The Block Jax, an outdoor food hall that had its grand opening this past weekend in the Deerwood area, drew big crowds and sparked complaints about parking just as a busy sports weekend gets underway.

The Block Jax drew larger-than-expected crowds for its opening weekend, and co-owner Daniel Moffatt said organizers are working to ease a sudden parking crunch that spilled into nearby properties.

The Block Jax drew larger-than-expected crowds for its opening weekend, and co-owner Daniel Moffatt said organizers are working to ease a sudden parking crunch that spilled into nearby properties.

Whether you want to catch the big game or take the family out for a night, The Block Jax, Jacksonville’s first outdoor food hall, made its debut on Friday with a grand-opening celebration continuing through Sunday.

Officials will cut the ribbon Thursday for the Community First Bark Park on Jacksonville’s Southside ahead of the dog park’s grand opening weekend.

If you have ever been to Kanine Social on College Street, you know the humans have just as much fun as the dogs do. The bar area, along with the indoor and outdoor dog park, make it a place not only for canine comradery, but it’s a festive place for food trucks, neighborhood events and fundraisers. Now, the creator of Kanine Social is bringing a whole new experience to the Gate Parkway area called The Block Jax. There will be a second Kanine Social dog park there, but next to it will be an outdoor food hall, live music venue and play park for children.