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    Grater Goods - Cheeses prepared for our tasting

    Grater Goods

    4.7(44 reviews)
    1.3 miWestside
    $$

    Man I cannot say enough good things about grater goods. The 2 employees here are nothing but kind…read moreand helpful! We always have great chats and I feel as though we are best friends even though I don't come in as much as I'd love to. It is super cute and clean inside. There are so many great options! Great place to get a welcome home board for a friend or maybe bring an apt to a dinner. We grab cheeses and sometimes meats to have for dinner in the park very often! I lived in France and this store brings me so much joy as I simply can't get back to France often enough. I highly recommend checking them out.

    It's probably a good thing I live 40 minutes away from Grater Goods, because if I lived too close…read moremy diet would become exclusively cheese. I finally visited for the first (and not the last) time recently for a private tasting event with fellow folks from the Junior League. The two women working -- including Jennifer, the owner -- were easy to talk with and super informative about the four cheeses they served us, which ranged from a Brie to a Comte. I love cheese. I love expensive, funky cheese, and I also love cheap, mild cheese (and everything in between). But I know enough about cheese -- well, I've eaten enough cheese, at least -- to tell these were excellent cheeses provided by someone who really wants locals to enjoy them. The shop itself is lovely, carrying not just cheeses but some meats and plenty of other selections you may want for a charcuterie board (or your own midnight snack)...spreads, honeys, crackers, and more. They also have some French butters, ready-to-beat baguettes, and even some homewares like beautiful wooden service items, mini fondue pots, and cheese slicers. This would be an excellent place to stop in for a housewarming gift, even if you're not looking to gift something edible. But also, consider gifting something edible. Who doesn't want good cheese? And I haven't taken advantage of it yet, but I will soon: the shop offers trays and boards ranging from "snack for 2" to "large party" if you give them notice. Also, "snack for 2" might become my new go-to lunch.

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    Grassroots Natural Market - Hyppo pops

    Grassroots Natural Market

    4.5(134 reviews)
    1.0 miRiverside
    $$

    Such a cute super market! It's been a while since I visited here so I was excited to get a little…read morestore tour with one of workers, Ian. He was showing me all the local small business items and I enjoyed knowing about them. They're truly one of Jacksonville's OG healthy supermarkets -- long before Whole Foods and Trader Joe's came to town. I love discovering local gems that have been part of the Jacksonville community for so many years. If you haven't been to Grassroots in a while, it might be time to stop by and see what's new! They recently celebrated its 20th anniversary too!

    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.

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    Weise Natural Food Product Shoppe - The owner in ORANGE & BLUE (GO GATORS!) with Lisa the "President"

    Weise Natural Food Product Shoppe

    5.0(4 reviews)
    2.9 miWestside
    $$

    This place is a "one stop shop" for those interested in health and natural living! I originally…read moreheard of Weise Pharmacy while having a conversation about colloidal silver with some friends at church. They said I could find it here and it has been around for almost 50 years! And what a fantastic hidden gem located right behind the Publix shopping center on Roosevelt! I woke up this morning on a mission to get some fresh pressed carrot juice for my boy and possibly a sandwich for me. I had read about the 14 Carrot Gold Juice Bar located inside Weise Natural Food Shoppe on their website so wanting to have an excellent Saturday morning adventure, I drove over to check it all out. Holy Wow! Who knew this place existed? Well, apparently a ton of people because when I arrived, the parking lot was full of cars and people were coming in and out up until closing. I was greeted by a super nice lady named Sue and she asked me if I needed any help. I told her I wanted to get a fresh carrot juice so she pointed the way to the back. When I got there, an equally sweet lady named Lisa told me that I could have my carrot juice plain or with celery, garlic, parsley or ginger added or however way I wanted it. In addition, the juice bar offered organic fruit smoothies and healthy vegetarian sandwiches. I thought I had died and gone to HEAVEN! I opted for straight carrot juice and their curry "chicken" salad sandwich and then walked around the store to see all of the offerings. They stock a wide variety of herbs, supplements, vitamins, all natural products for the body, home and even your pets as well as everyday organic groceries and CHOCOLATE! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Weise-Pharmacy-and-Natural-Food-Shoppe/180411578676414 I was fortunate enough to meet and briefly chat with Gilbert Weise, Sr., the pharmacist and nutritionist, from which the pharmacy and natural food shop is named. He is a very interesting character and apparently comes from a lineage of healthcare practitioners in the area and continues the legacy. Not only does this man talk the talk, but he also walks the walk....if you speak with him, you will know what I mean (and feel guilty that you haven't already adopted his lifestyle yesterday). http://www.weiserx.com/retailer/store_templates/ret_about_us.asp?storeID=D5014D8206A24FA7A9B57A43F807BE7E Overall, my experience was exceptional! That had to be the most fun I've ever had in a pharmacy/health food store! Such an interesting and well run location with a great staff who really makes you feel like family. It's my new favorite place! Oh yea, by the way, the carrot juice was perfectly sweet and yummy and the vegetarian curry chicken sandwich was super flavorful and healthy. What a great way to start my day! I will definitely be back! :)

