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jacksonville.com > story > entertainment > dining > 03/02/2026 > cidersmith-opens-in-st-augustine-el-agave-azul-closes-in-jacksonville > 88865375007

4 restaurants open, 1 permanently closes in Jacksonville

2+ hour, 3+ min ago  (79+ words) Hungry for somewhere new to eat? Wondering about a favorite? Here's a look at some recent Jacksonville-area restaurant openings and closings. 4 Jacksonville-area restaurants open, 1 permanently closes in February February saw the debut of St. Augustine's first cidery. In addition, the…...

Florida Times-Union
jacksonville.com > story > entertainment > dining > 03/02/2026 > potbelly-sandwich-works-planning-second-jacksonville-restaurant > 88859270007

Popular sandwich chain planning second Jacksonville restaurant

8+ hour, 4+ min ago  (98+ words) With its first Jacksonville restaurant set to open in March, Potbelly is planning a second location, this one with a drive-thru. Here's where. As first Potbelly opening nears, second Jacksonville shop in the works As the highly anticipated first Potbelly…...

Palm Beach Post
jacksonville.com > story > entertainment > dining > 03/02/2026 > qdoba-promotion-offers-free-queso-and-chips-during-2026-full-moons > 88898383007

Eatery with 26 Florida spots is giving away free queso every full moon

8+ hour, 11+ min ago  (429+ words) It's a time-honored fable that the moon is made of cheese, a story that dates back centuries to proverbs and fairy tales before Neil Armstrong spoiled the fun. And now, a Mexican restaurant is capitalizing on the lunar connection to…...

Florida Times-Union
jacksonville.com > story > entertainment > dining > 02/27/2026 > applebees-closing-more-restaurants-any-in-jacksonville > 88900035007

Is Applebee's closing restaurants in Jacksonville? See list

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (208+ words) If you've grabbed a late-night appetizer or weeknight dinner at one of Jacksonville's Applebee's locations, you might be wondering if closures happening in other states could lead to local closures. Applebee's Neighborhood Bar + Grill, founded in Decatur, Ga., has more…...

The Florida Times-Union
jacksonville.com > story > entertainment > dining > 02/27/2026 > jacksonville-restaurants-offering-fish-options-during-lent > 88897130007

Beyond the fish fry: Restaurants add fish options to menus for Lent

3+ day, 23+ min ago  (310+ words) Here's a list of six restaurants serving fish-forward dishes and Lenten-friendly menus to help you celebrate. Metro Diner is offering a family-friendly twist on the classic fish fry with hearty brunch and dinner options. When: Available now through April 5. Krystal…...

The Florida Times-Union
jacksonville.com > story > entertainment > dining > 02/26/2026 > applebees-closures-locations-florida-chain-restaurant > 88876411007

Applebee's closes some restaurants. Are any in Florida?

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (205+ words) Chain restaurant Applebee's Neighborhood Bar + Grill'has continued to close restaurants in multiple states, according to local reports and franchisees. "Since 1980, we've been bringing great food and big smiles to Florida neighborhoods. Our casual atmosphere and attentive staff will make sure…...

The Florida Times-Union
jacksonville.com > picture-gallery > news > state > 02/26/2026 > sprouts-is-adding-grocery-stores-in-florida-including-daytona-beach > 88847388007

Sprouts is adding grocery stores in Florida including Daytona Beach

4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (23+ words) Sprouts is adding grocery stores in Florida including Daytona Beach'The Florida Times-Union Sprouts is adding grocery stores in Florida including Daytona Beach...

Florida Times-Union
jacksonville.com > story > entertainment > dining > 02/26/2026 > potbelly-plans-march-24-opening-of-first-jacksonville-restaurant > 88840305007

Potbelly Sandwich Works sets opening for 1st Jacksonville restaurant

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (90+ words) Potbelly Sandwich Works sets opening for 1st Jacksonville restaurant'The Florida Times-Union Potbelly Sandwich Works sets opening for 1st Jacksonville restaurant A Chicago-based restaurant chain known for its toasted, made-to-order sandwiches, as well as hand-scooped milkshakes and other comfort food, is getting ready…...

The Florida Times-Union
jacksonville.com > picture-gallery > news > local > 02/25/2026 > foodbanks-bourbon-briscuit-fundraiser-funds-275000-meals > 88867325007

Sips and bites at Strings Sports Brewery funds 275,000 food bank meals

5+ day, 1+ hour ago  (29+ words) Sips and bites at Strings Sports Brewery funds 275,000 food bank meals'The Florida Times-Union Sips and bites at Strings Sports Brewery funds 275,000 food bank meals...

Florida Times-Union
jacksonville.com > story > news > local > 02/25/2026 > couple-donate-1-million-for-sulzbachers-village-serving-jacksonville-homeless > 88844707007

Sulzbacher's Enterprise Village gets $1M for culinary training kitchen

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (136+ words) Sulzbacher's Enterprise Village gets $1M for culinary training kitchen'The Florida Times-Union Sulzbacher's Enterprise Village gets $1M for culinary training kitchen Philanthropists Ted and Lauren Baker have donated $1 million toward Enterprise Village, Sulzbacher's $76 million complex in Northwest Jacksonville that will provide affordable housing…...