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FILM + ART + CULTURE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14-TUESDAY,DECEMBER 20, 2016 COTTON PATCH GOSPEL Take a seat and watch as the Gospel of Matthew gets a musical treatment square in the heart of modern-day, rural Georgia. The toe-tapping songs were written by Harry Chapin, no less. DEC. 15-17 • 7:30 PM DEC. 18 • 2:00 PM LIMELIGHT THEATRE 11 OLD MISSION AVE. ST. AUGUSTINE $15 • (904) 825-1164 LIMELIGHT-THEATRE.ORG.
FILM EVENTS
SUN-RAY CINEMA Manchester by the Sea, Moonlight and The Handmaiden run, 1028 Park St., 359-0049, sunraycinema.com. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story starts Dec. 15. CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ Anthropoid is running. Scrooge (1935) runs 2 and 6:45 p.m. Dec. 14. It’s a Wonderful Life shows 2 and 6:45 p.m. Dec. 15-17. TBT shows Elf, noon Dec. 15. “M” runs 8 p.m. Dec. 15 for Cult Thursday. 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. IMAX THEATER Rogue One: A Star Wars Story IMAX 3D starts Dec. 15. The Polar Express, America Wild: National Parks Adventure, A Beautiful Planet, Extreme Weather and Secret Ocean screen at World Golf Village IMAX Theater, St. Augustine, 940-4133, worldgolfimax.com. 6 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • Dec. 14-20, 2016
PERFORMANCE
FIRST COAST NUTCRACKER An annual tradition for 40-plus years, the Jacksonville Symphony and the area’s finest young dancers perform the holiday ballet at 8 p.m. Dec. 16, 2 and 8 p.m. Dec. 17 and 2 p.m. Dec. 18 at TimesUnion Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, 300 Water St., Downtown, 354-5547, $18-$50, jaxsymphony.com. JASON WOODS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Woods’ one-man show brings more than 25 characters from the Dickens classic to life, 8 p.m. Dec. 17 at Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts’ Studio Theater, 283 College Dr., Orange Park, 276-6750, $23 (show is 90 minutes without intermission), thcenter.org. RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER THE MUSICAL The heartwarming tale about a reindeer with a bafflingly
illuminated proboscis hits the stage at 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $25-$49.50, floridatheatre.com. A CHRISTMAS CAROL The Charles Dickens classic is presented at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 16 and 17 and 2 p.m. Dec. 18 at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts’ DuBow Theatre, 2445 San Diego Rd., San Marco, $20; $10 students, 346-5620; duvalschools.org. LET’S KILL GREG The 5 & Dime stages a reading of Franklin Ritch’s play about an attempted assassination of a political leader, 8 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17 at 700 E. Union St., Ste. 1-J, Downtown, $5, the5anddime.org. THE NUTCRACKER The Saint Augustine Ballet presents the holiday ballet 1:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 17 and 18 at Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada
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FILM + ART + CULTURE St., St. Augustine, 806-2729, $25-$30, saintaugustineballet.com. MRS. BOB CRATCHIT’S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE Players by the Sea presents the seasonal parody, about Gladys Cratchit (Bob’s wife) and her booze-soaked ways, at 8 p.m. Dec. 15, 16 and 17 at 106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach, 249-0289, $23, playersbythesea.org. A CHRISTMAS CAROL Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre stages its version of the Dickens’ classic, about a geriatric misanthrope who receives some serious spiritual payback (and redeems himself!), at 8 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17 and 2 p.m. Dec. 18 at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-7177, $20; $10 ages 18 and under, abettheatre.com. A CHRISTMAS STORYAlhambra Theatre & Dining stages a wacky tale of Ralphie and a genuine Red Ryder BB gun, through Dec. 24. Dinner 6 p.m.; brunch noon, themed menu by Executive Chef DeJuan Roy; at 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, $49.95$62 plus tax, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. EBENEZER: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Amelia Community Theatre presents its song-filled take on Dickens’ tale of an old man consistent in his hatred for humanity – until three ghosts deliver some guiltdriven whoop-ass! – at 8 p.m. Dec. 15, 16 and 17 and 2 p.m. Dec. 18 at 207/209 Cedar St., Fernandina Beach, 261-6749, $25; $15 for students through high school, 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 at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 16 and 17 and 2 p.m. Dec. 18 at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, 825-1164, $15; through Dec. 31, limelight-theatre.org. A CHRISTMAS CAROL Dickens’ beloved classic, which gave us the delightful phrase uttered every year, “Bah, humbug!,” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, 442-2929, $14.25-$49.25, artistseriesjax.org. 8 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • Dec. 14-20, 2016
CLASSICAL + JAZZ
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SYMPHONY The acclaimed Fort Myers symphony performs at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine, 797-2800, $40, emmaconcerts.com. TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA The multimedia, music-and-laser, seasonal overload is staged at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown, 630-3900, $29.25-$63.25, ticketmaster.com. A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS Local musicians and the Ritz Voices offer gospel-driven holiday music at 7 p.m. Dec. 16 at The Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 807-2010, $9, ritzjacksonville.com. JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN’S CHORUS The chorus performs its “Cool Side of Yuletide Holiday Concert” at 3 p.m. Dec. 17 at Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church , 4001 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, jaxchildrenschorus.org. CHORUSES FROM HANDEL The Cathedral Choir performs choruses from Handel’s Messiah at 11 a.m. Dec. 18 at St. John’s Cathedral, 256 E. Church St., Downtown, 356-5507, jaxcathedral.org. FRIDAY MUSICALE SCHOLARSHIP LAUREATES The Laureates perform 3 p.m. Dec. 18 at Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Riverside, 355-7584, fridaymusicale.com.
