Folio Weekly 2.0 Best of Jax 2021
Folio Weekly annual “Best of Jax” is always a fun time of the year to celebrate the people, places and things that make Jacksonville a great place to live. We’ve rounded up the top winners that reside right here in Riverside Avondale. For the complete list, click here.
Arts & Entertainment
- Sun-Ray Cinema – Best Local Movie Theater
- AIDS Memorial Project at Willowbranch Park – Best Public Artwork
- Cummer Museum – Best Musuem
- Riverside Arts Market –
- Best Farmers Market
- Best Flea Market
Grocery & Health
- Grassroots Natural Market –
- 2nd Place for Best Health Food Store
- 3rd Place Best Local Grocery Store
- Best Smoothies
- Pinegrove Market & Deli – Best Deli
- Whiteway Delicatessen – Best Deli (5th)
Date Night
- Restaurant Orsay –
- Best Romantic Night Out
- Best Dinner on Someone Else’s Dollar
- River & Post – 2nd Place Best Romantic Night Out
- Jazzy’s –
- Best Nightclub (2nd)
- Best Tinder Date Spot (5th)
- Root Down – Best Nightclub (4th)
- Best Tinder Date Spot –
- Rec Room (2nd)
- Birdie’s (3rd)
- Park Place Lounge – Best LGBT Club (3rd)
- Rain Dogs –
- Best Karaoke Spot
- Best Open Mic (2nd)
- Birdie’s – Best Place to Dance (3rd)
Wine & Dine
- River & Post –
- Best Outdoor Dining
- Best Rooftop
- Best Waterfront Dining (5th)
- Best Upscale Bar
- Hoptinger Bier & Garden –
- Best Local Bar
- Best German Restaurant
- Biggie’s Pizza – Best Pizza (3rd)
- Carolina Jax – Best Burger
- Best Bagels –
- Bagel Love
- Einstein Bros. Bagels
- Sweet Theory Baking Co. –
- Best Bakery
- Best Donuts
- Best Gluten-Free Menu
- Best Coffee House –
- Bold Bean Coffee Roasters- Stockton (1st)
- Brew Five Points (5th)
- Kickbacks Gastropub – Best Beer Selection
- Bold City Brewery –
- Best Beer Selection (2nd)
- Best Brewery (1st)
- Sun-Ray Cinema –
- Best Vegan Fair (4th)
- Best Hot Dog (3rd)
- Lola’s Burrito & Burger Joint – Best Burrito
- Taqueria Cinco –
- Best Tacos (2nd)
- Best Margarita (2nd)
- Best Mexican Restaurant
- Best New Restaurant
- Jazzy’s –
- Best Seafood
- Best Take-out Restaurant (4th)
- Best Soul Food (4th)
- Best Fried Chicken
- Black Sheep –
- Best Farm to Table (2nd)
- Best Rooftop (2nd)
- Restaurant Orsay –
- Best Fine Dining
- Best Brunch (4th)
- Best Desserts (5th)
- Best French Restaurant
- Best Oysters
- Best Upscale Bar (2nd)
- Best Wine List
- Biscotti’s –
- Best Catering (3rd)
- Best Desserts
- Panda House – Best Chinese Fair (4th)
- Pattaya Thai Grille – Best Thai (5th)
- CRANE Ramen – Best Ramen
- Barrique’s – Best Wine Bar (2nd)
- European Street Park St. –
- Best Happy Hour
- Best German Restaurant (2nd)
- Best Take Out Restaurant (2nd)
- The Garage –
- Best Hot Dog (4th)
- Best Bar Food (4th)
- Best Meal Under $10 (4th)
- Blue Fish Restaurant –
- Best Happy Hour (2nd)
- Best Oysters (2nd)
- Mellow Mushroom Avondale – Best Sports Bar (2nd)
- Casbah Cafe –
- Best Hookah Lounge
- Best Middle Eastern Restaurant (2nd)
- Carmine’s Pie House – Best Chicken Wings (5th)
- Cool Moose Cafe – Best Diner (3rd)
- Fox Restaurant – Best Diner (4th)
- Hovan – Best Greek Restaurant (2nd)
- Escape Restaurant – Best Hookah Lounge (4th)
- Primi Piatti – Best Italian Restaurant (4th)
- Sushi Japanese Restaurant – Best Japanese Restaurant
- Best New Bar –
- Wildcrafter’s (2nd)
- Birdie’s (3rd)
- Mickie’s Irish Pub (5th)
Pet Parenting
- Kanine Social –
- Best Dog Park (2nd)
- Best Overnight Boarding (2nd)
- John Gorrie Dog Park – Best Dog Park (3rd)
- Bark on Park –
- Best Pet Accessories
- Best Pet Daycare
- Best Pet Store
- Luba’s Pet Studio –
- Best Pet Daycare (4th)
- Best Pet Groomer (2nd)
Retail & Business
- Best Antique Store
- Eco Relics (1st)
- 5 Points Vintage (2nd)
- Fans & Stoves Antique Mall (3rd)
- Southern Crossing Antique Mall (5th)
- Riverside Liquors – Best Liquor Store
- Hair Peace – Best Hair Salon
- Frangipani Hair Studio Avondale – Best Hair Salon (4th)
- Nailed with Pride – Best Nail Salon
- Best Bicycle Shop –
- ZenCog Bicycle Company (1st)
- Open Road Bicycles of Avondale (2nd)
- Soluna Yoga & Spa –
- Best Yoga Studio
- Best Spa/Massage Studio (2nd)
- Wildcrafters – Best Place to Schmooze
- Mellow Mushroom Avondale – Best Place to Watch a Jags Away Game (2nd)
Wedding & Outdoors
- Garden Club of Jacksonville – Best Reception Location (4th)
- Sweet Theory Baking Co. – Best Wedding Cake
- Brew Five Points – Best Wedding Cake (3rd)
- Daughters Flower Shop – Best Wedding Florist
Health & Recreation
- Sun-Ray Cinema – Best Local Movie Theater
- AIDS Memorial Project at Willowbranch Park – Best Public Artwork
- Cummer Museum – Best Musuem
- Riverside Arts Market – Best Farmers Market
Tourism
- 5 Points – Best Attraction (3rd)
- Riverdale Inn Bed & Breakfast – Best Bed & Breakfast/Inn
Places & Faces
- Best Public Park –
- Memorial Park
- Boone Park (2nd)
- Best Neighborhood –
- Riverside
- Avondale (5th)
- Riverside –
- Best Place to Count Mullets
- Worst Flood Zone (3rd)
- Best Hair Stylist – Meloday Choate, Hair Peace
- Best Waiter – Alex Songcuan, Fox Restaurant
- Best Local Crusader – Nancy Powell
- Best City Council Member – Randy DeFoor
