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www.iwantabuzz.com | The BUZZ In... Orange Park / Fleming Island / Westside | August 2009 22 Grab A Bite Whitey’s Fish Camp: Known for their catfish, Whitey’s offers their catch of the day, fish baskets, and pastas. Live bands on the deck every Friday and Saturday. 2032 CR 220 904- 269-0661. $$$ Blu Grotto: Proud to Logo serve their customers the best in healthy Italian cuisine. It is a restaurant that cares about its customers and quality of life. Try their spinach calzone! 1811 Town Center Blvd. 904-278-7250. $$ Dick’s Wings: Dick’s Wings is the place to go to get the best wings in town. With 365 varieties, great specials and fun events like Tues. Trivia Night and Live Entertainment with Dave Massey on Fri. Nights, you won’t want to be anywhere else. 1540 Wells Rd. 904-269-2122. $$ Moe’s Southwest Grill: Welcome to Moe’s! Offering quality Southwest cuisine for a price that won’t break the bank. Come in and try the new Phil E. Burrito, or any of your favorite menu items.1544 County Rd. 220. 904-637-0080. $ Renna’s Pizza: Noted Logo as Jacksonville’s first to serve New York style pizza and now with 5 locations conveniently located throughout Jacksonville and Orange Park. 6001 Argyle Forest Blvd. 904-771-7677. $ Bufflao’s Southwest Café: Known for their buffalo style chicken wings, this restaurant offers a fun casual dinning experience with a full bar separate from the main dining room. 6055 Youngerman Cir. 904-778-1101. $$ Crystal River Seafood: Crystal River Seafood has a little something for everyone. They’ll give you a sea-faring experience that will shiver your timbers and leave your buried treasure. 4453 Blanding Blvd. (904) 771-8922. $$-$$$ Kanki Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar: Delicious food straight from the hibachi table. With plenty of space to accommodate all guests, from dates to larger private parties. Sushi and Cocktail Bars to satisfy any palate. 2009 East-West Pkwy. 904-269-3003. $$$ To have your business listed please contact us at buzz@iwantabuzz.com Monroe’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Q Style: barbeque Location: 4838 Highway Ave. Phone: 904-389-5551 Web site: monroessmokehousebbq.com Open: Mon.-Wed. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thur.-Fri. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. There’s nothing like spending an afternoon at a barbeque. The smell of fresh pork and corn roasting on the grill, stirring up an ic,ecold pitcher of sweet tea and singing along to your favorite songs on the radio. Well, at Monroe’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Q, you can enjoy the delight of barbequing without having to spend the day outside sweating over a hot grill. Located on Highway Ave. in the Westside, Monroe’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Q is home of some the best barbeque in town. Monroe’s was opened after owner Keith Waller decided he wanted to “establish a BBQ brand and division that featured what had become a very popular catering food product” from his catering company, RSVP Caterers. Monroe’s family-friendly atmosphere makes it the perfect place to take the kids for a mouth-watering barbeque dinner. With country music playing in the background, reminding Waller of “the old days when nothing was rushed,” and pictures and mementos from the Monroe house adorning the walls, Monroe’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Q instills a “comfortable, downhome feeling” in its patrons. Monroe’s menu features an array of classic Southern barbeque fare. Monroe’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Q serves up everything from savory barbequed pork and chicken to home-style side dishes and dessert. For those with big appetites, Monroe’s Bar-B-Q Platters are the cure for any grumbling tummy. Each platter comes with your choice of meat, like their slow smoked pulled pork, plump turkey breast or hearty spare ribs, as well as two side dishes and a helping of crispy Texas Toast. Monroe’s also offers tasty sandwiches like the Chopped Beef Brisket, Open Faced Roast Beef or the Sloppy Monroe, as well as fresh salads and wings smothered in their signature Carolina vinegar-based BBQ Sauce. Monroe’s offers all of your favorite Southern-style side dishes, including zesty cole slaw, steamed collard greens, mac ‘n cheese, whole kernel corn and homemade potato salad. For dessert, try Monroe’s creamy Banana Split pie – it’s sure to satisfy your after-dinner sweet tooth. In keeping with the family feel, Monroe’s offer Family Dinner Specials, featuring their delicious entrées, side dishes and Texas Toast. With dinner specials ranging from $15 to $40, you can feed the whole gang without burning, or “smoking” a whole in your wallet. Planning a party or large event? Let Monroe’s do what it does best, and cater your special occasion. Whether you would like on-site catering or would instead like to hold your next event at Monroe’s, they are equipped to cater parties of anywhere from 5 to 10,000 guests. Their catering resume features events such as the Gatornationals Races in Gainesville, Downtown Jacksonville’s Art Walk, a party for Maurice Jones- Drew of the Jacksonville Jaguars and have provided food on the set of America’s Most Wanted. So, if you’re looking for home-style barbeque in a familyfriendly setting, head on over to Monroe’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Q – for the best barbeque in town. Comedian, Steve Martin is a trustee of the Los Angeles Museum of Art, and his personal collection of art includes...
