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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.…

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Jordyn Shepherd is turning the former El Jefe restaurant at 947 Edgewood Ave. S.in Murray Hill into Hamburger Mary’s. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
December 2, 2024

Hamburger Mary’s to open in Murray Hill in December

The original Jacksonville location of Hamburger Mary’s was destroyed in a fire in October 2023.…

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Strings Sports Brewery is nearing the opening of its second restaurant 1618 Penman Road in Jacksonville Beach. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
November 26, 2024

Strings Sports Brewery nears opening in Jax Beach

If all goes well, Strings could open Wednesday at 1618 Penman Road, its second location.…

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The Mini Bar doughnut shop at 10618 Deerwood Park Blvd. will close Nov. 24. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 14, 2024

Mini Bar doughnut shop is closing its final location

The Mini Bar doughnut shop at 10618 Deerwood Park Blvd. near Gate Parkway will close Nov. 24.…

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Snappers is in development at 165 Vilano Road in Vilano Beach. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 5, 2024

Snappers restaurant under review in Vilano Beach

Snappers is planned on a strip of land past State Road A1A near the Publix and Holiday Inn Express.…

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The Whiskey Wall at Whiskey Cake features 200 spirits. | Whiskey Cake
November 5, 2024

Whiskey Cake set to open after $1 million makeover

The Whiskey Cake at Town Center in Jacksonville will be one of two in Florida.…

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Saleya Cafe & Bar Nicois is planned at 2006 San Marco Blvd. It is the former Missy Riley Art & Pieces location. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
November 4, 2024

Restaurateur plans third spot in San Marco

Matthew Medure plans to open the restaurant, Saleya Cafe & Bar Nicois, in the former space of Missy Riley Art…

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Pecan Craft Kitchen is planned at the former Broudy’s Liquor Store site at 138 Florida 13 N. in Julington Creek. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 23, 2024

‘Farm-to-fire’ restaurant planned in Julington Creek

Pecan Craft Kitchen will be a fast casual restaurant using local ingredients and fire grilling.…

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Jeriees Ewais and his daughter, Vanesa, combine a Mediterranean-inspired menu with New York City style at Othello, their restaurant at 1555 N. Pearl St. in Springfield. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 21, 2024

Father and daughter open Othello in Springfield

The Othello restaurant serves an eclectic menu inspired by cuisine from Spain, North Africa and the Middle East.…

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Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is coming to St. Johns Town Center at 4668 Town Crossing Drive, Suite 105.
October 17, 2024

Lobster roll restaurant set to open at St. Johns Town Center

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is expanding throughout Florida and plans a second opening in the area in November.…