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Living in Jacksonville => Dining => Topic started by: macbeth25 on July 26, 2009, 09:41:12 PM

Title: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: macbeth25 on July 26, 2009, 09:41:12 PM
I've been wanting to talk about some of the places I like to eat and I don't really think there is a single thread for that.  If there is, please let me know. 
I like the St Johns Seafood and Steaks in Hilliard because they serve breakfast there -- I think they're the only St Johns in the Jacksonville area which does.  They open about 6 or 6:30 am and serve till 10:30 am, seven days a week.  Their food is good and their prices reasonable.
Sarah Lee's Bakery and Cafe in Callahan is a great place for something sweet.  They're on My Space.  Just take a look and see if it doesn't make you hungry.
http://www.myspace.com/slbc2008 (http://www.myspace.com/slbc2008).
I like the Texas Roadhouse on Blanding for steaks.  They have prime rib on the weekends, including Friday. I really like that.  One of the good things about them is that you can call in to get a reservation.  Here's their website: http://www.texasroadhouse.com/home.php?ad=giftcard (http://www.texasroadhouse.com/home.php?ad=giftcard)
We also like going to the restaurants in the Airport mall: Red Lobster for example.  They're convenient to us and they're getting an Olive Garden, too. 
Where do you like to go?
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Post by: A-Finnius on July 26, 2009, 10:31:23 PM
Vito's on Baymeadows and San Jose is awesome and Stonewood across the street is pretty good as well. 
Chicken Koop is probably the best hangover food ever.
In Riverside, Hovan on Margaret is a great place to grab lunch and Mos Fire has awesome meatloaf.  I've never actually eaten at Kickbacks but if their food is as good as their beer selection then.. well enough said.   
I never make it out to the beaches anymore but there used to be a place out there, I think it was called Cruisers, that had the best burger in Jacksonville. 
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: macbeth25 on July 26, 2009, 11:08:17 PM
I've never heard of these places but they sure sound good.  Have you tried Five Guys for burgers?  I go to the one on IH 95 near JAX International.  I've also done mystery shopping at one as well.  That was pretty cool -- I got paid for the shop and also reimbursed for the meal.  They're pretty good, too.  Their fries are cooked in peanut oil and I don't like them, but you can get your burgers made to order -- including mushrooms. Here's their website which has a locator: http://www.fiveguys.com/Content5.aspx?cn=Home (http://www.fiveguys.com/Content5.aspx?cn=Home).  I have a GPS in my van and I may be able to locate your suggestions by name.
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Post by: A-Finnius on July 26, 2009, 11:22:08 PM
I just had my first 5 guys burger about a month ago and yes I was impressed!  I've been back a few times since.
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: CrysG on July 27, 2009, 07:18:20 PM
Burgers- Five Guys Oakleaf
Bakery- Edgewood Bakery
Chinese Takeout- Hot Wok on 103rd
Chinese-Asia Buffet @ 1101 Blanding Blvd # 101
Italian- Rosina Pizza on Wells
Pizza- Brick Oven @ 220 OP
Mexican-Either El Apache or El Portro Mexican both on Blanding Orange Park
Spanish- El Rincon Espanol Restaurant on Kingsley <---best little secret in Orange Park.
Ice Cream- Dreamette
Sandwich- Blue Boy Sandwich Shop
Chicken- 2nd vote for the Koop
Breakfast- Country Cabin Restaurant @ 950 Blanding Blvd # 13 OP
Healthy- Jason's Deli
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Post by: macbeth25 on July 27, 2009, 07:43:02 PM
Thanks. Some of those sound familiar.  I go to the Country Cabin on Dunn.
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Post by: JeffreyS on July 27, 2009, 10:08:57 PM
Thai - Thai Garden
Burger - The Loop
Subs - Mellow Mushroom
Date Night - Bistro AIX
Gazpacho - Mathew's
Take out - Mathew's Market
Coffee and Pastry - Three Layers
BBQ - Morton's Smokehouse BBQ
Fish- Creekside Dinnery
Pizza - Al's

