David Dickey Jr. took a video stroll through the first-floor construction at Posto 9, the Brazilian gastropub slated to open across from Munn Park in early December. The video was shot today, eight days before the initial opening date of Dec. 1. While owner Marco Franca promises to open the first-floor main dining room and lounge […]
Category: Food & Dining
Rib Crib Closing by Dec. 4
The restaurant, which has operated for nearly 17 years near Lake Miriam Square, was named Small Business of the Year by the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce last December. Source: The Ledger
Restaurant Week Spotlights Lakeland Indie Dining
Shane and Laura Lawlor are thankful for local independent restaurants, so they picked Thanksgiving weekend to launch the first Lakeland Restaurant Week in which they “invite you to take a culinary journey, without leaving town.”
Bosko Family Discusses New Restaurant at Cleveland Heights
https://vimeo.com/192184691 Source: Vimeo: City of Lakeland
Cob & Pen Aims to Elevate Lakeland Nightlife
Cob & Pen, a bar specializing in craft beer, wines and “elevated pub food,” opens today in Dixieland’s Tudor House with a modest goal: “We want to help Lakeland become a 24-hour city,” says co-owner Richard Sherfey, a Lakeland native.
Restaurant With International Menu Coming to Dixieland
The site that hosted Fat Maggie’s is being altered to accommodate Crane’s Crossing at the Gardens, a restaurant being opened by caterer Michiyo Crane that will serve an international menu that includes brunch and late-night specials from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Source: YLakeland
Video: Posto 9 Construction Update
Sure, it’s promotional. But admit it: You want to see what’s been going on at the three-story restaurant construction site on Main Street across from Munn Park.
Eric Pera: Masons Live Offers ‘Awesome Burger … Credible Bar Food’
The Ledger dining critic gives the new South Lakeland bar three stars each for food, service and ambience. Source: The Ledger
Sneaking a Peek at the Posto 9 Menus
As downtown Lakeland continues to watch the construction of Posto 9 — it’s hard to miss on days like today when a concrete truck is blocking Main Street by Munn Park — owner Marco Franca continues promoting his restaurant with creative photos, colorful murals and new-to-Lakeland ideas about tipping and shared valet service. This week he’s […]
Jitters Coffee Cafe Opening at Lakeland Square
Lakeland native Vincent Patterson is moving back from Jacksonville to open a cafe at Lakeland Square mall. Opening date: Sept. 19. Source: YLakeland

