LAKELAND — Food + Beer is preparing to open its Lakeland restaurant next week off South Florida Avenue. Its name may be simple, but it hopes to prove its food is anything but. Owners Casey Daniels and ...

From ice cream to donuts, coffee and delicacies from around the world, here's a look at two dozen restaurants that added to Polk County's culinary depth.

The semifinalists for this year's James Beard Awards were announced on Wednesday, and several Florida restaurants and chefs were recognized.

Floridians rocked from abruptly losing their Red Lobsters last month must now deal with the latest chain to close locations: Hooters. “Like many restaurants under pressure from current market ...