Slate of the Art
Whether cooking snapper or spoonbread, Slate’s Dominic Rice is a master of textures and tastes—and he operates a mean oven.
Power Plants
Creative cuisine abounds at three new eateries emphasizing the good earth.
Flavorful Heritage
At Urbain 40, Chef Jean-Stephane Poinard draws on his expertise and that of generations before him to create out-of-this-world French dishes.
Head North
To the North Quarter Tavern, that is, where Chef Matt Wall raises the bar on bar food.
Flying High
From seafood to fowl, the plates crafted by The Osprey Tavern’s Joseph Cournoyer-Burnett tell a story of delicious daring and creativity.
Ship Shape
Whether you crave flatbreads, fresh fish, or shrimp and grits, MOOR’s menu offers delightful culinary excursions.
Best of Both Worlds
From pastas to hearty beef dishes, Itar Bistro and Market superbly melds the flavors of Italy and Argentina.
Strong Point
A fantastic lodge setting combines with flavors of the Northwest to make Artist Point a prime Disney draw.
Split Personality
Sushi Lola’s chefs are always on a roll out front, while the back kitchen turns out tasty Korean dishes.
City Light
With its menu of Asian, Latin and Continental influences, Kasa shines downtown.
Feel the Heat
At Txokos, Chef Henry Salgado uses a giant grill to perfection, turning out masterpieces of Basque cuisine.
COOP d’etat
John Rivers rules—again. The barbecue king’s venture into fried chicken, catfish and other down-home cuisine has produced pretty much perfection.
Tastes of Home
With dazzlingly authentic dishes, Mamak brings the flavors of Malaysia to Orlando.
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.
