Permit filings show Lucky Goat is considering Bartram Village for a second Jacksonville shop — a 34-seat, 1,409-square-foot café with a roughly $226K build-out estimate.

Paradise Restaurant & Lounge has filed to open at the Shoppes of Wells Landing in Orange Park; state filings and property listings point to Suite 1 as the planned location.

Permit filings show Keke’s Breakfast Cafe plans a nearly 5,000‑sq‑ft build‑out at River City Marketplace on Jacksonville’s Northside, a move that would be its seventh Northeast Florida location.

Husband-and-wife chefs Chason Spencer and Maria de la Mota of Chancho King were named finalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards, spotlighting Jacksonville's Ecuadorian kitchen.

Paris Baguette opened its first Northeast Florida café at St. Johns Town Center; the franchisee says more Jacksonville-area locations are planned.

Jean‑Marie Josselin's Rustica has opened in Silverleaf Commons, pairing Pacific-influenced fusion cooking with seafood-forward small plates and a modern cocktail program. The spot aims to make elevated flavors approachable for neighborhood diners.

Franchise veterans are opening Boost Coffee & Energy this spring — a compact dual‑lane drive‑thru that pairs fresh‑roasted coffee with cleaner energy drinks.

Big Jake's BBQ aims to open May 1 on Soutel Drive with pit-cooked ribs, sides and a drive-thru.

A Philly native's new St. Augustine food truck is promising ribeye cheesesteaks, Cooper Sharp cheese and a house “Jawn” sauce when it launches this spring.

La Vinotinto Express, a Venezuelan food truck from owner Yohara, has plan-review filings that point to 3813 University Blvd W in Jacksonville. Menu and opening date are still being finalized.

A New Jersey revolving‑sushi operator has leased the former Hooters at 4521 Southside Blvd., bringing conveyor‑belt all‑you‑can‑eat sushi to Jacksonville's Tinseltown.

Local restaurateurs Jeff McCusker and Bob Fleckenstein filed permits to convert the former Ragtime site at 299 Atlantic Blvd into Grafton & Fleck’s Steakhouse with rooftop seating.

Tous les Jours will open a larger Baymeadows Village bakery in mid‑April, expanding beyond its Lotte Plaza Market kiosk with cloud cakes and ube drinks.