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Part of Intuition Ale Works' tanks in its large brewing system off East Bay Street. | Intuition Ale Works
February 16, 2026

Intuition Ale Works auctions its brewing equipment

An online auction will begin Wednesday as Intuition Ale Works goes out of business after 15 years.…

By Dan Scanlan

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David Revuelta and Daimi Morales are owners of Cafe San Marco and Bar San Marco. Behind the bar is Rene Martinez, the restaurant's general manager. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
February 13, 2026

Cafe San Marco takes over Bistro Aix space

Cafe San Marco offers breakfast and lunch with Cuban cuisine. Bar San Marco replaces Onyx Bar and Bar X.…

By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record

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Hard Pressed Burgers is slated to take over a space on Hendricks Avenue in San Marco where Good Dough donuts once operated. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
February 4, 2026

Popular burger food truck plans San Marco restaurant

Hard Pressed Burgers will open its first brick and mortar location, but the food trucks will continue to roll.…

By Noah Hertz

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February 4, 2026

THE JAXSON | The Gullah Geechee roots of Jacksonville’s cuisine

In honor of Black History Month, here is the story behind six traditional Gullah Geechee-inspired meals in Jacksonville.…

By Ennis Davis

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Downtown bars like Decca Live could serve for an extra hour under a proposal. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
February 1, 2026

OPINION | The politics of last call: Should Downtown bars serve ’til 3?

Should Downtown bars be allowed to serve alcohol for an extra hour?…

By A.G. Gancarski

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A cheesesteak at D&LP Subs in Jacksonville Beach | Hanna Raskin
January 25, 2026

THE FOOD SECTION | Jacksonville cheesesteak tour: Which of the 4 comes out on top?

In Jacksonville, online chatter about which area cheesesteak outshines the rest has snowballed since Big Al’s Cheesesteaks opened in Arlington…

By Hanna Raskin

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People line up for a food distribution at Calvary Baptist Church on Dunn Avenue on Nov. 5. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 9, 2025

Jax City Council to consider emergency aid as food banks see surge in demand

The Jacksonville City Council is expected to consider emergency legislation this week that would devote local dollars to help fill…

By Will Brown

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November 4, 2025

REVIEW | Brine

The Food Section’s Hanna Raskin reviews Brine, the permanent San Marco outgrowth of a pop-up raw bar launched in 2021…

By Hanna Raskin

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Manifest Distilling's dirty martini | Manifest Distilling
September 30, 2025

THE FOOD SECTION | Dirty martinis are having a moment in Jacksonville

Dirty martinis’ popularity started snowballing last year. The fad then sunk its filthy claws into Jacksonville and shows no sign…

By Hanna Raskin

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January 16, 2025

Jax Today readers’ favorite local restaurants

Your favorite local restaurants! Here are Jacksonville Today newsletter readers’ recommendations for where to eat.…

By Jessica Palombo

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