The Blind Fig restaurant takes root in Riverside (originally Salty Fig)

[PeeJayEss]

^For something to work long term, I think it would have to be at least urban core based, with Riverside's districts being tied into it.  That way, you'll have something that won't rely too much on a specific segment of the population or use.

As for Salty Fig, I'm looking forward to trying them out.  Anyone know what their hours of operation are currently?

11am to 2am I believe.

[JaxByDefault]

Based on some of their food truck offerings, I've been looking forward to this!

[ben says]

Salty Fig changed their name to Blind Fig???

[Gators312]

Salty Fig changed their name to Blind Fig???

http://m.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2013/12/02/the-salty-fig-jacksonville-name-change.html?r=full

[funwithteeth]

As long I can still get that fried oyster and pork belly sandwich, for all I care they can call themselves The Festering Wound.

[Tony B]

The food at this place sucks.  How bad to have to be in the kitchen to ruin a cheeseburger?

It's just like it's kissing cousin Black Sheep - all ambiance no flavor. Perfectly marketed to upper-income hipsters.

[fieldafm]

I literally just got back from dinner there.  No idea what you are talking about, never had a bad burger there. 

Btw, they are celebrating their one year anniversary on Monday and will have a variety of moonshine specials all day. 

[Tony B]

Blue cheese on a burger? I truly feel empathy for you.

If you would like to taste actual food with flavor - and have a nice ambiance - and better drinks - check out Bistro AIX.

I literally just got back from dinner there.  No idea what you are talking about, never had a bad burger there. 

Btw, they are celebrating their one year anniversary on Monday and will have a variety of moonshine specials all day.

[edjax]

^^ or perhaps go to Bistro Aix and have the LeGrande Cheeseburger with that exotic cheddar cheese for $13 on THEIR menu??  Any empathy for me if I so dared?  Man, lighten up he said never had a bad burger. Work at Aix?

[ProjectMaximus]

Blue cheese on a burger? I truly feel empathy for you.

If you would like to taste actual food with flavor - and have a nice ambiance - and better drinks - check out Bistro AIX.

I literally just got back from dinner there.  No idea what you are talking about, never had a bad burger there. 

Btw, they are celebrating their one year anniversary on Monday and will have a variety of moonshine specials all day.

LOL!

[riverside_mail]

I'm confused.....What's wrong with blue cheese on a burger? I love blue on a steak, so it's not that far of a leap to put it on a burger.

[Non-RedNeck Westsider]

As long I can still get that fried oyster and pork belly sandwich, for all I care they can call themselves The Festering Wound.

Agreed.

You should also get over to Cafe Freida if you need another place for a fried oyster sando.

[ProjectMaximus]

Just to be clear, I LOLed because of the absurdity of the remark in quotes.

[Tacachale]

Ate there last night. I've never had a bad meal there - and every drink has been excellent. I don't care if that makes me a hipster, though if I were "upper income" I'd expect to have more money to spend at trendy eating establishments.

[Tony B]

I gave this place one more chance this past Saturday. Got the fish tacos... horrible. They left such a terrible aftertaste in my mouth that I brushed my teeth twice when I got home to try and get rid of it.

Another in my party had the shrimp & grits and barely ate anything.

Great atmosphere, really good bar, atrocious food.

Never going back. Not when there are so many other options in the area that have great food.