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Conway, FL · Lifestyle

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This Florida Restaurant Serves Authentic Dominican Favorites Like Pernil, Mofongo And More

A Dominican burger topped with cabbage and pink sauce helped launch a whole restaurant family. It started in 2009, rolling out of a single food truck. That burger is called a chimi, and it still sits proudly on the menu. The founder came from the Dominican Republic. His Puerto Rican...

Orlando, FL · 5d

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We Ranked 12 Old-School Florida Chinese Restaurants That Still Keep The Classics Alive

One of the restaurants on this list has a name that translates to ‘Triple Happiness,’ and honestly, that’s a high bar for a plate of egg rolls. Another keeps a koi pond near its high-back booths. A third still rolls dim sum carts past the tables. I...

Orlando, FL · 5d

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Inspector finds live insects at seafood restaurant at Lake Harris Square

An inspector found numerous live insects during a visit to a seafood restaurant in Leesburg. Four to five small bugs flew by a three-compartment sink during an inspection at the Seafood Shack, located at 27405 U.S. Hwy. 27 Ste. 121, Leesburg, on Thursday, Oct. 15, according to a report on file with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Leesburg, FL · 10d

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These 10 Under-The-Radar Florida Thrift Shops Keep Bargain Hunters Digging For Hours

One Florida thrift shop helps support a children’s home that opened in 1951. According to The Russell Home, it was the country’s first nonprofit institution specifically established for children with brain damage. I love that detail, because it changes how a cheap pair of shoes feels. Another shop...

Florida · 7d

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Sole'a Opens in Clermont, Blending Island Flavors With Mediterranean Flair

A new restaurant has landed in Clermont, bringing together island flavors and Mediterranean-inspired cooking under one roof. Sole'a, located at 157 N. Highway 27, is now open and serving fresh, family-inspired meals to South Lake residents. Clermont's Growth and Local Economy. A City of Clermont population table lists 44,301 residents...

Clermont, FL · 6d

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Excellence is Always on the Menu

For more than three decades, Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster has been a destination for the moments that matter. From milestone celebrations and memorable evenings on the town to business dinners where meaningful relationships are built across the table. Now, Orlando has once again recognized that tradition. Orlando Magazine...

Orlando, FL · 5d

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Pacchioni’s Cheesesteaks & Pizza to Open in Former Pizza Bruno Space in College Park

A popular Orlando food truck is getting its first permanent home. Pacchioni’s Cheesesteaks & Pizza is preparing to open in the former Pizza Bruno space in College Park in early December 2026, bringing its globally inspired Philly cheesesteaks and an all-new pizza menu to Edgewater Drive. A new restaurant...

Orlando, FL · 6d

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Florida Seafood Lovers Finally Have A Kissimmee Buffet Where Snow Crab, Whole Lobster, And Shrimp Fill Their Plates

Some dinners are about a single plate, and some are about how many plates you can stack before dessert. In Kissimmee, one seafood buffet has built its whole reputation on the second kind of night. Whole lobsters, snow crab legs, and shrimp are the main event here, and the line...

Kissimmee, FL · 7d

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SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration Is Bringing Back Something Fans Haven’t Seen Since 2019

The Florida theme park's holiday celebration returns Nov. 6 with millions of lights, new festive experiences and the comeback of a longtime favorite.

Orlando, FL · 6d

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Attention East Orange County shoppers: Trader Joe’s opens Thursday in Waterford Lakes

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Trader Joe’s latest Central Florida location opens Thursday. The specialty grocer with a cult following is opening its third Orange County store in Waterford Lakes, at 1444 North Alafaya Trail. The location used to be a Party City store. Trader Joe’s already has stores...

