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Farmers markets provide us with an overflowing bounty of food and interaction with our neighbors. Joseph Hayes explores five not-to-be-missed local markets and why they’re special.

Planning your big day will be a breeze with our tips on hair and makeup, wedding dress trends from Bridal Fashion Week, accessory ideas, ceremony and reception inspiration photos, lists of talented local vendors and so much more.

Tomatoes from Morris Family Farm are one of the colorful offerings at the Orlando Farmers Market.

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20 SPOTLIGHT Get to know Orlando’s eccentric superhero, Master Legend, who patrols downtown for evildoers and makes time to help the homeless.

116 REVIEW At Emeril’s Tchoup Chop, Chef Ryan Vargas is crafting delicious dishes that feature a strong Hawaiian influence.

16 FROM THE EDITOR The Butterfly Man’s gift.

24 ANSWER MAN The truth about Shingle Creek, and a missing boy band is found.

26 THE FIND Sporty gifts for home or outdoors are sure to hit the mark with Dad this Father’s Day. 28 BODY & SOUL A powerful Maya abdominal massage and fertility treatment comes to Central Florida by way of Motherlove Massage.

144 EXTRA PULP Greg Dawson examines the usefulness—or lack thereof—of local TV 118 RECOMMENDED EATING Restaurants to weathercasts by breaking down the segments. put on your must-try list.

SCENE 132 ON THE TOWN What’s happening this month in theater, film, music, art and more.

140 RSVP Best Lawyers Reception, Florida Film Festival Opening Party, Bacchus Bash, Hearts of Gold Concert.

30 AFTER DARK We’ve got five great reasons to love the Milk District’s latest addition, Barley and Vine Biergarten.

32 GETAWAY Whether for a day or a weekend, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa promises a great escape to indulge in a little wagering, dining and entertainment.

34 STORY OF A… Ballerina.

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Nature’s Lesson Then I heard my wife say, “Barry, it’s moving.’’

Indeed, something was coming to life inside. And suddenly, it all became clear. The blackness that I thought had signaled death and decay was actually the wings of a black swallowtail that had simply decided to take its time. When it emerged later that day, the butterfly was the biggest we had ever seen. We called the neighbor kids over for the release. I videotaped the event, and as the swallowtail flew away, I trained the camera on my 7-year-old and said, “What do you think of that?!’’ He paused, looked solemnly into the camera and said, “I love him.’’

We saw what we believe was our butterfly once more, the next day near our backyard grapefruit tree. Then it was gone, destined to live only a couple of weeks, as is its life cycle—a marvel of nature that slept through 9-11 only to come to life when it meant the most.

So I suggest that you stop by and see The Butterfly Man on a Saturday morning in Winter Park. While I can’t guarantee it will result in an event as memorable as my family’s, I do know this: You will leave with a smile on your face. ************************* From butterflies to four-legged companions and feathered friends: Starting June 8, you can go to orlandomagazine.com and vote from among the finalists in our 4th annual Cover Pet Contest. The winner will grace the front of our September issue. So show support for your favorite. The online polls are open until June 22.

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hile editing this month’s cover story on farmers markets, I ran across the name of Lorenzo Zayas and was reminded of a lesson I learned from him about how nature operates on its own timetable.

Zayas is The Butterfly Man, the longtime vendor at Winter Park Farmers’ Market who sells “butterfly kits’’ consisting of a clear plastic enclosure, caterpillars, and food—a combination that after a few weeks is likely to produce a beautiful butterfly right before your eyes. But in the summer of 2001, I was convinced that I had purchased a dud.

Our family had bought a kit from Zayas for my 7-year-old son, and for several weeks we watched in awe as the green, black and yellow caterpillar devoured stalk after stalk of parsley. Gradually, the gluttony slowed and the creature entered the pupa stage, forming a green chrysalis. Time stood still inside the enclosure, where the chrysalis hung from a small branch.

Then on September 11, 2001, time stood still for the rest of us, with the terrorist attacks and the subsequent shock, sadness and anger. In those weeks that followed, our household didn’t pay attention to much else, least of all what was happening inside the enclosure. Because nothing was going on—the chrysalis had gone from green to brown to black, and it appeared to have dried up, anything inside obviously dead. We waited impatiently, but more than two months after bringing the caterpillar home from the farmers market, we decided that the end had come.

A spot in our backyard flowerbed was selected as a resting place. My son dug a small hole with a spade. We placed the chrysalis in his cupped hands and prepared to say a few words of tribute.

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“I keep ’em knowing that I’m around,’’ he says, taking a gulp of seltzer water. “They know I’m in town.’’

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made black and silver costume, combat helmet, thick goggles and metal belt. Since he moved here from his native Louisiana 20 years ago, his self-appointed mission has been to patrol the streets looking for evildoers. And while it’s hard to put a number on how many he might have thwarted, Master Legend’s tales about the battles seem endless.

He’s in the middle of telling one as he circles around a church, and a “crackhead beer store” that he says used to teem with trouble. “When I first came, it was running wild. People were getting robbed, houses broken into, people getting jumped, beat up and stuff. This neighborhood wasn’t like you see it now. I used to get into fights all the time.”

Suddenly he picks up a protein bar and almost without looking tosses it out the window of the van toward a destitute-looking man sitting on the sidewalk in a wheelchair—a man seemingly invisible to pedestrians. But not to a superhero.

And it becomes apparent that crime fighting isn’t Master Legend’s only mission.

Like any sensible superhero, Master Legend doesn’t reveal his real name or where he lives.

By day he is a 47-year-old carpenter, working through a string of temporary labor and side jobs. With his wiry, shoulder-length hair, he describes his daytime persona as that of a “mild-mannered hippie,’’ which he says helps people confide in him details they otherwise wouldn’t. “Somehow, I run into people and they see me and they start thinking that I’m a fellow criminal, and they start telling me what they do,” he explains.

He tells a wrenching story of childhood abuse, including, he claims, a father who was in the Ku Klux Klan. One day when Master Legend was in first grade, he discovered a pile of superhero comic books stuffed into a garbage can while walking home from school.

That inspired him to create his own costume and keep it in his backpack for school, ready to wear when he came up against bullies.

A decade later he found himself homeless, “pretty much cast out in the world and living in the streets and along the Mississippi River, behind the levy.’’ The only help he received was from his “hobo friends” who taught him how to make a tent, find food, and fish the local ponds to survive.

Over the years, his exploits haven’t gone unnoticed. Master Legend was profiled in Rolling Stone magazine in 2008, and was part of an HBO documentary in 2011 that chronicled several figures from the national real-life superhero movement. These days when club-goers and others see him on the street and ask him to pose

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with them for photos, which is often, he assumes a ready-for-battle-at-any-moment stance, and obligingly puffs out his chest for the snapshot.

Master Legend’s van is littered with “nonlethal weapons,” including a homemade wooden shield and sword, even a small bullhorn to scare off troublemakers. But he concedes that his adventures aren’t as rowdy as they used to be: “People haven’t been as violent these days.’’ At one time he had a sidekick called The Ace. But Master Legend hasn’t seen him in years, so these days he goes it alone, occasionally calling for backup from his collection of more than 4,000 Facebook followers on night patrols around town. “I’ve just gone back to the way I did things from the start,” he explains. “People can come and team up with me if they want to, but I’m not forming any more teams, because it causes obligations and conflict.”

REASONS MASTER LEGEND DOES IT RIGHT: 1. his costume isn’t scary so he doesn’t terrorize citizens.

2. he’s very friendly to the public so they trust him and are glad to see him in the streets.

3. does everything from fighting crime to charity to community service.

4. is overall AWESOME. — Post by a follower on Master Legend’s Facebook page

Master Legend distributes gifts to those in need at Lake Eola Park.

In 2004, he received a commendation from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office for helping rescue people during Hurricane Charley. And in the Rolling Stone article four years later, a law enforcement officer confirmed that Master Legend’s tips “helped put away a few criminals.’’ Today, however, he no longer has that police connection, and officials at the Orlando Police Department and the Sheriff’s Office say they just aren’t that familiar with Master Legend. They would not say whether it helps or hurts to have a self-appointed crime fighter battling on their side in the shadows.

It’s a few days before Christmas when the Justice Van pulls up near Lake Eola Park. For the next 30 minutes or so, Master Legend hands out toiletries, sandwiches, water, socks and blankets to a crowd of about 50 of Orlando’s homeless. The items were bought with donations he scraped together and with money he earns at his temporary labor jobs.

“Master Legend is a really decent guy,” Richard Peete, 57, says of his friend that day, as dozens surround the open back doors of the van. Peete, who Master Legend refers to as one of his “super friends” for helping to spread the word of this day’s giveaway, says he first met Master Legend about two years ago, while he was sleeping in a downtown church. “Him and his boys came up there giving out little treats,” he recalls. “Now I

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got no family and no job and no home, and I’m reduced to living out on the streets depending on people like him for something to eat.”

Master Legend says he advocates for Orlando’s local homeless population wherever he can, partly as a way to pay back those who helped him survive all those years ago. There are the announced giveaways, but on cold nights he also visits the residents of “hobo camps” in the woods, giving out blankets and other items, including dog food for pet “hobo dogs.”

He doesn’t seem to worry about his own shallow pockets.

“It’s supposed to be a duty, a person’s duty to help others, really, I always thought,” he says. “I don’t try to push much religion around, but you know, some people may not believe in Jesus, but they can believe in the things he did. He was trying to be a good guy.

“I believe those are the examples to live by.”

Master Legend talks about these things a lot on his Facebook page, and on his Internet radio show (recent show topics included “Bullies and Snobs’’ and “Master Legend Gives Real Effective Crime Fighter Tips’’). He says he’s writing his memoirs and wants to use the proceeds to fund more of his missions around Orlando. He also has teamed up with other homeless advocates to convert a downtown building into a community resource center for the homeless through the charitable Nehemiah Project Community Development Corporation.

When asked how long he will continue to don his homemade garb, how long he will continue to be Orlando’s superhero, Master Legend says he’s in it for the long haul, partly because he sees the plight of the city’s homeless becoming more dire by the day. He plans to continue using his powers of detection to find those who need help.

“When I walk these city streets late at night, I can just know where somebody’s laying up in a bush,’’ he says of those who are hurt or homeless. “No one else will find them, but I know. I can tell they’re there.”

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Where is the real Shingle Creek?

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Those who haven’t lived in Central Florida very long most likely associate the name Shingle Creek with Harris Rosen’s hotel and golf resort. But the waterway is real—it runs by the hotel—and plays an important role in the ecosystem because it forms the headwaters of the Everglades. Shingle Creek begins near Pine Hills and becomes more prominent the farther south it flows, crossing under numerous roadways, including the Beachline Expressway, before ending its 23mile journey at Lake Tohopekaliga in Kissimmee.

Although much of the creek and surrounding land have been afforded protected wetlands status, it wasn’t always that way. Up until 1986, treated wastewater was dumped directly into the creek. And development has encroached over the years. But you can still enjoy a canoe trip on the waters, especially in the area near

Lake Toho, and hike fascinating nature pockets like the Shingle Creek Management Area. This 1,750-acre parcel, restored by the South Florida Water Management District, is near Hunter’s Creek and hemmed in by International Drive, Central Florida Parkway, John Young Parkway and the 417 expressway. Amazingly, however, it’s possible to spend a few hours walking through the woods beside the creek or along trails next to palmetto and pine without hearing traffic.

The story of this portion of the creek is one for the ages: This is where, in the 1980s, an archaeology team from Rollins College unearthed the remains of prehistoric stone tools. The implements had been used by Indians as far back as 9,000 years ago.

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Whatever happened to the boy band O-Town?

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of the century, when we were inundated by acts from the boy band factory of local impresario Lou Pearlman. One of those was O-Town, whose creation was the subject of an ABC/MTV reality series called Making the Band, in which five guys got their musical act together while living in a upscale house in Windermere. The show ran from 2000-2002, and O-Town enjoyed a measure of success, with two albums and the hit singles “Liquid Dreams’’ and “All or Nothing.’’ But the popularity of the band—composed of Jacob Underwood, Ashley Parker Angel, Erik-Michael Estrada, Trevor Penick and Dan Miller—eventually waned, and O-Town broke up in 2003.

Each member embarked on a solo career; then in 2011 there was talk of a reunion (although Angel said he wouldn’t be taking part). Finally, two months ago the group declared on social media that O-Town was officially back. They’ll have their first re-

union concert June 13 at the Under the Bridge club in London, with three performances in Germany the following week. A spokesman for the group confirmed that O-Town is working on a new album. No word yet on U.S. concert dates, although the group offered this recent Tweet: “Do you really think we won’t come home? Keep your eyes peeled…it’s coming soon.’’

OMG, count Answer Man among those who thinks the boys owe it to their namesake city to do a concert here. One person who won’t be attending, however, is Lou Pearlman. His empire came crashing down several years ago, and he’s serving a 25-year sentence for masterminding a Ponzi scheme, with a release date from federal prison of 2029.

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ida PowerSports, Kissimmee, and Seminole PowerSports, Sanford. 2 Who says dress shirts have to be boring? Not Geoffrey Beene, whose newest collection includes chic tailoring and fashion-forward hues. $55 at Macy’s, macys.com 3 Eufora HERO Thickening Elixir will make Dad’s hair fuller and more manageable. $21.95 at Beya Hair Studio, Orlando, beyahairstudio.com 4 The Case Golfer’s Tool Gift Set features a clip blade and divot tool with an embellished bone handle, plus a magnetic ball marker. $79 at wrcase.com 5 The Mission Enduracool limitededition Father’s Day kit includes a Cooling Towel and Instant Cooling Cap. $30 at missionathletecare.com 6 The GX-4i Laser Rangefinder by Leupold & Stevens is compact and loaded with features to help Dad take strokes off his game. $624.99 at golf.leupold.com 7 Top off his man cave with the aroma of cognac and leather from Archipelago diffusers. $45–$48 at Marge’s Specialties, Orlando.

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Healing from the Inside Out Motherlove Massage brings a unique abdominal massage to Central Florida. BY LAUREN HODGES MANY CULTURES HAVE CONTRIBUTED

to the art of massage as medical treatment, including the Maya people, who developed a technique useful in both prenatal and postpartum care called the Arvigo Maya massage.

sage and gentle pressure across the abdomen in key areas during a session that can last from 30 minutes to two and a half hours, depending on the case. She also teaches her clients techniques they can use at home—an important aspect of healing and prevention.

Currently, Guldi is one of the few professionally trained massage therapists qualified to administer this type of care in Florida. She works closely with her clients’ primary caregivers to ensure safety and open dialogue between traditional medicine and holistic therapy.

Vicki Robbins, 57, is a registered nurse and certified lactation consultant and childbirth educator for Florida Hospital who felt that, after giving birth to five children, things were no longer “in place.” She had a tilted uterus and her pelvic floor was weak despite

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several months of pelvic biofeedback therapy. After doctors suggested surgery, Robbins sought help from Guldi. She was astounded at the immediate results. “The pressure and discomfort seem to have disappeared,” she says. “I feel lifted and tighter in the pelvic and abdominal area.”

Having been in the business of babies and reproduction her entire life, Robbins responded to the Maya massage with enthusiasm. “I think it helps with placement and flow to get things working optimally to be able to conceive. If it did these little things for me ... imagine.”

Motherlove Massage is located at 1073 Willa Springs Drive, Suite 1009, Winter Springs. motherlovemassage.com

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“Maya abdominal massage opens the five systems of flow: lymphatic, venal, nervous, arterial and chi [energy] to create stability in the body,” explains Pam Guldi, owner and principal therapist of Motherlove Massage in Winter Springs.

Recognizing many women’s concerns about infertility and hormonal imbalances after she became a licensed massage therapist in 1992, Guldi traveled to Belize, where she studied Maya abdominal massage, particularly how it can be used to realign the uterus.

“The uterus is the center of a woman—if it is out of alignment, life is out of alignment,” Guldi says. Where modern medicine has limited treatment options when the uterus is tilted, Maya massage can help to potentially move it back into place, reviving the body’s natural balance.

The technique is less “far out” than one might think, addressing common female conditions—including those related to the reproductive, digestive, circulatory, lymphatic, urinary and nervous systems—by applying ancient Maya healing practices to the study of the ligaments, joints and muscles. The massage relieves congestion and blockages to improve the flow of chi (energy) and fluids; it’s also known to help slow the progression of chronic disease.

After she takes a comprehensive health history exploring factors such as water intake, sleep quality and stress levels, Guldi leads her client into a tranquil room scented with mint and lavender. She combines traditional mas-

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Garten Variety 5 things to love about Barley & Vine Biergarten.

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A BEER GARDEN, TRANSLATED from the German word, is an openair establishment that serves beer— and lots of it. But the Milk District’s new watering hole, Barley & Vine Biergarten, offers much more than just a lengthy menu of brews. Here are five reasons it’s easy to grow fond of this new gathering spot:

THE MASSIVE SELECTION. With 25 beers on draft and upward of 125 bottled, there’s truly something for everyone. New kegs come in throughout the week, and the bar leans toward serving what’s in season. Expect to see lots of hop-forward IPAs, Belgian ales, and wheat-heavy brews during the summer; and the knowledgeable staff can tell you all about their choice ciders, malts, barleys, wines and sakes if you feel like being adventurous.

THE SENSE OF COMMUNITY. “We encourage people to put down their phones and have

live conversations,” says Ratliff. He’s achieved this through the furniture—all of the tables hold up to 10 people, meaning “you may end up sitting next to a stranger, and that’s okay”—and the dozen board games found around the bar. A few crowd favorites are checkers, chess, Pictionary, Battleship, and Cards Against Humanity, and people in their mid-20s can often be seen hunkering down over a game with a competitor twice their age. Says Ratliff: “The amount of diversity was the best surprise. The Milk District gets kind of a hipster reputation. But we see a population that’s so much more that that.”

THEY SUPPORT LOCAL. Breweries in Orlando (Orange Blossom Pilsner, which has opened a new location in Brooksville), Tampa (Cigar City Brewing), Fort Lauderdale (Holy Mackerel Brewing), Jupiter (Inlet Brewing), Cape Canaveral (Florida Beer Company) and Odessa (Big Storm Brewing) are represented either on tap or in bottles.

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Try Holy Mackerel’s “Panic Attack” if you enjoy crisp Belgian ales and you’re looking to start the night strong—it’s for slow sipping at 10 percent ABV. They also support local restaurants; order from Ph K5 or Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria, and they’ll add it to your tab and have it delivered.

THEY WANT YOUR FEEDBACK. My first time at Barley and Vine, I asked if there were sour beers available. There weren’t. “But we’ll keep it in mind,” said my bartender, Devan.

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THE OUTDOOR PATIO. Rows of handsome wooden tables outfitted with enormous umbrellas for shade line the brickpaved patio, the first spot people rush to after grabbing a beer from the indoor bar.

“The patio is our focus,” says owner Gabe Ratliff. “We’re in Florida. We can enjoy that area year-round. There’s something right about drinking a cold beer outside on a hot day.” Up to 100 people can fit outside comfortably, whether they’re taking a seat covered by a puzzle piece-shaped cushion, or standing to mingle and shoot darts. Customers are invited to bring their dogs, as long as they’re well-behaved and on a leash.

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Clockwise from left: A bartender pours a Humbolt Brown Hemp Ale, while customers enjoy the cozy indoor bar. The outdoor patio offers abundant seating and shade.

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When I went back a week later, there was a sour brew being tapped, and a bottled sour was in the fridge. “We want to hear what people want,” says Ratliff. “Someday I’d like to have a suggestion box. But that will come when we’ve got it all figured out, hopefully in the near future.” And a bright future it is.

Location: 2406 E. Washington St., Orlando. barleyandvineorlando.com Hours: 4 p.m. -2 a.m. on weekdays; noon-2 a.m. on weekends

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Seminole Hard Rock Tampa tempts with bright lights, jackpot dreams and a menu of indulgences. BY BARRY GLENN E-ROULETTE IS A FUN ALTERNATIVE TO VEGAS-STYLE TABLES. That’s because the latter is illegal in Florida (although legal on casino ships that cruise at least 3 miles offshore). At Seminole Hard Rock, players sit at consoles surrounding a machine that releases a ball into a real roulette wheel. Play is continuous—much faster than at a traditional table (you have only about 30 seconds to bet here). Everything is virtual, including the “chips’’ that you drag to the electronic board in front of you. E-craps is also available, following much the same principle, except oversized dice bounce inside a plastic dome—an amusing sight. Of course, there are plenty of table games such as blackjack and poker. Early in the day, $5 blackjack tables can be found in the main casino and from noon to 7 p.m. in the Hard Rock Café. And there’s usually always a $10 table, except for Saturday night when the minimum rises to $25.

THE SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO IN Tampa, run by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. So just what kind of fun is being had inside that huge complex you see along Interstate 4 east of Tampa? Here’s a primer:

PEOPLE COME HERE TO GAMBLE AND ESCAPE. It’s the world’s sixth largest casino, so there’s a whole lot of wagering, drinking and smoking going on, although the poker room, an enclosed slot machine area and a few card tables are smoke-free. The Hard Rock Girls who deal at some tables are advertised as “hotter than the cards.’’ So suffice it to say that this is an adult playground and not intended as a family-friendly destination.

The players are a diverse lot, including highrolling foreign visitors, dressed-to-impress young professionals with dates, buddies out for a good time, and local retirees trying to hit it big.

IF YOU LOVE SLOTS, YOU’LL BE IN HEAVEN. There are more than 5,000 slot machines, including a penny slots room with hundreds of them. Looking for a favorite? Touch-screen “slot finders’’ are scattered throughout the casino to help you locate the machines by name, type and denomination. So rest assured that you’ll easily find your way to The Beverly Hillbillies, Stinkin’ Rich, Hummingbird Honey and Wheel of Fortune. Or the newest craze, The Walking Dead, which boasts a surround-sound chair and various zombie-like bonuses that you can feed off of.

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COME FOR THE DAY OR FOR A NIGHT OR TWO. Free parking is abundant in the complex’s three garages, so it’s quick in/quick out if you want to zip over from Orlando (the drive is just over an hour). Or if you choose to stay and are willing to part with a good amount of your winnings, treat yourself to the luxury king room, which includes a spa tub to rest your muscles from a day of gaming wars.

Or play it to the hilt and reserve a Roxy Suite, which features a wet bar, four flat-screen TVs and a limestone tub-for-two. Of course, you

can also choose to think outside the room with a relaxing session at the Body Rock Spa or by renting a chickee hut cabana next to the pool.

STOP AND SMELL THE GUNS N’ ROSES. Hard Rock properties are known for their collections of rock ’n’ roll memorabilia and this is no exception. From a suit Buddy Holly wore in 1956 to a guitar Leland Sklar used on Jackson Browne’s “Running on Empty’’ tour, the place is chock-full of displays. There are also various artworks depicting legends like B.B. King, Bob Marley, Jim Morrison and Tina Turner. And the framed photo of John Lennon as you step out of the eighth floor elevator is a diminutive gem.

THERE’S A JACKPOT OF DINING OPTIONS. Seminole Hard Rock features eight places to eat, including the upscale Council Oak Steaks & Seafood. Its extensive menu ranges from dry-aged lamb chops and a variety of prime steaks to Alaskan king crab and South African lobster tails. Another good choice is the buffet at Fresh Harvest, offering numerous stations with samples from various cuisines (including some excellent Southern fried chicken). And there’s the reliable Hard Rock Café, where you can enjoy burgers, blackjack and bands all in one setting.

WHERE TO FIND IT 5223 N. Orient Road, Tampa (From I-4 West, take Exit 7 onto Hillsborough Road) 1-866-502-7529 seminolehardrocktampa.com

If you want to spend some of your winnings (or need a break from a losing streak), there are more fun times nearby:

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BEACH ESCAPE

The American League baseball team plays at St. Petersburg’s Tropicana Field, a half-hour drive beyond the Seminole Hard Rock. The Rays are one of the best teams in baseball, but their ticket prices are among the cheapest. A lower deck outfield seat will run you $30. But since you won so much money, splurge for a $66.50 seat behind the home dugout. tampabayrays.com

Just 15 minutes from the casino, this venerable African-themed park opened in 1959 and is home to more than 12,000 animals and a multitude of rides, including five roller coasters. Most memorable of these are Montu and Kumba, featuring all manner of inversions, vertical loops, zero g-rolls and corkscrews. You’ll not soon forget a journey on either—bet on it. buschgardenstampa.com

Just across Tampa Bay, there are some magnificent Gulf beaches to choose from.

Fort De Soto Park’s three-mile expanse has been rated one of the country’s top beaches for years. Farther north, check out the spacious, pristine sands of Clearwater Beach, or Caladesi Island State Park, which is accessible only by boat or ferry.

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Clockwise from top left: The Seminole Hard Rock Tampa offers more than 5,000 slot machines; Hard Rock Café has its own blackjack pit; the hotel/ casino and parking garages are prominent along I-4 just east of Tampa; the king luxury room offers a spa tub; a highlight at Council Oak is the 26ounce Cowboy Ribeye.

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Ballerina Anamarie McGinn, 30, dances through life as a member of the Orlando Ballet company.

BY KOURTNEY DESTEFANO Growing up, McGinn hated ballet class. “I started dancing jazz and tap when I was three; I was really into musical theater and on track to go to Broadway.” She thought ballet was boring until she took a master class at age 16 with the late revered ballet teacher David Howard. It completely changed her view. “I realized: This is my new goal; I’m going to be a ballerina.”

Starting her career later than most dancers, McGinn practiced tirelessly as a trainee and as an apprentice for Orlando Ballet before finally attaining her goal as a dancer in the company in 2005.

“My biggest accomplishment has been learning to trust myself.

I love what I do. I’ve seen so much growth in myself as a dancer, and it’s rewarding.”

Her typical day includes class each morning from 10 to 11:30, rehearsal until 1, an hour lunch break, and then the company dances until 6. “We do this five days a week. I also teach jazz afterward for an hour or two.”

McGinn says that Robert Hill, artistic director of Orlando Ballet, has helped strengthen the program—and her dancing—with more modern, cutting-edge works since he took the creative reins in 2009. “He’s really helped me grow as a dancer—not only technically, but with confidence, acting and character development, as well. We still do the classics and story ballets, but just the way he throws in an edge is wonderful.”

“I’ve had a few magical performances. My most memorable was dancing the lead role of Snow White this past year. It was truly a wonderful experience. I’ve had the opposite, too, where everything is a train wreck. My first season in the company, I played Snowflake in The Nutcracker. In the middle of the performance, I slipped on some of our fake snow and fell flat on my face. I jumped up so fast that even our ballet mistress said she didn’t notice.”

The Nutcracker is a perennial favorite among audiences. “Because I started dancing late, I haven’t performed it as long as most other dancers, but I love it. Other dancers have been doing it since they were five years old, playing baby mice. I think people like it because it’s a tradition—one of those holiday things you do.

Plus, the music is beautiful.”

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McGinn isn’t superstitious, but she does have a few pre-performance rituals. “I’m convinced that when my hair goes up [in a bun] smoothly, it’s going to be a good show.” And she sometimes gives a small tribute to her grandmother, who passed away a few years ago. “I’ll kind of say in my head, ‘this is for you.’ ”

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TAKES Farmers markets provide a delightful stroll for the senses and the chance to bond with family and friends. On the following pages are five prime places where you can gather nature’s bounty and socialize among the greens.

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THERE WAS A TIME WHEN THE GR EEN grocer, the produce stand and the truck farmer provided all of our fruits and vegetables. In some places, produce trucks still practice the old ways, but these days, for most of us, it’s the sup ermarket or nothing.

But not for all of us.

Every week, throngs in Orlando and across the country continue to celebrate the comeback of the farm ers market, a revival that began in the 1990s just when living down town began to regain popularity. “It was a value-added move ment,” says Sharon Yeago, treasurer of the national Farmers Market Coalition.

