Food & Drink
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La Empanada Loca: where every bite tells a story
For the past nine years, William Martinez has been the mind and heart of La Empanada Loca in Oakland. He is from Puerto Rico and first lived in New York, then Tampa, and once he moved to South Florida, he noticed there weren’t many authentic Puerto Rican restaurants, and that’s when he got the idea. …
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Florida’s old-fashioned soda fountains will give you major nostalgia
Soda fountains have begun to experience a resurgence. These five nostalgic icons of Americana in Florida serve delicious treats and lovely memories.
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5 Orlando restaurants open on Christmas
No matter if you’re looking for family-friendly dining or a fine dining experience, there are a variety of options available to you on Christmas Day in Orlando.
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From classic to creative: 6 places to get coquito in Florida
Coquito has made its mark far beyond the island, thriving in communities wherever Puerto Ricans reside. While traditionally shared as a gift among family and friends, Puerto Ricans in Florida now have plenty of options to get their hands on this beloved holiday drink. That’s because local Boricuas around Florida are turning their cherished family…
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BBQ breakdown: 8 Florida beaches that allow grilling
Ready to host your next seaside cookout? From coast to coast, here are the Florida beaches that allow grilling.
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Florida guide to Thanksgiving dinner: local farms and ready-made meals
Want some help with Thanksgiving cooking? Check out these local businesses that offer farm-fresh turkeys or entire meals to go.
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Miami, Orlando, Tampa among Florida’s most sinful cities in 2024 WalletHub rankings
The personal finance company analyzed 180 US cities across seven sinful categories, including greed, lust, vanity, laziness, and anger.
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Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools
A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds. Here’s what to know.
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Raise your stein to 5 Oktoberfest 2024 events across Florida
Immerse yourself in the spirit of gemütlichkeit at these Oktoberfest 2024 events happening throughout Florida this September and October.
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The 8 best places to get mofongo in Central Florida
Wondering where to get the best mofongo? Restaurants, cafeterias, and food trucks across Central Florida serve up a variety of this filling Puerto Rican staple.
