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The Conch House: Tiki Hut Heaven
He had the shrimp tacos which had big pieces of shrimp and lots of flavor. Not crazy spicy, but flavorful. I ordered the fried chicken with goat cheese and pineapple datil pepper sauce.
Alanna Salussolia
Apr 132 min read
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Mickler Beach
These little jacks. These little arrowheads that line those ferocious jaws.
Alanna Salussolia
Jan 252 min read
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THE PLAYERS Championship
Meg and Alanna attend the 2017 TPC
Alanna Salussolia
Jan 143 min read
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Best Burgers in Jax
You can get the plain burger, the Raven, or the burger with cheese, the Beef Gold Bug, and those standard choices have the shoestring onions
Alanna Salussolia
Aug 31, 20242 min read
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Trattoria di Bernardone
Back in Orlando, I used to pull espresso shots and pour pinot noir. That was at Palmano's, a trattoria on Park Avenue. Between steaming...
Alanna Salussolia
Aug 21, 20243 min read
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What's the Deal with Red Lips?
If this movement progresses, more women in Jacksonville will be able to find gainful employment, emotional support, mentors, news skills...
Alanna Salussolia
Aug 20, 20244 min read
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Los Portales
I discovered the most amazing rancheros enchiladas. These came with
tender beer strips - a serious deviation from my cheese-only habit. T
Alanna Salussolia
Jun 3, 20243 min read
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Grumpy's
Trying a new brunch can be a thrilling weekend gamble. Skipping the Old Faithful's like Charlie's and Metro Diner for another pancake...
Alanna Salussolia
May 30, 20243 min read
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Our First Tomato
My obsession with tomatoes likely stems from my passion for marinara sauce. Before Bachelor Mondays, there was regular old spaghetti...
Alanna Salussolia
May 21, 20243 min read
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Naples in Savannah
Michael's Gnocchi Sorrentina was to die for. It had a rich, savory cheese sauce and the gnocchi itself was cooked to perfection.
Alanna Salussolia
May 14, 20243 min read
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Why don’t you snap your oars, you rascals?
Let's talk about Stubb. He is a wild sailor who is the leader of the oarsman on the small boats made for chasing, then harpooning whales.
Alanna Salussolia
May 11, 20243 min read
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Adventures in Growing Stuff
I've had to say goodbye to rosemary, cilantro, pineapple, basil, and others I can't remember.
Alanna Salussolia
Apr 29, 20242 min read
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Carmine's Pie house
Quick pizza rant: I firmly believe that any pizza without red sauce is a lie. It simply won’t satisfy that oregano-tomato-Italiano style cra
Alanna Salussolia
Apr 23, 20243 min read
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Mojo Monster at Waffle Cone
Waffle Cone | 822 Post Street, Jacksonville FL 32204 | Family-owned This very adorable ice cream parlor offers many delicious ice cream...
Alanna Salussolia
Mar 16, 20242 min read
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Pour One Out for Lemon Street
As a long-term foodie, I've had to become comfortable with goodbyes. The rooms I once dined and Yelped in are now full of empty chairs...
Alanna Salussolia
Feb 29, 20241 min read
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Beachside Seafood
It’s a restaurant and a seafood market. It’s got fine dining level seafood with laid back beach vibes. 120 3rd St S, Jacksonville Beach,...
Alanna Salussolia
Feb 21, 20243 min read
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Prati Italia
Driving down J. Turner Butler/202 you might catch a glimpse of this tall rectangle of a building. (If you'll remember, I have a penchant...
Alanna Salussolia
Oct 5, 20232 min read
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Hurricane Wings & Grill
Walking into Hurricane Wings & Grill will transport you to a tiki hut on a Florida Beach, complete with surfboards, flip-flop...
alannamichaelweddi
Sep 9, 20233 min read
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Best Meat Piles in Town - Bearded Pig
You know that intense smell of outdoor cookin', some righteous sawce and carnivorous treats oozing with goodness? Yeah, I was in the mood fo
alannamichaelweddi
Sep 7, 20233 min read
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Bottlenose Brewing
Jumping into the Jacksonville craft beer scene has been fun. I can really say I’ve only dabbled since there are tons of breweries and so...
alannamichaelweddi
Sep 6, 20233 min read
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