“Small farms needed to add diversity to their produce, selling jams, jellies and breads, just to stay in busin ess.” And with the words “local and sustainable” becoming stapl es of restaurant menus, buying directly from the grower becam e a fashionable trend. So the produce stand was reborn.

Defining it is another story. There are abou t 8,200 locations listed in the USDA’s National Farm ers Market Directory, and it’s as difficult to pinpoint the mod ern farmers market as it is to decide on how to use the apos trophe (before the s, after, not at all?).

In Pennsylvania, the term can be used by anyone, while Maine requires anything called “farmers mark et” to have “two or more farmers, growing at least 75 percent of what they sell.”

Washington State demands five farmers. Calif ornia has strict rules: “Only the producer or the producer’ s parents, children, grandparents and grandchildren … may sell the producer’s products at the market.”

We have none of those rules. “There are no regulations in Florida for what ‘farmers market’ means,” Yeag o says. There are health regulations over the food itself, but no rules governing the name of the place where it is sold. Most Orlando-area markets have some combination of growers, prep ared foods, crafts, art and food trucks selling their own ware s and buying from outsider providers—Audubon Park’s mark et is Orlando’s only operation that demands vendors also be local producers.

The definition of local food—there’s another issue: whether it’s produced in the same state, within 100 miles, or “not from overseas.” The FRESHFARM market in Washington, D.C., requires that farmers and producers be from within a three-hour drive. Depending on the seller, our own limits seem to stretch well beyond that— we even get apples from New York and Oregon.

Nomenclature and rules aside, though, there ’s no doubt that our local farmers markets—with their brigh tly colored fruits and vegetables, aroma of kettle corn, and samplings of blueberry preserves—feed our need for a feelin g of homegrownness. And add richness to the community’s social fabric.

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HOURS: Monday, 6-10 p.m.

LOCATION: 1842 E. Winter Park Road, Orlando ON THE WEB: audubonmarket.com PARKING: Along Corrine Drive, at Partners in Women’s Healthcare, and at Brookshire Elementary. Cars on Winter Park Road anywhere north of ABC liquors will get ticketed; parking at ABC will get you towed.

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HOURS: Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

LOCATION: East Central Boulevard and North Eola Drive ON THE WEB: orlandofarmersmarket.com PARKING: Free street parking on Sunday. Paid parking garages on South Osceola Avenue and North Eola Drive.

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Brown says. “For 20 bucks, you can have lunch and “My father farmed, buy some art.” my grandfather farm ed. We don’t farm because it’s cool.”

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HOURS: Sunday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

LOCATION: Lake Lily Park, Maitland Avenue and U.S. Highway 17-92 ON THE WEB: itsmymaitland.com PARKING: Free on site in two adjacent lots, the Public Library on Maitland Avenue and Seacoast Bank on Ventris Avenue.

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LOCATION: 104 S. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden ON THE WEB: wintergardenfarmersmarket.com PARKING: City Hall lot on Plant Street, public lot behind the Garden Theatre, or on surrounding streets.

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HOURS: Saturday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

LOCATION: 200 W. New England Ave., Winter Park ON THE WEB: cityofwinterpark.org PARKING: On nearby streets and the public lots on New York Avenue and Morse Boulevard, and Lyman and New England avenues. The City Hall lot is available, as well as valet.

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EXPERIENCE WHAT MAKES deep blu A WINNER! The winner of multiple dining awards, deep blu seafood grille serves fresh Atlantic seafood, Japanese sushi and contemporary fusion cuisine with a relaxed coastal vibe.

Enjoy watching the food artisans from the open kitchen or sit at the sushi bar. Specialty drinks, cocktails, wine and beer complement the catch.

Reservations: 407-390-2420 deepbluorlando.com

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2014 Wedding Guide Our wedding guide has everything an Orlando bride could need, from gorgeous gowns and reception dÊcor ideas, to our Best of Wedding award winners list and four pages of local venues. It’s time to get planning!

Sarah Seven Cascade dress, $2,300, and belt, $335; Olivia Nelson pearl headpiece, $95; Sara Gabriel earrings, $335. Calvet Couture Bridal, College Park. Model: Carolina G. of BMG Models; Styled by Alexis Senior; Photo by Erika Rech

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Tips From a Pro

How to create the perfect smoky eye and pretty lip. By Alexis Senior

Cover shoot makeup artist Jillian Caro of Hair & Makeup by Jillian Caro dishes her best big day beauty advice and how she achieved our stunning cover look.

For this look, I went for a subtle smoky eye. Instead of using blacks and grays, I used browns and bronzes.

I wanted to create a little drama, but still keep it simple and bridal. Most brides want to look as natural as possible but still done up.

I love bronzer for this—it gives a nice sunkissed glow if you add a dash of pink blush and a shimmery lipgloss.

What should a bride ask a makeup artist before hiring them?

How much experience they have and what brand of makeup products they use. You want to book a makeup artist that is fast, works well under pressure and only uses the highest quality products.

What are your top tips for creating a subtle smoky eye?

Creating a smoky eye is all about the brushes you use. My two favorites are from Urban Decay, starting with the “smudger.” Its short, densely packed hairs can lay down a concentrated amount of color. I always put color on in a V formation from the outer corner of the eye (creating a cat eye) with the smudger. Then, with a blending brush, start blending outward in a circular motion. That

Jillian suggests doing hair before makeup, especially if the style calls for hot tools. Here, she puts the finishing touches on our cover look.

fades the color out for the smoky look and takes away harsh lines.

Is there a way to keep foundation from running during a summer wedding?

I always like to start every face off with a good primer like Urban Decay’s Pore Perfecting Primer Potion. That’ll keep your foundation intact. But we can’t prevent sweating, so my secret is to pat the sweat off—do not wipe— as you will wipe away the foundation.

How can a bride make her lips look fuller on her big day?

To add some plump to those lips I use a nudecolored lip liner and go over the lip line ever so slightly. Feather the color on; don’t draw on it heavily. Add some shimmer right in the middle of the lips for extra pout.

Any tips for preparing skin the night before the big day?

[Putting on] a gentle cleanser, toner and moisturizer is my nightly regimen. Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! It’s so important to do so daily to keep those wrinkles away.

Are there any lip or eye colors you suggest avoiding?

I’d stay away from bright colors on your big day. A natural but still glamorous look is always in style.

What’s your biggest beauty secret?

Mascara is everything! If you choose not to wear any makeup, mascara should be the exception. It opens up the eyes and takes you from tired to awake in an instant.

JILLIAN: KRISTEN WEAVER PHOTOGRAPHY; BEHIND THE SCENES: ERIKA RECH

Tell us about the makeup you did for the Orlando Wedding section cover.

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Bronze Beauty This must-have makeup will have you glowing all day.

Get a smoky eye perfect for summer with Urban Decay’s NAKED Basics eye palette. $28, Sephora or Ulta, sephora.com, ulta.com

Give your skin a soft sparkle with Sonia Kashuk’s Bare Illuminating Bronzer. $12.99, Target, target.com

Clinique’s Long Last Glosswear in Knockout Nude makes for a pretty pout. $15, Macy’s Clinique kiosk locations, clinique.com

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Calling All Colors

Dress designers look to the future with varicolored collections. By Alexis Senior Bridal Fashion Week was more exciting than ever thanks to the many wedding gown designers who included pops of color in their Spring 2015 collections.

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Tucked away in a private corner of Lake Buena Vista, Paradise Cove is an idyllic oasis on the shores of Lake Bryan. Twinkling lights and tiki torches add to the magical glow of this secluded paradise. Rainbow hued Adirondack chairs, a palm thatched cabana and a sandy beach lend an island vibe to the setting. Paradise Cove will customize a wedding to fit your vision and budget.

Call us at 407.239.6939 to schedule a tour.

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Bold in Gold Give your girls golden gifts that will unify your wedding party look. By Alexis Senior

It’s customary to bestow bridesmaids with presents for the big day. Many brides are moving away from matching dresses, but matching accessories have become a big trend—and we’ve got glam options for your favorite friends.

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Three Premium Venues… Three Distinctive Styles…

One Award-Winning Team

A leader in the wedding industry for over 12 years, Dubsdread is pleased to be able to offer you three amazing venues, with three unique styles. The team remains the same, the quality is unaltered… the scenery is just more diverse.

DUBSDREAD BALLROOM Elegant, Historic, Memorable…

Located at the Dubsdread Country Club, built in 1924, the Historic Dubsdread Ballroom’s atmosphere and surroundings are unsurpassed. With a massive stone fireplace at one end and original pine floors gleaming beneath the open wood-beam ceiling, the Dubsdread Ballroom exudes elegance and Old Florida charm.

HIGHLAND MANOR A Florida Classic Reborn…

Once a grand private home, Highland Manor was built in 1903. Since 1978, the Apopka landmark has become one of Central Florida’s favorite wedding and event venues. The large, rambling house with its metal roof and native woodwork is charming. Outside, the rolling oak-shaded lawn offers stunning natural backdrops.

THE VERANDA AT THORNTON PARK Authentic, Charming, Captivating…

Located in a cluster of historic buildings in the trendy Thornton Park district, The Veranda exudes authenticity and charm. A recently completed major renovation has improved what was already a favorite site for Central Florida brides with new technology, an expanded courtyard and separate “bride’s house” for the bride and her attendants.

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“I Do” Inventory

In the throes of preparing for your big day? Check out our go-to guide of exactly what to do three months before you walk down the aisle.

By Kourtney Destefano

Weeks of wedding planning go by in a blur, with or without the help of a professional.

Here are our best tips for staying on top of tying the knot, broken down by final months.

3 MONTHS Your main priority now is confirming and finalizing important details. Get with your caterer and florist to make sure the menu and flowers are just as you want them— some food and flowers are affected by season.

You should also finalize the times that you want things to happen during the ceremony and reception. Send that event schedule to the vendors; this will allow ample time for tweaks and changes.

Next, purchase the rings. Three months is just enough time for any resizing and engraving. Any later, and they may not be ready in time for your ceremony.

2 MONTHS Meet with the photographer to discuss specific shots, and walk through your wedding and reception sites to find potential

photography locations that appeal to you and your hubby.

Double-check with the venue about any expected changes in foliage or setting—being prepared is essential when it comes to getting the perfect pictures.

Also, a solid rule of thumb is to mail your invitations 8 to 10 weeks before the ceremony. “I recommend that couples send their invitations out 10 weeks in advance so they can use a ‘respond by’ date of 4 weeks out,” says Denise Wilson of Dogwood Blossom Stationery. “This timeline ensures that guests receive their invitation with enough time to book travel, and allows the couple to receive responses early enough to finalize head count.” Don’t forget to record the RSVPs in your planner or a spreadsheet.

1 MONTH Touch base with all your vendors, specifically in regards to arrival times. Taking care of final vendor payments will help relieve some stress and give you a better idea of what you can spend on special gifts for your bridesmaids and favors for guests.

Now is also the time to lock down your marriage license and schedule your final dress fitting. Get your bridesmaids, the groomsmen and fiancé measured and fitted, as well. While there, consider giving a timeline to your wedding party that includes all of their contact information, the desired meet-up times, and locations for the rehearsal, rehearsal dinner and the ceremony.

At this point, you should have all of your RSVPs. Send the final guest list to the caterer and the venues taking part in your wedding as soon as you can—most companies expect this at least 72 hours in advance.

WEEK OF It’s going to go by in a blur, so pack for your honeymoon at the start of the week and confirm transportation to the airport.

Don’t forget last-minute necessities, such as a guestbook and pens, any kind of special cake knife and/or toasting flutes, and your passport and ID for the honeymoon. Last, but certainly not least, relax. Treat yourself and your bridesmaids to a mani/pedi, then get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and enjoy your beautiful wedding day.

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GARDEN What says summer more than all-green everything? Varying hues—from rich hunter green to soft artichoke green—come together to create a stunning bohemian wedding enhanced by white floral centerpieces, cream-colored dinnerware, and dainty leafy décor at The Sanchez House in St. Augustine.

SUGGESTED VENUES: Casa Feliz, Leu Gardens, Bella Collina

CONTRIBUTORS Planning/Backdrop Arch Simply Savannah Events Table Amber Veatch Designs Floral Shea Hopely Flowers Dishes/Silverware/Plates/Goblets Dishie Rentals Hair/Makeup Amanda Hopcroft Chairs Beach View Event Rentals & Design Cake/Large Cupcakes/Shortbread Cookies Sweet n’ Flour Macarons/Mini Pies/Mini Cupcakes/Shooters Small Bites Invitation Suite Chirp Paperie Dress/Veil Simply Bridal Floral Crown/Necklace and Accessories Adrienna McDermott

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Opposite page: The tall vintage candlesticks add a romantic touch to the shaded tableau.

This page, clockwise: A flower crown is the perfect headpiece for a boho bride. Her white bouquet, wrapped with gold, white and green ribbon, complements the bright green color scheme. The invitations reflect the charming reception look, which includes unique green glassware and a leafy touch on every plate.

TIP: Getting the gilded candlestick look is an easy DIY. Buy different candlesticks at local thrift shops, then apply a coat or two of metallic gold spray paint.

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Top left, clockwise: Decorating the chairs with ivy and ribbon is a picturesque touch, and a great alternative to the traditional chair sash.

Antique trays enhance the boho experience, while white paper leaves create a fairy-tale ceremony or reception backdrop. Make the dessert table a divine spread with a small, two-tier cake, fitting for an intimate guest list, and a selection of macarons, cupcakes, mini pies and Key-lime shooters.

TIP: Worried about an expensive bar tab?

Ask your caterer about providing only a signature mixed drink to guests during the reception.

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Pink, orange and lush greenery are meant to be. This peachy wedding shoot, held at a private residence in Central Florida, brings together vintage elements—like charming mix-and-match dinnerware and antique furniture—and trendy touches, including an ombre cake, to create a one-of-a-kind big day look.

SUGGESTED VENUES: Cypress Grove Estate House, Winter Park Farmers Market, The Acre

CONTRIBUTORS Tablescape and Styling By Andi Mans Dresses Calvet Couture Dishes Dishie Rentals Makeup Flawless Faces by Alicia Hair Ashley Loerzel Hair + Style Cake Anna Cakes Invitation Suite Lana’s Shop Chalkboards Chalk Shop Hair Accessories Olivia Nelson Floral Cheryl’s Distinctive Creations

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Opposite page: Delicate calligraphic invites with flurries of flora suggest an outdoor affair.

This page, clockwise: An elegant dress with a puckered neckline is a summery selection. The look is mirrored in the ruffles of the three-tier cake with ombre frosting, an ongoing dessert trend. Gold flatware makes a statement that’s both fancy and fun, as does the table dedicated to fruity refreshments.

TIP: Outdoor ceremonies can get a bit warm with all that summer sun. Set up a water or drink station at your ceremony to offer your guests a chance to cool down.

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Top left, clockwise: A landmark, like this fountain, is the opportune spot to snap pictures. Detailed chalk type is the perfect way to present your drinks in style, while light pink peonies and coral-colored candles bring a pretty contrast to the tables. Mismatching bridesmaids make for a more dynamic group photo. Their bouquets, wrapped in satin-edged ribbon, add a feminine touch to the ensembles.

TIP: A simple wreath is a chic alternative to your standard bouquet of flowers, but there are lots of other non-floral options to consider as well. Your bridesmaids could carry lanterns, brooch bouquets, or even jumbo paper flowers.

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Mint makes a comeback every spring and summer as one of the most fashionable colors, which makes it a fitting tone for any wedding. Complemented by deep blue glassware and hot pink floral accents, this modern, minty shoot at Highland Manor in Apopka is full of attractive color combos and signage ideas.

SUGGESTED VENUES: The Veranda at Thornton Park, Lakeside Inn, The Courtyard at Lake Lucerne

CONTRIBUTORS Coordinator Blush by Brandee Gaar Dress Calvet Couture Tux/Suit Men’s Wearhouse Floral Lee James Floral Cake Party Flavors Papergoods Pearl Beach Paperie Rentals/Furniture A Chair Affair Makeup/Hair Lejeune Artistry Chalkboards Chalk Shop Sweets Station Two Sweets Bake Shop Chairs/Sofa/Farm Table AFR Rentals

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Opposite page: A vibrant couch gives the couple a classic wedding photo op. This page, clockwise: Make a statement with a cake frosted in trendy chevron stripes. A decorative fan will keep guests cool throughout the ceremony. Wordplay makes for an endearing chalk sign, and the propped-up menu makes more space on the table for dĂŠcor.

TIP: Fans don't just offer respite from the heat; they can serve a dual purpose, too. Add your program or a special message of thanks to the back.

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Top left, clockwise: The blue exterior of Highland Manor is the perfect backdrop for a sweet, Southern theme. Cake pops and raspberry tarts are convenient for guests to grab from the dessert table. White, navy, mint, and gold come together to make a modern table spread, while decorative calligraphy connects the menu, signage, invites, and table numbers.

The bride’s bouquet stuns with blooming peonies and unique green fillers.

TIP: Many venues are like a blank canvas, so that's where rental companies, like A Chair Affair, can give the space some extra charm. From plush seating to tabletop decor, these vendors can be your one-stop shop for a unique look.

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BEST OF WEDDING

AWARDS

presented by ORLANDO WEDDING Orlando Wedding is proud to showcase its annual Best of Wedding Awards, which honor the top businesses in the Central Florida wedding industry as voted by the public.

Readers picked their favorites in 20 categories, from bridal attire to catering to venues and more.

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WINNERS LIST BEST BAND 1 The Buzzcatz thebuzzcatz.com 2 The Leonard Brothers Band leonardbrothers.com 3 Strings Etc.—Fretless Rock stringsetc.net

BEST BRIDAL ATTIRE 1 Solutions Bridal solutionsbridal.com 4194 Conroy Road, Suite 103 Orlando 2 The Collection Bridal thecollectionbridal.com 301 N. Park Ave. Winter Park 3 Calvet Couture Bridal calvetcouturebridal.com 2421 Edgewater Drive Orlando

BEST CAKE DESIGNER 1 Party Flavors orlandocustomcakes.com 1063 S. Clarke Road Ocoee 2 The Sugar Suite thesugarsuite.com 1630 S. Orlando Ave., Suite B Maitland 3 Anna Cakes annacakes.com 140 W. SR 434 Winter Springs

BEST CATERING 1 Arthur’s Catering arthurscatering.com 860 Sunshine Lane Altamonte Springs

2 Big City Catering bigcitycatering.com 9500 Satellite Blvd., Suite 210 Orlando 3 Puff ‘n Stuff Catering puffnstuff.com 250 Rio Drive Orlando

BEST DJ 1 Our DJ Rocks ourdjrocks.com 380 Semoran Commerce Place Apopka 2 Soundwave Entertainment djsoundwave.net 5401 Kirkman Road, Suite 229 Orlando 3 Maria Shafer, Celebration Expert celebrationexpert.com P.O. Box 547591 Orlando

BEST FLORAL 1 Lee Forrest Design leeforrestdesign.com 51 N. Bumby Ave. Orlando 2 Atmospheres Floral and Décor atmospheresfloral.com 557A Harold Ave. Winter Park 3 Greenery Productions greeneryproductions.com 1751 Directors Row Orlando

BEST HAIR & MAKEUP 1 LeJeune Hair & Makeup Artistry lejeuneartistry.com 3531 Edgewater Drive Orlando

2 Marigold Scott Hair & Makeup marigoldscott.com 3 About Face Design Team aboutfacedesignteam.com 400 S. Orlando Ave., Suite T Winter Park

BEST JEWELER 1 International Diamond Center shopidc.com 320 S. Alafaya Trail Orlando 4104 Millenia Blvd., Suite 105 Orlando 2 Bay Hill Jewelers bayhilljewelers.com 7782 W. Sand Lake Road Orlando 329 N. Park Ave., Suite 101 Winter Park 3 Maitland Jewelers maitlandjewelers.com 500 E. Horatio Ave. Maitland

BEST LIGHTING & EFFECTS 1 Our DJ Rocks ourdjrocks.com 380 Semoran Commerce Place Apopka Tie! 2 Soundwave Entertainment

djsoundwave.net 5401 Kirkman Road, Suite 229 Orlando

Tie! 2 Kaleidoscope Event Lighting & Design

keventlighting.com 2593 Clark St., Suite 201 Apopka

3 Get Lit Productions get-lit-orlando.com 9402 American Eagle Way, Suite 100 Orlando

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2014 BOW AWARD WINNERS BEST PHOTO BOOTH 1 Photobooth Rocks photoboothrocks.com 380 Semoran Commerce Place, Suite 301 Apopka 2 By The Robinsons (formerly Studio222 Photography) studio222photography.com 3 Castaldo Studio castaldostudio.com

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER 1 Heather Rice Photography heatherricephotography.com 2 Kristen Weaver Photography kristenweaver.com 3 Sivan Photography sivanphotography.com

BEST SPECIALTY RENTALS 1 Dishie Rentals dishierentals.com 2 A Chair Affair chairaffairrentals.com 607 Triumph Court, Suite C-D Orlando 3 Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals orlandoweddingandpartyrentals.com 160 Hope St., Suite 132 Longwood

BEST STATIONERY 1 The Paperdolls Ink thepaperdollsink.com 2 Dogwood Blossom Stationery & Invitation Studio, LLC dogwoodblossomstationery.com P.O. Box 663 Sharpes 3 Rifle Paper Co. riflepaperco.com 558 W. New England Ave., Suite 150 Winter Park

2 Mears Transportation mearstransportation.com 324 W. Gore St. Orlando Tie! 3 Above and Beyond Limousines

aboveandbeyondlimos.com 33 East Robinson St., Suite 107 Orlando

Tie! 3 Apollo’s Chariots

2 The Royal Crest Room theroyalcrestroom.com 5330 Michigan Ave. St. Cloud 3 Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center marriott.com 6000 W. Osceola Parkway Kissimmee

apolloschariots.com Sanford

BEST VENUE: SEMINOLE COUNTY

BEST VENUE: LAKE COUNTY

1 Lake Mary Events Center lakemaryeventscenter.com 260 N. Country Club Road Lake Mary

1 Mission Inn Resort & Club missioninnresort.com 10400 County Road 48 Howey-in-the-Hills 2 Bella Collina bellacollina.com 15920 County Road 455 Montverde Tie! 3 Lake Receptions

lakereceptions.com 4425 N. Highway 19A Mount Dora

Tie! 3 Lakeside Inn

lakeside-inn.com 100 Alexander St. Mount Dora

BEST VENUE: ORANGE COUNTY 1 Cypress Grove Estate House cypressgroveestatehouse.com 290 W. Holden Ave. Orlando 2 Casa Feliz casafeliz.squarespace.com 656 N. Park Ave. Winter Park 3 Paradise Cove paradisecoveorlando.com 13245 Lake Bryan Drive Orlando

BEST TRANSPORTATION

BEST VENUE: OSCEOLA COUNTY

1 VIP Transportation Group viptg.com 1127 Lake Legro Court Orlando

1 Bohemian Hotel Celebration celebrationhotel.com 700 Bloom St. Celebration

2 The Westin Lake Mary westinlakemary.com 2974 International Parkway Lake Mary 3 Heathrow Country Club heathrowcc.com 1200 Bridgewater Drive Heathrow

BEST VIDEOGRAPHER 1 Imprint Cinema imprintcinema.com 2 829 Films 829films.com 3 Barefoot Empire Films barefootempirefilms.com

BEST WEDDING PLANNER 1 At Last Wedding & Event Design atlast-weddings.com 2 Mobella Events mobellaevents.com 819 Grand Regency Pointe, Unit 203 Altamonte Springs 3 Eventfully Yours Planning & Design eventfully-yours.com 912 Bradshaw Terrace Orlando

Make sure to check back with us next February to cast your vote for the 2015 BOW Awards.

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BEST SPECIALTY RENTALS

BEST FLORAL

BEST DJ

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reception sites The Abbey 100 S. Eola Drive Orlando, FL 32801 407.704.6261 abbeyorlando.com

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The Acre 4421 Edgewater Drive Orlando, FL 32804 info@theacreorlando.com theacreorlando.com

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The Ballroom at Church Street 225 S. Garland Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 407.420.9091 theballroomatchurchstreet.com Bella Collina 15920 C.R. 455 Montverde, FL 34756 407.469.4911 bellacollina.com

The unique Tuscan design will give you and your guests the experience of a destination wedding without the travel. Both indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception areas are available, so the creative bride with a specific vision can have her dream wedding.

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Bohemian Hotel Celebration 700 Bloom St. Celebration, FL 34747 407.964.6167 celebrationhotel.com

Old Florida elegance blended with contemporary luxury creates the perfect setting. Let us orchestrate your wedding in one of our beautiful lakeside ballrooms or under a starlit sky.

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Celebration Golf Club 701 Golfpark Drive Celebration, FL 34747 407.566.4653 ex. 4617 celebrationgolf.com

$30-$60 PP

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Courtyard at Lake Lucerne 211 N. Lucerne Circle E. Orlando, FL 32801 407.648.5188 orlandohistoricinn.com

$60-$90 PP

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Buena Vista Palace Hotel 1900 E. Buena Vista Drive Lake Buena Vista, FL 32836 407.827.2727 buenavistapalace.com Caribe Royale 8101 World Center Drive Orlando, FL 32821 407.238.8000 cariberoyale.com Casa Feliz 656 N. Park Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789 407.628.0230 casafeliz.squarespace.com The Castle 8629 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 407.996.3104 thecastleorlando.com

The Castle makes the perfect storybook setting. Marvel at the Renaissance-inspired ballrooms, flowing fountains, even a castle atop the wedding cake if you like.

Every celebration is meticulously planned and flawlessly executed to ensure you start your “Happily Ever After” off in style.

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Cypress Grove Estate House 290 W. Holden Ave. Orlando, FL 32839 407.749.0792 cypressgroveestatehouse.com

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Gaylord Palms Resort 6000 W. Osceola Parkway Kissimmee, FL 34746 407.586.0000 gaylordhotels.com

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Grand Bohemian Hotel 325 S. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 407.313.9000 grandbohemianhotel.com

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Hard Rock Hotel 5800 Universal Blvd.

Orlando, FL 32819 407.503.2000 hardrockhotelorlando.com

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Hilton Bonnet Creek 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane Orlando, FL 32821 407.597.3600 hiltonbonnetcreek.com

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Hilton Orlando 6001 Destination Parkway Orlando, FL 32819 407.313.8400 thehiltonorlando.com

$130+ PP

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Hilton at Walt Disney World Resort 1751 Hotel Plaza Blvd.

Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 407.827.3809 hiltonorlandoweddings.com

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Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Downtown 60 S. Ivanhoe Blvd.

Orlando, FL 32804 407.425.4455 doubletreeorlandodowntown.com

When you plan your wedding with DoubleTree by Hilton, you can expect personalized attention, exceptional service from our catering team and wedding specialist.

We will work with you to select the right setting for your guests.

Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Walt Disney World Resort Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 321.939.4610 disneyweddings.disney.go.com Embassy Suites Orlando— Lake Buena Vista South 4955 Kyngs Heath Road Kissimmee, FL 34746 407.597.4100 embassysuiteslbv.com Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort 10100 Dream Tree Boulevard Golden Oak, FL 32836 407.313.7777 fourseasons.com/orlando

Premiere venue for the discerning bride. From an intimate lakeside brunch, to a lavish ballroom reception, count on Four Seasons’ flawless execution to create memories for a lifetime

Harry P. Leu Gardens 1920 N. Forest Ave. Orlando, FL 32803 407.246.2620 leugardens.org Heathrow Country Club 1200 Bridgewater Drive Heathrow, FL 32746 407.333.1450 heathrowcc.com

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Historic Dubsdread Ballroom 549 W. Par St. Orlando, FL 32804 407.650.9558 historicdubsdread.com

The beautiful and elegant historic Dubsdread is perfect for weddings of all sizes, just 10 minutes north of downtown Orlando. With options for selecting or combining three different settings within our one facility, we can accommodate groups large and small.

