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10 Florida Diners Where You Can Still Order a Proper Open-Faced Roast Beef Sandwich

One Florida diner pours brown gravy over its roast beef sandwich and then keeps going, right over the fries. I love that kind of commitment. It tells you the kitchen still takes gravy seriously. Another spot on this list has been feeding its neighborhood since 1939. A third pours coffee...

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Florida Today

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Cocoa Beach restaurant announces Nov. 21 closing date

COA, th e Cocoa Beach restaurant linked to a Backstreet Boys singer, has announced it will close its doors on Nov. 21, ending a run of about a year and a half in business. Located at The Surf condominiums at 65 N. Atlantic Ave., the restaurant announced on social media that it will cease operations later this month. "We are so grateful to everyone who has supported us and helped make COA such a special place," the post said. "Thank you to our incredible staff and the community for all the love, support and memories along the way." The closure comes roughly 18 months after COA opened, adding to a growing list of recent restaurant changes on the Space Coast. The restaurant focused on contemporary American cuisine inspired by global flavors and culinary techniques, while the lounge offered a Mediterranean-inspired Florida atmosphere centered on craft cocktails. The restaurant was one of the commercial components of The Surf, an oceanfront mixed-use development that counts Backstreet Boys singer and Cocoa Beach native Howie Dorough among its partners. Amber Olesen is FLORIDA TODAY's food and dining reporter. Reach her at aolesen@floridatoday.com. This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Cocoa Beach restaurant announces Nov.

Cocoa Beach, FL · 2d

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Dine Inside A Dark Florida Spot That Looks Like A Scene From A Halloween Film

The steak here arrives on an actual stake. The servers play vampire familiars, and the chandeliers are built from stakes and skulls. That alone got my attention. Then I learned the dining hall sits in a village ruled by a vampire, with a candlelit crypt room and gothic paintings covering the stone walls.

Orlando, FL · 1d
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Florida Today

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Beloved Cocoa Beach neighborhood bar Tiny Tavern announces closure

A longtime Cocoa Beach neighborhood bar is preparing to pour its last drink, bringing an end to a gathering spot that has been a fixture in the community for decades. The Tiny Tavern , a little neighborhood bar at 201 Taft Ave., announced on social media that it will close Jan. 5, 2027. "Over the years, we have poured our hearts into making this little neighborhood bar something special," owner Heidi Vargus wrote. "Let’s fill these final weeks with live music, karaoke, laughter, hugs, good friends, and all the things that have made The Tiny Tavern such a beloved neighborhood gathering place." Tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood, the Tiny Tavern built a loyal following despite its modest size. The pint-sized bar became known for its friendly bartenders, welcoming atmosphere and regular crowd of locals who gathered for drinks, conversation and nightly entertainment. Amber Olesen is FLORIDA TODAY's food and dining reporter. Reach her at aolesen@floridatoday.com. This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Beloved Cocoa Beach neighborhood bar Tiny Tavern announces closure

Cocoa Beach, FL · 3d

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Five Florida Swamp-Side Restaurants Where Frog Legs Have Been Fried For Generations

Some Florida meals come with a side of marsh, cypress, and river breeze. Across the state, a handful of old-school fish camps and country kitchens still put fried frog legs on the menu, right next to gator bites, catfish, and hush puppies. These are not fancy places, and that is...

Florida · 13h

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Philly Pretzel Factory coming to shopping plaza in The Villages

Here’s big news for those who hail from the City of Brotherly Love: A Philly Pretzel Factory is coming to a shopping plaza in The Villages. The new eatery will be located at Rolling Acres Plaza in the Lady Lake portion of The Villages. The Lady Lake Building Department...

The Villages, FL · 7d

Orlando Weekly

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Brazilian chef Alex Atala, of 2 Michelin-star D.O.M., to curate Morada Orlando luxury development

Brazil’s most renowned chef is poised to make his mark on Orlando. Alex Atala, whose restaurant D.O.M. in São Paulo has earned 2 Michelin stars for 12 years running and also earned the No. 4 spot in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2012, will curate Morada Orlando, a $400 million luxury residential and […] The post Brazilian chef Alex Atala, of 2 Michelin-star D.O.M., to curate Morada Orlando luxury development appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 2d

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7 Florida Dollar-Stretching Grocery Outlets Where Brand-Name Pantry Staples Fill A Whole Cart

My favorite grocery fact this year involves a Florida salvage store that once sold bikes. Not bike baskets, actual bikes, at up to 60 percent off, a few aisles from the canned beans. That’s the energy of the stores on this list. They buy overstock, closeouts, and reclaimed goods, then...

Florida · 3d

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Brazilian Rock-Themed Pizzeria Chain Files Plans to Open in Ocoee

A pizzeria chain with roots in Brazil has set its sights on Ocoee, filing paperwork with the state for a new restaurant at 9401 West Colonial Drive. Rock, Amor & Pizza is planning the location in the 34761 zip code, though the project is still in its earliest stages and plenty of details remain unknown.

