Building Up Jax: BENTO Southside rebranding as Norikase

Building Up Jax is a weekly article series, posted each Saturday morning, that provides you with the latest updates on development and construction in the greater Jacksonville area.

BENTO Southside to rebrand as Norikase

BENTO Asian Kitchen + Sushi is rebranding its Southside location.

The eatery, located at 9734 Deer Lake Ct., plans to remodel and re-open under the company’s new Norikase concept. Norikase opened last year within a portion of the BENTO location and proved to be a hit with diners, prompting the company to expand the concept to the full 4,500 square feet. The remodeled location will feature a second cocktail bar, sushi bar, an outdoor patio, and 80 seats for dining.

The existing Norikase restaurant will remain open while the expanded space is under construction, with the space’s revamped debut set for next spring.

Providence Homes plans Nocatee townhome development

Providence Homes announced this week that it plans to develop Woodland Park at Nocatee, a new 65-unit townhome neighborhood within Nocatee.

The neighborhood will be located near Valley Ridge Blvd. and CR-210 and will feature two-story townhomes ranging from 1,300 to 1,900 square feet in size. Units will go on sale in summer 2022, with models expected to open later in the year.

Noted projects

Costco received a permit for the construction of a new 157,317-square-foot wholesale store at 215 World Commerce Pkwy. in St. Johns.
Hilton Garden Inn received a permit for a $2.1 million renovation of its existing hotel at 45 TPC Blvd. in Ponte Vedra Beach.
Spark Studios received a permit for build-out at 9303 Baymeadows Rd.
A permit was issued for the demolition of a former Golden Corral restaurant building at 11470 San Jose Blvd.