Coverage of Jacksonville’s dining scene, including reviews, openings, chef spotlights, and food trends.
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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…

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Brunswick Judge Robert Guy has resigned after he was charged with DUI in Jacksonville. | Judicial Council of Georgia
October 17, 2025

Brunswick judge resigns after DUI at Jacksonville club

Judge Robert W. Guy was charged after a truck was hit outside Wacko’s Gentlemen’s Club on the Southside.…

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A licensed Starbucks franchise is planned on the ground floor of Bank of America Tower at 50 N. Laura St. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 9, 2025

Why the city thinks incentives for Downtown Starbucks make sense

Jacksonville officials say a Starbucks in the Bank of America Tower would be a sign of health for Downtown.…

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August 19, 2025

Jacksonville’s own Eiffel Tower can be yours — for a day

The centerpiece of JJ’s Bistro on Gate Parkway was consigned to a storage unit when the restaurant closed in 2023,…

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14 Prime exterior | Hanna Raskin
July 15, 2025

REVIEW | 14 Prime

14 Prime leaves nothing to chance. If you book a reservation, you’re guaranteed an experience that feels classy (even at…

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Burrito Gallery closed in Brooklyn on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. | Rachel Corum
June 24, 2025

Burrito Gallery closes in Brooklyn, ending local chain’s 20-year run in Jacksonville

Burrito Gallery was known in Jacksonville for its fast-casual Southwestern menu, which it described as “Jax Mex.”…

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June 24, 2025

Orsay’s beef Wellington: The $130 IRL showstopper that’s rarely grid-worthy

Snaps of the vaunted beef Wellington at Restaurant Orsay tend to flop. Here are some tips for beefing up your…

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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.…

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January 8, 2025

THE JAXSON | 3 things changing the urban landscape in 2025

In 2025, here are three predictions about the urban core that could permanently change Jacksonville for the better.…

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The Kings Head British Pub on U.S. 1 near St. Augustine. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
September 11, 2024

After 32 years, iconic British pub in St. Augustine to close Sunday

The King’s Head British Pub owner says a drop-off in customers means she can’t cover her costs some days.…

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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…

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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.…

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June 11, 2024

REVIEW | Istanbul Grill & Bakery 

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

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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October 31, 2023

THE JAXSON | 5 restaurants coming to Downtown

Downtown’s culinary scene continues to grow. Here are five restaurant concepts headed to Jacksonville’s central business district.…