Vita Nova Guide
Food/Drink
Springfield:
Othello - Warm, intimate ambience with delicious cuisine influenced by Mediterranean flavors. 10/10! Recommend reservations for weekends.
The District - Boho chic restaurant and bar with an incredible outdoor dining space and weekend brunch (reservations recommended for weekends)
Strings Sports Brewery - Modern sports bar serving great food and their own brew
1748 Bakehouse - Cutest coffee shop with delicious baked goods
Dreamette - The BEST ice cream
Downtown (about a 3 minute commute):
Cowford Chophouse - Upscale steakhouse with a great happy hour menu and rooftop
Superfood & Brew - Awesome lunch spot with healthy options
The Volstead - Swanky speakeasy style bar with incredible craft cocktails
Setlan Coffee - An aesthetic modern coffee shop located inside the local art museum
Riverside/San Marco/Avondale (about a 7-10 minute commute):
River & Post - Great menu filled with surf and turf options
Hawkers - Asian street food
Hovan - Greek
Taqueria Cinco - Mexican
Josephine - Italian
13 Gypsies - Spanish tapas menu (reservations are a must)
Taverna - Italian
Things to do:
Near Vita Nova
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCA)
Jacksonville Riverwalk
E-Scooters downtown
Riverside Arts Market (Saturday mornings)
Surrounding Areas:
St. Johns Town Center (outdoor shopping mall)
Jacksonville Beach
Atlantic Beach
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary
@stufftodoinjacksonville is a great Instagram account with local events!