Valley Smoke — There’s So Much To Savor
If you’ve driven the stretch of road alongside the Intracoastal in Ponte Vedra Beach, you may have noticed a striking new contemporary farmhouse and lingering aroma of barbeque. That would be Valley Smoke, the latest concept from Southern Table Hospitality, operated by Chef/Owner Ben Groshell and COO Liza Groshell – the same folks that created Marker 32, three Fish Camps, and Safe Harbor. While all of these previous destinations feature seafood, the emphasis at Valley Smoke is wood smoked barbeque.
Lemongrass: An Unexpected Experience
For those of you who frequented the previous incarnation of Lemongrass on Baymeadows, have been fans of Libby’s in St Augustine, or enjoyed the elegance of Galangal so many years ago, you are in for a treat: The newly opened Lemongrass Thai Bistro, with its warm, colorful, comfortable and inviting décor, is the latest gem in a line of memorable and well-regarded Thai restaurants owned and operated by Phet Thompson.
Cowford Chophouse: Sophisticated, Creative and Immensely Enjoyable
Featuring classic chophouse fare with coastal and southern influences, a beautifully detailed two-story dining room, and a spacious rooftop lounge with a spectacular panoramic view of the city that takes in the cityscape along the St. Johns River, Cowford Chophouse provides a magnificent setting for cocktails as well as truly indulgent meals.
Intimate and minimalist, Town Hall strikes the perfect note of balance
Nestled in a long narrow space in historic San Marco Square, Town Hall is a place in balance with the scale of the neighborhood. In the quest to design a “community gathering spot for sharing good food and drink in good company,” Town Hall owners Sarah Marie Johnston and her husband/business partner, Chef Tom Gray, have created a destination to slip in for a meal, a drink, a meeting, or some time alone to sup while you concentrate on your laptop.
Moxie Alfresco
Celebrated chef Tom Gray loves to play with food. When he and Sarah Marie Johnston, his wife and business partner, created their signature restaurant five years ago, Moxie Kitchen + Cocktails at the St Johns Town Center, it signified an experiential stop on Chef Gray’s culinary journey.
bb’s — Well-Balanced, Deliciously Paired
Operating in the same location in San Marco for eighteen years, bb’s restaurant and bar has become one of Jacksonville’s most deliciously satisfying destinations, enjoyed by all who cross its threshold.
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