Interview Archives - Jacksonville Restaurant Reviews

American Food, Chain News, Interview

Local Grillmaster Legend Simi Tamaseu Grills His One Millionth Steak

Author Lisa Date January 21, 2019

Longhorn Steakhouse Grillmaster Legend Simi Tamaseu has grilled ONE MILLION steaks over his 25-year career. This past December 2018, he was honored by the Darden owned chain for his...

Food Truck, Foodie News, Interview

Blue Pacific Taco- Killer Tacos Come to Mandarin

Author Lisa Date April 17, 2017

Chef Izzy Tahil and his food truck, Blue Pacific Grill and Taco Bar has been a staple at various food truck rallies around town for a few years. But...

Craft Alcohol, Interview, Vodka

Carve Vodka – Crafting Vodka Locally

Author Food Critic Date September 2, 2016

Jacksonville is a city tremendously welcoming of small businesses. We’ve seen this firsthand at Jax Restaurant Reviews as our followers passionately eat at all of our amazing locally owned...

Daily's Dash Deli - Not Your Ordinary Club

Interview, Meet The Chef, Sandwiches

Chef Robert Brings Some of the Highest Quality Ingredients to…

Author Food Critic Date June 14, 2016

We at JRR have a little secret – we are obsessed with the Daily’s Dash Deli. In March 2013, Daily’s Dash quick service sandwich shops starting popping up inside...

Interview, Meet The Chef

Meet the Chef – Pastry Chef Erika Weisflog

Author Food Critic Date May 12, 2016

Update: Chef Erika Weisflog is now with Moxie Kitchen + Cocktails. You can find her delectable desserts there and at their sister restaurant, Town Hall. The buzz surrounding 220...

Five Points, Interview

Sun-Ray Cinema – A Magical And Tasty Movie Experience

Author Food Critic Date April 26, 2016

One of the great appeals of going to the movies is the experience of the outing. Huge screens, surround sound, the magic of the movie, and of course the...

Dessert Locations, Interview, Meet The Chef

Meet the Chef – Pastry Chef Michael Bump at Orsay

Author Food Critic Date April 6, 2016

Update: Chef Michael Bump is no longer at Orsay, but you can follow his endeavors on Instagram @michael_bump. Have you been dreaming of more places to find Orsay’s decadent...

Interview, Meet The Chef

Meet the Chef – Chef Sam Efron

Author Food Critic Date March 24, 2016

There are some restaurants and chefs in Jacksonville that just do everything right. The food is simply created and designed with love, the menu is reflective of Jacksonville, and...

Foodie News, Interview, Meet The Chef

Meet the Chef – Chef Cassie Romines at Spliff’s Gastropub

Author Food Critic Date March 3, 2016

Located on Ocean Street directly beside 1904 Music Hall, Spliff’s Gastropub is one of the newest additions to bustling downtown Jacksonville. Spliff’s is serving up gourmet comfort food and...

Farm, Foodie News, Interview

Abundant Harvests Farm – Sustainable Farming to Sustain Our Community

Author Food Critic Date February 29, 2016

The Riverside Arts Market, held weekly on Saturdays underneath the bridge on Riverside Avenue, holds a wealth of local vendors that bring unique and exciting products and stories to...

Interview, Meet The Chef

Meet the Chef – Dennis Chan at Blue Bamboo

Author Food Critic Date January 24, 2016

Blue Bamboo has proven itself to be one of the top foodie destination restaurants in Jacksonville with it’s diverse menu and specialty offerings. Voted as one of the top...

Foodie News, Interview

Biscuits and Babies – A Foodie Feel Good Story

Author Food Critic Date December 28, 2015

Are you ready for The Feel Good Story of 2015? A few weeks ago on Instagram we were tagged in a picture that made our hearts so happy that...