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FILM + ART + CULTURE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29-TUESDAY,DECEMBER 6, 2016 THE DOZEN DIVAS SHOW Experience Dorothy Bishop’s nationallyacclaimed one-woman show spotlighting singer-actresses from Madonna to Julie Andrews. 7:30 PM SATURNDAY, DEC. 3 THEATRE JACKSONVILLE 2032 SAN MARCO BLVD. $25 ($20 FOR SUBSCRIBERS) (904) 396-4425 THEATREJAX.COM
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SUN-RAY CINEMA Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them and Arrival are running, 1028 Park St., 5 Points, 359-0049, sunraycinema.com. Moonlight, The Handmaiden and A Man Called Ove starts Dec. 2. CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ Christine and Captain Fantastic are running. 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps runs 8 p.m. Dec. 1 for Cult Thursday. IMAX THEATER Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them, The Polar Express, Robots 3D, America Wild: National Parks Adventure, A
Beautiful Planet and Secret Ocean screen at World Golf Village IMAX Theater, St. Augustine, 940-4133, worldgolfimax.com.
PERFORMANCE
SANDY HACKETT’S RAT PACK CHRISTMASThe Rat Pack comes to life, swingin’ in the holiday season, 8 p.m. Dec. 2 at Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, 300 Water St., Downtown, 442-2929, $38.50-$74.50, fscjartistseries.org. MRS. BOB CRATCHIT’S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE Players by the Sea presents a seasonal parody about Gladys Cratchit (Bob’s wife) and her unhinged,
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booze-soaked ways, 8 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3 at 106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach, 249-0289, $23; through Dec. 17, playersbythesea.org. A CHRISTMAS CAROL Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre stages Dickens’ classic about a geriatric misanthrope who gets serious spiritual payback (and redeems himself!), 8 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3 at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., 249-7177, $20; $10 ages 18 & under; through Dec. 18, abettheatre.com. THE DOZEN DIVAS SHOW Theatre Jacksonville presents Dorothy Bishop’s one-woman show, which spotlights famed singer-actresses, from Madonna to Julie Andrews, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at 2032 San
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FILM + ART + CULTURE Marco Blvd., San Marco, 396-4425, $25; $20 subscribers, theatrejax.com. FAME In keeping with the song lyrics, this musical – about a group of creative high school kids – is apparently gonna live forever; 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, 442-2929, $32.50-$64.50, artistseriesjax.org. SENIOR CONSERVATORY PLAYS Senior Conservatory students stage productions, including My Dear Niece, Barefoot in Nightgown by Candlelight and Babel’s in Arms, 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine, $5, 826-8600, flagler. universitytickets.com. A CHRISTMAS STORY Alhambra Theatre & Dining presents the wacky tale of Ralphie, who wants a genuine Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas; through Dec. 24. Dinner 6 p.m.; brunch at noon, featuring a themed menu by Executive Chef DeJuan Roy; at 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, $49.95-$62 plus tax, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. THE OCTONAUTS LIVE! Captain Barnacles & the Octonauts take us on a mission to clean up the Great Barrier Reef at 6 p.m. Nov. 30 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $29.50-$49.50, floridatheatre.com. EBENEZER: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Amelia Community Theatre presents its song-filled production of Dickens’ much-loved tale, of an old man who is constant in his hatred for humanity – until three ghosts deliver some much-needed, guilt-driven whoop-ass! – at 8 p.m. Dec. 1, 2 and 3 at 207/209 Cedar St., Fernandina, 261-6749, $25; $15/students through high school; through Dec. 17, ameliacommunitytheatre.org. COTTON PATCH GOSPEL This religiousbased musical, with music by Harry Chapin that places the Gospel of Matthew square in the heart of modern-day, rural Georgia, is staged 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 2 and 3 and 2 p.m. Dec. 4 at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, 825-1164, $15; through Dec. 31, limelight-theatre.org.
ISSUE-BASED THEATRE SHOWCASE DASOTA students emote on issues at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 in Douglas Anderson School of the Arts’ Recital Hall, 2445 San Diego Rd., San Marco, 346-5620. For details, go to duvalschools.org.
CLASSICAL + JAZZ JAZZ COMBOS UNF jazz groups perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at University of North Florida’s Robinson Theater, 620-2878, unf.edu/coas/music/calendar.aspx. PATRICK BARTLEY Grammy-nominated saxophonist Bartley performs with the John Lumpkin Trio at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at The Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 807-2010, $24-$29, ritzjacksonville.com. HONORS RECITALTop-shelf JU music students strut their stuff, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Jacksonville University’s Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd. N., 256-7386, arts.ju.edu. PIANO PLAY-OFF: AMERICAN MUSIC Students tickle the ivories at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at University of North Florida’s Recital Hall, 620-2878, unf.edu/coas/ music/calendar.aspx. DASOTA WINTER ORCHESTRA CONCERT Students perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 on Douglas Anderson School of the Arts’ Mainstage, 346-5620. For details, go to duvalschools.org. DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS Nine-time Grammy nominee and saxophonist Koz is joined by musical friends Valerie Simpson, Kenny Latimore and Jonathan Butler for a night of holiday music at 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $35-$79, floridatheatre.com. TECH ENSEMBLE CONCERT This eclectic combo appears 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at University of North Florida’s Fine Arts Center, Rm. 1420, 620-2878, unf.edu/ coas/music/calendar.aspx. CALIFORNIA GUITAR TRIO The acclaimed guitar ensemble performs holiday tunes at
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8 p.m. Dec. 1 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., 209-0399, $33.50-$38.50, pvconcerthall.com. STUDENT CHAMBER MUSIC RECITAL UNF chamber groups are featured at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at University of North Florida’s Recital Hall, 620-2878, unf.edu/coas/ music/calendar.aspx. JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY: HANSEL AND GRETEL Jacksonville Symphony presents a semi-staged performance of the opera Hansel and Gretel, the classic cautionary tale of wandering into the woods for high-fructose syrup-born sweets, at 8 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3 and 3 p.m. Dec. 4 at Times-Union Center’s Jacoby Symphony Hall, 354-5547, $22-$62, jaxsymphony.org. SOUNDS OF THE SEASON The First Coast Wind Symphony and the Don Thompson Chorale present the annual holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Arlington Baptist Church, 6009 Arlington Rd., fcwinds.org. BEACHES FINE ARTS SERIES CONCERT Flutist Eugenia Zukerman and the Manhattan Piano Trio perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 465 11th Ave. N., Jax Beach, beachesfinearts.org. STANLEY CLARKE Bass guru Clarke plays at 8 p.m. Dec. 2 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, $53-$63, pvconcerthall.com. HANDEL’S MESSIAH UNF presents the Chamber Singers and Lawson Ensemble in a performance of Handel’s classic oratorio at 4 p.m. Dec. 3 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church of Ortega, 4129 Oxford Ave., 620-2878, unf.edu/coas/music/calendar.aspx. BLACK VIOLIN Classically trained violinists Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste, with an eclectic repertoire, perform at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at The Ritz Theatre & Museum, $35-$40, ritzjacksonville.com. RHYTHM CITY RHYTHM KINGS The swingin’ jazz cats play at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 352-7008, $10, raylewispresents.com. MAGNIFICAT The North Florida Women’s Chorale performs Magnificat at 3 p.m. Dec. 4 at Palms Presbyterian Church, 3410 S. Third St., Jax Beach. An encore performance is 6 p.m. Dec. 30 at Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, 38 Cathedral Place, womenschorale.org. WIND ENSEMBLE HOLIDAY CONCERT “Ho Ho Oboe!” Woodwind players perform
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SANDY HACKETT’S RAT PACK CHRISTMAS Inspired by those halcyon days when people thoughtfully gave each other giant steaks, cartons of smokes, and monstrous bottles of Scotch for the holidays, Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Christmas filters the yuletide season through a martini-besotted eye, featuring Rat Pack reenactors performing a cadre of classic tunes. Sanctioned by none other than ’Packer Joey Bishop, this swingin’ holiday music revue was penned by Sandy Hackett, son of Buddy. Mad creds, yo! 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, Downtown, $38.50-$74.50, fscjartistseries.org. 10 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • NOV. 30-Dec. 6, 2016
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FILM + ART + CULTURE yuletide faves at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Jacksonville University’s Terry Concert Hall, 256-7386, arts.ju.edu. HOLIDAY HANDBELLCHOIR The Orange Park United Methodist Church Handbell Choir performs Ringing in the Holidays at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at Headquarters Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island, 278-3722, claycountygov.com. JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA The JSYO performs a free holiday concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at T-U Center’s Jacoby Symphony Hall, 354-5547, $22-$62, jaxsymphony.org. WINTER BAND CONCERT DASOTA music students play at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 on the school’s Mainstage, 346-5620. For details, go to duvalschools.org.
