke, flirted, smiled. You left, I went behind Walgreens. You still there; locked eyes again. Still looking, you drove off.

We honked horns. Me: Black female. You: White male. Let’s see where it goes. When: 3 p.m. Dec. 22. Where: Walgreen’s parking lot, Normandy. #1329-0129 ADVENTURE LANDING BASKETBALL DAD You: Handsome dad of teen shooting hoops near the snack area. Me: Mom of birthday boy. Lots of eye contact. Hoping for more!

When: Jan. 17. Where: Adventure Landing/Blanding Blvd. #1328-0129 IN LINE AT WALGREENS You: Tall, handsome, beard, shopping with young daughter.

Me: Blue-eyed brunette, ponytails, ballcap, black workout gear behind you in line. We made eye contact. Hope it was your daughter’s presence, not my lack of makeup, that kept you from saying, “Hi.” When: Jan. 18. Where: Walgreens @ C.R. 210 & C.R. 2209. #1327-0122 BRIGHT YELLOW HEELS You: Tall brunette at Target San Jose/295 on 19 Jan.; short black dress, black tights. Your bright yellow heels caught my eye. You checked out faster than I did; I couldn’t catch up in the parking lot. Me: Tall, in a blue hat. We made eye contact right before you checked out.

When: Jan. 19. Where: Target on San Jose/295. #1326-0122 RED DRESS BISTRO AIX Me: Awesome. You: Decent, in a red dress. Called you a name starting with “J.” You left. Let’s do it again. When: Jan. 11. Where: Bistro Aix. #1325-0115 DOES THE BODY GOOD You in your sexy black uniform. Me in my Green Bay shirt.

I want to work you out sometime. Please? When: Jan. 5.

Where: Lynch’s Irish Pub. #1324-0108 SEXY SHOES AT PUBLIX You: Super classy blonde at pharmacy. Me: Tall guy feeling electricity between us! Had to wait, took a seat. You were leaving and walked my way smiled and said “good luck.”

I said “nice shoes” then enjoyed the view as you walked away. Let’s talk! When: Dec. 29, 2013. Where: Publix @ University Blvd. #1323-0108 YOU FOLLOWED ME OUTSIDE Me: Girl by myself. You: With friends dancing. You offered to buy me drink, I was drinking water, you followed me outside and asked for my #, I told you I was leaving for VA Monday.

Should have given you my #, don’t want to start the New Year by being afraid. I’m in Daytona for a month. When: Dec. 27, 2013. Where: Ragtime. #1322-0108

NEWS OF THE WEIRD SAN FRANCISCO’S NO. 1 PROBLEM

The ecology-conscious city (having recently encouraged routine composting of dinner leftovers) is considering environment-friendly public urinals like the PPlanter created by engineer Brent Bucknum. Users urinate into a ceramic basin and flush the waste with run-off hand-washing water into a bed of bamboo plants.

Bucknum claims minimal maintenance and an odor-free experience but, on the other hand, only a user’s midsection area is blocked from public view — a concession necessitated by San Francisco’s sour experience with lockable public toilets, which shielded sex acts and crime. A less-elaborate structure — the open-air, similarly privacy-challenging “pPod” — is being readied for deployment in the city’s Dolores Park.

THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT

Branko Bogdanov, 58, his wife, Lela, 52, and daughter Julia, 34, were arrested in March and charged in a 10-year shoplifting enterprise run out of their upscale Northbrook, Ill., home, which they allegedly used as a base while prowling stores in states as far away as Florida, stealing high-end toys and jewelry, which they resold on eBay and to their fences. Police estimate the Bogdanovs swiped as much as $7 million worth on their forays — many items were stashed in Lela’s customized flowing skirts with hidden pockets.

PAY UP OR DIE

A trauma victim arriving at a hospital emergency room but requiring specialized intensive care would usually be transferred promptly to a qualified “trauma center,” whose success rate with such patients is believed to be 25 percent better than that of ordinary hospitals. However, a recent study from Stanford University researchers found that, among 636 hospitals observed, there was a greater reluctance to make the transfer — if the patient was fully insured. That is, the authors suggest, there’s a tendency for hospitals to hang on to insured patients, even though their outcomes might be worse, but not hang on to the uninsured — who are more likely to be properly transferred.