COMEDY
MUTZIE Funnyman Mutzie, rocking for nearly 30 years, is on at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 15, and 8 p.m. Dec. 16 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 292-4242, $12-$18, comedyzone.com. D.C. BENNY Comedian Benny, who’s appeared on Last Comic Standing, presents his Christmas-tinged humor here at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 15 and at 8 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17 at The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 11000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-4277, $17-$30, jacksonvillecomedy.com. FRED’S ALL-STAR COMEDIANS Local comedians Spence, Ozrick Cooley, and
others are on at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, The Comedy Zone, $10, comedyzone.com. MIKE ARMSTRONG Funnyman Armstrong (HBO, Comedy Central) is on at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21 and 22 and 8:30 p.m. Dec. 23, The Comedy Zone, $12-$15, comedyzone.com.
CALLS + WORKSHOPS
JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN’S CHROUS Auditions for the spring semester of the new season are held by appointment only at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 5, 5 p.m. Jan.9 and 4 p.m. Jan. 10 at 225 E. Duval St., Downtown, 353-1636 ext. 1; jaxchildrenschrous.org/audition. NEW TOWN URBAN FARM Urban Geoponics and New Town are developing a large community garden at Pearce and West Third streets, in the New Town/ Edward Waters area, Northside. It will provide fresh produce and a handson, open-air center of learning for the community and area students. Urban Farm meets 10 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sun. Details, call Diallo-Sekou at 706-284-9808.
ART WALKS
WHITE HARVEST FARMS & FARMER’S MARKET Local organic, fresh produce, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. every Sat., 5348 Moncrief Rd., Northside, 354-4162; proceeds benefit Clara White Mission, clarawhitemission.org. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local, regional art, music – Folk Is People, Jackie Stranger, The Rip Currents 10:30 a.m. Dec. 17 – is featured under the Fuller Warren Bridge, 715 Riverside Ave., free admission, 3892449, riversideartsmarket.com.
MUSEUMS
AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7378, ameliamuseum.org. It Came from the Attic: The Lesesne House is currently on display. CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 29 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummermuseum.org. David Ponsler: Chasing Shadows, is on display through Oct. 4. 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,
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SANTA CLAUS COSPLAY GAAM SECRET TOY PARTY Games Art And Music (GAAM) present another cool event with its Secret Toyland Party, featuring a fun night of video games, photo spots, food trucks, dancing, Cosplay and adult beverages. Bring a toy to donate to Toys for Tots and get a discount on your ticket. Adding to the secret party vibe, the location is revealed after you buy the ticket. Be warned: Tickets sell out fast! 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17; ages 18 and older, $13-$30; eventbrite.com. 10 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • Dec. 14-20, 2016
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FILM + ART + CULTURE Ingrid Damiani, Overstreet Ducasse, Dustin Harewood, Marsha Hatcher, Hiromi Moneyhun, Princess Rashid, Chip Southworth, Roosevelt Watson III, displays through Feb. 12. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992, rain.org/~karpeles/jax.html. An exhibit of photographic works by Will Dickey, staff photographer for The Florida Times-Union, displays through Dec. 30. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911, mocajacksonville.unf.edu. The MOCA Student Residency Exhibition, featuring works by MOCA’s inaugural student-in-residence Mary Ratcliff, is on display through April 2. An artist walkthrough with Ratcliff is held 7-8 p.m. Dec. 15. The Project Atrium: Nicola Lopez installation, A Gentle Defiance of Gravity & Form, a skyscraper-like construction that combines steel and printed imagery, is on
display through Feb. 26. Leaves: Recent Prints & Sculpture by Donald Martin is on display through Jan. 22. Retro-Spective: Analog Photography in a Digital World, featuring contemporary photographers exploring 19th-century photographic processes, displays through Jan. 8. WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM 1 World Golf Pl., St. Augustine, 940-4133, worldgolfhalloffame.org. Grace & Grit – Women Champions Through the Years is on display.
GALLERIES
THE ART CENTER GALLERY The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 139, 233-9252, tacjacksonville.org. Figure drawing classes are 7 p.m. every Tue. BOLD BEAN COFFEE 1903 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, boldbeancoffee.com. Recent works by Shaun Thurston are on display. BREW FIVE POINTS 1024 Park St., Riverside, 374-5789, brewfivepoints.com.
