Exploring The Saint John’s Waterways Did you know that Jacksonville is a place for fishing? With the Saint John’s River winding across and through the town, and the coast nearby, saltwater and freshwater vantage point are all around. You find find docks, bridges, and shore spots that are perfect for casting your line and reeling…
From the first second of stumbling into the smelly room to grab oars and life jackets with other confused newbies to the moment I put a medal around my neck, the Jacksonville Dragon Boat event was an unforgettable adventure. It’s not exactly a Viking thing. Let’s start by explaining how the races work – beginning…
Dick’s in San Pablo is a solid place to enjoy wings, beer and a good ol’ night of trivia. Excellent service even when the place is full to the brim. Fun menu options including waffle fries and oozing, cheesy quesadillas. Very cheery trivia crowd, lots of seating and fairly family friendly. Decent prices. Trivia night…
Mall culture has been in rapid decline since “Clueless” era shopping sprees were in fashion. That hasn’t stopped me from finding a home away from home, an escape away from reality and a place to feed the buying fever. Malls can be fantastic places. That Time We Played Mall Madness A Jacksonville native once told…
[Closed 2019] I’m a big fan of sauces. I dream of one day going to a restaurant where your entree consists of a sauce platter and the meat, potatoes, veggies and bread are merely a side note to the smorgasbord of flavors introduced by your sauces. Seasons of Japan is a restaurant that gets…
[Closed March 2019] Best Pizza in Jacksonville Are you ready to try an absolutely decadent pizza that you will dream of for months after eating? Of all the unique places in Jacksonville, and surpassing even tasty chains like Mellow Mushroom, is Chicago Pizza at the Landing. Quit your diet, this is a reason to carb…
One of my top favorite spots in Jacksonville doesn’t even serve food. They only serve drinks, inviting people to sit, sip and soak up a splash of sea salt air. My quintessential beach backdrop, Jax beach laid-back vibes, let the afternoon slowly roll by, soak up sun and play games, with chilled out tunes spot…
Let’s talk about some savory grilling out smells, ribs dripping with sauce and all those reliable bar-b-que sides that make a platter excellent. I visited The Pig Bar-B-Q today for a work lunch. This location has a large seating area (especially for restaurants on Old St. Augustine Road). The open floor was ideal for spreading…
Jumping into the Jacksonville craft beer scene has been fun. I can really say I’ve only dabbled since there are tons of breweries and so little time. I just heard the words local a lot, and found out that Intuition, Green Room and Bold City were just the tip of the iceberg. I’d later learn…
Today is a sad day. Bittersweet to be precise. This is my brief ode to Riverside. My friend Irene is saying goodbye to the 220 Riverside life. She keeps staring at her view and telling us how much she loves the area. The 220 life is her gorgeous high-rise in Riverside, with a view of…
