I happened to see this event on the open so I decided to grab the kids and give it a try. Kids are…read more16 so they are easy to get to go to things like this because they love to eat. You know I guess I love to eat too. So when we walked in we had to park a block away because there were a lot of cars around. Unfortunately Jacksonville doesn't have very many parking garages in useful locations so you kind of have to search for parking but we managed to find one in front of the Chamblain's book mine. Right when we walked in there was this itty-bitty little camp her that was selling coffee and I didn't get any but I thought that was kind of cute. There was also a stage with the band performing in they were actually pretty good. There were several types of stands half of the plaza and the other half was pretty much dedicated to food trucks and stands. I got some really remarkable toffee although it was $12 for an 8 ounce can but it was really really good. There were some interesting crafts for sale also. Were a bunch of food trucks there including some regular favorites and a couple I was not familiar with. I don't know if they rotate them out or not but it was interesting to be able to sample all the different trucks in the same location. It was kind of chilly tonight, it would've been better if it wasn't so cold but of course that's not the fault of the planners. I will definitely be back for the next one of these because I really enjoyed it.

It's worth a trip to Hemming Plaza to check out this market. If you want to check out some of the…read morefood trucks that you have bookmarked on your list, this is the place to go. It is a foodie's paradise a long with fresh produce and local shopping all under the big Jacksonville sky. A very unique market because it's held in the evenings where you could plan a cool "date night" with your significant other, sipping on some local beers, checking out the artist and vendors and really feeling part of everything that's making Jax a cool place to live. Just get there early enough so parking shouldn't ever be an issue as street spots are free after 6pm for everyone. Thanks City of Jacksonville.

Clines Meat Market offers such a unique and memorable experience. We attended one of their meat…read moreclasses with friends, and it was incredibly educational from start to finish. The team really knows their craft and explains everything in a way that's fun, approachable, and easy to follow. We tasted some amazing cuts of meat throughout the class, paired with great wine and even better conversation. The quality was truly 10/10 -- you can taste the difference immediately. They also offered a discount on any meat purchased that night, which was a great bonus. Overall, it was a fantastic evening and absolutely worth it. Clines delivers both quality and expertise, and the class is something I'd recommend to anyone who loves good food and wants to learn more about it.

The quality of meat here at clines is the best in town. My cattle farming midwestern family even…read moresaid wowwweeee the taste on our ribeyes. I love that I can pop in for fish, a filet, the best shrimp cocktail, or an eggplant appetizer dip. The store near San Marco is a delight. Thank you for treating us and existing! We appreciate you!

Every Saturday, from 10-3, under the bridges in Riverside, many of the best food and craft vendors…read morein the area, along with performers, local residents, and Jacksonville's greatest dogs, converge for a great weekend event. RAM is just a vibe. We make this a weekly stop and bring our dogs. There is something for everyone here. The outside lanes are devoted to local food vendors and food trucks respectively. Tons of great bakeries, produce and coffee selections. Inside, art, jewelry, and on stage, local talent weekly. Some of my favorite food vendors are 1748 Bakehouse and Mixed Fillings. The art vendors differ week to week and we've made a few purchases. Most importantly, this is THE highlight of the week for my dogs. They get to mingle with other dogs and people and they smile the entire time we're there. This is THE event to start your weekend in the Jacksonville area. If you haven't been, I highly encourage you to visit RAM.

An amazing experience alot of Duval artist out to showcase their talent and sell goods reasonable…read moreprices alot of fun for adults and kids and tons of food trucks Great customer service!!!!

