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12 Hole-In-The-Wall Eateries In Central Florida Most Visitors Miss

A lunch spot near Orlando lets you eat on a screened porch that overlooks a pond with a resident alligator. Another has served steamed roast beef sandwiches since 1968, long before most theme park rides existed. I love that these places sit just a short drive from the crowds. Yet...

Central Florida, FL · 3d

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13 Lake County restaurants cited for 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 Lake County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Lake County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 19-25, 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 Lake County restaurant inspection site . Which Lake County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 19-25 inspections and no violations were found. Amber Brooke Farms ,

Lake County, FL · 13d

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10 Lake County restaurants cited for 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 Lake County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Lake 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 Lake County restaurant inspection site . Which Lake 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. Casa Daza

Lake County, FL · 6d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 2d

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Lake County restaurant first to fetch Michelin Guide recognition

Did you know that 1921 Mount Dora, beloved for its "modern Florida cuisine," is an official Michelin Guide-recommended and selected restaurant ? It's a first for Lake County cuisine. The downtown Mount Dora hub for contemporary cuisine has been recognized for quality cooking and a farm-to-table focus. Celebrity Chef Norman Van Aken helped launch 1921 Mount Dora — named after the year the historic home housing the restaurant was built — about a decade ago and set a high bar for the future success before his 2018 departure. The restaurant's staff and culinary team played major roles in its recent recognition. Longtime manager Adam Crane's career in hospitality started early and has taken him to some of Central Florida’s most acclaimed dining rooms before joining 1921 Mount Dora — including The Ravenous Pig, Prato and Luma on Park. He's a UCF Rosen College alumnus and Certified Sommelier. Trained at Le Cordon Bleu Orlando, Executive Chef Brenton Hillman , builds menus around the freshest local ingredients — working hand-in-hand with regional farmers such as Sugar Top Farms in Clermont and Far Reach Ranch in Tavares and many others to curate what he deems the best seafood, produce and meats and proteins

Lake County, FL · 11d

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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 · 13d

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Florida Seafood Lovers Finally Have A Kissimmee Buffet Where Snow Crab, Whole Lobster, And Shrimp Fill Their Plates

Some dinners are about a single plate, and some are about how many plates you can stack before dessert. In Kissimmee, one seafood buffet has built its whole reputation on the second kind of night. Whole lobsters, snow crab legs, and shrimp are the main event here, and the line...

Kissimmee, FL · 8d

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Volusia County, Florida, Restaurants With the Most Health Violations in October 2026

A Mexican restaurant in Ormond Beach topped the supplied October inspection list with 42 violations, while four Volusia County restaurants were temporarily closed. Across the county, 145 of the 216 restaurants inspected passed on their first visit, while 71 did not initially meet standards, according to the recent inspection reports.

Volusia County, FL · 8h

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Florida Inspectors Shut 15 Restaurants From Orlando to Tampa Bay in One Week over Roaches, Sewage and Unsafe Storage

Florida inspectors temporarily shut 15 restaurants, food trucks and food businesses from Orlando and Ormond Beach to Tampa Bay during the week of Oct. 19 to 25, citing live roaches, rodent droppings, raw sewage and unsafe food storage, according to state records summarized by News 6 ClickOrlando. Nine of the...

Orlando, FL · 6h

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Locals Are Going Crazy Over The Handmade Donuts At This Small Florida Bakery

There’s a small bakery in Sanford, Florida, where the donuts are handmade, the floors are purple, and the locals are completely, unashamedly hooked. Donuts To Go has the kind of reputation that spreads entirely by word of mouth, which is the best kind of reputation a food spot can have.

Sanford, FL · 4d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 23h

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Chicken wing chain permanently closes Florida restaurant after failed health inspections

A Florida sports bar and restaurant has permanently shut its doors after a series of health inspections raised concerns about its operations. The closure ends the restaurant’s run in Ocala…

Ocala, FL · 2d

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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 · 5d

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You’ll Fall In Love With The Down-Home Breakfast At This Hidden Florida Diner

Some mornings, the universe decides to do you a favor, and on those mornings, it points you toward a little red building in Ocklawaha, Florida, called Duck’s Dam Diner. If you’ve never heard of it, that’s about to change, and your breakfast routine will never quite recover.

Ocklawaha, FL · 2d

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Popular food truck reimagined as burger joint in Leesburg

If you're craving that perfect, crispy-edged smashburger, Leesburg has a new brick-and-mortar spot in an old familiar building. Willy Buck's Backyard Grill put down roots at 1317 S. 14th St., is serving up serious flavor and hometown hospitality. It's been gaining a following and was packed during our lunchtime visit after the Leesburg butterfly release last week. Who are the owners? Owners Michael and Shanrika Brown have completely transformed the former Dairy Ranch building into a vibrant, family friendly destination. While their slow-smoked brisket and pulled pork are definitely crowd-pleasers, the star of the show for burger purists is undeniably The Classic Smash. How did they get their name? The name Willy Buck’s brings together two distinct inspirations from the owner's journey. "Willy" pays homage to the original Willys Overland Jeep — a nod to the food trailer’s beginnings at the Jeep Outpost — as well as the brand’s talking pig mascot. Meanwhile, "Buck" comes directly from Michael’s own personal nickname. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } What are the burgers like? Smashburgers are their claim to fame. Willy Buck's fries up 100% beef smashed on a blisteringly hot flat top for that irresistible, caramelized

Leesburg, FL · 12d