COMEDY
JEFF BRADLEY Comedian-illusionist Bradley performs with opening musical guest Mike Lagasse at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 352-7008, $12, raylewispresents.com. MUTZIE Funnyman Mutzie, rocking for nearly 30 years, is on at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 292-4242, $12-$18, comedyzone.com. ARSENIO HALL Multitalented comedian Hall, star of film (Coming to America), and the long-running The Arsenio Hall Show, is on at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3 at The Comedy Zone, $25-$30, comedyzone.com. BILLY GARDELL Versatile comic Gardell performs at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at ThrasherHorne Center for the Arts, 283 College Dr., Orange Park, 276-6750, $33-$93, thcenter.org. MIKE GAFFNEY Funnyman Gaffney, a Last Comic Standing semi-finalist, is on at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Dec. 2, and 8 and 10:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 11000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-4277, $15-$25, jacksonvillecomedy.com.
ART WALKS
FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK The downtown art walk, themed Spirit of Giving, is 5-9 p.m. Dec. 7, with more than 20 hotspots open after 9 p.m. and more than 60 participating venues, over 15 blocks of Downtown Jacksonville. iloveartwalk.com. FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK The tour of Art Galleries of St. Augustine is 5-9 p.m. Dec. 2, with more than 15 galleries participating, 829-0065. ATLANTIC BEACH ARTISANS’ FAIRE The fair, with works by 23 local artists working in visual art, mixed media, jewelry and crafts, is 5-9 p.m. Dec. 1 at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-5828, coab.us. WHITE HARVEST FARMS & FARMER’S MARKET Local organic, fresh produce, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. every Sat., 5348 Moncrief Rd., North-side, 354-4162; proceeds benefit Clara White Mission, clarawhitemission.org. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local, regional art, music – Clay High School Show Choir, Nikki Talley and Joe Watts at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 3 – is featured under the Fuller Warren Bridge, 715 Riverside Ave., free admission, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com.
MUSEUMS
AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY 2233 S. Third St., Fernandina, 261-7378, ameliamuseum.org. It Came from the Attic: The Lesesne House is on display. CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 29 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummermuseum.org. David Ponsler: Chasing Shadows, is on display through Oct. 4, 2017. Folk Couture: Fashion & Folk Art, works by 13 artists inspired by Folk Art Museum, displays through Jan. 1. Lift: Contemporary Expressions of the African American Experience, works of local artists Thony Aiuppy, Glendia Cooper, Ingrid Damiani, Overstreet Ducasse, Dustin Harewood, Marsha Hatcher, Hiromi Moneyhun, Princess Rashid, Chip Southworth and Roosevelt Watson III, displays through Feb. 12.
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KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992, rain.org/~karpeles/jax.html. Photography by Will Dickey, Florida TimesUnion photographer, display through Dec. 30. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911, mocajacksonville.unf.edu. Project Atrium: Nicola Lopez installation, A Gentle Defiance of Gravity & Form, a skyscraper-like construction of steel and printed imagery, displays through Feb. 26. Leaves: Recent Prints & Sculpture by Donald Martin is on display through Jan. 22. Retro-Spective: Analog Photography in a Digital World, contemporary photographers exploring 19th-century photographic processes, through Jan. 8. WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM St. Augustine, 940-4133, worldgolfhalloffame.org. Grace & Grit – Women Champions Through the Years is on display.
GALLERIES
THE ART CENTER GALLERY Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 139, 233-9252, tacjacksonville.org. Little Rembrandts Show, artwork by kids in grades K-8, shows through Dec. 2. Princess Simpson Rashid is November’s featured artist. BREW FIVE POINTS 1024 Park St., Riverside, 374-5789, brewfivepoints. com. Signs of Life, new works by Chip Southworth, is on display. BUTTERFIELD GARAGE ART GALLERY 137 King St., St. Augustine, 825-4577, butterfieldgarage.com. The group show White Christmas is on display Dec. 2-27. CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530, flagler.edu/ news-events/crisp-ellert-art-museum. The BFA and BA Student Portfolio Exhibition is featured Dec. 8-10. THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, 280-0614, ccpvb.org. Visions: Ancient & Modern, featuring works by Mary Lou Gibson and Worley Faver, displays through Jan. 5. DOUGLAS ANDERSON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS’ CAMPUS GALLERY 2445 San Diego Rd., San Marco, 346-5620, duvalschools.org. The Visual Arts Gallery opens 5:30 p.m. Dec. 1.
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FILM + ART + CULTURE DEERWOOD CENTER CAMPUS FSCJ, 9911 Old Baymeadows Rd., 997-2500, fscj.edu. Donald Martin: Leaves of Grass, inspired by Walt Whitman’s poem, displays through Dec. 1. FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928, firststreetgalleryart.com. The 17th Annual Christmas Ornament Show displays through Dec. 24. Watercolorist Sandra Baker Hinton’s Coastal Colors is on display through Jan. 4. FLORIDA MINING GALLERY 5300 Shad Rd., Southside, 535-7252, floridamininggallery.com. Identity & Abstraction, works by Michael Hunter, Christina West, Alex Jackson, is on display. GALLERY 1037 Reddi-Arts, 1037 Hendricks Ave., Southbank, 398-3161, jacksonvilleartistsguild.org. Jacksonville Artists Guild presents Les Quatre Amis, works by Princess Simpson Rashid, Annelies Dykgraaf, Cookie Davis and Marsha Hatcher, through December. HUBLEY GALLERY 804 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 429-9769. Mary Hubley’s Toescape is on display. KENT CAMPUS GALLERY FSCJ, 3939 Roosevelt Blvd., 646-2300, fscj.edu. Student Holiday Show, with paintings, drawings, mixed media and digital media by Kent Campus art students, is on display through Dec. 6. MAGNOLIA’S PUB 1190 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill, 240-1574, magnoliaspub.com. Kevin Arthur’s portrait art, through November. MONROE GALLERIES 40 W. Monroe St., Downtown, 881-0209, monroegalleries. com. Works by Jami Childers, Barbie Workman, Amber Angeloni, Zara Harriz, Amber Bailey and First Coast Plein Air Painters are shown. MONYA ROWE GALLERY 4 Rohde Ave., St. Augustine, monyarowegallery.com. Tropic Apparition, new works by painter Amy Lincoln, displays through Dec. 18. NASSAU COUNTY LIBRARY 25 N. Fourth St., Fernandina, 277-7365, nassaureads. com. The Art of the Japanese Print displays through Dec. 30.
PLUM GALLERY 10 Aviles St., St. Augustine, 825-0069, plumartgallery.com. New works by painter Sara Pedigo and assemblage artist Barbara J. Cornett are on display through February. ROTUNDA GALLERYSt. Johns County Admin. Bldg., 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, 471-9980. The exhibit Betty Griffin Center: A Day Without Violence is shown through Jan. 26. SO GALLERY The DeLO, 420 Broad St., Downtown, 901-5515, sublimeoriginal. com. Life is Beautiful: An Exhibition of Works by Linda Broadfoot, Jim Draper, Thomas Hager, Chris Leidy and Steven Lyon, displays through Jan. 9. SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 150, 438-4358, southlightgallery.com. Jane Shirek and her Gilded Crown American Eagle series are featured in November; the works of 18 collaborative members are also featured. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., 824-2310, staaa.org. The exhibit Florida Forever! is on display through December. THRASHER-HORNE CENTER FOR THE ARTS 283 College Dr., Orange Park, 276-6750, thcenter.org. New works by David Ouellette and Jennifer Tallerico are on display through Dec. 14.
EVENTS
ATLANTIC BEACH 90th YEAR CELEBRATIONThe city of Atlantic Beach celebrates its nonagenarian status with a variety of events, Dec. 1-15. Details at coab.us. 40th ANNUAL ART & ANTIQUES SHOW The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital presents its 40th annual Art & Antiques Show, featuring keynote speaker Goldie Hawn (Foul Play, Seems Like Old Times), nationally acclaimed lecturers, internationally recognized art and antique dealers, an opening night party, and a fashion show
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with current and former patients of Wolfson Children’s Hospital, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 4 at Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St., Downtown, 202-2886, tickets start at $15; lecture tickets start at $30; $50 for Hawn lecture. Schedule and tickets, at artandantiquesshow.com. JACKSONVILLE GIANTS vs. SOUTH FLORIDA GOLD ABA champs Giants take on South Florida Gold at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., $10-$125, 633-6110, ticketmaster.com. ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS VILLAGE The family-friendly Christmas compound, with Santa’s workshop, letter-writing station to pen missives to Santa and U.S. troops, giant hay maze and hayrides, carousel rides, craft barn marketplace, food trucks, performances, and one-million-plus lights, runs 5-10 p.m. Tue.-Fri. and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat. and Sun., through December; 17255 Normandy Blvd., Northside, $22; $12 ages 3-13, kids 3 and younger free, jacksonvillechristmas.com. NE FLORIDA WORLD AIDS WEEK Locals mark World Aids Week with the opening display of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, a women and children celebration, free HIV testing/education day, condom blitz, spoken word contest, and awards luncheon, through Dec. 2, various Jacksonville sites; neflworldaidsday.org. JAX ILLUMINATIONS HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW The fourth annual Drive Thru Holiday Light Show, featuring a mile-long drive through more than a million holiday lights, is held nightly 6-9:30 p.m. through Jan. 1 at Morocco Shrine Center, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Southside, $20; seven passenger maximum, $2.50 each additional passenger, jaxilluminations.com. _________________________________
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JACKSONVILLE GIANTS VS. SOUTH FLORIDA GOLD How ’bout a shout-out to the other local team that actually wins? That’s right — we straight up said it, son! Since their inception in 2010, the Jacksonville Giants have been in the American Basketball Association (ABA) Final Four every season, were national champs three times, and made ABA history by setting a scoring record of 206 points in a single game! This weekend they aim to put the kibosh on the South Florida Gold. Come on out, lace up, suit up, and show your support. 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Veterans Memorial Arena, Downtown, $10-$125, ticketmaster.com. NOV. 30-Dec. 6, 2016 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • 15
LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 BATTLECROSS Pump up the GRRR! when you check out Michigan aggrometalheads BATTLECROSS (pictured) performing with ALLEGAEON and NECROMANCING 7:00 P.M. SUNDAY, DEC. 4 JACK RABBITS 1528 HENDRICKS AVE. JACKSONVILLE $13 • (904) 398-7496 JAXLIVE.COM
CONCERTS THIS WEEK
SPADE McQUADE 6 p.m. Nov. 30, Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub, Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176, Downtown, 374-1247. JAX BEAT BATTLE 7 p.m. Nov. 30, 1904 Music Hall, 19 Ocean St., Downtown, $5 advance; $10 at the door. PERPETUAL GROOVE, LUCKY COSTELLO, CLOUD9 VIBES 8 p.m. Nov. 30, Mavericks Live, 2 Independent Dr., Jacksonville Landing, Downtown, 356-1110, $17 advance; $20 day of. JIMMIE VAUGHAN & THE TILT-A-WHIRL BAND 8 p.m. Nov. 30, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., 209-0399, $38-$42. THE STEPPIN STONES 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 1904 Music Hall, $8 advance; $10 day of.
