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Cooking Classes

JAX COOKING STUDIO

The JAX Cooking Studio is ideal for date nights, family fun, or just trying something new. This is a judgment-free zone with a friendly and attentive staff that wants to make sure you have a great time and cook like a pro. It's an accommodating studio that even has plant-based classes available. The chefs will walk you through each step during the 2.5-hour course and don't worry, they'll take care of the cleanup while you enjoy your meal. Adults or children can learn new techniques in their series. Try classes such as Knife Skills and Sauces in Asian Cuisine, Spring Cake for Mom, Steak & Soufflés, or consider a gift certificate.

Sub Sandwiches

ANGIE’S SUBS

PREPARED FOODS GREGORY PAUL’S

Gregory Paul's creates healthy, well-balanced meals that feature modern American cuisine with an international flourish. Using fresh seasonal ingredients and a menu that changes from week to week, patrons are given access to foods that deliver a satisfying take-home experience. In one week alone, their menu featured alluring entrees including French Onion Pork Tenderloin Medallions, Jamaican Beef Stew, Lemon Ricotta Chicken with Zucchini Pasta and Cioppino. Clearly, the variety and diversity of foods that can be enjoyed at home is significant. With its belief that healthy eating can be delicious, convenient and good for the environment, all of the packaging materials that Gregory Paul's uses are fully recyclable. Without a doubt, maintaining a healthy diet on a busy schedule can be wonderfully delicious.

BUTCHER SHOP CLINE’S CUSTOM MEATS CATERER

CHEF’S GARDEN

NATURAL FOODS

Seafood:

Fried Shrimp Safe Harbor Seafood

Safe Harbor Seafood offers the best, locally caught and freshly prepared seafood from its waterfront location on the St. Johns River in Mayport. From seafood inspired appetizers, salads and tacos to baskets filled with your selection of fried, grilled or blackened fish or shellfish, this is the place for seafood. Considering the reputation attached to freshly caught Mayport shrimp, a basket loaded with these little beauties, freshly fried and accompanied by fries, slaw and hush puppies, is sure to please. With the restaurant's dockside location, visitors can enjoy the fresh sea air and watch as the fishing boats sail out and back into port, then offload their catch straight into the kitchen.

Oysters The Fish Company

The Fish Company is an iconic seafood destination in Atlantic Beach with a loyal, decades-old following. As its name suggests, this is the place for fish. It's also the place for shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, a few lo-

CHEESE & CAVIAR

JJ’S LIBERTY BISTRO

JJ’s Liberty Bistro is a Ponte Vedra destination for fine French cuisine. Its menu offers everything you’d expect from a French bistro, including an impressive selection of cheeses, caviars, wines and a menu that includes both classic and local favorites. The restaurant also operates a retail outlet adjacent to the dining room where visitors can choose from an incredible selection of cheeses, caviars and other gourmet delights. It’s also hard to miss the endless number of wines that fill every available counter, shelf and rack, all ready to be enjoyed with your meal or taken home for another time. Whether you’re planning to dine in or stock up, you’ll want to explore all the incredible offerings that JJ’s has to offer.

cal favorites and especially oysters. With its raw bar in the center of the restaurant, you can't help but notice the oysters on ice, all waiting to be shucked and delivered to your table. If you prefer, you can sit at one of the limited number of ringside seats and watch the shuckers in action. While purists enjoy oysters raw, topped with a dash of hot sauce or lemon juice, they're also available Rockefeller, fried and steamed.

Poke Bowl Salt Life Food Shack

Salt Life Food Shack, located just a few blocks from the sand in Jacksonville Beach, has become a haven for beach goers, surfers, visitors and locals alike. With its unmistakable coastal vibe, including island and tropical themes, it's not surprising that seafood dominates the menu with freshly shucked oysters, sushi and grilled fish. Of note is their selection of freshly prepared poke bowls featuring sushi-grade tuna, mahi and shrimp, served over rice and accompanied by a variety of greens, veggies, sauces and marinades. There's also a wide range of salads, handhelds, street tacos and more for mainland guests. To make your visit complete, check out the well-stocked bar offer- ing a long list of island concoctions, spirits, cold beers and wines. Three locations in all.

RAW BAR SLIDER’S OYSTER BAR

There's nothing more satisfying than visiting Neptune Beach, taking in the sea air, sunshine and passing parade from a seat at Sliders outdoor patio; especially while slurping down ice cold, freshly shucked oysters. Whether you enjoy them straight from the shell or cooked up as Rockefeller, Casino or Lucky Gouda, Sliders has you covered. When you're ready for more, check out their appetizers, seafood platters, plates, handhelds and bowls, all brimming with the fresh catch from Safe Harbor Seafood in nearby Mayport. Undoubtedly, you'll want something cold and refreshing to go with your meal. With a well stocked, full-service bar, there's plenty of beer, wine, seltzers and artfully prepared cocktails to enjoy as you while away the day.

MADE IN JAX FAVORITE WHITEY’S FISH CAMP

There are reasons that Whitey’s is “The Place to be Since 1963.” Great music, colorful characters and the best tiki bar on Doctor’s Lake are only a few excuses you’ll need to dock your boat and lose track of time. Iconic menu favorites like Swamp Onion Claws, All-You-

Can-Eat Catfish and Gator Bites are served with an extra dash of spice on the side and good ole Southern hospitality. Cool down in the Florida heat by sitting for a while in the breeze to enjoy the view and an ice cold microbrew because you never know who may join you…a friendly gator or even local Blackwater blues legend, JJ Grey.

FISH & CHIPS

Dockside Seafood

Seafood Market

FISHERMAN’S DOCK

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