Jaguars Offensive Weapon Denard Robinson for Jacksonville Magazine

The start of the NFL season upon us and for the September issue of Jacksonville Magazine‘s “Getting to Know” column, I had the pleasure of meeting and photographing the magnetic Jacksonville Jaguars “offensive weapon” Denard Robinson, who previously starred as the quarterback for the Michigan Wolverines.

Michigan QB and Jaguars Offensive Weapon Denard Robinson portrait by Agnes Lopez for Jacksonville Magazine - September 2013

Michigan QB and Jaguars Offensive Weapon Denard Robinson portrait by Agnes Lopez for Jacksonville Magazine - September 2013

Click on the picture above to read more about Denard Robinson, like his favorite local restaurants and why he has the nickname “Shoelace.”

The Legend Series 6

Northeast Florida’s underground dining and art experience, The Legend Series, was back for its sixth installment in an event that coincided with the One Spark festival.

The weather didn’t quite cooperate with the original plan for the dinner to be held roof of the Yates Parking Garage in Downtown Jacksonville, but that didn’t stop the chefs from presenting inventive dishes that were inspired by the One Spark Creator categories of Art, Science, Music, and Technology.

Courses were prepared by chefs Sam Efron of Taverna, Waylon Rivers of Black Sheep, Tom Gray of Moxie Kitchen + Cocktails, Scotty Schwartz of 29 South, and Thomas Tolxdorf of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island.

View of the tables at the Legend Series 6 in the Yates parking garage in Downtown Jacksonville
Parking garage sign
The Legend Series 6 menu
Table decor at The Legend Series 6
Sweet corn panna cotta with lobster and Georgia caviar by chef Scott Schwartz
Legend Series staff lighting the candles at the tables
Marinated “liquid” olives, El Bulli style by chef Sam Efron
Signature cocktails at the Legend Series 6
Crispy pig ears by chef Tom Gray
Appetizers at the Legend Series 6
Chef Thomas Tolxdorf's New World octopus sashimi with Okinawa sweet potato confit, edamame, shiso, white soy yuzu vinaigrette
Guests being waited on at The Legend Series 6
Portrait of Chef Sam Efron, Taverna
Portrait of Chef Thomas Tolxdorf, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Portrait of Chef Waylon Rivers, Black Sheep Restaurant
Portrait of Chef Scott Schwartz, 29 South
Portrait of Chef Tom Gray, Moxie Kitchen + Cocktails
Guests enjoying the Legend Series 6
Artist Michael Arthur live-drawing the event
One of artist Michael Arthur's drawings
Chef Sam Efron making Smoked chocolate brownies and salted caramels in butterscotch sauce
Chef Waylon Rivers making liquid Nitrogen frozen mousse
Legend Series creator Cari Sanchez-Potter and One Spark founders Varick Rosete, Dennis Eusebio, and Elton Rivas
The Main Ingredientz B-Boy Crew
View of Downtown Jacksonville from the Yates parking garage

Betsey Johnson for 904 Magazine

Designer Betsey Johnson came to town last month for an appearance and to feature her new line at the Dillard’s in the St. Johns Town Center. It was a thrill to meet and photograph Betsey; her staying power is a real testament to her talents as a designer and personality.

Managing editor Virginia Chamlee interviewed Betsey and you can see her articles in the current issues of Jacksonville Magazine and 904 Magazine.

Betsey Johnson photographed by Agnes Lopez for 904 Magazine