Oct 11. 2013
Burro Bar in Downtown Jacksonville is easily one of the most diverse nightlife spots in the whole city. Any given night, you’re likely to see a rap battle outside or a punk band inside. Burro hosts live underground music most nights of the week. Boasting the coldest cans in town and a plethora of taps, there's a beer — or some other libation — for everyone to enjoy. “Burro is like a second home for me. There’s no sense of it being exclusively a nightclub or just a venue,” Burro booking manager Jimmi Bayer said.
http://folioweekly.com/Burro-Bar-Oct-11,7677?page_size=12&category_id=169,&sub_type=photos
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Night Eye Folio Weekly Birdies Riverside
Oct. 5.2013
Ask any Riverside resident to describe Birdies and you’re likely to hear words like hipster, local and fun. You’ll find people of every age, attitude and race. What you won't find is pretension and exclusivity. It is without a doubt one of the most energetic dance places in town, with a unique attitude of its own. While not considered a club, it could easily rival any dance club with its enthusiastic patrons. From the mosaic on the outside wall to the bottle-capped bathroom walls, it’s by far the hippest place in Five Points. On Oct. 5, owner Christie Frazer celebrated the bar’s four-year anniversary — an evening of happy local heroes and loyal dancing (and drinking) patrons.
http://folioweekly.com/Birdies-Oct5,7599?page_size=12&category_id=169,&sub_type=photos
Ask any Riverside resident to describe Birdies and you’re likely to hear words like hipster, local and fun. You’ll find people of every age, attitude and race. What you won't find is pretension and exclusivity. It is without a doubt one of the most energetic dance places in town, with a unique attitude of its own. While not considered a club, it could easily rival any dance club with its enthusiastic patrons. From the mosaic on the outside wall to the bottle-capped bathroom walls, it’s by far the hippest place in Five Points. On Oct. 5, owner Christie Frazer celebrated the bar’s four-year anniversary — an evening of happy local heroes and loyal dancing (and drinking) patrons.
http://folioweekly.com/Birdies-Oct5,7599?page_size=12&category_id=169,&sub_type=photos
Night Eye Folio Weekly World of Beer
Sept 30. 2013
Northeast Florida beer lovers, rejoice! World of Beer has arrived on Deer Lake Court in Tinseltown. Every night of the week is alive with music, games, a huge crowd and a massive variety of beers from all over the world to suit even the snobbiest of the beer snobs and the rest of us average hopheads, too. Everything from Abita to Yuengling is on tap or in the bottle or can. The energetic staff is knowledgeable about every pour. Live music is featured Thursday through Saturday with local bands, including Who Rescued Who, Matt Collins, Bread & Butter and The Clayton Bush Trio. Monday is service industry night, and Tuesday is loyalty member night, shaving 25 percent off select beers for cardholders — there's even an app for that. A selection of wine is also available, and a great menu offers tasty items to soak up the brews.
http://folioweekly.com/World-of-Beer,7480?page_size=12&category_id=169,&sub_type=photos
Northeast Florida beer lovers, rejoice! World of Beer has arrived on Deer Lake Court in Tinseltown. Every night of the week is alive with music, games, a huge crowd and a massive variety of beers from all over the world to suit even the snobbiest of the beer snobs and the rest of us average hopheads, too. Everything from Abita to Yuengling is on tap or in the bottle or can. The energetic staff is knowledgeable about every pour. Live music is featured Thursday through Saturday with local bands, including Who Rescued Who, Matt Collins, Bread & Butter and The Clayton Bush Trio. Monday is service industry night, and Tuesday is loyalty member night, shaving 25 percent off select beers for cardholders — there's even an app for that. A selection of wine is also available, and a great menu offers tasty items to soak up the brews.
http://folioweekly.com/World-of-Beer,7480?page_size=12&category_id=169,&sub_type=photos
Night Eye Folio Weekly/ Park Place
Sept 22. 2013
Park Place Lounge on King Street is a neighborhood favorite. This Riverside gem, with a huge fan base of locals who gather there nearly every night, offers classic drink specials as well as some prized original-recipe drinks. One such concoction is the tequila pickle-juice shot: that’s right — tequila first, then pickle juice. Don’t pucker; it’s surprisingly smooth. Park Place also has a fantastic “sand bar” in the back where folks can relax and stick their feet in the sand. Inside are two bars, pool tables and dartboard. DJs spin most nights for the dancers who move to impress on the floor. Daytime specials bring the night owls out early, and Weiner Wednesdays mean hot dog days.
