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EDITORIALIt’s election season – for public offi cials and pop culture. p. 4

NEWSRiverside/Avondale struggles with success and the spillover of patrons into residential areas. p. 7

BUZZDon Redman eats chicken, food trucks get a home in downtown Jacksonville, p. 9

BOUQUETS & BRICKBATSCleaning Riverside Park, painting Andrew Robinson Elementary School and nepotism in Nassau. p. 11

ON THE COVERBite by Bite by Cuisine: Scarf this up. p. 14

BEST OF JAX BALLOT p. 44

OUR PICKSJaguars, Hip Hop Royalty Tour and more. p. 61

MOVIES“Total Recall”: Remake starts off slowly, but fi nishes with a mindless bang. p. 62

“The Watch”: “SNL”-style movie pushes the vulgar envelope without the laughs. p. 63

“Beasts of the Southern Wild”: A 6-year-old’s touching performance can’t rescue this fi lm fl ooded with questions. p. 64

MUSICGainesville’s Less Than Jake holds down Florida’s third-wave ska fort. p. 67

Steve Vai connects with his creativity and dashes his demons. p. 68

ARTS“Running Fence” documents the large-scale sculpture that disappeared 14 days after completion. p. 74

BACKPAGEUnions have an important role in our history and a rightful role in political free speech. p. 86

MAIL p. 5I ♥ TELEVISION p. 12LIVE MUSIC LISTING p. 69ARTS LISTING p. 75HAPPENINGS p. 77THE EYE p. 80NEWS OF THE WEIRD p. 81FREEWILL ASTROLOGY p. 82I SAW U p. 83CLASSIFIEDS p. 84Cover design by Elaine Damasco

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Early voting just started, so you can head to a polling site to vote in any number of

important local and statewide races. Several county commission, Florida Legislature, school board seats and many more elected positions are up for grabs.

But those aren’t the only critical races that require you to ful� ll your democratic duty.

Folio Weekly launched its annual Best of Jax ballot today (see pages 44 and 45 or go to folioweekly.com). Sure, a school board member can shape your child’s education and a county commissioner may be able to raise or lower your taxes, but the categories on this ballot are

fundamental to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness in Northeast Florida.

We’ve brought back most of the favorite categories and added a few choice others.

Best Food Truck: Whichever one is closest to me right now.

Best Waste of Public Money: I can think of a really big one in the middle of downtown. OK. � at’s too obvious.

Best Local Politician Who Needs a Slap Upside the Head: Where do I begin?

Best Place to Stay Cool: How about freezing? Everywhere I go, I need a sweater to combat subzero air-conditioning. Am I the only person who breathes a happy sigh when I walk outside and feel my � ngers and toes start to thaw?

In honor of our annual readers poll, I have created a few of my own categories:

Best Way to Have a Beer: With friends and coworkers at any locally owned bar, pub or restaurant to celebrate or commiserate. Particularly if the beer is local. And there needs to be food.

Best Way to Avoid Tra� c: We can complain all we want, but the tra� c isn’t that bad here. Trust me. But another closure around the Mathews Bridge sure isn’t helping.

Best Customer Service: How o� en do you get bad customer service and just chalk it up to “that’s the way things are these days”? � en there are the times when someone treats you with respect and kindness, and it really stands out in your mind. � e folks who work at my new Starbucks on Southside Boulevard in front of � e Avenues Mall are warm and friendly, as though they’ve known me my whole life. I’ve been to two di� erent Tijuana Flats locations in the last three weeks; both of them have been impressive. And I have to give a shout-out to Patricia at Olio downtown, who recognizes me as soon as I walk in the door. If you’ve

had memorable customer service somewhere recently, let me know.

Best Way to Spend a Day: Doing anything with my daughter.

Best Time to Go to Bed: It’s getting earlier and earlier, I’m afraid.

Best Neighborhood in Need of More Restaurants: When my husband and I bought our home in Arlington six years ago, I quickly realized that I was in a bit of a restaurant desert. I’ve eaten a lot of Bono’s, Gene’s (Seafood) and Nero’s since then. A few places have come and gone, most of them not very adventurous. � at’s why I’m psyched about

the appearance of Cleota’s Southern American Cuisine in the old Angelo’s Italian location on University Boulevard. Owner/chef Celestia Mobley knows there’s an untapped market of hungry customers in Arlington. Here’s what I have to say to the people who keep opening awesome restaurants in San Marco, Riverside or Avondale: What are we, chopped liver? � ere are plenty of people with good tastebuds and good money in Arlington. I’ll tell you one other thing we have plenty of — parking (see Ron Word’s story on page 7).

Best Concert to Look Forward To: Chris Isaak at � e Florida � eatre on Sept. 13, with my husband.

Best Way to Get Your Voice Heard: Write a letter to Folio Weekly or send us aBackpage Editorial.

Seriously, I don’t want you to think that the local races in this primary election aren’t important. � ey are critically important. At a time when more people’s right to vote is being restricted through loss of early voting hours or lack of notice when voting rights have been restored, it’s more essential than ever for voters to participate.

Read up on the candidates running in your district, make a reasoned choice and exercise your right to vote by going to the polls now for early voting, or on Tuesday, Aug. 14 for Election Day.

And make your selections on our ballot. You won’t have to study up for these. Just go with your gut.

By the way, here’s my favorite category from our readers poll:

Best Reason to Love Northeast Florida: It’s home. �

Denise M. [email protected]/denisereagan

Here’s what I have to say to the people who keep opening awesome restaurants in San Marco, Riverside

or Avondale: What are we, chopped liver?


Cut Expenses, Don’t Raise TaxesMs. Reagan,

I don’t know too much about your background, but your recent piece, “A Taxing Situation” [Editor’s Note, July 24] is typical of today’s irresponsible journalism.

Do you understand how budgets work?Do you understand economics?Do you understand real estate?Of course you don’t, because you’re a hack

who probably found inspiration from watching “All � e President’s Men” (actually you just thought Robert Redford was good-looking) during your youth and thought to yourself, “Yeah, that’s the ticket! I want to be a journalist and � ght the good � ght!”

As a professional with 15 years of experience in the workforce, I understand that my income varies from year to year. � us I have to budget accordingly.

I am driven by conservative � scal responsibilities, and I take inspiration from separating my wants from my needs.

If I need to cut routines, expenses and overall purchases from my budget, then (like most responsible adults) I do it.

No pest service — buy some Raid.No lawn service — buy a self-propelled

mower.No restaurant lunches — buy and pack my

own lunches.No entertainment — buy a smaller cable

package.Don’t give me this � reman-policemen-

library ploy.I’m tired of seeing police spend 50 percent

of their time setting up unnecessary speed traps.

I’m tired of seeing � re� ghters retire at 40 years old with annual paying pensions in excess of $75,000-$100,000.

I’m tired of seeing people using a library as a must-have service — they’re antiquated dinosaurs that serve very little purpose in today’s society, and they’re not expensive to operate in the � rst place.

People have to save 20 percent these days to live the dream of home ownership, and you

want to tax these responsible people more to keep an excessive amount of civil servants on the payroll? Or to repave a perfectly � ne road? During a weak economic period, the last thing you want to do is to hurt those who drive the economy the most by taxing them more. Do you even own a home?

Take your Wikipedia-knowledge-based understanding of this market and scram!

Go back to making graphics — you’d be better suited.

With all that said — good luck with your new position, I’m always behind someone looking to improve her stock.

Best Regards,

Tom MelbaAtlantic Beach via email

On Second Thought …In response to Ms. Reagan’s July 17 editor’s note, I sent an email which was highly critical of an inconsistency. Further, I intimated that Ms. Reagan might harbor tendencies of intolerance and/or arrogance. Since Ms. Reagan printed the text of my email verbatim in the

next issue, she has, in e¡ ect, demonstrated these intimations to be baseless, premature and inappropriate. Mea culpa, Ms. Reagan; I wish you well and carpe diem!

Michael DiercouffJacksonville via email

The Future of St. Johns CountyWhile recently watching the candidate forums for the open St. Johns County Commission seats with their all-too-familiar campaign promises, I was struck by one overriding question: What do we really want from our county government and the men and women who serve as our County Commissioners? More speci� cally, do we want a low cost/low service community or do we want to preserve the community we love and enjoy today, which provides an excellent quality of life while providing value for our tax dollars? Perhaps Warren Bu¡ ett said it best: “Cost is what you pay. Value is want you get.” From my perspective, “value” is exactly what the current County Commission and county administration has provided our community.

In fact, St. Johns County has become the envy of much of the state with its low crime rate, excellent school system, award-winning libraries and recreation facilities, responsive emergency services, abundant natural resources, etc. In addition, the current County Commission has taken a responsible approach to managing growth, successfully promoted economic development, maintained low taxes, and made a series of di¦ cult � nancial decisions to carefully guide our county through the worst economic period in its history. None of this

I’m tired of seeing people using a library as a must-

have service – they’re antiquated dinosaurs that serve very little purpose in today’s society, and

they’re not expensive to operate in the fi rst place.

Since Ms. Reagan printed the text of my email verbatim in the next issue, she has, in effect, demonstrated

these intimations to be baseless, premature and

inappropriate.


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was easy to accomplish; it required a strategic multi-year plan of action as well as personal and political courage.

As I step back from the campaign rhetoric coming from a group of challengers who collectively have never served a day in elective o� ce, I am le� wondering, what do we really want from our county government? Do we what a County Commission to sustain our current direction? If so, commissioners Ken Bryan and Cyndi Stevenson, and former County Commissioner Ray Quinn are individuals of high integrity with a proven record of leadership. I certainly prefer them to a group of politically inexperienced and untested individuals who provide answers (e.g., never raise taxes, abolish impact fees, privatize county services) before knowing what the real questions are and the impacts speci� c actions may have upon our community.

“What do we really want from county government?” is a question we are all going to have to answer for ourselves. For some, it may not be an easy question to answer, but the choices are stark and implications signi� cant, perhaps impacting our county for generations. In my opinion, Commissioners Bryan, Stevenson and Quinn have earned trust and respect, by showing me that political courage comes from a deep commitment to serve the public interest, and that they will act in the best interests of our county under the most di� cult of circumstances. Personally, I can ask nothing more of my elected o� cials. I hope I am as good a St. Johns County resident as they have been St. Johns County commissioners. �

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In fact, St. Johns County has become the envy of much of the state

with its low crime rate, excellent school system, award-winning libraries

and recreation facilities, responsive emergency

services, abundant natural resources, etc.


Exclusive shops, unique restaurants and funky bars have made the Riverside/Avondale area

a destination for much of Northeast Florida, especially for those who want to dine, drink, party with friends and listen to music.

But those living literally a stone’s throw from the action have to deal with the lack of designated parking for the hundreds of people who crowd into the bars and restaurants until closing time, parking in the nearby neighborhoods.

Public urination, drunken outbursts, racing engines, honking horns, litter and blocked driveways have caused some residents to become exasperated as they see plans for even more bars and restaurants. A chart prepared by the transportation committee of Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP), shows 4,359 seats in bars and restaurants and 697 designated on-street parking places.

Since Mojo No. 4 Urban BBQ Whiskey Bar opened more than a year ago, the popular restaurant and nightspot has drawn crowds to the Shoppes of Avondale area. Mojo did not have to provide any parking spaces, under existing rules designed to promote the use of historic structures.

Now plans by Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers to build a new 220-seat restaurant on the site of a former gas station, café and shoe store have some residents seeing red because they believe there’s no parking le� for any more bar and restaurant patrons.

Behind the three retail areas in Riverside/Avondale — the Shoppes of Avondale, the 5 Points area and the Park Avenue and King Street area — are hundreds of homes, with narrow streets and towering oaks in an area placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

� e nearby amenities, small-town atmosphere and diversity have brought people into the area, a quick commute to downtown Jacksonville.

According to an essay, “Riverside Avondale: � e Great American Neighborhood,” written by Wayne Wood, the founder of Riverside Avondale Preservation Inc., development of the former plantation land along the St. Johns River started in 1895 and accelerated a� er the great ¢ re of 1901 destroyed much of downtown Jacksonville. In 1920, nearby Avondale was started by several wealthy investors. Wood wrote that the area was “a laboratory for aspiring architects and competing residential fashions.” He noted the region contains a

variety of styles, including Colonial revival, Georgian, shingle style, Queen Anne/Victorian, Tudor and bungalows.

Just two years ago, the American Planning Association listed Riverside/Avondale as one the country’s 10 great neighborhoods.

“� e neighborhood is Jacksonville’s hidden gem,” said Paul Farmer, APA chief executive o¦ cer.

Small shopping areas sprouted up among the homes and, for some, the growth of the area now has a dark side.

“We are a victim of our own success,” said Alicia Grant, who has lived near the Shoppes of Avondale for more than two decades and has seen the situation worsen.

“Our streets have turned into a parking lot,” she said. “� ey [restaurants] act as if the neighborhoods are responsible for ¢ xing the problem, and they are not,” said Grant, who said she picks up trash, cups and beer bottles in her yard almost daily, while dealing with late-night parking, loudness and drunken behavior.

She said parked cars have blocked her driveway and it’s almost impossible to have guests visit because there’s no parking.

“We are invested in the neighborhood. We love the neighborhood — the shaded streets, the pretty houses, the walkable areas with lots of green space. People know their neighbors,” Grant said. “It is like a small town, and we want to keep it that way. It is a quality of life and safety issue.”

Simon Keymer, a spokesman for Mellow Mushroom, said the proposed restaurant is not responsible for the existing parking woes and believes it’s being unfairly targeted. Keymer said he believes most area residents support building a Mellow Mushroom in Avondale, and he claims a vocal minority are opposed to it.

Plans call for a restaurant with 220 seats, making it the smallest Mellow Mushroom in town, Keymer said. One of the buildings being razed is the former ’town restaurant, which had 82 seats, plus an estimated 26 outside, Keymer said.

On its local blog, IGetMellow.com, the restaurant chain listed “Ten Great Reasons to Support Mellow Avondale,” including it being a family-friendly restaurant, providing great food, oª ering a gluten-free menu, creating about 55 new jobs with an annual payroll of $400,000, being sensitive to the historic neighborhood and working to minimize noise,

Parking Space WarsRiverside/Avondale struggles with success and the spillover of patrons into residential areas

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Eat More ChickenJacksonville’s ultra-conservative Baptist, vegetarian, bike-riding City Councilmember Don Redman broke a 35-year diet prohibition and ate meat on Aug. 1. He declared in a July 30 Facebook post that he would show his support for Chick-fi l-A’s opposition to gay marriage by eating at the Tinseltown location. The comments of chicken chain president D.T. Cathy have caused a national boycott and other condemnations. For more on Redman’s post, see Folio Weekly’s Flog (bit.ly/OgemXX). Also check out our July 31 editorial, “Between a Nugget and a Hard Place” (bit.ly/T29Xs8).

Robotic Prowess“Their robot was really fast at grabbing the kelp. They got 10 pieces of kelp in less than 10 seconds.”— Matthew Oelke, information technology manager at the KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) Institute for Practical Robotics, explains why a robot built by Fletcher High School students was a national winner in this year’s Botball robotic competition in Honolulu. For the 2012 competition, students built robots out of Lego blocks and metal in a contest to see which team’s robot could grab pieces of a coral reef and bring them back to the starting area the fastest. Fletcher placed fourth overall, second in a double-elimination round and received a Judges’ Choice certifi cate for Most Effective Strategy. Watch Fletcher compete against Winchester High School in this YouTube clip (bit.ly/OjDmh8).

litter and security issues.Mellow Mushroom is owned by Riverside/

Avondale resident John Valentino, who said he supports a parking study and wants political leadership to identify a community solution to a challenge that already existed before he planned the new restaurant site.

In a June 20 letter to the Riverside Avondale Preservation Board, Valentino wrote, “We do not underestimate the parking management challenge, and we are developing strategies that will ensure that we come up with solutions that mitigate our parking impact.”

But Kay Ehas, chair of the group’s Transportation Committee, which is seeking a community-wide study of parking, said there is little room in Avondale for a large restaurant such as Mellow Mushroom, which would have the most seats in the district.

“It’s just out of scale for the neighborhood,” Ehas said. “It is just too big.”

Once Mellow Mushroom is built, there will be 185 designated on-street parking spots for 1,055 bar and restaurant seats in the Shoppes of Avondale.

� e situation is even more critical in the Park Avenue and King Street part of Riverside/Avondale, where there are 1,898 bar and restaurant seats and only 211 parking spaces, Ehas said. A similar situation exists in 5 Points, where there are 1,406 restaurant bar seats and 301 parking spaces.

“We think it is causing a lot of heartache for a lot of people,” Ehas said, noting that all the retail areas back up to residential areas.

Ehas and others want a study of the situation and want to solicit input from the residents.

“We have to take it to the community andsee what they want,” Ehas said. She would like a study to be neighborhood-driven. “� e community needs to have some � nancial skin in the game.”

Carmen Godwin, executive director of the in� uential Riverside Avondale Preservation organization, is trying to walk a tightrope between business interests and the surrounding neighbors.

“I don’t believe you are ever going to please everybody,” Godwin said. “My main goal is that we come up with a long-term plan.”

RAP was heavily involved in negotiating a compromise with Kickbacks, another restaurant and bar experiencing parking issues in another part of the Riverside/Avondale area.

District 14 City Councilmember Jim Love, whose district includes these parts of Jacksonville, said when city ordinances and parking rules were � rst developed, city

fathers didn’t anticipate large restaurants and bars in the typically quiet spots, where most of the shops and cafés were small “mom-and-pop” businesses.

� ey were structured to encouragebusinesses to move into historic structures by wiping out any requirement to provide parking.

In late July, the parking squeeze caused Jacksonville City Council to approve changes to the overlay for the areas to require that new restaurants or remodeled restaurants in historical structures there provide some parking — about one space for every eight seats.

� e new requirement will not apply to existing restaurants like Mojo No. 4 or Kickbacks.

Godwin said she believes the change is a step in the right direction, but actually doesn’t create more parking spaces in the area.

“Most people feel it is one piece of the puzzle,” she said.

Love understands the concerns of the surrounding neighborhoods and acknowledges “it can be aggravating to some people.” He wants the city to conduct a study to � nd a � x for the problem.

� ere are creative solutions to the parking issues, Love said. Some of the ideas being � oated include providing valet service and parking cars at other nearby lots, installing parking meters, requiring employees to park outside the area and perhaps installing No Parking Signs for certain areas and times of day.

“� ere are a lot of ways to solve it. You don’t want to tear down houses and build parking lots or parking garages,” Love said.

“We are looking at di¤ erent things,” he added. “In some ways, it’s a good problem to have,” noting that some areas of town would like their businesses to be as successful as those in Riverside and Avondale.

Allan DeVault, a Jacksonville restaurateur who has run venues in Avondale, believes changes to the parking requirements will hurt the neighborhood and its economy. He said he believes some restaurant owners in the Shoppes of Avondale are trying to sti� e competition.

“� ere is a problem. � ere is a challenge,” said DeVault, who’s currently building a new restaurant in 5 Points next to Moss� re Grill. “� e ordinance is a poor way of doing it. To me, it’s not very well thought out.”

DeVault also said there should be a professional parking study done to identify ways to improve the situation. “� e only way they are trying is to sti� e business development when we are trying to come out

of a recession,” he said.“� e law is a de

facto ban on new, sustainable restaurants in the neighborhood,” he wrote in a letter to the editor in � e Florida Times-Union in late July. “It condemns buildings to stay derelict, developers to shelve their plans and restaurant sta¤ to remain unemployed.” �

Ron [email protected]

Fall Into the Gap$38 million— Amount that Council Auditor Kirk Sherman estimates the city of Jacksonville budget may still be short – even after Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown made $69 million in cuts. Sherman thinks Brown may be overestimating revenue the city will receive from the state and revenue it will collect from fi re inspections, according to a column by Ron Littlepage in The Florida Times-Union.

Food Trucks + Downtown = Delicious“Those of you who have followed food truck evolution in Jacksonville know what a big deal this is. We’ll be on a city-owned lot on the corner of Main & Forsyth – prime, shaded location in the center of downtown.”— The food truck Corner Taco announced in a Facebook post last week that the city of Jacksonville changed its prohibition on food trucks and invited Corner Taco to set up on a publicly owned lot. Corner Taco will be at Main and Forsyth streets every Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. On the Fly Sandwiches & Stuff also secured a downtown spot on a private lot, near the new courthouse at Jefferson and Adams streets. They’re there every Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.


Jacksonville Farmer’s Market, Beaver Street, July 13

Bouquets to Riverside residents Shawn Estock and Jesse Velez for caring enough about a community park to make it nicer for everyone. The pair showed up for a cleanup announced for Riverside Park on July 29. When nobody else arrived, they combed the park for litter by themselves.

Brickbats to Nassau County Manager Ted Selby for asking Nassau County Commissioners to strike down a prohibition on relatives working in the same county department or supervising one another. The nepotism policy that the county implemented three years ago keeps favoritism in check by prohibiting relatives from working together. Selby said the county would put controls in place to prevent employees from crossing legal and ethical lines. But that’s not enough; when a co-worker is related to the boss, he or she will be treated differently than other employees and that damages the morale of the other employees.

Bouquets to Jacksonville artist Traci Kovach and more than two dozen local artists, teachers and community members for spending a recent Saturday painting at Andrew Robinson Elementary School in Springfi eld. Kovach, an alum, paid for the project and recruited volunteers. The graffi ti-styled murals on three buildings connect to the magnet school’s focus on science, engineering and mathematics.


HEY GUYS! I’m taking SharkWeek o , so here’s last year’s Shark Week column with updated Shark Week details. Enjoy your Shark Week!

Look, I have nothing against Shark Week. is annual

weeklong tribute to those � nny, ass-chomping murderers of the deep is as anticipated in the Humpy household as Christmas, Easter and all those other holidays. HOWEVER! e Discovery Channel could devote the occasional week to a far more frightening animal: the weenie dog. DON’T YOU DARE LAUGH AT MY PHOBIA!! e weenie dog is, statistically speaking, far more dangerous, and here’s my three-pronged proof:

Proof One! Unless you’re that jerk Aquaman, how much time do you spend in the ocean? 20 minutes a year tops? Comparatively, how many times a year do you pass a weenie dog? Maybe 125? erefore, your ankle’s chances of being mauled by a weenie dog are 125 times greater than by an attack from a shark. (Note: e previous statistic is not necessarily scienti� cally sound.)

Proof Two! Weenie dogs are the worst. Weenie dogs are ugly, misshapen, unnecessarily angry and racist. YES, RACIST!! Because of their German descent, they despise everyone but themselves. ere’s only one weenie dog race I love — when 20 weenie dogs race each other around a horse track. It’s HILARIOUS!! (Racists racing are always funny. I can still hate them, though.)

Proof ree! Weenie dogs are clinically insane. Are sharks insane? NO. When they take a bite out of a seal, surfer or sex-crazed teenager, it’s usually because they’re starving to death. Conversely, the reason weenie dogs take a bite out of people’s ankles is for one of these reasons: (1) Weenie Dog God told them to. (2) e person’s ankle reminds them of a dogbone. (3) ey believe their teeth are miniature diamond-encrusted robots that will teleport them to weenie dog heaven if constantly coated in human blood. In short, WEENIE DOGS ARE BATCRAP CRAZY!!

at being said, Discovery Channel does not have a “Weenie Dog Week,” it has a “Shark Week” — so we’ll just have to be satis� ed with a week devoted to a less frightening, less violently bonkers animal. Some highlights:“Air Jaws Apocalypse” (Sunday, Aug. 12, 9 p.m.) You thought last year’s Ultimate Air Jaws was apocalyptic? Check out this one, in which documentary � lmmakers swim with the air-hopping Great Whites. Yikes.“Sharkzilla” (Monday, Aug. 13, 10 p.m.) Designers and scientists unite to recreate and build the ancient monster shark Megalodon — this actual working giganto-shark will then surely escape, and start chomping on anything that ¤ oats by.“How Jaws Changed the World” (Tuesday, Aug. 14, 9 p.m.) A documentary about how Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws” not only led to a wholesale slaughter of sharks, but ultimately their conservation. We know the rest of the

story … their brains grew to three times their normal size, they learned how to use guns and Facebook, and they took over the Earth. And ate it. (Or something like that.) �

TUESDAY, AUGUST 710:00 ANI DRUG KINGPIN HIPPOSIt’s about drug lord Pablo Escobar’s private zoo, but I’d watch anything with that title.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 810:00 TLC HERE COMES HONEY BOO BOODebut! Tonight Honey Boo Boo and her family plot the end of life on Earth and eat opossum.11:00 NBC GO ONDebut! Friends’ Matthew Perry plays a jerk sportscaster — but really, is there any other kind?

THURSDAY, AUGUST 99:00 ABC WIPEOUTA special “hillbilly wipeout” edition, which means super-duper extra hilarity!Midnight TOON CHILDREN’S HOSPITALSeason premiere! The absolutely excellent comedy series returns … with Jon Hamm as the hospital’s founder?!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1010:00 IFC COMEDY BANG! BANG!Season fi nale! Guest starring “Weird Al” Yankovic and his comic Hawaiian shirt.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1110:00 COM JEFF ROSS ROASTS AMERICAThe funny comedian in a stand-up special. Prepare to be insulted.10:00 BBCA THE NERDISTIt’s a tribute to “nerd girls” — without whom there would never be nerd babies.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 127:00 NBC SUMMER OLYMPICSIt’s the closing night for the Olympic summer games. (Phew! I’m not going to watch table tennis for at least another four years.)10:00 DSC SHARK WEEK’S 25 BEST BITESUnless, you know, you’re the victim.

MONDAY, AUGUST 138:00 FOX HOTEL HELLDebut! Hell’s Kitchen’s Gordon Ramsay takes a break from restaurants and tries to fi x (and grievously insult) troubled hotels.8:00 NBC STARS EARN STRIPESDebut! Pampered celebs learn what it’s like to become a soldier. Sorry, they’re not allowed to kill terrorists.

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BARBECUE & STEAKHOUSES 15

BRITISH & IRISH 16

CAFÉS, DELIS & SANDWICH SPOTS 18

CASUAL SPOTS & JOINTS 23

CHINESE 27

COFFEEHOUSES 27

DINERS 27

ECLECTIC & UPSCALE 28

FRENCH 31

GLOBAL & INTERNATIONAL 31

GREEK, MEDITERRANEAN & MIDDLE EASTERN 34

HOME COOKIN’ 35

INDIAN 36

ITALIAN 36

JAPANESE 40

MEXICAN, CUBAN, CARIBBEAN & SPANISH 42

NEIGHBORHOOD HANGOUTS 46

PIZZERIAS 49

REGIONAL CUISINE 50

SEAFOOD 51

SPECIALTY RESTAURANTS & MARKETS 55

SPORTS BARS, WINGS & OYSTERS 55

SWEET SPOTS 57

THAI & VIETNAMESE 58

VEGETARIAN & RAW 59

WINE, MARTINI & CIGAR BARS 59

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BARBECUE & STEAKHOUSES

BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q12620 Bartram Park Blvd., Mandarin, 652-29892420 U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine, 794-94244907 Beach Blvd., San Marco, 398-424810065 Skinner Lake Dr., Tinseltown, 998-19979820 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 268-26663303 San Pablo Rd. S., Intracoastal, 223-13918011 Merrill Rd., Ste. 23, Arlington, 743-37275229 Jammes Rd., Westside, 772-00501266 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 249-87045711 Bowden Rd., Southpoint, 448-5395705 S. Lane Ave., Westside, 783-140410645 Philips Hwy., Southside, 886-2801100 Bartram Oaks Walk, Fruit Cove, 287-77105903 Norwood Ave., Northside, 765-18171765 Town Center Blvd., Eagle Harbor, 269-8870Bono’s has slow-cooked meats and served them with tangy sauces for more than 60 years. Folio Weekly readers have repeatedly picked Bono’s as their favorite barbecue joint in our annual Best of Jax poll, with baby back ribs, barbecue salad and chicken breast sandwiches among the favorites. A kids’ menu is available. Open daily.

COTTEN’S BAR-B-QUE2048 Rogero Rd., Arlington, 743-1233Fred Cotten Jr. has been offering his pit-cooked barbecue for more than 25 years. All the sauces are made in-house from original recipes. Cotten’s, which features moderately priced items in a casual atmosphere, serves beer and wine. A kids’ selection and take-out are available. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.

CROSS CREEK850 S. Lane Ave., Westside, 783-9579This steakhouse offers signature dishes like cheesy Creek chicken, Ocala sirloin and baby back ribs. A kids’ menu and take-out are available, and a full bar is served. Open daily.

ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40, Avondale, 388-4884Called a churrascaria (Portuguese for steakhouse), this Brazilian steakhouse features gauchos who carve the meat onto your plate from their serving tables. A full bar is served. Open for dinner Tue.-Sun.; closed Mon.

HARMONIOUS MONKS 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 30, Mandarin, 880-3040The American-style steakhouse features a 9-ounce choice Angus center-cut fi let topped with gorgonzola shiitake mushroom cream sauce, 8-ounce gourmet burgers, fall-off-the-bone ribs, wraps and sandwiches. And there’s karaoke every Mon.-Thur., with Dennis Klee & the World’s Most Talented Waitstaff performing every Fri. & Sat. A full bar is served. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.

JACK’S BBQ691 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-8100This low-slung building has lured regulars and locals for more than six decades. Part of Jack’s appeal is the old-fashioned pit barbecue, but the place has been updated with a Tiki bar, a large wooden deck, a new band performance space and even a small swimming pool. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Live entertainment is featured Fri., Sat. and Sun.

JACKSONVILLE GOLD CLUB320 Gen. Doolittle Dr., Regency, 645-5500Gold Club offers daily lunch and dinner specials, as well as free happy hour buffets on Thur. and Fri. A full bar is served. Open daily.

JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE2025 Emerson St., Southside, 346-3770830 N. Pearl St., Downtown, 353-63885945 New Kings Rd., Northside, 765-8515For more than 55 years, Jenkins Quality Barbecue has served some of the best down-home barbecue around. Slather fl avorful sauce on a whole smoky chicken or a basket of crinkle-cut French fries. All three places have a drive-thru for convenient take-out. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

MILLHOUSE STEAKHOUSE1341 Airport Rd., Northside, 741-8722

This locally-owned-and-operated steakhouse is a favorite among Northsiders, serving choice steaks from the signature broiler. The menu includes seafood, pasta dishes and Millhouse gorgonzola, plus homemade desserts. A full bar and a kids’ menu are available. Live acoustic music is presented on Tue. and Fri. Open for dinner nightly.

MOJO BAR-B-QUE1607 University Blvd. W., Lakewood, 732-7200MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 247-6636MOJO SMOKEHOUSE1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 8, Fleming Island, 264-0636MOJO NO. 4 URBAN BBQ & WHISKEY BAR3572 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 381-6670MOJO OLD CITY BBQ5 Cordova St., St. Augustine, 342-5264This funky Southern blues kitchen offers pulled pork and Carolina-style barbecue along with chicken-fried steak and Delta fried catfi sh. A kids’ menu and carry-out are available, along with a full bottled beer selection. Avondale’s Mojo No. 4 also offers hummus, shrimp and grits, and specialty cocktails. The brand-new Old City Mojo offers outdoor dining on two patios. And like the Jax Beach Mojo, they both feature live national and local blues acts and a full bar. A Best of Jax 2011 winner for Best Barbecue. Open daily.

MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ 4838 Highway Ave., Westside, 389-5551Monroe’s smoked meats include wings, pulled pork, brisket, turkey and ribs. Homestyle sides include green beans, baked beans, red cole slaw and collards. Beer and wine are served, and a kids’ menu is available. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. (Check out Monroe’s on-the-go food truck on Facebook and Twitter.)

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*BITE CLUB CERTIFIED!9300 Baymeadows Rd., Baymeadows, 739-6633With an English tavern atmosphere, this Embassy Suites Hotel restaurant offers center-cut beef, fresh seafood and sandwiches. The signature 16-ounce bone-in ribeye is popular, and desserts include crème brûlée. A full bar is served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE1201 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville Crowne Plaza, Southbank, 396-6200814 A1A, Ste. 103, Ponte Vedra Beach, 285-0014A consistent Best of Jax winner for Best Steaks, Ruth’s Chris serves Midwestern custom-aged U.S. prime beef, cooked in 1,800-degree broilers. Fresh seafood and live Maine lobster are also on the menu. A full bar is served with an extensive selection of wines. Reservations suggested; open nightly.

SHANE’S RIB SHACK13546 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1, Intracoastal, 992-0130Originating in Georgia, Shane’s has expanded all over the U.S., including here in J-ville. Burgers, pork, racks of ribs, chicken tenders and wings are served along with beans, fried okra, corn on the cob, collards and Brunswick stew. A kids’ selection is offered. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

SMOKIN’ D’S BBQ110 S.R. 206 E., St. Augustine, 797-2050Their motto — “We’re open if it’s smokin’” — pretty much says it all. Ultra-casual, no credit cards, no alcohol, no delivery. But there is take-out — and outside seating on tree stumps. The Beach Basket, fi lled with three kinds of barbecued beans, is topped with a giant pile of your choice of beef brisket, turkey or pork. Open daily “until the food runs out.”

SONNY’S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q12485 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 288-79284434 Blanding Blvd., Westside, 777-07301923 S. Lane Ave., Westside, 786-00812742 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach, 261-66321976 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, 272-460612719 Atlantic Blvd., Intracoastal, 220-949910840 Harts Rd., Northside, 751-42255097 University Blvd. W., Southside, 737-49061720 U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine, 824-32202720 S.R. 16, St. Augustine, 824-3315425 N. S.R. 19, Palatka, (386) 328-4655For more than 30 years, Sonny’s has been a Northeast Florida favorite. The beef, pork, chicken and ribs are cooked in a wood-fi red pit, and sides include Vidalia onion rings,


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corn nuggets, potato salad, barbecue beans and coleslaw. All-you-can-eat specials daily. Take-out is available. Beer is served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

STICKY FINGERS8129 Point Meadows Way, Baymeadows, 493-742713150 City Station Dr., River City Marketplace, 309-7427A true Memphis-style rib house, Sticky Fingers slow-smokes meats over aged hickory wood. The menu includes ribs, barbecue and rotisserie-smoked chicken. Dine indoors or out on the screened patio. Happy hour is featured weekdays. Open daily.

TANK’S FAMILY BAR-B-Q 11701 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 23, Mandarin, 351-8265Owned and operated by the Tankersley family, this place offers made-from-scratch Southern-style fare, featuring their own sauces. A kids’ menu is available. Beer and wine are served. Open for lunch and dinner, Mon.-Sat.

TEXAS ROADHOUSE550 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 213-1000Texas Roadhouse specializes in steaks, ribs, seafood and chops. The atmosphere’s casual and family-friendly. Daily specials are featured, and the full-service bar offers a daily happy hour, ice-cold beer and legendary margaritas. Open for dinner Mon.-Wed., for lunch and dinner Thur.-Sun.

III FORKS PRIME STEAKHOUSE9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Tinseltown, 928-9277III Forks offers a contemporary evolution of the classic steakhouse, updated and stylish with a savvy menu featuring USDA prime beef, seafood, distinctive wine and local favorites. A full bar is served and more than 1,500 wines are available. A kids’ menu is available. Dine indoors or out on the patio. Open for dinner Mon.-Sat.

TOMBO’S BACKPORCH BARBECUE8929 Philips Hwy., Southside, 363-0990Tombo’s bright yellow awning says “BBQ!” and themenu doesn’t disappoint. Tombo’s offers low-fat dishes, like barbecue salad, and a full breakfast menu, and the restaurant will also smoke your hogs, hams, deer and turkeys when you bring ’em in. Open for breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat.

WOODY’S BAR-B-Q5930 Powers Ave., Lakewood, 739-74278221 Southside Blvd., Southside, 265-00661638 University Blvd. S., Southside, 721-88369825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 46, Mandarin, 262-3955950 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 1, Orange Park, 272-1419226 Solana Rd., Ste. 1, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-8999135 Jenkins St., Ste. 106, St. Augustine, 819-8880474323 S.R. 200, Fernandina, 206-40461482 S. Sixth St., Macclenny, 259-5800

110 S.R. 19, Palatka, (386) 385-3234Woody’s Bar-B-Q features barbecue plates, barbecue salads and the popular pulled pork sandwiches. Along with lunch and dinner specials, there are several all-you-can-eat specials. A kids’ menu is available, and a seniors’ discount is offered at some locations. Beer and wine are served. Open daily.

BRITISH & IRISHANN O’MALLEY’S DELI & PUB23 Orange St., St. Augustine, 825-4040Located across from the Old City Gates, Ann O’Malley’s serves a casual menu of soups, salads and sandwiches — favorites include the Reuben and the chicken salad — with familiar, friendly service. Dine indoors or out on the porch. Beer and wine are served, with Irish beers on tap. Open mic is held every Tue., and there’s live music on weekends. Open daily.

BARLEY REPUBLIC IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE 48 Spanish St., St. Augustine, 547-2023This new Irish bar and pub in downtown’s historic district offers burgers, sandwiches, shepherd’s pie and bangers and mash. Beer and wine are served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

THE BRITISH PUB213 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 810-5111This traditional British pub offers darts and serves ale, beer and wine, as well as traditional meat pies, Cornish pasties and sausage rolls. Varieties of authentic British food and candies are sold at the shop within. Open nightly.

CULHANE’S IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE

*BITE CLUB CERTIFIED!967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595An upscale Irish pub and restaurant owned and managed byfour sisters from County Limerick, Ireland, Culhane’s menu includes favorites like shepherd’s pie and corned beef, but their gastropub menu takes customers to new culinary heights, offering the likes of Guinness stew, Dingle fi sh pie and lamb sliders. The Irish hospitality is service with a smile. Open Tue.-Sun.; brunch is held every Sun., featuring live Irish music.

Pernell Pryor, Sandy McCorkel, Chris and Alex Ebelt, Ali Willen, Kim Clark and customer Adrianne Walker strike a pose at The Southern Grill, a neighborhood diner on Flagler Avenue on Jacksonville’s Southbank.

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Coco’s Steak and Seafood serves a combo of Caribbean and American specialties, including the ever-popular fi sh ‘n’ chips with house salad, in its cheery digs on C.R. 13 in St. Johns.

DONOVAN’S IRISH PUB7440 U.S. 1 N., Ste. 108, Palencia, St. Augustine, 829-0000Donovan’s features a mix of classic Irish entrées and traditional American dinners, as well as appetizers and “pub grub.” Irish beers and whiskeys are served along with a full bar. A kids’ menu is available. Six HDTVs and Wii are available. Open daily.

FIONN MACCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT410 N. Third St., Jax Beach, 242-9499The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Ste. 176, Downtown, 374-1547This pub — one newly relocated in Jax Beach, with a new chef; the other open at The Landing — offers casual dining with an uptown Irish atmosphere, serving fi sh and chips, Guinness lamb stew and black-and-tan brownies. Live music is featured daily. A full bar is served. A kids’ menu and take-out are available. Open daily.

FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB177 Sailfi sh Dr. E., Atlantic Beach, 246-4293If Rachel Allen and Johnny Cash had a baby and he grew up to be a chef, this would be his menu: variations on corned beef hash, black and white puddings, bangers and mash. A full bar is served, and take-out is available. The kitchen is open Thur.-Sat. for dinner, Sat. for lunch, Sun. for brunch.

KING’S HEAD BRITISH PUB6460 U.S. 1 N., St. Augustine, 823-9787Owner Ann Dyke and her staff serve British draught beers and cider in 20-ounce Imperial pints — as well as a full bar — in an authentic pub setting. A repeat Best of Jax winner for Best Neighborhood Bar, King’s Head serves Cornish pasties, and fi sh and chips. Open for lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. A kids’ menu is available. Located north of the St. Augustine airport on U.S. 1. Look for the red double-decker bus out front.

LYNCH’S IRISH PUB514 N. First St., Jax Beach, 249-5181Lynch’s fresh “green” menu includes corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, and fi sh and chips. There’s also a

full bar, and 50 imported and domestic draft beers on tap. Live entertainment is featured every evening. Open daily.

MULLIGAN’S PUB45 PGA Tour Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-1661The new Irish pub, at the Hilton Garden Inn, offers a variety of favorites and Irish dishes. A full bar is served, including Guinness. Open for dinner daily.

O’BROTHERS IRISH PUB1521 Margaret St., Riverside, 854-9300The restaurant features traditional Irish fare like shepherd’s pie with Stilton crust, Guinness mac and cheese and, of course, fi sh and chips. A full bar — with plenty of beers and ales — is served. Outdoor patio dining, a kids’ menu and take-out are available. Open for lunch Tue.-Sun., for dinner nightly.

O’KANE’S IRISH PUB318 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, 261-1000O’Kane’s offers a large selection of draft and imported beers. Located in the rear of a historic 19th century building, the eatery offers fi sh and chips, corned beef and cabbage and certifi ed Angus beef. Open daily.

SHANNON’S IRISH PUB111 Bartram Oaks Walk, Julington, 230-9670Tried-and-true dishes from the Emerald Isle — bangers and mash, corned beef and cabbage — are served alongside pork and beef entrees. A kids’ menu and take-out are available, and a full bar is served, with a daily happy hour. Live music is presented Fri. and Sat., and trivia’s on Wed. Open for lunch Wed.-Sun., for dinner nightly.

TILTED KILT PUB & EATERY9720 Deer Lake Court, Tinseltown, 379-8612The latest installment in restaurants whose specialty is hot waitresses (their tagline is “the best-looking sports pub you’ve ever seen”), this Jacksonville haunt offers 40 big-screen TVs, pub fare — including wings, salmon and shepherd’s pie — and a full bar. And did we mention cute girls in kilts? Open daily for lunch, dinner and late night.



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CAFÉS, DELIS & SANDWICH

SPOTSADAMS STREET DELI & GRILL 126 W. Adams St., Downtown, 475-1400The lunch spot serves wraps, including grilled chicken, and salads, including Greek salad. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri.

THE AMERICAN CAFÉThe Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 201, 2 Independent Dr., 353-4503The café’s specialties include ribs and fresh fi sh, but the chicken potpie is a customer favorite, and French bread comes with every entrée. The full bar serves an 18-ounce margarita all day, every day, and there’s a happy hour Mon.-Fri. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

ANCIENT CITY SUBS8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 207, Baymeadows, 446-9988Locally owned and operated by Andy and Rhonna Rockwell, this St. Augustine-themed sandwich shop, newly relocated to Philips Highway, serves gourmet subs — toasted, pressed or cold — and salads. Ancient City offers a kids’ menu and takeout. Open Mon.-Sat.

ARDEN’S KAFÉ & KATERING8299 W. Beaver St., Northside, 781-77331650 Hamilton St., Ste. 4, Ortega, 384-4144From gourmet to Cajun, Chef Arden deSaussure can create it, using fresh ingredients, including local seafood, veggies and meats. Arden’s in Ortega is open for lunch Sun.-Fri.; on the Northside, Arden’s serves lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun.

THE ATRIUM CAFÉ1 Independent Dr., Ste. 100, Jacksonville, 634-1811Located in the Wells Fargo Center, the café offers hot entrées and traditional sandwiches, including a buffalo chicken sandwich. Dine outside, inside or take it to go. Open Mon.-Fri. for breakfast and lunch.

BAGEL WORLD2202 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 246-9988This cozy little place offers a breakfast special (eggs, ham and cheese) and a variety of coffees and juices. Open for breakfast and lunch daily.

BAYARD CAFE12525 Philips Hwy., Ste. 201, Bayard, 551-3026This casual, family-owned restaurant serves homemade-style breakfast all day as well as soups and daily specials. And the café now offers desserts, lattes and espressos. A kids’ selection and take-out are available. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

THE BISTRO AT CULINARY OUTFITTERS 9 S. Dixie Hwy., St. Augustine, 829-2727The Bistro is where locals lunch on crab cakes, chicken burritos, hamburgers, wraps, salads and soups, each dish made with fresh ingredients. Beer and wine are served, and take-out is available. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri.

BLUE BOY SANDWICH SHOP5535 Ft. Caroline Rd., Arlington, 743-35156514 Norwood Ave., Northside, 768-9791Blue Boy has been serving breakfast and hot and cold sandwiches since 1972. Breads are made on site, as well as subs, camels, salads and desserts. Take-out available. The Arlington location serves beer and wine. Open Mon.-Sat.

BONGIORNO’S PHILLY STEAK SHOP2294 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 246-3278Jeff and Deanna Bongiorno of South Philly have brought the Northeast to Jax — the Amoroso rolls are fl own in from Philly and the chipped ribeye comes from South Jersey. Sandwich choices, wraps, burgers and dogs. Beer and wine and a kids’ menu are offered. Open for lunch and dinner.

BRIGHT MORNINGS105 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 491-1771This small café is hidden behind Amelia SanJon Gallery. With indoor and outdoor dining, the café is open for breakfast and lunch daily; closed Wed.

BUFFALO’S SOUTHWESTERN CAFÉ6055 Youngerman Cir., Westside, 778-1101Southwestern-American cuisine is Buffalo’s niche, from

wings and fajitas to sirloin steak and wraps. A full bar with a daily happy hour is offered. Dine indoors or out on the patio, where there’s a smoker-friendly patio bar. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Kids eat free on Sun.

CAFÉ DU MARCHÉ11700 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 18, Mandarin, 886-6999Café Du Marché offers a sophisticated menu of original recipes, including homemade breads and desserts. A kids’ menu and take-out are available. Open for breakfast and lunch daily.

CAFÉ ELEVEN501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-9311Back under its original ownership, this former convenience store serves coffee drinks, vegetarian meals and meaty Southern comfort dishes. At night, it features some of the best bands in indie rock. Just a block from the beach, Café Eleven serves breakfast (brunch on weekends), lunch daily and beer and wine.

CAFÉ EXPRESS1706 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, 724-3997This cozy café offers hot and cold sandwiches as well as breakfast dishes. The homemade potato chips are a specialty. Dine in or take out. Open for breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat.

CAFÉ KARIBO27 N. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 277-5269Housed in a historic building in downtown Fernandina, family-owned Café Karibo serves eclectic cuisine, including homemade veggie burgers, fresh seafood, unique salads and made from scratch desserts. Kids menu and take-out are available, and meals are served inside or out under the oak-shaded patio. The Karibrew Pub offers beer brewed on site, imports and a full bar. Open for lunch on Mon., lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Live music is performed every Fri.-Sun.

CAFÉ NOLA AT MOCAJAX333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911Located on the fi rst fl oor of the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Cafe Nola serves shrimp and grits, gourmet sandwiches, fresh fi sh tacos and homemade desserts, along with a full bar. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri., for dinner Thur.

CURRENTS LOUNGE225 E. Coastline Dr., Northbank, 588-1234Located in the main lobby of the Hyatt Regency Riverfront, Currents offers appetizers, café cuisine, a full bar, specialty desserts, wireless Internet access and plasma TVs. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

DIANE’S NEW DAWN MARKET110 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 824-1337The lunch counter inside this health food store serves everything made-to-order using organic ingredients. Sandwiches include avocado, peanut butter with honey, falafel, hummus, tofu salad and a veggie burger. Smoothies and fresh juices are also available. Open for lunch Mon.-Sat.

EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS225 E. Coastline Dr., Downtown, 634-45791661 Riverside Blvd., Ste. 130, Riverside, 354-09912800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville University, 256-7539With more than 25 varieties of fresh-baked-in-store bagels, Einstein Bros. has breakfast covered. Throw in some egg sandwiches, paninis and wraps, and you’re done. And lunch offers healthful cold sandwiches, melts, soups and salads. Coffees, smoothies and sweet treats complete the menu. The Hyatt Regency downtown location is open for breakfast and lunch daily; JU’s store is open Mon.-Fri.

ELIZABETH’S CAFÉ1500 Sawgrass Village Dr., Ponte Vedra, 543-7677Serving a full breakfast menu and lunch items, Elizabeth’s Café in Sawgrass Village specializes in scrambled eggs with Nova Scotia salmon and onions, deli-style sandwiches and espresso drinks. Outside dining is available. Open daily.

EVERGREEN CAFÉ3837 Baymeadows Rd., Baymeadows, 636-9040This upscale café serves savory and sweet crepes made with fresh ingredients, as well as subs, paninis and European-style cakes. Beer and wine are served, and take-out is available. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.



