According to recent reporting in JDR, healthy Southern-style dining is coming to St. Johns County in Julington Creek. For a cost of $750,000, Pecan Craft Kitchen will renovate and operate out of the former Broudy’s Liquor Store at 138 Florida 13 N.
Brad Chasteen, through Welcome to Moe’s Inc., is part owner of the project.
“The idea has been in the works for a long time and the concept is simple: Use local ingredients and fire to enhance flavor,” he said to JDR.
“We want to create dishes you can eat on a daily basis that aren’t going to hurt you. We have a purpose. We do,” he said.
“The menu will have Southern spirit with traditional Southern recipes made with better-for-you ingredients,” he said.
JDR adds that a full liquor bar with craft cocktails is also planned along with 45 self-serve taps featuring wine, cocktails and beer.
“We believe delicious food should nourish, boost and optimize the body and mind as well as the taste buds. However, our mission goes beyond the plate. Our flavorful food is matched by our commitment to our people and community,” the official website states.
“Our farmers, our employees and above all—our guests—are partners and family. We are also dedicated to sustainability by reducing our environmental impact and prioritizing fresh ingredients sourced from local farms with supply-chain transparency.”
Chasteen said the goal is to open in April 2025.
