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Edmond Thorne

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Florida's Restaurant Apocalypse Rolls Into 2026: More Closures — More Layoffs

Rising Overhead Costs and Cautious Diners Hit Neighborhood Favorites and National Chains Hard. Independently researched, reported & reviewed by human journalists!. Senior Staff Writer | OmniCom MultiMedia | Reporting by People, for People™

Florida · 13d
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The Florida Times-Union

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Rodent activity temporarily closes 2 Jacksonville restaurants

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Duval County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Duval County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Duval County restaurant inspection site . More: See recent restaurant inspections for Clay County More: See recent restaurant inspections for Nassau County More: See recent restaurant inspections for St. Johns County Which Duval County restaurants

Jacksonville, FL · 3d

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No Florida Trip Is Complete Without Fried Chicken From Austin’s In Jacksonville

Some of the best meals in Florida come out of a kitchen with no tables, no waiters, and no fuss at all. On the north side of Jacksonville, a small counter-serve spot opens its doors just three days a week, and on Sundays the cars spill out onto the street.

Jacksonville, FL · 1d
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Florida’s Oldest Diner Serves Its Famous Milkshake Out Of A 1932 Rail Car

A sandwich here stacks scrambled eggs, bacon, and ground beef on one bun. Yes, all three, together, on purpose. That wild creation comes from a Florida diner that has been flipping burgers inside an old railroad dining car since 1932. The milkshakes are hand-spun, and the onion rings get battered by hand.

Palatka, FL · 12d
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8 Florida BBQ Places That Are Too Good To Ignore

Florida might be famous for its fresh seafood and key lime pie, but its barbecue scene deserves some serious attention, too. We’re talking juicy brisket smoked low and slow, fall-off-the-bone ribs, pulled pork sandwiches piled high, and Southern sides so good you’ll want seconds. Some of the best...

Florida · 3d

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Mandarin Hardee's Shuts Down After 32 Years, Leaving Jacksonville Fans Stunned

The Hardee's at 11191 San Jose Blvd. in Jacksonville's Mandarin neighborhood closed on Monday after a 32-year run, ending an era for a fast-food spot that had served the area since 1994. A sign posted at the restaurant thanked customers for their business and support over the years and pointed them toward two other Hardee's locations in the city.

Jacksonville, FL · 17h

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European Street Cafe owner prepares to open Downtown

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. When European Street Cafe opens the doors atits Riverfront Plaza location, it will mark the next phase of a decades-long story in Jacksonville. Andy Zarka, a son of the founders, is at the helm of the business and...

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

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22 New and Independent Restaurants Opening Across Florida (November 2026)

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL – Nara Thai Sushi is preparing to open at 424 Luna Bella Ln Unit F And G New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 around Thanksgiving, owner Craig Finney told Business Debut. Finney said the new concept will anchor the center village area of the Venetian Bay...

Florida · 2d

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Pita Mediterranean Street Food Opens in Neptune Beach, Free Food Monday

PITA Mediterranean Street Food — New Restaurant Offering Free Food Monday. Neptune Beach has a new place to grab a gyro. Pita Mediterranean Street Food opened its first Duval County location on Tuesday at 630 Atlantic Blvd., Suite 14, inside the Publix shopping center less than a mile west of Third Street, bringing the Atlanta-based chain's street-food menu of gyros, pitas and hummus to the beaches for the first time.

Neptune Beach, FL · 1d

The Florida Times-Union

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New Marshtackie Florida Cafe puts St. Johns farm bounty on the menu

A St. Augustine restaurateur celebrates fresh, locally sourced seasonal fare in the heart of St. Johns County farm country with a new restaurant named for a rare Florida horse breed. Marshtackie Florida Cafe will open Friday, Nov. 6, open at 420 N. Main St., in downtown Hastings amid the community's annual Fall Harvest Festival. The cafe is the second restaurant from Jennifer Ashton, owner of the popular Juniper Market at 48 San Marco Ave. in St. Augustine's historic Uptown neighborhood. “Hastings’ passionate growers and the abundance of fresh, seasonal produce are incredibly inspiring to me. I love using what’s in season to create something delicious,” Ashton said in a news release announcing the Marshtackie's opening. “Marshtackie is a place where the community can come together to enjoy good food and good company. We’re here to serve our locals and be part of the neighborhood," she said of opening in the community also known as the “Potato Capital of Florida." The new cafe comes roughly 14 years after Ashton open Juniper Market intially tucked into a corner of furniture import retailer Coastal Traders. Juniper Market subsequently relocated to its current Uptown home. Ashton bought a then-vacant 3,600-square-foot Hastings building in August

Hastings, FL · 1d

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When Snowbirds Want Old-School Breakfast, These 4 Florida Diners Have Served It Since The 1960s

Florida keeps building new brunch spots with neon signs and avocado everything, but some mornings call for a counter stool and a bottomless mug. Snowbirds know this better than anyone, since plenty of them grew up on the kind of diner breakfast that is getting harder to find. The four...

