GUACAMOLE

Iguana On Park

Iguana on Park, located in Avondale, is the sister restaurant of Flying Iguana in Neptune Beach. While its location is considerably different, the restaurant offers the same exciting fusion of Latin American cuisine including innovative tacos and distinctive entrees. The menu would not be complete without their amazingly fresh and delicious Guacamole, made to order at your table, served with warm tortilla chips. Of course, you’ll want a cocktail to go with your guac. Considering more than 100 different tequilas, as well as an impressive selection of other spirits to choose from, the folks at Iguana on Park have created a masterful cocktail menu including margaritas and specialty drinks that are not to be missed.

The chicken, beef, roast pork and vegetarian empanadas are pretty good, too.

Creole Eats

HARRY’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL

Boudin Balls served with house made remoulade, Crawfish Etouffée, Jambalaya, corn maque choux . .

. the taste of Creole Cuisine is abundant at Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille in downtown St. Augustine. Another repeat offender in the Best in Jax “Creole Eats” category, Harry’s (as it’s known by the locals) welcomes residents and tourists alike to their New Orleans-style courtyard and full-service restaurant on the bayfront. With live music, a lively bar scene and gluttonous desserts like Oreo Beignets and Bananas Foster, it’s no wonder that Harry’s has been around for more than 30 years.

Italian Favorites

CAFE ANDIAMO

Caffe Andiamo has been creating authentic Italian experiences and serving modern Italian fare for more than a decade. Its menu, based on recipes carried over from Salerno, Italy, includes many of the popular dishes you'd expect along with a wide range of house specials and an impressive selection of fresh and healthy offerings. With an assortment of hot and cold appetizers, soups, salads, pizzas, pastas, traditional baked dishes and main dishes featuring seafood, meat and poultry, diners at Caffe Andiamo never leave hungry. Along with a fully stocked bar and wine cellar, a visit to Caffe Andiamo is a thoroughly enjoyable Italian adventure.

MEXICAN CASA REINA TAQUERIA & TEQUILLA

Mexican standards are elevated to delicious new heights at Casa Reina, which is fitting considering the establishment itself is so elegant and inviting. The restaurant wanders over multiple levels including several different outdoor seating areas. The rooftop is wonderful for taking in views of the downtown St. Augustine and the Intracoastal Waterway. And the views are made even better while savoring plates of short rib chile relleno smothered in crema and ranchera sauce, tequila lime grouper with black beans and rice, and marinated skirt steak tacos. The house specialty cocktail list is lengthy and should not be overlooked. You’ll want to stay a while and soak in the Oldest City ambiance.

Pasta Mezza Luna Ristorante

All Italian restaurants ultimately will be measured by the quality of their pasta dishes. Even if the lamb lollipops are seared perfectly, the meatballs are plump and savory, the fried calamari are light and crispy— none of really matters if the pasta falls short of diners’ expectations. The longevity and patron loyalty at Neptune Beach’s Mezza Luna are sure signs that the linguine and clams swimming in white wine, galic and lemon or the lasagna layered in house sausage, beef, three cheeses and marinara are exactly what hungry diners desire. The fettuccine is fresh-made and bathed in roasted pepper Alfredo sauce. A Mezza Luna classic. The pizzas from the wood-fired oven are outstanding, too.

Sushi

O-KU

O-Ku Jacksonville Beach offers a winning combination of beachside location, rooftop patio and some of the freshest and most innovative Japanese dishes available in Jacksonville. Whether you're a fan of traditional sashimi, creatively inspired sushi rolls, or in search of truly innovative Japanese cuisine, O-Ku has you covered. From start to finish, everything is served by attentive staff in a comfortable, contemporary setting. Let's not forget the undeniable appeal of their drink and cocktail menu, especially when enjoyed from their open-air patio on a warm sunny afternoon. From sake, beer and wine to a thoroughly enjoyable selection of signature cocktails, there's an adventure to be had.