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Jacksonville is crazy for sushi, or sushi is crazy for Jacksonville. � e city may not be

able to boast the most sushi restaurants per capita in the country (both Baton Rouge and Pleasanton, Calif., make that claim), but in the 800 square miles of Jacksonville, there are at least 85 restaurants serving the Japanese delicacy. If sushi spots were spread out on a grid, every single one of the city’s 871,000 people would always be within 10 miles of a Crazy Roll.

A Google Earth search for “sushi” near Jacksonville produces a map marked with circles of sushi concentrations. Restaurants are strung from Avondale to San Marco in a shape resembling a shrimp. � ey are heaped along Southside Boulevard, Tinseltown and St. Johns Town Center like mounds of salmon roe. And along Jacksonville Beach south to Ponte Vedra, they resemble the strand of the nori seaweed used to wrap sushi into colorful, eye-pleasing packages of � avor.

First, some sushi history. For decades a� er a Japanese businessman decided in the 1960s to base a Los Angeles restaurant on “the East Asian food that most disgusted white people,” eating sushi was adventure eating. It was a taste shared by cultural outliers. Remember Claire’s bento box of sushi in the ’80s classic “� e Breakfast Club”? � e other kids gagged.

As sushi began mainstreaming into American culture, it spread from the major cities throughout the Midwest and into bastions of the Old South like Jacksonville.

Today, sushi is the fast food of a generation. Kids might complain about eating their veggies, but many will scarf up little bundles of raw salmon and rice. Even Wal-mart sells it. Sakana Restaurant & Blue Bar in Jax Beach named one of its selections the Bubba Roll. What’s more blue-collar than that?

Trevor Corson, author of “� e Story of Sushi: An Unlikely Saga of Raw Fish and Rice,” compares the design of a sushi roll to the creation of a Zen garden. Maybe that’s the key to sushi’s proliferation: We’re just looking for a little Zen in our lives.

Sushi has helped change our diet, but we’ve also changed sushi. From the invention of the California Roll by an L.A. chef who substituted avocado for tuna belly in the late ’70s, sushi chefs in the U.S. have added new layers of tastes and textures. � ey deep-fry it, smother it in sauces and create completely vegetarian versions. Sumo Sushi in Riverside serves a sweet potato roll with cream cheese reminiscent of sweet potato pie. Cream cheese is rolled with tuna and mayonnaise with shrimp; some rolls contain the nonspeci¤ c ingredient “crunchy.”

Sushi has become so American, you can even get it supersized. Instead of bite-sized pieces, some rolls are so big, one will barely ¤ t into the mouth. � e pieces are so heavy that gripping them with chopsticks and transferring to your mouth is an acrobatic feat.

� e cross-cultural in� uence isn’t found only in the food. � e menus of Northeast Florida’s sushi restaurants read like pop culture textbooks. Sushi Café serves a BMW roll, named a� er a luxury car. Sumo Sushi serves the Victoria Secrete roll (yes, it’s spelled like

a secretion). Almost every sushi restaurant in Jacksonville makes the Jaguar roll, which is usually a combination of eel and avocado, deep-fried. Philip Sushi named rolls a� er Jacksonville roads: the Baymeadows roll and the JTB (John Turner Butler Boulevard) roll are favorites.

� e answer to why Jacksonville has so many sushi joints remains elusive. “It’s cultural,” said server Barbara Taylor at Riverside’s Sushi Café. She said sushi seekers gravitate to Riverside. “It’s because Jacksonville is on the water,” o§ ered another, though it seemed impolite to point out that most sushi restaurants in the area don’t serve locally harvested seafood. Michelle Lin, a server at Sumo Sushi, opined that sushi is popular because it’s clean, fresh and “not greasy.”

While there weren’t any good explanations for the explosion of sushi-centric spots, no server or sushi chef could explain the origin of Jacksonville’s sushi roll names.

At the Sushi House near St. Johns Town Center, server Jamyang Choekyi, who is originally from Tibet, o§ ered the theory that sushi chefs gave the rolls Jacksonville names because they were favorites of particular customers.

Choekyi said a woman who dines regularly at Sushi House orders a custom roll with shrimp and mango in it. One day, the customer asked if the special roll could be named a� er her. � ough Choekyi told the woman it could, she decided that naming a roll “Elizabeth” or “Cathy” — or whatever the woman’s name is — didn’t sound right.

Instead, she chose another name: It’s Jam roll. Of course, Choekyi’s ¤ rst name is J-a-m-yang, so it’s kind of named a� er her.

Choekyi hinted how to make Jacksonville sushi more uniquely localized. She suggested going to other sushi restaurants in the city and asking for a custom roll with shrimp and mango.

“� en you can ask if you can name the roll,” she said.

� e name?“It’s Jam Roll.” �

Susan Cooper [email protected]

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FIRST COAST DELI & GRILL6082 St. Augustine Rd., Mandarin, 733-7477First Coast offers traditional diner fare like oversized pancakes and bacon, sandwiches, salads and burgers, including the coyote burger. A kids’ menu and take-out are offered. Open for breakfast and lunch daily.

FLY BY CAFÉ 4900 U.S. 1 N., St. Augustine, 824-3494Located at St. Johns County airport, Fly By features signature soups, specialty burgers and chicken sandwiches. A kids’ menu, and beer and wine are available. Open daily.

GALLERY CAFE1974 U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine, 825-9944This cozy spot offers creative sandwiches, salads, soups, organic fair-trade coffees, fresh pastries and New York-style bagels. Free WiFi and take-out available. Open for breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. and dinner Wed.-Sat.

HEALTHY BAGEL1500 University Blvd. W., Lakewood, 730-3322Healthy Bagel serves 20 varieties of fresh-baked bagels and 13 varieties of bagel sandwiches, including cashew chicken, cranberry turkey and Reubens. Smoothies and espresso are served. A 2011 Best of Jax winner for Best Bagel. Open daily.

HOT SHOT BAKERY & CAFE 8 Granada St., St. Augustine, 824-7898Freshly baked items, coffees and hand-crafted breakfast and lunch sandwiches are featured at this new place, as well as Datil B. Good hot sauces and pepper products. Open for breakfast and lunch daily.

JASON’S DELI2230 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 246-75854375 Southside Blvd., Ste. 15, Southside, 620-0707Jason’s Deli serves fresh, thick deli sandwiches along with soups, salads and super spuds. The signature sandwich is a New Orleans-style muffalatta sandwich. There’s also a salad bar with more than 33 choices and free ice cream. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS4261 Roosevelt Blvd. Jacksonville, 387-0007Don’t let the Yankee-centric name turn you away. Jersey Mike’s, known for its fresh-cut subs, offers both hot and cold choices, including Philly, meatball and cheese, turkey breast and provolone, roast beef, and a veggie sub. Wraps and salads, too. A kids’ selection is offered, and take-out is available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 19, Tinseltown, 642-818811702 Beach Blvd., Intracoastal, 642-82881725 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, 400-78277159 Philips Hwy., Southside, 400-6199

363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 246-2033630 Park St., Riverside, 400-6688Wildly popular in college towns, Jimmy John’s has been serving gourmet subs and sandwiches since 1983, using fresh breads, meats and cheeses in tandem with lettuce, tomatoes and dressings to produce damn good subs. Totally Tuna, J.J.B.L.T. and Club Lulu are among the choices. Open daily.

JULIE’S CAFE5100 Sunbeam Rd., Ste. 4, Jacksonville, 268-8121This family-owned café serves American and Middle Eastern dishes. Dine indoors or outside. A kids’ menu and take-out are available. Open for breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri.

KELLEY’S COURTYARD CAFÉ19 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 432-8213In the heart of Fernandina’s historic district, Kelley’s Café serves sandwiches, wraps, soups and salads, along with fried green tomatoes. A full dinner menu is also featured. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.

KITCHEN KETTLE DELI4251 Lenox Ave., Ste. 7, Westside, 387-8400Relocated and sporting Western-themed décor, Kitchen Kettle Deli is a small, family-owned business serving homemade favorites. Chef Kim Wright serves daily specials including chicken, burgers and potato salad. Take-out is available. Open for breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri.

LET’S NOSH10950 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 683-8346This authentic Jewish deli offers a full breakfast, lunch and brunch as well as a full-service deli counter featuring Vienna Beef meats. The Reuben here is awesome. Real New York water bagels, bread baked on site and desserts are also featured. A kids’ menu and take-out are available. Open daily.

LITTLE JOE’S CAFÉ245 Riverside Ave., Ste. 195, Riverside, 791-3336This bright, riverview café inside the St. Joe Building serves breakfast and lunch in a casual atmosphere. Fresh soups, salads and signature salad dressings round out the New York-style deli experience. Open Mon.-Fri.

MARCHÉ BURETTE6800 First Coast Hwy., Amelia Island, 491-4834This old-fashioned gourmet food market and deli, in The Spa & Shops at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, offers a continental breakfast and a lunch that features wood-oven fi red gourmet pizzas. A kids’ menu and beer and wine are available. Open daily.

OLIO MARKET 301 E. Bay St., Downtown, 356-7100A new favorite on the downtown dining scene, Olio serves made-from-scratch soups, salads and sandwiches, along

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with beer and wine. They even cure their own bacon and pickle their own pickles. Take-out is available. Open for breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri.

PANERA BREAD9810 Baymeadows Rd., Southside, 645-57474720 Town Crossing Dr., St. Johns Town Center, 807-910313820 Old St. Augustine Rd., Mandarin, 262-173213740 Beach Blvd., Southside, 821-821111111 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 268-33669301 Atlantic Blvd., Arlington, 722-272512959 Atlantic Blvd., Intracoastal, 221-13002104 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 246-66884403 Roosevelt Blvd., Ste. 3, Jacksonville, 387-17278635 Blanding Blvd., Westside, 778-414113271 City Station Dr., Northside, 714-64881510 C.R. 220, Ste. 1182, Orange Park, 215-90569570 Crosshill Blvd., Ste. 106, Argyle, 771-7191600 Tingle Ct., St. Augustine, 417-9926Voted Best Soup in 2011 by our readers, Panera features a variety of fresh-baked goods. Artisan breads, panini sandwiches, espresso drinks and thick iced coffees are also on the menu. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

PINEGROVE MEAT MARKET & DELI1511 Pine Grove Ave., Avondale, 389-8655Pinegrove offers Cuban sandwiches and homemade chicken salad from inside the meat market, which also sells USDA choice prime aged beef cut to order. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.

THE PITA PIT1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 5, Fleming Island, 579-4930500 Third St. N., Jax Beach, 685-4567This upbeat restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner all day. All of the fresh ingredients are available in a pita or a salad. All-natural smoothies are also served, and free delivery is available on Fleming Island. Open daily; very late night Thur.-Sat., midnight Mon.-Wed.

PLAYER’S CAFÉ262 Solana Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach, 273-5595Owners Don and Terri Stanton run a family-friendly restaurant with a golf theme and a “wall of fame.” (Ask Don how you can get your portrait up on the wall.) The varied menu includes a fresh grouper sub, Cuban sandwiches and Philly cheesesteaks. Open for breakfast (served all day) and lunch daily.

RUSS-DOE’S SANDWICH SHOP1745 E. Church St., Downtown, 353-9065This Talleyrand sandwich shop offers breakfast items, as well as classic American lunch fare, including PB&J, egg salad and pimento cheese sandwiches. Dine outside at picnic tables on the decks. Open for breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri.

THE SANDWICH COMPANY2011 Emerson St., San Marco, 396-3666The Sandwich Company offers sandwiches as well as a full breakfast menu, with platters and pitas in this diner-style restaurant. Lunch features wing tenders, camel riders, steak pitas and subs. WiFi is available. Open for breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat.

SCHMAGEL’S BAGELS69 Hypolita St., St. Augustine, 824-4444Fast, affordable breakfast and lunch in the heart of Old Town. Boar’s Head meats, local produce, kosher Norwegian lox and panini are featured. Outdoor dining available. Open daily.

THE SECRET GARDEN CAFÉ10095 Beach Blvd., Ste. 600, Southside, 645-0859This café survived chef/bully Robert Irvine’s “Restaurant Impossible” critique and is still packing ’em in on the Southside. Secret Garden serves homestyle Southern comfort menu items including eggs Benedict, fried green tomatoes, Alabama meatloaf and made-from-scratch desserts. Local art is displayed. Beer and wine are served. Open for breakfast and lunch daily.

THE SHEIK SANDWICH DELI9720 Atlantic Blvd., Regency, 721-26602708 N. Main St., Jacksonville, 353-81817361 103rd St., Westside, 778-48055172 Normandy Blvd., Westside, 786-76411994 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, 276-2677Family owned and operated, The Sheik has served

Jacksonville for more than 40 years, serving a full breakfast — from pitas to country plates — and an extensive lunch menu. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.

SOUP’S ON JACKSONVILLE1526 King St., Riverside, 387-9394645 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 387-9394This casual restaurant offers a collection of good-for-you soups, sandwiches and salads without the usual fat and salt, but with plenty of fl avor. The menu features hot and cold gourmet seafood and meat dishes, as well as vegetarian and vegan selections. And there are fresh and frozen soups available for take-out. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

TIDBITS RESTAURANT1076 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 396-0528For more than 25 years, Clara’s Tidbits has specialized in good food served in a friendly atmosphere, including popular lunch items like chicken salad and unique avocado sandwiches. Take-out and delivery are available. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri.

THE TREE CUP CAFEThe Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, 356-6857The Tree Cup Café serves light lunch, quick bites, beer, wine, and locally roasted coffee and espresso-based beverages. The menu features light, fresh fare including homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, gourmet desserts and daily specials. Dine indoors or out in the museum’s beautiful gardens. Open for lunch Tue.-Sun.

VILLAGE BREAD CAFE8221 Southside Blvd., Ste. 24, Deerwood, 527-3451The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 130, 2 Independent Dr., 683-72445215 Philips Hwy., Southside, 732-226110111 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 262-0740These locally owned restaurants offer breakfast featuring a variety of bagels and omelets, and lunch, offering sandwiches on homestyle bread, big salads, pizzas and pastries. Open daily for breakfast and lunch, (the Landing store is closed on Sun.) and for dinner, too, at the Mandarin location.

WHITEWAY DELICATESSEN1237 King St., Jacksonville, 389-0355This King Street mainstay has moved down the street a few blocks, but it’s retained its extensive sandwich selection, including some items you’d be hard-pressed to fi nd anywhere else. Also a good spot to catch current and former politicos talking about the city’s future over tabouli or ham sandwiches. Open for breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri.

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A1A BURRITO WORKS TACO SHOP671 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 217-7451114 St. George St., St. Augustine, 823-1229Baja-style tacos and burritos have colonized the AncientCity, much to the delight of denizens. This biz offers 100 percent vegetarian bean burritos, fi sh tacos and hormone-free meats, along with dynamite homemade guacamole.

ALL AMERICAN HOT DOG10365 Beach Blvd., Southside, 641-5794This family-owned casual spot has been around since 1967, offering all-beef hot dogs served in toasted buns, topped off with a variety of homestyle toppings, as well as steak pitas, burgers and subs. A kids’ menu is available. Open Mon.-Sat.

BOLD CITY GRILL10605 Deerwood Park Blvd., Deerwood, 564-4772The Celtic-themed atmosphere here is easy-going but full of energy, with a high-impact full bar — featuring local creations from Bold City Brewery — and fl at-panel TVs for sports. The cuisine features a range of items, from gourmet salads and burgers to fresh specialty steaks and seafood selections. Located in Sheraton Jacksonville, it’s open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily.

BURRITO GALLERY & BAR21 E. Adams St., Downtown, 598-2922BURRITO GALLERY EXPRESS1333 Third St. N., Jax Beach, 242-8226A 2011 Best of Jax winner for Best Burrito, popular Burrito



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Gallery serves Southwestern cuisine with an emphasis on innovative burritos including ginger teriyaki tofu and the incomparable blackened mahi. Local art is on display, and live music or DJs are featured on the back deck during Art Walk and other special events. A full bar is offered. Open for lunch Mon., for lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. The Gallery’s kid sister Burrito Express in Jax Beach is mostly take-out; same great chow and fast service.

CHOW DOWN ALLEY14775 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 3, Mandarin, 880-7900Family-operated Chow Down serves breakfast sandwiches, burgers, salads and specialty sandwiches. Open for breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri.

CHRISTOPHER’S TAKE OUT & CATERING2021 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 8, San Marco, 396-0330Tucked between San Marco and St. Nicholas, Christopher’s offers an eclectic menu of salads, sandwiches and wraps, including shrimp po’ boy, grandma’s braised chicken, potatoes and tomatoes dish, and a house favorite – spicy Italian sub. The 11-year restaurant pro grows his own herbs, tomatoes and collards and serves only homemade dressings and sauces. Lunch is take-out or dine-in (with fresh fl owers on the table and local art on the walls); dinner is take-out only with weekly downloadable menus on Facebook.

CINOTTI’S BAKERY & DELI1523 Penman Rd., Jax Beach, 246-1728Four generations of Cinotti’s have been serving the Beaches since 1964, offering cakes for all occasions, as well as pies, breads, desserts and party trays. And the deli features a variety of bagels and breads, as well as corned beef and club sandwiches.

CRUISERS GRILL319 S. 23rd Ave. (Pablo Plaza), Jax Beach, 270-03565613 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 1, Lakewood, 737-28743 St. George St., St. Augustine, 824-69939734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 12, Tinseltown, 646-2874Locally owned and operated for more than 15 years, this casual restaurant serves half-pound burgers – including the chipolte black bean burger and turkey burger – fi sh sandwiches, a marinated tuna wrap, big salads and award-winning cheddar fries. Cruisers is a 2011 repeat winner in the Best of Jax burger category. Beer, wine and sangria are served. Open daily.

DAVE & BUSTER’S7025 Salisbury Rd. S. (I-95 & JTB), Southside, 296-1525This 40,000-square-foot restaurant/entertainment complex includes a dining room for a quiet meal away from the games. But what fun is that? D&B’s has the latest electronic interactive games and simulators as well as traditional favorites in the Million Dollar Midway. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

DELICOMB DELICATESSEN & ESPRESSO BAR1131 Third St. N., Jax Beach, 372-4192This family-owned-and-operated deli makes everything with natural and organic ingredients, with no hydrogenated oils or high-fructose corn syrup. Granola, tuna salad and spicy panini melts are all on the highly varied menu. Delicomb uses coffees from George Howell Coffee Company. Open for breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun.

D&LP SUBS1409 Third St. S., Jax Beach, 247-4700This sub place in Jax Beach offers a variety of subs, gourmet salads, wings, pizzas with all the toppings, and pasta dinners. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

FA CAFÉ303 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 471-2006Short for “First Access,” this beachy café is located north of the County Pier, directly across from the fi rst beach access to St. Augustine Beach. The tiny kitchen cranks out great daily specials — the jerk fi sh and mango wrap is not to be missed — and the service is super-friendly. Open for lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun.

FIREHOUSE SUBS357 Marsh Landing Parkway, Jax Beach, 280-94041855 Cassat Ave., Westside, 695-10556352 103rd St., Ste. 5, Westside, 854-02246752 Normandy Blvd., Ste. 3, Northside, 338-90001978 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach, 491-80951038 Dunn Ave., Ste. 1, Northside, 338-00988380 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, Baymeadows, 737-34731234 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 339-03121949 San Marco Blvd., Ste. 1, San Marco, 396-0001233 Third St., Neptune Beach, 249-601313245 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 9, Regency, 220-714010131 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 8, Mandarin, 886-21794268 Oldfi eld Crossing Dr., Jacksonville, 338-01428221 Southside Blvd., Ste. 4, Deerwood, 996-089410261 River Marsh Dr., Ste. 131, St. Johns Town Center, 674-0536

Sirilak Harvey-Price, Thine Aphayasane and Intaluck Aphayasane serve Thai favorites like Thai garden seafood, pan-seared salmon and shrimp pot stickers at Thai Garden on Blanding Boulevard in Orange Park.


4347 University Blvd., Ste. 1, Arlington, 731-18882245 C.R. 210 W., Ste. 11, St. Johns, 823-9914465 S.R. 13, Ste. 5, St. Johns, 287-34951581 C.R. 220, Ste. 115, Eagle Harbor, 215-730236B Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 276-07012285-B Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, 276-15372640 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 210, Middleburg, 291-44116331 Roosevelt Blvd., Ste. 6, NAS, 854-0057This Jacksonville-based sub chain, founded by fi refi ghters, has been voted Best Subs in Folio Weekly’s Best of Jax readers poll several times. Firehouse serves large portions of premium meats and cheeses, steamed hot and piled on a toasted sub roll. The new Kings’ Hawaiian pork and slaw sandwich is becoming a classic. Kids’ meals come with a free fi re hat. Delivery is available. Open daily.

FIRST WATCH 544 Marsh Landing Parkway, Jax Beach, 834-378913470 Beach Blvd., Intracoastal, 223-090911111 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 268-8331Breakfast includes all the favorites: French toast, egg dishes, pancakes, crepes, waffl es and sides. Lunch offers sandwiches and salads. Kids’ selection is available. Open for breakfast, brunch and lunch daily.

FIVE GUYS FAMOUS BURGERS & FRIES4413 Town Center Parkway, St. Johns Town Center, 996-69009039 Southside Blvd., Southside, 538-910013760 St. Augustine Rd., Mandarin, 402-80361605 C.R. 220, Ste. 130, Fleming island, 592-489613249 City Square Dr., River City Marketplace, 751-9711311 N. Third St., Jax Beach, 694-03743267 Hodges Blvd., Ste. 6, Intracoastal, 992-4680200 CBL Dr., Ste. 102, Saint Johns, 342-41941910 Wells Rd., Ste. C02D-5, Orange Park, 637-04149630 Apple Cross Rd., Ste. 106, Orange Park, 573-09001620 Margaret St., Ste. 105, Riverside, 425-338010061 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 493-5414A Best of Jax 2011 winner for Best Burger in St. Augustine and OP/Fleming Island, Five Guys offers burgers made with fresh ground beef and fi nished from a wide selection of toppings, including fried onions, jalapeños or sautéed mushrooms. Fries, Kosher hot dogs and soft drinks round out the simple, basic menu. Open daily.

THE FLAME BROILER THE RICE BOWL KING9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 103, Tinseltown, 619-2786This West Coast fave is built on the concept of healthy, inexpensive fast food prepared with no transfats, MSG, frying, or skin on meat. Fresh veggies, steamed brown or white rice along with grilled beef, chicken and Korean short ribs are featured. A kids’ menu and take-out are available, and a new location on Philips Highway is opening soon. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.

GREEN ERTH BISTRO1520 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-9156That’s not a typo — this bistro is spelled just that way. Green Erth serves Cali-inspired fare made with natural ingredients, including breakfast items, big salads, soups, paninis, sandwiches, hot dishes and desserts. Organic teas, coffees and juices are available. Open for breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sat.

GREEN TURTLE TAVERN14 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 321-2324Housed in a historic shotgun shack, this local hangout has Chicago-style Vienna beef hot dogs and pub fare, cold beer and a chill atmosphere. Live music is featured weekends. Open daily.

GRINDER’S CAFE10230 Atlantic Blvd., Arlington, 725-2712For more than 20 years, Grinder’s has been serving homestyle veggies, burgers, meatloaf, pork chops and seafood. A kids’ menu and take-out are available. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

THE HAPPY TOMATO COURTYARD CAFÉ & BBQ7 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 321-0707This historic district restaurant serves fresh salads, deli sandwiches and barbecue — pulled pork, smoked turkey and ribs — in an easy, laid-back atmosphere. Homemade walnut chocolate chunk cookies are a specialty. Beer and wine are served, and a kids’ menu and take-out are available. Open for lunch Mon.-Sat.

HARPOON LOUIE’S4070 Herschel St., Riverside, 389-5631A locally-owned-and-operated American pub, Harpoon Louie’s has been a fi xture in the Avondale area for 19 years. The menu includes half-pound burgers, fi sh sandwiches and pasta. Happy hour is held during the week. Open daily.

HAZEL’S HOT DOGS2400 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine, 824-8484Named for a Chihuahua belonging to the owners, Hazel’s offers a variety of wieners and all the embellishments from its modest digs west of downtown. Open daily.

HERO’S 19TH HOLE605 S. Penman Rd., Jax Beach, 249-0761Tucked inside the clubhouse at the Jacksonville Beach Golf Club, this casual eatery has an expanded breakfast menu, as well as lunch and drink specials. Dollar drafts are featured, and trivia is played every Wed. Open daily.

HOT DOG HUT1439 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 247-8886A repeat Best of Jax winner for Best Hot Dog. The Hot Dog Hut serves a vast selection of dogs and sausages, a variety of toppings, as well as hamburgers, beer-battered onion rings and seasoned French fries. Breakfast is now offered, too. Beer is served, and take-out is available. Open daily.

JAX CITY CAFE100 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville, 633-9028This downtown mainstay offers an ample selection of subs, sandwiches and coffees. Take-out and free local delivery are available. Open for breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri.

JOHNNY’S DELI474 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 356-8055Johnny’s experienced staff cooks up made-to-order lunch fare, including grilled wraps, gyros and grilled chicken salad — more than 60 menu items are available for takeout only. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri.

KICKBACKS GASTROPUB910 King St., Riverside, 388-9551This neighborhood hot spot serves breakfast, lunch and dinner 20 hours a day, with a full bar that has more than 655 bottled beers and another 84 on tap. There’s live music Thur. and Sun., and fl atscreen TVs dot the interior. Happy hour is held Mon.-Fri. A kids’ menu is offered, and outdoor seating is available. A 2011 Best of Jax winner for Best Bar Food. Open daily.

LARRY’S GIANT SUBS7001 Merrill Rd., Arlington, 743-56641301 Monument Rd., Arlington, 724-580210750 Atlantic Blvd., Intracoastal, 642-69804479 Deerwood Lake Parkway, Southside, 425-40603928 Baymeadows Rd., Baymeadows, 737-77408616 Baymeadows Rd., Baymeadows, 739-2498830 A1A N., Ste. 6, Ponte Vedra, 273-3993657 N. Third St., Jax Beach, 247-962011018 Old St. Augustine Rd., Mandarin, 262-787911362 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 3, Mandarin, 674-294512001 Lem Turner Rd., Northside, 764-99991509 Margaret St., Riverside, 674-27947859 Normandy Blvd., Westside, 781-76005733 Roosevelt Blvd., Westside, 446-95008102 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 1, Westside, 779-1933700 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 15, Orange Park, 272-35531545 C.R. 220, Orange Park, 278-28271404 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove Springs, 284-77891330 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 276-73703501 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd., St. Augustine, 808-0663With locations all over Northeast Florida, Larry’s Giant Subs is known for piling subs high and serving ’em fast for nearly 30 years. In addition to a wide selection of hot and cold subs, Larry’s features soups and salads. Kids eat free on Mon. and Wed. The Tinseltown location has an extensive beer selection, with a daily happy hour. Open daily.

MERCURY MOON GRILL & BAR2015 C.R. 220, Fleming Island, 215-8999Mercury Moon serves a variety of wings and signature sandwiches, including Philly cheesesteak, fried fi sh sandwich and the half-pound Moon burger. Live music is featured Mon., Wed., Fri. and Sat., and a full bar is available. Open daily.

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Locals love this funky taco stand, which serves fresh island-style beef, chicken, fi sh and vegetarian tacos and burritos, at the entrance to Anastasia State Park. Pick it up to-go or dine outside on picnic tables. Open Wed.-Mon.

NED’S SOUTHSIDE KITCHEN2450 U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine, 794-2088Opened by Gypsy Cab Co. founder Ned Pollock, this casual island-infl uenced restaurant features Mediterranean dishes, four kinds of tacos, and shrimp and grits, in addition to a kids’ menu and vegetarian options. Beer and wine are served, and there’s a drive-thru to pick up orders. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.

NEWK’S EXPRESS CAFE9047 Southside Blvd., Ste. 1, Southside, 527-2402Just because the service is lightning-fast doesn’t mean the quality suffers. Newk’s offers made-to-order toasted sandwiches, hand-tossed salads with homemade-style dressings, as well as California-style pizzas and desserts. Beer and wine are served. A kids’ selection is offered. Take-out is available. Dine indoors or outside. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

MOJO’S TACOS551 Anastasia Blvd., Anastasia Island, 829-1665This family-owned spot offers double-decker-style tacos, big burritos and fresh salads. Beer and wine are served, and take-out is available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS8380 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 4, Baymeadows, 733-05881910 Wells Rd., Orange Park Mall, Ste. H-06, 278-433810991 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin Corners, 260-8630840 Nautica Dr., River City Marketplace, Ste. 125, 751-6006Known since 1968 for their Orange Frost drink, Orange Treeserves hot dogs — topped with slaw, chili, cheese, onion sauce or sauerkraut — as well as personal pizzas. Open daily, except not on Sundays at Baymeadows location.

PHILLY’S FINEST CHEESESTEAKS & PIZZA1527 N. Third St., Jax Beach, 241-7188This casual restaurant serves authentic Philly cheesesteaks made with Amoroso’s bread and steaks fl own in direct from Philadelphia. The Ice Bar features 55 kinds of beer, along with wine and a full bar. Open daily.

QUIZNOS SUB SHOP9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 4, Baymeadows, 997-77745960 Beach Blvd., Ste. 2, San Marco, 396-6800224 N. Hogan St., Downtown, 798-8889101 W. State St., FSCJ, 355-100814965 Old St. Augustine Rd., Mandarin, 288-02251 UNF Dr., Bldg. 58W, Southside, 620-30162400 Yankee Clipper Dr., Jax Int’l Airport, 741-0040Quiznos specializes in oven-baked subs, torpedoes and bullets using fresh meats, cheeses, sauces and veggies. Quiznos now offers hearty soups, salads and fl atbread

sammies, made with the same ingredients as the subs. Open daily.

SANDY BOTTOMS BEACH BAR & GRILL2910 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, 310-6904Owner Claude Hartley offers seafood fi ngerfood and bites, sandwiches, baskets and pizzas. Dine indoors or out on the deck overlooking the ocean. A full bar is served. A kids’ menu and take-out are available. Live music is presented nightly. Open daily.

THE SKYLINE DINING & CONFERENCE CENTER50 N. Laura St., Ste. 4200, Downtown, 791-9533 ext. 241Located on the 42nd fl oor of the Bank of America building,this cafe offers a spectacular view of Jacksonville to the busy lunch crowd downtown. A full bar is served, and take-out is available. Open for breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri.

SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL1998 S. Fletcher Ave., Fernandina Beach, 277-6652This oceanfront, Caribbean-themed restaurant serves award-winning handmade crab cakes, fresh seafood and fried pickles. Outdoor dining is featured, and children get their own beachfront playground. There’s a new open-air second fl oor and balcony. Live entertainment nightly. Full bar; live music Wed.-Sun. Open daily.

STAN’S SANDWICH & GRILL1562 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-6642Marking more than 30 years in the same location, Stan’s serves breakfast pita sandwiches, omelets and pancakes, as well as hand-pattied burgers, dogs, subs, barbecue — and fresh cherry limeade. Take-out is available. Open Mon.-Sat.

SWEET TOMATOES1625 Wells Rd., Orange Park, 269-61161115 Mary Susan Dr. (off Atlantic Boulevard), Regency, 722-9889The 60-foot salad bar features four types of tossed salads, 17 freshly cut vegetables and deli items, fi ve pasta salads and a dozen dressings, as well as soups, pizza and desserts. Takeout is available. Open daily.

T.G.I.FRIDAY’S4409 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, 997-87009400 Atlantic Blvd., Regency, 721-22001910 Wells Rd., Orange Park, 215-7030318 S.R. 312, St. Augustine, 808-8443T.G.I.Friday’s offers pasta, burgers, steaks and seafood. A full bar is served, and a kids’ menu is available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

TIDES BEACH BAR & GRILLE1515 N. First St., Jax Beach, 241-2311This new spot in the Hampton Inn Oceanfront offers casual, beach-vibed dining inside and out, with a great oceanfront vista. A full bar is served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

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UPTOWN MARKET

*BITE CLUB CERTIFIED!1303 Main St. N., Springfi eld, 355-0734Located in the 1300 Building at the corner of Third and Main streets, Uptown Market focuses on fresh food created with the same élan that rules at Burrito Gallery. Innovative breakfast and lunch dishes — including deli selections — are served daily. Beer and wine and take-out are available.

WIPEOUTS GRILL1585 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 247-4508This casual, beachy sports restaurant serves up burgers, wings, fi sh tacos and plenty of cold beer — wine, too — in a relaxing atmosphere. A kids’ menu and takeout are available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

ZOËS KITCHEN240 A1A, Ste. 5, Merchant’s Plaza, Ponte Vedra Beach, 273-11001661 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 355-9637Original recipes, with Greek and Mediterranean infl uences, include homemade, made-to-order sandwiches, grilled feta sandwiches and whole dinners, all available to go. Desserts include homemade Ya-Ya’s hand-made chocolate cake, and a kids’ menu is available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

CHINESECHINA CORAL830 A1A, Ste. 12, Ponte Vedra Beach, 273-8776Located in the Tournament Plaza, China Coral serves Shanghai, Mandarin and Szechwan dishes. In addition to the menu, daily specials are offered, including the crispy fi sh, crispy duck and stir-fried string beans. Beer and wine are served. Open daily.

CHUN KING2771 Monument Rd., Ste. 33, Arlington, 646-1393From sushi to soup to fried bananas, Chun King offers daily chef specials and all-you-can-eat Mongolian barbecue. A full menu, including Thai and Japanese dishes, is also served. All food is MSG-free, and take-out is available. Beer, sake and wine are served. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri., for dinner Mon.-Sat.

CITY BUFFET CHINESE RESTAURANT 5601 Beach Blvd., Southside, 345-3507City Buffet offers an extensive selection of Chinese fare, including beef, fi sh, crabs, chicken, pork, desserts and ice cream, at its all-you-can-eat buffet. Beer and wine are served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

EAST COAST BUFFET9569 Regency Square Blvd. N., Arlington, 726-9888This new buffet restaurant serves more than 160 Chinese, Japanese, American and Italian items, as well as sushi. Dine in or take out. A full bar is served. Open for lunch and dinner daily; open for brunch on Sun.

GREAT WALL CHINESE RESTAURANT12200 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 4, Mandarin, 262-9107Great Wall’s menu features Szechwan, Hunan and Cantonese dishes. Dine-in or take-out is available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

JADE’S BISTRO1484 Sadler Rd., Fernandina Beach, 321-2777The menu here is Asian fusion, and it ranges from traditional General Tso’s chicken to Thai-style mango prawns. Open daily.

MAMA FU’S ASIAN HOUSE11105 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 260-1727MSG-free pan-Asian cuisine is prepared to order in woks using fresh ingredients. Authentic Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai dishes are served. A kids’ menu is available. Beer and wine are served. Take-out’s available up to 15 minutes before closing. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

PAGODA CHINESE RESTAURANT8617 Baymeadows Rd., Baymeadows, 731-0880Mr. Tam, owner and chef, has been serving customers since 1975. Popular dishes include the seafood combination (lobster, shrimp, scallops and Chinese vegetables) and spicy General Tso chicken. Pagoda has a full-service bar. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.

WOK N’ ROLL3791 Palm Valley Rd., Ste. 203, Ponte Vedra, 543-7666This spot serves authentic Chinese cuisine made with fresh ingredients. Take-out and delivery are available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

COFFEEHOUSESAMELIA ISLAND COFFEE & ICE CREAM207 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, 321-2111This locals’ coffeehouse offers fresh roasted coffees as well as cappuccinos, frozen drinks, deli sandwiches, soups and 16 fl avors of ice cream. Open daily.

BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS869 Stockton Street, Ste. 1-2, Riverside, 855-1181Bold Bean brings a small-batch, artisanal approach to roasting coffee. Located in Riverside, Bold Bean features organic and fair trade coffees. Open daily.

BREEZY COFFEE SHOP CAFE235 Eighth Ave. S., Jax Beach, 241-2211This new casual coffee shop serves breakfast, lunch, baked goods and a variety of espressos and coffees, including locally roasted Costa Rican organic and Breezy Bold, as well as vegan and gluten-free options. A kids’ selection and take-out are available. Open for breakfast and lunch daily.

CAFE CONFLUENCE8612 Baymeadows Rd., Jacksonville, 733-7840This European coffeehouse serves Italian specialty coffees and smoothies, along with paninis, salads and European chocolates. Beer and wine are served, and outdoor dining is available. Open for lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun.

COFFEE ROASTERS9735 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 13, Mandarin, 260-0810Coffee Roasters is an independently owned coffee shop where the beans are roasted onsite. Coffee drinks, frozen lattes, baked goods and bagged coffees are also available. Open daily.

LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR200 First St., Beaches Town Center, Neptune Beach, 249-2922Lillie’s serves locally roasted coffee and everything from eggs and bagels for breakfast to appetizers like fl atbreads, salads and desserts at night. Dine indoors or out, with patio and courtyard seating. Live jazz is featured on Sat. Open daily.

MONTEGO BAY COFFEE CAFÉ463363 S.R. 200, Yulee, 225-3600Locally owned and operated, Montego Bay serves specialty coffees, fruit smoothies and breakfast and lunch items. Dine in or hit the drive-thru. Open for breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat.

THREE LAYERS CAFE1602 Walnut St., Springfi eld, 355-9791A 2011 Best of Jax winner for Best Coffeehouse, Three Layers offers homemade desserts and pastries, along with light lunches and ready-to-go bistro salads in a funky renovated Springfi eld space. Beer (featuring Bold City Brewery selections) and wine are served. Indoor and courtyard dining. Local artists’ works decorate the walls. Free Wifi . Live music is presented Wed.-Sun., and The Cellar is an adjacent wine bar. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

URBAN GRIND COFFEE COMPANY50 N. Laura St., Downtown, 806-5535Located in the lobby of the Bank of America building, Urban Grind offers a variety of locally roasted whole bean brewed coffee, espresso drinks, smoothies, freshly baked pastries and bagels with homemade cream cheeses. Free WiFi for customers. Open for breakfast Mon.-Fri.

DINERSBEACH DINER501 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-6500880 A1A N., Ponte Vedra, 273-654511362 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 683-0079This locally owned diner has indoor and outdoor seating and Southern comfort menu items including fresh seafood, sandwiches and hot lunch specials. For late-sleeping beach



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THE BUNNERY BAKERY & CAFÉ121 St. George St., St. Augustine, 829-6166Located in the heart of St. Augustine’s historic district, the Bunnery offers homemade cakes, cheesecakes and pastries. The family-owned-and-operated café has been serving full Southern breakfasts, sandwiches and espressos for 23 years. Take-out is available. Open for breakfast and lunch daily.

DEERWOOD DELI & DINER9934 Baymeadows Rd., Baymeadows, 641-4877This 1950s-style diner features pink-and-chrome furnishings and photographs of the heartthrobs of yesteryear. The menu includes burgers, Reubens, shakes and fl oats. Breakfast, a kids’ menu and take-out are available. Open daily.

THE FOX RESTAURANT3580 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 387-2669Owners Ian and Mary Chase offer fresh diner fare and homemade desserts. Breakfast is served all day, along with signature items such as burgers, meatloaf and fried green tomatoes. A Jacksonville landmark for more than 50 years, The Fox is open daily.

GEORGIE’S DINER100 Malaga St., St. Augustine, 819-9006Georgie’s serves up homestyle fare including Greek specialties from owner George Chryssaidis, who also owns the nearby Athena Restaurant. Outdoor seating available. Open daily.

JACK & DIANE’S708 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, 321-1444Housed in a renovated 1887 shotgun home, this café features a menu of favorites like jambalaya, French toast and mac and cheese, along with an extensive vegan and vegetarian selection. Dine indoors or on a porch overlooking historic downtown Fernandina. Full bar and kids’ menu are available. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

JOHNNY ANGELS3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120, Southside, 997-9850This diner, located near University of North Florida, servesdishes that refl ect its ’50s-style décor, including Blueberry Hill pancakes, Fats Domino omelet and Elvis special combo platter, as well as burgers and shakes. Beer and wine are served, and a kid’ menu is available. Open daily.

METRO DINER3302 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-370112807 San Jose Blvd., Julington, 638-61851534 N. Third St., Jax Beach, 853-6817Located in a historic 1930s-era building amid San Marco’s residential district, this upscale diner now boasts two other locations. All serve meatloaf, chicken pot pie and homemade soups. Guy Fieri fi lmed an episode of the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins & Dives” here. Metro Diner is a 2011 Best of Jax winner for Best Breakfast and Best Waitress, Candice Mullins. Open for breakfast and lunch daily.

SAN MARCO DELI1965 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, 399-1306A Best of Jax winner for Best Quick Lunch, this independently owned and operated deli serves grilled fi sh, turkey burgers and lunch meats roasted daily in-house. Vegetarian options (including tempeh) are available. Call-ahead ordering and pick-up are convenient perks. Open Mon.-Sat.

SUN DOG STEAK AND SEAFOOD

*BITE CLUB CERTIFIED!207 Atlantic Blvd., Beaches Town Center, Neptune Beach, 241-8221This art-deco, family-owned restaurant has been around for 23 years and has now gone green, with biodegradable takeout containers and an onsite garden. The Dog features booth dining and a ’50s-diner-style counter, and the menu includes shrimp dinners, seven styles of hamburgers and a Sunday brunch. Live music and dinner specials are featured nightly, trivia on Tues., and a late-night menu is available till 1 a.m. Thur.-Sat. Open daily.

UNIVERSITY DINER5959 Merrill Rd., Arlington, 762-3433The popular diner serves familiar breakfast fare and lunch items like meatloaf, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, BLTs, clubs and melts. Daily specials. Beer and wine are served. Open for breakfast and lunch daily, for dinner Mon.-Fri.

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AQUA GRILL950 Sawgrass Village Dr., Ponte Vedra Beach, 285-3017Since 1988, this American-eclectic restaurant has served fresh local seafood, aged prime steaks and vegetarian

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entrées. Climate-controlled lakefront patio seating is available. A kids’ menu is available, and a full bar is served. Reservations accepted. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

BACK 40 URBAN CAFÉ40 S. Dixie Hwy., St. Augustine, 824-0227Owner Jeff Sapp serves lunch and dinner items — wraps, upside-down chicken potpie, shrimp Thai bowl. Beer and wine are served. A kids’ menu and Wifi are available, and local art adorns the walls. Open Mon.-Sat.

bb’s1019 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 306-0100Here’s sophistication to spare, from an ever-changing selection of fi ne cheeses down to the coffee bean carefully placed in each espresso martini. A favorite lunch spot for downtowners, bb’s is a 2011 Best of Jax winner for Best Dessert. A full bar is served. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.

THE BEECH STREET GRILL801 Beech St., Fernandina Beach, 277-3662Located in a home built by Captain Bell in 1889, this restaurant is known for its extensive wine list. Beech Street has won multiple Best of Jax awards and features daily blackboard specials with a focus on regional dishes. A full bar is served. Piano music is played Mon.-Sat. evenings and for Sun. brunch. Dress is resort-casual. Open for Sun. brunch and dinner nightly.

BENNY’S STEAK & SEAFOODThe Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 175, 2 Independent Dr., 301-1014This steak-and-seafood house serves Continental cuisine featuring fresh fi sh, lobster, crab, chops and Midwestern beef. Signature dishes include chef’s tuna, Benny’s crab cake and rack of lamb. A full bar, featuring an expansive wine list, is served and a kids’ menu is available. Dine indoors or out on the patio with a stunning view of the St. Johns River. Open daily.

BISCOTTIS3556 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 387-2060A microcosm of the Avondale neighborhood it calls home, Biscotti’s serves everything from innovative pizzas to a massive selection of almost-too-pretty-to-eat desserts. Beer and wine are served. Open daily; brunch Sat. and Sun.

BLACKSTONE GRILLE112 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 102, Julington, 287-0766Blackstone Grille specializes in modern American fusion cuisine, served in a trendy bistro-style setting. A full bar is served. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri.; dinner only on Sat.

BLUE BAMBOO3820 Southside Blvd., Southside, 646-1478Located one mile north of JTB, Blue Bamboo offers Southern specialties and hip, Asian comfort food (owner and chef Dennis Chan, a fourth-generation local restaurateur,

has published a cookbook titled just that). Favorites include red curry shrimp and grits, Singapore street noodles and honey-soy grilled lamb rack. A full bar — including saketinis — and an extensive wine list are served. Dine indoors or outside. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri.; dinner only on Sat.

BRICK RESTAURANT3585 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 387-0606This casual eatery’s exposed-brick façade and interior are modern, but still classic Avondale. Despite the expensive fi xtures, you can still grab a burger and watch a game or get the best lamb chops in town. And their veggie burger? Killer. A full bar is served. Open daily.

COPELAND’S OF NEW ORLEANS4310 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, 998-4414Copeland’s 80-item New Orleans-themed, award-winning menu has a wide variety of authentic Creole, Cajun and New Orleans cuisine, including seafood, pasta and steak. Copeland’s has a full bar and a happy hour every Mon.-Sat. A kids’ menu, take-out and delivery are available. Open daily.

THE CORNER BISTRO & WINE BAR 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 1, Tinseltown, 619-1931The Corner features casual fi ne dining, with a menu that blends modern American favorites served with international fl air. A full bar is served featuring fi ne wine, cocktails and martinis. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

GYPSY CAB COMPANY828 Anastasia Blvd., Anastasia Island, 824-8244A St. Augustine mainstay for more than 28 years, Gypsy’s menu changes daily. The signature dish is the Gypsy chicken, but the varied offering includes seafood, tofu, duck and veal dishes. The Sunday brunch draws everyone from churchgoers to bikers, and a full bar is offered. A 2011 Best of Jax winner for Best Restaurant in St. Augustine. Open for lunch and dinner, daily.

MERGE RESTAURANT510 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach, 277-8797Owner Adam Sears, a former sous chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, presents modern American fusion cuisine made with fresh ingredients. The seasonal menu features seafood but there’s duck, chicken and beef dishes, too. Open for dinner nightly.

NINETEEN AT TPC SAWGRASS110 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, 273-3235Located in the Tournament Players Club, Sawgrass’ clubhouse, Nineteen features more than 230 varieties of wines. The restaurant features an array of freshly prepared American and Continental cuisine, including local seafood, served in an inviting interior or al fresco on the verandah. Open daily.

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*BITE CLUB CERTIFIED!80 Amelia Village Circle, Amelia Island, 277-2132Located in the Spa & Shops at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, this bistro style venue offers an innovative menu (with such crowd pleasers as whole fried fi sh and duck breast), full bar, artistic décor and live entertainment Thur.-Sat. Open for dinner daily.

SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY9735 Gate Parkway N., Tinseltown, 997-1999This grill and brewery features local seafood, steaks, pizzas and award-winning freshly brewed ales and lagers. Dine indoors or outdoors. A full bar is served, and use of the pool tables is free until 4 p.m. Live entertainment is featured Fri. and Sat., weather permitting. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16, Southside, 538-0811This stylish yet simple gastropub features Southern-style cuisine made with a modern twist: All the dishes are paired with international wines and beers, including a large selection of craft and IPA brews. A full bar is also served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

STONEWOOD TAVERN & GRILL3832 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3, Mandarin, 739-7206950 Marsh Landing Parkway, Jax Beach, 285-2311The casual, upscale Stonewood Grill offers a fl avorful dining experience with a classic American menu. The full bar offers a large wine list and a daily happy hour. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

THE TASTING ROOM, WINE AND TAPAS25 Cuna St., St. Augustine, 810-2400This upscale contemporary Spanish restaurant fuses innovative tapas with an extensive wine list. Live music is performed nightly. Owned by Michael Lugo, The Tasting Room is open for lunch Wed.-Sun.; for dinner nightly.

