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You’ll Want To Drive Across Florida For The Fried Chicken At This Unassuming Restaurant

There are restaurants that make you feel like you’ve discovered a secret, and then there’s Fryer’s Chicken in Melrose, Florida, which makes you feel like you’ve discovered a secret that everyone in a fifty-mile radius has somehow been keeping from you. The good news is that...

Florida · 13d
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7 Frequent Customer Complaints About Golden Corral

Buffets are convenient because you can fill up on precisely what you want, rather than picking a general selection from a menu. Golden Corral is known for this focus, as its buffets feature a wide variety of items. The company offers options for any meal of the day, for adults and children, as well as for various nutritional needs. Whether you're keto or vegan, the food chain advertises that you can find something to nosh on.

Schererville, IN · 8d
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Hundreds Of Vendors Spread Across Acres At Waldo Farmers And Flea Market Every Weekend

Some Florida weekends call for a cart, a little cash, and no fixed plan at all. In the small town of Waldo, a sprawling old-school market has been pulling in families for decades, and some shoppers still remember tagging along with their parents back in the late 1980s. Covered aisles...

Waldo, FL · 11d
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Hawaiian Bros opening 52 new locations in Florida

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is planning 52 new restaurants in Florida, bringing its Hawaiian-style plate lunches to Jacksonville, Gainesville, Tampa and Orlando over the next six years. Florida has welcomed…

Florida · 22d

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Alachua farmers market to hold pumpkin festival Saturday

The U.S. 441 Alachua Farmers Market Pumpkin Festival will take place Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

Alachua, FL · 11d

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Four Old Florida Diners Where The Waitresses Have Known Your Order Since The 40s

Some Florida restaurants open with big signs and bigger crowds, then vanish in a year. The diners on this list took the slower road, and they are still flipping burgers and pouring coffee decades later. One dates to 1932, another to 1950, one to 1951, and the youngest opened in...

Florida · 11d

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The 10 Best Bakeries Guy Fieri Ever Visited On Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives

When it comes to good food, Food Network chef Guy Fieri knows a thing or two. The mayor of Flavortown has visited some incredible eateries over the years.

Gainesville, FL · 14d

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Paige’s Kitchen: Ghosts in a Blanket

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Who knew ghosts could be so delicious?. These little ghouls are wrapped up in golden pastry blankets and waiting to be part of your Halloween party, movie nights, or whenever you want to add a little magic to the night. Ingredients:. 1-2 packages Crescent Rolls. Your...

Gainesville, FL · 13d

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This Hole-In-The-Wall Florida Restaurant Is Home To An Epic 1.5-Pound Burger

There are restaurants you find because someone told you about them, and then there are restaurants you find because the universe decided you needed them, and Pudgee’s Eatery and Market in Floral City, Florida is firmly in the second category. It’s a small-town gem hiding in plain sight, and...

Floral City, FL · 23d

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New McDonald’s planned across from future ALDI in Silver Springs

Plans have been submitted to construct a new McDonald’s restaurant along East Highway 40 in Silver Springs, situated across the street from the former Winn-Dixie that is slated to become an ALDI. The project was formally presented for review to the Marion County Development Review Committee during its regular...

Silver Springs, FL · 15d

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The Bull turns to local support to stay open through financial struggle

Inside The Bull, patrons will find an intimate space filled with everything from nautical-themed decorations to a revolving display of local art. Almost every night, the bar is occupied with some event or show, ranging from trivia to indie and punk musicians. The Bull opened in January 2011, making it...

Gainesville, FL · 15d

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This No-Frills Florida Café Makes Some Of The Best Cuban Sandwiches In The State

Somewhere in Gainesville, Florida, a sandwich is waiting for you, and it’s been waiting patiently. Mi Apá Latin Café is the kind of place that doesn’t need a fancy sign or a velvet rope to get your attention, because the food does all the talking. Let’s...

Gainesville, FL · 18d

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10 Marion County restaurants cited for high-priority violations

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Marion County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Marion County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 12-18, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Marion County restaurant inspection site . Which Marion County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 12-18 inspections and no violations were found. Big Mans Cafe Ii

Marion County, FL · 21d

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Once You Try Its Pan-Fried Catfish, This Florida Riverside Fish Camp Ruins Every Other Fish Fry

I would happily eat gator bites while otters float past, and apparently that’s a real option here. The river outside the deck is so clear that kayakers look like they’re hovering. This Florida riverfront spot serves Cajun food right on the water. Paddlers can tie up their kayaks...

Florida · 19d

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Hawaiian Bros Plans 52 Florida Restaurants: Why Interest Rates Are Only Part of the Story

Southern Rock Restaurants’ six-year development plan puts the focus on operating experience, a distinctive concept and the right locations—not just the cost of borrowing. Interest rates matter. But they do not tell the whole story about where businesses choose to grow. Extended Reach USA’s “Rocky on Real Estate”...

Florida · 25d

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7 Marion County restaurants cited for high-priority violations in state inspections

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Marion County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Marion County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 5-11, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Marion County restaurant inspection site . Which Marion County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 5-11 inspections and no violations were found. Brunchies Cafe , Mobile

Marion County, FL · 28d

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The Classic Florida Drive-Thru Where Made-To-Order Burgers Cost Less Than $7

There’s a little brick building in Gainesville, Florida, with a red roof and a whole lot of soul, and it’s been quietly making people very, very happy for a long time. Mac’s Drive Thru is the kind of place that reminds you why simple things done right will always beat complicated things done poorly.

Gainesville, FL · 24d

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Hawaiian Bros Plans 52 Florida Restaurants, Targets Orlando And Tampa

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is plotting a major push into Florida, with plans to develop 52 restaurants across Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville and Gainesville over the next six years. The fast-casual chain, known for its Hawaiian plate lunches, has signed a development agreement with Southern Rock Restaurants and Southern Rock Hawaii to bring the brand into the state for the first time.

Tampa, FL · 28d

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New sandwich shop Potbelly soft opens in Ocala’s Corta Commons, grand opening Oct. 24

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Chicago-spawned “neighborhood sandwich shop” franchise Potbelly soft opens its first location in Marion County today, with a grand opening scheduled for later in the month. Founded in the Windy City in 1977, Potbelly began expanding into multiple markets in 2002. The company currently...

Ocala, FL · 28d