Colleen's Guidebook
Food scene
Excellent Italian food with a solid wine selection. This is very close to my home. Its quite popular, so be sure to call for a reservation in advance!
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Scarpa's Italian Restaurant
1833 E Edgewood DrExcellent Italian food with a solid wine selection. This is very close to my home. Its quite popular, so be sure to call for a reservation in advance!
All of the items are made from scratch. The buffet offers a wonderful selection and is vegan friendly (all items are clearly market). The buffet is fantastic. I was wary of going to a buffet during COVID, but each dish is carefully covered and customers must use gloves to serve themselves.
MyIndiKitchen
2810 Lakeland Highlands RoadAll of the items are made from scratch. The buffet offers a wonderful selection and is vegan friendly (all items are clearly market). The buffet is fantastic. I was wary of going to a buffet during COVID, but each dish is carefully covered and customers must use gloves to serve themselves.
Fantastic atmosphere with options for everyone! Mayday ice cream is one of my favorites!
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The Joinery
640 E Main StFantastic atmosphere with options for everyone! Mayday ice cream is one of my favorites!
This bakery is well known among locals. It’s only open two days a week for limited hours (Saturday
Morning and Wednesday evening). The pastries are phenomenal. I also go for a good cup of iced coffee. Wednesday’s menu offers a selection in addition to pastries.
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Born & Bread Bakehouse
1113 Florida Ave SThis bakery is well known among locals. It’s only open two days a week for limited hours (Saturday
Morning and Wednesday evening). The pastries are phenomenal. I also go for a good cup of iced coffee. Wednesday’s menu offers a selection in addition to pastries.
The Downtown Farmers Curb Market
117 N Kentucky AveHole In One Donuts
2076 E Edgewood DrSweet Cup Cafe
1401 Lakeland Hills BoulevardLighter Mexican fare. Very fresh and delicious. Options for vegans available.
Swan Brewing
115 W Pine StGreat atmosphere overlooking Lake Wire. Try the beer mixes!
This is an awesome bar with a funky vibe. Lots of outdoor seating available. There are a couple of permanent food trucks inside the bar patio area.
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The Poor Porker
801 E Main StThis is an awesome bar with a funky vibe. Lots of outdoor seating available. There are a couple of permanent food trucks inside the bar patio area.
Revival
119 S Kentucky AveSwanky bar with good drinks. On the pricey side.
Black & Brew
205 E Main StI love this local coffee shop. Excellent coffee.
Sightseeing
If you have your heart set on seeing gators, this is the place to go! There isn’t much shade and it can be very hot, so bring water! Free
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I-Circle B Bar Reserve
4399 Winter Lake RdIf you have your heart set on seeing gators, this is the place to go! There isn’t much shade and it can be very hot, so bring water! Free
This is a quiet/peaceful lake full of swans and other wildlife. It’s very pretty and makes for a nice place to take a stroll.
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I-Lake Morton
Lake Morton DriveThis is a quiet/peaceful lake full of swans and other wildlife. It’s very pretty and makes for a nice place to take a stroll.