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Garlic Knots And Legendary Chicken Spaghetti Put This Lake Butler, Florida Restaurant On The Map

A small pizza joint in rural Florida now turns out cannoli, scratch marinara, and mozzarella sticks made in house. That’s a lot of ambition packed into one small kitchen. The menu reads like a love letter to Italian-American comfort food. Garlic knots, chicken parm, eggplant parm, stromboli, and wings tossed in flavors like mango habanero all share space on one menu.

Lake Butler, FL · 2d

Mashed

Florida's Top Chicken Sandwich Earned Guy Fieri's Seal Of Approval

A Gainesville, Florida chicken restaurant has earned high marks from Guy Fieri and customers alike for its towering and tasty chicken sandwiches.

Gainesville, FL · 16h

everafterinthewoods.com

11 Jacksonville, Florida Restaurants That Stay Packed

One of the busiest lunch counters in this city is only open four hours a day, and people still line up for it. I love that kind of stubborn devotion. Across town, a fish camp serves Mayport shrimp beside the St. Johns River. A tiny Spanish-leaning dining room fills up so fast that dinner reservations are a smart move.

Jacksonville, FL · 3d

travellerselixir.com

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8 Florida BBQ Places That Are Too Good To Ignore

Florida might be famous for its fresh seafood and key lime pie, but its barbecue scene deserves some serious attention, too. We’re talking juicy brisket smoked low and slow, fall-off-the-bone ribs, pulled pork sandwiches piled high, and Southern sides so good you’ll want seconds. Some of the best...

Florida · 8d

The Coconut Mama

Raising Cane’s opening 2 new locations before Thanksgiving in Florida

Raising Cane’s has two new Florida restaurants on its November 2026 opening calendar, continuing the expansion that brought seven new Raising Cane’s restaurants to cities across the country in August.…

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Florida Breakfast Chain Just Opened Its Biggest Restaurant Yet In A 5,352-Square-Foot Space

A free game room with Galaga and Pac-Man now sits inside a breakfast restaurant. Yes, you can chase ghosts between pancakes, and nobody will ask you for a single quarter. That’s not even the biggest surprise. This brand-new spot seats up to 190 people, while its sister restaurants top out at 107.

Fleming Island, FL · 2d

The Gainesville Sun

Where to eat on Thanksgiving Day in Gainesville

Not everyone wants to spend Thanksgiving Day cooking, and fortunately, plenty of Gainesville-area restaurants will do the work for you. From traditional turkey and stuffing to pizza, dim sum and Indian food, here are some local spots open for the holiday. Covey Kitchen + Cocktails 352-565-3536 Covey Kitchen , located inside Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida, 1514 SW 14th St., is serving a holiday buffet from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. featuring a variety of dishes, including pan-seared fish, roasted turkey, braised short ribs, collard greens, stuffing, mac & cheese, assorted desserts and more. The cost is $55 per person and $30 for children 12 and younger. Haile Village Bistro 352-378-0721 Haile Village Bistro, 5323 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, will serve a selection of holiday favorites, including roast beef, ham, turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, candied yams, stuffing and more. The cost is $49 for adults and $39 for children. Seatings begin at 10:45 a.m. Call for reservations. Great Outdoors Restaurant 386-454-1288 The Great Outdoors Restaurant , 65 N. Main St. in High Springs, will be open Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Thanksgiving buffet is $45 for adults and $22.50 for children under 10.

Gainesville, FL · 1d

everafterinthewoods.com

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Southern Comfort Food Keeps Coming At This Buffet In Alachua, Florida

Fried chicken, liver and onions, banana pudding, and coconut pie can all share one tray here. That lineup alone tells you this buffet speaks fluent Southern. The hot bar runs deep with comfort classics. Think fried shrimp, pork chops, beef stew, black-eyed peas, greens, and mac and cheese. Cornbread and...

Alachua, FL · 1d

Alachua Chronicle

Scooter’s Coffee offers veterans a free medium drink on Veterans Day

Scooter’s Coffee is offering a free medium drink as a special thank-you to veterans and active-duty military members in honor of Veterans Day. The post Scooter’s Coffee offers veterans a free medium drink on Veterans Day appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua, FL · 1d

Alachua Chronicle

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Dunkin’® salutes military members on Veterans Day

Tomorrow, November 11, all active and retired military members can enjoy one free donut at participating Dunkin’ restaurants nationwide as a small token of appreciation for their service and sacrifice. The post Dunkin’® salutes military members on Veterans Day appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua, FL · 22h

familyvacationsus.com

All Day Breakfast Is Just One Reason Jacksonville Locals Love This Old Diner

Half a fried chicken sits on a Belgian waffle here, and the whole thing gets topped with sweet strawberry butter. That sounds like dessert and dinner shaking hands, and I am completely fine with it. Guy Fieri once praised a meatloaf from this kitchen that gets seared right on the...

