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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…
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Havana Country Club Lunch Review: Big Plates and Crisp Wings
Our recent Havana Country Club lunch visit reminded us why the restaurant remains a popular dining destination in The Villages. While Havana may be best known for its golf course setting and happy hour crowd, lunch offered a relaxed experience with attentive service and satisfying food. From the moment we sat down, our waitress impressed…
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A Return Visit to Prima Italian Steakhouse in Brownwood
Our latest Prima Italian Steakhouse review came during a recent return visit to Brownwood Paddock Square, where we found another consistently enjoyable evening out with patio dining, live jazz, and attentive service. This time, we decided to sit outside on the patio, where we could enjoy the atmosphere of the square while listening to live…
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Evans Prairie Country Club Review: A Reliable Post-Golf Lunch Spot
There’s something to be said for a dependable post-golf lunch spot, and after revisiting Evans Prairie Country Club this week, we were reminded why so many golfers end up there after a round. We grabbed a table on the patio after golf and settled in for drinks and lunch. The atmosphere was relaxed, the weather…
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The controversy behind a “No Substitution” policy in downtown Leesburg.
We revisited our previous visit to the restaurant in downtown Leesburg again Saturday night. Once again, we had a very good experience. The restaurant was busy, the service stayed attentive throughout the evening, and the atmosphere felt relaxed without being overly loud. What started as a fairly normal dinner ended up turning into a memorable…
