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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
3 hours ago

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…

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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.…

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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.…

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Gypsy Cab Co. in St. Augustine will close June 5 and become Purple Olive restaurant. | Google
May 27, 2025

Gypsy Cab Co. will close in St. Augustine after 42 years

Gypsy Cab Co. will close June 5, and Purple Olive restaurant will move into the space.…

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Calico Cactus will take over the space of Maple Street Biscuit Co. at 1171 Edgewood Ave. S.
May 23, 2025

Calico Cactus will replace Maple Street in Murray Hill

Scott Moore, founder of Maple Street Biscuit Co., has signed a lease to open his second Calico Cactus.…

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Beachside Seafood in Jacksonville Beach will be renovated under its new ownership. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
May 16, 2025

Beachside Seafood in Jax Beach plans renovations

New owners plan cosmetic changes to the inside and outside of the building, which was built in 1954.…

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May 9, 2025

Irish pub and restaurant planned for East Bay Street

Keane’s Irish Pub would open next to the Decca Live music and dance club, where Justice Pub closed in February.…

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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.…

Featured image for “Dorothy’s Downtown restaurant aims to open May 1”
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.…