Nate Mayo

Who Else Wants South Kitchen + Spirits? Brian Siebenschuh’s New Restuarant in Avondale

November 18, 2016

Avondale·Feature·Food + Drink·Natedoesfood·Restaurants

South Kitchen + Spirits is a brand-new restaurant at 3638 Park St in , opened by . Brian was super influential in my entrance into the Jacksonville food scene. Two years ago when he was at he helped me plan my first food event. It was a fundraiser brunch for about 40 people, and we used most of the proceeds

Mini Bar Donuts, Jacksonville Beach, Natedoesfood, Nomnomjax, EU Jacksonville, 904

Business·Feature·Food + Drink·Local Sweets·Natedoesfood·Restaurants

Mini Bar Donuts Lights Up Jacksonville Beach

What’s better than donuts? Mini-donuts! They’re smaller, so that means you eat more of them. Although they have been here for a year, the buzz in shows no signs of stopping, no doubt due in part to all their donuts being made-to-order hot. My favorite flavors are Strawberry Pop Tarts

The Jax Blonde, shredded beef slow cooked in pomodoro sauce with south american herbs in a bed of melted cheddar cheese, Photo by Nate Mayo

Arepa Please! Popular Venezuelan Cuisine Finds Its Way to Jacksonville’s Brooklyn Neighborhood

A new arepa place just popped up in the Riverside / Brooklyn

Kazu Sushi Burrito, Natedoesfood, NomnomJax, EU Jacksonville, Florida, #nomnomjax, #eatupjax, #natedoesfood, photo by Nate Mayo

Sushi + Burrito = Kazu Sushi Burrito

A couple of years ago, I couldn’t eat raw sushi. I might

Crane Ramen, 5 Points, Jacksonville, Florida, Veggie Miso Ramen, Photo by Nate MayoVeggie Miso Ramen, Photo by Nate Mayo

Hallelujah! Ramen! Crane Ramen Gets Settled in 5 Points

April 24, 2018

5 Points·Business·Feature·Food + Drink·Natedoesfood·Restaurants·Riverside

I’ve been stalking Crane Ramen Gainesville on Instagram for years now. I would daydream about bowls of their ramen floating above my head. Now, I don’t have to dream because they’re here! I sat down with Ramen Master Steve Grimes to get the inside slurp. How is Jacksonville reacting to

The Impossible Burger at German Schnitzel Haus, Photo by Nate Mayo, Vegan

An Unlikely Vegan Ally: The German Schnitzel Haus

March 21, 2018

Arlington·Business·Feature·Food + Drink·GastroFest·GastroJax·Natedoesfood·Restaurants

It’s been awhile since I’ve been to The German Schnitzel Haus, a few years to be exact. What put them back on the radar for me was the Impossible Burger. It’s a burger that is plant-based, but it smells and tastes like meat. It even bleeds red. But that’s not

Michael Bump, Executive Pastry Chef of the Forking Amazing Restaurant Group / Photo by Nate Mayo, Cowford Chophouse, Downtown Jacksonville, Florida

Discussing Desserts with Cowford Chophouse’s Michael Bump

December 27, 2017

Attraction·Business·Downtown·Feature·Food + Drink·Local Sweets·Natedoesfood·Perennial·Restaurants·The Elbow·Travel & Tourism

Michael Bump continues his dessert dominance at Cowford Chophouse, and he’s just getting started. It’s not just Cowford Chophouse; MB is running the dessert program for the whole : , , and . Cowford Chophouse is the new kid on the block (in specifically), and it’s on everyone’s restaurant hit

River & Post Managing Partner JeffMcCusker // Photo by Nate Mayo

River & Post: 9-Story Rooftop Bar with a Killer View Opens in Riverside

November 20, 2017

Business·Feature·Food + Drink·Local Seafood·Natedoesfood·Perennial·Restaurants·Riverside·Urban Planning

Q&A MANAGING PARTNER JEFF McCUSKER Have you heard of River & Post? It’s the newest addition to Jacksonville’s booming restaurant scene. What makes it special, you ask? Over 10,000 square feet, a 9-story rooftop bar with a killer view, with a 3-Michelin-Star background, and it’s locally focused. I sat down

Sarah Nieves, 4Rivers Smokehouse, Natedoesfood, Jacksonville, Florida

Sweet Surrender: Sarah Nieves, Sweet Shop Production Manager at 4 Rivers Smokehouse

October 6, 2017

Business·Feature·Food + Drink·Local Sweets·Natedoesfood·Restaurants

I’m always curious about how people got to where they are today, especially when it comes to the culinary world. You probably know about 4 Rivers BBQ, but what you don’t know is that they have a dedicated Sweet Shop. I’m talking custom cakes, cupcakes, pies, brownies, and even homemade

Timwah DimSumJax, Jacksonville, Florida, Photo by Nate Mayo

Nate Does Dim Sum: Timwah Finally Opens In Jacksonville

July 22, 2017

Feature·Food + Drink·Natedoesfood·Restaurants·Southside

The anticipation of Timwah (@Dimsumjax) has been brewing for months. They’ve been building the hype on Instagram teasing us with dim sum tutorial videos and pictures of racks on racks of these beautiful little treats. I thought to myself, “Is this the real deal? Are the videos legit?” I left

Salt at Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, Chilled White Asparagus Soup, Lobster Salad, Purple Asparagus, English Pea Sorbet

The First Coast’s Only AAA Five Diamond Restaurant: Salt at Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island

June 24, 2017

Amelia Island·Feature·Food + Drink·Natedoesfood·Restaurants·Travel & Tourism

If you’re in Jacksonville and you want to impress your date, take them to Salt at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. It’s one of only three AAA Five Diamond restaurants in Florida. The beach views are unmatched and the food at Salt is extraordinary. I sat down with Executive Chef Richard

Bearded Pig, San Marco Platter, Jacksonville, Florida

Nine Dishes to Try Right Now in Jax

May 27, 2017

Feature·Food + Drink·Local Seafood·Local Sweets·Natedoesfood·Restaurants

If you know me, then you know I eat out every single day. Here are nine of my favorite things that you should eat here in Jacksonville, Florida. [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””] 1. “The Nateivore” from Pie95 Pizza Where: Pie95 Pizza is a mobile food truck. Check their Instagram:

Seachasers, Jacksonville Beach, Florida, Nate Mayo, Natedoesfood, Lobster Mac and Cheese

Dining on the Shoreline: Seachasers in Jacksonville Beach

April 26, 2017

Feature·Food + Drink·Jacksonville Beach·Local Seafood·Natedoesfood·Perennial·Restaurants·The Beaches

I’m always, always on the lookout for new restaurants. Just so happens that on Instagram, I came across a picture of a beautiful beachside view courtesy of Seachasers. That was all I needed to see, and if the food was good, that would be a plus. Worst case scenario: I

Magnolias, Photo by Kristen Penoyer, Natedoesfood, Nomnomjax, #nomnomjax, #eujaxfood, Murray Hill, Jacksonville, Florida

Let There Be Waffles! Magnolia’s in Murray Hill

October 22, 2016

Business·Feature·Food + Drink·Murray Hill·Natedoesfood·Restaurants

It’s always a good time for waffles, and Andrea Dahlia is proof of this theory. So much so, that she just opened a waffle-based restaurant in called Magnolia’s. If the last name sounds familiar, that’s because she is the owner of Dahlia’s Pour House in as well. Originally Andrea wanted