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Bostwick, FL · Food & Drink
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Open 46 years, another of Wendy's oldest Jacksonville locations close
A longtime North Jacksonville Wendy’s is the latest to close for the nation’s third-largest fast-food hamburger chain. After decades of service, Wendy’s restaurant at 1175 Dunn Ave. recently closed. According to Duval County property records, the restaurant was built in 1979, just five years after Wendy’s made its Jacksonville debut. The closing follows a number of others in Northeast Florida this year for the Dublin, Ohio-based chain, including its first Jacksonville restaurant at 3910 University Blvd. W., which closed in January after 52 years in business. More restaurant news: Sign up for our weekly Dining Notes newsletter to get the latest on restaurant openings, closings and more In April, Wendy’s closed its restaurant at 1616 University Blvd. S. , another longtime restaurant that opened in 1975 in the former Ranchette Restaurant spot. And in March, Wendy’s locations in Jacksonville Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach closed. The restaurants were all operated by Wen South, the franchise operator of dozens of Wendy’s locations in Northeast Florida and North Florida, including Tallahassee, where it recently closed a restaurant at 1901 Apalachee Parkway. The closings come after then-interim CEO Ken Cook told investors in a November 2025 earnings call that Wendy’s would be closing
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Unique canteen-style Chinese restaurant opens in Baymeadows
Mini bowls pack big flavors at a unique new fast-casual Chinese restaurant now open on the Southside in Jacksonville. Wokhey Wok Fired Mini Bowls recently debuted at 8221 Southside Blvd., No. 11, in the Deerwood Station shopping center at Baymeadows Road. The restaurant is a canteen-style Chinese concept that is believed to be the first of its kind in Northeast Florida. Guests design their own meals from Wokhey's rotating menu of traditional Chinese-American, new regional dishes and dim sum. The offerings are available in 12-ounce bowls to encourage exploring new tastes, as well as larger portions intended for sharing. Guests grab a tray, walk along a buffet-like line at the serving counter and choose from a selection of freshly made fare, which can be purchased by the bowl or pound. The restaurant is the latest concept from founder Andy Yang, who, along with his wife and business partner Stefani Go, lead Bibimbox Korean Kitchen & Wings and Tous les Jours — also in Jacksonville. Bibimbox opened on Oct. 28, 2025, at 4463 Deerwood Lake Parkway near Tinseltown, about three miles away. Tous les Jours, a stand-alone artisan French-Asian-inspired bakery cafe, opened May 22 at 9810 Baymeadows Road No. 6, about
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This Little Florida Pie Shop Serves the Kind of Slices People Drive Miles For
Pie Heaven Bakery Cafe has become the kind of place people whisper about like a delicious secret. With a 4.8-star rating and lines that form before the doors even open, this charming blue house turned pie shop is cranking out homemade slices that have folks driving from Mandarin, Jacksonville Beach, and beyond. Owner Christine and her team bake everything from scratch daily, creating both sweet and savory pies that taste exactly like the ones you wish your grandma still made, and the smell alone when you walk through that red door is worth the trip.
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This Jacksonville Favorite Has LOCALS LOVING Scratch-Made Pasta, Pizza, and Italian Comfort in Jacksonville, FL
Open Mon–Thu, 11 AM–9 PM | Fri–Sat, 11 AM–10 PM | Closed Sunday. Midtown Table brings a generous dose of Italian-inspired comfort to Jacksonville’s busy Gate Parkway dining scene, pairing handmade pastas, pizza, fresh bread, and craft cocktails with an inviting neighborhood feel. At this...
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How This Jacksonville Brewery WON Locals Over With Waterfront Views and Great Food, Jacksonville, FL
Open Sun–Thu, 11 AM–9 PM | Fri–Sat, 11 AM–10 PM. A brewery with its own boat dock makes a pretty persuasive first impression, but Wicked Barley Brewing gives Jacksonville visitors plenty more reasons to settle in. Along Goodby’s Creek, this waterfront destination brings together house-brewed drinks,...
