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Intuition Ale Works is at at Bay Street and A. Philip Randolph Boulevard. | Intuition Ale Works
April 25, 2025

After 15 years in business, Intuition Ale Works is for sale

Founder Ben Davis says the business is strong but he has taken it as far as he can.…

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The patio area at Dorothy's Downtown will serve as a third dining area. It is decorated with a tropical floral mural and has overhead curtains to provide shade. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
April 24, 2025

Dorothy’s Downtown restaurant aims to open May 1

Dorothy’s Downtown will feature Creole-inspired cuisine in the former Burrito Gallery space at 21 E. Adams St.…

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Sizemore's Coastal Kitchen will take the space of Salt Jax Beach. | Jacksonville Daily Record
April 22, 2025

Oceanfront restaurant soon to open in Jax Beach

The restaurant, Sizemore’s Coastal Kitchen, will take the space of Salt Jax Beach, which closed last year.…

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Pecan Kitchen, a southern cooking-inspired restaurant, was granted a special-use permit to allow for the sale of alcoholic beverages. | Jacksonville Daily Record
April 18, 2025

Pecan Kitchen approved for alcohol sales in Julington Creek

The southern-cooking restaurant is under construction where a Broudy’s liquor store previously operated.…

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Akel’s Deli is in the Bank of America Tower at 50 Laura St. | Jacksonville Daily Record
April 18, 2025

Akel’s Deli will remain in Downtown tower for now

Akel’s has renewed its lease in the Bank of America tower through November.…

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New restaurants are moving into downtown St. Augustine, but others say the crowds have become too much. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
April 8, 2025

The evolution of St. Augustine’s dining scene

As St. Augustine’s fame grows, some restaurants are moving into downtown, but others are on the way out.…

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Lotus Noodle Bar's ground duck ramen "brimmed with exuberance," Hanna Raskin says.
April 6, 2025

CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK | St. Augustine restaurant and bar scene

These were the standouts from food writer Hanna Raskin’s visits to St. Augustine.…

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Owner Ed Malin has put together an array of art and memorabilia in Angie’s in Atlantic Beach. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
April 3, 2025

Angie’s opens in Atlantic Beach with some twists

Owner Ed Malin is opening Angie’s a few doors down from the former Ragtime Tavern.…

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The Bearded Pig is at 1700 S. Third St. in Jacksonville Beach. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
March 24, 2025

Bearded Pig restaurant will close in Jacksonville Beach

After four years in operation, the Bearded Pig barbecue restaurant will close April 6.…

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The Lazy Manatee is expected to open in the spring. | Jacksonville Daily Record
March 4, 2025

Lazy Manatee taproom plans spring opening in Arlington

The Lazy Manatee will have 20 taps and serve craft beer from around the country.…

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The former San Marco Theatre at 1996 San Marco Blvd. is being converted into Electric Dough Pizza Co. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
March 3, 2025

Pizza restaurant nears opening in old San Marco Theatre

Electric Dough Pizza Co. will bring a unique blend of pizza to Jacksonville in the late spring.…

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The three remaining Pollo Tropical restaurants in Jacksonville have closed. | Jacksonville Daily Record
February 25, 2025

Pollo Tropical closes last 3 restaurants in Jacksonville

The Miami-based restaurant chain said it planned to focus on “higher growth markets in Florida.”…

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Lily Grabb, the owner of Lily’s Asian-American Food, says her menu is based on her mother’s recipes. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
February 17, 2025

Lily’s Asian-American Food reinvents Downtown restaurant

Lily Grabb bought and closed Super Food & Brew last year to chase her own vision.…

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San Sebastian Winery in downtown St. Augustine wants to add an adjacent marketplace. | St. Johns County Property Appraiser
February 12, 2025

San Sebastian Winery plans marketplace with restaurant

The proposal includes a restaurant, retail building and additional surface parking adjacent to the winery..…

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Ragtime Ragtime Tavern in Atlantic Beach closed permanently over the weekend. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
January 27, 2025

Ragtime Tavern closes after 40+ years in Atlantic Beach

A sign on the window of Ragtime Tavern says “Unfortunately, we have permanently closed.”…

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An illustration shows The HUB on Riverside Avenue, anchored by Southern Grounds coffee shop, the Sky Bar and an Alder & Oak restaurant. | Jacksonville Daily Record
January 17, 2025

Downtown restaurant scene could expand in 2025

More than a dozen restaurants are under construction, in development or announced.…

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January 17, 2025

Island Donuts is closing in Atlantic Beach

Island Donuts has another location in St. Augustine. The final day in Atlantic Beach will be Jan. 26.…

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January 16, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Your favorite restaurants

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

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A satellite image of The Fountains at Westside site at southeast Lane Avenue and Ramona Boulevard south of Interstate 10.
January 13, 2025

Fountains at Westside proposed in West Jacksonville

The Fountains at Westside would include retail, restaurants, health care and hospitality at the former Westside Plaza site.…

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Toasted Yolk plans to open in the second phase of The Fountains at St. Johns. | Toasted Yolk
December 27, 2024

Toasted Yolk plans first location in St. Johns County

The Toasted Yolk will be the second in Northeast Florida. The first opened in Fleming Island in November.…

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Super Food & Brew is closing at 11 E. Forsyth St. in the 11 East apartment building. | David Crumpler, Jacksonville Daily Record
December 19, 2024

Super Food & Brew to close Downtown at year’s end

Super Food & Brew was launched in 2015 and billed itself as a healthy gastropub.…

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Sidewalk dining was tested at Jekyll Brewing and Oaxaca Club in Jacksonville Beach. | News4Jax
December 17, 2024

More sidewalk dining is coming to Jax Beach

Jacksonville Beach City Council approved a plan Monday to expand sidewalk dining permits in a limited area.…

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V Pizza will make it crust firmer after complaints from customers. | V Pizza
December 9, 2024

V Pizza cooks up a new crust after complaints

V Pizza said customers have complained for years that its crust is not firm enough.…

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A Colliers brochure touts The Marina Restaurant and Cafe on the Green sites near the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 4, 2024

Two riverfront restaurants marketed at Four Seasons site

Colliers is promoting the Marina Restaurant and the Cafe on the Green at the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences.…