Newcomers to the Jacksonville Restaurant Scene

[Metro Jacksonville]

Newcomers to the Jacksonville Restaurant Scene





Read More: http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2016-aug-newcomers-to-the-jacksonville-restaurant-scene

[ProjectMaximus]

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?

[ben says]

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).

[blfair]

I hope that ramen is really good and I'm not being lied to again.

[JaxJersey-licious]

^^^^^^ Yeah, because you know Jaxons are well known for their inscrutable taste of indoor football practice facilities and ramen!

[BennyKrik]

Whats that on a plate at freshJax? Roasted potato and mystery gravy?
Embellished a bit too much to be in 'restaurants'

[jaxcpa]

I've been to Hangar Bay twice (in the last week ) 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.

[ben says]

I hope that ramen is really good and I'm not being lied to again.

Ramen sucks, fried chicken is amazing.

[ProjectMaximus]

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...

[Charles Hunter]

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? :-)

[jaxcpa]

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.

[JaxRestaurantReviews]

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).

[Adam White]

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.

[ben says]

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.

[Adam White]

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'.