Culinary Spotlight
Dine: Fast-Casual Finds
Grab your appetite and pop over to these 9 informal eateries boasting a diverse selection of cuisines.
Poke Bowled Over
The poke phenomenon is thriving in Orlando, with plenty of homegrown and chain eateries to satisfy our cravings for the marinated-fish specialty.
Dining Review: War of the Rosés
The enduring pink wine is back, and here are some taste tests to reacquaint you with its unique character.
Chinatown Plaza: Savor the Journey
Chinatown Plaza occupies a plain expanse on West Colonial Drive. But the flavors to be had at its eateries, bakeries and groceries offer a rich sampling of Asian cuisines, opening a new world to adventurous diners and shoppers.
Culinary Spotlight: Beard in Baldwin
Jason and Sue Chin are sowing them with the Beard in Baldwin event, bringing attention to our bounty of chefs.
Culinary Spotlight: A Baker's Dozen
Meet 13 women who bring incredible talent to a part of the O-town table that is dominated by men no more.
The Edison Complex: Imagining Reality
The Edison/Maria and Enzo’s complex at Disney Springs shines with superb food in fantastical surroundings.
Hunger Street Tacos: Tale of the Taco
Hunger Street presents delicious, authentic creations that include grilled cheese, fried avocado, and hibiscus flower.
Tim Keating at Urbain 40: Moveable Feast
Wherever he goes, Chef Tim Keating raises the level of culinary excellence. His latest success can be found at Urbain 40.
Frontera Cocina: Mexican Magnificence
Rick Bayless’ enthusiasm for authentic cuisine has brought a delightful restaurant to Disney Springs.
Pig Heaven at The Polite Pig
The Petrakis powerhouse trots out exemplary fare at The Polite Pig, sticking with local providers while continuing to reinvent their porcine empire.
A Master’s Tale
Masaharu Morimoto reflects on family, culinary philosophy, and the restaurant realm that has him on a last-name basis with fans in Orlando and around the world.
Springs Eternal
As Disney Springs nears completion, the new flavors dished out by famous faces are causing quite a buzz.
One Note Wonders
From cheese sandwiches to meatballs, these restaurants zero in on one culinary category—and produce some tasty variations on a theme.
Food Fairs
The fare is varied at culinary festivals cranking up for the fall. Here’s a guide to some favored feasts.
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes…
Catching up with the revolving culinary door.
2016 Dining Awards Hall of Fame
In celebration of Orlando magazine’s 70th anniversary, we catch up with four previous inductees into our Dining Hall of Fame.
2016 Chef Spotlight
Central Florida chefs and restaurants.
Local Heroes
Chefs Kathleen Blake and Kevin Fonzo celebrate anniversaries with a continuing focus on seasonal and sustainable.
The Legend Continues
Park Plaza Gardens embarks on a new journey, this time with Chef Bram Fowler at the helm.
Anniversary: Introducing the Silver Skillet Awards
1987: The Silver Skillet Awards—A precursor to our annual Dining Awards
West Coast Delights
Tampa and St. Pete boast an abundance of worthy new hotspots and legendary mainstays where you can eat, drink and be merry.
Celebration of Taste
Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival marks 20 years with noteworthy new offerings.
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Nov 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Plein Air” is French for painting out-of-doors. For one week in November MDCA hosts a plein air paint out which brings artists from all over the area to Mount Dora to paint the scenic lakefront and quaint cottages. The work from the Paint Out is exhibited and awards are given for the top three works. Opening reception: November 8th, 2019 6-8 PM.
Nov 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Modernism Museum Mount Dora is pleased to announce its new exhibition, Space Oddities: The Sequel. The exhibition opens on Tuesday, July 9th and will run until mid-2020.
Space Oddities: The Sequel expands upon the Modernism Museum’s exhibition of mind-bending Post-Modern designs created by the radical 1980s design collective known as Memphis. This exhibit features hundreds of new Memphis design objects never-before displayed at the Modernism Museum. It also features many items from the remarkable 2016 Sotheby’s auction of David Bowie’s personal Memphis collection, which was assembled over decades of careful consideration. One of the most famous and prolific Memphis collectors, Space Oddities: The Sequel includes many important pieces personally owned by David Bowie, the legendary pop icon, artist, author, actor and astute art collector.
A members-only opening reception will be held on Wednesday, July 10th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in the Modernism Museum gallery. This event is only open to 3MD Members; however, memberships will be available for purchase at the event. Individual-level Memberships start at $40 and several levels are available. Please visit modernismmuseum.org/memberships or call (352) 385-0034 for more information on becoming a 3MD Member and to find the membership level that is right for you.
General museum admission is $8 for adults; $7 for seniors (55+), educators and students; and $5 for children (ages 4-17). Mount Dora residents and military/ service personnel receive a 50% discount on admission. Modernism Museum Members of all levels enjoy free, unlimited general admission.
Sponsor: Modernism Museum Mount Dora
Team UP 360 volunteers support our UP Orlando Grocery Program, which allows people living in poverty to purchase food, hygiene and household items for up to 70% off regular prices. These savings mean that people can purchase enough food – quality food – without having to choose between feeding their families or paying other bills.
Sponsor: United Against Poverty
During this four-week program, students will meet once each week to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
Sponsor: OCLS
Chef Karen Ross of Karen’s Creative Cuisines will demonstrate how easy it is to make pumpkin quesadillas and orange cranberry relish for Thanksgiving. Registration required.
Sponsor: OCLS
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Guides & Resources
Twelve Days of Holiday Gifts: An Orlando Guide
On the first day of… Okay, okay, we won’t sing the whole song, but we will give you 12 ways to shop this season. No matter who is on your list, our gift guide has all of your bases covered—with yummy food items, lush plants, the latest in tech, holiday fashions, spa finds and more. The only thing missing is an actual partridge.
New Worlds: A Guide to What's Fresh at Orlando Theme Parks
Much is new and more is on the way at Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld and other theme parks. Enjoy our hometown tourist guide, along with tips on making your excursion even more fun.
Guide: What's New at Universal Orlando
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2019 Premier Veterinarians
The 2019 Central Florida List is OUT! Each year Orlando Magazine publishes the Premier Veterinarians List. Take a look at the full list now.
2018 Premier Doctors
Our annual list of over 500 doctors.
Real Estate All Stars 2019
Let Orlando's best realtors help you find your dream home!
Retirement Living 2019
This feature highlights several great retirement communities that Central Florida has to offer.
Orlando's Best Lawyers 2019
Our annual list includes hundreds of Orlando-area attorneys in dozens of areas of practice.
Orlando's Top Dentists of 2019
Our annual list featuring 220 of the area's finest dental professionals.
Orlando's Top Chiropractors of 2018
Check out our 2018 list of some of the best chiropractors in the Orlando area.
Recommended Eating 2019
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Guide to Private Schools 2019
Our searchable annual database will help you chart an educational course for your family.
Wedding Resource Guide
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