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Hanna Raskin is editor and publisher of The Food Section, a James Beard award-winning newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Raskin previously served as food editor and chief critic for The Post and Courier in Charleston, South Carolina.
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The Wolfson Children's Hospital lunch counter is your gateway to one of Jax's best sammies. | Hanna Raskin
December 9, 2024

In Jacksonville, a Southern sandwich capital, one standout is only available at a hospital

A local favorite chicken salad sandwich is only available at Wolfson Children’s Hospital.…

By Hanna Raskin

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Family Kitchen, the in-alley restaurant at Main Event on Philips Highway.
November 19, 2024

REVIEW | Jacksonville bowling alley food

Bowling alley menus are crammed with piles of fried pickles, bowls of crisped Brussels sprouts, tacos bulging with shredded pork,…

By Hanna Raskin

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August 6, 2024

REVIEW | Gemma Fish + Oyster 

Reviewer Hanna Raskin writes, “Gemma is a restaurant where style is prized so highly above substance that when diners at…

By Hanna Raskin

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Sweet tea prices have gotten less sweet, some diners have noticed | Hanna Raskin
July 9, 2024

At tea time, everybody’s aggrieved (by the price)

Jacksonville diners are experiencing sticker shock when they order a sweet tea.…

By Hanna Raskin

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June 11, 2024

REVIEW | Istanbul Grill & Bakery 

Istanbul Grill & Bakery on the Southside: a magical experience best enjoyed with friends.…

By Hanna Raskin

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May 13, 2024

Scars of success: Trap House Chicken chef embraces kitchen mishaps  

It’s a given for Trap House chef Jamal Oakes that chefs are scarred: He would no sooner trust an unscarred…

By Hanna Raskin

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March 24, 2024

REVIEW | Jacksonville Zoo monkeys with menu to some fans’ displeasure

The Jacksonville Zoo says it took food “in a different direction that would allow us to maximize our mission through…

By Hanna Raskin

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A visit to Doro in Neptune Beach was Alphabet Challenge taker Rachel Monaco's 'D' pick | Rachel Monaco
February 19, 2024

‘X’ marks the spot where the Alphabet Challenge can go awry for Jacksonville diners

There are no rules for the Alphabet Challenge, except players can’t skip a letter. And in Jacksonville, it’s hard to…

By Hanna Raskin

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January 8, 2024

REVIEW | Salumeria 104

Salumeria 104 offers warm and knowledgeable service, a cheery atmosphere, moreish pasta dishes, and swanky cocktails.…

By Hanna Raskin

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December 3, 2023

REVIEW | Abstrakt Filipino Essence

Restaurant Review of Abstrakt Filipino Essence in Jacksonville Beach.…

By Hanna Raskin