January 27, 2025
A sign on the window of Ragtime Tavern says “Unfortunately, we have permanently closed.”…
January 3, 2025
Jacksonville Armada buys land for Downtown stadium
The Jacksonville Armada Football Club bought 34 vacant properties from the city for $1.…
December 19, 2024
Super Food & Brew to close Downtown at year’s end
Super Food & Brew was launched in 2015 and billed itself as a healthy gastropub.…
December 12, 2024
New nightclub set to open in Downtown Jacksonville
Decca Live, a live music and dance nightclub, will open Jan. 31 on East Bay Street.…
December 2, 2024
Hamburger Mary’s to open in Murray Hill in December
The original Jacksonville location of Hamburger Mary’s was destroyed in a fire in October 2023.…
November 26, 2024
Strings Sports Brewery nears opening in Jax Beach
If all goes well, Strings could open Wednesday at 1618 Penman Road, its second location.…
November 14, 2024
Mini Bar doughnut shop is closing its final location
The Mini Bar doughnut shop at 10618 Deerwood Park Blvd. near Gate Parkway will close Nov. 24.…
November 5, 2024
Whiskey Cake set to open after $1 million makeover
The Whiskey Cake at Town Center in Jacksonville will be one of two in Florida.…
November 4, 2024
Restaurateur plans third spot in San Marco
Matthew Medure plans to open the restaurant, Saleya Cafe & Bar Nicois, in the former space of Missy Riley Art…
October 21, 2024
Father and daughter open Othello in Springfield
The Othello restaurant serves an eclectic menu inspired by cuisine from Spain, North Africa and the Middle East.…
October 17, 2024
Lobster roll restaurant set to open at St. Johns Town Center
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is expanding throughout Florida and plans a second opening in the area in November.…
October 8, 2024
Blue restaurant takes over Bistro X space in San Marco
The new restaurant will serve seafood and upscale Southern-inspired meals.…
September 4, 2024
Bistro X in San Marco will reopen with new concept
San Marco restaurant Bistro X and its adjoining sister restaurant, Limoncello Ristorante, will close Sept. 28 and reopen as a…
August 19, 2024
Boston’s sports bar closes in North Jax after 15 years
The bar and restaurant at River City Marketplace called itself “the home of the gourmet pizza.”…
August 13, 2024
Creole restaurant to replace Burrito Gallery in Downtown
Dorothy’s Downtown will serve an upscale Southern and Creole-themed menu.…
August 7, 2024
Indoor pickleball is coming to South Jacksonville
PickleRage plans to open in the fall at the Avenues Walk shopping center.…
August 6, 2024
World of Beer bankruptcy won’t affect local restaurant
The World of Beer Bar & Kitchen in the Southpoint area reopened July 16. Franchisee Jay Patel said the restaurant…
July 31, 2024
Medical office planned on Downtown Southbank
ShareMD will open the first non-hospital medical office development Downtown in more than 20 years.…
July 9, 2024
Voodoo Brewing Co. will open Saturday in San Marco
The brew pub will open in a 99-year-old building formerly occupied by Bohemian Lounge, Indochine and Square One.…
July 3, 2024
Screaming Cat Ice Cream and Coffee to open in Riverside this summer
A new ice cream and coffee venture is coming to a Riverside shopping and dining district.…
June 28, 2024
La Cocina moving from St. Augustine Beach to downtown
The restaurant closed at Castillo Real Resort Hotel. It will reopen in July at the top of the San Sebastian…
June 25, 2024
Hooters closes in Orange Park, one of 40 nationwide
Hooters closed many “underperforming” restaurants, but two Hooters remain in Northeast Florida.…
June 24, 2024
Four Score Golf Tavern plans second location
The venue at The Palms at Gate Parkway will be larger than the one in San Marco Square, with more…
June 21, 2024
Swisher marks 100 years of operation in Jacksonville
The tocacco company recognized its 100th anniversary with a mural by Jacksonville artist Martin Torres.…