Why dine at places that are hardly worth the effort to even slow down? “Meals Worth Stopping for in Florida” finally gives the state’s millions of visitors and residents alike delicious, homegrown alternatives to generic chain fare. The Gourmettes, two friends with the strictest of standards, have surveyed a ten-mile swath on either side of I-95, I-75, I-4, and I-10 and found more than a hundred local favorites for seafood, barbecue, Cuban, soul food, steaks, pancakes, sandwiches, key lime pie, and more. User-friendly and fun, “Meals Worth Stopping for in Florida” conveys the character (and characters) of the restaurants, along with easy-to-follow directions and sidebars on everything from local recipes to Florida lore. It’s the essential new resource for people unwilling to leave their taste buds on hold while traveling in the Sunshine State.
