NEWS RELEASE
From: Jax-Dining.com
Contact: Izzy Tahil at 904-318-0490 or e-mail izzy@jax-dining.com
For Immediate Release
Looking for a Good Jacksonville Restaurant Guide?
Jax-Dining.com Is the Internet Site to Click On!
If you live in or around Jacksonville and are looking for a good restaurant to have a meal, then go on the internet and click on www.Jax-Dining.com.The website is celebrating its one-year anniversary in June, and has already attracted more than 6,000 visitors a day. At Jax-Dining.com, people are able to browse thousands of restaurants by name , neighborhood, cuisine, prices, and menus. In addition to its search engine, Jax-Dining.com is unique because of its other content, such as independent restaurant reviews, weekly updates on restaurant activity in the area, and recipes. The site also posts information and links to other restaurant sites, as well as on popular social networks such as Twitter and Facebook.
“When Jax-Dining.com launched the concept one year ago, we were not sure how people and restaurants would respond,” said Izzy Tahil, the creator and owner of the site. “We knew that there were no other restaurant sites in Jacksonville that were as comprehensive or technologically dynamic as Jax-Dining.com. We didn’t know if people and restaurants would embrace the concept, but 12 months later, we’re proud to say that our website traffic has exceeded our projections.
“We are now receiving close to 200,000 hits a month,” Tahil says “and growing steadily. Our goal has always been to provide our readers with useful information. People have really spread the word and are helping us maintain quality content. We also strive to promote all Jacksonville area restaurants, from mom-and-pops diners to multi-million dollar operations. Every restaurant is listed on the website - whether or not someone can afford it,” he adds with a smile.
“We are the leading restaurant site for locals and out-of-town visitors alike,” Tahil said.
“In addition to the huge number of restaurant listings and our own independent reviews, restaurants and businesses can advertise on Jax-Dining.com. If a restaurant finds it is not listed or wishes to place an advertisement, they should contact me by clicking on Contact Us at the bottom of the page.
“We are unaware of any other website, local or national, that is like ours,” Tahil says. Our hope was to provide visitors with a one-stop website that they could go to and find everything they need, from the latest restaurants to reading suggestions on what to cook for dinner. And so far, the website has done just that and will continue to add content to improve the user experience.”
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For Appetizers we had the Baby Romaine Caesar, Lamb Meatball Sampler, and the Jumbo Blue Crab Cake. The lamb meatballs were excellent - they were juicy and tender, and with the 3 different dipping sauces, every bite was different! My companions raved about the crabcakes...one rated it as the best she has had in Jax (just about everywhere we go, she samples the crabcakes) and the other rated it 2nd after another high end restaurant in NYC. For them to give such high praise is worthwhile trying. After our appetizers, were were served basil infused sorbet to cleanse our palate...few, if any, restaurants here follow this tradition. This small, yet telling, attention to detail spoke of the standards one would expect in all high end gourmet restaurants.
For Entrees we had the NY Strip w/ Creole Mustard Butter, Lamb Loin w/ Apricot Glaze, and the Fresh Catch of the Day 3 Ways. Our sides were the spiced Steak Fries and Asparagus. The NY Strip was prepared to specification and was delicious. I opted for the Lamb Loin and was happy I did. I love lamb and was a little worried that the sweet glaze might have been overpowering. After the first bite, any apprehension disappeared. It was very good - the glaze was subtle and accompanied the tender, succulent meat perfectly! My companions, not big lamb eaters, commented that the quality was excellent - it didin't have a very strong "gamey" taste. The Fresh Catch 3 ways (Grilled, Bronzed, and Battered) was also very good. The fish was moist and well prepared and was enjoyed. However, the sauce for each piece of fish was put on it. It was pointed out that this dish would have been better if the 3 sauces were served on the side to allow application to individual taste.
For Dessert we had the Duo of Creme Brulees (Lavender scented and Vanilla Bean) and the Profiteroles. For me, both Creme Brulees were good but I preferred the Vanilla Bean over the Lavender scented. The lavender was very subtle but smelled great! The macaroons served with the Cremes were a nice touch. I'm a Creme Brulee fanatic (its pretty much the only dessert I eat) and these were among the best I've had in Jacksonville. My companions shared the Profiteroles, and both agreed that the Key Lime Ice Cream combined with everything else were very good.