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Barbies and beer cheese
Uniques Antiques & Eats offers up shopping with a homemade meal. At Uniques Antiques & Eats, customers can shop till they drop … or till their food is ready. The homestyle diner in Mount Dora is brimming with exactly what…
Imported from Italy
Roberto’s Ristorante and Pizzeria brings the old country to The Villages. Story: Victoria Schlabig ≈ Photos: Anthony Rao Since Roberto’s Ristorante and Pizzeria opened in July, it has been averaging about 600 customers a day, even during the first week.…
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…
