Texas-based Mandola’s Italian Kitchen, the fast-casual chain owned by one of the founders of Carrabba’s, says it will open its first Jacksonville location July 12 in Mandarin.
The 6,452-square-foot restaurant is at 11112 San Jose Blvd. in Claire Lane Center.
Damian Mandola, who founded the Carrabba’s restaurant brand, also co-hosted the PBS cooking series, “Cucina Italia.”
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