Does anyone know what their regular hours are? I've stopped swinging by at random because they were closed alot a few months ago.
Also, did the owners ever sell successfully? I remember seeing the ad on craigslist!
My buddy drove by the other day and said they had closed down. Can anyone else verify that?
I ate there during the most recent Art Walk and the food was better than ever. I thought they had switched to counter service but they ended up asking us to sit down and our service was decent. Not amazing but we didn't storm out or anything. It was full but not as crowded as prior art walks. I can still remember the extra cheese on my slice - it was VERY good.
However I wouldn't know if they have closed down since Art Walk (April) or who the owner is or anything.
Well I apologize. I guess my buddy was wrong. I figured I'd just call and see who answered and sure info one of the waiters answered.
Quote from: Madelane on April 17, 2008, 11:20:36 AM
I ate there during the most recent Art Walk and the food was better than ever.
Wow, If the food is better now, then i'll need to try it again.
I had pizza there last night. The menu is shorter, but the pizza is, as always, great.
Quote from: sheclown on April 18, 2008, 09:29:10 AM
I had pizza there last night. The menu is shorter, but the pizza is, as always, great.
How late did you go? I'm wondering if they still have their late night hours like they originally said, I think until 2 am on the weekends supposedly? I'll stop being lazy and just call or swing by.
Here's some help.
that ad is old....they are open at night (until midnight I think) Wed - Fri.....as of now, they are closed on weekends but hope to restart Saturday soon
Can we sign a petition for weekend hours? I'll even overlook bad service.
So last night I figured I would try Nicky G's again. I loved there food when they first opened but I feel it went really down hill. It just wasnt very good. I got the stromboli and it sure wasnt worth $9.00. I would much rather go to Al's Pizza or Pizza Palace any day over Nicky G's.
to each their own...I do like Al's but I think Pizza Palace is terrible
Quote from: tufsu1 on April 19, 2008, 06:53:09 PM
to each their own...I do like Al's but I think Pizza Palace is terrible
true, true...
Ordered their pizza and garlic knots the last 2 friday nights for take out. Both experiences were fine and the pizzas were very good. The garlic knots were not that good last week, but pretty good last night. I'll go back.
Ate at G's a few months ago and the food was ok, but not great.
My main complaint was the decor. It looks and feels like a Firehouse Subs. That is ok for a lunch place, but not the look or vibe I want on a Friday night.
I've only had the pizza at Nicky G's, but that's really what the place is -- a pizza place. It serves a good, moderately priced pizza in a good location and I really like the oversized, once-was-a-floor tables. To me, it is what it is. Al's, while it has good pizza too, isn't as comfortable.
It sort of reminds me of a college town pizza place. Whereas Al's is a walked-outta-my-condo pizza place.
Quote from: tufsu1 on April 19, 2008, 06:53:09 PM
to each their own...I do like Al's but I think Pizza Palace is terrible
Amen! Do they know what cheese is at pizza palace? I get like 3 shreds per slice everytime I go there.
I'd rather have a Renna's or Brooklyn Pizza in Riverside instead. But obviously people do like their food, they wouldn't have two locations open one mile apart if they didn't!
Don't get me started on "Pizza Palace"..... >:( First of all if you don't like the taste of Anice or Licorice..you won't like their "Sysco in a 5 gallon bucket sauce"...People please travel out of town and sample the food!!!..this is more directed at the 20 something generation that I see dutifully eating there..If you don't know any better and don't know how to cook for yourself then I guess you think that tastes good. I have to take my out of town guests out of Riverside for simple fare.I'm not looking for boutique food or Crap..just a fair amount of Decent food at a Fair price, at a reasonable hour...(don't close at 9PM on a Sat night..Take a chance and forget what your projected earnings software says. )
Ernest Street, what restaurants would you suggest taking guest to for decent food at a decent price.
Quote from: thelakelander on April 23, 2008, 08:38:43 AM
Ernest Street, what restaurants would you suggest taking guest to for decent food at a decent price.
What type of food are your looking for and what exactly is a decent price? I think one of the most continuously overlooked places in Jacksonville is The Corner Brasserie. Each entree is in the 20-30 dollar range, but it's well worth it. The new kabob place in san marco is just ok, and way too expensive for what you get. If you live near the beach I would reccoment Barbara Jean's or Giovanni's.
My safe bets for out of town Guests are Bistro Aix, Pom's in San Marco, and of Course Genes seafoods are always a good Family place. Oh...Harpoon Louie's has been a consistent favorite with some friends. I'm still looking on the southside.Lakelander,What are your Favorites for Fair price and decent portions?
QuoteWhat type of food are your looking for and what exactly is a decent price?
I'm open, I just like visiting places with decent servings at affordable prices. An affordable range for me would be $10 to $20 for an entree.
QuoteLakelander,What are your Favorites for Fair price and decent portions?
Some of my local favorites include Babara Jeans (Ponte Vedra), Soul Food Bistro (Normandy Mall), Beachside Seafood Market (Jax Beach), Singleton's (Mayport), Moon River Pizza (Murray Hill), Al's Pizza (Five Points), Clark's Fish Camp (Mandarin) and MoJo BBQ (Southside).
Quote from: thelakelander on April 23, 2008, 10:29:03 AM
QuoteWhat type of food are your looking for and what exactly is a decent price?
I'm open, I just like visiting places with decent servings at affordable prices. An affordable range for me would be $10 to $20 for an entree.
QuoteLakelander,What are your Favorites for Fair price and decent portions?
Some of my local favorites include Babara Jeans (Ponte Vedra), Soul Food Bistro (Normandy Mall), Beachside Seafood Market (Jax Beach), Singleton's (Mayport), Moon River Pizza (Murray Hill), Al's Pizza (Five Points), Clark's Fish Camp (Mandarin) and MoJo BBQ (Southside).
Go to Mossfire Grill or the Casbah. Both have reasonable prices and a pretty good atmosphere.
Kickbacks isn't bad for what you get. It doesn't cost anymore than a regular sitdown chain restaurant.
Nicky G's is pretty good. I am glad that people are actually going. I went there last January right before the Jags prep rally at the Landing and my brother and I were the only customers.
Kickbacks has certainly improved the menu since they opened in that you don't have to be drunk to enjoy the taste. For mornings after heavy drinking, The Fox in Avondale always hits the spot.
Any updates on the space Nicky G's occupied? I know the owners were selling on craigslist last I checked, but that seems like ages ago now. With Ivy bar open next door, it seems like someone should give that space another shot(specifically late at night). Bay street is hungry!
Quote from: JaxNole on May 08, 2008, 10:21:59 AM
Kickbacks has certainly improved the menu since they opened in that you don't have to be drunk to enjoy the taste. For mornings after heavy drinking, The Fox in Avondale always hits the spot.
I concur with both, I get the Chicken Africas (tenders but they are shaped like Africa, so.....) all the time!!!
http://www.jacksonvilleconfidential.com/2008/06/africa.html