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FILM + ART + CULTURE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2016 - TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2017 DONNELL RAWLINGS Best known as “Asy Larry” on Chappelle’s Show, Rawlings’ takes on life, relationships and family matters in modern America make for an evening of huge laughs. THURSDAY, DEC. 29 • 8:30 PM FRIDAY, DEC. 30 • 8:00 & 10:30 PM THE COMEDY CLUB OF JACKSONVILLE 11000 BEACH BLVD. $25-$35 • (904) 646-4277 JACKSONVILLECOMEDY.COM
FILM EVENTS
SUN-RAY CINEMA Manchester by the Sea, The Eagle Huntress and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story are currently screening, 1028 Park St., 359-0049, sunraycinema.com. CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ Café Society runs through Jan. 5. TBT features Sabrina, noon Dec. 29 and O Brother, Where Art Thou?, noon on Jan. 5. Nanook of the North plays at 8 p.m. Dec. 29 for Cult Thursday. The Gold Rush screens Dec. 28-Jan. 5. 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. IMAX THEATER Rogue One: A Star Wars Story IMAX 3D and The Polar Express, Robots 3D, America Wild: National Parks Adventure, A Beautiful Planet, Extreme Weather and Secret Ocean run at World
Golf Village IMAX Theater, St. Augustine, 940-4133, worldgolfimax.com.
PERFORMANCE
COME BLOW YOUR HORN Alhambra Theatre & Dining opens its 50th season with a production of Neil Simon’s (their first-ever was back in ’67), about a young man who goes to live with his swingin’ older brother in Manhattan, Jan. 4-22. Dinner 6 p.m.; brunch noon, with a themed menu by Executive Chef DeJuan Roy; at 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, $35 plus tax, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. MOSCOW BALLET: GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER The acclaimed Moscow Ballet is joined by local dancers for the holiday classic, 7 p.m. Dec. 28 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 3552787, $31.50-$178.50, floridatheatre.com.
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A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS Your favorite contestants from RuPaul’s Drag Race hit the stage, 8 p.m. Dec. 29 at Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Terry Theater, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, 633-6110, $20-$150 (VIP), ticketmaster.com. SHEN YUN The acclaimed dance and acrobatic troupe tells a colorful history of 5,000 years of Chinese culture and storytelling, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 3 and 4 at Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, 633-6110, $70-$150, ticketmaster.com. 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. 29, 30 and 31 at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old
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FILM + ART + CULTURE Mission Ave., St. Augustine, 825-1164, $15, limelight-theatre.org.
CLASSICAL + JAZZ
TBA BIG BAND The community big band performs 7:30 p.m. Jan. 2 at Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 352-7008, $10, raylewispresents.com. The NTH POWER The New Orleans soul-jazz-jam-band supergroup performs 8 p.m. Dec. 30 at The Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 807-2010, $17 plus charges, ritzjacksonville.com. ST. JOHN’S CATHEDRAL CHOIR Organist Tim Tuller conducts the choir in a concert, including works by Rutter, Palestrina and Chilcott, 5 p.m. Dec. 31 at 256 E. Church St., Downtown, 356-5507, jaxcathedral.org. NYE WITH STEVE REINEKE: SINATRA – THE BEST IS YET TO COME Pops conductor Reineke and vocalists Montego Glover and Tony DeSare join the Jacksonville Symphony for a concert of Frank Sinatra hits, 9 p.m. Dec. 31 at T-U Center’s Jacoby Symphony Hall, 3545547, $27-$77, jaxsymphony.org. JAX SYMPHONY NYE AFTER PARTY Following the performance of Sinatra – the Best is Yet to Come, the symphony closes out 2016 with music by The Chris Thomas Band, champagne, and an unrivaled view of the fireworks over the St. Johns River, 10:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at T-U Center’s Jacoby Symphony Hall, 3545547, $25, jaxsymphony.org.
COMEDY
MARK KLEIN Funnyman Klein is on at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28, 29 and 30 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 292-4242, $12-$15, comedyzone.com. NYE CELEBRATION AT THE COMEDY ZONE This annual fave NYE celebration features comedy by Mark Klein and Danny Johnson, a prime rib and crab leg buffet, DJ and dancing, party favors, and champagne toast at midnight; starts 6:30 p.m. (first dinner) and 8:30 p.m. (second
dinner); comedy show 9:45 p.m., $75 each dinner per person. Comedy show with all the bells and whistles, minus dinner, starts 9 p.m.; $45, The Comedy Zone, comedyzone.com. DONNELL RAWLINGS Comedian Rawlings, best known as “Ashy Larry” on Chappelle’s Show, is on at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 29, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Dec. 30 at The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 11000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-4277, $25$35, jacksonvillecomedy.com. NYE AT THE COMEDY CLUB OF JACKSONVILLE This 2016 send-off features comedy by Donnell Rawlings, dinner (ham, turkey and prime rib carving station), dancing, party favors and champagne toast at midnight; starts 8 p.m. Dec. 31, The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, $65-$70, jacksonvillecomedy.com.
ART WALKS
WHITE HARVEST FARMS & FARMER’S MARKET Local organic, fresh produce, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. every Sat. at 5348 Moncrief Rd., Northside, 354-4162; proceeds benefit Clara White Mission, clarawhitemission.org. WINTER RAM Some of Riverside Arts Market’s artists, food artists and local, seasonal produce are featured, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sat. under the Fuller Warren Bridge, 715 Riverside Ave., free admission, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com. UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT The selfguided tour features galleries, antique stores and shops open 5-9 p.m. Dec. 31 and every last Sat. in St. Augustine’s San Marco District, 824-3152. FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK The downtown art walk, held 5-9 p.m. Jan. 4 and themed Interactive Art, features more than 60 live music venues, businesses, culinary arts venues and hotspots spanning 15 blocks in Downtown Jacksonville. iloveartwalk.com.
MUSEUMS
AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY 233 S. Third St., Fernandina, 261-7378,
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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, displays 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 through Feb. 12. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992, rain.org/~karpeles/jax.html. Photographic works by Will Dickey, staff photographer for The Florida Times-Union, display through Dec. 30. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., 3666911, mocajacksonville.unf.edu. The MOCA Student Residency Exhibition, works by MOCA’s inaugural student-in-residence Mary Ratcliff, is on display through April 2. The Project Atrium: Nicola Lopez installation, A Gentle Defiance of Gravity & Form, a skyscraper-like construction that combines 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 and Breaking Ground: the Donald and Maria Cox Collection display 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 Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 139, 233-9252, tacjacksonville.org. Figure drawing classes, 7 p.m. every Tue. The juried exhibit Unity in Diversity is on display Jan. 4-March 2. THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, 280-0614, ccpvb.org. Visions: Ancient & Modern, 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. Works by DASOTA students are featured.