BOYZ II MEN 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, ThrasherHorne Center for the Arts, 283 College Dr., Orange Park, 276-6750, $43-$83. 3 THE BAND 9 p.m. Dec. 1, Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680. Winter Formal: THE 1975, PHANTOGRAM, SILVERSUN PICKUPS, GLASS ANIMALS, COIN 4 p.m. Dec. 2, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., 209-0367, $46.50-$56.50. SAM PACETTI 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 352-7008, $10. GRASS IS DEAD 8 p.m. Dec. 2, 1904 Music Hall, $10 advance; $12 day of. EMMA MOSELEY BAND, PUG UGLY, POWERBALL 8 p.m. Dec. 2, Jack
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Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-7496, $8. SARA EVANS 8 p.m. Dec. 2, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $35-$65. BOOGIE FREAKS, DON’T CALL ME SHIRLEY 9:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Whiskey Jax, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Southside, 634-7208. PRIMITIVE HARD DRIVE 10 p.m. Dec. 2, The Roadhouse, 231 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 264-0611, $6. Riverside Arts Market: CLAY HIGH SCHOOL SHOW CHOIR, NIKKI TALLEY, JOE WATTS 10:30 a.m. Dec. 3, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449. THE LACS 6 p.m. Dec. 3, Mavericks Live, $15.
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LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE SAGE FRANCIS, STONO ECHO, GRAMMAR TREE, DENVER HALL, DJ TRICLOPS 8 p.m. Dec. 3, 1904 Music Hall, $15 advance; $20 day of. TONY JOE WHITE, MERE WOODARD 8 p.m. Dec. 3, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, $38.50-$43.50. TONE REVIVAL 8 p.m. Dec. 3, Jack Rabbits, $8 advance; $10 day of. CONTROL THIS 10 p.m. Dec. 3, The Roadhouse, $5. SMILE EMPTY SOUL, THE VEER UNION, KIRRA 7 p.m. Dec. 4, 1904 Music Hall, $10 advance; $12 day of. BATTLECROSS, ALLEGAEON, NECROMANCING 7 p.m. Dec. 4, Jack Rabbits, $13. WATERMEDOWN, DAISYHEAD, CAPSTAN 7 p.m. Dec. 4, Courtyard Neptune Beach, 200 First St., 241-1026. TRAVIS TRITT 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, The Florida Theatre, $29-$59. NIYKEE HEATON & GUESTS 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Mavericks Live, $20-$89. Jingle Jam for St. Jude: DAVID NAIL, GRANGER SMITH, RUNAWAY JUNE 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, 300 Water St., Downtown, 633-6110, $35-$105; proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. TAYLOR HICKS 8 p.m. Dec. 7, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, $31.50-$39.50.
LIVE MUSIC CLUBS AMELIA ISLAND FERNANDINA
ALLEY CAT BEER HOUSE, 316 Centre St., 491-1001 Dan Voll every Wed. John Springer every Thur. Brian Ernst every Fri. LA MANCHA, 2709 Sadler Rd., 261-4646 Miguel Paley 5:30-9 p.m. every Fri.-Sun. Javier Parez every Sun. SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652 King Eddie & Pili Pili 6 p.m. Nov. 30. Tad Jennings Dec. 1. Savannah Bassett, Milltown Road Dec. 2. Arvid Smith, South Mouth, Davis Turner Dec. 3. JC & Mike 6 p.m. Dec. 4. Mark O’Quinn 6 p.m. Dec. 6
SURF RESTAURANT, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Black Jack Band every Fri.
AVONDALE + ORTEGA
CASBAH CAFÉ, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. Live jazz every Sun. Live music 9 p.m. Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave. KJ Free 9 p.m. every Tue. & Thur. Indie dance 9 p.m. every Wed. ’80s & ’90s dance every Fri. MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 3611 St. Johns Ave., 388-0200 Live music every Thur.-Sat.
THE BEACHES (All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted)
BLUE TYPHOON, 2309 Beach Blvd., 379-3789 Billy Bowers 5:30 p.m. Nov. 30. Live music most weekends BLUE WATER ISLAND GRILL, 205 First St. N., 249-0083 Conch Fritters Nov. 30. Live music every weekend BRASS ANCHOR PUB, 2292 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 249-0301 Joe Oliff 8 p.m. Nov. 30. Live music weekends CASA MARINA HOTEL, 691 First St. N., 270-0025 The Chris Thomas Band Nov. 30 THE COURTYARD, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 241-1026 Wesley Anderson 7 p.m. Nov. 30. Watermedown, Daisyhead, Capstan Dec. 4 FLYING IGUANA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680 3 the Band 9 p.m. Dec. 1. Live music 10 p.m. Dec. 2 & 3. Darren Corlew 8:30 p.m. Dec. 4 GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd., 372-9925 Groov 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Murray Goff Fri. Under the Bus every Sat. Gene Nordan 6 p.m. every Sun. HARBOR TAVERN, 160 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 246-2555 Flag on Fire, Savage Remains, Denied Til Death Dec. 3. Toxic Shock Dec. 7. Live music weekends LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 First St. N., 249-5181 People’s Blues of Richmond 10 p.m. Dec. 2 & 3. Dirty Pete 10 p.m. every Wed. Split Tone every Thur. Chillula every Sun. Be Easy every Mon. Krakajax every Tue. MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 1018 Third St. N., 241-5600 El Dub 9
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p.m. Dec. 1. Bonnie Blue Dec. 8. Live music every weekend MEZZA RESTAURANT & BAR, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Gypsies Ginger every Wed. Mike Shackelford, Steve Shanholtzer every Thur. Mezza Shuffle every Mon. Trevor Tanner Tue. RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 Vinnie Keleman Nov. 30. Paul Lundgren Band Dec. 2 & 3. Live music every Wed.-Sun. SEACHASERS, 831 First St. N., 372-0444 Cowboy Rolex 8 p.m. every Thur. SOUTHERN GROUNDS & CO., 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Jazz Corner 6 p.m. every Tue. WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 853-5973 Murray Goff 6 p.m. every Wed.
CAMDEN COUNTY, GA. CAPTAIN STAN’S Smokehouse, 700 Bedell Dr., Woodbine, 912-729-9552 Acoustic music 6:30 p.m. every Sat.
DOWNTOWN
1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St. N. Jax Beat Battle 7 p.m. Nov. 30. The Steppin Stones, Jonnie Morgan Band 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Grass is Dead 8 pm. Dec. 2. Sage Francis, Stono Echo, Grammar Tree, Denver Hall, DJ Triclops 8 p.m. Dec. 3. Smile Empty Soul, The Veer Union, Kirra 7 p.m. Dec. 4 DE REAL TING, 128 W. Adams St., 633-9738 De Lions of Jah 7 p.m. Dec. 2. Live music most weekends DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth St., 354-0666 DJ Brandon every Thur. DJ NickFresh every Sat. DJ Randall every Mon. DJ Hollywood every Tue. FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jacksonville Landing, 374-1247 Spade McQuade 6 p.m. Nov. 30 & Dec. 2. Jimmy Solari Dec. 3. Live music every Fri. & Sat. JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Jay Garrett Band 9 p.m. Dec. 2. The Party Cartel 9 p.m. Dec. 3. Front Porch Christmas Dec. 7 MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Shotgun 10 p.m. every Sat. MAVERICKS LIVE, Jax Landing, 356-1110 Perpetual Groove, Lucky Costello, Cloud9 Vibes 8 p.m. Nov. 30. Blaire Hanks 6 p.m. Dec. 1. Kennedy
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LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE Jones 9 p.m. Dec. 2. The Lacs 6 p.m. Dec. 3. Niykee Heaton 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4. Joe Buck, DJ Justin every Thur.-Sat. MYTH NIGHTCLUB, 333 E. Bay St., 707-0474 DJs Lady Miaou, Booty Boo, Cry Havoc, Some Dude 9 p.m. Glitz Wed. Q45, live music Wed. EDM every Thur. Eric Rush every Fri. DJ IBay Sat. Bangarang & Crunchay Sun. THE VOLSTEAD, 115 W. Adams St., 414-3171 Swing Dance Sundays 7 p.m.
