May 2013

Features

2013 Dining Hall of Fame

2013 Dining Hall of Fame

The inductees to the 2012 Dining Awards Hall of Fame

2013 Dining Awards

2013 Dining Awards

Our annual readers survey names the top restaurants in 61 categories.

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Extra Pulp

American Idle

American Idle

Fashion Senseless

Fashion Senseless

Our Town

Salty Scribe

Salty Scribe

With his hard-hitting history of Florida, T.D. Allman raises more than a few hackles and eyebrows. And that’s just fine with him.

Giving It Her Y’all

Giving It Her Y’all

Paula Deen brings a new message of healthier cooking to Orlando.

Short List

The Find

Jardinière Gems

Jardinière Gems

Eco-inspired gifts that are sweet and stylish.

Haute Couture to Home Décor

Haute Couture to Home Décor

The trends launched on spring’s high-fashion runways come home.

Body & Soul

Raise Some Eyebrows

Raise Some Eyebrows

The ancient art of threading can give you the perfect arch.

Get Your Motor Running

Get Your Motor Running

Reignite passion in the bedroom.

After Dark

CHEERS!

CHEERS!

With craft beer and whiskey, Eternal Tap finds its place on Church Street.

Messing Around

Messing Around

I-Drive’s art bar, DRIP, is painting the town red. Literally.

Getaway

Getaway Game Plan

Getaway Game Plan

Sending a kid to college? Then Gainesville, Tallahassee and Miami are your towns too. Here’s how to enjoy them.

Healthy Haven

Healthy Haven

Destination fitness camps can reboot a healthy lifestyle.

The Story of a...

Story of a Horticulturist

Story of a Horticulturist

HEATHER WILL-BROWNE, 59, likes to get her hands dirty when bringing Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival to life.

Dining Features

Italian Duet

Italian Duet

Barbara Alfano and Elisa Scarpa come from different worlds in the home country. But they strike a common chord when it comes to authenticity in their culinary creations.

Mac Attraction

Mac Attraction

From the Editor

What Gives? You

What Gives? You

 

World of Good

May Fundraisers

5/4
Chef’s Gala,
benefiting the Heart of Florida United Way. Food and wine event featuring creations from more than 20 local chefs. Epcot World Showplace, Walt Disney World Resort. hfuw.org

Jockeys, Juleps and Jazz, benefiting Save a Life Pet Rescue. Derby-themed cuisine and desserts will be served with Four Roses Mint Juleps. Audi North Orlando, Sanford. 407-898-3130. orlandoeventsunlimited.com

5/5
One Night,
benefiting Orlando Regional Medical Center’s Level One Trauma Center. Champagne reception, silent auction and dinner. The Mall at Millenia. orlandohealth.com

5/8
John Young History Maker Celebration,
honors Rita Bornstein, president emerita of Rollins College, and awards a $2,500 scholarship to an outstanding Orange County high school senior planning to attend a four-year university. Funds raised support the Historical Society of Central Florida. The Ballroom at Church Street. 407-836-8370. thehistorycenter.org/historymaker

5/11
Miles for Milk 5K Run/Walk,
raises funds to develop a donor human milk bank in Florida. Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake. 407-340-8936. milkbankofflorida.org

Runway to Hope Spring Fashion Soiree, raises funds in support of pediatric oncology programs at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Florida Hospital for Children and Nemours Children’s Hospital. Rosen Shingle Creek. runwaytohope.org

5/17
Go Red for Women Luncheon,
benefiting the American Heart Association, helping fight heart disease in women. Waldorf Astoria Orlando. 407-481-6317. heart.org

5/18
Charity Challenge XXVIII,
benefiting Central Florida charities. Local business communities compete in athletic events. Florida Citrus Bowl.  407-339-3888. charitychallengeinc.org

Wishmaker’s Ball, raises funds for Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida. Waldorf Astoria Orlando. 407-622-4673, ext. 209. wishmakersball.com

AIDS Walk Orlando, fundraiser for the Hope and Help Center of Central Florida, the leading AIDS/HIV service organization in the community. Lake Eola Park. aidswalkorlando.org

5/19
Florida Hospital’s Gourmet Soiree,
raises funds in support of  programs at Florida Hospital that focus on healthy living. Rosen Shingle Creek. fhgourmetsoiree.com

5/24-25
Central Florida’s BBQ Blowout,
benefits HOPE Helps Inc., with country music and a BBQ competition. Oviedo Mall, Oviedo. bbqblowout.org

5/25
ASGO 5K Walk & Family Fun Day,
benefits the Autism Society of Greater Orlando. Orange County Convention Center’s South Concourse. 407-855-0235. asgo.org
 

 

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