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, but I hadn’t taken the time to visit. Isn’t it funny how…
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…
I jumped on the bandwagon and went to the new Ikea in Jacksonville. Despite the possibility of no parking, massive crowds and shopping mazes. I had my roomie with me and we were ready for an adventure. So why not? People in Jax had been talking about it for months. It’s happening. It’s coming. The…
I recently discovered a magical place. This wondrous alcove is nestled in Orange Park. Not typically a place I’d journey to in hopes a finding a nice of mug of joe. But I recently crossed the Buckman bridge and made the trek out only to be delighted but my new favorite coffee shop in Jacksonville….
I’m entering some uncharted territory here – it’s so hipster it hurts- Food Truck Reviews. But listen, before you dismiss this mention of food on wheels, let me explain. I came across this convenient dining offering when I was attending a goodbye outing for my friend Megan who is moving to Delaware. Can we have…