BEAUTY TAKES PAIN

Cosmetic surgery is expensive, but beautyconscious Japanese girls and women (especially those obsessed with a more “Western” look) have low-priced workarounds to choose from — as uncovered in January by the fashion blogger Liz Katz. To wit: $63 Face-Slimmer Exercise Mouthpiece (insert it for three minutes a day, make vowel sounds and watch a “saggy” mouth turn taut); the Beauty Lift High Nose nostril clip, which emits electronic vibrations to raise the proboscis’s profile; and an altogether different but similarly painful-appearing Nose Straightener (insert for 20 minutes a day for added “perkiness”).

TECHNOLOGICAL KNOW-HOW AT WORK

Hard-core pornography fans are split (according to a January report on Salon.com) on whether they want male actors to use condoms, but California’s Falcon Studios has the technology to serve both audiences. Falcon’s actors wear them, but in some movies those condoms might be digitally “removed” during post-production. The major downside, said one renowned director, is the prohibitive cost — about $100,000 to redigitize the estimated 90,000 frames in a typical “low-budget” porno film. The Falcon president said he’s trying an alternative — using clever lighting during filming to de-emphasize the condom’s presence.

SCIENCE FAIR

Security and law enforcement agencies are looking beyond traditional biometric identification techniques (such as the accurate but obtrusive fingerprint and iris scans and unobtrusive yet questionably accurate facialrecognition) and, based on recent laboratory research, are now considering earwax and underarm odors. Work by Philadelphia’s Monell Chemical Senses Center shows that ear secretions may reveal personal identity, ethnicity, health status and sexual orientation, among other information, and researchers at Spain’s Polytechnic University of Madrid said their work demonstrates that recognizable patterns in body odor remain stable even through disease and diet change; they did admit that even the best odor technology is far inferior to a dog’s nose.

LEADING ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Farming continues to be a noble but grueling existence for rural residents of China, who work for only about $1,300 a year, but in one village (Jianshe, in southwest Sichuan province), farmers have established a co-operative capitalist model.

In January, officials delivered farmers their annual dividend in cold cash —about $2.1 million to split among 438 households. Authorities unloaded banknotes in stacks that constituted a 7-foot-high wall of money, requiring villagers to pull 24-hour shifts to guard it.

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London’s Daily Mail reported in March that Spain may have as many as 2,900 recently abandoned “villages” (areas of land with clusters of houses) deserted by owners forced into cities to find work in the current recession — and that speculators were buying entire villages at single-house prices and turning them into vacation retreats. And a formal association of sex workers in Barcelona has begun a fourhour “introduction to prostitution” class for women transitioning from other occupations due to layoffs. Course topics include taxreturn help (prostitution is not illegal in Spain) and marketing, as well as sex tricks.

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NOTW has reported on the staggeringly large amounts of money to be made by financial trading firms that execute buys and sells even a split-second before another firm. In January, The Wall Street Journal reported the “race to zero” (“zero” being trades executed at the speed of light) now involves sophisticated lasers beamed between trading hubs (first at East Coast data centers, but eventually linking nearly all U.S. stock exchanges) so that a firm’s automatically enacted trades (by self-actuating computer programs) can be further reduced from the current 0.004-second “lag” time.

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CITY, INTERRUPTED A brief history of Jacksonville

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y first exposure to the notion that Jacksonville had an identity crisis happened in 1979, so I’ve had a long time to think about this one. I was 12 years old and I, my childhood friend and his father made the trek over the Mathews Bridge and into the old Gator Bowl to watch some fat guy get out of a helicopter at the 50-yard line.

This event holds such mythological status in this town that it reminds me of the story of the Mayflower. There were only about 40,000 of us there, but now so many people claim to have been present that the building would have collapsed under the weight of all that humanity. That man, of course, was Baltimore Colts owner Robert Irsay, who later sneaked the Colts out of Maryland in the middle of the night. Then-Mayor Jake Godbold was making a pitch to bring NFL football to Jacksonville; obviously, we were fulminating just to be taken seriously as a city. Twenty years later, we got an NFL team, and people are still asking the same question: Why isn’t Jacksonville considered a first-tier city?

The question goes back even further than that, though. I can remember being a kid and overhearing adults discuss why Jacksonville couldn’t be more like Orlando. How come we didn’t have a theme park like Disney World or SeaWorld? The counter argument to all this is also one I’ve heard a million times, and though it has many variations, it’s probably best expressed, “If you want to live in a big city like Atlanta or New York, why don’t you move there?”

