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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 · 13d
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Crispy Fried Chicken And Catfish Make This Hidden Orlando Soul Food Spot A Florida Local Favorite

Some of the best plates in Orlando never show up on a theme park map. They come out of small neighborhood kitchens where the fryer stays busy and the side dishes are the kind people plan their week around. One of those kitchens sits on a quiet stretch of the...

Orlando, FL · 9d
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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 · 1d
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Everyone In Florida Is Obsessed With This All-You-Can-Eat Mexican Buffet

There’s a Mexican restaurant in Orlando that has locals rearranging their entire week just to fit in another visit. El Patron Restaurante Mexicano is the kind of place that makes you question every other dining decision you’ve ever made, and that’s not an exaggeration. Florida is a...

Florida · 3d
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Couple Waits Through Long Lines At Salt Shack In Clermont On Earlier Visits, Then Finally Eats There And Finds The Key Lime Pie Outshines The Sides

A restaurant with a line out the door is either a great sign or a great...

Clermont, FL · 1d

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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Orlando, Florida that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Orlando, Florida — a city where the sun glints off lakes and glass towers, where neighborhoods bloom with murals and the laughter of families, where every street corner hums with the music of a hundred cultures. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: Spanish-tiled bungalows, mid-century motels, pastel storefronts, and the ever-present spires of theme parks that draw dreamers from every corner of the world. But beyond the neon and the fireworks, Orlando’s true magic is found in its kitchens — in the warmth of a shared meal, in the stories that simmer in every sauce, in the way food brings together newcomers and old-timers, students and snowbirds, artists and engineers, families and friends.

Orlando, FL · 2d

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Ribeye Steaks Put This Humble Florida Restaurant On The Map

A 20-ounce bone-in ribeye with a name like the Outlaw sounds like a dare. On one of Florida’s busiest tourist roads, that steak is a big reason a ranch-style dining room keeps its tables full. The spot sits right among indoor skydiving, a giant observation wheel, and a towering...

Orlando, FL · 1d

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This Swanky Florida Italian Restaurant Hides a Speakeasy in an Underground Tunnel

A full Italian restaurant sits below street level in Florida, and getting there feels like finding a secret passage. The whole space is themed as an old Prohibition-era tunnel, complete with aged-looking walls and low, moody light. Above it, a polished sister restaurant handles the fancy dining room crowd. Down...

Lake Buena Vista, FL · 6d

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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 · 1d

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The 407 tries an Argentinian-style slice: Inside Obsession Pizza

Since opening its doors in Orlando this past June, Obsession Pizza has brought a distinct Argentinian twist to The 407’s food scene. The pizzeria's signature dish is the Fugazzeta—a massive, cheese-stuffed double-crust pie topped with sweet onions that weighs in at a staggering five to six pounds. Beyond serving up hearty comfort food, the restaurant also invests in the community with its free 12-week Obsession Business School. The 407’s Lauren Margolis went behind the counter to see how these hefty pies are built and to taste a slice firsthand.

Orlando, FL · 7d

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This Counter-Service Florida Taqueria Landed In The Michelin Guide With Smoked Brisket And Achiote Pork Tacos

I did not expect the Michelin Guide to care this much about a taco topped with pickled onion and habanero salsa. Yet here we are, and I’m thrilled about it. A small counter-service spot in Florida earned its place in the guide with slow-roasted achiote pork and smoked brisket tacos. You order at a register.

Florida · 20h

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Downtown Orlando Lands Turkish Bar Mavi, Liquor License Fresh for December Debut

A new Turkish and Aegean restaurant and bar is preparing to open its doors at 100 S. Eola Drive in downtown Orlando, with a planned opening date set for December 2026. Mavi Turkish Aegean Kitchen and Bar has already cleared one of the key hurdles standing between a build-out and a grand opening: a full liquor license.

Orlando, FL · 2d

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Cracker Barrel Is Honoring Veterans With a Special Makeover of Its Famous Rocking Chairs—and Every Design Tells a Real Story

The restaurant chain is transforming its iconic rocking chairs into heartfelt tributes to military veterans, and fans will have a chance to win one.

Orlando, FL · 2d

Orlando Weekly

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New Orlando restaurants: Ravah Culinary Emporium, Chaska, Kura’s Revolving Sushi and 7 more

UniMart, the Japanese convenience store nestled among the mini new restaurants of Mills Market, will open a second, much larger, location in the space next to Light on the Sugar at 501 N. Orlando Ave. in Winter Park. The Japanese convenience store will offer a broader range of foodstuffs and curios than the original, including […] The post New Orlando restaurants: Ravah Culinary Emporium, Chaska, Kura’s Revolving Sushi and 7 more appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 2d

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Pinsa Fire Opening in Downtown Leesburg

LEESBURG, FL — Pinsa Fire, a Roman-style pizza concept based in Clermont, plans to open a flagship location at 404 West Main Street, Leesburg, FL 34748, owner Thomas Cerra told Business Debut in a phone interview. Cerra said he purchased the downtown Leesburg building in September 2025 and has...

Leesburg, FL · 9d

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Shake Shack Planned for Hamlin Town Center in Horizon West

Another popular restaurant could be making its way to Horizon West! Shake Shack is included in development plans for Hamlin Town Center, potentially bringing its signature burgers, crinkle-cut fries, and hand-spun shakes to the neighborhood. Where Will Shake Shack Be Located?. The proposed restaurant would be located in the northwest...

Orange County, FL · 1d

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Beignets & Brew Coming to Winter Park

Beignets & Brew, a coffee shop specializing in New Orleans-style beignets, specialty coffee, and other beverages, is preparing to open a new location in Winter Park at 501 North Orlando Avenue, Unit 2. The upcoming shop was listed in records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation to...

Winter Park, FL · 1d

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This Massive Florida Asian Supermarket Is Worth A Road Trip For Live Crab, Peking Duck And Hard-To-Find Produce

Live blue crab, Peking duck, and a produce section so big it needs a map. That trio alone sold me before I even pictured the parking lot. This Florida supermarket keeps tanks of live seafood running all day. It also has a barbecue counter turning out roast duck, char siu pork, and crispy pork belly.

Orlando, FL · 4d

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Once You Crack Into Its All-You-Can-Eat Lobster, This Orlando Buffet On International Drive Ruins Every Other Seafood Night

I can’t eat a regular seafood platter without doing math anymore. One lobster on a plate starts to feel a little stingy. Florida has a buffet where whole lobster comes off the line one at a time, as often as you want to walk back. Snow crab legs, oysters, and prime rib sit nearby, just in case you need a breather.

Orlando, FL · 14d

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8 Nostalgic Florida Drive-In Restaurants That Take You Back In Time

Remember when drive-in restaurants were all about juicy burgers, crispy fries, thick milkshakes, and eating right from the comfort of your car?. Well, Florida still has some amazing old-school spots where you can relive those good old days, complete with retro neon signs, carhop service, and recipes that have been around for generations.

Florida · 4d