Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Bite Club @ Mellow Mushroom Sign-Up #2 (Final)



Details:
Mellow Mushroom - Tinseltown
9734 Deer Lake Court
Jacksonville, FL 32246
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
6:00pm

*Sign-ups for this event will be much different than in the past. Rather than simply answer trivia questions based on the menu, we want you to reflect on your inner-foodie! *

Browse through the Specialty Pizza's menu. Tell me two pizzas that
get your appetite going and why?

TO SIGN UP:
-Answer in the 'comments' section of the blog (right under this text near the time stamp)
-Please include your name and email address so I know who you are
-You are allowed to bring 1 guest with you to the event
-There are 9 available spots for this event.
 
Thanks for participating!

****IMPORTANT****
On Thursday, September 2, I will send a confirmation email out to anyone who has made the list for the event. If you do not get the email, you didn't get your answers in to the questions fast enough.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email me at biteclublog@folioweekly.com

Monday, August 23, 2010

Bite Club @ Mellow Mushroom Sign-Up #1




Details:
Mellow Mushroom - Tinseltown
9734 Deer Lake Court
Jacksonville, FL 32246
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
6:00pm

*Sign-ups for this event will be much different than in the past. Rather than simply answer trivia questions based on the menu, we want you to reflect on your inner-foodie! *

Describe for me your favorite pizza. Does it have thick or thin
crust? Traditional marinara, or a pesto sauce? What about cheese -
Mozzarella or do you like variety? And of course, toppings - are you a
pepperoni purist, or do you load it with gourmet items?

TO SIGN UP:
-Answer in the 'comments' section of the blog (right under this text near the time stamp)
-Please include your name and email address so I know who you are
-You are allowed to bring 1 guest with you to the event
 
Thanks for participating!

****IMPORTANT****
On Thursday, September 2, I will send a confirmation email out to anyone who has made the list for the event. If you do not get the email, you didn't get your answers in to the questions fast enough.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email me at biteclublog@folioweekly.com

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Bite Club at Sticky Fingers!

Last night, the Bite Club held it's monthly dining event at Sticky Fingers, a Memphis-style BBQ restaurant in Atlantic Beach. 
The emphasis of the evening was to showcase many of the new menu items Sticky Fingers has to offer, as well as sample some of the restaurant's classic dishes. 


We enjoyed a cocktail half hour at the bar where we enjoyed happy hour drink specials and bbq wings. The wings were coated in a light, sweet, honey bbq sauce and were smokey and quite large!  


We took our seats and were greeted by Anna, the manager of this Sticky Fingers location. She gave us a brief history of the restaurant and a description of the menu items she served. She was a very gracious host, and was happy to chat with the Bite Club! 


We enjoyed music on the patio preformed by Mike Evans and The Weatherman (Nick Williams). 


The first plated dish featured the new chicken salad. The chicken was smoky, light and fresh! 




Next up was the corn muffins. They were light and buttery, I elected to use my corn muffin pieces to try out all of the barbecue sauces on the table! 


The next side was Fried Corn. When we read fried corn on the menu, we all expected little nuggets of cornbread, but this was actual corn on the cob, fried and smeared with a smoky, sweet glaze of some kind.


The mashed potatoes and gravy were a standard home-style side. The potatoes were light and fluffy and the gravy was rich and flavorful. 


Another delicious side dish served was the collared greens. They were earthy and fresh with a great hint of vinegar. I think they're fantastic with a drizzle of the sweet barbecue sauce. 


Finally, we were served a large selection of meat, including pulled pork sliders, Memphis style ribs, smoked turkey breast, and some fried onion rings. The ribs were tender, fall off the bone with so much flavor. They were dry rubbed, Memphis style. The smoked turkey, a new menu item, was juicy and thick, full of smoke flavor. The sliders were the perfect size, piled with juicy pulled pork.


As if we weren't served enough at this point, dessert was served! 

First up was Banana Pudding, made that morning by Anna herself! The pudding was so creamy and rich with amazing banana flavor and the nilla wafers were still crisp. The goblet was a fun way to serve it! 


