Bonnie 'Prince' Billy held intimate court at the Dr. Phillips Center and we were hanging on every note

Bonnie "Prince" Billy held magisterial court at the Dr. Phillips Center's Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater Saturday night, treating a packed house…

By Jim Leatherman

Bonnie "Prince" Billy live at the Dr. Phillips Center
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Southern Culture on the Skids and Tremolords got wide-eyed and wild at Will's Pub

Southern Culture on the Skids and the Tremolords brought some down-home rock & roll chaos to Will's Pub last week. It was…

By Jim Leatherman

Southern Culture on the Skids live at Will's Pub
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25 easy weekend road trips from Orlando everyone should do at least once

Orlando has no shortage of activities and destinations for locals to enjoy. But that's no reason to ignore all the weird and…

By Chloe Greenberg

St. Augustine
1 hour and 45 minutes to Orlando
Steeped in history and hauntings, St. Augustine has plenty to do for visitors of all ages. Shop down George Street, visit the Fountain of Youth and Castillo de San Marcos, or hop on an evening ghost tour for some true thrills.
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A rare Florida pedestal home is now on the market for $185K

A unique Florida residence designed to withstand hurricane winds is now for sale in Polk County. Located at 2907 Marion Way in Haines…

By Colin Wolf

A rare Florida pedestal home is now on the market for $185K
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This mid-century modern A-frame home is on the market in Orlando for $2.6M

A rare mid-century modern A-frame home has hit the market in Orlando. The residence, located at 10215 Trout Road, was built in…

By Chloe Greenberg

This mid-century modern A-frame home is on the market in Orlando for $2.6M
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All the new Florida theme park attractions expected to open in 2024

Just about all of Florida’s major theme parks have new and updated attractions opening this year. From Disney World’s new The Little…

By Chelsea Zukowski

Penguin Trek – SeaWorld Orlando
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'Real Housewives' star Larsa Pippen is selling her Florida penthouse for $4.2M

Reality star Larsa Pippen has listed her impressive downtown Miami penthouse for $4,199,999. Pippen, cast member of the long-running Real Housewives of…

By Chloe Greenberg

'Real Housewives' star Larsa Pippen is selling her Florida penthouse for $4.2M
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Gatorland’s Savannah Boan and alligator Jawlene fight to inspire empathy for non-cuddly critters that need support

In my years as an entertainment journalist, I’ve been lucky enough to speak with more than my share of award-winning artists and…

By Seth Kubersky

Gatorland’s Savannah Boan and alligator Jawlene fight to inspire empathy for non-cuddly critters that need support
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25 essential Colonial Drive restaurants everyone should visit in Orlando

Besides being a main drag that runs east-west through Orlando, Colonial Drive (or State Road 50) is also home to a seemingly…

By Chloe Greenberg

The Moderne
1241 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando
This contemporary cocktail bar focuses on exquisite classic beverages and also offers a unique take on Asian tapas. The dynamic cocktail menu changes each month while bartenders offer show-stopping presentations.
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This massive Florida mansion, once priced at $60 million, is now up for auction

A sprawling Florida mansion with endless amenities has just hit the auction block, and there's no minimum bid. The home, located at…

By Chloe Greenberg

This massive Florida mansion, once priced at $60 million, is now up for auction
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This rare castle-style home is on the market for $1.2M in Orlando area

A rare home resembling a castle has just hit the market near Orlando. The home, located at 446 Songbird Way in Apopka, was…

By Chloe Greenberg

This rare castle-style home is on the market for $1.2M in Orlando area
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All the over-the-top food coming to the 2024 Florida State Fair

Along with farm animals, carnival rides and formerly famous musicians, a vital pillar of any respectable state fair is big, dumb, (preferably…

By Creative Loafing Tampa Bay staff

Strawberry Shortcake Kebab
Mini Donuts & Fresh Strawberry kebabs topped with icing, fresh lemon zest, whip cream, & Lemon infused Honey. Feeling adventuresome!? Dip it in chocolate!!


