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Another six Central Florida eateries shuttered over health violations

ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, six more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records. These records show the reported eateries experienced violations like rodent droppings, roaches, and storage issues, among many others. Most of...

Central Florida, FL · 3d

everafterinthewoods.com

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12 Hole-In-The-Wall Eateries In Central Florida Most Visitors Miss

A lunch spot near Orlando lets you eat on a screened porch that overlooks a pond with a resident alligator. Another has served steamed roast beef sandwiches since 1968, long before most theme park rides existed. I love that these places sit just a short drive from the crowds. Yet...

Central Florida, FL · 2d

Florida Today

Trader Joe's opening new Florida store Nov. 5, more coming in 2027

Attention shoppers ! Florida's newest Trader Joe's is opening Nov. 5 in Orlando. It's one of dozens of locations nationwide that the quirky grocer is opening at the end of 2026, but it's not the only Florida location on its way. A Sarasota location will open by the end of 2026, according to company spokesperson Nakia Rohde, and more are planned for 2027. "Next year, we plan to add new Trader Joe’s in Boynton Beach, Orlando, Kissimmee, Maitland, Central Naples, and Vero Beach," Rohde said. "We are actively looking at hundreds of neighborhoods across the country as we hope to open more new neighborhood stores each year." Shop Trader Joe's with Instacart Trader Joe's recently opened locations in West Palm Beach in June, in Melbourne last December, and Daytona Beach a year ago. The popular California-based grocery chain, known for its private-label " unique and interesting products ," along with seasonal favorites and its highly sought-after totes, invited customers to join "Captain Randy and Crew" for the 8 a.m. opening. Trader Joe's prides itself on "low prices, every day" with no loyalty programs or membership cards. Here's what to know. Where is the new Florida Trader Joe's? .oembed-frame { width:

Orlando, FL · 3d

fastfoodclub.com

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Crispy Fried Chicken And Catfish Make This Hidden Orlando Soul Food Spot A Florida Local Favorite

Some of the best plates in Orlando never show up on a theme park map. They come out of small neighborhood kitchens where the fryer stays busy and the side dishes are the kind people plan their week around. One of those kitchens sits on a quiet stretch of the...

Orlando, FL · 5d

The Cool Down

Florida food pantry becomes a grocery store where families shop for free

"For the people of Parramore, this is a gold mine."

Orlando, FL · 3d

decorhint.com

This Massive Florida Asian Supermarket Is Worth A Road Trip For Live Crab, Peking Duck And Hard-To-Find Produce

Live blue crab, Peking duck, and a produce section so big it needs a map. That trio alone sold me before I even pictured the parking lot. This Florida supermarket keeps tanks of live seafood running all day. It also has a barbecue counter turning out roast duck, char siu pork, and crispy pork belly.

Orlando Weekly

Beer, Bacon and BBQ is back in Orlando this weekend

For 10 years, Beer Bacon and BBQ has been tempting Orlandoans with both meaty delights and copious suds from local pitmasters and craft breweries. The post Beer, Bacon and BBQ is back in Orlando this weekend appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 3d

familydestinationsguide.com

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Everyone In Florida Is Obsessed With This All-You-Can-Eat Mexican Buffet

There’s a Mexican restaurant in Orlando that has locals rearranging their entire week just to fit in another visit. El Patron Restaurante Mexicano is the kind of place that makes you question every other dining decision you’ve ever made, and that’s not an exaggeration. Florida is a...

Florida · 11h

Tallahassee Democrat

Aldi opening 2 Florida stores Oct. 29, 3 more in November

Discount grocery giant Aldi continues its Florida invasion, with five more Florida stores coming in the next few weeks to help stretch your shopping dollars . Stores in Madison and Zephyrhills open Thursday, Oct. 29, while more locations in Longwood, Sebring, and Tavares open Nov. 12. At each grand opening, the first 200 customers in line will get a Golden Ticket that could be worth up to $100, and an eco-friendly bag full of Aldi goodies. For the rest of the day, anyone can get a free Aldi shopping tote bag while supplies last. Doors open at 9 a.m., but the grand openings are generally at 8:45 a.m. Shop Aldi with Instacart Counting these locations, there will soon be 355 Aldi stores in Florida , more than in any other state. The German-owned chain has opened about 60 new locations here this year, on top of 60 in 2025, as part of its goal to reach 3,200 stores nationwide by the end of 2028. New Aldi stores opening in Florida Oct. 29 - Madison , at 729 West Base Street Oct. 29 - Zephyrhills , at 38901 County Road 54 Nov. 12 - Longwood , at 951 West State Road