Tacos Tacolu

When is a taco joint more than just a taco joint? Well, when you need to have valet parking because the restaurant is packed most every evening—that’s usually a good sign. And so it is at TacoLu, “the little taco shack that could.” Opened in 2008, the husband-and-wife team of Don and Debbie dove into a small space on Beach Boulevard. In a few years, “Lu” had outgrown that space and relocated to a historic restaurant building a few miles away. Fast-forward to today—and countless bangin’ shrimp, blackened mahi, Baja fish, carne asada, beef brisket, roasted chicken, and avocado tacos served—and that once-upon-a-time shack is a local institution. Just ask the patrons eagerly handing their keys to the valet each night.

Thai Blue Orchid Thai Cuisine

Spearheaded by husband-and-wife team, Montakran and Jeff Schofield, Blue Orchid Thai Cuisine repeatedly earns the top spot on our “Best Thai” food category. A Thai native, Montakran is the restaurant’s Executive Chef while Jeff acts as the numbers man and marketing manager. With locations in Atlantic Beach and Riverside, Jacksonvillians keep coming back for the tasty curries, traditional fried rice, house specialties like Choo Chee Fish (golden fried Asian sea bass covered with a thick red curry), noodle dishes galore and a variety of sides, soups, salads, starters and stir fries.

Asian Fusion

HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FOOD

BURRITOS

BURRITO GALLERY

HIBACHI

OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

INDIAN FOOD

MASALA MANTRA INDIAN BISTRO

MEDITERRANEAN FOOD

HALA’S MIDEAST EATERY AND MARKET

RAMEN

KARAI RAMEN BISTRO

Health, Beauty & Wellness:

Lashes

DEKA LASH

There are more than 120 Deka Lash locations across the country, including one right here in the River City on busy Hodges Boulevard. Its services focus on lash extensions and brows. Depending on the specific treatment requested, some appointments can last up to two hours. TrueVolume Lashes, for ex-

Hair Extensions

KATIE TOTH, KT HAIR COMPANY ample, require attaching multiple ultra-fine extensions to a single natural lash, creating what Deka calls a “fan” effect. They say the eyes are the window to the soul. They should look especially good, right?

Hair extension is a fairly broad term that relates to adding length and fullness to one’s natural hair. These extensions are typically sewn, glued or clipped into natural hair with the goal being that the additions appear healthy and natural. Pros will tell you the process is equal parts art, technique and science. In Jax, many in search of adding volume to their hair turn to Katie Toth, who recently opened her very own salon in Jax Beach. Oh, and when it comes time to remove your extensions, Katie can do that, too.

LUXURY MANI and PEDI & MEN’S SALON TEN SALON

With two locations at the Beaches—Ponte Vedra and Neptune—there’s little in the realm of style and beauty the team at Ten can’t tackle. Founded more than 20 years ago by Sheila Powers, the ongoing philosophy is all about building relationships. After all, the bond between stylist and client can be almost like family and last for years and years. So, it’s not surprising that Ten scores well with readers and voters of Jacksonville Magazine. A multi-time “Best in Jax” winner, the two salons have earned a loyal following for both nail and hair services. For nails, the menu features gel polishes, overlays, pedicures, manicures and more. And men are more than welcome for cuts and styles. Don’t leave without enjoying the steaming face towel and perusing the collection of shave and skin essentials.

PERMANENT MAKEUP LUXX BEAUTY & BROW BAR

Among Luxx's services are Microblading/Microshading, Henna brows, facials, lift masks, and lamination. They even offer mind and body healing. Permanent makeup is most commonly applied to eyebrows, lips, cheeks, and eyelids. Jess, who is also the owner and master artist, offers FastPass service so you can get in after hours if you need service as soon as possible. Jessica provides education to her customers and helps them regain their confidence. It is not too late to seek a consultation at Luxx if you have had a bad experience somewhere else, such as those of many of her now happy customers.

Salon Bellezza Salon And Boutique

With its full hair services and well-trained stylists, Bellezza Salon and Boutique is the best salon around. It's imperative that the shop stays on top of the latest trends and techniques, while also having a welcoming atmosphere. Sometimes, it's necessary to entrust your care to professionals in order to relax and unwind whilst making changes to your appearance. While changing hairstyles might seem like a simple task for some, for others it

Microblading is a unique form of permanent makeup. A hand tool and blade are used to create tiny scratches in the skin and deposit pigment. The results are a very natural brow that matches perfectly with your own.

