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Florida
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Food Culture of Florida
From the Florida Keys to the citrus groves of central Florida, Florida's blend of cultural influences brings fresh-squeezed orange juice, Cuban sandwiches, and key lime pie to every table. Discover the eclectic markets, roadside fruit stands, and coastal seafood counters in this sun-soaked state.
After the Magic
You've conquered the parks. Now conquer dinner (without turning on a stove). These grocery stores have hot bars and ready-made meals options worth stopping for on the way back to your vacation rental.
Field Notes
Local Ingredients & Specialties
Florida's food comes from sunshine, coastline, and year-round growing seasons.
Endless citrus from oranges and grapefruits to key limes
Stone crab claws, cracked and served cold
Grouper sandwiches at beachside shacks
Fresh shrimp from both coasts
Strawberries in winter from Plant City
Avocados, mangoes, papayas from backyard trees
St. Augustine's spicy secret Datil peppers
Key lime pie—tart, sweet, perfect
Food Festival to Check Out
February - Soul Beach Festival
February South Beach Wine Film
U-pick farms offer strawberries, apples, whatever’s in season
Specialty Asian, Mexican, and Middle Eastern markets in every major city
Fish markets where you can still smell the ocean
Fun Facts
Travel Snapshot
Time Zone:
Eastern & Central
Population:
Over 23 million
Local Staples:
Citrus and seafood
Landscape:
Beaches, Everglades, keys, wetlands
Capital:
Tallahassee
Airports:
MCO, MIA, TPA, FLL, JAX
Signature Dishes
(or things you should try to cook while you're here)
Farmers Markets
California's farmers markets are open year-round, reflecting one of the most diverse growing seasons in the country. Explore this selection of markets on your next trip.