I am looking for Spanish/ Cuban
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: 02roadking on July 28, 2009, 09:31:59 AM
Spanish / Cuban = Havana-Jax Cafe. Website did not work, but you can view the menu at http://www.restaurant.com/rdc_site.net/listings.aspx?StateID=&zip=32206# 
Have not been, but have heard good things about it.
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Post by: Doctor_K on July 28, 2009, 09:44:31 AM
Spanish/Cuban - Havana Jax, hands down.  Phenomenal; or if you're willing to travel, the Columbia in St. Augustine
Mexican - La Nop and their other place in the Landing
Bistro - Biscottis
Dessert/Bakery - Biscottis
Burger joint - Five Guys
Quick-casual - Camille's
Sushi - Yummy Sushi by Aromas
Ice Cream - Marble Slab, period.
Chinese/Fusion - PF Changs
Pizza - Abe's
Steak & stuff - Ted's Montana
Chicken - Vote #3 for Koop; Beach Road Chicken is a close second
Breakfast - Mimi's Cafe
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Post by: Captain Zissou on July 28, 2009, 09:56:23 AM
Mexican-La Nop
Bistro- Biscottis
Dessert-....Layla's (Pistachio Sundae)
Burger- Five Guys or the Loop
Sandwich- Larry's
Quick-  Harpoon Louie's (Avondale)
Sushi- Sumo Sushi (Park & King)
Chinese- Fu Hao Bistro (5 Points)
Thai- Thia Bistro (San Marco) [Also choice for Date Night- awesome category]
Pizza- Moon River (Murray Hill)
Steak- Epping Forest
Chicken- I guess Beach Road, never been to the Koop
Breakfast- Metro Diner (San Marco)
Beer Food- Jolly Mon Catering @ Bold City (best wings in your life)
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: Captain Zissou on July 28, 2009, 09:59:16 AM
PS- I just at at Take Away Gourmet (Matthew's Market) and it may have changed my life. 

If you're in San Marco ever, check it out for Wine, Cheese, pre-cooked meals, gourmet to go buffet...... it's awesome.
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: Atari007 on July 28, 2009, 10:00:35 AM
Im going to have to throw some love towards Kickbacks in Riverside.   AMAZING food (everything on the menu!!) and an awesome beer selection!!!

Breakfast - Cool Moose is awesome for Breakfast/Brunch (Im sure their other stuff is great too, but I only go there on weekend mornings).

Ice Cream - City Kidz

Mexican - La Nop is the best mexican Ive ever had.   I have to say that the only one Ive been to is the one at Phillips and Baymeadows though....

Pizza - Moon River!!!!!!!
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: macbeth25 on July 28, 2009, 11:58:33 AM
I really like to read this thread.  Just looking at it makes me hungry.  I noticed that “Five Guys” has been mentioned several times as well as several other good places to eat.  Has anyone else tried the Texas Roadhouse on Blanding near BJ’s and Compass Bank?  If you have, I hope you enjoyed it. 
If you’re like me and enjoy prime rib, don’t forget they only serve that on Weekends.  You can call (904) 213-1000 for a reservation and, that way, you don’t have to wait as long.  They’re usually pretty busy.  If the restaurants you mention also have reservation numbers, please mention them or make sure they’re available on the website. 
I live in Callahan, as you might have guessed from previous posts, and most of these places sound like they are further than I normally like to drive.  I think I’m going to have to make several exceptions, though. 
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: exnewsman on July 28, 2009, 12:00:56 PM
Bistro- Biscottis (Avondale)
Dessert- Biscotti's
Burger- Five Guys or the Loop
Subs- Angie's on Beach Blvd in Jax Beach
Atmosphere- The Brick in Avondale
Mexican- Hola on Main St (authentic mex just like La Nop - but the scenery is better - plus outside seating across from Confederate Park)
Sushi- Sushi Cafe (outside seating is great)
Chinese- PF Changs (China Joy in Riverside is reliable for standard take-out)
Thai- Lemongrass in Baymeadows or Thai Basil in San Marco
Pizza- the Loop (for California style) or Al's (Atlantic Beach location is best)
The View- Chart House
Steak- The Brick (if not Morton's or Ruth's Chris)
Breakfast- Metro Diner (San Marco) or Cool Moose Cafe (Riverside)
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: JeffreyS on July 28, 2009, 12:08:15 PM
Captain Z good call on the breakfast at Metro Diner but we never say Harpoon Louie's it is just Harp's. :D