D.C. BENNY Laugh along with this Last Comic Standing comedian as he waxes nostalgic — and hilarious — about the yuletide season. 8:30 PM • THURSDAY, DEC. 15 8:00 PM • FRI. & SAT., DEC. 16 & 17 THE COMEDY CLUB OF JACKSONVILLE 11000 BEACH BLVD. JACKSONVILLE $17-$30 • (904) 646-4277 JACKSONVILLECOMEDY.COM
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The exhibit Signs of Life, featuring new works by Chip Southworth, is on display. BUTTERFIELD GARAGE ART GALLERY 137 King St., St. Augustine, 825-4577, butterfieldgarage.com. The festive group show White Christmas is on display through Dec. 27. THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, 280-0614, ccpvb. org. The exhibit Visions: Ancient & Modern, featuring works by Mary Lou Gibson and Worley Faver, is on display through Jan. 5. DOUGLAS ANDERSON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS’ CAMPUS GALLERY 2445 San Diego Rd., San Marco, 346-5620, duvalschools.org. Works by DASOTA students are featured. FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928, firststreetgalleryart.com. The 17th Annual Christmas Ornament Show is on display through Dec. 24. Watercolorist Sandra Baker Hinton’s Coastal Colors displays through Jan. 4. FLORIDA MINING GALLERY 5300 Shad Rd., Southside, 535-7252, floridamininggallery.com. Identity and Abstraction, works by Michael Hunter,
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EVENTS
CHRISTINA WEST Examine the artist’s latest sculptures, as well as the work of Michael Hunter and Alex Jackson, at one of Northeast Florida’s hidden exhibition gallery gems. ON DISPLAY THROUGH JANUARY FLORIDA MINING GALLERY JACKSONVILLE 5300 SHAD RD. JACKSONVILLE FREE • (904) 535-7252 FLORIDAMININGGALLERY.COM
Christina West and Alex Jackson, is currently on display. GALLERY 1037 Reddi-Arts, 1037 Hendricks Ave., South-bank, 398-3161, jacksonvilleartistsguild.org. The 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. 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 displayed. MONYA ROWE GALLERY 4 Rohde Ave., St. Augustine, monyarowegallery.com. Tropic Apparition, new works by painter Amy Lincoln, is on display through Dec. 18. NASSAU COUNTY LIBRARY 25 N. Fourth St., Fernandina Beach, 277-7365, nassaureads.com. The Art of the Japanese
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ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., 824-2310, staaa.org. The exhibitFlorida Forever! is on display through December.
Print, from the Christine and Paul Meehan Collection, runs 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 GALLERY St. Johns County Admin. Bldg., 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, 471-9980. The Betty Griffin Center: A Day Without Violence exhibit runs through Jan. 26. SUBLIME ORIGINAL 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. Tom Schifanella’s Primal Light: Landscape Photography of Iceland and Peace On Earth, along with the works of 18 collaborative members, display in December.
GAAM SECRET TOY PARTYGames Art And Music (GAAM) holds its Secret Toyland Party, with video games, photo spots, food trucks, dancing, Cosplay and adult beverages. Bring a toy for Toys for Tots, get a ticket discount. The location is revealed after you buy a ticket. 7 p.m. Dec. 17; ages 18 and up, $13-$30; eventbrite.com. ST. AUGUSTINE ECO TOURS One-hour excursions in six or 12-passenger vessels daily, 6-7 p.m. and 7:30-8:30 p.m., along Matanzas River, leaving from Municipal Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, $35; call for details 377-7245, staugustineecotours.com. JAX BEACH DECK THE CHAIRS A multimedia-holiday show with more than 40 lifeguard chairs decorated and an enhanced 30-foot-tall Christmas tree, programmed music, dancing lights and light projections, is held at 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. every Fri., Sat. and Sun. in December (except Christmas); deckthechairs.org. ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS VILLAGE The family-friendly compound includes Santa’s workshop, letter-writing station, haymaze, hayrides, carousel rides, craft barn marketplace, food trucks, performances, and one-million-plus lights, 5-10 p.m. Tue.Fri.; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat. and Sun., through December at 17255 Normandy Blvd., Northside, $22; $12 ages 3-13, kids 3 and younger free, jacksonvillechristmas.com. JAX ILLUMINATIONS HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW The fourth annual drive-thru show is a mile-long drive through a millionplus lights, 6-9:30 p.m. nightly through Jan. 1, Morocco Shrine Center, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Southside, $20; 7-passenger max, $2.50 each additional, jaxilluminations.com.
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CLASSIC BALLET FIRST COAST NUTCRACKER Since its debut in 1892, The Nutcracker ballet has become a holiday season staple that is as ubiquitous as candy canes and gingerbread houses. While there are many worthy productions of this classic ballet, The First Coast Nutcracker is an annual must-see for more than 40 years, featuring the Jacksonville Symphony along with the area’s finest young dancers. 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, Downtown, $18-$50, jaxsymphony.com. Dec. 14-20, 2016 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • 15
LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2016
MAMA BLUE Get together to unwind with some drinks and dancing at One Soulful Holiday: MAMA BLUE’S HOLIDAY HOOPLA. 6:30 P.M. THURSDAY, DEC. 15 1904 MUSIC HALL 19 OCEAN ST. DOWNTOWN $12-$15 • (904) 434-3475 1904MUSICHALL.COM
CONCERTS THIS WEEK
SPADE McQUADE 6 p.m. Dec. 14, Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub, Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176, 374-1247. CONTINENTAL, DIGDOG, GOV CLUB 8 p.m. Dec. 14, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-7496, $7 advance; $10 day of. EDWIN McCAIN, DANNY BURNS 8 p.m. Dec. 14, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., 209-0399, $31.50-$45.50. VESTA COLLIDE, VILLAIN OF THE STORY, GAFFER PROJECT 8 p.m. Dec. 14, Planet Sarbez, 115 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 342-0632, $5. MAMA BLUE’S HOLIDAY HOOPLA 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 1904 Music Hall, 19 Ocean St., Downtown, $12 advance; $15 day of. 16 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • Dec. 14-20, 2016
THE PAUSES, DEADAIRES, FLOWER CITY CONSPIRACY 8 p.m. Dec. 15, Jack Rabbits, $8 advance; $10 day of. 3 THE BAND 9 p.m. Dec. 15, Flying Iguana, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680. Holloway Family Benefit Show: DAN ANDRIANO, DEADAIRES 7 p.m. Dec. 16, DOS Coffee & Wine, 300 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 342-2421, all donations accepted. John Parkerurban’s Joyful Noise Jam & Toy Drive: PARKER URBAN BAND, BONNIE BLUE, KIM RETEGUIZ & THE BLACK CAT BONES, WILD ROOT MUSIC 8 p.m. Dec. 16, 1904 Music Hall, $8 advance; $10 day of. TOOTS LORRAINE & THE TRAFFIC 8 p.m. Dec. 16, Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 247-6636.
