March 27, 2024Adult changing tables now required for some businessesIndividuals with disabilities and parents of disabled children advocated for legislation approved by the Jacksonville City Council.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 26, 2024World of Beer could return in Southpoint areaThe restaurant on Butler Boulevard could reopen this summer under a new franchisee, Jay Patel.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 20, 2024Historic fire station considered for restaurant and breweryThe building, at 39 E. Adams St., was built in 1930. It served as Downtown’s main firefighting center for almost…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 20, 2024Jacksonville considers changing tables for adultsA City Council committee approved an ordinance that would require some businesses to provide changing tables for disabled adults.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 20, 2024Bartaco will replace Black Sheep in Five PointsThe chain offers upscale street-style cuisine. It has five locations in Florida and four in Georgia.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 14, 2024M Shack closing at Town Center; Shake Shack to comeM Shack is scheduled to close at St. Johns Town Center at end of business Sunday. Shake Shack will take…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
February 29, 2024Whiskey Jax closing in Atlantic BeachSunday will be the last day for the gastropub and live music venue. The location in the Baymeadows area will…By Steven Ponson
February 23, 2024New exhibit explores the culinary history of the BeachesA new exhibit at the Beaches Museum will explore the history and culture surrounding food in the Beaches area.…By Steven Ponson
February 22, 2024Whitey’s Fish Camp for sale after 60 yearsThe owners say they just want to retire. They hope the buyer will keep everything just as it is.…By Dan Scanlan
February 19, 2024‘X’ marks the spot where the Alphabet Challenge can go awry for Jacksonville dinersThere are no rules for the Alphabet Challenge, except players can’t skip a letter. And in Jacksonville, it’s hard to…By Hanna Raskin
January 30, 2024Angie’s Subs opens at Jacksonville airportThe restaurant has opened with limited hours on Course A, beyond the security checkpoint, in order to train staff.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 29, 2024Pizza concept now planned for San Marco TheatreRestaurateur Al Mansur stepped back from plans for a Flying Iguana there, but he will be an investor in the…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 25, 2024Ida Claire will become Whiskey Cake Kitchen & BarThe Town Center restaurant will continue operating into March before renovation into an “everyday urban tavern” in late summer.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 8, 2024REVIEW | Salumeria 104Salumeria 104 offers warm and knowledgeable service, a cheery atmosphere, moreish pasta dishes, and swanky cocktails.…By Hanna Raskin
December 19, 2023Lemonstreet Brewing Co. serves its last pintLemonstreet owner Joe Baez warns that a “wave of closures” could hit the local brewery market if customers don’t support…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 19, 2023First V Steakhouse will join Sidecar Jax next to V PizzaThe location in The Palms at Gate Parkway is central to seven V Pizza locations.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 19, 2023Gemma Fish + Oyster opens Friday in San MarcoThe restaurant at the East San Marco shopping center will include a 12-foot raw bar and a rooftop bar with…By Randy Roguski
December 8, 2023Spliff’s Gastropub identifies location in Atlantic BeachSpliff’s appears to have leased space at the Reef Retail Shopping Plaza along Mayport Road in Atlantic Beach.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 7, 2023Weekend business picks up at Maple Street Biscuit Co.Maple Street used to be closed on Sundays but now opens seven days a week under Cracker Barrel’s ownership.…By Mark Basch - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 6, 2023Chow’s Country Buffet replaces closed Golden CorralThe owners spent $1 million to renovate the buffet, which now offers Asian and Southern cuisines.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 5, 2023Bistro X adds sister restaurant: Limoncello RistoranteLimoncello Ristorante serves lighter, less expensive Italian fare inspired by owner Marcello Villani’s mother.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 4, 2023Expanded Chili’s in review at Jax airportThe city is reviewing a permit application for the restaurant beyond the security checkpoint at Jacksonville International Airport.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
November 29, 20231 Foxy Lady: Springfield eatery earns first Blue Zones approval1 Foxy Lady is the first restaurant approved by Blue Zones Jacksonville, an organization that fosters healthy lifestyles in five…By Will Brown
November 28, 2023Naked Kitchen restaurant signs on in Phoenix arts districtThe restaurants plans to open in one of the buildings being revitalized in the Phoenix Arts & Innovation District north…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record