Polk County, Florida, is a culinary paradise filled with diverse flavors and farm-to-fork goodness. From grapefruit pie to pork belly wraps, Visit Central Florida (VCF) is putting the county’s rich food scene on the map through a new marketing initiative.
Travelers are often culinary pilgrims, seeking new places and experiences to share on social media. Polk County is the perfect market for these foodies, with its unique heritage of cattle, citrus, and agriculture.
After hosting gatherings between restaurateurs, farmers, and other local foodies, VCF has partnered with Destroyer Media and Marketing on Good Food Polk, a website aimed at increasing local food scene awareness. The goal is to become the information hub for good eats and sweet treats in Polk County.
With its unique heritage of cattle, citrus and agriculture, Polk’s food scene may have had a humble beginning but soon stretched past its borders. From the blending of ethnic heritages working the land to its historic influx of travelers due to the railroad and industries, Polk County’s flavors defy regional definitions. That unique blend even went to infinity and beyond, when Moon Soup from historic Chalet Suzanne found its way to the moon.
Whether you’re looking to do your weekly shopping at the farmers market, pick fresh produce at a local farm, or find a new crave-worthy lunch spot – you’ve come to the right place! Good Food Polk will be your go-to guide for food news, events, hidden gems, culinary Q&A’s, meal ideas, and more. On the website and social media pages, you can expect weekly content to inspire your appetite and inform your weekend plans. Polk County offers many great dining and food-sourcing options, with more restaurants, coffeehouses, bakeries, and bars opening all the time. Post your foodie photos with #goodfoodpolk to share with the GFP fam, and follow us on social media to stay in the know about Polk County’s diverse, delectable, and ever-growing food scene.
Come and experience the unique blend of flavors in Polk County, Florida. For more information, visit www.goodfoodpolk.com.
