A Hidden Gem
Taboon Bistro is located near Universal Orlando Resort and offers authentic Middle Eastern cuisine with dishes like Tabbouleh, Hummus, Grape Leaves, Lamb Chops and Knafeh.
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Itta Bena Steak And Seafood Restaurant Come as You Are
Upstairs at Pointe Orlando is a hidden gem that serves contemporary southern cuisine to the tune of nightly live music. Itta Bena, named after the birthplace of blues legend BB King, invites guests to come as they are for a comforting meal and southern hospitality.
A Brazilian Take on an Italian Favorite
Italian food meets Brazilian flavors at this unique Winter Park eatery that boasts light, airy pizza crusts with sweet and salty toppings along with quirky table dressings and handmade desserts. Braccia Pizzeria & Ristorante is a refreshing choice for a light lunch with a friend or an adventurous culinary night out.
Swan and Dolphin Food And Wine Classic
Halloween weekend at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel was all about the treats. The sixth annual Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic showcased more than 40 food and wine stations along the causeway, where guests could taste culinary offerings from the hotel’s restaurants and lounges including its signature concepts: Il Mulino … Read more
Flavors of Barcelona
Since The Orlando Eye opened in May, the I-Drive 360 complex has steadily come to life with shops, attractions and restaurants sprouting up throughout. Some are chains while others, like Tapa Toro, are home grown. Owners Vassilis and Katerina Coumbaros, who are also the minds behind local Greek favorite Taverna Opa at Pointe Orlando, opened … Read more
Osprey Tavern Exudes The Appeal Of A Classic Tavern
Baldwin Park is full of many flavors – some are mainstays and some are fleeting. Longtime Baldwin Park residents, Jason and Sue Chin, owners of the area’s Seito Sushi for 10 years, opened their newest concept, The Osprey Tavern, last spring in an effort to fill a gap in their neighborhood’s restaurant offerings. Inspired by … Read more
Best Places To Grab Brunch In Orlando
With so many establishments around the city now jumping on the trendy brunch bandwagon, we wanted to find the best new best places to grab brunch in Orlando. It was a challenging, mimosa-infused job, but someone had to do it. What we discovered on our leisurely, late-morning quest is that Orlando boasts some truly exceptional brunch experiences when you’re clever enough to look in unexpected places.
Float Your Boat
Imagine kicking back with an icy cocktail and enjoying a meal as the sun shines on your face, the wind blows in your hair, and the sound of boats meandering through the water drowns out the noise of the outside world. But you’re not at the beach – you’re at Downtown Disney. The property’s newest … Read more
Put On The Ritz
The Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes has officially shattered the old stuffy, stogie, “jackets required” stereotype typical of upscale hotel dining experiences with the introduction of what is perhaps the most intriguing and downright outstanding dining experience the Orlando area has seen in a long time. Yes, Highball & Harvest, The Ritz-Carlton’s hyper-local, farm-to-table concept restaurant, led … Read more
Soco Serves Up Southern Cuisine With A Twist
Soco serves up “southern contemporary” fare, which Richie deems “a new and adventurous culinary approach to [traditional Southern] dishes that we have all come to know and love.
A Clean Slate
The table is set at the newest neighborhood restaurant in Dr. Phillips, a lively, stylish addition to Sand Lake Road’s Restaurant Row that focuses on seasonal, farm-to-table, modern American fare. Slate is located in the new Unicorp development called Parkside at Dr. Phillips, right next door to Trader Joe’s. The restaurant is the third Central … Read more
The Meatball Stoppe Is On A Roll
Think back to the best meal you’ve ever had. You might not remember what music was playing in the background or the color scheme on the table setting but you will surely remember two things: what you ate and who you ate it with. A meal at The Meatball Stoppe is no different. In fact, … Read more
Meal Time at Marlow’s
A family dinner around a restaurant table or an evening out with friends has reached a new level since Marlow’s Tavern came to town. In the past several years, this local neighborhood tavern has set up shop in three of the area’s most bustling communities, serving classic dishes with a modern twist. The area’s first … Read more
Saucy Eats
Summertime is the perfect time for smoked meats that are complemented by sweet sauces and savory rubs.
Down At The Whiskey
A group of four friends rocked out together at Motley Crue’s farewell tour and ended up at a popular burger joint afterward to reminisce about the final show. They chatted about how one of the friends got to go backstage and meet Nikki Sixx, who gave her his bass guitar after performing her favorite song … Read more
A Coupling of Flavors
Food and drink pairings at Christner’s Prime Steak & Seafood will bring your fine-dining experience to the next level.