11. LIVE Bakery and Bar
The Live Bakery and Bar will be opening soon at 327 and 331 East Bay Street. According to the Jax Daily Record, “Owner John Ferra said the bar area would offer seafood, such as oysters and crab legs, and operate more as a sports lounge. He expects to open about 4 p.m. and close late.”. In addition, Live Bakery will be an offshoot a Greek-based bakery operated by Maria Ferra at 5570 Florida Mining Boulevard South. The bakery will specialize in bread and dessert products. The 200 seat restaurant, bar and bakery will employ 15 people when it is completed in six to twelve months.
For more information: https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=549171
12. Tossgreen
Local healthful fast-casual restaurant chain Tossgreen, plans to open a 1,500 square foot restaurant on the ground-floor of the SunTrust Tower in spring 2017. Offering breakfast and lunch, the restaurant will include outdoor seating along Laura Street.
For more information: https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=548927&searchtext=tossgreen
Article by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com