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CUTE & CAMPY A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS Work it, girl! A Drag Queen Christmas features your favorite contestants from RuPaul’s Drag Race, like Naomi Smalls, Thorgy Thor, Chi Chi DeVayne, Trixie Mattel (pictured), MILK, Pearl and Roxxxy Andrews and host Bob the Drag Queen, in an evening of utter fashionable flaunting! 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Terry Theater, Downtown, $20-$150 (VIP), ticketmaster.com. 10 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • Dec. 28, 2016-Jan. 3, 2017
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FILM + ART + CULTURE HOLIDAY NUTCRACKER DISPLAY
EVENTS
Enjoy this extensive collection of holiday nutcrackers now on display.
THROUGH JAN. 1 HOOSHANG ORIENTAL RUGS 3571 ST. JOHNS AVE. JACKSONVILLE FREE • (904) 384-7111 HOOSHANG-RUGS.COM
FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928, firststreetgalleryart.com. Watercolorist Sandra Baker Hinton’s Coastal Colors displays through Jan. 4. GALLERY 1037 Reddi-Arts, 1037 Hendricks Ave., Southbank, 3983161, jacksonvilleartistsguild.org. The Jacksonville Artists Guild presents Les Quatre Amis, works by a number of local artists, 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. NASSAU COUNTY LIBRARY 25 N. Fourth St., Fernandina Beach, 277-7365,
Photography of Iceland and Peace On Earth, works of 18 collaborative members, display in December. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., 824-2310, staaa.org. Florida Forever! through December.
nassaureads.com. The Art of the Japanese Print, through Dec. 30. PLUM GALLERY 10 Aviles St., St. Augustine, 825-0069, plumartgallery. com. New works by painter Sara Pedigo and assemblage artist Barbara J. Cornett display through February. ROTUNDA GALLERY St. Johns County Admin. Bldg., 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
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HOLIDAY NUTCRACKER DISPLAY All kinds of Nutcrackers – like from the much-loved ballet – are on display for holiday viewing, in the windows of Hooshang Oriental Rugs, 3571 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 384-7111, hooshang-rugs.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; 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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NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS ALL EVENTS ARE SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 31 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
FAMILY EVENTS
BEACH BLAST OFF 2017 The 11th annual celebration features fireworks, kids zone, carnival rides, mechanical bull, photo booth, food, champagne, beer and wine, live music by Papercutt, Old Enough 2 Know Better, Oh No and Prom Kings, 4-10 p.m., St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., 669-5670, sabevents.com. NOON YEAR’S EVE The Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens celebrates, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. with entertainment, party favors, prizes and an apple juice toast at noon, 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, free with general admission, 757-4463 ext. 390, jaxzoo.org. HAP-PEA ALL YEAR The LMNO Peas celebrate the New Year at 11 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, 11112 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 8, Mandarin, 886-9904, stores. barnesandnoble.com.
FOR THE GROWNUPS
ALHAMBRA THEATRE The Piano Men Tribute, featuring music of Elton John, Billy Joel and Jerry Lee Lewis, is staged. Crescendo Amelia Big Band performs. A Champagne reception and hors d’oeuvres, three-course table-served dinner, midnight Champagne toast and balloon drop, and midnight breakfast buffet are featured. Formal wear. Tickets are $129 per person; reservations required. Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. AZUREA RESTAURANT A gourmet five-course prix fixe menu with wine pairing option, 6-10 p.m. at One Ocean
Resort & Spa, Atlantic Beach, 249-7402, oneoceanresort.com/holiday-specials.aspx EXTRAVAGANZA AT MYTH The party is held 5 p.m.-3 a.m.; DJ Money Gud, Donnie Lowe, Jon Kinesis, Wali Sadeq, Mike Shea, Don Brad, Lowkey, Skyhye, Flvkez, Sub-Lo, The Raisin Cake Orchestra perform. Complimentary midnight champagne toast, balloon drop, 333 E. Bay St., Downtown, 707-0474, mythexperience.com. JACK RABBITS Live music by The Heavy Pets, The Groove Orient, Blackwater Grease, Vlad The Inhaler, Cat Party, 8 p.m. Dec. 31, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-7496, $20 advance; $25 day of. BLACK & WHITE GALA The Gala features food buffets, an open bar, live music, dancing and fireworks, and champagne toast, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., The Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Parkway; $250; black and white attire encouraged; masks provided. 277-1100. UNITY PLAZA The band Be Easy performs 9 p.m.-midnight, Unity Plaza, 220 Riverside Ave., $10, 904tix.com. RESTAURANT DORO Ring in 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at the new restaurant, 106 First St., Neptune Beach, 853-6943, restaurantdoro.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE RIVER BASH The second annual bash features an open bar, Champagne, private VIP access, music, food and fireworks, 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m., Deep Blue (above Fionn MacCool’s), 2 Independent Dr., The Landing, $90 per person, jacksonvillelanding.com. CORAZON CINEMA & CAFE Dress in James Bond or Bond girl style; a Champagne welcome, dinner, popcorn and
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a screening of Goldfinger are featured, 8 p.m., Corazon Cinema & Café, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, $15, 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. WICKED BARLEY BREWING COMPANY The inaugural party features special batch releases, extended hours, food specials and a complimentary sparkling cider toast at midnight, 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Wicked Barley, 4100 Baymeadows Rd., 379-7077, wickedbarley.com. MAVERICKS LIVE CELEBRATION The 11th annual Smokin Aces Party features party favors, a midnight champagne toast and balloon drop, 8 p.m., Mavericks Live, Jax Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, $10-$15; tables $50 per seat; reservations 660-8511, VIP 814-3354208, mavericksatthelanding.com. KITCHEN ON SAN MARCO The awardwinning gastropub offers a three-course prix fixe dinner, 5-11 p.m., 1402 San Marco Blvd.; $50 per person plus tax and gratuity; reservations 396-2344, kitchenonsanmarco.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH A champagne toast, giveaways, balloon drop, breakfast at midnight and live music by Boogie Freaks are featured, Whitey’s Fish Camp, 2032 C.R. 220, Fleming Island; $10; reservations 269-4198, whiteysfishcamp.com. FIONN MACCOOL’S IRISH PUB Live music by The Super Group is featured 8 p.m., Fionn MacCool’s, Jax Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, 374-1547, fionnmacs.com. FLYING IGUANA NYE PARTY The Gootch entertains at 10 p.m., Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680, flyingiguana.com.
