Orlando music fans turned out to trade media and catch some live sounds at the Local Music Merch Swap

Local music aficionados turned out in force to Stardust Video + Coffee last weekend for the 3rd Annual Local Music Merch Swap…

By Michael Lothrop

Local Music History
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20 Orlando area tourist attractions locals actually love

Being in the tourist capital of the known universe, there are a few tourist spots that we Orlandoans don't mind revisiting on occasion. Here are…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Bok Tower 
    Bok Tower is another one of those local attractions that the usual tourists overlook in their quest for thrills but this National Historic Landmark is a must-see for anyone who has the time to visit it. The tower has long been an icon of Central Florida. At 205 ft. tall it towers over the beautiful gardens surrounding it. Swans, Sandhill Cranes and numerous other birds call the gardens home.
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Everything we saw at the Swamp Sistas' Cosmic Conjunction Funktion at Orlando's Will's Pub

Beth McKee's Swamp Sistas musical collective threw a gigantic comeback event dubbed the Cosmic Conjunction Funktion, taking over the entirety of Will's…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Everything we saw at the Swamp Sistas' Cosmic Conjunction Funktion at Orlando's Will's Pub
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Central Florida's Virginity celebrate new album release at Will's Pub

Daytona Beach indie-rock band Virginity release their brawny and buzzy new album, Popmortem, on Orlando's Smartpunk Records on Oct. 15. But the…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Central Florida's Virginity celebrate new album release at Will's Pub
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Matt Woods and Austin Lucas headline Will's Pub joined by a wealth of local talent

It felt like a homecoming of sorts as Matt Woods and Austin Lucas returned to Will's Pub with their rough-hewn Americana, and…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Matt Woods and Austin Lucas headline Will's Pub joined by a wealth of local talent
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Rickolus, Kaleigh Baker, Bithlo Rising, Audible Parts and more through the lens of Jim Leatherman

Longtime Orlando photographer and music scene documentarian Jim Leatherman took in some of the slowly-returning live and local music last week and…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Audible Parts at Will's Pub
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The 25 best delivery restaurants in Orlando, according to Yelp

Orlando Yelp reviewers do not hold back, and their reviews of takeout and delivery restaurants can be brutally honest. Here’s the 411…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

#8. Yellow Dog Eats  
    1236 Hempel Ave, 407-296-0609
    ”Hard to believe I haven't reviewed this place!  A local staple that's been around for years, and for good reason! They are off the beaten path and can be a little hard to find. They also get busy really quickly so be patient and ready to wait. With COVID outdoor seating is all they are offering right now - but all seats are in the shade and there are fans. I like to get the Elvis with no bacon and it includes a bag of chips and a small side cup of their house made slaw. They have beer and wines on offer if you are in the mood for a drink, otherwise they have all the regular sodas, tea and such that you'd expect. Their yellow mustard BBQ sauce is so good, and you can buy it by the bottle if you wanna take some home. Love this place and it's a local staple for a reason!!” – Stacey F.
    
    
    Photo via Yellow Dog Eats/Facebook
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20 Orlando restaurants where your kid can eat for free

Since kids are ridiculously expensive and so is going out to eat, the lethal combo is basically a double punch to the…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

The Porch  
    643 N Orange Ave, 407-571-9101 
     Kids under 10 eat free on Wednesdays with a paying adult. 
    
    Photo by Rob Bartlett
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The best places to eat along Orlando's 'Restaurant Row'

There's a reason a certain stretch of Sand Lake Road is nicknamed "Restaurant Row." This patch of real estate is filled with…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Rasa
    7730 W. Sand Lake Rd., 407-930-0402, http://www.eatatrasa.com  
     The authentic taste of Southern Indian and Indo Chinese cuisine shines bright here. This is not your typical Asian hawker joint, this place delivers elegant cultural street food on a platter. 
    Photo via Rob Bartlett
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20 Orlando dishes that should be considered as our city's official 'Signature Dish'

In April 2017, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs announced a search for Orlando's "Signature Dish." Visit Orlando wanted the treat to be…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Roast beef sandwich from Beefy King
    
    424 N. Bumby Ave., 407-894-2241 
    Roast beef sandwiches and beefy spuds (tater tots) from Beefy King are an Orlando tradition that have been around longer than Walt Disney World. For the past 49 years, this landmark establishment has made this lunchtime staple to perfection. 
    
    Photo via flyguynyfl/Instagram
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20 Orlando area tourist attractions that are actually worth the struggle

Orlando might be home to the most magical place on Earth, but sometimes it's hard to believe that when you're backed up…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Bok Tower Gardens
    Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales, boktowergardens.org
    Find all the natural wonders of Florida in one place, right on the outskirts of Orlando's suburbs. Tour the botanical gardens designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. as you listen to the carillon bells coming from the iconic neo-Gothic Singing Tower.
    