I had no idea what I was doing when I decided to grow tomatoes YET AGAIN this season, but I was not…read moregiving up...I went by Standard Feed and Feed and spoke with a very nice lady who recommended a variety of seeds and some great tips....WELL...I sprouted seeds in my kitchen, replanted to pots in my yard and KABAM, I have tomatoes growing beautifully BECAUSE I started with quality products and information so I did not fail...Frank, the owner and his staff are there to serve each customer and the community overall( the events are a BLAST)! Check it out and do not miss the garden center, baby chicks, fun restrooms and pet supply section!! OH, great sausage, salted peanuts and pimento cheese, too! Something for EVERYONE and you are supporting LOCAL:)

The staff at Standard Feed are exceptional and knowledgeable. The selection of products is…read morefabulous and the prices are very fair and reasonable. I highly recommend this place.

Grassroots Natural Market in Jacksonville might be the most gloriously hippie health-food store…read moreI've ever set foot in. You can smell it before you're even through the door. Not in a bad way, but in that unmistakable health-food-store aroma that tells you there are herbs, oils, supplements, organic everything, and probably someone blending wheatgrass in the back with spiritual conviction. I walked in thinking I'd grab a couple of health bars or maybe a smoothie, and suddenly I found myself in what felt like a live-action documentary about modern hippie culture. Real hippies. I'm talking long dreads, natural fabrics, calm serene smiles, and an energy that says they own a crystal collection and know each crystal by name. The vibe inside was amazing. Everyone looked like they were on their own personal wellness quest, floating around the aisles with purpose, shopping carts full of things I didn't even know existed. I felt like I needed to level up spiritually just to stand near the kombucha section. And the café area had this cozy, earthy coolness to it that almost convinced me to sit down and contemplate the meaning of life over a smoothie bowl. The whole experience was wild in the best possible way. Grassroots Natural Market wasn't just a store that day. It was a full-on immersion into the hippie heart of Jacksonville, and honestly, it was fabulous.

Smoothies are great! Every organic product available you could ask for and even a little grocery!read more

Sarah was amazing throughout the entire wedding planning process, rehearsal, and day-of. She kept…read moreme calm through all of the planning and made everything so easy! She is so kind and my whole wedding party and family absolutely loved her! She made the wedding day so seamless and was constantly checking in on me and the groom to make sure we were ok! She had the best vendor recommendations as well. I couldn't recommend a better planner for the big day. You'll be in good hands :) Thanks Sarah!!!

I hired Sarah Anna to help plan and coordinate my daughter's wedding. It was the best decision I…read morecould have made! We luckily were able to work with Sarah Anna for a full year prior to the wedding making our big day perfect! Sarah Anna was able to provide us with the best vendors, found us the best deals and had amazing ideas. We could not have had the wedding we had without her! Highly recommended!

Gastrofest 2019 was pretty great. It was a lively day so the weather was definitely on our side…read more It was nice to see a mix of vendors that aren't normally at these events, new blood! Lived the green aspects and encouragement to bring utensils, etc. All the food was yummy and I got to see lots of friends! Great event in Jax. Keep it up.

Hello beautiful city! With sunshine and breeze and cute fur babies walking around everywhere and…read moredelicious local food trucks and locally produced items this event was a hit! Location- right behind the mosh museum, by the river and friendship fountain. Vibe- outside, chill, jazz music playing, fur babies everywhere, organic locally produced products, nice open breeze. Great for social time. I was able to walk around and spot the homemade lemonade and honey stand locally sourced. The yogurts and ice cream was produced and churned everything was homemade. It was pretty packed with stands from restaurants like black sheep and Ethiopian, Brazilian and all kinds of food trucks were around. I loved seeing the chickens being fed greens by the children and the pet food truck tripped me out. I thought it was the cutest thing. I would've liked to see more different stands and different products this year but still it was an amazing time. I was able to spin the wheel for donations to the local kids in need and I won 3 tickets for golf and a wasabi neck chain from the anime convention. It was definitely all in great fun!

