Jacksonville Restaurant Reviews

Il Desco Food Adventure - 10/3
2016-10-03 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Il Desco, 2665 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32204, United States
Join us for an Adventure Dinner at Il Desco, locally owned Forking Amazing Restaurant group’s newest restaurant. Il Desco offers a modern take on classic Italian cuisine. From daily housemade pasta to fresh seafood to woodfired pizzas, Il Desco has something yummy for every palate. Chef Ian Fleischman is flexing his creative muscles with this Adventure Dinner menu.
Raviolo-Braised Shortrib, Black Garlic, Lobster Demi-Glace

1st Course – Amuse Bouche-Sardinian Flatbread, Chicken Mousse, Pickled Cherries
2nd Course – Raviolo-Braised Shortrib, Black Garlic, Lobster Demi-Glace
3rd Course – Blistered Heirloom Carrots, Ramp Butter, Squid Ink Crumb
4th Course – Swordfish confit, Linguine, Roasted Squash, Pecorino Romano
5th Course – Coconut Semifredo, Caciocavallo Cream, Salted Barley
6th Course – Tiramisu Espresso white chocolate mousse, coffee liqueur-soaked sponge cake, marscapone anglaise
In case you’re wondering who’s putting on this event: We are a group of people who are passionate about the success of locally owned restaurants. Part of that passion is hand selecting a series of restaurants to host Adventure Dinners to showcase the most premiere cuisine in Jacksonville. These are ticketed, creatively designed, set menu events that focus on unique cuisine that highlights the restaurant’s strengths. These dinners are an experience and value that are exclusive to Jacksonville Restaurant Reviews readers.

Empire City Gastropub Vegan Adventure Dinner
2016-09-26 19:00 - 21:30 | Empire City Gastropub, 13475 Atlantic Blvd Suite 1, Jacksonville, FL, 32225, United States
For this month’s vegan Adventure Dinner we head to Jacksonville’s newest gastropub. From the creators of the ever popular burger spot Epik Burger (make sure to check out their killer vegan options!), comes Empire City Gastropub. Like its namesake city, Empire City offers up a true melting pot of flavors from all over the globe. From Southern to Asian to Irish, Empire City has them all. Join us for a 6 course Adventure Dinner which includes an Arnaud Palmer cocktail: Bombay sapphire gin, cynar liquor + lillet rouge + sherry + crème de cassis + hibiscus tea. This one will likely sell out so grab your tickets early!
First course: Fresh Cucumber Watermelon Gazpacho
Second course: Vegan Lumpia
Third course: Falafel Sliders with Housemade Sundried Tomato Spread
Fourth course: Beet Tenderloin, Vanilla Bean Mashed Potatoes, Miso-Vegetable Demi Glace
Fifth course: Summer Fruit Intermezzo
Sixth Course: Flourless Chocolate Cake with peanut butter ganache and raspberry coulis
In case you’re wondering who’s putting on this event: We are a group of people who are passionate about the success of locally owned restaurants. Part of that passion is hand selecting a series of restaurants to host Adventure Dinners to showcase the most premiere cuisine in Jacksonville. These are ticketed, creatively designed, set menu events that focus on unique cuisine that highlights the restaurant’s strengths. These dinners are an experience and value that are exclusive to Jacksonville Restaurant Reviews readers. Please know that we are intentional about making sure every aspect of this Adventure Dinner is vegan and nothing you eat or drink will have come into contact with animal products.

Il Desco - Kids Pasta Making Class
2016-09-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Il Desco, 2665 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32204, United States
Do your kids dream of being chefs? Or maybe you dream of your kids miraculously learning to cook dinner for themselves. Either way, your kids will have a BLAST making their own pasta with Chef Ian Lynch, executive chef of Forking Amazing Restaurants. Join us Saturday, September 17, at 12 noon with your children ages 5 and older at Il Desco. Parents are welcome to stay during the event. Limited menu and full bar service will be available. Tickets are $24.99 per child.

Bistro AIX Indulgence Dinner
2016-09-13 19:00 - 21:30, 2016-09-12 19:00 - 21:30 | Bistro Aix, 1440 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32207, United States
Join us at one of Jacksonville’s most celebrated fine dining restaurants, Bistro Aix, for an indulgent 6 course menu of their signature French fare. Come experience the splendor of Bistro Aix.
Your first glass of wine is included in the price of the ticket.
First Course: Butter poached mussels with leeks A la Grecque
Second Course: Roasted Veal Bones with garlic, marrow, escargot and pickled shallots
Third Course: Pan roasted scallop with corn crab chowder and confit pork belly
Fourth Course: Grilled Maine lobster tail with black truffle, pea risotto and lobster roe reduction
Fifth Course: Red wine braised beef cheek with escouton, wild mushroom ragout
Sixth Course: Caramel Mousse torte with pear and hazelnut praline
Bistro Aix Dinner Adventure

