Dining Archive

Few people are aware of the simple pleasures that can be obtained from local fairs and festivals, and one of the more local ones in my area is the one held in Davenport. Although Davenport always appears as a large postal area in Central Florida, the small town itself is situated on the 17/92 about [...]

If you can dream it, they can whip it up at the Cookie Jar Bakeshop in Bartow. This is not just any custom cake and cookie bakery; everything is made fresh and baked in-house using the owner’s very own recipes. Unlike other bakeries, the Cookie Jar is also a place where customers can dine while [...]

Lang’s Taste of Florida Café is probably most known for their Grapefruit Pie. After winning two taste competitions and being featured on the Food Network, who wouldn’t be curious to taste what all the buzz is about? The story of the Café first began with the opening of Lang Sun Country Groves in 1951, a [...]

If a quaint, picnic-style lunch is what you’re in the mood for, then plan a visit to The Back Porch Restaurant at The Barn in Lake Alfred. The Back Porch makes a great place to hold a luncheon, celebrate a special occasion or spend a day with family and friends. When walking into the restaurant, [...]

  Are you craving great barbeque? Peebles Bar-B-Q has been serving up barbeque in Central Florida for over 50 years and has become something of a landmark to Polk County. It is difficult to miss Peebles’ location on Old Dixie Highway in Auburndale with the aroma of southern barbeque lingering in the air. This savory [...]

I’m not sure why they call it Labor Day.  It should be called something else, like: Entertainment Day, Fun Day, Idle Day, Lazy Day, Relax Day.  Lazy Day Weekend sounds a whole lot better than Labor Day Weekend.  Anyway, this weekend let’s leave the labor out of it.  I’m planning a fun-filled no labor weekend [...]

The Lakeland Tigers will provide an entertaining weekend filled with giveaways, contests and festivities, including a giveaway just for kids on Friday and a Key West themed “Sunset Celebration” on Saturday. Friday, June 10 vs. Daytona Cubs @ 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.): Victor Martinez Kids Backpack Giveaway The Flying Tigers will be [...]

Would you like to experience the real Polk County? One of the best ways to do so is to check out one of the many barbeque festivals such as Lakeland Pigfest, Smoke on the Water and Ribs on the Ridge. By attending one of these festivals, you will be able to not only eat some [...]

It was an exciting day here at Sunny Central Florida headquarters as Mosaic announced their plans for a brand new golf resort and spa that will be coming to the area in just a few years. More than 16,000 acres of formerly mined phosphate land in Polk County are being transformed into Streamsong, a resort and [...]

Central Florida’s Polk County has something new to offer visitors this month.  A culinary event to showcase the fine dining, unique restaurants and various cuisines that define Polk County.  So grab your appetite and discover these culinary delights during the inaugural “Savor the Flavor of Polk” dining month, October 15th through November 15th, 2010. Twelve area restaurants will [...]