PRIMITIVE HARD DRIVE, EMMA MOSELEY BAND, JOHNNY GREENLIGHT 8 p.m. Dec. 16, Mavericks Live, Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, 356-1110, $8. A Not So Silent Night I: IN WHISPERS, NEW DAY, F.I.L.T.H., MINDSLIP 8 p.m. Dec. 16, Jack Rabbits, $10 advance; $15 day of. CHUCK NASH BAND 10 p.m. Dec. 16 & 17, Flying Iguana. DOC AL BAND 9:30 p.m. Dec. 16, Whiskey Jax, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Southside, 634-7208. DIRTY PETE 10 p.m. Dec. 16, The Roadhouse, 231 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 264-0611, $2. Riverside Arts Market: FOLK IS PEOPLE, STRANGERWOLF, THE RIP CURRENTS 10:30 a.m. Dec. 17, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449.
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LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE THE SUS-TONES 7 p.m. Dec. 17, Planet Sarbez, $10. TRAIL DRIVER CD Release Party 8 p.m. Dec. 17, 1904 Music Hall, $8 advance; $10 day of. A Not So Silent Night I: BLEEDING IN STEREO, NONE LIKE US, SOULSWITCH, MARION CRANE 8 p.m. Dec. 17, Jack Rabbits, $10 advance; $15 day of. DON’T CALL ME SHIRLEY 9:30 p.m. Dec. 17, Whiskey Jax. PASSAFIRE, CLOUDING VIBES, FIVE 40 10 p.m. Dec. 17, The Roadhouse, $5 advance; $10 day of. CANDOR 7 p.m. Dec. 18, Jack Rabbits, $8 advance; $10 day of. THE SPILL CANVAS 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, 1904 Music Hall, $13 advance; $15 day of. GRIFFIN HOUSE 8:30 p.m. Dec. 18, The Original Café Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-9311, $20 advance; $24 day of. DARREN CORLEW 8:30 p.m. Dec. 18, Flying Iguana. VILE BODY, NO FACE, TOTALLY KAROL, 86 HOPE 9 p.m. Dec. 18, Shanghai Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 547-2188, suggested donation $3-$5. SALIVA, THE YEAR OF THE LOCUST, THE EVERYDAY LOSERS 8 p.m. Dec. 19, Jack Rabbits, $15. FELLY, GYYPS, TUT, HEALY, DENVER HALL 7 p.m. Dec. 20, Jack Rabbits, $15; $50 VIP. BROTHER CEPHUS, CIVILIAN, THE YOUNG STEP 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, Mockshop Music Exchange, 933 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill, 647-4415. SUNGHOSTS, FUTURE THIEVES 7 p.m. Dec. 21, Jack Rabbits, $8. JACKIE EVANCHO 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $35-$65.
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. 18 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • Dec. 14-20, 2016
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. Dec. 14. Tad Jennings Dec. 15. Josh McGowan Dec. 16. Tad Jennings, Melissa Smith, Davis Turner Dec. 17. South Mouth, JC & Mike 6 p.m. Dec. 18. Cassidy Leigh Dec. 19. Mark O’Quinn Dec. 20 SURF RESTAURANT, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Katfish Lee 3 p.m. Dec. 15. Bush Doctors 4 p.m. Dec. 20
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. Dec. 14. Live music most weekends BLUE WATER ISLAND GRILL, 205 First St. N., 249-0083 Live music every weekend BRASS ANCHOR PUB, 2292 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 249-0301 Joe Oliff 8 p.m. Dec. 14. Live music on weekends CASA MARINA HOTEL, 691 First St. N., 270-0025 The Chris Thomas Band Dec. 14 THE COURTYARD, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 241-1026 Live music 7 p.m. Dec. 14 & 16 CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 Blistur 9:30 p.m. Dec. 16. DJ Hal every Sat. FLYING IGUANA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680 3 the Band 9 p.m. Dec. 15. Chuck Nash Band 10 p.m. Dec. 16 & 17. Darren Corlew 8:30 p.m. Dec. 18 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 Live music weekends HARMONIOUS MONKS, 320 First St. N., 372-0815 Ozone Baby 9 p.m. Dec. 17 LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 First St. N., 249-5181 Let’s Ride 10 p.m. Dec. 16. Yamadeo 10 p.m. Dec. 17. Dirty Pete 10 p.m. every Wed. Split Tone every Thur. Chillula every Sun. Be Easy every Mon. Krakajax every Tue. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 Third St. N., 241-5600 Lyons 9 p.m. Dec. 15 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. MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Toots Lorraine & The Traffic 10 p.m. Dec. 16 RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 Billy Bowers 7 p.m. Dec. 21. 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. ZETA BREWING, 131 First Ave. N., 372-0727 Live music every Thur.-Sat.