I know Thai Garden looks like just a strip Mall hole from the outside but I really love it.
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: macbeth25 on July 28, 2009, 12:13:46 PM
By the way, if you visit any of the restaurants and other places mentioned here or on other threads because you found them on Metrojacksonville.com,  you might mention to that manager that you saw them listed here. Make sure, too, they know how to find us (http://www.metrojacksonville.com/ (http://www.metrojacksonville.com/)). We might get more input, if you'd like that, that way.  Maybe we could make up some sort of card and put it on the site so we can copy it -- I'll leave that to those of you who know more about this sort of thing.  Eventually we might want to carry advertising and it wouldn't hurt for businesses to know we're here.
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: Captain Zissou on July 28, 2009, 12:13:57 PM
Where is Thai Garden?  The southside/baymeadows intersection has 3 or 4 that are pretty good (Lemongrass, Pattaya Thai, and 5th element (never been there, but looks busy)).  Thanks for the heads up about Harp's, it's one of my favorites.
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: JeffreyS on July 28, 2009, 12:39:49 PM
Thai Garden is in Orange Park on the right hand side of Blanding headed south just before the mall.
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: Ocklawaha on July 28, 2009, 02:13:02 PM
Breakfast - Krystals
Lunch - Krystals
Dinner - Krystals
American - Krystals
Snacking - Krystals
Gourmet - Krystals
Burgers - Krystals
Chicken - Krystals
Chili - Krystals

Gee, did I miss anything?  


OCKLAWAHA
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: Captain Zissou on July 28, 2009, 02:56:06 PM
Actually, Ock, I think you missed the one category where Krystal does claim top prize.  LATE NIGHT!!  After FL/GA every year for about half a decade my friends and I get about 6 sackfuls and recount the Gator victory.  Ohhh Memories.....
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Post by: fsujax on July 28, 2009, 03:01:30 PM
ahh yes.....i love me some Krystals!
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Post by: 5ptscurmudgeon on July 29, 2009, 11:21:34 AM
Xtra treat or date- Bistro Aix
Middleastern- Karam's - U Blvd.
Gyros- Wally's - Cesary
Seafood- Gene's (really miss Avondale loc.)
              Clarks- nuff said.
Burgers- Harpoon Louie's -Avondale
Bakery- Edgewood Bakery
Chinese Takeout- Hot Wok 5 pts.
Chinese-Asia Buffet None-used to be Wasabi 5pts. (get to work slackers!)
Italian- boo hoo hoo- too upset to talk about it. IE: nothing affordable edible
Pizza- home or Moon River- Both F.Beach and Murray Hill
Mexican- Pepe's- Dupont Plaza, Lakewood
             Tacolu- Atl. Blvd. - Jax Bch.
Spanish- still looking since Ed's. (where are you!)
Ice Cream- publix
Sandwich- Harpoon Louie's - Avondale
Chicken- Meyers Latin- Phillips HWY.
Breakfast- home
Healthy- native sun-either
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: Burn to Shine on September 11, 2009, 07:36:49 PM
So far, since moving here, I've tried a few places.  I really like the Cool Moose Cafe, Blue Bamboo, and La Nopalera (love the happy hour).  I tried Steak n Shake for the first time ever last night and I liked it too.  Not a big fan of European Street Cafe.  The Grape was fun but expensive for eating.  Sumo Sushi - by far my favorite!!!!!  I also went to Yummy Sushi and it was pretty good.  Nice presentation.  I want to try Seven Bridges and Fontana as well as the brunch at The Crabcake Factory.  Oh and how could I forget The Fox is the best for breakfast!

~total foodie here   
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Post by: NotNow on September 11, 2009, 08:08:07 PM
Mojo's BBQ - great food and great music
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Post by: Karl_Pilkington on September 11, 2009, 09:38:48 PM
agree on Mojo's just ate there again tonight.  Love their pulled pork, tried their ribs tonight and was impressed, fall off the bone St. Louis style.  Good stuff.

oh yeah they have a great ribeye steak and for what you get its a very good deal.
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Post by: Burn to Shine on September 13, 2009, 12:49:42 PM
Larry's Giant Subs - I love it!  Just tried it today.
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Post by: billy on September 13, 2009, 02:36:15 PM
someones got the Happy Krystal Habit....
remember the drive in across from Bishop Kinney?

anyone remember a burger joint at Jacksonville Beach called the
Copper Stack? (or was it the Copper Kettle)
near the HoJo on Beach Blvd.