FLEMING ISLAND
MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 1800 Town Ctr. Blvd., 541-1999 Felix Chang 9:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Live music weekends WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Highway Jones, Cindy Davenport 9 p.m. Dec. 2 & 3. Live music every Thur.-Sun.
INTRACOASTAL
CLIFF’S BAR & GRILL, 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, 645-5162 Live music 10 p.m.
Dec. 2 & 3. Open mic every Tue. Live music every weekend JERRY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILLE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., 220-6766 Lucky Stiff 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2
MANDARIN
ENZA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 109, 268-4458 Brian Iannucci Nov. 30 & Dec. 4 IGGY’S SEAFOOD SHACK, 104 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 101, 209-5209 4syTe, Chelle Wilson 7 p.m. Dec. 2. Conch Fritters Dec. 3. Live music every Fri. & Sat. DJ Greg every Wed.
ORANGE PARK MIDDLEBURG
DEE’S MUSIC BAR, 2141 Loch Rane Blvd., Ste. 140, 375-2240 DJ Daddy-O every Tue. THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael on the piano every Tue.-Sat. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Anton LaPlume 10 p.m. Nov. 30.
BOYZ II MEN Swing and sizzle with the nostalgic soul of Philly’s BOYZ II MEN. 7:30 PM THURSDAY, DEC. 1 THRASHER-HORNE CENTER FOR THE ARTS 283 COLLEGE DR. ORANGE PARK $43-83 • (904) 276-6750 THCENTER.ORG
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DJ Big Mike 10 p.m. Dec. 1. Primitive Hard Drive, Hangman’s Crown 10 p.m. Dec. 2. Control This 10 p.m. Dec. 3. Live music every weekend SHARK CLUB, 714 Park Ave., 215-1557 Digital Skyline Nov. 30
PONTE VEDRA
PUSSER’S GRILLE, 816 A1A, 280-7766 Billy Buchanan 7 p.m. Dec. 3. Live music every Fri. & Sat. TABLE 1, 330 A1A, 280-5515 Deron Baker 6 p.m. Nov. 30. Gary Starling Jazz Band 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1
RIVERSIDE + WESTSIDE ACROSS THE STREET, 948 Edgewood Ave. S., 683-4182 Live music weekends BRIXX, 220 Riverside Ave., 300-3928 Live music every Thur. & Fri. HOBNOB, 220 Riverside Ave., Ste. 10, 513-4272 Live music every Fri. LIMES LIVE, 1265 S. Lane Ave., gobig entertainment.net Askmeificare, pE 8 p.m. Dec. 3 MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave., 388-7807 878, Jigsaw, Unmasked, ABrodie 8 p.m. Dec. 9
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LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE NIKKI TALLEY Don’t miss the alt-countrybluegrass sounds of up-and-comer NIKKI TALLEY (pictured) with CLAY H.S. SHOW CHOIR and JOE WATTS. 11:45 AM • SATURDAY, DEC. 3 RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET 715 RIVERSIDE AVE. JACKSONVILLE FREE • (904) 389-2449 RIVERSIDEARTSMARKET.COM
JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Emma Moseley Band, Pug Ugly, Powerball 8 p.m. Dec. 2. Tone Revival 8 p.m. Dec. 3. Battlecross, Allegaeon, Necromancing 7 p.m. Dec. 4. Barb Wire Dolls Dec. 8 MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 352-7008 Florida Bass Quintet, Dr. Bill Prince 7 p.m. Nov. 30. Jeff Bradley, Mike Legasse Dec. 1. Sam Pacetti 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2. River City Rhythm Kings Dec. 5. Pierce Pettis 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8
SOUTHSIDE BAYMEADOWS
CORNER BISTRO & WINE BAR, 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, 619-1931 Matthew Hall 8 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. GREEK STREET CAFÉ, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 503-0620 Tavernalive 6 p.m. every Mon. MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., 997-1955 Charlie Walker Dec. 1. Darren Corlew Dec. 2. Paul Ivey Dec. 3 WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., 634-7208 Boogie Freaks, Don’t Call Me Shirley 9:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Go Get Gone Dec. 9. Melissa Smith open mic every Thur. Blues jam every Sun. Country jam every Wed.
SPRINGFIELD NORTHSIDE
NIGHTHAWKS, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd. Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh 7 p.m. Nov. 30. Live music most weekends RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449 Clay High School Show Choir, Nikki Talley, Joe Watts Dec. 3 UNITY PLAZA, 220 Riverside Ave. Live music most every weekend
ST. AUGUSTINE
CELLAR UPSTAIRS, 157 King St., 826-1594 Tony Scozzaro 2 p.m., The Committee 7 p.m. Dec. 2. Gary Douglas Campbell 2 p.m., The Committee 7 p.m. Dec. 3. Vinny Jacobs 2 p.m. Dec. 4 MARDI GRAS, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 Three Crow Murder 9 p.m. Dec. 2. Swamp Rock Stew 9 p.m. Dec. 3. Fre Gordon, acoustic open mic 7 p.m. every Sun. Justin Gurnsey, Musicians Exchange 8 p.m. every Mon.
ORIGINAL CAFE ELEVEN, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-9311 Paco Lipps 8 p.m. Dec. 8 TAPS BAR & GRILL, 2220 C.R. 210, St. Johns, 819-1554 Chuck Nash Nov. 30 TEMPO, 16 Cathedral Pl., 342-0286 Douglas Arrington 8 p.m. Dec. 1. Jazzy Blue 5 p.m. Dec. 3. Jax English Salsa Band 6 p.m. Dec. 4. Bluez Dudez 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Open mic 7:30 p.m. every Wed. TRADEWINDS LOUNGE, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Blistur 9 p.m. Dec. 2 & 3. Carrick, Wilson Hunter Band every Wed. JP Driver every Thur. Elizabeth Roth every Sat. Keith Godwin & the Rio Grande Band every Sun. Mark Hart, DVB every Mon. Mark Hart, Those Guys every Tue. Live music every night
SAN MARCO
INDOCHINE, 1974 San Marco Blvd., 503-7013 Morgan Heritage 7 p.m. Dec. 5
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THE BIRDHOUSE, 1827 N. Pearl St., 634-7523 Live music most weekends BOSTON’S, 13070 City Station Dr., 751-7499 Shayne Rammler 9 p.m. Dec. 1 THE HEADLAMP, 818 Clay St. Live music every Fri. & Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 15170 Max Leggett Pkwy., 757-8843 Live music most every weekend OCEANWAY BAR, 12905 Main St. N., 647-9127 Bandontherun 7 p.m. Dec. 3 SANDOLLAR, 9716 Heckscher Dr., 251-2449 Live music every Fri.-Sun.
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BOWED UP
BLACK VIOLIN Compromising classically trained violinists Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste, Black Violin combines innovative, chops-heavy fiddlin’ with a repertoire that encompasses everything from Bach to Biggie Smalls. The versatile pair has worked with the likes of Tom Petty, Aerosmith, Alicia Keys and Kanye West. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, The Ritz Theatre & Museum, Downtown, $35-$40, ritzjacksonville.com. NOV. 30-Dec. 6, 2016 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • 25
DINING DIRECTORY MOXIE
At MOXIE KITCHEN + COCKTAILS in Southside, noted chef Tom Gray ensures the cuisine’s presentation is as savory as its flavor. photo by Dennis Ho
MOXIE 4972 BIG ISLAND DR. JACKSONVILLE (904) 998-9744 MOXIEFL.COM
DINING DIRECTORY KEY AVERAGE ENTRÉE COST $ $$
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ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine
L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
To list your restaurant, call your account manager or call or text SAM TAYLOR, GO Folio Weekly publisher, at 904-860-2465 (email: staylor@folioweekly.com).
