by Arbus Staff
We at Arbus are delighted and inspired by the ‘Go Local’ zeitgeist that seems to have taken hold here in Jacksonville. In addition to shopping at locally-owned retail spots, we encourage, even implore, you to frequent our locally-owned restaurants. And here’s the bonus: some of our best restaurants, many of which mentioned below, are taking the trend very seriously, sourcing their ingredients— produce to proteins—from nearby, organic and sustainable farms. The magic here is that not only are these chefs and owners investing in our environmental health, our local economy and some good food-chain karma, but the dishes resulting from such high standards are unmistakably more delicious. And as is the case with unique venues in general, everything about the experience is more satisfying; more, well, real. These locally owned restaurants are truly the heart and soul of our community. If you’re going to dine out and spend your hard-earned dollars, shouldn’t you support those who are working hard to infuse our neighborhoods with quality, personality and reliably great food? The restaurants here help make our distinctive neighborhoods each their own destination. GoLo!
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