Historic Downtown Sanford’s foodie cred was cemented with the addition of its very own food hall. Henry’s Depot Culinary Collective has been a welcome entertainment spot for local foodies and visitors alike. Located on the site of one of Florida’s first railroads from the late 1800’s, the building was rebuilt in the 1940s and underwent extensive renovations before opening up...
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The Sounds of Sinatra are heading to Sanford! Yes, you read that right. Join us for David Robert's Trio Frank Sinatra Birthday Celebration at West End, and enjoy your favorite ballots this weekend! Roberts will be accompanied by Julian Bond on keys, Charlie Silva on upright bass and the smooth sounds of Sinatra will be sung by none other than David Roberts...
Local Ingredients Shine at The Tennessee Truffle Tennessee Truffle is Historic Downtown Sanford’s farm to table destination restaurant. Loyal visitors travel from throughout Central Florida to partake of the Florida-focused Southern cuisine of Chef Nat Russell. A classically trained chef and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America who believes in cooking good food. Beyond a technique-driven philosophy, it’s a...
Volunteering time, skill and ingenuity, the artists at Gallery on First are thrilled to officially announce the unveiling of Historic Downtown Sanford’s first mural. The 63-foot mural site is located on the west side of the Hotchkiss Building (211 E. 1st Street Sanford, Fl 32771) in the alley way between Gallery on First and Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Café on 1st...
Do you have a thirst for delicious craft beer? Historic Downtown Sanford’s breweries and beer gardens—all located within a short walking distance of one another—will make any visitor happy (hoppy)! Each space blends in perfectly with the city’s eclectic vibe and contributes to the downtown’s historic preservation efforts. And don’t forget to bring your pup along! These stops are all...
Whether you’re pining for a dry Martini or an over-the-top tiki drink, Historic Downtown Sanford is the place for you. Experienced bartenders are ready to create your drink fantasy with fresh and adventurous ingredients. We know you’ll love a French 75 in a historic building or a Moscow Mule on a beached pontoon boat. Sanford even has its own craft...
Before we get into everything peppermint and Christmas, let’s enjoy the yummy flavors of fall that abound around Historic Downtown Sanford. Whether you’re in the mood to cozy up with a pumpkin spice latte or want to get boozy with a crafty cocktail that reminds you of your mom’s pumpkin or apple pie, you’ll find it as you stroll the...
On November 28th for Small Business Saturday, Historic Downtown Sanford will be hosting the first ever Open Container event from 2pm-midnight within a specific footprint. (see map below) Sanford Main Street, the newly formed public-private partnership to help promote our destination, is leading the way with partners Community Redevelopment Agency, Historic Downtown Sanford® and Wayne Densch Inc. to make this...
Bite30 starts today July 15! Bite30 is Orlando's restaurant month, highlighting the best local restaurants and chefs driving Central Florida's culinary scene brought to you by Orlando Weekly. We have two of our heavy hitters in on the fun: The Smiling Bison & The Tennessee Truffle. MENUS HOW IT WORKS It's Simple! 1) Check Out...
We're happy to announce that The Old Jailhouse Restaurant is now open as of today June 30th and we have their updated menu along with some amazing photos. Their cuisine is a "Florida-fusion" inspired by Floridian, Caribbean and Latin American cuisine and is brought to you by a new team of chefs. NEW MENUS [gallery...
