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
November 20, 2023Casa Monica Hotel debuts chophouse in St. AugustineThe menu at Cordova Coastal Chophouse & Bar is the expected chophouse fare – steaks, fish and seafood. Managers say…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
November 8, 2023Vagabond Coffee Co. to close Murray Hill shopVagabond wants to concentrate on catering and wholesale coffee roasting, eight years after opening its flagship shop in Murray Hill.…By David Crumpler - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 31, 2023THE JAXSON | 5 restaurants coming to DowntownDowntown’s culinary scene continues to grow. Here are five restaurant concepts headed to Jacksonville’s central business district.…By Ennis Davis
October 31, 2023Lila’s Seafood & Steaks building to be demolishedThe city is reviewing a permit to demolish the closed restaurant in the Beach Boulevard Shopping Center.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 25, 2023Beach Road Chicken Dinners building demolishedThe iconic restaurant was open for more than eight decades. It was demolished in only a few hours to make…By Jacksonville Daily Record
October 25, 2023What makes Dreamette so successful?The legendary ice cream shop now has eight locations in the Jacksonville area, with a ninth in the works.…By David Crumpler - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 23, 2023Pink Salt changes plans; San Marco site will remain openPink Salt owner Richard Robinson thought he’d close the San Marco restaurant when he opened in Lakewood. Then he realized…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 20, 2023Bearded Pig takes fresh approach to restaurant grindCo-founder Chad Munsey has been in the restaurant business most of his life. He aimed to improve on the old…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 20, 20231928 Cuban Bistro tackles challenges with expansion1928 Cuban Bistro has five locations and expects to open a sixth in Fleming Island by January.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 19, 2023Mambos Cuban Cafe expanding at former Denny’sOwner Raul Arias Jr. is renovating a Denny’s on Beach Boulevard. The restaurant will be renamed Mambos Cuban Kitchen.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 3, 2023Cinco de Mayo returns Downtown with 9th locationCinco de Mayo opened its first locaion in the Jacksonville Landing in 2007.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
September 28, 20231928 Cuban Bistro adding 6th locationThe Cuban restaurant hopes to open in Fleming Island by the end of the year.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record