Florida · 10d

cfpublic.org

A Black Market for a Purple Berry Growing in Florida

The last day of October marked the end of the saw palmetto berry harvest season and another year of poaching that has vexed law enforcement from South Carolina to the Florida Keys and across the Gulf Coast. Saw palmetto is a common plant throughout the Southeast. The short shrub with...

Florida · 2d

familydestinationsguide.com

You’ll Fall In Love With The Down-Home Breakfast At This Hidden Florida Diner

Some mornings, the universe decides to do you a favor, and on those mornings, it points you toward a little red building in Ocklawaha, Florida, called Duck’s Dam Diner. If you’ve never heard of it, that’s about to change, and your breakfast routine will never quite recover.

Ocklawaha, FL · 1d

Orlando Weekly

Orlando-area pizza news: Pizza Post and Mister O1 open, Black Magic closes (for now) and Pizza Bruno passes the torch

Orlando pizza news: Pizza Post, Mister O1, Black Magic and Pizza Bruno. The post Orlando-area pizza news: Pizza Post and Mister O1 open, Black Magic closes (for now) and Pizza Bruno passes the torch appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 2d

Orlando Weekly

Cows ’n Cabs wants you to boot, scoot and boogie in Winter Park for charity

Cows ’n Cabs is saddling up for its 14th annual culinary extravaganza and pulls some of Central Florida’s finest restaurants, an impressive amount of booze and enough country-themed decorations to make you forget you’re wearing cowboy boots in the middle of concrete jungle Winter Park. The post Cows ’n Cabs wants you to boot, scoot and boogie in Winter Park for charity appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Winter Park, FL · 2d

uncoveringflorida.com

Lake Buena Vista, FL · 3d

This Swanky Florida Italian Restaurant Hides a Speakeasy in an Underground Tunnel

A full Italian restaurant sits below street level in Florida, and getting there feels like finding a secret passage. The whole space is themed as an old Prohibition-era tunnel, complete with aged-looking walls and low, moody light. Above it, a polished sister restaurant handles the fancy dining room crowd. Down...

Orlando Weekly

Here’s where to find all the Michelin-approved Orlando restaurants of 2026

From our one (1!) 2-Michelin star-rated restaurant to all the Bib Gourmand distinctions, recommendations and beyond. The post Here’s where to find all the Michelin-approved Orlando restaurants of 2026 appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

producebusiness.com

Seabra Foods: Capturing Customers with Cultural Flavors

With three Orlando-area stores, this retailer showcases produce, engages the community, and promotes food diversity. Fruits and vegetables in the United States have a way of revealing all-American stories involving hopes and dreams, family and flavors. This is the case for Seabra Foods, which started in 1967 as a small grocery store in Newark, NJ.

familydestinationsguide.com

You’ll Happily Drive Across Florida For The Incredible Steaks At This Remote Restaurant

Somewhere in Lake County, Florida, there’s a restaurant with a cow-print sign, a wooden cowboy standing in the dining room, and a parking lot full of pickup trucks that belong to people who drove a significant distance and would do it again without being asked. That restaurant is the...

Florida · 5d

themainstreetmouse.com

Christmas Dining in Orlando 2026: Café Tu Tu Tango, Mia’s Italian Kitchen and Mordisco Steakhouse

Whether you’re visiting Orlando for the holidays or celebrating as a local, you don’t have to spend Christmas in the kitchen! From a festive bottomless brunch and a family style holiday spread to the flavors of a Venezuelan Christmas, Café Tu Tu Tango, Mia’s Italian Kitchen and Mordisco Steakhouse each have their own delicious way to celebrate this year.

orlandomagazine.com