    This is a great place with so much knowledge. They've served my needs for a number of years now.read more

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    Southern Steer Butcher Jacksonville - Mealtime Combo

    Southern Steer Butcher Jacksonville

    4.0(3 reviews)
    4.6 miWestside

    I picked up a combo which included 2 pounds of hamburger, 2 pds marinaded chicken. It came also…read morewith 2 pounds of pork chops, which they let me change to another 2 pounds of hamburger. It also came with 3 sides. Since I'm a rewards member, they let me have an extra 2 pounds of Marinated chicken. All that fed my family dinner cheaper than taking them all out to eat. $59, I find their meat to have a more of a flavourful profile than grocery stores.. They offer great service and so many specialty flavours in their marinates.

    Today was the Southern Steer Butchers first day of business, and already word is spreading…read morethroughout the foodie community. They are conveniently located down the road from NAS Jax on Roosevelt, which is prime location for a business specializing in all things meaty. First off, I love the layout of their salesfloor, everything is situated so that there's ample room to meander and scope out the goods and offerings. They have it ALL, and I mean everything you can think of. The variety of meats is something to behold, and it's easy to see that quality comes first. Tasty kabobs, steaks, briskets, wings, sausages, sides, you name it, they've got you covered. There's also a vast array of sauces, seasonings, local beers, Florida chips and snacks to put on a party fit for any grill enthusiast. I grabbed 2 containers of "Smash Taters" (take-n-bakes are buy 1, get 1 on Tues and Wed), a half-pound of the Korean Bulgogi Steak Tips, and a Bacon Cheddar Burger Patty to cook up for dinner tonight. Southern Steer Butcher will no doubt find success here in Jacksonville, and if you haven't stopped in to see them yet, then you definitely should. The management and sales staff that I met welcomed me with open arms and were more than helpful, so a big kudos goes out to all of them! Till next time, my fellow Yeeps, support your local eats and businesses, and as always...SYOY!

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    Josephine - Carbonara Di Mare

    Josephine

    4.2(294 reviews)
    1.5 miAvondale
    $$$

    Josephine's has become one of our go-to restaurants, and every visit reminds us why we keep coming…read moreback. We've worked our way through the menu--from fresh, vibrant salads and flavorful appetizers to perfectly prepared pastas and beautifully crafted signature cocktails--and every dish has been consistently outstanding. You can tell there's real intention behind every plate, with quality ingredients and flavors that feel both fresh and thoughtfully balanced. The service is just as impressive. The staff is attentive, welcoming, and genuinely invested in creating a great dining experience without ever feeling intrusive. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between elegant and inviting, making it ideal for a romantic date night, a relaxed family dinner, or celebrating with a group of friends. It's the kind of place where you can linger over cocktails and conversation while enjoying an exceptional meal. Consistency is hard to find, but Josephine's delivers it every single time. Highly recommend--you won't be disappointed.

    Came here to try out the Vegan chef challenge menu on a Saturday evening & they were extremely busy…read more(so make sure to have a reservation). They were able to get me a seat outside fairly quickly but it did take awhile for the waitress to come take the order. I ordered an old fashion which was delicious (the ice cube is so cute with their name engraved on it), but the prices were more than what they put on the website. I ordered the garbanzo beans bolognese, it was pretty good but kind of lacking the flavor (I would have wanted a bit more flavor, or add in a bit more salt and pepper). The server was very sweet and efficient. I was able to get in and out in less than an hour. Overall it's a cute place to hangout and grab a drink, but definitely make sure to have a reservation as they are always busy & keep in mind the place can get really loud sometimes.

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