    Photo via Bok Tower Gardens/Facebook
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29 Orlando Instagrams every local should be following right now

Here are a few good ways to add some much needed City Beautiful to your Instagram feed.

By Orlando Weekly Staff

29 Orlando Instagrams every local should be following right now
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Here's where to find a legit slice of pizza in Orlando

Look, in Orlando there's no need to resort to ordering Domino's or Papa John's. Believe or not, we have incredible pies in…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Lazy Moon
    Multiple locations, (407)-412-6222 
    If your pizza size standards are especially high, look no other than to Lazy Moon, a place that will literally serve you a pizza the size of your head, (or larger). If that’s not enough, their larger-than-life pizza slices also come in a variety of unique flavors, including buffalo chicken, bbq chicken, cheeseburger and many others. 
    
    Photo via Lazy Moon/Facebook
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35 local shops screwed by Artegon, and how you can still find their products

With the announcement on January 12 that Artegon Marketplace will be closing for good, quite a few local shops will soon be…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

R ‘n R Record Shop
    Play it old school with a sampling of this shop’s vinyl and CD selection. 
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    Photo via Artegon Marketplace website
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20 Orlando coffee shops you should visit that aren't Starbucks

To be blunt, there are way too many places serving great coffee in this town to have to resort to chains. So,…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Foxtail Coffee
    Multiple locations
    
    Looking to change things up? Foxtail Coffee is a newer joint in Winter Park that has already made a big impression on the community through its home-grown brews and espresso. 
    Photo via foxtailcoffeeco Instagram
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These Florida farms are perfect for picking your own fresh fall ingredients

The air is crisp and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Florida grows some of the best fruits and vegetables, so ditch the supermarket…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Long & Scott Farms
    26216 County Road 448A, Mount Dora | 352-383-6900
    Known for their sweet corn, kirby cucumbers and red potatoes, this full-service U-pick farm has a café and a market in the premises, ensuring that you won’t leave unless at least an hour has passed.
    Photo via jeff__kearney/Instagram
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24 Orlando dishes you need to eat before you call yourself a local

It would be a shame to call yourself an Orlando local if you haven't tried these homegrown delicacies.  Here are a  few…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Fried chicken from Chef Eddies
    595 W. Church St., 407-826-1731
    
    Chef Eddie’s specializes in soul food with crispy, fried chicken. For a sweet and savory meal, add red velvet or apple cinnamon waffles. 
    
    Photo via mrvx85/Instagram
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PROMO: 14 photos of what to expect at Thornton's 2nd Thursday Wine & Art Walk

The 2nd Thursday of every month, the best crowd gathers for the Thornton 2nd Thursday Wine + Art Walk. They come to…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

PROMO: 14 photos of what to expect at Thornton's 2nd Thursday Wine & Art Walk
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25 things you have to do before you’re an official Orlandoan

Got all 25? Congratulations, you have unlocked the "Orlandoan" achievement.

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Watch a rocket launch from the beach 
      
    
    Photo via Technology.org
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Tastiest catch: 25 seafood spots every Orlandoan should dive into

If you consider yourself a seafood junkie, then throw on your bib and haul in the fruits of the ocean at one of…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

King Cajun Crawfish914 N. Mills Ave., 407-704-8863; $A host of seasoning choices, top-notch sides and cut-rate prices make this Cajun dive a real draw for diners craving crawfish boils. Other NOLA staples are hit (catfish po’boy) and miss (gumbo). End with a strong cup of Cafe? du Monde coffee. Pictured: crawfishPhoto via Yelp
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23 Orlando brunch spots worth getting out of bed for

"Brunch is many things to many people. It can be a sloppy affair, bolted in hopes of forestalling a hangover; it can…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Yard House
    8367 International Drive
    407-351-8220
    yardhouse.com
    
    "Pork poutine with fried egg and crispy sage; lobster and crab omelet with fontina cheese and lemongrass beurre blanc; and a cocktail menu including a spicy mango caipirinha and a sriracha ginger bloody mary are just a few of the offerings at this upscale sports bar."
    Photo via Yelp
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Happy Father's Day! 38 Photos from the Milk District Man Cave

Vintage motorcycles and scooters, a tattoo raffle, records, hot shaves, burgers and beer brought  the boys out to the Milk District Man…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Happy Father's Day! 38 Photos from the Milk District Man Cave
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30 tasty shots from Food Truck Fever at Heathrow Racquet Club

Food Truck Fever hit Lake Mary on Wednesday, May 21. On hand at the event, held at the Heathrow Racquet Club, were Caro-Bama…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Caro-Bama BBQ
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14 Bubbly Moments from Thornton Park Wine & Art Walk

We wandered around Thornton Park visiting local businesses, tasting different wines and enjoying some creative artwork at the Thornton Park Wine &…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

14 Bubbly Moments from Thornton Park Wine & Art Walk
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