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DVI staff picks: what to eat, drink and explore during One Spark

It’s time! One Spark 2015 is ready to roll out its 2015 Creator projects, rock the nightlife scene and reignite locals’ love of #DTJax. We can’t wait to see what the excitement unfolds.

While you’re out and about at the festival this week, we hope you’ll experience all Downtown offers, from its best-kept secrets (Ketchup? Pfft. Olio‘s garlic/basil aioli is how we dress our fries here) to fun ways to ride around town (Psst: the always-free Skyway runs late during One Spark).

Below, Downtown Vision, Inc. staffers share some of their favorite Downtown destinations and things to do during One Spark. For even more ideas on Downtown dining, nightlife and shopping, visit our Downtown directory. Happy One Spark, Jacksonville! Be sure to tag your photos with #DTJax so we can follow your One Spark adventures this week.

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CHERYL

Drink (pictured): Fall in (burnin’) love with the orange jalapeno margarita at Dos Gatos.
Dine: Oh la la, the croque monsieur at The Candy Apple Café is a must-try.
Get Around: One of the coolest rides in town, let the river taxi take your family for a spin to MOSH.

Credit: @tonya_louise_thomas (Instagram)
Credit: @tonya_louise_thomas (Instagram)

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HANA

Explore: Stretch your legs on the new and improved Southbank Riverwalk!
Dine: Sink your teeth in to one of “America’s Best Sandwiches,” Olio‘s duck grilled cheese.
Drink (pictured): Try a little – or a lot – at Azucena‘s pour-your-own beer station.

Photo by DVI
Credit: DVI

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JENNIFER

Discover (pictured): Enjoy a self-guided hunt for murals, sculptures and other public art in progress throughout Downtown.
Drink: A classic old fashioned with a rock-candy stirrer? Don’t mind if we do, Candy Apple Café.
Dine: Take your taste buds on a quick trip to France with quiche from Magnificat Café.

Photo by DVI
Credit: DVI

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KAT

Listen (pictured): Jam out electrifying local music acts at the EU Music Creator Showcase at Underbelly.
Vote: Check out the GAAM ICONS Exhibit at The Landing to help bring a gaming art exhibition to MOCA.
Win? Feeling lucky? Saturday, visit Jax Vision Care‘s Tom Ford Trunk Show to enter the raffle for a pair of designer sunnies.

Credit: @underbellylive
Credit: @underbellylive (Instagram)

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 SARAH

Tour: Take a free tour of the Florida Theatre! History buffs, even you’ll learn a fun fact or two.
Drink: The Volstead might be a whiskey lounge, but its rummy tropical take on a Moscow mule, The Dash, is a delish detour.
Dine (pictured): Ah, the Westsider from Chomp Chomp. If only your stomach could fit 50.

Photo by DVI
Credit: DVI

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TERRY

Prepare (pictured): So much to see, so little time! Research Creators to make sure you get to see your favorites.
Taste: There are even more blocks to tantalize your taste buds at the Food Village this year.
Learn: The Speaker Summit – a great opportunity to network and hear from entrepreneurial experts.

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Credit: DVI

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Full information on One Spark is available at onespark.com.