September 4, 2024Bistro X in San Marco will reopen with new conceptSan Marco restaurant Bistro X and its adjoining sister restaurant, Limoncello Ristorante, will close Sept. 28 and reopen as a…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 19, 2024Boston’s sports bar closes in North Jax after 15 yearsThe bar and restaurant at River City Marketplace called itself “the home of the gourmet pizza.”…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 13, 2024Creole restaurant to replace Burrito Gallery in DowntownDorothy’s Downtown will serve an upscale Southern and Creole-themed menu.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 7, 2024Indoor pickleball is coming to South JacksonvillePickleRage plans to open in the fall at the Avenues Walk shopping center.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 6, 2024World of Beer bankruptcy won’t affect local restaurantThe World of Beer Bar & Kitchen in the Southpoint area reopened July 16. Franchisee Jay Patel said the restaurant…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 31, 2024Medical office planned on Downtown SouthbankShareMD will open the first non-hospital medical office development Downtown in more than 20 years.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 9, 2024Voodoo Brewing Co. will open Saturday in San MarcoThe brew pub will open in a 99-year-old building formerly occupied by Bohemian Lounge, Indochine and Square One.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 3, 2024Screaming Cat Ice Cream and Coffee to open in Riverside this summerA new ice cream and coffee venture is coming to a Riverside shopping and dining district.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 28, 2024La Cocina moving from St. Augustine Beach to downtownThe restaurant closed at Castillo Real Resort Hotel. It will reopen in July at the top of the San Sebastian…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 25, 2024Hooters closes in Orange Park, one of 40 nationwideHooters closed many “underperforming” restaurants, but two Hooters remain in Northeast Florida.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 24, 2024Four Score Golf Tavern plans second locationThe venue at The Palms at Gate Parkway will be larger than the one in San Marco Square, with more…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 21, 2024Swisher marks 100 years of operation in JacksonvilleThe tocacco company recognized its 100th anniversary with a mural by Jacksonville artist Martin Torres.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 13, 2024Gateway Jax expands its holdings DowntownGateway Jax bought a 2.76-acre site from Florida State College at Jacksonville that lies next to the Pearl Street District…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 6, 2024Coop 303 opens Living Room Lounge for older crowdThe lounge combines upscale cocktails with a small bite menu for people who don’t want to hang out with younger…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 4, 20241810 Tacos y Tequila opens in Jacksonville BeachThe Mexican restaurant is in the former Whiskey Jax in Marsh Landing Plaza. Whiskey Jax closed there in November 2021.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 17, 2024Japanese gastropub to open in Jacksonville BeachThe owners of Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi will bring a new concept when Izakaya Ko opens in June.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 16, 2024Rooftop restaurant proposed in Jacksonville BeachJax Beach Investment Holdings is seeking rezoning to build offices, retail and a second-story restaurant on Five Avenue North.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 15, 2024Dick Mondell’s Burgers & Fries opens in Jax BeachThe Gainesville-based restaurant is a throwback to the beginnings of America’s love for hamburgers.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 14, 2024Red Lobster closes three Jacksonville restaurantsThe chain’s decision to place Ultimate Endless Shrimp on the menu permanently caused $23.5 million in losses, reports say.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 6, 2024Bento restaurants close in Riverside and Jax BeachThe Bento location at the Markets at St. Johns Town Center remains open.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 6, 2024Boathouse restaurant opens in Ponte Vedra BeachThe restaurant, which is in Merchants Plaza shopping center, serves upscale food in a casual setting.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 29, 2024Tunis appears set to replace Panda House in RiversidePanda House has been in business 20 years but will close April 30 at Post and King streets.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 12, 2024What’s behind the influx of tacos in Northeast Florida?Beyond the dining preferences of consumers, the growth of taco restaurants may be a function of restaurant economics.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 1, 2024Fresh Market seeks to add spirits in Ponte Vedra BeachPlans show The Fresh Market plans to add a coffee bar and also requests approval for the on-site sale and…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record