Ford’s Garage Gourmet Burger Spot Planned for North Lakeland
The chain, whose five locations are on Florida’s west coast, is hoping to open by the end of the year at Lakeland Park Center, just north of Interstate 4.
Dining
Restaurant Blends Wood-Fired Pizza, Turkish Appetizers
KC’s Artisan Pizza (web) in south Lakeland gets a 3 1/2-star review from dining critic Eric Pera, who praises its appealing rusticity and says Lakeland needs more eateries similarly “informal and moderately priced, with food that’s freshly prepared and tilts to the exotic.”
Review: ‘Audacious’ Posto 9 Earns Four Stars
Ledger dining critic Eric Pera is impressed with the creative menu and its execution at the first restaurant effort from Marco and Grace Franca, and he pooh-poohs social media criticism of the Brazilian gastropub’s prices.
Several Restaurants Planned for S. Florida Avenue
Two retail developments south of the Polk Parkway are expected to bring up to five new restaurants, including three chain locations: First Watch, Panda Express and a rumored Pollo Tropical.
Turkish Restaurant Planned for Downtown
Thanks for posting the photo, Rosaline Cabrera.
Posto 9 Ends No-Tipping Experiment
“Every time we spoke to (potential bartenders) their expectation was, yes, you have a great salary, but I can make three times more (through tips),” Posto 9 owner Marco Franca told The Ledger. “I cannot force the market … We tried.” A Facebook announcement of the policy change drew strong comments from both critics and defenders.
YLakeland Lists 7 Favorite Burger Joints
The list looks beyond chains and gourmet burger shops to local mom-and-pop restaurants.
Rib House Adding Sushi, Expanding Thai Menu
The owners of the restaurant on South Florida Avenue near Edgewood Drive are partnering with an Orlando restaurateur to expand their Asian offerings. Rib House re-opens April 15 after a two-week update.