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Easter 2026 Dining Guide: Where to Celebrate in The Villages® & Beyond

Easter Sunday is almost here, and whether you’re planning a family brunch, a relaxed dinner, or just don’t feel like cooking (I get it!), there are some great local spots offering delicious holiday specials. Here’s your go-to guide for Easter 2026 dining in and around The Villages—so you can spend less time searching and more…

Christmas 2025

Christmas 2025 – Dining Out in The Villages® The holiday season has officially arrived, and with Christmas just around the corner, many of us are planning how we’ll celebrate! While some will be savoring a home-cooked feast with family and friends, others might be looking to let someone else handle the cooking (and the cleanup!)…

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day at Mystic Ice Cream’s New Oxford Location!

Happy National Ice Cream Day, Villagers! With the heat index soaring and back-to-back heat advisories in The Villages and surrounding areas, there’s never been a better excuse to treat yourself to something cold, creamy, and utterly delicious. Lucky for us, Mystic Ice Cream just opened their brand-new location in Oxford — and it couldn’t have…

Victory Sports Grill: A Winning Spot in Middleton

Another WIN for the FMK Hospitality Group with the opening of their latest establishment, VICTORY SPORTS GRILL.  I love when plans fall through and you end up where you were meant to be – A Winning Spot in Middleton.  Today I was fortunate to check out the Grand Opening festivities and see a part of…

Help Set The Table For Villager Eats

I Want to Hear from You! Help Set the Table for Villager Eats Are you passionate about discovering amazing local dining spots? So am I! At Villager Eats, my mission is to bring you the best of our area’s food scene, from hidden gems to well-loved favorites. But this time, I want to turn the…

Christmas 2024

The holiday season is here, and while many of us enjoy the tradition of a home-cooked Christmas feast, sometimes it’s nice to let someone else take care of the cooking and cleanup. Or sometimes that turkey or ham might be a little on the overcooked side. If you’re in The Villages®, and looking for a…

Thanksgiving 2024

Thanksgiving 2024 is next week! Are you ready? Or are you still looking for a place for dinner? Some spots in The Villages® are already full, but here are a few that have seats available. Reservations Available: BELLA VITA ITALIAN STEAK HOUSE: (352) 775-2353 – Thanksgiving menu BELLE GLADE COUNTRY CLUB: (352) 205-7455 – https://www.bellegladerestaurant.com/holiday…

Veterans Day 2024

Veterans Day 2024 is Monday, 11/11 and there are plenty of local restaurants offering FREE and discounted meals to our vets to show appreciation for their service. At Villager Eats, we extend our deepest gratitude to all Veterans for their service, courage, and dedication. As a small token of appreciation, we’re thrilled to announce that…

Villager Eats is Back!

Villager Eats is BACK! I’ve missed you all! After taking a five-month break and what I thought would be the grand finale, I’m excited to announce that Villager Eats is officially coming back! If you’ve been wondering where I disappeared to, I took some much-needed time off to recharge, refocus, and rethink how I want…

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