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SOUTHERN PIG & CATTLE COMPANY 4433 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala, (352) 694-1739 // 6105 SR 200, Ocala, (352) 291-2224 // southernpigandcattlecompany.com // Open 11am-8pm daily Who’s ready for some old-fashioned Southern cookin’? Southern Pig & Cattle Company recently opened its second location on Southeast Maricamp Road and is serving up some of your favorite barbecue with all the fixin’s. For over 40 years, the Southern Pig & Cattle Company family has been known for their award-winning barbecue. Combine that with a comfortable, family-friendly atmosphere and you’re definitely in for a real treat. Start your meal off with an order of batter-dipped onion rings, Southern friend okra, fried pickles or honey corn nuggets or try the endless salad bar. For the main course, you’ll want to experience the Southern Pig Ribs, Cattle Company Steaks, the Southern Fried or Cajun Garlic Catfish Strips, Char-Grilled Burgers or a huge selection of plated barbecue options, including sliced and pulled pork, sliced beef and beef brisket, smoked turkey and more. Complement your entrée with one of the traditional Southern sides, like mac and cheese, barbecue beans, potato salad, green beans, okra, turnip greens and garlic or corn bread.
2707 E Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala // jeremiahsice.com // drive-thru and patio seating available Bruster’s Real Ice Cream closed its Ocala location this summer. In its place, a new yummy treat spot is opening soon! Jeremiah’s Italian Ice will operate in the same building as Bruster’s, located across from the Marion County Public Library Headquarters in front of Big Lots. Jeremiah’s offers Gelati, Italian ice and soft serve ice cream. The Gelati is the showcase of the menu with layers of refreshing Italian ice swirled with rich and creamy soft serve. With over 40 flavors of Italian ice to choose from—including cotton candy, orange smash, strawberry lemon, banana, mango, peach and root beer—there’s a flavor for everyone. There are even several sugar-free options. Not sure which flavor to choose? Jeremiah’s offers free samples all day, every day!
BRICK CITY FOOD TOURS brickcityfoodtours.org Brick City Food Tours will resume on October 10, and now is your chance to uncover a vast spectrum of cooking styles in Ocala’s historic downtown! Your guided Brick City Food Tour visits five sit-down tasting locations in the downtown neighborhood. Between samples, your informative guide will share their experience of local customs, historic stories and specialty shops. This walking tour is ideal for Ocala residents and travelers eager to discover the culinary secrets and traditions that compose the Horse Capitol of the World. Whether you’re vacationing in Ocala for the first time or a long-time resident, you’re sure to walk away with a greater understanding of the geographic history and culinary techniques of the city.
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Jeremiah's Italian Ice photo courtesy of Jeremiah's Italian Ice; Brick City Food Tour photo by Brittany Bishop Photography
JEREMIAH’S ITALIAN ICE