CAMDEN COUNTY, GA. CAPTAIN STAN’S Smokehouse, 700 Bedell Dr., Woodbine, 912-729-9552 Acoustic music 6:30 p.m. every Sat.
DOWNTOWN
1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St. N. Mama Blue’s Holiday Hoopla 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15. John Parkerurban’s Joyful Noise Jam & Toy Drive: Parker Urban Band, Bonnie Blue, Kim Reteguiz & The Black Cat Bones, Wild Root Music 8 p.m. Dec. 16. Trail Driver CD Release Party 8 p.m. Dec. 17. The Spill Canvas 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 DE REAL TING, 128 W. Adams St., 633-9738 De Lions of Jah 7 p.m. Dec. 16. Live music most weekends DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth St., 354-0666 DJ Brandon every Thur. DJ
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LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE TOOTS LORRAINE Come in for dinner, stay for music and dancing with JumpBlues faves TOOTS LORRAINE & THE TRAFFIC. 8:00 PM • FRIDAY, DEC. 16 MOJO KITCHEN 1500 BEACH BLVD. (904) 247-6636 MOJOBBQ.COM
FLEMING ISLAND
MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 1800 Town Ctr. Blvd., 541-1999 Felix Chang 9:30 p.m. Dec. 15. Al Torch 9 p.m. Dec. 16. Scott Elley 9 p.m. Dec. 17. Live music most weekends WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Live music 9 p.m. Dec. 9 & 10. Live music every Thur.-Sun.
INTRACOASTAL
CLIFF’S BAR & GRILL, 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, 645-5162 Bandontherun 8 p.m. Dec. 14. Open mic every Tue. Live music every weekend JERRY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILLE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., 220-6766 Don’t Call Me Shirley 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16
MANDARIN
ENZA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 109, 268-4458 Brian Iannucci Dec. 14 & 18 IGGY’S SEAFOOD SHACK, 104 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 101, 209-5209 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 Dec. 14. DJ Big Mike Dec. 15. Dirty Pete 10 p.m. Dec. 16. Passafire, Clouding Vibes, Five 40 10 p.m. Dec. 17. Live music every weekend SHARK CLUB, 714 Park Ave., 215-1557 Digital Skyline 9 p.m. Dec. 14. Live music most weekends NickFresh every Sat. DJ Randall every Mon. DJ Hollywood every Tue. FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jacksonville Landing, 374-1247 Spade McQuade 6 p.m. Dec. 14 & 16. Jimmy Solari Dec. 16. Mikey Clams Dec. 17. Live music every Fri. & Sat. JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Brent Byrd & the Suitcase Gypsies 9 p.m. Dec. 16s MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Shotgun 10 p.m. every Sat. 22 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • Dec. 14-20, 2016
MAVERICKS LIVE, Jax Landing, 356-1110 Primitive Hard Drive, Emma Moseley Band, Johnny Greenlight 8 p.m. Dec. 16. 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.
PONTE VEDRA
PUSSER’S GRILLE, 816 A1A, 280-7766 Live music every Fri. & Sat. TABLE 1, 330 A1A, 280-5515 Gary Starling Jazz Band 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15
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. THE GARAGE, 2692 Post St., 374-2581 DiCarlo Thompson 5 p.m. Dec. 16
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LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE PRIMITIVE HARD DRIVE EMMA MOSELEY BAND JOHNNY GREENLIGHT Enjoy a holiday gift of local rock with PRIMITIVE HARD DRIVE, EMMA MOSELEY BAND (pictured), and JOHNNY GREENLIGHT. 6:00 PM FRIDAY, DEC. 16 MAVERICKS LIVE 2 INDEPENDENT DR. JACKSONVILLE $8 • (904) 356-1110 MAVERICKSATTHELANDING.COM HOBNOB, 220 Riverside Ave., Ste. 10, 513-4272 Live music every Fri. LIMES LIVE, 1265 S. Lane Ave., gobigentertainment.net Flaw, Stayne Thee Angel, Hereafter 8 p.m. Dec. 18 MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave., 388-7807 Marilyn Wright, Sam Tichenor, Amanda Tichenor, Lydia Seale, Chris Plant 7 p.m. Dec. 17 NIGHTHAWKS, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd. Heart Shaped Box 8 p.m. Dec. 17. Live music most weekends RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969 The Devil’s Got a Hold on Me 9 p.m. Dec. 15 RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449 Folk Is People, Strangerwolf, The Rip Currents Dec. 17 UNITY PLAZA, 220 Riverside Ave. Live music most every weekend
ST. AUGUSTINE
CELLAR UPSTAIRS, 157 King St., 8261594 T.J. Brown 2 p.m., Oh No 7 p.m. Dec. 16. Evan D 2 p.m., Ancient City Keepers 7 p.m. Dec. 17. Vinny Jacobs 2 p.m. Dec. 18 DOS COFFEE & WINE, 300 San Marco Ave., 342-2421 Holloway Family Benefit Show: Dan Andriano, Deadaires 7 p.m. Dec. 16 MARDI GRAS, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 Uncle Eddie & Robin, Beach Grass 9 p.m. Dec. 16. Funk Shui 9 p.m. 24 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • Dec. 14-20, 2016
