Fork on The Road

Fork on the Road: A magical move

Visit a real British pub without leaving Lake County. Photos: Nicole Hamel Phil Barnard clearly remembers the final evening of a vacation he and his parents enjoyed 16 years ago. They were sitting outside on the patio of a restaurant…

Fork on the Road: Oh, Pho Good

Pho Sai Gon brings new flavors, old family recipes to your table. Photos: Nicole Hamel This month we traveled a bit off our beaten path – all the way to Oxford – to experience Vietnamese cuisine at Pho Sai Gon.…

Fork on the Road: Downtime destination

3 eateries inside Suncreek Brewery offer familiar favorites with an upscale twist. Story: Roxanne Brown and Theresa Campbell Photos: Nicole Hamel Downtown Clermont has been on the rise with a fresh revitalization, which includes a fun hangout to visit and…

Fork on the Road: Blowin’ smoke

Three Generations BBQ pitmaster continues proud family tradition. Photos: Nicole Hamel Standing outside on a sizzling summer day, an enthusiastic pitmaster slides a shovel under a pile of burning oak wood and scoops up a few small pieces. With shovel…

Fork on the Road: Summertime on a bun

Let’s Do a Maine Lobster Roll brings tasty New England coastal food classics to Lake County. Photos: Nicole Hamel Sweet, delicate, chilled chunks of lobster—the delicious delicasy from Maine—lightly tossed with mayonnaise is the star of the Maine lobster roll,…

Fork on the Road: Relishing a tradition

The (hot) dog days of summer are alive and well at Duke’s Dogs in Mount Dora. Photos: Nicole Hamel Paul Ottum and his wife, Sondra, love hot dogs. It’s not just the taste. For them, the food is strongly…

Fork on the road: Sauce up your taste buds

Homemade sauces and gluten-free choices make the Salted Fry the perfect grab-and-go option. Photos: Nicole Hamel As a longtime visitor of Mount Dora from Pennsylvania, Dale Duffy had a thought about what the area needed, particularly during events and shopping.…

BTW

Burgers, tacos, waffles, oh my! This may be a bad place for a diet, but it’s a great place to eat! Grab plenty of napkins because BTW—Burgers, Tacos, Waffles—is a darn fun place to eat in downtown Tavares. Just…

Beacon Of Delight

Lighthouse Point Bar & Grille beckons your patronage, again and again. The enormous lighthouse, New England design, and lakeshore location draws people in. The food and ambiance at Lighthouse Point Bar & Grille keeps people coming back. I had the…