The Pie is Cast
Francesco’s offers primo pizza, along with a bounty of other Sicilian delights.
Small Wonders
Capa at the Four Seasons grasps the true meaning of tapas with flavorful aplomb. But Chef Tim Dacey can also cook up a mean Porterhouse.
Southern Expression
At Soco, Chef Greg Richie delivers down-home cuisine highlighted by creative international twists.
Sleek Teak
RusTeak glides into College Park with a prodigious range of offerings, from steaks and flatbreads to a venison burger and sweet potato “tots.’’
Prime Time
The white-jacketed servers and supper club atmosphere complement the superb seafood
choices at Ocean Prime.
When Pigs Fly
With a combination of Latin, African and American flavors, Pig Floyd’s is the real thing—and really good.
Culinary Masterpiece
With simple ingredients, exemplary preparation and a wealth of experience, Chef Scott Copeland has hit on a winning recipe at Artisan’s Table.
Puttin’ on the Ritz, Y’all
At Highball & Harvest, Chef Mark Jeffers serves up scrumptious Southern fare in posh surroundings.
Tapas Temptation
The Spanish mainstay is the star at Fuego, which offers a tasty selection of hot and cold dishes at its dining room inside Celebration’s Meliá hotel.
Luck of der Irish
Schumann’s Jäger Haus, the Mulvaney brothers’ venture into German cuisine, is a winner all around, from schnitzel to spatzle.
Inn Harmony
At Hamilton’s Kitchen, Chef Marc Kusche excels with European accents on everything from pork belly to snapper.
Vision Statement
A chef’s dreams come true at Tartini, where pizzas and pasta dishes are meticulously crafted works of art.
Comforts of Home
From pierogis and schnitzel to a stunning apple strudel, family-run Chef Henry’s is bursting with Eastern European delights.
Bloom Time
Yuki Hana, with its exotic takes on sushi and more, carves out a place on the thriving Japanese dining scene.
Top Tchoup
From pork chops to Korean fried chicken, Chef Ryan Vargas infuses Emeril’s Tchoup Chop with creativity. And he can do wonders with the sizzling robata grill.
Craft Trio
Three intimate eateries have taken over old spaces, with a common thread of reuse, repurpose and refresh.
Pure Pleasure
Brown’s New York Deli brings a delicious kosher slice of the Big Apple to Maitland.
Wish They All Could Be California Grills
A makeover freshened up the menu and dining room, but left intact the Disney mainstay’s 19-year tradition of superb food and an outstanding view.
Sea Change
Eddie V’s makes a formidable mark on Restaurant Row with superb seafood, steaks and service.
Turkish Blend
Cappadocia draws on a diverse food history from the homeland, with charcoal-grilled meats that are out of this world.
A Study in Creativity
Chef Henry Moso watches and learns from others—and Kabooki Sushi diners are reaping the benefits.
All Smiles
With items like duck lovers pizza and buffalo burgers, The Smiling Bison takes ‘bar food’ to new heights.
Savory Southern Accent
From an on-site brewery to dazzling smoked dishes, Cask & Larder beckons diners to make themselves
at home.
Mixed Grill
Santiago’s Bodega offers tasty tapas in an inviting space, but some kinks need ironing out.
On a Fast Track
With its modern Mediterranean flavors, the casual Carmel Café & Wine Bar is cause for celebration in Winter Park.
Flavorful Intersection
At B&B Junction, in the old 4 Rivers spot, Aaron Quinones crafts creative burgers as well as a superb mac ’n cheese.
It’s All That
Some bear goofy names, but the sandwiches, soups and salads at That Deli are seriously good.
Familiar Fare
The Vietnamese comfort food at Ha Long Bistro is deliciously predictable—but with a few surprises.
Expedition Sushi
At Wasabi in Florida Mall, the meal is on the move atop conveyor belts. So bring the kids and grab some fun.
Self-Serving Soup
There’s a whole lotta cooking going on at
Hotto Potto—and you’re doing it.
Savory Surprises
A tasty dish at a department store eatery? That’s just one of five unexpected culinary pleasures that dining critic Joseph Hayes found hiding in plain sight.
Cat’s Meow
Magnificent Greek cuisine gets star billing at Kouzzina by Cat Cora on Disney’s BoardWalk.
Taking Flight
Whether your choice is from the sushi bar or a hot-as-blazes grill, everything at Dragonfly Robata Grill is magnificent.
Changing Tastes
When his bistro didn’t click with diners, Chef Rich Lendino turned to his Italian family’s recipes and created Marco Dino’s.
SoNapa, So Not
While the name is supposed to evoke places—Sonoma and Napa—known for savory cuisine, the new Maitland restaurant doesn’t even come close to them.
