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Four Orlando-area restaurants were just added to the Michelin Guide
The rubber company added Sorekara, Ômo by Jônt, Coro and Mills Market’s UniGirl to their red book.
Home Feature Follows
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Baltimore’s Darsombra get trippy in Orlando’s Lil Indie’s this week
Bryan Raymond and Dougie Flesh and the Slashers open the night
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Brightline’s onboard attendants vote to form first Brightline union in Florida
Despite union-busting tactics from management, Brightline’s service attendants decided to choo-choo-choose the union.
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Nick’s Family Diner closes after 15 years in Orlando
The final day of service will be Sunday, Jan. 19
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Paul Mecurio brings ‘Permission to Speak’ to Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center
Here’s how the one-time lawyer found his way to stand-up comedy
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New Winter Park restaurant the Chapman promises the best Florida has to offer
When they open on Park Ave, the Chapman and the Chase Lounge will feature menus by Seasons 52 creator
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Florida legislative leaders reject DeSantis’ call for a special session this month
Despite the legislative leaders comments, DeSantis is determined that the Legislature convene for a special session
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Orlando bar owner and his partner indicted on multiple child pornography charges
Richard Kowalczyk was co-owner of Southern Nights, District Dive and Stiffy’s
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DeSantis defends college board appointee who criticizes women prioritizing their careers
Scott Yenor details his views against same-sex relationships, including that LGBTQ+ practices bring ‘dreaded diseases’
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Combo indoor pickleball and bar concept Crush Yard opens first Florida outpost in Orlando area
The first Florida location for this ‘eatertainment’ chain.
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Nuri’s Tavern will bring thin, crackly-crusted tavern-style pizza to the downtown core next month
It’s popular throughout the Midwest, but in Orlando, ‘no one is doing this style of pizza.’
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Stuart and Bonnie’s, a new concept from Gideon’s Bakehouse; Baba Yaga Chicken Truck, by Red Panda Noodle; and more new Orlando restaurants
Restaurant openings and reopenings, plus tasty food events
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Florida’s controversial pronoun law debate could extend to cities and counties
Lobbyist John Labriola said he hopes the issue will be considered during this year’s legislative session, which will start March 4
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COVID-19 probe requested by Florida Gov. DeSantis finds no evidence of criminal activity
DeSantis asked the Supreme Court to investigate wrongdoing related to the COVID-19 vaccines
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‘Eat the rich’ graffiti blasted on future site of Team Market Group restaurant in Mills 50
Mills bites back
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Orlando gets a comedic ‘postmortem’ from Sarah Silverman at Hard Rock Live
Gaffigan, Oswalt and now Silverman make for a great year in comedy already
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Hamburger Mary’s argues drag lawsuit is not moot after closing Orlando restaurant
Hamburger Mary’s, which closed the Orlando location in June, has continued to produce drag shows with other venues and plans to host shows when it reopens in Kissimmee
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Orlando’s Broken Strings Brewery closes for good
Broken Strings Brewery will throw a final party in the taproom fueled by free beer ‘until the kegs are empty’
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Civilian police oversight in Florida crumbles after new law kicks in
The measure has dissolved civilian boards in major cities, including Orlando, Tallahassee, St. Petersburg, Miami and Tampa
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Orlando doctor fined $10K by Florida Board of Medicine in abortion case
The case stemmed from 193 abortions performed at an Orlando clinic during a two-week period immediately after the waiting-period law took effect