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Loews Portofino Bay Hotel 5601 Universal Blvd.

Orlando, FL 32819 407.503.1234 loewshotels.com

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Loews Royal Pacific Resort 6300 Hollywood Way Orlando, FL 32819 407.503.3100 loewshotels.com

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Mission Inn Resort & Club 10400 County Road 48 Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737 352.324.2024 missioninnresort.com

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Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club 7600 Mystic Dunes Lane Celebration, FL 34747 407.787.5615 mysticdunesgolf.com

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Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress 1 Grand Cypress Blvd.

Orlando, FL 32836 407.239.3955 grandcypress.hyatt.com Hyatt Regency Orlando 9801 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 407.345.5687 orlando.regency.hyatt.com JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes 4040 Central Florida Parkway Orlando, FL 32837 407.206.2300 grandelakes.com Lake Mary Events Center 260 N. Country Club Road Lake Mary, FL 32746 407.585.1490 lakemaryeventscenter.com Lake Receptions 4425 N. Highway 19-A Mount Dora, FL 32757 352.357.8223 lakereceptions.com

Maggiano’s Little Italy Pointe Orlando 9101 International Drive, #2400 Orlando, FL 32819 407.241.8655 maggianos.com

Your event deserves a warm environment and, of course, the best Italian food. Whether an intimate dinner or a big family reception, Maggiano’s will make sure you experience your wedding dream.

Maitland Art & History Museums 231 W. Packwood Ave. Maitland, FL 32751 407.539.2181 artandhistory.org The Mezz 100 S. Eola Drive Orlando, FL 32801 407.704.6261 mezzorlando.com

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weddin� �uide RECEPTION SITES Omni Resort at ChampionsGate 1500 Masters Blvd.

ChampionsGate, FL 33896 407.390.6664 championsgategolf.com

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Orange County Regional History Center 65 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando, FL 32801 407.836.8500 thehistorycenter.org

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Rosen Centre Hotel 9840 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 407.996.9840 rosencentre.com

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Rosen Plaza Hotel 9700 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 407.996.9700 rosenplaza.com

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Orlando Science Center 777 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803 407.514.2290 osc.org Paradise Cove at Buena Vista Watersports 13245 Lake Bryan Drive Orlando, FL 32821 407.239.6939 paradisecoveorlando.com

Tucked away in Lake Buena Vista, Paradise Cove is an idyllic oasis on the shores of Lake Bryan. Twinkling lights and tiki torches add a magical glow to this secluded paradise.

Rainbow-hued Adirondack chairs, a palm thatched cabana and a sandy beach lend an island vibe.

Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes 4012 Central Florida Parkway Orlando, FL 32837 407.206.2400 ritzcarlton.com/orlando

Rosen Shingle Creek 9939 Universal Blvd.

Orlando, FL 32819 407.996.9939 rosenshinglecreek.com The Royal Crest Room 5330 Michigan Ave. St. Cloud, FL 34772 407.892.2009 theroyalcrestroom.com

The Royal Crest Room is an awardwinning wedding venue complete with an idyllic outdoor garden ceremony location, on-site catering and an exquisite ballroom. Our kind, helpful event managers and staff will ensure a beautifully executed wedding of your dreams.

Waldorf Astoria Orlando 14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane Orlando, FL 32821 407.597.5500 waldorfastoriaorlando.com Westin Lake Mary, Orlando North 2974 International Parkway Lake Mary, FL 32746 407.531.3555 westinlakemary.com Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort, Bonnet Creek 14651 Chelonia Parkway Orlando, FL 32821 407.390.2361 wyndhamgrandorlando.com

Make your special day everything you’ve dreamed. A Wyndham Grand Orlando wedding means professional planning, a beautiful setting and a storybook beginning to the rest of your lives—all so you can enjoy every moment together.

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REAL ESTATE’S

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Whether you’re trying to buy or sell real estate, getting the best deal means finding an agent who possesses savvy and know-how and gets results. Orlando magazine’s list of “Hot 100” real estate professionals showcases some Central Florida agents who have demonstrated those skills.

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Be sure to check out our special profile section to find out more about our Central Florida realtors, starting on page 101.

Lee Acker

Michelle Algin

Karen Arbutine

Kim Arena

RE/MAX 200 Realty lee@ackerteam.com

RE/MAX Central Realty 407.416.0545

RE/MAX Central Realty 407.928.3788

Coldwell Banker R.R.E. 407.701.1621

Nancy Bagby

Frank Benevento

Julie Bettosini

Judy Black

Warren Bonett

Fannie Hillman + Associates 407.376.2100

Coldwell Banker 407.492.5153

Stockworth Realty 407.909.5903

Berkshire Hathaway HS Realty JudyBlackFL@gmail.com

Keller Williams Heritage Realty 407.864.2559

The 2014 Hot 100 Lee Acker

Mike Derenthal

Missy King

Chelsea Nevius

Jean Scott

Michelle Algin

David Dorman

Jennifer King

Mick Night

Sue Silberbusch

Karen Arbutine

Sherri Dyer

Amy Ladd

Lashawn Norden

Jenni Sloan

Kim Arena

Cynthia Elkhander

Steve Lang

Shelby Norwich

Diane Sterling

Carmen Aridas

Ed Fasula

Scott Langevin

Darrell Nunnelley

George Stringer

Nancy Bagby

Cherie Foutz

Raymond Lopez

Richard Palmano

James Tate

Frank Benevento

David Francetic

Cleve Loveland

Teresa Parker

Brian Teach

Julie Bettosini

Sidney Galloway

Anthony Marino

Debbie Parrish

Ken Teixeira

Judy Black

Marc George

Greg Martinez

Donna Pastore

Matt Tomaszewski

Warren Bonett

Daniel Grieb

Padgett McCormick

Jane Pedigree

Heather Unger

Lew Brooks

Kim Hawk

Paul McGarigal

Janice Petteway

Gitta Urbainczyk

Anne Brownlee

Steve Healy

Matt McKee

Nicole Philbeck

Maria Van Warner

Reeta Casey

Jay Heckendorn-Telenda

Denise McKinley

George Philbeck

Barbara Vance

Brian Chisholm

Shelley Heistand

David Miller

John Pinel

Alex Vastardis

Chris Christensen

Patrick Higgins

Caroline Moffit

Kelly Price

Russie Weidl

Kim Coburn

Gail Higley

Carolyn Moriarty

Mark Ramey

Jenny Wemert

Cheryl Core

Jill Irwin

Alison Mosley

Mike Rance

Wendy Williams Crumit

John Crescenti

Robert Jennings

John Muccigrosso

Cynthia Rosenbloom

Stefanie Wollam

Matthew Davies

Martin Kaiser

Jose Ole Mussenden

Pamela Ryan

Scott Young

MaryStuart Day

Michael Kara

Abby Nelson

Robert Schroth

Ronald Ziolkowski

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Lew Brooks

Anne Brownlee

Reeta Casey

Brian Chisholm

Chris Christensen

Keller Williams Heritage Realty info@sueandlew.com

Anne Rogers Realty Group abrownlee1@live.com

Stockworth Realty 407.909.5902

KW Luxury Homes International 407.414.5444

Regal Real Estate 407.749.0700

Kim Coburn

John Crescenti

MaryStuart Day

Mike Derenthal

Sherri M. Dyer

RE/MAX Town + Country kimcoburn@gmail.com

RE/MAX Properties S.W. 407.625.7107

Fannie Hillman + Associates 407.620.8683

Orlando’s Lakefront Specialist 321.662.8014

Kelly Price & Company 407.923.2610

Ed Fasula

Cherie Foutz

David Francetic

Sidney Galloway

Kim Hawk

Coldwell Banker 407.766.0923

Lakes & Links International Realty Cherie@LakesandLinksRealty.com

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate 407.571.5311

RE/MAX 200 Realty 407.421.9990

RE/MAX MarketPlace 407.808.9845

Steve Healy

Shelley Heistand

Patrick Higgins

Gail F. Higley, P.A.

Jill Irwin

Premier Realty Partners Steve@PRPFL.com

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate 407.718.9222

Kelly Price & Company 407.256.8690

RE/MAX Properties SW 407.222.6633

Irwin Realty Group 407.739.8772

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Michael Kara

Jennifer King

Amy Ladd

Steve Lang

Cleve Loveland

RE/MAX Exclusive Collection 407.447.2829

Kelly Price & Company 407.595.3272

ALL Real Estate and Investments AmyLLadd@me.com

Homevest Realty steve@thestevelanggroup.com

Loveland Properties 407.352.8118

Greg Martinez

Padgett N. McCormick

Paul McGarigal

Matt McKee

Denise McKinley

Greg Martinez Realty greg@gregmartinez.com

Kelly Price & Company 407.929.5604

RE/MAX Properties, SW pmcgarigal@cfl.rr.com

RE/MAX Properties SW 407.948.0658

RE/MAX Town & Country Realty 407.625.0635

Carolyn Moriarty

Alison Mosley

John Muccigrosso

Jose Mussenden, P.A.

Abby Nelson

RE/MAX Assured cmoriarty@cfl.rr.com

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate 407.304.6458

RE/MAX 200 Realty John@OrlandoHomePage.com

The Olé Group at Charles Rutenberg Realty 407.603.1OLE (1653)

RE/MAX 200 Realty Abby@TheGreatHomesGroup.com

Mick Night

Shelby Norwich

Richard Palmano

Teresa Parker

Debbie Parrish

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate 407.629.4446

Olde Town Brokers 407.227.2838

Palmano Group Real Estate Brokerage, LLC 407.232.5801

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407.497.5588

Coldwell Banker 407.376.1368

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John Pinel

Kelly L. Price

Mark Ramey

Pamela Ryan

Sue Silberbusch

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate 407.629.4446

Kelly Price & Company 407.645.4321

Keller Williams Classic Realty 407.956.6165

Kelly Price & Company 407.721.4541

Keller Williams Heritage Realty info@sueandlew.com

Jenni Sloan

Diane Sterling

George Stringer

Ken Teixeira

Matt Tomaszewski

Kelly Price & Company 407.810.8333

Keller Williams Advantage Realty 407.761.0512

Coldwell Banker SW 407.222.7047

Weichert Realtors Hallmark Properties 407.697.4946

Premier Realty Partners Matt@PRPFL.com

Heather Unger

Maria Van Warner

Alex Vastardis

Russie Weidl

Jenny Wemert

LemonTree Realty 407.810.6304

Fannie Hillman + Associates 407.256.8066

Coldwell Banker 407.567.1451

Watson Realty 407.721.8822

The Wemert Group 407.412.8488

CONGRATS

TO ALL OF THE

2014 HOT 100

Wendy Williams Crumit

Scott Young

Ronald Ziolkowski

Fannie Hillman + Associates 321.356.8590

Homevest Realty 407.222.7370

RE/MAX Properties SW 407.592.7653

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Contact Fannie Hillman today and experience the support of Winter Park’s largest independent real estate office.

Serving Central Florida for over 33 years

Spacious Historic Estate on 2+ Acres on Lake Osceola 5 BR • 5.2 BA • 8,738 SF

$6,675,000

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$1,250,000

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$875,000

Windsong Custom Home w/ Great Outdoor Entertaining 3 BR • 3.1 BA • 2,847 SF

$850,000

Unique 3-Story Dommerich Estate w/ Pool 4 BR • 3 BA • 3,894 SF

$775,000

GREEN Certified New Construction in WP 4 BR • 4.1 BA • 3,500 SF

$995,000

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$949,000

Private Lakefront Estate w/ Boat Dock & Lift 5 BR • 5.1 BA • 6,239 SF

$2,399,000

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$964,000

We improve the lives of the people we serve.

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Congratulations FANNIE HILLMAN + ASSOCIATES’ HOT 100 REALTORS!

Fannie Hillman + Associates Maria Van Warner, Megan Cross, MaryStuart Day, Wendy Williams Crumit, Nancy Bagby MARIA VAN WARNER: For over a decade, I’ve been a top performer in Winter Park, Maitland, Orlando and New Smyrna Beach, handling numerous sales, purchases and relocations. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Firm’s Top Individual Producer: 2013 & 1Q 2014. Utilizing my social work skills to help each individual meet their needs. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Raising four children while working full-time.

MEGAN CROSS AND MARYSTUART DAY: Combined 20 years of experience, with seven of those as a multi-million top producing team, specializing in Winter Park, Maitland, Baldwin Park, College Park and downtown Orlando. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: The top sales team in Maitland for 2013. We are invested in our clients and love the team approach—allowing them to benefit from double the energy, dedication, experience and knowledge of the current market. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Raising beautiful families while balancing our careers.

WENDY WILLIAMS CRUMIT: I work with buyers and sellers in Winter Park, Maitland, Baldwin Park and surrounding Orlando areas.

GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Being voted a “5 Star Professional” because that comes from past clients. Also being listed as a “Top 100” Realtor. I am passionate about my profession

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and make the buying/selling process as smooth as possible for my clients. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Raising two wonderful sons and watching them become great men. Achieving balance among faith, family, friends, work and regular exercise.

NANCY BAGBY: 30 years experience helping buyers and sellers achieve their dreams in Winter Park, Maitland and surrounding areas. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: THE top producer for FHA since 1985. 5 Star Professional (past 5 years). Hot 100 Realtor (every year). Personally closed over $550M. Established a wonderful referral biz thanks to my loyal clients. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: My two lovely daughters, their spouses & my six grandchildren. Selecting SueAnn Rand and Julie Bagby Williams as my team.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Maria: 407-256-8066/maria@fanniehillman.com Megan: 407-353-9997/megan@fanniehillman.com MaryStuart: 407-620-8683/marystuart@fanniehillman.com Wendy: 321-356-8590/wendy@fanniehillman.com Nancy: 407-376-2100/nancy@fanniehillman.com

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Kim Arena Exceptional Service Paired With Award-Winning Results SPECIALTY: Certified Relocation & Luxury Home Specialist working with sellers and buyers in Dr. Phillips, Windermere, Winter Park, and the entire greater Orlando area. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Consistently ranked in the Top 1 percent of all Coldwell Banker agents worldwide; CNS, Certified Negotiation Specialist; CMS, Certified Marketing Specialist; ALHS, Accredited Luxury Home Specialist; AHS, Accredited Home Staging Specialist. AWARDS/HONORS: Named as a Five Star Real Estate agent in Orlando. This prestigious title is given to less than 3 percent of all Real Estate agents in Orlando and is awarded to the agents producing the highest satisfaction possible for their clients. Recognized multiple times as one of the Hot 100 Realtors and in the Hot 100 Realtor Hall of Fame by Orlando magazine. BEST REASON TO USE HER AS AN AGENT: Kim’s attention

to detail, strong negotiation skills, impeccable ethics, motivation and dedication to her clients guarantee exceptional service to every customer. “I work very hard to earn the trust and confidence of my clients, treating each transaction as if it were my own,” says Kim. Her “Can-Do” attitude combined with years of experience and extensive knowledge of the Central Florida area have contributed to her outstanding success.

CONTACT INFORMATION: KIM ARENA, P.A. Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Phone: 407-701-1621 Email: KaArena2@aol.com Website: TheKimArenaTeam.com

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Frank Benevento

Luxury Home Specialist Serves a Worldwide Network of Clients SPECIALTY: Frank Benevento is a well-respected name in Central Florida’s luxury-home niche. He has conducted business in most of the region’s most upscale communities, and is renowned for his ability to bring high-net-worth individuals into his personal sphere, and is renowned for having many luxury listings throughout Central Florida.

BEST REASONS TO USE HIM AS AN AGENT: Year after year, Frank produces a steady stream of buyers from not only Florida, but throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia. Frank, who moved to Central Florida from New York in 2000, has a diverse background that includes building and selling businesses in the manufacturing and commercial sectors. Since relocating, he has used his finely honed business savvy and people skills to help people find their dream homes and enjoy lucrative returns on their real estate investments. AWARDS/HONORS: In his first year with Coldwell Banker, he received the “Rookie of the Year” award. In his second year, he was named to the Interna-

tional President’s Circle, representing the top 10 percent of all Coldwell Banker associates worldwide. In his third year he was inducted into the International President’s Elite Circle, a designation reserved for the top 1 percent.

HIS COMMITMENT: Frank, who graduated Cum Laude from Adelphi University with a degree in marketing and management, makes a simple pledge to his clients: To work hard and accomplish their goals with an unrelenting spirit.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate 120 International Parkway, Suite 112 Heathrow, FL 32746 Cell Phone: 407-492-5153 Office Phone: 407-333-8088 ext # 2307 Websites: orlandoestatesforsale.com; FloridaMoves.com/Frank.Benevento Email: cflrealty@gmail.com JUNE 2014 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 99

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Mike Derenthal Orlando’s Lakefront Specialist BEST REASON TO USE ME AS AN AGENT: I don’t sell homes as much as I sell a lifestyle. Waterfront homes are different from other types of real estate and my clients recognize that I understand that. Once someone has the desire to live on the water, it doesn’t go away, and working with people to help them achieve that dream is a lot of fun. Selling a home on the water involves an entirely different set of issues that you don’t typically come across in other types of real estate. Knowledge of the lakes and waterways, boating, fishing, watersports, lake levels, water quality, environmental issues… and it’s all stuff that I love. BACKGROUND: 4th generation Floridian with background in engineering, construction, and finance. Sold more lake homes than any other agent in Orange, Lake & Seminole counties in 2013. MBA and B.S. Chemical Engineering degrees from UF. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Eleven years ago I found a

career where I can honestly say I still love to get up and go to work (most) every day.  GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: My relationships with my wife, Holly, and two amazing daughters, Anna and Sadie. ENTRUSTED: Once folks get on the water, they tend to stay there for a long time, and these homes can literally hold a lifetime of memories. My folks still live on the lake where I grew up, and I understand the emotional ties someone can have to their waterfront property. It becomes a part of the family storyline. Being entrusted with the sale of something like that is a big deal, and something I enjoy and take very seriously.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Cell: 321-662-8014 Website: FloridaLakeFront.com Email: mike@derenthalrealty.com

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Homevest Realty Scott Young, Broker Associate, and Brad Young, Sales Associate SPECIALTY: Scott and Brad work mostly in neighborhoods convenient to downtown Orlando that don’t require expressway travel to commute to work. These include a lot of lake homes on the Conway Chain of Lakes. FATHERSON TEAM: Scott has 25-plus years of experience, while son Brad has worked three years in the profession and exhibits all the energy of someone who is eagerly building his career. Most of their business comes from personal referrals, past clients and their sphere of influence. KNOWLEDGE PAYS DIVIDENDS: When Brad came into the family business, Scott hired a real estate coach from California to help teach him the trade. It paid immediate dividends, catapulting Brad into a $6 million producer many years

before the average agent even thinks about those kinds of results. GET IN TOUCH WITH US: Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Scott and Brad—who like to call themselves the “Young and Younger Team’’—are committed to taking care of you through exceptional service.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Homevest Realty 1300 E. Michigan St. Orlando, FL 32806 Scott’s Cell: 407-222-7370 Brad’s Cell: 407-454-2529 Website: CallScottYoung.com JUNE 2014 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 101

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Michael “Bo’’ Julian Julian Properties Inc. SPECIALTY: Michael “Bo” Julian is a rare type of Realtor: His low-key professionalism and warmth belie his total command of a multi-faceted, multi-generational family business that for 30 years has set the style and the pace for both custom home development and residential sales in prestigious southwest Orlando markets. A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE: Julian, who as broker associate heads all sales at Julian Properties Inc., has worked with several luxury home builders and has assisted celebrities, professional athletes and international clients with their real estate needs.

Among his many repeat customers are the newlyweds for whom he helped find their first home while appearing on a popular 2012 segment of HGTV’s House Hunters program.

The couple now are investors and are buying from Julian their fourth property in two years. A FAMILY TRADITION: Since starting with the firm in 1996, Julian has carried on a tradition begun by his grandfather Carl Julian, now 91, who from 1956 built many of the residential developments in the Dr. Phillips, Windermere and surrounding areas as owner of Julian Construction, and continued by his mother and partner, Carlene Julian. Besides specializing in luxury home sales in Central Florida, Julian Properties Inc. has a property management division and an in-house separate mortgage firm, Julian Mortgage Corporation. AWARDS/

HONORS: Julian has been prominent on numerous “Top 100” real estate agent lists in Orlando publications. He has a broker’s license, is an Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS), and is a Graduate of Realtors Institute (GRI).

He continues to broker sales for custom builders such as W. Joseph Properties and William P. Campbell Custom Homes, and he serves on the Realtor advisory board for national homebuilder Toll Brothers. His extensive experience and knowledge, as well as his family legacy, truly make Julian Properties Inc. a jewel among Central Florida real estate firms. FREE ADVICE: “Today’s mortgage rates are excellent, sales activity is high, and financing for jumbo and super jumbo loans is available. With that said, be sure to get pre-approved for a home loan, because today’s mortgage rules are more stringent.”

CONTACT INFORMATION: 7491 Conroy Windermere Road, Suite A Orlando, FL 32835 Cell Phone: 407-694-5843 Office Phone: 407-291-4900 Fax: 407-291-8316 Website: julianproperties.com Email: bojulian@julianproperties.com

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Sue & Lew Sue Silberbusch, Esq., Lewis Brooks SUE SILBERBUSCH—SPECIALTY: Luxury golf and waterfront homes; oceanfront condos. BEST REASON TO USE ME AS AN AGENT: As an attorney with 5 law licenses, I bring added value to each transaction based upon my years of legal and real estate experience. YEARS IN BUSINESS: 9 years selling luxury real estate in Central Florida.

AWARDS/PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Keller Williams Heritage Realty Top Producing Team. Member of Institute of Luxury Home Marketing. Million Dollar Guild member for sales volume over $100 million. Hot 100 Realtor since 2008! GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Selling a $1.3 milion home my first week as a Realtor. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Raising 3 beautiful children!

FREE ADVICE: For sellers in the luxury market, it is imperative that you create that “model look” to your home so it grabs the buyer when they walk through the door. Luxury buyers are very busy people, and you only get once chance at a first impression!

LEWIS BROOKS—SPECIALTY: Residential Real Estate sales.

BEST REASON TO USE ME AS AN AGENT: Even after many years, I totally enjoy the challenge and rewards of representing a client. Each client is still a learning experience. YEARS

IN BUSINESS: Active Realtor for 24 years. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Orlando Area Realtor Association, National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams Luxury Group and Institute of Luxury Home Marketing.

GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: With several partners, created a Real Estate organization that was a huge accomplishment. That learning experience was a steppingstone to all the success I currently enjoy. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Travel and vacations are a must!

Annual European getaways are now automatic. Also, having the financial ability to assist pets in need and various animal organizations is truly a reward that I can give back. FREE ADVICE: Realtors need to be nimble and be able to adjust their business in this ever-changing Industry.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Keller Williams Luxury Homes 1150 Douglas Avenue, Suite 2020 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 Sue Phone: 407-252-3157; fax: 407-478-2862 Lew Phone: 407-478-1850; fax: 407-478-1851 Website: sueandlew.com Email: sue@sueandlew.com; lew@sueandlew.com JUNE 2014 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 103

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Ken Teixeira EXPERIENCE/AWARDS/HONORS: Ken is the associate manager of the Winter Park office of Weichert Realtors Hallmark Properties and has over 20 years of experience in the Real Estate Industry. He has been the company-wide Top Producer since 2009 and now ranks in the top 10 of all Weichert agents in the nation. Ken is a five-time recipient of the President’s Club Award. This is his fifth consecutive year to be named to the HOT 100 and he is a seven-year winner of the Five Star Professional Best in Client Satisfaction Award. AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS: Ken is an Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS) and one of less than two percent of Realtors nationwide to hold the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation, which is given based on both years of experience and number/volume of transactions. He is also Relocation Certified. Memberships include the Orlando Regional Realtor Association, Florida Association of Realtors and National Association of

Realtors. BEST REASON TO SELECT KEN AS YOUR AGENT: Navigating today’s ever-changing real estate market in Central Florida can be a daunting task. It requires business acumen, dedication, broad market knowledge, professionalism and a passion for real estate. Ken possesses these qualities and they allow him to maintain his primary objectives: obtaining the best price and terms for his sellers and finding the perfect home for his buyers—while making the process stress free for both!

CONTACT INFORMATION: Weichert Realtors Hallmark Properties 163 E. Morse Blvd., Suite 100 Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone: 407-697-4946 Fax: 407-644-7033 Website: kensellsorlando.com

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Karen Arbutine MOTTO: Honesty, Integrity and Experience! SPECIALTY: Representing sellers and buyers in all price points. BEST REASON TO USE ME AS AN AGENT: Committed to my clients’ success, always putting their needs first. AWARDS/HONORS: Closed over $150 million in real estate in 10 years. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Brokered and closed the highest residential sale in Seminole County, representing the buyer—$8.2 million. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Volunteering with Labrador Retriever Rescue of Central Florida. We place over 700 abandoned Labrador Retrievers in new, loving homes each year. It’s very rewarding to help these dogs and give them a second chance. They are forever grateful.

OFF-HOURS: Lab rescue, spending time with my Lab, Lucky, and investing in real estate. FREE ADVICE: Always put your client’s best interest first and foremost. Success will always follow.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 300 Primera Blvd., Suite 100 Lake Mary, FL 32746 Phone: 407-928-3788 Website: GetOrlandoRealEstate.com Email: karbutine@remax.net

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Anne Brownlee and Lynn Hogan Jones SPECIALTY: We represent Buyers and Sellers in College Park, Downtown Orlando, Delaney Park, Winter Park and surrounding neighborhoods. BEST REASON TO USE US AS AGENTS: Our partnership is founded on mutual respect and a strong work ethic. We enjoy getting to know our clients personally, which enables us to help them make sound real estate decisions. With complementing skills and styles, we are well-positioned to navigate the Orlando real estate market with our Buyers and Sellers. We stay close to our core ideals of honesty, integrity, over-servicing and communication to ensure an open and enjoyable experience.

We are committed to always moving ahead and always striving to become better agents through professional and personal development. YEARS IN BUSINESS/AWARDS: We have nearly 20 years of combined experience that has collectively generated over $100 million in property sales. We are recipients of Five Star Professional Awards for 2012 and 2013 and ranked in the Top 40 Central Florida agents for 2012 and 2013.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 3900 Edgewater Drive, Suite A Orlando, FL 32804 Phone: Anne: 407-765-3372; Lynn: 407-923-2064 Fax: 407-649-7770 Website: believeinyourhome.com Email: abrownlee1@live.com; lynnhoganjones@aol.com

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LemonTree Realty Heather Unger HER APPROACH: One of Orlando’s premier agents, Heather Unger recently started a boutique brokerage with a fresh approach to customer-centric real estate, LemonTree Realty. Her belief is that your biggest investment requires a skilled team, an effective negotiator, and a conscientious listener. She is a longtime Central Floridian and a UCF alumni with a background in IT and General Construction.

