OCALA – On the route up the middle of Florida on 301, gastronomic pleasures are few.
But in downtown in this horse country city, Stella’s Modern Pantry serves up a fresh assortment of pastries and gourmet lunch dishes. We happened upon the shop on a trip from Sarasota north on 301; it’s just a few blocks off of the main route north and parking is easy.
Featuring Albert Barrett’s pastries, it has sandwiches and gourmet gifts, and is a welcome respite from roadside Cracker Barrells and Burger Kings.
At 20 SW Broadway Street, Ocala. 352-622-3663 or www.stellasmodernpantry.com