I went for a friend's birthday with a group of 10. We arrived a bit early so we had a drink at the…read morebar, and were sat at our table shortly before our reservation time. The staff, including the bartender were all very friendly, and the food was amazing. They went above and beyond in my opinion, adding the birthday girl's name to the top of the menu. It added a little pop and made it extra special for her. Our group had a really great time and I cannot wait to take my BF back. The food though, yuuum! I personally had ordered the hummus appetizer and salmon for dinner, and both were memorable in the best way. I can't wait to go back.

We had two major problems with this meal: it took over three hours, and my steak was massively…read moreundercooked. Still, I had some fun at this meal, so I'll give it two stars instead of one. By the end of the meal, there were many complaints and jokes in our group about how long it was taking. There were also jokes about my "medium-well" steak that was approximately rare. One person in our group said it was the worst meal he'd had in 10 years. There was no obvious way to change the recommended 18% gratuity for our group when we got the bill. We weren't that comfortable either: I was wearing all cotton, and shorts, but my seat must have been polyester because I was sweating in those shorts by the end of the meal. My wife also said it seemed crowded. Also, a table for more than 4 or 6 (we had 8) should be round, in my opinion, or conversation is hard. If we come back, we might have more fun as a couple or group of four with a window-side table. The view looked good, especially after dark, but I had to turn around to see it (there probably shouldn't be seats facing the back in a view-centric restaurant like this). Our server seemed fine: I assume it was the kitchen that was slowing things down. Even our lava cakes took a long time to come, though we'd ordered them with the rest of our meal. After I pointed out that my steak was undercooked, but I didn't want to wait for it to be reheated, the manager came over and apologized, but there was no discount on the bill. Given how long it took to get our desserts, I might as well have sent it back as soon as I noticed it was undercooked. It's a fairly expensive restaurant, but my wife and I shared a $59 "chart your course" prix fixe meal (my wife doesn't have a big appetite), which seemed like a moderate-cost choice. We started with a cup of the lobster bisque. It was heavier on the sherry than any I've had before, so it was a below-average example to me (though with some nice bits of lobster in it). Two of the women tasted it as well, and didn't like the strong flavor at all. We actually got the complimentary bread later than the appetizers. It was my favorite part of the meal: I do like good bread and butter in a restaurant. The butter was good: salty and room-temperature (it was whipped, though I don't know that that's an advantage). The breads were warm. I liked the white roll, and rather liked the sweet brown one as too. I tasted a couple of shared appetizers as well. The Kim Chee calamari lived up to its reputation, in my opinion: superior to the usual red-sauce calamari. I like that it also had some fried vegetables in it. It's sharing-sized. I'd get it again. The bruschetta wasn't typical: it had a whipped herb ricotta spread and peeled mini tomatoes. I rather liked it, but it won't convert me to a bruschetta fan. Our main was the chimichurri steak. It was an 8-ounce sirloin with four large shrimp. At first I liked the steak, as I seem to have gotten the more well-done pieces. Shortly, however, I noticed it was massively undercooked: red with a bit of brown on the outside. There were jokes about "I saw it move." The shrimp were pretty plain; they should have done better. The dish came with mashed potatoes, but no vegetables. I really don't want to eat a main course without vegetables. Adding a vegetable side would have been another $10-13. Or dessert was their most famous dish: lava cake, topped with ice cream. I was disappointed: it wasn't as good as the best lava cakes I've had. It was drier, and with less of a molten-chocolate interior (just moist, really). The best part was probably the ice cream on top. Two people at my table said they like two different types of ice cream we got. Our waitress said they're made in-house. We got the chocolate-peanut butter ice cream, and it was good. I wasn't told, however, when they asked for my ice cream choice, that there was a $1 upcharge for it. If I came again, I'd want a window-side seat. Their most-recommended dishes are: appetizers: the Kim Chee calamari (get again, to share) and lobster bisque (skip); mains: macadamia mahi and prime rib (no vegetables with it either, so add a side); and lava cake (might get again, or try the mud pie). They have an early-dining menu, which looks like a good value, or the happy-hour menu as well. I doubt I'd return unless someone else was paying, however.