Fork on the Road

Tasty insights and observations

It’s only opening and closing remarks

There is no trial to eating at Courthouse Subs and Pub, but the verdict may be guilty of filling you up! Story: Leigh Neely Food Photos: Anthony Rao There’s nothing illegal about eating at Courthouse Subs and Pub, but you’ll…

A Whiff of success

Green Mountain Pizza’s key ingredients include friends, family—and special dough. Story: Chris Gerbasi // Photos: Anthony Rao The sense of smell may be the strongest sensory trigger for memories. As Roberto Del Verme pulls another pizza out of the oven…

Vegging out

While its plant-based menu continues to grow on diners, the Loft Café also serves options for meat lovers. Mark Powers, of Eustis, has been a strict vegetarian for 40 years. His wife, Shawn McMalis, is a proud carnivore who could…

Itadakimasu

An essential phrase to the Japanese, Itadakimasu means “Let’s eat,” or “Thanks for the food.” You’ll be saying both at Ikaho. Story: Leigh Neely // Photos: Anthony Rao Ikaho Sushi Japanese Restaurant in Groveland has a tasty and varied menu.…

Nancy’s place gets a makeover

The restaurant has a new look, a great chef, and excellent service. When you step into the newly remodeled Legacy Restaurant at the Nancy Lopez Country Club in The Villages, you feel like you’re a world away from life’s stresses.…

Tantalizing the taste buds

Former Lama Grocery/gas station is now a bustling sandwich shop where diners rave over paninis and appetizers. It’s exciting to visit a restaurant that offers a variety of craft sandwiches and unique menu items, and the Deli Llama in Tavares…

Fork on the road: Plantation Diner – Nothing’s finer than Plantation Diner

An old-fashioned diner the locals love. Plantation Diner is a great place for a truly good breakfast or lunch. The menu is small but varied, and everything is fresh and tasty! I had a steak salad, and my friend had…

Fork on the road: Sammy’s Italian Restaurant – Meraviglioso—that’s Italian for ‘wonderful’

Pasta specialties, stromboli, and cannoli are delicious delights. When Villages residents pack an Italian restaurant, it’s a strong indication the place is a big hit. Sammy’s Italian Restaurant in Pepper Tree Plaza on U.S. Highway 301 in Wildwood has become…

Best of Louisiana-Florida cuisine

This Weirsdale eatery provides tasty delights and a spectacular lakefront view. Eaton’s Beach Sandbar & Grill sits on the south shore of Lake Weir in Weirsdale and it’s one of those inviting, casual, and comfortable places to savor Louisiana-inspired cuisine.…

I found my thrill on blueberry hill

Whispering Oaks Winery Restaurant isn’t on a hill, but its blueberry wines might give you a thrill. Though the lunch menu at Whispering Oaks Winery Restaurant is limited, that doesn’t keep it from being very tasty. A group from Style…