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You’d Never Expect This Humble Florida Pizzeria To Have Michelin Recognition, But It Absolutely Does

A tiny yellow building in one of Florida’s smallest towns is doing something that most big-city restaurants spend their entire careers chasing, and it’s doing it quietly, without any fuss, right off a canopy road in north-central Florida. Blue Highway Pizzeria in Micanopy, Florida has earned a Michelin...

Micanopy, FL · 26d

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BJ’s Wholesale Club opening first Ocala location this week

BJ’s Wholesale Club will officially open the doors to its first Ocala warehouse this week, marking the arrival of Marion County’s second membership-based wholesale club. Located at 7351 SW 60th Avenue within the Winding Oaks development near State Road 200, the new BJ’S Wholesale Club will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, October 23.

Ocala, FL · 20d

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These Massive Brownies Make This Micanopy, Florida Restaurant Worth the Drive

Mosswood Bakehouse in Micanopy has the kind of small-town charm that makes a detour feel worthwhile, but the brownies are what really grab attention. Thick, rich, and deeply fudgy, they are the sort of dessert that feels more like a full indulgence than a quick sweet bite. The bakehouse keeps the experience relaxed and unfussy.

Micanopy, FL · 27d

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Your Gainesville, Florida Morning Might Need These Crispy Potatoes With Onion Crema

Some breakfast spots just fill you up, but a few actually make you excited to get out of bed. Afternoon Restaurant on NW 10th Avenue in Gainesville is one of those places, and its crispy potatoes have built a loyal fan club. Locals talk about the crunch, the surprise of bright lime, and the creamy onion topping that ties it all together.

Gainesville, FL · 21d

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People Drive From All Over Florida For The Grouper Sandwich At This Tiny Seafood Shack

Some sandwiches are good, some are great, and then there’s the grouper sandwich at Steamers Clam Bar and Grill in Cedar Key, Florida, which belongs in a category that doesn’t have a name yet. If you haven’t made the drive out to Cedar Key, you’re essentially leaving one...

Cedar Key, FL · 20d

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The Clams at This Cedar Key Seafood Shack Come From Farms Right Offshore

Cedar Key grows more farm-raised clams than anywhere else in Florida, and that story helped build a chowder famous across the state. Tonys Clam Chowder Seafood Restaurant in Mt Dora carries that legacy to a cozy spot on Donnelly Street. Here is a look at what makes the place worth a stop, from the chowder to the hush puppies.

Cedar Key, FL · 21d

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Paige’s Kitchen: Sesame Edamame Salad

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - This Sesame Edamame Salad is one of Paige’s absolute favorites!. It is so pretty, full of crunch, and brings such a light freshness to the table when you need a break from comfort foods. Enjoy!. Ingredients. 2 cups shelled cooked and cooled edamame (Paige buys...

Gainesville, FL · 20d

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People Drive From All Over Florida For The All-You-Can-Eat Seafood At This No-Frills Diner

Somewhere between the cypress trees and the quiet two-lane roads of North Central Florida, there’s a restaurant that people are willing to drive hours to reach, and it has nothing to do with a celebrity chef or a rooftop view. Bett’s Big T Country Kitchen in Chiefland, Florida is...

Florida · 25d

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The All-You-Can-Eat Country Buffet At This Florida Restaurant Is So Good, It’s Worth The Road Trip

There’s a place in Alachua, Florida where the food is so good, your diet doesn’t stand a chance. Brown’s Country Buffet is the kind of all-you-can-eat experience that makes you question every fancy restaurant you’ve ever visited. Let’s be honest for a second. Florida has...

Alachua, FL · 10-08

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Texas Roadhouse’s Ocala location to host fundraiser for Friends of Veterans Memorial Park

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Ocala has one of the most striking and evocative yet welcoming veterans’ memorial parks in existence, and a lot of the credit for creating and maintaining it has to go to the Friends of Marion County Veterans Park, the volunteer-driven nonprofit that looks after it via the Marion County Veterans Memorial Park Foundation.

