ONE SPARK FOOD VILLAGE
This year, the One Spark Food Village will be a hotspot with food options, seating, and entertainment. All this creative energy will get you hungry, so the San Marco Dining District will be on hand to nourish your day and delight your palates. Gourmet food from BB’s, Bistro Aix, The Grotto, Matthew’s, and Taverna will be available. Food trucks will also be on hand for more casual food. Other food vendors in the dining district include these delicious options: Cely’s Famous Food, Up In Smoke BBQ, Island Noodles, Snowie Queen, Baby’s Badass Burgers Food Truck, Firehouse Subs, Dig Foods, Corner Taco, Super Food Truck, and Blue Pacific Grill and Taco Bar. Food vendors will span two blocks of Laura Street between Adams Street and Bay Street. The One Spark Food Village will be open Wed-Sat, 11 am-10 pm, Sun, 11 am-5 pm. There will also be food in the Beer Village and the One Spark After Dark Lot.
Downtown Restaurants
The following will be open for extended hours April 9-13.
Adams Street Deli & Grill 126 West Adams St, 475-1400. Deli, American. Sandwich melts, homemade potato salad. Wed-Sat 11 am-10 pm
Avocados 311 W. Ashley St, 683-9947. Deli, Health Food. Menus change with the seasons. They strive for fresh and locally sourced food. Wed 10 am-3 pm, Thur-Sat 6-9 pm
Burrito Gallery 21 E. Adams St, 598-2922. Mexican, Southwestern, Vegetarian, Bar. One of Downtown’s coolest places to hang out, grab a drink, burrito and look at local art! Wed-Thur 11 am-10 pm, Fri-Sat 11-midnight. www.burritogallery.com
Café Nola at MOCA 333 N. Laura St, 224-0113. WiFi, Upscale Dining, Bar. Classy and delicious! Thur-Fri: Lunch 11-2, Dinner 5-9, Sat 11 am–9 pm. www.mocajacksonville.org
Casa Dora Italian Restaurant 108 E. Forsyth St, 356-8282. Traditional Italian dishes, subs and pizzas, served by a local family. Mon-Fri 10:30 am-9:30 pm, Sat 4-10 pm. www.casadoraitalian.com
Celeb’s Corner Kitchen Pop Up location at the Hogan St. Pavilion on the North Bank Riverwalk. Hours are Wed-Fri 4-10 pm, Sat 11 am-10 pm. Diners can reserve limited seating by calling 329-4677.
Chamblin’s Uptown Café 215 N. Laura St, 674-0870. WiFi, Coffeehouse, Deli, Vegetarian, American. It’s not just a bookstore; they also serve great sandwiches and coffee. Wed-Sat, 8 am-9 pm, Sun 10 am-5 pm. www.chamblinbookmine.com
Chomp Chomp 106 Adams St. E, 762-4667. Asian, Middle Eastern, American, Bar. Unique tacos, sandwiches and salads. Uses local products. Wed-Thur 11 am-10 pm, Fri 11-2 am, Sat 6-2 am
De Real Ting Cafe 128 W. Adams St. Ste. 128-1, 633-9738. WiFi, Caribbean, Bar. Wed-Sat 11 am-10 pm, Sun 11 am- 3 pm
Fionn MacCool’s Jacksonville Landing, 374-1547. WiFi, Waterfront, Bar. Irish bar food! Wed-Sun 11 am-midnight. fionnmacs.com
Indochine 21 E. Adams St, 2nd Floor, 598-5303. Asian, Upscale Dining, Vegetarian, Bar. Lunch: Mon-Fri 11 am-2:30 pm, Dinner: Wed-Thur 5-9:30 pm, Fri-Sat 5-10 pm. www.indochinejax.com
Jacksonville Landing 2 Independent Dr. W, 353-1188. ATM, WiFi, multiple restaurants including Asian, Italian, Mexican, Pizza, Southwestern, American, Waterfront. Wed-Thur 10 am-8 pm, Fri-Sat 10 am-9 pm, Sun 12-5:30, pm. www.jacksonvillelanding.com
Juliette’s at the Omni Hotel 245 W. Water St. 355-666. Stop in for a nice meal at Juliette’s, or try the J-Bar for a drink and small plate. Juliette’s Bistro serves breakfast 6:30-10:30 am, lunch 11 am-2 pm and dinner 5:30-10 pm. The J-Bar opens every day at 10:30 am and has a Small Plate Menu available until midnight. www.omnihotels.com
La Cena Ristorante 211 N. Laura St, 633-9255. WiFi, Bakery & Dessert, Italian, Upscale Dining. It’s probably the priciest Italian in town, but their attention to fresh ingredients and a beautiful setting make it worthwhile. Wed-Sat 5 pm-12 am
Magnificat Cafe 231 N. Laura St, 353-3588. French, American
Midtown Deli & Cafe 100 N. Laura St, 350-2600. WiFi, Bakery & Dessert, Coffeehouse, Deli, Vegetarian. Wed 7 am-8 pm, Thu 7 am-9 pm, Fri 7 am-10 pm, Sat 8 am-10 pm, Sun 8 am-3 pm. www.midtowndelijacksonville.com
Northstar “The Pizza Bar” 119 E. Bay St, 860-5451. WiFi, Casual, Pizza, Bar Wed-Sat 11 am-10 pm, Sun 11 am-3 pm. www.northstarsubstation.com
Pho. A Noodle Bar 117 W. Adams St, 353-0320. This noodle bar not only serves pho but also speciality soups and delicious appetizers like potstickers and edamame. Asian. Wed – Fri 11 am-9 pm, Sat 5- 9 pm, Sun 11 am-2:30 pm. phoanoodlebar.com
The Corner Diner 100 East Forsyth St, 354-6200. Full meals from seafood and ribs to pulled pork sandwiches. Wed-Fri 7 am-2 am, Sat 9 am-2 am, Sun 10 am-6 pm
Quizno’s Subs 224 N. Hogan St, 798-8889. WiFi, Bakery & Dessert, Catering, Deli, Vegetarian. Wed-Sat 11 am-10 pm, Sun 11 am-3 pm.www.quiznos.com
Urban Grind Coffee Company 50 North Laura St, 806-5535. Wed 7 am-4 pm, Thu-Fri 7 am-9 pm, Sat 8 am-9 pm, Sun 8 am-12 pm. www.urbangrindcoffeeco.com
Zodiac Bar & Grill 120 W. Adams St, 354-8283. WiFi, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian, Bar. Expect belly dancers! Wed-Sat 11 am-10 pm. www.thezodiacbarandgrill.com
eating at one spark
by 
Erin Thursby
Erin Thursby 
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