Are they really the best of Jacksonville?

[Tacachale]

^It's just the way things go; there's no way to stop it. The restaurants and venues have incentive to promote themselves, and there's no mechanism in place to stop it.

[David]

Best Mediterranean/Middle eastern could have gone to Laylas if they were still open. I always enjoyed their food.

Best Italian - Santioni's in Mandarin.

Thai - I've been loyal to Pattaya Thai for awhile.

Cuban - Agree with Mambos (only had it once but it was pretty good)

Chicken wings - Players grill on Hendricks. Get them grilled.

Best Breakfast - Deerwood Deli . It's not as mobbed as Metro can be and it's been around for ages.

Best Sub - I'm still a fan boy of firehouse. Jersey Mikes does makes a decent Philly for a sub shop.

And I still try to make it to Burrito Gallery when i'm craving a flavorful taco or quesadilla, but lately something has tasted off. More salty/processed tasting than I remember.

I've become frustrated with bbq & burgers when dining out lately, so i'm trying to learn the art of slow & low cooking and smoking and do it myself .

Half the list is respectable i'd say. For some categories we just don't have very many options yet. 

Not sure what the deal is with Mavericks winning so many awards though, but a lot of people seem to like it.