June 11, 2024REVIEW | Istanbul Grill & Bakery Istanbul Grill & Bakery on the Southside: a magical experience best enjoyed with friends.…By Hanna Raskin
June 6, 2024Coop 303 opens Living Room Lounge for older crowdThe lounge combines upscale cocktails with a small bite menu for people who don’t want to hang out with younger…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 6, 2024Historic Beach Bowl will reopen this monthThe bowling alley on Beach Boulevard has been renovated and expanded since closing in 2019.…By Steven Ponson
June 5, 2024Pizza restaurant submits plans at San Marco TheatreElectric Dough Pizza Co. could open in the former San Marco Theatre building by the end of the year.…By Randy Roguski
June 4, 20241810 Tacos y Tequila opens in Jacksonville BeachThe Mexican restaurant is in the former Whiskey Jax in Marsh Landing Plaza. Whiskey Jax closed there in November 2021.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 4, 2024Culver’s proposes restaurant in North JacksonvilleThe Wisconsin-based chain has submitted plans for a location at northeast Max Leggett Parkway and Hyatt Road.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 4, 2024Popular Silkie’s restaurant closes in SpringfieldThe owner, former Top Chef contestant Kenny Gilbert, blamed reduced customers, inflation and employee turnover.…By Steven Ponson
May 24, 2024A1A Ale Works is closing in St. AugustineSunday will be the last day of business for the restaurant in the historic downtown. Owners said their lease is…By Monty Zickuhr - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 21, 2024THE JAXSON | The Chitlin’ Circuit and barbecue in JacksonvilleWhile the Chitlin’ Circuit is generally recognized for its musical contributions to society, in honor of National Barbecue Month, barbecue…By Ennis Davis and Adrienne Burke
May 17, 2024Japanese gastropub to open in Jacksonville BeachThe owners of Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi will bring a new concept when Izakaya Ko opens in June.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 16, 2024Rooftop restaurant proposed in Jacksonville BeachJax Beach Investment Holdings is seeking rezoning to build offices, retail and a second-story restaurant on Five Avenue North.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 15, 2024Second Bronx House Pizza coming to St. Johns CountyThe business calls itself “an obsessively authentic” New York pizzeria. It operates another location in Nocatee and plans one in…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 15, 2024Dick Mondell’s Burgers & Fries opens in Jax BeachThe Gainesville-based restaurant is a throwback to the beginnings of America’s love for hamburgers.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 14, 2024Red Lobster closes three Jacksonville restaurantsThe chain’s decision to place Ultimate Endless Shrimp on the menu permanently caused $23.5 million in losses, reports say.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 13, 2024Scars 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…By Hanna Raskin
May 9, 2024Retired Jags player plans Downtown restaurantMarcus Stroud, a defensive lineman for the Jaguars from 2001 through 2007, plans to open Baby Got Brunch at 610…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 6, 2024Bento restaurants close in Riverside and Jax BeachThe Bento location at the Markets at St. Johns Town Center remains open.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 6, 2024Boathouse restaurant opens in Ponte Vedra BeachThe restaurant, which is in Merchants Plaza shopping center, serves upscale food in a casual setting.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 29, 2024Cooper’s Hawk applies for permit in MandarinCooper’s Hawk opened its first Northeast Florida restaurant at The Markets at Town Center.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 29, 2024Tunis appears set to replace Panda House in RiversidePanda House has been in business 20 years but will close April 30 at Post and King streets.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 12, 2024What’s behind the influx of tacos in Northeast Florida?Beyond the dining preferences of consumers, the growth of taco restaurants may be a function of restaurant economics.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 5, 2024Food and drink businesses seek incentives DowntownThree dining and drinking establishments are on the agenda for a Downtown Investment Authority committee.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 5, 2024What’s going on at Riverfront Plaza? Park plans include two different businesses that will both serve food: a “cafe” and a “restaurant.”…By Heather Henderson
April 1, 2024Jumpin’ Jax closes Downtown as it searches for new siteThe resaurant intends to reopen in another Downtown location in the central city or the Gateway Jax area of the…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record