URBAN FLATS330 A1A N., Ste. 208, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-5515131 First Ave. N., Jax Beach, 595-5263URBAN FLATS TINSELTOWN9726 Touchton Rd., Jacksonville, 642-1488Urban Flats offers a casual, bistro style menu, featuring Old World fl atbread paired with seasonal ingredients in wraps, fl atwiches, entrées and salads. A full bar and a selection of wines by the glass or the bottle is served. A kids’ menu and take-out are available. Live entertainment is featured every Wed.-Sat. evening in the Ponte Vedra location; every Tue.-Sun. at the Tinseltown location. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

FRENCHBISTRO AIX1440 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, 398-1949Executive Chef Tom Gray serves French and Mediterranean inspired fare in an urban-chic atmosphere. The menu changes seasonally, and the wine list includes more than 250 choices. You can also have a seat at the stylish the Onyx Bar. Happy hour is held Mon.-Fri. Open daily.

BISTRO DE LEON12 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, 810-2100Jean-Stephane Poinard, a fi fth-generation French chef, creates dishes with fresh American produce, herbs and seafood. The bread is baked on the premises. Beer and wine are served; a kids’ menu is available. Open daily except Wed.; dinner only on Mon. and Tue.; breakfast Sat. and Sun.

LE CLOS CAFÉ RESTAURANT PROVENCAL20 S. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 261-8100Located in Fernandina’s historic district, Le Clos features fresh fi sh, braised lamb shank and seafood entrées by candlelight in a turn-of-the-century cottage. Chef/owner Katherine Ewing earned degrees in pastry and cuisine from Le Cordon Bleu, Paris, and trained at Paris’ Ritz Hotel. Beer and an eclectic wine list are available. Reservations recommended. Open for dinner Mon.-Sat.

THE MAGNIFICAT CAFÉ231 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 353-3588Located in the heart of downtown Jacksonville on Hemming Plaza, this French-style café serves French onion soup, quiche Lorraine and fresh fruit salad. Dine indoors or out on the covered patio. Take-out is available. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri.

ORSAY3630 Park St., Riverside, 381-0909Opened by Chew owner Jon Insetta, this French/Americanbistro serves steak frites, mussels and Alsatian pork chops in an elegant setting, with an emphasis on locally grown organic ingredients. A Best of Jax 2011 repeat winner for Best Restaurant to Impress a Date. Open for dinner Mon.-Sat.; all day on Sun.

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THE AUGUSTINE GRILLE

*BITE CLUB CERTIFIED!1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra, 285-7777Chef Brett Smith’s menu of global cuisine is seasonal

Julian Hardy, Chef Zlate Sipinkoski, Ashlie Samson and Charlie MacLeon tip a glass at Mulligans Pub in Ponte Vedra Beach, a wee stone’s throw from Sawgrass.


Amelia Island is 13 miles of unspoiled beaches, quaint shops, antique treasures and superb dining in a 50-block historic district less than one hour north of Jacksonville

The Mustard Seed CafeLocated inside Nassau Health Foods, The Mustard Seed is Amelia Island’s only organic eatery and juice bar, with an extensive, eclectic menu featuring vegetarian and vegan items. Daily specials include local seafood, free-range chicken and fresh organic produce. Salads, wraps, sandwiches and soups are available — all prepared with Stephanie Christopher’s impeccable style. Popular items are chicken or veggie quesadillas, grilled mahi, or salmon over mixed greens and tuna melt with Swiss cheese and tomato. Open for breakfast and lunch, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Sat. nassauhealthfoods.net

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Lulu’s at The Thompson HouseLulu’s owners, Brian and Melanie Grimley, offer an innovative lunch menu, including po’boys, salads and seafood “little plates” served in the gardens of the historic Thompson House. Dinner features fresh local seafood (Fernandina shrimp is the focus every Thursday), and nightly specials. An extensive wine list and beer are available. Open for lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch on Sun. Reservations are recommended.

11 S. Seventh Street 904-432-8394

PLAE Restaurant & LoungeLocated in the Spa & Shops at Amelia Island Plantation, PLAE serves bistro style cuisine. The full bar lounge at PLAE has become an instant classic, with artistic décor and live entertainment nightly. Now you can PLAE during the day, too! Open for lunch Tue.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2:30p.m. Open at 5:30 p.m. for dinner daily; reservations accepted.

80 Amelia Village Cir. 904-277-2132

Moon River PizzaMoon River Pizza treats customers like family. Cooked in a brick oven, the pizza is custom-made by the slice (or, of course, by the pie). Set up like an Atlanta-style pizza joint, Moon River also offers an eclectic selection of wine and beers. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Dine in or take it with you.

925 S. 14th Street 904-321-3400

The SurfEnjoy a casual beach atmosphere in the full-service restaurant, bar and huge oceanview deck. Extensive menu features delicious steaks, fresh seafood and nightly specials. Also featuring salads, wraps, burgers, seafood baskets and our famous all-you-can-eat wing specials (Wed. & Sun.). Take-out available. Open at 11 a.m. daily for lunch, dinner and late-night menu. Entertainment nightly and 29 TVs throughout.

3199 S. Fletcher Ave. 904-261-5711

Halftime Sports Bar and GrillThe place to be on the island for sports TV — NCAA, MLB, NFL and all your favorites. Starters feature pulled pork cheese fries and soon-to-be-famous wings. The roster includes our famous All-star fish tacos, an impressive Angus burger and Gourmet quarter-pound hot dog. Try out our draft beer line-up of the best domestic and craft selections. Stop by, hang out & click halftimeameliaisland.com.

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Cafe KariboHomemade sandwiches, salads and soups are served in a relaxed atmosphere in this charming building in the historic district. Delicious fresh fish specials and theme nights (Pad Thai and curry), plus vegetarian dishes, are also featured. Karibrew Brew Pub & Grub — the only one on the island — offers on-site beers and great burgers and sandwiches.

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29 South EatsThis chic, neighborhood bistro has it all — great ambience, fantastic food, an extensive wine list and reasonable prices. The eclectic menu offers traditional world cuisine with a modern whimsical twist and Chef Scotty Schwartz won Best Chef in Folio Weekly’s 2007 Best of Jax readers poll. Open for lunch Tues.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for dinner 5:30-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thur., till 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Brunch is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. 29southrestaurant.com

29 S. Third Street 904-277-7919

Brett’s Waterway CaféOverlooking Fernandina Harbor Marina, Brett’s offers an upscale atmosphere with outstanding food. The extensive luncheon and dinner menus feature daily specials, fresh Florida seafood, chicken and aged beef. Cocktails, beer and wine. Casual resort wear. Open at 11:30 a.m. daily.

Fernandina Harbor Marina at thefoot of Centre Street 904-261-2660

T-Ray’s Burger StationT-Ray’s offers a variety of breakfast and lunch items. In addition to an outstanding breakfast menu, you’ll find some of the best burgers you’ve ever put in your mouth. The Burger Station offers a grilled portabello mushroom burger, grilled or fried chicken salad and much more. The spot where locals grab a bite and go! Now serving Beer & Wine. Open Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Closed Sundays.

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Jack & Diane’sThe locals’ favorite hangout! Dine inside or on the patio of this cozy, renovated 1887 shotgun home in historic downtown Fernandina. From the crab & shrimp omelet to the steak & tomato pie, “The tastiest spot on Centre” offers food with attitude and unexpected flair. Live music elevates your dining experience to a new level. Come for breakfast, stay for dinner! You’ll love every bite!

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Sliders Seaside GrillOceanfront dining at its finest. Award-winning crab cakes, fresh daily seafood specials and homemade desserts. Sliders has Amelia Island’s only waterfront Tiki Bar, as well as a children’s playground and live music every weekend. The dining experience is complete with brand-new second-story banquet facilities, bar and verandah. Open at 11 a.m. daily, with happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Make Sliders Seaside Grill your place to be for friends and family, entertainment and the best food on the East Coast. Call for your next special event.

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and local, and steaks are prime. Selections include New York strip, lamb and lobster Napoleon and Hawaiian tuna fl own in twice a week. A full bar with an extensive wine list is served. A kids’ selection is available. Open for dinner nightly.

AVILÉS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE32 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, 829-9727Located inside the Hilton Bayfront Hotel, Avilés offers progressive global cuisine. Popular dishes include marinated fi let mignon with whipped crab potato, crispy onions and baby spinach. A kids’ menu is available, a full bar is served, and complimentary valet service is featured. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

AZURÉA1 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-7402Located within the One Ocean Resort hotel, Azuréa offers elegant oceanfront dining with a menu infl uenced by fl avors of Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas. A kids’ menu is available, along with an extensive wine list. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

BAXTER’S RESTAURANT4919 First Coast Hwy., Amelia Island, 277-4503This upscale restaurant serves continental cuisine with a focus on certifi ed Angus beef, seafood, veal and lamb. A kids’ menu is available, a full bar is served, and outdoor seating is available. Open for dinner nightly.

CAFÉ 4750The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, 4750 Amelia Island Parkway, 277-1100From his Italian kitchen and wine bar, Chef de Cuisine Garrett Gooch offers roasted sea bass, frutti di mare soup and clam linguini, along with fresh gelatos. Dine indoors or on the terrace. Reservations recommended. Open daily.

CASA MARINA INN & RESTAURANT691 N. First St., Jax Beach, 270-0025The 1924 Casa Marina Restaurant is the oldest structure in Jax Beach and offers dining indoors, on the verandah or in the oceanfront courtyard. The New Beach menu features

crab cakes, Mediterranean and goat cheese salad and homemade breads. The oceanfront Penthouse Lounge offers tapas and a martini bar. Open Tue.-Fri.; brunch on Sun.

CURRENTS RIVERVIEW BISTRO841 Prudential Dr., Southbank, 306-9512Located in the Aetna building, Currents offers Indian, Thai, Latin and European dishes, as well as Southern fried chicken. Outside dining is featured, a full bar is available, and the river views are terrifi c. Open for breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri.

DWIGHT’S MEDITERRANEAN STYLE BISTRO1527 Penman Rd., Jax Beach, 241-4496This small, cozy bistro next to Cinotti’s Bakery specializes in hand-rolled pasta and grilled vegetables. Owner and Chef Dwight DeLude prepares meals in his exhibition kitchen, and all dishes, including sea scallops and the popular crab cakes, come with pasta and veggies. With limited seating, reservations are suggested. Open for dinner Tue.-Sat.

ELEVEN SOUTH216 S. 11th Ave., Jax Beach, 241-1112An elegant addition to the Jax Beach dining scene, Eleven South serves New American eclectic cuisine. In addition to a mesquite grill and courtyard dining, Eleven South serves a full bar and a selection of fi ne wines. Open for lunch Tue.-Fri.; dinner nightly.

JOE’S 2ND STREET BISTRO14 S. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 321-2558Chef Joe Robucci offers upscale New American fi ne dining with French, Creole, Asian and South of the Border infl uences. Seating is available in the dining room at tables around the homey fi replace, out in the large, New Orleans-style courtyard, or upstairs on the porch with a view of the Intracoastal. Beer and an extensive wine list are served. Open nightly.

JULIETTE’S BISTRO & THE J-BAR245 W. Water St., Jacksonville, 355-6664Located inside the Omni Hotel, Juliette’s serves dinner prior to (or dessert after) a downtown show. In the morning,

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there’s a breakfast buffet. The full-service bar carries beers of the world, and the J-Bar serves small plates of bistro-inspired cuisine. Open daily.

LA COCINA INTERNATIONAL530 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 461-8288Located in Castillo Real Hotel, La Cocina serves global cuisine with Latin fl air. Owner Juan Solano creates international specialties including paella Valenciana and nightly specials. Beer and wine are served. Open daily.

LA COLLAGE60 Hypolita St., St. Augustine, 829-0055Located in an intimate space on historic Hypolita Street, La Collage offers high-end dining with a global menu. Everything is made from scratch. A specialty dessert, the Bougainvillea, commemorates the Brazilian tree. An extensive and economical wine list is offered, as is beer. Open for dinner nightly.

LE PAVILLON45 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 824-6202One of the oldest restaurants in Northeast Florida, Le Pavillon is family-owned and operated. Gisele Sinatsch recommends the rack of lamb and the bouillabaisse. Norwegian salmon is popular, as are the duck and the Dover sole. A full bar is served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

MATTHEW’S2107 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 396-9922This is Chef Matthew Medure’s fl agship restaurant, offering fi ne dining in a refi ned, European-style atmosphere. Matthew’s specializes in artfully presented cuisine, and the lounge offers small plates, an extensive martini and wine list and a happy hour Mon.-Fri. Reservations are recommended. Open for dinner Mon.-Sat.

MARKER 3214549 Beach Blvd., Intracoastal, 223-1534Located on the Intracoastal Waterway with a panoramicview, Marker 32 serves award-winning regional New American cuisine with an emphasis on local seafood. Chef Ben Groshell’s entrées include pan seared, wild-caught salmon and beef tenderloin with scallops. Pastas and desserts are made on-premises, and the full bar features an extensive wine list. Marker 32 has been awarded a Slow Food First Coast “Snail of Approval.” Reservations recommended. Open for dinner Mon.-Sat.

MEZZA LUNA PIZZERIA RISTORANTE110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573This near-the-ocean eatery (in Beaches Town Center) has been around more than 20 years, serving casual bistro fare like gourmet wood-fi red pizzas to nightly specials of fresh fi sh and game. Dine indoors or out on the patio. A kids’ menu is available. Musical happy hour is held Tue., Wed. and Thur. Open for dinner Mon.-Sat.

95 CORDOVA95 Cordova St., St. Augustine, 810-6810Located in the restored Casa Monica Hotel, this restaurant exudes elegance. The cuisine is a blend of Moroccan, Asian, Mediterranean, Caribbean and European infl uences. The adjacent Cobalt Lounge features a full bar and a variety of fi ne wines. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner; brunch Sun.

OCEAN 60 RESTAURANT, WINE BAR & MARTINI ROOM60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060Ocean 60 offers Continental cuisine, featuring fresh seafood, nightly dinner specials and a seasonal menu in the formal dining room or the more casual Martini Room. Local artists are featured, along with live Latin and blues. Open for dinner Mon.-Sat.

OLD CITY HOUSE INN & RESTAURANT115 Cordova St., St. Augustine, 826-0184Old City House Inn is St. Augustine’s only historic inn with a full-service restaurant and bar. A blend of Northern Mediterranean, Asian, South African and Southern infl uences is evident in everything from the crab and sweet corn to spring rolls. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily; brunch Sun.

PURPLE OLIVE INTERNATIONAL BISTRO4255 A1A S., Ste. 6, St. Augustine Beach, 461-1250Fun and not too formal, this family-owned-and-operated restaurant’s dinner menu includes local seafood, prime cuts of beef, lamb, pork, vegetarian choices, local produce, and an option to create your own plate with a selection of

entrees, sauces and sides. Also featured are unique wines, a selection of nightly specials and fresh artisan breads. Open for dinner Tue.-Sat.

RAINTREE RESTAURANT102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 824-7211Celebrating more than 30 years in St. Augustine, the Raintree,located in an 1879 Victorian home, specializes in favorites like steak and seafood. A full-service bar is featured, and there’s a happy hour. Reservations are accepted, and outdoor patio dining is available. Live music is performed on weekends. Open daily for dinner; brunch Sun.

RESTAURANT MEDURE818 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, 543-3797Chef David Medure creates dishes with a wide range of fl avors from around the world. The renovated lounge offers small plates, creative drinks and entertainment, including happy hour twice daily. Live music is presented Mon., and Thur.-Sat. Open for dinner Mon.-Sat.

ROY’S HAWAIIAN FUSION CUISINE2400 S. Third St., Ste. 101, Jax Beach, 241-7697High-end dining with friendly “aloha” service, Roy’s serves Hawaiian fusion with Asian aromatics using fresh local ingredients, European sauces and bold Asian spices. The full bar is open at 5 p.m. daily, and a kids’ menu is offered. Open nightly.

SAKANA111 Third Ave. N., Jax Beach, 595-5355Executive Chef Scott Ostrander and Executive Sushi Chef Austin Katoh combine their skills to offer eclectic contemporary Pan Asian dishes and signature sushi. Dine indoors or out on the oceanfront patio, or in the Blue Bar Lounge. Live entertainment and DJs are featured. A full bar is served. Open for lunch Sat. and Sun.; nightly for dinner; late night sushi.

619 OCEAN VIEW619 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra, 285-6198Located at the Cabana Beach Club, 619 Ocean View offers dining with a Mediterranean touch, featuring fresh seafood, steaks and nightly specials. A full bar is served, and a kids’ menu is available. Open for dinner Wed.-Sun.

29 SOUTH … EATS29 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 277-7919Located in Fernandina Beach’s historic downtown, this popular bistro’s Chef Scotty Schwartz serves traditional world cuisine with a modern twist. Open for lunch Tue.-Sat.; dinner Mon.-Sat.; brunch Sun.

WILDFLOWER CAFÉ4320 A1A S., St. Augustine Beach, 471-2691Located one block from the beach, this Provençal-style café’s signature dishes include the wildfl ower grouper,

sautéed, with blue crab meat and toasted almonds. Beer and wine are available, as is a kids’ menu. Open for breakfast and lunch daily; dinner Tue.-Sat.

WINE CELLAR1314 Prudential Dr., Southbank, 398-8989This Jacksonville landmark offers classic Continental andNew World cuisine in an Old World setting. Dine outdoors under majestic oaks or indoors in intimate dining rooms. An extensive wine selection and a full bar are available. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat.

GREEK, MEDITERRANEAN &MIDDLE EASTERN

ATHENA RESTAURANT 14 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, 823-9076Located on the city’s historic downtown Plaza, Athena has an extensive menu of Greek and American dishes, including moussaka, lamb kabobs and spinach pie. Beer and wine are served. Dine inside at a booth or table, or order to go. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

ATHENS CAFÉ6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7, Mandarin, 733-1199From the dolmades (stuffed grape leaves) to the baby shoes(stuffed eggplant), Athens offers all the favorites. The café serves beer and wine, including Greek brands. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner nightly.

THE CASBAH CAFÉ3628 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 981-9966The Casbah serves Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine on the patio or inside the hookah lounge, where customers sit on ottomans at low tables. Wifi is available, belly dancers perform some nights, and hookah pipes are offered for smoking fl avored tobacco. Live jazz is performed on select evenings. A Best of Jax 2011 winner for Best Middle Eastern Cuisine. Open daily.

EVA’S GRILL & BAR610 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 372-9484This new place serves a menu that’s a blend of Greek and Italian with decidedly American infl uences. A full bar is served. Dine indoors or outside. Open for lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun.

FARAH’S PITA STOP CAFÉ3980 Southside Blvd., Ste. 201, Southside, 928-4322Farah’s specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine and caters to the lunch and dinner crowd in busy Southside. Fresh sandwiches, soups, entrées and desserts, as well as

Sweet onion crostinis are but one of the daily, ever-changing items on the menu at Tapa That, a tapas and small plate venue on Lomax Street in historic Five Points.



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HALA CAFÉ & BAKERY4323 University Blvd. S., Southside, 733-51419735 Old St. Augustine Rd., Mandarin, 288-8890This Jacksonville institution — since 1975 — serves homemade pita bread, kabobs, falafel, tabouli and a daily lunch buffet. Beer and wine are available. The adjacent store carries delicacies from all over the world. Take-out is available. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.

HOVAN MEDITERRANEAN GOURMET2005 Park St., Ste. 1, Five Points, 381-9394Hovan offers traditional Mediterranean cuisine, including freshly made hummus, baba ghannoush and gyros, served in a setting that attracts indie rockers and businesspeople alike. Patio dining offered. Beer and wine are served, and hookahs are available. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.

ISTANBUL MEDITERRANEAN & ITALIAN CUISINE13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 26, Intracoastal, 220-9192A varied menu offers European cuisine including lamb, beef and chicken dishes, as well as pizza and wraps. Beer and wine are served. Open for breakfast Sat. and Sun.; lunch and dinner daily.

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*BITE CLUB CERTIFIED!9862 Old Baymeadows Rd., Baymeadows, 646-1881With restaurants in London, Paris, Rome and the Middle East, owner Pierre Barakat brings authentic Lebanese cuisine to Jacksonville, including charcoal-grilled lamb kebabs. Belly dancing is featured every Fri. and Sat. A full bar is served. Outdoor seating and take-out are available. Monthly dinner parties. Open for lunch and dinner Tues.-Sun.

MEDITERRANIA RESTAURANT3877 Baymeadows Rd., Baymeadows, 731-2898With an Old World atmosphere, this family-owned-and-operated Greek and Italian restaurant has been a local favorite for more than 26 years. Fresh seafood, veal chops and rack of lamb are among the specialties. Beer and wine are available. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat.

OLIVE GRILL MEDITERRANEAN4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 201, Jacksonville, 642-5444This place serves freshly prepared Mediterranean dishes, including kabobs, wraps, pitas, specialty platters and salads in a casual atmosphere. Beer and wine are also offered. Take-out and a kids’ menu are available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

THE OLIVE TREE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL1705 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 396-2250The Olive Tree serves Mediterranean homestyle healthy plates, including hummus, tabouleh, grape leaves, veggie kibbi, gyros, potato salad, Greek salad and more. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri.

TAVERNA YAMAS9753 Deer Lake Court, Southside, 854-0426This Greek restaurant serves char-broiled kabobs, seafood, traditional Greek wines and desserts. A kids’ selection and a full bar are available, and there are nightly belly dancing shows. A DJ spins every Fri. and Sat. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

THEO’S RESTAURANT169 King St., St. Augustine, 824-5022Located on the banks of San Sebastian River, Theo’s is just far enough away from the heart of downtown that it’s a popular haunt for locals and tourists alike. Favorites include seafood and Greek dishes, and the hearty breakfast is also popular. Open for breakfast and lunch daily.

ZAHARIAS RESTAURANT3945 A1A S., St. Augustine Beach, 471-4799This family-owned restaurant has been serving Greek and Italian dishes for more than 24 years. Zaharias has a full bar and lounge and accommodates large parties. A kids’ menu and an outdoor patio are available. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

ZODIAC GRILL120 W. Adams St., Downtown, 354-8283Zodiac serves Mediterranean cuisine and American favorites in a bright, casual atmosphere. The downtown hot spot also offers panini and vegetarian dishes. The daily lunch buffet is a downtown favorite. A full bar is available,

as are espressos and hookahs. There’s trivia on Thur., and live music on Fri. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour Mon.-Fri.

HOME COOKIN’AUNT KATE’S612 Euclid Ave., St. Augustine, 829-1105This casual spot features an expansive view of the Tolomato River and a menu with a focus on seafood, from oysters Rockefeller to maple-rubbed salmon. There are also burgers, wraps, pasta dishes, steak, ribs and a kids’ menu. Beer and wine are served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

CHECKER BBQ & SEAFOOD3566 St. Augustine Rd., San Marco, 398-9206Chef Art Jennette runs the show here, serving up all manner of barbecue, seafood and down-home comfort food. Ask for the Trailer Trash Special, which features a pulled-pork sandwich, 15 of Art’s fried white shrimp, hand-cut fries and fresh fried green tomatoes. Cash only. Open for lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat.; all-you-can-eat buffet Sun.

CLEOTA’S SOUTHERN AMERICAN CUISINE2111 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 800-2102Locally owned and operated, Cleota’s offers authentic, homestyle Southern cuisine in a family-friendly environment. Favorites include fried green tomatoes, fried chicken, shrimp and grits, macaroni and cheese, gourmet desserts and more. Open for lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Take-out is available.

COL. MUSTARD’S PHABULOUS PHAT BURGERS1722 Third St. N., Jax Beach, 247-5747The Colonel serves up some of the region’s best (and biggest) hamburgers, with a side of attitude. (Brace yourself, newbies.) Breakfast is also served, featuring fi ve-egg omelets and French toast. A kids’ menu is available. Open daily.

ELLEN’S KITCHEN1824 S. Third St., Pablo Plaza, Jax Beach, 246-1572Serving the beaches since 1962, this busy kitchen offers a full breakfast all day, one famous for its homemade sausage gravy and hash browns. For lunch, there are sandwiches, BLTs and patty melts. There’s usually a line for breakfast on weekends. Take-out is available. Open for breakfast and lunch daily.

MARTI’S CAFÉ3031 Monument Rd., Arlington, 379-8363Family-owned-and-operated, Marti’s offers homestyle breakfast and lunch including traditional favorites like meatloaf, fried shrimp, Reubens, club sandwiches and burgers. A kids’ menu and take-out are available. Open for breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat.; breakfast only Sun.

THE SOUTHERN DINING ROOM22 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 491-3322 The Florida House Inn has reopened its family-style Southern dining room. Chef Susannah Sands, who owned and operated Susannah’s Gourmet Pantry in Avondale, offers a variety of traditional dishes, including sweet tea, platters of fried chicken, meat loaf, seafood gumbo, pot roast, seasonal veggies, corn bread and biscuits, served at large tables. Dessert features homemade cobbler, banana pudding and strawberry shortcake. The menu changes daily. Open for lunch Tue.-Sun.

STEPHEN’S SOUL FOOD6101 A1A S., Crescent Beach, 471-7000Stephen’s Soul Food is slow food — made with only fresh, local ingredients and prepared with care. The cuisine is down-home (where else can you get fried perch with grits and fresh tomato for breakfast?), the atmosphere is friendly and the choices are many. Take-out is available. Open for breakfast and lunch Tue.-Fri.

TWO DOORS DOWN436 Park St., Riverside, 598-0032This restaurant is a reincarnation of Tad’s (which was located at 400 Park … um … two doors down). It’s a warm, inviting place offering traditional favorites like hotcakes, omelets, burgers, sandwiches, pork chops, liver and onions and Southern fried chicken, as well as sides and desserts. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri.




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INDIANAPNA RESTAURANT10769 Beach Blvd., Ste. 14, Southside, 645-3334Apna serves Pakistani and Indian cuisine, specializing in haleem. A lunch buffet is featured. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

THE FIFTH ELEMENT9485 Baymeadows Rd., Baymeadows, 448-8265A variety of authentic Indian, South Indian and Indochinese dishes form the menu, along with a large lunch buffet of lamb, goat and chicken dishes, as well as tandoori and biryani items. A kids’ menu is available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

FLAVORS INDIAN CUISINE9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 10, Baymeadows, 733-1525Master chefs create contemporary and traditional dishes from all over India, including lamb, fi sh and prawn entrées. Clay oven kabobs and breads, vegetarian dishes and desserts are also served. A lunch buffet includes vegetarian items. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

INDIA’S RESTAURANT9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, Baymeadows, 620-0777India’s has claimed several Best of Jax awards for authentic Indian cuisine — most recently in 2011 — and serves a popular lunch buffet. Curry and vegetable dishes are offered, along with lamb, chicken, shrimp and fi sh tandoori. Beer and wine are served. Open for lunch Mon.-Sat.; dinner daily.

MASALA INDIAN CUISINE9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 6, Mandarin, 268-6499This Indian restaurant, whose name means peacock, offers traditional Indian items, including tandoori specials, South Indian, Indo-Chinese and vegetarian dishes, as well as cuisine in Biryani and Thali styles. Beer and wine are served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

UDIPI CAFE 8642 Baymeadows Rd., Baymeadows, 402-8084Authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine is featured at this new place. Open for lunch and dinner Tue.-Fri.

ITALIANAMICI1915B A1A S., St. Augustine Beach, 461-0102This family-owned-and-operated Italian restaurant, located at the busy intersection of S.R. 312 and A1A, offers a variety of traditional pasta, veal, steak and seafood dishes. A full bar is served along with a daily happy hour, and a kids menu is available. Live jazz is presented on Thur. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

BENITO’S ITALIAN CAFÉ & PIZZERIA9475 Philips Hwy., Southside, 538-0222, 268-1259725 Atlantic Blvd., Stes. 8 & 9, Atlantic Beach, 249-5888Family-friendly, Benito’s serves authentic Italian cuisine, including veal and seafood entrées, gourmet pasta and specialty pizzas. A full bar is available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

BENITO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO180 Vilano Rd., Vilano Beach, 827-1000For more than 30 years, Benito’s been serving stone-oven-baked pizza, pastas, seafood and other Italian favorites. Heck, Benito himself grew up in Avellino, Italy. Specialty pizzas include stuffed spinach, eggplant and seafood. Open for lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun.

BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA10920 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3, Baymeadows, 519-8000This family-owned-and-operated Italian pizzeria serves calzones, stromboli and brick-oven-baked pizza, along with subs and desserts. Dine-in, take-out or have it delivered. Open daily; late on Fri. and Sat.

BUCA DI BEPPO10334 Southside Blvd., Southside, 363-9090This popular chain restaurant gets to the heart of fresh Italian cooking with recipes like lasagna and garlic mashed potatoes. Dishes are available in three generous portion sizes (half-pound meatballs!) and served family-style in a whimsical, old-Italian setting. A full bar, take-out and a kids’ selection are available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

CAFÉ ATLANTICO647 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 471-7332This white-tablecloth restaurant serves traditional and new Italian dishes in an intimate space. Master Chef Paolo Pece, from Naples, Italy, prepares risotto alla pescatora, with shrimp, scallops and seasonal shellfi sh served in a parmesan cheese basket. An extensive wine list and beer are offered. Open for dinner Mon.-Sat.

CAFFÉ ANDIAMO500 Sawgrass Village Dr., Ponte Vedra, 280-2299The Recupito family’s Caffé Andiamo offers fresh seafood, veal, steak and pizza prepared in a copper wood-burning oven, as well as daily specials. Customer favorites include fracosta loco and cappesanti di mare. Dine on the outdoor patio or inside in the upscale surroundings. A full bar is served, featuring 75 wines by the glass. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

CARMINE’S PIE HOUSE 2677 Forbes St., Riverside, 387-1400This Italian eatery serves pizza by the slice, gourmet pizzas and classic Italian dishes — calzone, stromboli, subs, panini — in a comfy atmosphere. Beer (craft and microbrews), wine, take-out, delivery and a kids’ menu are available. Open daily.

North Beach Fish Camp is the newest addition to the Atlantic Beach/Neptune Beach dining and entertainment scene, serving fresh seafood in a busy and bustling atmosphere.


CASA DORA108 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 356-8282For 36 years, owner Freddy Ghobod and Executive Chef Sam Hamidi have been serving genuine Italian fare — in downtown for 13 — with dishes like veal, seafood, New York-style pizza, calzones and subs. The homemade salad dressing is a specialty. Beer and wine are available. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri.; dinner Sat.

CIAO BISTRO474305 E. S.R. 200, Fernandina Beach, 206-4311Owners Luke and Kim Misciasci offer fi ne Italian bistro fare in an intimate, friendly atmosphere. Traditional items include veal piccata, rigatoni Bolognese and antipasto; house specialties include chicken Ciao and homemade-style meat lasagna. Open for dinner nightly.

ENZA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT10601 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin Landing, 268-4458This family-owned restaurant offers casual fi ne dining, specializing in Italian cuisine, veal and seafood dishes like seafood lasagna. In addition to a full menu and a kids’ selection, Enza’s offers daily specials. A full bar is served, and take-out is available. Open for dinner Tue.-Sun.

FRATELLI’S ITALIAN AMERICAN CUISINE415 Anastasia Blvd., Anastasia Island, 819-1760Fratelli’s, a neighborhood Italian place with a cozy atmosphere, offers Italian-American specialties, including meat lasagna, veal parmigiana, almond-crusted salmon and chicken Verona. Beer and wine are served. Open for dinner Tue.-Sun.

GENNARO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO5472 First Coast Hwy., Amelia Island, 491-1999Gennaro’s specializes in Southern Italian cuisine, likegourmet ravioli and hand-tossed pizzas. Specialties include a shrimp feast and margharita pizza, and the bread is baked on-site. A kids’ menu is available, and beer and wine are served. Live music is presented every weekend. Open for dinner daily.

JOEY MOZARELLA930 Blanding Blvd., Ste. D, Orange Park, 579-4748At this Italian restaurant, calzones, stromboli and lasagna are customer favorites, and all the pizza pies are available stuffed. BYOB. A kids’ menu and take-out are available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

POPPY’S ITALIANO832 A1A, Ste. 1, Ponte Vedra Beach, 273-7272Poppy’s serves fresh gourmet Italian dishes along with customers’ familiar favorites. Dine inside or outdoors, carry out or drive-through. Beer and wine are available. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner daily.

LEO’S PIZZA ITALIANO5627 San Jose Blvd., Lakewood, 730-3830

The vibe at Leo’s is both Greek and Italian: Half of the restaurant features Greek décor, the other half Italian. Beer and a variety of Greek, Italian and California wines are served. Dine in or take out. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat.

LUIGI’S TRATTORIA ITALIANO31 S. Fifth St., Fernandina Beach, 277-4080The dishes are veramente, the atmosphere’s homey and the staff speaks Italian. The menu includes tortellini, lasagna and parmigiana, and owner Giovanna DeMartino Ott hails from the Napoli countryside, so you know the recipes are authentic Southern Italian. Open for dinner Mon.-Sat.

MAMMA LUCIA11380 Beach Blvd., Southside, 645-0081Located near University of North Florida and owned by real Italians, Mamma Lucia serves defi nitive Northern Italian cuisine, like risotto, osso buco and their specialty dessert, bomba al cioccolato, cake with ice cream and Amaretto. Their pasta and tiramisu are made fresh. Beer, wine and espresso are served, and take-out is available. Open for lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun.

MAMA MIA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA12220 Atlantic Blvd., Arlington, 221-1122Mama Mia’s offers casual dining with lunchtime specials. The menu includes veal, seafood dishes and New York-style and big-crust Sicilian-style pizzas. Delivery is available, and beer and wine are served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

MATT’S ITALIAN CUISINE2771 Monument Rd., Ste. 8, Arlington, 646-4411The menu includes seafood, strombolis and veal, cooked-to-order. Delivery is available. Beer and wine are served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

MILANO’S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 21, Intracoastal, 646-91191504 Third St. N., Jax Beach, 339-0909This casual, family-owned restaurant and pizzeria serveshomestyle Italian fare, including thin-crust New York-style pizzas, veal and baked dishes. Kids’ portions are available. A full bar is served, and daily delivery service is offered. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

NERO’S CAFÉ3607 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 743-3141Nero’s has been serving traditional Italian-style food for nearly 30 years. Along with nightly dinner specials, Nero’s features veal, seafood pasta dishes and New York style pizzas. Nero’s lounge features a full-service bar. Take-out is available. Open for dinner daily; lunch on Wed., Thur. and Sun.

PASTA MARKET & CLAM BAR 1930 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, 276-9551This family-owned-and-operated restaurant offers gourmet

Kadie Maddison and Brittany Walker show off the Whole Hawg, a huge helping of barbecue and all the sides, at the newly opened Mojo Old City BBQ on Cordova Street in St. Augustine.




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As consumers become more conscientious about the foods they eat, the number of people choosing to live a meat-free lifestyle is growing considerably. � is choice doesn’t have to cause a ri� among friends who can’t agree on a restaurant, or sti� e the conversation, laughter and time spent with loved ones that make dining out special. � ese restaurants o� er menus that keep both carnivores and vegetarians in perfect harmony:

Sakana Restaurant & Blue Bar111 � ird Ave. N., Jax Beach� is new Jax Beach spot serves modern Pan-Asian cuisine with classic beachfront views. Chef Scott Ostrander’s edamame dumplings, paired with a side of peppery arugula, are delicate pillows of creamy edamame adorned with a drizzle of sake and white tru� e butter. � e Green Buddha roll, a beautifully presented sushi roll with edamame hummus, marries the � avors of roasted tomato, yam and artichoke before being enveloped with soy paper and crowned with Japanese eggplant, goat’s milk cheese and crunchy almond slivers.

Corner TacoPSS World Medical, 4345 Southpoint Blvd., on TuesdayKing Street Farmers Market, 1021 King St., on Wednesday501 Riverside Ave. (behind old � re station), on � ursday and Friday� e folks running the operation from this shiny Airstream trailer boast handcra� ed “semi-swanky street food.” Gluten-free tortillas are handmade each morning with just Maseca brand corn � our, a little melted butter and kosher salt. Try the Artie’s Tempeh (from Gainesville) taco or the asparagus taco, both drizzled with sweet chili and lemon sauce. Pair with the mixed green salad served with sliced grape tomatoes, crunchy croutons made from French Pantry bread (hold the croutons to make it vegan) and tossed with homemade thyme vinaigrette. Or top the salad with Artie’s Tempeh for a boost of protein, then wash it down with a cold bottle of Mexican Coca-Cola or Jarritos, made with real cane sugar.

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers1018 � ird St. N., Jax Beach9734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, Tinseltown1800 Town Center Blvd., Fleming IslandWith choices like the tempeh hoagie, hummus pita, tortilla soup, mega-veggie pizza, Greek salad or capri salad (slices of tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil with balsamic glaze), there’s more than enough to go around at Mellow. � e giant portobello is a unique � nd, stu� ed with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and feta, then baked and topped with mozzarella. Another vegetarian favorite is the charismatically named Kosmic Karma pizza: marinara, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, roma tomatoes, spinach and pesto.

� e Moss� re Grill1537 Margaret St., 5 PointsStart with chips and � re-roasted salsa and a cup of the homemade vegetarian green chile, sprinkled with cheese and onions. Top your colorful Moss� re garden salad (mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, pumpkin seeds and cucumbers) with fried tempeh or a black bean patty for a delicious vegan dinner. � e Ka-pow! tempeh tacos arrive with a generous portion of vegetarian black beans and cilantro lime rice, � nished with cheese and onion. Vegans particularly like Moss� re because they can substitute tempeh or black beans for meat on just about everything. � is also goes for the spot next door, O’Brothers Irish Pub.

European Street Café2735 Park St., Riverside1704 San Marco Blvd., San Marco5500 Beach Blvd., Southside992 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville BeachE-Street o� ers an impressive vegan and vegetarian line-up, including several raw o� erings from Shakti Life Kitchen. Begin with the Shakti cheese and crackers: homemade creamy cashew cheese with gluten-free crackers and cucumber slices. � e Happy Sally salad is � lling and o� ers variety: Opt for one scoop of tabouli and one scoop of curry tempeh instead of two scoops of the same, which are served atop lettuce, walnuts, raisins, tomato slices, cucumbers and Swiss cheese.

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Harpoon Louie’s4070 Herschel St., FairfaxStart with Harp’s mozzarella sticks, fried button mushrooms or spring rolls (with sweet-and-spicy sauce) or spinach-and-artichoke dip. � en try the vegan BBQ sandwich: a chopped veggie burger mixed with vegan barbecue sauce. Even your meat-eating friends can hardly tell the di� erence. A recent menu addition, the veggie shepherd’s pie, is perfect comfort food: baked layers of garlic mashed potatoes, vegetables and cheese. One of Harp’s staples is the all-day, every day two-for-one domestic dra� special. Vegetarians drink beer, don’t they?

Bold City Brewery2670 Rosselle St., Ste. 7, RiversideSpeaking of beer, grab a cold one at one of Northeast Florida’s hottest breweries, and enjoy one of Jolly Mon Catering’s $6 giant grilled black bean burgers with a side of vegetarian beans and slaw. � en head into the taproom for a game of Connect Four, Guess Who? or Giant Jenga. Winning!

Wait, ere’s More!Ethnic restaurants across Northeast Florida o� er countless options for vegetarians and vegans. Any � ai (Pattaya � ai on Baymeadows, Tuptim � ai on Roosevelt, Taste of � ai on University) or Vietnamese spot (Bowl of Pho, below right, on Baymeadows, Saigon Time o� I-10, P.K. Noodles on Beach Boulevard) o� ers lots of choices, as do Indian restaurants (India’s Restaurant, below le , 5th Element, Flavors — all on Baymeadows Road), Italian (pastas and many sauces are vegetarian at Italian restaurants), and Mediterranean (Casbah in Avondale, Hala on University, Mandaloun on Baymeadows, Karam’s on University and on Beach Boulevard at Hodges).

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pizzas, veal, chicken, mussels, shrimp, grouper and (of course) pastas: spaghetti, fettuccine, lasagna, ziti, calzones, linguini, tortellini, ravioli, all made with fresh ingredients, homemade-style. Daily specials. Beer, wine and sangria are served. Kids’ selections are offered. Open for dinner nightly.

PELE’S WOOD FIRE2665 Park St., Riverside, 955-1278In historic Riverside, Chef Micah Windham utilizes the power of a wood-fi red oven to create traditional, authentic Italian fare with a modern twist. A full bar is served, and a kids’ menu and take-out are available. Open daily for lunch and dinner; brunch Sat. and Sun.

PERARD’S PIZZA & ITALIAN CUISINE11043 Crystal Springs Rd., Ste. 2, Westside, 378-8131Family-owned Perard’s specializes in homemade sauces, dough, lasagna and desserts. Traditional Italian fare includes a large selection of gourmet pizza toppings. A kids’ menu is offered, and beer and wine are served. Take-out is available. Open daily.

PRIMI PIATTI2722 Park St., Riverside, 389-5545The Northern Italian-style restaurant (the name means “fi rst plate” in Italian) offers a menu made from fresh ingredients, which includes daily specials, pastas and she-crab soup. A broad wine selection and beer are served. A kids’ menu is available. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Tue.-Sat.

SANTIONI’S CUCINA ITALIANA RESTAURANT11531 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 8, Mandarin, 262-5190Bruno and Silvana Santioni have been in the business of Italian dining since 1987. Their menu features rack of lamb and veal saltimbocca with homemade bread. Beer and wine are available. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner nightly.

SANTIONI’S LA CUCINA3535 U.S. 17, Ste. 15, Eagle Harbor, 264-1331Owner George Trefrey is a former chef, and it shows in his innovative approach to cuisine, desserts and his extensive wine list. Live entertainment Fri. and Sat. Wine tastings are held twice a month. On the last Tuesday of each month, a free birthday dinner is served to those who celebrated during that month. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

SHIRAZ PIZZA & ITALIAN GRILLE3980 Southside Blvd., Southside, 738-8787This Italian restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat pizza lunch special. Beer and wine are served and take-out is available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

SORRENTO ITALIAN RESTAURANT6943 St. Augustine Rd., Mandarin, 636-9196Luciano Russo and his family opened Sorrento more than 20 years ago. The extensive menu includes fi sh Françese and lamb Torinese, and entrées include a salad, bread and a side of spaghetti. Beer and wine are served. Open for dinner Tue.-Sun.

TAVERNA1986 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, 398-3005Taverna serves European cuisine heavily infl uenced by the fl avors of Italy and Spain. Tapas (small-plate items), Neapolitan-style wood-fi red pizzas, homestyle pastas and entrées are served in a rustic yet upscale interior. Beer and wine are served, and take-out is available. Open for lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat.; brunch on Sat. and Sun.

TONINO’S TRATTORIA7001 Merrill Rd., Ste. 45, Arlington, 743-3848Specializing in veal, seafood and New York-style pizza, Tonino’s serves Roman-style Italian. Dine inside or out on the piazza. A full bar is served — Tonino’s specializes in martinis — and a happy hour is held daily. Take-out is available. Open for dinner Tue.-Sun.

VINO’S PIZZA & GRILL9910 Old Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, Baymeadows, 641-7171605 S.R. 13, Ste. 103, St. Johns, 230-69664268 Oldfi eld Crossing Dr., Mandarin, 268-66601430 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, 683-2444Vino’s has hand-tossed New York-style, thin-crust pizzas, as well as Sicilian-style, thick-crust pizzas. Big salads, baked dishes, subs, stromboli, wings and wraps round out the menu. A kids’ menu is available. The San Marco location offers a daily lunch buffet. Open daily.

VITO’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT3825 Baymeadows Rd., Baymeadows, 737-9236

Vito’s is family-owned and in its 26th year, serving grouper Francesco, New York and Chicago style pizzas, surf-and-turf and rack of lamb. For dessert, homemade tiramisu and cannolis. A full bar is served. Open Tue.-Sun.

VITO’S ITALIAN CAFÉThe Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., 355-3002The traditional Italian and Mediterranean menu at Vito’s includes pasta dishes, steak and seafood entrées. Desserts, including the tiramisu and cannoli, are homemade. A 2011 Best of Jax winner for Best Italian, this café also features a full-service bar in the lounge, serving a daily happy hour. Open daily.

JAPANESE & KOREAN

BENTO CAFE PAN ASIAN & SUSHI4860 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Center, 564-9494Casual dining at a quick pace is the Bento way, serving sushi and Pan-Asian cuisine. Beer and wine are served, outdoor dining is featured and take-out is available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

CRAZY SUSHI4320 Deerwood Lake Parkway, Ste. 202, Southside, 998-9797This cozy getaway serves a full sushi bar as well as hibachi, sashimi, katsu and tempura dishes. Favorites are the Dynamite roll, Cold roll and spicy Manhattan roll. Beer, sake and wine are served. Open daily.

FUJI SUSHI13740 Beach Blvd., Intracoastal, 992-8998At the corner of Beach and Hodges, Fuji Sushi offers dine-in and take-out Japanese fare. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

FUJI SUSHI660 Commerce Center Dr., Ste. 155, Regency, 722-9988A respite from the busy Regency area bustle, this casual, modern restaurant serves sushi and sashimi, tempura, soups and entrées. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

FUJI SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT10920 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 30, Baymeadows, 363-8888Fuji Sushi offers fresh sushi, steak, chicken, tempura, teriyaki and seafood. Beer and wine are served. A kids’ menu is available. Open daily.

FUJI SUSHI9542 Argyle Forest Blvd., Ste. C-18, Jacksonville, 778-1998The skilled chefs create sushi items vegetarian or regular style. Dinner dishes include rice, soup and salad. Beer and wine are served. A kids’ menu and take-out are available. Open daily.

FUSION POINT237 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 823-1444The theme is Japanese, but the menu is fusion — a blend of Far East favorites, vegetarian, Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean and Thai. The menu in this indie-mod restaurant includes sushi and is constantly changing. Fusion Point serves beer and wine. Open for dinner daily.

GINJO SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 3620 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 388-5688New at the Shoppes of Avondale, Ginjo serves traditional Japanese fare and sushi. Sake, beer and wine are served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

HANA SUSHI JAPANESE CUISINE1930 S. 14th St., Fernandina Beach, 277-8838Hana’s bright shop offers a sushi bar and a full menu, including teriyaki, tempura, hibachi, katsu, udon and bento boxes. Beer and wine are served. Open daily.

HON KOREAN RESTAURANT5161 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5, St. Nicholas, 396-4008Hon serves homestyle Korean, focusing on healthy soups, casseroles, entrées and side dishes, all made with fresh meats, vegetables and seafood. The chef has more than 30 years of experience dishing out authentic Korean meals, using original methods passed down through her family. Take-out and beer and wine are available. Open for lunch Tue.-Fri.; dinner Tue.-Sat.




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HOW DO YOU ROLL?9734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 9, Jacksonville, 222-8060Make your own dishes at this new sushi place, choosing from a wide variety of ingredients, including edemame, grilled chicken, avocado, cucumber, mango and teriyaki, combined in endless possibilities. Also salads, bowls, rolls and miso soup. A kids’ selection is offered. Beer and wine are served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

ICHIBAN JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE675 N. Third St., Jax Beach, 247-4688Ichiban offers three distinct dining areas: the teppan or hibachi tables, where you watch the chef prepare your food; the sushi bar; and Western-style seating with a menu of tempura and teriyaki dishes. Ichiban also has a full-service bar with select fi ne wines, including Japanese plum wine. Early-bird specials nightly. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

KABUKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR1147 Amelia Plaza, Fernandina Beach, 277-8782Kabuki serves certifi ed Angus steaks and fresh seafood — all MSG-free. The Japanese dishes and items from the unlimited sushi bar can be customized to suit any taste, and the teppan art of cooking entertains as chefs prepare food in front of you. Beer and wine are served, and sushi take-out is offered. Open Tue.-Sun.

KABUTO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR 10055 Atlantic Blvd., Arlington, 724-8883Steak and shrimp, fi let mignon and lobster, shrimp and scallops, a sushi bar, teppanyaki grill and traditional Japanese cuisine are served. Kids’ selections are available. A full bar is served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

KAN-KI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR4483 Southside Blvd., Tinseltown, 642-262611154 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 292-24002009 East-West Parkway, Fleming Island, 269-3003Kan-Ki is a Japanese steakhouse and sushi bar with teppanyaki tables, 10 sushi tables, a sushi bar and a full liquor bar. The menu includes steaks and seafood. A kids’ menu is available, as well as sushi take-out. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

KOBE JAPANESE RESTAURANT11362 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 8, Mandarin, 288-7999This Japanese fusion-style sushi restaurant offers such dishes as oyster shooters, kobe beef shabu-shabu and Chilean sea bass, served in an eclectic atmosphere. Beer, wine and sake are served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

KOJA SUSHIThe Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Ste. 222, 350-9911Owners John and Tony — in the sushi game for more than 10 years — offer sushi, sashimi, and Japanese, Asian and Korean cuisine. Hard-to-fi nd items like baby octopus salad are available. A 2011 Best of Jax winner for Best Japanese, Koja offers indoor and outdoor dining, and a full bar is available. Open daily.

