December 2, 2024Hamburger Mary’s to open in Murray Hill in DecemberThe original Jacksonville location of Hamburger Mary’s was destroyed in a fire in October 2023.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
November 26, 2024Strings Sports Brewery nears opening in Jax BeachIf all goes well, Strings could open Wednesday at 1618 Penman Road, its second location.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
November 14, 2024Mini Bar doughnut shop is closing its final locationThe Mini Bar doughnut shop at 10618 Deerwood Park Blvd. near Gate Parkway will close Nov. 24.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
November 5, 2024Whiskey Cake set to open after $1 million makeoverThe Whiskey Cake at Town Center in Jacksonville will be one of two in Florida.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
November 4, 2024Restaurateur plans third spot in San MarcoMatthew Medure plans to open the restaurant, Saleya Cafe & Bar Nicois, in the former space of Missy Riley Art…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 21, 2024Father and daughter open Othello in SpringfieldThe Othello restaurant serves an eclectic menu inspired by cuisine from Spain, North Africa and the Middle East.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 17, 2024Lobster roll restaurant set to open at St. Johns Town CenterMason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is expanding throughout Florida and plans a second opening in the area in November.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 8, 2024Blue restaurant takes over Bistro X space in San MarcoThe new restaurant will serve seafood and upscale Southern-inspired meals.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
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