Author: Joseph Hayes
Local Kissimmee couple David and Elaine Duran compete on the latest season of Next Great Baker on TLC.
Schumann’s Jäger Haus, the Mulvaney brothers’ venture into German cuisine, is a winner all around, from schnitzel to spatzle.
These five chefs operate somewhat under the radar. But their creations are high-flying taste sensations.
Our annual sneak peek at what’s to come in Central Florida, including museum exhibits and musical, theatrical and dance performances.
At Hamilton’s Kitchen, Chef Marc Kusche excels with European accents on everything from pork belly to snapper.
A chef’s dreams come true at Tartini, where pizzas and pasta dishes are meticulously crafted works of art.
From pierogis and schnitzel to a stunning apple strudel, family-run Chef Henry’s is bursting with Eastern European delights.
Yuki Hana, with its exotic takes on sushi and more, carves out a place on the thriving Japanese dining scene.
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.
Farmers markets provide a delightful stroll for the senses and the chance to bond with family and friends. On the following pages are five prime places where you can gather nature’s bounty and socialize among the greens.
Our annual readers’ survey names the top restaurants in 61 categories.
Three intimate eateries have taken over old spaces, with a common thread of reuse, repurpose and refresh.
Brown’s New York Deli brings a delicious kosher slice of the Big Apple to Maitland.
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.
This year, Mardi Gras, the last day of unbridled eating before Lent, is on March 4th. While we won’t have any revelers on Orange Avenue, we do have some Cajun-inspired eateries that offer tasty repasts year-round.
Eddie V’s makes a formidable mark on Restaurant Row with superb seafood, steaks and service.
It’s the time of year when our thoughts turn to romance and chocolate, two eternal concepts that have delighted and bedeviled us for centuries. Romantic love cannot be explained. Love of chocolate? Well, we’ll try our best.
Cappadocia draws on a diverse food history from the homeland, with charcoal-grilled meats that are out of this world.
Or filet mignon, or ricotta gnocchi, or Bananas Foster. Diners love to dish on their dishes via photos on social media. And so do
the chefs.
Chef Henry Moso watches and learns from others—and Kabooki Sushi diners are reaping the benefits.
With items like duck lovers pizza and buffalo burgers, The Smiling Bison takes ‘bar food’ to new heights.
How do we love breakfast? Let us count the ways.
From an on-site brewery to dazzling smoked dishes, Cask & Larder beckons diners to make themselves
at home.
Santiago’s Bodega offers tasty tapas in an inviting space, but some kinks need ironing out.
With its modern Mediterranean flavors, the casual Carmel Café & Wine Bar is cause for celebration in Winter Park.
Steak and seafood is The Palm’s bread and butter, and the venerable restaurant at Hard Rock Hotel excels at both.
Rocco’s Italian Grille is a true reflection of its chef, who runs his restaurant with a
focus on family, friends and good food.
At B&B Junction, in the old 4 Rivers spot, Aaron Quinones crafts creative burgers as well as a superb mac ’n cheese.
Mi Casa Tequila Taqueria at Rosen Shingle Creek dazzles with a chef from Hawaii who is a wizard with Mexican food.
Some bear goofy names, but the sandwiches, soups and salads at That Deli are seriously good.
The Vietnamese comfort food at Ha Long Bistro is deliciously predictable—but with a few surprises.
Paula Deen brings a new message of healthier cooking to Orlando.
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.
At Wasabi in Florida Mall, the meal is on the move atop conveyor belts. So bring the kids and grab some fun.
You could easily miss diminutive Café de France on Park Avenue. And that would be a big mistake.
Orlando arts groups and individual artists face financial challenges. But their passion to create makes the show go on.
The superb flavors at Raga will transform your view of traditional Indian cuisine.
When Melissa Kelly opened Primo in Orlando a decade ago, she attracted a group of culinary artists who have gone on to instill her farm-to-table philosophy in their own ventures.
There’s a whole lotta cooking going on at
Hotto Potto—and you’re doing it.
Magnificent Greek cuisine gets star billing at Kouzzina by Cat Cora on Disney’s BoardWalk.
The ebullient Emily Ellyn shimmers and simmers with a retro persona that has made her a foodie darling.
Whether your choice is from the sushi bar or a hot-as-blazes grill, everything at Dragonfly Robata Grill is magnificent.
When his bistro didn’t click with diners, Chef Rich Lendino turned to his Italian family’s recipes and created Marco Dino’s.
At Hillstone, it rules the grill and décor to perfection.
The marvelous lakeside view is hard to beat too.
For 17 years, the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival has wowed millions on a colossal scale.
Here’s how Disney pulls it off.
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.
Onetime restaurant owner Bram Fowler is now a culinary artist for hire. And he doesn’t miss his former life one bit.