LEAPS AND BOUNDS
SHEN YUN 2017 Formed in 2006 in NYC by practitioners of the spiritual discipline Fallun Gong, the acclaimed dance and acrobatic troupe Shen Yun takes audiences on a colorful history of 5,000 years of Chinese culture, mythology and storytelling. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3 and Wednesday, Jan. 4, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, Downtown, $70-$150, ticketmaster.com.
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LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2016 - TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2017
HEAVY PETS For a great new year’s eve of live music, check out Fort Lauderdale jam band dudes THE HEAVY PETS (pictured) when they perform with THE GROOVE ORIENT, BLACKWATER GREASE, VLAD THE INHALER, and CAT PARTY. 8:00 PM • SATURDAY, DEC. 31 $20 • JACK RABBITS 1528 HENDRICKS AVE. • JACKSONVILLE (904) 398-7496 • JAXLIVE.COM
CONCERTS THIS WEEK
SPADE McQUADE 6 p.m. Dec. 28, Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub, Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176, 374-1247. BACKUP PLANET, JOHNNY GREENLIGHT, GONE TO PLAID 8 p.m. Dec. 28, 1904 Music Hall, 19 Ocean St., Downtown, $8 advance; $10 day of. MEDAL MILITIA (Metallica Tribute), AUTOMATIK FIT 8 p.m. Dec. 28, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-7496, $10. ROSEDALE 8 p.m. Dec. 28, Planet Sarbez, 115 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 342-0632. DONNA the BUFFALO, BUTCH TRUCKS & the FREIGHT TRAIN BAND 7:30 p.m. Dec.
29, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., 209-0399, $28.50 advance; $31.50 day of (SRO). The SUPERVILLAINS, DANKA, DR. SCIENCE 8 p.m. Dec. 29, Jack Rabbits, $10. 3 the BAND 9 p.m. Dec. 29, Flying Iguana, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680. MIKE SHACKELFORD, STEVE SHANHOLTZER 7:30 p.m. Dec. 30, Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 352-7008, $10. BRET MICHAELS, LITA FORD 8 p.m. Dec. 30, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $39-$79. FLAGSHIP ROMANCE, SPICE & the PO BOYS 8 p.m. Dec. 30, Jack Rabbits, $8.
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EVAN MICHAEL & the WELL WISHERS 10 p.m. Dec. 30 & 31, Flying Iguana. Pizza Fest Three: TOUGH JUNKIE, TERRAIN, CHIEFORIA, TRADED YOUTH, SIN, THE RUFFIANS, ERNEST STREET MAFIA, THE DUVAL SPIT, DIGDOG, MUDTOWN, JACKIE STRANGER, FIVE CENT PSYCHIATRIST, CHARLIE SHUCK 6 p.m. Dec. 31, Nighthawks, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd., Riverside, $7. The HEAVY PETS, The GROOVE ORIENT, BLACKWATER GREASE, VLAD the INHALER, CAT PARTY 8 p.m. Dec. 31, Jack Rabbits, $20 advance; $25 day of. Pizza Fest Three: FORSAKEN PROFITS, DSR, ROTTEN STITCHES, GROSS EVOLUTION, CONCRETE CRIMINALS,
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LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE CONSEQUENCE, FRIENDLY FIRE, VICIOUS DREAMS, DRETCH, SCATTER SHOT, The HOOLIGANZ, A MATTER of HONOR, ASKMEIFICARE 6 p.m. Jan. 1, Nighthawks, $7. PSYKOTRIBE, MY MISSING HALF 8 p.m. Jan. 2, Jack Rabbits, $8.
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 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. Dec. 28. Tad Jennings Dec. 29. South Mouth, Josh McGowan Dec. 30. JC & Mike, Davis Turner, Michael Hewlett Dec. 31. Mark O’Quinn Jan. 3 SURF Restaurant, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Katfish Lee 3 p.m. Dec. 29. Jon Bon Jovi tribute Kenny Holliday to Oliver family 6 p.m. Dec. 30
AVONDALE + ORTEGA
CASBAH Café, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. Live jazz 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 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., 3793789 Billy Bowers 5:30 p.m. Dec. 28. 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. 28. Live music on weekends CASA MARINA HOTEL, 691 First St. N., 270-0025 The Chris Thomas Band Dec. 28
THE COURTYARD, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 241-1026 Live music 7 p.m. Dec. 28 CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 DJ Hal every Sat. Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 8535680 3 the Band 9 p.m. Dec. 29. Evan Michael & The Well Wishers 10 p.m. Dec. 30. The Gootch Dec. 31 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 on the weekends HARMONIOUS MONKS, 320 First St. N., 372-0815 Live music most weekends LYNCH’S Irish Pub, 514 First St. N., 249-5181 The Dirty Gringos 10 p.m. Dec. 30. Dirty Pete 10 p.m. Dec. 31. 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 Ben Lewis 9 p.m. Dec. 29 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 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., 3720727 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.
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DOWNTOWN
1904 MUSIC Hall, 19 Ocean St. N. Backup Planet, Johnny Greenlight, Gone To Plaid 8 p.m. Dec. 28. DE REAL TING, 128 W. Adams St., 6339738 De Lions of Jah 7 p.m. Dec. 30. 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. Dec. 28. The Super Group Dec. 31. Live music every Fri. & Sat. MARK’S Downtown, 315 E. Bay St., 3555099 DJ Shotgun 10 p.m. every Sat. MAVERICKS LIVE, Jax Landing, 356-1110 Smokin Aces Dec. 31. Joe Buck, DJ Justin every Thur.-Sat. MYTH Nightclub, 333 E. Bay St., 7070474 DJs Lady Miaou, Booty Boo, Cry Havoc, Some Dude 9 p.m. Glitz Wed. Q45, live music Wed. EDM every Thur. Eric Rush every Fri. DJ IBay Sat. Bangarang & Crunchay Sun. THE VOLSTEAD, 115 W. Adams St., 4143171 Swing Dance Sundays 7 p.m.
FLEMING ISLAND
MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 1800 Town Ctr. Blvd., 541-1999 Felix Chang 9 p.m. Dec. 29. Live music most weekends WHITEY’S Fish Camp, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Boogie Freaks 9 p.m. Dec. 31. Live music every Thur.-Sun.
INTRACOASTAL
CLIFF’S Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, 645-5162 The Remedy Dec. 28. Rusted Diamond 8 p.m. Dec. 30. Fratello Dec. 31. Open mic every Tue. Live music every weekend JERRY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILLE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., 220-6766 Rick Arcusa Dec. 30. Party Cartel 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31
MANDARIN
ENZA’S Italian Restaurant, 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 109, 268-4458 Brian Iannucci Dec. 28 IGGY’S SEAFOOD SHACK, 104 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 101, 209-5209 Live music every Fri. & Sat. DJ Greg every Wed.