KYOTO STEAK & SUSHI HOUSE8221 Southside Blvd., Ste. 16, Southside, 645-8788The experienced sushi chefs, trained in Japan, offer traditional Japanese-style fare and a full sushi bar in a family atmosphere. A kids’ menu is available. Beer and wine are served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

MIKADO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE10460 Avenues Walk Blvd., Mandarin, 260-8860Mikado has been serving traditional Japanese cuisine for more than 20 years. The big sushi bar seats more than 25 diners. There are 12 hibachi tables. A full bar is served, and take-out is available. A lunch buffet is offered Sun.-Fri.; dinner daily.

MIZU SUSHI & GRILL14965 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 124, Mandarin, 880-0889Master chefs prepare fresh sushi, seafood, steak and vegetables. Indoor or outdoor dining. Located south of Avenues Mall at Durbin Crossing. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

NAGASAKI SUSHI & GRILL12400 Yellow Bluff Rd., Northside, 751-2311This Japanese restaurant offers an authentic traditional menu, including a variety of teriyaki and tempura dishes, as well as hibachi, sushi and satsumi items. Bento boxes and lunch specials are also featured. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

OSAKA GRILL SUSHI BUFFET11701 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 886-7778More than 150 items are offered at this Chinese and Japanese buffet, including soups, spareribs, a sushi bar, roast duck and ice cream. Children younger than 12 dine at a discount. Carry-out from the buffet is available. Beer and wine are served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

OSAKA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE9651 Crosshill Blvd., Ste. 102, Argyle, 317-0224Located in Oakleaf Town Center, Osaka features a sushi bar and hibachi tables. A full bar is served. A kids’ menu and take-out are available. Open daily.

OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE7860 Gate Parkway, Stes. 119-122, Southside, 854-0485Otaki features a sushi bar, hibachi grill tables and an open kitchen. A full bar is served, and a kids’ menu and take-out are also available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

PHILIP SUSHI9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 20, Southside, 519-7977This full-service sushi restaurant serves traditional sushi, hibachi, sashimi, tempura and teriyaki dishes. Beer and wine are served, and there’s a daily happy hour. Lunch specials are featured, and take-out is available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

SAKE HOUSE824 Lomax St., Five Points, 301-11881478 Riverplace Blvd., San Marco, 306-218810281 Midtown Parkway, St. Johns Town CenterSake House serves traditional Japanese cuisine and a wide variety of fresh sushi, sashimi, kiatsu, teriyaki and hibachi in an authentic Japanese atmosphere. Beer, wine and sake are available. A bonafi de tatami room, with outside seating, is open. Open for lunch and dinner.

SAKE SUSHI 8206 Philips Hwy., Ste. 31. 647-6000The new restaurant offers sushi, hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, katsu, donburi and noodle soups. Popular rolls include Fuji Yama, Ocean Blue and Fat Boy. A full bar is served. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.

SPY GLOBAL CUISINE & LOUNGE21 Hypolita St., St. Augustine, 819-5637The sophisticated addition to St. Augustine’s dining scene, started by a Flagler College grad, infuses the Ancient City with a West Coast vibe. The menu includes traditional Japanese entrées created with a European infl uence, sushi and a variety of saketinis, as well as 50 wines. Open for lunch Thur.-Sun.; dinner Tue.-Sun., and late night on Fri. and Sat.

SUMO SUSHI2726 Park St., Riverside, 388-8838This comfy restaurant offers a wide array of authentic

Japanese dishes, from traditional to new styles of entrees and sushi rolls, including spicy sashimi salad, gyoza (pork dumplings), tobiko (fl ying fi sh roe) and Rainbow roll (tuna, salmon, yellowtail and California roll) artfully presented. Beer, wine and cold sake are served, and a kids’ menu is available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

SUSHI CAFÉ2025 Riverside Ave., Ste. 201, Riverside, 384-2888Sushi Café near Five Points features a variety of sushi, including the popular Monster roll and the Jimmy Smith roll, along with faves like Rock-n-Roll and Dynamite roll. Sushi Café also offers hibachi, tempura, katsu and teriyaki. Beer and wine are served. Dine indoors or on the patio. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

SUSHI HOUSE9810 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 12, Baymeadows, 997-0966With an assortment of specialty rolls, sushi and sashimi, this quaint restaurant offers tempura, katsu, teriyaki and hibachi entrées. Beer and wine are served. Take out and delivery are available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

SUSHI & SUB5800 Beach Blvd., St. Nicholas, 858-7032Sushi & Subs serves, that’s right … sushi and subs. Take-out is available at this family-owned sushi nook. Open Mon.-Sat.

TAMA’S SUSHI RESTAURANT106 First St., Beaches Town Center, Neptune Beach, 241-0099This casual beach restaurant features a full sushi bar, and tempura, teriyaki and katsu dishes. Beer, wine and sake are served. Takeout available. Open for dinner nightly.

WAKAME JAPANESE & THAI CUISINE104 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 108, Julington, 230-6688The fi ne dining restaurant offers authentic Japanese and Thai cuisine, including a full sushi menu, curries and pad dishes. Beer and wine are served, and a kids’ selection is available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR10206 River Coast Dr., St. Johns Town Center, 997-6528Wasabi serves up authentic Japanese cuisine and features teppanyaki shows. A full sushi menu is also served. Kids’ selections available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

WATAMI ASIAN FUSION9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138C, Southside, 363-9888Included in the buffet price is all-you can-eat sushi and choice of two items from the teppanyaki grill. Customer favorites include the Jaguar, dynamite, lobster and soft-shell crab rolls. A kids’ menu is available. A full bar is served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

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YUMMY SUSHI4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 207, Tinseltown, 998-8806A Best of Jax 2011 repeat winner for Best Sushi, Yummy’s menu has it all: teriyaki, tempura and hibachi-style dinners to sushi and sashimi, as well as a variety of more than 30 specialty rolls. Lunch roll specials run Mon.-Fri. Beer, wine and sake are served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

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SPANISHACAPULCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT12 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, 808-9933This sprawling Mexican restaurant overlooks Castillo de San Marcos and serves all of the favorites as well as weekly specials. Beer, including Mexican brands, wine and margaritas are served from the full bar. Dine in or take out. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

BAHAMA BREEZE10205 River Coast Dr., St. Johns Town Center, 646-1031Bahama Breeze offers Caribbean-inspired cuisine and tropical drinks in an island atmosphere. Menu items include lobster quesadillas, West Indies beef patties, Creole baked goat cheese and crab claws St. Thomas. A full bar is served, and a kids’ menu and take-out are available. Open daily.

BEIGNET’S CARIBBEAN CAFÉ4770 Barnes Rd., Ste. 1, Southside, 737-6789A taste of the Caribbean can be found all over this restaurant, with items like jerk chicken, oxtail, goat, mahi sandwiches, and Caribbean beignets with coffee from New Orleans’ Café Du Monde. Open for breakfast Mon.-Sat., for lunch and dinner daily.

BLUE WATER ISLAND GRILL205 First St. N., Jax Beach, 249-0083This new casual spot features American fare with a Caribbean soul. A full bar is served, and kids are welcome. There’s live music on the weekends, too. Open daily.

BRAZILIAN JAX CAFE 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 20, Mandarin, 880-3313These folks — owners Luiz and Cleudes Marchetto — really want to share authentic Brazilian dishes, including steaks, sausages, chicken, fi sh, burgers and hot sandwiches made with fresh ingredients. Traditional feijoada (black beans and pork stew with rice, collards, orange salad and toasted yucca fl our with bacon) is served every Sat. Take-out is available. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.

CAMPECHE BAY CANTINA127 N. First Ave., Jax Beach, 249-3322Campeche Bay has repeatedly won Folio Weekly’s Best of Jax awards in the Best Mexican Restaurant, Best Fajitas and Best Margaritas categories. Customers favor the chili rellenos, the homemade tamales and the homemade margaritas – to say nothing of the two daily happy hours. Open for dinner nightly.

CANTINA LAREDO10282 Bistro Dr., St. Johns Town Center, 997-6110Cantina Laredo serves authentic Mexican dishes in a sophisticated atmosphere. The daily grilled fi sh specials, grilled chicken and steaks are complimented by signature sauces like chipotle-wine with portobello mushrooms or sautéed artichoke hearts and roasted red bell peppers. A full bar is served. Take-out, delivery and a kids’ menu are available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

CASA MARIA12961 N. Main St., Ste. 104, Northside, 757-64112429 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 372-9000A 2011 Best of Jax winner for Best Mexican, this family-owned-and-operated restaurant offers authentic Mexican food, including fajitas and seafood dishes, as well as a variety of hot sauces — one’s made in-house. The specialty is tacos de asada. A kids’ menu is available, and a full bar is served. Open daily.

CASTILLO DE MEXICO12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 19, Kernan Square, 998-7006Castillo de Mexico offers an extensive menu served in authentic Mexican décor. There is also a weekday lunch buffet. A full bar is served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

CINCO DE MAYOThe Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., downtown, 329-2892Each dish is prepared with authentic ingredients; tasty, but not too caliente. The fajitas are a specialty. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

COCO’S450 S.R. 13, Ste. 113, St. Johns, 230-3403This spot serves Caribbean cuisine in a casual atmosphere, using fresh, healthful ingredients. Beer and wine are available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

DE REAL TING CAFÉ128 W. Adams St., downtown, 633-9738This Caribbean restaurant features jerk or curried chicken, conch fritters and curried goat and oxtail. A full bar is served. The lunch buffet is offered Tue.-Fri.; dinner Tue.-Sat.

DON JUAN’S RESTAURANT12373 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 268-8722With a focus on friendly, family-oriented service, Don Juan’s has a touch of Old Mexico: patio dining. A full bar — with tequila selections — is served, and happy hour is held Mon.-Fri. A kids’ menu and take-out are available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

EL MOFONGO DOMINICAN-CUBAN BAKERY & RESTAURANT6011 103rd St., Ste. 11, Westside, 777-4933Mofongo is a traditional dish, and this restaurant focuses on authentic cuisine from Cuba and Dominican Republic, including breakfast items, pork and beef entrées and sandwiches made with sauces, spices and ingredients so authentic you’ll check your passport. Open for breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat.

EL POTRO7200 Normandy Blvd., Ste. 12, Northside, 378-98221553 N. Third St., Jax Beach, 241-6910226 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 819-0390Family-friendly and casual, El Potro cooks everything fresh and made to-order — fast, hot and simple. Daily specials and a buffet are featured at most locations. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

EL RANCHITO 14333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 22, Intracoastal, 992-4607Authentic Latin American cuisine includes dishes from Colombia, Cuba and Mexico. Beer and wine are served. A kids’ selection and take-out are available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

ESPAÑA RESTAURANT & TAPAS22 S. Fourth St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7700Owners Marina and Roberto Pestana serve Old World Spanish and Portuguese cuisine, including caracoles (Andalusia-style escargot) and gambas al jerez (shrimp and garlic, sautéed with sherry and cream). The tapas menu includes ceviche and homemade sangria. A kids’ menu is available. Open nightly.

HAVANA-JAX CAFÉ/CUBA LIBRE BAR

*BITE CLUB CERTIFIED!2578 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 399-0609The Cuban sandwiches served in this clean, bright café are the real thing: big, thick and fl attened. Other favorites include traditional Cuban fare like black beans and rice, plantains, steaks, seafood, chicken and rice, and roast pork. A full bar, Spanish wine and Cuban drink specials, including mojitos and Cuba libres, are served. Open Mon.-Sat.

LA COCINA MEXICAN RESTAURANT3290 U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine, 794-1610Sister restaurant to La Cocina at the beach (see Global), this La Cocina offers gourmet Mexican cuisine in a fi ne-dining atmosphere. Beer and wine are served. Patio dining available. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.

LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT4530 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 388-882814333 Beach Blvd., Intracoastal, 992-16662024 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, 276-27761571 C.R. 220, Ste. 100, Fleming Island, 215-2223


No. 2, 1631 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 399-176811700 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 288-01758818 Atlantic Blvd., Arlington, 720-01068206 Philips Hwy., Baymeadows Junction, 732-9433Don’t be alarmed to see the server’s arms fi lled with dinner plates — fi ve or more at a time. The balancing act is something to behold. Tamales, fajitas and pork tacos are customer favorites. Beer, wine and margaritas are served; some locations offer a full bar. A repeat winner for 2011 Best of Jax’s Best Margarita. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

LATIN LOUNGE & RESTAURANT5584 Timucuana Rd., Westside, 771-3838This Puerto Rican restaurant serves appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrées so authentic, you’ll think you’re in San Juan. But it’s the Westside — increasingly the best side when it comes to traditional Latin recipes. A kids’ menu is available. Open for lunch and dinner Thur.-Sat.

LOLA’S BURRITO JOINT1522 King St., Riverside, 738-7181Brand new to the already-vibrant restaurant scene, Lola’s offers more than 25 kinds of burritos, along with tacos, empanadas and yucca fries. And there are more than 50 craft beers as well as margaritas and other cocktails. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

LOS TOROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT5210 Baymeadows Rd., Baymeadows, 367-8633Los Toros serves authentic Mexican fare, including fajitas and a selection of vegetarian dishes. A kids’ menu is available, and the full bar features margaritas. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

MAMBO’S CUBAN BISTRO311 N. Third St., Ste. 103, Jax Beach, 853-6360MAMBO’S CUBAN CAFE & PIZZERIA13770 Beach Blvd., Ste. 9, Intracoastal, 374-2046Mambo’s specializes in authentic Cuban cuisine and cocktails, including ropa vieja, bistec, pollo, picadillo and lechon asada and mojitos. The Cuban sandwich is a customer favorite. DJs spin Latin music every Fri. and Sat. A full bar is served. A kids’ selection and take-out are available. Open for lunch and dinner daily; the Beach Boulevard location, offering Cuban and American pizzas, is open for breakfast, too.

MANGO MANGO’S BEACHSIDE BAR & GRILL700 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 461-1077Just steps from the A Street beach access, this Caribbeankitchen offers comfort food with a tropical twist. Specialties include coconut shrimp and fried plantains. Beer and wine are served. Outdoor seating and a kids’ menu are available. Open daily.

THE MOSSFIRE GRILL1537 Margaret St., Riverside, 355-4434Just a stone’s throw from the Five Points intersection, Mossfi re manages to satisfy indie kids and conservative businessfolk alike. Southwestern dishes like fresh fi sh tacos

and chicken enchiladas are popular, and a kids’ menu is available. A full bar is served, and happy hour runs Mon.-Sat. in the upstairs lounge. Sunday is happy hour all day. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

NEW MADRID RESTAURANT11233 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4, Southside, 642-3741New Madrid features urban Venezuelan cuisine from Cuba and South America. The Cuban sandwich is a big seller, along with Latin dishes like ropa vieja, picadillo, paella and arroz con pollo (chicken and rice). A kids’ menu is available. Beer, wine and homemade sangria are served. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.

PABLO’S GRILL & CANTINA12 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 261-0049Pablo’s is located in Fernandina Beach’s historic district and serves an authentic Mexican menu featuring chimichangas, fajitas and vegetarian dishes. A kids’ menu is available. Dine inside or out on the brick patio. Open daily.

PEPE’S HACIENDA Y RESTAURANT3615 DuPont Ave., Ste. 900, Lakewood, 636-8131This restaurant includes an ethnic grocery store. Pepe’s offers authentic burritos, tortillas, seafood, soups and fresh-baked in-house breads. A kids’ menu is available. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

PEPPER’S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA530 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, 277-201113475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 1, Intracoastal, 221-230096096 Lofton Square Court, Yulee, 491-6955This casual, family-friendly restaurant features daily specials, and happy hour runs all day, every day. A full bar — featuring margaritas — is served, and a kids’ menu is offered. Open daily.

THE PIER CANTINA412 First St. N., Jax Beach, 246-6454The new oceanfront restaurant offers a Mexican menu. Downstairs Sandbar and patio offer casual items and daily drink specials. A kids’ menu is available. A full bar is served. Best of Jax 2011 winner for Best New Restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

PISCO’S RESTAURANT4131 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, Southside, 646-3888This Peruvian restaurant offers ceviche, jalea, lomo and pollo saltado, arroz con marisco, Inca Cola and Peruvian wines. A kids’ menu is available, and beer and wine are served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

PLAYA CHAC-MOOL105 D St., St. Augustine Beach, 471-1131True Yucatec cuisine, this family owned restaurant serves Mayan infl uenced favorites like ceviche and quesadillas, along with beer and wine. The best part’s the service, which often means the owner playing guitar, and a keyboard-only version of “The Girl From Ipanema.” Covered patio seating is available. Open for lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun.

Chefs Micah Windham, Andrea Socorro and Matt Tierney create authentic Italian fare with a modern twist at Pele’s Wood Fire on Park Street in Riverside.


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PUERTO PLATA RESTAURANT2045 Bayview Rd., Westside, 388-5888This restaurant located off Blanding Boulevard offers authentic Latin cuisine served in a relaxed atmosphere. Specialties include roast pork, chuletas and pollo guisado. Beer and wine are served, and a kids’ menu is available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

PUSSER’S BAR & GRILLE

*BITE CLUB CERTIFIED!816 A1A N., Ste. 100, Ponte Vedra, 280-7766Named for the rum, Pusser’s serves innovative Caribbean cuisine and regional favorites, like Jamaican grilled pork ribs, Trinidad smoked duck, and lobster macaroni and cheese. Tropical drinks, including Pusser’s Painkiller, are popular house “remedies.” A kids’ menu and take-out are offered. Live music is featured on the Upper Deck. Open daily.

SALSARITA’S FRESH CANTINA840 Nautica Dr., Ste. 131, Northside, 696-4001Located in River City Marketplace on the Northside, Salsarita’s offers cuisine with a Southwest fl avor made from scratch daily and served in a family atmosphere. Delivery available. Beer and wine are served. A kids’ menu is available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

TACOLU BAJA MEXICANA1183 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 249-8226Fresh, Baja-style Mexican fare with a focus on fi sh tacos, tequila (more than 135 kinds) and mezcal (20 and counting). Menu highlights include bangin’ shrimp, carne asada and carnitas, as well as daily fresh fi sh selections. Open for lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun.; happy hour brunch Sat. and Sun.

TIJUANA FLATS9942 Old Baymeadows Rd., Baymeadows, 641-10905907 Roosevelt Blvd., Ste. 100, Westside, 908-434313529 Beach Blvd., Intracoastal, 223-00415635 San Jose Blvd., Lakewood, 737-993813820 Old St. Augustine Rd., Mandarin, 262-0484The fresh Tex-Mex menu features a hot bar with rotating sauces to supply any degree of heat. There’s not a microwave or freezer in sight — everything is prepared from fresh ingredients. Beer and wine are served. A kids’ menu and take-out are available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

VIVA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT2467 Faye Rd., Ste. 10, Northside, 527-1261The chef at Viva creates dishes with a southern Mexican infl uence, including fajitas, tacos, burritos, enchiladas and quesadillas made with fresh ingredients and authentic spices and served in a family-friendly atmosphere. Beer, wine and margaritas are served. A kids’ menu is available. Open daily.

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A1A ALE WORKS1 King St., St. Augustine, 829-2977This two-story brew pub, overlooking the restored Bridge of Lions, makes six varieties of beer and serves New World cuisine, indoors or out on the balcony. There’s a full-service bar and live entertainment Thur., Fri. and Sat. evenings. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

AJ’S BAR & GRILL10244 Atlantic Blvd., Regency, 805-9060AJ’s menu includes burgers, salads and wings. A full bar is served. There are video games and pool tables, karaoke, and live music most weekends. The grill is open until midnight Tue.-Sun.

ANGIE’S SUBS1436 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 246-2519ANGIE’S GROM204 Third Ave. S., Jax Beach, 246-7823Home of the original baked sub, Angie’s has been serving Italian-style subs to devoted locals for more than 25 years. In addition to hot or cold subs, Angie’s offers huge salads and blue-ribbon iced tea. Beer and wine are served. A 2011 Best of Jax winner for Best Sub Sandwich. Open daily.

BEACHCOMBER RESTAURANT2 A St., St. Augustine Beach, 471-3744One of the few spots in St. Augustine where you actually eat on the beach, this casual spot serves a full breakfast menu (with huge pancakes) inside or out at picnic tables. Try fresh local oysters, seafood and award-winning chowder. Beer and wine are served. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

BEACH GARDEN RESTAURANT860 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 471-2555Located inside the Holiday Inn, this tropical restaurant serves fresh seafood, steaks and sandwiches. A kids’ menu is available. A full breakfast is served, and a breakfast buffet is featured during the week. Open for dinner nightly.

BEACH HUT CAFÉ1281 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 249-3516Celebrating more than 20 years in the biz, Beach Hut Café often wins the Best Breakfast category in Folio Weekly’s Best of Jax readers poll. The full breakfast menu is served all day (featuring some darn good grits), and hot plate specials are offered Mon.-Fri. Expect a wait on weekends — this place packs out. Open for breakfast and lunch daily.

BENNY’S SANDWICH SHOP121 W. Forsyth St., Downtown, 634-1525For 26 years, Benny’s — located in an old basement bank

The crew at Timoti’s Fry Shak — Brannon Johnson, Katie Vanderhelden, Brian McCarthy, Erica Clurkley, Dean Ross and Carlin Catanzaro — is all about the locals, serving locally caught, fresh seafood and locally grown veggies, whenever possible, on North Third Street in downtown Fernandina Beach.




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vault — has been part of the downtown breakfast and lunch scene. Everything is made from scratch. Customer favorites include the taco salad and the creamy potato soup. Open for breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri.

BILLY’S BOAT HOUSE GRILL2321 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-9771Located at Beach Marine, Billy’s Boat House Grill has a view of the Intracoastal Waterway and focuses on fresh local seafood, hand-trimmed steaks and offers a full bar. There’s trivia every Mon., and oyster and wing specials every Thur. Live entertainment is featured Wed., Thur., Fri. and Sat. Open daily.

CAFÉ ON THE GREEN1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Sawgrass Marriott, Ponte Vedra, 285-7777Café on the Green is a casual dining venue serving traditional favorites. Open for breakfast and lunch daily.

CAP’S ON THE WATER4325 Myrtle St., Vilano Beach, 824-8794This Intracoastal restaurant is a Vilano Beach mainstay, serving cold beer, an award-winning wine list, a full bar and coastal cuisine indoors or the large, oak-shaded deck. Kids romp along the water while grownups enjoy a long meal (tapas platters, cioppino, fresh local shrimp, raw oyster bar) or a stunning sunset. Boat access is available. Open for lunch Fri.-Sun.; dinner nightly.

CLIFF’S ROCKIN’ BAR-N-GRILL3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, Cobblestone Plaza, 645-5162Cliff’s features 8-ounce burgers, wings, seafood, homemade pizza and other daily specials, including the weekend handcut 12-ounce New York strip. A full bar is served, with a weekday happy hour. There’s entertainment offered every night. Take-out is available and smoking is permitted. Open daily.

DA BIG KAHUNA528 First St. N., Jax Beach, 595-5613The food is fresh, fast and casual, featuring large appetizers for sharing, juicy burgers, sandwiches, seafood, crisp salads, wings, pizzas and more. The South Pacifi c island-style atmosphere is sweetened with exotic tropical drinks like the Blue Hawaii, Pina Colada and Hawaiian Punch. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

ENGINE 15 BREWING CO.1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, Jax Beach, 249-2337A 2011 Best of Jax winner for Best Pub/Brew Pub, this Jax Beach restaurant serves gastropub fare like soups, salads, fl atbreads and specialty sandwiches, including BarBe-Cuban and beer dip. Craft beers and wine are served. A kids’ menu is available. Open for lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun.

EUROPEAN STREET RESTAURANT1704 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, 398-95002753 Park St., Riverside, 384-99995500 Beach Blvd., Southside, 398-1717992 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 249-3001With more than 130 imported beers, and 20 on tap, European Street knows its beers and ales — it’s a 2011 Best of Jax winner for Best Beer Selection. The sandwich menu includes the classic Reuben and overstuffed sandwiches. The Listening Room features local and national Americana artists. Outside seating is available at some locations. Open daily.

FALCON’S NEST6800 First Coast Hwy., Amelia Island, 491-4242Located at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, Falcon’s Nest offers specialty burgers, burritos, martinis, beer and wine. Airplane memorabilia decorates this island nightspot. 21 or older after 9 p.m. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. Open nightly.

GIGI’S RESTAURANT3130 Hartley Rd. (Ramada Inn), Mandarin, 694-4300GiGi’s serves a prime rib and crab leg buffet on Fri. and Sat., blue-jean brunch on Sun., a daily breakfast buffet and several options for lunch and dinner buffets. The Ramada Inn is also home to The Comedy Zone featuring national comedians Tue.-Sat. A full bar is served. Open daily.

GOLDEN CORRAL9070 Merrill Rd., Arlington, 743-266214035 Beach Blvd., Intracoastal, 992-929411470 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 886-9699582 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 272-07554250 Southside Blvd., 620-06007043 Normandy Blvd., Northside, 378-3688Family-friendly Golden Corral offers a legendary buffet featuring a variety of familiar favorites as well as new items for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.

HIGHTIDE BURRITO COMPANY1538 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 683-7396Locally-owned-and-operated by Alejandro Juarez, this casual Mexican place offers homemade salsas, marinades and tortillas. Beef, pork, fi sh or cactus are served in burritos, tacos, salads or tortas. A kids’ menu and beer and wine are available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

HJ’S BAR & GRILL8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., Ste. 1, Westside, 317-2783This grill serves traditional American fare: burgers, sandwiches, wraps and platters of ribs, shrimp and fi sh. A kids’ menu is available. A full bar is served. Open for lunch Sat.-Sun.; dinner daily.

KARIBREW BREW PUB & GRUB27 N. Third St., Amelia Island, 277-5269Amelia Island’s fi rst microbrewery, Karibrew is located next

Traditional Japanese fare and a variety of sushi is made fresh daily at Ginjo Sushi on St. Johns Avenue in the heart of Avondale’s shopping district.



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door to its sister restaurant, Café Karibo. Karibrew offers a variety of beers, spirits and pub food. Take-out is available. Open for lunch daily; dinner Tue-Sun.; brunch Sun.

THE MILL TOP TAVERN & LISTENING ROOM19 1/2 St. George St., St. Augustine, 829-2329A St. Augustine institution located across from the Castillo de San Marcos at the north end of St. George Street, The Mill Top features live music nightly. The St. Auggie Spread is the signature dish, but the menu includes homemade soups and sandwiches along with daily specials. Full bar, with service indoors or under the trees on the two-story porch. Open for lunch and dinner daily — 365 days a year.

MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN1850 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 246-1070For more than 25 years, Monkey’s Uncle has served loyal locals and tourists alike its pub grub, including burgers, sandwiches, seafood and wings. Dine inside or out on the patio. A full bar is served, and take-out is available. Karaoke is held every Wed., Sat. and Sun. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

M SHACK 299 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-2599Brothers David and Matthew Medure are fl ippin’ burgers at this new beaches restaurant, featuring a variety of burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes and more familiar fare at moderate prices. Dine indoors or outside for great people-watching at Beaches Town Center (it’s in the former BookMark). Beer and wine are served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

MURRAY BROS. CADDYSHACK455 S. Legacy Trail, Ste. E106, World Golf Village, 940-3673Decorated in a “Caddyshack” theme with actor Bill Murray’s golf and family memorabilia, this restaurant offers fresh seafood, steaks and barbecue. And keep an eye out for Bill, who’s been known to stop by for a cold one. A full bar is served, and there’s a weekday happy hour. Open daily.

MURRAY’S GRILLE463852 E. S.R. 200/A1A, Yulee, 261-2727Situated west of Amelia Island on S.R. 200, Murray’s serves seafood, pastas and barbecue. The hand-cut steaks, grouper Elizabeth and homemade Key lime pie are among the most requested dinner items. A full bar is served. Open daily.

NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE2309 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 247-3300Executive Chef Omar Callozo’s cuisine features local fare and innovative dishes, served in an island atmosphere. Dine inside or out on the tiki deck. A full bar is served. There’s live entertainment Tue.-Sun. Nippers is a Best of Jax 2011 winner for Best Caribbean and Best Chef. Open for lunch, Wed.-Sun.; dinner nightly.

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*BITE CLUB CERTIFIED!725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105This neighborhood gem serves hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood and a tapas menu. A full bar, an extensive wine list and happy hour are offered. Live entertainment is presented Thur.-Sat. Open for lunch Tue.-Sun.; dinner daily; brunch (bottomless mimosas!) on Sun.

NORTHSTAR THE PIZZA BAR & SUBSTATION119 E. Bay St., Jacksonville, 860-5451The menu features brick-oven-baked pizzas, grinders, wings, Philly cheesesteaks, sandwiches and fries served in a laid-back setting. Karaoke on Sat. A full bar and 27 beers on tap are served. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.; late Fri. and Sat.

OASIS RESTAURANT & DECK4000 A1A and Ocean Trace Rd., St. Augustine Beach, 471-3424Just one block from the ocean, The Oasis is a favorite among bikers and tourists. The menu includes burgers and daily specials. A kids’ menu is available. The full bar has 24 draft beers and a happy hour Mon.-Fri. There’s live music nightly and 43 TVs for viewing sports. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

O’STEEN’S205 Anastasia Blvd., Anastasia Island, 829-6974Expect a wait — O’Steen’s has been packing a crowd for more than 44 years. Seafood and steak are on the menu, but the meal most everyone orders is the famous fried shrimp. At O’Steen’s, it’s no alcohol, no smoking, no

reservations and no plastic — cash only. Open for lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat.

PANAMA HATTIE’S361 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 471-2192Located across A1A from the St. Johns County pier, this restaurant serves casual beach fare in a Key West-style atmosphere. Live bands are featured. Dine inside or out on the ocean-view deck upstairs. Open daily; bar is open until 2 a.m. nightly.

PARKWAY GRILLE5517 S. Fletcher Ave., Fernandina Beach, 277-6614Owners Mike and Bobbe Malcolm prepare breakfast and lunch with fresh ingredients, including a selection of Boar’s Head deli meats, in a bright and casual atmosphere. Open daily.

POE’S TAVERN363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7637Named in honor of Edgar Allan Poe, Poe’s Tavern is an American gastropub offering 50-plus beers with an emphasis on craft, high gravity and local and regional selections. The menu includes gourmet hamburgers, ground in-house and cooked to order, along with hand-cut French fries, fi sh tacos, entree-size salads, Edgar’s drunken chili and a daily fi sh sandwich special. A full bar is served, and a kids’ selection is available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

RENDEZVOUS RESTAURANT106 St. George St., St. Augustine, 824-1090Beer is the specialty at this German-style beer house, with more than 200 varieties from around the world and a rotating draft selection. Pair one with a hot or cold deli sandwich. Take-out orders may be phoned ahead for fast service, and beer is served to go. Open for lunch and dinner daily; until 2 a.m. Fri. and Sat.

SCARLETT O’HARA’S70 Hypolita St., St. Augustine, 824-6535Celebrating 30-plus years in the biz, Scarlett’s is popularamong college students and tourists alike. The restaurant, located in a historic 1861 house, features seafood, burgers, wings and appetizers. A full bar is served. Live music is presented nightly. Open daily.

SMASHBURGER630 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 241-2666Do-it-yourself burgers and chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, salads, sides and fries are served at this new beach spot. Kids get their own menu. Beer and wine are served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

THE SMOKIN BEAVER5863 Arlington Rd., Arlington, 744-5132For 65 years, this ultra-casual spot has served barbecue, wings and pizza. But it may be the activities that draw the crowd: billiards, darts, horseshoes, live music — and cold beer. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner nightly.

SQUARE ONE1974 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, 306-9004This networking hub serves dinner in the lounge or outside on the patio. Happy hour is available at the full bar, and Square One boasts an extensive wine list. Entertainment is featured nightly. Open for dinner Mon.-Sat.

STIR IT UP18 A St., St. Augustine Beach, 461-4552Reggae-named fresh sandwiches, wraps and smoothies are served just steps from the ocean. Try the Burrita Marley (hummus and avocado burrito) or the Pita Tosh (turkey, hummus and sprouts). A kids’ menu is offered. Open for lunch daily.

SUNSET GRILLE421 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 471-5555This Key West-style restaurant — a multiple-time winner of the Great Chowder debate — serves fresh local seafood, steaks and sandwiches inside or at open-air counters. Celebrating 20-plus years, Sunset Grille offers a full menu for kids, take-out and a new deck. A full bar is served. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night dining daily.

SUNSET 30 TAVERN & GRILL 10370 Philips Hwy., Southside, 365-5555Located inside the entertainment complex Latitude 30,Sunset 30 serves familiar sportsbar favorites, including seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pasta and pizza. Dine inside or on the patio. A full bar is served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.



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TAPS BAR & GRILL2220 C.R. 210 W., Ste. 314, St. Johns, 819-15541605 C.R. 220, Fleming Island, 278-9421This restaurant offers more than 50 premium domestic and imported beers on tap along with a full bar. The menu features starters, burgers, sandwiches, entrees and a kids’ selection, all prepared to order with fresh ingredients. And there are lots of TVs for watching sports. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

TASTY’S FRESH BURGERS & FRIES710 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, 321-0409Located in historic downtown Fernandina Beach, Tasty’s offers a fresh alternative to fast food, using a proprietary blend of fresh meat, hand-cut fries, homemade sauces and soups and hand-spun shakes. Beer and wine are served. A kids’ menu and take-out are available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

TOM & BETTY’S4409 Roosevelt Blvd., Avondale, 387-3311After 30-plus years in business, Tom & Betty’s is a Jacksonville institution. The car-themed menu features big sandwiches, burgers and homestyle favorites like pot roast. The full bar offers a daily happy hour featuring dollar drafts. Live bands perform every Fri,. and karaoke is held every Sat. Open for lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat.

T-RAY’S BURGER STATION202 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach, 261-6310This hidden gem is actually located inside an old gas station, but it doesn’t escape the notice of tourists or locals. T-Ray’s won Best Burger (again!) on Amelia Island in Folio Weekly’s 2011 Best of Jax readers poll, and is famous on the island for its blue plate specials. Go for the food, stay for the gossip. Open for breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat.

UNCLE DUBS KITCHEN & KOFFEE12400 Yellow Bluff Rd., Ste. 201, Northside, 619-2970Owned by former Terry Parker pitching star Wade Koutnik, the newly opened Uncle Dubs serves biscuits and gravy, pancakes, burritos, pulled pork and French dip with mac and cheese, always made with fresh ingredients and served by a super-friendly staff. Open for breakfast and lunch daily.

PIZZERIASABE’S PIZZA GRILL12192 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3, Jacksonville, 645-0460The original Abe’s Pizza offers traditional Italian dishes, including lasagna, parmigiana and pizza, as well as hot and cold subs, pasta and wings. A kids’ menu, and take-out and delivery are available. Beer and wine are served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

AL’S PIZZA303 Atlantic Blvd., Beaches Town Center, Atlantic Beach, 249-000211190 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 260-4115635 A1A, Ponte Vedra Beach, 543-149414286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, Intracoastal, 223-09911620 Margaret St., Ste. 201, Riverside, 388-83848060 Philips Hwy., Baymeadows Junction, 731-4300For the 17th year in a row, Folio Weekly readers havenamed Al’s as the source of the Best Pizza in our annual Best of Jax poll. Celebrating more than 20 years and six locations — soon to be a seventh in St. Augustine — Al’s offers a selection of New York-style and gourmet pizzas. Wine and beer are served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

ARON’S PIZZA650 Park Ave., Orange Park, 269-1007The menu at this family-owned restaurant includes eggplant dishes and manicotti as well as New York-style pizza. A kids’ menu and take-out are available. Beer and wine are served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

ARTÉ PIZZA109 N. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 277-1515The wood-fi red oven at this busy, funky spot renders specialty pizzas like a traditional Napoli pizzeria, topped with imported cheeses, plum tomatoes and other fresh ingredients. Arté also serves authentic Italian dishes like eggplant parmigiana and caprese salad, and offers outside seating. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

BIG PETE’S OLD STYLE PIZZERIA118 N. Julia St., Downtown, 356-2680Big Pete’s makes everything from scratch, including pizza, calzones, baked ziti and wraps. Big Pete’s also serves barbecue and wings. Delivery is available. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri.

BORRILLO’S PIZZA & SUBS88 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 829-1133John Zappas’ New York-style restaurant serves an assortment of hot and cold subs, pasta dishes, pizzas by the pie or slice. Take-out is available, and beer and wine are served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

BROOKLYN PIZZA11406 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 288-921113820 St. Augustine Rd., Bartram Park, 880-0020The owners are from Brooklyn, N.Y., so it makes sense that the Brooklyn Special Pizza is a customer favorite. The menu features calzones, white pizza and homestyle lasagna. Beer and wine are served at the Mandarin location. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

BRUCCI’S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS880 A1A, Ste. 8, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-7677540 S.R. 13, Ste. 10, Fruit Cove, 287-831713500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36, Intracoastal, 223-6913With three locations in Northeast Florida, Brucci’s offers authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas and desserts in a family atmosphere. A kids’ menu is available, and for the adults, there’s beer and wine. Happy hour is held Mon.-Fri. Open for lunch Mon.-Sat.; dinner daily.

CARMELO’S MARKETPLACE & PIZZERIA146 King St., St. Augustine, 494-6658A 2011 Best of Jax winner for Best Pizza in St. Aug, thispizzeria is located adjacent to a gas station, and has become a favorite destination for locals. In addition to New York-style brick-oven-baked pizza, Carmelo’s offers fresh baked sub rolls, Boars Head meats and cheeses, strombolis and Wifi . Beer and wine are served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL406 Old Hard Rd., Ste. 106, Fleming Island, 213-7779320 N. First St., Jax Beach, 270-8565The Jacksonville Landing, Downtown, 354-7747Chicago-style deep-dish pizzas, hot dogs and Italian beefdishes are offered by the Comastro family from Chicago, who’ve been serving up Windy City favorites for 25-plus years. They “import” ingredients all the way from exotic, far-away Illinois — talk about authentic. A full bar is served, and a kids’ menu is available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

DAVINCI’S PIZZA469 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-2001DaVinci’s customers are loyal to this family-owned-and-

operated pizzeria, which uses fresh, quality ingredients for its pies. Open Tue.-Sun. for dinner.

FOX’S PIZZA DEN4360 Palm Valley Rd., Ponte Vedra, 285-1292In the heart of Palm Valley, this family-owned-and-operated restaurant serves The Wedgie, a traditional sandwich served on a pizza crust, and sandwiches, pizzas and stromboli made to order. Delivery is available. Beer and wine are served. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.

JENK’S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN CUISINE2245 C.R. 210 W., Ste. 112, Julington, 826-1555Family-owned-and-operated Jenk’s offers subs, New York-style pizzas, calzones and a variety of Italian dishes. Take-out and delivery are available. Beer and wine are served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

JOSEPH’S PIZZA AND ITALIAN RESTAURANT30 Ocean Blvd., Beaches Town Center, Atlantic Beach, 270-11227316 N. Main St., Northside, 765-0335For 53 years, Joseph’s has been family-owned-and-operated. In addition to hot pasta dishes, gourmet pizzas and veal entrées, Joseph’s offers an extensive beer and wine selection. Open Tue.-Sun. for lunch and dinner, open Mon. from Memorial Day to Labor Day at the beach.

LIBRETTO’S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN KITCHEN 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1, St. Johns Town Center, 402-8888Authentic NYC pizzeria brings Big Apple crust, cheese andsauce to Jax. Libretto’s serves third-generation family-style Italian classics, fresh-from-the-oven calzones, and desserts in a casual, comfy setting. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS

*BITE CLUB CERTIFIED!1018 Third St. N., Ste. 2, Jax Beach, 241-56009734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, Tinseltown, 997-19551800 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island, 541-1999This psychedelic restaurant serves gourmet pizzas, hoagiesand salads. Pies range from the Mighty Meaty to vegetarian pizzas like the Kosmic Karma. Mellow Mushroom offers 35 beers on tap and a full bar. Happy hour is held all day, every day. Live music is featured at all three locations. A 2011 Best of Jax winner for Best Restaurant, Bar and Pizza in OP/Fleming Island. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

MIKEY’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT7544 Beach Blvd., Southside, 721-7333Family-owned for 35 years, Mikey’s serves Old New York-style thin-crust pizzas, pasta, chicken and seafood dishes. An Italian lunch buffet is offered. Take-out and delivery (within three miles) are available. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.

Fionn Maccool’s Irish Pub brings the fl avors of the Emerald Isle to Jacksonville Beach, where they just relocated to a new home on North Third Street.


MOON RIVER PIZZA925 S. 14th St., Fernandina Beach, 321-34001176 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill, 389-4442At this edgy little pizzeria, local artists’ work hangs on the walls and rock music is pumped into the dining room. Northern-style pizzas, available with more than 20 toppings, are served by the pie or the slice. A Best of Jax readers’ poll winner for Best Pizza in 2011. Open Mon.-Sat.

NEW YORK BRICK OVEN PIZZA2225-B C.R. 220, Middleburg, 278-1770Owner Dan Dehart offers pizza by the slice, along with stromboli and homemade baked dinners. The pizzas are hand-tossed and cooked in a brick oven. Homemade desserts are also the menu, and lunch specials are featured. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

NEW YORK PIZZA COMPANY163 Palencia Village Dr., St. Augustine, 825-4545All of the authentic New York-style pizzas are hand-tossed, made with their own dough and specially spiced tomato sauce, and baked in a brick oven. Other menu items include salads, cheesy calzones, pasta dishes, hot hero sandwiches and desserts. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

PICASSO’S PIZZERIA10503 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 880-0811Picasso’s specializes in hand-tossed gourmet pizza along with calzones, homemade New York-style cheesecake and handmade pasta. Fresh local seafood and steaks, too. Beer and wine are served. A kids’ menu and take-out are available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

PIZZALLEY’S117 St. George St., St. Augustine, 825-2627The downtown St. Auggie eatery offers wings, salads and, of course, pizza — including free samples to passersby. There’s the Garbage Can pizza: a supreme with everything. Beer and wine are served. Outdoor patio seating is available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

PIZZALLEY’S CHIANTI ROOM60 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 825-4100Sister restaurant to the St. George Street location, Pizzalley’s Chianti Room serves homemade Italian ristorante fare in a warm Tuscany setting. A full bar is available. Live music is presented Mon.-Fri. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

PIZZA PALACE3928 Baymeadows Rd., Baymeadows, 527-86491959 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, 399-8815116 Bartram Oaks Walk, Julington Creek, 230-2171This relaxed, family-owned restaurant serves only homestyle cuisine. Local faves include spinach pizza and chicken-spinach calzones. Ravioli, lasagna and parmigiana are also offered. Dine in or take out. Beer and wine are served, and all locations offer outside dining. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA2134 Park Ave., Orange Park, 264-61169825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 24, Mandarin, 503-2230Family-owned-and-operated Pompeii is one of the few pizza places offering pizzas made in coal fi red ovens. The distinctive, fl avorful pies are served alongside coal-fi redwings. Beer, wine, espresso and cappuccino are served. Takeout is available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

THE RED ELEPHANT PIZZA AND GRILL10131 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12, Mandarin, 683-3773This casual, family-friendly eatery serves pizzas, sandwiches, grill specials and pasta dishes, and kids have their own menu. A full bar is served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

RENNA’S PIZZA11111 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12, Mandarin, 292-23004624 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 125, St. Johns Town Center, 565-12996001 Argyle Forest Blvd., Ste. 16, Orange Park, 771-7677840 Nautica Dr., Ste. 117, River City Marketplace, 714-9210592 Marsh Landing Parkway, Jax Beach, 273-3113This casual New York-style pizzeria also serves calzones, antipasto, parmigiana and homemade breads. Beer and wine are served, and a kids’ menu is available. Buy by the slice — they’re humongous — or full pie. Take-out and delivery are available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

TOMMY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2, Southside, 565-1999Tommy’s creates New York-style thin crust, brick-oven-cooked pizzas — gluten-free — as well as calzones, salads and sandwiches made fresh to order, with Thumann’s no-MSG meats and Grande cheeses. Beer, wine and Boylans soda are served. Curbside pick-up and take-out are offered. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.

TONY’S D’S NY PIZZA & RESTAURANT8358 Point Meadows Dr., Jacksonville, 322-7051Tony’s D’s serves authentic New York pizza and pastadishes – made-to-order with fresh ingredients – sure to please the palates of transplanted Yankees (and everyone else). Mondays feature pasta specials; Tuesdays mean BOGOF pizza (restrictions apply). Beer and wine are served. A kids’ menu and take-out are available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

TONY’S PIZZA1425 Sadler Rd., Fernandina Beach, 277-7661Tony’s serves New York-style brick oven pizza, along with dinner selections (like baked ziti and chicken broccoli alfredo). Subs, salads and wings complete the picture. Free delivery on the island. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

REGIONAL CUISINE

BARBARA JEAN’S15 S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-7522960030 Gateway Blvd., Amelia Island, 277-3700Barbara Jean’s specializes in easy Southern dining, including legendary crab cakes, seafood, meatloaf and 15 fresh vegetables. During the winter, regulars watch snowbirds pilot their boats past the restaurant on the Intracoastal Waterway. Kids’ selections are available; outdoor seating, too. A full bar is served. Open for lunch and dinner daily; breakfast Sat. and Sun.

BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE 4840 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Center, 345-3466With four dining rooms, BlackFinn offers classic American fare: beef, seafood, pasta and fl atbread sandwiches. Dine indoors or on the patio. A kids’ menu is available and a full bar is served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

THE BLACK MOLLY BAR & GRILL 504 Geoffrey St., Cobblestone Plaza, St. Augustine, 547-2723Fresh, local seafood, steaks and pasta dishes served in a casual atmosphere. Kids’ selections are available. A full bar is served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ1 S. Front St., Fernandina Beach, 261-2660

Brett’s is located on the water at the foot of historic Centre Street and specializes in traditional Southern hospitality in an upscale atmosphere. The menu features daily specials, fresh Florida seafood, aged beef and a full bar. Open daily.

THE CAPITAL GRILLE5197 Big Island Dr., Southside, 997-9233Located in St. Johns Town Center, The Capital Grille serves dry-aged, hand-carved steaks and fresh seafood, with a dishes made from local, seasonal ingredients. A full bar is served and the extensive, award-winning wine list has 350 Old and New World selections, and 25 wines by the glass. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner nightly.

COQUINA BEACH SURF CLUB451 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 471-2434This beach-centric restaurant’s Executive Chef Brian Whittington offers seasonal seafood, select beef entrees, seasonal produce, burgers, unique sandwiches and creative specials. Casual outdoor dining and an extensive wine list are also featured. A kids’ menu is available. Open for dinner nightly.

THE DUNES CRACKER HOUSE641 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 461-5725This rustic Florida-style spot is popular among college students for drinks, dinner, dancing and daily specials. Jazz is featured on Monday nights, and there’s a DJ Wed. and Fri.-Sun. Late-night dance music is featured nightly. Open for dinner nightly.

THE FLORIDIAN 39 Cordova St., St. Augustine, 829-0655A restaurant that pays homage to Old Florida, The Floridian serves innovative Southern fare, made with local ingredients from area farms. Signature items include fried green tomato bruschetta, the blackened fi sh cornbread stack and the grits with shrimp, fi sh or tofu. Open for lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon.

THE HILLTOP2030 Wells Rd., Orange Park, 272-5959Nestled in the woods, The Hilltop serves in formal, Southern-infl ected dining spaces. Specialties include New Orleans shrimp, certifi ed Black Angus prime rib and she-crab soup. Homemade desserts are featured, along with a piano lounge (Tue.-Sat. nights), a large collection of antiques and a garden setting. The Hilltop is a frequent staging ground for weddings. A full bar is available. Open for dinner Tue.-Sat.

