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Category: Dining

Hana Tea House
Posted inBusiness, Dining

The Boba Boom: Lakeland Warms Up to Specialty Iced Teas

by Stephanie Claytor January 6, 2025January 6, 2025

New locally owned tea houses have bubbled up on Lakeland’s north and south sides.

Dixieland restaurants
Posted inBusiness, Dining, Neighborhoods

Pizza, Wine, Ice Cream Coming to Neighboring Dixieland Buildings

by Stephanie Claytor December 27, 2024December 27, 2024

Three food and beverage businesses will occupy two vacant buildings at South Florida Avenue and East Belmar Street.

Airport restaurant space
Posted inCity Hall, Dining

Entrepreneurs Plan to Open a Food Hall at Lakeland Airport

Barry Friedman by Kimberly C. Moore and Barry Friedman December 12, 2024December 17, 2024

The eatery would combine Asian treats with American classics; city commissioners will consider a lease on Monday.

Mega Mercado exterior
Posted inBusiness, Dining

Mega Mercado Expands to South Lakeland

by Stephanie Claytor December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

The Mexican restaurant and Latino market on George Jenkins Boulevard now has a second location on South Florida Avenue.

Cafe Zuppina
Posted inBusiness, Dining, Downtown

Cafe Zuppina Closes Months After Moving to Downtown Lakeland

by Kimberly C. Moore December 2, 2024December 3, 2024

The popular eatery left its longtime South Florida Avenue location and opened on Tennessee Avenue earlier this year.

Main Street Eats
Posted inBusiness, City Hall, Dining

A Food-Truck Court Is Planned for East Main Street in Lakeland

by Kimberly C. Moore November 19, 2024November 20, 2024

Eight trucks will be allowed on the site of a former used car lot, under a plan approved by the Lakeland Planning & Zoning Board.

Posted inBusiness, Dining

Korean BBQ and Hot Pot Restaurants are Popping up in Lakeland

by Stephanie Claytor November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Three new eateries offer interactive culinary experiences where diners cook at their tables.

Downtown Lakeland valet parking
Posted inDining, Downtown

Valet Parking Returns to Downtown Lakeland

by Kimberly C. Moore November 15, 2024November 20, 2024

The project is a restaurant owner’s experiment in removing parking as a barrier for customers who want to come downtown.

Posted inBusiness, Dining

LoveBird Founders Plan Smash Burger Joint Called Grievous Angel

by Stephanie Claytor November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

The new Lakeland restaurant is planned at 801 E. Main St., the site of the now-closed Unfiltered and The Poor Porker.

First National Bank interior
Posted inBusiness, Dining, Downtown

Building Owner Seeks and Gets Higher Incentives for Downtown Lakeland Restaurant

Barry Friedman by Barry Friedman October 4, 2024October 5, 2024

Cory Petcoff initially asked for $195,000 to help transform the Florida National Bank building into a high-end steakhouse. He was approved for up to $250,000.

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