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Bambino Scoops, A Little Taste of Europe in Jacksonville

February 17, 2020

Arlington·Feature·Food + Drink·Local Sweets·Restaurants

Jacksonville has quite a few ice cream and frozen custard shops, but there is only one place serving delicious, homemade gelato. Bambino Scoops is located in the Cobblestone shopping plaza in East , at the intersection of Monument and McCormick. Owners Maria Gallo and Manuel Ponce have been operating the shop since June of 2019, after buying the name from

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

#EATUPJAX: More Grocery Stores, Cookie Dough Bliss, Blue Chocolat Come to Jacksonville & More

Lots of people love to eat cookie dough, even though ingesting raw

Downtown Jacksonville, Bars, Drinking, Cowford Chophouse, Happy Hour, View

WHERE TO DRINK: 24 Bars to Grab a Beverage in Downtown Jacksonville

We’ve rounded up some of the notable bars, nightclubs, and cocktail lounges

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

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

From Ohio To Jacksonville: Whit’s Frozen Custard Is Catching On

August 19, 2017

Atlantic Beach·Avondale·Business·Family·Feature·Food + Drink·Jacksonville Beach·Local Sweets·Mandarin·Perennial·Restaurants

As far as sweet treats are concerned, there are few things as totally satisfying as fresh frozen custard made according to the original recipe of Chuck Whitman from Granville, Ohio. Unless, of course, you consider the vast variety of decadent toppings, from pineapple and shaved coconut to chocolate chip cookies

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:

Crowdfunding Deliciousness: Young Local Chef Kickstarts Her New Cookbook

May 11, 2016

5 Points·Books·Crowdfunding·Food + Drink·Lifestyle·Local Sweets·Riverside

Jacksonville’s culinary scene is super hot right now, and the latest project from one of our city’s rising stars is helping to further our city’s recognition as a destination for great food. Local baker and celebrity-chef-in-the-making, Calli Webb (better known as ), recently launched an ambitious Kickstarter campaign to fund

Hot Shot Bakery & Cafe

April 6, 2016

Feature·Food + Drink·Local Sweets·St. Augustine

Face the in St. Augustine and look to the right, and you’ll be well on your way to finding some of the hidden gems as far as food is concerned. For what’s sweet you’ll want to visit , but for lunch, pastries, and hot sauce, go to . If you

Popcorn Never Had It So Sweet: A Visit to Peterbrooke’s New Headquarters

February 9, 2016

Brooklyn·Business·Downtown·Feature·Food + Drink·Local Sweets

has expanded their operations with a new factory on Copeland Street, a 28,000 square foot facility that will house their corporate offices, and is currently their base of operations for candy-making. By late 2016, it will be open for tours and events, from corporate meetings to classes and much more.

Sweet Talk with Calli Marie Bakes

February 9, 2016

5 Points·Feature·Food + Drink·Local Sweets·Riverside

is the fabulous brainchild of ’ head baker Calli Marie. In the past year, Calli has become a bonafide Jacksonville social media star, due to her quirky sensibilities as well as her unique cakes that combine beauty and flavor in a delightfully playful manner. Trained in the kitchens at the

Motion Sweets – decadent delicate delights

February 9, 2016

5 Points·Feature·Food + Drink·Local Sweets·Riverside

You may have tasted a macaroon or two, but have you ever had an authentic hand-crafted French macaron? There is a difference between the two, and Megan (Mee-ghan) Suggs at bakery is well aware of this as she hand crafts these decadent delicate delights in her tiny kitchen at the

Home Is Where The Pie Is – My Grandmother’s Pie

February 9, 2016

Feature·Food + Drink·Local Sweets

Allison D’Aurizio, owner and baker of , may be true to her southern roots with her flaky pie crust and perfect pecan filling, but she’s setting the bar higher when it comes to her new creations, like her sweet and savory galettes and portable hand-pies. While it’s been just two