November 28, 2023 Naked 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, 2023 Casa 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, 2023 Vagabond 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, 2023 THE 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, 2023 Lila’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, 2023 Beach 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, 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.…By David Crumpler - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 23, 2023 Pink 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, 2023 Bearded 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, 2023 1928 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, 2023 Mambos 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, 2023 Cinco 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, 2023 1928 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
September 26, 2023 Piccadilly closes its last Jacksonville cafeteriaThe cafeteria, known for Southern comfort food, has operated in Jacksonville for more than 50 years.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
September 19, 2023 Proposed tax on restaurants might be toast after Jax City Council committee withdraws billA proposal to impose a new tax on Jacksonville restaurants and hotels to help the homeless population has hit a…By Aleesia Hatcher - News4Jax
August 31, 2023 Twin Peaks delays Jacksonville opening to Sept. 7The sports bar and restaurant is building out at 11892 Atlantic Blvd at southwest Kernan and Atlantic boulevards in East…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 10, 2023 Late-night bar restrictions spark debate in St. AugustineSt. Augustine is considering whether to require that bars and restaurants obtain permits to operate between midnight and 2 a.m.…By Dan Scanlan
August 9, 2023 3 Jax bars and restaurants call it quitsSay goodbye to Jazzy’s Restaurant and Lounge in Riverside, Wall Street Deli & Lounge in Five Points and Tabula Rasa…By Randy Roguski
August 8, 2023 Jacksonville airport adds local flavor with more restaurantsFirehouse Subs, Southern Grounds, Vino Volo, Angie’s Subs and others are expanding or opening new space at Jacksonville International Airport.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 4, 2023 The Lomax Restaurant gets permit in Five PointsThe founders of Roost Restaurants LLC are developing The Lomax Restaurant at the former Wells Fargo bank branch, 803 Lomax…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 4, 2023 Vegan restaurant evolves from food truck to San Marco siteKravegan started as a small catering business then moved to a food truck and then a mall food court. Now…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 3, 2023 The Local restaurant and bar faces opposition in RiversideThe restaurant operators are making a second attempt to transform the former Deluxe Laundry and Dry Cleaners De Luxe Launderette…By Drew Dixon - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 30, 2023 THE JAXSON | 5 stories from Jacksonville’s hamburger historyFrom the first ever Burger King to long-gone local chains, here’s a look at five burger facts from Jacksonville history.…By Ennis Davis and Bill Delaney
November 15, 2022 Black Restaurant Week puts spotlight on Northeast Florida’s culinary diversityNearly a dozen Northeast Florida eateries are participating in Black Restaurant Week. The Jacksonville restaurants offering special dishes this week…By Will Brown