February 2009-2

 

February 2009 Issue COVER STORY Hungry for Recognition Orlando has come a long way as a destination for fine cuisine. So why is it still viewed as a restaurant wasteland? It’s time for some respect. By Scott Joseph On the Cover: Chef Scott Hunnel of Victoria & Albert's created the caramelized diver scallop with Zellwood corn ragoût.

FEATURES

Junior Achievement

Mark Hutsell was a star quarterback at Boone High. Now, 30 years later, his three sons have helped lead Boone to a new era of winning.

By Mike Boslet

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FROM THE EDITOR

A City Multiplex's Suburban Angst

"Parking is the universal gripe everyone has about downtown, either finding it or paying for it." | By Mike Boslet

CITY SCENE

In Their Own Words

Alan Grayson, Super-Achiever
Alan Grayson grew up in a high-rise apartment in the Bronx with views of Yankee Stadium and the Manhattan skyline. As an attorney, Grayson, 50, gained wealth and recognition from his lawsuits against Iraq war contractors, claiming they had defrauded taxpayers. | By Gary McKechnie and Nancy Howell

Our Town

›› [According To] Gary Sain

›› [Business] The Prophet of Retail

›› [Health] Good-Hearted Intentions

›› [Theater] Love Lessons

Top Picks

February's best bets in the arts and entertainment

The City Beautiful

Moment of Clarity | Photo by Abi Bell

CITY STYLE

Body & Soul

Saving Face
Too much fun in the sun takes a toll on your skin, but laser treatments can leave you with a new and younger look. | By Denise Bates Enos

The Find

O-Town Originals
Meet eight of Orlando’s most fashionable residents. | By Shelley Preston

CITY HOME

Design Trends

Bed, Bath & Beautiful
You can have the most beautifully designed space around, but without the proper lighting all that gorgeous décor can’t be seen to its best advantage. | By Denise Bates Enos

Open House

This Old Victorian
Noted tortoise researcher Peter Pritchard and his wife, Sibille, bring world travels home to their historic ‘painted lady’ in Oviedo. | By Denise Bates Enos

CITY DINING

Restaurant Reviews

Primo, by Melissa Kelly/Cityfish | By Rona Gindin

ON THE TOWN

Arts, Entertainment and Special Events

›› Classical Music/Opera

›› Concerts

›› Dance

›› Film

›› Galleries

›› Museums

›› Sports

›› Special Events 

›› Theater

SOCIAL SCENE

Social Datebook

Social Events

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