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Some Buffets Cut Corners. This Florida Spot in Alachua Keeps the Southern Comfort Coming All Day

The leftover food scraps at one Florida buffet are said to go straight to a pig. That tells you plenty about a kitchen that really frowns on waste. Then come the details that make your stomach growl. Fried chicken, crispy pork chops, grits, and banana pudding share one roof with an all-you-can-eat snow crab leg feast.

Alachua, FL · 1d

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Florida’s Oldest Diner Serves Its Famous Milkshake Out Of A 1932 Rail Car

A sandwich here stacks scrambled eggs, bacon, and ground beef on one bun. Yes, all three, together, on purpose. That wild creation comes from a Florida diner that has been flipping burgers inside an old railroad dining car since 1932. The milkshakes are hand-spun, and the onion rings get battered by hand.

Palatka, FL · 12d

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A Marion County, FL, Darrell's Diner was cited for 9 violations and was issued a warning

A state licensing inspection in Marion County found nine violations at Darrell's Diner, 4409 NW Blitchton Rd in Ocala, and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered a follow-up review of the local eatery.

Marion County, FL · 3d

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You’ll Find The Best Made-To-Order Burgers Under $7 At This Old-School Florida Drive-Thru

Somewhere in Gainesville, Florida, tucked between the palm trees and the everyday hustle of a college town, there’s a little brick building with a red roof that has been quietly winning hearts one burger at a time. Mac’s Drive Thru is the kind of place that makes you wonder...

Gainesville, FL · 5d

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Bagel Bakery owner says payment problems persist at City Food Hall

The owner of The Bagel Bakery in Gainesville says City Food Hall owes him about $4,000 in unpaid revenue, raising concerns about the midtown food hall's payment practices and whether other vendors are experiencing similar problems. Jason Cole, owner of The Bagel Bakery, told The Sun in an Oct. 27 phone interview that he had not received a payment since Oct. 5 and said he was aware of other businesses at the food hall experiencing similar issues. Cole also owns The Bagel Bakery at 4113 NW 16th Blvd. Cole, who opened a location at the food hall in August, said his business entered into an agreement with City Food Hall that required vendors to use a shared payment system. He said the food hall is operated by founder and CEO Peter Rounce and occupies space on the bottom floor of The Standard, 1360 W. University Ave. Under the arrangement, Cole said sales revenue from vendors went into a central account before businesses were paid their weekly sales, minus agreed-upon fees. Cole said 18% was deducted from sales, including a 15% fee for City Food Hall and another 3% to support employees working in common areas, such as janitorial staff. While

Gainesville, FL · 2d

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Eight Old Florida Barbecue Pits That Have Been Smoking Meat Since Before Disney Arrived

Long before mouse ears and theme park lines, Florida already had a serious barbecue habit. Roadside pits from Miami to Jacksonville were feeding farmers, truckers, and families back when Dixie Highway was the main way to get around. Every spot on this list opened its doors before Walt Disney World...

Florida · 6h

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I would like Krispy Kreme and Chuy’s Mexican Restaurant to come to Ocala

It would be wonderful to have a Krispy Kreme Donut Shoppe nearby for everyone to truly enjoy FRESH Donuts daily rather than purchase the same donuts that are a week-old at local grocery stores. Great place to enjoy HOT donuts daily along with fresh coffee with friends in Krispy Kreme Donut Shoppe before taking home some HOT FRESH Donuts. The nearest Krispy Kreme Donut Shoppe is on 13th Street, Gainesville, FL.

Ocala, FL · 1d

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This Florida Clam Chowder Moved On From Cedar Key, and It Is Still Worth the Drive

A free taste of clam chowder waits for first-timers at one tiny Florida seafood spot. One spoonful, and the bowl you never planned to order suddenly feels absolutely mandatory. The chowder behind that sample is New England style, creamy, and packed with clams and potatoes. It finishes with a small...

