Hyperlocal news for Parrish, Palmetto, Ellenton, Duette, Rubonia, and Terra Ceia in north Manatee County, Florida
UPDATE – This Taco Bell opened on or before Nov. 13th, 2024. Taco Bell, winner of the franchise wars in the 1993 movie Demolition Man, is coming to the Gateway Commons plaza near I-75 & Moccasin Wallow Rd. Construction is well underway, but far behind the original March opening date. This will be the first […]
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Update – Culver’s opened on Monday, November 4th, 2024 at 10 a.m. Culver’s, the popular fast food burger restaurant, is currently building a 5th location in Manatee County. Culver’s menu comprises butterburgers, chicken sandwiches, fish, salads, french fries, and cheese curds. For dessert, the restaurant offers its frozen custard, served in either a dish, cone, […]
Continue ReadingBefore we get started, let’s define an authentic Mexican taco, because it’s different than a typical American taco. A real Mexican taco is two small tortillas, usually corn, with seasoned meat, onions, cilantro, and a lime squeezed on top. Here are three places you can get real Mexican tacos north of the Manatee River for […]
Continue ReadingThe Smokin’ Pig BBQ food truck found a permanent home next to Turner’s Produce Market at the northwest corner of US-41 and 69th St E, next to Uppy’s Shell station. They serve pulled pork, brisket, St. Louis ribs, smoked chicken, sausage, and more. Smokin’ Pig BBQ also has brick & mortar locations in Riverview and […]
Continue ReadingChipotle Mexican Grill opened a new drive-thru restaurant, called ‘Chipotlanes,’ in Ellenton earlier this week. The restaurant has the standard indoor order line with dining room, but the drive-thru and curbside parking is what makes this new location special. It’s the first Chipotlanes in Manatee County and third in the Tampa Bay area. The other […]
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