Dining
Roman at Heart
The food, service and intimate setting at Café Trastevere all bring Old World Italy to mind.
Curry, With a Side of Belly Dancing
The cuisine at India Blue is authentic and some of it is excellent, but the entertainment is out of place.
Set Your GPS to ‘Delicious’
Chatham’s Place may be a bit hard to find, but it’s well worth tracking down.
Lost in Transit
Quality didn’t make the move when Bravissimo left downtown for Altamonte Springs.
The Legend Lives on
A classic steakhouse, Linda’s La Cantina is Orlando’s oldest restaurant and, still, one of its best.
At Jernigan’s, Game On!
For a certain type of person, dining at Amway Center’s glitzy flagship restaurant is even better than watching the Magic play.
Sweet Spots
Gingerbread brownies? Mincemeat pie? An edible Yule log? You’ll find all kinds of holiday treats at these local bakeries.
This One’s a Keeper
Mitchell’s Fish Market has what it takes to succeed— even in a location where other seafood restaurants haven’t.
Old Faithful
At three decades and counting, Park Plaza Gardens continues to impress.
Pronounced Differences
The Boheme still stands for a posh experience, but some offerings aren’t as tasteful as the setting.
In Sanford, an October Surprise
Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Café serves up a convincing German beer hall experience for Oktoberfest.
Eat Globally
You’ll have your choice of food from more than 25 countries at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.
The Sweet Life of Hollis Wilder
Baking cupcakes brings her a measure of business success; a taste of fame is just icing on the cakes.
12 Hours of Sushi
One man’s marathon of this Japanese delicacy starts at lunchtime and goes late into the night.
Lucky 7
Looking to expand your dining horizons? Check out Joseph Hayes’ picks for the BEST NEW RESTAURANTS in Orlando. They serve everything from Turkish cuisine to Spanish selections, Afro-Indian dishes to Greek delicacies, first-rate seafood to Italian (and Italian-Brazilian) offerings.
Drinks Made Responsibly
Two locals produce vino and vodka, both, coincidentally, in Oregon, with the best intentions.
A Movie Theater With Good Taste
At Enzian, an upscale dinner and an indie movie share top billing.
Fantastic Voyage
At Fiorella’s Cucina Toscana, the chef’s imagination makes the food taste almost too good to be true.
Harris Rosen’s Storied Life
Talking restaurants, Khrushchev and Marilyn Monroe with the prominent hotelier.
On Park Avenue, a Precious Jewel
A change in location puts Paris Bistro on the road to perfection.
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