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Behind the Bar Confessions

December 23, 2024

Words by Lorelei Belanger Behind every beer, mixed drink or shot, there’s a story — sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartfelt, often downright bizarre. From managing the madness of a packed night in at the neighborhood bar to dealing with eclectic tourists and customers pushing the limits of politeness, bartenders see … and deal with it all. I dove into the

Feature·Food + Drink

Calm in a Glass

Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri ’Tis the season for cozy comfort drinks, and what better way to spice things up than switching liquor for some CBD oil? Sometimes having a nice mocktail is exactly what we need, but what if we also want to feel a li’l

Slicing and Brewing

Brent and Jennifer’s Journey with Butcher & Bean Words and photos by

Bite by Bite

Arlington Cajun Crab Juice Seafood & Bar Jax cajuncrabjax.com Cliff’s Bar

Combined Minds: What Does Your Favorite Summer Cocktail Say About You

June 26, 2024

Editorial Opinion·Food + Drink·Lifestyle

Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Carmen: Summer is here! And with it comes long sunny days and cold cocktails – at least for us. I don’t know what y’all get into, but the second it’s 85 degrees outside I need a spicy margarita in my hand. Ambar: We

Cataluna Jax

May 31, 2024

Entertainment·Feature·Food + Drink·Restaurants

Words by Amiyah Golden I am a proud self-proclaimed foodie — through and through — but it’s getting harder to maintain that title with taste buds meant to linger in cities like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles but, instead, are constantly stifled by a chronic lack

Bite by Bite — June

May 31, 2024

Drink·Food + Drink·Local Chef·LocalLy Ownded

Arlington Cajun Crab Juice Seafood & Bar Jax cajuncrabjax.com Cliff’s Bar & Grill cliffsbarandgrill.com El Fogón de Munchies facebook.com/elfogonMunchiesBoricuas Fancy Sushi & Grill Japanese Restaurant fancysushiandgrill.com Fuji Sushi fujisushi-fl.com The Good Place Nutrition facebook.com/thegoodplacenutrition Grinders American Diner grindersamdiner.com La Palmerita orderlapalmerita.com Lauren’s

Gas Station Heroin

May 23, 2024

Drink·Education·Feature

Words and Photos by Amiyah Golden Half-full Chipotle Bowls. A Non-Existent Work-Life Balance. Price Gouging. Declining Mental Health. Obligatory Duties. Political Affairs. It’s all too much! Granted, life has always involved challenges, but present-day trials and tribulations have seemed to morph into an even more complicated

Snaccident: Doughnuts and Tater Tots

May 1, 2024

Feature·Food + Drink

Words by Ernest Matthews A snack is generally described as a small food item eaten in between meals, but in the modern age we have turned it into a lifestyle. From boba tea to girl dinner, many people have shifted from eating major meals to simply snacking all day. This

Bite by Bite

May 1, 2024

Drink·Food + Drink·Local Chef·LocalLy Ownded·Restaurants

Arlington Cliff’s Bar & Grill cliffsbarandgrill.com Fancy Sushi & Grill Japanese Restaurant fancysushiandgrill.com Grinders American Diner grindersamdiner.com La Palmerita orderlapalmerita.com Rice + Noodles Korean Restaurant riceandnoodles.net Seven Wonders Restaurant 7wondersbakery.com Southern Coast Seafood southerncoastseafood.com Tabouleh Cafe Taboulehcafe.com Beaches ABBQ abbqmeatdrink.com Anejo

Murray Hill Farmers Market: Cultivating Connections Through Local Food, Regeneration and Community

March 28, 2024

Events·Farms·Feature

Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez Nearly every day it seems that a study comes out with information about harmful chemicals and components being found in our food. Whether it’s microplastics, micropollutants, Red 40 or GMO, they are making their way into our food, grocery stores and bodies.

The Hunt: Finding the Best Bloody Mary in Jax

March 28, 2024

Drink·Food + Drink

The Bloody Mary, a cocktail known for its fun (sometimes insane) garnishes and savory flavors, are definitely a hit or miss. With so many different flavor profiles you can create, some classic, some spicy, some pickle-flavored, the possibilities are endless. For this Hunt —although we know it’s really not

What Your Favorite Jax Beach Bar Says About You

March 28, 2024

Drink·Editorial Opinion·Feature·Nightlife

Words by Mallory Pace The neighborhoods of Jacksonville offer something for everyone. There’s Downtown, where buildings fill the skyline and beams of LED illuminate the vibrancy of its nightlife. Riverside has edge, as if by day it’s all bookstores and coffee shops, but at night the tortured artists

The Hunt: The Best Guacamole in Jax

February 29, 2024

Editorial Opinion·Feature·Food + Drink

Words by Briana Pereira If I’m being completely honest with you, readers, this review was probably one of the toughest I’ve ever had to write. As someone who loves a good Taco Tuesday with friends, I’ve become quite the frequent chips and guacamole consumer. That being said, I’ve also