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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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Rebecca Gonzalez opened her first 1928 Cuban Bistro in 2019 on Baymeadows Road near San Jose Boulevard. | Jeffrey Leeser, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 8, 2025

1928 Cuban Bistro plans to expand in Brooklyn

Based in Jacksonville, 1928 Cuban Bistro plans its eighth location where Tossgreen closed.…

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The first Habit Burger & Grill in Jacksonville is at 13559 Beach Blvd. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 8, 2025

Habit Burger & Grill sets opening for first Jax restaurant

The California-based Habit Burger & Grill plans three locations in Jacksonville.…

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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 3, 2025

Starbucks seeks incentives for Downtown coffee shop

The Starbucks franchise would open on the ground floor of Bank of America Tower.…

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Brett's Waterway Cafe in Fernandina Beach will close after Saturday. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
October 3, 2025

Brett’s in Fernandina Beach closes after 41 years

The city is considering several possible uses for the Brett’s site, including a more elaborate restaurant with a pier.…

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The Wobbly Whale Public House will open Saturday in the former home of the Kings Head British Pub. | The Wobby Whale Public House
October 1, 2025

Wobbly Whale replaces iconic British pub in St. Augustine

The Wobbly Whale Public House takes over the spot of Kings Head British Pub, which closed after 32 years.…

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Asado Life is planned for the Shipyards marina support building near the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences and EverBank Stadium. | Jacksonville Daily Record
September 26, 2025

Asado Life restaurant planned at Shipyards near Four Seasons

Asado is centered around the centuries-old Argentine tradition of open-flame cooking.…

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. owns the Maple Street Biscuit Co. chain, which was founded in Jacksonville.
September 25, 2025

Cracker Barrel is downsizing Maple Street chain

Maple Street’s owner said it plans to close 14 of the restaurants in fiscal 2026.…

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An illustration shows Keane's Tavern, a new Irish pub coming to the Elbow district.
September 22, 2025

Irish pub will open Halloween weekend on Bay Street

Keane’s Tavern will open in the former Justice Pub and Mark’s bar, near several new entertainment spots.…

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The site of the former Matanzas Innlet Restaurant at 8805 State Road A1A South, south of Crescent Beach. | Jacksonville Daily Record
September 16, 2025

Matanzas Innlet Restaurant may be rebuilt after 9 years

The restaurant in St. Augustine was razed after it was severely damaged in Hurricane Matthew.…

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The 19-story former JEA headquarters tower at 21 W. Church St. could soon be sold to a developer led by Live Oak Contracting. | Courtesy of JEA
September 12, 2025

JEA negotiating with Live Oak to sell Downtown tower

Live Oak Contracting wants to convert the former JEA campus into apartments and retail.…

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Jenkins Quality Barbecue has operated in Jacksonville for 68 years. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
September 2, 2025

Jenkins Quality Barbecue to close after 68 years

The Jenkins family cited rising costs and shifting consumer trends. The restaurant will close Sept. 30.…

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The former Bread & Board restaurant at 100 W. Bay St. in Downtown Jacksonville. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today
August 29, 2025

#AskJAXTDY | Will Bread & Board ever return Downtown?

VyStar Credit Union is working to find another restaurant for the space left empty by Bread & Board.…

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August 27, 2025

THE JAXSON | Jacksonville’s oldest sandwich shops

Jacksonville has long been recognized for its legacy sandwich shops and signature creations, including the Camel Rider, Steak-in-a-Sack, and the…

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The One Riverside apartment and retail project sits along the St. Johns River at the former Florida Times-Union campus. Norikawa restaurant is planned for this area at the development. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
August 12, 2025

Norikawa Japanese restaurant planned at 1 Riverside

Pearl Hospitality Group also operates Norikase in Tinseltown and Beachside Seafood in Jacksonville Beach.…

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Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii plans a shop at 4085 State Road A1A in St. Augustine. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 7, 2025

Plans for Bad Ass Coffee brewing in St. Augustine

The chain, based in Hawaii, is planning its ninth location in Florida, its first outside the Gulf.…

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The Happy Grilled Cheese is closing at 219 N. Hogan St. | Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record
August 6, 2025

The Happy Grilled Cheese is closing Downtown

The restaurant will shut down after eight years in business. A new breakfast and lunch place will replace it.…

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The Dough Show restaurant is planned at 12681 Bartram Park Blvd., south of Old St. Augustine Road and west of Interstate 295. | Jacksonville Daily Record
July 29, 2025

Middle Eastern restaurant coming to Bartram Park

The Dough Show already has locations in Orlando and Tampa as it tries to spread nationwide.…

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July 22, 2025

THE JAXSON | 5 restaurants coming to Downtown

A crop of new restaurants under construction have the potential to turn Downtown Jacksonville into the hottest dining destination in…

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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…

Featured image for “Metro Diner set to open Monday in St. Johns County”
Metro Diner is coming to 2851 County Road 210 W. in St. Johns County. | Jacksonville Daily Record
July 3, 2025

Metro Diner set to open Monday in St. Johns County

The new restaurant is in the Publix-anchored Johns Creek Center at 2851 County Road 210 W.…

Featured image for “Sizemore’s Coastal Kitchen opens in Jacksonville Beach”
Sizemore’s Coastal Kitchen is at 333 First St. N., in the former Salt Jax Beach space. | Jacksonville Daily Record
June 27, 2025

Sizemore’s Coastal Kitchen opens in Jacksonville Beach

The oceanfront seafood restaurant opened at 333 First St. N., in the former space of Salt Jax Beach.…

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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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People dine at outdoor cafes along Lincoln Road Mall in Miami Beach. | Lynne Sladky, AP
June 2, 2025

New law requires restaurants to warn you about fees

Beginning July 1, restaurants must notify customers upfront about automatic tips or service fees.…