The wait is almost over.
Jacksonville s award-winning Chef Dennis Chan is days away from launching the dream restaurant that he s envisioned since childhood. I ve been dreaming about this restaurant probably since I was 5 years old. When I was standing on a stool watching my grandfather cook, said Chan, 48, smiling at the memory of his beloved grandfather Bill Eng.
Located in Mandarin at 10110 San Jose Blvd, Blue Bamboo Canton Bistro is amid its final preparations to welcome guests. Mid-January is our grand opening. But honestly, as soon as we pass inspections, and can get our licenses done and we can get prepped then we will be open, Chan said.
Holiday Weekday Matinee:
Thursday, Dec. 10
Bad Santa & the Angry Elves
Raunchy holiday covers. 7 p.m., $25-$70 per table. The Hideaway Bar, 516 Virginia Drive, facebook.com/hideawaybarfl
Front Porch Concerts: Per Danielsson Quartet The Plaza Live runs a weekly series of outdoors weekend warm-up shows starring a stellar cast of local musicians. This week s headliner is crack jazz outfit the Per Danielsson Quartet. 6 p.m., $15-$135. Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., plazalive.org
Frontyard Festival: Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires This performance by the powerhouse Americana couple of Isbell and Shires is one of the crown jewels of the Frontyard Festival lineup so far. 8 p.m., $55-$175. Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., drphillipscenter.org