I grow old.....
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Post by: Dog Walker on September 13, 2009, 04:56:39 PM
Billy, If you remember the drive-in across from Bishop Kenny and Assumption you are indeed growing old!  Cruising through with WAPE-AM blasting on the radio; round and round looking for friends and showing off, dressed in pink and black.  yow!
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Post by: billy on September 13, 2009, 05:45:15 PM
Please, we're not talking Happy Days, more like Dazed and Confused era.......
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Post by: DavidWilliams on September 13, 2009, 09:14:21 PM
Quote from: Dog Walker on September 13, 2009, 04:56:39 PM
Billy, If you remember the drive-in across from Bishop Kenny and Assumption you are indeed growing old!  Cruising through with WAPE-AM blasting on the radio; round and round looking for friends and showing off, dressed in pink and black.  yow!

Anybody remember the Greaseman back when he was fresh?  :)
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: KenFSU on September 13, 2009, 11:27:00 PM
Sushi - Sake House or Sushi Rock
Steak - Capital Grille
Pizza - Mellow Mushroom
Burgers - Five Guys or The Loop
Pork - The Row (maybe my favorite place in Jax)
Italian - Mezza Luna
Mexican - La Nopalera
Copious Amounts of Lightly Cooked Animal - Espeto
Date Night - BB's, The Brick, Bistro Aix
Valentine's Day - Melting Pot
After work - Mossfire Grill

I've also become a big fan of Johnny Angel's Diner on the corner of Beach and St. John's Bluff. Really good sandwiches, clean, and a real fun atmosphere. Bad location though, which I hope doesn't doom them.
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Post by: Burn to Shine on September 14, 2009, 12:19:06 PM
MMMMMM!  I almost forgot about the Mossfire Grill.  YUMMMM!
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Post by: billy on September 14, 2009, 01:12:47 PM
Is the Goal Post still open in Avondale?
Also: Why are there so many hot dog carts in Jacksonville?
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Post by: ChriswUfGator on September 16, 2009, 03:29:52 PM
Quote from: billy on September 14, 2009, 01:12:47 PM
Also: Why are there so many hot dog carts in Jacksonville?

I was wondering the exact same thing today, as I drove by like 3 of them within 10 minutes. They are springing up everywhere, and none of them really appear to be that busy. There must be some hotdog-cart pyramid scheme running around here.
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Post by: cdb on September 16, 2009, 03:44:16 PM
Nice little spot in Ponte Vedra called The Palm Valley Fish Camp..... Right next to Lulu's on Solano Rd west of A1A about a mile up on your right.
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Post by: Burn to Shine on September 16, 2009, 11:52:34 PM
Speaking of hot dogs.  The Hot Dog Shack down in Jax Beach is so good!
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Post by: JaxNole on September 17, 2009, 10:19:37 AM
Filipino/Tagalog: (Aside from my parents') A Taste of Manila

[ETA
Chicken: Beach Road
Soul and Spirit, Save the Lord: Potters House Cafe
Hookah/Lebanese-Middle Eastern: Al Hilm The Dream
Sunday Tailgating at gay bar (ha): Park Place]

Pacific Fusion: Roy's
Sushi: Sumo Sushi and Tama's
Spanish/Italian: Taverna
Tapas: 13 Gypsies
Southern (US) + French: Pastiche
Breakfast: The Fox
Churrascaria: Tento (sorry, Avondale Espeto)
Bakery/Cavity City: Manila, Edgewood bakeries
Cupcakes: CamiCakes
Casual with friends: Biscotti's
Sandwiches: European Street
Unpretentious seafood: The Fish Company
Southern seafood: Clark's
Burritos: BG
Linen: Matthew's
Happy Hour and Munchies: Kickbacks
Cuban walk-up: The Surprise Cuban Bakery
Date (especially same sex): The Grotto
Thai: Basil Thai (San Marco)
American Chinese: Green Lake
BBQ: Jenkins (though a lot has to do with having my first in high school)
Artery clogging: Original Lubi's (University)
Pizza: Al's (Atlantic Beach)
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: billy on September 17, 2009, 10:43:23 AM
Where can you get a decent bagel these days?
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Post by: DavidWilliams on September 17, 2009, 10:44:37 AM
Quote from: billy on September 17, 2009, 10:43:23 AM
Where can you get a decent bagel these days?

