Summer months in North Florida can often feel endless for the intrepid foodie. The heat gangs up with massive, crowded food events to make us feel like cattle waiting in line for something that feels vaguely threatening. October breaks that cycle with exclusive, quirky, fun events that won’t leave you mopping your brow and wondering if you’re an extra in a Lord of the Flies production. All treats, no tricks… unless you’re into that sort of thing. (more…)

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::insert wit here::
Yeah – food events in September. This is what dieting does to you. Never, ever do it. (more…)

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Eat Up Downtown’s purpose is clear — draw Jacksonville’s citizenry away from their favorite outlying restaurants and into downtown.  Some of the most highly regarded establishments in the city trot out their three course prix fixe menus once a year for the low, low price of $25. Galloping hordes of diners (in theory) pour into their chairs, sample the fare and establish a relationship that will last the whole year through. So, what happened at Indochine? (more…)

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After two countries, twelve states, one theme park, 3,200+ miles and three weeks, I’m back from Kastenpalooza 2011! I’m back on the horse and we have late August food events up to our eyeballs so let’s get started! (more…)

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Normally, I spend our monthly “special time” here spewing PR statements and restaurant calendars at you. Sure, I’ll occasionally throw you a joke or a photo of my garden, but this month I’m feelin’ saucy. (more…)

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It’s no secret that eating at restaurants can be shockingly high in calories. Anyone who has seen “Eat This Not That” segments on morning shows knows that the whole wheat grilled chicken hold-the-mayo sandwich is sometimes more of a calorie bomb than a cheeseburger. We live in a world of 1500 calorie salads. It’s enough to drive a pudgy girl mad. By the end of this year, chains with more than 20 locations will be forced to cough up their numbers. Is this good or bad? (more…)

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The 21st annual Jacksonville FOODFIGHT was held on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at the Touchdown Club in Everbank Field. The event featured 50+ restaurants, bakeries, caterers and purveyors of tasty adult beverages and benefited Second Harvest. If you couldn’t make it this year, join me for a few highlights and mark your calendar for next year. (more…)

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What’s shakin’ in June? How about the best doughnuts in Jax, crab cake BLTs, Father’s Day, charity events and an all-out food brawl!

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