April 8, 2025The evolution of St. Augustine’s dining sceneAs St. Augustine’s fame grows, some restaurants are moving into downtown, but others are on the way out.…By Noah Hertz
April 3, 2025Angie’s opens in Atlantic Beach with some twistsOwner Ed Malin is opening Angie’s a few doors down from the former Ragtime Tavern.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
February 17, 2025Lily’s Asian-American Food reinvents Downtown restaurantLily Grabb bought and closed Super Food & Brew last year to chase her own vision.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
February 12, 2025San Sebastian Winery plans marketplace with restaurantThe proposal includes a restaurant, retail building and additional surface parking adjacent to the winery..…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 17, 2025Island Donuts is closing in Atlantic BeachIsland Donuts has another location in St. Augustine. The final day in Atlantic Beach will be Jan. 26.…By Monty Zickuhr - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 17, 2024More sidewalk dining is coming to Jax BeachJacksonville Beach City Council approved a plan Monday to expand sidewalk dining permits in a limited area.…By Brianna Andrews - News4Jax
April 12, 2024What’s behind the influx of tacos in Northeast Florida?Beyond the dining preferences of consumers, the growth of taco restaurants may be a function of restaurant economics.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 6, 2024Voodoo Brewing Co. building out in San MarcoThe city issued a permit this week for Voodoo Brewing Co. to build out a bar and restaurant in San…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
February 23, 2024New exhibit explores the culinary history of the BeachesA new exhibit at the Beaches Museum will explore the history and culture surrounding food in the Beaches area.…By Steven Ponson
February 8, 2024Former Firehouse Subs partner buys Cap’s on the WaterStephen Joost and Bernard De Raad are partnering on new full-service, coastal restaurant concepts.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 29, 2024Pizza concept now planned for San Marco TheatreRestaurateur Al Mansur stepped back from plans for a Flying Iguana there, but he will be an investor in the…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 25, 2024Ida Claire will become Whiskey Cake Kitchen & BarThe Town Center restaurant will continue operating into March before renovation into an “everyday urban tavern” in late summer.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 11, 2024Hyperion Brewing closing in Springfield after nearly 7 yearsThe brewery decided not to renew its lease and will close after March 31.…By Kendra Mazeke - News4Jax
December 19, 2023Lemonstreet Brewing Co. serves its last pintLemonstreet owner Joe Baez warns that a “wave of closures” could hit the local brewery market if customers don’t support…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 19, 2023First V Steakhouse will join Sidecar Jax next to V PizzaThe location in The Palms at Gate Parkway is central to seven V Pizza locations.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 19, 2023Gemma Fish + Oyster opens Friday in San MarcoThe restaurant at the East San Marco shopping center will include a 12-foot raw bar and a rooftop bar with…By Randy Roguski
December 6, 2023Chow’s Country Buffet replaces closed Golden CorralThe owners spent $1 million to renovate the buffet, which now offers Asian and Southern cuisines.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 5, 2023Bistro X adds sister restaurant: Limoncello RistoranteLimoncello Ristorante serves lighter, less expensive Italian fare inspired by owner Marcello Villani’s mother.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 4, 2023Expanded Chili’s in review at Jax airportThe city is reviewing a permit application for the restaurant beyond the security checkpoint at Jacksonville International Airport.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
November 29, 20231 Foxy Lady: Springfield eatery earns first Blue Zones approval1 Foxy Lady is the first restaurant approved by Blue Zones Jacksonville, an organization that fosters healthy lifestyles in five…By Will Brown
November 28, 2023Naked Kitchen restaurant signs on in Phoenix arts districtThe restaurants plans to open in one of the buildings being revitalized in the Phoenix Arts & Innovation District north…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
November 20, 2023Casa Monica Hotel debuts chophouse in St. AugustineThe menu at Cordova Coastal Chophouse & Bar is the expected chophouse fare – steaks, fish and seafood. Managers say…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 31, 2023Lila’s Seafood & Steaks building to be demolishedThe city is reviewing a permit to demolish the closed restaurant in the Beach Boulevard Shopping Center.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 25, 2023What makes Dreamette so successful?The legendary ice cream shop now has eight locations in the Jacksonville area, with a ninth in the works.…By David Crumpler - Jacksonville Daily Record