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

The Florida Times-Union

34 Duval County restaurants get high-priority violations

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 Duval County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Duval County, Florida, for the week of Nov. 2-8, 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 Duval County restaurant inspection site . More: See recent restaurant inspections for Clay County More: See recent restaurant inspections for Nassau County More: See recent restaurant inspections for St. Johns County Which Duval County restaurants got

Duval County, FL · 1d

everafterinthewoods.com

This Florida Firehouse Subs Serves Hot Sandwiches With A Side Of Jacksonville History

The brisket on this sub gets smoked for 16 hours before it ever meets a roll. Then it gets steamed, piled high, and topped with melted cheddar and barbecue sauce. Steam is the trick behind the hot specialty subs. The meats and cheeses get a quick blast of pressurized steam before they go onto a separately toasted roll.

The Florida Times-Union

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Order Thanksgiving dinner to go from these Jacksonville restaurants

Let's be honest. Cooking a Thanksgiving feast is a lot of work. And some of us just don't have the culinary skills, time or energy to do it. Many local restaurants, as well as popular national chains, are willing to prepare your holiday spread , so all you have to do is pick it up, heat and eat. So, let someone else do the culinary work so you can relax, enjoy spending time with guests or finalize your Black Friday shopping strategy. But don't dawdle! Holiday deadlines for submitting pre-orders are fast approaching, and restaurants are limited in how many meals they can prepare. The following restaurants offer prepared Thanksgiving meals or side dishes. The Times-Union confirmed the following offers via restaurant officials, restaurant websites and social media as well as online resources. The list will be updated as more restaurants are confirmed. More restaurant news: Sign up for our weekly Dining Notes newsletter to get the latest on restaurant openings, closings and more More tips: Picking up Thanksgiving meal? We break it down from menu to price in Florida 14 Prime 7510 Gate Parkway, Units 105-107, Jacksonville, (904) 688-1499, 14prime.com The ordering deadline for The Heritage Thanksgiving Dinner is

Jacksonville, FL · 1d

Action News Jax

New parking garage opens at JIA just in time for the holiday rush

Just in time for the holiday travel rush, Jacksonville International Airport’s new $108 million daily parking garage opened to drivers Tuesday, easing strain on surrounding garages that are often full.

Jacksonville, FL · 1d

villages-news.com

Drinks were too expensive at Eastport restaurant

We went to Eastport on Saturday night and visited an unnamed restaurant that had a bar on its roof. We ordered two Chopin vodka martinis with a lemon twist. When we got them, they were light in the glass as to taste and volume. We asked the bartender what his pour was, and he said 1.5 ounces. OK, then we got the bill: $36 for both.

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

firstcallgolf.com

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL · 1d

Give the gift of golf at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa

Some gifts are unforgettable. So is a tee time at Sawgrass. This holiday season, give the golfer in your life the opportunity to experience one of the game’s most iconic destinations with a getaway to Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Whether checking off a bucket-list golf experience or planning a memorable escape with friends, Sawgrass offers the perfect setting to celebrate a passion for the game.

The Florida Times-Union

Aiming to fill a void, NY kosher-style deli debuts in Jacksonville

Aiming to fill a nearly two decade-long dining void, a highly anticipated New York kosher-style deli is ready to debut its authentic scratch-made pastrami, corned beef, Matzah ball soup, latkes, bagels and more in Jacksonville. Bell & Layton's Delicatessen and Provisions celebrates its grand opening Sunday, Nov. 8 at 10140 San Jose Blvd., in Mandarin. The deli and bakery from co-owners Brian Bell and William Layton is believed to be the first-of-its-kind in Jacksonville since the legendary Worman's Bakery & Deli shut its doors in August 2009 after more than 85 years. "We really wanted a place for people to come and taste the food that they had at their grandmother's. We wanted that sense of community. All the dishes that we have, kind of bring you back there when you walk through our door," Layton told the Times-Union. Bell traced their inspiration, in part, to Worman's. More Jacksonville-area restaurant news: Sign up for our weekly Dining Notes newsletter to get the latest on restaurant openings, closings and more "Jacksonville needed it again," Bell said of the desire to fill the void left by Worman's 17-year absence. Layton said "that since Worman's closed, there hasn't been the same go-to place

The Florida Times-Union

Take your pick from these dogs and cats yearning for a home

Cold Noses, The Florida Times-Union 's weekly pet column, features dogs and cats available for adoption at area government-run animal shelters and animal welfare-related news. The Jacksonville Humane Society will waive adoption fees for Petco Love’s national pet adoption weekend Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8. The society will have about 100 adoptable pets available at its 8464 Beach Blvd. location and at Petco, 1514 County Road 220, Fleming Island. All pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated prior to adoption. Additional fees may apply. To view adoptable pets, go to jaxhumane.org/adopt . • Clay County Animal Services, 3984 W. Florida 16, Green Cove Springs. Call (904) 269-6342 or email clayadoptions@claycountygov.com. To view available animals, go to claycountygov.com/community/animal-services . Shelly is a 2-year-old, 60-pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 7165). She's confident, fun-loving and enjoys making friends. She has "team captain" energy: If there's a group of dogs nearby, she'll step up and supervise the operation. You'll find her leading the pack, setting the agenda and making sure everyone follows the rules she just invented. Mr. Mo Mo Man is a 3-year-old, 9.8-pound male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. 9163). He is sweet and shy and likes to