Winter Park
FOOD & DRINK
New Italian bakery now open in Winter Park
A new Italian bakery and deli is now open in Winter Park at 965 S. Orlando Avenue [GMap] near PDQ Chicken and Agave Azul. M’ama Napoli (Instagram) opened last Tuesday, serving a menu of pastries, flatbreads, and more. Yes, cannolis. Yes, they cater. Yes, they have fancy coffee service.
‘Our business has dropped 50%:’ Downtown Orlando restaurants struggling amid drop in foot traffic
ORLANDO, Fla. – As WKMG Hits the Road to downtown Orlando this week, some business owners told us they’re hoping others will do the same. On the first floor of the Chase building along Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando is where you’ll find Nifty’s Korean BBQ and Ramen. Helen So and her husband have been in business for seven years – just the two of them. Helen takes the orders and serves customers while her husband cooks the food.
2 Orlando restaurants make Southern Living’s list of ‘most legendary’ eateries in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – Two of Florida’s “most legendary restaurants” are located right here in Orlando, according to Southern Living. Orlando’s “beloved dive” and a restaurant inside of the Waldorf Astoria made the list of 17 eateries the publication described as cultural icons. Coming...
SeaWorld’s ultimate shark experience returns to Florida in 2024
ORLANDO Fla. (WFLA) – Next week, the Ultimate Shark Experience returns to Seaworld Orlando with events to educate as well as thrill shark enthusiasts. Beginning July 7 to July 14, guests who purchase a special ticket (in addition to single day park ticket) can interact and immerse themselves in a day filled with shark activities. […]
Electric Daisy Carnival to drive stiff competition for hotel rooms this fall
Electric Daisy Carnival, the electronic dance music festival that takes over Orlando's Tinker Field each year, is expected to drive stiffer competition than usual for hotel rooms this fall as it has attracted the world’s best-known DJs for back-to-back performances — and will coincide with a Justin Timberlake concert.
How to keep your pets calm during the ‘summertime booms’
ORLANDO, Fla. – During the summer months, afternoon thunderstorms and fireworks can often frighten our four-legged friends. Whether it’s booms from Fireworks at the Fountain on July 4 in Downtown Orlando, or lightning, there are some products on the market designed to calm our fur babies, including one invented by an Orlando man.
New Traffic Rules in Florida Could Disrupt Disney World Travel Plans for Thousands
Walt Disney World Resort guests driving to the theme parks this summer and fall will have something new to remember when coming into Florida and going to Orlando. Will this new Florida driving law affect you? Let’s find out. New Florida Driving Law Could Impact Millions of Disney World...
How To Update Your Deck For The Perfect Summer Outside
(BPT) - Summer is here, and that means it’s time for a home maintenance refresh. With record-high temperatures hitting across the country, it’s important to pay attention to your deck. Contractor and TV Host Chip Wade recommends a new product from Cabot® to extend the life of surfaces....
Orlando’s Greenery Creamery, Sampaguita help people create core memories through ice cream
ORLANDO, Fla. – Marie Mercado had no plans of becoming a “professional ice cream lady.” She had her sights set on the stage. “I wanted to be an opera singer,” Mercado said. “I did perform. I did shows in New York. I moved to Japan, I did a couple of performances there. I was there for a year and then I was going to move to Germany, but then I’m like, ‘OK, let me pay down some student loans. Let me figure out my life, get everything settled, get everything squared away before I move.’”
Mills 50 favorite Chuan Lu Garden temporarily closes
Chuan Lu Garden, one of the most Foodie Award-decorated venues in Orlando, has closed its doors temporarily for a “ceiling-to-floor” makeover, says owner Joyce Cai. The expansive space, a fixture in Mills 50 for scallion pancakes, soup dumplings and sizzling Sichuan fare, is long overdue, Cai told the Orlando Sentinel. She and her partners took over the restaurant in 2019 and completed some ...
Win a Trip to the All-Star Jam in Orlando
K99.1FM wants to send you and a guest to Orlando, Florida to see country star Lee Brice perform live at All-Star Jam! Plus, you and your ‘Drinkin’ Buddy’ will get some hang time with Lee Brice before the show!. Enter below for your opportunity to win a...
Bands, Brews and BBQ returns to SeaWorld Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. – SeaWorld Orlando’s Bands, Brew and BBQ festival is set to return to the theme park this month for Florida summer celebration like no other. The event runs eight consecutive weekends from July 6 through Aug. 25 and is included with regular park admission. The festival “encapsulates the summer experience,” according to the park’s website.
What Are the Best Restaurants at ICON Park?
The Best Restaurants at ICON Park are a gourmet’s dream, filled with a large number of guests who have recognized the quality of the services. You can find artistic small plates, Southern comfort food, Mediterranean flavors, and classic American dishes. Even the pickiest will find something interesting. Let’s explore some of the best restaurants in ICON Park.
Gnarly Barley working on fancy new porch
The folks at The Gnarly Barley (Website | Instagram) have been hard at work this week, building a new addition to the front of their restaurant in Ivanhoe Village. The restaurant has already shifted visitor traffic to the side door while construction takes place, with the front door closed. Construction is expected to take the next month and is closed for the summer. But you can see Lake Ivanhoe from inside with air conditioning, so whatever.
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