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Jacksonville’s Weirdest Wellness Trends

April 22, 2025

Words by Kaili Cochran When it comes to wellness, it’s easy to think we’ve heard it all — yoga, meditation, green smoothies. But, as self-care is increasingly all over our For You page, some unique and creative ways to approach wellness have emerged. Looking at goat yoga, for example. People are paying over $30 to do yoga in

Environmental·Feature·Outdoors

Earth to Shoppers

Words by Kaili Cochran “If food waste were a country it would be the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases.” This is what Kevin Anderson, senior coordinator of Ogier Gardens at the University of North Florida, shared with me during a composting workshop he led. It’s a statistic that sticks

NFAN/Dining Out For Life

Words by Kaili Cochran Before the mid-1990s, having HIV was considered

Folio’s Top Picks: Bite By Bite

Jacksonville & St Augustine Neighborhoods Jacksonville Arlington Fuji Sushi fujisushi-fl.com

March of Dimes

November 29, 2008

Food + Drink

Three hundred guests gathered to taste the finest in Jacksonville’s food, to mingle, participate in silent auctions, sit in on the thrill of a live auction and to listen to fine music. The entertainment for the event included a violinist Beverly Chapman and gifted jazz musician Aaron Bing. Among the

dinner for two under $25

November 2, 2008

Food + Drink

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

harvests for hunger

November 2, 2008

Food + Drink

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

ingredient secrets

November 2, 2008

Food + Drink

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

signature chefs auction gala

November 2, 2008

Food + Drink

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

classy italian

November 2, 2008

Food + Drink

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

sustainable seafood

November 2, 2008

Food + Drink

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

dish update + events

November 2, 2008

Food + Drink

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

ingredient secrets: pomegranate

October 4, 2008

Food + Drink

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

a new upscale sports bar

October 4, 2008

Food + Drink

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