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10 Palatka, Florida Restaurants That Are Better Than You Might Expect

Carhops still bring food out to parked cars at one diner on this list, and the diner is about 90 years old. That alone made me sit up. Then I spotted frog legs on the same menu as milkshakes. The surprises keep stacking up in this small Florida river town....

Palatka, FL · 4d
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Struggling chain closes last location in Florida city after 40 years

A popular restaurant chain has closed a longtime Florida location, ending a decades-long presence in one of the state’s largest cities. The shutdown comes as the brand continues to restructure…

Jacksonville, FL · 12d

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This Underrated Florida Restaurant Serves The Best All-You-Can-Eat Country Buffet You’ll Ever Taste

Florida has been keeping a delicious secret in Alachua, and that secret goes by the name of Brown’s Country Buffet. It’s the kind of all-you-can-eat country buffet that makes you reconsider every dining decision you’ve made in the past several years. Here’s something worth thinking about.

Florida · 2d
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Marion County, FL, Restaurants with the Most Violations in October 2026

If you ate out in Marion County, Florida, this past October, you will want to know which kitchens had the most trouble during their recent restaurant inspection. State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections at 105 restaurants in Marion County in the last 30 days. The good news is that 64 establishments passed on their first visit. The bad news is that 41 restaurants failed to meet standards initially, with some requiring follow-up inspections before meeting food-serving standards.

Marion County, FL · 5d
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The Florida Times-Union

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After 32 years, Jacksonville fast-food restaurant abruptly closes

Open 32 years, one of Hardee's oldest restaurants in Jacksonville closed abruptly — leaving a farewell sign thanking ccustomers taped to the front door. The fast-food restaurant shut its door Monday, Nov. 2, at 11191 San Jose Blvd. in Mandarin. Although its restaurant's monument sign was empty and lights turned off inside the following day, several cars with customers hungry for breakfast pulled in to the parking lot the next day only to leave disappointed. The closure sign on the front door thanked would-be diners for being a valued Hardee's customer. "We sincerely appreciate your business and support over the years, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause," the sign read. More restaurant openings, closings: Sign up for our free Dining Notes newsletter, the week's biggest restaurant news delivered to your inbox It also invited people to visit nearby Hardee's locations at 6852 Wilson Blvd. and 9210 Baymeadows Road. The Mandarin location remained listed on the restaurant chain's website. Neither Hardee's corporate owners nor local management could be reached for comment Nov. 3. Dating back to 1994, the Mandarin restaurant was a neighborhood staple. It's had multiple owners over the years, and had been rebuilt at least once,

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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 2d

The Gainesville Sun

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Bagel Bakery owner says payment problems persist at City Food Hall

The owner of The Bagel Bakery in Gainesville says City Food Hall owes him about $4,000 in unpaid revenue, raising concerns about the midtown food hall's payment practices and whether other vendors are experiencing similar problems. Jason Cole, owner of The Bagel Bakery, told The Sun in an Oct. 27 phone interview that he had not received a payment since Oct. 5 and said he was aware of other businesses at the food hall experiencing similar issues. Cole also owns The Bagel Bakery at 4113 NW 16th Blvd. Cole, who opened a location at the food hall in August, said his business entered into an agreement with City Food Hall that required vendors to use a shared payment system. He said the food hall is operated by founder and CEO Peter Rounce and occupies space on the bottom floor of The Standard, 1360 W. University Ave. Under the arrangement, Cole said sales revenue from vendors went into a central account before businesses were paid their weekly sales, minus agreed-upon fees. Cole said 18% was deducted from sales, including a 15% fee for City Food Hall and another 3% to support employees working in common areas, such as janitorial staff. While

Gainesville, FL · 2d

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Caruzinn Café Plans Downtown Palatka Location Amid City’s Revitalization Efforts

Caruzinn Café is planning a second location at 912 St. Johns Avenue in downtown Palatka, expanding from its existing café in Glen St. Mary. The filing associated with the proposed address is at an early plan-review stage, WhatNow reported. The café has not announced an opening date or confirmed the Palatka location’s menu.

