Fork on The Road

Fork on the Road: Farm-fresh goodness

Local farmer takes organic farming to a higher level then serves what he reaps to the community with a side of heart. Photos: Nicole Hamel When eating out, there’s nothing like knowing that every item on your plate was made…

Fork on the Road: For hearty appetites

When eating at Tillie’s, prepare to go big or stay home. Photos: Nicole Hamel Chefs have the reputation of being picky eaters. Take them to a restaurant and their attitude becomes as salty and bitter as the food they’re complaining…

Fork on the Road: Good sports

Gators of Umatilla scores lots of points on delicious food. Photos: Anthony Rao At Gators of Umatilla, the infamous Boobie’s Burger tastes as good as it sounds. OK, get your mind out of the gutter. This isn’t what you think. …

Fork on the Road: To tapa things off

Mount Dora eatery offers tasty introductions to exotic foods and faraway cultures. Photos: Nicole Hamel Rodrigo Morocho and Mario Penaherrera go back a long way. They were roommates more than 25 years ago, and today, not only are they still…

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.…