WANT TO EAT LIKE A LOCAL? West Orange foodies are lucky to have a plethora of unique restaurants and eateries within a short drive from their homes. So many, in fact, that it may be hard to decide where to start. Although this is in no way a comprehensive list of everything you should try, this will give you a good introduction into the West Orange food scene. Bon appetit! — TROY HERRING
DIXIE CREAM CAFