October 23, 2023
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.…
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.…
October 3, 2023
Cinco de Mayo returns Downtown with 9th location
Cinco de Mayo opened its first locaion in the Jacksonville Landing in 2007.…
September 28, 2023
1928 Cuban Bistro adding 6th location
The Cuban restaurant hopes to open in Fleming Island by the end of the year.…
September 26, 2023
Piccadilly closes its last Jacksonville cafeteria
The cafeteria, known for Southern comfort food, has operated in Jacksonville for more than 50 years.…
September 19, 2023
Proposed tax on restaurants might be toast after Jax City Council committee withdraws bill
A proposal to impose a new tax on Jacksonville restaurants and hotels to help the homeless population has hit a…
August 31, 2023
Twin Peaks delays Jacksonville opening to Sept. 7
The sports bar and restaurant is building out at 11892 Atlantic Blvd at southwest Kernan and Atlantic boulevards in East…
August 10, 2023
Late-night bar restrictions spark debate in St. Augustine
St. Augustine is considering whether to require that bars and restaurants obtain permits to operate between midnight and 2 a.m.…
August 9, 2023
3 Jax bars and restaurants call it quits
Say goodbye to Jazzy’s Restaurant and Lounge in Riverside, Wall Street Deli & Lounge in Five Points and Tabula Rasa…
August 8, 2023
Jacksonville airport adds local flavor with more restaurants
Firehouse Subs, Southern Grounds, Vino Volo, Angie’s Subs and others are expanding or opening new space at Jacksonville International Airport.…
August 4, 2023
The Lomax Restaurant gets permit in Five Points
The founders of Roost Restaurants LLC are developing The Lomax Restaurant at the former Wells Fargo bank branch, 803 Lomax…
August 4, 2023
Vegan restaurant evolves from food truck to San Marco site
Kravegan started as a small catering business then moved to a food truck and then a mall food court. Now…
August 3, 2023
The Local restaurant and bar faces opposition in Riverside
The restaurant operators are making a second attempt to transform the former Deluxe Laundry and Dry Cleaners De Luxe Launderette…
May 30, 2023
THE JAXSON | 5 stories from Jacksonville’s hamburger history
From the first ever Burger King to long-gone local chains, here’s a look at five burger facts from Jacksonville history.…
November 15, 2022
Black Restaurant Week puts spotlight on Northeast Florida’s culinary diversity
Nearly a dozen Northeast Florida eateries are participating in Black Restaurant Week. The Jacksonville restaurants offering special dishes this week…
June 14, 2022
THE JAXSON | 3 alternatives to demolishing 618 West Adams Street
A building possibly directly linked to the Great Fire of 1901 in LaVilla could be demolished soon. Here are a…