2023.5.25 / A Weekend Getaway

This past weekend we took a little getaway to Jacksonville.  We stayed at our friend’s house on the Trout River.  He has a beautiful slice of paradise featuring gorgeous Sunsets! We arrived late afternoon on Saturday, had cocktails on the dock and watched the sunset.  And then we headed out for dinner.

For dinner we went down to Five Points to dine at Hawkers—an amazing Asian ‘Street Food Style’ restaurant. We shared several appetizers: Roti Canai which was served with a delicious curry dipping sauce, Spiced Lamb Street Skewers with a scallion ginger ‘mayo’ sauce, Kalbi Short Ribs with a Korean BBQ Bulgogi sauce and the Crispy Pork Belly with Hoisin dipping sauce.  All paired with a cold non-filtered Sake! Then on to entrees: on recommendation I had the Curry Laska Ramen, and it was delicious.  Phil had the Duck Fried Rice, and our friends had Pad Thai and the Bulgogi Steak.  And we also had leftovers!  Sorry/not sorry…but we were in the moment, and I don’t have one photo of our dining experience! You will have to go experience it yourself. Go with a group, order a lot, and share everything! (Share your pics in the comments.)

On a side note, while waiting for our table, we took a walk around Five Points, the streets were closed that evening, and there were three Police officers on horseback, I just need to share I don’t know what breed of horses they ride, but they were huge!  Maybe a Percheron…

Sunday started with coffee on the dock, a late breakfast made by ‘moi’, and then swimming/floating in the pool.  It was so relaxing.  And then came the rain; even in the rain it is still a beautiful slice of paradise.  Later that day we finished off those leftovers.

On the way home Monday, we stopped at Jerry’s Artarama for a few canvases and portfolios.  Whenever we go up for art supplies, we always stop at Cooper’s Hawk to pick up our member’s wine.  We had 4 bottles waiting for us!  And since we were there, we had lunch at the bar.  I am normally not a fan of chain restaurants, but I have to say I have never had a bad meal at Cooper’s Hawk and Monday’s lunch was no different.  We shared the Ahi Tuna Cruda appetizer special, Phil had his favorite, Ellie’s Chicken Picatta with Capellini pasta and I had the Gnocchi with Roasted Butternut Squash…and once again sorry/not sorry no pics!

It was a great weekend getaway, and it is also good to be back home in America’s Europe. 

Ciao 

Phil and Dee

Links:

Hawkers

Jerry’s Artarama Jacksonville 

Cooper’s Hawk Jacksonville