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Five Guys and a Burger Leesburg is getting a new hamburger joint! Five Guys, with its handcrafted burgers and mega servings of fries, is coming to the Lakefront City in the space where Bojangles was for a short time on U.S. Highway 441. If that doesn’t excite you, developer Hill Gray Seven is also going to put a Chipotle there along with space for a dental office. Guess that means you can enjoy chips and salsa, a burger and fries, and then have your teeth cleaned! FRUITL AND PARK
Fine Dining in Fruitland Park The Rose Plantation is newly opened in Fruitland Park. The 100-year-old Pine Eden Estate is being renovated to be an upscale steakhouse. James Dwight built the home in 1917 for his wife, who hosted a variety of parties, galas, and balls as most women from prominent families did. In addition to the commercial kitchen, the restaurant now has central heat and air. However, the original kitchen will be the bar, and the porches will be used for al fresco dining. Much of the house remains the same with original windows, doors, and a fireplace. Owners John and Judy Gibson have brought in Chef Don Dunbar to organize the menu of signature steaks and other fine dining delights. Rose Plantation is located at 200 Rose Avenue in Fruitland Park. MOUNT DORA
Something wonderful is brewing Mount Dora Brewing and Rocking Rabbit Brewery, 405 South Highland St., Mount Dora, recently expanded and continues to grow in popularity as a “go-to” place that serves beer brewed on site with organic ingredients. It’s also drawing crowds for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Among the breakfast offerings are special omelets including Hollandaise Shrimp Omelet filled with tender bay shrimp with tomato and mozzarella cheese topped with homemade Hollandaise sauce, and there are lunch specials of sliders, BLT, and wraps served with homemade pub kettle chips, and small orzo pasta salad.
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