J ALEXANDER’S RESTAURANT10296 Bistro Dr., St. Johns Town Center, 996-7147This upscale contemporary American restaurant is known for its wood-fi red cuisine. The fresh seafood is fl own in daily. The steaks are hand-cut, and the produce is fresh. The full-service bar features a wide selection of wine by the glass or bottle. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

Waiter Ed Febles presents Pad Pok Karee and Lob Salad from Aroy Thai Fusion, just west of the Intracoastal Waterway on Atlantic Boulevard.


KC CRAVE1161 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 595-5660In the former Giovanni’s Restaurant, this new spot has an innovative fresh take on American Fusion, featuring slow-roasted meats, creative toppings, and a big-city bar with a state-of-the-art Tap Room upstairs. Chris Jones and Andy Viola, late of Bonefi sh Grill, offer a neat twist: Pour your own beer from the digital beer taps at your table. Nice. And they have their own herb garden, too. Open for dinner Tue-Sun.

LULU’S AT THE THOMPSON HOUSE11 S. Seventh St., Fernandina Beach, 432-8394An innovative lunch menu includes po’boys, salads and seafood “little plates” served in a historic house. Dinner features fresh local seafood (Fernandina shrimp every Thur.). Beer and wine are served. Reservations recommended. Open for lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat.; brunch Sun.

MILLER’S ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR11112 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 292-00031756 Wells Rd., Ste. A, Orange Park, 278-46009541 Regency Square Blvd. S., Regency, 720-05519711 Deer Lake Court, Southside, 565-28823238 Hodges Blvd., Intracoastal, 821-5687The Ale Houses specialize in generous portions and friendly service in a nautical atmosphere. Customer favorites are fresh fi sh, specialty pastas, and fresh oysters and clams. There are 32 draft beer varieties, along with plenty of TVs, pool tables and video games. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY835 Museum Circle, Southbank, 398-2299Situated on the Southbank Riverwalk overlooking the St. Johns River and popular with the downtown business set, River City offers fresh seafood, steaks and daily chef’s creations. Nosh in the enclosed dining room or out on the marina dining deck. A full bar is served. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.; brunch buffet Sun.

SALT, THE GRILLThe Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, 4750 Amelia Island Parkway, 491-6746The menu at Salt features cuisine made with simple elements from the earth and sea served in a contemporary coastal setting. The wine list boasts more than 500 wines. Cocktails are also available. Salt is a Best of Jax 2011 readers’ poll repeat winner for Best Restaurant on Amelia Island. Open for dinner Tue.-Sat.

SAVANNAH BISTRO 14670 Duval Rd., Northside, 741-4404This new bistro features Low Country fare that’s Mediterranean and French inspired, in a relaxing atmosphere at Crowne Plaza Airport. Favorites are crab cakes, NY strip, she crab soup and mahi mahi. A kids’ menu is available. A full bar is served. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, daily.

SEASONS 525096 Big Island Drive, St. Johns Town Center, 645-5252This casual, sophisticated fresh grill and wine bar offers a seasonally changing menu. A full bar is served and a kids’ selection is available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

THE SOUTHERN GRILL800 Flagler Ave., Southbank, 858-9800Popular with the business crowd, The Southern Grill offers a large menu of salads, veggie platters, sandwiches, melts and wraps. The breakfast selection includes omelets, a variety of egg combinations and sit-down favorites like pancakes. Open for breakfast and lunch daily.

TRELLISES RESTAURANT225 E. Coastline Dr., Northbank, 588-1234Located in Hyatt Regency Riverfront, Trellises offers American à la carte dining featuring original fresh seafood creations and regional specialties, along with a daily buffet or à la carte breakfast. A full bar is served and kids’ selections are available. Open daily.

THE VERANDAH RESTAURANT6800 First Coast Hwy., Omni Amelia Island Plantation, 321-5050Set among the moss-draped oaks of Racquet Park, this restaurant features an extensive menu of fresh local seafood and steaks, but the Verandah’s signature entrée is Fernandina shrimp. And many ingredients – including tomatoes, chives and lemongrass — come from the restaurant’s own herb and vegetable garden. A kids’ menu is available and a full bar is served. Open nightly.

SEAFOODA LA CARTE 331 First Ave. N., Jax Beach, 241-2005Authentic New England fare: Maine lobster rolls, fried Ipswich clams, crab or clam cake sandwich, fried shrimp basket, clam chowdah, birch beer and blueberry soda. Dine inside or on the deck. Take-out is available. Open for lunch Fri.-Tue.

AW SHUCKS 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd., Mandarin, 240-0368This seafood place features an oyster bar, steaks, seafood,wings and pasta. Favorites are ahi tuna, shrimp & grits, oysters Rockefeller, pitas and kabobs. Sweet potato puffs are the signature side. Kids’ selections are available. A full bar is served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

BARNACLE BILL’S14 Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, 824-3663For 30 years, this family restaurant has been serving up seafood, oysters, gator tail and steak, along with the very

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popular fried shrimp. Some of their dishes are infused with their Dat’l Do It hot sauce products. A kids’ menu and take-out are available, and a full bar is served. Open for dinner nightly.

BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & MARKET120 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 444-8862A full fresh seafood market, Beachside also serves a lunch and dinner menu of seafood baskets, fi sh tacos, daily fi sh specials and Philly cheesesteaks. There are tables indoors and on the open-air deck, with a great view of downtown Jax Beach. Live music is featured on weekends. Beer and wine are served, and take-out and Beaches area delivery are available. Open daily.

THE BLUE CRAB CRABHOUSE3057 Julington Creek Rd., Julington Creek, 260-2722Fresh Maryland-style steamed blue crabs are a big deal at this seafood restaurant, as are crab legs and steamed or fried oysters. Dining is available on the covered deck, along with a kids’ menu, an early bird menu and daily specials. A full bar is served and there’s live music every Sun. afternoon on the deck. Open for dinner Tue.-Sun.; lunch Sun.

THE BLUE FISH RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR3551 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 387-0700Fresh seafood, steaks, chops and small plates are served in a casual atmosphere, along with an oyster bar. A kids’ menu is offered, a full bar is served and live music is presented Fri. and Sat. Open for lunch and dinner daily; brunch Sun.

CHART HOUSE1501 River Place Blvd., Southbank, 398-3353Located on the Southbank of the St. Johns River since 1982, this restaurant serves fresh fi sh, seafood and prime rib along with a full bar. Open for dinner nightly.

CHOWDER TED’S5215 Heckscher Dr., Northside, 714-6900Family-owned since 1996, Chowder Ted’s serves all manner of fresh seafood, along with award-winning chowder. Daily lunch specials and weekends dinner specials are also featured. Beer and wine are served. Open for lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat.

CLARK’S FISH CAMP12903 Hood Landing Rd., Mandarin, 268-3474Best known for its wild array of taxidermed creatures, Clark’s was the 2011 winner — again — of the Best Fish Camp category in Folio Weekly’s Best of Jax readers poll. In addition to the gator and turtle, Clark’s menu features steak, ribs and daily all-you can-eat catfi sh dinners. Dine indoors, outdoors, or in a glass enclosed room with a view of Julington Creek. A full bar is served. Open for lunch Sat. and Sun.; dinner daily.

CONCH HOUSE RESTAURANT57 Comares Ave., St. Augustine, 829-8646This restaurant offers indoor seating as well as Tiki huts built out over Salt Run. Signature dishes include the Cracker combo platter and St. Augustine fried shrimp. The full-service bar specializes in tropical drinks. A kids’ menu is available. Live entertainment, including Reggae Sunday, is featured weekends. Open daily.

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*BITE CLUB CERTIFIED!1396 Beach Blvd., Beach Plaza, Jax Beach, 247-9880Chef Kahn Vongdara presents an innovative menu of seafood dishes and seasonal favorites. A full bar is served, with a daily happy hour. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

CRAB CREEK CAFÉ7404 Atlantic Blvd., Arlington, 724-8050A seafood shack with a yacht club attitude, Crab Creek Café offers oysters, gator tail, seafood and pasta in a family-friendly atmosphere. A kids’ menu and takeout are available. Open lunch and dinner daily.

CRAB TRAP31 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 261-4749For 30-plus years, family-owned-and operated Crab Trap has been serving fresh local seafood and steaks. Food and drink specials are featured and a full bar is served. Open for dinner nightly.

CRAZY FISH2510 Second Ave. N., Jax Beach, 334-8408This seafood place is tucked away behind Beach Marine off Beach Boulevard. Ultra-casual waterfront dining on the Intracoastal features shrimp, Maine lobster and mahi mahi, as well as burgers, steaks, dogs and sandwiches. Charter fi shing, airboat rides and kayaking are also offered. Boater friendly. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

CREEKSIDE DINERY160 Nix Boatyard Rd., St. Augustine, 829-6113Tucked behind a commercial stretch of U.S. 1, Creekside is an old Florida respite, featuring an outdoor deck with a fi re pit. Overlooking Gonzales Creek, Creekside serves a variety of beef, chicken and seafood dishes, with an emphasis on low-country cooking. Live entertainment Wed.-Sun. and a full bar are featured. Open for dinner nightly.

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*BITE CLUB CERTIFIED!725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, Atlantic Beach, 246-0123This restaurant and oyster bar in North Beach Center serves fresh local seafood — including Mayport shrimp — and oysters, crab and lobster. Patio seating is available, along with an all-day happy hour on Sun.; Oyster Night specials are available on Tue. and Wed. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

Jorge Argueta, Lisa Hubner and Jose Suniga serve Colombian, Cuban and Mexican cuisine in their cozy café known as El Ranchito, on Beach Boulevard just west of the Intracoastal Waterway.




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FLORIDA CRACKER CAFÉ81-B St. George St., St. Augustine, 829-0397Florida Cracker features a contemporary dining room and outdoor garden dining in the heart of St. Augustine’s busy St. George Street. Customer favorites include blackened scallops, crab cake-stuffed shrimp and Florida gator tail. Kids’ selections are available, and beer and wine are served. Open daily.

GENE’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT11702 Beach Blvd. (next to Strike Zone Fishing), Southside, 997-9738A Jacksonville landmark, Gene’s menu includes gator tail, calamari and Cajun shrimp. A full bar is available. Take-out is available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

THE GOURMET GROUPER363 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 13, Atlantic Beach, 372-4061This new seafood spot offers gourmet dishes made with the freshest seafood available — local and regional. Open for lunch and early dinner Tue.-Sun.

THE HALF MOON RAW BAR1289 Penman Rd., Jax Beach, 372-0549Brand-new on Penman Road, this real raw bar features oysters, shrimp, clams, crawfi sh and daily chef’s specials. Plus they open your oysters for you. Beer and wine are served, and a kids’ menu is available. Open for lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun.

HARRY’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE46 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, 824-7765Located in a historic house with a large outside patio, this New Orleans-style eatery features fresh seafood, steaks and defi nitive dishes like jambalaya, etouffée and popular shrimp. The full-service bar has a daily happy hour. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

HURRICANE PATTY’S AT OYSTER CREEK69 Lewis Blvd., St. Augustine, 827-1822Located at Oyster Creek Marina east of U.S. 1, Hurricane Patty’s has a large creekfront deck, lunch specials and all-you-can-eat dinners. A full bar is featured, and dock space is available. Live music is presented nightly. Open daily.

JOHN’S SEAFOOD2058 Edgewood Ave. W., Jacksonville, 683-7293This casual place offers fresh lunch specials. While you’re there, stock up on live blue crabs, which they’ll cook for you, as well as a full selection of seafood.

KINGFISH GRILL252 Yacht Club Dr., St. Augustine, 824-2111At the west end of Vilano Bridge, Kingfi sh Grill offers casual waterside dining indoors and out on the deck. The menu features fresh daily catch, house specialties and sushi, and a

kids’ menu is available. A full bar is served, and weekly live entertainment is featured. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE301 N. Roscoe Blvd., Palm Valley, 285-0139On the Intracoastal Waterway, LuLu’s can be reached by land or water. The menu offers fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, burgers and specialty salads. A full bar is served, and seating is available on the screened waterfront porch. A kids’ menu is available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

MARINA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT101 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, 261-5310Located in a former customs house, Marina features local seafood, including shrimp burgers, fi sh sandwiches seafood platters and oysters. There’s also steak, pasta and pork chops, along with a kids menu. Open daily.

MITCHELL’S FISH MARKET5205 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Center, 645-3474The ever-changing menu (it’s printed twice daily) has more than 180 fresh items, featuring cedar-roasted Atlantic salmon, kung pao calamari and seared rare salt-and-pepper tuna. A full bar is served, and a kids’ menu and take-out are available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

NORTH BEACH FISH CAMP100 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-3474Ben and Liza Groshell are at it again, this time bringing their successful Palm Valley Fish Camp vibe to the former Caribbee Key location, smack dab in the middle of the Beaches Town Center, boasting a roof-top bar with an awesome ocean view. The menu features fresh, creative Southern fare, fresh seafood, and bread pudding. Open for lunch Wed.-Sun.; dinner nightly.

O.C. WHITE’S SEAFOOD & SPIRITS118 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, 824-0808The spirits here aren’t just the bottled kind. O.C. White’s, built in 1791, is reputed to be haunted. Overlooking the city marina and located in a historic, two-story home, O.C. White’s serves fresh local seafood, steak and sautéed specialties. Live music is featured nightly. Outdoor dining is featured on the patio. Open daily.

OFF THE HOOK BAR & GRILLE333 N. First St., Jax Beach, 372-4525This new seafood spot serves a full bar and offers take-out. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

THE OUTBACK CRABSHACK8155 C.R. 13 N., St. Augustine, 522-0500This rustic restaurant, located on Six Mile Creek, features crabs, shrimp, gator tail, conch fritters and steaks served in a casual atmosphere. Arriving by boat or just feel like a nice after-dinner stroll? Check out the 1,500-foot fl oating dock. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

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PALM VALLEY FISH CAMP229 N. Roscoe Blvd., Palm Valley, 285-3200The Groshell family, owners of Marker 32, presents this new dining experience on the Intracoastal in Palm Valley, serving dishes made with fresh ingredients, including daily specials. Call in your order and pick it up dockside. Open for lunch Tue.-Sun.; dinner nightly.

RAGTIME TAVERN & SEAFOOD GRILL207 Atlantic Blvd., Beaches Town Center, Atlantic Beach, 241-7877In business for more than 25 years, this seafood restaurant has received numerous awards in Folio Weekly’s Best of Jax readers poll, including 2011’s Best Restaurant in Jax. Menu items include blackened snapper, sesame tuna and the Ragtime shrimp. There is a full-service bar with a daily happy hour and live entertainment Wed.-Sun. Open daily.

THE REEF4100 Coastal Hwy., Vilano Beach, 824-8008At this casual oceanfront restaurant, there’s an ocean view from every table as well as outdoor dining. The menu features fresh local seafood, steak, pasta dishes and daily chef specials. A full bar is served and there’s a daily happy hour. A kids’ menu and take-out are available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

SAFE HARBOR SEAFOOD MARKET & RESTAURANT4378 Ocean St., Mayport Village, 246-4911No doubt the seafood’s fresh – the boats unload at the dock. Whatever Safe Harbor sells in the market – shrimp, oysters, clams and scallops – they’ll cook to order. There are tables inside and out on the dock overlooking the confl uence of the St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean. Open for lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat.

ST. JOHNS SEAFOOD & STEAKS1403 Dunn Ave., Ste. 21, Northside, 696-10231161 S. Lane Ave., Murray Hill, 378-50507546 Beach Blvd., Regency, 721-4888These casual, family-oriented restaurants specialize in seafood and certifi ed Angus steaks. The shrimp entrées are popular. Seniors and children select from special menus. Beer and wine are served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK1018 Third St. N., Jax Beach, 372-4456A 2011 Best of Jax winner for Best Seafood, Salt Life offers a wide array of specialty menu items, including the signature tuna poke bowl, fresh rolled sushi, Ensenada tacos and local fried shrimp, served in a contemporary open-air space. A full bar is offered. Take-out and a kids’ menu are available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

SANTA MARIA135 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, 829-6578Seafood combinations and surf-and turf are on the menu at this St. Augustine institution, which has been serving customers at the built-over-the-bayfront restaurant since

1950. A full bar is offered, along with an open-air porch, and fi sh feeding is encouraged. A kids’ menu is available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

SEA FAIR1 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 824-2316Located across the Bridge of Lions from the historic district, the Sea Fair is the oldest family-owned-and-operated restaurant in St. Augustine. Menu items include seafood, prime rib and daily specials. Dine indoors or out. A full bar is served. Open for dinner Tue.-Sun.

SEAFOOD KITCHEN31 Royal Palm Dr. (off Atlantic Boulevard), Atlantic Beach, 241-8470Serving seafood in Atlantic Beach for more than 20 years, Seafood Kitchen offers reasonable meals in a no-frills atmosphere. The emphasis is on fresh local seafood prepared to order, with a wide variety of dishes available. Open daily.

SINGLETON’S SEAFOOD SHACK4728 Ocean St., Mayport Village, 246-4442Just steps from the Mayport ferry, this ramshackle, exposed plywood haunt has been serving seafood to locals, fi sherman and Navy men and women since the ’60s. Customer favorites include the fried shrimp dinner and the blackened or grilled fi sh. Dine inside or on the enclosed porch right on the St. Johns River – literally. You can watch pelicans and otters play. A full bar is served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

SLIDERS SEAFOOD GRILLE218 First St., Beaches Town Center, Neptune Beach, 246-0881Sliders offers a beach-casual atmosphere for lovers of fresh fi sh. Customer favorites include fi sh tacos and gumbo. The dessert menu features Key lime pie and homemade ice cream sandwiches. Beer and wine are served. Open nightly.

SNAPPERS SEAFOOD & SPIRITS314 First St. N., Jax Beach, 242-2430This casual seafood place serves fresh seafood, as well as burgers, rib eyes and po’boys. A kids’ menu is available. A full bar is served. Dine indoors or out on the deck; the people-watching is great this time of year. Open daily.

SOUTH BEACH GRILL45 Cubbedge Rd., Crescent Beach, 471-8700Located off A1A, one block south of the S.R. 206 bridge, this two-story beachy destination offers casual oceanfront dining and fresh local seafood. Dine indoors or out on the beachfront deck. A full bar is served, and there’s a weekday happy hour. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

THE SURF3199 S. Fletcher Ave., Fernandina Beach, 261-5711Oceanview dining is available at The Surf, inside or out on the deck. The wide menu features steaks, fresh fi sh and nightly specials, and there’s a Sunday lobster special. Entertainment

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is presented nightly. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

TIMOTI’S FRY SHAK 21 N. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 310-6550This new casual seafood restaurant features fresh, local wild-caught shrimp, fi sh and oysters, along with blackboard specials, supporting local fi sherman, farmers and brewers while building a sense of community, one seafood basket at a time. A kids’ selection is available. Beer and wine are served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

TWO DUDES SEAFOOD PLACE22 Seminole Rd., Atlantic Beach, 246-2000This place serves up-to-the-minute-fresh Mayport seafood, including shrimp, scallops, snapper and oysters done up in sandwiches or baskets, grilled, blackened or fried. The mostly-draft beers are premium and there’s a daily happy hour. Take-out is available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

WHITEY’S FISH CAMP2032 C.R. 220, Orange Park, 269-4198This authentic fi sh camp serves gator tail and fresh-water river catfi sh, as well as traditional meals and daily specials on the banks of Swimming Pen Creek. A repeat winner for Best Catfi sh in Folio Weekly’s Best of Jax readers poll, Whitey’s features a full-service bar, an outdoor Tiki bar and live music. Come by boat, motorcycle or car. Open for breakfast on Sat. and Sun.; lunch Tue.-Sun.; dinner daily.

SPECIALTY RESTAURANTS

& MARKETSALHAMBRA THEATRE & DINING12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 641-1212The nation’s longest continuously running dinner theater (since 1967), the Alhambra is newly renovated and features cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Dejuan Roy, who coordinates his menus with each stage production. “Hank & My Honky Tonk Heroes” runs through Aug. 19, followed by “Remember Me,” “Phantom” and “White Christmas.” Reservations are suggested to guarantee seating. A full bar is served. Open Tue.-Sun.

COZY TEA1023 Park St., Five Points, 329-3964This quaint, cozy tearoom is full of English charm. Lunch and afternoon tea features scones, soups and a variety of teas. Open Mon.-Sat.

GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET2007 Park St., Riverside, 384-44741915 East-West Parkway, Fleming Island, 541-0009Grassroots Market’s juice bar features certifi ed organic fruits and vegetables. The store also offers three dozen artisanal cheeses, more than 300 craft and imported beers and 50 organic wines, and organic produce and meats, vitamins and herbs. Organic wraps, sides, sandwiches and salads are all available to go, as well as raw, vegan items. Open daily.

GREEN MAN GOURMET 3543 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 384-0002This market features organic and natural products, spices, teas and salts, and beer and wine. Open daily.

THE MELTING POT7860 Gate Parkway, Ste. 101, Southside, 642-4900Participatory dining is the philosophy at The Melting Pot,which offers a variety of fondues — from chocolate to cheese — and entrees ranging from fi let mignon to ahi tuna. A full bar is served, and a kids’ menu is available. Open nightly.

THE MUSTARD SEED CAFE833 TJ Courson Rd., Fernandina Beach, 277-3141Awarded the Snail of Approval by Slow Food First Coast, this casual organic eatery and juice bar, inside Nassau Health Foods, features all-natural and organic items for breakfast, as well as smoothies, veggie juices and coffees and herbal teas. Take-out is available. Open for breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat.

NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI10000 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 260-695011030 Baymeadows Rd., Baymeadows, 269-2791Fresh, organic ingredients — in vegetarian, vegan, raw food and gluten-free options, too — are used for healthy lunch and dinner items, including gourmet artisan sandwiches, seasonally inspired deli and hot bar dishes, fresh juices and smoothies, and gluten-free baked goods. A kids’ menu, a juice, smoothie and coffee bar are offered, and all-natural and organic beers and wine are available. Indoor and outdoor seating are available. Best of Jax 2011 winner for Best Organic Restaurant and Best Health Food Store. The Baymeadows location features a hot bar; Mandarin offers a chopped salad bar. Open Mon.-Sat.

PULP1962 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, 396-9222The juice bar offers fresh juices, frozen yogurt, teas, and coffees made one cup at a time, along with 30 kinds of smoothies. Some smoothies are blended with fl avored soy milks and organic frozen yogurts and granola. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

SAN MARCO THEATRE1996 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, 396-4845This historic movie house offers pizza, nachos, quesadillas, sandwiches, and beer and wine to adventurous moviegoers. The theater shows fi rst-run fi lms and runs a midnight movie series. Open daily.

SUN-RAY CINEMA1028 Park St., Five Points, 359-0049 (359-0047 for showtimes)First-run, indie and art fi lms are screened at the oldest theater building in Jacksonville. Beer, some drafts from Bold City and Intuition Ale Works, wine, pizza — with names like Godbold, Black Lagoon Supreme, Cowford Pie — hot dogs, hummus, sandwiches, popcorn, nachos and brownies are available. Late-night fi lms are shown every Fri. Open daily.

TAPA THAT 820 Lomax St., Five Points, 376-9911This new place puts a modern spin on traditional tapas-style service, using locally and organically grown items as much as possible. Specialties include duck confi t spring rolls and Cuban rice & beans cake. A kids’ menu is offered. Beer and wine are poured. Dine outdoors or inside. Open for lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat.

TASTE! AT 645 ATLANTIC645 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 372-0854This catering and on and off site private venue is open every Wed. for lunch, A Taste of First Street Grille, featuring the familiar items served at the popular restaurant from years back.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 22, Mandarin, 288-1100Whole Foods offers an expansive prepared-food department with more than 80 items at a full-service and self-service hot bar, salad bar, soup bar and dessert bar, as well as pizza, sushi and sandwich stations. Open daily.

SPORTS BARS, WINGS, OYSTERS

BIG DAWG’S SPORTS RESTAURANT 12630 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4, Intracoastal, 551-3059The family-friendly casual sports place offers a variety of wings, burgers, sandwiches, wraps and specialty salads. Kids get their own Puppy Chow menu. Beer and wine are served. Nightly activities include trivia, kids’ nite and happy hour specials. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

BOGEY GRILLE150 Valley Circle, Ponte Vedra, 285-5524This family-friendly sports bar offers casual fare, includingwings, quesadillas, chicken and burgers. A full bar and a kids’ menu are available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

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lunch menu with items for less than $7). There are 30 TVs (and major sports packages) and live music every weekend. Dine inside or out on the patio. A full bar is served, and a kids’ menu and take-out are available. Open daily.

CITY HALL PUB234 Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown, 356-6750Located in the heart of the Sports Complex, this restaurant’s casual menu features burgers, hot wings, shrimp and tilapia made to order. If lunchtime is crunch time, call in your order ahead. A full bar is served, and there’s live jazz every Fri. at noon. Music is featured weekdays, DJs spin every weekend and Wed., and big-screen TVs are all over the place. Covered patio seating is available. Open daily.

DICK’S WINGS & GRILL311 Third St. N., Jax Beach, 853-50042434 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 372-02989119 Merrill Rd., Ste. 19, Arlington, 745-930012400 Yellow Bluff Rd., Ste. 101, Northside, 619-98281540 Wells Rd., Orange Park, 269-21223540 U.S. 17 S., Green Cove Springs, 284-77721610 University Blvd. W., Lakewood, 448-211010391 Old St. Augustine Rd., Mandarin, 880-7087474313 E. S.R. 200, Fernandina Beach, 491-34694010 U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine, 547-2669525 S.R. 16, Ste. 101, St. Johns, 825-454010750 Atlantic Blvd., Southside, 619-095414286 Beach Blvd., Intracoastal, 223-01155972 San Juan Ave., Westside, 693-9258This NASCAR-themed restaurant serves 365 varieties of wings. The menu also features half-pound burgers, ribs and salads. Beer and wine are served. Takeout is available. Open daily.

EIGHT SPORTS LOUNGEThe Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, 4750 Amelia Island Parkway, 277-1100This contemporary sports lounge features billiard tables and multiple fl at-screen TVs along with classic sports-bar fare. Local craft brews are on tap, and an extensive wine lists is offered, along with cocktails. Open for lunch Sat. and Sun.; dinner Mon.-Fri.

GATOR’S DOCKSIDE9680 Argyle Forest Blvd., Ste. 1, Westside, 425-64666677 103rd St., Westside, 777-61358650 Baymeadows Rd., Baymeadows, 448-0500For more than 20 years, this sports themed family restaurant has been serving a varied menu of grilled wings, ribs, sandwiches and salads. A full bar and take-out are available. Sports are aired on multiple TVs, and Tuesday is Kids Night. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

HALFTIME SPORTS BAR & GRILL 320 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach, 321-0303This spot offers sports bar fare including onion rings, spring rolls, burgers, wraps and wings. Owners John and Bretta

Walker have plenty of TVs showing nearly every sport imaginable. Beer and wine are served. Open for lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon.

HOOTERSThe Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 103, 356-54004521 Southside Blvd., Southside, 807-95418938 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 2, Mandarin, 636-98001749 Wells Rd., Orange Park, 215-5858This chain of casual restaurants is popular for its waitresses and features wings, steamed shrimp, oysters, burgers, seafood and sandwiches. A full bar is served. All Hooters locations feature Military Appreciation all week, offering a 20 percent discount to those with military IDs. Open daily.

HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS1615 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 393-7933628 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Neptune Beach, 247-303110920 Baymeadows Rd., Baymeadows, 363-250312795 San Jose Blvd., Julington Creek, 260-83383055 C.R. 210, Ste. 101, Johns Creek, 230-64455907 Roosevelt Blvd., Ste. 700, Ortega, 573-88384225 S. A1A, Ste. 13, St. Augustine Beach, 471-71201810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 1, Fleming Island, 644-7315This island-themed restaurant offers more than 35 fl avors of wings, garlic and parmesan fries, Firecracker shrimp, burgers, salads and chicken. A full bar is served and the beverage cups are biodegradable. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, Intracoastal, 220-6766The menu includes hand-cut steaks, wings and hamburgers. A full breakfast is served Sat. and Sun., featuring bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys. Trivia every Tue. Kids get their own menu. Open daily.

LILLIAN’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL5393 Roosevelt Blvd., Venetia Plaza, 388-4220This family sports bar serves wings, burgers, salads and sandwiches. The TVs air sporting events. Daily happy hour. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

THE MUDVILLE GRILLE3105 Beach Blvd., St. Nicholas Plaza, 398-43261301 Monument Rd., Ste. 1, Arlington, 722-0008The original St. Nicholas location is a family-oriented sports restaurant serving steaks and wings. Trivia is featured every Thur., Karaoke every Fri. and Texas Hold ’Em every Wed. There are big-screen TVs and three satellite dishes for sports fans. A full bar is served. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

MVP’S SPORTS GRILLE12777 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 5, Intracoastal, 221-1090MVP’s offers wings, burgers and salads in a sporty atmosphere. A kids’ menu is available, and a full bar is served. Free pool and trivia are featured on Mon., Texas

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Hold ’Em is on Sun. and Tue., Karaoke is held every Thur., a DJ spins every Wed., Fri. and Sat. Sports are shown on 22 TVs. Open daily.

PERFECT RACK BILLIARDS1186 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill, 738-7645This family-friendly billiards hall offers burgers and chicken wings. Free pool is available for kids younger than 14 (with parents) on weekends. Eight O’Hausen billiards tables are featured. Beer and wine are served. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. Open Mon.-Sat.; lunch Thur. and Fri.

PLAYER’S GRILLE4456 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 448-6670This sports bar and grill serves traditional burgers and wings, teriyaki stir fry and homemade soups. A full bar is available. A kids’ game room is open (TV monitored, so parents can watch), and TVs are situated in all the booths. Texas Hold ’Em is held every Wed., Sat. and Sun. Open daily; brunch Sat. and Sun.

RACK ’EM UP BILLIARDS4268 Oldfi eld Crossing Dr., Mandarin, 262-40301825 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 745-0335This cigar and hookah lounge offers 10 billiards tables in Mandarin, 16 in Arlington (plus a full kitchen), as well as shuffl eboard and a variety of subs for the late-night crowd. More than 200 imported and domestic beers are featured. Open for dinner nightly.

THE ROADHOUSE231 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 264-0611The Roadhouse has been serving deli sandwiches, wings, burgers and quesadillas for more than 34 years. Along with six pool tables, dartboards and TVs (two are big screens), there’s live entertainment Mon.-Sat. A full bar is served featuring more than 75 imported beers. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL12 N. Front St., Fernandina Beach, 277-3811The Pelican boasts a killer sunset view from the second-story outdoor bar. The menu features local seafood, Mayport shrimp and the original broiled cheese oysters. A full bar is served. Open daily.

SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE111 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 482-10008133 Point Meadows Dr., Baymeadows, 519-0509Sneaker’s offers a full bar (with more than 20 beers on tap), TV screens covering entire walls and “cheerleaders” serving the food. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. The sports spots are repeat Best of Jax winners for Best Sportsbar, most recently just last year. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL2467 Faye Rd., Northside, 647-8625This pub serves apps, hoagies, and entrées with a decidedly British bent: bangers and mash, roast prime rib, English oxtail soup and pub fries. It’s casual and fun, too — pizza and a kids menu are also available. Beer and wine are served and the entire menu is available for take-out. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

TIME OUT SPORTS GRILL13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5, Intracoastal, 223-6999This locally-owned-and-operated grill serves hand-tossed pizzas, wings and specialty wraps in a clean, sporty atmosphere. A full bar is available, with daily drink specials. A late-night menu is offered. Open for lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun.; dinner only Mon.

WHISKY RIVER4850 Big Island Dr., Ste. 3, St. Johns Town Center, 645-5571Whisky River’s Southern hospitality centers on burgers, hot wings, pizzas and pulled pork, served along with a full bar and drink specials. Shootfi re, it’s owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. And it’s a 2011 Best of Jax winner for Best Chicken Wings and Best Meal Under $10. Open daily.

WILD WING CAFÉ4555 Southside Blvd., Tinseltown, 998-9464This hoppin’ Tinseltown spot serves 33 fl avors of wings, as well as soups, sandwiches, wraps, ribs and burgers. A full bar is served. Live music is performed or a DJ spins tunes three to four nights every week. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

XTREME WINGS12220 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 108, Intracoastal, 220-9464This new family sports grill has TVs airing UFC, NFL, MLB and college games. There’s food, too: wings (try the X-Factor), burgers, sandwiches and wraps. A full bar is poured. Take-out and a kids’ selection are available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

SWEET SPOTSBAKERY MODERNE869 Stockton St., Ste. 6, Riverside, 389-7117This neighborhood bakery specializes in classic pastries, artisanal breads and seasonal favorites. Everything’s made to order from scratch, including the popular petit fours and custom cakes.

BITTER SWEET BAKERY & EATERY14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 29, Intracoastal, 223-0457Traditional desserts just like Grandma’s, with a modern twist, are featured here, along with sandwiches wrapped in butcher paper and tied with twine. Ah, the good old days. Plus breakfast items to-go. Open Tue.-Sun.

BRUSTER’S ICE CREAM12224 Atlantic Blvd., 221-144111701 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 60, Mandarin, 886-1995The treats here are made fresh daily in the store, including 133 fl avors of ice cream served in cones, waffl es, bowls, milkshakes or sundaes. Open daily.

CHEZ LEZAN BAKERY COMPANY1014 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, 491-4663European-style breads and pastries, including croissants, muffi ns and pies are baked daily. Most breads made at Chez Lezan are made without fat or sugar. Open daily.

CINOTTI’S BAKERY, DELI & BOUTIQUE1523 Penman Rd., Jax Beach, 246-1728Four generations of Cinottis have been serving the Beaches since 1964, offering cakes for all occasions, pies, breads and desserts by the caseful, as well as party trays. And the deli features a variety of bagels and breads for breakfast items, as well as lunch items like chicken salad, corned beef and club sandwiches, made with baked-right-there bread choices.

CUPCAKE HEAVEN 779475 Philips Highway, Ste. 4, Southside, 257-5778This family-owned spot offers items prepared fresh from scratch daily: cupcakes, cake pops, cakes and deli-style lunch boxes. Open Tue.-Sun.

DENOEL FRENCH PASTRY SHOP212 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 829-3974Tucked away on historic Charlotte Street, Denoel has been around for some 40 years, serving fresh-baked baguettes, cream puffs, cheesecakes and sandwiches. Open Wed.-Sun.

EDGEWOOD BAKERY1012 S. Edgewood Ave., Murray Hill, 389-8054For nearly 65 years, Edgewood Bakery has been serving fresh breakfast pastries, petit fours and pies. The line is long on Saturday mornings, but the wait pays off. An espresso and pastry café serves sandwiches, smoothies and soups. Open for breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat.

HAPPY CUP FROZEN YOGURT299 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 2, Atlantic Beach, 372-4059It’s self-serve frozen yogurt at Happy Cup. Made with organic ingredients and fl avored with real fruit, the yogurts may be mixed and matched and crowned with favorites from the toppings bar. Open daily.

LET THEM EAT CAKE!3604 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 2, Avondale, 389-2122This artisan bakery serves coffee, croissants and muffi ns in the early morning, then cupcakes, pastries and individual desserts throughout the day. Whole cakes are made-to-order. Open Tue.-Sat.

LULI’S CUPCAKES82 San Marco St., St. Augustine, 824-5280The cupcakes, baked fresh daily, include Grandma’s Coconut, Fire Engine Red Velvet, What’s Up Doc (carrot cake) and Funky Monkey, banana and chocolate chip




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MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT4860 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Center, 807-929213546 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1A, Intracoastal, 821-9880A 2011 Best of Jax readers poll winner for Best Yogurt Shop, Mochi offers a variety of non-fat, low-calorie, cholesterol-free frozen yogurts. The extensive selection includes tart and non-tart fl avors, as well as more than 40 toppings. Open daily.

OHANA HAWAIIAN SHAVED ICE469 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, Atlantic Beach, 249-0555The delicately shaved ice is available in 52 fl avors, all made without corn syrup, some without sugar. There are also crab cakes sandwiches and salads with mango salsa. Take-out is available. Open Tue.-Sun.

PETERBROOKE CHOCOLATIER1470 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, 398-2489363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 246-02771011 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine, 471-28303554 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 387-38271560 Business Center Dr., Fleming Island, 278-787811362 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 262-24629640 Crosshill Blvd., Jacksonville, 771-43554765 Hodges Blvd., Southside, 223-79001427 Sadler Rd., Fernandina Beach, 230-3343880 A1A N., Ponte Vedra, 273-7878108 Bartram Oaks Walk, Julington, 230-3343725 Nautica Dr., Northside, 751-31122024 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, 398-24884413 Town Center Parkway, Southside, 565-1073This candy shop has Americanized the fi ne European art of chocolate-making. The chocolate-coated popcorn is to die for, and the chocolate-covered cherries are a Valentine’s Day tradition throughout the area. Open daily.

SARA’S CREPE CAFE100 St. George St., St. Augustine, 810-5800The elegant cafe offers family-inspired sweet and savory crepes and Belgian waffl es, made with fresh local ingredients. Dine inside or in the open-air courtyard. Open daily.

SMOOTHIE KING13457 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 1, Intracoastal, 221-12991835 U.S. 1 S., Ste. 113, St. Augustine, 825-67704624 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 119, UNF, 996-28899810 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 4, Baymeadows, 642-1777Smoothie King offers nutritional, tasty meal replacements and snacking alternatives — in other words, a variety of smoothies as well as supplements, vitamins and fat-free goods. Open daily.

SWEET BY HOLLY4624 Town Crossing Blvd., Ste. 137, St. Johns Town Center, 564-2711Hollis Wilder, twice a winner on Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars,” offers 30 fl avors of cupcakes made from scratch

daily. Frozen yogurt means 12 fl avors and 48 toppings. Open daily.

SWEET CECE’S FROZEN YOGURT & TREATS3267 Hodges Blvd., Ste. 2, Intracoastal, 647-6890The selection of frozen yogurt fl avors and their accompanying toppings is extensive, so you can get something different every time. Open daily.

SWEET PETE’S1922 Pearl St., Jacksonville. 376-7161Pure, all-natural sweets made by a traditional method, with cane sugar, natural fl avors and colors, including gourmet chocolates, freshly spun cotton candy, caramels and lollipops, as well as gluten-free all natural candies. Sweet Pete’s hosts everything from kids’ parties to art openings, free honey-tastings and Beepaloozas, celebrating all things honeybee. Open daily.

TASTI D-LITE1024 Park St., Jacksonville, 900-3040A four-ounce serving of this creamy dairy dessert can weigh in at fewer than 70 calories. It’s offered in a gazillion fl avors, served up in cones, cups, shakes and smoothies. Open daily.

THAI & VIETNAMESE

AROY THAI FUSION13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40, Intracoastal, 374-0161This new Thai restaurant offers authentic Thai cuisine, including pad Thai, Thai fried rice and traditional curry dishes. A full bar is served, with a daily happy hour, and take-out is available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

BASIL THAI & SUSHI1004 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 674-0190Basil Thai serves fresh sushi and authentic Thai cuisine, including ginger-infused salad, classic Pad Thai, all curry dishes, ebi roll, sashimi and daily specials. Beer and wine are served. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat.

BOWL OF PHO9902 Old Baymeadows Rd., Baymeadows, 646-4455Bowl of Pho serves traditional Vietnamese noodle soup along with authentic favorites like spring rolls, shrimp wraps and egg rolls. The portions are big and the atmosphere’s easy-going. Open for lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon.

BUDDHA THAI BISTRO301 10th Ave. N., Jax Beach, 712-4444The proprietors of this Thai restaurant are, in fact, from Thailand, so you know the cuisine’s authentic. Each dish is made with fresh ingredients using tried-and-true recipes. A full bar is served and take-out and delivery are available.

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GREEN PAPAYA13141 City Station Dr., Northside, 696-8886Located in River City Marketplace, this restaurant features a Pan-Asian menu, specializing in Thai cuisine served in a contemporary atmosphere. Dine in or take out. Beer and wine are served. Dress is casual-upscale. Open daily.

INDOCHINE21 E. Adams St., Downtown, 598-5303Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine has arrived in the urban core. Signature dishes include chicken Satay, soft shell crab, and mango and sticky rice for dessert. A full bar is served and take-out is available. A 2011 Best of Jax winner for Best Thai. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Tue.-Sat.

LEMONGRASS9846 Old Baymeadows Rd., Baymeadows, 645-9911Lemongrass offers innovative Thai cuisine in a hip, metropolitan atmosphere. Chef Aphayasane’s creations include crispy whole fi sh with pineapple curry reduction, and customers’ favorite is “The Amazing.” An extensive beer and wine selection is served. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat.

LIME LEAF9822 Tapestry Park Cir., Ste. 109, 859-5411Lime Leaf offers defi nitive Thai cuisine, from fresh papaya salad to pad Thai to seared ahi tuna, as well as crispy duck, all elegantly presented. Desserts include mango sweet rice. Beer and wine are served, and limited delivery is available. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner nightly.

PATTAYA THAI GRILLE9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, Baymeadows, 646-9506Pattaya Thai offers extensive menu of traditional Thai, vegetarian and new-Thai, including curries, seafood, noodles and soups. A video screen displays the openkitchen, so you can watch your order being prepared. Open for lunch Tue.-Fri.; dinner Tue.-Sun.

SALA PHAD THAI1716 Third St. N., Jax Beach, 246-7490This casual Thai restaurant is family-owned-and-operated and features extensive lunch and dinner menus, including spring rolls, fried squid, beef with oyster sauce and a variety of curried dishes. It’s vegan-friendly, too, offering bean curd delight, and Thai noodles and veggies. Beer and wine are served. Open daily.

SALA THAI10769 Beach Blvd., Ste. 10, Southside, 641-8384Sit at a booth decorated like a thatched-roof hut and order from a varied Thai menu. House specialties change weekly. Customer favorites include the pad Thai. For dessert, there’s mango rice or coconut ice cream. Dine in or take out. Beer and wine are served. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner daily.

THAI GARDEN10 Blanding Blvd., Ste. B, Orange Park, 272-8434Thai Garden offers traditional Thai menu items, including pad kraw powh with roasted duck and kaeng kari (yellow curry with potatoes and a choice of meat). Fine wines, and imported and domestic beers are available. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner nightly.

THAI ORCHID 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4, Intracoastal, 683-1286The new restaurant serves authentic Thai cuisine made with fresh ingredients, including pad Thai, Thai curry dishes and rice dishes. Beer and wine are available. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

THAI PALACE9965 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 35, Mandarin, 880-5363This family-owned restaurant is a favorite for business meals and dates alike, featuring specialties like shrimp himapan and many curry dishes. A customer favorite is sweet Thai tea. Beer and wine are served. Dine-in or take-out. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner daily.

VEGETARIAN & RAW

MANATEE CAFÉ525 S.R. 16, Ste. 106, St. Augustine, 826-0210Manatee Café serves organic, vegetarian meals. Owner/chef Cheryl Crosley prepares veggie omelets, tofu Reubens, miso and hummus and tabouli. The Health Food Market offersthe same ingredients used in the cafe’s dishes. Open for breakfast and lunch daily.

THE PRESENT MOMENT CAFÉ224 W. King St., St. Augustine, 827-4499The Present Moment Café serves organic, vegan and vegetarian dishes, pizza, pastas, hummus and milkshakes — all prepared without meat, dairy, wheat or an oven. The most surprising thing is, you hardly notice. Organic beer and wine are available, along with take-out. A 2011 winner for Best Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant in our Best of Jax Readers’ poll. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.

WINE, MARTINI & CIGAR BARS

AROMAS CIGAR & WINE BAR4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, Southside, 928-0515Aromas, essentially a cigar, wine and martini bar, also serves an extensive tapas menu. A full bar is available, featuring martini specials nightly. Open daily.

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*BITE CLUB CERTIFIED!6 Aviles St., St. Augustine, 827-9055A moody, inviting space, Cellar 6 serves an internationalarray of fi ne wines, Wolfgang Puck coffees, handmade desserts and light bistro-style fare amid local art. Open Mon.-Sat.

THE GROTTO2012 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, 398-0726Serving a varied tapas menu of artisanal cheese plates, empanadas, bruschettas and homestyle cheesecake, this upscale wine bar features a list with more than 60 wines by the glass. Wine tastings every Thur. The Grotto is a 10-time winner for Best Wine List, most recently in 2011, as well as Best Wine Store. Open Tue.-Sun.

ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR7860 Gate Parkway, Ste. 115, Southside, 854-6060108 First St., Neptune Beach, 372-0943820 A1A N., Ste. E-18, Ponte Vedra, 834-2492This smoking establishment, with a walk-in humidor, pairs appetizers with more than 25 wines and ports by the glass. A full bar and more than 220 wines by the bottle are served at the Gate Parkway location; scotch fl ights are featured. Live music is featured Thur.-Sat. The Beach place serves 28 draft beers and bottled beer, and beer fl ights are featured. Live music is presented Thur.-Sat. Open daily.

ROYAL PALM VILLAGE WINE & TAPAS296 Royal Palms Dr., Atlantic Beach, 372-0052Locally owned and operated, this new spot offers morethan 1,200 bottles of fi ne wine, 200 bottles of beer and 15 rotating microbrewed draft beers to pair with the chef’s creative tapas. Open nightly for dinner.

SANGRIAS TAPAS & PIANO BAR35 Hypolita St., St. Augustine, 827-1947The balcony of this hip, historic space overlooks busy St. George Street, making it an ideal place to while away the afternoon while sipping one of seven signature (and individually prepared) sangrias. Spanish-style tapas are also served. Live music is presented Wed.-Sun. Open daily.

THE WINE BAR320 N. First St., Jax Beach, 372-0211This casual neighborhood wine bar features a wide variety of wine, beer, appetizers and cigars. Live music is presented Wed., Fri. and Sat. and board games are offered. A wine tasting is held every Thur. Open nightly. �





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LAUGHSJAY PHAROAH“Saturday Night Live” cast member Jay Pharoahis known for an array of impressions: Eddie Murphy, Jack Nicholson, Owen Wilson, Jay-Z, Tupac. We could name at least 45 more celebs but it’s a lot more fun to see Pharoah live. Check out Pharoah’s humor on Twitter: “If I get randomly selected every time I go through airport security, then it’s no longer random selection. It’s routine harassment!!” 8 p.m. on Aug. 9; 8 and 10 p.m. on Aug. 10 and 11 at The Comedy Zone, Ramada Inn, 3130 Hartley Rd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $20 and $25. 292-4242. comedyzone.com

FAMILYMEET THE BIRDS OF ANASTASIASome 48 million Americans call themselves birdwatchers. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection adds to that number with a basic birding program for kids ages 8-12. From 9-10:30 a.m. on Aug. 12 at Anastasia State Park, 1340A A1A S., St. Augustine. Free with park admission; registration required. 461-2035.

MUSICHIP-HOP ROYALTY TOURThe freaks are coming out to get the job done, yo. If that reference is lost on you, just know this: Whodini, Big Daddy Kane (pictured), the Human Beat Box (Doug E. Fresh – he’s really coming this time!) and other pioneers of hip hop are bustin’ it old school in Duuuval at the Hip-Hop Royalty Tour. 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 10 at Morocco Shrine Auditorium, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Southside. Tickets are $35 and $55. (704) 326-1183.

