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OnlyVillages Review: The Bonefish Grill Lunch We’d Happily Order Again
After golf, our group tried Bonefish Grill in The Villages for lunch. The lunch special worked well, and the Bang Bang shrimp tacos stood out.
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Zunzibar Review: A Late Dinner, $8 Wings and a Waterfront Patio
This week, my wife and I headed to Zunzibar for this Zunzibar review of a late dinner. We arrived after 8 p.m., which happened to put us into the restaurant’s second Golden Hour of the day. We ate inside on a quiet Tuesday evening, tried a couple of salads and the $8 Island Jerk Wings,…
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Victory Sports Grill in Middleton: An Honest Review After a Rough Visit
This Victory Sports Grill review covers our recent visit to one of the newest additions to Downtown Middleton, a large sports bar and full restaurant built around watching the game with friends. After hearing positive feedback from others, our golf group decided to stop in for dinner and see it for ourselves. Our visit ended…
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Wings, Burgers, and Plenty of TVs: Gator’s Dockside Brownwood Review
If you’re looking for wings, burgers, and a casual place to catch a game, our Gator’s Dockside Brownwood review covers the food, atmosphere, happy hour, and what first-time visitors can expect.
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Fresh Jalapeño in Lady Lake: Worth the Trip or Just Another Mexican Restaurant?
When you’re craving Mexican food near The Villages, there’s no shortage of options. After hearing positive comments from several people, we made our way to Fresh Jalapeño Mexican Restaurant in Lady Lake to answer one simple question: Is it worth the trip, or is it just another standard Mexican spot? Located on U.S. Highway 441…
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OnlyVillages Review: Is The Cove Resort & Pub Near Inverness Worth the Drive?
The Cove Resort & Pub is the kind of restaurant many people may not discover unless they’re looking for it. Located near Inverness, about a 25-minute drive from parts of The Villages, it sits inside a rustic resort surrounded by trees, cabins, and RV sites. Although it’s tucked away in a wooded setting, the dining…
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Chop House Sunday Brunch Review: One of Our Favorite Meals in The Villages
When most people think about Chop House in The Villages, they probably picture premium steaks and special occasion dinners. After spending a Sunday afternoon there, we found another side of the restaurant worth noting: Chop House Sunday Brunch offers a wider menu than many weekend brunch spots in the area. We stopped in around 1:00…
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Lucky Goat Coffee Eastport Review: A First Look at The Villages’ Newest Coffee Shop
Lucky Goat Coffee has officially opened in Eastport, giving residents another reason to stop by The Villages’ newest downtown. Lucky Goat joins a growing number of businesses opening in Eastport. See our
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Belle Glade Country Club Review: Surprisingly Good Food and Great Value in The Villages
This Belle Glade restaurant review began with a simple question: does one of the longer-running dining spots in The Villages still offer good value compared to many of the newer restaurants that have opened in recent years? After a recent visit, we came away understanding why many residents continue to keep Belle Glade in their…
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A Great Ocala Day Trip: Golf at Baseline and Lunch at Flying Boat
A group of us recently made the short trip to Ocala for a round at Baseline Golf Course before stopping at Flying Boat Tap Room for lunch. If you’re looking for an easy Ocala golf and lunch day trip from The Villages, this combination makes for a relaxed afternoon away from the usual routine. For…
