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Simi Winery: The Story
In 1849 the world, all in a rush, discovered California. Among the fortune seekers were two brothers —Giuseppe and Pietro Simi. They didn’t find gold in the New World, but they did find the Alexander Valley where they established a winery and planted vineyards.
read moreCoop 303: Secretly Southern
It seems that all of Atlantic Beach watched with baited breath as the first Al’s Pizza location was torn down to its footprint and word of a new restaurant by local icon Al Mansur spread. Mansur’s Coop 303 now stands with style – and a two-story chicken mural – as the newcomer to the Beaches’ ‘corner,’ and while its name and artwork harken to its focus, there is more to see and taste at this southern-with-a-twist restaurant than its house specialty.
read moreJust in Time — Seasonal Delights at Town Hall
Fall has arrived in Jacksonville without much fanfare. While cooler temperatures and lower humidity will eventually prevail, the beach is still attracting crowds, shorts and flip-flops remain fashionable, and outdoor activities rule the day. This being said, a few seasonal changes are underway, one of the most noteworthy at Town Hall restaurant in historic San Marco.
read moreA Contemporary French Experience
If you haven’t already noticed, there’s a culinary powerhouse operating from the pointy end of San Marco at the junction of Hendricks Avenue and San Marco Boulevard. Rue Saint Marc – known as “Rue” by its loyal followers – is a contemporary French bistro offering considerably more than you’d expect.
read moreRemarkable 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.
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