A new menu item, the Bread Pudding was phenomenal. Simple in flavor, but incredibly rich and creamy! The bread pudding was thick with a slight vanilla flavor, drizzled with caramel syrup and topped with vanilla ice cream. 


The Stacked Apple Pie is another new menu item. The pie had a rich apple filling, and was topped with a crumbly, caramel crust. The apple pie was also drizzled with caramel and served with vanilla ice cream.


Finally, the last dessert served was another new menu item, the Six Layer Chocolate cake. The cake looked rich, but it was pretty light for a chocolate cake. The cake layers were moist, and the chocolate ganache filling was creamy and light. The only thing missing was a big glass of milk! 




Thank you so much to Anna and everyone at Sticky Fingers for hosting such a wonderful event! They were very generous, giving us all a gift bag with a full bottle of BBQ sauce to take home as well as coupons to return. 
If you attended last night's event, please comment on what your favorite dishes were, and if there's anything else you'd like to try next time you go to Sticky Fingers! 

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

FINAL Bite Club @ Sticky Fingers Sign-Up


Details:
Sticky Fingers 
363 Atlantic Blvd.
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

Tuesday, August 10, 2010
6:00pm

To sign-up, be one of the first 4 people (+1 guest of your choice) to answer these questions correctly. 
THIS ROUND IS OPEN TO EVERYONE!

1. What are the signature sides offered?

2. How many layers is the Chocolate Cake?

3. What is the description of the Cheddar Fries?


TO SIGN UP:
-Answer the question in the 'comments' section of the blog(right under this text near the time stamp)
-Answers will be hidden until 4 people answer correctly
-Please include your name and email address so I know who you are
 
Thanks for participating!

****IMPORTANT****
On Thursday, August 5, I will send a confirmation email out to anyone who has made the list for the event. If you do not get the email, you didn't get your answers in to the questions fast enough.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email me at biteclublog@folioweekly.com

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Bite Club @ Sticky Fingers Sign-Up #5


Details:
Sticky Fingers 
363 Atlantic Blvd.
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

Tuesday, August 10, 2010
6:00pm

To sign-up, be one of the first 4 people (+1 guest of your choice) to answer these questions correctly. 
THIS ROUND IS OPEN TO EVERYONE!

1. What is your blues name


TO SIGN UP:
-Answer the question in the 'comments' section of the blog(right under this text near the time stamp)
-Answers will be hidden until 4 people answer correctly
-Please include your name and email address so I know who you are
 
Thanks for participating!

****IMPORTANT****
On Thursday, August 5, I will send a confirmation email out to anyone who has made the list for the event. If you do not get the email, you didn't get your answers in to the questions fast enough.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email me at biteclublog@folioweekly.com

Monday, August 2, 2010

Bite Club @ Sticky Fingers Sign-Up #4


Details:
Sticky Fingers 
363 Atlantic Blvd.
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

Tuesday, August 10, 2010
6:00pm

To sign-up, be one of the first 4 people (+1 guest of your choice) to answer these questions correctly. 
THIS ROUND IS OPEN TO EVERYONE!

1.What makes up the *new* Smoked Meatloaf Platter?

2. What makes up the *new* smoked turkey hot brown?

3. What dish is the Banana Pudding served in?


TO SIGN UP:
-Answer the question in the 'comments' section of the blog(right under this text near the time stamp)
-Answers will be hidden until 4 people answer correctly
-Please include your name and email address so I know who you are
Thanks for participating!

****IMPORTANT****
On Thursday, August 5, I will send a confirmation email out to anyone who has made the list for the event. If you do not get the email, you didn't get your answers in to the questions fast enough.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email me at biteclublog@folioweekly.com

Friday, July 30, 2010

Mandaloun Groupon!



Hey Bite Club! Today's Groupon is for Mandaloun, the wonderful host of our June Bite Club event! Right now you can get a $25 gift certificate for only $10! 

If you weren't at that event, check out the post about it. All of the food we had was phenominal, and the restaurant is perfect for a romantic date night or a big group get-together where you can try all of the dishes.
Please help support Pierre and Mandaloun by going back and letting him know how much you enjoyed the event!

Here is the link to buy the Groupon!