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LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE
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. 29
RIVERSIDE + WESTSIDE
EVAN MICHAELS & THE WELL WISHERS Local sensations EVAN MICHAEL & THE WELL WISHERS ring in the new year with their unique, crowd-pleasing tunes.
ST. AUGUSTINE
10:00 PM • FRIDAY, DEC. 23 & SATURDAY, DEC. 23 FLYING IGUANA 207 ATLANTIC BLVD. • NEPTUNE BEACH (904) 853-5680 • FLYINGIGUANA.COM
TAPS BAR & GRILL, 2220 C.R. 210, St. Johns, 819-1554 Chuck Nash 8 p.m. Dec. 28
ORANGE PARK MIDDLEBURG
DEE’S Music Bar, 2141 Loch Rane Blvd., Ste. 140, 375-2240 Lee Blake Dec. 30. DJ Daddy-O every Tue.
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. NIGHTHAWKS, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd. Pizza Fest Three: Tough Junkie, Terrain, Chieforia, Traded Youth, Sin, The Ruffians, Ernest Street Mafia, The Duval Spit, Digdog, Mudtown, Jackie Stranger, Five Cent Psychiatrist, Charlie Shuck 6 p.m. Dec. 31. Pizza Fest Three: Forsaken Profits, Dsr, Rotten Stitches, Gross Evolution, Concrete Criminals, Consequence, Friendly Fire, Vicious Dreams, Dretch, Scatter Shot, The Hooliganz, A Matter Of Honor, Askmeificare 6 p.m. Jan. 1. Live music most weekends RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969 Live music every weekend UNITY PLAZA, 220 Riverside Ave. Live music every weekend
The HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael on the piano every Tue.-Sat. The ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Bandontherun Dec. 28. DJ Big Mike Dec. 29. Roger That 10 p.m. Dec. 30 & 31. Live music every weekend SHARK Club, 714 Park Ave., 215-1557 Digital Skyline 9 p.m. Dec. 28. Live music most weekends
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CELLAR UPSTAIRS, 157 King St., 8261594 Evan D 2 p.m. Dec. 28 DOS COFFEE & WINE, 300 San Marco Ave., 342-2421 Live music every weekend MARDI GRAS, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 Root of All, Big Logic, The Truth Serum, Love Chunk 9 p.m. Dec. 31. Fre Gordon, acoustic open mic 7 p.m. every Sun. Justin Gurnsey, Musicians Exchange 8 p.m. Mon. PLANET SARBEZ, 115 Anastasia Blvd., 342-0632 Rosedale 8 p.m. Dec. 28 SHANGHAI NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188 Live music most weekends TEMPO, 16 Cathedral Pl., 342-0286 Douglas Arrington 8 p.m. Dec. 29 & 30. Jax English Salsa Band 6 p.m. Dec. 30. Jazzy Blue, Bluez Dudez Dec. 31. Open mic 7:30 p.m. every Wed. TRADEWINDS LOUNGE, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Live music 9 p.m. Dec. 30 & 31. Carrick, Wilson Hunter Band every Wed. JP Driver every Thur. Elizabeth Roth every Sat. Keith Godwin & the Rio Grande Band every
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LIVE MUSIC + NIGHTLIFE 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 Medal Militia (Metallica Tribute), Automatik Fit 8 p.m. Dec. 28. The Supervillains, Danka, Dr. Science 8 p.m. Dec. 29. Flagship Romance, Spice & The Po Boys 8 p.m. Dec. 30. The Heavy Pets, The Groove Orient, Blackwater Grease, Vlad The Inhaler, Cat Party 8 p.m. Dec. 31. Psykotribe, My Missing Half 8 p.m. Jan. 2 MUDVILLE Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 352-7008 Mike Shackelford, Steve Shanholtzer, Billy Bowers 7:30 p.m. Dec. 30
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. 29. Darren Corlew Dec. 30. Live music every Thur.-Sun. WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., 634-7208 Melissa Smith open mic every Thur. Blues jam every Sun. Murray Goff, Country Jam every Wed.
SPRINGFIELD NORTHSIDE
BOSTON’S, 13070 City Station Dr., 7517499 Shayne Rammler 9 p.m. Dec. 29 MELLOW MUSHROOM Pizza Bakers, 15170 Max Leggett Pkwy., 757-8843 Live music most every weekend SANDOLLAR, 9716 Heckscher Dr., 2512449 Live music every Fri.-Sun. SHANTYTOWN PUB, 22 W. Sixth St., 7988222 Live music every weekend ___________________________________ To list your band’s gig, please send the time, date, location (street address, city), admission price, and a contact number to print to Daniel A. Brown, email dbrown@folioweekly.com or by the U.S. Postal Service, 45 W. Bay St., Ste. 103, Jacksonville FL 32202. Events run on a space-available basis. Deadline is at noon every Wednesday for the next Wednesday’s publication.