Florida · 3d

Alachua Chronicle

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Saucy! offers BOGO deals after November UF football games

On Nov. 7, 14, 21, and 27, fans can head to the Gainesville Saucy! location for a post-game deal: buy one 3-Tendie Combo and get one free! The post Saucy! offers BOGO deals after November UF football games appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 1d

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Gainesville’s strolling business and restaurant district The Streatery opens Nov. 6

GAINESVILLE, FL (352today.com) – Two blocks of downtown Gainesville that have undergone a major transformation over the past two years will be officially unveiled as The Streatery on Friday, November 6, 2026. The project, a sort of experiment to convert a small region of downtown into a walkable dining,...

Gainesville, FL · 1d

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Cedar Key Has About 800 Residents and Grows Most of Florida’s Farmed Clams. Here’s Where to Eat Them on the Island

Cedar Key is a small island town on Florida’s Gulf Coast, with about 800 residents....

Cedar Key, FL · 1d

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Nationally acclaimed celebrity chefs to cook up inspiration for MCPS students

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Five nationally acclaimed celebrity chefs will share their experiences with Marion County middle and high school culinary arts students, Friday, November 6, 2026. The celebrity chefs, who are all affiliated with World Equestrian Center (WEC) Ocala, are participating in a culinary celebration. This year’s...

Marion County, FL · 1d

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These Alachua County restaurants failed health inspections

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 Alachua County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Alachua County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 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 Alachua County restaurant inspection site . Which Alachua County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 26-Nov. 1 inspections and no violations were found. Best Western

Alachua County, FL · 3d

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10 Palatka, Florida Restaurants That Are Better Than You Might Expect

Carhops still bring food out to parked cars at one diner on this list, and the diner is about 90 years old. That alone made me sit up. Then I spotted frog legs on the same menu as milkshakes. The surprises keep stacking up in this small Florida river town....

Palatka, FL · 3d

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This Underrated Florida Restaurant Serves The Best All-You-Can-Eat Country Buffet You’ll Ever Taste

Florida has been keeping a delicious secret in Alachua, and that secret goes by the name of Brown’s Country Buffet. It’s the kind of all-you-can-eat country buffet that makes you reconsider every dining decision you’ve made in the past several years. Here’s something worth thinking about.

Florida · 1d

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The Tiny Florida Deli Where Generations Of Locals Have Gathered For Breakfast Since 1984

Somewhere between your first cup of coffee and your second helping of something you didn’t plan to order, you’ll understand exactly why generations of Gainesville locals have been gathering at 43rd Street Deli & Breakfast House for breakfast since 1984. It’s the kind of place that gets into...

Gainesville, FL · 4d

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When Snowbirds Want Old-School Breakfast, These 4 Florida Diners Have Served It Since The 1960s

Florida keeps building new brunch spots with neon signs and avocado everything, but some mornings call for a counter stool and a bottomless mug. Snowbirds know this better than anyone, since plenty of them grew up on the kind of diner breakfast that is getting harder to find. The four...

Florida · 3d

Alachua Chronicle

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Yes Chef Tailgates presented by Pepsi® comes to UF, challenging fans to take on Jack’s Dining Room for cash prizes

On Saturday, November 7, Yes Chef Tailgates Presented by PEPSI® will make the second stop of its tailgate tour at the University of Florida ahead of the heated matchup against the University of Oklahoma. The post Yes Chef Tailgates presented by Pepsi® comes to UF, challenging fans to take on Jack’s Dining Room for cash prizes appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 2d

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Feast Like A King At This All-You-Can-Eat Country Buffet In Florida That’s Worth The Drive

Some restaurants feed you, and some restaurants change you, and Brown’s Country Buffet in Alachua, Florida is firmly in the second category. If you’ve never driven out of your way for a meal, this is the place that will finally convince you to start. Florida has a reputation...

Alachua, FL · 15d

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Marion County, FL, Restaurants with the Most Violations in October 2026

If you ate out in Marion County, Florida, this past October, you will want to know which kitchens had the most trouble during their recent restaurant inspection. State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections at 105 restaurants in Marion County in the last 30 days. The good news is that 64 establishments passed on their first visit. The bad news is that 41 restaurants failed to meet standards initially, with some requiring follow-up inspections before meeting food-serving standards.

Marion County, FL · 5d