AMELIA ISLAND FERNANDINA BEACH 29 SOUTH EATS, 29 S. Third St., 277-7919, 29southrestaurant.com. Historic downtown bistro’s Chef Scotty Schwartz serves traditional regional cuisine with a modern twist. $$ L Tu-Sa; D M.-Sa; R Sa BEACH DINER, 2006 S. Eighth St., 310-3750, beachdiner.com. Innovative breakfast: Eggs on the Bayou, fish-n-grits; French toast, riders, omelets. Lunch fare: salads, burgers, sandwiches, shrimp & crabmeat salad. $ K TO B R L Da ily BRETT’S Waterway Café, 1 S. Front St., 261-2660. F On the water at Centre Street’s end, it’s Southern hospitality in an upscale atmosphere; daily specials, fresh local seafood, aged beef. $$$ FB L D Daily CAFÉ KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269, cafekaribo.com. F In historic building,
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family-owned café has worldly fare, madefrom-scratch dressings, sauces, desserts, sourcing fresh greens, veggies, seafood. Dine inside or al fresco under oak-shaded patio. Microbrew Karibrew Pub next door has beer brewed onsite, imports. $$ FB K TO R, Su; L Daily, D Tu-Su in season CHEZ LEZAN Bakery Co., 1014 Atlantic Ave., 491-4663, chezlezanbakery.com. Fresh European-style breads, pastries: croissants, muffins, cakes, pies. $ TO B R L Daily The CRAB TRAP, 31 N. Second St., 261-4749, ameliacrabtrap.com. F Nearly 40 years, family-owned-andoperated. Fresh local seafood, steaks, specials. HH. $$ FB L D Daily DAVID’S Restaurant & Lounge, 802 Ash St., 310-6049, ameliaislanddavids.com. Steaks, fresh seafood, rack of lamb and
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DINING DIRECTORY ribeye, Chilean sea bass, in an upscale atmosphere. Chef Wesley Cox has a new lounge menu. $$$$ FB D Nightly DICK’S Wings & Grill, 474313 E. S.R. 200, 310-6945. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE ORANGE PARK. JACK & DIANE’S, 708 Centre St., 321-1444, jackanddianescafe.com. F Renovated 1887 shotgun house. Faves: jambalaya, French toast, pancakes, mac & cheese, crêpes. Vegan items. Inside or porch overlooking historic area. $$ BW K TO B L D Daily La MANCHA, 2709 Sadler Rd., 261-4646. Spanish, Portuguese fare, Brazilian flair. Tapas, seafood, steaks, sangria. Drink specials. AYCE paella Sun. $$$ FB K TO D Nightly LARRY’S Subs, 474272 S.R. 200, 844-2225. F SEE ORANGE PARK. LECHONERA EL COQUÍ, 232 N. Second St., 432-7545. New Puerto Rican place. Chulleta kan kan (pork chops), Tripletta churosco sandwich, more. $ FB TO L D Tu-Su MOON RIVER Pizza, 925 S. 14th St., 321-3400, moonriverpizza.net. F 2016
DINING DIRECTORY KEY AVERAGE ENTRÉE COST $ $$
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ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine
L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
To list your restaurant, call your account manager or call or text SAM TAYLOR, GO Folio Weekly publisher, at 904-860-2465 (email: staylor@folioweekly.com).
Best of Jax Winner. Authentic Northernstyle pizzas, 20+ toppings, pie/slice. Calzones, salads. $ BW TO L D M-Sa The MUSTARD SEED Café, 833 Courson Rd., 277-3141, nassaushealthfoods.net. Casual organic eatery, juice bar, in Nassau Health Foods. All-natural organic items, smoothies, juices, herbal teas, coffees, daily specials. $$ K TO B L M-Sa The PATIO PLACE, 416 Ash St., 410-3717, patioplacebistro.com. Bistro/wine bar/ crêperie’s menu of global fare uses crêpes: starters, entrées, shareables, desserts. $$ BW TO B L D Tu-Su POINTE Restaurant, 98 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-4851, elizabethpointelodge.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. In awardwinning inn Elizabeth Pointe Lodge. Seaside dining, open to public. Dine in or out. Hot buffet breakfast daily, full lunch menu. Homestyle soups, specialty sandwiches, salads, desserts. $$$ BW K B L D Daily The SALTY PELICAN Bar & Grill, 12 N. Front St., 277-3811, thesaltypelicanamelia.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. 2nd-story outdoor bar. Owners T.J. & Al offer local seafood, fish tacos, Mayport shrimp, po’boys, cheese oysters. $$ FB K L D Daily SLIDERS Seaside Grill, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652, slidersseaside.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Oceanfront. Award-winning handmade crabcakes, fried pickles, fresh seafood. Open-air 2nd floor, balcony, playground. $$ FB K L D Daily T-RAY’S Burger Station, 202 S. Eighth St., 261-6310. F Family-owned-and-operated 18+ years. Blue plate specials, burgers, biscuits & gravy, shrimp. $ BW TO B L M-Sa
ARLINGTON + REGENCY DICK’S Wings, 9119 Merrill Rd., Ste. 19, 745-9300. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE ORANGE PARK. LARRY’S GIANT Subs, 1301 Monument Rd., Ste. 5, 724-5802. F SEE ORANGE PARK.
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SID & LINDA’S Seafood Market & Restaurant, 12220 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 109, 503-8276. Pick a whole fresh fish, have it cleaned, filleted, cooked to order. Dine in, take out. Housemade sauces. $$ K TO L D Daily
AVONDALE + ORTEGA CHOMP CHOMP, 4162 Herschel St., 329-1679. Just relocated. Chef-inspired: The Philadelphia Experiment (sweet pork over arugula), panko-crusted chicken, burgers, Waldorf salad, bahn mi, Southern fried chicken, The Come Up (portabella mushroom, green tomato salsa, almonds). Curry Chomp chips, pasta salad. HH. $ BW L D Mon.-Sat. The FOX Restaurant, 3580 St. Johns Ave., 387-2669. Owners Ian and Mary Chase offer fresh fare, homemade desserts. Breakfast all day; signature items: burgers, meatloaf, fried green tomatoes. $$ BW K L D Daily HARPOON LOUIE’S, 4070 Herschel St., Ste. 8, 389-5631, harpoonlouies.net. F Locally owned & operated 20+ years. American pub. 1/2-lb. burgers, fish sandwiches, pasta. Local beers, HH. $$ FB K TO L D Daily MELLOW MUSHROOM, 3611 St. Johns Ave., 388-0200. F Bite Club. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. PINEGROVE Market & Deli, 1511 PineGrove Ave., 389-8655, pinegrovemarket.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. 40+ years. Burgers, Cubans, subs, wraps. Onsite butcher, USDA choice prime aged beef. Craft beers. Fri. & Sat. fish fry. $ BW TO B L D M-Sa Restaurant ORSAY, 3630 Park St., 381-0909, restaurantorsay.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. French/Southern bistro; local organic ingredients. Steak frites, mussels, pork chops. $$$ FB R, Su; D Nightly SIMPLY SARA’S, 2902 Corinthian Ave., 387-1000, simplysaras.net. F Downhome fare from scratch: eggplant fries, pimento cheese, baked chicken, fruit cobblers, chicken & dumplings, desserts. BYOB. $$ K TO L D Tu-Sa, B Sa
BAYMEADOWS AL’S Pizza, 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 105, 731-4300. F 2016 Best of Jax
USE YOUR ILLUSION JEFF BRADLEY Comedian-illusionist Jeff Bradley cites influences ranging from Penn & Teller and Cirque du Soleil to W.C. Fields and George Carlin, but Bradley adds his own original style to the realm of the humorous and sleight of hand. The Canadian native has performed on all seven continents (including Antarctica!) — everywhere from comedy clubs to the casinos of Monte Carlo, displaying his potent mix of magic, juggling and comedy that includes audience participation. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 with opener Mike Lagasse, Mudville Music Room, St. Nicholas, $12, raylewispresents.com. NOV. 30-Dec. 6, 2016 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • 29
Winner. SEE BEACHES. INDIA’S Restaurant, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 620-0777, indiajax.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic cuisine, lunch buffet. Curries, vegetables, lamb, chicken, shrimp, fish tandoori. $$ BW L M-Sa; D Nightly LARRY’S Giant Subs, 8616 Baymeadows Rd., 739-2498. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO Diner, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., 425-9142. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO. NATIVE SUN Natural Foods Market & Deli, 11030 Baymeadows Rd., 260-2791. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE MANDARIN. The WELL Watering Hole, 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9, 737-7740, thewellwateringhole.com. Local craft beers, glass/bottle wines. Meatloaf sandwich, pulled Peruvian chicken, vegan black bean burgers. $$ BW K TO L M-F; D Tu-Sa TEQUILAS, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 101, 363-1365, tequilasjacksonville.com. New Mexican place has casa-style dishes made with fresh, spicy hot ingredients. Vegetarian option. Top-shelf tequilas, drink specials. $$ FB K TO L D Daily WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 135, 634-7208, whiskeyjax.com.
DINING DIRECTORY KEY AVERAGE ENTRÉE COST $ $$
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ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine
L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
To list your restaurant, call your account manager or call or text SAM TAYLOR, GO Folio Weekly publisher, at 904-860-2465 (email: staylor@folioweekly.com).
Gastropub. Craft beers, gourmet burgers, handhelds, street fare tacos, signature plates, whiskey. HH. $$ FB L D F-Su; D Nightly
METRO DINER
BEACHES
San Marco’s original METRO DINER serves spot-on breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as delightful desserts.
(Venues are in Jax Beach
photo by Dennis Ho
unless otherwise noted.)
