Blackshear
Blackshear, GA · Food & Drink
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This Tiny Florida Bakery Turns Out Donuts So Heavenly Locals Line Up Before Sunrise
A 5 a.m. alarm sounds a lot friendlier when a Florida donut shop is the reason you set it. Getting out of bed still takes effort, but glazed rings and apple fritters make the search for your shoes feel worthwhile. This little place opens early and keeps things old school,...
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Grafton & Fleck’s steakhouse will soon replace Ragtime Tavern in Atlantic Beach
Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. What used to be Ragtime Tavern in Atlantic Beach will soon be transformed through a multimillion-dollar investment into a steakhouse with a rooftop lounge, operators said at the restaurant’s groundbreaking Wednesday. Ragtime Tavern was at the site...
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Jacksonville's Last Hooters Shuts Down on San Jose Boulevard, Ending a 40-Year Run
The last Hooters restaurant in Jacksonville has permanently closed its doors, posting a sign announcing the shutdown at its location on San Jose Boulevard at Baymeadows Road. The site also displayed a public health and safety notice dated September 29, 2026, even though the restaurant was still listed on the Hooters company website as recently as October 2.
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People Drive Across Florida For The Garlic Crabs At This Laid-Back Jacksonville Seafood Joint
Some families happily drive three hours each way for one meal at a weathered fish camp on the edge of Jacksonville, and then wish out loud that they lived closer. The draw is a plain waterside shack with a long history, a riverside deck, and crab on the menu that people plan whole road trips around.
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Why Jacksonville Locals Are OBSESSED With These Fresh Seasonal Flavors in Jacksonville, FL
Open daily; Mon - Thu, 11 AM–10 PM | Fri–Thu, 11 AM–11 PM |Sat , 11 AM–9PM Jacksonville has plenty of places for a good meal, but some restaurants become part of the city’s routine in a more memorable way. Seasons 52 brings together seasonal...
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A Well-Known Brewpub Brand Has Left Jacksonville, and a Landlord Dispute May Be Why
Voodoo Brewing Co.'s only Jacksonville location closed on September 15, and local reports tied the shutdown to a legal fight over more than $75,000 in unpaid rent. For Jacksonville diners and beer drinkers, that means one fewer brewpub in San Marco and another empty restaurant space.
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First Gear Coffee Gearing Up for College Park Opening
First Gear Coffee is gearing up to put a different spin on the Jacksonville coffee run, pairing strong coffee with a distinctly outdoor-minded concept at its upcoming College Park location. The new coffee shop is taking shape at 975 University Blvd. N., next door to Arlington Bait & Tackle, and...
The Florida Times-Union
Grumpy's sets opening date for newest Jacksonville-area restaurant
A popular Jacksonville-area diner known for its hearty, made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch fare is getting ready to open its sixth Northeast Florida restaurant in northeastern Clay County. Grumpy's Restaurant will mark its grand opening Oct. 12 at 1803 East-West Parkway on Fleming Island, Daniel DeLeon, president and CEO of Grumpy's Restaurant and Grumpy's Restaurant franchise, told the Times-Union via text Sept. 24. "We’re really excited about this location. It is a significant step for Grumpy’s and gives us an opportunity to serve Fleming Island on a larger scale while becoming very involved in the local community," he said. The new diner will join Grumpy's flagship Orange Park restaurant and established franchise locations in Middleburg, Neptune Beach, Saint Johns and Wildlight in Nassau County. Grumpy's is a classic American diner that has earned national recognition as well as numerous local and regional awards for its breakfast, brunch and lunch menus and genuine hospitality. Signature offerings and customer favorites such as biscuits and gravy, omelettes, pancakes, waffles, shrimp and grits, burgers and meatloaf — all at affordable, family-friendly prices — comprise the menu. Its menu of homestyle American and Southern diner mainstays, along with seafood, a steak omelette and other specials,
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Jacksonville-based Firehouse Subs adding new St. Johns restaurant
