Lauren Titus
Lauren Titus, the founding editor-in-chief of Edible Northeast Florida, has over 30 years of experience in the region’s local food movement. She began her career in digital cookbook publishing, including multimedia versions of Betty Crocker’s Cookbook and The Southern Living Cookbook. After a stint in enterprise content management, Lauren helped launch Edible, a bimonthly magazine that celebrates the story of local food and the vital role it plays in our community. Officially known as the Boss of Food in her family, Lauren lives with her husband on a small homestead outside of St. Augustine. While her children have flown from the nest, they continue to support the local food scenes in Austin and Los Angeles.
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St. Johns Avenue offers what's perhaps the region's most-walkable and inviting cluster of restaurants, boutiques and specialty shops. | Cole LoCurto
October 15, 2026

Eat and drink on St. Johns Avenue, Avondale’s walkable commercial strip

Avondale’s main business district, St. Johns Avenue, offers perhaps the region’s most-walkable and inviting cluster of restaurants.…

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One of a handful of nondescript strip malls lining Mayport Road that belie the culinary delights within, this particular parcel includes a distillery, a popular taproom/pizza spot, a MICHELIN-recommended breakfast restaurant and a by-reservation only tiki-themed speakeasy | Matt Shaw, Jacksonville Today
September 16, 2026

Eat and drink on Mayport Road, the Beaches’ underrated culinary corridor 

For curious diners Mayport Road’s nondescript strip malls host a delightful culinary mélange.…

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A four-block section of West King Street is home to eclectic small businesses and a tasty food and dining scene. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
August 13, 2026

Eat and drink like a local on St. Augustine’s West King Street

Off the beaten path of St. Augustine’s main commercial hub, West King Street has a for-the-locals vibe.…

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St. Augustine restaurant Bar Citra earned a a Bib Gourmand nod from MICHELIN dining guide | Bar Citra
July 29, 2026

9 Northeast Florida restaurants recognized by Michelin and James Beard

A guide to the Northeast Florida restaurants that have earned national recognition.…