dining
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.
Best of All Worlds
A harvest of awards, a pinch of sleuthing.
Fertile Ground
Two trailblazers head the list of time-tested dining places offering meat alternatives.
Local Heroes
Chefs Kathleen Blake and Kevin Fonzo celebrate anniversaries with a continuing focus on seasonal and sustainable.
Perfectly Seasoned
A husband and wife bring family and food together, Italian-style, and their customers eat it up.
The Legend Continues
Park Plaza Gardens embarks on a new journey, this time with Chef Bram Fowler at the helm.
Flavorful Heritage
At Urbain 40, Chef Jean-Stephane Poinard draws on his expertise and that of generations before him to create out-of-this-world French dishes.
Anniversary: Introducing the Silver Skillet Awards
1987: The Silver Skillet Awards—A precursor to our annual Dining Awards
Time Travel
Stuck in the past—and loving it.
Sunday Brunches
A few of our favorite brunch spots in and around Orlando.
Candy Crushed
Sweet disasters that stick in the memory.
Sweets: Global Eats
Delightful concoctions you may not be familiar with—but should be.
Sweets: Confections
Works of art too gorgeous to eat—well, almost.
The Sweet Life
Dining critic Joseph Hayes has searched the city for the yummiest sweet treats—from pies and chocolates made with TLC, to killer ice cream sandwiches and popsicles. So pick up a napkin, drop the calorie counter and dig into a slice of sugar heaven.
Local Looks
An update on the local food scene in Orlando.
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.
Sawgrass Sojourn
Recharge your New Year’s resolutions and get back up to par in Ponte Vedra Beach.
Head North
To the North Quarter Tavern, that is, where Chef Matt Wall raises the bar on bar food.
Ship Shape
Whether you crave flatbreads, fresh fish, or shrimp and grits, MOOR’s menu offers delightful culinary excursions.
Best of Both Worlds
From pastas to hearty beef dishes, Itar Bistro and Market superbly melds the flavors of Italy and Argentina.
Where to Eat Around UCF
If you find yourself hungry in east Orlando by UCF, fear not: There are tons of options for you to sink your teeth into.
Where’s The Beef?
Looking for a beef alternative? Here are some nontraditional offerings.
