June 4, 2024
The Mexican restaurant is in the former Whiskey Jax in Marsh Landing Plaza. Whiskey Jax closed there in November 2021.…
May 17, 2024
Japanese gastropub to open in Jacksonville Beach
The owners of Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi will bring a new concept when Izakaya Ko opens in June.…
May 16, 2024
Rooftop restaurant proposed in Jacksonville Beach
Jax Beach Investment Holdings is seeking rezoning to build offices, retail and a second-story restaurant on Five Avenue North.…
May 15, 2024
Dick Mondell’s Burgers & Fries opens in Jax Beach
The Gainesville-based restaurant is a throwback to the beginnings of America’s love for hamburgers.…
May 14, 2024
Red Lobster closes three Jacksonville restaurants
The chain’s decision to place Ultimate Endless Shrimp on the menu permanently caused $23.5 million in losses, reports say.…
May 6, 2024
Bento restaurants close in Riverside and Jax Beach
The Bento location at the Markets at St. Johns Town Center remains open.…
May 6, 2024
Boathouse restaurant opens in Ponte Vedra Beach
The restaurant, which is in Merchants Plaza shopping center, serves upscale food in a casual setting.…
April 29, 2024
Tunis appears set to replace Panda House in Riverside
Panda House has been in business 20 years but will close April 30 at Post and King streets.…
April 12, 2024
What’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.…
April 1, 2024
Fresh Market seeks to add spirits in Ponte Vedra Beach
Plans show The Fresh Market plans to add a coffee bar and also requests approval for the on-site sale and…
March 20, 2024
Historic fire station considered for restaurant and brewery
The building, at 39 E. Adams St., was built in 1930. It served as Downtown’s main firefighting center for almost…
March 20, 2024
Bartaco will replace Black Sheep in Five Points
The chain offers upscale street-style cuisine. It has five locations in Florida and four in Georgia.…
March 12, 2024
Emerald Trail project to receive $147 million in federal money
U.S. Reps. Aaron Bean and John Rutherford say the trail has the potential to be a catalyst for economic development.…
February 22, 2024
University of Florida is bullish on Northeast Florida
UF Health broke ground Wednesday on a Durbin Park hospital that it expects to open in late 2025.…
February 8, 2024
Former Firehouse Subs partner buys Cap’s on the Water
Stephen Joost and Bernard De Raad are partnering on new full-service, coastal restaurant concepts.…
January 31, 2024
Home building gets back to normal in Northeast Florida
Building permits for single-family homes declined in 2023, but they outpaced the years before the pandemic.…
January 30, 2024
Capt. Sandy Yawn buys Nocatee home for $1.6 million
Yawn appears on the Bravo series “Below Deck Mediterranean.” She also has planned a restaurant in LaVilla.…
December 27, 2023
Landmark Arlington nightclub closing after 33 years
Jim Jones III will close Jim’s Place on Jan. 1 due to health reasons.…
December 22, 2023
New review sought on Laura Street Trio incentives
The Downtown Investment Authority now wants to weigh in on a new, more expensive deal for the redevelopment project.…
December 18, 2023
Cereal Box Live: Restaurant by day, music hall at night
Cereal Bar would be open until 3 p.m. for breakfast and lunch and then reopen from 5 p.m. to 3…
December 15, 2023
North Core development gets design approval
The Pearl Street District is the first phase of apartments, retail, restaurants and outdoor space that Gateway Jax plans to…
December 6, 2023
Chow’s Country Buffet replaces closed Golden Corral
The owners spent $1 million to renovate the buffet, which now offers Asian and Southern cuisines.…
December 5, 2023
Bistro X adds sister restaurant: Limoncello Ristorante
Limoncello Ristorante serves lighter, less expensive Italian fare inspired by owner Marcello Villani’s mother.…
November 29, 2023
Mayor’s panel approves alcohol consumption on Riverwalks
City Council still must approve the proposal, which would allow open consumption along the Northbank and Southbank Riverwalks.…