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Exclusive Jacksonville food coverage by The Food Section, a James Beard award-winning newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Publisher Hanna Raskin previously served as food editor and chief critic for The Post and Courier in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Exclusive Jacksonville food coverage by The Food Section, a James Beard award-winning newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Publisher Hanna Raskin previously served as food editor and chief critic for The Post and Courier in Charleston, South Carolina.
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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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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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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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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

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