Fork on the Road

Tasty insights and observations

Fork on the Road: Gold star flavor

Recently opened Leesburg restaurant offers fresh to order top-notch seafood and other tasty dishes at affordable prices. Photos: Nicole Hamel Vernell Parker says she has eaten at Five Star Seafood many times since it opened in December 2021. In fact,…

Fork on the Road: Farmshed Fresh

Villages diner delights with from scratch, tasty meals, using locally-sourced ingredients that enhance every dish. Photos: Nicole Hamel Whether it’s because of the great service, fresh, beautifully prepared dishes, or a choice between lounge, formal dining room, patio, and bar…

Fork on the Road: Foodie-licious!

Local man perfects the art of Poke bowls, a popular Hawaiian trend he dishes out in downtown Mount Dora. Photos: Nicole Hamel While out getting their steps in downtown Mount Dora, Jayson Dagner and his mother Dixie Dagner came across…

Fork on the Road: Tantalize tastebuds

The Crab Stop of Leesburg offers Maryland-style garlic crabs and hearty portions of seafood favorites. Photos: Nicole Hamel Calling seafood lovers! If you crave and savor jumbo shrimp, seafood rice, Maryland-style garlic crabs, or other seafood favorites, than you may…

Fork on the Road: Comfort foods

A Clermont couple finds great joy in serving customers heaping plates of flavorful foods with plentiful sides of friendship and the feeling of home. Photos: Nicole Hamel Marc and Brandi DeVita opened the doors to Clermont Café three years ago…

Fork on the Road: Salsa!

Tex-Mex restaurant in Tavares offers unique offerings aside from typical menu fare. Avocado Fries, anyone? Photos: Nicole Hamel Perusing the extensive menu at Salsa Restaurant and Bar is rather interesting to do. It’s filled with a variety of unique appetizers…

Fork on the Road: Tiny bubbles

Magic Tea Market in downtown Mount Dora generates raves over variety of its crafted boba-inspired beverages and imported snacks. Photos: Nicole Hamel Since opening last spring in downtown Mount Dora, Magic Tea Market has drawn loyal boba tea drinkers and…