February 19, 2024
There are no rules for the Alphabet Challenge, except players can’t skip a letter. And in Jacksonville, it’s hard to…
January 30, 2024
Angie’s Subs opens at Jacksonville airport
The restaurant has opened with limited hours on Course A, beyond the security checkpoint, in order to train staff.…
January 29, 2024
Pizza concept now planned for San Marco Theatre
Restaurateur Al Mansur stepped back from plans for a Flying Iguana there, but he will be an investor in the…
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.…
January 8, 2024
REVIEW | Salumeria 104
Salumeria 104 offers warm and knowledgeable service, a cheery atmosphere, moreish pasta dishes, and swanky cocktails.…
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…
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.…
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…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…