Orlando Magazine - August 2010

August 1, 2010

Site Staff

The Force Will Be Here, and so Will 30,000 of its followers

Local Star Wars fans prepare for this month’s cosmic gathering at the convention center.

Jay Boyar,

Our Town

People and places that define Orlando

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Top Picks

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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.

Joseph Hayes,

Petal Pusher

Lauren Sigman begins to cultivate a new career as a jewelry designer.

LeAndra Valentine,

The Good Earth

Here’s the down and dirty on using mud or clay to beautify skin.

Denise Bates Enos,

Look on the Bright Side

Bolder, livelier furnishings and accessories are coming your way, signaling a new sense of optimism.

Denise Bates Enos,

Drinks Made Responsibly

Two locals produce vino and vodka, both, coincidentally, in Oregon, with the best intentions.

Joseph Hayes,

Off to See the Wizard

Harry Potter’s world is, indeed, magical, but will it do the trick for Universal?

Jay Boyar,

Sizing Up the Field in the Mayor’s Race

Of frontrunner Bill Segal’s three opponents, [Teresa] Jacobs has the best chance of beating him in a head-to-head contest.

Mike Boslet,

The Story of a... Civil War Re-enactor

The battle lines are blurred for Robert Niepert, 54, of Winter Garden, who fights for both North and South as a cavalry commander.

Chelsy Tracz,

Best of Orlando

The favorites of our readers in 85 categories, ranging from best restaurant for atmosphere to best bicycle store to best nail salon. As we do every year, we awarded the “Best of” designation based on total votes in each category. New to the list this year are short features on some of the winners, so you’ll know, for example, just who the heck Eric Eisnaugle is and how IKEA got its name.

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