Empire City Gastropub Adventure Dinner
2016-09-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Empire City Gastropub, 13475 Atlantic Blvd Suite 1, Jacksonville, FL, 32225, United States
For this week’s Adventure Dinner we head to Jacksonville’s newest gastropub. From the creators of the ever popular burger spot Epik Burger, comes Empire City Gastropub. Like its namesake city, Empire City offers up a true melting pot of flavors from all over the globe. From Southern to Asian to Irish Empire City has them all. Join us for a 6 course Adventure Dinner which includes a sampling of their signature cocktail, The Native and one of the most popular craft beers on their beer list Salt Water Brewing Sea Cow Milk Stout. This one will likely sell out so grab your tickets early!
First Course: Beet Tart whipped goat cheese layered with fresh beets + basil-fennel pollen vinaigrette
Second Course: Shrimp Scampi wild Georgia shrimp sautéed in scampi butter and served on garlic bread
Third Course: Scottish Egg hard poached egg coated in sausage and breadbrumbs + hollandaise mousse + duke’s brown ale mustard sauce
Fourth Course: Drunken Mac and Cheese cavatappi pasta + beer cheese sauce + sharp cheddar + bread crumbs
Fifth Course: Duo of Beef angus beef tenderloin medallions cooked rare via sous vide + braised wagyu beef + blackberry demi-glace + vanilla bean mashed potatoes
Sixth Course: Flourless Chocolate Cake flourless chocolate cake + peanut butter and Frangelico mousse + crushed candied hazlenuts
Drinks:
The Native funky buddah Floridian heffinweizen + orange juice + st germain liquer
Salt Water Brewing Sea Cow Milk Stout
In case you’re wondering who’s putting on this event: We are a group of people who are passionate about the success of locally owned restaurants. Part of that passion is hand selecting a series of restaurants to host Adventure Dinners to showcase the most premiere cuisine in Jacksonville. These are ticketed, creatively designed, set menu events that focus on unique cuisine that highlights the restaurant’s strengths. These dinners are an experience and value that are exclusive to Jacksonville Restaurant Reviews readers.
Empire City Gastropub – Beet Tart
Empire City Gastropub – Mac n Cheese

Artisan Evening at Whole Foods Market
2016-08-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Whole Foods, 10601 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32257, United States
Enjoy an evening of taste exploration through the fine and exotic cheeses, cured meats, and wines that Whole Foods Market offers. Both bona fide gourmands and those new to the world of charcuterie and wine will enjoy the delectable harmony of our hand-picked selections.
Travel through several stations that will feature different pairings of cured meats and cheeses designed to excite the senses, along with other hors d’oeuvres to cleanse the palate. Also, we will feature several wine stations for the opportunity to indulge in a generous sampling of wines from around the world.

Hoptinger Adventure Dinner
2016-08-22 19:00 - 21:30 | Hoptinger, 333 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL, 32250, United States
Hoptinger is a modern “Baverican” bier garden. They have more than 60 taps devoted to carefully selected craft beer along with a full liquor bar to serve countless libations and creations. We offer a unique menu of loosely Bavarian-inspired gastro pub food. Expect good food, good company and great times. Join us for a 6 course menu prepared by Hoptinger’s very own executive chef Chason Spencer.
Your ticket to this event is for 6 courses with one beer include at Hoptinger in Jax Beach.
First Course:
Hoptinger’s locally famous Cheeseheads served family style with each of their house made sauces.
Second Course: Slider Duo
Chorizo Slider served on a brioche slider bun with black walnut aioli, beerkraut, caramelized onions, roasted mushrooms, and sweet pepper relish.
Chicken Slider served on a brioche slider bun with pimento avocado spread, sautéed kale, and roasted grape tomatoes.
Third Course:Kale Salad with warm roasted tomato vinaigrette, caramelized onions, fresh grape tomatoes, goat cheese puree, and sliced Azar jalapeño cheddarwurst.
Fourth Course: TBA/Chef’s Creation
Fifth Course: German Cheese Plate with Cambozola black label, Roguette Bavarian red, Paladin Bavarian Blue Cheese served with candied beer pecans and slow caramelized Vidalia onion spread.
Sixth Course: Sour Beer Poached Pear- poached with duchess de bourginone, served with black walnut double cream, phyllo dough, and a marigold flower.
Chef Chason has hand-selected a beer for each course, which will be available for purchase the night of the event. {$20 for 6 4.4 oz pours}
In case you’re wondering who’s putting on this event: We are a group of people who are passionate about the success of locally owned restaurants. Part of that passion is hand selecting a series of restaurants to host Foodie Adventure Dinners to showcase the most premiere cuisine in Jacksonville. These are ticketed, creatively designed, set menu events that focus on unique cuisine that highlights the restaurant’s strengths. These dinners are an experience and value that are exclusive to Jacksonville Restaurant Reviews readers.