Dec. 17. 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 Griffen House 8:30 p.m. Dec. 18 PLANET SARBEZ, 115 Anastasia Blvd., 342-0632 Vesta Collide, Villain of the Story, Gaffer Project 8 p.m. Dec. 14. The Sus-Tones 7 p.m. Dec. 17 SHANGHAI NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188 Vile Body, No Face, Totally Karol, 86 Hope 9 p.m. Dec. 18. Live music most weekends TEMPO, 16 Cathedral Pl., 342-0286 Douglas Arrington 8 p.m. Dec. 15. Jax English Salsa Band 6 p.m. Dec. 16 & 18. Jazzy Blue, Bluez Dudez Dec. 17. Open mic 7:30 p.m. every Wed. TRADEWINDS LOUNGE, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Spanky 9 p.m. Dec. 16 & 17. 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
JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Continental, Digdog, Gov Club
8 p.m. Dec. 14. The Pauses, Deadaires, Flower City Conspiracy Dec. 15. A Not So Silent Night I: In Whispers, New Day, F.I.L.T.H., Mindslip 8 p.m. Dec. 16. A Not So Silent Night I: Bleeding In Stereo, None Like Us, Soulswitch, Marion Crane 8 p.m. Dec. 17. Candor 7 p.m. Dec. 18. Saliva, The Year of the Locust, The Everyday Losers 8 p.m. Dec. 19. Felly, Gyyps, Tut, Healy, Denver Hall 7 p.m. Dec. 20. Sunghosts, Future Thieves 7 p.m. Dec. 21 MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 352-7008 Lisa Kelly, JB Scott Septet 7 p.m. Dec. 16
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 Live music every Thur.-Sun. WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., 634-7208 Bill Ricci 7 p.m. Dec. 15. Doc Al Band, Lucky Stiff 9:30 p.m. Dec. 16. Don’t Call Me Shirley 9:30 p.m. Dec. 17. Melissa Smith open mic every Thur. Blues jam every Sun. Country jam every Wed.
SPRINGFIELD NORTHSIDE
BOSTON’S, 13070 City Station Dr., 751-7499 Shayne Rammler 9 p.m. Dec. 15 MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 15170 Max Leggett Pkwy., 757-8843 Charlie Walker Dec. 15. Anton LaPlume Dec. 16. DiCarlo Dec. 17. Live music most every weekend SANDOLLAR, 9716 Heckscher Dr., 251-2449 Live music every Fri.-Sun. SHANTYTOWN PUB, 22 W. Sixth St., 798-8222 Live music every weekend
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TAKE US TO THE BRIDGE RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET The weekly arts, music and food hoedown known as the Riverside Arts Market shuts down shop this weekend (until spring), with a stellar send-off featuring music by Folk Is People (pictured), Jackie Stranger and the Rip Currents, along with vendors selling arts and crafts and food and produce galore. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (music starts at 10:30 a.m.) Saturday, Dec. 17, under the Fuller Warren Bridge, riversideartsmarket.com. Dec. 14-20, 2016 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • 25
DINING DIRECTORY PINEGROVE MARKET & DELI At PINEGROVE MARKET & DELI in Avondale, you’ll find great sandwiches, craft beers and Grade-A onsite butcher services. photo by Dennis Ho
PINEGROVE MARKET & DELI 1511 PINEGROVE AVE. AVONDALE (904) 389-8655 PINEGROVEMARKET.COM
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L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
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AMELIA ISLAND FERNANDINA BEACH 29 SOUTH EATS, 29 S. Third St., 277-7919, 29southrestaurant.com. Historic downtown bistro’s Chef Scotty Schwartz serves traditional regional cuisine with a modern twist. $$ L Tu-Sa; D M.-Sa; R Sa BEACH DINER, 2006 S. Eighth St., 310-3750, beachdiner.com. Innovative breakfast: Eggs on the Bayou, fish-n-grits; French toast, riders, omelets. Lunch fare: salads, burgers, sandwiches, shrimp & crabmeat salad. $ K TO B R L Da ily BRETT’S Waterway Café, 1 S. Front St., 261-2660. F On the water at Centre Street’s end, it’s Southern hospitality in an upscale atmosphere; daily specials, fresh local seafood, aged beef. $$$ FB L D Daily CAFÉ KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269, cafekaribo.com. F In historic building,
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. $$$ FB K TO D Nightly LARRY’S Subs, 474272 S.R. 200, 844-2225. F SEE ORANGE PARK. LECHONERA EL COQUÍ, 232 N. Second St., 432-7545. New Puerto Rican place. Chulleta kan kan (pork chops), Tripletta churosco sandwich, more. $ FB TO L D Tu-Su MOON RIVER Pizza, 925 S. 14th St., 321-3400, moonriverpizza.net. F 2016
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L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
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Best of Jax Winner. Authentic Northernstyle pizzas, 20+ toppings, pie/slice. Calzones, salads. $ BW TO L D M-Sa The MUSTARD SEED Café, 833 Courson Rd., 277-3141, nassaushealthfoods.net. Casual organic eatery, juice bar, in Nassau Health Foods. All-natural organic items, smoothies, juices, herbal teas, coffees, daily specials. $$ 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.
