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Title: Hole in the Wall Restaurants, Part II
Post by: Metro Jacksonville on August 19, 2013, 03:01:21 AM
Hole in the Wall Restaurants,  Part II

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Five more "hole in the wall restaurants" you should try.

Full Article
http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2013-aug-hole-in-the-wall-restaurants-part-ii
Title: Re: Hole in the Wall Restaurants, Part II
Post by: Noone on August 19, 2013, 05:37:34 AM
Thanks for another update about more hidden culinary treasures.
Title: Re: Hole in the Wall Restaurants, Part II
Post by: sheclown on August 19, 2013, 07:26:04 AM
Tommy's is the only place in town to get a bologna omelet -- and a hearty breakfast is under $5

I just wish they were open more.
Title: Re: Hole in the Wall Restaurants, Part II
Post by: fsujax on August 19, 2013, 08:49:39 AM
Love Ardens and Pinegrove has an awesome steak in the sack!
Title: Re: Hole in the Wall Restaurants, Part II
Post by: jaxlore on August 19, 2013, 09:28:12 AM
Island Tropics is the bomb and they have veggie chunks!!!!
Title: Re: Hole in the Wall Restaurants, Part II
Post by: riverside planner on August 19, 2013, 09:33:43 AM
Quote from: fsujax on August 19, 2013, 08:49:39 AM
Love Ardens and Pinegrove has an awesome steak in the sack!

Pinegrove's steak in a sack is probably the best I've ever had.  They do a great breakfast also.
Title: Re: Hole in the Wall Restaurants, Part II
Post by: TheCat on August 19, 2013, 12:40:29 PM
Quote from: jaxlore on August 19, 2013, 09:28:12 AM
Island Tropics is the bomb and they have veggie chunks!!!!

They are the bomb. Some of the best food in town.

@fsujax, have you visited Arden's for their seafood buffet?
Title: Re: Hole in the Wall Restaurants, Part II
Post by: Debbie Thompson on August 19, 2013, 01:38:22 PM
The Sultan sandwich shop on Philips Highway, across from the old Philips Mall, has the best steak-in-a-sack I ever ate, although I have not tried Pinegrove, so clearly now I have to go check it out.
Title: Re: Hole in the Wall Restaurants, Part II
Post by: fsujax on August 19, 2013, 01:48:21 PM
i have Cat. It is not bad. Fried catfish, cheese-grits, collard greens probably the best for that day, which is on Friday.
Title: Re: Hole in the Wall Restaurants, Part II
Post by: thelakelander on August 19, 2013, 02:15:41 PM
How is Arden's buffet compared to Checker's BBQ's?
Title: Re: Hole in the Wall Restaurants, Part II
Post by: Cheshire Cat on August 19, 2013, 02:21:14 PM
Really enjoyed this article guys!  Thanks for not only sharing the food pics but addresses to the businesses as well.  :)
Title: Re: Hole in the Wall Restaurants, Part II
Post by: Cheshire Cat on August 19, 2013, 02:21:57 PM
Quote from: sheclown on August 19, 2013, 07:26:04 AM
Tommy's is the only place in town to get a bologna omelet -- and a hearty breakfast is under $5

I just wish they were open more.
Are they only open during the work week and closed on the weekends?
Title: Re: Hole in the Wall Restaurants, Part II
Post by: fsujax on August 19, 2013, 02:56:29 PM
Ardens has a much bigger selection, but no Art! the food is comparable. Checkers may be slightly better.
Title: Re: Hole in the Wall Restaurants, Part II
Post by: ben says on August 19, 2013, 03:42:39 PM
Quote from: Cheshire Cat on August 19, 2013, 02:21:57 PM
Quote from: sheclown on August 19, 2013, 07:26:04 AM
Tommy's is the only place in town to get a bologna omelet -- and a hearty breakfast is under $5

I just wish they were open more.
Are they only open during the work week and closed on the weekends?

Yes. And very limited hours during the work week, too. Closed by 10 (11?) if I'm not mistaken.
Title: Re: Hole in the Wall Restaurants, Part II
Post by: Cheshire Cat on August 19, 2013, 03:53:00 PM
Thanks Ben.  Want to sneak over someday and try one of the breakfasts I hear so much about.  :)
Title: Re: Hole in the Wall Restaurants, Part II
Post by: Slankinship on August 19, 2013, 06:33:16 PM
Not that it needs to be said again.... but seriously, the Veggie Chunks at Island Paradise are perfect!!!
Title: Re: Hole in the Wall Restaurants, Part II
Post by: AshleyLauren on August 22, 2013, 11:22:42 AM
@thecat Arash, great articles. Good to see you wriring a little.
Title: Re: Hole in the Wall Restaurants, Part II
Post by: TheCat on August 22, 2013, 05:18:34 PM
Quote from: AshleyLauren on August 22, 2013, 11:22:42 AM
@thecat Arash, great articles. Good to see you wriring a little.

Ashley!!! You were in my thoughts this week. Good to "see" you.

Thanks for the compliment but thecat and arash are not the same person. totally different.
Title: Re: Hole in the Wall Restaurants, Part II
Post by: DavidWilliams on August 22, 2013, 09:45:18 PM
How are these veggie chunks prepared? What makes them so tasty? Side note....has anyone tried Celebs on AP Randolph? I'm a bit intrigued that a business would choose that location to try something new. Looks a bit like Beirut right there.
Title: Re: Hole in the Wall Restaurants, Part II
Post by: Jazzdlw on November 26, 2013, 05:00:39 PM
 8) I have been looking for a great hole in the wall for breakfast...From the posts here, Tommy's Diner has been added to my list! This is will be my 1st stop on Monday morning!
Title: Re: Hole in the Wall Restaurants, Part II
Post by: Wacca Pilatka on November 26, 2013, 05:07:24 PM
Quote from: DavidWilliams on August 22, 2013, 09:45:18 PM
How are these veggie chunks prepared? What makes them so tasty? Side note....has anyone tried Celebs on AP Randolph? I'm a bit intrigued that a business would choose that location to try something new. Looks a bit like Beirut right there.

Celebs got a positive review on Jaxfoodcritic.com, though the prices seem surprisingly high.

P.S. Excellent choice of avatar.
Title: Re: Hole in the Wall Restaurants, Part II
Post by: kafka12358 on January 06, 2015, 06:46:09 AM
It seems that Tommy's is an icon I have missed over the years.

This a great series of articles on the hole-in-the-wall restaurants.

Thanks so much for the info.
Title: Re: Hole in the Wall Restaurants, Part II
Post by: ChriswUfGator on January 06, 2015, 11:02:02 PM
Tommy's is great. Awesome food.
Title: Re: Hole in the Wall Restaurants, Part II
Post by: ben says on January 07, 2015, 08:15:32 AM
Quote from: ChriswUfGator on January 06, 2015, 11:02:02 PM
Tommy's is great. Awesome food.

Agreed. That said, I go as much for Tommy's personality as I do for the breakfast in a bowl.