BRET MICHAELS Killer Mousse! Relive the age of hair metal when reality TV star BRET MICHAELS (pictured) and ultimate guitar babe LITA FORD drop kick and head bang their way to the stage. 8:00 PM FRIDAY, DEC. 30 THE FLORIDA THEATRE 128 E. FORSYTH ST. JACKSONVILLE (904) 355-2787 FLORIDATHEATRE.COM
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THICK SLICE OF LOCAL MUSIC PIZZA FEST THREE Enjoy not one, but two nights of killer Duval bands (and free pizza!) at Pizza Fest Three, featuring more than 20 bands including Stank Sauce, Chieforia, Traded Youth, Sin, The Ruffians, Ernest Street Mafia, The Duval Spit, Digdog (pictured), Mudtown, Jackie Stranger, Five Cent Psychiatrist, and Charlie Shuck on Saturday, Dec. 31; Forsaken Profits, DSR, Rotten Stitches, Gross Evolution, Concrete Criminals, Friendly Fire, Vicious Dreams, Dretch, Scatter Shot, The Hooliganz, A Matter of Honor and Askmeificare on Sunday, Jan. 1, both at 6 p.m., Nighthawks, Riverside, $7/night includes gorging on free pizza, facebook.com/nighthawksjax. Dec. 28, 2016-Jan. 3, 2017 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • 25
DINING DIRECTORY TAVERNA YAMAS In addition to exotic fare like charbroiled kabobs and other ethnic favorites, Southside’s TAVERNA YAMAS offers a deep Greek wine selection and live belly dancing. photo by Dennis Ho
TAVERNA YAMAS 9753 DEER LAKE CT. JACKSONVILLE (904) 854-0426 TAVERNAYAMAS.COM
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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. $$ L Tu-Sa; D M.-Sa; R Sa THE AMELIA TAVERN, 318 Centre St., 310-6088, theameliatavern.com. Contemporary hand-crafted, locally sourced comfort fare: local shrimp, small/big plates, organic greens, sandwiches. $$ FB TO D M; L & D Tu-Sa; Brunch Su. 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 Daily BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ, 1 S. Front St., 261-2660. F On the water
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at Centre Street’s end, it’s Southern hospitality in an upscale atmosphere; daily specials, fresh local seafood, aged beef. $$$ FB L D Daily CAFÉ KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269, cafekaribo.com. F In historic building, family-owned café has worldly fare, made-from-scratch dressings, sauces, desserts, sourcing fresh greens, veggies, seafood. Dine in or al fresco under oak-shaded patio. Microbrew Karibrew Pub has beer brewed onsite, imports. $$ FB K TO R, Su; L Daily, D Tu-Su in season CHEZ LEZAN BAKERY CO., 1014 Atlantic Ave., 491-4663, chezlezanbakery.com. Fresh Europeanstyle 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. $$ FB L D Daily
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DINING DIRECTORY DAVID’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, 802 Ash St., 310-6049, ameliaislanddavids.com. Steaks, fresh seafood, rack of lamb and ribeye, Chilean sea bass, in an upscale atmosphere. Chef Wesley Cox has a new lounge menu. $$$$ FB D Nightly DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 474313 E. S.R. 200, 310-6945. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE ORANGE PARK. GREEN TURTLE TAVERN, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324, greenturtletavern. com. Legendary hangout in a historic shotgun shack; Chicago-style Vienna beef hot dogs, pub fare, cold beer, bourbon selection, chill vibe. $ FB L D Daily JACK & DIANE’S, 708 Centre St., 321-1444, jackanddianescafe.com. F Renovated 1887 shotgun house. Faves: jambalaya, French toast, pancakes, mac & cheese, crêpes. Vegan items. Inside or porch overlooking historic area. $$ 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. $$$ FB K TO D Nightly
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ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine
L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
To list your restaurant, call your account manager or call or text SAM TAYLOR, GO Folio Weekly publisher, at 904-860-2465 (email: staylor@folioweekly.com).
LARRY’S SUBS, 474272 S.R. 200, 844-2225. F SEE ORANGE PARK. LECHONERA EL COQUÍ, 232 N. Second St., 432-7545. New Puerto Rican place. Chulleta kan kan (pork chops), Tripletta churosco sandwich, more. $ FB TO L D Tu-Su MOON RIVER PIZZA, 925 S. 14th St., 321-3400, moonriverpizza.net. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic Northernstyle pizzas, 20+ toppings, pie/slice. Calzones, salads. $ BW TO L D M-Sa THE MUSTARD SEED CAFÉ, 833 Courson Rd., 277-3141, nassaushealthfoods.net. Casual organic eatery, juice bar, in Nassau Health Foods. All-natural organic items, smoothies, juices, herbal teas, coffees, daily specials. $$ K TO B L M-Sa NANA TERESA’S BAKE SHOP, 31 S. Fifth St., 277-7977, nanateresa. com. Everything’s made with organic ingredients when possible. Cupcakes, cakes, pies, cheesecakes, cookies, pastries, specialties. $ TO Tu-Su PABLO’S MEXICAN CUISINE, 12 N. Second St., 261-0049, pablosmg1.com. In historic district; authentic Mexican fare: chimichangas, fajitas, burritos, tacos, daily specials, vegetarian. $$ FB K TO D M-Thu; L & D F-Sa THE PATIO PLACE, 416 Ash St., 410-3717, patioplacebistro.com. Bistro/ wine bar/crêperie’s menu of global fare uses crêpes: starters, entrées, shareables, desserts. $$ BW TO B L D Tu-Su POINTE RESTAURANT, 98 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-4851, elizabethpointelodge. com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. In award-winning inn Elizabeth Pointe Lodge. Seaside dining, open to public. Dine in or out. Hot buffet breakfast daily, full lunch menu. Homestyle soups, specialty sandwiches, salads, desserts. $$$ BW K B L D Daily THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL, 12 N. Front St., 277-3811, thesaltypelicanamelia.com. F 2016 Boj Winner. 2nd-story outdoor bar. Owners T.J. & Al offer local seafood, fish tacos, Mayport shrimp, po’boys, cheese oysters. $$ FB K L D Daily SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652,
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slidersseaside.com. F 2016 BOJ Winner. Oceanfront. Award-winning handmade crabcakes, fried pickles, fresh seafood. Open-air 2nd floor balcony, playground. $$ FB K L D Daily TASTY’S BURGERS & FRIES, 710 Centre St., 321-0409, tastysamelia. com. In historic district, fresh fast-food alternative. Fresh meats, handcut fries, homemade sauces/soups, handspun shakes. $ BW K L D Daily T-RAY’S BURGER STATION, 202 S. Eighth St., 261-6310. F Family-owned-andoperated 18+ years. Blue plate specials, burgers, biscuits & gravy, shrimp. $ BW TO B L M-Sa TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ, 463909 S.R. 200, Ste. 6, Yulee, 468-7099, tropicalsmoothie.com. Flatbreads, sandwiches, wraps. Smoothies: classic, superfoods, supercharged, indulgent. $ TO B L D Daily
ARLINGTON + REGENCY
DICK’S WINGS, 9119 Merrill Rd., Ste. 19, 745-9300. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE ORANGE PARK. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1301 Monument Rd., Ste. 5, 724-5802. F SEE ORANGE PARK. SID & LINDA’S SEAFOOD MARKET & RESTAURANT, 12220 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 109, 503-8276. Pick a whole fresh fish, have it cleaned, filleted, cooked to order. Dine in, take out. Housemade sauces. $$ K TO L D Daily
AVONDALE + ORTEGA
CHOMP CHOMP, 4162 Herschel St., 329-1679. 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
KICK IT OFF!
TAXSLAYER BOWL Every year, from August through January,
there’s a stretch when many otherwise regular folks go completely out of their minds. That special time of year? College football season. At the end of the mania, there are Bowl games, and we’ve got a doozy! The Taxslayer Bowl lets locals and fans from afar root, holler and swoon as the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets take on the University of Kentucky Wildcats. Also, beer is available. 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, EverBank Field, Downtown, $50-$412, ticketmaster.com. Dec. 28, 2016-Jan. 3, 2017 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • 29
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 Winner. SEE BEACHES. INDIA’S, 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. $$ BW L M-Sa; D Nightly
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ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine
L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
To list your restaurant, call your account manager or call or text SAM TAYLOR, GO Folio Weekly publisher, at 904-860-2465 (email: staylor@folioweekly.com).