Ocoee, FL · 1d

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ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Opens 23,000-Square-Foot Superstore in Kissimmee Dec. 3

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits is going big in Kissimmee. The family-owned Florida retailer says its first-ever Superstore will open Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. at 641 Centerview Blvd., a 23,000-square-foot location the company describes as roughly double the size of a typical ABC store. The announcement, detailed in a...

Kissimmee, FL · 3d

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Arby's in Winter Garden closes

Winter Garden no longer has the meats. Arby's, located at 3331 Daniels Road, Winter Garden, has permanently closed its doors. The fast-food chain first opened to the public six years ago. Previously, a Bojangles occupied the space. Now, the nearest Arby's to Winter Garden is the Ocoee location at 11193...

Winter Garden, FL · 2d

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Clermont's Taste of South Lake Sells Out With 1,200 Guests, Crowns Local Favorites

Clermont’s Waterfront Park drew a large crowd on Thursday, November 5, as the 15th Annual Taste of South Lake & Business Expo sold out with roughly 1,200 guests sampling food, connecting with local businesses and enjoying live entertainment. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce event has become one of the area’s signature community gatherings, pairing local restaurants with exhibitors from across the business world.

Clermont, FL · 12h

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SODOI Bringing Coffee-and-Burger Concept to Melbourne

A new Melbourne destination is bringing two menu classics together under one roof. SODOI Coffee & Burger, pronounced “So Do I,” plans to open at 300 S. Harbor City Blvd., according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The shop will join its sister concept, SODOI...

Melbourne, FL · 2d

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Orlando Hooters employees featured in 2027 calendar to host autograph signings

Hooters employees will sign autographs for the 2027 calendar at Orlando Airport and I-Drive locations on Nov. 14.

Orlando, FL · 16h

Daytona Beach News-Journal

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Local ice cream shop expands with new location in Daytona Beach

Earlier this year, Lighthouse Ice Cream’s future hinged on finding a new home. Now, just six months after relocating in Ponce Inlet, the local business has two places to call its own. Together, owners Kim Canny and Heather Highfield have expanded the brand to Daytona’s Beach Street, bringing its familiar Hershey’s scoops and a little soda fountain nostalgia to the former Neighborhood Scoop storefront. The new shop, located at 228 S. Beach St., was warmly welcomed last month with a late October ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration downtown. “It’s been busy, but we managed to pull it off. We had great support from the community, our friends and our family. Even Ponce Inlet’s mayor, Lois Paritsky, joined us, which was super nice,” Canny said. “… So, it went really well.” Why did Lighthouse Ice Cream expand? The expansion, months in the making, grew partly out of necessity, Canny and Highfield explained. After more than four years across from the historic Ponce Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, the owners were informed last November that their lease would not be renewed. The news prompted their move to a far smaller Ponce Inlet space in front of Hidden Treasure Rum Bar & Grill

Daytona Beach, FL · 21h

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Hikari Coffee Plans New Location on Florida Avenue in Cocoa

Cocoa could soon have a new place to grab a cup of coffee, with Hikari Coffee preparing to establish a storefront at 406 Florida Avenue. The proposed coffee shop is planned for a property along Florida Avenue in Cocoa, where the new business is taking its first steps toward opening. The project was filed under Hikari Coffee LLC, with state records listing the location as a food-service establishment with seating.

Cocoa, FL · 2d

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Ms. Bee’s Gourmet Popcorn: Making Sweet Memories, One Pop at a Time

A little nostalgia, a lot of flavor, and a whole lot of heart—that’s what customers will find at Ms. Bee’s Gourmet Popcorn, where gourmet popcorn and vintage candies come together to create a truly sweet experience. Originally opening its doors on November 11, 2011, in historic downtown...

Clermont, FL · 11h

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Saucy! by KFC Opens in Winter Garden on Nov. 7

At the grand opening of Winter Garden’s Saucy! by KFC at Phillips Crossings at 11 a.m. on Nov. 7, workers were feeling saucy as Orlando opened its sixth location. For the first 50, workers gave away clear goodie bags with merchandise such as a bag charm, mints, a car air freshener, stickers with Saucy! characters, and a coupon for a free snack box once the recipient makes an account with them.

Orlando, FL · 3d

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This Giant Florida Asian Market Makes Grocery Shopping Feel Like a Food Adventure

Rows of ramen share a roof with dragon fruit, Wagyu beef, and a food court. A quick grocery run can easily turn into lunch. I like how a simple snack run here could turn into a whole afternoon. The produce section carries rambutan, Korean pears, persimmons, and Thai eggplant. The...

Orlando, FL · 2d

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People Drive From All Over Florida For The Legendary Wings At This Music-Themed Restaurant

There are exactly two types of people in Florida: those who have eaten at Mojo’s Food. Music. Soul. in Ocala, and those who are about to. If you’ve never made the drive to Ocala specifically for wings, you haven’t truly lived the Florida experience. That might sound...

Florida · 4d