Charcuterie Board Photo: John Jernigan
GOOD EATS: MOREVINO
‘An Absolute Treat To The Palate’ By Dean Blinkhorn • Photos By John Jernigan & Trevor Byrne
With a wonderful menu, an expansive wine list, and an enviable spot north of the Downtown Square, Morevino should be at the top of everyone’s culinary list. Get there now before it is.
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fter travelling the world for 15 years as a top sommelier, Brian Morey has settled down in Ocala with his family to start the next chapter in his long culinary career—establishing a world-class restaurant in the heart of Ocala. Three years in now and he’s off to a great start. WHERE?—Morevino occupies a downtown spot so small you might miss it. You, in fact, probably already have hundreds of times. With frontage downtown
OCALA’S GOOD LIFE retirement redefined
on super-busy Silver Springs Boulevard, Morevino enjoys a perfect view of the historic gazebo and seems perched every night to revel in the nocturnal festivities of Ocala’s late-night partiers. Its simple, bright-blue sign out front might seem like a sports bar at first glance, but, trust me, Morevino is without a doubt one of Ocala’s best restaurants. WHY GO?—Well, as easy as it would be for me to say how I feel, let me share a few of Morevino’s best online reviews.