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New chefs at Maxine’s on Shine and Hamilton’s Kitchen
Plus tons of new restaurants opening around Orlando
Faiyaz Kara
Orlando restaurant critic. Orlando Weekly restaurant critic since 2006.
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Chavo has promise, but competing priorities weigh it down
Lake Mary Tex-Mex has retreated from its initial ambition
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We are what we eat
With his Edible Schoolyard Project, chef Kevin Fonzo gives Orlando kids tools for living
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Cocina 214 celebrates Cinco de Mayo with ‘Running of the Chihuahuas’
Plus Hangar Bar & Grille closes, new CityFish reopens, and second PR’s Taco Palace opens in May
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Magic Wok takes you on a tour of Shanghai’s culinary offerings
Skip the American Chinese, ask for the menu of authentic Shanghainese dishes
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Tip Jar: Brian’s Restaurant gets new owner; Nora’s Wine & Cigars to close
Plus lunch tips, beer flings, foraged foods and new pizza joints
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Bright, airy Kasa offers an ambitious sampling of small plates
Chefs Josh Lyons and Shawn Kaplan are the trendy boîte’s secret weapons
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Tip Jar: Greg Richie takes over CityFish
Plus: Barley & Vine Biergarten opens, Kouzzina closes, Winter Park jinx spot unjinxed?
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The Strand is the latest in a string of Orlando dining victories
Cozy Mills 50 bistro has a food-first ethic and dedication to local and seasonal sourcing
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Brick-and-mortar Crooked Spoon just as good as the food truck was
Steve Saelg’s cheery Clermont gastropub caters to the tastes of a New Florida
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East Orlando Beer Festival, Brews Around the Zoo, FFF’s Locally Fresh
Tip Jar: local food news, parties, restaurant openings and closings
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Pharmacy expands, the Table moves, and Cave Inn BBQ asks for help
Tip Jar: local restaurant news, openings and closings
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’Kesh chef Jerry Helminski musters maximum flavor
Eclectic UCF-area restaurant gives loyal customers what they want
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Tip Jar: St. Paddy’s Day treats and a new local beer
Plus upcoming food, wine and beer parties
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Shantell’s Cafe serves comfort food deluxe
Stylish Sanford soul-food joint will knock your socks off
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Dine With the Departed, Corks for a Cause, Highball & Harvest and more
Tip Jar: local food news
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No shortage of potential at South and York
Farm-to-table menu from a talented chef might give you reason to dine in Winter Springs
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Tip Jar: Local celeb chefs have a busy month ahead
James Beard Award nominations, Ronald McDonald House charity dinner, Books & Cooks to benefit Winter Park Public Library and more
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Taiwanese cuisine reaches new heights at Taipei 101
Tiny UCF-area restaurant lets natural flavors shine through