Save Room For The Pecan Pie At This Down-Home Ocala Country Kitchen
Some restaurants make you glad you took the long way, and this one in Ocala rewards a little curiosity in a big way. Dark red…
By David Coleman · Sep 24, 2026
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Florida
These 7 Florida Bakeries Bake The Flaky Cheese Danishes Worth Getting Up Early For
A good cheese danish is one of those simple pleasures that makes an early alarm feel worth it.…
By David Coleman · Sep 24
Florida
You Haven’t Tried Real Grouper Until You Order The Sandwich At This Clearwater Waterfront Spot
Some seafood sandwiches make you understand why people plan whole beach trips around a single meal. On the…
By David Coleman · Sep 24
Florida
Retirees Are Settling Into This Affordable Florida Lake Town Where The Fishing Never Stops
There is a small town in central Florida where the days move at their own pace and the…
By David Coleman · Sep 24
Florida
Slow Down In Branford, The Peaceful Suwannee River Town In North Florida Where Retirees Live Cheap
Some places in Florida skip the theme parks and traffic jams entirely, and instead offer quiet streets, a…
By David Coleman · Sep 23
Florida
Folks Cross The Panhandle For The Fried Shrimp At This Destin Harbor Fish House
Some places make people drive halfway across a state, and the reason usually comes down to one dish…
By David Coleman · Sep 23
Florida
Wander This Walkable Stuart Downtown Where Riverfront Shops Meet Cozy Coffee Bars
Some places you visit for a day, then find yourself planning your next trip before you even leave.…
By David Coleman · Sep 23
Florida
Wander This Walkable DeLand Downtown Where Historic Brick Streets Meet Coffee Shops And Galleries
Central Florida hides a downtown that feels frozen in a friendlier era, where old brick pavers still guide…
By David Coleman · Sep 23
Florida
You Haven’t Had Real Deviled Crab Until You Try This Tampa Institution
Some places don’t just serve food, they carry a whole neighborhood’s history on every plate. In Tampa, there’s…
By David Coleman · Sep 23
Florida
Save Room For The Cinnamon Rolls At This Beloved Yalaha German Bakery
About an hour and a quarter west of Orlando, a rural stretch of Central Florida hides a bakery…
By David Coleman · Sep 23
Florida
These 8 Florida Meat-And-Three Kitchens Still Plate Real Southern Sides
A good meat-and-three is one of the simplest joys in the South. You pick your main, add a…
By David Coleman · Sep 22
Florida
Retirees Love This Affordable Villages-Area Florida Community Where Neighbors Golf Every Morning
Central Florida has plenty of retirement spots, but one place just a few miles from the famous Villages…
By David Coleman · Sep 22
Florida
These 7 Florida Diners Still Serve A Hot Turkey Dinner With Real Mashed Potatoes
Not every diner still does the old-fashioned turkey dinner right, with a bird roasted in the kitchen and…
By David Coleman · Sep 22
Florida
Tavares Is The Quiet Lake County, Florida Town Where Retirees Stretch A Modest Budget
A short drive northwest of Orlando sits a small city where the pace slows and the dollar stretches…
By David Coleman · Sep 22
Florida
People Drive From All Over Florida For The Fried Chicken At Smokin’ Jim’s House Of Bar-B-Q In Auburndale
Some meals are worth turning off the highway for, and some are worth planning your entire weekend around.…
By David Coleman · Sep 22
Florida
Locals Swear The Cuban Coffee At This Tiny Miami Ventanita Beats Every Chain
There is a walk-up window in Miami where regulars line up for a small cup of coffee that…
By David Coleman · Sep 22
Florida
Bikers Roll Into This Daytona Beach Roadhouse For Its Wings And Cold Draft Beer
There is a certain corner of Main Street in Daytona where the rumble of motorcycles has been part…
By David Coleman · Sep 21
Florida
Order The Deviled Crab At This Century-Old Tampa Spot Ybor Locals Grew Up On
Some places stick with you long after the last spoonful. In a quiet corner of Lake Worth Beach,…
By David Coleman · Sep 21
Florida
Bite Into A Cuban Sandwich Pressed To Order At This Longtime West Tampa Counter
Some corners of Tampa hold onto their traditions with a kind of quiet pride, and one little counter…
By David Coleman · Sep 21
Florida
This Western-Themed Steakhouse In Florida Serves Bone-In Ribeyes In A Comfortable Old-School Country Setting