BREWZ ‘N’ DAWGZ Craft beers, innovative gourmet hot dogs and a friendly, casual atmosphere make St. Augustine’s BREWZ ’N’ DAWGZ a great place to grab a bite and unwind. photo by Dennis Ho
BREWZ ‘N’ DAWGZ 1974 US HWY 1 S • ST. AUGUSTINE (904) 429-7149 • BREWZNDAWGZ.COM LARRY’S SUBS, 8616 Baymeadows Rd., 739-2498. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., 425-9142. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO. NATIVE SUN Natural Foods Market & Deli, 11030 Baymeadows Rd., 260-2791. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE MANDARIN. THE WELL WATERING HOLE, 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9, 737-7740, thewellwateringhole.com. Local craft beers, glass/bottle wines. Meatloaf sandwich, pulled Peruvian chicken, vegan black bean burgers. $$ 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. $$ FB K TO L D Daily WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 135, 634-7208, whiskeyjax.com. Gastropub. Craft beers, gourmet burgers, handhelds, street fare tacos, signature plates, whiskey. HH. $$ FB L D F-Su; D Nightly
BEACHES
(Venues are in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)
AL’S PIZZA, 303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-0002, alspizza.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. NY-style gourmet pizzas, baked dishes. 28+
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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. Fresh ingredients, 25+ years. Huge salads, blue-ribbon iced tea. Grom has Sun. brunch, no alcohol. $ K BW TO L D Daily BEACH DINER, 501 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 249-6500. SEE AMELIA. BEACH HUT CAFÉ, 1281 Third St. S., 249-3516. 28+ years. Full breakfast menu 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. Corned beef hash, gluten-free pancakes, bacon, omelets, eggs, toast. Wraps, Bloody Marys, mimosas, peach Bellini. $$ FB K TO B L Daily THE FISH COMPANY RESTAURANT, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, AB, 246-0123, thefishcojax.com. Bite Club. Oyster raw bar, fresh local seafood, Mayport shrimp, crab, lobster. Homestyle
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DINING DIRECTORY desserts. Patio; all-day HH Sun. $$ 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; open pizza-tossing kitchen. Reservations encouraged. $$ FB TO L R D Tu-Su The HASH HOUSE, 610 Third St. S., 422-0644, thelovingcuphashhouse. com. Locally sourced, locally roasted coffees, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian; no GMOs/hormones. $ K TO B R L Daily LARRY’S Subs, 657 Third St. N., 247-9620. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 1018 Third St. N., Ste. 2, 241-5600,
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ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine
L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
To list your restaurant, call your account manager or call or text SAM TAYLOR, GO Folio Weekly publisher, at 904-860-2465 (email: staylor@folioweekly.com).
mellowmushroom.com. F Bite Club. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Hoagies, gourmet pizzas: Mighty Meaty, vegetarian, Kosmic Karma. 35 tap beers. Nonstop HH. $ FB K TO L D Daily METRO Diner, 1534 3rd St. N., 853-6817. F ’16 BOJ. SEE SAN MARCO. M SHACK, 299 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-2599, shackburgers.com. Burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes. Dine in/out. $$ BW L D Daily NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 1585 Third St. N., 458-1390. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE MANDARIN. PARSONS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, 1451 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 595-5789, parsonsseafoodrestaurant.com. The landmark place moved; still serving local seafood dishes, sides, specialty fare. $$ FB K TO L D Tu-Su POE’S TAVERN, 363 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7637, poestavern.com. Gastropub, 50+ beers, burgers, fish tacos, Edgar’s Drunken Chili, daily fish sandwich special. $$ 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. Four areas: First Street Bar, Music Room, Beach Bar, Dining Room. Daily HH. In or on patio. $$ FB L D Daily SLIDERS SEAFOOD GRILLE & OYSTER BAR, 218 First St., NB, 246-0881, slidersseafoodgrille.com. Beachcasual spot. Faves: Fresh fish tacos, gumbo. Key lime pie, ice cream sandwiches. Brunch Sun. $$ 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
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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
CAMDEN COUNTY, GEORGIA
CAPTAIN STAN’S SMOKEHOUSE, 700 Bedell Dr., Woodbine, 912-729-9552 All kinds of barbecue, sides, hot dogs, burgers, desserts. Dine in or out on picnic tables. $$ FB K TO L & D Tu-Sa MALSONS BBQ, 1330 Boone Ave., Kingsland, 912-882-4355. This is real barbecue – smokers onsite. Burgers, wings, plates, ribs, sausages, beans. Dine in or out. $ K TO L & D Daily SALT.PEPPER.THYME, 105 N. Lee St., Kingsland, 912-510-0444, saltpepperthyme.net. Varied American Southern fare. Dine in or out. $$ BW K TO L W; L & D Th-S STEFFENS RESTAURANT, 550 S. Lee St., Kingsland, 912-729-5355, steffensrestaurant.com. Southern scratch-made menu. $-$$ K TO B, L & D M-Sa; B & L Su
DOWNTOWN
AKEL’S DELICATESSEN, 21 W. Church St., 665-7324. 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 125, 446-3119, akelsdeli.com. F NYC-style deli. Fresh subs, sandwiches, burgers, gyros, wraps, vegetarian, breakfast, signature dressings. $ K TO B L M-F THE BANK BAR B Q & BAKERY, 331 W. Forsyth St., 388-1600, thebankbbq.com. 28 years’ experience means barbecue done right. Onsite bakery has specialty cakes. $ TO L & D M-F CANDY APPLE CAFÉ & COCKTAILS, 400 N. Hogan, 353-9717, thecandyapplecafeandcocktails.com. Chef-driven Southern/French cuisine, sandwiches, entrées. $$ 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,
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DINING DIRECTORY 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 LANNA THAI SUSHI, Jax Landing, Ste. 222, 425-2702, lannathaijax.com. Fresh herbs, spices, sushi, shrimp, specials. HH. $$ FB K TO L M-F; D Nightly OLIO MARKET, 301 E. Bay St., 356-7100, oliomarket.com. F Scratch soups, sandwiches. Duck grilled cheese, seen on Best Sandwich in America. $$ 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. 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.
