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Blackshear, GA · Food & Drink
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Florida Locals Rave About The Fried Chicken And Smothered Pork Chops At This Jacksonville Soul Food Spot
Some restaurants earn their fans with flashy signs and fancy menus. Others do it the old-fashioned way, one plate of fried chicken at a time. On the west side of Jacksonville, there is a counter-service soul food kitchen that has quietly built a loyal crowd with more than two thousand opinions and a 4.4-star average to show for it. People drive in from across town, and some even come up from Savannah, just to grab a plate.
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Florida’s Favorite Southern Snack Gets Its Own Dedicated Stop At Jacksonville’s Boiled Peanut Factory
I have pulled over for boiled peanuts at more gas stations than I care to admit, and most of them tasted like warm, salty disappointment. So when I found a small Florida snack bar that does nothing but simmer peanuts in a handful of bold flavors, I figured it would be more of the same.
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Hard Rock Hotel Jacksonville Plans Take Shape for Downtown Riverfront
A long-vacant stretch of Jacksonville’s downtown riverfront could soon have a new landmark taking shape, with plans emerging for a proposed Hard Rock Hotel at the former Berkman II site. The project is planned for 500 E. Bay Street, where developer Michael Munz of Florida Innovation Capital is proposing...
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Kookaburra Coffee Takes Over Southbank Space After Flamingo's Downtown Deal Fell Apart
A St. Augustine-based coffee chain known for its Aussie meat pies and honey-laced lattes is set to open its 10th location this November in Downtown Jacksonville, moving into a ground-floor retail space at 1200 Riverplace Blvd. that another coffee shop walked away from before it ever opened. The Kookaburra will occupy space in the Hanania Place building at 1200 Riverplace Blvd. on the Southbank, according to co-owner Megan Vidal.
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Jacksonville’s Oldest BBQ Spot Still Serves the Founder’s Original Sauce With Every Meal
Fred Cotten’s Landmark BBQ has been smoking meat and serving Jacksonville locals since way back, making it the oldest barbecue joint in town. What makes this place extra special is that every single plate comes with the same sauce recipe the founder created decades ago. Walking into this no-nonsense spot on North Main Street feels like stepping into barbecue history, where the focus stays on quality food and friendly service instead of fancy decorations or trendy updates.
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First Watch Plans 30-Job Cafe at World Golf Village by Spring 2027
A new First Watch cafe is headed to World Golf Village, with the breakfast-and-lunch chain planning to open its doors at 11527 St. Johns Parkway in late spring 2027. The roughly 4,000-square-foot restaurant will seat more than 170 guests, feature a covered patio and a locally inspired mural, and is expected to create about 30 jobs in St. Johns County.