Local Directory
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Bountiful Farms & Bistro
The VillagesA true farm-to-table gem where chef-owners Jessica and Gareth grow the ingredients they serve. Dining is entirely outdoors under a magnificent 300-year-old live oak, with a menu of fresh salads, creative sandwiches, and seasonal sides sourced straight from their organic farm. Open seasonally from October through May, so reservations are highly recommended.
Naples Soap Company
The VillagesFlorida-based retailer at Lake Sumter Landing offering handmade natural soaps, bath bombs, body butters, and skincare products made with natural and organic ingredients.
Rutabagas Cafe
InvernessCafe inside Rutabagas Natural Food Market in Inverness serving organic smoothies, acai bowls, wraps, soups, and salads catering to gluten-free, vegan, keto, and paleo diets.
Rutabagas Natural Food Market & Café
InvernessFamily-owned natural food store and cafe in Inverness offering organic produce, vitamins, supplements, and a cafe menu of smoothies, acai bowls, wraps, and soups for special diets.
Storm Distillery
InvernessVeteran-owned craft distillery in downtown Inverness producing whiskey, rum, gin, absinthe, and moonshine from organic local ingredients, with a speakeasy-vibe cocktail lounge and live music Friday-Saturday.
Tea House 650
Crystal RiverCozy tea room in Heritage Village offering 70+ loose-leaf teas including organic and fair trade varieties, alongside paninis, fresh-baked scones, and a curated gift selection.
The Coffee Snob Roaster
LeesburgSmall-batch coffee roaster and cafe in Leesburg specializing in single-origin, high-altitude, certified-organic Arabica coffee, roasting daily and serving only the freshest brews since 2018.