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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
One of the coolest events I’ve discovered this year was the Sister Swap that was hosted at Rain Dogs in Riverside. Now these types of events have other names. In Orlando, my friend Lauren would invite me to “Sip and Swaps,” which were the same idea. My friend Catherine refers to them as “Swip Swaps,” […]
Not every place you discover in a new city is a bar or restaurant. Sure, they might serve food or drinks, but that might not be the foot they lead with. I discovered a new unique site and flavor this weekend in Jacksonville: The Sun-Ray Theater. This old timey theater is in the middle of […]