PERMANENT MAKE-UP WINNER, 2023

8384 Baymeadows Road, Suite #12, Jacksonville, FL 32257 904.649.5791 • www.luxxbbb.com

All Sports Camp

ALL SUMMER STARTING JUNE 5TH!

Sports Camp is open for girls & boys, K (must be 5 yrs old) - current 5th graders.

COST: SPORTS CAMP $150 PER WEEK | 8AM-3PM

EXTENDED CARE: $50 PER WEEK | 3PM-6PM

Single Day Rates: Mon–Thurs $35 per day

Friday $40 (Pizza Party Fridays)

Early Drop-Off: 7:30am-8:00am – $5

Summer Basketball Camps

All sessions located at Beaches Chapel Gym

SESSION #1: JUNE 5-9, 9am-12pm

SESSION #2: JUNE 12-16, 9am-12pm

#1 & #2 for Boys entering 3rd-8th grade. Cost: $150

*Players separated on different courts

SESSION #3: JUNE 26-30, 9am-11am

Girls and Boys entering 1st-4th grade. Cost $150

We are offering sports camp, basketball camp, basketball training, & basketball league this summer!

Beaches Basketball Summer League

Open to Girls & Boys 3 yrs old through current 5th Grade (use this year’s grade) Deadline to register-Monday, April 24th

*The League may fill up before deadline League runs May 20th-August 12th

Cost: $150 (*After April 1st is $170)

Please subscribe to our Email Newsletter to be notified of all upcoming events!

TOMMYHULIHANBASKETBALL.COM can be quite nerve-racking. That's why Bellezza wants to ensure you get the best results.

SKIN REJUVENATION/ BOTOX INJECTOR

AMARA MED SPA

With five locations peppered across the region, one is never too far from an Amara Med Spa. Though each outlet is slightly different in design, the services offered at each is consistent from Avondale to Ponte Vedra Beach. Body conturing, skin resurfacing, hair restoration, feminine rejuvenation—there’s little the staff can’t do to make one look and feel better. Its range of cosmetic injectables includes leading names such as Botox, Dysport and Xeomin. Commonly known as wrinkle relaxers, the products are popular to help smooth the appearance of fine lines and prevent future wrinkles from appearing. Clients are assured of a comprehensive consultation prior to any treatment with the goal ensuring optimal patient outcomes. In addition, Amara can provide numerous dermal fillers, gel-like substances (Juvederm, Restylane, and Revanesse, among other brands) that are injected beneath the skin to enhance and restore volume, smooth lines, and soften facial folds. Time never stop. But you don’t have to give into it.

Aesthetican Modern Aesthetic Centers

BATH PRODUCTS

JONES & ROSE

HAIR COLORIST

JAMIE RAY, RAY OF BLONDE

HEALTH CLUB & GYM

PURE BARRE

MICROBLADING

LASH JAX

NEW SALON

ROSE DARLING HAIR SALON

SPRAY TAN

ALLISUN SPRAY TANS

WAXING

JILL ROSS, HAIR PEACE

YOGA STUDIO

BELLA VIDA YOGA

Shopping & Services:

FINE JEWELRY & WATCHES

UNDERWOOD’S

Underwood’s is the most reputable local jeweler in Jacksonville, best known for their fine jewelry and watches. The Underwood Company was founded in 1928 in Palatka, Florida as a diamond and watch store. Following its expansion to Jacksonville in 1940, the founder sold the Palatka location. As an official Rolex jeweler in the south, Underwood's is dedicated to pro-

Friendliest Med Spa Team

PONTE VEDRA PLASTIC SURGERY

Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery offers numerous cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries to improve your self-image. The staff at PVPS is dedicated to being both knowledgeable and approachable so you will always feel comfortable. In inpatient reviews, doctors and staff were praised for being well-organized and protecting their privacy. PVPS is the place to go if you’re looking for kind and professional people or a variety of services. Be sure to check it out for yourself.