A variety of culinary delights await along Northeast Florida's inshore waterways Photos by Jesse Brantman There are more than 80 waterways crisscrossing Northeast Florida, offering a cornucopia of opportunities to find solace in the timeless beauty and restorative influences that only nature can provide. In addition, locals will tell you that a few drinks and a well prepared meal adds significantly to the overall experience. When you consider the handful of restaurants that h

Jacksonville is the Garlic Crab Center of the World, only most of its residents don't know it. Soft shell and blue crabs are boiled in a blend of seasonings with a lot of spices and garlic. Photos by Jesse Brantman. “Famous in Jacksonville.” That’s how Akam Sorany, manager of on MainStreet in North Jacksonville, describes a local delicacy: garlic crabs. Though not as famous as its culinary cousin Mayport shrimp, Jacksonville is the epicenter of this distinctive dish, which is

What Chefs and Bar Managers Recommend this Season Aguachile + Prickly Pear Margarita at 1912 Ocean Bar & Rooftop. Photos by Cole LoCurto. There's no better time than now to embrace the art of grazing. These next few months should be filled with meals meant for sharing, savoring and lingering over with the people who matter most. The beauty of this approach is in the exploration, the way it opens up conversation and discovery as dishes make their way around the table. This sea