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Winter Garden's Simply Capri rouses with the coastal cuisine of Amalfi and Southern Italy

Like the Faraglioni rock formations of Capri, the restaurant is solid.

By Faiyaz Kara

May 1, 2024

Nick Valenti has quite the résumé — James Beard Award winner, chairman emeritus at the Culinary Institute of America and former Patina Restaurant Group (now Delaware North) CEO. He's been responsible for numerous restaurants at Disney, some of which I'm sure he's truly sorry for and others, including Tutto Italia and Via Napoli in Epcot, that consistently fill the bellies of park-goers...

Winter Garden's Simply Capri rouses with the coastal cuisine of Amalfi and Southern Italy

Kyuramen ladles bowls of soup worthy of a journey out to the UCF corridor

Ramen-tic getaway

By Faiyaz Kara
Apr 24, 2024
The Joint at West End is a joint venture between the folks at Hollerbach's and Sanford's nearly two decades-old dive bar

They know how to cure the munchies

By Faiyaz Kara
Apr 17, 2024
All-halal burger joint Beef N' Buns serves all-American classics with unique flavor combos

A trio of Palestinian chefs getting customers smashed on South JYP

By Faiyaz Kara
Apr 12, 2024
An Uzbek restaurant decorated like a cowboy saloon and named for Dubai? 1881 in Kissimmee checks all those boxes

Half vintage hardware store, half Bedouin tent decor, all crossroads cuisine in Kowtown

By Faiyaz Kara
Apr 4, 2024
Moody Mills 50 absinthe house Death in the Afternoon hits the bull's-eye

Owner-bartenders Arthur Boothe and Julian Burgos chef Eric Norvelus execute with aplomb

By Faiyaz Kara
Mar 27, 2024
New Disney Springs joint Summer House on the Lake impresses with a breezy vibe and Cali comfort

A mansion for all seasons

By Faiyaz Kara
Mar 20, 2024
Wa Ramen in Orlando's Lake Nona neighborhood gives guests a glimpse of the 'Japanese way'

'Japanese food that Japanese people will actually enjoy'

By Faiyaz Kara
Mar 13, 2024
Jack and Honey's in Thornton Park serves brunch-forward fare with style and a welcoming vibe

New Thornton Park 'diner' fits snugly into its storied space

By Faiyaz Kara
Feb 21, 2024
Eet by Maneet Chauhan won't offend finicky tourists with its Disney-approved 'modern' Indian fare

Eet and run

By Faiyaz Kara
Feb 14, 2024
New Winter Park house of Sichuan cuisine Chuan Fu is a mecca for mala junkies

'This must be what eating firecrackers is like'

By Faiyaz Kara
Feb 7, 2024
Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza in Lake Mary shines with signature star-shaped pies

The Talented Mister O1

By Faiyaz Kara
Jan 31, 2024
Bakery 1908 in Mills 50 dazzles with Chinese-style pastry, buns, dumplings and dim sum

Buzzy bakeshop

By Faiyaz Kara
Jan 24, 2024
Mares Peruvian Cuisine in Winter Park navigates the treacherous restaurant depths of Park Avenue

Staying afloat

By Faiyaz Kara
Jan 17, 2024
Top Tables: The finest restaurants that opened in Orlando in 2023

By Faiyaz Kara
Jan 5, 2024
Tex-Mex cantina Superica delivers a true taste of the Southwest to Winter Park

Five-time James Beard Award nominee Ford Fry invites you to eat the super rich

By Faiyaz Kara
Dec 20, 2023

$Tex-Mex cantina Superica delivers a true taste of the Southwest to Winter Park$
Chayote Barrio Kitchen sets chef Mario Pagan's 'New Latin Table' in Winter Park Village

As gourd as it gets

By Faiyaz Kara
Dec 13, 2023
Downtown Orlando's Sushi Saint presents heavenly hand rolls, but you’ll pay a not-so-saintly sum for them

Holy rollers

By Faiyaz Kara
Dec 7, 2023
The Current Seafood Counter swims delightfully against the College Park tide

Unlike most Edgewater Drive restaurants, it isn’t a house of pizza, pasta and parm

By Faiyaz Kara
Nov 30, 2023
Fluffy Fluffy Dessert Cafe slings Japanese souffle pancakes to Orlando's food obsessives

Rise to the occasion

By Faiyaz Kara
Nov 22, 2023
Zaru in Mills 50 adheres to the ancient tradition of udon and Orlando's noodle-loving crowds go wild

Zero in on Zaru

By Faiyaz Kara
Nov 16, 2023

Dispensary Directory

Winter Park Area

Sunburn Cannabis

11551 University Blvd, Orlando, FL. 32817

Sunnyside Medical Cannabis Dispensary Fern Park

134 Fernwood Blvd.

I-Drive/Universal

Sanctuary Medicinals Orlando

5381 International Drive

Trulieve Orlando Colonial

11291 E. Colonial Drive

VidaCann

2560 Highway 50, #102

Exhale CBD Apothecary

403 Sanford Ave.

MÜV Dispensary Orlando – Garland

101 S. Garland Ave., Suite 110

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1600 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista
"The place is pricy! I'll just start with that. The food is so so good though.
For drinks I got the 'Kyuri & Spicy.' This drink was AMAZING! The spice comes from the ginger, so it's a sharp spice, but it doesn't linger. The cucumber comes to the rescue and gives of a well deserved cooling effect. The drink is very balanced.
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Mid Drive Dive
2401 Edgewater Drive, Orlando
Mid Drive Dive is described as a midcentury-inspired restaurant and bar serving American classics. The concept comes from the longtime tenants at East End Market Matt Hinckley (Hinckley's Fancy Meats) and Jacob Zepf (The Neighbors, Freehand Goods). The menu features American classic snacks, salads, sandwiches and mains. At the bar, guests can dive into simple yet crafty cocktails, plus staple beers and wines.

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