Has anyone tried the new ice cream shop in Five Points? It's Lee's Ice Cream and they are located next in th Al's Pizza building - where Marble Slab as located. It's very good. The apple pie ice cream is killer - tastes just like your grandmother's apple pie.
They have another location in AB - also next to Al's. Anyone from the Baltimore area should be very familiar with Lee's as that is where they are based. Larry and Christine Fairman are the proprietors.
There is also a new flower shop right next door - the Flower Affair (I think) that also just opened.
Yes, I love their death by chocolate flavor. I went there the Saturday before they opened and they had free ice cream, anything you want! They seem cool, and the prices are "ok," but like you said the ice cream is good. I wonder what happened to marble slab...
I saw the florist place too... I wonder how long that will last.
Mmmmm...this is somewhere I'm going to have to visit!!
Does anyone remember the Dapper Dan's Ice Cream in Five Points? That was always a good place...eons ago.
Jacksonville Confidential is reporting that Qdoba is closed now, and will be replaced by Five Guys. It seems that whole strip is being redone. Minus Al's and Allstate. I don't really want a Five Guys, it is basically an upscale burger king, but whatever. I wish we had a bakery like Paneras or Au Bon Pan. But I guess that is Publix's function.
yuk...finally tried 5 guys after everyone raved about it. worse than BK IMO.
I think it is ok, but I don't know how long it will last. I believe Wendys is currently the hamburger power house in Five points. I wonder how much they make in a week.
I always wondered why there are no McDonalds or Taco Bells in five points. I guess it is Wendys!!
Actually, I think five guys will do better there. I prefer it over most fast food places, particularly the fries.
I personally prefer Moes to Qdoba anyway, so seeing Qdoba going is not really breaking my heart.
As far as Panera, no thanks. The sandwiches are okay, but I feel a bit overpriced. I always feel like I'm paying for the free internet.
Quote from: Galois on July 15, 2008, 11:23:30 PM
Jacksonville Confidential is reporting that Qdoba is closed now, and will be replaced by Five Guys. It seems that whole strip is being redone. Minus Al's and Allstate. I don't really want a Five Guys, it is basically an upscale burger king, but whatever. I wish we had a bakery like Paneras or Au Bon Pan. But I guess that is Publix's function.
Panera would do so well in that strip.
Cipotle should've been put there, nuff said.
Quote from: reednavy on July 16, 2008, 11:15:00 AM
Cipotle should've been put there, nuff said.
You mean Chipotle, why because its just like Mossfire 1 block away? That makes no sense. Like there arent already enough Mexican/tex mex restaurants already. Dona Marias, Mossfire, Qdoba (gone thank god) and West Inn, why would you want another? ???
Mexican Grills/Burrito Joints are so last year. We still love you Burrito Gallery, you are an exception to the rule.
Quote from: jacksonvilleconfidential on July 16, 2008, 11:22:42 AM
Mexican Grills/Burrito Joints are so last year. We still love you Burrito Gallery, you are an exception to the rule.
We love Mossfire too, but Dona Marias needs to go away.
Living a 1/2 block from this strip I was sad to see Marble Slab go
It was a little pricey but the cheese-cake icecream with strawberry sauce was hard to beat.
I tried Lee's a week ago and wasn't too impressed.
Ice cream is better than no ice cream though
YES! the cheesecake ice cream was heaven.....
Doña Marias is about to close, btw. Chipotle is far superior to Moe's, Mossfire (as far as a standard burrito goes. i order different stuff at mossfire, which is delicious) , Doña Marias, and Qdoba. It is right up there with Burrito Gallery. The ingredients are from local providers and everything (guac, salsas, chips) is made Day-of. Moe's doesn't deserve to be in the same sentence as Chipotle.
Quote from: Captain Zissou on July 16, 2008, 11:41:46 AM
Doña Marias is about to close, btw. Chipotle is far superior to Moe's, Mossfire (as far as a standard burrito goes. i order different stuff at mossfire, which is delicious) , Doña Marias, and Qdoba. It is right up there with Burrito Gallery. The ingredients are from local providers and everything (guac, salsas, chips) is made Day-of. Moe's doesn't deserve to be in the same sentence as Chipotle.
Im just saying we need more variety in the area, no more tex mex, no more burgers, no more sushi.. All that is covered.
So what do you suggest? Pizza? LOL
Quote from: jacksonvilleconfidential on July 16, 2008, 11:44:38 AM
So what do you suggest? Pizza? LOL
None of that either.. Some good Thai in the area would be a nice addition.
YES!!! Good eye, I was speaking with some peeps just the other day that we need a good, AUTHENTIC, appropriately priced thai place in Riverside. Aura Thai was suck ass.
http://www.jacksonvilleconfidential.com/2007/01/aura-thai-review.html
Quote from: jacksonvilleconfidential on July 16, 2008, 11:52:51 AM
YES!!! Good eye, I was speaking with some peeps just the other day that we need a good, AUTHENTIC, appropriately priced thai place in Riverside. Aura Thai was suck ass.
http://www.jacksonvilleconfidential.com/2007/01/aura-thai-review.html
No way. Aura Thai was great, with subpar waiters (for the most part. the one black dude with the glasses was always good).
Yes, the food was good, you're right, but the prices and the services were suck ass. I stand corrected.
Quote from: Captain Zissou on July 16, 2008, 11:41:46 AM
Doña Marias is about to close, btw.
Can this be confirmed? Like everyone else says, Less tex-mex, sushi, and italian; more of anything else. DM's has a prime location with all that porch seating. A thai place would be awesome.
And, good riddance to Qdoba: their service made Aura Thai look downright amazing. That place SUCKED.
