Did you know Punta Gorda started out with a different name? The town was platted as "Trabue" back in 1885. The railroad rolled in in 1886, and in 1887 the town incorporated as Punta Gorda — Spanish for "fat point" — where the Peace River meets Charlotte Harbor.
Downtown still has that old-Florida charm, and right on Marion Avenue you'll find F.M. Don's, cooking almost everything from scratch. Watch the video for a taste: escargot, a Caesar piled high with shaved parmesan, and pasta that's pure comfort.
Plan your visit: F.M. Don's, 201 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda — open 7 days. Chef/owner Keith Meyer's kitchen makes almost everything from scratch — there's even a "Trabue Salad" on the dinner menu, a nod to the town's original name. Sunday–Thursday from 4 PM, look for the 3-course prix fixe for $29 (prices subject to change).
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