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Herald-Tribune

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Every new Trader Joe's opening in Florida in 2027: See the full list

Popular grocery chain Trader Joe's is adding three new stores in Florida this year, and they've already announced six more coming in 2027. The newest store opened on Wednesday, Nov. 5, in Orlando. A Sarasota location will open by the end of 2026, according to company spokesperson Nakia Rohde. Trader Joe's previously opened a store in West Palm Beach in June. "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 The popular California-based grocery chain, is known for its private-label " unique and interesting products ," along with seasonal favorites and its highly sought-after totes , prides itself on "low prices, every day" with no loyalty programs or membership cards. Here's what to know. New Trader Joe's in Orlando The new location, which opened on Nov. 5, is at 1444 North Alafaya Trail in Orlando, in the Waterford Oaks shopping center, near the University of Central Florida. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } New Trader

Florida · 2d

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At This Amish-Style Store In Florida, You Leave With Shoofly Pie, Whoopie Pies, And Made-To-Order Deli Sandwiches

Shoofly pie, Lebanon sweet bologna, and Martin’s chips share shelf space in one small shop. The surprise is that the shop isn’t in Pennsylvania. I love that a single stop can pack so much Pennsylvania Dutch flavor into one modest room. Whoopie pies, pickled eggs, and whole pickles all compete for attention.

Florida · 8d
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Florida’s 10 Thanksgiving Buffets Make It Easy To Go Back For Seconds

A Thanksgiving buffet in a hotel full of rock star memorabilia? That is a real option in Florida, and I can’t stop grinning about it. The surprises keep stacking up. One pick is an Amish kitchen with its own bakery for pies. Another sits on a 22-acre resort with...

Florida · 1d
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This Tiny Florida Restaurant Serves Up A Jaw-Dropping 1.5-Pound Burger That’s Worth The Trip

If you’ve ever driven through a small Florida town and thought “I wonder what’s in there,” Pudgee’s Eatery and Market in Floral City is the answer to that question, and it comes in the form of a 1.5-pound burger that will make you pull over and reconsider your entire afternoon.

Floral City, FL · 6d
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You’ll Fall In Love With The Homemade Breakfast At This Old-School Florida Diner

Falling in love is unpredictable, and sometimes it happens in a strip mall in Brandon, Florida, over a plate of biscuits and gravy that makes you question every breakfast decision you’ve ever made. The Wooden Spoon Diner has that effect on people, and once you’ve been, you’ll completely understand...

Brandon, FL · 6d

Tallahassee Democrat

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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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You’ll Happily Drive Across Florida For The Down-Home BBQ At These 10 Local Joints

Ready to track down the best BBQ joints in Florida that are truly worth the drive?. These 10 BBQ spots serve smoky, fall-off-the-bone meats and bold flavors you won’t stop thinking about!. 1. Kojak’s House of Ribs (Seffner) There are BBQ places that look the part the second...

Florida · 11d

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Historic Florida restaurants where a good meal comes with a remarkable story

A waiter carrying a Cuban sandwich across a tiled dining room might not seem like a history lesson. Then you discover the restaurant served cigar workers before automobiles transformed the streets outside, and that the same family has been running the business for more than a century. Florida’s food history...

Tampa, FL · 4h

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Tampa, Florida Bakery Has Been Making Authentic Cuban Bread Since 1915

Every loaf at this bakery gets a freshly cut palmetto leaf laid across the top before it heads into the oven. That one green strip is what creates the famous split running down the crust. The recipe behind that bread goes back more than a hundred years. The same family...

Tampa, FL · 7d

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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Tampa Bay’s Thanksgiving turkey giveaways start this weekend, to help fight hunger during the holiday season

Feeding America says the food insecurity rate across Tampa Bay is higher than the national average. Here's a list of several organizations across the area staging turkey giveaways during the month of November 2026. The post Tampa Bay’s Thanksgiving turkey giveaways start this weekend, to help fight hunger during the holiday season appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Tampa Bay Area, FL · 4d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Florida Breakfast Buffet Has Become The Place To Be On Sunday Mornings

Fried chicken shows up on the breakfast line here, right next to the eggs and the biscuits with gravy. Yes, at breakfast. I can’t imagine a better excuse to skip cereal on a Sunday morning. The weekend spread also brings fried catfish, smoked sausage, a house breakfast hash, and...

