Restaurant

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: 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,…

Eaton’s Beach Florisiana Cuisine Restaurant

Mix a little bit of Florida with a little bit of Louisiana and you get a gumbo of great food choices at Eaton’s Beach. And what better place to enjoy a meal than on the waterfront. Signature dishes include shrimp…

Mom & Dad’s Italian Restaurant

Mom and Dad’s Italian Restaurant in Lady Lake has the distinct honor of calling itself a true family-owned restaurant. In fact, five generations of family members have represented the restaurant since its humble beginnings in May 1962. Many generations of…

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.…

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…

New-look Wendy’s restaurant breaks ground in Groveland

The pig-tailed redhead is coming to Groveland. The franchisee for a new Wendy’s fast-food restaurant was scheduled to break ground Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 7549 State Road 50 near the corner of County Road 565A, according to a news release. The intersection…

Delectable delights: Bluefin Grill & Bar

Scratch-made sauces add special touch to delicious entrées. Bluefin Grill & Bar is a tantalizing treat for the taste buds and the eyes. Its contemporary and classy décor is very appealing in colors of turquoise and gray, and the…

Elegant dining: The Rose Plantation

A historical home is lovely for a fine night out. The Rose Plantation was built in 1917 as a winter retreat for newspaper publisher William Dwight. Though there have been changes, the structure is still a majestic piece of…