The Gathering Cafe brings fresh-made food, handcrafted drinks and a warm neighborhood vibe to downtown Ocala, offering a cozy spot for breakfast, lunch and lingering moments.
The Braised Onion in Ocala blends homemade comfort food with a colorful, casual-elegant atmosphere, offering from-scratch dishes that appeal to a wide range of diners.
OLA Drive-Thru Coffee closed down its Pine Avenue location in Ocala on Friday with little fanfare and a social media post.
The Honeybee Café in Gainesville has a bright atmosphere, inviting locals to dine and try out the signature dishes.
Le Macaron French Pastries at Celebration Pointe brings a taste of Paris to Gainesville with colorful macarons, classic French treats and a bright, inviting café atmosphere.
Take a look at our list of new businesses in Ocala, Marion County, Gainesville and beyond that opened their doors in November 2025.
Midtown Station Ocala opened their doors just over a year ago, offering a unique dining experience and lasting impressions.
A longstanding holiday tradition, fresh citrus continues to brighten Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations with its historic symbolism, seasonal flavor and simple, nostalgic charm.
Even if you’re short on time or ingredients, a budget-friendly Thanksgiving meal can come together quickly with ready-made poultry, frozen sides, canned staples and simple last-minute desserts.
Ocala’s Midtown District will welcome The Forge this winter, a nearly three-acre dining and entertainment campus transforming the historic WMOP building into a multi-venue hub featuring restaurants, bars, a brewery and year-round community events.