It gives her a great understanding of today’s cutting edge technologies and processes, leading to better service and marketing for her customers. AWARDS/HONORS: A multiyear recipient of the Hot 100, Five Star Award, and “30 under 30’’ nominee. In 2013, she assisted 102 buyers/sellers in their transactions. Despite years of success, Heather remains easygoing and grounded, two reasons people find working with her enjoyable. TV APPEARANCES: Currently she is a contributor and regularly featured Real Estate Expert for Fox35 Good Day Orlando. Her local knowledge and expertise in the industry lead her to be selected by HGTV to be on numerous shows, including My House is Worth, What? and House Hunters, and was chosen for her outgoing personality to appear on ABC’s The Bachelor, season 7.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 2014 Edgewater Drive, #198 Orlando, FL 32804 Office 407-601-4958 Website: lemontreerealty.com Email: heather@lemontreerealty.com

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George Stringer SPECIALTY: Residential Real Estate in the Greater Orlando Area with an emphasis on Lake, Golf & Luxury Homes and Communities. BEST REASON TO USE ME AS AN AGENT: Exemplary Service. YEARS IN BUSINESS: 26 Years of Real Estate experience. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/AWARDS: Orlando Regional Realtor Association; Florida & National Association of Realtors; Coldwell Banker International President’s Elite; SOLD 20 Million in 2013; Coldwell Banker University Graduate; Previews Property Specialist (Luxury Homes); Relocation Certified Specialist; #1 Agent, Coldwell Banker Orlando Office, 2013; Florida Top 100 Realtor. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: One of the most consistent high-volume Sales Records in all of Orlando. Averaging One Sold Home every week.

Top 2% (of 45,000 associates) worldwide with Coldwell Banker. One of the most recognized and respected Realtors in the Bay Hill area and Central Florida area by the public as well as his peers. OFFHOURS: Available 24/7. FREE ADVICE: “Touch every life you can and leave them better by that touch.”

CONTACT INFORMATION: 211 E Colonial Drive Orlando, FL 32801 Cell Phone: 407-222-7047 Fax: 407-649-4353 Website: floridamoves.com/george.stringer Email: georgestringer@mindspring.com

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Shelby Norwich Olde Town Brokers

CONTACT INFORMATION: 11 N. Summerlin Ave., Suite 150 Orlando, FL 32801 Office Phone: 407-425-5069 Cell Phone: 407-227-2838 Fax: 407-425-1485 Website: oldetownbrokers.com Email: shelbynorwich@oldetownbrokers.com

SPECIALTY: I specialize in Penthouses and in the Parks: Thornton Park, Delaney Park, College Park, Baldwin Park and Winter Park.

BEST REASON TO USE ME AS AN AGENT: I love people and I love my job! I have made many connections and like to use those connections to help people find their perfect home. YEARS IN THE BUSINESS: I have been in the business for over 14 years and have been a Top 5 Agent at Olde Town Brokers for the past five years.

GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Being the head of sales for The Sanctuary Downtown and seeing the building through from the ground up. I have sold every condo at least once, some twice and some condos I have sold three times! GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Getting my Masters Degree in Liberal Studies (MLS) from Rollins College. OFF-HOURS: Everyone knows we Realtors work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; however I try to take at least one weekend off per month. FREE ADVICE: Always use a Realtor and never buy or lease Real Estate on Craigslist!

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ABOUT US Learn More About Artificial Disc Replacement The Center for Artificial Disc Replacement is comprised of an award winning team of surgeons and medical staff that specialize in minimally invasive disc replacement. Our team of professionals will provide you with comprehensive care utilizing the latest in research and technology to ensure your healthy return to your active lifestyle.

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The Center for Pain Medicine is dedicated to alleviating chronic and acute pain brought on by injury or illness. Our practice is one of the largest pain medicine groups in Central Florida, and all eight of our physicians are certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Pain Medicine.

Our comprehensive pain management centers are located throughout the area, serving Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia counties.

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Our physicians develop individualized treatment plans designed to assess and heal patients using an interdisciplinary approach to care, while providing direct access to interventional, behavioral, rehabilitative and medical therapies. Our goal is to provide therapy and recovery that improves patients’ ability to function.

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STILL A CONTENDER Emeril’s Tchoup Chop, which opened 11 years ago at Universal Orlando Resort, turned over the kitchen to Chef Ryan Vargas last year, and he has delivered with Hawaiian-influenced dishes that boast a multitude of flavorful combinations. page 116

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Top Tchoup From pork chops to Korean fried chicken, Chef Ryan Vargas infuses Emeril’s Tchoup Chop with creativity.

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champion of Florida restaurants. From Central Florida hotspots Rusty Spoon, Cask & Larder and Cress, to Maison Blanche in Longboat Key and Up the Creek Raw Bar in Apalachicola, the Emeril’s Florida TV show on the Cooking Channel has cast a much-deserved eye on the Sunshine State and declared it good.

He probably could include his Tchoup Chop restaurant without much argument.

Here’s a dichotomy: a highly regarded restaurant named afBY JOSEPH HAYES ter a street in New Orleans, in a South Seas-inspired hotel that serves neither Cajun nor Polynesian cuisine. Fortunately, if you ignore that puzzle, the food lives up to the hype.

EMERIL’S I first visited Tchoup Chop when it opened in TCHOUP CHOP 2003. (It’s pronounced 6300 HOLLYWOOD WAY, ORLANDO “chop chop,’’ a fusion of 407-503-2467 Tchoupitoulas, Emeril’s EMERILSRESTAURANTS.COM/ EMERILS-TCHOUP-CHOP flagship restaurant’s home ENTREES: $12-$30 street, and the various meanings of “chop”—cut of meat, chopstick, and a measure of ability, as in “he’s got great chops’’).

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I was impressed with the setting, tucked within the lovely gardens of the Loews Royal Pacific Resort (call for directions to the hard-tofind valet) and the menu’s potential. But I found things a bit too frantic and over-thought.

It seems far more relaxed now, particularly after a recent renovation. Service is attentive and knowledgeable (great wine staff) without being obtrusive, and the new menu, courtesy of Chef Ryan Vargas, has a bit of fun and flair.

Vargas joined the team in late 2013 and brought with him influences of his childhood in Hawaii and years helming kitchens at the Four Seasons Resort in Hualalai and the Ritz-Carlton in Kapalua Maui. The 50th state, with its

sun-drenched amalgam of Japanese, Filipino, Chinese, Portuguese and traditional Hawaiian cookery, gives Vargas a taste for combining flavors and ingredients: Okinawan potatoes and Argentinian chimichurri; Caribbean boniato and pineapple mash with passion fruit sauce; pesto made with macadamia nut.

You can’t have a place called Tchoup Chop and not have a pork chop. This interpretation ($27) is a lesson in good technique, and the simply grilled meat is triumphant with a garnish of diced mango salsa and a splash of Korean barbecue sauce.

Good chops for chops.

I really looked forward to trying Vargas’ take on Korean fried chicken (“KFC,” $24), an item that has become popular in hip circles. One of the menu’s “composed dishes,” this rather too-composed adaptation places crunchy chicken bits atop kimchee-peppered smashed potatoes. I wish Chef had really taken it to the limit. Traditional Korean chicken has a paper-thin, spectacularly crunchy crust and a sweet, garlicky, spicy coating, and Tchoup Chop’s wasn’t quite there. Still, if you’ve never tried this new KFC, you’ll like Vargas’ unique take on it.

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The signature pork chop and the smoky charred eggplant are two of the highlights crafted

by Chef Ryan Vargas (opposite page).

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The remodel, aside from removing a troublesome water feature above the open kitchen, has done little to change the décor.

The rather staggering wall of blue-lit tiles gives an underwater-ness to the restaurant, with giant glass flower leis and an impressive stained glass ceiling overhead. A pool of water lilies (ceramic, unfortunately) runs the length of the dining room, which is highlighted by low seating with round Japanese bolsters.

One major addition to the showcase open kitchen is a 1,000-degree robata charcoal grill, one of two in Orlando (Dragonfly Sushi has the other). Watch from your table or the sushi bar as magical things happen here: smoky charred eggplant cooled with mint sauce; Shishito peppers, dashed with lime and salt, blistered and potentially dangerous (one out of 10 is unexpectedly spicy); flavorrich Korean bulgogi-style skirt steak; vinegarsplashed fatty pork belly. Order it all.

Vargas’ father was a chef in the Navy in Hawaii, exposing young Ryan to life in the kitchen at an early age. A Culinary Institute of America graduate and martial arts enthusiast (any member of his gorgeous family could kick your butt), Vargas moved to Florida nine years ago, and was more or less stolen by Emeril from a restaurant in Palm Beach. He’s an effusive and passionate chef, and his eyes lit up when I suggested he add robata-grilled Spam to the menu.

“I’m gonna do it, man,” he said, his face glowing with the possibility. “And it will be great!”

SUSHI PRO Vargas and his chefs build unexpected little treasures in sushi. The “surf & turf” layers slivers of blue crab with hibachi skirt steak and cucumber, flavored with tart chimichurri and savory white truffle oil. The Aloha roll is a very Hawaiian combo of smoked pork, chopped tuna, tomato and salmon salad (lomi lomi) and poi vinaigrette.

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AFRICAN Boma-Flavors of Africa Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, 2901 Osceola Parkway, Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463. disney.go.com B, D daily. At buffetstyle Boma, African-influenced foods span the continent from the Mediterranean to South Africa.

To their credit, chefs at Boma prepare every item fresh every day. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All  Jiko-The Cooking Place Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, 2901 Osceola Parkway, Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463. disney.go.com D nightly. Woodburning ovens and traditional cooking styles infuse Jiko with the diverse flavors of Africa. Everything on the exotic menu, from East African curries to Moroccan savory pastries, will please. $$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Sanaa Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Kidani Village, 2901 Osceola Parkway, Lake Buena Vista 407939-3463. disneyworld.disney.go.com. L-D daily.

Sanaa’s focus on the foods of East Africa makes for a mouth-watering trip. Flavors of India, Portugal and Europe infuse the menu, with many dishes served as multi-item samplers. Pair the short ribs or the smoky, mildly spicy perfection of tandoori chicken with little-known wines from Indian vineyards. $$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ AMERICAN 903 Mills Market 903 S. Mills Ave., Orlando 407898-4392. Search “903 Mills Market’’ on Facebook.

B-L-D daily. This simple little neighborhood eatery is a great place to stop for a Market Wrap (stuffed with chicken, mango, papaya, pineapple and blue cheese) or a Lake Luna Thai peanut salad. There’s also a selection of 100 craft beers, along with weeknight dinner specials like Meatloaf Monday $.

Credit cards: AE MC V Bananas 924 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-480-2200 bananasdiner.com B-L-D daily (open 24 hours Fri.Sat.). A diner the likes of which you’ve never seen before, offering a Drag Gospel Brunch on Sundays.

Bananas is open practically all the time, and the culinary selections seem endless—Angus burgers, biscuits & gravy, lobster rolls, ancho chipotle wings and fried Asian green beans, to name a few. $-$$ Credit cards: AE MC V B&B Junction 2103 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-513-4134. bbjunction.com L daily; D Mon.-Sat. B&B (Burgers & Beer) offers 18 variations of pattyon-a-bun, but what sets this place apart is that the beef, bison, chicken and turkey are drawn from antibiotic- and hormone-free farms in Central Florida and across the country; eggs, greens and tomatoes are locally sourced as well. Chef Aaron Quinones has created a tasty fast-casual experience at the old 4 Rivers Smokehouse location, including a mac ’n cheese dish to die for. $-$$. Credit cards: All.

Bull & Bear Steakhouse Waldorf Astoria Orlando, 14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando 407-597-5500. waldorfastoriaorlando.com/dining/ bullandbear D nightly. Handsome furnishings, including chandeliers and a coffered ceiling, give the room a club-like ambience. Offerings include tournedos of beef, oak plank salmon and double-rib Colorado lamb chops. $$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Ẃ %California Grill Disney’s Contemporary Resort, 4600 N. World Drive, 15th Floor, Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463. disney.go.com D nightly. The venerable 18-year-old Disney gem has undergone a major makeover, but the incredible views and abundant wine selections remain. The menu changes daily, but some things remain constant: Pork Two Ways features grilled tenderloin and Asian-inspired pork belly served with goat cheese polenta; the deeply flavored beef filet from the searing wood oven is also a standout. There’s also a 10- to 14-course sushi bar extravaganza nightly for a limited number of diners. $$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ %Chef’s Table at the Edgewater 99 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 407-230-4837. chefstableattheedgewater.com D Tue.-Sat. Chef-owner Kevin Tarter is on view whenever he steps into his kitchen in this nine-table, prix-fixe restaurant, a perennial winner of numerous Orlando magazine Dining Awards, from Most Romantic to Best Chef’s Table. While it’s impossible to nail down one go-to dish on his changeable menu, Tarter has a fine hand with the grill. The ribeye or lamb won’t let you down. $$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ %Citrus 821 N. Orange Ave., Downtown Orlando 407-373-0622. citrusorlando.com L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. Citrus is an urban-chic neighborhood restaurant featuring regionally inspired new-American dishes such as flat-iron chicken and spicy tuna tartare served in a stylish yet comfortable setting. $$$$$$$ Credit cards: AE DC MC V Ẃ Copper Canyon Grill Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Orlando 407-363-3933. ccgrill.com L-D daily. This restaurant offers up full-flavored American cuisine made from scratch daily with an emphasis on fresh and bold tastes. The menu features classics like meatloaf and hickory grilled steaks but also puts its spin on other staples like skillet-baked cornbread. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: All Crave 4158 Conroy Road, Orlando 407-345-8788. craveamerica.com L-D daily. American fare with an innovative twist is the mantra for this restaurant.

The menu features an array of dishes from sushi and sashimi to baked truffle macaroni. The beverage menu goes on for miles and features unique martini concoctions, crafted cocktails, wine, beer and sake. $$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ %Dexter’s 808 E. Washington St., Thornton Park 407-648-2777; 558 W. New England Ave., Winter

Park 407-629-1150; 950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary 407-805-3090. dexwine.com BR Sat.Sun.; L-D daily. These combination art gallery, chillout hangout and neighborhood fixture cafés offer signature sandwiches and immense pasta bowls and entrées. $$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Ember 42 W. Central Blvd., Orlando 407-849-5200. emberorlando.com L-D daily. Enjoy appetizers and cocktails downtown at this upscale indoor-outdoor bar. Flatbreads, sliders and salads fill the menu as well as daily specials. Exposed brick and a rich color scheme add to the cozy atmosphere. Choose to dine inside near the main bar or outside in the courtyard. $-$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Everglades Restaurant Rosen Centre, 9840 International Drive, Orlando 407-996-9840 ext. 3610. evergladesrestaurant.com D nightly. Nestled in a sprawling hotel complex and aimed at celebrating regional Florida food, Everglades specializes in prime steaks and seafood as well as more unusual items such as gator chowder and marinated buffalo. $$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ The Fifth 112 S. Orange Ave. Orlando, 407-826-1932. thefifthorlando.com L-D daily, late night. Grab a bite or sip a signature cocktail, craft beer or glass of wine at this new heart-of-downtown restaurant and lounge. Chef Dean Holland offers a variety of eyeopening plates, from chipotle-glazed meatloaf to Southern fried chicken and waffles to crab mac ’n cheese. There’s also a boutique wine and package store. $-$$$ Credit cards: All %First Watch Six area locations. firstwatch.com B-L daily. Pancakes, crepes and eggs dominate the First Watch menu, catering to the breakfastthrough-lunch crowd seven days a week. $ Credit cards: All Five Guys Burgers and Fries Multiple area locations. fiveguys.com The fastest-growing burger joint in the country has taken Orlando by storm, winning over fans with its mixture of never-frozen beef, infinite ways to order (more than 250,000 combinations of ingredients, to be precise) and those addictive Cajun fries. $ Credit cards: All Graffiti Junktion 900 E. Washington St., Thornton Park 407-426-9503; 2401 Edgewater Drive, Orlando 407-377-1961. graffitijunktion.com L-D daily; BR Sun. Graffiti Junktion specializes in burgers. Items like the Iron City burger (which is topped with a fried egg and ham, among more traditional toppings like American cheese and onions) are complemented by daily happy hour specials and themed nights throughout the week. $-$$ Credit cards: All Greens & Grille 4104 Millenia Blvd., Suite 114, Orlando 407-770-1407; 11325 University Blvd., Orlando 407373-0123. greensandgrille.com L-D daily Vegetarian friendly and fresh, this Orlando chain lets you create your own salad or sandwich, made with cooked-to-

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order chicken, flank steak, salmon or tiger shrimp. $-$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Imperium Food and Wine 606 Market St., Celebration 407-566-9054. imperiumfoodandwine.com L-D daily; BR Sun. Imperium offers an eclectic assortment of food, from flatbreads and paninis to salads and wraps, with wine tastings available for parties of six or more. Dinner specials are offered Thursday through Saturday that feature a different meat, fish and appetizer each week. $-$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Ẃ Marlow’s Tavern 9101 International Drive, Suite 1040, Orlando 407-351-3627; 1008 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 407-960-3670. marlowstavern.com L-D daily. This cozy tavern puts a gourmet spin on classic American cuisine and offers a wide selection of beers. Try one of their popular cheeseburgers, the blackened fish tacos, or white cheddar shrimp and grits. $$ Credit cards: All Maxine’s on Shine 337 N. Shine Ave., Orlando 407674-6841. maxinesonshine.com L Fri.-Sun.; D Tue.Sun.; BR Sun. Casual and full of quirky charm, this bistro within a residential neighborhood has a menu ranging from bar snacks to full entrees (the signature Chicken Maxine’s is a must). Outdoor seating, live music, an interesting wine list and the presence of delightful proprietors add up to everything you should expect from a local restaurant. $$-$$$. Credit cards: All Ẃ Pirate’s Dinner Adventure 6400 Carrier Drive, Orlando 407-248-0590. piratesdinneradventure.com Shows nightly. Voted Best Place to Take the Kids in our 2013 Dining Awards, this dinner show attraction off I-Drive features an interactive stunt-filled adventure to enjoy along with the chicken and tenderloin main courses. $63.95 adults, $39.65 children. Credit cards: All  %Rainforest Café Disney’s Animal Kingdom, 505 N Rainforest Road, Lake Buena Vista. 407-938-9100; Disney World Marketplace, 1800 E Buena Vista Drive; Lake Buena Vista, 407-827-8500. rainforestcafe. com. L-D daily. Voted Best Place to Take the Kids in our 2014 Dining Awards and with good reason: The restaurant re-creates a tropical rainforest with waterfalls, vegetation, lightning storms and all manner of animatronic creatures moving about. A constantly erupting volcano outside the restaurant welcomes you. $$ Credit cards: All %The Ravenous Pig 1234 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-628-2333. theravenouspig.com L-D Tue.-Sat. Voted Best Restaurant in our 2013 Dining Awards. Chefs Julie and James Petrakis, both Orlando-area natives who trained at the Culinary Institute of America, showcase the “gastropub” phenomenon with an ever-changing menu that includes fare like seared foie gras, pork porterhouse, mushroom cannelloni and the Ellensburg Lamb Noisette with royal trumpet mushrooms. The Pig also boasts one of the most acclaimed burgers in town. $$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ %Seasons 52 Plaza Venezia, 7700 Sand Lake Road, Dr. Phillips 407-354-5212; 463 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs 407-767-1252. seasons52. com L-D daily. Like the food it serves, the Darden upscale chain remains as fresh as the day it opened.

Every entrée is under 475 calories, and what flavorful calories they are: from the caramelized sea scallops with pearl pasta and asparagus, to the wood-roasted pork tenderloin with broccoli, cremini mushrooms and herb polenta. The wine list is just as impressive. $$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ The Smiling Bison 745 Bennett Road, Orlando 407259-8036. thesmilingbison.com D Tue.-Sat. The highlight here is house-made charcuterie—chorizo, DINE | JUNE 2014 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 119

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smoked kielbasa, sweet curry sausage and, of course, the bison burger. Lighter fare includes the carrot & ricotta agnolotti and the fried grouper cheeks with jalapeno grits. A casual, friendly place with live entertainment most nights. Late night menu available after 10 p.m. $$-$$$. Credit cards: All Sonoma Draught House 110 S. Eola Drive, Orlando 407-730-3400. L-D daily; BR Sun. This Eola Square staple specializes in casual fare with a Northern California touch. Enjoy one of 49 beers on tap with a pressed Tuscan chicken sandwich with sundried tomato pesto, artichoke hearts and fresh mozzarella.

Or try a white pizza featuring roasted garlic, along with fontina, whole milk mozzarella and ricotta cheeses straight from Sonoma’s 800-degree brick oven. $ Credit cards: All %Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes Multiple Orlando-area locations. souplantation.com. L-D daily. A remarkable array of salads and soups, allowing for much healthy eating but also providing for a bit of a splurge (pizza, ice cream) if desired. $-$$ Credit cards: All The Tap Room at Dubsdread 549 W. Par Street, Orlando 407-650-0100. taproomatdubsdread.com L-D daily. BR Sun. Nestled within the picturesque Dubsdread Golf Course, The Tap Room offers casual, yet sophisticated, American fare. Fresh fish, hand-cut steaks, pastas and the award-winning Tap Room Burger are some of the College Park restaurant’s best menu items. You can dine inside or out on the veranda, which offers views of the golf course. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ ASIAN Chi Pan Asian 4856 New Broad St., Baldwin Park 407-898-0600. chipanasian.com L-D daily. A curious trans-Asian mix of well-executed Indonesian, Chinese and Thai dishes, along with items from an unimaginative Turkish menu. Stick to the food from the Far East and you won’t be disappointed; the simple salt and pepper shrimp, scallops and calamari entrée in particular is a meal approaching perfection. $-$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Eleven at Reunion Resort Reunion Resort, 7593 Gathering Drive, Reunion. 407-662-1000. reunionresort.com D nightly. Take in the sights and stars from this 11th-floor indoor/outdoor rooftop lounge while enjoying music, cocktails and Asian-inspired small plates. The menu features Ahi tuna flatbread, jumbo lump crab cakes and yuzu beurre blanc. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Hawkers Street Fare 1103 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407237-0606. facebook.com/hawkersstreetfare L-D daily. Chefs specializing in cuisines from Vietnam, China, Malaysia and Hong Kong put a modern twist on family recipes to create tasty fare like roast duck tacos, chicken fried rice and curry Laksa. $ Credit cards: All Hotto Potto 3090 Aloma Ave., Winter Park 407-9518028 hottopotto.com L-D daily. There’s a whole lotta cooking going on here—and you’re doing it. Hotto Potto places induction cookers at each table and a laundry list of ingredients at diners’ fingertips. You are given a soup stock—ranging from mild to “numb spicy’’— in which to cook your pork, chicken and vegetables. Then you add a varied assortment of condiments. Be brave, bring friends, resist the urge to order too many ingredients, and you’ll be just fine. $-$$ Credit cards: DSC MC V Tako Cheena by Pom Pom 932 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 321-236-7457. Facebook: Search Tako Cheena L-D daily. Pom Moongauklang’s adventurous cuisine boasts numerous influences, from Thai to Indian to Mexican. Treat yourself to the Indian butter chicken

burrito, Thai Peanut Chicken tacos, or Asian hot dogs—Chinese sweet sausage topped with kimchi or pickled daikon radish. $ Credit cards: AE MC V Twist Asian Fusion 45 W. Crystal Lake St., Orlando.

407-648-9898. twistasianfusion.com L-D daily. In a casual setting, you can order off the menu or sit at a hibachi table and watch your meal being created from scratch. Twist features New York-inspired sushi and offers a selection of Chinese, Japanese and Thai entrées, with a full bar of sake and wine. $-$$$$ Credit cards: All BARBECUE %4 Rivers Smokehouse 1600 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park; 1047 S. Dillard, St., Winter Garden; 1869 W. S.R. 434, Longwood; 11764 University Blvd., Orlando 1-855-368-7748. 4rsmokehouse.com L-D Mon.-Sat. The line may be long, but the succulent barbecue sandwiches and home-style sides are worth the wait. Start off your feast with the baked cheese grits and then if you dare move on to the Messy Pig—a generously sized sandwich filled with pulled pork, slaw, pickles and jalapeños, and smothered in sauce. $-$$ Credit cards: All Bubbalou’s Bodacious Bar-B-Que Five area locations. bubbalous.com L-D daily. This local chain is a good bet for a quick barbecue fix. Tender smoked pork is sliced Virginia-style onto soft sweet buns. Try the award-winning ribs (available with mild, hot or killer sauce) and the fried okra. $-$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Cecil’s Texas Style Bar-B-Q 2800 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-423-9871. cecilsbbq.com L-D daily.

Slow hickory-smoked meats a la Central Texas are brought to you by three generations of the Reaves family. They offer outrageously good pulled pork, beef brisket that makes folks hover over the plate, and unique sides such as jalapeño mashed potatoes, spicy baked beans and sweet potato soufflé. And free ice cream! $$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V WildSide BBQ Bar & Grille 700 E. Washington St., Thornton Park 407-872-8665; 7725 W. Highway 192, Kissimmee 407-396-1166. wildsidebbq.com L-D daily.

For barbecue and beer, this casual indoor/outdoor table-service mainstay is a real crowd-pleaser, especially when live music is playing. $$ Credit cards: All CAJUN/CREOLE Emeril’s Restaurant Orlando CityWalk, 6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-224-2424. emerils.com L-D daily. Chef Emeril Lagasse’s New Orleans Creole restaurant serves his Cajun creations in the dining room and at the bar. Everything is made from scratch, including andouille sausage, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. $$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Tibby’s New Orleans Kitchen 2203 Aloma Ave., Winter Park 407-672-5753; 494 W. S.R. 436, Altamonte Springs 407-951-6928. tibbysneworleanskitchen.com L-D daily. Using family recipes, owner Brian Wheeler delivers satisfying N’Awlins cooking, with the jambalaya-crawfish-filé gumbo as the standout. Andouille sausage is king; it’s in almost every dish. $-$$ Credit cards: AE MC V CARIBBEAN %Bahama Breeze Five area locations. bahamabreeze.com L-D daily. A themed delight from the Darden folks, Bahama Breeze showcases interpretations of Caribbean cuisine, including jerk chicken, West Indian patties, fried plantains, and seafood, seafood, seafood. A terrific family dinner destination. Save room for dessert. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All Kafe Kalik 4969 International Drive, Orlando 407248-0889; 9029-A Airport Blvd., Orlando International Airport 407-825-3274. kafekalik.com L-D

daily. Indian curries, jerk seasoning, seafood and slow-cooked meats highlight the menu. Anything Bahamian from “Mama’s Kitchen” should be considered first. The Arawak Cay sushi bar is an interesting twist, featuring seafood from the islands such as conch salad, tuna ceviche and lobster. Desserts are a delight. $$ Credit cards: All Tommy Bahama’s Restaurant & Bar 9101 International Drive, Orlando 321-281-5888. tommybahama. com L-D daily. The tropical-themed restaurant in Pointe Orlando offers fare ranging from sandwiches and salads to entrées like Macadamia-encrusted snapper, lump crab-stuffed shrimp, and maplebrined grilled pork with dried cherry merlot chutney. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All  CHINESE Ming’s Bistro 1212 Woodward St., Orlando 407-8989672. L-D daily. Full-time dim sum worthy of San Francisco is served at this crisp little ViMi spot. Feast on sesame balls, roast pork buns, shrimp dumplings and items you may not recognize (like chicken feet or jellyfish). In addition, a full menu of Hong Kongstyle entrées offers enticements—order the duck. $ Credit cards: AE MC V %P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Winter Park Village, 436 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 407-622-0188; The Mall at Millenia, 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando 407345-2888. pfchangs.com L-D daily. Chinese-inspired foods from the creators of Fleming’s steak house, so you know the beef dishes will be really good. Upscale and happening, Orlando’s twin outlets of this national chain serve a 50-item “Options Without Attitude” wine list. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ CONTINENTAL Chatham’s Place 7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando 407-345-2992. chathamsplace.com D Mon.-Sat. Wooden wine racks line the walls enclosing only 15 tables, creating a cozy atmosphere to enjoy highquality dishes and equally attentive service. The few select items on the menu, such as the Portobello mushroom soup and duck breast entrée, intrigue the palate. Highly rated by Zagat. $$$$ Ẃ Jack’s Place Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando 407-996-1787. jacksplacerestaurant.com D nightly. Sample steaks and seafood while surrounded by the world’s largest collection of autographed caricatures of stars and dignitaries. $$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Nine18 The Villas of Grand Cypress, 1 N. Jacaranda, Lake Buena Vista 407-239-1999. grandcypress. com D Tue.-Sat. Contemporary Continental cuisine is served in a refined casual atmosphere with polished service and beautiful sunset views of a magnificent golf resort. Begin with the sesame-crusted tuna or the Portobello mushroom with melted brie.

