Critics Consider Chew, Vienna Garden, Present Moment

IN THE NEWS: Jacksonville magazine’s October 2007 issue reviews Chew (117 W. Adams St., 355-3793) and visits Luigi’s Pizza by Regis (12309 Sago Ave. W, 714-4300). jacksonvillemag.com … The Florida Times-Union’s Laura Capitano reviews Vienna Garden Restaurant and Beer Garden (2677 Forbes St., 904-388-2760). jacksonville.com … EU Jacksonville’s Erin Thursby reviews The Present Moment Café [...]

‘Gourmet’ Lauds ‘America’s Best Farm-to-Table Restaurants’

Gourmet magazine’s October 2007 issue features a guide to “America’s Best Farm-to-Table Restaurants.” gourmet.com:
RESTAURANTS WITH FARM CONNECTIONS: 2nd Street Bistro, Livingston, MT; Amherst Chinese Food, Amherst, MA; Blackberry Farm, Walland, TN; Crook’s Corner, Chapel Hill, NC; Eve, Alexandria, VA; La Provence, Lacombe, LA; Lantern, Chapel Hill, NC; Pacific’O and I’o, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii; Tree House [...]

Crush Bistro Closes; Flavors Indian Opens

IN THE NEWS: Times-Union columnist Dan MacDonald reports the closing of Crush, the Park Street bistro on the outskirts of Avondale near the FCCJ Kent Campus, and the openings of Flavors Indian Restaurant on Baymeadows Road in the Bailey’s Power House Fitness Center and Bread & Butter at 201 Laura St.. … He also reports [...]

After 20-Year Run, IHOP Flips Last Flapjack

IN THE NEWS: The IHOP restaurant on University Boulevard served its last pancake breakfasts Sept. 13, the Jacksonville Business Journal reports. After about 20 years at 5221 University Blvd. the International House of Pancakes closed to make room for a Home Depot Store. jacksonville.bizjournals.com … The Florida Times-Union’s Erica Burks reviews Chew (117 W. [...]

Reviewers Consider Atlantic, Ale House

IN THE NEWS: The Times-Union’s A.J. Foley reviews sushi joint The Atlantic (333 First St. N., Jacksonville Beach, 904-249-3338, www.the-atlantic.com). jacksonville.com … EU Jacksonville’s Erin Thursby reviews The Ale House, and the paper also rounds up sports bars, including Kickbacks (910 King Street in Riverside). eujacksonville.com
Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

‘Jacksonville’ Magazine Selects Top 25

Jacksonville magazine’s jacksonvillemag.com September 2007 edition spotlights its Top 25 Restaurants for 2007, while critic Larry Lazar reviews Picasso’s Pizzeria 10601 San Jose Blvd, 880-0811). The Top 25 list:
b.b.’s (1019 Hendricks Ave, San Marco, 306-0100)Biscottis (3556 St. Johns Ave, Avondale, 387-2060, biscottis.net)Bistro Aix (1440 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, 398-1949, bistrox.com)Blue Bamboo (3820 Southside [...]

Capital Grille, Shula’s 347 Eye Jacksonville

IN THE NEWS: The Capital Grille has confirmed it plans to move into the Jacksonville market, and Shula’s 347 Grill may be coming. Two restaurants here already, Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Plaza III The Steakhouse, are expanding, the Jacksonville Business Journal reports. Shula’s 347 Grill, named after football coach Don Shula’s 347 career victories, [...]

Vienna Garden Set to Open in Riverside

IN THE NEWS: FolioWeekly.com reports Vienna Garden Restaurant & Beer Garden will open in two weeks inside the convenient-store-looking building at Forbes and King in Riverside. … EU Jacksonville is out with its Fall 2007 Dining Guide. eujacksonville.com
Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

Homestead To Remain Open After All

Thanks to a booming business after its imminent closing was announced, The Homestead’s ownership has decided to remain open, FirstCoastNews.com’s Lindy Thackston reports. Owners had announced the restaurant was closing Aug. 13 because of financial struggles due to construction on Beach Boulevard. Restaurant owners say they’ve already lost $156,000 in sales this year. The Homestead [...]

Native Sun Natural Market Cafe Debuts

IN THE NEWS: The Times-Union’s DanMacDonald reports the opening of Native Sun Natural Market Cafe in Brooks Health & Fitness, 10423 Centurion Parkway in Southside. … Erika Burks reviews Bourbon Bayou (2 Independent Drive, The Jacksonville Landing). jacksonville.com … EU Jacksonville’s Erin Thursby reviews Matthew’s (2107 Hendrix Avenue). eujacksonville.com … JacksonvilleConfidential.blogspot.com visits Hot Rods. [...]