DINING food tour By Amy Nance FLORIDA Hungry for the Sunshine State’s signature fare? Follow this route to discover Florida’s incredible culinary diversity. Gilbert’s Local Wild Shrimp & Grits, photo by Kristen Penoyer STOP 1: Start at Key Largo Conch House , famous for its curry-dusted conch fritters. Stay a while at this laid-back eatery, housed in a cheery old cottage that sits along the Overseas Highway. STOP 2: Drop by Homestead fruit stand Robert is Here to cool off with a sapodilla milkshake before grabbing authentic ceviche at Miami’s CVI.CHE 105 . STOP 3: Head west to Tampa for a frita (Cuban hamburger) at West Tampa Sandwich Shop. STOP 4: Mama’s Greek Cuisine in nearby Tarpon Springs is right on the sponge docks in this vibrant Greek community. STOP 5: Just north, Crystal River’s Charlie’s Fish House & Seafood Market is a must for locally caught stone crab after a day of manatee spotting. STOP 6: Back on the road, head east on I-4 for Gulf shrimp in Titusville, where no-nonsense Dixie Crossroads serves them fresh from the sea. STOP 7: For Florida’s take on Southern fare, hit Jacksonville’s The Potters House Soul Food Bistro . Do not deny yourself the country-fried chicken. STOP 8: Round out your food voyage by scooping up some much sought-after Apalachicola oysters in Destin at Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House . Plant Street Market, photo by Bill Ward Cuban sandwich OFFICIAL FLORIDA VACATION GUIDE ✹ 49
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