I guess I’ve always sort of fallen between the two viewpoints. I don’t really care if Jacksonville is recognized as a great city or continues to be derided by outsiders as a podunk, a wannabe. That doesn’t mean I’m not well-versed in the argument, though, and I believe I have a fairly reasonable, well-thoughtout opinion on the matter.

Nearly 100 years before the white AngloSaxon Protestants wearing shoes and hats with funny-looking buckles set foot on Plymouth Rock, the waters of the First Coast and the land adjacent were already well-known to European nations. Fifty years before the pilgrims set up shop, there were Frenchmen living in a fort they’d built on the St. Johns River in what is now Jacksonville. They’d chosen the spot because of a recently discovered natural phenomenon called the Gulf Stream. Spanish mariners used this flow of water to sail back to Europe in ships full of precious metals taken from Central and South America. All these ships had to sail right past the mouth of the St. Johns River, so it was a convenient spot from which to conduct salvage operations of sunken galleons as well as pirate those ships that escaped the often-stormy seas off our coast.

What followed the establishment of that fort was an unlikely and amazing story that included the first two battles between European nations on North American soil, as well as mutinies, betrayals, political ambition, Indians and mass

murder. Spanish, Indian and African-American history in the area continued for another 150 years before the descendants of those folks in funny hats and shoes began to populate Jacksonville. The funny thing is, unless you went to school in Duval County or study history for a living, you have no knowledge of this fantastic history — and that is no accident.

Part of the reason why Jacksonville is not celebrated for its history is because it does not fit into the very narrow, fundamental view that America was found, conquered and developed

by WASPy people of Northern and Western European ancestry, rather than by the Catholic Spanish, who were more Mediterranean than Nordic. And there is certainly no room in this Anglocentric narrative for explorers and colonizers who practiced inclusive rather than exclusive racial policies. Unlike the English, whose philosophy was to wipe out or enslave whoever wasn’t white, the Spanish often intermarried with indigenous peoples. In fact, it was their policy in Florida that any AfricanAmerican who wished to escape enslavement could find asylum here.

existing African-American minority community, job competition grew. This pitted the racial groups against one another, and one need do nothing more than take a look around to see who won that conflict.

Jacksonville was a Southern city, after all, in a time when Jim Crow still ruled.

In the 1919 mayoral election, conservative candidate John Martin won on a platform of eradicating that silent film industry and the rabble who worked within it. Apparently, the movie crews were unwilling to comply with the prevailing Anglo normalcy. Subsequently, the movie industry moved to friendlier cities like Los Angeles, and Klutho was relegated to designing homes in his Prairie School style, many of which still stand today in neighborhoods like Riverside. Another opportunity was squandered by the practice of white exclusionism, and Jacksonville was robbed of the diversity that made cities like New Orleans, San Francisco and Seattle international destinations, for business and tourists alike.

We should face up to the fact that a sense of white superiority has helped create this lack of personality we all recognize today.

This same “conservative” attitude interrupted Jacksonville’s progress again at the turn of the 20th century. At that time, Jacksonville was an important, thriving international port city. There were people from all walks living and doing business here, including a man named Henry John Klutho.

He’d moved to Jacksonville after the 1901 Great Fire, and he quickly became the most prominent and influential architect in the city.

He’d trained in New York City, and with Frank Lloyd Wright. He built many of buildings that still rise in the city’s skyline. His vision was to make Jacksonville into a scenic metropolis interspersed with forested parkland abutting the St. Johns River, creating something akin to New York City’s Central Park. Klutho was also instrumental in facilitating the silent movie industry growing in Jacksonville during the same period.

Then, curiously, Jacksonville took a conservative turn. As many immigrants flooded into the city to join the already-

This policy of exclusion rather than inclusion also led to the ghettoization and sequestration of the African-American community to the urban core. This focused poverty and crime into certain parts of town.

The proliferation of the automobile led to white flight, draining the city of tax dollars and focusing building in outlying counties, to the detriment of the inner city — the same inner city we’re now trying to invigorate.

Before we can do that, we should probably face up to the fact that a sense of white superiority has helped create this lack of personality we all recognize today. Just imagine what music or sports would be like without the contributions of African-Americans, for instance. Without that diversity, we would all be listening to country music and watching basketball players practice the bounce pass.

That’s what passing through Jacksonville is like — watching an NBA game without the dunk.

Eric Mongar mail@folioweekly.com

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