Einstein Brothers is pretty good.
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Post by: DarkPlex on October 24, 2009, 03:05:31 AM
Rosy's is excellent mexican. Get chicken nachos as appetizer and carne pibil for entree
copelands is pricey but lunch is exceptionally priced. Specialize in nawlins grub but everything is good. Even their ribs and wings.
Ribs BBQ sauce has apple in it. Scrumptious. Wings are excellent appetizer
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Post by: danno on October 24, 2009, 10:39:52 AM
For a great burger............... Times Grill
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Post by: JaxBorn1962 on October 25, 2009, 06:34:42 PM
Quote from: A-Finnius on July 26, 2009, 11:22:08 PM
I just had my first 5 guys burger about a month ago and yes I was impressed!  I've been back a few times since.
:)I had one today with a Large FF Very Good the Cost a little high $10.32
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Post by: JaxBorn1962 on October 25, 2009, 06:52:50 PM
Bar B Q = Sonny's
Seafood = The Blue Crab
Pizza = The Hut and Papa Johns
Breakfast = IHOP
Steak = Ruth's Chris http://www.ruthschris.com/Steak-House/7200/Jacksonville/Riverfront
Burger = 5 Guys Burger Then Wendy's if right off the grill then Gut Bomb's without onions.
Chicken = KFC
Bakery = Edgewood Bakeries
Fast Food Seafood = Captain D's
Fast Food Roast Beef = Arby's
Hot Dog Cart = Jon's on Wabash Ave
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Post by: duvalbill on October 25, 2009, 06:58:21 PM
No one has mentioned the French Pantry?  Good lord, some of you are really missing out if you haven't been there.  Also, the best pizza in town unequivocally belongs to Picasso's in Mandarin.
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Post by: danno on October 25, 2009, 07:57:42 PM
Bar B Q = Mojos
Seafood = Alergic
Pizza = Tie.... Rennas & Brooklyn Pizza
Breakfast = Uptown Market
Burger = Times Grill
Chicken = Beach Road
Hot Dog Cart = Jocks next to Dave and Busters.
Best Indian = Fifth Element
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Post by: AntigoneStarr on October 25, 2009, 09:22:30 PM
Sushi: Sumo Sushi
Italian: Sorrento's or Tra Vini
Breakfast: -never awake-
Bakery: Edgewood bakery
Cupcakes: The Cake Shop
Sandwiches: European Street
Seafood: The Chart House
Burritos: Burrito Gallery
Steak: The Wine Cellar
Date Night: Bistro Aix or The Wine Cellar
Cafe Food: Wheelhouse Cafe
Thai: Old Siam (now gone... *cries*)
American Chinese: Green Lake
BBQ: Jenkins
Mexican: Paco's
Artery clogging: The Loop
Diner: 3rd Street Diner
Pizza: not in this town
Late Night: Kickbacks
Mediterranean: Casbah
Home-cooked: Five Points Coffee & Spice
Business Dinner: The Mansion at Epping Forest
Custom Menu: Epping Forest
Over-priced/barely mediocre: San Jose Country Club
Best View: University Club and River Club
Hookahs + Friends: Layla's
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Post by: Johnny on October 26, 2009, 02:11:02 PM
Sushi - Yummy Sushi and Sake House (Southbank or Riverside)
Burrito's - Burrito Gallery
Pizza - Mellow Mushroom
BBQ - Jerome Brown's
Mexican - Cinco de Mayo (La Nop's landing location) & La Nop Orange Park
Coffee/cakes - Three Layers
Breakfast - Uptown Market is growing on me otherwise Cracker Barrel
Wings - Wild Wing Cafe
Subs - PUBLIX (HAND'S DOWN, I CAN LIVE ON THESE)
Italian - undecided, too few good places in Jax
Seafood - Whitey's Fish Camp
Burger - Longhorn Steakhouse or Chili's
American & drinks - Chili's or Boston's
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Post by: Reaper man on November 23, 2009, 06:15:33 AM
I LIKE TO EAT AT THE ALL CAPS CAFE!
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Post by: Captain Zissou on November 23, 2009, 09:27:40 AM
This is the tastiest thread ever.
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Post by: Atari007 on November 30, 2009, 10:19:04 AM
Quote from: DavidWilliams on September 13, 2009, 09:14:21 PM
Anybody remember the Greaseman back when he was fresh?  :)