Plant City, FL · 2d

FoodWorldNews

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Rodent Droppings and Dead Roaches Temporarily Close 13 Central Florida Restaurants, Including Orlando and Tampa Spots

Thirteen restaurants across Central Florida — from Orlando to Tampa — were ordered to close temporarily during the week of Oct. 5 to 11 after state inspectors found problems ranging from live roaches and rodent droppings to missing running water. The list also includes restaurants in Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, Daytona Beach, Lakeland, Satellite Beach and Palm Coast.

Tampa, FL · 14d

Lakeland Gazette

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Why Everyone Is Pulling Over at This Unassuming Florida Chicken and Fish Shack

There is a small chicken stand in Lakeland with no dining room, no fancy sign, and almost always a line out front. Drivers pass it for years before they finally stop, and many of them wish they had stopped sooner. The menu sticks to Southern basics, and the fried chicken...

Lakeland, FL · 6d

Florida Today

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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

Tampa Bay Times

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Wesley Chapel’s new ‘Hub’ serves up Kyiv cake, Korean chicken and indoor golf

A slice of Ukrainian Kyiv cake, a plate of Korean fried chicken and an air-conditioned round at Pebble Beach are now a short walk from one another. The Hub at Lexington Oaks, a dining and entertainment center off Wesley Chapel Boulevard, celebrated its grand opening last month.

Wesley Chapel, FL · 1d

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Florida’s Old-School Barbecue Pit in Plant City Has Been Smoking Meat Since 1954

The french fries at one Florida barbecue joint get fried in beef tallow. Somehow, that isn’t even the headline. The real story is the smoke. This low-key spot has been turning out pit-smoked meat since 1954, which means a lot of brisket has passed through those pits. You can...

Plant City, FL · 13d

Tampa Bay Times

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The Top 50 Restaurants of Tampa Bay 2026

When I began working on this year’s Top Restaurants list, I had a natural starting point. Staring down last year’s list of 50, it almost seemed like my work was done. But it wasn’t that easy. Fifty is a lot, but it’s still a finite number. And what about the restaurants I encountered this year for the first time? What I didn’t want was a list that looked identical to last year’s. Where’s the fun in that?

Tampa Bay Area, FL · 2d

uncoveringflorida.com

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10 Tampa Bay Indian Restaurants Where the Curry Is Rich and the Naan Comes Out Piping Hot

Two of the Indian kitchens on this list keep their doors open until 2:30 in the morning. That means butter chicken and garlic naan are on the table long after most Florida restaurants have stacked their chairs. I love that detail. It tells me the curry scene around the bay...

Tampa Bay Area, FL · 1d

whatnow.com

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A Tampa Chef-Owned Restaurant Announces Its Permanent Closure

Lara, a chef-owned restaurant in Tampa’s Ybor City neighborhood, has announced plans to close permanently. Owner and chef Suzanne ‘Suz’ Lara cited a lack of customer support and difficult economic conditions in her closure announcement. Ybor City’s Lara Announces Permanent Closure. Owned and operated by local...

Tampa, FL · 3d

Tampa Bay Times

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Tampa steakhouse makes OpenTable’s Top 100 list for 4th straight year

OpenTable has again named a lauded Tampa steakhouse on its list of the Top 100 Restaurants in America. Bern’s Steak House is one of two Florida eateries and the only Tampa Bay spot recognized this year by the restaurant reservation platform. The local icon also made the Top 100 in 2023, 2024 and 2025, putting it among at least 18 restaurants on the 2026 list that’ve earned honoree status four years in a row.

Tampa, FL · 4d