Six Awesome Restaurants Opening in Downtown
A restaurant revolution has engulfed downtown Jacksonville. Here are six awesome restaurants and dining scenes on their way to downtown's streets.
The Bullbriar
Acclaimed Chef Scott Schwartz will be opening The Bullbriar in the historic Marble Bank in 2016. The “southern-sophisticated” themed restaurant will include 175 seats and a large bar within the space. Along with the restaurant on the first floor and mezzanine, Schwartz has an option to have private dining rooms and wine cellars in the building’s basement vaults.
For more information: https://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2014-dec-the-bullbriar-restaurant-at-marble-bank
Cowford Chophouse
Jacques Klempf, CEO of Dixie Egg Company, plans to transform the long abandoned Bostwick Building into the Cowford Chophouse. Plans for the building include a modern, upscale steakhouse restaurant and rooftop terrace. In November 2014, the DIA voted to approve $500,000 in historic dollars and up to a $250,000 loan from the Downtown Economic Development Trust Fund toward the $6.16 million project. The project will create 55 permanent jobs and is expected to be completed in December 2015.
For more information: https://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2014-nov-bostwick-building-to-be-renamed-the-cowford-chophouse
Gilbert South
Celebrity chef Kenny Gilbert is negotiating a lease to open Gilbert South at 120 East Forsyth. Gilbert South would specialize in modern Southern food. Earlier this month, Gilbert told the Times-Union, "When you open the door and smell the fried chicken and smoke, you'll know exactly what kind of place you're in. It should feel like home." Gilbert hopes to start construction in early 2015.
Kevin Sbraga at 220 Riverside
Celebrated Chef Kevin Sbraga is bringing his acclaimed style of cooking to Jacksonville early next year. The celebrity chef and winner of Bravo’s “Top Chef” season seven will launch his first restaurant outside of Philadelphia at 220 Riverside in the burgeoning Brooklyn neighborhood. Sbraga and The Fat Ham are Sbraga's award-winning restaurants in Philadelphia.
For more information: https://www.naihallmarkpartners.com/2014/07/31/chef-kevin-sbraga-selects-jacksonville220-riverside-for-location-of-newest-restaurant/
Super Food & Brew
The buildout is underway at Super Food Truck's new brick and mortar restaurant at the 11 East Forsyth Building at the intersection of Main and Forsyth Streets. Expect their signature Mac and Cheese Balls dish, along with a larger menu and craft drinks. The Super Food & Brew restaurant is expected to open in Spring 2015.
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/superfoodtruck
Brooklyn Station "Restaurant Row"
Jacksonville-based Regency Center is well on their way to transforming their Brooklyn Station shopping center into a bonefide "restaurant row" along Riverside Avenue in Brooklyn. With the Corner Bakery Café recently opened and Burger Fi on its way, a fourth building has broken ground at Brooklyn Station. Its tenants will include Zoe's Kitchen, Hyppo Gourmet Ice Pops, Burrito Gallery, and space for two additional eateries. Zoe’s Kitchen will be relocating within the market to upgrade their visibility, parking, and presence. Hyppo Gourmet Ice Pops is a very unique concept that is cutting edge and flat out delicious! Burrito Galley is a local concept with very experienced operators of many different brands in Jacksonville. They plan to have a rooftop bar and dining area, an indoor/outdoor bar on the ground floor, and they are considering a fire pit for the large patio seating.
For more information: https://www.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-centers-adds-4th-brooklyn-building/
Article by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com
Acclaimed Chef Scott Schwartz will be opening The Bullbriar in the historic Marble Bank in 2016. The “southern-sophisticated” themed restaurant will include 175 seats and a large bar within the space. Along with the restaurant on the first floor and mezzanine, Schwartz has an option to have private dining rooms and wine cellars in the building’s basement vaults.
For more information: https://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2014-dec-the-bullbriar-restaurant-at-marble-bank
Cowford Chophouse
Jacques Klempf, CEO of Dixie Egg Company, plans to transform the long abandoned Bostwick Building into the Cowford Chophouse. Plans for the building include a modern, upscale steakhouse restaurant and rooftop terrace. In November 2014, the DIA voted to approve $500,000 in historic dollars and up to a $250,000 loan from the Downtown Economic Development Trust Fund toward the $6.16 million project. The project will create 55 permanent jobs and is expected to be completed in December 2015.
For more information: https://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2014-nov-bostwick-building-to-be-renamed-the-cowford-chophouse
Gilbert South
Celebrity chef Kenny Gilbert is negotiating a lease to open Gilbert South at 120 East Forsyth. Gilbert South would specialize in modern Southern food. Earlier this month, Gilbert told the Times-Union, "When you open the door and smell the fried chicken and smoke, you'll know exactly what kind of place you're in. It should feel like home." Gilbert hopes to start construction in early 2015.
Kevin Sbraga at 220 Riverside
Celebrated Chef Kevin Sbraga is bringing his acclaimed style of cooking to Jacksonville early next year. The celebrity chef and winner of Bravo’s “Top Chef” season seven will launch his first restaurant outside of Philadelphia at 220 Riverside in the burgeoning Brooklyn neighborhood. Sbraga and The Fat Ham are Sbraga's award-winning restaurants in Philadelphia.
For more information: https://www.naihallmarkpartners.com/2014/07/31/chef-kevin-sbraga-selects-jacksonville220-riverside-for-location-of-newest-restaurant/
Super Food & Brew
The buildout is underway at Super Food Truck's new brick and mortar restaurant at the 11 East Forsyth Building at the intersection of Main and Forsyth Streets. Expect their signature Mac and Cheese Balls dish, along with a larger menu and craft drinks. The Super Food & Brew restaurant is expected to open in Spring 2015.
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/superfoodtruck
Brooklyn Station "Restaurant Row"
Jacksonville-based Regency Center is well on their way to transforming their Brooklyn Station shopping center into a bonefide "restaurant row" along Riverside Avenue in Brooklyn. With the Corner Bakery Café recently opened and Burger Fi on its way, a fourth building has broken ground at Brooklyn Station. Its tenants will include Zoe's Kitchen, Hyppo Gourmet Ice Pops, Burrito Gallery, and space for two additional eateries. Zoe’s Kitchen will be relocating within the market to upgrade their visibility, parking, and presence. Hyppo Gourmet Ice Pops is a very unique concept that is cutting edge and flat out delicious! Burrito Galley is a local concept with very experienced operators of many different brands in Jacksonville. They plan to have a rooftop bar and dining area, an indoor/outdoor bar on the ground floor, and they are considering a fire pit for the large patio seating.
For more information: https://www.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-centers-adds-4th-brooklyn-building/
Article by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com