AL’S PIZZA, 303 METRO DINER Atlantic Blvd., 3302 HENDRICKS AVE. Atlantic Beach, SAN MARCO 249-0002, alspizza.com. F (904) 398-3701 2016 Best of Jax METRODINER.COM Winner. NY-style gourmet pizzas, baked dishes. 28+ years. All day HH M-Thu. $ FB K TO L D Daily ANGIE’S Subs, 1436 Beach Blvd., 246-2519. ANGIE’S Grom Subs, 204 Third Ave. S., 241-3663. Subs eggs, toast. Wraps, Bloody Marys, mimosas, made with fresh peach Bellini. $$ FB K TO B L Daily ingredients, 25+ years. Huge salads, blueThe FISH COMPANY Restaurant, 725 ribbon iced tea. Grom has Sun. brunch, no Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, AB, 246-0123, alcohol. $ K BW TO L D Daily thefishcojax.com. Bite Club. Casual. BEACH DINER, 501 Atlantic Blvd., AB, Oyster raw bar, fresh local seafood, Mayport 249-6500. SEE AMELIA. shrimp, crab, lobster. Home-style desserts. BEACH HUT Café, 1281 Third St. S., Patio; all-day HH Sun. $$ FB K TO L D Daily 249-3516. 28+ years. Full breakfast menu FLAMING SEAFOOD & SHAO KAO served all day (darn good grits); hot plate BBQ, 1289 Penman Rd., 853-6398. specials Mon.-Fri. $ K TO B R L Daily New place (is it Chinese? Barbecue? CRUISERS Grill, 319 23rd Ave. S., Seafood?) serves meats and vegetables, 270-0356, cruisersgrill.com. 2016 spiced, skewered on bamboo sticks – like Best of Jax Winner. Locally owned & Chinese street food. $ BW TO L D Daily operated 20+ years. Half-pound burgers, FLYING IGUANA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA fish sandwiches, big salads, award-winning BAR, 207 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 853-5680, cheddar fries, sangria. $ BW K TO L D Daily flyingiguana.com. F Latin American: EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 992 Beach tacos, seafood, carnitas, Cubana fare. Blvd., 249-3001, europeanstreet.com. 100+ tequilas. $ FB TO L D Daily F SEE RIVERSIDE. GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd., 372-9925, FAMOUS TOASTERY, 311 N. Third St., gustojax.com. Classic Old World Roman 372-0712, famoustoastery.com. New cuisine, large Italian menu: homestyle place has breakfast and lunch: corned beef pasta, beef, chicken, fish delicacies; hash, gluten-free pancakes, bacon, omelets,
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DINING DIRECTORY open pizza-tossing kitchen. Reservations encouraged. $$ FB TO L R D Tu-Su The HASH HOUSE, 610 Third St. S., 422-0644, thelovingcuphashhouse. com. New place offers locally sourced fare, locally roasted coffees, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian dishes – no GMOs or hormones. $ K TO B R L Daily LARRY’S SUBS, 657 Third St. N., 247-9620. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 1018 Third St. N., Ste. 2, 241-5600, mellowmushroom.com. F Bite Club. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Hoagies, gourmet pizzas: Mighty Meaty, vegetarian, Kosmic Karma. 35 tap beers. Nonstop HH. $ FB K TO L D Daily METRO DINER, 1534 3rd St. N., 853-6817. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO. M SHACK, 299 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-2599, mshackburgers.com. David and Matthew Medure flip burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes. Dine in or out. $$ BW L D Daily
DINING DIRECTORY KEY AVERAGE ENTRÉE COST $ $$
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ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine
L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
To list your restaurant, call your account manager or call or text SAM TAYLOR, GO Folio Weekly publisher, at 904-860-2465 (email: staylor@folioweekly.com).
NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 1585 Third St. N., 458-1390. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE MANDARIN. POE’S Tavern, 363 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7637, poestavern.com. Gastropub, 50+ beers, burgers, fries, fish tacos, Edgar’s Drunken Chili, daily fish sandwich special. $$ FB K L D Daily RAGTIME TAVERN & SEAFOOD GRILL, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877, ragtimetavern.com. F 30+ years, iconic seafood place. Blackened snapper, sesame tuna, Ragtime shrimp. Daily HH, brunch Sun. $$ FB L D Daily SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 1018 Third St. N., 372-4456, saltlifefoodshack.com. Specialty items, tuna poke bowl, fresh sushi, Ensenada tacos, local fried shrimp. $$ FB K TO L D Daily SEACHASERS, 831 First St. N., 372-0444, seachasers.com. New place; four areas: First Street Bar, Music Room, Beach Bar, Dining Room. Daily HH. In or on patio. $$ FB L D Daily SLIDERS SEAFOOD GRILLE & OYSTER BAR, 218 First St., NB, 246-0881, slidersseafoodgrille.com. Beach-casual spot. Faves: Fresh fish tacos, gumbo. Key lime pie, ice cream sandwiches. Brunch Sun. $$ FB K L Sa/Su; D Nightly SURFWICHES Sandwich Shop, 1537 Penman Rd., 241-6996, surfwiches. com. Craft sandwich shop. Yankee-style steak sandwiches, hoagies, all made to order. $ BW TO K L D Daily THIS CHICK’S KITCHEN, 353 Sixth Ave. S., 778-5404, thischickskitchen.com. Farm-to-table restaurant serving healthful, locally sourced clean meals. Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian options. $$ TO L D W-Sa V PIZZA, 528 First St. N., 853-6633, vpizza.com. Traditional Neapolitana artisan pizza from Naples – Italy, not Florida, made with fresh ingredients. $$ FB TO L D Daily
DOWNTOWN AKEL’S DELICATESSEN, 21 W. Church
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St., 665-7324. 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 125, 446-3119, akelsdeli.com. F NYC-style deli. Fresh subs, sandwiches, burgers, gyros, wraps, vegetarian, breakfast, signature dressings. $ K TO B L M-F CANDY APPLE CAFÉ & COCKTAILS, 400 N. Hogan, 353-9717, thecandyapplecafeandcocktails.com. Chef-driven Southern/French cuisine, sandwiches, entrées, salads. $$ FB K L Daily; D Tu-Sa CASA DORA, 108 E. Forsyth St., 356-8282, casadoraitalian.com. F Chef Sam Hamidi serves Italian fare, 40+ years: veal, seafood, pizza. Homemade salad dressing. $ BW K L M-F; D M-Sa FIONN MACCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT, Jax Landing, Ste. 176, 374-1547, fionnmacs.com. Casual dining, uptown Irish atmosphere; fish & chips, Guinness lamb stew, black-and-tan brownies. $$ FB K L D Daily INDOCHINE, 21 E. Adams St., Ste. 200, 598-5303, indochinejax.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Thai, Southeast Asian cuisine. Signature dishes: chicken Satay, soft shell crab; mango, sticky rice dessert. $$ FB TO L D M-F; D Tu-Sa OLIO Market, 301 E. Bay St., 356-7100, oliomarket.com. F From-scratch soups, sandwiches. Duck grilled cheese, seen on Best Sandwich in America. $$ BW TO B R L M-F; D F & Sa URBAN GRIND COFFEE COMPANY, 45 W. Bay, Ste. 102, 866-395-3954, 516-7799, urbangrind.coffee. Locally roasted whole bean brewed coffees, espressos, pastries, smoothies, bagels, cream cheeses. Chicken/ tuna salad, sandwiches. WiFi. $ B L M-F. URBAN Grind Express, 50 W. Laura, 516-7799. SEE ABOVE. ZODIAC BAR & GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283, thezodiacbarandgrill. com. 16+ years. Mediterranean cuisine, American fare, paninis, vegetarian dishes. Daily lunch buffet. Espressos, hookahs. HH M-F $ FB L M-F; D W-Sa
FLEMING ISLAND DICK’S WINGS, 1803 East-West Parkway, 375-2559. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE ORANGE PARK.
FOUR-STRING GURU
STANLEY CLARKE Bass king Stanley Clarke first showed up on the jazz scene playing deft, upright bass licks with artists like Pharaoh Sanders and Gato Barbieri. Starting in the ’70s, Clarke helped pioneer the fusion movement, slapping and plucking his signature Alembic bass and upright as a leader and with Return to Forever, while finding time to score a hit with “School Days” and jamming with Keith Richards in the New Barbarians. Whether as solo artist, in-demand soundtrack composer, producer or sideman, Clarke always delivers his revolutionary licks, style and taste. 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, $53-$63, pvconcerthall.com. NOV. 30-Dec. 6, 2016 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • 33
DINING DIRECTORY GRASSROOTS Natural Market, 1915 East-West Parkway, 541-0009. F SEE RIVERSIDE. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Ctr. Blvd., 541-1999. F Bite Club. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. TAPS Bar & Grill, 1605 C.R. 220, Ste. 145, 278-9421, tapspublichouse.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. 50+ premium domestic, import tap beers. Burgers, sandwiches, entrées. $$ FB K L D Daily WHITEY’S Fish Camp, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198, whiteysfishcamp.com. F Real fish camp. Gator tail, freshwater catfish, daily specials, on Swimming Pen Creek. Tiki bar. Come by boat, bike or car. $ FB K TO L Tu-Su; D Nightly
INTRACOASTAL WEST AL’S Pizza, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, 223-0991. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. DICK’S Wings, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 32, 223-0115. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE ORANGE PARK.
