Quick Bites

Hungry for a hoagie?

If you’ve got an appetite for a good hoagie, AmVets Post 2006, hosts Hoagie Night from 5-7pm every third Saturday of the month at 500 N. Canal St., Leesburg. For the uninitiated, hoagies also are known as submarines, heroes, grinders, torpedoes, zeppelins, or simply Italian sandwiches.

LEESBURG

Where the food feeds your soul

When you hear the words “Angel’s BBQ,” you know you’re in for some good eating. It’s been around the area for a while. The food at Angel’s BBQ & Fried Chicken, 1322 N. 14th St. in Leesburg, is known as “real home cooking that’s good for the soul” and receives rave reviews and comments from visitors that this is some of the best BBQ around. The restaurant even features its own homemade foods, such as collard greens, yams, okra, and fried chicken, that will “make you wanna slap your mama!” Lunch specials include either the two-piece chicken plate or meatloaf with rice, mashed potatoes, cornbread, and one side. If you’re looking to share the fixin’ at your place, catering is off ered as well.

LEESBURG

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo for three days

La Palma Mexican Grill is making Cinco de Mayo a three-day celebration this year with mariachi bands, traditional Mexican dancers, and a good time for everyone!

“Anything goes during this great celebration,” says Ravdel Torres, the owner. “We’re roping off the parking lot, and we’ll have live music, lots of margaritas and beers on ice, and much to enjoy besides our great food.” Ravdel says it will be the biggest weekend ever at the popular restaurant. There will be live shows Friday and Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. “The Mexican dancers with the colorful dresses will delight everyone with their performances,” Ravdel says. If a one-day party isn’t enough, triple your fun at La Palma Mexican Grill during the celebration of Cinco de Mayo. They’re open from 11am until 9pm daily. Dejar que los buenos rollos de tiempo! 1690 Citrus Blvd., Leesburg.

Little something

Lake & Sumter Style food reviewers dine at great restaurants in the area, and it’s enjoyable to finish a meal with a sweet treat that makes us swoon.

Among some unforgettable desserts:

Banana pudding and Peach

Snickerdoodle Cobbler at Bubba’s Catfish House, 1800 S. Hwy. 27, Clermont.

Brownie Bites at Ramshackle Café, 1317 N. 14th St., Leesburg.

Bourbon Pecan Pie and

Chocolate Trilogy at Palmer Legends Country Club, 1635 Palmer Way, The Villages.

Fried Ice Cream at San Jose Original Mexican Restaurant, 1337 S. 14th St., Leesburg, and 4315 U.S. Hwy. 27, Clermont.

Enjoy the best of both worlds on Cinco de Mayo

It’s no secret that most Cinco de Mayo celebrations eventually wind up at the nearest watering hole, where favorite Mexican and American beverages flow freely. For the holiday, why not combine two of those favorites into one drink: beer margaritas. And it’s so simple: Prep time is five minutes, and the beer margaritas are ready in five minutes. This doesn’t require a mixologist.

Ingredients

1 (12-fluid-ounces) can frozen limeade concentrate

12 fluid ounces tequila

12 fluid ounces beer 12 fluid ounces water

Ice

1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Pour limeade, tequila, water, and beer into a large pitcher. Use the limeade can to measure the ingredients. Stir until well-blended and limeade has melted. Add plenty of ice, and garnish with lime wedges. The recipe suggests it’s best not to use micro-brews to avoid an overpowering beer flavor, and adjust with extra water if the mixture seems too sweet. Straining the pulp always is a good idea, unless, of course, you like pulp. Six servings.

Source: allrecipes.com

NEW

TAVARES

KAT’s Grill is a family aff air

Tom Wagenhauser’s family made the move to Lake County from Indianapolis, and recently purchased the former Sinbad’s Bar & Grill on U.S. Highway 441 on Lake Eustis in Tavares.

“I love food and I love beer,” Tom says of the inspiration to buy the eatery. “I always wanted to own a little restaurant, and this has a gorgeous view.”

KAT’s Grill is named after his family: K for wife Kristin; A for daughter Alexis; and T for Tom.

Wings and other food items from before are on the menu, along with some new additions.

“We’ll have carryout pizza, so people can come up on their boats to order pizza, and we will bring it right out to you,” Tom says. “And we will be introducing one of my specialties, which is a PB and J Burger with peanut butter and jalapeño. It has peanut butter as the base, the burger, jalapeño, chili, cheese, and bacon. It’s weird but it’s awesome! Everybody who tries it loves it.”