Folio Weekly 2.0 Best of Jax 2021

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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