Reasons to leave the house this week

JAGUARS VS. GIANTSThe NFL preseason kicks off in Northeast Florida this week when Blaine Gabbert and the Jaguars hostEli Manning and the New York Giants. Jacksonville has a new owner, new coach, new quarterback and a newly adjusted attitude. Do these changes mean a win over Manning and crew? Go fi nd out! 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 10 at EverBank Stadium, 1 Stadium Place, downtown. Single tickets range from $45-$110. $5 discount for group purchases of 10 or more. 30-game monthly payment plan for season tickets. 633-2000. jaguars.com

MUSICMUSIC BY THE SEA CONCERT SERIESOne of the best things about Mid-Life Crisis is that you don’t have to experience one to enjoy their music. Be forewarned, though: the fusion of rock ’n’ roll, rhythm & blues, jazz, pop, disco and country may still cause an emotional transition! Music by the Sea Concert Series, which features a different local eatery’s fare each week, presents Mid-Life Crisis and food from LaStrada Restaurant; bring chairs, blankets and coolers. From 7-9 p.m. on Aug. 8 at St. Johns County Pier Park Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Admission is free. 347-8007. thecivicassociation.com

MUSICUNDERHILL ROSEThree-part harmonies are nearly as old as music itself, yet never cease to amaze, especially in a live setting. Underhill Rose is known for combining their lovely, memorable harmonies with a fusion of Americana, bluegrass, rhythm & blues and roots music. The Asheville, N.C.-based trio peforms their “heartfelt country soul,” complete with banjo, guitar and upright bass, at 8 p.m. on Aug. 9 at European Street Cafe, 1704 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $12. 399-1740.


Total Recall**G@

Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Life is boring, and you’re unful� lled. How cool would it be to have new memories implanted

in your brain, and you can’t tell that they’re fake? What “Total Recall” does with this idea ultimately works, but only a� er you get through the dull � rst hour and things click into gear for an exciting second half.

In this remake of the 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger hit (which was loosely based on Philip K. Dick’s story), Colin Farrell takes the lead as Doug Quaid, a lowly factory worker who isn’t content with his super-hot wife Lori (Kate Beckinsale). He desires personal and professional growth, and because only Britain and the “Colony” (Australia) are inhabitable in this dystopian future, it’s not like he can move elsewhere for a fresh start. His friend, Harry (Bokeem Woodbine), tells him to stay the course and everything will be � ne, yet Doug can’t help but want more. Worse, a resistance movement led by the reclusive Matthias (Bill Nighy) against the British chancellor, Cohaagen (Bryan Cranston), is creating civil unrest and constant danger.

Doug is intrigued by the idea of “Rekall,” which is misspelled in the movie for no good reason. At Rekall, clients are implanted with false memories of a life they choose, one they might have had. Kinda creepy-sad, but hey, that’s in the future.

Doug asks for the memory of a spy, but before the implant goes through, he’s attacked by security guards and must go on the run. He now believes he’s a brainwashed resistance � ghter, and with the help of Melina (Jessica Biel), he strives to get to the bottom of who’s manipulating him and why.

On paper, i.e., Kurt Wimmer’s and Mark Bomback’s script, the � rst hour should work. Expository info is gradually revealed, impressive set designs and visual e� ects show a civilization so over-populated, it now exists high above sea level; cool action and e� ects

liberate Doug from his doldrums, etc. � is should all work together to get us invested for a big payo� .

In execution, however, director Len Wiseman (“Underworld”) struggles to provide urgency and purpose to these early moments. Granted, Doug’s confused, and we only know what he knows, but Wiseman needs to elevate our viewing experience to a point where we’re intrigued by this world and the thematic ideas

just as much as we are by Doug’s journey.Wiseman fails at this, but succeeds once

Doug meets Melina and � nds his calling, which also gives the story clarity. � e non-stop action is nicely done, including Doug’s initial shootout/escape from Rekall and a chase scene involving ¡ ying cars. � e best sequence comes with the complex staging and smart execution of elevators that move both horizontally and vertically, which plays like jumping from one piece of an exploding puzzle to the next. A� er this scene, the rest of the movie really takes o� .

“Total Recall” is not a faithful remake of Schwarzenegger’s � lm (there’s no Mars, for example), but it is one that has fresh ideas portrayed in a new way. It’s serviceable, not memorable, and entertaining for a mindless night out at the local cineplex. � at a movie about implanting memories plays as “mindless” is part of its problem, but those action scenes and visual e� ects really do look cool. �

Dan [email protected]

At Rekall, clients are implanted with false

memories of a life theychoose, one they mighthave had. Kinda creepy-sad, but hey, that’s in

the future.

Recalling GreatnessRemake starts off slowly, but fi nishes with a mindless bang

Quaid (Colin Farrell) undergoes mind implantation in the Rekall Tripping Den in “Total Recall.” Photo Credit: Michael Gibson, Columbia Pictures.


No Need to Watch ThisSNL-style movie pushes the vulgar envelope minus laughsThe Watch*G@@

Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

I f you want to fork out your hard-earned bucks to see “� e Watch,” you’d better hurry. I doubt

the new movie will survive long on the summer big-screens, even as the season begins to dwindle to a close. One reason the new movie — starring Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughan and Jonah Hill — is probably doomed to a short life is the title, which gives unsuspecting viewers practically no idea what the movie’s about. � e original title, “Neighborhood Watch,” gave some inkling of its content but was dropped for the more politically correct and utterly innocuous present title following the Trayvon Martin shooting earlier this year.

However, the main reason the movie won’t be around long is that it’s not very good, to say the least. I saw it with a dispirited small group at a late show, one of the exiting viewers muttering unconvincingly, “It wasn’t so bad.”

Originally targeted for a PG-13 rating under a di� erent director, the producers instead opted for a very di� erent focus, bringing in “Saturday Night Live” veteran Akiva Scha� er to direct a doctored-up script by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, the potty-mouth scribes responsible for “Pineapple Express,” “� e Green Hornet” and others. � e original script was by Jared Stern (“Mr. Popper’s Penguins,” “� e Princess and the Frog” and “Bolt”) so you can only imagine what a change of tone and approach the � nal product represents.

�e loosely constructed plot deals with four suburbanites in a small Ohio town who form a neighborhood watch to discover the murderer of a hapless Costco employee. � e founder of the watch is Evan (Ben Stiller in his familiar role as another hapless nice-guy-in-a-bind). Evan is the manager of the local Costco, and the dead man was his friend. Bob and Franklin (Vince Vaughan and Jonah Hill) join the volunteer force for di� erent reasons. Bob’s a party animal

who wants to kick back with some new friends while Franklin, who still lives with his mom, is a bit of a loner still nursing a grudge about not being allowed to join the police force. � e fourth and ultimately oddest member of the group is Jamarcus (British comic Richard Ayoade), who comes aboard for a variety of reasons, including the opportunity to get girls.

� e gang quickly discovers they’re dealing with murderous aliens whose aim is to launch a planet-wide attack from their command center beneath the Costco warehouse. No one believes the men, of course, particularly not the two local cops (Will Forte, Mel Rodriguez), who are also marginal idiots. � e same goes for the irascible, gun-toting Manfred (R. Lee Ermey in yet another role as a foul-mouthed ex-Marine), on whose property the four guys � nd an alien weapon that looks like a bowling ball.

Before they actually confront the Costco-entrenched invaders in a desperate attempt to save the world, the four friends are put through a series of raunchy segments that have only the most incidental relationship to the central plot but happily demonstrate the limitless range a� orded an R-rating, particularly in terms of language. Ben, for instance, has recently learned that he is sterile, a fact he’s withheld from his wife, giving Vaughan’s character the opportunity to spew related slang.

We later learn that the aliens’ only weak spot is in their groins. You can imagine where that takes us.

Another interlude — with absolutely no connection to the overall plot — involves Stiller’s mysterious neighbor who, it turns out, runs a local orgy club. And so it goes. Akiva Scha� er unspools the nonsense like so many “SNL” skits. Like the TV show at its worst, certain scenes go on way too long, the jokes exhausted way too quickly.

Rather than waste your money on “� e Watch,” check out the terri� c 2011 British � ick, “Attack the Block,” which deals with a similar plot, but with far more intelligence, wit and imagination. �

Pat [email protected]

Jonah Hill, Ben Stiller, Richard Ayoade and Vince Vaughn get raunchy in “The Watch.” Photo Credit: Twentieth Century Fox


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A Beauty in a Beastly StoryA 6-year-old’s touching performance can’t rescue this fi lm fl ooded with questionsBeasts of the Southern Wild**@@

Rated PG-13 • Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

easts of the Southern Wild” has won awards at lm festivals all over the world,

including the two most prominent — Cannes and Sundance. It has an 85 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has critics calling it a sure re Best Picture Oscar nominee.

I understand why all of these things are being said — I just don’t agree. Here is a story of a young girl named Hushpuppy (Quvenzhané Wallis), living in lth and depravity, who’s so desperate for an escape from reality that she imagines prehistoric animals coming to get her. Clearly she’s not happy. Her father, Wink (Dwight Henry), abandons her for days at a time and, worst of all, doesn’t do what he damn well should do in order to stay in her life.

Newcomer Benh Zeitlin directs the lm with a powerful, poetic grace, e� ectively allowing us inside Hushpuppy’s mind and fearing for her when times are incredibly tough. Wallis, who was six at the time of lming, is marvelously sympathetic and endearing — we root for her and want her to be OK, to survive, especially as a storm is bearing down on the levees protecting her delta home. A� er the storm, we worry about her

food, clothing, shelter, warmth and ghting an infection. Young Wallis is as good as everyone is saying she is.

� e story, written by Zeitlin and Lucy Alibar, is not. We are supposed to believe that Wink and other members of the delta community prefer this life to something that would allow for better hygiene, but we only see them desperate and miserable. If Zeitlin is trying to convey the way we get used to a certain lifestyle and become unable to change,

he needs to provide the sense that the characters nd some form of joy in their current lives.

As the Hurricane Katrina-esque storm is hitting, Wink tells Hushpuppy that “brave men don’t run from their home.” � at’s ne, but a smart man with a daughter to protect sure as hell should when a major � ood is coming.

I’m no moralist, and I wouldn’t presume to tell someone else how to parent. But the decisions made by the adults here — speci cally Wink — are reckless and irresponsible, and to see a sweet little girl like Hushpuppy not being taken care of is tremendously o� -putting.

Of course, that analysis is based on my presumption that Hushpuppy would want a better, cleaner, healthier life inside civilization. Who knows? �

Dan [email protected]

Newcomer Benh Zeitlin directs the fi lm with a powerful, poetic grace, effectively allowing us

inside Hushpuppy’s mind and fearing for her when

times are incredibly tough.

Quvenzhané (kwa-VAN-ja-nay) Wallis as Hushpuppy on the set of “Beasts of the Southern Wild.” Photo Credit: Jess Pinkham


“Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days,v” Greg (Zachary Gordon) enjoys a phone conversation with his romantic crush, as Rowley (Robert Capron) listens in. Photo Credit: Twentieth Century Fox

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NOW SHOWINGTHE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.The new movie relaunches the Spidey character on a new story arc that promises more twists and thrills with a new set of villains. Andrew Garfi eld is geeky and yet aggressive as Peter Parker, wearing his double identity with ease. Emma Stone plays Gwen Stacy, his strong, self-suffi cient gal pal. Rhys Ifans is the villainous Dr. Curt Connors, a former associate of Peter’s dad and an expert in the fi eld of cross-species genetic splicing. It’s a fun fi lm; stick around for the credits to see a suggestion of where this new Spider-Man’s quest may take him.

THE AVENGERS***G Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange ParkJoss Whedon, the mastermind behind sci-fi /fantasy, wrote and directed the yarn about superheroes out to stop evil Loki from opening a portal to another dimension that would mean Earth’s certain destruction. An ensemble cast – Robert Downey Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlet Johansson, Mark Ruffalo and Tom Hiddleston – and deft direction raise the bar on the genre.

BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD **@@ Rated PG-13 • Sun-Ray CinemaReviewed in this issue.

BRAVE***@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.Set in enchanted ancient Scotland, the animated offering from the magical minds at PIXAR/Disney features the vocal talents of Kelly Macdonald, Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly, Julie Walters, Craig Ferguson and Robbie Coltrane, giving life to a fairytale about red-headed heroine Princess Merida, on a quest to destroy an ancient curse. PIXAR redesigned its entire digital animation system to create “Brave,” and the hard work pays off in a lush, fully immersive presentation enhancing the family-friendly, adventure-fi lled story.

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES**** Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., San Marco Theatre, WGHoF IMAX TheaterThe fi lm has it all: great storytelling, exciting, well-edited action, solid performances, a rousing score and a thematic depth perfectly refl ecting society’s concerns in 2012. Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) is a recluse, blamed for the death of former district attorney Harvey Dent. His butler Alfred (Michael Caine) still cares for him, but with Gotham City crime-free, Wayne feels he has no purpose. Enter Catwoman Selina

Kyle (Anne Hathaway) stealing pearls from Wayne Manor, and hulking madman Bane (Tom Hardy), hellbent on leveling the city. Co-starring Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard.

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: DOG DAYS**@@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.Rising eighth-grader Greg Heffl ey (Zachary Gordon) is on summer break and he’s booored. So he resorts to his usual activities: fi ght with his brother Rodrick (Devon Bostick), lie to his parents (Steve Zahn, Rachel Harris) and hang with his best pal Rowley (Robert Capron). And have a near-fatal crush on Holly Hills (Peyton List), a crush so bad he’ll go to any lengths to impress her. Does he?

ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT**G@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.Those prehistoric pals are back — Manny (Ray Romano), Diego (Denis Leary) and Sid (John Leguizamo) — this time going through some heavy changes, as in icebergs and Continental shelf shifts. Co-starring the vocal talents of Queen Latifah, JLo, Peter Dinklage, Aziz Ansari, Joy Behar, Simon Pegg, Seann William Scott and Wanda Sykes, this animated series has about run its course.

THE INTOUCHABLES ***G Rated R • Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Beach Blvd.Philippe (François Cluzet), a wealthy Parisian, becomes a paraplegic after suffering a terrible injury. He needs constant care, so he hires Driss (Omar Sy), a poor man from the slums. The unlikely pair strike up a friendship of sorts, each altering the other’s life. Sounds heavy, but it’s a comedy with a touch of drama. In French with English subtitles.

KATY PERRY: PART OF ME**@@ Rated PG • Regal AvenuesThis documentary follows pop sensation Perry on her recent tour, racking up sold-out shows in arenas worldwide. In live footage and candid interviews, Perry wows fans and deals with backstage drama, like the dissolution of her marriage to Russell Brand.

MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED***@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.The new installment of the animated series puts the wacky critters under the Big Top when the wild bunch decides to join an animal circus in Monte Carlo. Good laughs, eye-popping visuals and some fun, family-geared action scenes make “Madagascar 3” an expedition worth taking. The ensemble cast of voiceover talent includes Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen and Frances McDormand.

MADEA’S WITNESS PROTECTION**@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal AvenuesTyler Perry’s dramedy stars Eugene Levy as George Needleman, a nebbish Wall Streeter wrongfully accused of a Ponzi scheme. George and his family go into the federal

AMELIA ISLAND Carmike Amelia Island 7, 1132 S. 14th St., 261-9867ARLINGTON & REGENCY AMC Regency 24, 9451 Regency Square Blvd., 264-3888BAYMEADOWS & MANDARIN Regal Avenues 20, 9525 Philips Highway, 538-3889BEACHES Regal Beach Blvd. 18, 14051 Beach Blvd., 992-4398FIVE POINTS Sun-Ray Cinema@5Points, 1028 Park St., 359-0047NORTHSIDE Hollywood River City 14, River City Marketplace, 12884 City Center Blvd., 757-9880

ORANGE PARK AMC Orange Park 24, 1910 Wells Road, (888) AMC-4FUNCarmike Fleming Island 12, 1820 Town Center Blvd., 621-0221SAN MARCO San Marco Theatre, 1996 San Marco Blvd., 396-4845SOUTHSIDE Cinemark Tinseltown, 4535 Southside Blvd., 998-2122ST. AUGUSTINE Epic Theatres, 112 Theatre Drive, 797-5757IMAX Theater, World Golf Village, 940-IMAXPot Belly’s, 36 Granada St., 829-3101

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witness protection program and sent down south to the home of fi ery matriarch Madea (Perry), the harried Needlemans think they’d be better off behind bars — at least there, they wouldn’t be subjected to Madea’s non-nonsense, controlling ways. Denise Richards, Romeo Miller, Tom Arnold and John Amos co-star.

MAGIC MIKE**@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal AvenuesDirector Steven Soderbergh’s new movie stars Channing Tatum as Mike, who leads a dual life of sorts, spending his days working as a handyman and his nights onstage as a male stripper. When he takes on new trainee Adam (Alex Pettyfer, “I Am Number Four”), Mike wonders if it’s time to leave stripclub Xquisite’s bump-and-grind world, especially after meeting his protégé’s sister, Paige (Cody Horn). Co-star Matthew McConaughey is already getting some serious hype for his, uh, “revealing” performance as former-stripper-turned-club-owner Dallas. As well he should.

MOONRISE KINGDOM**** Rated PG-13 • Cinemark Tinseltown Written and directed by Wes Anderson, this delightful little fi lm is a love story about a 12-year-old boy and girl — both outcasts, both troubled, both loners, both very bright — and their efforts to be together, no matter what. Co-starring Bill Murray and Frances McDormand, Kara Hayward, Edward Norton, Jared Gilman, Bruce Willis and Jason Schwartzman.

SAVAGES**G@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Hollywood River City, Regal AvenuesOliver Stone’s newest fi lm is an action-thriller heavily laced with drugs, sex and violence. Blake Lively plays Ophelia, the fi lm’s narrator, a pretty blonde surfer girl who prefers to be known as O, an aptly Freudian name: Her sole function seems to be the openly shared love connection between two surfer-type dudes, Ben (Aaron Johnson) and Chon (Taylor Kitsch). Life seems perfect for the triad — they’re young and in love, and rich —they grow and distribute the best weed in California. Across the border are the bad dope dealers, ruled by Elena (Salma Hayek), with Lado (Benicio del Toro) as her main enforcer. The sadistic horde wants a piece of the SoCal kids’ harvest of riches.

STEP UP REVOLUTION **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.The franchise continues with this street-dancing movie about incredibly talented young men and women who seem to naturally populate the streets of Miami. Everybody looks good, dances really well and eventually it ends well, even if the whole premise is highly unlikely. Just try some of these moves on Stockton Street, right?

TED**@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.Seth McFarlane’s live-action debut is an incredibly stupid raunch-fest that’s quite the hit in theaters. A lonely little boy gets a teddy bear for Christmas and wishes on a shooting star that the bear could really talk. His wish comes true: The bear walks and talks. Jump ahead 30 years or so, and the grown-up boy, John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg) is still best friends with Ted the bear (voiced by McFarlane). There’s a problem: John has a girlfriend, Lori (Mila Kunis), and Ted is coming between them. Co-starring Giovanni Ribisi and Patrick Warburton.

TO ROME, WITH LOVE*G@@ Rated R • Regal Beach Blvd.Woody Allen’s fi lm has big names: Alec Baldwin, Penelope Cruz … OK, not so big names, too: Roberto Benigni, Alison Pill, Judy Davis, Carol Alt. Allen’s story is all over the place, strung together by his usual neuroses and elitism. If you like The Woodman, you’ll like this. Otherwise, hit the Travel Channel.

TOTAL RECALL **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.Reviewed in this issue.

THE WATCH *G@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.Reviewed in this issue.

OTHER FILMSCAPE FEAR The Summer Movie Classics series continues with this psychological thriller starring Gregory Peck, Polly Bergen and Robert Mitchum at 2 p.m. on Aug. 12 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $7.50, $45 for any 10 fi lms in the series. 355-2787.

RUNNING FENCE As part of the ReFocus: Art of the 1970s series, The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and Folio Weekly present this documentary at 7 p.m. on Aug. 16 at the museum, 333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. 366-6911.

TOY STORY “To infi nity and beyond!” Movies at Main screens this animated comedy starring the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Annie Potts, at 5:30 p.m. (note time change) on Aug. 9 at Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium, 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. 630-1741.

BIG, LOUD & LIVE Celebrating Drum Corps International’s 40th anniversary, the “DCI 2012: Big, Loud & Live 9,” championships in Indianapolis are broadcast live one night only, at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 9 at Cinemark Tinseltown, 4535 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville. (800) 326-3264.

LAUREL & HARDY FILMS The Leave ’Em Laughing Tent celebrates its sixth anniversary by screening Laurel & Hardy movies at 7 p.m. on Aug. 13 at Pablo Creek branch library, 13295 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Admission is free. 314-5801. leaveemlaughing.moviefever.com

LATITUDE 30 CINEGRILLE “The Avengers” is screened at CineGrille, 10370 Philips Hwy., Southside. Call for showtimes. 365-5555.

SUN-RAY CINEMA Sun-Ray Cinema screens “Beasts of the Southern Wild” at 1028 Park St., Jacksonville. Call 359-0047 for showtimes. sunraycinema.com

FREE WEEKEND NATURE MOVIES To prepare for International Coastal Clean-up Day on Sept. 15, the documentary about our dependence on plastic bags, “Bag It: Is Your Life Too Plastic?” screens at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Aug. 11 and 12 and every Sat. and Sun. in August at GTM Research Reserve Environmental Education Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra. There is no cost to see the movie. 823-4500.

WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME IMAX THEATER “The Dark Knight Rises: The IMAX Experience” is screened along with “To The Arctic 3D,” “Legends of Flight 3D,” “Forces of Nature,” “The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D” with Kelly Awesome Slater and “Born To Be Wild 3D” at World Golf Hall of Fame Village, 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 940-IMAX. worldgolfi max.com

NEW ON DVD & BLU-RAYDR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX The animated adaptation of Theodor Geisel’s work features the voices of Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Ed Helms and Danny DeVito. In Thneedville, everything’s made of plastic and teenager Audrey (Swift) wants to see a real tree. When smitten 12-year-old Ted (Efron) accepts the challenge, he meets The Once-ler (Helms) who tells of The Lorax (DeVito) and the fate of the trees. The movie benefi ts from deft animation and good performances, but its environmental tone is a distraction, especially for younger viewers.

MARLEY No, it’s not another movie about that adorable dog. This is a glorious celebration of the life and music of Bob Marley, the man who elevated his nation, his people and himself with his talents and his faith. Co-starring his son Ziggy, his widow Rita and Jimmy Cliff, as well as many from the Jamaican reggae community. Interviews, rare archival footage and performances are featured.

BEL AMI As pauper Georges Duroy, Robert Pattinson really knows how to infl uence people, especially women. Based on Guy de Maupassant’s 19th-century novel, this dramatic romp through Paris co-stars Uma Thurman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Christina Ricci and Colm Meany. Georges has just returned from fi ghting in a war; he’s broke with no solid prospects for reaching the highest levels of French society. His good looks and natural charm get him a bed for the night — many nights, in the best chateaus, as it turns out.

THE HUNGER GAMES AUG. 18 Writer-director Gary Ross’ big-screen adaptation of Susan Collins’ popular books is a tour de force of contemporary sci-fi cinema. In a dystopian future, the country of Panem (formerly North America) holds a tournament where two chosen adolescents must fi ght to the death. Initially antagonists, contestants Katniss Evergreen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) wonder if they want to be pawns in the game. An original, engaging story and worthy performances by costars Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks and Stanley Tucci make it worth the rental price. �


LESS THAN JAKE, THE SUPERVILLAINS,SIDEREAL, MORNING FATTY and THE ATTACK7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 10Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax BeachTickets are $15246-2473

Ska has always had fanatical haters. In the ’60s and ’70s, the hard-rock cognoscenti

dismissed ska as a frilly Jamaican creation. In the ’80s, the metal militia sneered at ska’s seeming so� ness. In the ’90s, punk rock’s power structure aimed much of its self-destructive venom at ska — “Ska Sucks,” a cult 1994 hit from Canadian radicals Propagandhi, pretty much says it all. And today, the Internet is full of anti-ska venom. But somehow, ska keeps skankin’ on. In fact, nearly every pioneer of the genre — � e Skatalites, Fishbone, � e Toasters, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, � e Slackers — is still active today.

One homegrown keeper of the � ame is Gainesville’s Less � an Jake, which celebrate their 20th anniversary this summer. Like other genre holdouts, they’ve maintained their snarky sense of humor, recording TV theme-song covers, playing up their love of all things Pez, and even pre-empting their own move to Capitol Records with the hit song “Johnny Quest � inks We’re Sellouts.” A� er countless music industry ups and downs and enough international tours to � lm a rockumentary, Less � an Jake started their own record label, Sleep It O� , in 2007. Since then, the label has re-released old LTJ classics and served as a home for the band’s recent string of EPs. Folio Weekly chatted with founding drummer Vince Fiorello about life in Gainesville and the debate over proper ska nomenclature.

Folio Weekly: Less � an Jake marks your 20th anniversary this year. Did you ever foresee the band lasting this long?Vince Fiorello: No one ever thinks that what they start has staying power. It’s only a� er you learn a few lessons and travel a few miles that you can start to see over the horizon line.F.W.: Do you view 20 years as a reason to celebrate or just as a¡ rmation of all your hard work?V.F.: Twenty years of any one particular thing is always reason to celebrate. I’ve gotten to do what I love for two decades, making great friends and seeing the world a dozen times over. I feel lucky and celebrate that whenever I can.

F.W.: When Less � an Jake started out, was there ever any grander ambition beyond having fun? V.F.: Two people started with an idea in my

parents’ spare bedroom, then progressed step by step. Of course, you always want to have your music heard by as many people as possible, but our ambitions were always easy to swallow — managed expectations, for the most part.

F.W.: Did you set out with the aim of forming a ska band? Or was that genre just one piece of the puzzle?V.F.: Ska in its purest form wasn’t important to the initial inception of Less � an Jake. We essentially took East Bay punk, Chicago pop-punk, third-wave ska and this English band Snu� , mixed it all up and then turned it on its head. We’ve always been a punk band with ska in� uences. Ethically and scene-wise, that’s all we really knew. To call us a ska band does bands whose true roots are in ska a very big injustice. While we might be in the same boat, we’re on opposite ends.

F.W.: What was the Gainesville music scene like when Less � an Jake started?V.F.: Very established. Gainesville was a hotbed of the Florida punk community, and by ’92, it had become a beacon and a destination — a suburban punk’s oasis of sorts.

F.W.: Your � rst few releases were solidly DIY. When Capitol Records came calling, what was the allure?V.F.: We always looked at any label as a chance to grow — to get to the eyes and ears of more people. With Capitol, it was all about distribution. We were excited to be in every store that sold music. Any time a band is given the opportunity to jump the hurdle of the box they’ve been living in, they should do that.

F.W.: Why did the band leave Capitol and join Fat Wreck Chords in 2000? V.F.: It’s actually a boring story. We were in the studio, and there was a regime change inside [Capitol]. So we were given the opportunity to take the record [“Borders & Boundaries”] and leave our existing contract. A free record and out of a long contract to go to a label we were fans of? We felt like we had truly won the lottery.

F.W.: Each of you has various side projects and day jobs. How much gas does Less � an Jake have le� in the tank?V.F.: Enough on any given day to be busier than most bands. It’s the chemistry among the � ve of us that keeps recharging the batteries. � e energy and chemistry between the crowd and our band is enough to light up a small city. �

Nick [email protected]

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STEVE VAI and BEVERLY McCLELLAN8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., downtownTickets are $31 and $38355-2787fl oridatheatre.com

Few guitarists can lay claim to the musical legacy enjoyed by that “little Italian virtuoso”

Steve Vai. Beginning his career as transcriptionist and “stunt guitarist” for Frank Zappa’s early ’80s ensembles (’80-’82), Vai went on to take Yngwie Malmsteen’s place in Alcatrazz, worked with former Sex Pistol Johnny Lydon in Public Image Limited, joined Gregg Bissonette and bassist Billy Sheehan to form David Lee Roth’s � rst post-Van Halen band, appeared opposite Ralph Macchio as the devil’s guitarist, Jack Butler, in the � lm “Crossroads,” won three Grammys, started his own line of Ibanez guitars … well, you get the point.

Such a storied career might lead an artist to become jaded or, at the very least, lazy. But Vai has consistently poured himself into original and challenging projects while maintaining a � rm grasp on the commercial side of his profession. His Favored Nations label appeals to fellow prog-rock fans, his signature guitars sell well among his fans, and his perennially boyish good looks and � ashy on-stage demeanor keep a certain segment of his audience coming back, if only to see if lasers will shoot out his eyes on the latest tour.

But Vai the musician, the purist, is introspective. He admits to having let his ego get ahold of him at times, and he praises musicians who eschew technical virtuosity in favor of musicality, despite his own inhuman command of his instrument. And he’s become a savvy businessman.

Folio Weekly: What’s new that fans can expect this time around?Steve Vai: For this tour, I wanted to introduce something unique and di� erent. I like doing that, because my music is very compositional, so I like bringing di� erent musicians in. On my last tour, I had two violin players, and I’m really happy with the way it worked out. On this tour,I found a harp player, her name is Deborah Henson-[Conant]. … It’s just amazing to � nd somebody who’s so uniquely talented, with such an esoteric instrument. She plays a strap-on harp. As soon as I saw her on the Internet, in my mind, I knew it could work. It’s really something di� erent and beautiful.

F.W.: How has your writing changed over the years? Or has it?S.V.: I don’t think my approach to writing has changed at all because, as far as I can remember, I’ve always allowed myself to be open to any kind of inspiration. … What changes is your creative evolution, your creative core, because

your creativity is, more or less, based on your life experience, and how you’re able to connect with your creative nature. � e thing that blocks us, that hampers our creativity, is mind noise. Insecurities, fears, doubts. � rough the years, my perspectives on life — my own life and the people around me — they change. So that changes your creative output. So if there’s any real change, it’s from the core, not necessarily the process.

F.W.: What’s your mind noise?S.V.: [It’s] not at the forefront. It’s been there more in the past than now, but there’s a lot of obvious things. I was very insecure when I was young. I didn’t even start playing the guitar till I was 13, even though I worshipped it from the age of 5, because I just didn’t feel adequate. My greatest desire is to be able to identify with my insecurities and fears, and eliminate them. I realized that the little kid that was burying himself in 15 hours a day of practice, that’s not necessarily normal.

If you have a particular self-esteem that’s not very high, and you work at something and you achieve it and you see results, it gives you this sense of well-being, a sense of accomplishment and dignity. � at became very addictive to me. I had to battle certain ego demons along the way. Artists are concerned with what other people think of them. Period.

F.W.: � e music business has changed so rapidly since you began working for Frank Zappa more than three decades ago. What did he teach you about the business of making and selling music?S.V.: Everything. [Laughs.] When I was 18, and I started to work for Frank, you can imagine how innocent I was. I knew nothing about the business. It’s extraordinary to me, even today, how Frank took the time to mentor me. … He was a great mentor. I watched the way he conducted himself. He did the music he wanted to. He never took advantage of anybody, but he never let anybody take advantage of him. He never allowed stupidity to get in his way.

He protected himself, and he protected his intellectual property.

I remember one of the � rst questions I asked Frank was, “What kind of advice would you give a young musician?” And I’m expecting this long, esoteric answer about how you gotta be yourself, and � nd the music and all this stu� . … He just said: “Keep your publishing.”

I didn’t even know what publishing was. He wrote down a phone number to an attorney. I went and I hired this guy, and I learned what publishing was, and through the years, those simple words — Keep. Your. Publishing. — spoken out of Frank Zappa’s mouth when he had my undivided attention, has saved me millions of dollars. �

John E. [email protected]

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AARON NEVILLE The master of sweet soul and R&B performs at 8 p.m. on Aug. 7 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets are $55 and $69. 209-0399.RICHARD THE LIONHEARTED and THE GOOD VIBES This Missouri-based fi ve-piece band hits the stage at 7 p.m. on Aug. 7 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Jacksonville. 353-4686.NEON TREES, WALK THE MOON and TWENTY | ONE | PILOTS Not really 21 – it’s just two guys, Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun – but twenty | one | pilots sounds like a crazed symphonic orchestra, delivering “distinctive fusion of piano-driven schizoid pop and lyrical uplift.” The duo performs with Neon Tress and Walk the Moon at 7 p.m. on Aug. 8 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $20. 246-4273.VALISE, AUTHOR, GREY FOX & THE DEEPWATER BLUES These local indie bands are on at 7 p.m. on Aug. 8 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. 398-7496.BRADY REICH NEFla musician Reich is on at 8 p.m. on Aug. 8 at Island Girl Cigar Bar, 108 First St., Neptune Beach. 372-0943.BILLY BOWERS The mellow musician plays from 7-10 p.m. on Aug. 9 at Jerry’s Sportsbar & Grill, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, Intracoastal West. 220-6766.RED BEARD & STINKY E The name isn’t particularly inviting … it’s some guys from Chroma, though, so you know they’re not exactly unattractive. The local musicians appear at 9 p.m. on Aug. 9 at Poe’s Tavern, 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7637.THE DANGEROUS SUMMER This Maryland-based rock band is on at 7 p.m. on Aug. 9 at the new Brewster’s Megaplex, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington. 223-9850.WHETHERMAN The local indie singer-songwriter performs at 9 p.m. on Aug. 9 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach. 277-8010.

JASON ALDEAN, LUKE BRYAN and RACHEL FARLEY Aldean is a certifi ed country music phenom — to wit, his current hit “Take a Little Ride” — and he’s earned serious crossover props for his duet with Kelly Clarkson, “Don’t You Wanna Stay.” Aldean appears with Luke “Tailgates & Tanlines” Bryan, awesome in his own right, and the pride of Lawrenceville, G-A, Rachel Farley, at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 9 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., downtown Jacksonville. Tickets range from $28.25-$58.25. ticketmaster.com UNDERHILL ROSE Three women play banjo, guitar and big ol’ upright bass and sing lovely harmonies at 8 p.m. on Aug. 9 at European Street Cafe, 1704 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $12. 399-1740.LESS THAN JAKE, THE SUPERVILLAINS, SIDEREAL, MORNING FATTY and THE ATTACK Legendary Gainesville group LTJ hit the stage at 7 p.m. on Aug. 10 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $15. 246-4273.BRET MICHAELS The Poison frontman/TV star/heart surgery survivor appears at 7 p.m. on Aug. 10 at Whisky River, 4850 Big Island Drive, Jacksonville. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of show. 645-5571. whiskyriverjacksonville.comTHE HIP-HOP ROYALTY TOUR: SLICK RICK, CHUBB ROCK, DJ KOOL, WHODINI, BIG DADDY KANE and DOUG E. FRESH The hip-hop superstars perform at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 10 at Morocco Shrine Auditorium, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Jacksonville. Tickets are $35 and $55. (704) 326-1183.SOMETHING DISTANT The local band appears at 10 p.m. on Aug. 10 and 11 at Lynch’s Irish Pub, 514 N. First St., Jax Beach. 249-5181.DOUG VANDERLAAN Springfi eld’s biggest fan plays a mix of rock, folk, gospel, Latin and R&B at 8 p.m. on Aug. 10 at Three Layers Café, 1602 Walnut St., Springfi eld. 355-9791.VAGABOND SWING Mixing jazz, bluegrass, gypsy swing, circus-vibe and Afrobeat, Vagabond Swing (we know, we suck; we spelled it wrong last week) shows off its Louisiana pride at 9 p.m. on Aug. 10 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach. 277-8010.

COWBOYS & INDIANS FROM THE FUTURE Opener at the recent SuperFest, this rock metal electronic band plays at 9 p.m. on Aug. 10 at Poe’s Tavern, 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7637.GUILTY CONSCIENCE CD Release Show with KALIYL and MARION CRANE The local rock/metal four-piece celebrates its new CD, “At What Cost,” at 8 p.m. on Aug. 10 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. 398-7496.GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE The local bluegrass brawlers are on at 9 p.m. on Aug. 10 and 11 at Fly’s Tie Irish Pub, 177 E. Sailfi sh Dr., Atlantic Beach. 246-4293.BOOGIE FREAKS and BRAXTON ADAMSON Adamson opens at 5 p.m., followed by the local musical circus act/throwback/good time band Boogie Freaks at 9 p.m. on Aug. 10 at Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Ste. 176, downtown. 374-1247.THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS, NAMELESS GUARDIAN, GET OUT DRIVER, VIKTR and MANNA ZEN Middleburg’s fi nest sons RJSA, in support of their new CD “Am I the Enemy,” perform at 8 p.m. on Aug. 10 at Brewster’s Roc Bar, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington. 223-9850.WES COBB Everyone’s favorite guitar player is on from 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. on Aug. 10 at Taps Bar & Grill, 2220 C.R. 210 W., St. Augustine. 819-1554.FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! 5X7 BAND The local musicians get together from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. on Aug. 10 at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., downtown. Admission is free. 353-1188.MINDY SIMMONS, ELLEN BUKSTEL and PAUL GARFINKELSimmons performs smooth jazz and music to relax by at 8 p.m. on Aug. 11 at European Street Café, 5500 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 399-1740.BOZMAN Tropically infl uenced Boz plays from 6-10 p.m. on Aug. 11 at Billy’s Boathouse Grill, on the Intracoastal at 2321 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. 241-9771.DON’T CALL ME SHIRLEY This group of local musicians perform at 7 p.m. on Aug. 11 at Island Girl Cigar Bar, 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115, Southside. 854-6060.

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PHOENIX/NEBULIN, D-5 and FACE 4 RADIO This cheery bunch of bands are on at 8 p.m. on Aug. 11 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Tickets are $8. 398-7496.JACOB CREEL Local musician Creel just got a new 12-string and is writing songs already. Be among the fi rst to hear them at 7 p.m. on Aug. 11 at Three Layers Café, 1602 Walnut St., Springfi eld. 355-9791.WITH LIFE IN MIND, CREATIONS, ALTARS, REFUGE and FRAMEWORKS Philly’s fi nest With Life in Mind gives it their all at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 11 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave., Jacksonville. Tickets are $6-$8. 388-7807.THE DROPPERS These Waycross musicians play slide, guitar and drums at 9 p.m. on Aug. 11 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach. 277-8010.EVICTED Rent’s past due, dude! The popular local band appears at 9 p.m. on Aug. 11 at Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Ste. 176, downtown. 374-1247.U2 BY UV (U2 Tribute) A tribute to Bono? Bring your designer sunglasses when the band appears at 8 p.m. on Aug. 11 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. These guys totally look like those guys. Tickets are $10. 246-4273.BANDING TOGETHER FOR AUSTIN BENEFIT: DANKA, B.A.S.H., MR. NATURAL, FLAT BLACK and ZERO-N Local man Austin Vestal was in a serious car accident and has been working valiantly to recover, but it’s incredibly expensive. We need Fletcher grad Austin back to his smart, funny, wise-ass wonderful self, so go to this benefi t held from 2-10 p.m. on Aug. 12 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are only $10. C’mon, it’s for a really good cause. 246-4273.WHETHERMAN The local indie singer-songwriter performs at 9 p.m. on Aug. 12 at Mellow Mushroom, 1018 N. Third St., Ste. 2, Jax Beach. 246-1500.KINGS OF HELL, IZZY COX, BEAU & THE BURNERSSerious rockabilly mayhem commences at 8 p.m. on Aug. 12 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Tickets are $8. 398-7496.

CHINA CAT SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL: PAPA MILLION, OUIJA BROTHERS, BAYSTREET and GLASS CAMELS The 17th annual festival honoring Jerry Garcia, Michael Houser and Rick O’Shea is at 4:20 (yeah, yeah) on Aug. 12 at Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 101 W. First St., Jacksonville. Admission is free. Bring picnics, coolers, instruments, hula hoops, bubbles … and sweet vibes. facebook.com/eventJK WAYNE The Celtic singer performs from 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 12 at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595CHELSEA WOLFE, MARRIAGES and RUSSIAN CIRCLES Russian Circles’ guitarist Mike Sullivan, bassist Brian Cook and drummer Dave Turncrantz are powerful instrumentalists performing prog rock, hard pop and metalpunk at 9 p.m. on Aug. 13 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Tickets are $13. 398-7496.

UPCOMING CONCERTSTHE EASTERN SEA and ANTIQUE ANIMALS Aug. 14, Burro BarBATTLE FOR BIG TICKET 2012: P.U.B., NAMELESS GUARDIAN, DOWN THEORY, VELGATO Aug. 15, Jack RabbitsDJ ROY LUIS Aug. 15, Mark’s DowntownBAD VEINS, STAGNANT POOLS, MILO Aug. 16, Jack RabbitsTHE BOWLUS/RICCI QUINTET Aug. 16, European Street San MarcoSUNSET CIRCUS Aug. 17, Wild Wing CaféCOMING THIS FALL CD Release Party with PRIDELESS, A CALL FOR KYLIE and LAWLESS HEARTS Aug. 17, Freebird LiveMURRAY HILL THEATRE’S 17th Anniversary Party: DISCIPLE, BLEACH, A PLEA FOR PURGING, SENT BY RAVENS, HOUSE OF HEROES, NINE LASHES, MY EPIC, RUN KID RUN, THE WEDDING, AS HELL RETREATS, ONWARD TO OLYMPUS, TO SPEAK OF WOLVES and BECOMING THE ARCHETYPE Aug. 17 & 18, Murray Hill TheatreGARRETT HARBISON CD Release Show with MEREDITH RAE, LOOP SOUP and ALEXIS RHODE Aug. 17, Jack RabbitsBIG ENGINE Aug. 17 & 18, Cliff’s Bar & GrillFLANNEL CHURCH Aug. 17, Dog Star TavernCRABGRASS Aug. 17 & 18, A1A Ale WorksLARRY MANGUM’S SONGWRITERS’ CIRCLE: CHARLIE GROTH and WIND ON THE WATER Aug. 18, European Street Café SouthsideSTEVE VAI Aug. 18, The Florida TheatreCRASH THE SATELLITES, RICE and ROBIN RUTENBERG Aug. 18, Jack RabbitsCANARY IN THE COALMINE Aug. 18, Poe’s TavernGHOST WITCH, BLOWFLY, WHAT ABOUT ME and POWERBALL Aug. 18, Fly’s Tie Irish PubWET NURSE Aug. 18, Nobby’sADEMA, IN WHISPERS, AMERICAN NOTHING, BECOMING MACHINE and GREENBEAUX Aug. 18, Brewster’s PitRICHARD KAMERMAN, DAVID KIRBY and TRAVIS JOHNSON Aug. 18, + SoLoBADMAN! Aug. 18, Dog Star TavernSHOT DOWN IN FLAMES (AC/DC Tribute) Aug. 18, Mayport TavernREBELUTION, THE EXPENDABLES and PASSAFIRE Aug. 19, St. Augustine AmphitheatreSCHOOL BY HUMOR, ERYN WOODS and VOTED MOST RANDOM Aug. 20, Jack RabbitsINDIGO BLUE Aug. 21, Culhane’s Irish PubHOPSIN, DIZZY WRIGHT, SWIZZ and JARREN BENTON Aug. 22, Brewster’s PitFLO RIDA Aug. 23, Veterans Memorial ArenaCANARY IN THE COALMINE Aug. 23, Poe’s TavernTHE GRASCALS Aug. 23, Ponte Vedra Concert HallDEAD PREZ Aug. 24, 1904 BarPROFESSOR WHISKEY’S SAVE THE UNIVERSE BENEFIT SHOW Aug. 24, The Phoenix TaproomFANG ISLAND and ADEBISI SHANK Aug. 24, Jack RabbitsNONPOINT, EYE EMPIRE and SURRENDER THE FALLAug. 24, Brewster’s Roc BarCASEY JAMES Aug. 25, MavericksTAMMERLIN Aug. 25, European Street Café SouthsideTIGHT GENES Aug. 25, Nobby’sCLEAN WATER MUSIC FESTIVAL Aug. 25, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall THE MOSIER BROTHERS Aug. 25, Dog Star TavernTHE FRESH BEAT BAND Aug. 25, St. Augustine AmphitheatreBONZ (Stuck Mojo) Aug. 25, Brewster’s PitKENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD Aug. 26, Ponte Vedra Concert HallNAVY BAND SOUTHEAST’S FAIRWINDS WOODWIND QUINTET Aug. 28, Clay County Library, Fleming IslandAIN’T 2 PROUD 2 BEG Aug. 29, Pier Park St. Augustine BeachWHO RESCUED WHO Aug. 30, Lynch’s Irish PubSUBLIME WITH ROME, CYPRESS HILL, PEPPER and THE MANIC LOW Aug. 30, St. Augustine AmphitheatrePARMALEE & FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE Aug. 30, Whisky River

DAVID DONDERO and SCREAMIN’ EAGLE Aug. 30, Nobby’sEASTER ISLAND Aug. 30, Burro BarWHO RESCUED WHO Aug. 31, Taps Bar & GrillBAD CAT Aug. 31, Cliff’s Bar & GrillAGAINST ME! Aug. 31, Cafe ElevenJON WALKER, MARK ROSE, LUCAS CARPENTER and SAMUEL SANDERS Aug. 31, Jack RabbitsCOWBOYS & INDIANS FROM THE FUTURE Aug. 31, Poe’s TavernLONESOME BERT & THE SKINNY LIZARDS Aug. 31, A1A Ale WorksGREENHOUSE LOUNGE, THE HEAVY PETS and THE FUZZ Sept. 1, Freebird LiveTURNCOAT COLLECTIVE and MICKEY SCHILLINGS Sept. 1, + SoLoOLD DIXIE HIGHWAY Sept. 1, Mayport TavernkLoB Sept. 1, Dog Star TavernBLACK JOE LEWIS & THE HONEYBEARS, DIKES OF HOLLAND and CHRIS THOMAS & THE GET DOWN Sept. 6, Jack RabbitsTRAIN, MAT KEARNEY and ANDY GRAMMERSept. 6, St. Augustine AmphitheatreREMEDY DRIVE, OCTOBER GLORY and PATRICK & BRITTANY Sept. 7, Murray Hill TheatreTASTE BUDS CD Release Part with 20 WEIGHT Sept. 7, Jack RabbitsCORBITT BROTHERS, BONNIE BLUE and RUSTY SHINE Sept. 7, Freebird LiveBASS IN THE CITY Sept. 8, 1904 BAR CHEAP TIME and SEXCAPADES Sept. 8, Nobby’sCHRISTOPHER BELL and GARRETT Sept. 8, Burro BarBLUER THAN BLACK Alice in Chains Tribute Sept. 8, Freebird LiveBUILT TO SPILL, HELVETIA and SISTER CRAYON Sept. 9, Jack RabbitsCITIZEN COPE Sept. 12, Ponte Vedra Concert HallCHRIS ISAAK Sept. 13, The Florida TheatreBRANTLEY GILBERT and BIG SMOSept. 13, St. Augustine AmphitheatreTHERE FOR TOMORROW, SET IT OFF, DIVIDED BY FRIDAY, COMING THIS FALL and NOBODY ON LAND Sept. 15, Murray Hill TheatreARRESTED DEVELOPMENT 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Sept. 15, Freebird LiveSTRUNG OUT, THE SWELLERS and SUCH GOLD Sept. 16, Freebird LiveGUTTERMOUTH Sept. 17, Jack RabbitsDUBLIN CITY RAMBLERS Sept. 18, Culhane’s Irish PubBIG TICKET BATTLE 20212: SONS NOT BEGGARS Sept. 19, Jack RabbitsSLUMAMERICAN TOUR: YELAWOLF, RIITZ, TROUBLE ANDREW and DJ VAJRA Sept. 20, Freebird LiveIAN ANDERSON Sept. 21, St. Augustine AmphitheatreNAMELESS GUARDIAN CD Release Party with OSCAR MIKE and ASHLEIGH DAVIS Sept. 21, Jack RabbitsDARRYL WORLEY, DAVID LEE MURPHY and BO BICE Sept. 22, Thrasher-Horne Center for the ArtsBEN SOLLEE Sept. 25, Ponte Vedra Concert HallBLONDIE and DEVO Sept. 22, St. Augustine Amphitheatre

ADAM ANT Sept. 25, Freebird LiveCOLT FORD Sept. 26, Whisky RiverTHE GREEN Sept. 26, Freebird LiveBRAD PAISLEY, THE BAND PERRY and SCOTTY McCREERY Sept. 27, Veterans Memorial ArenaAER, YONAS and DAVID DALLAS Sept. 27, Jack RabbitsKEIKO MATSUI Sept. 28, Ponte Vedra Concert HallZACH DEPUTY Sept. 28, Freebird LiveJOE COCKER and DAVE MASON Sept. 30, St. Augustine AmphitheatreNEAL MORSE and MIKE PORTNOY Oct. 3, Murray Hill TheatreRIVERBOAT GAMBLERS and COBRA SKULLS Oct. 7, Jack RabbitsTRAMPLED BY TURTLES, HONEYHONEY Oct. 8, Freebird LiveHOLLOW LEG, SHROUD EATER, HOLLY HUNT, PORTER and NISROCH Oct. 12, Burro BarDEAN DEMERRIT JAZZ TRIBE Oct. 12, Dog Star TavernGIN BLOSSOMS Oct. 17, Whisky RiverTHE TOASTERS and HOLIDAZED Oct. 18, Jack RabbitsTHE WOBBLY TOMS Oct. 19, Fly’s Tie Irish PubCLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: ABBEY ROAD Oct. 20, Thrasher-Horne Center for the ArtsBRONCHO Oct. 22, Burro BarALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO Oct. 24, Ponte Vedra Concert HallPENNYWISE Oct. 24, Brewster’s The EdgeARTURO SANDOVAL Oct. 26, Ponte Vedra Concert HallTHE FRITZ Oct. 26 & 27, Dog Star TavernBLUES TRAVELER Oct. 28, Ponte Vedra Concert HallHEART and SHAWN COLVIN Nov. 2, St. Augustine AmphitheatreKINGS OF HELL Nov. 2, Fly’s Tie Irish PubJEALOUSY MOUNTAIN DUO Nov. 5, Burro BarDR. DOG and COTTON JONES Nov. 7, Freebird LiveSTEVE FORBERT and CARRIE RODRIGUEZNov. 10, Ponte Vedra Concert HallNEED TO BREATHE Nov. 10, The Florida TheatreBUDDY GUY, JONNY LANG Nov. 10, St. Augustine AmphitheatrePETRA (CLASSIC LINEUP) and OCTOBER GLORY Nov. 10, Murray Hill TheatreDR. DOG Nov. 11, Freebird LiveDONAVON FRANKENREITER Nov. 14, Freebird LiveASLEEP AT THE WHEEL Nov. 16, Thrasher-Horne Center for the ArtsEDDIE VEDDER Nov. 24 & 25, T-U CenterPAPADASIO Dec. 8, Freebird LiveTYRONE WELLS Dec. 9, Ponte Vedra Concert HallFLANNEL CHURCH Dec. 28, Burro Bar

• CLUBS •AMELIA ISLAND,

FERNANDINA BEACHCAFE KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269 Live music in the courtyard at 6 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., at 5 p.m. every Sun.DOG STAR TAVERN, 10 N. Second St., 277-8010

Neon Trees (from left, Chris Allen, Tyler Glenn, Elaine Bradley and Braden Campbell), Walk the Moon and twenty | one | pilots perform at 7 p.m. on Aug. 8 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $20. 246-4273. Photo Credit: Autumn de Wilde


Whetherman at 9 p.m. on Aug. 9. Vagabond Swing at 9 p.m. on Aug. 10. The Droppers at 9 p.m. on Aug. 11. DJs J.G. World & Jim spin actual vinyl at 8 p.m. every Tue. for Working Class StiffsGENNARO’S ITALIANO SOUTH, 5472 First Coast Hwy., 491-1999 Live jazz from 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat.GREEN TURTLE TAVERN, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324 Dan Voll from 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Live music every weekendMERMAID BAR, Florida House Inn, 22 S. Third St., 491-3322 Local bands for open mic from 7:30-11 p.m. every Thur.O’KANE’S IRISH PUB, 318 Centre St., 261-1000 Dan Voll at 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Turner London Band at 8:30 p.m. every Thur., Fri. & Sat.THE PALACE SALOON & SHEFFIELD’S, 117 Centre St.,

491-3332 BSP Unplugged every Tue. & Sun. Wes Cobb every Wed. DJ Heavy Hess, Hupp & Rob every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. DJ Miguel Alvarez in Sheffi eld’s every Fri. DJ Heavy Hess every Sat. Cason every Mon.PLAE, 80 Amelia Circle, Amelia Island Plantation, 277-2132 Gary Ross from 7-11 p.m. every Thur.-Sat.SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6990 Live music every nightTHE SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Live music Tue.-Sun. DJ Roc at 5 p.m. every Wed.