Was he worse than he is now??   I want to kick him in the teeth every time i hear him come on the radio... Geeeeze.... and Im not generally a violent guy... heh....  but hey..... what can you say?  lol
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Post by: sandyshoes on November 30, 2009, 10:31:37 AM
re: Greaseman..."when he was fresh" ??  LOL   I'm an old geezerette, I remember him on the radio over 30 years ago.  My mom thought he was hysterical, so when your parents think something is cool, that sort of kills it right there.  I've seen the advertisements for him on tv recently -- I don't care to listen to him again.  Meanwhile, back to the THREAD already in progress - Athens Cafe.  omg...
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Post by: Reaper man on November 30, 2009, 04:22:35 PM
Might I add that the uptown market in Springfield has AWESOME deli sammiches.  There was this turkey sandwich with avocado in it that was orgasmicly good.
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Post by: Wacca Pilatka on November 30, 2009, 05:14:14 PM
I haven't gotten to try as many different places since I'm an out-of-towner, but my favorites in no particular order are Clark's, Jenkins BBQ, Chart House, Metro Diner, and Basil Thai.  I'm really looking forward to trying Uptown Market and Burrito Gallery, among others.
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Post by: MASDjax on November 30, 2009, 11:12:42 PM
I don't think anyone has mentioned vegetarian options yet. Chamblin's Uptown makes a mean Veggie Wrap-fabulous! I'm expecting jokes from Ocklawaha or Steve Z to follow...
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Post by: Reaper man on December 01, 2009, 07:57:28 AM
Quote from: MASDjax on November 30, 2009, 11:12:42 PM
I don't think anyone has mentioned vegetarian options yet. Chamblin's Uptown makes a mean Veggie Wrap-fabulous! I'm expecting jokes from Ocklawaha or Steve Z to follow...

Veggie is for wussies. :3

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c196/reaper_man/carnivore-awesome.jpg)
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Post by: Sportmotor on December 01, 2009, 08:17:51 AM
I love it
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Post by: David on December 01, 2009, 09:07:56 AM
I rarely "LOL" on here but that carnivore poster did the trick. meat, good. napster bad.
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Post by: sandyshoes on December 01, 2009, 10:38:04 AM
5 Guys (Regular sized cheeseburger) Burgers and Fries....when you want a good ol' hot, juicy cheeseburger, and fries cut from real Idaho "pertaters"  *Slingblade's pronunciation*  that sit in boxes stacked up in the joint - and you can eat peanuts roasted in the shell while you wait only a few minutes for your order.
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Post by: Overstreet on December 01, 2009, 12:04:33 PM
Quote from: Captain Zissou on July 28, 2009, 02:56:06 PM
Actually, Ock, I think you missed the one category where Krystal does claim top prize.  LATE NIGHT!!  After FL/GA every year for about half a decade my friends and I get about 6 sackfuls and recount the Gator victory.  Ohhh Memories.....

I believe the category is, "Krystals, where the south sobers up."
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Post by: Reaper man on December 01, 2009, 12:09:07 PM
Quote from: Overstreet on December 01, 2009, 12:04:33 PM
I believe the category is, "Krystals, where the south sobers up."

Krystals is everything I hate in a burger.  Yuk.
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Post by: billy on December 01, 2009, 12:33:18 PM
Quote from: Overstreet on December 01, 2009, 12:04:33 PM
Quote from: Captain Zissou on July 28, 2009, 02:56:06 PM
Actually, Ock, I think you missed the one category where Krystal does claim top prize.  LATE NIGHT!!  After FL/GA every year for about half a decade my friends and I get about 6 sackfuls and recount the Gator victory.  Ohhh Memories.....
I thought that was what Waffle House was for.

I believe the category is, "Krystals, where the south sobers up."
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Post by: AntigoneStarr on December 01, 2009, 06:49:50 PM
Krystal is why I beg for In and Out to come to the East Coast... oi. Sonic > Krystal anyday!
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Post by: reednavy on December 08, 2009, 01:12:07 AM
Anyone in the Mandarin area should give this little hole-in-the-wall place a try. Sushi House, across the street from ACE by the Uhaul building, is a really great and they're very friendly. It's jsut a little family joint but they got out of their way to make sure you have a good meal.

