Bite by Bite: Best Bites

Jacksonville: Arlington: Poke Go Jax pokegojax.com Mi Veracruz miveracruzfl.com Fujiyama Sushi and Hibachi fujiyamajapanesefl.com  Spices Caribbean Restaurant spicesjax.com Southern Coast Seafood southerncoastseafood.com Arlington Food Truck: Mi Sazon Mexican Food Truck yelp.com/biz/mi-sazon-latino-jacksonville  Beaches: Tulua Bistro  tuluabistro.com  Graffiti American Burger Bar graffitiamericanburgerbar.com Penman Diner penmandiner.com  Hawker’s Asian Street Food
Folio Weekly

dinner for two under $25

November 2, 2008
by erin thursby Luxury is often best in small doses. You don’t always have to head to TGI Friday’s if your dinner budget is under $30. Just because a place looks expensive, doesn’t mean it has to be! When pondering where two diners can eat in Jacksonville for $25, I
Folio Weekly

harvests for hunger

November 2, 2008
by katherine stevens There’s a hidden epidemic in the United States. It strikes every age group and every ethnicity. It’s hunger. 38 percent of all Jacksonville children live in low-income homes (where income is below 200 percent of federal poverty level.) So, when it comes time to decide between rent
Folio Weekly

ingredient secrets

November 2, 2008
by erin thursby Stale bread isn’t useless. If it hasn’t gone moldy that is. Dried, stale bread is the base for everything from stuffings and croutons to bread puddings. Italian, French and cornbread are all great bases for a good homemade stuffing. Simply cube the bread and toss it in
Folio Weekly

signature chefs auction gala

November 2, 2008
by erin thursby What: March of Dimes Signature Chefs Gala When: November 13 at 5:30- 9 pm Where: Jacksonville Marriott It’s been over a year since Chef Rahman “Rock” Harper won over the fierce competition in Hell’s Kitchen. Besides running his restaurant since leaving the show, he’s been giving back
Folio Weekly

classy italian

November 2, 2008
by erin thursby Italian is my first love, but I’ve neglected her in favor of trendy fusion food. Today, I remembered why I love Italian food. Primi Piatti awoke my slumbering love with their homemade marinara and tender veal. But I’m jumping ahead to the main course. The atmosphere of
Folio Weekly

sustainable seafood

November 2, 2008
by jennifer mccharen Celebrating holidays in Jacksonville typically means welcoming family and friends from out of town. If they’re coming from inland, they’re probably excited to taste some fresh Floridian seafood. We have long been told of the many health benefits of eating fish, especially the brain-enhancing power of Omega-3
Folio Weekly

dish update + events

November 2, 2008
by erin thursby A neighborhood gourmet specialty store just opened up near Park and King. Olives & Oils (1506 King St. 619- 6187) carries exotic cheeses, various pastas and, of course, olive oil. Check out their fresh produce and ready-made side dishes as well! There’s nothing like a deep fried
Folio Weekly

ingredient secrets: pomegranate

October 4, 2008
by ERIN THURSBY You’d think pomegranate had just been discovered from all the hype it’s received in the media. The main reason for this is because it’s been classified as a superfruit. The superfruit title is part marketing hook and part nutritional value. Fruits that can deliver nutrients your body
Folio Weekly

a new upscale sports bar

October 4, 2008
by ERIN THURSBY When I first heard about Shula’s 347 opening, I immediately got nostalgic. I grew up near the first Shula’s, opened inside the Miami Lakes Inn. My father owned an autograph shop on Main Street called History in the Writing just a scant block away from the upscale
Folio Weekly

dish update + events

October 4, 2008
by ERIN THURSBY Getting a meal isn’t always easy, especially in these tough times. Right now Second Harvest Food Bank of North Florida is experiencing a severe shortage in donations and demand is at an all-time high. Five hundred fifteen agencies depend on this food. You can donate food
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