Tonight I jad the absolute pleasure of attending the Fall Equinox Tiki Dinner Pairing inside the…read morerestaurant here. This was my first time ever attending an event here, or eating here, and I am so happy I was invited to tonight. Elijha, the kitchen manager and owner of Duval Local Harvest invited me out to get a first hand look into what he is trying to build within our local community and that is providing easy access to FRESH, LOCAL produce. Tonight's dinner was all prepared with local ingredients from Eartha's Farm and Market, Chandanko Farms, and Therapeutic Nursery and Gardenz right here in Jacksonville, FL. Some of this produce was picked this morning! My favorite offerings of the evening are kind of tied, but because I'm not a fan of seafood, the top dish for me was the Seminole Pumpkin Soup. Soft and creamy, I could really see myself enjoying a hearty helping of this on cooler days. The shrimp, while I don't enjoy seafood, I at very least wanted to try it. The flavor on it was outstanding and it would have probably been my favorite dish of the night, but for me, its a texture thing, and thats a me thing, but that flavor was on point. My 3rd (or second, however you look at it) favorite was the salad. The sweetness from the grapes and pears blended well with all of the other flavors that gave it a rich explosion of texture and flavor. My favorite drink of the night was the mai tai. Overall I had a very nice night out enjoying this event and learning more about some of the local farms around in the area. Duval Local Harvest is a program connecting local farmers with local businesses on a digital scale. They have a website up of the same name where farmers and restaurateurs can join the network and begin sourcing locally more regularly amd connecting what would normally become waste to local food pantries and organizations to feed our communities. Elijha also mentioned another upcoming event on November 17th similar to tonight's event, but with wine and cocktails and he is also looking to start a weekly "Tiki Tuesdays" theme in the coming weeks. I honestly was not aware that Riverside Liquors had a restaurant. I mean, I'm sure my husband has mentioned it a time or two to me as he has been up there for some whiskey events on occasion, but I would have never thought or imagined this was the level of food, quality, and service coming out of this store front. Compliments to Chef Chris for creating such tasty and wo derful dishes tonight and I look forward to trying so much more in the future.

Riverside Liquors is such a cool spot to grab dinner and drinks with friends. Unassuming from the…read moreoutside, this spot has a great restaurant behind the liquor store that offers elevated food and cocktails. We went on a Wednesday, where they offer a free corkage fee on any bottle of wine purchased in the store. Food wise, their menu leans towards tapas-style. They also have a few mains, which was a nice surprise as the last time I came in, they were exclusively tapas. The table ordered the deviled eggs, pretzel bread, lamb meatballs, sliders, shrimp quesadilla, and the French dip. All were solid picks - the call outs were the French dip and the lamb meatballs. Everyone also all enjoyed their wine or cocktails. Our only complaint was that they were out of 4 or 5 menu options, a couple of which we were originally interested in. Will be back next time I'm in town!

Great variety of alcohol, very inexpensive, and staff was very helpful. Great variety of alcohol,…read morevery inexpensive, and staff was very helpful

The Shores or "Montey's" is an Avondale Staple. Located next to the Shores Liquor Store. This is…read morethe industry bar on Monday nights. Great prices on import and domestic draft beer. They open at noon daily if you need a quick beer on your lunch break. They always have some sports on, also have darts and a pool table

What a fabulous wine store! Bernie's has an extensive collection of wines you won't find in other…read morestores - all at a wide range of price points. Thus, it would appeal to both budget conscious customers and also customers looking for a very special wine. The wines are organized by country and it's nice to see plenty of wines from so many countries. There is a detailed description for each wine, which enhances the buying experience. If you are fortunate to enjoy their Friday night wine tasting event, you can sample 6 different wines (3 whites and 3 reds) for $10. Bernie hosts the tastings and is happy to share his extensive knowledge of the wines. There are a couple of cheese pairings from Grater Goods next store (a fabulous cheese store worthy of its own review). I've enjoyed the wine tasting a few times now and never leave empty handed. It's across town for me, but well worth the drive.

BWS is a tiny, very curated wine shop. They are located next door to Grater Goods (The only "real"…read morecheese shop in Jax). GG pairs cheeses with Victoria's (she is the owner, but Bernie can still be found) wine tasting selections every Friday evening. The bottles are all (I think) under $100 with some that punch well above their weight. Bernie's Wine Stop has few peers among wine enthusiasts.