DINING DIRECTORY KEY AVERAGE ENTRÉE COST $ $$
$
< $10
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10-$20
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20-$35 > $35
ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine
L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
To list your restaurant, call your account manager or call or text SAM TAYLOR, GO Folio Weekly publisher, at 904-860-2465 (email: staylor@folioweekly.com).
com. 16+ years. Mediterranean cuisine, American fare, paninis, vegetarian dishes. Daily lunch buffet. Espressos, hookahs. HH M-F $ FB L M-F; D W-Sa
FLEMING ISLAND
DICK’S WINGS, 1803 East-West Parkway, 375-2559. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE ORANGE PARK. GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET, 1915 East-West Parkway, 541-0009. F SEE RIVERSIDE. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Ctr. Blvd., 541-1999. F Bite Club. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. TAPS Bar & Grill, 1605 C.R. 220, Ste. 145, 278-9421, tapspublichouse. com. 2016 BOJ Winner. 50+ premium domestic, import tap beer. Burgers, sandwiches, entrées. $$ FB K L D Daily WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198, whiteysfishcamp.com. F Real fish camp. Gator tail, freshwater catfish, daily specials, on Swimming Pen Creek. Tiki bar. Come by boat, bike or car. $ FB K TO L Tu-Su; D Nightly
INTRACOASTAL WEST
AL’S PIZZA, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, 223-0991. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. DICK’S WINGS, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 32, 223-0115. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE ORANGE PARK. GERMAN SCHNITZEL HAUS, 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40, 221-9700, germanjax.com. Authentic German/fusion fare: schnitzels, plus bratwurst, stroganoff, käsesspätzle. 13 German beers in bottles, on tap. Bar bites, cocktails. Outdoor BierGarten. HH Tu-Thur. $$ FB L & D Tu-Su LARRY’S, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, 642-6980. F SEE ORANGE PARK SURFWICHES SANDWICH SHOP, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 29, 559-5301. SEE BEACHES.
MANDARIN NW ST. JOHNS
AKEL’S DELI, 12926 Granbay Pkwy. W., 880-2008. F SEE DOWNTOWN. AL’S PIZZA, 11190 San Jose Blvd., 260-4115. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
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BARKING SPIDER PUB, 10092 San Jose Blvd., 260-3102. Casual laid-back hang. Bar fare: hot dogs, chicken fingers, Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, cheese sticks. HH. $ FB D Nightly BEACH DINER, 11362 San Jose Blvd., 683-0079. SEE AMELIA. CRUISERS, 5613 San Jose Blvd., 737-2874. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. DICK’S WINGS, 100 Marketside Ave., 829-8134. 965 S.R. 16, 825-4540. 1610 University Blvd. W., 448-2110. 10391 Old St. Augustine, 880-7087. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE ORANGE PARK. ENZA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 109, 268-4458, enzas.net. Family-owned; Italian cuisine, veal, seafood, specials. $$$ 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 BOJ Winner. Organic soups, baked items, sandwiches, prepared foods. Juice, smoothie, coffee bar. All-natural 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. Preparedfood dept. 80+ items, full & self-service bars: hot, salad, soup, dessert. Pizza, sushi, sandwich stations. Grapes, Hops & Grinds bar. $$ BW K TO B L D Daily
ORANGE PARK
DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 6055 Youngerman Cir., 778-1101, dickswingsandgrill.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. NASCAR-themed restaurant serves 365 varieties of wings, plus half-pound burgers, ribs, salads. $ FB K TO L D Daily THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959, hilltop-club.com. Southern
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DINING DIRECTORY fine dining. New Orleans shrimp, certified Black Angus prime rib, shecrab soup, desserts. Extensive bourbon selection. $$$ 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, 446-9500; 1401 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove, 284-7789, larryssubs.com. F 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., 375-8548. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611, roadhouseonline.net. Sandwiches, wings, burgers, quesadillas for 35+ years. 75+ imported beers. $ FB L D Daily THE URBAN BEAN COFFEEHOUSE CAFÉ, 2023 Park Ave., 541-4938, theurbanbeancoffeehouse.com. Locally-owned-&-operated. Coffee, espresso, smoothies, teas. Omelets, bagels, paninis, flatbread, hummus, desserts. $$ K TO B L D Daily
DINING DIRECTORY KEY AVERAGE ENTRÉE COST $ $$
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< $10
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10-$20
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$
20-$35 > $35
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).
PONTE VEDRA BEACH
AL’S PIZZA, 635 A1A, 543-1494. F 2016 BOJ 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 ORANGE 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. $$ BW TO L R D Daily
RIVERSIDE, 5 POINTS + WESTSIDE
13 GYPSIES, 887 Stockton St., 389-0330, 13gypsies.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic Mediterranean cuisine: chorizo, tapas, blackened cod, pork skewers, coconut mango curry chicken. Breads from scratch. $$ 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 BOJ. New American, Southern; local source ingredients. 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. Pizzas, pastas, soups. Gluten-free options. Daily specials, buy-one-get-one pizzas 10 p.m.close. $$ FB K TO L D Daily CORNER TACO, 818 Post St., 240-0412, cornertaco.com. Made-from-scratch “Mexclectic street food,” tacos, nachos, gluten-free, vegetarian options. $ BW L D Tu-Su CUMMER CAFÉ, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummer.org. 2016 BOJ Winner. Light lunch, quick bites, locally roasted coffee, espresso-
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based beverages, homemade soups, sandwiches, gourmet desserts, daily specials. Dine in or in gardens. $ BW K L D Tu; L W-Su DERBY ON PARK, 1068 Park St., 379-3343, derbyonpark.net. New American cuisine, upscale retro, historic building. Oak Street Toast, shrimp & grits, lobster bites, 10-oz. gourmet burger. Dine inside or out. $$ 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 FIVE POINTS TAVERN, 1521 Margaret St., 549-5063, fivepointstavern.com. New American cosmopolitan place serves chef-curated dishes in a relaxed environment. $$ FB TO L & D Tu-Su GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET, 2007 Park St., 384-4474, thegrassrootsmarket.com. F Juice bar uses certified organic fruits, veggies. Artisanal cheeses, 300 craft, import beers, 50 organic wines, produce, meats, vitamins, herbs, wraps, sides, sandwiches. $ BW TO B L D Daily HAWKERS ASIAN Street Fare, 1001 Park St., 508-0342, hawkerstreetfare.com. 2016 BOJ Winner. Authentic dishes from mobile stalls: BBQ pork char sui, beef haw fun, Hawkers baos, chow faan, grilled Hawker skewers. $ BW TO L D Daily HOBNOB, 220 Riverside Ave., Ste. 110, 513-4272, hobnobwithus.com. Unity Plaza. Global inspiration, local intention – ahi poke tuna, jumbo lump crab tacos. $$ FB TO R L D Daily IL DESCO, 2665 Park St., 290-6711, ildescojax.com. Authentic Italian cuisine; wood-fired pizzas, pasta, 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; made-toorder sandwiches, wraps, breakfast. $ TO B L M-Sa KNEAD BAKESHOP, 1173 Edgewood Ave. S., 634-7617. Locally owned, family-run. Made-from-scratch creations: 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
GRILL ME!
