July 19, 2024St. Johns rum producer plans restaurant and distilleryThe Madi Rum development would be built on 6 acres on State Road 207, west of Interstate 95.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 17, 2024THE JAXSON | 10 restaurants and bars coming to Downtown Jax Several new restaurants and bars are in the works for Downtown Jacksonville.…By Ennis Davis
July 16, 2024Olive Garden exploring Glen Kernan Park locationThe Olive Garden would be the first built in the area in at least a dozen years.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 16, 2024World of Beer reopens near SouthpointIt is the company’s third try in Jacksonville and the second franchise owner at Butler Boulevard off I-95.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 12, 2024Caddyshack restaurant isn’t going anywhereThe anchor restaurant at World Golf Village just signed a 10-year lease.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 9, 2024At tea time, everybody’s aggrieved (by the price)Jacksonville diners are experiencing sticker shock when they order a sweet tea.…By Hanna Raskin
July 9, 2024Voodoo Brewing Co. will open Saturday in San MarcoThe brew pub will open in a 99-year-old building formerly occupied by Bohemian Lounge, Indochine and Square One.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 28, 2024La Cocina moving from St. Augustine Beach to downtownThe restaurant closed at Castillo Real Resort Hotel. It will reopen in July at the top of the San Sebastian…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 25, 2024Hooters closes in Orange Park, one of 40 nationwideHooters closed many “underperforming” restaurants, but two Hooters remain in Northeast Florida.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 20, 2024Permit issued for Cooper’s Hawk in MandarinCooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant will have inside and patio dining, bars and a retail area.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 17, 2024Fresh-Mex & Co. signs lease in St. Johns CountyThe Tex-Mex Cantina was founded in 2017 in the Southpoint area before moving to St. Johns Town Center.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 13, 2024Pizza and self-serve beer on tap for Downtown JacksonvilleThe city is reviewing a building permit for Pour Taproom and Pizza Jeans in the VyStar Credit Union garage at…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
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