Recruiting forum meet and greet, dont delete from the RF streets

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RikidyBones

RikidyBones

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This was my post in 2014. There are some differences but the areas are the same.

Please let me know what times work for a meet up. I was thinking 3pm at Intuition.

utvols88 said:
Ok rednecks, here is a short poor mans guide to Jacksonville, FL for the bowl game.

Downtown - Downtown has a good section believe it or not. My recommendations are as follows:

Hotels:

1. The Hyatt - I actually had my wedding reception here. The Hyatt is massive. The rooms are nice and usually not too crazy of a price. During FL/GA though, it can get up there in price. It is on the water and in walking distance to the Jacksonville Landing which has several restaurants and I'm sure some entertainment.

2. Crowne Plaza I think its Double Tree now - This is usually the more expensive hotel of the three but it is easier to get in and out of. It is also located next to the more upscale restaurants.

3. The Omni - never been. Usually the Georgia Bulldogs stay there for FL/GA so it cant be bad. Can it?

Restaurants: Downtown has places ranging from your steakhouses to hole in the wall burrito joints. RR means make a reservation.

1. Burrito Gallery - Burrito Gallery - 21 East Adams Street - Downtown Jacksonville - This place is cheap but has some awesome queso and steak tacos.

2. Ruth Chris - I think we all know what this place is. It located in the Crowne Plaza hotel. RR

3. Chart House - Chart House Seafood Restaurant On the water and can see fireworks from it during new years. It is also a pretty nifty set up. RR

4. Wine Cellar - Wine Cellar Fine Dining in Downtown Jacksonville Wine people love it. RR

5. Jacksonville Landing - it doesnt exist.

6. Riverside - This is more an area of Jacksonville on the other side of the river. It has a good amount of breweries and micros. I have listed some of the options below:
Intuition Ale Works - Jacksonville Brewery and Taproom
Bold City Brewery | Jacksonville, FL

Atlantic Beach

Hotels:

1. One Ocean Resort - Atlantic Beach Luxury Resorts | One Ocean Resort and Spa | Hotels near Jax Beach - They recently fancied this one up. Its off of the beach and has alot of decent bars around the area.
2. Seahorse Inn - Jacksonville Oceanfront Hotel - The Seahorse Oceanfront Inn - Home - This is more of a motel type but it has a local bar called the Lemon Bar connected to it.

Restaurants/Bars -

1. Poe's Tavern - Poe's Tavern - Sullivan's Island, Charleston, SC | Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville, FL - Its a neat joint that is themed around Edgar Alan Poe. Its a good restaurant near the beach area.
2. MShack - Welcome to M Shack * |* Burgers, Shakes & More * |* Atlantic Beach, Florida * |* 904.241.2599 - Burger joint that is low key but has some great burgers like the CrossFit burger

Beach blvd (More south than Atlantic Beach) - this area has alot of bars and New Years will be interesting. I usually dont stay down by the beach but there are a couple of hotels I have been to and heard of.

Hotels:

1. Court Yard and Hampton Inn - Courtyard Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront, Florida Hotels - I linked the court yard one but they are next to each other and very similar. Off the beach and near the bars
2. Casa Marina - Jacksonville Beach Hotel Ocean Front Jax Beach Bar Penthouse Lounge - If you like an interesting place, this is it. It has a bar on the top floor that the locals go to. It can get loud but all in all, its a great time. Not a family hotel.

Restaurants/Bars:

1. Zeta - Zeta - Another brewing company located near the beach. Open bar scene and laid back.
2. Beach Blvd bars - there are many of them so I will just list the ones you should visit. Brix, Ritz, Lynches (irish pub) and Pier.

SN: DO NOT go to Mango's and Bo's ( itll change your life though let me know if you go afterwards.)

3. The Green Room - Green Room Brewing - Another brewery
4. Angies Subs
5. TacoLu - TacoLu - Not beachside but off of Beach Blvd. Awesome taco joint. Long waits but WELL worth it.

Southside:

Hotels:

1. Aloft - Jacksonville Hotel | Aloft Jacksonville Tapestry Park - An interesting Green technology hotel. It has an cool bar downstairs. Also next to a starbucks, Your Pie and a NY deli. All walking distance.

2. Hampton/Mariott/etc. All in this area.

Restaurants/Bars - TC means these places are in the Town Center and can be seen in the following link:
St Johns Town Center

1. Bunch of new stuff now
2. Alehouse - Sports bar with cheap beer and great food. There are several in Jax.
3. The usual TGIFridays, Applebees, Hooters, etc.
4. Magianno's - FANTASTIC italian. Not bad in price either. TC
5. Pf Changs, Cheesecake factory, Teds Montana Grill, California Pizza Kitchen TC
6. Blackfin - Up-ish-scale American. TC
7. J Alexanders - Upscale American. TC
8. Capital Grille - Upscale American. TC
9. Mitchells Fish Market - Upscale Fish. TC

If there is anything else, I will add it. I can add some entertainment stuff tomorrow but there isnt much else than a zoo, the beach, museums of some sort and you can always take a 45 minute drive to St. Augustine where you can buy fake Oakley's and Medieval weapons for the game
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nothing like a nice brown bag...BYOL....:D

GO BIG ORANGE...BEAT THE HOOSIERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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utvols88 said:
that pasta salad with the ham... solid stuff.
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🤮 processed ham, mayo.

That bar used to be solid before Beall built one on every street corner. Ruby's went through a massive remodel in 2000's, then tried a couple of off shoots...a pizza joint in Maryville & Asian place here in Tri. Then had to shut a bunch of Ruby's down. Sad really. Company was doing really well, until Sandy passed.
 
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Personally recommend Lynch's and one thats not on that list, Monkey's Uncle. Ritz is pretty good too from what I remember, lots of younger crowd though.
 
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utvols88 said:
I know one location shut down. Not sure about the beach location. Might be open still.
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The one off Beach Blvd and 3rd street is the only one I ever went to. Its been a while since I have been down there, so possible its not there anymore. I know they closed Bukkets and Campeche Bay down there.
 
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Think someone mentioned a brewery up in Jax area opened up by a Vol alum in a thread a few months back?

Not sure If it was in Jax or SoFL.
 
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Most of my memories of Jax involve the GA/FLA game. Seems like I knew people who got arrested down there every year. A petty misdemeanor that would probably just get you a citation in most places would earn you an overnight in lockup. Not sure if it's till that way, but those who walk on the wild side should tread lightly.
 
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OGbabyaviVol said:
Is that the one that’s near the Candlewood Suites, where we will stay? Glad y’all are getting to come.
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I ended up booking the Wyndam right down the street from where you guys are staying. Wish we could come a day early like you guys but I want to hangout with Mrs. InVol on NYD.
 
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