http://folioweekly.com/Park-Place-Sept-22,7339?page_size=12&category_id=169,&sub_type=photos
Sept 22. 2013
Park Place Lounge on King Street is a neighborhood favorite. This Riverside gem, with a huge fan base of locals who gather there nearly every night, offers classic drink specials as well as some prized original-recipe drinks. One such concoction is the tequila pickle-juice shot: that’s right — tequila first, then pickle juice. Don’t pucker; it’s surprisingly smooth. Park Place also has a fantastic “sand bar” in the back where folks can relax and stick their feet in the sand. Inside are two bars, pool tables and dartboard. DJs spin most nights for the dancers who move to impress on the floor. Daytime specials bring the night owls out early, and Weiner Wednesdays mean hot dog days.
http://folioweekly.com/Park-Place-Sept-22,7339?page_size=12&category_id=169,&sub_type=photos
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Mellow Mushroom Sept 12.
Welcome to Pie Town USA! Mellow Mushroom in Jacksonville Beach is the spot for awesome pizza, great beer and terrific local live music. At this popular watering hole smack in the middle of what's becoming known as Restaurant Row, there really is something for everyone. Ladies' night definitely draws a crowd every Thursday night, with $1 house wine and $3 Three Olives — for both genders. A huge crowd hangs there nearly every night; not surprisingly, Mellow Mushroom has a long list of happenings and events at all five locations. (New MMs are now open in Avondale and St. Augustine.) Poker nights, live music and beer clubs lure a diverse bunch. If you’re a football fan (and who isn't in Northeast Florida in the fall?), you're covered — tons of TVs and great sound let you catch all your SEC games and other conferences, too. Mellow Mushroom is the hub for beach peeps ready to cheer, party and dance all night.
http://folioweekly.com/Mellow-Mushroom-Jacksonville-Beach-Sept12,7171
Welcome to Pie Town USA! Mellow Mushroom in Jacksonville Beach is the spot for awesome pizza, great beer and terrific local live music. At this popular watering hole smack in the middle of what's becoming known as Restaurant Row, there really is something for everyone. Ladies' night definitely draws a crowd every Thursday night, with $1 house wine and $3 Three Olives — for both genders. A huge crowd hangs there nearly every night; not surprisingly, Mellow Mushroom has a long list of happenings and events at all five locations. (New MMs are now open in Avondale and St. Augustine.) Poker nights, live music and beer clubs lure a diverse bunch. If you’re a football fan (and who isn't in Northeast Florida in the fall?), you're covered — tons of TVs and great sound let you catch all your SEC games and other conferences, too. Mellow Mushroom is the hub for beach peeps ready to cheer, party and dance all night.
http://folioweekly.com/Mellow-Mushroom-Jacksonville-Beach-Sept12,7171
Monday, September 9, 2013
Night Eye Folio Weekly /Raindogs.
No longer does a bibliophile have to ponder in agony: Do I stay home and read and drink beer alone, or do I venture out and read among the masses at a bar? Well, fellow imbibing bookworms, your search is over. Rain Dogs in Riverside has it all. Good drinks, good eats (menu available soon) and its own precious little library.
With a plethora of books and beers from which to choose, your night is sure to be fulfilling. Opened in July by local entrepreneurs in-the-know Christina Wagner, Ian Ranne and Will Greene, the bar in Historic Five Points draws a diverse crowd — much like the surrounding neighborhood denizens.
The space also serves as a venue for travelling musicians and artists; a recent show featured The Slaughter Daughters from Oregon, and St. Augustine artist Tony Rodrigues has several pieces on display. Displaying local art is an important part of Rain Dogs' appeal, and owners Wagner and Ranne are themselves performing musicians.
Some ongoing monthly events include DJ D.O.T.S. Dance Party every first Friday (soul, funk, rock n roll on all vinyl), Dialectable Beats $BIG BUCK$ Crew every first Saturday (hip hop, funk, soul), and Tambor (five-piece Latin jazz fusion) on the last Saturday of the month.
Night Eye Folio Weekly / Dos Gatos
Dos Gatos is the place to see and be seen in the Downtown Jacksonville scene. Directly across from The Florida Theatre on West Forsyth Street, 'Dos' is a not-so-hole-in-the-wall joint specializing in an array of cocktails. The low lights make it feel cozy and the giant couches complement the space by adding a relaxed vibe. If you're an avid imbiber, then this place is definitely for you — all the cocktails are specially made-to-order by the bartenders who ply their trade like artists. Some favorites include the Red Dawn made from seasonal berries, ginger and vodka; it's oh-so-smooth going down; El Verando is made from cucumber muddled with agave nectar, tequila and a splash of pineapple juice. The fun crowd is diverse, which makes it ideal for Trivia Night, held every Thursday.
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