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WINTER PARK BISCUIT CO.
The all-vegan Southern diner inside East End Market is known for its oat buttermilk biscuits, but the burgers (diaper-wrapped à la In-N-Out) stand up to any being served in town, plant-based or otherwise. The crunch of the Death Valley chik sandwich really impresses, as do the fries cooked in peanut oil. Open daily. (reviewed June 30) 3201 Corrine Drive, winterparkbiscuitco.com, $$
SOSEKI
Cozy 10-seat “modern omakase” in Winter Park offers a refined dining experience fusing global cuisine and Japanese-forward sushi-nigiri courses with a European-style degustation service. Dinner only. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. (reviewed June 23) 955 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 407-9847869, sosekifl.com, $$$$
KOMBU SUSHI RAMEN
In a less-glamorous, half-forgotten strip of Winter Park, Kombu Sushi Ramen maintains a fittingly low profile, serving a so-so mix of sushi, ramen and donburi. Kombu likely won’t be mentioned among the city’s elite sushi or ramen spots, but it’s bringing a foodie-fave cuisine to a neglected sector, and as local tastes are elevated, the kitchen may rise to meet them. Closed Mondays. (reviewed June 16) 7325 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, 321-972-9965, facebook.com/ kombusushiramen, $$
FINANCIER BISTRO & BAR
The French patisserie-cum-bistro in Winter Park serves bistro classics as elegant as the restaurant itself, be it a properly Gruyère’d and bechamel’d croque-monsieur or a gorgeous ratatouille with arugula pistou. The pistou also makes an appearance in the burrata with heirloom cherry tomatoes. While perfectly roasted and crisp-skinned, the poulet rôti is a bit pricey. So is the burger with caramelized onions, barbecue-like house sauce and melted Gruyère running down the sides, but it’s a beaut. End with CONTINUED ON PAGE 39
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