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This Florida Farmers Market Is the Perfect Excuse to Get Out of Bed on Sunday

Fresh coconut water poured straight from the coconut is a real Sunday morning option here. That alone sounds like a better plan than hitting snooze. I like a market that starts with something that playful. The stalls don’t stay on one road, either. They stretch along a downtown main street...

Clermont, FL · 3d

FoodWorldNews

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 · 12d

cfpublic.org

A Black Market for a Purple Berry Growing in Florida

The last day of October marked the end of the saw palmetto berry harvest season and another year of poaching that has vexed law enforcement from South Carolina to the Florida Keys and across the Gulf Coast. Saw palmetto is a common plant throughout the Southeast. The short shrub with...

Florida · 1d

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Another six Central Florida eateries shuttered over health violations

ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, six more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records. These records show the reported eateries experienced violations like rodent droppings, roaches, and storage issues, among many others. Most of...

Central Florida, FL · 1d

fastfoodclub.com

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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 · 4d

Florida Today

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:

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The Cool Down

Florida food pantry becomes a grocery store where families shop for free

"For the people of Parramore, this is a gold mine."

Orlando, FL · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

We Ranked The Top 8 Steakhouses In Central Florida And Here Are The Results

One steakhouse on this list hands you a menu after dinner that leads to a whole separate dessert room. The little booths there come with old-fashioned telephones and live piano music nearby. I can’t get over that detail. Another spot on the list grills its beef over pits that...

Central Florida, FL · 13d

Orlando Weekly

Non-profit free grocery store Parramore Market opens in Orlando

The Parramore Market officially opened its doors on Oct. 27 at 536 N. Westmoreland Drive and offers residents a place to fill their carts without spending a dime. The post Non-profit free grocery store Parramore Market opens in Orlando appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 3d

businessdebut.com

22 New and Independent Restaurants Opening Across Florida (November 2026)

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL – Nara Thai Sushi is preparing to open at 424 Luna Bella Ln Unit F And G New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 around Thanksgiving, owner Craig Finney told Business Debut. Finney said the new concept will anchor the center village area of the Venetian Bay...

Florida · 3d

Orlando Weekly

Orlando-area pizza news: Pizza Post and Mister O1 open, Black Magic closes (for now) and Pizza Bruno passes the torch

Orlando pizza news: Pizza Post, Mister O1, Black Magic and Pizza Bruno. The post Orlando-area pizza news: Pizza Post and Mister O1 open, Black Magic closes (for now) and Pizza Bruno passes the torch appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

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You’ll Happily Drive Across Florida For The Incredible Steaks At This Remote Restaurant

Somewhere in Lake County, Florida, there’s a restaurant with a cow-print sign, a wooden cowboy standing in the dining room, and a parking lot full of pickup trucks that belong to people who drove a significant distance and would do it again without being asked. That restaurant is the...

Florida · 4d

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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 · 5d

orlandomagazine.com

Brendan O’Connor Asks, Where Do Orlando’s Winners Eat?

THE RELEASE OF ORLANDO MAGAZINE’S ANNUAL DINING AWARDS WINNERS is always such a great opportunity for me to sit down and assess where the heck I’ve been eating all year and to see if my favorites line up with everyone else’s. I reached out to several of...

Orlando Weekly

Here’s where to find all the Michelin-approved Orlando restaurants of 2026

From our one (1!) 2-Michelin star-rated restaurant to all the Bib Gourmand distinctions, recommendations and beyond. The post Here’s where to find all the Michelin-approved Orlando restaurants of 2026 appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 11h

uncoveringflorida.com

Lake Buena Vista, FL · 2d

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...

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Wings & Rings Working on Winter Garden Location

Wings & Rings, a sports restaurant known for its wings, burgers, and casual dining menu, is working on a new location in Winter Garden at 140 Sugar Belle Drive, Suite A. The company recently submitted documents to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for the new restaurant. The location will be part of Flamingo Crossings Town Center, although an exact opening date has not been announced. The latest development comes from Alvaro Diez, CEO and co-founder of Pieocentral LLC, which has secured development rights for new brands, including Wings & Rings and La Madeleine.

Winter Garden, FL · 2d

Orlando Weekly

Beer, Bacon and BBQ is back in Orlando this weekend

For 10 years, Beer Bacon and BBQ has been tempting Orlandoans with both meaty delights and copious suds from local pitmasters and craft breweries. The post Beer, Bacon and BBQ is back in Orlando this weekend appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

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Pickles NY Deli Is a BIG DILL!

Some sandwiches are good. Others are worth celebrating. At Pickles NY Deli in Longwood, the sandwiches have officially earned bragging rights. Named the winner for Best Sandwiches, Pickles is celebrating the recognition with the guests, team members and the community who have helped make this neighborhood deli a local favorite.

Longwood, FL · 12h

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