The Australian rack of lamb, Maple Leaf Farm duck, or Colorado veal chop are among the eye-opening main courses. The wine list is extensive: Nine18 boasts more than 500 bottles in its collection. $$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Technique 8511 Commodity Circle, Orlando 407-3138792. chefs.edu/orlando/restaurant.asp L Tue.- Fri.; D Wed.- Fri. The idea of a student-run restaurant (formerly called Machon) may conjure nightmares of barber school haircuts and dental school drilling, but the classically trained apprentices at the in-house restaurant at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Orlando turn out some A-material dishes. Lunch is casual, dinner is a starched napkin affair and meals here are a hidden treasure. Meet your favorite chef of the future. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All  %The Venetian Room Caribe Royale Resort, 8101 World Center Drive, Lake Buena Vista 407-238-

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8060. thevenetianroom.com D Tue.-Sat. A top-end, fine-dining experience within a convention hotel, The Venetian Room is full of deep tones, cut crystal and a replica of Tempietto de San Pietro in the corner (granted, the real miniature temple is in Rome, not Venice, but then again, the menu isn’t Italian). Inventive and marvelous dishes include lobster bisque under a dome of pastry that echoes the Tempietto, and fascinating pairings like filet of beef with a fennel strudel. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ CREATIVE/CONTEMPORARY The Boheme The Grand Bohemian Hotel, 325 S. Orange Ave., Downtown Orlando 407-313-9000. grandbohemianhotel.com B-L-D daily; BR Sun. The newly renovated restaurant now offers more tables, additional space, an updated décor and an added “wine room” which seats some 16 guests. New to the lineup is the jazz-filled “Bohemian After Dark” on Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., in addition to the familiar jazz brunch, still offered every Sunday. $$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Café 118° 153 E. Morse Blvd., Winter Park 407-3892233. cafe118.com L-D Mon.-Sat. Celebrate health and balance with a menu full of organic ingredients and rich flavors. End your experience with the mango cheesecake or banana berry bliss smoothie.

All menu items are free of dairy, soy and artificial sweeteners. $ Credit cards: All Café Tu Tu Tango 8625 International Drive, Orlando 407-248-2222. cafetututango.com L-D daily. Go with a group and share, as Café Tu Tu Tango’s menu is full of inventive items—all in appetizer-sized portions. Cajun chicken egg rolls and Dutch salad made with caramelized onion flatbread, dried cranberries, pine nuts and goat cheese are typical selections. $$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Carmel Café & Wine Bar 140 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 407-513-4912. carmelcafe.com L-D daily. The Mediterranean yet modern offerings, all ordered from iPad menus at each table, include light dishes like hummus and filling entrées like Greek-inspired grilled salmon and Moroccan lemon chicken. Don’t miss the seared scallop and braised pork belly entrée; order the sausage and lentil soup as a starter.

For Italian food lovers, there’s ravioli stuffed with spinach. The wine bar offers select pours in 3-, 6- or 9-ounce servings, perfect for those who want to discover new wines. $$-$$$. Credit cards: All. Ẃ Citricos Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, 4401 Grand Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista 407939-3436. disney.go.com D daily. Citricos offers a unique blend of Southern European cuisine with a local Florida touch. France, Spain and Italy make an appearance on the menu, highlighted by an impressive wine list. For a special treat, reserve the inkitchen Chef’s Domain table well in advance. $$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ The Dining Room Downtown Disney West Side, 1482 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista 407938-9653. wolfgangpuckorlando.com D Tue.-Sun. The shining star of Wolfgang Puck’s four-section eatery is The Dining Room, an unmarked fine-dining establishment sitting quietly at the top of a steep stairway. Visit for butternut squash risotto with lobster, and “chinois” rack of Colorado lamb. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Funky Monkey Wine Company 912 N. Mills, Orlando 407-427-1447; Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Suite 120, Orlando 407-248-2838. funkymonkeywine.com D nightly. The people involved with FM come from local hotspots Dux and Primo, along with Per Se in New York and Down Under in Boca Raton.

Half-price sushi hours and an ever-changing kitchen

are good signs that Monk will stay enjoyable. You gotta love any place that combines grilled shrimp with rich blue-cheese polenta, and that’s just an appetizer. Occasional burlesque dinner shows add to the spice. $$$ Credit cards: AllẂ Hemisphere Restaurant Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, 9300 Airport Blvd., 9th Floor, Orlando 407-825-1234. orlandoairport.hyatt.com D Mon.-Sat. Consider the Hemisphere a Hyatt restaurant instead of an airport restaurant (it’s both), and you’ll begin to accept it as the fine-dining refuge it is.

The ninth-floor location offers runway views. $$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ K Restaurant Wine Bar 1701 Edgewater Drive, Orlando 407-872-2332. kwinebar.com L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. Chef Kevin Fonzo cooks up fine American cuisine that will be sure to please both the eye and the palate. The menu changes each day, ensuring that every dining experience will be unique, and the intimate and cozy dining room is the perfect setting for a romantic night out. $$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Le Rouge Wine Bar & Tapas 7730 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando 407-370-0909. lerougewinebar.com L Sun-Fri.; D daily. One small plate leads to another at this spot on Restaurant Row. The menu boasts near three dozen tapas, including spicy Ahi tuna sliders, blackened fish tacos and beet salad. $-$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Ẃ %Luma on Park 290 S. Park Ave., Winter Park 407599-4111. lumaonpark.com D nightly. Executive chef Brandon McGlamery offers fine dining with a sustainable twist, creating a constantly changing menu that focuses on using locally sourced ingredients.

Standouts include the Idaho rainbow trout with black beluga lentils and julienned zucchini, and the roasted Ashley Farms chicken with butternut squash puree, cider-glazed Brussels sprouts and red onion marmalade. $-$$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V Ẃ Napa Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando 407-352-4000. orlando.regency. hyatt.com. B-D daily. This California wine countrythemed restaurant, located inside the former Peabody Orlando, showcases farm-sourced ingredients, presenting a seasonal menu of prime steaks, impeccable seafood and some creative twists. $$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Norman’s Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando 407-393-4333. normans.com D nightly. New World Cuisine pioneer Norman Van Aken is the mastermind behind the Orlando Norman’s, a dramatically designed dining room featuring a menu that melds the flavors of Latin America, the Caribbean, the U.S. and the Far East. $$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Primo JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando 407-393-4444. primorestaurant.com D nightly. After winning the coveted James Beard Award, Chef Melissa Kelly and her pastry-chef husband, Price Kushner, opened the Grande Lakes Marriott branch of Primo, her restaurant in Maine. The warm, woodsy restaurant provides creative items such as grilled duck breast with roasted beets, wilted greens, quinoa pilaf and wild Maine huckleberry jus, along with organic produce grown in the on-site garden. Desserts are exceptional, including honey-lavender crème brûlée. $$$$$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ The Rusty Spoon 55 W. Church St., Orlando 407401-8811. therustyspoon.com L Mon.-Sat.; D nightly.

Chef Kathleen Blake’s gastropub in the 55 West building offers creative riffs on classic European and American dishes, while sourcing local ingredients whenever possible. Try the lamb sandwich or the Dirty South stew, the latter a tasty combination of

rock shrimp, yellowtail snapper and clams. $$-$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Ẃ The Table 8060 Via Dellagio Way, Suite 106, Orlando 407-900-3463. thetableorlando.com D Fri.-Sat. With room for only 22 diners two nights a week, this gem sets the mood for an exclusive dinner party. It’s a $100 prix fixe affair (including tax and tip), and the menu is never the same at the convivial table because chefs Tyler Brassil and Loren Falcone go with whatever’s fresh—whether it be a seafood and mushroom gratin made from just-off-the-boat fish, or a baby-spinach salad featuring poached pears, blue cheese and beets. $$$$ Credit cards: All. Ẃ %The Tasting Room 99 W Plant St., Winter Garden 407-230-4837. chefstableattheedgewater. com D Tues.-Sat. Take your taste buds on a trip to the Bayou—Chef Kevin Tarter infuses his Louisiana upbringing into every dish at this sidekick to the adjoining Chef’s Table. The tapas-style dining features Cajun staples like Boudin balls with Cajun mayo and mini Muffaletta sandwiches, as well as a giant poblano pepper stuffed with chicken lentils, cheese and chorizo. $$$ Credit cards: All. Ẃ Tchoup Chop Royal Pacific Hotel & Resort, 6300 Hollywood Way, Orlando 407-503-CHOP. emerils. com L Mon.-Sat.; D nightly. Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse goes Polynesian at Tchoup Chop. The lively dining room turns out creative dishes like spicy Kiawe-smoked ribs and marinated grilled chicken.

The cocktail list is as long as the food menu. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ %Victoria & Albert’s Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Lake Buena Vista 407-824-1089. victoria-alberts.com D nightly. Reserve far in advance for Orlando’s only AAA Five Diamond restaurant.

Award-winning Chef Scott Hunnel prepares outstanding seven-course prix-fixe meals in the main, very intimate dining room, the 10-course splendor of dinner in Queen Victoria’s Room, and a 10-course extravaganza right in the kitchen at Chef’s Table. $$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V Ẃ CUBAN %Black Bean Deli 325 S Orlando Ave. Suite 1-1, Winter Park; 1835 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407-6280294. blackbeandeli.yolasite.com L Mon.-Sat., D Mon.-Fri. Authentic Cuban comfort food to-go, with a new second location on East Colonial in the old Vega’s Café building. The Cuban sandwich, media noche, picadillo—and of course the black beans— are first rate. The creamy flan custard is a must-try to top off the meal. $ Credit cards: AE MC V %Columbia 649 Front St., Celebration 407-5661505. columbiarestaurant.com L-D daily. The oldest restaurant chain in Florida, serving authentic, upscale Cuban fare from sangria to paella in a decidely Spanish, Old World-style dining room. The merluza “Russian style” is especially interesting. Live music plays in the tapas lounge. $$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Cuba Libre Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Orlando 407-226-1600. cubalibrerestaurant.com D nightly. In this massive setting reminiscent of a Cuban hacienda courtyard, chef/partner Guillermo Pernot offers a magnificent menu that includes classic Cuban recipes as well as bold adaptations.

The modern offerings are brilliant: El Chinito Cubano wraps a classic Cuban sandwich in a spring roll. Camarones con caña offers juicy pan-seared shrimp in a spicy-sweet mango barbecue glaze and is served with a deep fried pepper stuffed with sweet potato, quinoa and Mascarpone cheese. $$$ Credit cards: Ẃ Padrino’s Cuban Bistro 13586 Village Park Drive, Orlando 407-251-5107. padrinosbistro.com L-D daily.

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From the markets of 1930s Cuba to present-day Orlando, generations of the Padrino family have been nourishing people with authentic Cuban cuisine. Try the white bean “caldo gallego” soup and citrus-marinated lechon asado pork. Finish with house-made Tres Leches cake. $$ Credit cards: All  DESSERT %Blue Bird Bake Shop 3122 Corrine Drive, Orlando 407-228-3822. bluebirdbakeshop.com Open Tue.Sun. Get your sweet and a cup of coffee and have a seat, or order your bounty to go. Either way, be prepared to choose from more than two dozen varieties of cupcakes—including sweet potato, red velvet, Snickerdoodle, apricot ginger and even a chocolate Guinness beer cake. $ Credit cards: DS MC V Sweet Traditions Bakery and Café 126 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 407-656-6338. sweettraditionsbakery.com B-L daily. Owner Stephane Crocher is an accomplished pastry chef and baker from France.

The menu features casual options such as gourmet salads, sandwich melts and pizza, as well as French specialties such as quiche and crepes. Indulge in a multitude of dessert options from pastry to pie. $ Credit cards: All Yalaha Bakery 210 County Road 48, Yalaha, 352324-3366. yalahabakery.com 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

Unabashedly recognizing bread as a form of wholesome sustenance and the “Staff of Life,’’ this Lake County bakery offers genuine German breads and Old World tortes and pastries, from pretzel rolls and German rye to stollen and “gingerbread snowflakes.’’ Musical acts on weekends make this a don’tmiss gathering place. $-$$ Credit cards: All EUROPEAN Bauern-Stube 8015 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407857-8404. bauern-stube.com L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.Sat. From the stacks of stollen greeting you at the entryway to the accordion player creating a festive dining room, Bauern-Stube re-creates a German after-a-day-in-the-fields retreat. Begin with a black beer, then try the authentic sauerbraten or hunter schnitzel with mushroom and onion gravy. $$-$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V  %Chef Henry’s 1831 W. State Road 434, Longwood 407-331-4836. chef-henrys.com L-D Tue.-Fri.; D Sat.; BR Sun. After several years away, Henry Brestowski returns to the area with his European recipes intact.

Beef svickova, deep marinated chicken Paprikash and a goulash that will warm the cockles of your Bohemian heart can only be matched by a mind-altering homemade apple strudel. $$ Credit cards: All Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Café 205 E. First St., Sanford 407-321-2204. willowtreecafe.com L-D Tue.Sun. daily; L Tues. Hollerbach’s offers a vast array of beers and such hefty food choices as the Schlachthaus Platte with its veal sausage, pork meatloaf and smoked pork loin. Stop by on weekends and you’ll find a sing-along, with people locking arms and swaying back and forth to German tunes. $$$$$$ Credit cards: All  FRENCH Café de France 526 Park Ave. S., Winter Park 407647-1869. lecafedefrance.com L-D Tue.-Sat. You could easily miss this diminutive restaurant on Park Avenue’s south end—and that would be a big mistake. For nearly three decades, Dominique and German Gutierrez have delighted diners with a simple, subtle seasonal menu featuring standouts like rabbit and chicken terrine, slow-roasted glazed duck and pepper-crusted filet. $$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Chez Vincent 533 W. New England Ave., Winter Park 407-599-2929. chezvincent.com L-D daily. This

charming French spot in the trendy redeveloped Hannibal Square section of Winter Park offers fine food and formal service in an elegant dining room. $$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Ẃ %Le Coq Au Vin 4800 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407851-6980. lecoqauvinrestaurant.com D Tue.-Sun. An Orlando mainstay since 1976, this French restaurant combines classic cuisine such as the signature coq au vin (chicken in Burgundy sauce) with Southern specialties—New Orleans-style gumbo and boudin sausage do have French roots, after all. $$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Mimi’s Café 525 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs 407-331-7300; 4175 Millenia Blvd., Orlando 407-370-0333; 3130 Daniels Road, Winter Garden 407-656-5075. mimiscafe.com B-L-D daily. Mimi’s offers family-friendly French fare, with entrees ranging from Coq au Vin, to Grilled Salmon and French Lentils, to Saint-Malo Pasta—mussels and linguine topped with a spicy pomodoro sauce. For breakfast, Quiche Lorraine is a winner, as are the Croque Madame Waffles, tiny griddle cakes topped with a fried egg, shaved ham and cheesy Mornay sauce. $-$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Paris Bistro 216 N. Park Ave., Winter Park 407-6714424. parisbistroparkavenue.com L Tue.-Fri.; D Mon.Sat. Mom-and-pop owners prepare the French foods of their homeland in this stylish, comfortable space. Escargot topped with garlicky herbs, beef Burgundy and exquisitely roasted crispy-skinned duck will draw you to this restaurant repeatedly. $$$$$ Credit cards: All  GREEK Athena Café 1140 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs 407-830-0707. B-D Mon.-Sat. This Greek café is the ideal lunch spot. The specialty is rotisserie chicken, but you can’t go wrong with the gyro pita, either. American sandwiches like BLT round out the menu. $-$$ Credit cards: AE DC MC V Cypriana Restaurant 505 Semoran Blvd., Casselberry 407-834-8088; 12309 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407-286-4051. cyprianausa.com L-D Mon.Sun. Cypriana is a Greek wonder, putting out plate after plate of authentic food. Pan-fried calamari is tender; snapper is flavored with lemon juice, garlic and oregano; moussaka is flavorful; and the gyro is outstanding. $$ Credit cards: AE DC MC V Greek Flame 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando 407370-4624. greekflametaverna.com L Mon.-Sat., D daily. This warm neighborhood staple pays ode to traditional Mediterranean dishes, but with flair. Start with the flaming cheese, covered in fresh lemons, then move on to the parchment-bag-baked leg of lamb or the skillet-baked grouper, shrimp and calamari. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Ẃ Kouzzina by Cat Cora 2101 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463. disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/kouzzina B, D daily. Iron Chef Cat Cora’s restaurant at Disney’s BoardWalk features variations on Greek cuisine that are both traditional and creative. For breakfast, try the steel-cut oatmeal or turkey-sweet potato hash. Dinner brings appetizer platters full of marinated olives, stuffed grape leaves, spicy prawns and lamb meatballs.

Get a taste of the three most popular entrees— the Greek lasagna called pastitsio, chicken stewed with cinnamon and a char-grilled lamb burger—by ordering the Kouzzina Trio. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All  Ẃ %Taverna Opa Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Orlando 407-351-8660. tavernaoparestaurant.com L-D daily. Upbeat music has patrons dancing on the tables (almost) at this I-Drive restaurant,

which serves satisfying takes on classic Hellenic dishes. $$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ INDIAN Aashirwad 5748 International Drive, Orlando 407370-9830. aashirwadrestaurant.com L-D daily.

Whole spices are roasted and ground on the premises at Aashirwad, where South Asian specialties such as samosas (stuffed fried dumplings), biryani (a rice-based entrée) and kashmiri naan (bread stuffed with raisins, coconut and cashew) bring authentic flavors to the menu. $-$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Darbar Indian Restaurant 12185 S Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando 407-238-7684. mydarbar.com L-D daily. Darbar offers a lunch buffet on Friday and Sunday. Dinner specialties include Baingan Barta, oven-roasted eggplant with onion, tomato, garlic, spices and julienne ginger; and Lamb Korma, cubes of lamb sautéed with almonds and raisins and cooked in a mild, creamy gravy. Save room for the homemade mango ice cream. $$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Kohinoor Indian Restaurant Ethan Allen Plaza, 249 State Road 436, Suite 1093, Altamonte Springs 407788-6004. kohinoorindianrestaurant.com L-D Tue.Sun. Bombay native Reis Fernandez transforms simple foods such as chicken and lentils into tender, aromatic, almost mystical meals. The chicken xacuti is a must-try specialty from Goa, and the bharta is a creamy eggplant dish. $$ Credit cards: AE MC V Ẃ %Memories of India 77625 Turkey Lake Road, Dr. Phillips 407-370-3277; Shoppes at Lake Emma, 3895 Lake Emma Road, Lake Mary 407-804-0920. memoriesofindiacuisine.com L-D daily. From crisp samosa starters and spicy vegetable dishes to classic tikka masala and fragrant clay oven tandoori, Memories has been the definition of Indian cuisine In Orlando since 1999. $$ Credit cards: All Raga 7559 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando 407-9852900. ragarestaurant.com L-D daily. Raga offers authentic regional Indian dishes with a French flair.

Baingan ka bharta from northern India is eggplant roasted in the clay tandoor oven and mixed with a thick and spicy tomato, onion and lemon sauce.

The biryani rice dishes are superb, in particular the murgh version, layering saffron chicken, Basmati rice, crunchy fried onions and a complex blend of spices. $$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Tamarind 501 N. Orlando Ave., Suite 149, Winter Park 321-207-0760. tamarindfl.com L-D daily. Owner/ chef Amit Kumar uses slow-roasted spices to create some out-of-this-world flavors. The Goan shrimp curry, Kashmiri aloo (potatoes in yogurt curry) and palak paneer (spinach and curd cheese) are standouts, as is the tandoori chicken. Save room for kulfi, a heavenly dessert. $$-$$$. Credit cards: All IRISH Fiddler’s Green 544 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-645-2050. fiddlersgreenorlando.com B Sun.; L-D daily. Simple, hearty Irish food and 24 beers on tap draw a young, fun-loving crowd to this comfortable tavern, replete with a massive wooden bar from Ireland. $$ Credit cards: All Ẃ %Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant Downtown Disney, 1640 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista 407-938-0300. raglanroadirishpub.com L-D daily. Voted Best Restaurant in our 2014 Dining Awards, this Irish-themed megapub and restaurant guided by celebrity chef Kevin Dundon is not to be missed. A sure bet is Kevin’s Heavenly Ham, ovenroasted ham with an Irish Mist glaze with potato cakes and braised cabbage. Add a brew from the extensive beer menu and stay a while to enjoy the joyous music and dancing. $$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ

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ITALIAN Antonio’s 611 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 407-6451035; 691 Front St., Celebration 407-566-2233. antoniosonline.com L-D daily. Antonio’s restaurants— fine-dining establishments and casual trattorias— offer high-quality Italian meals including hot and cold antipasti, and soups and salads, as well as a wide variety of pasta, meat, poultry and fish dishes. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Bice Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal Orlando, 5601 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-503-1415. biceorlando. com D nightly. Tucked into an upstairs corner at the Portofino, Bice brings Orlando the seductive pastas, risottos and entrées that have made the chain an Italian favorite in 50 other locations around the world. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE DC MC V Ẃ Bravo! Cucina Italiana 7924 Via Dellagio Way, Dr. Phillips 407-351-5880. bravoitalian.com L-D daily. A Restaurant Row fixture, Bravo! is a sister chain of Brio Tuscan Grille, with a menu offering dishes like Chicken Parmesan Milanese and lemon chicken & rosemary shrimp, as well as traditional pastas, pizzas and flatbreads. Seafood offerings include Lobster Ravioli Alla Vodka (with sautéed shrimp in a tomato cream sauce topped with pesto bread crumbs). $$$$$$ Credit cards: AE DC MC V Ẃ Brio Tuscan Grille Winter Park Village, 480 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 407-622-5611; The Mall at Millenia, 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando 407-351-8909. brioitalian.com L-D daily; BR Sat.-Sun. With a sophisticated design and an up-to-date Tuscan menu of dishes prepared on the grill or in the wood-burning oven, Brio buzzes with the sounds of happy, welldressed diners. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Ẃ

Buca di Beppo 1351 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 407622-7663; Florida Mall, 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando 407-859-7844. bucadibeppo.com L-D daily.

The Planet Hollywood-owned restaurant serves all of its dishes family-style. It even provides a curb service option for families-on-the-go who want a taste of Italy. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Cala Bella Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-996-3663. calabellarestaurant. com D nightly. Stimulating Italian fare, including great risotto and lamb chops, is served in a beautiful dining room at this sprawling hotel. The desserts are fabulous, too. $$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Cariera’s Cucina Italiana 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., #12, Orlando 407-351-1187; 10663 Narcoossee Road 321-235-1931. carierasorlando.com D daily, L Wed.Sat. Cariera’s offers a huge selection of pizza, pasta, appetizers and sandwiches. Among the specialties: Italian rigatoni, lobster & shrimp tortellachi, Veal Oscar, and chicken and pesto pizza. $$-$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Christini’s Ristorante Italiano Dr. Phillips Marketplace, 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Dr. Phillips 407-3458770. christinis.com D nightly. Owner Chris Christini has wowed diners with his meticulously prepared old-school menu since 1984. The Linguine alla Genovese Is a perfectly balanced pasta dish with pesto sauce and distinct flavors of garlic and pine nuts, while Chicken scaloppine al Marsala combines a rich wine sauce with sauteed mushrooms and a thinpounded chicken cutlet. The restaurant serves olives that are grown on Christini’s farm In Greece. $$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ

Enzo’s Restaurant on the Lake 1130 S. 17-92, Longwood 407-834-9872. enzos.com L Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. Antipasti of roasted vegetables, marinated seafood and imported salamis begin the feasting at Enzo’s, a longtime family-owned Italian restaurant in a sprawling lakeside house. The Dover sole, rarely seen on today’s menus, is a specialty. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Fiorella’s Cucina Toscana Westin Imagine, 9501 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-233-2950. fiorellasorlando.com B-D daily. Executive chef Robert Mason creates edible fantasies. A traditional cavatelli pasta is intensified with vodka sauce and basil, and untraditional ingredients like fresh-from-the-stalk baby corn are used to update pasta and beef dishes. It’s a destination for tourists and a treasure for locals. $$$$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Ẃ Gargi’s Lakeside Italian Ristorante 1414 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-894-7907. gargislakeside.com L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. The Panora family offers oldtime Italian dishes with impressive service at this waterfront restaurant. Especially good are the lobster fra diablo and the chicken cacciatore. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Il Mulino Walt Disney World Swan Resort, 1200 Epcot Resort Blvd., Lake Buena Vista 407-934-1199. swandolphin.com/ilmulino D nightly. New York’s Il Mulino has cloned itself, and the Orlando version is on Disney property. The restaurant brings the flavors of chefs/founders Fernando and Gino Masci to the subtropics. $$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC VẂ La Luce 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando 407-597-3600. laluceorlando.com D daily. West Coast Italian stylings come to Orlando in this sig-

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nature restaurant started by celebrity chef Donna Scala. Quirky regional dishes are the best choices, with house-made pastas and high-end ingredients a specialty. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Luigino’s 120 International Parkway, Heathrow.

407-333-2847. luiginosatheathrow.com L Mon.-Fri.; D nightly. All of the classic Italian dishes—picatta, parmesan and pastas—with modern touches. Finish the meal off with tiramisu or a lemoncello martini. $$$ Credit cards: All Marco Dino’s Ristorante 107 Magnolia Ave., Sanford 407-688-2508. marcodinos.com D Wed.-Sun. Marco Dino’s offerings include stuffed fish, a remarkable dish of crabmeat stuffing sandwiched between two filets of white fish, and chicken picatta, alive with lemon and tart capers. The mushroom risotto is so packed with meaty mushrooms, firm Arborio rice and a sauce heady enough to taste like a fine liqueur that it might be worth the trip by itself. $$$$$ Credit cards: AE MC VẂ %Mellow Mushroom 11680 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407-384-4455; 2015 Aloma Ave., Winter Park 407-657-7755. mellowmushroom.com L-D daily.

This pizza place is known for its easygoing atmosphere and quirky décor. The menu includes a variety of specialty pizzas, calzones, hoagies and salads.

Choose from more than 40 different beers on tap to pair with your pizza slice. $-$$ Credit cards: All %Prato 124 N. Park Ave, Winter Park 407-262-0050 prato-wp.com. L Wed.-Sun.; D daily. From Luma executive chef Brandon McGlamery comes Prato, a trendy, communal spot with inventive offerings like pretzel-encrusted calamari, shrimp ravioli, Key West yellowtail snapper and a variety of pizzas. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Rocco’s Italian Grille & Bar 400 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 407-644-7770. roccositaliangrille.com L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. Guests can expect a true Italian experience from owner and chef Rocco Potami.

Part of that experience, set in a vintage 1940s building, involves indulging in multiple courses, otherwise known as primo e secondo piatti. So diners are encouraged to arrive hungry—very hungry. A standout on the menu is the scaloppini saltimbocca, veal topped with prosciutto and earthy sage. $$-$$$$.

Credit cards: All. Ẃ Vito’s Chop House 8633 International Drive, Orlando 407-354-2467. vitoschophouse.com D nightly.