ARLINGTON, REGENCYAJ’S BAR & GRILLE, 10244 Atlantic Blvd., 805-9060 DJ Sheryl every Thur., Fri. & Sat. DJ Mike every Tue. & Wed.

Karaoke every Thur.BREWSTER’S MEGAPLEX/PIT/ROC BAR/THE EDGE, 845 University Blvd. N., 223-9850 The Dangerous Summer at 7 p.m. on Aug. 9. The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Set It Off, Nameless Guardian, Get Out Driver, Viktr and Manna Zen at 8 p.m. on Aug. 10MVP’S SPORTS GRILLE, 12777 Atlantic Blvd., 221-1090 Live music at 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat.STARBUCKS, 9301 Atlantic Blvd., 724-4554 Open mic with Starbucks Trio from 8-11 p.m. every other Fri.TONINO’S TRATTORIA, 7001 Merrill Rd., 743-3848 Alaina Colding every Thur. W. Harvey Williams every Fri. Signature String Quartet every Sat.VIP LOUNGE, 7707 Arlington Expressway, 619-8198 Karaoke at 9 p.m. every Tue. Live music every Wed. & Fri. Reggae every Thur. A DJ spins Old School every Sat. A DJ spins every Sun.

AVONDALE, ORTEGABRICK RESTAURANT, 3585 St. Johns Ave., 387-0606 Duet every Wed. Bush Doctors every fi rst Fri. & Sat. Live jazz every Fri. & Sat.THE CASBAH CAFE, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. 3rd Bass every Sun. Live music every Mon.ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave., 387-3582 DJ Keith spins for Karaoke every Tue. DJ Free spins vintage every Fri. DJs SuZi-Rok, LowKill & Mowgli spin for Chillwave Madness every Mon.ELEVATED AVONDALE, 3551 St. Johns Ave., 387-0700 Karaoke with Dave Thrash every Wed. DJ 151 spins hip hop, R&B, old-school every Thur. DJ Catharsis spins lounge beats every fi rst & fourth Sat. Patrick Evan & CoAlition Industry every Sun.TOM & BETTY’S, 4409 Roosevelt Blvd., 387-3311 Live music every Fri. Karaoke at 8 p.m. every Sat.

BAYMEADOWSTHE COFFEE GRINDER, 9834 Old Baymeadows Rd., 642-7600 DJ Albert Adkins spins house every Fri. DJs Adrian Sky, Alberto Diaz & Chris Zachrich spin dance every Tue. DJ Michael Stumbaugh spins every Sat.

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SundayRon Perry

The Dangerous Summer, a Maryland-based rock band, is on at 7 p.m. on Aug. 9 at the new Brewster’s Megaplex, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington. 223-9850.


GATOR’S DOCKSIDE, 8650 Baymeadows Rd., 448-0500 Comfort Zone Band at 9 p.m. every Fri.MY PLACE BAR-N-GRILL, 9550 Baymeadows Rd., 737-5299 Out of Hand every Mon. Rotating bands every other Tue. & Wed.OASIS GRILL & CHILL, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., 748-9636 DJs Stan and Mike Bend spin every Feel Good Fri.

BEACHES(All clubs & venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted)

200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 The River City Bluez Band from 7-10 p.m. on Aug. 10BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD, 120 S. Third St., 444-8862 Kurt Lanham sings island music every Fri.-Sun.BILLY’S BOATHOUSE GRILL, 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Kurt Lanham from 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Aug. 8. 4Play at 6 p.m. on Aug. 10. Bozman at 6 p.m. on Aug. 11. David Pooler from noon-4 p.m., Dune Dogs at 4:45 p.m. on Aug. 12BLUE BAR, 333 N. First St., 595-5355 Live music nightlyBRIX TAPHOUSE, 300 N. Second St., 241-4668 DJ IBay every Tue., Fri. & Sat. DJ Ginsu every Wed. DJ Jade every Thur. Charlie Walker every Sun.CRAB CAKE FACTORY, 1396 Beach Blvd., Beach Plaza, 247-9880 Live jazz with Pierre & Co. every Wed.CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 John Thomas Jazz Group at 6 p.m. on Aug. 7. Sho Nuff from 8-11 p.m. on Aug. 10. Red Afternoon at 6:30 p.m., Karaoke at 10 p.m. on Aug. 11. JK Wayne from 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 12DICK’S WINGS, 311 N. Third St., Ste. 107, 853-5004 Big Jeff at 8 p.m. every Thur. Live music at 9 p.m. every Sat.EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1553 Third St. N., 241-6910 Wilfredo Lopez every Wed. & Sat.ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY, 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337 Live music every Thur.FIONN MacCOOL’S IRISH PUB, 410 N. Third St., 242-9499 Live music every Tue.-Sat.FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 E. Sailfi sh Dr., Atlantic Beach, 246-4293 Grandpa’s Cough Medicine at 9 p.m. on Aug. 10 & 11. Songwriters Nite every Tues. Ryan Campbell every Wed. Wes Cobb every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Charlie Walker every Mon.FREEBIRD LIVE, 200 N. First St., 246-2473 Neon Trees,

Walk the Moon and Twenty One Pilots at 7 p.m. on Aug. 8. Lees Than Jake, The Supervillains, Sidereal, Morning Fatty and The Attack at 7 p.m. on Aug. 10. U2 By UV (U2 tribute) at 8 p.m. on Aug. 11. Banding Together for Austin Benefi t with Danka, B.A.S.H., Mr. Natural, Flat Black and Zero-N from 2-10 p.m. on Aug. 12ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 108 First St., Neptune Beach, 372-0943 Brady Reich on Aug. 8. Clayton Bush on Aug. 9. Domenic Patruno on Aug. 10. Jimmy Solari on Aug. 11. Live music every Wed.-Sat.LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Live music at 7:30 p.m. every Sat.LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Something Distant at 10 p.m. on Aug. 10 & 11. Split Tone at 10:30 p.m. every Tue. Uncommon Legends every Wed. Ryan Campbell every Thur. Wits End every Sun. Little Green Men every Mon.MAYPORT TAVERN, 2775 Old Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 270-0801 Shot Down in Flames (AC/DC Tribute) at 9 p.m. on Aug. 18. DJ D Amazn1 spins every Wed., Thur., Fri. & Sat.MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 N. Third St., Ste. 2, 246-1500 Mark O’Quinn on Aug. 8. Wits End on Aug. 9. Confl uent on Aug. 10. Ryan Campbell on Aug. 11. Whetherman on Aug. 12. Live music every Wed.-Sun.MEZZA LUNA, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Neil Dixon at 6 p.m. every Tue. Gypsies Ginger at 6 p.m. every Wed. Mike Shackelford and Rick Johnson at 6 p.m. every Thur.MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN, 1850 S. Third St., 246-1070 Wes Cobb at 10 p.m. every Tue. DJ Austin Williams spins dance & for Karaoke at 9 p.m. every Wed., Sat. & Sun. DJ Papa Sugar spins dance music at 9 p.m. every Mon., Thur. & Fri.NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE, 2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300 Billy Bowers from 6-10 p.m. on Aug. 14. Reggae on the deck every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sun. Live music every third Wed.NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 Maryann Hawkins at 7 p.m. on Aug. 9. Tony Novelly at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 10. Billy Bowers at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 11. Live music every Thur.-Sat.THE PIER CANTINA & SANDBAR, 445 Eighth Ave. N., 246-6454 Darren Corlew and Johnny Flood at 7 p.m. every Thur. DJ Infader every Fri. Nate Holley every Sat.POE’S TAVERN, 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7637 Red Beard & Stinky E on Aug. 9. Cowboys & Indians From the Future at 9 p.m. on Aug. 10. Be Easy on Aug. 11RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 Vinnie at 7 p.m. on Aug. 8. Exit on Aug. 9. Oversized Load at 9 p.m. on Aug. 9 & 10. Ron Perry at 4 p.m. on Aug. 12. Live music every Wed.-Sun.RUSH STREET/CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL, 320 N. First St., 270-8565 A DJ spins at 10 p.m. every Wed., Fri. & Sat.SUN DOG, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 241-8221 Live music every Tue.-Sun.TIDES TIKI BEACH BAR, Hampton Inn, 1515 First St. N., 241-2311 Sweet Scarlett at 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 12. Live music every Thur. & Sun.THE WINE BAR, 320 N. First St., 372-0211 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

DOWNTOWN1904 BAR, 19 Ocean St., 356-0213 Vagabond Swing and Good Vibes on Aug. 8. Strife & friends on Aug. 10. Kilo-Kahn & Friends on Aug. 11. Open mic every Mon.BENNY’S STEAK & SEAFOOD, The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 175, 301-1014 Live music from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Aug. 11BURRO BAR, 228 E. Forsyth St., 353-4692 Richard the Lionhearted and The Good Vibes at 7 p.m. on Aug. 7. Sarx and Trak Masta Tom on Aug. 9. The Eastern Sea and Antique Animals on Aug. 14. DJ Tin Man spins reggae & dub every Tue. DJ SuZi-Rok spins every Thur. $Big Bucks DJ Crew$ every Sat. Bert No Shirt & Uncle Jesse every Sun.CITY HALL PUB, 234 Randolph Blvd., 356-6750 DJ Skillz spins Motown, hip hop & R&B every Wed. Jazz at 11 a.m., Latin music at 9 p.m. every fi rst Fri.; Ol’ Skool every last Fri.DIVE BAR, 331 E. Bay St., 359-9090 Live music every weekendDOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth, 354-0666 DJ Synsonic spins every Tue. & Fri. DJ Rockin’ Bones every Wed. DJ Scandalous every Sat. DJ Randall Karaoke every Mon.FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Ste. 176, 374-1247 Braxton Adamson from 5-8 p.m., Boogie Freaks from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. on Aug. 10. Evicted from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. on Aug. 11. Live music every Fri. & Sat.THE JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Big Engine from 6-10 p.m. on Aug. 9. 5x7 Band for Friday Night Live! from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. on Aug. 10. DJ Scott Dro at 8 p.m. on Aug. 11MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Vinn spins top 40 for ladies nite every Thur. Ritmo y Sabor every Fiesta Fri. BayStreet mega party with DJ Shotgun every Sat.MAVERICKS, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., 356-1110 Bobby Laredo spins every Thur. & Sat. DJs Bryan & Q45 spin every Fri. Country party every Sat.NORTHSTAR THE PIZZA BAR, 119 E. Bay St., 860-5451

Open mic night from 8:30-11:30 p.m. every Wed. DJ SwitchGear every Thur. Karaoke every Fri.THE PEARL, 1101 N. Main St., 791-4499 DJs Tom P. & Ian S. spin ’80s & indie dance every Fri. DJ Ricky spins indie rock, hip hop & electro every Sat.+SoLo, 107 E. Bay St., sologallery.org Dylan Tietz on Aug. 10. Swanifant on Aug. 11. Dan Kozak and Jamison Williams on Aug. 12UNDERBELLY, 113 E. Bay St., 353-6067 Old Time Jam on Aug. 7. Brad Lauretti and The Blank Tapes on Aug. 9. Mama Blue and Wynne Paris on Aug. 10. Joey Z & the Martins, Mike Bernos Band and Dire Wolves on Aug. 11. Seventh Day Extravaganza on Aug. 12. Zigtebra on Aug. 13. Live music on every Fri. & Sat.ZODIAC GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

FLEMING ISLANDMELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 Jay Ivey on Aug. 11. Live music every Fri. & Sat.MERCURY MOON, 2015 C.R. 220, 215-8999 DJ Ty spins for ladies’ nite every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Buck Smith Project every Mon. Blistur unplugged every Wed.RUSH STREET/CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL, 406 Old Hard Rd., Ste. 106, 213-7779 A DJ spins at 10 p.m. every Wed., Fri. & Sat.WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Karaoke on Aug. 8. DJ BG on Aug. 9. Spanky at 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 10 & 11. Les B Fine at 5 p.m. on Aug. 12. Deck music at 5 p.m. every Fri. & Sat.

INTRACOASTAL WESTBREWSTER’S PUB, 14003 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3, 223-9850 Open mic every Wed. Karaoke with DJ Randal & live music every Thur., Fri. & Sat. A DJ spins every Mon.BRUCCI’S PIZZA, 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36, 223-6913 Mike Shackelford at 6:30 p.m. every Sat. and Mon.CLIFF’S BAR & GRILL, 3033 Monument Rd., 645-5162 Biker Bob & the Boyz on Aug. 8. Rogue Patriot on Aug. 10. Medicine Bowl on Aug. 11. Karaoke every Thur. & Sun. Live music every Tue. & Wed.JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, 220-6766 Billy Bowers at 7 p.m. on Aug. 9. Live music every Fri.YOUR PLACE BAR & GRILL, 13245 Atlantic Blvd., 221-9994 Live music every weekend

JULINGTON CREEK,NW ST. JOHNS

HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS, 12796 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 16, 260-8338 Sweet Scarlett at 7 p.m. on Aug. 11SHANNON’S IRISH PUB, 111 Bartram Oaks Walk, 230-9670 Swerved at 9 p.m. on Aug. 18. Live music every Fri. & Sat.

MANDARINAW SHUCKS OYSTER BAR & GRILL, 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd., 240-0368 Open mic with Diamond Dave from 7:30-11 p.m. every Wed. Live music from 7-11 p.m. every Sat.CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 11475 San Jose Blvd., 262-4337 Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. every Wed.HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., 880-3040 Jazz from 7-9 pm., Karaoke from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thur. Dennis Klee & the World’s Most Talented Waitstaff every Fri. & Sat.RACK ’EM UP BILLIARDS, 4268 Oldfi eld Crossing, 262-4030 Open mic night with Randy Jagers from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. every Wed. Karaoke at 7 p.m. every Sun.SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE, 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16, 538-0811 Live music from 6-9 p.m. every Fri.SUNBURST STUDIOS, 12641 San Jose Blvd., 485-0946 Open mic with My Friendz Band at 8:30 p.m. every Mon. Karaoke at 8:30 p.m. DJ Tom Turner every Tue.

ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG

BLACK HORSE WINERY, 420 Kingsley Ave., 644-8480 Live music from 6-9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., and from 2-6 p.m. every Sun.CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 1580 Wells Rd., 269-4855 Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. every Wed. & Sat.CRACKERS LOUNGE, 1282 Blanding Blvd., 272-4620 Karaoke every Fri. & Sat.THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael every Wed.-Sat.PARK AVENUE BILLIARDS, 714 Park Ave., 215-1557 Random Act from 7:30-11:30 p.m. every Mon. Bike NiteTHE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Live music every Thur.-Sat. DJ Jason spins every Tue. DJ Israel spins every Wed.

PALATKADOWNTOWN BLUES BAR & GRILLE, 714 St. Johns Ave., (386) 325-5454 Brandon Hall Benefi t with Dakota Hall, Tony Neal, Mark Briggs, Martini and The Smokin Horns Project at 7 p.m. on Aug. 10. Two Blue Crew on Aug. 11. Local talent every Wed. Karaoke every Thur. Country music showcase every Fri. Blues jam every Sun.

PONTE VEDRA, PALM VALLEY

ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 820 A1A N., Ste. E-18, 834-2492 Jennifer Coscia on Aug. 8. Billy Buchanan on Aug. 9. Coalition on Aug. 10. Domenic Patruno on Aug. 11. Live music every Wed.-Sat.LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE, 301 N. Roscoe Blvd., 285-0139 The Monster Fool at 6 p.m. on Aug. 11. Mike Shackelford & Rick Johnson from 7-10 p.m. every Fri. The Monster Fool from 6-10 p.m. every Sat. Tony Novelly from 6-10 p.m. every Mon.

The Eastern Sea (pictured) performs with Antique Animals on Aug. 14 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Jacksonville. 353-4686.


PUSSER’S CARIBBEAN GRILLE, 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 280-7766 SoundStage on the upper deck every Sun. Live music every Thur.-Sun. URBAN FLATS, 330 A1A N., Ste. 208, 280-5515 Darren Corlew every Tue. Soulo & Deron Baker every Wed.

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDEFLA RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, 243 S. Edgewood Ave. DJ DreOne spins every Wed. for open mic niteHJ’S BAR & GRILL, 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., 317-2783Karaoke with DJ Ron at 8:30 p.m. every Tue. & DJ Richie at every Fri. Live music every Sat. Open mic at 8 p.m. every Wed.KICKBACKS, 910 King St., 388-9551 Ray & Taylor every Thur. Robby Shenk every Sun.METRO/RAINBOW ROOM PIANO BAR, 859 Willowbranch Ave., 388-8719 Karaoke Rob spins from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Sun.-Wed. DJ Zeke Smith spins at 10 p.m. every Platinum Fri. DJ Michael Murphy spins at 10 p.m. every Spectacular Sat.THE MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave., 388-7807 Lilyth Bear CD release show with The Wailing Tree, Out of Ashes and Matthew Seay at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 10. With Life in Mind, Creations, Altars, Refuge and Frameworks at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 11YESTERDAYS SOCIAL CLUB, 3638 Park St., 387-0502 Open mic for ladies nite at 8 p.m. every Thur. Rotating DJs spin for Pro Bono electronic music party from 7 p.m.-2 a.m. every Sun.

ST. AUGUSTINE, ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH

A1A ALE WORKS, 1 King St., 829-2977 The Committee on Aug. 8, 9 & 10. Billy Buchanan on Aug. 12AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 1915 A1A S., 461-0102Fermin Spanish guitar from 6-8 p.m. every Thur.ANN O’MALLEY’S, 23 Orange St., 825-4040 Open mic with Smokin’ Joe on Aug. 7. Michael Hammond at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 8. Amy Vickery at 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 10. Strumstick at 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 11. Colton McKenna at 2 p.m. on Aug. 12BARLEY REPUBLIC IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE, 48 Spanish St., 547-2023 Live music Fri. & Sat.THE BRITISH PUB, 213 Anastasia Blvd., 810-5111Karaoke with Jimmy Jamez at 9 p.m. on Aug. 10CELLAR UPSTAIRS, San Sebastian Winery, 157 King St., 826-1594 Humanzee at 7 p.m. on Aug. 10. Deron Baker at 2 p.m., String Sessions at 7 p.m. on Aug. 11. Vinny Jacobs at 2 p.m. on Aug. 12CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993 Live music every Fri. & Sat. Chelsea Saddler every Sun.FLORIDA CRACKER CAFE, 81 St. George St., 829-0397Lonesome Bert & the Skinny Lizard at 5:30 p.m. every Wed. Ty Cowell at 5:30 p.m. every Sun.HARRY’S, 46 Avenida Menendez, 824-7765 Billy Bowers from 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 8 & 12. Live music every Fri.JACK’S BARBECUE, 691 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-8100 Jim Essery at 4 p.m. every Sat. Live music every Thur.-Sat.

MARDI GRAS SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 Open jam nite with house band at 8 p.m. every Wed. Battle of the DJs with Josh Frazetta & Mardi Gras Mike every last Sun. of the monthMEEHAN’S IRISH PUB, 20 Avenida Menendez, 810-1923 Live music every Fri. & Sat.MI CASA CAFE, 69 St. George St., 824-9317 Chelsea Saddler from noon-4 p.m. every Mon., Tue. & Thur. Elizabeth Roth at 11 a.m. every Sun.MILL TOP TAVERN & LISTENING ROOM, 19 1/2 St. George St., 829-2329 Don Oja-Dunaway at 1 p.m., Two-Thirds Band at 9 p.m. on Aug. 10 & 11. Colton McKenna at 1 p.m. on Aug. 12. David Dowling at 1 p.m., John Dickie at 5:30, Vinny Jacobs at 9 p.m. every Tue. Don Oja-Dunaway at 1 p.m., Aaron Esposito at 5:30, Todd & Molly Jones at 9 p.m. every Wed. Don Oja-Dunaway at 1 p.m., David Dowling at 5:30, Colton McKenna at 9 p.m. every Thur. Don Oja-Dunaway at 1 p.m., Katherine Archer at 5:30, Aaron Esposito at 9 p.m. every Mon.NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188 Wet Nurse at 9 p.m. on Aug. 18SCARLETT O’HARA’S, 70 Hypolita St., 824-6535 Lil Blaze & DJ Alex are in for Karaoke every Mon.SPY GLOBAL CUISINE & LOUNGE, 21 Hypolita St., 819-5637 Live music every Fri.-Sun.TAPS BAR & GRILL, 2220 C.R. 210 W., 819-1554 Wes Cobb from 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. on Aug. 10. Bill Hecht from 9 p.m.-mid. on Aug. 11. Live music every Fri. & Sat.THE TASTING ROOM, 25 Cuna St., 810-2400 Bossa nova with Monica da Silva & Chad Alger from 5-8 p.m. every Sun.TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Those Guys at 9 p.m. on Aug. 10 & 11. Mark Hart every Mon.-Wed. Open mic every Thur. Mark Hart & Jim Carrick every Fri. Elizabeth Roth at 1 p.m., Mark Hart at 5 p.m. every Sat. Keith Godwin at 1 p.m., Wade at 5 p.m. every Sun. Matanzas at 9 p.m. Sun.-Thur.

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTERAROMAS CIGARS & WINE BAR, 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, 928-0515 Live jazz from 8-11 p.m. every Tue. Beer house rock every Wed. Live music every Thur. Will Hurley every Fri. Bill Rice at 9 p.m. every Sat.BAHAMA BREEZE, 10205 River Coast Dr., 646-1031 Clarence Wears every Tue. Selwyn Toby every Wed. Barry O at 4 p.m., Laree App at 7:30 p.m. every Thur. Laree App at 4 p.m., Selwyn Toby at 8 p.m. every Fri. Barry O at 4 p.m., Laree App at 8 p.m. every Sat. Selwyn Toby at 4 p.m., Laree App at 7:30 p.m. every Sun. Clarence Wears at 4 p.m., Selwyn Toby at 7:30 p.m. every Mon. Caribbean music on the patio nightlyBLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE, 4840 Big Island Dr., 345-3466 Live music from 5-7 p.m. every Wed., 9 p.m.-mid. every Thur.-Sat.JOHNNY ANGELS, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120, 997-9850 Harry & Sally from 7-9 p.m. every Wed. Karaoke 7-10 p.m. every Sat. with Gimme the Mike DJsISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115,

854-6060 Jimmy Solari on Aug. 8. Job Meiller on Aug. 9. Randy Jagers on Aug. 10. Don’t Call Me Shirley on Aug. 11. Live music at 8 p.m. every Wed.-Sat.MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, 997-1955 Tim O’Shea on Aug. 8. Charlie Walker at 8 p.m. on Aug. 9. Be Easy on Aug. 10. Brown Bag Special on Aug. 11. Open mic every Sun.SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY, 9735 Gate Pkwy. N., 997-1999 Chuck Nash every Thur. Live music at 10 p.m. every Fri. & Sat.SUITE, 4880 Big Island Dr., 493-9305 Live music from 9 p.m.-mid. every Thur. and 6-9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat.URBAN FLATS, 9726 Touchton Rd., 642-1488 Live music every Fri. & Sat.WHISKY RIVER, 4850 Big Island Drive, 645-5571 Bret Michaels at 7 p.m. on Aug. 10. A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat.WILD WING CAFE, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 X-Hale on Aug. 10. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Karaoke every Wed.

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANKENDO EXO, 1224 Kings Ave., 396-7733 DJ J-Money spins jazz, soul, R&B, house every Fri. DJ Manus spins top 40 & dance every Sat. Open mic with King Ron & T-Roy every Mon.EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 399-1740 Underhill Rose at 8 p.m. on Aug. 9. Jazz every second Tue.HAVANA-JAX CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE, 2578 Atlantic Blvd., 399-0609 MVP Band from 6-9 p.m., DJs No Fame & Dr. Doom every Wed. Jazz every Thur. American Top 40 every Fri. Salsa every Sat.JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Valise, Author, Grey Fox & the Deepwater Blues at 7 p.m. on Aug. 8. Guilty Conscience CD release show with Kaliyl and Marion Crane at 8 p.m. on Aug. 10. Phoenix/Nebulin, D-5 and Face 4 Radio at 8 p.m. on Aug. 11. Kings of Hell, Izzy Cox and Beau & the Burners at 8 p.m. on Aug. 12. Chelsea Wolfe, Marriages and Russian Circles at 9 p.m. on Aug. 13MATTHEW’S, 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922 Patrick Evan & Bert Mingea or Mark O’Quinn every Thur.PIZZA PALACE, 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815 Jennifer Chase at 7:30 p.m. every Sat.SQUARE ONE, 1974 San Marco Blvd., 306-9004 Soul on the Square with MVP Band & Special Formula at 8 p.m.; DJ Dr. Doom at 10:30 p.m. every Mon. DJs Wes Reed & Josh Kemp spin underground dance at 9 p.m. every Wed. DJ Hal spins for Karaoke at 9 p.m. every Thur. Mitch Kuhman & Friends of Blake at 6 p.m. every other Fri. DJs Rogue and Mickey Shadow spin every Factory Sat.

SOUTHSIDEBOMBA’S, 8560 Beach Blvd., 997-2291 Open mic with The Foxes from 7-11 p.m. every Tue. & with George every Thur. Live music every Fri.CORNER BISTRO & Wine Bar, 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., Ste. 1, 619-1931 Matt “Pianoman” Hall every Fri. & Sat.DAVE & BUSTER’S, 7025 Salisbury Rd. S., 296-1525 A DJ spins every Fri.EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 5500 Beach Blvd., 399-1740 Mindy Simmons, Ellen Bukstel and Paul Garfi nkel at 8 p.m. on Aug. 11. LATITUDE 30, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555 DJ Jeff Bell at 7 p.m. on Aug. 7. VJ Frazetta at 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 9. Latin C’Nergy at 8:30 p.m., DJ Jeff Bell at 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 10. Boogie Freaks at 8:30 p.m., VJ Ginsu at 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 11

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

BLUE DINER CAFE, 5868 Norwood Ave., 766-7774 Jazz from 7-9 p.m. every fi rst Thur.BOOTS-N-BOTTLES, 12405 N. Main St., 647-7798 Karaoke every Tue., Thur. & Sun. Open mic every Wed.DAMES POINT MARINA, 4542 Irving Road, 751-3043 Mr. Natural at 7 p.m. on Aug. 10 & 11. Black Creek at 5 p.m. on Aug. 12. Open mic every Wed. DJ Steve spins every Thur. for ladies nightFLIGHT 747 LOUNGE, 1500 Airport Rd., 741-4073 Live music every Fri. & Sat. ’70s every Tue.SKYLINE SPORTSBAR, 5611 Norwood Ave., 517-6973 Bigga Rankin & Cool Running DJs every Tue. & 1st Sun. Fusion Band & DJ every Thur. DJ Scar spins every Sun.THREE LAYERS CAFE, 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 Open mic with Al Poindexter at 7 p.m. on Aug. 9. Doug Vanderlaan at 8 p.m. on Aug. 10. Jacob Creel at 7 p.m. on Aug. 113 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL, 2467 Faye Rd., 647-8625Open mic every Thur. Woodie & Wyatt C. every Fri. Live music every Sat. �

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Russian Circles’ guitarist Mike Sullivan, bassist Brian Cook and drummer Dave Turncrantz are powerful instrumentalists performing prog rock, hard pop and metalpunk. They appear with Chelsea Wolfe and Marriages at 9 p.m. on Aug. 13 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Tickets are $13. 398-7496. Photo Credit: Chris Strong




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RUNNING FENCE7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16 Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville,333 N. Laura St., DowntownAdmission to film is free366-6911mocajacksonville.org

In September 1976, kooky artistic duo Christo and Jeanne-Claude completed a large-scale

collaborative project called “Running Fence.” It consisted of a 24-mile-long, 18-foot-tall fence with 2,050 panels of while nylon fabric hung from steel cables. � e “fence” extended through Sonoma and Marin counties in Northern California, disappearing into the Paci� c Ocean.

“Artists in the ’70s — working with earthworks and process-based pieces — were many times working beyond the con� nes of the museum or studio walls,” explained Ben � ompson, curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville. “� ey were working at the scale of the Earth and its geology. I believe some of these projects were even able to be seen from space.”

Christo and Jeanne-Claude were two of the most well-known earthwork artists. Christo Javache� was born in Bulgaria, and Jeanne-Claude Marie Denat de Guillebon, who died in 2009, was born in France. Some of their past works include wrapping the Reichstag building in Berlin and the Pont Neuf bridge in Paris, as well as “� e Gates,” a piece which consisted of 7,503 vinyl panels of fabric installed in New York City’s Central Park.

“For Christo, large-scale collaborative projects requiring the cooperation of many people were themselves a creative act,” � ompson said. “Of course, he was interested in the beauty and awe from the resulting object or installation, but ultimately it was the process that was also appealing.”

� ompson � rst learned of Christo’s and Jeanne-Claude’s art while a sculpture student at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. “[� ey] were already recognized as being some of the most important artists of the late 20th century,” he explained. “It was hard to not be familiar with their work.”

� roughout the execution of “Running Fence,” documentary � lmmaking team of siblings Albert and David Maysles � lmed Christo’s and Jeanne-Claude’s long struggle to negotiate land rights with farmers, work with contractors on the installation and secure the proper permits. � e resultant � lm about their challenges is “Running Fence,” a 58-minute

documentary released in 1978.“I think � lms like these are in high demand

from art enthusiasts,” � ompson said of the high price tag that comes with “Running Fence” (Amazon.com o� ers the DVD at $70 for a used copy, $100 for a new copy). “For many of these types of works, the � lm/video documentation and photography are all that remain. You could say this record is the piece or at least now represents the piece.”

Other artifacts of the artwork supposedly remain. “As with the majority — if not all — of Christo’s projects, it was important that the works were self-funded,” � ompson said. “� e artists did not want to be indebted to other stakeholders or have the vision of the work in¥ uenced by � nancial obligation to outside funders. I believe much of their funding came from the sale of the prints and other ephemera generated by these works.”

� e couple’s “Running Fence” piece was completed on Sept. 10, 1976 — and then the innovative builders removed it 14 days later, leaving no visible trace. � e only remnants are historic signs marking the site and, of course, the documentary.

“� at’s art?” an angry onlooker shouts in the � lm. “Some lousy curtain coming through here with a bunch of city slickers looking at it. To hell with it. I’m against it. I think it’s stupid.”

With most of their projects, Christo and Jeanne-Claude were o© en met with controversy, annoyed locals and naysayers. Someone even claimed that the duo were Soviet spies — building “Running Fence” as a marker for missiles.

Jeanne-Claude died in 2009, and still Christo continues to build large installation pieces around the United States and the rest of the world. He is currently working on two projects. “Over the River,” a 5.9-mile stretch of silvery translucent fabric panels suspended high above the Arkansas River (slated for a 2015 exhibition), and “� e Mastaba,” the largest sculpture in the world, to be constructed in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

If approved, “� e Mastaba” will be Christo’s and Jeanne-Claude’s only permanent large-scale work in the world.

Curator Ben � ompson explained, “[MOCA chose to screen this � lm] because it is documentation of how much goes into the creation of a large-scale earthwork such as ‘Running Fence’ and it’s one of the only ways to now experience the piece.” �

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Don’t Fence Me InA fi lm documents the large-scale sculpture that disappeared 14 days after completion

“Running Fence,” Sonoma and Marin Counties, California, 1972-76. Photo Credit: Wolfgang Volz


PERFORMANCEREEFER MADNESS THE MUSICALPlayers by the Sea presents this comedic stage adaptation of the cult classic fi lm, about the perceived horrors of marijuana, at 8 p.m. on Aug. 9, 10 and 11 at 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $25. 249-0289.LEND ME A TENOR The Limelight Theatre stages Ken Ludwig’s musical farce about two rival opera singers at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. on Aug. 12 and 19 at 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. Tickets are $25; $22 for seniors; $20 for military and students. 825-1164.HANK & MY HONKY TONK HEROESJason Petty stars in this musical rendering of the life of country music legend Hank Williams (the original), with performances running through Aug. 19 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Evening and matinee tickets range from $35-$42. 641-1212.MAD COWFORD IMPROV This local comedy troupe performs at 8:15 p.m. on Aug. 10 and 11 and every Fri. and Sat. at Northstar Substation, 119 E. Bay St., Jacksonville. Admission is $5. 860-5451.JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN’S CHORUSThe Jacksonville Children’s Chorus holds its Alumni Serenade at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $25. 353-1636.

CALLS & WORKSHOPSACTING & MOVING FOR THE CAMERANadine Vaughan teaches cinematic acting methods for all skill levels from 5:30-7 p.m. on Aug. 9 at 1525 Lime St., Fernandina Beach. Each class is $15. 491-0904. [email protected] HORROR SHOW LIVE AUDITIONSAuditions for the Rocky Horror Show Live will be held at 2 p.m. Aug. 11 at The Metro, 859 Willowbranch Ave., Jacksonville, 388-8719. Casting for principal roles of Brad and Riff Raff, and for 8-10 phantoms. Performers should bring sheet music or recording of performance song, and be prepared to learn short dance number.HERITAGE SINGERS AUDITIONSThe Heritage Singers auditions singers of all voice ranges on Aug. 13 and every Mon. in August from 6-7 p.m. in the music building at South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church, 2137 Hendricks Ave. 434-4625. [email protected] ACTING NIGHTHorton Actors Studio at The Performers Academy hosts its third Friday Drop-In Acting Night, from 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 17 at 3674 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Acting warm-up exercises, improv games and scene study are featured. 322-7672. theperformersacademy.comJACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY CHORUS AUDITIONSThe Jacksonville Symphony Chorus auditions singers for its upcoming season at 9 a.m. on Aug. 25 at Jacksonville University’s Philips Fine Arts Center, Room 220, 2800 University Blvd. N. For registration, call 354-5479 ext. 221. Prepare for scales and arpeggios, basic rhythmic and simple melodic sight-reading, singing a group of notes played fi rst on piano, and the fi rst stanza of “America.”YOUTH VARIETY SHOW AUDITIONSThe Northeast Florida Conservatory seeks young singers, actors and dancers of all ages for a new kids’ program at 7 p.m. on Sept. 6 and 7 and at 1 p.m. on Sept. 8 at The Conservatory, 11363 San Jose Blvd., Bldg. 200, Jacksonville. Accompaniment CD, MP3 or sheet music, headshot and bio/resume are required. “The Song Café” begins in 2013. 374-8639.THEATRE SEEKS INSTRUCTORS Limelight Theatre seeks dance instructors for children, teens and adults, and vocal coaches, yoga instructors, aerobics instructors and acting coaches to fi ll its education calendar for summer and fall. For details, call 825-1164 ext. 16.THEATRICAL ARTS Classes in theatrical performance, including song and

dance, are held Mon.-Fri. at The Performers Academy, 3674 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Fees vary. 322-7672. theperformersacademy.comOIL PAINTING CLASSDisney Director George Scribner leads total immersion oil painting workshops from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Aug. 24, 25 and 26 at The Art Institute, 8775 Baypine Rd., Jacksonville. Cost is $295. Scribnerworkshop.blogspot.com DANCE CLASSES The Dance Shack offers classes in several styles for all ages and skill levels every Mon.-Fri. at 3837 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville. 527-8694. thedanceshack.comMURRAY HILL ART CLASSES Six-week art classes for adults and children are offered at Murray Hill Art Center, 4327 Kerle St., Jacksonville. Adult class fee is $80; $50 for kids’ classes. 677-2787. artsjax.orgDRAMATIC ARTS AT BEACHES Classes and workshops in theatrical performance for all ages and skill levels are held Mon.-Fri. at Players by the Sea, 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach. Fees vary. 249-0289.JAZZ MUSICIANSThe Jazzland Café seeks musicians who play piano, bass or drums, for a new ensemble being formed. For details, email [email protected]

CLASSICAL & JAZZJAZZ AT THE BEACHThe John Thomas Group performs from 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 7 at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-9595.JAZZ ON THE SOUTHSIDEJam session leader Scott Mariash on drums, Jack Pierson on piano and Larry Nader on upright bass at 7 p.m. on Aug. 7 at The Jazzland Café, 1324 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville. The DeSean Kirkland Trio appears at 8 p.m. on Aug. 11. Jazzland features live music every Thur. from 6-9 p.m. and every Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. 249-1009.DINO SALIBATonino’s Trattoria hosts saxophonist Dino Saliba every Sat. at 6 p.m. at 7001 Merrill Rd., Jacksonville. 743-3848.JAZZ IN RIVERSIDE Trumpeter Ray Callendar and guitarist Taylor Roberts are featured at 7 p.m. every Thur. at Kickbacks Gastropub, 910 King St., Jacksonville. 388-9551.JAZZ AT TREE STEAKHOUSE Boril Ivanov Trio plays at 7 p.m. every Thur. and pianist David Gum plays at 7 p.m. every Fri. at Tree Steakhouse, 11362 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. 262-0006.JAZZ IN ST. AUGUSTINE Live jazz is featured nightly at Rhett’s Piano Bar & Brasserie, 66 Hypolita St., St. Augustine. 825-0502.ORGAN RECITAL SERIESThe Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd hosts organist Christopher Jacobson of Columbia, S.C., at 6 p.m. on Aug. 12 at 1100 Stockton St., Jacksonville. 387-5691.

ART WALKS, MARKETS, FESTIVALS

MID-WEEK MARKET Arts & crafts, local produce and live music are featured every Wed. from 3-6 p.m. at Bull Memorial Park, corner of East Coast Drive and Seventh Street, Atlantic Beach. 247-5800.DOWNTOWN FRIDAY MARKET Arts & crafts and local produce are offered every Fri. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive. 353-1188.RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET The Arts Market is held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Sat. beneath the Fuller Warren Bridge on Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville and features local and regional artists, strolling performers, bands and a farmers market. Admission is free.

The Summer 2011 Watercolor Series, pictured, part of the exhibit “Frank Monaco Pieces,” featuring large-scale originals and one-of-a-kind works by award-winning artist Monaco, runs through August at 233 W. King St., St. Augustine. Shows change monthly and the gallery remains open late for First Friday Art Walks. The Flagler Healthcare Foundation benefi t is held at 7 p.m. on Aug. 18; tickets are $25. 910-8925.


The John Thomas Group performs from 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 7 at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-9595.

554-6865, 389-2449. riversideartsmarket.comNORTH BEACH ARTS MARKET The market features arts & crafts, produce, community services and kids’ activities from 3-7 p.m. every Sat. at North Beach Park, 3721 Coastal Highway A1A, Vilano Beach (where the wooden walkover crosses A1A). 910-8386.NORTH BEACHES ART WALKGalleries of Atlantic and Neptune beaches are open late, from 5-9 p.m., on Aug. 16 and every third Thur. of the month at various venues from Sailfi sh Drive in Atlantic Beach to Neptune Beach and Town Center. For a list of participating galleries, call 249-2222.UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT The self-guided tour features galleries, antique stores and shops open from 5-9 p.m. on Aug. 25 in St. Augustine’s San Marco District. 824-3152.FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK The self-guided tour, themed “Pet Walk,” is held from 5-9 p.m. on Sept. 5 in downtown Jacksonville, spanning a 15-block radius of galleries, museums, bars and eateries. 634-0303 ext. 230.

MUSEUMSAMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7378. The interactive “Kid’s Construct! Architecture for Children” is on display through Aug. The permanent collection includes artifacts from Nassau County’s Spanish Mission period.CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, 356-6857. The opening of the Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibit is held from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 24. Music, drinks and hors d’oeuvres are featured. Tickets are $5. This juried show of local artists’ works runs through Dec. 2. The exhibit “Miradas: Ancient Roots in Modern and Contemporary Mexican Art” is on display through Sept. 16. “50 Forward: New Additions to the Permanent Collection” is displayed through Aug. 15.JACKSONVILLE MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER2 Independent Drive, Ste. 162, Jacksonville, 355-1101. The museum’s permanent collection includes steamboats and various nautical-themed art.KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Jacksonville, 356-2992. The exhibit “The Final Days of the American Civil War” is on display through Aug. 28. The permanent collection includes rare manuscripts.MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 366-6911. “Project Atrium: Tristin Lowe” is on display through Oct. 28. “The Joys of Collecting: Selections from the Eisen Collection” is on display through Aug. 12. The exhibit “ReFocus: Art of the 1970s” runs through Aug. 26. Cathedral Arts Project’s “Best of the Best” is featured through Aug. 31.RITZ THEATRE & MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville, 632-5555. An exhibit celebrating local African-American athletes and sports fi gures, “More Than a Game: African-American Sports in Jacksonville, 1900-1975,” is currently on display. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children, students and seniors. Open Tue.-Sun.

GALLERIES233 WEST KING233 W. King St., St. Augustine, 910-8925. The exhibit “Frank Monaco Pieces,” featuring the large-scale originals and one-of-a-kind tears by award-winning artist Monaco, runs through August. Shows change monthly and the gallery remains open late for First Friday Art Walks. The Flagler Healthcare Foundation benefi t is held at 7 p.m. on Aug. 18; tickets are $25.

THE ART CENTER PREMIERE GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 355-1757. The group show “Black and White” is on display through Aug. 9. “Still Life” members show runs Aug. 9-Sept. 18.BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS869 Stockton St., Ste. 1, Jacksonville, 855-1181. “Entangled,” an installation of mixed media and found objects by Courtney McCracken, runs through Sept. 23.THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-0614. The exhibit “Slightly Left of Center,” featuring works by the Society of Mixed Media Artists (SoMMA), is on display through Sept. 1.FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928. The exhibit “At Water’s Edge,” a collection of recent works by pastel artist Lyn Asselta, is featured through Aug. 31.HASKELL GALLERY Jax International Airport, 14201 Pecan Park Road, 741-3546. Recent works by Thomas Hager and Christina Foard are on display through Sept. Works by Louise Freshman Brown and Dustin Harewood are in the Concourse art display cases.JUICE, A JEN JONES GALLERY1 Independent Drive, Wells Fargo Center, Jacksonville. Live jazz, a historic fi lmography and photography presentation, and paintings and sculptures are featured. [email protected] BOOKS & ART200 S. Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler Beach, (386) 517-1600 “Coastal Wings,” an exhibit of Charlie Badalati’s color photographs of wild birds, is on display.ROTUNDA GALLERYSt. Johns County Admin. Bldg., 500 San Sebastian View, St.Augustine, 471-9980. The exhibit “Creative Visions: Art by the Youth of St. Johns County” is on display through Sept. 21.SIMPLE GESTURES GALLERY 4 E. White St., St. Augustine, 827-9997. Eclectic works by Steve Marrazzo are featured.SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 6 E. Bay St., Jacksonville, 553-6361. The gallery features works by 29 local artists in various media.SPACE:EIGHT GALLERY 228 W. King St., St. Augustine, 829-2838. Doug Waterfi eld’s exhibit, “Doomtown,” runs through Sept.ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION22 Marine St., St. Augustine, 824-2310. The gallery’s permanent collection features 16th-century artifacts detailing Sir Francis Drake’s 1586 burning of St. Augustine.STUDIO 121 121 W. Forsyth St., Ste. 100, Jacksonville, 292-9303. This working studio and gallery space features the work of Doug Eng, Joyce Gabiou, Bill Yates, Robert Leedy, Terese Muller, Mary St. Germain and Tony Wood.UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES BUILDINGThe recently completed Wellspring Sculpture by St. Augustine sculptor and glassblower Thomas Long is on display in the new Biological Sciences building.WHITE PEONY 216 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 819-9770. This gallery boutique features a variety of handcrafted jewelry, wearable art and recycled/upcycled items.WORLEY FAVER GALLERY11A Aviles St., St. Augustine, 304-2310. This artist-owned studio features pottery and works by Dena and Worley Faver. �

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EVENTS92 AT THE JACKSONVILLE ZOO Hot enough? When the temperature is predicted to be higher than 92 degrees — if two of the three local weather authorities say the heat’s gonna hit 92 or more — a half-off general admission coupon is posted on jacksonvillezoo.org. This deal runs through Aug. 31. Zoo offi cials determine if a coupon is posted the day prior, based on a 92 degrees or higher prediction made by two of the three local weather authority websites. The coupon, updated after 4 p.m. daily, is good for the day indicated only. Determinations for Sat.-Mon. are made the Fri. before. Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, located at 370 Zoo Parkway, one-half mile east from I-95, has more than 2,000 rare and exotic animals and 1,000 plants. It has won national acclaim for its South American Range of the Jaguar exhibit and has the largest botanical garden in Northeast Florida. The Zoo is a nonprofi t organization and is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. It’s open daily year-round, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., except Christmas day. jacksonvillezoo.org MUSIC BY THE SEA The free concert series continues with Mid-Life Crisis from 7-9 p.m. on Aug. 8 at the Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Each week, an area restaurant offers its fare; this week it’s La Strada. 347-8007. thecivicassociation.orgCONCERTS IN THE PLAZA The 22nd annual series continues with The Rick Arcusa Band performing from 1-5 p.m. on Aug. 9 at Plaza de la Constitución, downtown St. Augustine. Bring a chair or blanket. Concerts continue at 7 p.m. every Thur. through Labor Day. 824-1004.COSMIC CONCERTS Laser shows include Laser Beach Boys at 7 p.m., Laser Spirit at 8 p.m., LaseRetro at 9 p.m. and Laser Vinyl at 10 p.m. on Aug. 10 in Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. Online tickets are $5. 396-7062. moshplanetarium.orgJACKSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET Northeast Florida’s largest farmers’ market is also its oldest. Nearly 200 year-round vendors and farmers offer everything from live chickens and homemade honey to lemongrass and locally grown blueberries. There’s even a restaurant, Andy’s Farmers Market Grill, onsite. Navigable aisles, indoor and outdoor stalls, plenty of parking and it’s open dawn to dusk, seven days a week, every day of the year. 1810 W. Beaver St., Jacksonville. 354-2821. jaxfarmersmarket.comFARMERS MARKET OF SAN MARCO Fresh local and regional produce, homemade chai tea and San Marco local honey are offered from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sat. at 1620 Naldo Ave., near the corner of LaSalle Street and Hendricks Avenue, in Swaims United Methodist Church parking lot. 607-9935.

