August is upon us, my foodie companions, so let’s take a look at what great food you can plan for in the month ahead!
One of the best things about August on the First Coast is Eat Up Downtown. Eat Up is an event organized by Downtown Vision featuring more than 20 restaurants offering 3-course prix fixe menus [...]

Is there anyone left in Jacksonville this week? It seems everyone I know has packed up and gone on vacation. It would be a shame to leave Jacksonville this week because there is so much happening in food news that I barely know where to start.
When in doubt, we’ll start with that buzzing sound. ‘town is [...]

Hey there, food lovers! There is a ton of food news this week – new restaurants, seasonal food and festivals, so let’s get started!
A little programming note – I’ll be in Canada until June 20th on an RV tour of Nova Scotia so I can’t guarantee any updates. Please continue to send your food news to [...]

Only the most hardened nitpicker would point out that it is not yet officially summer. Of course, I am that nitpicker. Summer begins on June 21 and school doesn’t get out in Duval until June 11, but most folks agree that Memorial Day weekend is the kick off for summer fun. There is a lot [...]

As April wraps up, North Florida is rocking with food and food events for any taste!
If you’re looking for something family friendly, then check out Wing and Rock at the Expo Center at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 24. This event brings together local chicken wing restaurants and rock bands.  Check out live music from Violent Soho, [...]

There’s a lot of foodie news this week! It seems that everyone has thawed out from a winter that seemed to drag on longer than my Uncle Joe giving the fifteenth toast at my cousin’s wedding. It’s nice to bring out the shorts and flip flops, but the true beginning of the warmer months started [...]

It’s going to be a GLORIOUS weekend here on the First Coast! Our temperatures have finally warmed up and so has the food scene in the Jacksonville metro area. As I write this, I’m sitting on my back porch where it’s 64 beautiful degrees at 11:30 at night. My Belgian beverage of choice is cold [...]

Hey there, Jaxers!
With temperatures in the 70s and very little chance of rain, it’s time to shed those heavy coats, put on your flip-flops and eat like you live in Florida!
If you’re in the mood for something Mediterranean, Zaitoon would like to offer you a complimentary glass of house wine or draft beer and a special [...]

The 7th Annual Riverside Wine Festival & 5 Points Fall Fest will be held Saturday, November 21, 2009. Beginning at 6pm, the 1000 block of Park Street will be closed to traffic for you to enjoy the wines and live entertainment. There will be over 300 wines from around the world, live entertainment, food vendors, [...]

When: Friday, Nov 13 7:00p to 10:00p
VIP party starts at 6 p.m. General Admission 7-10:00 p.m
Where: Touchdown Club West at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium
Price: General admission tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. VIP tickets are $30, $35 at the door.
Phone: (904) 260-9770
Age: 21 and up