Discover Asia with WAVE!

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Sushi Donut… Sushi taco… Sushi Pizza… Sushi Burger… Have you ever heard of such things? Well at Wave Asian Bistro & Sushi you will find that and much more!! Come check out this imaginative restaurant in quaint downtown Mount Dora, just a short ride North West of Orlando. You may also want to try out sushi cereal—a bowl of raw …

Have a Taste of Seasonal Florida Flavors

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One of Winter Park’s most iconic restaurants, the Briarpatch has welcomed locals and visitors alike since 1980. Located on Park Avenue, it serves contemporary American cuisine in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Using only the freshest local ingredients, the Briarpatch team is committed to showcasing seasonal Florida flavors. This bustling restaurant is decorated with the theme of a modern, yet …

Gourmet Sandwich plus Local Art? Pom Pom’s Got it All!

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Blink and you’ll miss this fabulous East meets West hotpot with themed gourmet sandwiches plus a unique blend of authentic side salads and a wide variety of loose leaf teas and a delicious array of sweets to tantalize your taste buds! Some of their signature sandwiches include The Spicy Elvis, The Fu Man Chu and Big Daddy’s Triple Decker! With …

Hola Amigo! Spoil yourself in Mexican Goodness

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We love to support local and this family owned and operated restaurant is one of a kind. Come check out a local favorite spot with delicious Mexican dishes made from scratch, authentic Mexican food and amazing curbside Margaritas!!! Garibaldi’s in Apopka dates back to 2000. Over the years Garibaldi has had the opportunity to establish a large following of loyal customers …

Enjoy Classic Comfort Food, only in The COOP

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Brought to you by the team behind 4 Rivers Smokehouse, The COOP is a Winter Park neighborhood restaurant celebrating the home-style fare of the South. Serving up hospitality at every table, Chef/Owner John Rivers offers comfort food classics made from scratch daily. Passed-down recipes and seasonal ingredients come together in the form of iconic dishes from Southern Fried Chicken, Low Country Shrimp & …

Skip the Cooking! Grab Your Meal at Bites & Bubbles

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Bites & Bubbles in the heart of the Mills 50 District of Downtown Orlando, Florida is an American Restaurant with a French Kiss! You will find many French influences on the menu from Escargot to French Onion Soup and much more. The concept and the menu are the brainchild of Eddie Nickell and Nicholas Olivieri. With a stylish yet relaxed …

Savor the Taste of Unique American Cuisine

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You may be quarantined but you can still get great food, desserts, cocktails and wine with fast and easy curbside service. Many local restaurants have created family style meal options and Luke’s is one of them! Of course, if you just want a meal for one, that is available too. If you are feeling extra adventurous, you can even pick …

Stimulate your Appetite with Bulla Gastrobar

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Bulla Gastrobar is a fun, casual gathering place inspired by the most popular tapas restaurants in Spain! It began as the brainchild of Carlos Centurion, former owner of Por Fin and buzz-creating guru. He and his team of seasoned restaurateurs set out to create the kind of place that stirs the senses and stimulates the appetite. Inspired by the famous …

Celebrating Orlando’s Farm-to-Table Story

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In a past era, conductors would “highball” trains to ensure harvests from Central Florida would move quickly from field to table. Today, that legacy lives on in Orlando restaurants such as Highball & Harvest. The farm-to-table restaurant transforms ingredients sourced from local farms and the resort’s organic garden into innovative Southern dishes and cocktails featuring seasonal fruits and fresh herbs. …