Hidden among the moss-draped oaks and cypress knees of rural Florida sits a culinary time capsule that’s been serving up authentic Cracker cuisine long before the term “farm-to-table” became fashionable.
The Yearling Restaurant in Hawthorne isn’t just a place to eat—it’s a living museum where Florida’s wild culinary heritage remains deliciously intact.
The journey to The Yearling is half the experience.
As you wind through the backroads of North Central Florida, cell service fading in and out like an old radio signal, you might wonder if you’ve made a wrong turn…