PSA - Phytoceramides

Dr. Oz says 350mg of these a day promotes collagen loss (wrinkles, bags). You can get a 30 day supply for $30. They are made from rice, yeast or wheat. You are supposed to avoid wheat if you have gluten sensitivity. I haven't tried them.

Westgate Smokehouse Grill, Turkey Lake

I had dinner at this barbeque restaurant at the Westgate Resort on Turkey Lake Rd (paralleling 1-4 South after you turn onto it from Sand Lake) on Saturday. I had a beef brisket sandwich for $11. I chose this to compare the brisket I had for lunch and because the skunk haired, trailer possum hostess tried to seat me in every worst seat in the place. It wasn't full. FYI - everything else on the menu is more expensive. The brisket and the baguette it came on was surprisingly good. They did slather on too much (any) mayo. It was a huge portion. It was a little fatty. It was cooked properly. It came with good mashed potatoes. I think they pre-mixed them with sour cream. Unfortunately, something didn't agree with me later on that night. I didn't get a full case of food poisoning or unending Hershey-squirts, but, it would have been a problem if it had been a late night out on the town. I can't say emphatically that this meal had anything to do with it (it could have been the sale priced Swanson TV dinner from Friday night), but, the timing was incriminating. Maybe the skank hostess had words with the kitchen and I got the secret sauce. The place itself is tacky. It looks like it was constructed for a Mexican restaurant and then they tried to shoehorn in some Western motifs. They have arcade games in the back for Christ's sake. It's, solely, a spot for hotel guests. I wouldn't seek it out. They advertise in a popular, free culinary-themed magazine. It should not get legitimacy through association. They guy next to me complained about his meal, but, the guy behind him was effusive.

The London Fish & Chippy, Winter Garden

I tried a $1 Peppered Papadam (Indian wafer) on Saturday at this food truck at the farmer's market. It was fine. It could have been bought at an Indian restaurant for all I know. They said it was home made. They had five or six English items. They seemed fine.

Harry & Larry's, Winter Garden - Closed

I had lunch at this barbeque restaurant in downtown on Saturday. I had a beef brisket on texas toast for $5. It was tremendous. Possibly, the second best barbeque in CF (4 Rivers is first). Great smoke. Lean. A decent amount. I still don't see why these places ruin good meat by serving it on white bread, but, I'm funny that way. This bread was better than Wonder and cut thick. The menu is small. They do sandwiches or platters with brisket, pork, sausage and St. Louis ribs. They have 10 sides. I didn't try any. The place is small. It has about six booths. There is a takeout window in front. The place looks like an old meat shop that they cleaned up. They have fifties metal advertising signs hanging as decoration. I would definitely make a day trip here. I would start eating my way around town at this spot.

Lonnies, Lake Mary

I had lunch at this eclectic restaurant near City Hall on Friday. It was recently Nico Globos. I had a Pot Roast sandwich for $9. It was ok. The pot roast was tender. It was cut (they say shredded) into 1/4" strips and piled two strips deep. It had havarti cheese, horseradish sauce, lettuce, onion and tomato. The bread seemed artisinal. It was pressed. The menu is peculiar. It has Asian, Mexican, French, Italian, Southern, Traditional, and Eastern European (deli) components. Lunch (sandwiches and salads) ranges from $8-$13. Brunch from $7-$10. Dinner from $15-$20. The place looks exactly as before. It's a quaint setting. It seats about 20 in booths. They have a counter. They sell booze. It's basically the same place it always was. Unfortunately, there is a rising tide of non-fast food or chain options in the area now. It may be a struggle to find enough refined palettes.