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. $$ K TO L D Tu-Sa, B Sa
BAYMEADOWS AL’S Pizza, 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 105, 731-4300. F 2016 Best of Jax
TAKE A BREATHER THE PAUSES The Pauses describe their music as “Indierocktronica,” an apt appellation for the cool blend of electronic gurgle, cutting electric and acoustic guitars, and butt-shaking beats, topped off by soaring vocals. The Orlando three-piece just dropped a full-length release, along with a split EP with the Great Deceivers, as well as a tasty, Portisheadstyle take on the Charlie Brown classic, “Christmas Time is Here.” 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, with Deadaires and Flower City Conspiracy, Jack Rabbits, San Marco, $8 advance; $10 day of, jaxlive.com. Dec. 14-20, 2016 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • 29
Winner. SEE BEACHES. INDIA’S Restaurant, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 620-0777, indiajax.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic cuisine, lunch buffet. Curries, vegetables, lamb, chicken, shrimp, fish tandoori. $$ 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.
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FB = Full Bar
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Gastropub. Craft beers, gourmet burgers, handhelds, street fare tacos, signature plates, whiskey. HH. $$ FB L D F-Su; D Nightly
BEACHES (Venues are in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)
MEZZA Make your next visit to Neptune Beach a real treat with the fine cuisine available at MEZZA. photo by Dennis Ho
MEZZA 110 1ST ST. NEPTUNE BEACH (904) 249-5573 MEZZARESTAURANTANDBAR.COM
AL’S PIZZA, 303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-0002, alspizza.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. NY-style gourmet pizzas, baked dishes. 28+ years. All day HH M-Thu. $ FB K TO L D Daily ANGIE’S Subs, 1436 Beach Blvd., 246-2519. ANGIE’S Grom Subs, 204 Third Ave. S., 241-3663. Subs made with fresh ingredients, 25+ years. Huge salads, blueribbon iced tea. Grom has Sun. brunch, no alcohol. $ K BW TO L D Daily BEACH DINER, 501 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 249-6500. SEE AMELIA. BEACH HUT Café, 1281 Third St. S., 249-3516. 28+ years. Full breakfast menu served all day (darn good grits); hot plate specials Mon.-Fri. $ K TO B R L Daily CRUISERS Grill, 319 23rd Ave. S., 270-0356, cruisersgrill.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Locally owned & operated 20+ years. Half-pound burgers, fish sandwiches, big salads, award-winning cheddar fries, sangria. $ BW K TO L D Daily EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 992 Beach Blvd., 249-3001, europeanstreet.com. F SEE RIVERSIDE. FAMOUS TOASTERY, 311 N. Third St., 372-0712, famoustoastery.com. New place has breakfast and lunch: corned beef hash, gluten-free pancakes, bacon, omelets,
eggs, toast. Wraps, Bloody Marys, mimosas, peach Bellini. $$ FB K TO B L Daily The FISH COMPANY Restaurant, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, AB, 246-0123, thefishcojax.com. Bite Club. Casual. Oyster raw bar, fresh local seafood, Mayport shrimp, crab, lobster. Home-style desserts. Patio; all-day HH Sun. $$ FB K TO L D Daily FLAMING SEAFOOD & SHAO KAO BBQ, 1289 Penman Rd., 853-6398. New place (is it Chinese? Barbecue? Seafood?) serves meats and vegetables, spiced, skewered on bamboo sticks – like Chinese street food. $ BW TO L D Daily FLYING IGUANA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR, 207 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 853-5680, flyingiguana.com. F Latin American: tacos, seafood, carnitas, Cubana fare. 100+ tequilas. $ FB TO L D Daily GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd., 372-9925, gustojax.com. Classic Old World Roman cuisine, large Italian menu: homestyle pasta, beef, chicken, fish delicacies;
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DINING DIRECTORY open pizza-tossing kitchen. Reservations encouraged. $$ 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. $$ BW L D Daily
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L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
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NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 1585 Third St. N., 458-1390. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE MANDARIN. POE’S Tavern, 363 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7637, poestavern.com. Gastropub, 50+ beers, burgers, fries, fish tacos, Edgar’s Drunken Chili, daily fish sandwich special. $$ 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
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.
ROCK THE HALLS TRAN-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Since 1996, the progressive rock juggernaut Trans-Siberian Orchestra has been wowing crowds with their rockin’ onslaught of shredding metal guitar, electric violins, soaring vocals and over-the-top, synchronized multimedia production. Heavy on the orchestral tip, TSO are known for their holiday-themed productions. Their current tour, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” is a veritable “best of” featuring fan faves from the group’s 20-year career. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, Veterans Memorial Arena, Downtown, $29.25-$63.25, ticketmaster.com. Dec. 14-20, 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. $$ FB K L D Daily WHITEY’S Fish Camp, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198, whiteysfishcamp.com. F Real fish camp. Gator tail, freshwater catfish, daily specials, on Swimming Pen Creek. Tiki bar. Come by boat, bike or car. $ FB K TO L Tu-Su; D Nightly
INTRACOASTAL WEST AL’S Pizza, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, 223-0991. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. DICK’S Wings, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 32, 223-0115. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE ORANGE PARK.
