Best Gastronomic Russian Roulette: Omakase quickfire at Dragonfly Robata

Omakase quickfire at Dragonfly Robata

7972 Via Dellagio Way, 407-370-3359, dragonflyrestaurants.com

Roughly translated as "trust the chef," omakase dining is a series of small plates in which the entire menu is up to the chef's whims. And at Dragonfly Robata, the results are delicious. At the time of writing, there was a summer-themed omakase menu on offer with unique twists on soba, sushi and grilled bison. Add to that the further option of a "quickfire" dish – that is to say, a total on-the-spot improvisation on the cook's part – and you have a meal made for those of us who just wanna shut off our brains at the end of a day and be impressed.

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Best Vegan Junk Food: Fakenit tater tots at King Bao

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Fakenit tater tots at King Bao

710 N. Mills Ave., 407-237-0013, facebook.com/kingbaoorlando

Clearly, not everyone who eats vegan is doing it to be healthy – we've seen some pretty kickin' vegan dishes that would give Chris Christie palpitations. These fried tots at the new Mills 50 bao hamlet are covered in tofu, fake bacon, roasted garlic and onion jam and sprinkled with scallions. Also, they're just $2.50, so if you wanted to also eat a Veganville bao for lunch (crispy tofu with ginger-pepper relish), your wallet would only be a smidge lighter.

Best Secret Rooftop Restaurant: Eleven at Reunion Resort

Eleven at Reunion Resort

7593 Gathering Drive, Kissimmee, 407-662-1000, reunionresort.com

By day, the rooftop where Eleven is located is the hotel's pool deck (which, really, is unique enough for Orlando), but come dusk, the sliding glass wall opens to reveal an elegant space where some of Central Florida's best steaks are served. Whatever you order for your main, don't miss the roasted garlic app that spreads like buttah over toasted baguette, Cambozola cheese and confit cherry tomatoes. Views of the Magic Kingdom and Epcot fireworks are on deck post-dessert.

Best Handheld Dessert: Brownies from George's Gourmet Cookies

Brownies from George's Gourmet Cookies

501 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-622-1499, georgesgourmetcookiesandcatering.com

You know how everyone in your office knows when there are leftover brownies from that board meeting? Everyone scampers like starved cats to the break room and descends upon the spoils, and then they're gone. If you find yourself so unlucky as to miss out, get to George's location on Lee Road and Orlando Avenue early enough to score one of the hefty handheld treats topped with caramel, marshmallow, chocolate drizzle and nuts, all for yourself.