The fine chops, aged steaks, more than 1,000 wine selections and Italian flair make this I-Drive restaurant a sophisticated choice. The menu also includes large lobster tails, fresh fish and classic Italian cuisine. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V Ẃ JAPANESE %Amura 55 W. Church St., Downtown Orlando 407-316-8500; Plaza Venezia, 7786 W. Sand Lake Road, Dr. Phillips 407-370-0007; Colonial Town Plaza, 950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary 407936-6001. amura.com L Mon.-Sat.; D nightly. Three of Orlando’s hippest sushi houses, the downtown location casual, the others modern and suave. $$$ Credit cards: All Banshoo Sushi Bar Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando 407-996-9840. rosecentre.com D nightly. Chef Yoshi Kohazame combines the simplicity of a Japanese sushi roll with ingredient combinations that suggest an American flair. The masterpiece of Kohazame’s kitchen is the rice. And he will offer you recommendations based on your previously ordered dish. Top the night off with a Banshoo Sunset Punch cocktail. $$ Credit cards: All Dragonfly Robata Grill 7972 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando 407-370-3359. dragonflysushi.com/orlando D

daily. Whether your choice is from the sushi bar or a hot-as-blazes grill, everything here is magnificent.

Executive chef Ray Hideaki Leung’s 1,000-degree grill imparts a quick outer crisp and sublime taste to robata unagi (barbecue eel), and elegantly simple sea scallops. The Wagyu beef rib eye and the braised short ribs with pickled carrots are delectable standouts. The signature Dragonfly roll, wrapping tuna and white albacore in a slice of grouper, is sauced then baked, for a combination of sweet, spicy and savory. $-$$$$ Credit cards: All  Ẃ Hanamizuki Japanese Restaurant 8255 International Drive, #136, Orlando 407-363-7200. hanamizuki.us L Tue.-Sat.; D Tue.-Sun. This tranquil I-Drive sleeper specializes in the authentic foods of Kyoto such as stone-cooked ishiyaki and house-made tofu. Learn some Japanese and thank the chefs.

Arigato! $$-$$$ Credit cards: All  Kabooki Sushi 3122 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407228-3839. kabookisushi.com D daily. Chef/owner Henry Moso has a passion for Japanese culture that is reflected in his inventive menu: Kazan scallops with a spicy green peppercorn coconut sauce, and tempura duck breast with Thai basil sauce. Sushi offerings are equally creative—kokonutsu lobster roll combines tempura lobster, creamy avocado, salty roe, citrus, honey, soy and toasted coconut. $$$ Credit cards: All %Kobe Japanese Steakhouse Seven area locations. kobesteakhouse.com D daily. Teppanyaki chefs grill a variety of meat and seafood dishes as well as vegetables and fried rice right at your table.

After dinner, indulge in green tea ice cream or fried cheesecake. $$$ Credit cards: All  Nagoya Sushi 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando 407248-8558; 5661 Red Bug Lake Road, Winter Springs 407-478-3388. nagoyasushi.com D nightly. Sushi is in the name on the door, and fine sushi it is. The art of the itami-san (sushi chef) is alive and well with a steady hand on sea-kissed fish. But it’s the kitchen food (cooked dishes) that shines in these friendly cafes, with the miso scallops a particular favorite. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All RanGetsu 901 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 407-3450044. rangetsu.com L Mon.-Sat.; D daily. In its new location near Lake Lily, RanGetsu dazzles with showy Japanese cuisine and a cool late-night club.

For starters, try the conch ceviche, then move on to the shrimp tempura or the Kobe steak, which is brought to the table atop a sizzling lava rock. $$$$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Ẃ Seito Sushi 4898 New Broad Street, Orlando 407898-8801; 8031 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 700, Orlando 407-248-8888. seitosushi.com L-D daily. A standout on the sushi scene for the past decade, Seito offers a dizzying array of signature rolls, including the Distinguished Gentleman (Maine lobster, avocado and jalapeno), as well as entrees like sea bass, Bul Go Gi (thinly sliced ribeye) and spicy ginger pork. $$-$$$. Credit cards: All Ẃ Shari Sushi Lounge 621 E. Central Blvd., Thornton Park 407-420-9420. sharisushilounge.com L Mon.Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. The food, the atmosphere and the diners are all stylish at Shari Sushi, which presents a variety of cutting-edge rolls, sashimi, and tempura. $$-$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V Shin Sushi and Sake Bar 803 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-648-8000. shinsushi.com L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. The closest thing we have to a neighborhood sushi bar. Four Japanese chefs own and operate this sushi emporium on the north side of downtown, serving some of Orlando’s most authentic sushi. Extensive selection of sakes. $$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Ẃ

Sushi Pop 310 W. Mitchell Hammock Road, Oviedo 407-542-5975. sushipoprestaurant.com. D Tue.Sun. This hip, casual spot is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. Giant screens play Japanese cartoons while waiters dressed in anime or glamrock styles deliver eye-popping dishes like the Anaconda roll, boasting avocado, eel and tempura shrimp, or the Harvest Duck, served atop a green bean and stuffing casserole. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Ẃ KOREAN Seoul Garden 511 E. Horatio Ave., Maitland 407-5995199. orlandokoreanrestaurant.com L-D daily except Wednesday. Standard grilled meat bulgogi barbecue, served with all those little side dishes, is here, but there’s also a world of other traditional dishes waiting to be explored. Order the seafood pancake for an invigorating combination of simple seafood and fiery kimchi. $$ Credit cards: All Shin Jung 1638 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407-8957345. L Mon.-Fri.; D nightly. From the grills in the center of the tables to the five types of kimchi that accompany meals, Shin Jung is authentic Korean all the way. Daeji bulgogi is tender pork in a sweetspicy sauce. $$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V LATIN Cevíche Tapas Bar and Restaurant 125 W. Church St., Orlando 321-281-8140. ceviche.com D Tue.-Sat. A multitude of hot and cold tapas, plus paellas and cazuelas, are served in the styles of Northern Spain and Catalan in this upscale Church Street dining spot. $-$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Fogo de Chão 8282 International Drive, Orlando 407-370-0711. fogodechao.com L daily except Saturday, D daily. At this Brazilian steakhouse chain, you start with the salad and sides bar, then turn your dinner card green side up, signaling the gaucho chefs to hustle over and begin serving tableside from your choice of 15 fire-roasted meats, including pork ribs, filet mignon and sausage. Sides include cheese bread, polenta and caramelized bananas. $$$-$$$$.

Credit cards: All Ẃ Lolailo Bay Hill Plaza, 7637 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando 407-730-8948. lolailo.com L-D daily, BR Sun. Authentic Spanish cuisine is offered in an artful setting, with entrees ranging from saffron rice with lobster to Granada drunken chicken (marinated in the chef’s choice of beer) and veal scallopini with Cabrales cheese sauce. Flamenco dancers entertain Thursday-Saturday nights and at Sunday brunch. $$$ Credit cards: All. Mi Tomatina Paella Bar 433 W. New England Ave., Winter Park 321-972-4881. mitomatina.com L-D daily. Art on the walls, on the mosaic tables and in the kitchen. Classic, well-executed tapas dishes and variations on traditional paella turn the relaxed living room atmosphere into a classy and casual dining spot. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All  Paradiso 37 1590 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista 407-934-3700. disneyworld.disney.go.com L-D daily. Bold flavors come from Paradiso’s menu of street foods from the Americas. Caribbean fish shares the table with Colombian chicken and Salvadoran pupusas. Two vibrant bars are highlighted by dozens of tequila choices downstairs and international wines upstairs. $$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Texas de Brazil 5259 International Drive, Orlando 407-355-0355. texasdebrazil.com L Mon.-Fri.; D nightly. Texas de Brazil is a splendidly executed Brazilian churrascaria. Waiters stop at tables to offer chunks of seared, tender meats, and the salad bar is bursting with additions such as roasted red

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peppers and imported cheeses. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ MEDITERRANEAN Ali Baba House of Kabob 1155 W. State Road 434, Longwood 407-637-2890. alibabahouseofkabob. com L-D daily. Ali Baba’s menu is stocked with Middle Eastern staples, including kabobs of tenderloin, chicken and shrimp. A lunch buffet is offered Tuesday-Sunday, and belly dancers entertain on some evenings. $$-$$$ Credit cards: DC MC %Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine 108 S. Park Ave., Winter Park 407-644-8609; 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd, Suite 108, Dr. Phillips 407-352-6766. bosphorousrestaurant.com L-D daily. Turkish specialties from frothy tarma (whipped caviar) to pideler, savory stuffed pastries, and a memorable lamb ravioli in garlicyogurt sauce are highlights at this family owned restaurant. Bosphorous recently opened a second location in the Dr. Phillips Marketplace, taking over the space formerly occupied by Anatolia. $$-$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Cappadocia Turkish Cuisine 656 N. Semoran Blvd., Orlando 407-985-2668. cappadociaturkishcuisine. com L-D Tue.-Sun. Cappadocia draws on a diverse food history from the homeland, with charcoal-grilled meats that are out of this world. Lamb and chicken are served in various ways—sliced and grilled, cubed and skewered, or as chops. Adana lamb kebab is deliciously spicy with red pepper and garlic. Don’t miss the combo plate, featuring hummus, tabouleh and baba ghanoush. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All. Cedar’s Plaza Venezia, 7732 W. Sand Lake Road, Dr. Phillips 407-351-6000. orlandocedars.com L-D daily.

Cedar’s gives Middle Eastern cuisine the respect it deserves, graciously serving high-quality standards, from a smoky baba ghannouj to lamb kebabs, in an upscale atmosphere. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Pasha Taverna & Lounge 4104 Millenia Blvd., Orlando 407-730-3222. pashaorlando.com. L-D daily.

This restaurant across from The Mall at Millenia features a pan-Mediterranean menu with stunning cuisine. Start with the “shrimp cigars,’’ fried dough sheets rolled around bits of tiger shrimp and curried rice noodles. For a main course, the chicken tagine is a winner, cooked in a signature clay pot and bursting with flavors of olives, cumin, cilantro and lemons. $$$$$ Credit cards: All Villa de Flora Gaylord Palms Resort, 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee 407-586-1114. gaylordpalms. com B-D daily; BR Sun. Make your way around the Mediterranean market-like buffet and enjoy such dishes as Valencian seafood paella, osso buco with gremolata, and chicken cacciatore. Villa de Flora also offers one of the more popular Sunday brunches in the area. $$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ MEXICAN/TEX-MEX Agave Azul 4750 S. Kirkman Road, Orlando 407704-6930. agaveazulorlando.com L-D daily. A bountiful menu ranging from Fajitas De Camaron (grilled shrimp sauteed with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and mushrooms) to Arrachera ( grilled marinated skirt steak, topped with chimicurri sauce). Agave Azul also offers traditional Mexican dishes like chimichangas and fajitas, plus lots of drink choices—as in more than 100 brands of tequila to choose from. $-$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Cantina Laredo 8000 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando 407-345-0186. cantinalaredo.com L-D daily; BR Sun. “Gourmet Mexican Food” is the calling card of this Restaurant Row establishment, which serves fish dishes of Oaxaca, grilled steaks and robust enchiladas. Accompanying are familiar and interesting sauces like chipotle-wine and orange-casabel, using DINE | JUNE 2014 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 125

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recipes developed by the Dallas-based chain during the past two decades. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All %Cocina 214 151 E. Welbourne Ave., Winter Park 407-790-7997. cocina214.com L-D daily. Cocina offers a menu stuffed with Tex-Mex, including a housemade coconut habanero salsa, beef brisket tacos and a mushroom quesadilla drizzled with truffle oil.

Also sure to please: an ample selection of margaritas, wines and beer. $$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Ẃ Mi Casa Tequila Taqueria Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-996-9939. rosenshinglecreek.com L-D daily. This unassuming gem inside a resort hotel dazzles with Mexican dishes crafted by Hawaiian-born chef Cameron Hostellero. The Flounder Vera Cruz boasts lightly coated fish topped with flaked crab, avocado and slaw. The filet tostada is another standout, featuring a chipotle-pepper-rubbed Angus filet atop fried tortillas layered with melted Manchango cheese and rich salsa rojo. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All  Mucho Tequila & Tacos 101 S. Eola Drive, Orlando 407-843-9676. muchoorlando.com D nightly; BR Sat.-Sun Rough wood décor, a menu of 130 tequilas and a “shot chair’’ give you an idea of the raucous atmosphere at this downtown spot. The food is good too, ranging from pork-stuffed tacos to enchiladas loaded with cheese and house-made salsa. $-$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Paxia Alta Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Lounge 2611 Edgewater Drive, Orlando. 407-420-1155. paxiarestaurant.com L-D daily. Located in the heart of College Park, Paxia serves up traditional and modern Mexican cuisine. Sample more than 100 different tequilas in the lounge and enjoy live jazz on the weekends. Feeling indulgent? Go for the shrimp and scallop enchiladas served with chipotle cream sauce and finish with the Kahlua chocolate pudding. $-$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Taquitos Jalisco 1041 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden 407-654-0363. L-D Tue.-Sun. Enjoy sizzling fajitas, flavorful chicken mole and bountiful burritos, with musicians entertaining on weekends. $$ Credit cards: AE MC V Tijuana Flats Multiple area locations. tijuanaflats. com L-D daily. From humble beginnings in Winter Park, Tijuana Flats has spread across Florida and beyond. Using fresh ingredients—and making an amazing array of hot sauces available—quesadillas, crispy tacos and of course flour tortillas keep diners coming back. $ Credit cards: AE MC V SANDWICHES Beefy King 424 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando 407-8942241. beefyking.com B-L Mon.-Sat. Nobody would enter the circa-1960s Beefy King on a whim, but they’d be missing moist and tender roast beef, pastrami, turkey and ham cooked on premises and served from a steam table just like in the delis of old. $ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Brianto’s Original Hoagies 12001 Avalon Lake Drive, Orlando 407-382-2667. briantos.com L-D Mon.-Sat. Three UCF grads with an obsession for all things Pennsylvanian created this haven for hoagie lovers. Its crusty rolls are shipped straight from Philadelphia and are essential for holding heaping portions of steak and chicken. Add Cheez Whiz topping to any sandwich. $$ Credit cards: All Green Day Café 1515 Lee Road, Orlando 407-7047877. greendaycafe.com L-D daily. Fast food— there’s even a drive-through—but not junk food.

While there’s no red meat to be found on Green Day’s menu, you will find tuna, whole-roasted turkey and chicken. $ Credit cards: AE DS MC V

Jax Fifth Avenue Deli and Ale 951 Greenwood Blvd., Lake Mary 407-323-3354. L-D daily. Stop in at Jax for one of its famous multi-layer sandwiches.

Every table gets a jar of gourmet pickles to munch on before the main course. Choose from a selection of nearly 40 beers on tap and more than 250 by the bottle. $ Credit cards: All % Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria 67 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando 407-894-0865. pompomsteahouse.com L-D daily (open 24 hours Fri.-Sat.).

This local Milk District favorite offers two dozen inventive sandwiches and an array of salads. Try the Fu Man Chu sandwich, a wild combination of Asian-spiced pulled pork, goat cheese and gingercranberry chutney. $ Credit cards: AE MC V %That Deli 3801 W. Lake Mary Blvd. Lake Mary 321363-1394. thatdelifl.com L-D Mon.-Fri. L Sat. Serving freshly made soups, sandwiches and salads, this deli offers daily specials and vegetarian dishes with a sense of humor. Entrees range from the I-4 Deluxe sandwich to the Beef Me Up, and even the Greasy Floridian. That Deli also offers gluten-freeoptions and can alter any of its specialties to your liking. For kids, there’s the “Simon Says” sandwich, for which they pick the fixins themselves. $ Credit cards: All %TooJay’s Gourmet Deli Six area locations. toojays.com L-D daily. The closest we get to New York deli tradition, TooJay’s serves up thick corned beef, pastrami and turkey sandwiches, along with an array of house-made salads (try the whitefish or famous Dijon chicken). The chocolate Killer Cake is legendary. $-$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC SEAFOOD Bonefish Grill Eight area locations. bonefishgrill.com D nightly. From the folks who brought us Outback, this is a casual seafood chain with a sleek edge. Fish selections are seared over oak and topped with sauces such as mango salsa or garlicgorgonzola butter. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All Celebration Town Tavern 721 Front St., Celebration 407-566-2526. thecelebrationtowntavern.com L-D daily. A quality-conscious family serves traditional New-England-style seafood here. The New England clam chowder is a one-dish calling card. $$$$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Cityfish 617 E. Central Blvd., Thornton Park 407849-9779. cityfishorlando.com L Mon.-Sat.; D daily; BR Sun. A neighborhood seafood restaurant featuring casual items like seafood nachos and oyster po’ boys, and entrées such as grilled, Cajun or fried fish fillets served with salt potatoes and hush puppies. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ %deep blu seafood grille Wyndham Grand Orlando, Bonnet Creek, 14651 Chelonia Parkway, Orlando 407-390-2420. deepbluorlando.com D nightly. Deep blu consistently wins the most Dining Awards categories voted on by Orlando magazine readers, from Best Chef to Best Seafood. The inventive menu includes a magnificent spätzle, featuring tiger shrimp, squash and mushrooms in garlic and butter. Fish is served according to your choice. Don’t miss the “blu’’ crab mac n’ cheese, fusilli pasta thick with melted white cheddar and Munster cheese and big flakes of crab. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ %Eddie V’s 7488 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando 407-355-3011. eddiev.com D nightly. This new Darden-owned gem is making a formidable mark on Restaurant Row. Seafood is the specialty of the kitchen, where moist Florida grouper simply sauteed in garlic is given the same attention as an intricate lemon sole coated in a Parmesan crust. But the steaks also stand out, from the center-cut filet mi-

gnon to the massive 22-ounce charred ribeye. The side dish menu includes crab-fried rice, an entrée in itself, but a must-try is the killer truffled macaroni and cheese. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ %FishBones 6707 Sand Lake Road, Orlando 407-352-0135; 7005 County Road 46A, Lake Mary 407-581-2399. fishbonesorlando.com D nightly.

FishBones serves just-caught seafood along with aged steaks and prime rib in a relaxed yet refined Key West-themed dining room. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V Ẃ Flying Fish Café Disney’s BoardWalk, 2101 N. Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463. disney.go.com D nightly. Creatively flavored grilled seafood is served in the BoardWalk’s jazziest restaurant. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Hemingway’s One Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando 407-239-1234. grandcypress.hyatt.com D daily.

If the décor doesn’t make you feel like you’re vacationing in the Florida Keys, the cuisine will. Mementos and fishing trophies from Key West’s most famous resident add to the relaxed atmosphere.

Start with the butterfly shrimp cocktail served with Bloody Mary sauce and move on to the lobstercrusted sea bass. Don’t forget the Key lime pie for dessert. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Johnnie’s Hideaway 12551 State Road 535, Orlando 407-827-1111. johnnieshideaway.com D nightly.

This modern Caribbean-styled dining room serves simply prepared quality steaks and fresh fish to emphasize old Florida and Floribbean cuisine. Johnnie’s is complete with a lakeside Hideaway Tiki Deck & Raw Bar. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V Ẃ Mitchell’s Fish Market 460 N. Orlando Ave., Suite 122, Winter Park 407-339-3474. mitchellsfishmarket.com L-D daily. This chain seafood restaurant, located in Winter Park Village, features an extensive, ever-changing menu of more than 80 items, from Chilean sea bass to cedar plank salmon. Menus are printed twice daily to ensure the freshest seafood. $$$ Credit cards: All MoonFish The Fountains, 7525 W. Sand Lake Road, Dr. Phillips 407-363-7262. moonfishorlando. com D nightly. Fish caught that day and prepared creatively defines this large seafood house, which serves a wide-ranging menu in an elaborate, cheerful space. $$-$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V Ocean Prime Rialto, 7339 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando 407-781-4880. ocean-prime.com D nightly.

White-jacketed servers present superb seafood and steaks in a supper club atmosphere, while jazz plays in the artistically lit piano bar. Executive chef Jeremy Mattson works wonders with fish, particularly the yellowfin tuna, topped with a wedge of foie gras and a rich mushroom ragout. The sea scallops with Parmesan risotto is another winner, as is the black truffle macaroni and cheese. $$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ The Oceanaire Seafood Room Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Orlando 407-363-4801. theoceanaire.com D nightly. More than 25 species of fish and shellfish are flown in daily. The wine list is tailored for pairings with seafood, and the vintage ocean liner décor complements the nautical menu. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Todd English’s bluezoo Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, 407-934-1111. swananddolphin.com D nightly. Chef/ TV personality Todd English runs this contemporary seafood restaurant. The over-the-top design sets the stage for the menu’s “coastal cuisine,” essentially a fusion of flavors from the U.S., Europe and Asia. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V Ẃ

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Winter Park Fish Company 761 Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-622-6112 thewinterparkfishco.com L-D Mon.-Sat. With signature seasonings and housemade sauces, this quick-service restaurant is a must for any seafood lover. The wine list features a selection of California wines to enhance any meal.

Be sure to try the lobster roll and the savory hushpuppies. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ SOUTHERN Black Hammock Restaurant 2356 Black Hammock Fish Camp Rd., Oviedo 407-365-2201. theblackhammock.com L-D daily. An Old South establishment, Black Hammock offers the Florida Samsampler, filled with fried catfish, clam strips and gator.

Lightweights can opt mahi-mahi sautéed with onion and mushroom slivers and bathed in a whitewine cream sauce. $-$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V %Cask & Larder 565 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 321-280-4200. caskandlarder.com L-D Tue.Sat.; BR Sun. Voted Best New Restaurant in our 2013 Dining Awards, the sister restaurant of The Ravenous Pig offers dishes to satisfy any Southern appetite, from smoked chicken to crab fingers. A must-try is the duck ham, served with creamy grits and braised collards. There’s an on-site brewery that concocts ales and lagers using coriander, local citrus and even ham as flavors. $$-$$$$. Credit cards: All. Ẃ House of Blues Downtown Disney, 1490 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista 407-934-2623. hob. com BR Sun.; L-D daily. For a casual bite to eat while at Downtown Disney, this Southern-Soul restaurant does the trick. Opt for the fried shrimp po’ boy or the jambalaya, and reserve time for the fa-

mous buffet Gospel Brunch on Sundays. $$ Credit cards: AE MC V Ẃ STEAK HOUSES The Capital Grille Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Orlando 407-370-4392; The Mall at Millenia, 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando 407-351-2210. thecapitalgrille.com L Mon.-Fri.; D nightly. Dryaged steak, doting service and a 300-plus-label wine list are the calling cards of this upscale I-Drive steakhouse. Try creative alternatives such as Konacrusted sirloin with caramelized shallot butter. The classic décor with is D.C.-centric—you’ll expect to see a senator dining nearby. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Charley’s Steak House 2901 Parkway Blvd. Suite A1, Kissimmee 407-396-6055; 8255 International Drive, Orlando 407-363-0228. charleyssteakhouse. com D nightly. Charley’s custom-built pit gives steak, chicken, chops and fish a distinctive flavor, and a list of more than 800 wine selections makes for the ultimate steakhouse experience. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V Ẃ %Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster 729 Lee Road, Orlando 407-645-4443. christnersprimesteakandlobster.com D Mon.-Sat. Year in and year out, readers pick Christner’s as one of the city’s best steakhouses. Owner Carole Christner serves USDA Prime, corn-fed Midwestern beef and Australian cold-water lobster tails in a masculine, woodsy atmosphere. There’s also a 6,500-bottle wine cellar and an extensive single-malt scotch collection. $$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 933 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 407-699-9463; Dellagio

Plaza, 8030 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando 407-3525706. flemingssteakhouse.com D nightly. With a contemporary dining room and 100 wines by the glass, Fleming’s is a lively take on the steakhouse concept. All steaks are aged USDA prime corn-fed beef. $$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Kres Chophouse 17 W. Church St., Downtown Orlando 407-447-7950. kresrestaurant.com L Mon.Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. Kres’ urban panache attracts downtown’s see-and-be-seen crowd, who fill its dramatic booths to try out sizzling steaks and chops. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ A Land Remembered Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando 866-996-9939. landrememberedrestaurant.com L-D daily. Themed around Patrick Smith’s novel of the same name, which chronicles a Central Florida family’s experiences around the time of the Civil War, A Land Remembered serves a menu centered on steaks from the Harris Ranch. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: AllẂ %Linda’s La Cantina 4721 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407-894-4491. lindaslacantinasteakhouse. com D Tue.-Sun. Linda’s has been serving steaks to for more than 60 years. It specializes in steak and seafood, with all of its USDA choice steaks cut on site. Enjoy a cocktail at the fire fountain lounge before your meal. $$-$$$ Credit cards: All  Morton’s The Steakhouse Dr. Phillips Marketplace, 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando 407-248-3485. mortons.com D nightly. This local outlet of a national chain has made its reputation on 24-ounce Porterhouse steaks, 20-ounce New York sirloin, and 14-ounce double-cut filets. Bar 12-21 features petite filet mignon sandwiches. Don’t forget to try the hot chocolate cake. $$$$ Credit cards: AE DC MC V Ẃ

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Old Hickory Steakhouse Gaylord Palms Resort, 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee 407-5861600 gaylordpalms.com D nightly. Designed to look like a rustic Everglades retreat, Old Hickory emphasizes naturally aged, grain-fed Angus beef with your choice of toppings, plus seafood and handcrafed artisanal cheeses. The award-winning wine list is extensive, offering more than 40 different Cabernet Sauvignon selections alone. $$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ The Palm Hard Rock Hotel, 5800 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-503-7256. thepalm.com D nightly.

With the exception of caricatures of Orlando stars on the wall, our outpost of this high-end New York steak house is a duplicate of the 75-year-old original, down to the aged steaks and oversized lobsters. $$$ Credit cards: All  Ruth’s Chris Steak House Winter Park Village, 610 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 407-622-2444; The Fountains, 7501 Sand Lake Road, Dr. Phillips 407226-3900; 80 Colonial Center Parkway, Heathrow 407-804-8220. ruthschris.com D nightly. A topquality restaurant with a reputation for excellent service, Ruth’s Chris serves each steak sizzling hot on a 500-degree plate to preserve the beef’s temperature and flavor. $$$$ Credit cards: AE DC MC V Ẃ Shula’s 347 Grill Westin Lake Mary Orlando North, 2974 International Pkwy., Lake Mary 407-531-3567. donshula.com B-D daily. Named after Hall of Fame football coach Don Shula, this is a place for a “raving fan” of steak. The upscale sports bar serves premium black Angus beef burgers and steaks, from the 8-ounce filet mignon to the 16-ounce Cowboy Steak. $$-$$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops The Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando 407-3138625. spencersforsteaksandchops.com D Tue.-Sat. You’ll find modern twists on classic American cuisine at this steakhouse. Steaks are aged 21 to 28 days in-house and beautifully seared to order. $$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Spice Modern Steakhouse 407 E. Central Blvd., Downtown Orlando 407-481-9533. spicesteakhouse.com L-D daily. Spice is a dynamic steakhouse attracting the martini crowd with steaks plus options like blackened grouper, tuna sashimi, lobster ravioli and olive-stuffed chicken breast. $-$$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Ẃ The Palm Hard Rock Hotel, 5800 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-503-7256. thepalm.com/orlando D nightly. Lavish steaks and giant lobster tails are this high-end restaurant’s delicious bread-and-butter.

The Palm—filled with 1920s and ’30s caricatures, as well as modern-day loyal diners—traces its origins back to 1926, when Italian natives opened the first location in New York City. For starters, don’t miss the jumbo lump crab cake or the ahi tuna. $$$$.

Credit cards: All. Ẃ THAI %Thai Blossom 99 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 407-905-9917. mythaiblossom.com L-D daily. Located on the first floor of the historic Edgewater Hotel, Thai Blossom offers affordable Thai food.

