Welcome to Hearsay Headlines, where we take a peek behind the curtain of local gossip, rumors, and whispers that have yet to be confirmed but are too exciting to ignore! From unverified business openings to mysterious projects in the works, this column is your go-to for all the chatter around the neighborhood. While we can’t guarantee the details just yet, we’ll keep you on your toes with the latest buzz. Stay tuned – because in our community, you never know what might be coming next.
The Market at Park
(3602 Park St.)
Moving in next to Orsay, this small business plans to feature a neighborhood market offering fresh produce, wine, beer and other snacks with a café area and patio seating.
Chicken Salad Chick
(Ortega Park, 4495 Roosevelt Blvd.)
Opening its fifth Jacksonville location in the Ortega Park shopping center, Chicken Salad Chick offers a broad menu featuring a wide selection of chicken salad, anticipating a spring opening.
The Next Chapter Bookshop
(3571 St. Johns Ave)
The aptly-named independent bookshop is bringing the next chapter to the space formerly belonging to Hooshang Oriental Rug Gallery. The bookshop plans to offer books across several genres for booklovers to enjoy.
J. McLaughlin
(3581 St. Johns Ave.)
The national clothing brand is completing the buildout of its third Northeast Florida location at the Shoppes of Avondale, replacing Cattleya European Floral. Word on the street is the new clothing store is expected to open in the coming months.
Sofi’s Mediterranean
(1538 Hendricks Ave.)
On Jan. 31, Bar Molino closed its doors but there’s already talk of a Mediterranean-style restaurant moving in. Visitors to Bar Molino’s social media accounts will notice its now a page for Sofi’s Mediterranean, a new concept
for the space under new owners.
Electric Dough Pizza
(1996 San Marco Blvd.)
The San Marco community has been watching the transformation of the former San Marco Theatre into the new concept by chef Tom Gray, expected to open this spring.
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