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Dining on the Go, Depending on the Weather
Where Northeast Florida locals eat when it's hot, chilly, rainy or just perfect outdoors.
Edible Northeast Florida
Jan 223 min read
Getting out of the House
The emergence of the "Third Place" in Northeast Florida At Chancho King, an Ecuadorian cafe and gathering spot in Jacksonville's Murray Hill neighborhood. Photos by Mara Strobel-Lanka. The term “Third Place” may not be widely known, but it’s quietly been answering some common questions for decades: What do I do after work? What's for dinner? Where’s everybody hanging out? Coined by American sociologist Ray Oldenburg, “third place” refers to spaces outside of the home (the fir
Mara Strobel-Lanka
Jan 194 min read
Setting the Table for 2026
Left to right: Paul Carr, Francois Castro, Brandon and Saji George, Chason Spencer, David Cohen, Antonette Palacios and Nickey Boyd. Photos by Cole LoCurto. In December, Edible Northeast Florida gathered seven voices from the region’s hospitality community around a table at Chancho King, an Ecuadorian-inspired diner in Murray Hill. Guests included Antonette Palacios, CEO of KMP Hospitality; Francois Castro, co-owner of Chancho King; David Cohen, owner of Manifest Distilling;
Edible Northeast Florida
Jan 156 min read
What It Means to Eat Local
A Ten Year Retrospective Jeff and Genie McNally sit in their restaurant Bea's Fine Foods in St. Augustine. When Edible Northeast Florida...
Lauren Titus
Sep 17, 20257 min read
Block Parties
block parties build community
Lauren Titus
Aug 1, 20252 min read
A Movable Feast
Experiential Dining Changes with the Setting
Lauren Titus
Jun 5, 20254 min read
It's Not Only Rock 'n Roll
Backstage hospitality for visiting performers
Matthew Shaw
Jun 5, 20256 min read
Building a Food Business, One Experience at a Time
entrepreneurs talk about their previous experiences before opening their businesses
Lauren Titus
May 14, 20257 min read
Cooking up Access to Healthy Food
Local organizations and individuals working to bring healing through food sovereignty. A selection of vegan breakfast items served at 1...
Meghan Fiveash
May 6, 20254 min read
Served by the Bell
Nutrition in the classroom Students in Putnam County participating in the breakfast in the classroom program. In 2014, Dr. Rick Surrency...
Meghan Fiveash
May 1, 20253 min read
Home Gardening for the Future: What’s Old is New Again
The Man in Overalls neighborhood farms
Brentley Stead
Apr 24, 20253 min read
Dining with Melissa Schroeder
Each step along her culinary journey has led to opportunities and learnings.
Chef Janelle Luce
Mar 10, 20253 min read
Meet the Murray Hill Farmers' Market
Sustainability and food sovereignty are the two core values of the market.
M J Anderson
Mar 10, 20255 min read
Wisdom Found Underground
The diverse organisms found underground work together harmoniously to sustain life.
Tiffany Bess
Mar 9, 20252 min read
Local Women in Food & Drink: The All-Star List
Women play a vital role in building and sustaining our local food community in Northeast Florida.
Lauren Titus
Mar 8, 20258 min read
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