DINING DIRECTORY KEY AVERAGE ENTRÉE COST $ $$
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ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine
L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
To list your restaurant, call your account manager or call or text SAM TAYLOR, GO Folio Weekly publisher, at 904-860-2465 (email: staylor@folioweekly.com).
GERMAN SCHNITZEL HAUS, 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40, 221-9700, germanjax.com. Authentic German/fusion fare: schnitzels, plus bratwurst, stroganoff, käsesspätzle. 13 German beers in bottles, on tap. Bar bites, cocktails. Outdoor BierGarten. HH Tu-Thur. $$ FB L & D Tu-Su LARRY’S, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, 642-6980. F SEE ORANGE PARK. SURFWICHES Sandwich Shop, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 29, 559-5301. SEE BEACHES.
MANDARIN NW ST. JOHNS AKEL’S DELI, 12926 Gr +nbay Pkwy. W., 880-2008. F SEE DOWNTOWN. AL’S PIZZA, 11190 San Jose Blvd., 260-4115. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. BEACH Diner, 11362 San Jose Blvd., 683-0079. SEE AMELIA. CRUISERS, 5613 San Jose Blvd., 737-2874. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. DICK’S WINGS, 100 Marketside Ave., 829-8134. 965 S.R. 16, 825-4540. 1610 University Blvd. W., 448-2110. 10391 Old St. Augustine, 880-7087. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE ORANGE PARK. ENZA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 109, 268-4458, enzas.net. Family-owned place serves Italian cuisine, veal, seafood, specials. $$$ FB K TO D Tu-Su FIRST COAST Deli & Grill, 6082 St. Augustine Rd., 733-7477. Pancakes, bacon, sandwiches, burgers, wings. $ K TO B L Daily JAX DINER, 5065 St. Augustine Rd., 739-7070. New spot serves local produce, meats, breads, seafood. $ TO B L Daily METRO DINER, 12807 San Jose Blvd., 638-6185. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 10000 San Jose Blvd.,
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260-6950, nativesunjax.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Organic soups, baked items, sandwiches, prepared foods. Juice, smoothie, coffee bar. All-natural organic beer/wine. $ BW TO K B L D Daily TAPS BAR & GRILL, 2220 C.R. 210 W., Ste. 314, 819-1554. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE FLEMING ISLAND. V PIZZA, 12601 San Jose Blvd., 647-9424. SEE SAN MARCO. WHOLE FOODS MARKET, 10601 San Jose, Ste. 22, 288-1100, wholefoodsmarket. com. Prepared-food department, 80+ items, full-service/self-service bars: hot, salad, soup, dessert. Pizza, sushi, sandwich stations. Grapes, Hops & Grinds bar serves wines, beers (craft/tap), coffees. $$ BW K TO B L D Daily
ORANGE PARK DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 6055 Youngerman Cir., 778-1101, dickswingsandgrill.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. NASCAR-themed restaurant serves 365 varieties of wings, plus half-pound burgers, ribs, salads. $ FB K TO L D Daily THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959, hilltop-club.com. Southern fine dining. New Orleans shrimp, certified Black Angus prime rib, she-crab soup, desserts. Extensive bourbon selection. $$$ FB D Tu-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1330 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 165, 276-7370. 1545 C.R. 220, 278-2827. 700 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 15, 272-3553. 5733 Roosevelt, 4469500. 1401 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove, 284-7789, larryssubs.com. F All over the area, Larry’s piles ’em high, serves ’em fast; 36+ years. Hot & cold subs, soups. Some Larry’s serve breakfast. $ K TO B L D Daily METRO DINER, 2034 Kingsley Ave., 3758548. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611, roadhouseonline. net. Sandwiches, wings, burgers and quesadillas for 35+ years. 75+ imported beers. $ FB L D Daily THE URBAN BEAN COFFEEHOUSE CAFÉ, 2023 Park Ave., 541-4938,
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DINING DIRECTORY theurbanbeancoffeehouse.com. Locally-owned-&-operated. Coffee, espresso, smoothies, teas. Omelets, bagels, paninis, flatbread, hummus, salads, desserts. $$ K TO B L D Daily
PONTE VEDRA BEACH AL’S PIZZA, 635 A1A, 543-1494. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. BEACH DINER, 880 A1A N., Ste. 2, 273-6545. SEE AMELIA. LARRY’S SUBS, 830 A1A N., Ste. 6, 273-3993. F SEE O.PARK. METRO DINER, 340 Front St., Ste. 700, 513-8422. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO. TRASCA & CO. EATERY, 155 Tourside Dr., Ste. 1500, 395-3989, trascaandco.com. Handcrafted Italian-inspired sandwiches, craft beers (many locals), craft coffees. $$ BW TO L R D Daily
RIVERSIDE, 5 PTS + WESTSIDE 13 GYPSIES, 887 Stockton St., 389-0330, 13gypsies.com. 2016 Best of Jax
DINING DIRECTORY KEY AVERAGE ENTRÉE COST $ $$
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ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine
L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
To list your restaurant, call your account manager or call or text SAM TAYLOR, GO Folio Weekly publisher, at 904-860-2465 (email: staylor@folioweekly.com).
Winner. Authentic Mediterranean cuisine: chorizo, tapas, blackened cod, pork skewers, coconut mango curry chicken. Breads from scratch onsite. $$ BW L D Tu-Sa, R Sa AL’S PIZZA, 1620 Margaret St., Ste. 201, 388-8384. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. BLACK SHEEP, 1534 Oak St., 355-3793, blacksheep5points.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. New American, Southern; local source ingredients. Daily specials, rooftop bar. HH. $$$ FB R Sa & Su; L M-F; D Nightly BREW FIVE POINTS, 1024 Park St., 714-3402, brewfivepoints.com. F Local craft beers, espresso, coffees, wine. Rotating drafts, 75+ can craft beers, tea. Waffles, toasts, desserts, coffees. $$ BW K B L Daily; late nite Tu-Sa BRIXX WOOD FIRED PIZZA, 220 Riverside Ave., 300-3928, brixxpizza.com. New place offers pizzas, pastas, soups. Glutenfree options. Daily specials, buy-one-get-one pizzas 10 p.m.-close. $$ FB K TO L D Daily CORNER TACO, 818 Post St., 240-0412, cornertaco.com. Made-from-scratch “Mexclectic street food,” tacos, nachos, gluten-free, vegetarian options. $ BW L D Tu-Su CUMMER CAFÉ, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummer.org. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Light lunch, quick bites, locally roasted coffee, espresso-based beverages, homemade soups, sandwiches, gourmet desserts, daily specials. Dine in or in gardens. $ BW K L D Tu; L W-Su DERBY ON PARK, 1068 Park St., 3793343, derbyonpark.net. New American cuisine, upscale retro in historic building. Oak Street Toast, shrimp & grits, lobster bites, 10-oz. gourmet burger. Dine inside or out. $$ FB TO Brunch Sa/Su; B, L D Tu-Su EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 2753 Park St., 384-9999. 130+ import beers, 20 on tap. Sandwiches. Outside dining at some EStreets. $ BW K L D Daily
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GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET, 2007 Park St., 384-4474, thegrassrootsmarket. com. F Juice bar uses certified organic fruits, veggies. Artisanal cheeses, 300 craft, import beers, 50 organic wines, produce, meats, vitamins, herbs, wraps, sides, sandwiches. $ BW TO B L D Daily HAWKERS ASIAN Street Fare, 1001 Park St., 508-0342, hawkerstreetfare.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic dishes from mobile stalls: BBQ pork char sui, beef haw fun, Hawkers baos, chow faan, grilled Hawker skewers. $ BW TO L D Daily HOBNOB, 220 Riverside Ave., Ste. 110, 513-4272, hobnobwithus.com. Unity Plaza. Global inspiration, local intention – ahi poke tuna, jumbo lump crab tacos. $$ FB TO R L D Daily IL DESCO, 2665 Park St., 290-6711, ildescojax.com. Authentic Italian cuisine, like wood-fired pizzas, pasta made daily onsite, baked Italian dishes, raw bar, spaghetti tacos. Daily HH. $$-$$$ FB K TO L D Daily JOHNNY’S Deli & Grille, 474 Riverside Ave., 356-8055. F Casual spot; madeto-order sandwiches, wraps, breakfast. $ TO B L M-Sa KNEAD BAKESHOP, 1173 Edgewood Ave. S., 634-7617. Locally owned, family-run shop specializing in madefrom-scratch creations – classic pastries, artisan breads, savory pies, specialty sandwiches, soups. $ TO B L Tu-Su LARRY’S SUBS, 1509 Margaret, 674-2794. 7895 Normandy, 781-7600. 8102 Blanding, 779-1933. F SEE ORANGE PARK. LITTLE JOE’S Café, 245 Riverside Ave., Ste. 195, 791-3336. Riverview café. Soups, signature salad dressings. $ TO B L M-F METRO DINER, 4495 Roosevelt Blvd., 999-4600. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 1176 Edgewood Ave. S., 389-4442. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE AMELIA ISLAND. M SHACK, 1012 Margaret St., 423-1283. SEE BEACHES. RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Local-centric bar food: boiled peanuts, hummus,
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PETE JAMES
Whitey's Fish Camp 2032 CR 220
Fleming Island