Tucked just off a busy highway in Tampa sits a country-style chophouse that has been feeding locals since…
By David Coleman · Sep 21
Florida
Step Inside This 1920s Bok Tower Where Bells Ring Out Over The Central Florida Hills
Central Florida hides a surprise that has nothing to do with roller coasters or theme park lines. Rising…
By David Coleman · Sep 21
Florida
Retirees Are Snapping Up Affordable Homes Around Sun ‘N Lake Golf Club In Sebring, Florida
Central Florida hides a golf community where two full courses wind through quiet neighborhoods, and folks looking for…
By David Coleman · Sep 21
Florida
You Can Paddle This Crystal-Clear Florida Spring Run Straight Off The Boardwalk
North Florida keeps a few natural wonders tucked away where the noise fades and the water turns almost…
By David Coleman · Sep 20
Florida
Order The Whole Belly Clams At This Old Florida Fish House In Crystal River
Some places in Florida hold onto their old-school charm no matter how much the world changes around them.…
By David Coleman · Sep 20
Florida
These 8 Florida Farm Stands Sell The Sweet Corn And Tomatoes Locals Swear By
Florida grows some of the sweetest corn and juiciest tomatoes you can find, and the best way to…
By David Coleman · Sep 20
Florida
There’s A Tiny Winter Park Seafood Shack Where Locals Swear By The Fried Shrimp
Some of the best meals happen in the smallest, most unassuming spots along a highway you almost drove…
By David Coleman · Sep 20
Florida
Dig Into A Pastrami Sandwich Stacked Sky-High At This Longtime Boca Raton Deli
Some sandwiches ask you to lean in a little just to fit them in one hand, and the…
By David Coleman · Sep 20
Florida
These 7 Florida Oyster Bars Shuck Gulf Oysters Fresh And Serve Them Ice-Cold
Few things say Florida seafood quite like a dozen cold oysters on the half shell, shucked while you…
By David Coleman · Sep 20
Florida
Folks Line Up At These 8 Florida Smokehouses For Ribs That Fall Off The Bone
Good barbecue takes time, and in Florida, plenty of pitmasters put in the hours to get ribs just…
By David Coleman · Sep 19
Florida
The 7 Small-Town Florida Diners Where Breakfast Comes With Grits And A Friendly Face
Florida gets famous for beaches and theme parks, but some of its best mornings happen in tiny towns…
By David Coleman · Sep 19
Florida
People Drive Across Florida For The Prime Rib At This Sarasota Supper Club
Some meals are worth a long drive, and Sarasota happens to hold one of those places that keeps…
By David Coleman · Sep 19
Florida
Craving A Real Milkshake? These 8 Florida Diners Blend Them Thick And Old-School
A great milkshake does not come from a machine that spits out soft serve in three seconds. It…
By David Coleman · Sep 19
Florida
Sink Into A Plate Of Fried Green Tomatoes At This Homey Micanopy Country Cafe
Some of the best cooking in north-central Florida hides in the last place most people would look for…
By David Coleman · Sep 19
Florida
Save Room For The Sweet Potato Pie At This Down-Home Tallahassee Soul Food Kitchen
A restaurant that looks like a plain roadside stop can hide the most creative cooking in a whole…
By David Coleman · Sep 19
Florida
This Sleepy Apalachicola Oyster Bar Still Shucks Gulf Oysters Fresh Off The Boat
Tucked along a quiet stretch of Florida’s Forgotten Coast sits a second-floor deck where the fishing boats glide…
By David Coleman · Sep 18
Florida
Locals Pack This Steinhatchee River Spot For Fresh Gulf Scallops In Season
Every summer, a quiet fishing town on Florida’s Gulf coast fills up with boats returning from the scallop…
By David Coleman · Sep 18
Florida
Grab A Guava Turnover At This Century-Old Tampa Cuban Bakery Near Ybor
Some places in Tampa have been baking long before your grandparents were born, and one family has been…
By David Coleman · Sep 18
Florida
Wander This Walkable Fernandina Beach Downtown Lined With Victorian Shops And Cafes
Some towns hide their charm behind highways and strip malls. This one puts it right on Main Street,…
By David Coleman · Sep 18
Florida
Regulars Swear By The Cheese Grits At This Tiny Wakulla Springs Lodge Dining Room
Some places in Florida have skipped the flashy makeovers and stayed almost exactly the same for nearly ninety…
By David Coleman · Sep 18
Florida
Bite Into A Fresh Stone Crab Claw At These 8 Florida Docks Locals Trust
Stone crab season is one of the best times to eat along Florida’s coast, and the freshest claws…
By David Coleman · Sep 18