<h1>RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE and MURRAY HILL</h1>
24. Barrique Kitchen & Wine Bar
The Barrique Kitchen & Wine Bar plans to open in spring 2017 at 3563 St. Johns Avenue. The 5,000 square foot, 100-seat restaurant and wine bar will include a theme that has been described as intimate with “Old European charm.” The New York-based concept’s interior decor will be dominated by reclaimed wood, brick and stucco.
For more information: https://www.barriquekitchenandwinebar.com/
25. Own Your Space
A new retail shop, Own Your Space will be opening in April 2017 in the former location of Deep Search Records at 822 Lomax Street.
26. The Fix Life Sciences
The Fix will be opening soon at 1018 Park Street in Five Points.
27. Southern Roots Filling Station
Southern Roots Filling Station at 1275 King Street is expanding into an adjacent space at 1273 King Street. Moducomm Construction is the contractor for this interior demolition and renovation design-build project.
For more information: https://www.southernrootsjax.com/
28. Studio Apothecary White
Christianna Louise White will be opening Studio Apothecary White at 1268 McDuff Avenue South.
29. Fresh Canopy
Fresh Canopy, a custom made home decor and fabrics shop is in the process of opening a new storefront on King Street.
30. Bearded Buffalo Brewing Company
Construction continues on Scott McAlister’s Bearded Buffalo Brewing Company at 1012-1014 King St. The facility, which will be both a taproom, pilot batch brewing facility and a 24-seat restaurant, is looking to open in the first quarter of 2017.
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2016/09/12/bearded-buffalo-brewing-company-plans-early-2017.html
31. Crane Ramen
Popular Gainesville restaurant Crane Ramen plans to open at 1029 Park Street in Five Points. According to the Jacksonville Business Journal, Crane Ramen’s menu includes several varieties of ramen, including market veggie miso, spicy pulled pork paitan ramen, pork-bone broth ramen and a cold ramen tossed with vegetables in a ginger dressing. Other choices include panfried pork dumplings, pork belly steamed buns and wok-fried chicken thighs.
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/blog/morning-edition/2015/10/popular-gainesville-ramen-restaurant-plans.html
32. Burlock & Barrel Whiskey Distillery
The Burlock & Barrel American Whiskey Distillery plans to open the city’s first licensed whiskey distillery to produce premium spirits soon. The new distillery will be located at 2670 Rosselle Street #3.
For more information: https://www.moderncities.com/article/2016-jul-burlock-barrel-whiskey-distillery-coming-to-riverside
33. The Bread & Board
Richards’s Sandwich Shoppe at 1030 Oak Street was acquired by Steve Williams in June 2016. Plans call for the building to be retrofitted into a modern, artisanal sandwich shop called The Bread & Board. Here artisan sandwiches either built on locally sourced or baked in-house breads, or deconstructed and slightly larger versions plattered or “boarded” to enjoy (as individual sandwich & condiment components) served with house-made rosemary focaccia rolls. The Bread & Board anticipates a summer 2017 opening.
For more information: https://www.moderncities.com/article/2016-dec-the-bread-board-coming-to-five-points
34. River & Post Restaurant and Rooftop Bar
Construction is underway on the River & Post Restaurant and Rooftop Bar at the Summit Tower at 1000 Riverside Avenue. The $1 million project includes a ground floor 233-seat restaurant with outdoor seating and a rooftop bar with 154 seats. With plans to open in summer 2017, the restaurant’s menu will feature Southern American cuisine with a focus on seafood and steaks.
For more information: https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=549262
35. Magic Sweethouse
The Magic Sweethouse Ice Cream shop is coming soon to 2728 Park Street. The $16,000, 1,500 square foot tenant build-out project is being conducted by NIALVI LLC.
36. La Cena Ristorante & Wine Bar
Downtown’s former La Cena Ristorante is in the process of retrofitting Murry Hill’s 911 Edgewood Avenue into its new location.
For more information: https://www.metrojacksonville.com/forum/index.php?topic=26622.0
37. 1050 Edgewood Avenue
Construction on a new 3,150 square foot coin laundry building for Shin Lee, by The Noble Construction Group, Inc., continues at 1050 Edgewood Avenue in Murray Hill.
38. B Street Eats
B Street Eats, a Latin-inspired lunch and dinner restaurant with a location in St. Augustine, will be opening in Murray Hill by the end of the first quarter 2017. The 3,157-square-foot space was recently occupied by Knead and Bold Bean Coffee’s Roastery on Edgewood Avenue.
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2016/11/02/maple-streets-new-concept-is-already-primed-for.html
39. Jeux De Jax (927 Edgewood), The Annex (929 Edgewood) and TheSilver Cow (931 Edgewood)
The Jeux de Jax Comedy & Arts Cafe will be opening next door at 927 Edgewood Avenue. Jeux De Jax will have nightly events featuring local comedians, improv & sketch troupes, musicians, and performers of all kinds that serves food, local coffee, craft beer and worldy wines. In addition, The Annex and the Silver Cow will both be relocating from King Street to 929 and 939 Edgewood Avenue.
For more information: https://jeuxdejax.com/ or https://annexjax.com/ or https://silvercowjax.com/
40. 1034 Edgewood Avenue
1034 Edgewood Avenue, the former location of On The Right Track Worship Center, is in the process of being renovated for a new tenant.
41.Commander Apartments
Chance Partners is in the process of renovating the Commander Apartments Tower and building additional multifamily housing along Fishweir Creek, along St. Johns Avenue. Construction on the $40 million, 228-unit development is anticipated to take 16 months to complete.
For more information: https://www.moderncities.com/article/2016-sep-the-metamorphosis-of-avondales-st-johns-village
42. Town Beer Company
Alex and Priya Moldovan plan to open the Town Beer Company at 1176 Edgewood Avene in Murray Hill. The Town Beer Company is envisioned to be a bar that sells local and Florida brews on tap and by the can or bottle, with a goal of supporting local beer and reducing craft beer’s carbon footprint. Plans indicate the 1,200 square foot space with 30 seats, an office, restroom and walk-in cooler. Plans call for a spring 2017 opening.
For more information: https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=549144
43. 1187 Edgewood Avenue South
Interior demolition work is underway at 1187 Edgewood Avenue South. Built in 1942, this building is the former home of the Fat Cats Lounge.
44. Element Earth Works
Element Earth Works, a business specializing in all natural hand crafted soaps and candles will be opening at 1176 Edgewood Avenue in winter/spring 2017.
For more information: https://www.elementearthworks.com/
45. South 17 Office Park
South 17 Office Park at 4339 Roosevelt Boulevard is in the process of being renovated.
46. The Loop Pizza Grill
The Loop Pizza Grill is in the process of constructing a new 3,100 square foot restaurant next to Sadler Point Marina at 4619 Roosevelt Boulevard. The 116-seat restaurant will be a replace for the Loop’s former St. Johns Village location in Avondale. It’s expected to open in spring 2017.
For more information: https://jacksonville.com/business/2016-11-22/avondale-loop-moving-roosevelt-boulevard