A nationwide sandwich shop chain founded and headquartered in Jacksonville plans to open its latest Northeast Florida restaurant at a new Ponte Vedra Beach shopping center. Firehouse Subs plans to open at 1035 Crosswater Parkway, Suite A, in The Corner Markets of Nocatee — part of the larger Nocatee Town Center retail and restaurant development. Founded by firefighter brothers, the popular Jacksonville-based chain is targeting a late November opening, but the date hasn't been finalized. The company-owned and operated restaurant will be the first in Nocatee. It will join four others already open in St. Johns County. Tim Foster, director of company operations for Firehouse Subs, will lead the Nocatee restaurant. A St. Johns County resident, Foster is a 15-year company veteran who's worked his way up from team member to his current position as a brand executive. “We’ve had our eye on St. Johns County for a while now,” Foster said in a news release announcing the opening plans. “Our guests kept telling us they wanted a Firehouse Subs closer to home, and Nocatee felt like the right fit." Foster also said they're looking forward to opening in Nocatee. "We’re excited to bring our hot and hearty subs to
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The 1948 Soft-Serve Craze in Jacksonville, Florida
It was post-war America, 1948 in Jacksonville, Florida when assorted Buicks, Oldsmobiles and Ford’s were parked around a 650 square foot building with nearly 1800 people lined up down Edgewood Avenue, standing in line to taste the new soft-serve ice cream. It was the grand opening of the historic...
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Boathouse Avondale Bringing Sushi and Seafood to St. Johns Avenue
A new sushi-forward restaurant is taking shape in Avondale, with Boathouse Avondale preparing to take over a longtime restaurant space on St. Johns Avenue. The restaurant is planned for 3951 St. Johns Avenue, the former home of Ale Pie House. Restaurateurs Nathan Stuart and Margo Klar are behind the new concept, which is expected to open around Thanksgiving 2026, according to the Jacksonville Daily Record.
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Brooklyn Pizza Expanding to Downtown Jacksonville With New Riverside Location
Brooklyn Pizza is bringing its pies to a new part of Jacksonville, with the local pizzeria preparing to open a second location in the Riverside area. The restaurant is planned for 200 Riverside Avenue, Suite 1, at Vista Brooklyn, a mixed-use development near Riverside Avenue and Jackson Street. A restaurant plan for the new location was filed September 1 and remains in process.
The Florida Times-Union
Roach activity temporarily closes 3 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 Sept. 21-27, 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 got
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Pecan Park Flea Market Closes After 40 Years in Jacksonville
After four decades of weekend shopping, bargain hunting and memories, the Pecan Park Flea & Farmers Market has officially closed its gates. The longtime Northside Jacksonville destination welcomed shoppers for the final time Sunday, September 27, marking the end of a 40-year run. For many customers, Pecan Park was more than just a place to shop. It became part of their weekend routine and a place where families could spend time together while browsing hundreds of vendor booths. The market eventually grew to more than 700 vendor stalls, offering everything from clothing and appliances to collectibles, tools, car parts and other hard-to-find items. The property was sold earlier this year for $8.55 million to a partnership with the Butler family, owners connected to a Georgia-based automotive group. The site is expected to be redeveloped as an automobile dealership. The Macon, Georgia-based group lists 15 dealerships and three collision centers on its website, including Butler Toyota Jacksonville at 1290 Cassat Ave. While the market is now closed to shoppers, vendors still until October 31 to clear out their spaces. The entrance gate will be closed on weekends throughout October, and the property will no longer be accessible after October. For generations
hoodline.com
Brooklyn Pizza Bar Fills Vista Brooklyn's Last Retail Spot, Completing Full Lease-Up
A New York-style and Sicilian pizza spot is about to become the final piece of Vista Brooklyn's retail puzzle. Brooklyn Pizza Bar is opening a 1,714-square-foot location inside Unit 1 of the 10-story tower at 200 Riverside Ave., a build-out that carries a $100,000 project cost, according to a permit issued by the City of Jacksonville allowing contractor Premier American Construction Inc., based in Middleburg, to complete the work.