JEFFREY FORREST
Five Points Tavern 1521 Margaret St., Riverside
Born in: Jacksonville, Florida Years in the Biz: 35 Fave Restaurant: Gunter Seeger, NYC Fave Cuisine Style: Simple Fave Ingredients: Butter, salt, fresh herbs and spices Ideal Meal: Anything someone else cooks for me! Will Not Cross My Lips: Overcooked steak Insider's Secret: Duck fat Taste Treat: Fresh local seafood and Alsatian Riesling
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, chili, cheese plate, pork sliders, nachos, herbivore items. $ D Nightly SOUTHERN ROOTS Filling Station, 1275 King St., 513-4726, southernrootsjax. com. 2016 BOJ Winner. Fresh 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 BOJ. Monster, Rock-n-Roll, Dynamite Roll. Hibachi, tempura, katsu, teriyaki. Inside/patio. $$ BW L D Daily TAMARIND THAI, 1661 Riverside Ave., Ste. 123, 329-3180. SEE DOWNTOWN.
ST. AUGUSTINE
AL’S PIZZA, 1 St. George St., 824-4383. F 2016 BOJ. SEE BEACHES. CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. DICK’S WINGS, 4010 U.S. 1 S., 547-2669. 2016 BOJ. SEE ORANGE PARK. THE FLORIDIAN, 72 Spanish St., 829-0655, thefloridianstaug.com. 2016
Best of Jax Winner. Updated Southern fare; fresh, local ingredients from area farms. Vegetarian, gluten-free option. Signature fried green tomato bruschetta, blackened fish cornbread stack; grits w/ shrimp/fish/tofu. $$$ BW K TO L D W-M GAS FULL SERVICE Restaurant, 9 Anastasia, Ste. C, 217-0326. Changing menu; fresh, local, homemade. Meatloaf, veggie/traditional burgers, seafood, steaks; seasonal, daily specials, made-fromscratch desserts. $$ BW K TO L D Tu-Sa GYPSY CAB COMPANY, 828 Anastasia Blvd., 824-8244, gypsycab.com. F 33+ years. Varied urban cuisine menu changes twice daily. Signature: Gypsy chicken. Seafood, tofu, duck, veal. $$ FB R Su; L D Daily MARDI GRAS SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco Ave., 347-3288, mardibar.com. Wings, nachos, shrimp, chicken, Phillys, sliders, soft pretzels. $$ FB TO L D Daily MBQUE, 604 Anastasia Blvd., 484-7472. Southern-style. Milkshakes, kale salad. Housemade rubs, sauces. Platters, ribs, brisket, pork, chicken, sausage. $$ 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. Family-owned-and-operated. Authentic fish & chips, shepherd’s pie, corned beef & cabbage, bangers & mash, duck wings. $$ FB K TO L D Daily SALT LIFE Food Shack, 321 A1A Beach, 217-3256. SEE BEACHES.
METRO DINER, 1000 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd., 758-3323. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Serving dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. SHANGHAI NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188. Cuban-style, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. $$ 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 BOJ. Barbecue joint Southern style: brisket, pork, chicken, sausage, beef; veggie platters. $$ BW K T O Daily BISTRO AIX, 1440 San Marco Blvd., 398-1949, bistrox.com. F Mediterranean/French inspired menu changes seasonally. 250+ wines. Woodfired oven baked, grilled specialties: pizza, pasta, risotto, steaks, seafood. Handcrafted cocktails, specialty drinks. Dine outside. HH M-F. $$$ FB L D Daily EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 398-9500. SEE RIVERSIDE. FUSION SUSHI, 1550 University Blvd. W., 636-8688, fusionsushijax.com. F Upscale; fresh sushi, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, kiatsu, seafood. $$ K L D Daily INDOCHINE, 1974 San Marco Blvd., 503-7013. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE DOWNTOWN.
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DINING DIRECTORY KITCHEN ON SAN MARCO, 1402 San Marco Blvd., 396-2344, kitchenonsanmarco.com. Gastropub serves local, national craft beers, specialty cocktails. Seasonal menu, with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. $$ 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. Chef Sam Efron’s authentic Italian; tapas, wood-fired pizza. Seasonal local produce, meats. Craft beer (some local), cocktails, award-winning wine. $$$ FB K TO R L D Daily V PIZZA, 1406 Hendricks Ave., 527-1511, vpizza.com. True artisan
DINING DIRECTORY KEY AVERAGE ENTRÉE COST $ $$
$
< $10
$$$
10-$20
$$$$
$
20-$35 > $35
ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine
L = Lunch
FB = Full Bar
D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot
K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch
To list your restaurant, call your account manager or call or text SAM TAYLOR, GO Folio Weekly publisher, at 904-860-2465 (email: staylor@folioweekly.com).
Neapolitana pizzas, fresh ingredients. $$ FB to L D Daily
SOUTHSIDE, TINSELTOWN
ALHAMBRA Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212, alhambrajax. com. Open 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, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., 619-0954. 2016 BOJ. 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, nachos. Award-winning wines. $$ BW K TO L D M-Sa LARRY’S Subs, 3611 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 641-6499. 4479 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., 425-4060. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MARIANAS GRINDS, 11380 Beach Blvd., Ste. 10, 206-612-6596. Pacific Islander fare, chamorro culture. Soups, stews, fitada, beef oxtail, katden pika; empanadas, lumpia, chicken relaguen, BBQ-style ribs, chicken. $$ TO B L D Tu-Su MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., 997-1955. F Bite Club. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. M SHACK, 10281 Midtown Pkwy., 642-5000. SEE BEACHES. OVINTE, 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr., 900-7730, ovinte.com. Italy, Spain, Mediterranean. Small plates, tapas, charcuterie: ceviche fresco, pappardelle bolognese, lobster ravioli. 240-bottle/ wines, 75/glass; craft spirits. $$ FB R, Su; D Nightly TAVERNA YAMAS, 9753 Deer Lake Ct., 854-0426, tavernayamas.com.
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F Bite Club. Charbroiled kabobs, seafood, desserts. Greek wines, daily HH. Bellydancing. $$ FB K TO L D Daily TOSSGREEN, 4375 Southside, Ste. 12, 619-4356. 4668 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 105, 686-0234. Salads, burritos, bowls; fruit, veggies, chicken, sirloin, shrimp, tofu. $$ 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 & GRILL, 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 fajitas, burritos, specials, enchiladas, more. HH; sangria. BW K TO L D M-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 12001 Lem Turner Rd., 764-9999. SEE ORANGE PARK. MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 15170 Max Leggett Pkwy., 757-8843. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.
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