Reviews
Food & Drink Review: Culinary Explorer
Chef or cook: No matter what you call her, Wendy Lopez has an extraordinary way with food at Reyes Mezcaleria.
Food & Drink Review: Bread Winners
Rachel and Brad Cottle create loaves and dishes with the help of ovens named Hansel and Gretel.
Food & Drink: A Twist on Tradition
Mia’s Italian Kitchen, in the shadow of The Wheel, excels at most offerings, including the beef Bolognese and chargrilled branzino.
Restaurant Spotlight: American Kitchen Bar & Grill at B Resort & Spa
Chef Venoy Rogers’ restaurant is “all over the place’’—Italian, French, Asian, deli you name it. And that approach works marvelously.
Jaleo: Spanish Treasure
Chef José Andrés has brought the talents of his culinary team to Disney Springs. And the results—from a spread of ribeye and piquillo peppers to a half-dozen kinds of paella—are mouthwatering.
Sushi Pop: Eye-Popping Cuisine
At Sushi Pop in Winter Park, Chef Chau Trinh refines the concept and menu that has made his Oviedo restaurant a favorite. And the results are superb.
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.
Star Quality: Wolfgang Puck
Wolfgang Puck’s new venture at Disney Springs showcases the true talents of the famed chef, with standout offerings of pasta, seafood and pizza.
El Inka Grill: Praiseworthy Peruvian
El Inka Grill draws on Asian and European influences for a culinary lineup that spotlights fish, ceviche and potatoes.
Bar 17 Bistro: Elevated Standards
Bar 17 Bistro at Universal’s Aventura Hotel boasts great views and an inventive menu.
Kai Asian Street Fare: Worthy Fare
Two engineers walk into a Semoran Boulevard mini-mall and open a restaurant. And the result is no joke.
Southern Spice: Toothsome Territory
The menu at Southern Spice spotlights Indian dishes of a region that many diners may have overlooked. Notice is hereby served.
Fig's Prime: A Savory Blend
At Fig’s Prime, Victor Gonzalez demonstrates a mastery of many cuisines, whether Continental, American or Caribbean.
Wheel of Good Fortune
The H Cuisine mostly lives up to the buzz, as three chefs create delectable Turkish cuisine with a twist.
Brunch Blowout
We’re hopelessly trapped between morning and afternoon—and loving it. Here are some local best bets for the popular repast.
Tony Mantuano: Master of His Craft
At Terralina, Tony Mantuano is drawing upon his grandmother’s culinary wisdom to create superb Italian dishes. And loving every minute of it.
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.
The Waterfront: Mighty Mouthwatering
Some impressive food heroes team up lakeside to make the reinvented Waterfront a success.
Reel Fish: Reel Deal
A restaurant veteran takes an upscale fish camp vibe and runs with it.
Firmly Planted: Plant Street Market
Nearly two years old, Plant Street Market remains a foodie destination, with reliable mainstays and some tasty new entries for pizza and sushi lovers.
Dynamic Dining
At Earls, Chef Simon Zanotto’s energy is reflected in the delicious diversity of the menu, from avocado toast to chicken and ribs.
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