Also, right beside it is Santioni's, the absolute best Italian place I've ever eaten at down here.
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: thekillingwax on December 08, 2009, 03:29:56 AM
Krystal and In and Out are different beasts. Krystal sates a more bestial thirst. You go to a place like 5 Guys or I&O because you want a good burger. You go to Krystal because you absolutely have to. There's no debate, no discussion and no emotion. When it's Krystal Time, you put no more thought into devouring a sackful as a wolf would contemplate devouring sheep. Would one sell their soul and set this world ablaze for a mere burger? I think not. But god help you if you get between that steamed goodness and someone who needs it.

Now if you don't mind, I need my fix.
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: Reaper man on December 09, 2009, 06:26:33 PM
Quote from: AntigoneStarr on December 01, 2009, 06:49:50 PM
Krystal is why I beg for In and Out to come to the East Coast... oi. Sonic > Krystal anyday!

I probably won't eat at an in-n-out anymore for the same reasons I don't eat at chick-fil-a.  Here's why. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In-N-Out_Burger#Bible_references)
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: David on December 09, 2009, 06:32:36 PM
heh, that reminds me of a David Cross bit where he gets a bible verse with his sandwich while flying Alaska Airlines.

"Wait a minute.... I don't remember ordering the Christian sandwich. No...I didn't because if I had they definitely would've offered me the Buddhist pasta ...."
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: Dog Walker on December 09, 2009, 09:58:37 PM
Ate at Fu Hao Bisto in 5 Points tonight; wonderful food absolutely incredible presentation.  Carved vegetable flowers and vase surrounded by carved chain from carrot. This is the sort of place you would pay twice the price for in Atlanta, Washington or New York.

Highly recommended!
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: David on December 18, 2009, 04:06:44 PM
Quote from: A-Finnius on July 26, 2009, 10:31:23 PM
I never make it out to the beaches anymore but there used to be a place out there, I think it was called Cruisers, that had the best burger in Jacksonville. 

Cruisers just opened a location for us townies, it's in the Lakewood plaza facing Hendricks, just north of University Blvd.
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: billy on December 18, 2009, 04:32:36 PM
the old Atlanta Bread Company/ Jax Liquors?A&P space on the north end?
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: David on December 18, 2009, 05:48:16 PM
Exactly. Right where Atlanta Bread use to be.
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: DavidWilliams on December 18, 2009, 05:53:12 PM
My son waits tables there. The food is quite good!!!
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: sandyshoes on December 18, 2009, 05:55:20 PM
In Lakewood, Pizza Italian's Lasagna is very good (the sauce, or "gravy" if you know some real New York Italians!) is to die for.    Sorry to say the bread and salad were horrible, but go anyway, for the rest of the meal.  Cute little family restaurant.

 
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: Heranz on January 12, 2010, 01:55:37 AM
It's been a long time since the last time I visited Sarah Lee's Bakery. The taste of their bread is good and how they entertain their customers are charming. Breads are the safest foods to eat whenever I am traveling. If your stomach is not that keen to try local delicacies, I am sure there is something in their bakery that will satisfy your hunger. Custom Fortune Cookies (http://www.fancyfortunecookies.com)

Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: Burn to Shine on March 27, 2010, 06:18:53 PM
Quote from: Burn to Shine on September 11, 2009, 07:36:49 PM
So far, since moving here, I've tried a few places.  I really like the Cool Moose Cafe, Blue Bamboo, and La Nopalera (love the happy hour).  I tried Steak n Shake for the first time ever last night and I liked it too.  Not a big fan of European Street Cafe.  The Grape was fun but expensive for eating.  Sumo Sushi - by far my favorite!!!!!  I also went to Yummy Sushi and it was pretty good.  Nice presentation.  I want to try Seven Bridges and Fontana as well as the brunch at The Crabcake Factory.  Oh and how could I forget The Fox is the best for breakfast!

~total foodie here   

I did try Seven Bridges and eh, it was okay.  It wasn't some place that I just have to go back to. 

We went to The Black Bean in San Marco today.  I had a veggie cuban that was one of the best meatless sandwiches I've had.  The fries are good too.
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: Burn to Shine on March 27, 2010, 06:40:56 PM
Oh and I haven't actually eaten there yet (although the food looked great) - I sure could go for some Bold City Brewery right about now.  Games and beer.  Awesomeness.
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: I-10east on March 27, 2010, 10:32:36 PM
I'm surprised that no one mentioned Boston's for pizza. Papa Murphy's in OP (take & bake) is real good too.
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: Cliffs_Daughter on March 27, 2010, 11:10:27 PM
Quote from: I-10east on March 27, 2010, 10:32:36 PM
I'm surprised that no one mentioned Boston's for pizza. Papa Murphy's in OP (take & bake) is real good too.

