Jacksonville's top 5 wine bars, ranked
Wondering where to find the best wine bars near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top wine bars in Jacksonville, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill. With four stars out of 365 reviews on Yelp, the Italian spot and wine bar has proved to be a local favorite. Firebirds Wood Fired GrillPHOTO: Lisa d./YELPFirebirds Wood Fired Grill, a wine bar that offers steaks, seafood and more in Windy Hill, is another go-to, with four stars out of 256 Yelp reviews. Stop by 10601 San Jose Blvd., Suite 109, to hit up the Italian spot and piano bar the next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings for wine.
Explore the 3 newest businesses to launch in Jacksonville
From a [insert] to a [insert], read on for the newest destinations to debut near you. The Happy Grilled Cheese Mandarinphoto: emy b./yelpA new addition to Arrowhead, The Happy Grilled Cheese Mandarin is a beer garden, offering sandwiches and more that's located at 9655 San Jose Blvd. The Happy Grilled Cheese Mandarin specializes in gourmet grilled cheese and also offers sides, soups and salads. Marco's Pizzaphoto: emy b./yelpOn the hunt for a new spot to score pizza, salads and chicken wings? Build your own pizza or try signature pies, ranging from garden with plenty of veggies to Hawaiian chicken.
New beer garden, The Happy Grilled Cheese Mandarin, now open in Arrowhead
Called The Happy Grilled Cheese Mandarin, the new addition is located at 9655 San Jose Blvd. The Happy Grilled Cheese Mandarin specializes in gourmet grilled cheese and also offers sides, soups and salads. The Happy Grilled Cheese Mandarin has gotten mixed reviews in the early days, with a 3.5-star rating out of six reviews on Yelp. A simple concept of grilled cheese taken to a whole new level. The Happy Grilled Cheese Mandarin is open from 11 a.m.9 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday and 11 a.m.4 p.m. on Sunday.
Explore the 3 top spots in Jacksonville's Arrowhead neighborhood
Get to know this Jacksonville neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a pizzeria to a Japanese restaurant. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Arrowhead, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Located at 10503 San Jose Blvd., Suite 207, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 485 reviews on Yelp. Kazu Japanese RestaurantPhoto: Monique H./YelpNext up is Kazu Japanese Restaurant, an elegant eatery and sushi bar situated at 9965 San Jose Blvd., Suite 35. You can find the traditional American spot, which offers barbecue and more, at 10131 San Jose Blvd.
Empanada Llama brings empanadas and more to Arrowhead
The fresh addition to Arrowhead, called Empanada Llama, is located at 9965 San Jose Blvd. Empanada Llama serves up traditional sweet and savory empanadas from Latin America. There's a classic beef or chicken empanada, a stir fry vegetable empanada, a bacon and eggs empanada and an apple pie empanada on the menu, as well as a variety of sauces and side dishes. With a four-star rating out of 37 reviews on Yelp so far, the fresh addition seems to be a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Empanada Llama is open from noon9 p.m. daily.