Cinda’s Cellar
Remarkable Dining Under a Grand Old Oak
When it comes to fine dining, there’s nothing like the warm surroundings, exceptional service, great wines, and impeccably prepared meals of a treasured steakhouse.
read moreValley 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.
read moreLemongrass: 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.
read moreCowford 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.
read moreIntimate 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.
read moreMoxie 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.
read morebb’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.
read moreBellwether: Iconic Southern Classics in a Whole New Light
Living in the South has its rewards, especially if you like rich, flavorful foods. Pimiento Cheese and Crispy Fried Chicken, Chicken and Dumplings and Shrimp and Grits, are just a few of Northeast Florida’s culinary traditions that have withstood the test of time. Chefs Jon Insetta and Kerri Rogers at the newly opened Bellwether in Downtown Jacksonville (sister to Orsay, Black Sheep and BLK SHP at Intuition) have taken creative liberties with these Southern classics in a manner that is surprisingly delightful and delicious.
read moreCraft Pizza Co. – Not Your Typical Pizza
The culinary scene in Jacksonville is changing. If you need proof, just follow your nose in and around San Marco, Five Points, or other areas of Riverside. Better still, sniff out the remarkable transformation that’s taking place in Neptune Beach.
read moreDoro – A Culinary Adventure Awaits
If you’ve visited the commercial district in Neptune Beach, you know that it is rapidly becoming a gastronomic epicenter. What started out as a modest collection of basic eateries and questionable watering holes is now an eclectic mix of trendy bars and restaurants, some of the most popular in town. One of the most recent additions is Doro.
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