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When you’re craving Mexican food near The Villages, there’s no shortage of options. After hearing positive comments from several people, we made our way to Fresh Jalapeño Mexican Restaurant in Lady Lake to answer one simple question: Is it worth the trip, or is it just another standard Mexican spot? Located on U.S. Highway 441…
Fenney Grill closed its doors on July 19 after nine years in business. The restaurant was one of the earliest dining options in the southern portion of The Villages.
The Cove Resort & Pub is the kind of restaurant many people may not discover unless they’re looking for it. Located near Inverness, about a 25-minute drive from parts of The Villages, it sits inside a rustic resort surrounded by trees, cabins, and RV sites. Although it’s tucked away in a wooded setting, the dining…
Sawgrass Market is entering its next chapter as FMK Hospitality prepares to introduce three new restaurant concepts and take over the remaining walk-up food windows at Sawgrass Grove. FMK Hospitality, the local restaurant group behind several familiar dining spots throughout The Villages, is expanding its presence at Sawgrass Grove by taking over the remaining walk-up…