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Bye Bye Flip Flops, Hello Michelin
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
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4 days ago


The Wine Garden: A New Favorite for Wine Lovers in Lakeland
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...
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Jul 24


Polk County Burger Week Starting to Sizzle Ahead of July Debut
Over 50 Polk County restaurants will participate in the second annual Burger Week event. For the second straight year, the thoughts and...
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Jul 10


12 Fried Chicken Spots to Try in Polk County
If your perfect meal involves crispy, golden fried chicken and all the sides, Polk County has no shortage of places to dig in. From...
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Jul 8


Sushi Rolls and Sunshine. Our National Sushi Day Picnic at ATO Sushi
Some holidays are too perfect to ignore. June 18 gave us a delicious double feature, as National Sushi Day and National Picnic Day were...
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Jun 26


A Sweet Celebration: National Doughnut Day at Parlor Doughnuts in Lakeland
We couldn’t let National Doughnut Day pass without treating ourselves to something special, so we made our way to Parlor Doughnuts in...
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Jun 19


KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
Nestled inside Lakeside Village in Lakeland, there is a restaurant where the food is delicious and the experience is so fun! KPOT Korean...
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May 27


Smokin’ DJ’s
Before celebrating National Brisket Day on May 28, we wanted to do some research! There’s no better way to do that than diving into a...
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May 1
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