Palatka, FL · 16h

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 · 2d

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Juicy’s Famous Fair Food bringing carnival favorites to Gainesville in 2027

The kind of food usually associated with a day at the fair could soon become an everyday option in Gainesville. Juicy’s Famous Fair Food is preparing to bring its burgers, oversized corn dogs, shakes and funnel cakes to the city, with a new location scheduled to open in April 2027.

Gainesville, FL · 11h

The St. Augustine Record

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Don't want to cook on Thanksgiving? These St. Augustine spots are open

On a quest to create a new Thanksgiving tradition by letting someone else cook, bake and do the dishes? Well, you can in America's oldest city, as a number of favorite food spots are open on Thanksgiving Day. Keep in mind that some menus may deviate from their normal cuisine, offering the traditional turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce menu. Fixed priced menus and online reservations may also be a requirement. And some eateries are only offering catering to go. The St. Augustine Record suggests that you plan — and call — ahead. Hey, if we've missed a foodie hotspot that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, please email us at Lviti@usatodayco.com . Asado Life , 173 Shipyard Way, St. Augustine. 904-501-1482 Athena Greek Restaurant , 14 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine. 904-823-9076 Aviles Restaurant at Hilton Bayfront , 32 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine. 904-829-2277 Castillo Craft Bar + Kitchen , 6 W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine. 904-481-8215 Columbia Restaurant , 98 St. George St., St. Augustine. 904-824-3341 Cortesse’s Bistro , 172 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. 904-694-5892 Cordova Coastal Chophouse & Bar at Casa Monica Resort , 905 Cordova St., St. Augustine. 904-827-1888 Crabby’s Beachside , 361 A1A Beach Blvd., St.

St. Augustine, FL · 15h

Daytona Beach News-Journal

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'I'm still in disbelief,' Palm Coast chef says of Food Network debut

(Editor's note: This story was updated with new information.) Long before Montanna Brumfield stepped on the set of Food Network’s “Holiday Baking Championship,” she and her younger brother were staging cooking shows of their own. However, their three-cheese omelet was hardly television material, the Palm Coast resident told The News-Journal. The eggs burned, the results became a lasting family joke, and the young girl who grew up watching Rachael Ray and Emeril Lagasse continued to envision a future in food. This week, that future appeared right on her own TV screen — and Brumfield, taking in the full-circle moment, could barely bring herself to sit down. What is the 'Holiday Baking Championship?' During this season of the hit reality series, which tests contestants' baking skills and creativity through various holiday-themed dessert challenges, Brumfield is competing against 11 other pastry chefs at “Santa’s Village.” Hosted by TV personality Jesse Palmer, the season begins with bakers divided into two teams, the Elf Squad and the Reindeer Crew, before shifting to individual competition. Judges Duff Goldman, Kardea Brown and Molly Yeh will determine who takes home the championship title and grand prize of $25,000. Montanna Brumfield makes Food Network debut The chef and

Palm Coast, FL · 2d

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Eight Old Florida Barbecue Pits That Have Been Smoking Meat Since Before Disney Arrived

Long before mouse ears and theme park lines, Florida already had a serious barbecue habit. Roadside pits from Miami to Jacksonville were feeding farmers, truckers, and families back when Dixie Highway was the main way to get around. Every spot on this list opened its doors before Walt Disney World...

Florida · 21h

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Chipotle in Duval County, FL, cited for roaches, flying insects, and warm chicken during inspection

A Chipotle Mexican Grill in Jacksonville was found with 13 violations during a Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation inspection on Oct. 30, with the state food and health official recommending an administrative complaint against the eatery. The restaurant, located at 13920 Old St Augustine Rd #105 in Duval County, faced a follow-up inspection after a complaint-based visit discovered pest problems and food safety infractions that require further review, though they were not deemed an immediate threat to the public.

Duval County, FL · 3d

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Parker’s Kitchen Moves Ahead With Plans for New Jacksonville Location

Jacksonville’s Southside could soon have another place to stop for fuel, convenience items and Southern-inspired comfort food. Parker’s Kitchen is moving forward with plans for a new gas station and convenience store near the intersection of Beach Boulevard and St. Johns Bluff Road South. The City of Jacksonville...

Jacksonville, 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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

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Downtown Publix developer says project can’t move forward without city after 3-3 committee split

The developer behind Downtown’s planned Publix says the project can’t move forward without the city’s help.

Jacksonville, FL · 1d