The wide-ranging menu incorporates Thai favorites as well as a hearty selection of salad and seafood dishes. $$ Credit cards: All Sea Thai 3812 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407-8950985. seaorlando.com L-D daily. Don’t let the strip mall fool you—the inner ambience and extensive menu of Sea Thai (the “Sea’’ stands for South East Asia) shine through. A haven for spicy-food lovers,

there’s something delicious for all, from the spicy beef salad to the garlic chili fish to the popular crispy Panang duck. $$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Thai Thani 11025 S. International Drive, Orlando 407239-9733; 600 Market Street, Celebration 407-5669444. thaithani.net L-D daily. This mini-chain with locations in Tampa and Tennessee serves authentic cuisine in a Thai-wonderland setting. Be sure to sample the tom ka gai, a soup flavored with lime, coconut and lemongrass. $$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ VEGETARIAN %Dandelion Communitea Café 618 N. Thornton Ave., Orlando 407-362-1864. dandelioncommunitea.com. L-D Mon.-Sat, L Sun. Taking residence in a 1920s house, Dandelion is a local leader in using sustainable, organic and environmentally friendly ingredients. The atmosphere is definitely homespun; having a vegan chili bowl or veggie wrap for lunch here is more like visiting a friendly, local music-minded aunt than sitting in a restaurant. Beer, wine and local art are available. $ Credit cards: AE MC V Ethos Vegan Kitchen 601-B New York Ave., Winter Park 407-228-3898. ethosvegankitchen.com L-D Mon.-Sat.; BR Sun. Ethos takes its name seriously, serving pizzas, sandwiches and entrées from an exclusively vegan kitchen. You will feast on such specialties as pumpkin seed and pesto pasta or a gluten-free coconut curry wrap sandwich. Community events occur on a regular basis; vegan beer and wine are served, and a jazz/funk brunch is presented every Sunday. $ Credit cards: AE MC V Infusion Tea 1600 Edgewater Drive, Orlando 407999-5255. infusionorlando.com B-L-D Mon.-Sat, L-D Sun. It wasn’t the first tea shop in College Park, but Infusion certainly started the alternative vibe in this neighborly neighborhood. A center of the local art, crafting and writers’ scene, the kitchen serves fresh-made soups, salads and sandwiches with an organic and local slant, along with dozens of flavored and exotic teas. $ Credit cards: AE MC V VIETNAMESE Ánh Hong Restaurant 1124 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407-999-2656. L-D daily. A standout in Orlando’s Vietnamese district, Ánh Hong features an extensive menu of steaming soups, roll-your-own summer rolls and stir-fry dishes. $-$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V Ha Long Bistro 1231 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407894-5007. halongbistro.net L-D daily. The Vietnamese comfort food here is deliciously predictable: Noodle bowls, soups and summer rolls abound. A great go-to is No. 54, the grilled pork and spring rolls with rice vermicelli and bean sprouts. Tasty surprises include chao—a porridge mixed with your choice of chicken, beef or seafood—and the roasted quail appetizer. $-$$ Credit cards: DC MC V %Pho 88 Vietnamese Restaurant 730 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-897-3488. pho88orlando.com L-D daily. The specialty here is pho—broth, noodles and meat—with choices seemingly endless, with 11 variations of beef noodle soup alone. Other menu items include beef stew, stir-fried noodle dishes, and the banh mi Vietnamese sub. $-$$ Credit cards: DS MC V Pho Vinh 657 N. Primrose Drive, Orlando 407228-0043. phovinhorlando.com L-D daily. An impressive menu of Vietnamese dishes featuring soups, noodles and rice platters, including a standout example of our 2014 Dining Awards Hall of Fame dish—Buùn Chaû GioøThòt Nöôùng, rice vermicelli with charbroiled pork and spring rolls.

$-$$. All Viet Garden 1237-1239 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407-896-4154. vietgardenorlando.com L-D daily.

Fusing the cuisines of Vietnam and Thailand freely, Viet Garden garners reader votes regularly for its reasonably priced chicken satay, pad Thai and spicy stir-fried beef with vermicelli. $-$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V WINE BARS AND LOUNGES Bar Louie The Rialto, 7335 W. Sand Lake Road, Suite 101, Orlando 407-608-5190. barlouieamerica.com L-D daily. This Restaurant Row nightspot offers a wide selection of martinis, margaritas, mojitos and beers, along with a menu featuring tacos, calamari, flatbreads and salads. Don’t miss $1 Burger Night every Tuesday. $-$$ Credit cards: All Blue Martini The Mall at Millenia, 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando 407-447-2583. bluemartinilounge.com O pen daily. Live music, cocktails accented with glow sticks, trendy bar foods and a lively dance floor lure upscale singles. $$-$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V Ẃ Bösendorfer Lounge The Grand Bohemian Hotel, 325 S. Orange Ave., Downtown Orlando 407-313-9000. grandbohemianhotel.com Open daily. Black marble, red stone and mirrors, plus an Imperial Grand Bösendorfer piano, create an edgy and upscale environment for martinis, indulgent nibbles, casual power meetings and entertainment. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Eden Bar 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 407-6291088. enzian.org L-D daily. Taking a cue from Hapsburg beer gardens, Eden offers a bucolic outdoor setting right outside the Enzian Theater. Local and international beers and a good selection of wines snuggle up with salads, nachos, sandwiches, along with Austrian goulash and unusual pizzas (potato and bacon, anyone?). $$ Credit cards: All Ẃ Eola Wine Company 136 Park Ave., Winter Park 407-647-9103; 430 E. Central Blvd., Orlando 407481-9100. eolawinecompany.com Open daily. Part retail shop, part lounge, the twin Eola Wine Company shops offer an impressive variety of labels, more than 100 wines by the glass and a commendable selection of beers. Nibble on flatbreads, cheese platters and bruschetta “flights.” $-$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V Ẃ One80 Grey Goose Lounge 400 W. Church St., Orlando 407-440-7180; 180downtown.com Open on event nights; non-event nights: Monday, 10 p.m.2:30 a.m., Friday, 4:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m., Saturday, 10 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Located on the top terrace of the Amway Center, One80 is downtown’s hottest ultralounge. Its patio bar with a 180-degree view of the city skyline is as impressive as the beautiful people who flock to it. $$$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC The Vineyard Wine Company 1140 Town Park Ave., Suite 1260, Lake Mary 407-833-WINE. thevineyardwinecompany.com Open daily. With a variety of tapas, lunch and dinner entrées, desserts, and platters to accompany your wine, The Vineyard Wine Company is more than just a lounge. Sit back with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc while enjoying the live music Tuesday through Saturday. $-$$$ Credit cards: All Ẃ %The Wine Room 270 Park Ave. S., Winter Park 407-696-WINE. thewineroomonline.com Open daily. Warm and inviting, The Wine Room offers hundreds of wines. Dozens are available as 1- to 3-oz. samples, too, paid for through a debit system.

Selections can be enjoyed along with hand-crafted meats and cheeses. $-$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC VẂ

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SPECIAL EVENTS ORLANDO GAY DAYS Through June 9 A week-long celebration with pool parties, silent auction, comedy show, beer and wine tasting, special days at Disney theme parks, expos, outside vendors, support for individuals in recovery, and more. DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld, 10100 International Drive, Orlando. gaydays.com

STAR WARS WEEKEND AT DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS Through June 15 Special shows feature Star Wars characters and celebrities. Kids under 12 can hone their lightsaber skills at the Jedi Training Academy and collect autographs as characters stroll the park. disneyworld.disney.go.com

PAUL MITCHELL HAIR SHOW 2014 June 1 Music, makeup and lots of hair product. 8 p.m., House of Blues, Downtown Disney West Side, Walt Disney World. 407-934-2583. houseofblues.com

These foodie-friendly events take place at locations throughout Central Florida. Bring your appetite and your own chairs. thedailycity.com June 1 Kmart, 810 Saxon Blvd., Orange City, 5 p.m.

June 6 Kissimmee Civic Center, 201 E. Dakin Ave., Kissimmee, 6 p.m.

June 7 265 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford, 5 p.m.

June 8 Fashion Square Mall, 3201 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, 6 p.m.

June 12 All Saints Lutheran Church, 12601 Balcombe Road, Orlando, 5 p.m.

June 13 Casselberry City Hall, 95 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry, 6 p.m.

June 20 1221 12th St., St. Cloud, 5 p.m.

June 22 5100 Town Center Blvd., Hunters Creek, 5 p.m.

June 23 Sears Town Mall, 3550 S. Washington Ave., Titusville, 5 p.m.

June 27 520 Main St., Windermere, 5 p.m.

June 27 BCC Pavilion, 3845 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, 5 p.m.

BALDWIN PARK 1ST FRIDAY FESTIVAL AND ART STROLL June 6 Local artists in all mediums create art onsite and offer original works for sale, plus live music, food and drink specials. 5:30-10 p.m. New

The rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar comes to the Amway Center, June 14, p. 136.

Broad Street, downtown Baldwin Park, Orlando. facebook.com/baldwinparkfirstfridayfestival

music, local artists, food and beverage samplings. 5 p.m. 230 E. First St., Sanford. sanfordwelcomecenter.com

SILVER SPURS RODEO

FITTIPALDI CUP DRIVING EXPERIENCE

June 6-7 Check out this Osceola County tradition with bullriding, roping, wrestling, barrel racing, specialty acts and more. 7:30 p.m. Free for children 10 and under. Silver Spurs Arena. Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee. 321697-3495. silverspursrodeo.com

THORNTON PARK 2ND THURSDAY ART AND WINE WALK June 12 Artists display works for sale along the streets, as well as inside local businesses. Free, but a $10 wristband (available at Olde Town Brokers) gets you a free pour of wine at various locations. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Summerlin Avenue and Washington Street. thorntonparkdistrict.com

MOUNT DORA 2ND FRIDAY ART STROLL June 13 Explore art galleries, studios and shops as artists take over downtown Mount Dora. Free. 6 p.m. 341 N. Alexander St., Mount Dora. mountdora.com

SANFORD’S ALIVE AFTER FIVE STREET PARTY

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: ART. MUSIC. FOOD. ARCHITECTURE.

June 12 AA5 is Central Florida’s largest recurring monthly street party with live

June 13 Enjoy an afternoon of food truck fare, literary readings from Mai-

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June 13 Get behind the wheel of a Lamborghini, Ferrari or other exotic racing car; race in street cars and karts; and share a high-speed ride with Christian Fittipaldi. Participants receive a souvenir photo plaque, catered lunch and an in-car video with performance data. Exotics Course, Walt Disney Speedway, 3450 N. World Drive, Lake Buena Vista. exoticdriving.com

tland poets and writers, art exhibitions, and music by the Dan Jordan Quartet. 7 p.m. Art & History Museums—Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland. 407-539-2181. artandhistory.org

CELEBRATE DADS AT LEU GARDENS June 15 Enjoy a stroll through 50 acres of gardens and the historic Leu House Museum. Free for fathers on their special day. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. leugardens.org

3RD THURSDAY GALLERY HOP & ART WALK June 19 Throngs of visitors converge on the core of Orlando’s Downtown Arts District to celebrate art. 6 p.m.

City Arts Factory, 29 S. Orange Ave., Orlando. orlandoslice.com

24TH ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL June 20-22 Lakeridge Winery’s annual stomping of the grapes is open to all ages. Art displays by

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WORLD OF GOOD more than 80 local artists and crafters, complimentary wine tours and tasting, live music, and food drink available for purchase. $2 donation benefits Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care serving Lake and Sumter counties. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. lakeridgewinery.com/events

June 13 Bane featuring Code Orange Kids/Give/Rhythm of Fear, 7 p.m.

June 15 Man Overboard with Transit, Forever Came Calling, and Knuckle Puck, 4 p.m.

June 16 Deafheaven with Pallbearrer, and Wreck & Reference, 7 p.m.

June 24 Blackbird Blackbird, 7 p.m.

SEAWORLD SUMMER NIGHTS

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June 21-Aug. 10 Late-night shows and entertainment at SeaWorld Orlando. Enjoy a rock ‘n’ roll Shamu show, a comedy show featuring a sea lion and otter duo, fountains, fireworks, and more. Open until 10 p.m. Free with park admission. Central Florida Parkway between International Drive and Sea Harbor Drive. seaworldparks.com

46 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. 407246-1419. thebeacham.com

CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH FESTIVAL June 22 A celebration of Soca, Reggae, Calypso and Zouk, with live entertainment by several Caribbean bands, and live Tassa drumming.

Features food and drink from various Caribbean islands. Noon-8 p.m.

Lake Eola Park. 195 N. Rosalind Ave., Orlando. cahmfestival.com

DELAND 4TH FRIDAY ART WALK June 27 Take this self-guided tour of historic downtown DeLand and explore art galleries, cultural venues, restaurants and boutiques. Check website to download map. 6-9 p.m. delandartwalk.com

SANFORD ART WALK June 27 Explore galleries and art spaces in and around First Street between Magnolia and Sanford avenues. Discover this river town’s culture and nightlife, food and art. This month’s theme is “People.” 6-9 p.m. sanfordartwalk.com, sanfordwelcomecenter.com

CONCERTS THE ABBEY 100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando. 407-7046261. abbeyorlando.com June 14 1984-The Ultimate Van Halen Band & Shoot To Thrill-AC/DC Tribute Band, 8 p.m.

BACKBOOTH 37 W. Pine St., Orlando. 407-9992570. backbooth.com June 2 Floor, 7 p.m.

June 7 Andrew Jackson Jihad with Cheap Girls/Dogbreth, 7 p.m.

June 5 Drive-By Truckers, 8 p.m.

June 10 The Naked and Famous with White Sea, 8 p.m.

June 12 Solillaquists Of Sound with Sadat X, El Da Sensei, Qwel & Maker, J-Live, and JaWaan LaRue, 8 p.m.

June 19 Say Anything with The Front Bottoms, The So So Glos, and You Blew It!, 6 p.m.

June 21 Andy Grammer, 5:30 p.m.

June 27 Phantogram with the Bad Things, 6 p.m.

BOB CARR PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE 401 W. Livingston St., Orlando. 800745-3000. orlandobroadway.com, ticketmaster.com The Voice Tour Live June 27 This season’s top finalists and several favorite past stars of the TV show, The Voice are touring together this summer, 7:30 p.m.

CRANES ROOST PARK Free concerts. 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs. 407-5718863. altamonte.org June 6 Friday Night Live with Spunk, 8 p.m.

June 13 Friday Night Live with Deja, 8 p.m.

June 20 Friday Night Live with Almost There, 8 p.m.

June 21 Jazz Jams Uptown with Four 80East and Walle Larsson, 7 p.m.

June 27 Friday Night Live with Tropical Jazz featuring Eddie Marshall, 8 p.m.

DANDELION COMMUNITEA CAFE 618 N. Thornton Ave., Orlando. 407362-1864. dandelioncommunitea.com June 5 Wortzinol Trio, 8 p.m.

June 14 More Than This, 8 p.m.

June 20 The Rough and Tumble, 8 p.m.

June 28 Anitra Jay, 8 p.m.

HARD ROCK LIVE 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando. 407351-5483. hardrock.com June 1 An Evening with Chicago, 8 p.m.

June 14 Move-Live on Tour featuring Julianne and Derek Hough, 8 p.m.

JUNE FUNDRAISERS

6/2-6 HEART OF FLORIDA UNITED WAY DAY OF ACTION, benefits low-income students by providing access to books for summer reading to enhance literacy. Donations of new and gently used children’s books will be distributed on Day of Action, June 23.

1940 Traylor Blvd., Orlando. 407-8350900. hfuw.org

6/6 PARTY IN THE PARK, benefits Lighthouse Central Florida vision rehabilitation services. Tapas-style foods from local restaurants, live music and a silent auction. Winter Park Civic Center, 1050 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park. lighthousecentralflorida.org

6/7 TEAM HOPE WALK FOR HD, benefits Huntington’s Disease Society of America. Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs. hdsa.org, altamonte.org MAITLAND LIBRARY 5K, benefits Maitland Public Library. Literary character attire encouraged. Quinn Strong Park, 347 S. Maitland Ave., between Packwood and Ventris, Maitland. 407647-7700. maitlandpl.org MAKE ‘M SMILE, benefits Nathaniel’s Hope, which helps special needs children and families. A friendship stroll, food, live music and bounce houses. Lake Eola, 195 N. Rosalind Ave., Orlando. nathanielshope.org

6/12 FATHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS DINNER, benefits the American Diabetes Association and honors Orlando Evora, Harvey Massey, Craig Swygert and James Ferrell— four fathers who have made a difference in the community.

Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando. 407-660-1926. diabetes.org

6/21 FIRM FEST 2014, benefits the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, to provide quality legal services for low-income and disadvantaged groups with special legal needs. Guests and entertainment include Daunte Culpepper, Justin Michael and The Dave Matthews Tribute Band. Firestone Live, 578 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. firmfest.com

6/29 MODEL 4 MIRACLES FASHION SHOW LUNCHEON, benefits Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Holiday Inn, Orlando International Airport, 5750 T. G. Lee Blvd., Orlando. gocmn.org

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7/4 HUNTER VISION WATERMELON 5K, benefits the Track Shack Foundation. A 5K run, a kids’ run, and a watermelon-eating contest. 251 Park Ave. South, Winter Park. trackshack.com

FLORIDA FLIGHT FUNDRAISER GAME, benefits Habitat for Humanity. Our local Florida Basketball Association team (minor league professional) takes on the Palm Beach Knights. Downtown Recreation Center, 649 W. Livingston St., Orlando. flighthoops.com

CASINO NIGHT FOR CHARITY, benefits the GAIL Foundation, helping children in need in Guyana. Hampton Inn, AltamonteSprings. helpbuildplaygrounds.org

CHIPS HELPING CHILDREN, benefits Project Eliminate, fighting maternal and neonatal tetanus. Casino games, hors d’oeuvres and a 50/50 raffle. Village Walk at Lake Nona, 8524 Insular Lane, Orlando. nathanielshope.org

SOUTH LAKE EAGLES GRIDIRON 5K, benefits Run 4 A Cause, helping children with physical disabilities.

Waterfront Park, Clermont. run4acause.org

JEANS AND JEWELS, benefits the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. Winter Park Garden Club, Mead Garden, 1300 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park. orlandophil.org/tickets, friendsorlandophil.org

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RUN FOR AFRICA 5K, benefits Children of the Nations, providing care to children overseas. Baldwin Park, Orlando. racetimesports.com

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HOUSE OF BLUES Downtown Disney West Side, Walt Disney World. 407-934-2583. houseofblues.com June 5 Ignite-A One Mighty Weekend Event, 9 p.m.

June 7 Girls in Wonderland, 8 p.m.

June 10 Toad the Wet Sprocket, 8 p.m.

June 13 Guaco, 9 p.m.

June 16 Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra, 8:30 p.m.

June 21 Zoso-A Tribute to Led Zeppelin, 8:30 p.m.

June 27 Yandel, 9 p.m.

KING CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne.

321-242-2219. kingcenter.com June 12 Guitarist Ottmar Liebert, 8 p.m. in the Studio Theatre June 13 Acoustic Alchemy, 8 p.m. in the Studio Theatre June 21 Classic Albums Live: Paul McCartney-Band on the Run, 8 p.m.

ORLANDO PUBLIC LIBRARY 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando. 407-8357323. ocls.info/orlandopubliclibrary June 15 Elements of Sound: Reggie Williams, 3 p.m.

THE PARLIAMENT HOUSE 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando.

407-425-7571. parliamenthouse.com June 6 MYA, 1 a.m.

June 7 Leanne Rimes, 1 a.m.

June 8 Lil’ Kim, 1 a.m.

THE PLAZA LIVE ORLANDO 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando. 407228-1220. plazaliveorlando.com June 6-7 An Evening of Keb’ Mo’ Acoustic, 8 p.m.

June 12 Kalin and Myles Chase Dreams Tour, 7:30 p.m.

June 14 MAX, 8 p.m.

June 17 Cage the Elephant, 8 p.m.

June 29 Artie Lange, 7:30 p.m.

THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. 407246-1419. thesocial.org June 6 Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, 9 p.m.

June 12 Foxy Shazam with Larry and His Flask, 7:30 p.m.

June 20 Stage Wars: $500 Performance Competition, 9 p.m.

June 27 Relief in Abstract 3 Year Anniversary Party, featuring XXYYXX, Fortune Howl, Out Go The Lights, Spies on Bikes, and Marble, 9 p.m.

TIMUCUA ARTS FOUNDATION Live musical performances with visual art on display. Free; donations welcome. Bring an appetizer or a bottle of wine to share. 2000 S. Summerlin Ave., Orlando. 407-595-2713. timucua.com June 1 Brötzmann Trio, 7:30 p.m.

June 8 Greg Little: Complicity, art by Stephanie Silvers, 7:30 p.m.

June 22 Michael Ross, art by Dawn Schreiner, 7:30 p.m.

June 29 CF2 does Funk! with ism, 7:30 p.m.

VILLA CONROY Central Florida Folk hosts house concerts on the last Sunday of the month.

1521 W. Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando. 407679-6426. cffolk.org June 29 Flagship Romance opening for Michael Reno Harrell, 2:30 p.m.

June 8 Classical/jazz guitarist Troy Gifford, noon.

June 15 Harpist Christine MacPhail, noon.

June 22 Classical guitarist Brian Hayes, noon.

June 29 Flamenco guitarist Luis Garcia, noon.

CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF SAINT LUKE 130 N. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407849-0680. stlukescathedral.org June 1 Annual Homecoming Evensong, 6 p.m. A traditional Anglican service, presented by the Orlando Deanery Boychoir, Girls Choir, and Men’s Choir, with former choir members.

ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., Orlando. 407-7700071. orlandophil.org June 23 Splendor in the Brass featuring Sovereign Brass, 7 p.m.

COMEDY

WAYNE DENSCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

BOB CARR PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

203 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford. 407321-8111. wdpac.com

401 W. Livingston St., Orlando. 800745-3000. orlandobroadway.com, ticketmaster.com

June 1 Sanford Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert, 3 p.m.

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando. 407-8985070. willspub.org June 6 American Aquarium, Terri Binion, Bartender Brian, 9 p.m.

June 9 Swearin’ with Potty Mouth, Wet Nurse, Jr. Meowzer, Nud Dood, 8 p.m.

June 10 The Pauses, See Through Dresses, The Young Psychedelics, 9 p.m.

June 14 The Everymen, 9 p.m.

June 15 Mercer and Johnson, 10 p.m.

June 26 David Dondero with Zap Dragon and The Attack, 8 p.m.

June 27 Blaine the Mono with Grown Up Avenger Stuff, The Dealers Band, The Crimson Queen, 9 p.m.

CLASSICAL MUSIC CASA FELIZ HISTORIC HOME MUSEUM 656 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. 407628-8200. casafeliz.us June 1 Beautiful Music with Shannon Caine, noon.

Brian Regan June 21 American standup comedian who uses observational, sarcastic and self-deprecating humor, 8 p.m.

SAK COMEDY LAB Improvisational comedy shows, competitions, songs and scenes. 29 S. Orange Ave., Orlando. 407-6480001. sakcomedylab.com Tuesday Lab Rats A competitive elimination improv format with graduates of SAK’s improv university, 9 p.m.

Wednesday Generation S The next generation of SAK superstars takes over the stage, 9 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday Duel of Fools SAK’s signature show in which professional improv comedians compete for points from audience judges. Thursday 7:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.

Friday Gorilla Theatre This competitive show features professional improv comedians directing scenes, 9:30 p.m.

Saturday The Early Show Professional comedians perform long-form improv, 11:30 p.m.

DANCE THE DANCER’S POINT June 7 An annual dance recital showcasing local talent. 1 p.m. Bob Carr Performing Arts Center. 401 W. Livingston St., Orlando. orlandovenues.net

ELIZABETH PARSONS SCHOOL OF DANCE

HARD ROCK LIVE

June 8 Students showcase their dance abilities and artistic talents. 2 p.m. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., Orlando. elizabethparsonsschoolofdance.com/

6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando. 407351-5483. hardrock.com

MAKING CONNECTIONS

George Lopez June 1 The television, film, standup comedy and late-night television star comes to Orlando, 8 p.m.

ORLANDO IMPROV Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Suite 2310, Orlando. 407-4805233. Ages 21 and over. Thursday at 8 p.m., Friday at 8 and 10:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 and 10:15 p.m., Sunday at 7:30 p.m. 407-480-5233. theimprovorlando.com June 6-7 Frank Caliendo June 13-15 Arnez J June 19-22 Jim Florentine June 27-28 Mo’Nique

June 8 A series of new contemporary works opens a window to the nuanced and sometimes complex manner in which we seek to feel connected. Featuring students, pre-professionals and seasoned artists from the Center for Contemporary Dance. 7 p.m. Trinity Preparatory School, 5700 Trinity Prep Lane, Winter Park. thecenterfordance.org

WORLD BALLET COMPETITION June 9-14 Dancers between the ages of 9-24 are eligible to apply as soloists, pas de deux, and/or group competitors. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., Orlando. worldballetcompetition.com

ART EVOLUTION June 13-14 A multi-dimensional production using visual art and dance to make popular works of art come to life. 8 p.m.

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John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center, Mandell Theater, 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando. emotionsdance.org

USA DANCE ORLANDO CHAPTER SOCK HOP June 20 The Orlando USA Dance Chapter holds monthly themed dance parties. 8 p.m. Bahia Shrine Ballroom, 2300 Pembrook Drive, Orlando. orlando-usadance.com

OLYMPIC DAY CELEBRATION June 22 Hosted by Orlando Chapter of USA Dance. Model DanceSport competition and performances. Orlando Fashion Square Mall. 3201 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando. orlando-usadance.com

FILM CRANES ROOST SUNSET CINEMA 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs. 407-571-8863. altamonte.org June 14 Surf’s Up, 8 p.m. Free.

DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. 407246-2620. leugardens.org

ENZIAN

June 27 Cult Classics: Back to the Future II, 7 p.m.

July 3 Vintage Favorites: Casablanca, 7 p.m.

1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland. 407629-1088. enzian.org

MOVIEOLA IN THE PARK

June 6 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, 8:30 p.m., weather permitting.

June 8 FilmSlam, 1 p.m.

June 10 Cult Classics, 9:30 p.m.

June 14 Saturday Matinee Classics: American Graffiti, noon.

June 22 Peanut Butter Matinee: Jumanji, noon.

June 24 Cult Classics, 9:30 p.m.

GARDEN THEATRE SUMMER MOVIE SERIES 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. 407877-4736. gardentheatre.org June 12 Vintage Favorites: It Happened One Night, 7 p.m.

June 13 Cult Classics: Animal House, 7 p.m.

June 19 Vintage Favorites: Rebel Without a Cause, 7 p.m.

June 20 Cult Classics: Best in Show, 7 p.m.

June 26 Vintage Favorites: The Philadelphia Story, 7 p.m.

Lake Eola Park, East Lawn, 512 E. Washington St., Orlando. cityoforlando.net/parks/movieola June 27 Despicable Me 2, with lawn games, music and food beginning at 6:30 p.m.; movie begins at 8 p.m. Free.

POPCORN FLICKS IN THE PARK Central Park, 251 S. Park Ave., Winter Park. cityofwinterpark.org June 12 Toy Story, 8 p.m., weather permitting. Free.

LITERARY STORY TIME AT LEU GARDENS June 2 Engages infants and children up to 5 years old in songs, rhymes and books. Free. 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. leugardens.org

DI-VERSE WORD June 3, 10, 17 & 24 Shawn Welcome hosts this weekly gathering that highlights spoken-word poetry. 8-10 p.m.

Dandelion Communitea Café, 618 N. Thornton Ave., Orlando. 407-3621864. dandelioncommunitea.com

SPEAKEASY June 3, 10, 17 & 24 Open mic spoken word hosted by Tod Caviness.