Jewish Community Alliance Style: fitness, recreation, & education Location: 8505 San Jose Blvd. Phone: 904-904-730-2100 Web site: jcajax.org Open: Mon.-Thu. 5:30a.m.-10p.m., Fri. 5:30a.m.-5p.m., Sat. 1-7p.m., Sun. 8a.m.-6p.m. Whether you’re looking to get in shape, learn a new sport, brush up on your culture, or find something to occupy your kids attention for a couple of hours, the Jewish Community Alliance has something for everybody. The JCA is a gathering place for all residents of Jacksonville’s communities. They have a diverse group of members that use the facility for everything from fitness equipment to early childhood development programs and summer camp. The Jewish Community Alliance is partnered with Brooks Rehabilitation to promote health and wellness to all those that need it in the Jacksonville community. The 85,000 square foot facility on San Jose Blvd. features a brand new, state-of-the-art fitness center, full court basketball gym, indoor track, group fitness studio, heated indoor swimming pool, outdoor pool, clay tennis courts, racquetball courts, saunas, steam rooms and a whirlpool. They provide a number of activities for people of all ages. The facility offers a number of fitness classes such as Yoga and Pilates, and senior exercising activities for older members of the community. Also available are organized sports leagues for youths and adults, as well as offer a wide range of sports like basketball, tennis, fencing, martial arts, soccer, racquetball and swimming right there on the premises. If you live an active lifestyle, the JCA has everything you could possibly want. However, the Jewish Community Alliance isn’t just a gym or sports complex. The organization also provides an invaluable service to the community. Although the facility is open for every person in Jacksonville to join, the JCA serves as a special meeting place and education center for Jacksonville’s Jewish population. The JCA provides cultural programs and activities that celebrate and strengthen their great history. There are education classes, a film series, and a theater program for children ages 5-17. As their Vision Statement states, the JCA provides “the place in the tradition of our heritage where all people come together throughout their lives, to enhance body, mind, and spirit, in an environment of fun, harmony and friendship.” Aside from all of these amazing services, the Jewish Community Alliance is a great resource for parents in the community as well. The JCA offers a number of programs specifically catered to improving the lives of children with early childhood development and pre-school classes providing enrichment programs in music, art, foreign language, and more. Over the summer, they host a day camp that provides children with activities ranging from arts & crafts, to exercises in team building and sports & recreation of all varieties. There are also a number of after school programs for older children like art and music lessons for additional enrichment, volunteer programs to get them involved in the community, even college counseling and SAT prep courses to help them with the transition into the next stage of their lives. No matter what the age, the JCA serves as a valuable resource to every generation of our community. Grab A Bite The Blue Crab House: An entire restaurant dedicated to the taste of their succulent crab. Now offering a full bar, outdoor dining and a private party room. Try their excellent crab legs! 3057 Julington Creek Rd. 904-260-2722. $$ GiGi’s Restaurant: Located inside the Ramada Inn. Location offers attractions such as the comedy club. Every Friday & Saturday is the most popular All-U-Can-Eat Prime Rib and Crab Leg Buffet! 3130 Hartley Rd. 904- 262-3955. $$$ Woody’s: Southern BBQ served in a variety of combinations. Try their delicious banana pudding for desserts.9 locations conveniently located throughout Jacksonville and Orange Park to choose from! 9825 San Jose Blvd. 904-880-9091. $$ Heirlooms Cafe´: A Logo culinary café and market offering café or terrace dining, take out market menu and full-service catering for corporate or personal events. Cooking classes also available! 