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Sweet Pete's Founders Revive Downtown Jacksonville's Desert Rider Sandwich Shop
The pita-wrapped sandwiches that have anchored downtown Jacksonville lunch counters for more than half a century are back on the menu. Desert Rider Sandwich Shop has reopened under new ownership at 217 N. Hogan St., serving the same Desert Rider Special, Larry's famous potato salad, homemade dressings and giant cookies that regulars have ordered for decades.
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Zees Subs Planned for Riverside
A new sandwich shop is planned for Jacksonville’s Riverside neighborhood, where Zees Subs is preparing to build out a storefront on King Street. Zees Subs is planned for 913 King Street, according to a recent Jacksonville building permit. The permit, issued in September lists AEC Integrated LLC as the contractor for the project. The development was reported in the Jacksonville Daily Record.
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Hot & New for October - Foxx Food Talk
Looking for somewhere new to try around Jacksonville? Gabi from Yelp Jacksonville has three fresh spots for the list. Jade Dumpling on Old St. Augustine Road in Mandarin is a new authentic Chinese spot getting attention for its dumplings and noodles — basically perfect comfort food as we head into fall. Over in San Marco, Papa’s Kitchen and Cocktails is an Italian-American scratch kitchen with a big central bar, happy hour Tuesday through Friday and live music on the weekends. Also in San Marco is The Bookseller on Hendricks Avenue , which combines a community bookstore with coffee, pastries and wine. You can browse the books, grab a coffee and get some work done, or settle in with a glass of wine — definitely one of the more unique new concepts around town. And if you’re up for a quick trip north, Yelp Jacksonville is hosting an event at Amelia’s Latin American Grill on Amelia Island on October 13 at 7 p.m. for Yelp users 21 and up. Register here!
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Why Jacksonville Locals CRAVE This Cozy Winery With Scratch-Made Favorites in Jacksonville, FL
Open daily; Sun–Thu 11 AM–9 PM | Fri 11 AM–10 PM | Sat 10 AM–10 PM. There’s something truly magical about finding a place where wine, food, and warmth come together so seamlessly that you never want to leave after just one visit, no matter how many times you’ve been before.
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Last remaining Hooters location in Jacksonville permanently closes its doors
Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. The last remaining Hooters restaurant in Jacksonville has permanently closed. The lone location on San Jose Boulevard at Baymeadows Road posted a sign on the doors of the shuttered building that read, “Unfortunately we have closed permanently.”
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Last remaining Hooters location in Jacksonville permanently closes its doors
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The last remaining Hooters restaurant in Jacksonville has permanently closed. The lone location on San Jose Boulevard at Baymeadows Road posted a sign on the doors of the shuttered building that read, “Unfortunately we have closed permanently.”. Though the exact date of closure is unknown,...
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Pecan Park Flea Market is closed: 5 other Jacksonville markets to try
After four decades of weekend shopping, bargain hunting and treasure finding, the Pecan Park Flea & Farmers’ Market is officially closed. Known for its mix of antiques, vintage furniture, collectibles, household goods and more — along with fresh produce and prepared foods — the market welcomed shoppers for the final time Sunday, Sept. 27. With as many as 750 vendors, it had grown into one of Florida’s largest flea markets. So, what led to the closure? And where can Jacksonville shoppers go now to find similar treasures and deals? Here’s what to know, plus other flea markets around Jacksonville worth checking out. Why did Pecan Park Flea Market close? The decision was not made by the market’s operators. The property was sold, and the new owners have other plans for the site. The remaining 20 acres were purchased for $8.55 million by a partnership linked to the Butler family. The group plans to redevelop the property for an automobile dealership, bringing an end to the flea market’s longtime run. When did Pecan Park Flea Market officially close? The final day for shoppers was Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, marking the end of an era for the Jacksonville market. As for vendors,