I happened to see this event on the open so I decided to grab the kids and give it a try. Kids are…read more16 so they are easy to get to go to things like this because they love to eat. You know I guess I love to eat too. So when we walked in we had to park a block away because there were a lot of cars around. Unfortunately Jacksonville doesn't have very many parking garages in useful locations so you kind of have to search for parking but we managed to find one in front of the Chamblain's book mine. Right when we walked in there was this itty-bitty little camp her that was selling coffee and I didn't get any but I thought that was kind of cute. There was also a stage with the band performing in they were actually pretty good. There were several types of stands half of the plaza and the other half was pretty much dedicated to food trucks and stands. I got some really remarkable toffee although it was $12 for an 8 ounce can but it was really really good. There were some interesting crafts for sale also. Were a bunch of food trucks there including some regular favorites and a couple I was not familiar with. I don't know if they rotate them out or not but it was interesting to be able to sample all the different trucks in the same location. It was kind of chilly tonight, it would've been better if it wasn't so cold but of course that's not the fault of the planners. I will definitely be back for the next one of these because I really enjoyed it.

It's worth a trip to Hemming Plaza to check out this market. If you want to check out some of the…read morefood trucks that you have bookmarked on your list, this is the place to go. It is a foodie's paradise a long with fresh produce and local shopping all under the big Jacksonville sky. A very unique market because it's held in the evenings where you could plan a cool "date night" with your significant other, sipping on some local beers, checking out the artist and vendors and really feeling part of everything that's making Jax a cool place to live. Just get there early enough so parking shouldn't ever be an issue as street spots are free after 6pm for everyone. Thanks City of Jacksonville.

The out front sign should say Clines QUALITY Meats! This place has everything for the Boujee Home…read moreand off Duty Chef! They've got what you need. Just made the best Steak Au Pouvre all with ingredients found there. From the Green Peppercorns to the Russet Potatoes, Shallots, Demi Glaze, Bone Broth, and Crème Fraiche. Can't forget the most perfect Ribeye Cuts for this night! Next time I'll get pics!

This place has some fun specialty items. It's a bit on the pricey side but worth the splurge every…read morenow and then

Great selections. Vibrant place to visit. Many local crafts and artist plus 20+ food trucks.read more

My sister first brought me to the Riverside Arts Market years ago. It has now become something we…read moreenjoy regularly on my visits to Jacksonville. It's a family friendly environment and has something for all ages. My son who is now 13 has been coming since he was younger and still loves it. My sister and I enjoy walking around and seeing what vendors are there and what all there is to offer. On some occasions our dad comes as well, it's really great for all ages. There are plenty of food options, so it's easy to grab a snack or a meal as you wander around. There are a lot of unique vendors that sell fresh bakery items, local produce, gourmet hot sauces, arts and crafts and so much more. The vendors tend to change as well so there seems to be something new to find every visit. Parking is close by and we've never had an issue. I prefer to visit on cooler days as the heat can be pretty miserable even in the shade in the summer.

I had no idea what I was doing when I decided to grow tomatoes YET AGAIN this season, but I was not…read moregiving up...I went by Standard Feed and Feed and spoke with a very nice lady who recommended a variety of seeds and some great tips....WELL...I sprouted seeds in my kitchen, replanted to pots in my yard and KABAM, I have tomatoes growing beautifully BECAUSE I started with quality products and information so I did not fail...Frank, the owner and his staff are there to serve each customer and the community overall( the events are a BLAST)! Check it out and do not miss the garden center, baby chicks, fun restrooms and pet supply section!! OH, great sausage, salted peanuts and pimento cheese, too! Something for EVERYONE and you are supporting LOCAL:)

The staff at Standard Feed are exceptional and knowledgeable. The selection of products is…read morefabulous and the prices are very fair and reasonable. I highly recommend this place.

Such a cute super market! It's been a while since I visited here so I was excited to get a little…read morestore tour with one of workers, Ian. He was showing me all the local small business items and I enjoyed knowing about them. They're truly one of Jacksonville's OG healthy supermarkets -- long before Whole Foods and Trader Joe's came to town. I love discovering local gems that have been part of the Jacksonville community for so many years. If you haven't been to Grassroots in a while, it might be time to stop by and see what's new! They recently celebrated its 20th anniversary too!

