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Bellwether: 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.
read moreRecipe Inspired by the Collection of the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and from their new cookbook: The Chef’s Canvas*
“There is a parallel between my appreciation of the Italian Garden’s beauty, its layout, symmetry, curves, arches, and lines, and a similarity to how I work with ingredients. I choose ingredients for a dish based on flavor first, and also for their color, texture, shape, and visual interest when plated together.
read moreRecipe Inspired by the Collection of the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and from their new cookbook: The Chef’s Canvas*
“I chose this painting becasue I feel that it conveys a strong sense of place. The perspective invites the viewer to wander down the street and explore the city. Eugène Charvot’s style gives the entire piece movement and life. I found it easy to imagine the scene filled with the sounds and smells of this part of the world.
read moreRecipe Inspired by the Collection of the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and from their new cookbook: The Chef’s Canvas
“I saw this piece, and right away it reminded me of fresh spring air. The rocky, grassy mountainscape has a lot of color and breaks in color. There are what appear to be goats at the top of the mountainside, and a beautiful blue sky with just a tiny puff of cloud. I tried to take the colors and peace that are in this painting and translate them to a theme and color scheme on a plate.
read moreRecipe Inspired by the Collection of the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and from their new cookbook: The Chef’s Canvas
“I’ve always fallen for Degas paintings because of the fabulous light. I envision him with fellow artists in the Saint Germain district of Paris sharing a meal at one of the many brasseries and bistros. Coq au vin is a very traditional and iconic dish found in these eateries of Paris and typifies what ‘starving’ artists might enjoy.”
read moreOrsay — Unanimously Delicious
If you have never been to Orsay, or have not been for a while, it’s time to make the trek and experience one of Jacksonville’s most enjoyable restaurants.
read moreA Family Affair
Italian food that is consistent but not-too-pricey is hard to come by in this city. That’s what makes the Mandarin staple, Enza’s Italian Restaurant, stand out – it is family-run, family-friendly, and reliably yummy.
read moreCandy Apple Café and Cocktails — Jacksonville’s New
In Downtown Jacksonville, adjacent to Hemming Park and City Hall, stands the home of Sweet Pete’s Candy and The Candy Apple Café & Cocktails. The bright white building with the large porch and bright aqua eaves bustles with energy.
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