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I had the pleasure of visiting Wingnutz, Dixieland's newest and “hottest" wing spot in Lakeland. Driving from Winter Haven, I can say it was well worth the drive. For $17.99, you can get ten wings with two sauces and a side of ranch or blue cheese. I was feeling a bit curious that day, so I tried both dipping sauces with my Hot Cajun and Honey Garlic wings. As someone who typically dislikes blue cheese, I can say this one makes a very strong case for itself. With every bit

BBQ is back and bigger than ever in Polk County! We are already one competition into the Triple Crown of BBQ, where BBQ trucks, seasoned pitmasters, and talented vendors compete to see who serves up the BEST BBQ. The community gets to enjoy smoky goodness, but the winner of the Triple Crown takes home a sweet cash prize of $1,500! The competition fired up at the 29th annual Lakeland Pig Fest on January 23rd, at Sun N Fun’s Expo Campus. Round two of the competition heads ove

We’re going to tell you one of our secrets, because we really like you. We’ve been holding on to this for a while, and it’s time to share. One of our most favorite brunch spots of all time is Los Comadres Restaurante Mexicano y Marisqueria in Lake Alfred. This hidden gem serves up authentic Mexican dishes, and we seriously can’t get enough. First things first, it’s so cute inside, the prices are great, and the service is excellent. It’s casual, it’s comfortable, and we want t

Florida’s Citrus Festival is coming to Winter Haven on January 31 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. This reimagined festival pays homage to The Citrus Festival that once was, by bringing back a full day of live entertainment, food, drinks, local vendors, history exhibits, and family-friendly fun. But this is Good Food Polk, and we know you want to hear about the food... For year one, there will be 50+ vendors, including multiple food vendors from across the region. Every vendor will o

If you have time and want to test out the latest food craze, you NEED to run to Kokomo's in downtown Winter Haven. As of January 6 th , the newest café has officially opened its doors. From the free lending library to the small touches of home found on every wall, this new café makes you feel like you’ve stepped into your best friend’s living room. Not to mention, the food is INCREDIBLE! They have the classics everyone knows and loves, but with a twist. From a tuna sandwich

Florida's food scene is making a name for itself, stepping onto the global stage with the expansion of the Michelin Guide. As of April 17th, 2025, Michelin is recognizing Greater Fort Lauderdale, The Palm Beaches, and St. Pete-Clearwater, highlighting Florida's climb toward world-class dining.   Even though Polk County is not on the list, we can take a moment to celebrate the Florida restaurants that have already earned a star. Here are three of our favorite Michelin Star

Tucked into the heart of Lakeland, The Wine Garden has quickly become one of our favorite new spots in town. With a relaxed ambiance and...

Over 50 Polk County restaurants will participate in the second annual Burger Week event. For the second straight year, the thoughts and...