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.
Purple Roots opens at Tinseltown
A new Filipino restaurant is now open near Tinseltown on the Southside.
Purple Roots, a Filipino restaurant and bakery led by local residents Francis and Evana Cruz, opened yesterday at 4549 Southside Blvd. within a unit formerly occupied by KAZU Sushi. The husband-and-wife team is being assisted by Jimmy and Johnny Tung from BENTO in their new venture.
The eatery is currently reservation-only but will soon expand to quick-service lunch and a full bakery.
Noted projects
- Crumbl Cookies received a permit for build-out at 9526 Argyle Forest Blvd.
- First Choice Fasteners received a permit for the construction of a 7,500-square-foot showroom and warehouse facility at 5922 Philips Hwy.
- Reunion Rehabilitation received a permit for the construction of a $17 million hospital facility at 12645 Salina Dr. within Tamaya.
- South State Bank received a permit for the construction of a new branch bank location at 1210 King St.