Florida · 2d

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Two Dudes Seafood owners plan December opening for Circa 26 steakhouse in Jacksonville Beach

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – The owners of Two Dudes Seafood Restaurants in Northeast Florida plan to open Circa 26, a new steakhouse in Jacksonville Beach, in December. Tom and Jenne Corsano are renovating the space at 1067 Beach Boulevard. The Corsanos partnered with Quincey Cattle Beef, which raises cattle on its ranch in Chiefland, Florida. Beef will be wet-aged for about 21 days, then dry-aged at the restaurant for 14 to 28 days or longer, depending on the cut.

Jacksonville Beach, FL · 20h

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Next Door Plans Speakeasy-Style Restaurant in Springfield

Next Door is planned for 2030 Walnut Street in Jacksonville’s Springfield neighborhood, where the founders of The District SPR intend to convert a neighboring house into a restaurant, according to the Jacksonville Daily Record. Plans call for a 913-square-foot fine-dining restaurant with 24 outdoor seats. Business partner Jorge Gonzalez...

Jacksonville, FL · 1d

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Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q on Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville Is the North Florida Barbecue Stop Worth the Drive

The meat here sits over natural wood for 12 to 15 hours before anyone gets a bite. That’s longer than most of us sleep in a week of good nights. I love that kind of patience. The pits are open and visible behind the counter. So the smoke isn’t...

Jacksonville, FL · 4d

Gary Smith

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Popular Outback Steakhouse in St. Johns County, FL, cited for food safety temperature violations

A popular St. Augustine Outback Steakhouse in St. Johns County, Florida, was cited for undercooked chicken and improperly chilled proteins during a routine state inspection Oct. 26, 2026, with an administrative complaint recommended against the location.

St Johns County, FL · 5d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Historic Florida Farmers Market Has Been Drawing Crowds Since 1938

Fresh produce, live blue crabs, tropical fruit, and weekend barbecue have kept shoppers coming back to this Florida landmark for generations. Dating back to 1938, the Jacksonville Farmers Market is one of the state’s most historic shopping destinations, welcoming thousands of visitors every week. With vendors offering everything from...

Jacksonville, FL · 5d

The US Sun

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Texas Roadhouse plans 8,800-square-foot restaurant with 32-seat patio where Fifth Third Bank used to be

TEXAS Roadhouse is cooking up plans for a new restaurant in the Mandarin neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida. The popular steak-and-ribs chain is moving through city permitting for the new location. If things go to plan, the restaurant will be built at 9716 San Jose Boulevard. The desired location is the...

Jacksonville, FL · 15d

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Sourdough & Co. Is Bringing Its Signature Sandwiches to Jacksonville

Jacksonville is getting another sandwich option, with Sourdough & Co. preparing to open its first location in the city early next year. The California-based chain is planning a restaurant at 7540 Gate Parkway, Unit 114, in The Palms at Gate Parkway shopping center, near Interstate 295 and Butler Boulevard. The new location is expected to open in early 2027, according to the Jacksonville Daily Record.

Jacksonville, FL · 6d

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White Castle Moves Forward With First Northeast Florida Location

White Castle is moving closer to its Northeast Florida debut, with a new construction milestone for the burger chain’s planned restaurant in the St. Augustine area. According to the Jacksonville Business Journal, St. Johns County issued a $1.95 million building permit on October 28 to Brothers Group Construction Company for a roughly 3,000-square-foot restaurant at 3315 International Golf Parkway, west of Interstate 95. The permit marks a significant step forward for the project, which was first reported earlier this year.

St. Augustine, FL · 6d

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You’ll Want To Drive Across Florida For The Fried Chicken At This Unassuming Restaurant

There are restaurants that make you feel like you’ve discovered a secret, and then there’s Fryer’s Chicken in Melrose, Florida, which makes you feel like you’ve discovered a secret that everyone in a fifty-mile radius has somehow been keeping from you. The good news is that...

Florida · 8d