Ocala, FL · 22d

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Texas Roadhouse’s Ocala location to host fundraiser for Friends of Veterans Memorial Park

Ocala, FL · 22d

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Why Gainesville Students And Grandparents Both Line Up For Burgers At The Top

Some downtown spots attract one crowd and quietly ignore everyone else. This one somehow pulls in college kids on a Friday night and families with grandparents on a Sunday evening, often at the same tables. There is usually a wait, and people stick around for it anyway. The menu covers...

Gainesville, FL · 24d

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Texas de Brazil Is Coming to Gainesville With a Spring 2027 Opening

Texas de Brazil is making its Gainesville debut at Butler Town Center in 3596 SW 32nd Court, Suite 60, with a spring 2027 opening on the horizon. The Brazilian churrascaria chain, one of the most recognized names in all-you-can-eat steakhouse dining in the country will occupy a 6,300-square-foot space in one of the city’s busiest retail and dining corridors, bringing a concept that has earned a loyal community across more than 50 U.S. locations to North Central Florida for the first time.

Gainesville, FL · 26d

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Florida cafe temporarily closed after rodents and roach signs found — cleared to reopen next day

A Florida cafe was temporarily closed after inspectors documented rodent droppings, a live roach, a flying insect and food stored above safe refrigeration temperatures. The case follows a previous Florida…

Starke, FL · 26d

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We Ranked 10 Florida Pumpkin Donut Spots From Good To Absolutely Worth The Drive

One Florida bakery has a pumpkin donut season so popular that people line up out the door just to get one. In a state where October can still feel like July, that cracks me up in the best way. Pumpkin donuts here show up in some surprising forms. One version...

Dania Beach, FL · 26d

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8 Old-Fashioned Diners In Florida That Feel Perfectly Frozen In The 1950s

Craving old-fashioned diners in Florida that feel like they’ve been perfectly frozen in the 1950s?. These 8 old-fashioned diners dish out comfort food classics and a whole lot of retro charm!. 1. Daytona Diner (Daytona Beach Shores) The outside of Daytona Diner in Daytona Beach Shores starts telling its...

Florida · 10-12

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5 Marion County restaurants get perfect scores 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 Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 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 Sept. 28-Oct. 4 inspections and no violations were found. Cali Rican

Marion County, FL · 10-06

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French Restaurant Claudie's Relocationg from Sarasota to Gainesville

GAINESVILLE, FL – Claudie's, a French-American café from Sarasota, is preparing to open at 5 Southeast 2nd Ave Gainesville, FL 32601, co-owner Aurielle Sagne told Business Debut in a phone interview. Sagne said she and her husband, Chef Claude, previously operated Claudie's in Sarasota and are relocating the...

Gainesville, FL · 28d

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Aloha! Hawaiian Bros plans major Florida expansion with 52 locations

Say aloha, Florida. Fast-casual chain Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is moving in, in a big way. The Kansas City-based, Hawaiian-inspired restaurant chain has been expanding quickly in recent years. Now it has plans for 52 locations across Florida over the next six years, according to chainstoreage.com . Their development partner, Southern Rock Restaurants, plans to open Hawaiian Bros places across Jacksonville, Gainesville, Tampa, and Orlando, with 24 locations planned in the next three years. Southern Rock also handles McAlister's Deli and Dave's Hot Chicken. "Entering Florida is a highly anticipated milestone for Hawaiian Bros, and we couldn’t ask for a more experienced group to help establish our presence in the state," Grant Kreutzer, senior VP of franchise development at Hawaiian Bros, said in a statement. Hawaiian Bros currently operates more than 100 restaurants across 14 states, but the company has more than 350 restaurants under development agreements in 20 states, including Florida, Chain Store Age said. What is Hawaiian Bros Island Grill? Two brothers, Cameron and Tyler McNie, helped their family open a small restaurant in Oregon that featured the traditional Hawaiian Plate Lunch, a regional favorite in the Hawaiian islands for nearly 150 years. They based their recipes on

Florida · 28d

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Florida Bargain Hunters Know This Veteran-Owned Grocery Outlet Is A Goldmine For Filling The Freezer

I went in for eggs and came out needing a bigger freezer, which is not how grocery runs usually go for me. Florida has a veteran-owned discount outlet where frozen meats, surprise snacks, and odd little treasures share the same narrow aisles. The stock changes constantly, so the shelves never...

Inverness, FL · 10-03

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