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Weekly Pub Runs Offer Social Gathering As Well As Motivation
Woody Harrelson, Kelsey Grammer, Kirstie Alley and crowd all know what it is like wanting to go "where everybody knows your name".
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Smokin' Jim's Still Attracts Happy Crowds
CUISINE AND ATMOSPHERE: It's tough to find a parking spot at crowded Smokin' Jim's. There's outside seating for nice days. Smokin' Jim's features a pretty nondescript inside, where hopefully the people you're practically sitting with are nice. You...
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Habibi: Quick Lebanese Food, at Fair Prices
Frank Ishraki wants to introduce America to the flavors of his Lebanese homeland. He first is bent on conquering Central Florida, one shawarma at a time, along with a kabob or two.
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2013 Golden Plate Winners
The Golden Plate Awards honors Polk County restaurants as voted on by readers.
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Tijuana Flats Offers Abundant Personality
Tijuana Flats offers a variety of tacos, served with tortilla chips.
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Red Door Wine Market is Arty Lakeland Gastropub
From this cultural hotspot, owner Richard DeAngelis has transformed a space that once housed an English tearoom into an informal, arty gastropub that's both airy and intimate.
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At Fred's, Breakfast Buffet Offers Wide Choice
CUISINE AND ATMOSPHERE: A friend and I visited Fred's on a recent weekday morning. There's a breakfast menu with a wide variety of choices, but we — like pretty much everyone — went for the breakfast buffet. The atmosphere at Fred's is...
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Make a Beeline to Grady's for Serious Wings
The name on the marquee trumpets burgers, and while they are good, they are no better than your average backyard affair.
But R.J. Grady's Burgers & Brew gets my vote for doing one thing very well indeed, and that's chicken wings. -
Applebee's Has Added Bourbon Street Menu
CUISINE AND ATMOSPHERE: The old "Neighborhood Grill" hasn't changed much over the years, except for the featured items on the menu. You can find your typical Americana mix of chicken, steak, seafood and fried things. The decor on the walls features...
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Harry's Old Place Has a Huge Following
Harry's Old Place on tiny Lake Ned combines whimsical decor with a menu that looks to the sea for inspiration.
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'Smokey Bones' Menu Expands Beyond Barbecue Roots
ATMOSPHERE: When Smokey Bones first opened its Lakeland location in 2005, the chain restaurant was themed like a Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge. Fast forward to now and the restaurant feels more like an Applebee's or T.G.I. Friday's. That being said, the...
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Red Lobster Continues to Satisfy
ATMOSPHERE: We visited the Red Lobster in Lakeland on a recent weekday. It's cozy, with lots of soft-on-the-eyes wood on the walls and tables. Seating areas are tucked away from each other, which is good. There's a New England loft appearance to the...
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Fornelli in Mulberry a Great Place for a Slice of Pizza
Great food begins with great ingredients, and so it goes with something as simple as pizza.
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Saltwater Grill Returns to Seafaring Roots
ATMOSPHERE: Saltwater really takes its beach and dockside motif seriously, including bar stools from fishing boats. There is an inside stage for live music and an outdoor bar on the patio. There aren't many lights on the ceiling and light fixtures...
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Despite Kinks, Fat Maggie's Food Is Satisfying
The message is clear: Fat Maggie's is not the sort of restaurant one seeks when looking to lose a few around the midsection.
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Blog: The Dish
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HOME BREW TASTING FOR CHARITY
Members of the Lakeland Brewers Guild are offering up samples of their home-made beverages to raise funds for Agape Food Bank. The charity event will be held April 27, 3-6 p.m., at The Brass Tap, 1515 Town Center Dr., in the Lakeside Village in Lakeland. In addition to a minimum donation of $10…
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Veg Out: Tony's Studio B
A new upscale wine bar has opened in downtown Lakeland in time for tonight’s First Friday. Tony’s Studio B at 213 E. Bay Street has a living-room feel and subdued interior. It shares a building with the similarly tony Bay Street Bistro. Owner Tony Guinn, formerly a fixture at…
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Veg Out: Burger 21
Bet you didn't expect to see a vegetarian take on a burger restaurant. I had heard that Burger 21 had a mean bean burger, so I went to the new Lakeland location at Lakeside Village with some co-workers to check it out.… Read More »…
Dining Events
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Event: Fish fry at the Lakeland Airport at Earhart's Runway Grill, Fri, May 24 11:00a
Come and Join us every Friday Night for our Fish Fry buy one get the second one 50% off.
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Event: Highland City Community Market at Highland City Community Market, Sat, Jun 15 8:00a
Local fresh market is open the 3rd Saturday of the month from 8am to 1pm. The market is an eclectic mix of products and services. Great food, fresh produce, artisan and hand-crafted items, new and vintage items, yard sale area and more. You never know who or what you'll find at the market because…
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Event: Prime Rib Night Special at the Lakeland Airport at Earhart's Runway Grill, Sat, May 25 4:00p
Come and Join us for and special Prime rib night every Saturday Night.