Last spring we threw a best of Jacksonville party for my brother and sister-in-law who were moving. Then a week ago we had some friends come to visit Jacksonville and Kristen made them a gift basket with great stuff from the River City. Now Jacksonville Magazine has just come out with its Best of Jax edition. But, I took some issue with some of there “bests”. So here are my top picks for the Best of Jax:
Best Chicken Salad: Yum Yum Tree
Best People Watching: Five Points
Best Chocolate: Peterbrooke’s Chocolate covered popcorn
Best Pediatricians: Baptist Pediatrics on San Jose
Best of San Marco: Bistro Aix, Metro Diner
Best of Avondale: Biscottis, The Fox Restaurant
Best of the Beaches: Dick’s Wings & Grill, Beach Hut Cafe
Best Dentist: Dr. Henry Breitmoser
Best Cup Cakes: The Cake Shop
Best Mexican Food: La Nopalera in San Marco or Mandarin
Best BBQ: Bono’s on Beach BLVD (only at the counter where Mr. Green cooks)
Best Movie Theater: San Marco Theater & Draft
Best Butcher: Tillman’s Meat & Produce
Best Toy Store: Lakewood Toyland
Best Haircut: Mr. Ray’s Barber Shop
Best Local Seafood Joint: Outback Crab Shack
Best Bakery: Cinotti’s
Best Surf Shop: Surf Station
Best Buffet: Osaka’s all -you-can-eat sushi
Best Sports: Bolles Swimming
Best Weekend Drive: Anywhere within three hours other than Disney
Best Place to Take Out-of-Town Visitors: The alligator Farm in St. Augustine
Best Picnic: South PV Beach with some friends, hors d’ouvres, drinks, and beach chairs, at sunset
Best Sweet Tea: Rib Shack
* I am not liable if you try these and think they are less than the best. I’m not responsible for your poor taste.
What are some of your favorite things about Jax?
Here’s another one for the season
Best Christmas lights: Scott Mill Road in Mandarin
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Very good to know!
What a great list….Thanks!
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Best shortcut: Flynn to Scott Mill when San Jose traffic is bad