9 p.m. Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando. Free. 18 or older. 407-8985070. willspub.org

FWA ORLANDO WRITERS GROUP June 4 Florida Writers Association group led by Rik Feeney. 6:30 p.m. University Club of Winter Park, 841 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. madaboutwords.com

WEDNESDAY OPEN WORDS June 4, 11, 18 & 25 Open mic poetry readings hosted by Curtis Meyer. 8 p.m. Austin’s Coffee and Film, 929 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park. Free.

407-975-3364.

FIRST FRIDAY June 6 Bring 15 copies of your poetry and short prose to share, and expect

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PLAYWRIGHTS ROUND TABLE June 8 Writers are welcome to bring any piece they’re working on—from a 10-minute short story to a full-length work—to this workshop held on the second Sunday of each month. Email: info@theprt.com to schedule your time. 1 p.m. Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner Shows, 8267 International Drive, Orlando. theprt.com

SUNDAY AUTHOR TALKS June 8 A series of conversations with visiting authors. 3-4 p.m. Winter Park Public Library, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park. wppl.org

THERE WILL BE WORDS June 10 A reading series hosted by J. Bradley the second Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m. The Gallery at Avalon Island, 39 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. madaboutwords.com

ANANSI FESTIVAL/SUMMER READING KICKOFF June 14 Activities include storytelling, puppet shows, food, music and presenters. 1-5 p.m. Maitland Public Library, 501 S. Maitland Ave., Maitland. maitlandpl.org

ORLANDO AREA CHAPTER FLORIDA STATE POETS ASSOCIATION June 19 All local members of the FSPA are eligible to join. 6:30 p.m.

Maitland Public Library, 501 S. Maitland Ave., Maitland. madaboutwords.com

NEW WORK June 21 A how-to series on effective writing presented by guest authors, agents and publishers. 10 a.m.-noon.

Winter Park Public Library, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park. wppl.org

BOOK BASH 2014 June 28 A book-signing event with more than 80 authors. DoubleTree

by Hilton, 5780 Major Blvd., Orlando. bookbash.net

THEATER AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St., Orlando. 407-4407000, 800-745-3000. amwaycenter. com, ticketmaster.com

Jesus Christ Superstar June 14 This rock opera by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events as seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Cast includes Brandon Boyd of Incubus, JC Chasez of ‘NSync and Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child. 8 p.m.

Seussical Jr. June 6-15 Horton the elephant discovers the tiny people called the Whos, in a speck of dust.

MAD COW THEATRE

Duck Hunter Shoots Angel Through June 8 This play by novelist Mitch Albom tells the story of two bumbling Alabama hunters who believe they have shot an angel.

Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday-Sunday at 2 p.m.

54 W. Church St., second floor, Orlando.

407-297-8788. madcowtheatre.com Hair June 4-July 6 A group of young Americans search for peace and love during turbulent times in this 1967 rock musical. Featuring such hit songs as “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In,” “Good Morning Starshine,” and “Hair.” The Harriet Theatre. Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Cock June 20-July 20 The complex story of what happens to John when he takes a break from his troubled relationship with his boyfriend. The Black Box Theatre. Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m.

ORLANDO SHAKESPEARE THEATRE John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando. orlandoshakes.org Rapunzel June 19-July 27 An evil enchantress forces a young couple to give up their beloved baby girl forever. The witch shuts her away in a lonely tower, but as Rapunzel grows, so does her long golden hair. Tuesday-Friday at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at 2 p.m., SaturdaySunday at 2 and 4:30 p.m.

OSCEOLA CENTER FOR THE ARTS 2411 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee. 407-846-6257. ocfta.com Twelfth Night June 27-29 William Shakespeare’s comedy has shipwrecks, mistaken identities, love triangles and a happy ending, of course. Friday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m.

SPOTLIGHT THEATRE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA The Princess Theatre, 115 W. 1st Street, Sanford. 407-542-4526. spotlightcfl.org

SONNENTAG THEATRE AT THE ICE HOUSE 1100 N. Unser St., Mount Dora. 352383-4616. icehousetheatre.com

THEATRE DOWNTOWN 2113 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. 407841-0083. theatredowntown.net Sordid Lives Through June 7 A colorful family from a small Texas town comes to grips with the accidental death of the elderly family matriarch during a clandestine meeting with her much younger, married neighbor.

Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 pm.

THEATRE UCF 4000 Central Florida Blvd., Orlando.

407-823-1500. theatre.ucf.edu The Foreigner June 12-29 A comedic chain of events is set into motion at a Georgia fishing lodge when two friends tell a small fib about one’s ability to speak English. FridaySaturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m.

VALENCIA COLLEGE BLACK BOX THEATER 701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando. 407-582-2900. events. valenciacollege.edu The Cripple of Inishmaan June 5-15 This is the Central Florida premiere of the dark Irish comedy from Martin McDonagh, author of Beauty Queen of Leenane and The Pillowman. Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m.

WAYNE DENSCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 203 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford. 407321-8111. wdpac.com Disney’s Mulan Jr. June 19-22 The Huns have invaded China, and it is up to Mulan and her mischievous sidekick Mushu to save the emperor. Thursday-Friday at 10

a.m., Friday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m.

WINTER PARK PLAYHOUSE 711 N. Orange Ave., Suite C, Winter Park. 407-645-0145. winterparkplayhouse.org Shout! The Mod Musical June 20-July 19 Journey back to 1960s London and the liberating days that made England swing. Features music by Petula Clark, Dusty Springfield, Lulu and more. Friday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.

MUSEUMS ALBIN POLASEK MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDENS 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park. 407647-6294. Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m. polasek.org Behind the Curtain: MicheLee Puppets and the Art of Puppetry Through Aug. 24 The working collection of MicheLee Puppets, a local nonprofit organization, joins exotic puppets from Java, Vietnam, Europe and Indonesia to showcase the ability of this 3-dimensional sculptural art form to tell a story and express emotion through performance.

Sculpture Garden Ongoing Examples of Albin Polasek’s work and three acres of plantings along Lake Osceola. Camellias, begonias, bougainvillea and hibiscus dot the sweeping lawns, along with a butterfly garden, two water gardens and a cycad collection.

ART AND HISTORY MUSEUMS—MAITLAND 221 W. Packwood Ave., 231 W. Packwood Ave. and 820 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland. 407-539-2181. A collection of museums encompassing the Maitland Art Center, Maitland Historical Museum, Telephone Museum, Carpentry Shop Museum and Waterhouse Residence Museum. Maitland Art Center, Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; all others Thursday-Sunday noon-4 p.m. Closed on major holidays. artandhistory.org Battlefield June 6-Aug. 10 Featuring artwork

by André Smith, Kevin Haran, Steven Gregory and Ellen Susan, this exhibition explores the various relationships that exist during war and conflict.

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Veterans Remembered Through Oct. 5 Maitland remembers local veterans in this exhibition, which includes letters, photos, artifacts and oral histories. Maitland Historical Museum.

The Waterhouse at War Through Aug. 10 Five generations of Waterhouses lived in the family home before it became a museum. Learn about them and their service to their country.

Waterhouse Residence Museum.

Signal Corps Phones Through Aug. 10 Signal Corps phones were vital to the troops during the major conflicts of the past. Learn how this technology saved lives in an exhibition at the Telephone Museum.

Telephone Collection Spotlight Ongoing Exhibit highlights telephone technology through the years and illustrates the rise of the Winter Park Telephone Company. Maitland Historical Museum.

CORNELL FINE ARTS MUSEUM Rollins College campus, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park. 407-646-2526. TuesdayFriday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday noon-5 p.m. rollins.edu/cfam

Studio Faculty Biennial Exhibition 2014 Through Aug. 31 The 2014 edition of the Studio Faculty Biennial highlights new or recent works by five artists: Joshua Almond, Rose Casterline, Dana Hargrove, Dawn Roe and Rachel Simmons.

Allure of Ancient Rome: Selected Old Masters Prints and Drawings from the Permanent Collection Through Aug. 31 A selection of prints, drawings, and an illustrated book from the Cornell’s permanent collection, highlights the cultural and artistic significance of Roman antiquities in Europe since the Renaissance.

Recent Acquisitions Through Aug. 31 This exhibition presents new gifts and museum purchases added to the permanent collection during the last two years. With an emphasis on American photography and contemporary art, works by Margaret Bourke-White, Edward Curtis, Imogen Cunningham, Andy Warhol, Matthew Brandt, Kenny Scharf and Felrath Hines will be featured. Two recent acquisitions

by Los Angeles-based artist Ramiro Gomez also will be highlighted.

Conversations: Selections from the Permanent Collection Ongoing The collection’s favorites are brought together under four broad thematic categories: Religion Redefined, Gesture and Pose, A Sense of Place, and History and Myth, suggesting universal themes that have persisted throughout the history of art.

Letters Home Through Aug. 30 The opportunity to send and receive mail, though highly regulated and strictly censored, gave prisoners their only hope to hang onto some semblance of their former lives.

The exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of those who endured the ghettos and camps of the Holocaust.

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL RESOURCE AND EDUCATION CENTER OF FLORIDA

Ongoing The permanent exhibition presents a historical overview of the Holocaust and serves as a memorial to the victims. The displays consist primarily of photographs and text, supplemented by artifacts, art works and short film presentations.

851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland. 407628-0555.

Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sundays 1-4 p.m. Free; donations accepted. holocaustedu.org Silent Voices Speak: Remembering the Holocaust Through June 3 Artist Barbara Shilo, who escaped from Europe in 1938, created mixed-media images based on wartime black-and-white photographs. Through them, we witness the brutality of the Nazis and the dehumanization of their victims.

MENNELLO MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 900 E. Princeton St., Orlando. 407246-4278. Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sunday noon-4:30 p.m. mennellomuseum.com Mingled Visions: Images from “The North American Indian”

by Edward S. Curtis Through Sept. 14 Forty original photogravures by the ethnologist and photographer.

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SCENE ON TH E TOWN Historic Southwest Pottery Through Sept. 14 Pottery from all of the major pueblos—Acoma, Santa Clara, Zuni, Zia and others— on loan from several museums and private collections.

Native American Art and Artifacts from the Collection of I.S.K. Reeves V and Sara W. Reeves Through Sept. 14 More than 50 historical objects including headdresses, beadwork, masks and silver jewelry, from the Southwest to the Pacific Northwest.

Ongoing Permanent collection of paintings by Earl Cunningham (18931977) and other American artists.

Ongoing Sculpture Garden on the grounds overlooking Lake Formosa.

MORSE MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. 407-6455311. Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m. morsemuseum.org Vignette: The Art of Fountain Pens Through Jan. 11, 2015 The museum showcases its collection of more than 100 fountain pens dating from 1875 to 1975.

Lullaby and Goodnight–Children’s Literature Through Jan. 11, 2015 This exhibition focuses on three noted children’s authors and includes vintage dolls, Rookwood ceramic nursery tiles and a rocking chair from the Chicago bedroom of the museum’s founder, Jeannette Genius McKean.

Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Laurelton Hall Ongoing Art and architectural objects from Tiffany’s celebrated Long Island home, Laurelton Hall.

Art Jewelry, Favrile Metalwork & Precious Glass by Louis Comfort Tiffany Ongoing The artist’s jewelry was distinguished by design and color.

He executed his innovative creations largely using semiprecious stones and colorful enamels.

Lifelines—Forms and Themes of Art Nouveau Ongoing Explores the line of Art Nouveau as it communicates the style’s major themes of nature, femininity and metamorphosis.

Selected Works of Louis Comfort Tiffany from the Morse Collection Ongoing This installation includes 15 leaded-glass windows, as well as more than 100 examples of Tiffany art glass, metalwork, lamps and pottery.

ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL HISTORY CENTER 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando. 407836-8500. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. thehistorycenter.org Orlando Remembered Ongoing Changing exhibits highlight the people, places, events and things that make our city special. Balcony Gallery.

12,000 Years of Central Florida History Ongoing Interactive permanent exhibits include Native American life, Spanish contact, a pioneer cracker home, cattle and citrus, tourism before Disney and aviation.

Courtroom B Ongoing Witness the grandeur of the original 1927 courtroom where it’s rumored serial killer Ted Bundy was arraigned.

ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando. 407-8964231. Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday noon-4 p.m. omart.org 1st Thursdays June 5 This month’s theme is “Best of the Best”—a Best of Show was chosen from each event from the past season.

This event is the climax of the 10 Best of Show winners with each artist presenting new work. Features live music, plus cash bars and café offerings from area restaurants. Free for members. 6-9 p.m.

African Art Ongoing Includes wood figures and masks, textiles, beadwork and forms of adornment.

American Portraits Past and Present: Selections from the Collection Ongoing Paintings and sculptures spanning 200 years explore how portraiture styles have changed over time, reflecting social values and relationships within families and society.

ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando. 407-5142000. Sunday-Tuesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. osc.org Corrosion: The Silent Menace Through Spring An interactive exhibit that examines the natural phenomena that lead to corrosion and material degradation.

Zoom into Nano Look inside a butterfly wing, explore scale at magnification exhibits, shrink a pattern and move individual “atoms.” Build a giant carbon nanotube or stretch a molecule. Learn how scientists are using nanotechnology to develop new tools and materials that may affect our lives.

SOUTHEAST MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY Daytona State College, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. 386-506-4475. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., SaturdaySunday 1-5 p.m. Free. smponline.org Departures 2014 Through July 30 A juried exhibition that highlights photography by recent graduates of the Daytona State College photography program.

UCF THESIS EXHIBITION 2014 Through July 30 Portfolios by recent graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Photography program from the University of Central Florida. The exhibit is a joint partnership between Daytona State College and UCF.

HERITAGE MUSEUM Contemporary American Graphics Collection Ongoing Includes more than 150 original signed and numbered lithographs, etchings, silk-screen prints and woodcuts by America’s foremost artists.

Art of the Ancient Americas Ongoing A selection of ceramic, jade, stone, cloth, gold and silver artifacts that date from 2000 B.C. to A.D. 1521 and represent more than 30 different cultural groups.

1 N. Plant St., Winter Garden. 407656-5544. Daily 1-5 p.m. wghf.org Ongoing Housed in the 1918 Atlantic Coast Line train depot, the museum features a large collection of local citrus labels, a citrus packing house replica and an audio kiosk detailing the area’s citrus history, as well as Native American artifacts, and photographs and memorabilia of the area dating from the days of pioneer settlement to the present.

CENTRAL FLORIDA RAILROAD MUSEUM 202 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. 407656-0559. Daily 1-5 p.m. wghf.org Ongoing Located in the historic Tavares & Gulf Railroad depot, the museum holds private collections of local, state and national memorabilia and photographs of Central Florida’s railway history, including a large collection of dining car china and silverware, a 1938 Fairmont motor car, a velocipede hand car and the former Clinchfield Railroad caboose.

WINTER PARK HISTORY MUSEUM 200 W. New England Ave., Winter Park. 407-647-2330. Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free. wphistory.org Whistle in the Dark: The Trains of Winter Park Ongoing In 1882, Winter Park’s first three buildings were a hotel, a post office and a train depot, right in the heart of the new town. Trains still play an important role in the city, and will continue to do so with SunRail and the new train station near the site of the first one.

ZORA NEALE HURSTON NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS 227 E. Kennedy Blvd., Eatonville. 407-6473307. Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Donations accepted. zoranealehurstonmuseum.com Visual Thinking: The Mind of Robert Pruitt Through July 25 The Houston-based artist is known for his drawings, videos and installations that examine the historical and contemporary experiences of African Americans.

GALLERIES ANITA S. WOOTEN GALLERY Valencia College, east campus, 701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail, Room 3-112, Orlando. 407-582-2298. MondayThursday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.-noon. Free. valenciacollege.edu/gallery Chris Robb: Abstractions Through Aug. 1 These paintings demonstrate the expressive and sensual qualities of color and scale.

ATLANTIC CENTER FOR THE ARTS 1414 Art Center Ave., New Smyrna Beach. 386-427-6975. Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. atlanticcenterforthearts.org

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25th Annual Student Exhibition Through Aug. 9 Works in various media

by Atlantic Center students are exhibited.

BATERBYS ART GALLERY Winter Park Village, 460 N. Orlando Ave., Unit 116, Winter Park. 888-6829995. baterbys.com Baterbys Local Artist Competition June 20 Local artist competition, with the winner awarded the opportunity to display their artwork in the gallery.

BOK TOWER GARDENS 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales. 863676-1408. boktowergardens.org Quilting Florida: Carolyn Friedlander Through June 4 An exhibition of award-winning quilts made by Carolyn Friedlander, whose aesthetic draws on elements of art, architecture and the history of quilting.

CITYARTS FACTORY Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Free. 29 S. Orange Ave., Orlando.

407-648-7060. orlandoslice.com Ongoing A collection of eight galleries showcasing a variety of artworks.

Ongoing Several artists who work in various forms are exhibited in the gallery. There are also sculptures throughout the gardens.

JEANINE TAYLOR FOLK ART GALLERY 211 E. 1st St., Sanford. 407-323-2774.

Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. jtfolkart.com Keepin’ It Fresh Through June 1 An introduction to new artists who will be featured over the next year.

Ongoing Artworks by Butch Anthony, Cornbread, Ab the Flagman and others celebrate the important contribution of Southern folk art to our heritage.

NV ART BAR 27 E. Pine St., Orlando. 407-6490000. Tuesday-Sunday 8 p.m. -2 a.m. facebook.com/nvartlounge Show and Tell June 19-July 13 Surrealist Tiffany Dae digitally compiles stills and images into collages, transforming them into beautiful, whimsical—and sometimes satirical—pieces.

CREALDÉ SCHOOL OF ART

ORANGE COUNTY ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS

600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park.

407-671-1886. Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. crealde.org

201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando. 407836-5540. Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. orangecountyfl.net/cultureparks/artinthechambers.aspx

One Place: Paul Kwilecki and Four Decades of Photographs from Decatur County, Georgia Through June 29 This exhibition of 48 framed silver prints spans the career of this self-taught photographer. The twolocation exhibition will be held in the Alice & William Jenkins Gallery at Crealde’s main campus and at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center in Winter Park.

The Art of UCF Through Sept. 15 Selected pieces by UCF faculty.

GALLERY AT AVALON ISLAND

Ongoing Artworks by Fabio Napoleoni, Doug Bloodworth, Ron Burns and others.

39 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. ThursdaySaturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. avalongallery.org Ongoing Contemporary works by emerging and established artists.

GALLERY ON FIRST Eight working-artist studios open to the public. Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. 211 E. 1st St., Sanford.

407-323-2774. galleryonfirst.com

GARDEN HOUSE GALLERY Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. 407-246-2620. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. leugardens.org

POP GALLERY Walt Disney World Resort, 1504 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista.

407-827-8200. Sunday-Thursday 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.midnight. popgalleryorlando.com

SNAP! SPACE Cameo Theater, 1013 E. Colonial Blvd., Orlando. Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and by appointment. snaporlando.com Ongoing Photographic and digital arts with changing exhibitions.

STETSON UNIVERSITY HAND ART CENTER Stetson University, 139 E. Michigan, Deland. 386-822-7270. Monday-Friday.

11 a.m.-4 p.m. stetson.edu/handartcenter

Oscar Bluemner Collection Ongoing More than 1,000 works by Oscar Bluemner; early 20th century landscape paintings of farms, factories and suburbs.

June 7 Features a Mardi Gras theme, with a triathlon, 5K and race. Food, live entertainment and more. 7:30 a.m.

UCF ART GALLERY

Clermont Historical Village, 480 West Ave., Clermont. parkrun.us/clermontwaterfront

UCF campus, 12400 Aquarius Agora Drive, Orlando. 407-823-5470. MondayFriday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. gallery.cah.ucf.edu Icons & Idols: A Photographer’s Chronicle of the Arts June 12-July 11 Features black-and -white works from 1960-1995, by photographer Jack Mitchell, depicting memorable icons of American culture, including actors, dancers, painters, composers, writers and more.

SPORTS

CLERMONT WATERFRONT PARK RUN

June 14, 21 & 28 Join a group of running enthusiasts for a weekly 5K run.

7:30 a.m.

ORLANDO RUNNERS CLUB RACE INTO SUMMER 5K Jay Blanchard Park, 2451 N. Dean Road, Orlando. orlandorunnersclub.org June 14 The course is alongside the Little Econ River, with a 5K or Kids Fun Run option. 7:30 a.m.

FLORIDA FLIGHT BASKETBALL

SYLVAN LAKE PARK TRIATHLON

Orlando’s minor league professional basketball team in the Florida Basketball Association. Most home games are played at the Downtown Recreation Center, 649 W. Livingston St., Orlando. flighthoops.com

Sylvan Lake Park, 845 Lake Markham Road, Sanford. 407-665-2180. trilifeusa.com/

June 7 vs. Palm Beach Knights, 3:30 p.m.

June 14 vs. Miami Midnites, played at Roth Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando, 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland, 7:30 p.m.

June 19 vs. Heartland Prowl, 6:15 p.m.

June 28 vs. Tampa Bay Rebels, 3:30 p.m.

ORLANDO CITY SOCCER The city’s professional soccer team plays in the American Division of the USL Professional Division. Next year—on to MLS Soccer League. ESPN Wide World of Sports complex, Walt Disney World Resort, 700 S. Victory Way, Kissimmee.

407-478-4007. orlandocitysoccer.com June 7 vs. Montreal Impact Reserves, 7:30 p.m.

June 11 vs. Orange County Blues, 7:30 p.m.

June 28 vs. LA Galaxy II, 7:30 p.m.

ORLANDO PREDATORS ARENA FOOTBALL CFE Arena, UCF campus, 12777 Gemini Blvd. North, 407-823-3070. cfearena.com, orlandopredators.com June 12 vs. Jacksonville Sharks, 7:30 p.m.

CENTRAL FLORIDA TRIATHLON

June 14 A triathlon for the entire family, with swimming, biking and running courses for all ages and abilities. 7 a.m.

FATHERS DAY TRIATHLON 12901 Moss Park Road, Orlando. epicsportsmarketing.com June 15 Triathlon in honor of Dad’s special day. Swim in Lake Mary Jane, and bike on flat, newly paved roads. 7:15 a.m.

SCAR AR ADVENTURE RACE Camp Joy, 5303 Baptist Camp Road, Apopka. pangeaadventureracing.com June 15 The Father’s Day event begins at noon with adventures through Kelly Park and Rock Springs, and includes a foot race, biking, and tubing down Rock Springs. A Nite-Nav Elite Challenge, on foot and on the water, begins at 5:30 p.m., with a bonfire, guitar music, paddling tips and other night navigation clinics, before the nighttime race.

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Best Lawyers Reception Orlando magazine hosted a reception at The Ballroom at Church Street honoring attorneys who topped the annual Best Lawyers survey, published in the April issue. Attorney John Morgan received the Champion for Justice Award from Barry University School of Law, a sponsor of the event along with The Ballroom at Church Street.

Marvin and Linda Rooks, Amy and William Voight

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Florida Film Festival Opening Party The 23rd annual event, held at the Enzian Theater and Eden Bar, kicked off the weeklong film celebration with food and creative libations provided by more than a dozen top local restaurants, plus photo booth fun.

Justin Canel, director, and

Bernardo Ortiz, Stephanie Perez

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Bacchus Bash The annual street party, sponsored by the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association, attracted more than 25,000 people to Orlando Premium Outlets, where they enjoyed food, drinks and entertainment. Proceeds go toward scholarships and grants for hospitality industry students.

Scott Tripoli, Doug Gehret, Rich

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Hearts of Gold The 21st annual Hearts of Gold concert, held at B.B. King’s Blues Club at Pointe Orlando, was an intimate night with ’90s rock band Sister Hazel.

Proceeds benefited the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida.

Brent Trotter, Sara Bigalk e, Mark Cavalleri

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G REG DAWSON

Flood Stage to call it: Fishing season for TV news. And you and I—the viewers—are the big fish.

The weather anchors (sorry, “chief meteorologists”) are carefully baiting their hooks with juicy bits of Doppler data and shiny digital objects in hopes of reeling in viewers by the boatload during hurricane season, which ends Nov. 30.

They know we will be biting. We always do. TV weathercasts are an irresistible lure, the carnival midway of TV news, even when there is no real weather news—like an impending hurricane or a hard freeze—which is most of the time.

TV producers know that we humans are hardwired by our survival instinct to be fascinated by the weather, and that if they build a 3-minute weathercast out of 30 seconds of news, we will watch. Even on a clear day, they can forecast forever.

“If you include all the bells and whistles they want branded into your head, seconds become minutes and weather forecasts become much longer than in the early days of television news in Orlando,” says Mark Logus, a professor of political science at Valencia College who worked as an assignment editor at three Orlando TV stations and was assistant news director at a Virginia station.

On two meteorologically uneventful days in March, I timed the weathercasts on Orlando’s four major stations— WFTV-Channel 9, WESH-Channel 2, WKMG-Channel 6 and WOFLChannel 35. (Just the main segment on the 11 p.m. news, not the teases strewn throughout the newscast.)

The segments averaged about 3 minutes. Average time devoted to the nextday forecast: 22 to 25 seconds. Some were as brief as 10 and 15 seconds. I was reminded of the old commercial for Hawaiian Punch with “10 percent real juice.”

These numbers come as no surprise to Deborah Day, a Winter Park psycholo-

gist who travels a lot as an expert witness in trials. She listens for the forecast on TV while getting ready in the morning.

Day tunes out the “repeated and irrelevant” blah-blah until the talking head finally divulges the information she’s been waiting for.

“What clothes should I wear? Is it going to rain? Should I put an umbrella in the car? I don’t care about the other stuff—only the information relevant for today,” she says. Day gets what she needs in 30 seconds, tops.

I also timed the weather forecasts on two Orlando news radio stations, WDBO and WFLA. Minus TV’s toolbox of mesmerizing toys—computergenerated clouds, flowing satellite radar, candy-colored graphics, temperature and wind maps, live shots from the beach, sunset photos submitted by viewers, video of cars sliding across the ice in Ohio—the weather on radio was a 10second story.

On TV, vapid schmoozing helps turn the 10-second story into “Search for Tomorrow’s Forecast.”

“News stations today spend much more time talking about the personal lives of their on-air people and it almost always takes place during the weather segment,” Logus says.

“He detailed his car, so we knew it was going to rain,” said WFTV news anchor Martie Salt, glancing at chagrined co-anchor Greg Warmoth. Later, Salt reacted to the predicted overnight low: “Forty-seven! How about that? I put away all the logs, too.”

Cringe.

But the main cause of segment bloat is pointless detail like this from WESH’s Jason Brewer: “There’s a little shower creeping up here across Sumter County. It’s just going to track right down the turnpike.

There’s Ponce Inlet, and we have these little showers just curling up the coastline, up to Flagler Beach here. Along the immediate coastline we’re talking about a few hundredths of an inch coming down.”

Yes, folks, he said hundredths of an inch.

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BREAKING NEWS HURRICANE RAQUEL, CATEGORY 0, AT LEAST 3 SQUIRRELS MISSING

Another time-eater is the hourly temperature chart. Is there any earthly reason we need to know it will be 69 at 10 a.m., 73 at noon, 76 at 2 p.m., also 76 at 4 p.m., and 73 at 6 p.m.? Patients in the ICU are not monitored this closely.

It’s bad enough that TV forecasts gobble time that should be used for reporting real news. They also pose a threat to our mental health, Day says. “We see a lot of kids with weather anxiety. And with hurricane season it increases dramatically.”

Hurricane season is the grandest carnival midway ride of all. It is to TV weathercasting what Kim Kardashian is to tabloids: the gift that keeps on giving.

Brace yourself for six months of feverish tracking of every “disturbance” off the west coast of Africa that could become a tropical depression that might develop into a hurricane, which could strike Florida—10 days from now. Depending on which one of six tracking models you believe. Apocalypse Now? How about Apocalypse Nah? Stay tuned!

Email Greg at feedback@orlandomagazine.com

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