Location: DeAnna's Fried Banana Pudding
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Beautiful bites: The prettiest plates our critic cleaned in his previous 12 months of culinary indulgence

It was an unprecedented year for restaurant openings in Orlando, not just in number, but in quality. The caliber of offerings by…

By Faiyaz Kara

    Kabooki Sushi: Peking duck            Chef Henry Moso's presentation of glistening Peking duck is the stuff Instagram dreams are made of. After poaching the bird in a hot liquid of Chinese red vinegar and honey, Moso ages it for three or four days. Then he roasts it, poaches it in hot oil, and carves it and the duck is ready for social media glory.
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Central Florida's historic 'Casa Coquina Del Mar' inn is now for sale for $950K

A historic bed and breakfast inn is now for sale in Central Florida, and it consists of three stories filled with vintage charm.…

By Chloe Greenberg

Central Florida's historic 'Casa Coquina Del Mar' inn is now for sale for $950K
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Run Raquel and 0 Miles Per Hour raised a racket in the libary at Melrose in the Mix

It was a harmonious clash of the present and the future when Run Raquel and 0 Miles Per Hours cut dual live…

By Jim Leatherman

0 Miles Per Hour
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21 vegan and vegetarian restaurants to try in Orlando

Whether you already eat plant-based, you're plant-curious or you're just looking to expand your culinary horizons in the new year, Orlando has…

By Chloe Greenberg

Winter Park Biscuit Co.
3201 Corrine Drive, Orlando
Inside East End Market, Winter Park Biscuit Co. continues to draw crowds hungry for its vegan twists on comfort food classics. The Crispy Chik Sandwich, chopped cheese and breakfast biscuit sandwiches are some of the more popular eats on offer.
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This rare mid-century modern home is now on the market for $1.9M in Orlando

A rare, true mid-century modern home has just hit the market in Orlando. Located at 1501 Anchor Court, the home was built…

By Chloe Greenberg

This rare mid-century modern home is now on the market for $1.9M in Orlando
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Tom Brady's former Florida condo hits the market for $15.9 million

A Florida condo once lived in by NFL star Tom Brady has just hit the market. The condo, located at 9349 Collins…

By Chloe Greenberg

Tom Brady's former Florida condo hits the market for $15.9 million
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All the best and sweatiest moments our photographers captured at Orlando concerts in 2023

This year was a busy and star-studded one for Orlando gig-goers. From Bruce Springsteen to Beck to Rod Wave to Joji, there…

By Matthew Moyer

Matt and Kim live at the Beacham
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Top Tables: Our critic's picks of the finest restaurants that opened in Orlando in 2023

The sheer number of exceptional eating establishments that unveiled themselves in 2023 made identifying and ranking the best new restaurants for this…

By Faiyaz Kara


No. 1: Camille 

4962 New Broad St., camilleorlando.com 

Opened June



Yes, it's the sort of restaurant that's been intentionally and systematically designed, planned and curated to attract the sparkle of Michelin stars and James Beard Awards, but the seductive trappings and glint of tweezers in the pockets of cooks doesn't take away from the fact that chef Tung Phan's creative and unconventional spins on Vietnamese dishes punctuated with classical French flourishes comprise one of the most exciting menus we've seen in years. A dish like Phan's bánh xèo, reimagined here with chunks of tuile-crowned Florida spiny lobster positioned onto a ring of Vietnamese pesto slicked in passion-fruit nước chấm with bourbon barrel-aged fish sauce, isn't just a showpiece; it's photogenic as hell, too. But Camille is so much more than pretty food on pretty plates. Phan purposefully leaves his guests with a sense of the historical connection of France and Vietnam and, as an extension, of the effects the colonizer has on the colonized, and vice-versa. And in today's world, the poignancy of Phan's message is not lost. (Review)
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Every Orlando restaurant we reviewed in 2023

