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Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar will replace Ida Claire by "late summer 2024" at 10209 River Coast Drive in Town Center. | Jacksonville Daily Record
January 25, 2024

Ida Claire will become Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar

The Town Center restaurant will continue operating into March before renovation into an “everyday urban tavern” in late summer.…

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January 8, 2024

REVIEW | Salumeria 104

Salumeria 104 offers warm and knowledgeable service, a cheery atmosphere, moreish pasta dishes, and swanky cocktails.…

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Lemonstreet Brewing Co. owner Joe Baez cited inflation and lingering effects of the pandemic as key factors in the closure of his business. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 19, 2023

Lemonstreet Brewing Co. serves its last pint

Lemonstreet owner Joe Baez warns that a “wave of closures” could hit the local brewery market if customers don’t support…

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V Steakhouse and V Pizza, with Sidecar Jax lounge between them, is planned at 7510 Gate Parkway in The Palms at Gate Parkway. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 19, 2023

First V Steakhouse will join Sidecar Jax next to V Pizza

The location in The Palms at Gate Parkway is central to seven V Pizza locations.…

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Gemma Fish + Oyster is the second restaurant for husband and wife Mike and Brittany Cooney. | Gemma Fish + Oyster
December 19, 2023

Gemma Fish + Oyster opens Friday in San Marco

The restaurant at the East San Marco shopping center will include a 12-foot raw bar and a rooftop bar with…

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Spliff’s has two locations – Downtown at 100 E. Forsyth St. and, with a grand opening Oct. 14, in the Bayard area at 14985 Old St. Augustine Road in Durbin Crossing Shoppes.
December 8, 2023

Spliff’s Gastropub identifies location in Atlantic Beach

Spliff’s appears to have leased space at the Reef Retail Shopping Plaza along Mayport Road in Atlantic Beach.…

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Maple Street Biscuit Co. began in Jacksonville and now has 60 locations. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 7, 2023

Weekend 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.…

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Chow’s Country Buffet offers Asian and Southern cuisines. It can make about 150 menu items, although not all are available every day. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
December 6, 2023

Chow’s Country Buffet replaces closed Golden Corral

The owners spent $1 million to renovate the buffet, which now offers Asian and Southern cuisines.…

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Owner Marcello Villani had plans to make the Bistro X bar space into a separate restaurant since buying the San Marco restaurant in 2019. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
December 5, 2023

Bistro X adds sister restaurant: Limoncello Ristorante

Limoncello Ristorante serves lighter, less expensive Italian fare inspired by owner Marcello Villani’s mother.…

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A illustration shows Chili's at the entrance to Concourse A at Jacksonville International Airport. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 4, 2023

Expanded Chili’s in review at Jax airport

The city is reviewing a permit application for the restaurant beyond the security checkpoint at Jacksonville International Airport.…

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The menu at One Foxy Lady Cafe features a vegan sandwich, breakfast gyro, grits and vegan sausage combination as well as an anti-inflammatory drink. The dishes were created by Jacksonville native Shandon Benjamin Fox. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 29, 2023

1 Foxy Lady: Springfield eatery earns first Blue Zones approval

1 Foxy Lady is the first restaurant approved by Blue Zones Jacksonville, an organization that fosters healthy lifestyles in five…

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Naked Kitchen will lease about 2,700 square feet of space in the front and side of the Liberty Building at 2336 Liberty St. with a patio for outdoor dining. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
November 28, 2023

Naked Kitchen restaurant signs on in Phoenix arts district

The restaurants plans to open in one of the buildings being revitalized in the Phoenix Arts & Innovation District north…

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Casa Monica Hotel General Manager Jordan Stokes and Cordova Coastal Chophouse & Bar Executive Chef Rob DeGrassi stand inside the new restaurant. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
November 20, 2023

Casa Monica Hotel debuts chophouse in St. Augustine

The menu at Cordova Coastal Chophouse & Bar is the expected chophouse fare – steaks, fish and seafood. Managers say…

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The Vagabond Coffee shop opened in Murray Hill in 2015. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 8, 2023

Vagabond Coffee Co. to close Murray Hill shop

Vagabond wants to concentrate on catering and wholesale coffee roasting, eight years after opening its flagship shop in Murray Hill.…

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October 31, 2023

THE JAXSON | 5 restaurants coming to Downtown

Downtown’s culinary scene continues to grow. Here are five restaurant concepts headed to Jacksonville’s central business district.…

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Lila’s Seafood & Steaks is planned for demolition in the Beach Boulevard Shopping Center. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 31, 2023

Lila’s Seafood & Steaks building to be demolished

The city is reviewing a permit to demolish the closed restaurant in the Beach Boulevard Shopping Center.…

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The former Beach Road Chicken Dinners building at 4132 Atlantic Blvd. is demolished Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record.
October 25, 2023

Beach Road Chicken Dinners building demolished

The iconic restaurant was open for more than eight decades. It was demolished in only a few hours to make…

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Each Dreamette uses the same menu, recipes and ingredients to ensure consistency.
October 25, 2023

What makes Dreamette so successful?

The legendary ice cream shop now has eight locations in the Jacksonville area, with a ninth in the works.…

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Richard Robinson opened Pink Salt & Wine Bar and Veteta Tapas in August at 1571 University Blvd. W. in Lakewood. He also operates Pink Salt & Wine Bar in San Marco. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 23, 2023

Pink Salt changes plans; San Marco site will remain open

Pink Salt owner Richard Robinson thought he’d close the San Marco restaurant when he opened in Lakewood. Then he realized…

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Chad Munsey, co-owner of The Bearded Pig, says the fast-casual model helps him keep costs down. The challenge is to serve the best product available. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 20, 2023

Bearded Pig takes fresh approach to restaurant grind

Co-founder Chad Munsey has been in the restaurant business most of his life. He aimed to improve on the old…

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Adrian and Rebecca Gonzalez have five 1928 Cuban Bistro locations in Northeast Florida and plan to open a sixth by January. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 20, 2023

1928 Cuban Bistro tackles challenges with expansion

1928 Cuban Bistro has five locations and expects to open a sixth in Fleming Island by January.…

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Mambos Cuban Cafe will move and the space will become Bellini Modern Italian. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 19, 2023

Mambos Cuban Cafe expanding at former Denny’s

Owner Raul Arias Jr. is renovating a Denny’s on Beach Boulevard. The restaurant will be renamed Mambos Cuban Kitchen.…

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Cinco de Mayo Mexican restaurant plans to open in the former Olio space at 301 E. Bay St. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 3, 2023

Cinco de Mayo returns Downtown with 9th location

Cinco de Mayo opened its first locaion in the Jacksonville Landing in 2007.…

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1928 Cuban Bistro will open its sixth location in Fleming Island. | Jacksonville Daily Record
September 28, 2023

1928 Cuban Bistro adding 6th location

The Cuban restaurant hopes to open in Fleming Island by the end of the year.…