When Cowford Chophouse restaurant owners Jacques Klempf and wife Tracy first visited the Jacksonville Arts & Music School a few years ago, they were stunned by what they saw and heard.
Students were passionately engaged in after-school programming in performing and visual arts, music, dance, photography and film and robotics. And their instructors showed the same passion as they helped students hone their chosen crafts. We were overwhelmed by … the work they do to both support children in our community and promote arts education, Jacques Klempf said. We were so impressed with the level of talent and enthusiasm the kids had … whether that be dance, film making, drawing or any other form of artistic expression.
A savory sandwich that s long been a favorite of guests at a popular Jacksonville neighborhood restaurant laid the foundation for a new eatery that opened this week in Jacksonville Beach.
An all-natural chicken breast lightly breaded for a crispy crust has topped the menu at The Local since the restaurant opened nearly four years ago in the Miramar neighborhood of Jacksonville.
The popularity of the chicken sandwich grew as The Local s co-founders and owners Ted Stein and JC Demetree opened the Neptune Beach location of the restaurant in 2019.
The chicken sandwich along with nuggets and tenders are front and center at Wonderbird the new fast-food chicken restaurant opened Tuesday by Stein and Demetree in Jacksonville Beach.