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Jacksonville by Neighborhood => Downtown => Topic started by: comncense on May 21, 2012, 10:20:47 PM

Title: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: comncense on May 21, 2012, 10:20:47 PM
It seems that they are open now. Has anyone gone yet? If so, how was the food?
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: thelakelander on May 21, 2012, 10:28:25 PM
Today is the first time I've seen the paper removed from the windows.  If it's open, I'll check it out this week.
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: tufsu1 on May 21, 2012, 10:30:31 PM
yep...I also noticed the paper was down today....seems like they're opening at just the right time as the courthouse move-in is underway.
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: comncense on May 21, 2012, 10:38:09 PM
I saw their website was advertising about the Jazz Festival, so I'm guessing at the latest they should be open at the latter part of the week
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: thelakelander on May 22, 2012, 06:22:56 AM
Sounds like today's lunch spot for me.  Daily lunch specials this week (May 21-25th) for $5.  That gets you meat, two sides or a salad.  20 oz. drinks are $1 and desserts are $2.

http://www.sweetladyblue.com/
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: fsujax on May 22, 2012, 08:03:15 AM
I think I may try it today as well, cant beat $5!
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: Bridges on May 22, 2012, 08:32:55 AM
Anyone know their hours? 
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: thelakelander on May 24, 2012, 01:54:45 PM
They are open today with a limited menu.  I'm currently eating a plate of fried chicken, mac & cheese and fried okra.  The menu will expand next week.
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: fsujax on May 24, 2012, 04:08:17 PM
Glad to see they are serving food today. I went there Tuesday and nothing!
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: duvaldude08 on May 24, 2012, 04:10:46 PM
Quote from: thelakelander on May 24, 2012, 01:54:45 PM
They are open today with a limited menu.  I'm currently eating a plate of fried chicken, mac & cheese and fried okra.  The menu will expand next week.

And....... How does is taste?  :P
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: thelakelander on May 24, 2012, 04:16:22 PM
It hit the spot.  I'll be back.

(http://photos.metrojacksonville.com/Other/mi/i-6d62GfZ/0/M/IMG20120524134503-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: blizz01 on May 24, 2012, 04:19:09 PM
Decor? Atmosphere?
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: thelakelander on May 24, 2012, 04:26:40 PM
I ordered take out but they had a guy playing the sax on the stage today.  The interior is white walls, black concrete floors and blue doors.  The tables in 331 have been replaced with booths.  The doors were closed and no signage was on the street so if you didn't open them, you wouldn't know they were open for business.

(http://photos.metrojacksonville.com/Other/mi/i-WX79sJ2/0/L/IMG20120524132836-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: ben says on May 24, 2012, 04:56:27 PM
Quote from: thelakelander on May 24, 2012, 04:16:22 PM
It hit the spot.  I'll be back.

(http://photos.metrojacksonville.com/Other/mi/i-6d62GfZ/0/M/IMG20120524134503-M.jpg)

daaaaaaaamn that looks good
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: RiversideLoki on May 24, 2012, 05:08:07 PM
Greeeeaaaaatttttt now I want fried okra!
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: Wacca Pilatka on May 24, 2012, 06:12:12 PM
Now hungry.

I guess on my next trip to Jacksonville, I'll just have to go back and forth between there and Justin's to decide who does certain menu items best.

It's a tough job but I'm willing to make the sacrifice.
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: tufsu1 on May 24, 2012, 08:39:02 PM
I stopped by tonight....they'll have music all weekend and some of the Jazz Fest performers will be jamming Saturday night late
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: Ocklawaha on May 24, 2012, 09:32:23 PM
Quote from: thelakelander on May 24, 2012, 04:26:40 PM
I ordered take out but they had a guy playing the sax on the stage today.

Oh man! I love THE JOY OF SAX!

OCKLAWAHA
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: t sizzle on May 25, 2012, 12:02:01 PM
That looks soooo good, I can't wait to try it. There is an article featured in today's Daily Record on Sweet Lady Blue. http://jaxdailyrecord.com/downtowntoday.php?dt_date=2012-05-25

This spot looks promising and glad to see something different for the downtown live music scene. Hopefully they have a successful weekend with the visitors in town for the jazz fest.


Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: fsujax on May 25, 2012, 02:39:00 PM
I went by for lunch today. There were about 5 booths filled when I entered. Unfortunately, I guess they were having kitchen issues and couldn't serve food. I and everyone there was given full refunds and also two free meals in the future. The owner was apologetic and came to each and everyone one us personally. I will be going back once they get all the bugs worked out.
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: aubureck on May 25, 2012, 02:47:20 PM
Can't wait to try it!  They're right around the corner from my office and I'm always looking for somewhere new to try with my husband when he comes downtown for lunch.
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: tlemans on May 31, 2012, 01:51:53 PM
They are opened. I called the restaurant and there hours are pretty much during the lunch time hours for now. They said when the new courthouse opens they will be serving breakfast. Checkout the website because they said they will be updating it today with their future hours. Also they will not be opened on the weekends. I hope this place does well.
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: Bridges on May 31, 2012, 02:15:09 PM
Dang.  Another place Downtown, I won't be able to try even though I live in Springfield.  It's sad that all my friends who live at the beaches and Southside, but work downtown, get to tell me all about these places.  That's the price I pay for working in Orange Park.  I do get to go against traffic everyday, so I have that going for me, which is nice. 
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: blizz01 on June 07, 2012, 04:06:36 PM
I guess it's hit or miss with the hours right now - I tried to take the kids after doing the Sally Corp. tour (very interesting/well done, btw) @ 12:15, but the door was padlocked with no posted hours.  I tried the listed phone #, but it's nondescript as well....
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: John P on June 07, 2012, 04:14:52 PM
With that level of professionalism I wouldnt worry about them being open much longer.
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: blizz01 on June 07, 2012, 05:30:49 PM
I hope they work it out - it looks really cool through the window. 
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: thelakelander on June 07, 2012, 05:36:00 PM
I believe they're waiting for the courthouse to open.  They've been closed all week and last Friday, they were still having kitchen equipment installed.
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: blizz01 on July 12, 2012, 03:39:28 PM
So what's the story here - any updates on hours?  I tried calling today but got no one.  Dinner?
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: thelakelander on July 12, 2012, 04:19:57 PM
They never opened back up.  I have no idea what happened.
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: ben says on July 12, 2012, 04:38:34 PM
Pass by it everyday, twice a day-Place looks utterly and completely dead. No idea what's going on
Title: Re: Sweet Lady Blue
Post by: tufsu1 on July 12, 2012, 04:58:30 PM
Quote from: thelakelander on July 12, 2012, 04:19:57 PM
They never opened back up.  I have no idea what happened.

yet DVI has included it on their new Core map of downtown bars!