Orange County, FL · 5d

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Taste of Thornton Park spotlights neighborhood bites and beverages

Fall has “fallen” and what better way to take in the (theoretically) crisp air than hoofing it on the brick-lined streets of Thornton Park for a foodie event? The Lake Eola Park-adjacent neighborhood’s restaurants and spirits purveyors unite Thursday for the annual Taste of Thornton Park. The post Taste of Thornton Park spotlights neighborhood bites and beverages appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 5d

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How One Orlando Resort Turns Thousands of Pastries Into Holiday Magic

Orlando is home to the world’s largest Marriott property, The Orlando World Center Marriott. Long before holiday guests arrive and reach for the first pastry, the work is already underway behind the scenes. Inside the resort’s pastry kitchen, production starts early as the team reviews hotel occupancy, confirms quantities, and divides the day’s work.

Orlando, FL · 6d

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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 · 11d

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Inspector busts Cody’s for serving ‘Gulf’ shrimp from India and ‘Maryland’ crab from China

An inspector found something fishy on the menu at Cody’s Original Roadhouse in The Villages after discovering the restaurant’s regional seafood specialties were actually being shipped in from across the globe. The restaurant located in Brownwood was hit with an administrative complaint following an inspection this week prompted...

The Villages, FL · 9d

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Free Beer While You Shop Makes This Incredible Florida Meat Market A Must-Visit Grocery Stop In 2026

Swedish meatballs so tender they could make a flat-pack furniture store blush are waiting in a deli case right now. They sit beside stuffed pork chops, chicken Kiev, and a cake built from French butter and peanut butter. All of that lives inside a butcher shop in Central Florida. Plenty...

Seminole County, FL · 7d

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Crooked Can brewery and dining hall adding Sunday outdoor market

South Lake County has a new option for Sunday Fun Days. Crooked Can Brewing Company is expanding its weekend lineup with a new weekly outdoor market, set to launch on Sunday, Nov. 15. It's one more fun thing to do at the sprawling 40,000-square-foot brewery and dining hall, which features a craft brewery, a wide array of independent cafes, outdoor entertainment stages, dog-friendly amenities, outdoor patios and a beer garden and a splash pad. The market will operate every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., bringing fresh produce, local artisan goods and specialty food vendors to the massive Hills City Center complex. Putting the farm in the farmers' market experience, Gardner's Fresh Produce offers colorful displays of sunflowers and wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. The addition comes just months after the 43,000-square-foot Minneola venue opened its doors in July. Widely touted as the largest craft brewery and food hall of its kind in Florida, the sprawling destination already draws locals of all ages with its spacious beer garden, outdoor entertainment stages and multi-level dining options. "Bringing a Farmers Market to Crooked Can Minneola is all about building strong community connections," Andrew Sheeter, founder of Crooked Can Brewing

Lake County, FL · 10d

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5 Things to Know about Central Florida's hidden wolf sanctuary

ORLANDO, Fla. — We are deep into the spooky season, but some local howls aren't coming from animatronic monsters—they are coming from real wolves right here in Central Florida. So we went On The Town to look past the Hollywood stereotypes and find the heartwarming reality. Here are...

Orlando, FL · 9d

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Crooked Can Brewing Company Announces New Weekly Farmers Market at Minneola Location Beginning November 15

Submitted by Jill Ganley, Crooked Can Brewing Company. Crooked Can Brewing Company is adding another exciting reason to visit its new Minneola location with the launch of the Crooked Can Farmers Market, beginning Sunday, November 15, from 9 am to 1 pm. The market will take place every Sunday, bringing local farmers, artisans, specialty food vendors and small businesses together at one of South Lake County’s newest destinations for dining, entertainment and community gatherings.

Minneola, FL · 6d

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The 2026 Orlando Magazine Dining Awards

A futuristic seafood spectacle: At Salt & The Cellar, even a familiar seafood tower becomes a work of art. Photo by Roberto Gonzalez. Welcome to the 2026 Orlando magazine Dining Awards, featuring 222 winners across 74 categories, all voted on by you, our loyal and apparently very hungry readers. From...

Orlando, FL · 7d