2022 Fall Newcomers Guide
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NEWCOMERS GUIDE TO PARADISE 74 Accepting New Patients Private Practice Dentist Family • Cosmetic Implants • Extractions Kenneth W. Lounders DMD 120 N. Indiana Ave • Englewood 941.475.1185 Proud Veteran Caring for the Community Since 1992 adno=3858418-1 CONFECTIONERY SWEETS AND SHOPPING AT PG SOCIAL HOUSE PG Social House is where families and individuals meet for a fun outing, confectionery sweets and shopping, all conjoined in an outdoor courtyard embracing the true essence of eat, drink, shop. Products including: beer, wine, sweets, yummy desserts, milkshakes and an on-site furniture store. PG Social House, 124 Cross St., Punta Gorda 941-347-7888, www.pgsocialhouse.com AUTHENTIC MEXICAN AT TAQUERIA EL CHAVO "El Chavo del Ocho" ("The Kid from 8") is Mexican television's most popular sitcom. Taqueria El Chavo is themed around the beloved freckle-faced underdog. Taqueria El Chavo, 2045 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice 941-445-4628 DOWN-HOME FLORIDA CUISINE PLUS LIVE MUSIC VENUE Dig into some chef-inspired, down-home Florida cuisine. Enjoy the best music and events at the Back Porch. The Twisted Fork 2208 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte 941-235-3675, https://twistedfork.net FILE PHOTO Bert's Back Porch can hold about 2,300 people for a big event, making it a versatile venue. NEW ORLEANS SHAVED ICE Born from a New Orleans tradition of combining smooth fluffy snow with bold flavors. Pelican's SnoBalls 4045 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte 941-883-2957, pelicanssnoballs.com NORTHERN FAVORITES AND LOCAL FLAVORS A menu and concept around serving up amazingly delicious and authentic food inspired by Northern favorites and local flavors. Snowbirds Grille Northern favorites and local flavors. 4167 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice 941-492-5798, www.snowbirdsgrille.com ICE CUSTARD Rita's famous Italian ice is made fresh daily at each location, with a rotating selection of over 95 mouthwatering flavors. Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard 4255 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte 941-764-6273 IRISH PUB Celtic Ray Public House The atmosphere of a traditional Irish pub. 145 E Marion Ave, Punta Gorda 941-916-9115, celticray.net PHOTO PROVIDED Port Charlotte's Chicken Salad Chick will seat 80 in a homey restaurant with tables and booths, as well as an outdoor patio. Chicken Salad Chick Port Charlotte,1799 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, is scheduled to open by the end of fall, early winter.