DINING
CHROMA Modern American. Near the Orlando
airport in Lake Nona, this innovative new restaurant serves a colorful menu of small plates, perfect for sharing, along with craft beer, fine wine on-tap and hand-crafted cocktails. Open L and D daily. www.chromalakenona.com. 6967 Lake Nona Blvd., 407.955.4340. HEMISPHERE RESTAURANT Creative/Contemporary. Consider this upscale eatery at the Hyatt
inside the Orlando International Airport instead of the food court. Enjoy fine dining in its 9th-floor location with runway views. Locally sourced and organic options are on the menu. D (daily). www. orlandoairport.hyatt.com. 9300 Airport Blvd., 407.825.1234. HIGHBALL & HARVEST Farm-to-Table. The chic/ca-
sual dining concept features handcrafted cocktails like the Moonshine Whistle Stop and a creative, playful menu using produce from Whisper Creek Farm. Signature dishes include Pig-n-Potatoes for an all-day breakfast, dips with pickled veggies and homemade Parker House rolls. B, L, D (daily). www. grandelakes.com. Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes, 4012 Central Florida Parkway, 407.206.2400. MIKADO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSEJapanese & Sushi. Enjoy watching while your dinner is pre-
pared Teppanyaki style at the Mikado Japanese Steakhouse. Located in the Orlando World Center Marriott, this classic Japanese restaurant is perfect for families and groups. D (nightly). www.marriott. com. Orlando World Center Marriott , 8701 World Center Drive, 407.238.8664. NORMAN’S Creative/Contemporary. New World
Cuisine pioneer and James Beard Award winner Norman Van Aken is the mastermind behind this spectacular menu that melds the flavors of Latin America, the Caribbean, the U.S. and the Far East. D (nightly). www.normans.com. Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes, 4102 Central Florida Parkway, 407.393.4333. SIRO Italian. Located inside the Orlando Marriott
World Center, this urban Italian restaurant offers genuine Italian food with rustic flair. Handmade pasta and pizza rule the menu. D (daily). www. siroorlando.com. Orlando Marriott World Center, 8701 World Center Drive, 407.238.8619. TABLA Indian. Find traditional and savory recipes
from India with favorites like Tandoori Lobster, Samosa, Pappadum and Lamb Vindaloo. L, D (TuSu). www.tablacuisine.com. 5827 Caravan Court, 407.248.9400.
Universal/City Walk ANTOJITOS Mexican. Enjoy authentic Mexican
food in a party-like atmosphere, complete with a mariachi band singing Top 40 hits. Located at Universal’s CityWalk, the restaurant looks like a Mexican market plaza and offers fresh meals such as carnitas lupita with braised pork and enchiladas verdes. D (nightly). www.universalorlando.com. 6000 Universal Blvd., 407.224.3663. BICE Italian. Overlook the amazing setting of the
Italian riviera while enjoying traditional Italian fare at this one-of-a-kind themed resort. D (nightly). www.loewshotels.com/portofino-bay-hotel. Loews Portofino Bay Resort, 5601 Universal Blvd., 407.503.1415. BUBBA GUMP Southern. Located at Universal’s
CityWalk, this restaurant is an excellent family dining experience. Guests are encouraged to try one w w w.wh e re t rave le r. com 39