And, can anyone update me on what 5 Guys is? Never heard of it. Besides burgers do they have anything else? Any burgers that work for a vegetarian?
Dona Marias has been closed down SEVERAL times this year already and there is constant chatter about it closing, and I TOTALLY wish it would.
Quote from: jacksonvilleconfidential on July 16, 2008, 12:15:30 PM
Dona Marias has been closed down SEVERAL times this year already and there is constant chatter about it closing, which I TOTALLY wish it would.
Where else are you going to go to get your dose of fire-ass though?
Aura Thai was the worst!
Went in for Massaman curry had 2 bites and walked out (paid my bill of course).. real disappointed.
Lemon Grass or Thai Room would be awesome
Doña Marias is pretty bad too... the service and food quality is poor
I once ordered sweat tea and instead of sugar they added salt.. the waiter didn't even apologize hahaha
Quote from: Eazy E on July 16, 2008, 12:16:28 PM
Quote from: jacksonvilleconfidential on July 16, 2008, 12:15:30 PM
Dona Marias has been closed down SEVERAL times this year already and there is constant chatter about it closing, which I TOTALLY wish it would.
Where else are you going to go to get your dose of fire-ass though?
La Nopalera
Quote from: The Compound on July 16, 2008, 12:30:25 PM
Quote from: Eazy E on July 16, 2008, 12:16:28 PM
Quote from: jacksonvilleconfidential on July 16, 2008, 12:15:30 PM
Dona Marias has been closed down SEVERAL times this year already and there is constant chatter about it closing, which I TOTALLY wish it would.
Where else are you going to go to get your dose of fire-ass though?
La Nopalera
Donna Maria's is dirty, but La Nops is completely off limits. I didn't even consider it, as I don't even consider it to exist it's so disgusting.
Definitely fire-ass territory.
Mi Toro...
Quote from: Shwaz on July 16, 2008, 12:19:06 PM
Aura Thai was the worst!
Went in for Massaman curry had 2 bites and walked out (paid my bill of course).. real disappointed.
Lemon Grass or Thai Room would be awesome
Doña Marias is pretty bad too... the service and food quality is poor
I once ordered sweat tea and instead of sugar they added salt.. the waiter didn't even apologize hahaha
So, based on 1 time, and only 2 bites at that, you left? Not trying to snipe, but not the most reliable of opinions, it would seem.
I always thought the food was awesome. Best peanut sauce in Jax.
QuoteSo, based on 1 time, and only 2 bites at that, you left? Not trying to snipe, but not the most reliable of opinions, it would seem.
My food sat in a 3" layer of grease.. that was enough for me not to come back.
I'll take an Indian Restaurant in Riverside please.
Quote from: Shwaz on July 16, 2008, 12:49:35 PM
QuoteSo, based on 1 time, and only 2 bites at that, you left? Not trying to snipe, but not the most reliable of opinions, it would seem.
My food sat in a 3" layer of grease.. that was enough for me not to come back.
fair enough. i would say, though, that must have been an off night. we used to eat there all the time, and, as conniseurs of all of jax's thai restaurants, i think i can fairly assert that it was really good. in fact, we ate there so often we became friends with the owner, and hence my taking umbrage at criticisms.
Quote from: nestliving on July 16, 2008, 12:54:44 PM
I'll take an Indian Restaurant in Riverside please.
hell yes. this is one of the few ethicities we don't have in 5 points.
Quotemust have been an off night
It's possible
Thai food almost always comes at a premium price and I felt would be silly to shell out $$ and be disappointed a second time.
Have recommendations for other Thai restaurants you like in town?
I just ate at Lemongrass on Baymeadows for lunch today...always good, and at $9 for lunch, not a bad deal either. Pom's in San Marco is pricey, but great. I also like Thai Palace on San Jose in Mandarin.
Quote from: Shwaz on July 16, 2008, 01:01:18 PM
Quotemust have been an off night
It's possible
Thai food almost always comes at a premium price and I felt would be silly to shell out $$ and be disappointed a second time.
Have recommendations for other Thai restaurants you like in town?
My personal fave: Taste of Thai on University Blvd. on the Southside. The decor and ambiance are kind of lacking, but the food is AWESOME. If you go, don't be turned off by the fact that it is in a strip mall-- the food is fantastic and if you like HOT thai, they can make some f'ing HOT food.
Lemongrass is really good. Pom's is good. Blue Bamboo on Southside blvd has some thai inspired dishes taht are also really good. Thai Room at the beach is good, too.
QuoteMy personal fave: Taste of Thai on University Blvd. on the Southside. The decor and ambiance are kind of lacking, but the food is AWESOME. If you go, don't be turned off by the fact that it is in a strip mall-- the food is fantastic and if you like HOT thai, they can make some f'ing HOT food.
Lemongrass is really good. Pom's is good. Blue Bamboo on Southside blvd has some thai inspired dishes taht are also really good. Thai Room at the beach is good, too.
I love Taste of Thai... I'm huge fan of their spice levels.
I've had Lemongrass and Pom's.. I believe they're owned by the same people.?
I prefer LG because of the affordability.
Thai room out at the beach is my favorite so far.. massaman curry their would be my last meal request.
I'll have to try Blue Bamboo
Thai Palace off Sanjose in Mandarin is really good.. have you been?
I still hold firm that Pattaya Thai is the best in jax as far as taste, price, and authenticity. It used to be off Atlantic near Craig Airfield but moved to Baymeadows a few years back.
Quote from: nestliving on July 16, 2008, 12:54:44 PM
I'll take an Indian Restaurant in Riverside please.
That would be really great!
My favorite flavor from Lee's Ice cream is their Death By Chocolate. All the chocolate lovers here should try it out.