Newcomers to the Jacksonville Restaurant Scene
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Hangar Bay looks legit! I heard about this place but was skeptical based on all the numerous other disappointments over the years. Will have to trek out to Mayport one of these days.
Also liking Empire City. Any idea where that's going?
Blue Orchid is described as the "first truly authentic" Thai place in JAX? Menu looks like every other Thai place in JAX. Not to mention that the sweet+sour sauce looks identical to Tamarinds (if you've had it once you can recognize that sauce from a mile away).
I hope that ramen is really good and I'm not being lied to again.
^^^^^^ Yeah, because you know Jaxons are well known for their inscrutable taste of indoor football practice facilities and ramen!
Whats that on a plate at freshJax? Roasted potato and mystery gravy?
Embellished a bit too much to be in 'restaurants'
I've been to Hangar Bay twice (in the last week ;D) and it was delicious. Gotta try the fried mac n cheese if you go. Ramen and fried chicken were awesome. Owner is a super nice guy, hope they survive. Looking forward to trying the pizza and sandwich places at the beach.
Quote from: blfair on August 24, 2016, 02:34:47 PM
I hope that ramen is really good and I'm not being lied to again.
Ramen sucks, fried chicken is amazing.
Quote from: ben says on August 25, 2016, 03:04:29 PM
Quote from: blfair on August 24, 2016, 02:34:47 PM
I hope that ramen is really good and I'm not being lied to again.
Ramen sucks, fried chicken is amazing.
Damn. That photo looks totally legit though. Just can't see the noodles...
Some of those sound appetizing.
Now, if the article gave locations for all of them. Some have addresses, others are kinda vague, "on Baymeadows", "Gate Parkway near I-295".
Or do you get a cut from Google Map searches? :-)
Tried Biggie's Pizza last night. Judging by the crowd there at 8:30 on a Thursday, they're going to need a bigger place. Three or four small tables there so definitely more of a take out spot. Had to get ours to go because it was very crowded. It was very good, will definitely be going back.
Quote from: ben says on August 24, 2016, 01:31:07 PM
Blue Orchid is described as the "first truly authentic" Thai place in JAX? Menu looks like every other Thai place in JAX. Not to mention that the sweet+sour sauce looks identical to Tamarinds (if you've had it once you can recognize that sauce from a mile away).
The article describes it as "bringing truly authentic upscale Thai cuisine." We weren't saying that they're the first authentic Thai just that they were the first to attempt authentic Thai
fine dining. The environment and decor is definitely befitting of an upscale or fine dining restaurant. Their menu offers all of the basics and then dishes you're only likely to find at Thai fine dining like lobster pad Thai served in an egg envelope $35, chaw mooung(flower buds app $13) and gaeng ta lay(seafood paradise $35).
Quote from: JaxRestaurantReviews on August 27, 2016, 03:30:46 AM
Quote from: ben says on August 24, 2016, 01:31:07 PM
Blue Orchid is described as the "first truly authentic" Thai place in JAX? Menu looks like every other Thai place in JAX. Not to mention that the sweet+sour sauce looks identical to Tamarinds (if you've had it once you can recognize that sauce from a mile away).
The article describes it as "bringing truly authentic upscale Thai cuisine." We weren't saying that they're the first authentic Thai just that they were the first to attempt authentic Thai fine dining. The environment and decor is definitely befitting of an upscale or fine dining restaurant. Their menu offers all of the basics and then dishes you're only likely to find at Thai fine dining like lobster pad Thai served in an egg envelope $35, chaw mooung(flower buds app $13) and gaeng ta lay(seafood paradise $35).
Not sure I would call it 'fine dining' but I think Lemongrass in Baymeadows (is it still there?) was always 'upscale'. As was Pom's Thai Bistro.
Quote from: JaxRestaurantReviews on August 27, 2016, 03:30:46 AM
Quote from: ben says on August 24, 2016, 01:31:07 PM
Blue Orchid is described as the "first truly authentic" Thai place in JAX? Menu looks like every other Thai place in JAX. Not to mention that the sweet+sour sauce looks identical to Tamarinds (if you've had it once you can recognize that sauce from a mile away).
The article describes it as "bringing truly authentic upscale Thai cuisine." We weren't saying that they're the first authentic Thai just that they were the first to attempt authentic Thai fine dining. The environment and decor is definitely befitting of an upscale or fine dining restaurant. Their menu offers all of the basics and then dishes you're only likely to find at Thai fine dining like lobster pad Thai served in an egg envelope $35, chaw mooung(flower buds app $13) and gaeng ta lay(seafood paradise $35).
Thx for the clarification. Although in that case, I'd almost consider Indochine 'the first' in that regard.
Quote from: ben says on August 27, 2016, 07:54:09 PM
Quote from: JaxRestaurantReviews on August 27, 2016, 03:30:46 AM
Quote from: ben says on August 24, 2016, 01:31:07 PM
Blue Orchid is described as the "first truly authentic" Thai place in JAX? Menu looks like every other Thai place in JAX. Not to mention that the sweet+sour sauce looks identical to Tamarinds (if you've had it once you can recognize that sauce from a mile away).
The article describes it as "bringing truly authentic upscale Thai cuisine." We weren't saying that they're the first authentic Thai just that they were the first to attempt authentic Thai fine dining. The environment and decor is definitely befitting of an upscale or fine dining restaurant. Their menu offers all of the basics and then dishes you're only likely to find at Thai fine dining like lobster pad Thai served in an egg envelope $35, chaw mooung(flower buds app $13) and gaeng ta lay(seafood paradise $35).
Thx for the clarification. Although in that case, I'd almost consider Indochine 'the first' in that regard.
I think Pom's predated Indochine and was pretty close to 'fine dining' - at the very least it was 'upscale'.
Quote from: Adam White on August 28, 2016, 04:39:56 AM
Quote from: ben says on August 27, 2016, 07:54:09 PM
Quote from: JaxRestaurantReviews on August 27, 2016, 03:30:46 AM
Quote from: ben says on August 24, 2016, 01:31:07 PM
Blue Orchid is described as the "first truly authentic" Thai place in JAX? Menu looks like every other Thai place in JAX. Not to mention that the sweet+sour sauce looks identical to Tamarinds (if you've had it once you can recognize that sauce from a mile away).
The article describes it as "bringing truly authentic upscale Thai cuisine." We weren't saying that they're the first authentic Thai just that they were the first to attempt authentic Thai fine dining. The environment and decor is definitely befitting of an upscale or fine dining restaurant. Their menu offers all of the basics and then dishes you're only likely to find at Thai fine dining like lobster pad Thai served in an egg envelope $35, chaw mooung(flower buds app $13) and gaeng ta lay(seafood paradise $35).
Thx for the clarification. Although in that case, I'd almost consider Indochine 'the first' in that regard.
I think Pom's predated Indochine and was pretty close to 'fine dining' - at the very least it was 'upscale'.
Good point! Forgot about that.
I'd like to add another restaurant http://www.gilbertssocial.co/ to the landscape. Opened just a few days ago in what I believe to be the old Big Johns Wing place near Hogan and Southside.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/gilberts-social-jacksonville
Quote from: 02roadking on September 01, 2016, 09:59:45 AM
I'd like to add another restaurant http://www.gilbertssocial.co/ to the landscape. Opened just a few days ago in what I believe to be the old Big Johns Wing place near Hogan and Southside.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/gilberts-social-jacksonville
Gilbert's will be on the next list. This list was created prior to their announcement that they were opening. They got the place open remarkably quickly.