Grassroots Natural Market in Jacksonville might be the most gloriously hippie health-food store…read moreI've ever set foot in. You can smell it before you're even through the door. Not in a bad way, but in that unmistakable health-food-store aroma that tells you there are herbs, oils, supplements, organic everything, and probably someone blending wheatgrass in the back with spiritual conviction. I walked in thinking I'd grab a couple of health bars or maybe a smoothie, and suddenly I found myself in what felt like a live-action documentary about modern hippie culture. Real hippies. I'm talking long dreads, natural fabrics, calm serene smiles, and an energy that says they own a crystal collection and know each crystal by name. The vibe inside was amazing. Everyone looked like they were on their own personal wellness quest, floating around the aisles with purpose, shopping carts full of things I didn't even know existed. I felt like I needed to level up spiritually just to stand near the kombucha section. And the café area had this cozy, earthy coolness to it that almost convinced me to sit down and contemplate the meaning of life over a smoothie bowl. The whole experience was wild in the best possible way. Grassroots Natural Market wasn't just a store that day. It was a full-on immersion into the hippie heart of Jacksonville, and honestly, it was fabulous.

Sarah was amazing throughout the entire wedding planning process, rehearsal, and day-of. She kept…read moreme calm through all of the planning and made everything so easy! She is so kind and my whole wedding party and family absolutely loved her! She made the wedding day so seamless and was constantly checking in on me and the groom to make sure we were ok! She had the best vendor recommendations as well. I couldn't recommend a better planner for the big day. You'll be in good hands :) Thanks Sarah!!!

I hired Sarah Anna to help plan and coordinate my daughter's wedding. It was the best decision I…read morecould have made! We luckily were able to work with Sarah Anna for a full year prior to the wedding making our big day perfect! Sarah Anna was able to provide us with the best vendors, found us the best deals and had amazing ideas. We could not have had the wedding we had without her! Highly recommended!

Gastrofest 2019 was pretty great. It was a lively day so the weather was definitely on our side…read more It was nice to see a mix of vendors that aren't normally at these events, new blood! Lived the green aspects and encouragement to bring utensils, etc. All the food was yummy and I got to see lots of friends! Great event in Jax. Keep it up.

Hello beautiful city! With sunshine and breeze and cute fur babies walking around everywhere and…read moredelicious local food trucks and locally produced items this event was a hit! Location- right behind the mosh museum, by the river and friendship fountain. Vibe- outside, chill, jazz music playing, fur babies everywhere, organic locally produced products, nice open breeze. Great for social time. I was able to walk around and spot the homemade lemonade and honey stand locally sourced. The yogurts and ice cream was produced and churned everything was homemade. It was pretty packed with stands from restaurants like black sheep and Ethiopian, Brazilian and all kinds of food trucks were around. I loved seeing the chickens being fed greens by the children and the pet food truck tripped me out. I thought it was the cutest thing. I would've liked to see more different stands and different products this year but still it was an amazing time. I was able to spin the wheel for donations to the local kids in need and I won 3 tickets for golf and a wasabi neck chain from the anime convention. It was definitely all in great fun!

We had a great dinner at Chart House and will definitely be back. Our server, Stephanie, was…read morefriendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. The whipped feta appetizer was absolutely incredible and easily one of the highlights of the meal. For our entrees, we had the prime rib and the lobster and shrimp carbonara. Both were cooked well and full of flavor. Great food, great service, and a beautiful atmosphere. Looking forward to coming back.

Bad things: Service was great until we got our waitress.. she was a bit rude honestly. My steak was…read moreovercooked. Ambiance is okay, but for the view they need to wash their windows more frequently. It was particularly warm in the restaurant and I was getting a little hot and wanting to leave. Honestly overpriced for the service and atmosphere. Good things: My husband's swordfish was very good and tender. The app crab dip was the best thing we ordered. Lobster bisque is also good. We did order the lava cake and of course it was delicious! We did make a reservation for our anniversary which they gave us cute card for and personalized menus - everyone said happy anniversary and were nice.