I have been going to this place for several years and I've always had a positive experience. Today…read moreI walked in and as soon as I walked through the door, I was hit with a cloud of pot smoke. It was crippling .And it was not from any customers as the only other person in the store was a 60 year old lady ..a young black male was working behind the counter, and I made mention of the pot stench and he didn't flinch .I asked for some pricing on items for my honor bar.. what he quoted me isn't what I paid for the previous week. I wasn't going to argue. I went to Shore liquors up McDuff .... for at least the staff was not stoned. I may be mistaken, but getting high on the job is usually frowned upon .Bring back the pleasant female staff that has been there for a while.

The name has been changed to Twisted Martini. It's pretty stocked inside, yet they did not have…read morewhat I was looking for. The lady working was kind enough to give other suggestions of where I could go to find what I was looking for. Thank you for your kind and helpful customer service!

Best bartenders in the city. Excellent service and knowledgeable. Bartenders Tommy and Kenneth were…read moreextremely hospitable and polite! The cocktails were smooth and strong. Music was also a vibe. Holidays here are pretty cool they deck this place out during Xmas.

F bomb this place went in with my family We were not…read morewelcome. We sat at the bar wait all of the bartenders clearly each one be hanging out with a customer/ best friend on the clock because that where they been the whole time. Ambiance looks friendly clearly not you have to be friend with the bartenders or a regular to get some damn service. By the time I full got someone attention I was over it don't get a drink food nothing. We Walked out and went to Tavern so much better

We have always had great experiences here. The pizza is delish and the arugula salad is great! We…read morehave also enjoyed the wings a couple of times as well! We did receive a cold people tonight but the other times it was fantastic! The service is always quick and great. The employees are always funny, kind and welcoming! We have yet to dine in but when we walk in to pick up the ambiance always seems incredible, cozy and European like

Pretty good pizza. Ordered the Romantica to share and I really enjoyed their dough. Would go again…read moreto try other toppings.

Good customer service with knowledgeable staff . They carry just about everything you need and then…read moresome. I can even ask to order the more exotic alcoholic beverages if they don't have it.

My cousin and I came into this liquor store to pick up some cognac and other items for herself…read more The store has quite a variety of different liquors, beer, and wine. The cognac is a limited selection if you are looking for a good cognac. The staff is very knowledgeable on the alcohol and can give you their best recommendations on what you are looking for in a beer, wine, or liquor. I was visiting from out of town, so I cannot go to this store on a regular basis, but if you live in Jacksonville, FL, the ABC liquor store is the store for all your alcohol needs. You can definitely find what you are looking for in this store.

Stopped by Winn Dixies newest endeavor. This place will…read morecatch your eye as you pass bye with their bold design.. The selection is great for this busy Street and area. The people working there are knowledgeable about their selections and are eager to help you find a new favorite. Good selection of local beers and large craft beer selections. Lots of wines from Fine to BOGO selections. All the mixes for all cocktails or get the premixed! I say put a bar in the back and it's done. :)

Top notch. I had assumed that this would be just another grocery chain liquor store, like the dinky…read morelittle Publix store in Riverside. I was totally wrong. The liquor selection here is very good, and I was shocked to see that the prices are slightly cheaper than even Costco for the same products. The service was extremely helpful, it seemed like the employees were making a conscious effort to check to see if you needed assistance and to show you things they thought you might like. Only downside is that the beer options are weak, but I've got plenty of sources for that. I'll be back.

3*=A OK This small…read morestore is across from the main grocery. The woman working during my visit was very friendly and knew regulars. This store has the basic spirits here, some at a slightly higher price. There are other stores that have more of a variety bit I could see the use for this store while doing other shopping.

We were out running errands for the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group and stopped in…read moreat Beer:30 - San Marco over in the heart of San Marco. We'd been here before but only once prior to a Michael Jackson event at Painting With A Twist nearby. First, let me say that I made my beer choice on name alone. It ended up being a great sour red though, so I'm not mad at it. Humor goes a long way with me though, so even if it wasn't great I would've dealt with it on name alone: Cherry Busey! We only hung out for a little bit (again, we need to get home for dinner) but it would he very easy to stay for longer. You can see from the photos that they have a ton...and I mean a ton of craft beers. In addition to that, they have a big room with lots of room to kick back. Our night was delayed shortly when my wife decided to take on one of those wooden barrel puzzle. You can see her dismay in the picture of us! We both took a crack at it for a while and never did solve it, but we eventually decided we needed to let it go. You win this time wooden barrel puzzle! One other thing to note is that there's parking behind it. So if you decide to go there, don't be intimidated by what looks like street only parking. Go around behind the place and you'll be all set.

Cute spot to grab a beer. We sat on a couch and had some Coors. Will definitely be returning.read more