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Celebrity Chef Kenny Gilbert Opens “3 in 1” Restaurant at Jax Beach

January 10, 2018 admin 0

Jacksonville Beach welcomed two new concepts from Chef Kenny Gilbert: Gilbert’s Southern Kitchen & Bar and Gilbert’s Hot Chicken, Fish & Shrimp. The two restaurant concepts focus on modernized yet traditional Southern fare, and a […]

Get Ready Now for the 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

November 10, 2017 admin 0

Jacksonville Free Press Urban Traveler Photographer Anthony Barlow was on the scene at the 2017 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival – Visit Global Marketplaces – Explore international foods kiosks, then nosh on the spot or take to […]

Black Film Festival Screens African Diaspora Films, Dialogue and Conversations

July 7, 2017 admin 0

The Free Press Urban Traveler was on the scene for the 21st American Black Film festival held June 15 – 18 in Miami Beach to a myriad of film enthusiasts. Budding filmmakers, producers, actors, actresses, make-up artists and […]

More Spring Break Travelers Seek Active & Adventure or Off the Beaten Track Vacations, Say America’s Travel Leaders

March 23, 2017 admin 0

Travel Leaders travel agents prepare itineraries to meet the needs of shifting demographics and changing travel interests of their spring break clients. Plymouth, MN (March 21, 2017) — For some, spring break season conjures up […]

Local Students Among Participants of Coveted Disney Dreamers Academy

March 17, 2017 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – Two Jacksonville youth were among 100 out of thousands selected for the 10th Annual Disney Dreamers Academy in partnership with Steve Harvey and Essence magazine. For four intensive days, students are […]

Jax Jazz Lovers Trek to Orlando for a weekend All Star Jazz Line-up

March 15, 2017 admin 0

The inaugural Orlando Jazz festival was held over the weekend to a sold out crowd. Thousands of jazz aficionado’s swayed to the jazzy sounds of jazz recorded artists Boney James, Alex Bugnon, Kirk Whalum, Paul […]

Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebrated on Board Carnival Elation with Area Youth

March 8, 2017 admin 0

A Family-friendly event aboard Carnival Elation in JAXPORT celebrated Dr. Seuss’s Birthday featured a book reading to kids from Heart for Children, a local children’s charity along with a $5,000 donation. Kids enjoyed face-painting and […]

Foodies Enjoy South Beach for Annual Culinary Festival

March 2, 2017 admin 0

The 16th annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival in Miami Beach had south beach on fire with a bevy of signature cocktails, entertainment, seminars and tastings. Officially dubbed the Food Network & Cooking Channel South […]

The 5 Best Places for African-Americans to Travel

February 23, 2017 admin 0

By Oneika The Traveller The top 5 destinations for brothers and sisters seeking adventures abroad. It’s no secret that one of the unofficial aims of my blog is to encourage black people to travel. I have […]

Women’s Food Alliance Organize for a Culinary “Foodie” Experience

February 1, 2017 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – Jax Kitchen was the location for the Women’s Food Alliance monthly networking soiree. Hospitality industry staff, entrepreneurs, agencies and members came together to sample vendors food, peruse brochures from culinary schools […]