POLITICS, BUSINESS, ACTIVISM

CHAMBER POLITICAL MEET & GREETThe Ponte Vedra Chamber hosts local candidates from St. Johns County at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 8 at Hilton Garden Inn, 45 PGA Tour Blvd., Ponte Vedra. Candidates scheduled include Marielena Stuart, Richard Clark, Fred Costello, Billy Kogut, Craig Miller, Kim Kendall, Doc Renuart, RJ Larizza, Rachel Bennett, Ken Bryan, Alan Kelso, Cyndi Stevenson, Ray Quinn, Vivian Browning, Paul Linser, Robert Smith, Daniel Abel, Lee Bickwell and Becky Reichenberg. Admission is free. pontevedrachamber.orgBEACHES DEMOCRATIC CLUBThis group meets at 6 p.m. on Aug. 7 at Beaches Branch Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach. 807-9817.AIFBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Cathy Hagan, Certifi ed Business Analyst with the Small Business Development Center at UNF, is available to meet

with business owners one-on-one to discuss business planning, marketing and cash fl ow management from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Aug. 8 at AIFBY Chamber of Commerce, 961687 Gateway Blvd., Fernandina Beach. Admission is free. 261-3248. aifby.comSOUTHSIDE BUSINESS MEN’S CLUB Tera Meeks, chief COG Waterfront Management, is the featured speaker at 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 8 at San Jose Country Club, 7529 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. Admission is $20. 396-5559.NAACP MEETING This group gathers at 7 p.m. on Aug. 9 at 1725 Oakhurst Ave., Jacksonville. 764-7578. jacksonvillenaacp.comSMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOPS Government Contracting 101 workshop is held from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Aug. 8 at Beaver Street Enterprise Center, 1225 W. Beaver St., Jacksonville. The fee is $40. To register, go to sbdc.unf.edu. Tax Facts is held from 6-9 p.m. on Aug. 7 at the Small Business Development Center at University of North Florida, 12000 Alumni Dr., Jacksonville. Cost is $40 in advance or $50 day of workshop. How to S-T-A-R-T-U-P Your Own Business is held from 9 a.m.-noon on Aug. 17. The fee is $40. A business startup kit for Duval and surrounding counties is included in the fee. 620-2476. sbdc.unf.eduFREETHOUGHT SOCIETY The group meets at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 20 at Unitarian Universalist Church, 7405 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville. Dr. Elaine Hull, professor of psychology and neuroscience at Florida State University, discusses “The Devil Made Me Do It: The Neurophysiology of Free Will.” 419-8826. fi rstcoastfreethoughtsociety.orgJACKSONVILLE JOURNEY The oversight committee of this crime-fi ghting initiative meets at 4 p.m. on Aug. 16 in Eighth Floor Conference Room 851, Ed Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville. 630-7306.

BOOKS & WRITINGCREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPThe Callahan Creative Writing Workshop is held at 6:15 p.m. on Aug. 7 at the Nassau County Library branch, 450077 S.R. 200, Ste. 15, Callahan. Nancy Lee Bathea is group moderator. 403-4360.ANASTASIA BOOK CLUBDr. Tom Graham discusses his book, “The Awakening of St. Augustine: The Anderson Family and the Oldest City,” at 6:45 p.m. on Aug. 9 at Anastasia Island Branch Library, 124 Seagrove Main St., St. Augustine Beach. Admission is free. 209-3730.BOOK SALEThe Friends of the Bartram Trail Branch Library hold a book sale from 9:30 a.m.-noon on Aug. 11 at the library, 60 Davis Pond Blvd., Fruit Cove. DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes and audiobooks are also available. 827-6960.ADULT BINGO FOR BOOKSWin some great books at 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 8 at Hastings Branch Library, 6195 S. Main St., Hastings. 827-6970.FICTION BOOK CLUBReaders gather to discuss fi ction at 1 p.m. on Aug. 7 at Mandarin Branch Library, 3330 Kori Rd., Mandarin. 262-5201.CREATIVE WRITING CRITIQUE WORKSHOPWriters read and critique each other’s work at 3:45 p.m. on Aug. 7 at Southeast Branch Library, 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville. 996-0325.WRITING WORKSHOPFirst Coast Romance Writers offer this writers’ event at 10 a.m. on Aug. 11 at West Regional Library, 1425 Chaffee Road, Jacksonville. fi rstcoastromancewriters.comLUNCH & LIT BOOK CLUBThe group discusses Susan Vreeland’s “Clara” and “Mr. Tiffany” from noon-1 p.m. on Aug. 13 at Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. 630-1741.

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COMEDYJIM GAFFIGAN MR. UNIVERSE TOURThe relatively low-key comedian appears at 7 p.m. on Aug. 11 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., downtown. Tickets are $41.25 and $51.25. 355-2787. fl oridatheatre.comJAY PHAROAH Comedy Zone All Stars appear at 8 p.m. on Aug. 7 and 8. Tickets are $6 and $8. Impressionist funnyman Jay Pharoah appears at 8 p.m. on Aug. 9 and at 8 and 10 p.m. on Aug. 10 and 11 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Road, Ramada Inn, Jacksonville. Tickets range from $20 and $25. 292-4242.JACKIE KNIGHT’S COMEDY CLUB Rob Steen and Joe Pettis appear at 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 10 and 11 at 3009 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine. Tickets are $8 and $12. 461-8843.THREE LAYERS COFFEEHOUSEBrian Foley hosts various comedians from 7-8 p.m. every Sun. at Three Layers Coffeehouse, 1602 Walnut St., Springfi eld. 355-9791.SQUARE ONE STANDUP Moses West and Herman Nazworth host standup and spoken word at 9 p.m. every Tue. at Square One, 1974 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. 306-9004.UNDERBELLY Doug Stanhope is in for standup comedy geared to adults at 8 p.m. on Aug. 15 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., downtown. 353-6067.

UPCOMING EVENTSGREAT SOUTHERN TAILGATE COOKOFFAug. 24 & 25, Amelia IslandFOLIO WEEKLY INVITATIONAL ARTIST EXHIBITIONAug. 24-Dec. 2, Cummer Museum of Art & GardensCLEAN WATER FESTIVALAug. 25, Ponte Vedra Concert HallTHE FRESH BEAT BAND Aug. 25, St. Augustine AmphitheatreJOYCE DEWITT IN ”REMEMBER ME”Sept. 5-Oct. 7, Alhambra Theatre & DiningOSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE OPEN HOUSESept. 12, UNF’s University CenterFIGHT NIGHT IN DUVAL PRO BOXING Sept. 15, Brewster’s MegaPlexIMAGINATION MOVERSSept. 21, The Florida TheatreSESAME STREET LIVE: ELMO MAKES MUSICSept. 29, T-U Center Moran TheaterFLORIDA FORUM WITH WALTER ISAACSONOct. 2, T-U CenterKEVIN HART LET ME EXPLAIN TOUROct. 12, T-U CenterO.A.R.Oct. 12, St. Augustine AmphitheatreFOLIO WEEKLY’S 4TH ANNUAL OKTOBERFESTOct. 20, St. Augustine Amphitheatre

NATURE, SPORTS, OUTDOORS

JACKSONVILLE SUNS The local Southern League team starts a homestand against the Mobile BayBears at 7:05 p.m. on Aug. 8 (Honor The Military Night) at the Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. Games continue at 7:35 p.m. on Aug. 9 (Thursday Night Throwdown & Throwback Night), at 7:05 p.m. on Aug. 10 (Christmas in August, Family Fireworks), at

6:05 p.m. on Aug. 11 (ZOOperstars, Second Harvest Food Drive) and at 6:05 p.m. on Aug. 12 (ZOOperstars, Back-to-School Day, Kids Run the Bases). Tickets range from $7.50-$22.50. 358-2846. jaxsuns.comJAGUARS VS. NEW YORK GIANTS The Jacksonville Jaguars play their fi rst home preseason game against the Giants at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 10 at EverBank Stadium, 1 Stadium Place, Jacksonville. Tickets range from $60-$260. 633-2000.TALBOT ISLANDS STATE PARK A park ranger discusses the lifecycle of Florida sea turtles at 2 p.m. on Aug. 11 at Ribault Club, Ft. George Island Cultural State Park, 11241 Ft. George Road, Ft. George Island. The program is free. 251-2320. fl oridastateparks.orgSECOND SATURDAY TRAIL WALK The GTM Research Reserve hosts a 1.5-mile guided Trail Walk from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on Aug. 11 at the Trailhead Pavilion, 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach. There is a $3 per vehicle parking fee. Reservations are requested; call 823-4500.CANDLELIGHT TOURS AT FT. CLINCH Ft. Clinch State Park offers candlelit tours after sundown every Fri. and Sat. night through Labor Day weekend at 2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach. Reservations are required. 277-7274. fl oridastateparks.org/fortclinchGTMNERR PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve is planning an ecological prescribed burn in the coastal strand on the west side of South Ponte Vedra Boulevard, S.R. A1A, through early September. If you have any questions or for more information, call 823-4500.GUIDED KAYAK EVENTS Kayak Amelia offers all manner of various guided kayak events, including fi refl y paddles, full moon paddles, bike tours and yoga kayak, held throughout the area, with expert instruction and supervision. Or rent a canoe or kayak and explore the marshes on your own. Kayak Amelia, 13030 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, 251-0016. kayakamelia.comFT. CLINCH UNION GARRISON Living history interpreters recreate Civil War life on the fi rst weekend of each month at Ft. Clinch State Park, 2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach. Artillery demos, marching drills and everyday chores are featured. 277-7274. fl oridastateparks.org/fortclinchPADDLE BOARD EVENTS Black Creek Outfi tters offer stand-up paddle board mini-lessons every other Tue. throughout the summer, as well as stand-up paddle board yoga, kayak trips to many of Northeast Florida’s most beautiful waterways and SUP demos on the ocean. Call for times, dates and fees. Black Creek Outfi tters, 10051 Skinner Lake Drive, Southside. 645-7003. blackcreekoutfi tters.comPING PONG TOURNAMENT A double elimination format ping pong tournament is held at 7 p.m. every Tue. at Green Room Brewing, 228 Third St. N., Jax Beach. 201-9283.

KIDSCAT IN THE HAT VISITSThe lovable rascal from Dr. Seuss’ books appears for storytime at 11 a.m. on Aug. 11 at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 11112 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. Bring your camera, parents. A Children’s Storytime is held at 10:30 a.m. every Wed. at Barnes & Noble, 11112 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 8, Jacksonville, featuring stories and songs. 886-9904.KIDS’ BIRDING PROGRAM The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Anastasia State Park offers this basic birding program for kids ages 8-12 from 9-10:30 a.m. on Aug. 12 at Anastasia

Jim Gaffi gan brings his Mr. Universe Tour to Northeast Florida at 7 p.m. on Aug. 11 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., downtown. Tickets are $41.25 and $51.25. 355-2787. fl oridatheatre.com


State Park, 1340A A1A S., St. Augustine. The program is free with regular paid park admission. Advance registration is required; call 461-2035.JAXPARKS SUMMER CAMPS Most summer camps are held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; openings are available on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis for kids ages 4-17, with an emphasis on enrichment activities, sports and aquatics. Extended day is available at most locations. Enrichment camp fees are $75 per two-week session. Other camp fees vary. Online registration is available. 630-2489. jaxparks.comSUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP A new adventure awaits each week at the Museum of Science & History’s Summer Adventure Camps, held from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri. through Aug. 10 at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. In addition to hands-on instruction, planetarium programs and science shows, campers explore the museum’s exhibits, including the new T. rex Named Sue! Camps are offered for Pre-Kindergarteners (Pre-K Camps are half-day or full day) through sixth graders. Extended-care is available. For details and fees, call 396-6674, ext. 226 or register online at themosh.org.SUMMER ARTS CAMPS The Performers Academy offers dance, theater, acting, creative builders, guitar, art, music and baby dance camps now through Aug. 3 at 3674 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Camp times and fees vary. Extended hours are available; lunch and snacks are included. For details, call 322-7672 or go to theperformersacademy.comJACKSONVILLE ZOO Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens presents new amur leopard cubs and a new 4-D ride theater, featuring Happy Feet Mumble’s Wild Ride, open from 9:30 a.m. to a half-hour before closing, daily. The ride can fi t up to 18 people per ride. Cost per ride is $3 for Zoo members and $4 for general public; riders must be at least 42” tall. The Zoo is located at 370 Zoo Parkway, one-half mile east from I-95. jacksonvillezoo.orgKAYAK LESSONS Black Creek Outfi tters offers kayak sessions throughout the summer. Classes are primarily for beginners, and kayakers must know how to swim. For more information, call 645-7003.T. REX EXHIBIT AT MOSH The traveling exhibit, A T. Rex Named Sue from Chicago’s Field Museum, is open at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. It features a cast skeleton of the largest, most complete and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered: 42 feet long and 12 feet tall. 396-6674. themosh.org

COMMUNITY INTERESTPLANT CLINIC St. Johns County master gardeners discuss plants and lawns from 10 a.m.-noon on Aug. 11 at Bartram Trail branch library, 60 Davis Pond Blvd., Fruit Cove. Small soil samples for pH testing are accepted. 209-0430.BABY ANIMALS NEED VOLUNTEERS The Wildlife Rescue Coalition of Northeast Florida needs volunteers 18 years and older to assist at the Wildlife Center, 5853 Seaboard Ave., Jacksonville. Help prepare food, pick up supplies and host fundraisers. 779-5569.

CLASSES & GROUPSPROPOSAL WRITING BASICSThe free workshop is held from 9:30-11 a.m. on Aug. 9 at Main Library Hicks Auditorium, 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. 630-2401.PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERSThis group gathers at 6 p.m. on Aug. 7 at South Mandarin Branch Library, 12125 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin. 288-6385.

SCRABBLE CLUBThe scrabblers gather at 1 p.m. on Aug. 8 at Mandarin Branch Library, 3330 Kori Rd., Jacksonville. 262-5201.ANCIENT SOUL DANCE Master Egyptian dancer Kawakeb offers classes in Ancient Soul Dance - Dancing in Divine Flow every Sat. through Aug. 25 at Arthur Murray Studio, 84 Theatre Drive, Ste. 300, St. Augustine. Class fee is $50 for fi ve sessions in advance; drop-in rate is $15. No experience required. 819-1889.ADOPTIVE PARENTS The Greater St. Johns County Foster Adoptive Parents meets from 7-8:30 p.m. on Aug. 16 and every third Thur. each month at Good News Presbyterian Church, 134 Poole Road, St. Augustine. 377-2569.AMPUTEES TALK SHOP The group meets at 1 p.m. on the second Sat. of the month at various locations throughout Northeast Florida. mysupportjax.comVIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA The Duval County Chapter No. 1046 gathers at 7 p.m. on the fi rst Wed. of every month at the Elks Lodge, 1855 West Road, Jacksonville. 419-8821.COMMUNITY LAUGHTER CLUB The Community Laughter Club for Wellness gathers for Laughter Yoga at 6:30 p.m. every Mon. at The Healing Farm, 2105 Powell Rd., St. Augustine. Seriously, yuck it up! 806-2191. laughteryogastaugustine.comMEN’S WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT PROGRAM Have you tried every diet known to man? Have you successfully lost weight only to gain it back? We are a group of men with similar experiences who get together at 9 a.m. every Sat. and 7 p.m. every Wed. at 12001 Mandarin Road, Rm. 9, Jacksonville. There are no fees or dues. Call 217-7904 for info. Affi liated with Overeaters Anonymous.COMMUNITY HOSPICE Community Hospice of Northeast Florida offers support groups and grief workshops held at various times throughout the area. For details and reservations, call 407-6330. communityhospice.comFREE YOGA ON THE RIVER Karen Roumillat, RYT, teaches free gentle yoga at 9 a.m. on the fourth Sun. of the month on the boardwalk, weather permitting, at Walter Jones Historical Park, 11964 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville. Bring a mat. 287-0452.NAMI SUPPORT GROUP National Alliance on Mental Illness meets from 7-8:30 p.m. every fi rst and third Thur. each month at Ortega United Methodist Church, 4807 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville. Admission is free. 389-5556. ortegaumc.orgNICOTINE ANONYMOUS (NIC-A) Want to quit smoking or using other forms of nicotine? Nic-A is free, and you don’t have to quit to attend the meetings, held at 6:30 p.m. every Wed. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1415 S. McDuff Ave., Westside. 404-6044. nicotineanonymous.orgDEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE This support group meets from 6-7:30 p.m. every Tue. at Baptist Medical Center, 800 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville. For more information, call 322-4040. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Do you have a drug problem? Maybe they can help. 358-6262, 723-5683. serenitycoastna.org, fi rstcoastna.orgNAR-A-NON This group meets at 8 p.m. every Tue. and Thur. at 4172 Shirley Ave., Avondale. 945-7168.Q-GROUP ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS This free, open discussion is held at 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. at Quality Life Center, 11265 Alumni Way, Jacksonville. alcoholicanonymous.org �

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The Jacksonville Suns start a homestand against the Mobile BayBears at 7:05 p.m. on Aug. 8 (Honor The Military Night) at the Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. Games continue at 7:35 p.m. on Aug. 9 (Thursday Night Throwdown & Throwback Night), at 7:05 p.m. on Aug. 10 (Christmas in August, Family Fireworks), at 6:05 p.m. on Aug. 11 (ZOOperstars, Second Harvest Food Drive) and at 6:05 p.m. on Aug. 12 (ZOOperstars, Back-to-School Day, Kids Run the Bases). Tickets range from $7.50-$22.50. 358-2846. jaxsuns.com



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1. An early crowd to see “Lost Country” 2. Filmmaker Heather Burky hears more stories of Cuba 3. Bumper-to-bumper crowd 4. Adelaide Corey-Disch, Cindy Corey and Steve Williams 5. Jesse Brantman (artist) 6. Jim Draper, Jenny Stoppelli and Jason Fort (artist) 7. Lily Kuonen and Aaron Garvey (artist) 8. Megan Cosby

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“Lost Country” held at Riverside’s CoRK Arts District/East, on Rosselle Street. Director Heather Burky experienced what must happen every time this documentary shows: Viewers shared their personal experiences before and a� er hearing those of three ex-patriots who fought the Castro Revolution.

Patrons, artists and friends gathered at Florida Mining Gallery’s opening of “� e Highway

Gallery: A Public Art Experiment” on Friday, July 27, at the Shad Road Southside location. � e work of 12 local artists is also showing successively on electronic billboards around town for the joint project between Clear Channel and Florida Mining Gallery.

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Best Water Ever• New York City’s tap water is already widely regarded as world-class, in safety and taste (and subjected to a half-million tests a year by the city’s Department of Environmental Protection). However, two entrepreneurs recently opened the Molecule water bar in the East Village, selling 16-ounce bottles of the same water for $2.50, extra-� ltered through their $25,000 machine that applies UV rays, ozone treatment and “reverse osmosis” in a seven-stage process to create what they call “pure H2O.” Molecule’s owners are a restaurateur/art dealer and a “social-justice activist” who’s a “former world champion boomerang player,” according to a July Wall Street Journal pro� le.

Can’t Possibly Be True• In 2011, the Liberty County, Texas, home of Joe Bankson and Gena Charlton was raided by sheri� ’s deputies, the FBI, state o� cials and a media crew (alerted by the sheri� ), checking out a tip that “25 to 30” children’s bodies were buried on the property. No evidence was found, and in a June 2012 lawsuit for defamation, Bankson and Charlton claim the sheri� organized the raid knowing full well the tipster was a self-described “prophet” who said her information came from “Jesus and the [32] angels” who were present with her. £ e sheri� said he did everything “by the book,” and a judge signed the search warrant con� rming “probable cause” to believe at least one crime (if not 25-30) had been committed.

Democracy Follies• North Carolina state Rep. Becky Carney, an environmental activist, inadvertently cast the deciding vote in July to open up natural-gas hydraulic fracking in the state. £ e legislature had passed the bill earlier, but it was vetoed by Gov. Bev Perdue. £ e House needed exactly 72 votes to override the veto and enact the bill. Carney’s tireless lobbying of colleagues seemed to have helped halt the overriders at 71 votes, but when it came time to push the buttons, Carney accidentally became the 72nd. She could be heard on her microphone in the chamber, saying, “Oh my gosh. I pushed green.”• “It’s Just Politics”: In May, Mark Schimel told reporters in Albany, N.Y., it was nothing personal that caused him to run for the Republican nomination to the state assembly from Nassau County — where the incumbent is his estranged wife, Democrat Michelle Schimel. Mark’s mother seemed upset at her son. “I can’t believe he’d do a thing like this [to Michelle],” she told a reporter. “I’m going to talk to him.”• Democratic attorney Christopher Smith is the presumptive nominee for a Florida Senate seat from Ft. Lauderdale, and it was just a coincidence, said Republican leadership in June, that their candidate is attorney Christopher Smithmyer. Registered Democrats dominate the district, but Smithmyer may win some votes by confusion.• Coming Soon to American Democracy? In March in Ireland, Bundoran Town Councilor Florence Doherty became exasperated with colleague Michael McMahon, who opposed a bill to strengthen whistleblowers’ rights. “(T)his country doesn’t need whistleblowers,” McMahon said. Doherty replied, “Of course it does, you asshole.” In a later radio interview, Doherty repeated her word-of-the-day four times.

• In a live TV debate in July, Jordanian parliament member Mohammed Shawabka became enraged when his opponent, Mansour Seif-Eddine Murad, called him a secret Israeli agent. Shawabka removed a shoe and hurled it at Murad, who ducked, but then Shawabka pulled a silver pistol from his waistband and waved it around; no shots were � red.• Mainstreaming: In May, the brother of Jane Svoboda, 52, called for sympathy a« er a video surfaced of her addressing the Lincoln (Neb.) City Council with nonsensical comments about Whitney Houston, Hillary Clinton and “corpse(s) found without clothes.” £ e brother noted that his sister lives in an assisted living community and has been diagnosed as schizophrenic. Nonetheless, as the Lincoln Journal Star pointed out, Ms. Svoboda continues to be a registered lobbyist at the state capitol.

Unclear on the Concept• William Voss has a tough job, noted a Bloomberg News report in June. He’s CEO of the Flight Safety Foundation, which relentlessly campaigns for improving airline safety regulations, but admits that his primary obstacle is ... safe airlines. £ e last major-airline accident in the U.S. was 11 years ago, leading to complacency by airlines, passengers and regulators. “If anyone wants to advance safety through regulation,” Voss said, “it can’t be done without further loss of life.”

Least Competent Criminals• James Allan, 28, was sentenced to threeyears in prison in Oxford, England, in July for robbing a news shop. Allan’s getaway was delayed when he insisted, repeatedly, on pushing the front door open when he obviously should have been pulling. Finally, exasperated, he yanked o� his balaclava, exposing his face to the surveillance camera, kicked the door, breaking the glass, and escaped. Police arrested him about three hours later nearby. £ e 2000 British movie “Snatch” featured just such a memorable scene of push/pull helplessness.• When the assistant manager arrived early on June 26 to open up the Rent-A-Center in Brockton, Mass., he encountered a man with his head stuck underneath the heavy metal loading bay door, obviously as a result of a failed burglary attempt during the night. “Hang tight!” the manager consoled the trapped man. “£ e police are on their way.” Manuel Fernandes, 53, was arrested.

Readers’ Choice• Our Lady of Sorrows Academy in Phoenix, playing for an Arizona state boys’ baseball title in May, decided to forfeit the game rather than � eld a team against Mesa Preparatory Academy — because Mesa’s second-baseman was a girl, Paige Sultzbach. In two regular-season meetings, Mesa had honored Our Lady’s beliefs by benching Sultzbach.• £ e Judson Independent School District near San Antonio � red a kindergarten teacher in June for arranging an unorthodox solution to a colleague’s bullying-student problem. £ e teacher ordered the class’s 24 other students to line up and slap the bully (and encouraging the students to “hit him harder”) to reinforce the message of “why bullying is bad.” �

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Apollo astronaut Russell Schweickart had a vision of loveliness fl ying through outer space in his lunar module.

“One of the most beautiful sights is a urine dump at sunset,” he testifi ed. He said it resembles a “spray of sparklers,” as ten million little ice crystals shoot out into the void at high velocity. As you feed your quest for a lusty life, be as quirky and resourceful as Schweickart. Make your own defi nitions of what’s gorgeous and revelatory.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): At this horoscope’s heart are words of Maya Angelou. While it may seem schmaltzy, I assure you: its

counsel is essential to your success in the weeks ahead. “I’ve learned people will forget what you said,” she said, “people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” See how valuable this may be? If you hope to get what you desire, turn your empathy on full blast. To supercharge your vitality, hone your skills as a judge of character. If you want the love you think you deserve, master making people feel good around you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The week ahead is prime time to celebrate your eccentricities and cultivate idiosyncrasies. You like ketchup

on bananas? Is heavy metal the music you relax to? Do you break out in raucous laughter when folks brag on themselves? Make note of all the qualities that make you odd or unique, and express them with extra intensity. It may grate on some, true, but it’ll have a potent healing effect on you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Will you thrust your foot across that imaginary line, or back away from it, looking for an escape route? Will

you risk causing a commotion to scratch the itch in your ambition? Or shuffl e on back to your comfort zone and caress your perfect daydreams? I hope you elect to do what’s a bit unsettling. But it doesn’t mean you should. If you make a bold move, make sure you’re not angling to please or impress me — or anyone, for that matter. Do it to express your respect for yourself — or don’t do it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): When Tchaikovsky wrote the musical score for his famous “1812 Overture,” it included 16 cannon shots. Literally.

The blasts weren’t supposed to be made by, say, a sledgehammer pounded against a wooden mallet, but by the detonation of an real cannon. As crazy as that is, ya gotta admire Tchaikovsky’s creative gall. He was going way out of the box, calling on a source of sound no other composer had. In tune with astrological omens, be inspired by him. In your chosen fi eld, mess with the rules about how to play there.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “And if nothing is repeated in the same way,” says poet Antonio Porchia, “all things are last things.” That’s a

good principle to adapt for your purposes. A few weeks from now, you’ll be enmeshed in an orgy of novelty, creating yourself from scratch and exploring experiences you’ve never heard of. In the meantime, as you close this cycle, be equally inventive about how you fi nish. Don’t imitate the approach you used tying up loose ends in the past. Don’t put stale, boring karma to rest in stale, boring ways. No repeats! All things last things!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): All of us feel bad sometimes — sad, discouraged, helpless, unloved and all the rest. It’s a natural part of

being human. The good news: I’m not predicting you

go through a phase like soon. Even better news: The week ahead is a great time to work effective strategies for what to do in the future when you have a rough period. Like, instead of wallowing in self-pity or berating yourself for your weakness, maybe resolve next time to amble aimlessly out in nature, dance to cathartic music for hours or go to the gym and smack around a punching bag.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): When a domesticated weasel captures some treasure or beats a competitor for food, it performs a

celebratory dance referred to as the “weasel war dance.” During the triumphant display, it may hiss, arch its back, fl uff out its tail and hop madly. Devise your own version of this ritual. It can be more dignifi ed if you like: snap fi ngers, sing a magical phrase or raise your arms in a V-for-victory gesture. Whatever you choose, do it after every accomplishment, no matter how small: buying groceries, arriving on time, getting a good new idea or any success.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): One out of every four of us is afraid we’ve missed our calling, that we’ve misread our soul’s code and

failed to identify the labor of love to provide our ultimate fuel for living. If you’re in this deprived group, good news: The next six weeks are an excellent time to fi x that, to leave the niche where you don’t belong and create a new power spot. If you’re among the 75 percent confi dent we’ve found our vocation, the next six weeks are prime time to boost your efforts to a higher level.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can take this as a metaphor if you like, but I’m getting a psychic impression you’ll soon be drawing

on the energy of a past life. Will it be a 13th-century Chinese lute player or a kitchen maid from 15th-century France? Will you be high on the vitality you had when you were a Yoruba priest in West Africa 300 years ago or a 16th-century Guarani herbalist in Paraguay? Play with fantasies like these, even if you don’t think they’re really true. You may be surprised at the boost you get imagining being alive in a different body and time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Italian mattress company Sognifl ex has made a bed with features designed to facilitate love-making.

It has straps and handles and a trench to help you get better traction. The extra-strong springs allow better bouncing. You may consider buying one. Astrological omens say it’s time to play with more intensity in intimate clinches. And try: 1. Upgrade mouth skills. 2. Cultivate the ability to listen receptively. 3. Deepen your sincere appreciation for what’s beautiful about who you’re attracted to. 4. Make yourself even more lovable than you already are.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): My $10/hour counsel needs only a few seconds to deliver. To wit: “Never try to be someone you’re not.

Discover what you were made for, and do it with all your passionate intensity.” On the other hand, my $100/minute wisdom is more complicated, subtle and hard to impart in less than an hour. Here’s a hint: There are times when you can get interesting, even brilliant results by experimenting with being something you’re not. Go against the fl ow of instinctual urges and customary tendencies; it may tweak you the right way, giving an exotic grace and wild depth when you fi nally return to the path you’re born to tread. �

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TALL, DARK, FINE AND BUILT I came in to get gas, your smile melted me. You helped me fi nd the things I needed without hesitation. I have long brown hair and dark brown eyes. I was wearing a bohemian, long, no-sleeve dress. Your presence put chills down my spine. I knew you were interested, but shy. Please look for me and see if I am the one. When: July 27. Where: World Golf BP. #1396-0807

FUTURE PAL AND CONFIDANTYou: sunglasses, security? Me: grey shirt, bare feet. I shuffl ed past you on the way to the beach, but you were too focused on the route to notice. Next time let’s connect... so we may travel down the road and back again. When: July 28. Where: PV Beach. #1395-0807

IN YOUR EYES I was standing behind you in line at Starbucks. You turned around and looked at me. We spoke briefl y and the entire time, you looked at me; into my eyes! I felt like the LEADING Lady to your LEADING Man: beautiful movie moment. Our meeting ended with a hug. When: July 27. Where: Starbucks Town Center. #1394-0807

FRIENDLY SMILE IN BLUE FATIGUESI saw you early last Thursday morning around 7 am. You were getting gas and probably heading to NAS. Me: tall, long, dark brown hair, white sweater and jeans driving a white Civic. You: driving a dark gray Toyota truck. We caught each other’s eye so many times. I got nervous and regretfully drove away. I’m still thinking about that morning! When: July 19. Where: Daily’s on Roosevelt. #1393-0807

CRASH INTO MEYou in a black Speedo with your friend in white tropical shorts. You swam in the surf and left the beach when the seagulls got bad. You swam beautifully; I wish I was one of those waves to crash into you. When: July 18. Where: Jax Beach. #1392-0731

BEAUTIFUL PAINT EXPERT You: gorgeous brown eyes, beautiful smile and even better personality. Me: you gave me wrong directions to your store but it was worth the trip and the bad taste the Milky Way left in my mouth :) Hope to be in the presence of that smile again soon. When: July 22. Where: Sherwin Williams. #1391-0731

THE BLUE CRAB Spunky-Sexy hair, fl irty smile behind the bar at The Blue Crab. Saw your picture in the paper and had to come see you. Sat at the bar with you all night. Curious about your team? When: July 15. Where: The Blue Crab. #1390-0731

CUTIE @ THE GARAGE Me: Big beardy bear with the band t-shirt. You: Cute chick with the blue dress and brown purse. You liked my glasses, I liked your jokes. Took some pictures, but you stole my heart! Let’s fi nd a cave and cuddle. When: July 21. Where: The Garage. #1389-0731

BLOODMOBILE WITH GORGEOUS EYESI Saw U: Bloodmobile at TJ Maxx between 12:45 & 1:10. You: dark hair, gorgeous eyes, lip pierced, tattoo on foot that says smiles or smile, fi lling out paperwork. Me: lying on bed donating blood, Carolina blue polo shirt, black shorts & glasses. We made eye contact a couple of times. It was only me and you in Bloodmobile. I wanted to say something but the phlebotomist wouldn’t stop talking. When: July 21. Where: BloodMobile @ Atlantic & Kernan. #1388-0731

STOLEN FISH You: Dark hair, green eyes, wearing a short white dress, drinking a Stolen Fish with ice cream on your fi nger. Me: Grinning from ear to ear, because I realized you have stolen my heart. Let’s disappear together on a plane to anywhere. When: July 12. Where: Dos Gatos. #1387-0731

LOST RUNNING RIOTYou: Not around for a while. Been on the lookout. Did you move? I’ve seen your friend but not u. Me: Still tall, still tan, still hoping to run into you! When: Not since June. Where: Riverside. #1386-0731

I SAW MYSELFI saw you and knew you were the one for me. I have looked for so long, and I have never met anyone like you. You were

with me my all of my life, but I was blinded by all of the beautiful women on campus. I see now that all I need is myself. When: July 18. Where: FSCJ. #1385-0724

BEAUT ON A COMMUTE You: silver Civic. Me: blue pickup. I Saw U during my favorite part of the day: leaving work. I risked a wreck to turn and see you. It would’ve been worth it. I slowed down to the speed limit hoping you’d catch up, but Gate Parkway stole you from me. I realized this was a perfect I Saw U opportunity. How about lunch someday? I’m buying. When: July 17. Where: JTB. #1384-0724

WATER NEVER LOOKED SO TASTY! You: Zephyrhills delivery man. Me: A manager at a shop in the St. Johns Town Center. I asked you how heavy the full containers were. I must say you’re one tall drink of water. Let’s hang out sometime. When: July 11. Where: St. Johns Town Center. #1383-0724

SEXY LADY IN WHITE DODGE CHARGERI’ve seen you in the store where I work with your special needs daughter. You’re so very kind and patient. Let me be that special someone in your life. I would love to be the one who makes you smile. When: July 13. Where: Baymeadows & Southside. #1382-0724

HOTTIE WHO LOOKS MEXICAN I was lost until I saw your angelic face. When you spoke, your accent captivated me and changed my life forever. Me: Your tall, dark and handsome hero. I know we’re meant to be together for all eternity. You got it all, BABE! The smoldering good looks AND the brains! You can come tutor me privately anytime! When: July 7. Where: FSCJ South Campus ASC. #1381-0717

CAN I RIDE ON YOUR SHEARWATER?I saw you sitting at the bar by the bathrooms. You had on what looked like buckle jeans and a nice black and grey shirt; very sexy. I had on black shorts and a yellow shirt; sat next to you at the bar. Can I go for a ride on your Shearwater? When: June 20. Where: Cheers Mandarin. #1380-0717

SLIM AND FINE I Saw U at MHC; my heart couldn’t stop racing. I just wanted to hold you in my arms. You were so cute with long brown hair, pretty smile. You had on orange shirt and black pants at the front desk. We started talking and I didn’t want to stop, but you had to leave early taking a trip to JFK. I wanted to at least get your name. I come by every now and then to see if you are there but I never see you anymore. Where are you? Email me if you can. When: March 28. Where: MHC. #1379-0717

JAX ZOO 4TH OF JULY You: A cute blonde working the bird aviary. I was there with a friend who was too afraid to go in. We talked for a little bit about the exhibit. When I came back later to talk to you again, you were gone. I would like to chat again. When: July 4. Where: Jacksonville Zoo. #1378-0717

BAD DATE? You: Black shoulder-length hair, white shirt, blue jeans. Me: Black short, dark hair, green eyes. Looked like you were maybe on a bad date? Couldn’t stop stealing glances at you. Let’s talk. See you there? When: July 6. Where: Bold City. #1377-0717

TATTOOED HOTTIE DRINKIN’ COFFEEYou: Slinking down Stockton St., Bold Bean in hand; I knew when I saw you that your pipe was smokin’. You look like you work at Inksmith? I want you to dip that bald head in oil and rub it all over my body. Me: There’s dew on my berry! When: July 2. Where: Stockton St. #1376-0710

HOT COP AT TARGET We were walking in the parking lot that Wednesday morning. You: tall, athletic build, strikingly handsome, a smile to die for, is a JSO offi cer. Me: shorter, brown hair, drives a black Challenger. You asked if it was mine, smiling so big, seeming like you wanted to talk. I replied, “yes” but wanted to say much more. I was too struck by your good looks. Don’t know if you’re in the traffi c unit but you can pull me over anytime! Love another chance. When: June 27. Where: Target @ Town Center. #1375-0710

CRAWFISH GUY I met you at Bluewater. We had a ridiculously long talk about crawfi sh. I had to leave to meet my friend and didn’t run into you again that night. If I had a hot tub time machine, I’d go back and give you my number. Crawfi sh sometime? When: June 29. Where: Bluewater. #1374-0710

ABSOLUT BEAUTIFUL CUSTOMER Ab-soul-utly beautiful customer, saw you in line behind my friend at liquor store checkout. Our eyes met as the clerk talked about the music in the store referring to ’80s & ’90s. Too stunned by you to speak, I waited outside for you, but it was the wrong door. Me: Tan, long legs, blonde curly hair, blue eyes, a blissful smile because I was looking at you. You: Tall, brown hair, sparking blue eyes, enchanting smile. When: June 29. Where: ABC Liquor, Fleming Island. #1373-0710

THIRD TIME’S A CHARM You recognized me from Cantina and we exchanged numbers a second time. You left and the Apple Store gave me a new phone causing me to lose your number again. You work at Memorial (I think), you should respond b/c I hear the third time is a charm. When: May. Where: Apple Store @ Town Center. #1372-0703

PRINCESS OF THE RODEO You: Doing tattoos that don’t hurt in your Canadian tuxedo! Smile that calms the nerves! Looking like what all pinup girls are modeled after! Me: When pigs fl y! When: June 25. Where: Livewire Tattoo. #1371-0703

LEGS A MILE LONG You, exquisite tall blonde w/ a black shirt, short fl oral skirt and black strap-on sandels and legs from

here to the moon! Me, tall divorced dad w/ my three kids who couldn’t take my eyes off You! Never shop alone again! When: June 23. Where: Publix/Roosevelt. #1370-0703

TOOK ME BY SURPRISE You came up to me saying I was cute, blonde hair, gorgeous with a long dress. You were with your guy friend. You gave me your number but I must have put it in my phone wrong. Hopefully we can meet again. When: June 23. Where: Blackfi nn Restaurant. #1369-0703

FRONT WINDOW OF KRYSTAL You were the attractive lady sitting at a table in the front window of the Krystal, wearing a black and white ’50s style dress, long hair. You were with a group of people. I was outside the building, walking along the sidewalk, our eyes met twice. It was about 8:00 when we saw each other. Would like to get to know you better. When: June 23. Where: Krystal Main St. Cruise. #1368-0703

I’M GETTING AN ICEE TOO! You: Beautiful blonde in long brown dress. You’d just bought your son an ICEE at Daily’s on Palm Valley Rd. We passed each other and shared a laugh as I was taking my daughter in to get an ICEE too. You left in a silver Toyota SUV, no ring on your fi nger? Me: Single Dad, “Father of the Year” candidate. Get the kids together sometime? When: June 22. Where: Ponte Vedra. #1367-0703

RAINBOW PRINCESS When I come into Dragonfl ies, I come in for one reason, to look upon the face of my rainbow-haired princess. I was going to ask you out but you were working too feverishly on the computer. I’ll gain the courage one day and my heart will be yours like the ones drawn on your arm?! When: May 30. Where: Dragonfl ies Jewelry. #1366-0626

BLUE-EYED BASSIST You: Playing bass for the Jazz brunch at the Omni Hotel. You were wearing a blue dress shirt and jeans. I couldn’t take my eyes off you. You’re completely charming, and your smile is brighter than the stars. Me: Girl in striped sweater. Hopefully we’ll meet again one day, but until then. When: May 27. Where: The Omni Hotel. #1364-0626

DANCING AT WHISKY RIVER Older woman dancing alone at Whisky River Friday night when you, a 21-year-old guy, asked me to dance. We danced a little naughty a few times as you kissed my neck. I told you my name, but we never exchanged numbers. When: Jan. 15. Where: Whisky River. #1363-0626

YOUR FATHER WORKS FOR BP I regret letting your movers rush you out without trying to get your number; I hope you still have mine. You were so sweet and interesting; I can’t stop thinking about you. You move to Jax from Alaska with your dad; were you as interested as I was? Don’t be the one who got away; please call. Where: BP @ JTB & Philips. #1362-0626

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Watusi” fame, the ___ 117 Rate higher than 118 Hingis rival 119 Pastor’s home 120 Versailles signing

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heartily) 6 Funk or punk, e.g. 7 Wall St. news 8 Protect, as an athlete’s

arm 9 Arm rests? 10 Kansas city 11 “___ I see you fi rst” 12 Tastes gingerly

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Pollack 17 Preside over 19 Try a whole new hue 21 Lint collector 26 At the perfect moment 28 The art of love? 31 Great amount 32 “Breaking Bad” star

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Notorious Bettie Page” 89 Bobby with a stick 91 Kim, opposite Marlon 92 Part of 65 Across 93 Stonecutters 95 Like a pitcher’s bag 96 “Paint Your Wagon”

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This is not the � rst time in history that conservatives have been accused of

exploiting labor, but I believe that today’s political climate has upped the ante in the way we view our labor movement.

Candidates for public o� ce proudly stake their claim to winning elections by smearing their opponents with negative attacks that put them in bed with the “labor unions.” � ese commercials and advertisements seek to shame moderate politicians into apologizing for getting support from the Fraternal Order of Police, Duval Teachers United and other groups that have a legitimate voice in our political dialogue. It’s as if these hardworking, dues-paying members are somehow a toxic threat to free speech.

I agree that all politics is local, but I believe it is telling that the presumptive Republican nominee for president recently visited Poland. � is nation has been a supportive ally in our foreign endeavors and was a rallying point for those who wanted a peaceful end to the Cold War. What we conveniently forget, however, is that trade unions were at the heart of Lech Walesa and his Solidarity movement. � is is the same former president of the same nation that resisted his e� orts to win freedom for his people. And this is the same man to whom Governor Mitt Romney made overtures during his travels in Europe.

“I belong to the generation of workers who, born in the villages and hamlets of rural Poland, had the opportunity to acquire education and � nd employment in industry, becoming in the course conscious of their rights and importance in society,” Walesa said in 1983.

For too long in our society, we have denigrated those who wish to advocate for the rights of those who work within our shores. � e labor movement, contrary to our stereotypes and fears, has a rich heritage of promoting a more democratic society. We forget the workers who promoted social justice through the debates over child labor, occupational health, women’s su� rage, civil rights and other issues that struck at the heart of our history.

Labor unions, however partisan they are — as perceived by their foes — have some friends within the party of Lincoln. � e Great Emancipator himself said, “Labor is prior to, and independent of, capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor, and could never have existed if labor had not � rst existed. Labor is superior to capital, and deserves much the higher consideration.” Even our 16th president said that successful business was made possible through the work of many hands. His remarks ring true in the now-misquoted comments of our 44th president.

While actual work is the essence of our nation’s work ethic, we seem to have redirected our condemnation from the welfare queens of old to the working people of today. Witness this in legislative attempts to hamstring the collective bargaining rights of our public sector unions. � ese e� orts make excellent red meat for primary elections, but are a beggar’s banquet of meager policy that truly a� ects those who earn a living in Florida.

Everything from limitations of dues deduction to attempting to decertify public sector unions directly contradicts the words of Pres. Dwight Eisenhower.

“Only a fool would try to deprive working men and working women of their right to join the union of their choice,” said the two-term president, who presided over the largest expansion of the American economy in history.

So why are such “fools” trying to weaken the unions in the eyes of the public and at the ballot box? It’s quite evident. Because many labor union households vote solidly Democratic, those who oppose labor unions are exacting revenge through partisan games they continue to win by using class warfare to dismantle the rights that labor won in Florida and throughout the nation.

When politicians incorporate anti-union rhetoric into their campaigns, they belie the truth of how the labor movement has indeed bene� ted the overall economy. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2011, union members had median weekly earnings of $938, while those who were not union members had median weekly earnings of $729. � is is the kind of data that shines light on the crux of the argument of whether or not unions are good for earning potential.

Beyond the material, I want to also point out the spiritual aspect of belonging to a labor union. � ere are many social conservatives who will oppose unions on moral or spiritual grounds. � ey may rightfully or not claim that unions are socially radical in their agendas. But look no further than Pope Paul VI who said, “� e important role of union organizations must be admitted: their object is the representation of the various categories of workers, their lawful collaboration in the economic advance of society, and the development of the sense of their responsibility for the realization of the common good.”

Before the demonization of unions, they were some of the conservative movement’s guardian angels in the late ’60s and early ’70s. Disgusted by the Democratic Party’s internecine quarrels over the Vietnam War and alienated by the New Deal coalition’s collapse into factions over the changing culture, labor

union members took refuge in the “silent majority” that voted twice for Richard Nixon. � e conservative appeal of traditional values attracted many otherwise Christian liberals and moderates who faced down an uncertain new world of new freedoms and the accompanying chaos they believed was being brought by the hippies and the Yippies.

Instead of shunning labor then, Nixon reached out to the president of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York to serve as Secretary of Labor. Peter Brennan served under both Nixon and Ford, from 1973 until 1975.

Nixon and Ford were by no means socialist-coddling presidents. And I would dare say that union leaders o� ered no less a voice for the movement of freedom and liberty throughout the world. Case in point: the late Albert Shanker, longtime president of the American Federation of Teachers. In the biography of Shanker, “Tough Liberal,” it explains the e� orts of American union members to defeat communism and tyranny around the world.

� ough vili� ed for their allegedindoctrination of children and being labeled as “terrorists” by talk radio hosts, the American Federation of Teachers assembled an array of voices such as Jimmy Carter, George Will, Bayard Rustin, Gerald Ford, Jeanne Kirkpatrick and Norman Podhoretz, to release a statement of principles called “Education for Democracy” in 1987.

According to Democracy Web (democracyweb.org), this esteemed alliance spoke to “transmitting to each new generation the political vision of liberty and equality that unites us as Americans.” Contrast that statement with the mud that conservatives continue to sling at their erstwhile allies.

Even Walesa’s Solidarity movement has had enough with conservative attacks on labor.

“Regretfully, we were informed by our friends from the American headquarters of AFL-CIO, which represents more than 12 million employees … that Mitt Romney supported attacks on trade unions and employees’ rights,” Solidarity said in a statement.

“Solidarity was not involved in organizing Romney’s meeting with Walesa and did not invite him to Poland,” according to a Reuters report. �

John Louis Meeks Jr.

John Louis Meeks Jr., an Air Force veteran, is a third-generation union representative (Duval Teachers United) who has been teaching social studies in Duval County Public Schools since 2002. He is a former teacher of the year and two-time union representative of the year.

Laboring Under a False Premise?Unions have an important role in our history and a rightful role in political free speech

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