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Title: The Corner Diner at Forsyth & Ocean Street
Post by: thelakelander on November 13, 2013, 11:13:56 AM
Has anyone tried this place out?

(http://photos.metrojacksonville.com/Development/Urban-Construction-10-2013/i-tbWpZx7/0/M/P1680278-M.jpg)
Title: Re: The Corner Diner at Forsyth & Ocean Street
Post by: carpnter on November 13, 2013, 12:42:47 PM
I nominate you  ;D

Let us know how it is. 
Title: Re: The Corner Diner at Forsyth & Ocean Street
Post by: icarus on November 13, 2013, 12:52:57 PM
Its a new venture for the family that operates Gene's Seafood at University & Hendricks. I've heard good things about the new cafe and would be surprised if it wasn't good.
Title: Re: The Corner Diner at Forsyth & Ocean Street
Post by: Bolles_Bull on November 13, 2013, 12:53:48 PM
No windows?
Title: Re: The Corner Diner at Forsyth & Ocean Street
Post by: tufsu1 on November 13, 2013, 01:29:05 PM
yeah...the Brazilian thing didn't work out
Title: Re: The Corner Diner at Forsyth & Ocean Street
Post by: heelsnjax on November 13, 2013, 01:35:22 PM
Good food and quanity! Had the fried shrimp and fries. Coworker went for breakfast today and was really pleased.
Title: Re: The Corner Diner at Forsyth & Ocean Street
Post by: thelakelander on November 13, 2013, 01:40:52 PM
Cool. I've been looking for a decent breakfast spot. I'll have to try them out.
Title: Re: The Corner Diner at Forsyth & Ocean Street
Post by: TheCat on November 13, 2013, 02:02:13 PM
Quote from: tufsu1 on November 13, 2013, 01:29:05 PM
yeah...the Brazilian thing didn't work out

Did you try it?

Title: Re: The Corner Diner at Forsyth & Ocean Street
Post by: tufsu1 on November 13, 2013, 04:14:41 PM
yes...I went there twice...thought it was fine
Title: Re: The Corner Diner at Forsyth & Ocean Street
Post by: Charles Hunter on November 13, 2013, 08:16:53 PM
Gee, I remember when it was a Krystal ...
Title: Re: The Corner Diner at Forsyth & Ocean Street
Post by: thelakelander on November 25, 2013, 11:50:54 AM
QuoteMonday Menu: The Corner Diner

....The menu features New England clam chowder, white truffle balsamic glazed salmon, fried Mayport shrimp, pan-seared ahi tuna salad and a fried, blackened or grilled mahi sandwich.

The uncommon selections on the menu were based on research after the lease for the restaurant was signed.

"We drove around Downtown and figured out you can get a sandwich on every corner. We wanted to offer customers something new and different," said York.

Also on the lunch menu are Southern-style ribs, chicken pot pie and daily specials that might be a fried fish po' boy or a burger with Swiss cheese and a portabella mushroom. Meat loaf and fried chicken are other possibilities for the daily specials.

"Not a lot of places Downtown serve real meals for lunch. It's easy for us because that's what we know," said Crews.

"We also serve chicken salad, tuna salad, pulled pork and sub sandwiches because that's what people want sometimes," said York.

full article: http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/downtowntoday.php?dt_date=2013-11-25
Title: Re: The Corner Diner at Forsyth & Ocean Street
Post by: Pinky on December 23, 2013, 06:34:45 PM
For the past week or so this place has been closed down, no sign indicating a holiday vacation or anything.  I hope these guys didn't give up after only a few months..  ?  Does anybody know anything?
Title: Re: The Corner Diner at Forsyth & Ocean Street
Post by: tufsu1 on December 23, 2013, 07:00:53 PM
It has not been closed down to my knowledge...in fact I had dinner there last Thursday night...and it was quite good