Born in: Pittsfield, Massachusetts Years in the Biz: 15 Fave Restaurant: Texas Roadhouse (Orange Park) Fave Cuisine Style: Italian Fave Ingredients: Onion, garlic and wine Ideal Meal: Parmesan Chicken Will Not Cross My Lips: Mussels Insider's Secret: Give respect, get respect Celeb Sighting (at my place): C&W star Justin Moore Taste Treat: Tiramisu
chili, cheese plate, pork sliders, nachos, herbivore items. $ D Nightly SOUTHERN ROOTS Filling Station, 1275 King St., 513-4726, southernrootsjax. com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Fresh, light vegan fare; local, organic ingredients. Specials, on bread, local greens/rice, change daily. Sandwiches, coffees, teas. $ Tu-Su SUSHI Café, 2025 Riverside Ave., Ste. 204, 384-2888, sushicafejax.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Monster, Rock-n-Roll, Dynamite Roll. Hibachi, tempura, katsu, teriyaki. Indoors or patio dining. $$ BW L D Daily
ST. AUGUSTINE AL’S PIZZA, 1 St. George St., 824-4383. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 4010 U.S. 1 S., 547-2669. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE ORANGE PARK. THE FLORIDIAN, 72 Spanish St., 829-0655, thefloridianstaug.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Updated Southern fare; fresh, local ingredients sourced from area farms. Vegetarian, gluten-free option. Signature fried green tomato bruschetta, blackened fish cornbread stack; grits w/ shrimp/fish/tofu. $$$ BW K TO L D W-M
GAS FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT, 9 Anastasia Blvd., Ste. C, 217-0326. Changing menu items are fresh, local, homemade. Casual fare: meatloaf, veggie/ traditional burgers, seafood, steaks; seasonal, daily specials, made-fromscratch desserts. $$ BW K TO L D Tu-Sa GYPSY CAB COMPANY, 828 Anastasia Blvd., 824-8244, gypsycab.com. F Local mainstay 33+ years. Varied urban cuisine menu changes twice daily. Signature dish: Gypsy chicken. Seafood, tofu, duck, veal. $$ FB R Su; L D Daily MARDI GRAS Sports Bar, 123 San Marco Ave., 347-3288, mardibar.com. Wings, nachos, shrimp, chicken, Phillys, sliders, soft pretzels. $$ FB TO L D Daily MBQUE, 604 Anastasia Blvd., 4847472. New Southern-style, fresh-casual. Handspun milkshakes, super kale salad. House-made rubs, sauces. Platters, ribs, brisket, sweet/spicy pulled/ chopped pork, chicken, sausage. $$ BW K TO L D Daily MELLOW MUSHROOM, 410 Anastasia Blvd., 826-4040. F Bite Club. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. O’LOUGHLIN PUB, 6975 A1A S., 429-9715. New family-owned-andoperated. Authentic fish & chips, shepherd’s pie, corned beef & cabbage, bangers & mash, duck wings. $$ FB K TO L D Daily
SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 321 A1A Beach Blvd., 217-3256. SEE BEACHES. METRO DINER, 1000 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd., 758-3323. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Serving dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. SHANGHAI NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188. Cuban-style, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. $$ FB
SAN MARCO + SOUTHBANK BEACH Diner, 1965 San Marco Blvd., 399-1306. SEE AMELIA. The BEARDED PIG Southern BBQ & Beer Garden, 1224 Kings Ave., 619-2247, thebeardedpigbbq.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Barbecue joint offers Southern style BBQ, like brisket, pork, chicken, sausage, beef; veggie platters. $$ BW K TO Daily BISTRO AIX, 1440 San Marco Blvd., 398-1949, bistrox.com. F Mediterranean/French inspired menu changes seasonally. 250+ wine list. Wood-fired oven baked, grilled specialties: pizza, pasta, risotto, steaks, seafood. Hand-crafted cocktails, specialty drinks. Dine outside. HH M-F. $$$ FB L D Daily EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 1704 San Marco, 398-9500. SEE RIVERSIDE. FUSION SUSHI, 1550 University Blvd. W., 636-8688, fusionsushijax.com.
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DINING DIRECTORY F Upscale sushi spot serves fresh sushi, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, kiatsu, seafood. $$ K L D Daily INDOCHINE, 1974 San Marco Blvd., 503-7013. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE DOWNTOWN. KITCHEN ON SAN MARCO, 1402 San Marco Blvd., 396-2344, kitchenonsanmarco.com. Gastropub serves local, national craft beers, specialty cocktails. Seasonal menu, with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. $$ FB R Su; L D Daily METRO Diner, 3302 Hendricks Ave., 398-3701, metrodiner.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Original upscale diner in a historic 1930s-era building. Meatloaf, chicken pot pie, soups. This one serves dinner nightly. $$ B R L D Daily PIZZA PALACE Restaurant & Pizzeria, 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815, pizzapalacejax.com. F Family-owned-&operated; spinach pizza, chicken spinach calzones, ravioli, lasagna, parmigiana. Dine outside. HH. $$ BW K TO L D Daily TAVERNA, 1986 San Marco Blvd., 398-3005, tavernasanmarco.com.
DINING DIRECTORY KEY AVERAGE ENTRÉE COST $ $$
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ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine
L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
To list your restaurant, call your account manager or call or text SAM TAYLOR, GO Folio Weekly publisher, at 904-860-2465 (email: staylor@folioweekly.com).
Chef Sam Efron’s authentic Italian; tapas, wood-fired pizza. Seasonal local produce, meats. Craft beer (some local), handcrafted cocktails, award-winning wine. $$$ FB K TO R L D Daily V PIZZA, 1406 Hendricks Ave., 527-1511, vpizza.com. True Neapolitana pizzas with the freshest ingredients – a rare class of artisan pizza from Naples. $$ FB to L D Daily
SOUTHSIDE, TINSELTOWN ALHAMBRA THEATRE & DINING, 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212, alhambrajax. com. USA’s longest-running, 50 years. Executive Chef DeJuan Roy’s themed menus. Reservations. $$ FB D Tu-Su THE CHATTY CRAB, 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138C, 888-0639, chattycrab. com. Chef Dana Pollard’s raw oysters, Nawlins low country boil, po’ boys, 50¢ wing specials. $$ FB K TO L D Daily DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., 619-0954. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE ORANGE PARK. EUROPEAN Street Café, 5500 Beach, 398-1717. SEE RIVERSIDE. GREEK STREET CAFÉ, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 106, 503-0620, greekstreetcafe.com. Fresh, authentic, modern; Greek owners. Gyros, spanakopita, dolmades, falafel, salads, nachos. Awardwinning wines. $$ BW K TO L D M-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 3611 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 641-6499. 4479 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., 425-4060. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MARIANAS GRINDS, 11380 Beach Blvd., Ste. 10, 206-612-6596. Pacific Islander fare, chamorro culture. Soups, stews, fitada, beef oxtail, katden pika; empanadas, lumpia, chicken relaguen, BBQ-style ribs, chicken. $$ TO B L D Tu-Su MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., 997-1955. F Bite Club. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
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M SHACK, 10281 Midtown Pkwy., 642-5000. SEE BEACHES. OVINTE, 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr., 900-7730, ovinte.com. Italy, Spain, Mediterranean flavor. Small plates, tapas, charcuterie: ceviche fresco, pappardelle bolognese, lobster ravioli. 240-bottle/wines, 75/glass; craft spirits. $$ FB R, Su; D Nightly TAVERNA YAMAS, 9753 Deer Lake Ct., 854-0426, tavernayamas.com. F Bite Club. Charbroiled kabobs, seafood, desserts. Greek wines, daily HH. Bellydancing. $$ FB K TO L D Daily TOSSGREEN, 4375 Southside, Ste. 12, 619-4356. 4668 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 105, 686-0234. Custom salads, burritos, burrito bowls; fruit, veggies, 100% natural chicken, sirloin, shrimp, tofu, cheese, dressing, salsa, frozen yogurt. $$ K TO L D Daily
SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE ANDY’S GRILL, 1810 W. Beaver St., 354-2821, jaxfarmersmarket.com. Jax Farmers Market. Local, regional, international produce. Breakfast, sandwiches, snacks, drinks. $ B L D Mon.-Sat. BARZ Liquors & Fish Camp, 9560 Heckscher Dr., 251-3330. Authentic fish camp, biker-friendly, American-owned. Package store. $ FB L D Daily DICK’S Wings, 12400 Yellow Bluff Rd., 619-9828. 450077 S.R. 200, 879-0993. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE ORANGE PARK. HOLA Mexican Restaurant, 1001 N. Main St., 356-3100, holamexicanrestaurant. com. F Authentic fresh fajitas, burritos, specials, enchiladas, more. HH; sangria. BW K TO L D M-Sa LARRY’S Subs, 12001 Lem Turner Rd., 764-9999. SEE O. PARK. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 15170 Max Leggett Pkwy., 757-8843. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
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