Tag Archives: Simply Tasty Thai

Hangar Bay, Bayou Ramen, Mayport, Atlantic Beach, Florida

Fried Chicken & Ramen: Chris Straw of Hangar Bay Café in Mayport

Chris Straw never exactly intended to open a restaurant. “I didn’t follow my dreams,” he says of his entrepreneurial ventures. “I followed opportunity.” In 2009, an opportunity came along for Straw to open his first restaurant. The joint Simply Tasty Thai rapidly grew in popularity, becoming a staple among residents of the . Fast forward to May 2016, when the chance arose for Straw to open a second restaurant in the same shopping plaza as Simply Tasty. That’s how Hangar Bay Café was born. At Hangar Bay, Straw quickly earned a reputation for serving two unique foods—authentic Japanese ramen and …

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Where To Eat: ATLANTIC & NEPTUNE BEACH DINING

Local casual pizzeria chain serving up pies, calzones, subs and pasta in a contemporary space. 303 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, 249-0002, alspizza.com Boasting an innovative dining experience in a super-swanky setting, Azurea provides fine dining oceanfront views. The Azurea Lounge is an opportunity to enjoy a more relaxed, sociable area. 1 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach, 249-7402, www.azurearestaurant.com Owned and operated by the Jacksonville-based Adeeb family, the Beach Diner serves up solid diner classics as well as offering catering services. Open 6am-2:30pm. 501 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, 249-6500, www.beachdiner.net Inspired by their shared love for Northeastern food, this couple brought the …

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