Hot Pot Has Come To Ocala!

 

The eagerly awaited KPOT, the new hot pot restaurant located across from Walmart on Easy Street is now open!

Open daily for lunch and dinner in its fancy new home. Formerly the Logan's Roadhouse, located at 2621 SW 19th Avenue Rd the KPOT restaurant has been completely remodeled from top to bottom.

If you have never been to a hot pot restaurant don’t worry, many in Ocala have not yet enjoyed the all-you-can-eat family-style restaurant. There are several servers there, on hand to walk you through it and show you around.

The first thing to remember is not to rush the hot pot. It is an Asian dining experience that is meant to be savored and enjoyed with family and friends. When you are seated, you will be presented with a selection of broths, some are mild like the tomato, or my favorite, the mushroom broth. Some are spicy and can add a real kick to your meal. Once you select your broths, you will go to the buffet and choose what you will add to your pot. There is a freezer with a selection of very thinly sliced raw meats, and typical buffet-style treys but with uncooked vegetables and noodles. There is also a large sauce buffet so that you can dip your meal into a variety of flavors. When you bring your raw ingredients back to your table, you will see that your server has set up your individual pots on hotplates built into the table. Then you just add your ingredients, wait a few minutes, and then begin to fish out the various meats and vegetables and dipping them into your sauces. While you will be offered chopsticks you can ask for silverware. You will also have bowls and plates, but I’m a heathen and eat quite a bit directly from the pot. If I had to explain it simply, it’s like an Asian fondue restaurant, but without the cheese. It’s also apparently something you really must experience for yourself. Expect to pay around $25 per person for the hot pot and a little more if you also do the Korean BBQ which uses the grill in the middle of the table and offers a large selection of marinated meats from a separate section of the buffet.

It’s a really fun and interactive dining experience. If you go, don’t forget to let others know what you thought of it all as well as your advice on how to hot pot. Leave your comments on our Facebook page.

 

Officer Involved Shooting In The Shores

 

At around 7:00 p.m. Tuesday night an MCSO deputy conducted a traffic stop on a dirt bike near the intersection of SE Maricamp Road and Emerald Road in Silver Springs Shores. The driver of the dirt bike fled on foot toward a field where a kid's football practice was being held. While attempting to escape, the suspect reached for a gun he was openly carrying on his hip, resulting in the deputy firing his service weapon.

 

Families at the football practice were less than a few hundred yards away. They heard the shots and were immediately running away from the scene without knowing really what was going on, or if they were in danger.

 

The suspect never opened fire and his gun was recovered at the scene. The suspect was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition.

 

We are deeply saddened to share that the suspect, identified as 26-year-old Rasheem Edwards, succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at the hospital. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

 

FDLE (Florida Department of Law Enforcement) has been contacted and will be conducting a thorough investigation into the shooting. As is standard practice, the deputy involved has been placed on paid administrative leave.

 

A word to all of our dedicated deputies but especially the one involved:

 

Thank you for your unwavering dedication to keeping our community safe, even when faced with difficult decisions. We recognize the tough choices you have to make in the line of duty, and we appreciate your bravery. Your professionalism and quick thinking in challenging situations are a testament to your training and dedication. Please take care of yourself, and know that we as a community are here to support you during both the difficult and rewarding moments of your service.