OMG, how did I not know we had a Papa Murphy's???  I LOVED them in Dallas! Alright, I live close enough to OP, I have to get one tomorrow.
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: TheProfessor on March 27, 2010, 11:41:13 PM
The Fox (breakfast, good fried green tomatoes), Orsay (dinner), Crab Creek Cafe (anytime), The Donut Shoppe (anytime), California Pizza Kitchen (cpk cobb salad), Toninos Trattoria‎ (good pizza and fresh made stromboli, Nero's Cafe has good stromboli too), Seafood Kitchen (lunch), so many more =)
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: I-10east on March 27, 2010, 11:48:30 PM
Quote from: Cliffs_Daughter on March 27, 2010, 11:10:27 PM
OMG, how did I not know we had a Papa Murphy's???  I LOVED them in Dallas! Alright, I live close enough to OP, I have to get one tomorrow.

Yeah they are real good. I believe that the Blanding Blvd. Papa Murphy location is the only one in FL.
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: RockStar on March 28, 2010, 03:38:06 AM
There's a CPK in Jax??? Where?

In no order:
AIX
Orsay
Taverna
BB's
Burrito G/Uptown
The Fox (it rocks, LOL)
Moon River
Fu Hao
5 Guys
Urban Flats (mmm French Dip)
Andiamo's

mmm getting hungry
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: I-10east on March 28, 2010, 03:51:01 AM
Quote from: RockStar on March 28, 2010, 03:38:06 AM
There's a CPK in Jax??? Where?

There are none in Northern FL, just Central, and South FL. Some people are mentioning out of city/state favorites like In-N-Out etc.
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: TheProfessor on March 28, 2010, 05:18:27 AM
There is a California Pizza Kitchen in the former Sharper Image Space across from Maggiano's Little Italy.  At St. Johns Town Center
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: RockStar on March 28, 2010, 01:31:00 PM
I'll have to check it out...

Oh and I forgot Mossfire and OBrothers...both great as well.
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: blizz01 on March 28, 2010, 01:55:10 PM
I heard that another Papa Murphy's is opening somewhere in Duval soon (I thought in the Tapestry Park area, but I may have that confused with the Jimmy John's that just opened there) - Also, here's the original article from a few months ago:

http://jacksonville.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/stories/2009/09/28/daily42.html
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: I-10east on March 28, 2010, 02:53:13 PM
Quote from: TheProfessor on March 28, 2010, 05:18:27 AM
There is a California Pizza Kitchen in the former Sharper Image Space across from Maggiano's Little Italy.  At St. Johns Town Center

For whatever reason, CPK's site doesn't have the SJTC's location listed yet.

www.cpk.com/locations/
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: blizz01 on March 28, 2010, 03:00:17 PM
CPK = 08/02/10

http://jacksonville.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/stories/2010/02/01/daily33.html
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: I-10east on March 28, 2010, 03:12:22 PM
Thanks for clearing that up Blizz. There's a big difference between coming soon, and already open.
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: JagFan07 on March 28, 2010, 03:15:35 PM
Quote from: blizz01 on March 28, 2010, 01:55:10 PM
I heard that another Papa Murphy's is opening somewhere in Duval soon (I thought in the Tapestry Park area, but I may have that confused with the Jimmy John's that just opened there) - Also, here's the original article from a few months ago:

http://jacksonville.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/stories/2009/09/28/daily42.html

There is a Pap Murphy's in Orange Park off Blanding Blvd south of Kingsley Ave. It is next to the new Shoe Carnival. Haven't tried it yet, will post a review after we do ( I know just a little about the pizza biz ).
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: blizz01 on March 28, 2010, 08:07:06 PM
All that Papa Murphy's talk prompted me to pick up a pie tonight - the young ladies working indicated that there will soon be new locations on San Jose Blvd. & Fleming Island.....
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: Ocklawaha on March 28, 2010, 09:42:42 PM
Milligan's

Well screw THAT idea! Guess Krystal will have to do.

Okay, so I'm cheap, but I'm not easy!


OCKLAWAHA
Title: Re: PLACES I LIKE TO EAT
Post by: Burn to Shine on March 28, 2010, 11:40:11 PM
I love Burrito Gallery and also Mikey's Pizza rocks.