Getting Hazy with Civil Society at Aardwolf
In anticipation of next month's Beer and Drink Issue, I swung by Aardwolf Brewing Company today to speak with them on what "craft" means to them in tod…
Food
Ancient City Brewing Gets New Taproom and Canning Line
Ancient City Brewing has some big plans for 2017, with a new taproom location in downtown St. Augustine and a long-awaited canning line to distribute t…
What’s Coming to Jax in the Near Future
There’s always something new coming soon to Jacksonville, if you just know where to look. So while you might’ve heard about a few changes coming soon,…
Foraging for Seasonal Cocktails
Despite the lack of springtime showers, Jacksonville’s gardens have still managed to produce some foliage. With the final month of spring upon us, loca…
Atlantic Beach Brewing Co. Opening May 6 — Q&A with owner and head brewer
Keeping in the spirit of "you can never have too many craft breweries," Atlantic Beach is finally getting its very own craft/micro brewery, fittingly n…
McDonald’s McFlurries Temporarily Leaving?
Yeah, you read the title right. McDonald's McFlurries are temporarily leaving McDonald's menus. The year seems to be flying by. It’s already spr…
Jacksonville Welcomes Hyperion Brewing
Jacksonville will welcome its newest brewery, Hyperion Brewing Company, to the Springfield area with a grand opening event May 19. Hyperion is break…
Tastes of the 904 — Savory
Of all the different tastes that we experience, one stands out above the rest as the most unusual and difficult to describe. Savory, sometimes referred…
2017 Food Trends with Chef Tom Gray
2017 is finally upon us, and our taste buds are feeling adventurous! As foodie enthusiasts embrace the new year, it’s a perfect time to look ahead and …
Al’s Pizza rebranding Atlantic Beach location to Al’s Craft Pizza Co.
There's a lot going on with Al's Pizza in Atlantic Beach. Al’s is currently changing the brand for its AB location and moving about a block away. It’s …
Burger King to Takeover Popeyes … and Probably Ruin It
For the love of food! Burger King reportedly bought out the Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen company February 21, 2017. According to CNN, the Restaurant Br…
Tastes of the 904 — Sour
Historically, sour has a bad rap. Scientists believe our body’s aversion to sour flavors evolved as a way to prevent consumption of spoiled or unripene…
7 New Restaurants Opening This Year
There's a ton of scrumptious restaurants coming to the area in 2017, here's seven of our most anticipated new spots. Cowford Chophouse Aptly named …
Tastes of the 904 — Salty
If North Florida regions were defined by taste, the coast wouldn’t even have to change its current tagline. Salt life is the way of life at the Jackson…
Tastes of the 904 — Sweet
You’ve been on some awful diet since the beginning of the new year, and you could probably sniff out a chocolate chip cookie hiding in your coworker's …
Tastes of the 904 — Bitter
Do you remember your first time? There you are, feasting on the fruits of your Halloween spoils when you throw back a fistful of Good & Plenties or…
Tastes of the 904 — Spicy
Years back, I found myself in the Ironbound neighborhood of Newark. I was joining a friend for dinner in this “little Portugal” of New Jersey. However,…
Hoptinger Opens In Five Points
After opening two successful locations in Jax Beach and St. Augustine, Hoptinger set its sights on the Riverside area for a third location. After many …
The St. Augustine Distillery — An Interesting View with Head Distiller Lucas Smith
The St. Augustine Distillery is officially the first in Florida to produce barrel-aged bourbon since the Prohibition. Founded in 2016 by Mike Diaz and …
Winter and Spring Beer Preview with Ancient City Brewing’s Benjamin Davenport
Benjamin Davenport is the tap room manager over at Ancient City Brewing Co. in St. Augustine — as if you couldn't tell that by his manly brewer's beard…
Southern Swells, Jacksonville’s Newest Brewery — Q&A with owner Corey Adams
Southern Swells Brewing Co. is the newest brewery to open in the 904 and join the burgeoning craft beer scene. Located on 1312 Beach Blvd. in Jax Beach…
Surfer [The Bar] Open For Business — Q&A with owner Greg Saig
The long wait is over, and as of Sunday, Jan. 15, Surfer [The Bar] is now open for business in Jacksonville Beach! After kicking off the soft opening o…
5 Loaves 2 Fish Opens Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant
The first time I tried 5 Loaves 2 Fish was at their food truck. It was a scallop dish with curried fennel and apple slaw that was simply amazing. When …
UPDATE: Jollibee Filipino Restaurant Set to Open December 2016
A Filipino restaurant with a cult-like following will be bringing its favorite flavors to Jacksonville soon when Jollibee cracks open its front doors t…
Ancient City Brewing — St. Augustine’s first craft brewery quickly becoming a hometown staple
To say craft beer is a “craze” or “fad” doesn’t really do it the justice it deserves. Craft beer is a massive industry ($22 billion to be exact), and s…