Owners hope to provide a “memorable and delicious dining experience” when the restaurant begins serving traditional Mexican cuisine in late summer 2026.
Category: Food & Dining
After Months of Anticipation, Wingnutz Opens in Dixieland Thursday, May 14
Bartow native Pat Spinosa wants the Buffalo staple coming to the former Good Thyme location to keep Lakelanders in town with good wings and football.
Changes Coming to Three Lakeland Grocery Stores
Winn-Dixie to become ALDI, and two Harveys Supermarkets locations will be converted to Winn-Dixie stores.
Polk County Taco Week Begins Today, Friday, March 6
From March 6-15, restaurants throughout Polk County will offer specials created especially for Polk County Taco Week.
Grievous Angel Restaurant Soft Opens in Downtown Lakeland
The new downtown spot serves smash burgers and casual dining in a transformed space.
Cob & Pen Extends Hours to Offer Weekday Lunch
Good Thyme’s chicken sandwich, Greek and Cob salads, dip trio, and other favorites are now at Cob & Pen.
Cafe 51 in South Lakeland Opens Tuesday, Jan. 27
The family-owned restaurant, offering specialties like Chicken Spedini and Nachos 51, has been years in the making.
More Than 120 Teams Will Compete at Pigfest This Friday and Saturday
The festival gives Lakelanders the chance to sample barbecue made by competing local enthusiasts and pitmasters from across the U.S.
Born & Bread Bakehouse Receives James Beard Outstanding Bakery Nomination
The bakery is among 20 semifinalists for one of the nation’s most prestigious culinary awards.
Lakeland’s Late Night Dessert Shop Debuts with Weekend Event
Vampire Penguin will introduce their shaved snow desserts and indie gothic bookstore in downtown Lakeland this Friday and Saturday.



