Folio Weekly Best of Jax 2021

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