Orlando's restaurant world is growing by the day, and our restaurant critic is setting out to get a taste of it all.…

By Faiyaz Kara, Rob Bartlett, Bao Le-Huu

SUPERICA
415 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-919-6671, $$$$

Five-time James Beard Award nominee Ford Fry brings his high-caliber Tex-Mex cantina to Winter Park, and it delivers. Both the queso fundido and the tortilla soup make top-notch starters. Tacos come in hard shell, street and al carbon varieties (the crispy pork belly is luscious). A dish of heft worth considering: 36-hour smoked and grilled bone-in short rib. Open daily.
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The 10 most popular Orlando homes for sale in 2023

Orlando's housing market took some tumbles this year. Despite rising interest rates, a statewide property insurance crisis and unwavering inflation, homes continued…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Orlando home of former MLB star Johnny Damon
Damon, a former Boston Red Sox outfielder, built the Orlando lakefront home with his wife, Michelle Damon, back in 2010. You may remember him from his fan-favorite flowing hair he sported while on the team, or perhaps from his 2021 DUI arrest, which he famously blamed on his support for Donald Trump. Either way, Damon left his mark on the estate, which was previously home to several other sports big shots. Property records indicate the land previously belonged to NBA stars Antonio Davis (2001-2002) and Tracy McGrady (2002-2007). Damon purchased the residence in 2007 for $4 million.
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All the Orlando news stories that fell under the radar in 2023

Orlando made pretty big headlines in 2023, but we suspect some important stories fell just under the radar. While DeSantis' legal feud…

By McKenna Schueler

Most underreported Orlando news stories that fell under the radar in 2023
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Orlando's 25 most WTF news stories of 2023

Nazis and sinkholes and bears, oh my! In just a measly 12 months, Central Florida has made its rounds in the news…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Orlando's 25 most WTF news stories of 2023
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Every chaotically festive moment we saw Bad Santa and the Angry Elves at Ten10 Brewing

It happens like clockwork every year. As Orlandoans start putting up their trees and Mariah Carey takes over the unfortunate FM airwaves,…

By Jim Leatherman

Bad Santa and the Angry Elves live at Ten10 Brewing
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The 20 most anticipated new restaurants coming to Orlando in 2024

Orlando's food scene was hit with a lot of change in the past 12 months. The city lost some old favorites and…

By Chloe Greenberg

The 20 most anticipated new restaurants coming to Orlando in 2024
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21 of the biggest concerts coming to Orlando in 2024

Orlando is no stranger to killer live music performances. Just this year, we got to see P!nk fly high, Bruce Springsteen roar through…

By Matthew Moyer

P!nk
Nov. 18, Camping World Stadium
Tickets via Ticketmaster
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12 Ways of Giving: A dozen organizations doing essential work in Orlando worth your support

Welcome to the fourth installment of “12 Ways of Giving,” our annual list of local organizations that would benefit from your financial…

By Ida V. Eskamani, McKenna Schueler, Matthew Moyer, Gabby Macogay, Grayson Keglovic

12 Ways of Giving: A dozen organizations doing essential work in Orlando worth your support
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Pulp friction: Kyle's new show at Orlando City Hall wrecks and reconstructs Americana, gender roles, and pop art

Orlando's City Hall looms over its plaza like the radiator grill of a postwar Packard. Inside, the Terrace Gallery's solo exhibition by…

By Richard Reep

'On Strange Footing,' oil on canvas, 48 x 60 inches
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Orlando artist Boy Kong and friends launch Fruits, a weekly 'art yoga' meetup

On nice days, artist Boy Kong will invite his sister, Tammy Truong, and his friend Hiep Nguyen over. They'll lay a blanket…

By Michael Cuglietta

Orlando artist Boy Kong and friends launch Fruits, a weekly 'art yoga' meetup at Kaya
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