Sometimes a big greasy breakfast brunch is the crowning moment of a busy weekend. At least last week it was. The craving had started a few weeks ago. My boyfriend suggested we go to Waffle House, but once we drove there, he realized that location was actually a Denny’s. How can you get the two…
Today’s blog is a local artist spotlight featuring Amber Bailey, who paints with vibrant intensity and captures motion and emotion working together through still portraits. Dangerous Women and Art Collectors Having art that is beautiful and endowed with personal significance is important. I have been working on a collection I hope to one day display in…
It’s tucked it right before the bridge I take to get to Atlantic beach. Beside docks and restaurants and catty corner to Adventure Landing fun, sits this oh-so-sophisticated dining spot. The waterfront dinner getaway might be a little hard to find – but isn’t the best treasure worth journeying over the ocean (or inter coastal)…
One of my recent local discoveries is an online gift personalization boutique with headquarters right here in Jacksonville. 904Custom has a plethora of adorable whose-its and what’s-its that are perfect for making presents for my friends. Confession: I love shopping. Any shopping. Even if it’s not for me. The picking and choosing and redefining self,…
Welcome to the World of Free Feasting. The Venue: The Brand New First Watch in Brooklyn Riverside. The occasion. A pre-opening Elite event. I received my nomination and acceptance to the Elite Yelpee world last year. After making sure I had plenty of reviews left, the fearless Matthew C, who runs the Jacksonville Elite squad,…
This place owns rustic sophistication. The decor is a combination of wood accents and gleaming glass wine bottles. It’s an open porch type seating area that combines the best of the outdoors and indoor glam. At Barrique, you can explore their book long wine list with flights. I went on a busy Friday night. It…
There was scuttlebutt about bar-b-que and I needed to know more. You know that intense smell of outdoor cookin, some righteous sawce and carnivorous treats oozing with goodness? Yeah, I was in the mood for some of that. So, we rolled out for Wednesday lunch and parked across the street from the boxy looking joint…
While I had been to the Riverside Arts Market, a popular Jacksonville weekend activity, 3 different times, I had never stopped by the museum that is right next to the bridge. I saw pretty signs, a manicured lawn area and a large building, I hadn’t taken the time to visit. Isn’t it funny how we…
Here’s a super silly summary of an event at Metro Diner: Twas a fortnight after Christmas when all throughout Metro, not a stomach was grumbling, not one single diner. The Southside restaurant’s event table was set with Yelp swag and great care. The servers stood ready to make sure the food would get there. We…
Hendricks street is full of hidden surprises. First I discovered Aardwolf for some craft beers, then Vee’s for post beer pizza, then La Nopa for Cinco De Mayo Margs, and last night, bb’s. While they serve dinner and have a full menu, I was there to meet the friends for some cake. So I experienced…
