{"id":65532,"date":"2026-05-08T20:35:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T00:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=65532"},"modified":"2026-05-08T20:35:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T00:35:45","slug":"wingnutz-opens-in-dixieland-thursday-may-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/05\/08\/wingnutz-opens-in-dixieland-thursday-may-14\/","title":{"rendered":"Wingnutz Opens in Dixieland Thursday, May 14"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s a big move for the Dixieland food scene! After much anticipation, the Buffalo-born wing spot is officially launching its first Florida location this <strong>Thursday, May 14<\/strong>, in the space formerly occupied by Good Thyme.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"80807d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/download-2-3.webp?resize=259%2C194&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65534 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #80807d; aspect-ratio:1.3350785340314135;width:425px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the breakdown of what to expect for the opening:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grand Opening Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> 1037 Dixieland Mall Ln, Lakeland, FL 33803 (tucked behind the Dixieland mall area).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Launch Highlights:<\/strong> Owner Pat Spinosa has mentioned plans for a grand opening party featuring <strong>live music and giveaways<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Operating Hours:<\/strong> Initial hours are <strong>Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. \u2013 10 p.m.<\/strong> (Expect it to expand to seven days a week once football season kicks off).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>On the Menu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While they are famous for their oversized, saucy Buffalo-style wings, the Lakeland menu is adding some local flair and northern staples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Classics:<\/strong> Bone-in and boneless wings with their signature &#8220;Sweet &amp; Tangy&#8221; sauce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buffalo Favorites:<\/strong> <strong>Beef on Weck<\/strong> (roast beef on a kummelweck roll) and <strong>Pizza Logs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Florida Additions:<\/strong> The menu will feature <strong>Gator Tail<\/strong> and other &#8220;Florida-friendly&#8221; appetizers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Vibe:<\/strong> The team has renovated the alley location to include a <strong>large deck<\/strong> with outdoor seating for about 60 people, a bar serving beer and wine, and four TVs for game days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It looks like a solid addition to the neighborhood, especially if you&#8217;re looking for a new spot to catch a game without heading toward Tampa or Orlando.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>That\u2019s a big move for the Dixieland food scene! 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