9545 San Jose Blvd. 904-880-2291. $$ The Loop: Try one of their specialty pizzas, healthy salads or their Loop n’ Cheddar burger and you can’t go wrong with the famous Tomato Bisque soup! 9965 San Jose Blvd. 904-262-2210. $$ Dick’s Wings: Come out and enjoy their great food and specials, such as Tues. Bike Night, Sun. Night Trivia and 365 varieties of wings to satiate your craving any day of the week. Watch NASCAR on their big screens. 10391 Old St. Augustine Rd. (904) 880-7087. $ Mandarin Ale House: Logo Housing 38 restaurants in Florida, The Ale House offers great food for a good in addition to their outstanding drink specials 7 days a week all day long! 11112-19 San Jose Blvd. 904-292-0003. $$ Harmonious Monks: Dance on your chair, dance on the bar! Come for the party and stay for the food. Harmonious Monks has an array of foods that will satisfy any appetite. 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd. 904-880-3040. $$ To have your business listed please contact us at buzz@iwantabuzz.com the works of Picasso, O’Keefe, Diebenkorn, de Kooning, Kline, Twombly, Frankenthaler, and Hockney. Beer and Health The health benefits of moderate red wine drinking have been extensively studied. But several recent studies on beer suggest that it may be as, or even more, healthy if consumed in moderation. At base, of course, both contain alcohol and there is abundant evidence that it can have a variety of beneficial effects. Alcohol consumption has been associated with higher levels of HDL cholesterol (the good type). Drinkers also had lower levels of fibrinogen, a protein that promotes blood clots that can lead to stroke and thrombosis. Overall, several studies (such as one undertaken at the Institute of Epidemiology at the University of Muenster), suggest moderate drinking of beer helps reduce the risk of coronary disease. Alcohol lowers insulin levels, which aids in reducing the risk of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. But the benefits, according to varied studies, derive from more than just the alcohol. A Dutch study from the TNO Nutrition and Food Research Institute found a 30% increase in vitamin B6 among beer drinkers. Red wine and gin drinkers gained only half the increase. In the July 2001 issue of the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a study attributed the healthful effects of beer drinking to its folate levels. Folates are thought to help combat cardiovascular disease. A study undertaken at Harvard, published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2001 concluded that moderate consumption helped preserve the mental abilities of older women. A recent study at Tufts University suggests that beer consumption, whether light or dark, can protect bone mineral density. Thinning of the leg bones is often a problem for the elderly. But what about the potential risks? Researchers are unanimous that pregnant or nursing women should not drink alcohol, since it can lead to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Alcohol can pass through the umbilical cord and through breast milk and affect the brain. Weight gain can be an issue. Beer has no fat, but alcohol and the residual sugars in beer do contain calories. A glass of beer contains between 150-450 calories, depending on size and type. But that amount is lower by volume than apple juice or a similar glass of red wine. The key, again, is moderation. Excessive drinking has long been known to cause liver damage, and can stress kidneys. Beer has no caffeine but studies show that moderate coffee drinking helps alertness, a benefit at work and in driving. Heavy drinking obviously leads to less mental acuity and can increase the risk of traffic accidents as well as those around the home. Amount is everything. Moderate consumption can be relaxing, reducing stress, a factor in several health issues. Excess drinking leads to drawbacks that outweigh the benefits. Benefits derive from the alcohol, moderate amounts of B vitamins, helpful amounts of magnesium and selenium and other components. And beer is 90% water, which along with the alcohol helps flush kidneys. The brewing process and the alcohol also help kill bacteria in the water. Naturally, no single article or study should be taken as definitive. But, limited to one to two 12-oz glasses per day, most studies suggest the benefits far outweigh the risks. www.iwantabuzz.com August 2009 | The BUZZ In... Mandarin | 23
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