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L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
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GERMAN SCHNITZEL HAUS, 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40, 221-9700, germanjax.com. Authentic German/fusion fare: schnitzels, plus bratwurst, stroganoff, käsesspätzle. 13 German beers in bottles, on tap. Bar bites, cocktails. Outdoor BierGarten. HH Tu-Thur. $$ 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. $$$ FB K TO D Tu-Su FIRST COAST Deli & Grill, 6082 St. Augustine Rd., 733-7477. Pancakes, bacon, sandwiches, burgers, wings. $ K TO B L Daily JAX DINER, 5065 St. Augustine Rd., 739-7070. New spot serves local produce, meats, breads, seafood. $ TO B L Daily METRO DINER, 12807 San Jose Blvd., 638-6185. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 10000 San Jose Blvd.,
260-6950, nativesunjax.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Organic soups, baked items, sandwiches, prepared foods. Juice, smoothie, coffee bar. All-natural organic beer/wine. $ BW TO K B L D Daily TAPS BAR & GRILL, 2220 C.R. 210 W., Ste. 314, 819-1554. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE FLEMING ISLAND. V PIZZA, 12601 San Jose Blvd., 647-9424. SEE SAN MARCO. WHOLE FOODS MARKET, 10601 San Jose, Ste. 22, 288-1100, wholefoodsmarket. com. Prepared-food department, 80+ items, full-service/self-service bars: hot, salad, soup, dessert. Pizza, sushi, sandwich stations. Grapes, Hops & Grinds bar serves wines, beers (craft/tap), coffees. $$ 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. $$ BW TO L R D Daily
RIVERSIDE, 5 PTS + WESTSIDE 13 GYPSIES, 887 Stockton St., 389-0330, 13gypsies.com. 2016 Best of Jax
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FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
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Winner. Authentic Mediterranean cuisine: chorizo, tapas, blackened cod, pork skewers, coconut mango curry chicken. Breads from scratch onsite. $$ 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
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. $$ FB TO R L D Daily IL DESCO, 2665 Park St., 290-6711, ildescojax.com. Authentic Italian cuisine, like wood-fired pizzas, pasta made daily onsite, baked Italian dishes, raw bar, spaghetti tacos. Daily HH. $$-$$$ FB K TO L D Daily JOHNNY’S Deli & Grille, 474 Riverside Ave., 356-8055. F Casual spot; madeto-order sandwiches, wraps, breakfast. $ TO B L M-Sa KNEAD BAKESHOP, 1173 Edgewood Ave. S., 634-7617. Locally owned, family-run shop specializing in madefrom-scratch creations – classic pastries, artisan breads, savory pies, specialty sandwiches, soups. $ TO B L Tu-Su LARRY’S SUBS, 1509 Margaret, 674-2794. 7895 Normandy, 781-7600. 8102 Blanding, 779-1933. F SEE ORANGE PARK. LITTLE JOE’S Café, 245 Riverside Ave., Ste. 195, 791-3336. Riverview café. Soups, signature salad dressings. $ TO B L M-F METRO DINER, 4495 Roosevelt Blvd., 999-4600. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 1176 Edgewood Ave. S., 389-4442. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE AMELIA ISLAND. M SHACK, 1012 Margaret St., 423-1283. SEE BEACHES. RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Local-centric bar food: boiled peanuts, hummus,
GRILL ME!
NICK RUST
MOJO Kitchen
1500 Beach Blvd., Ste 111 • Jax Beach Born in: Columbus, Indiana Years in the Biz: 20 Fave Restaurant: Primi Piatti Fave Cuisine Style: Italian Fave Ingredients: Oregano, cilantro Ideal Meal: Chicken parm with alfredo pasta and grilled zucchini Will Not Cross My Lips: Cow tongue Insider's Secret: Patience! Celeb Sighting (at my place): Julius Thomas Taste Treat: Poached pears
chili, cheese plate, pork sliders, nachos, herbivore items. $ D Nightly SOUTHERN ROOTS Filling Station, 1275 King St., 513-4726, southernrootsjax. com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Fresh, light vegan fare; local, organic ingredients. Specials, on bread, local greens/rice, change daily. Sandwiches, coffees, teas. $ Tu-Su SUSHI Café, 2025 Riverside Ave., Ste. 204, 384-2888, sushicafejax.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Monster, Rock-n-Roll, Dynamite Roll. Hibachi, tempura, katsu, teriyaki. Indoors or patio dining. $$ 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 Familyowned-&-operated; spinach pizza, chicken spinach calzones, ravioli, lasagna, parmigiana. Dine outside. HH. $$ BW K TO L D Daily
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L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
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TAVERNA, 1986 San Marco Blvd., 398-3005, tavernasanmarco.com. Chef Sam Efron’s authentic Italian; tapas, wood-fired pizza. Seasonal local produce, meats. Craft beer (some local), handcrafted cocktails, award-winning wine. $$$ FB K TO R L D Daily V PIZZA, 1406 Hendricks Ave., 527-1511, vpizza.com. True Neapolitana pizzas with the freshest ingredients – a rare class of artisan pizza from Naples. $$ FB to L D Daily
SOUTHSIDE, TINSELTOWN ALHAMBRA THEATRE & DINING, 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. USA’s longestrunning, 50 years. Executive Chef DeJuan Roy’s themed menus. Reservations. $$ 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. $$ TO B L D Tu-Su
MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., 997-1955. F Bite Club. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. M SHACK, 10281 Midtown Pkwy., 642-5000. SEE BEACHES. OVINTE, 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr., 900-7730, ovinte.com. Italy, Spain, Mediterranean flavor. Small plates, tapas, charcuterie: ceviche fresco, pappardelle bolognese, lobster ravioli. 240-bottle/wines, 75/glass; craft spirits. $$ 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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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Seven Bridges Grille & Brewery
PUGS ‘N CHRISTMAS Riverside Pug Club
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