Erin Thursby
August 17, 2019
#EatUpJax, 5 Points, Atlantic Beach, Avondale, Feature, Food + Drink, Jacksonville Beach, Mayport, Neptune Beach, Northside, Ponte Vedra, San Marco, Southside, Springfield, St. Johns Town Center
#EATUPJAX: Local Food News From the Folks at is open at the Markets at Town Center, which is just south of the . The grocery chain, based out of Phoenix, provides shoppers with an organic and healthsome selection. This is their first in the Jacksonville area, but there are plans to open up a second on Beach Boulevard. We’ve had quite a spate of specialty grocers opening in the Jacksonville area, places like Sprouts, something that the owners of cites as the reason they’ll be closing all three of their locations. opened the first Native Sun here in Jacksonville …
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Erin Thursby
July 16, 2019
Downtown, Feature, Food + Drink, Ft. George / East Heckscher, Jacksonville Beach, Mayport, Northside, Ponte Vedra, Restaurants, St. Augustine, Summer Experience Guide, The Beaches, Travel & Tourism
The First Coast doesn’t lack for food and drink with a view, specifically a water view. Here’s a rundown of a few of the places you can find with varying water vistas. For a view of the St. Johns River and , there are two places you might try: the River City Brewing Company (835 Museum Cir, Jacksonville, 398-2299) and Charthouse (1501 Riverplace Blvd, Jacksonville, 398-3353). If you go to the Charthouse for the view, it’s a good idea to come during happy hour for bar snacks. Prices are exceptionally high on their dinner menu. River City Brewing Company is more …
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Erin Thursby
August 23, 2018
#EatUpJax, 5 Points, Atlantic Beach, Attraction, Dish Update, Downtown, Feature, Food + Drink, Jacksonville Beach, Local Seafood, Mayport, Neptune Beach, Perennial, Ponte Vedra, Restaurants, Riverside, San Marco, Southside, The Beaches, Travel & Tourism
Local Seafood Dishes Northeast Florida has a strong Southern food game, but we also shine when it comes to dishes from the water, sometimes from unexpected places. While places such as , , and others that specialize in seafood are local favorites, there are a number of from-the-water dishes that residents love, even in places that don’t have seafood front and center. At on the , there’s three dishes we recommend, depending on what you’re craving. For a lunch item we think their fish sandwich is a winner. It’s served in their bento box with their shoestring fries, which are …
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Nate Mayo
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 with managing partner Jeff McCusker to get the inside scoop. Tell me about River & Post. River & Post is a casual seafood restaurant. We have great steaks and poultry dishes. I would say it’s American cuisine with a chef that is classically trained. We have a lot to offer …
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Erin Thursby
July 23, 2015
Feature, Food + Drink, Local Seafood, Restaurants
When it comes to local seafood, the First Coast and Jacksonille have no shortage. Our insider’s guide gives you the best places to nosh on fresh catches from the sea. Beachside Seafood & Market Seafood spot with picnic tables on a screened rooftop deck, plus a market selling local fish. 120 3rd St S, Jacksonville Beach, 444-8862 Blue Crab Crabhouse & Bar A crab-centric menu stars at this casual seafood hideaway with a covered deck area and a full bar. 3057 Julington Creek Rd, 260-2722 bluecrabcrabhouse.com Blue Fish Restaurant and Oyster Bar Bustling, stylish Avondale eatery draws a crowd with …
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Joanelle Mulrain
July 10, 2015
Feature, Food + Drink, Local Seafood, Restaurants
Fresh seafood is part of the culture here. No matter where you live, there’s a great place to buy seafood and have it cooked on-site to eat or bring it home for your own platter. Each of the many places to choose from has its own character and charm, as well as reputation for tastes. Some have been in operation for decades and continue to enjoy a fine reputation for safe, delicious seafood from our shores, as well as beyond. Here’s a quick trip around Jacksonville featuring just a few of the down-home and revered, mostly retail places which make …
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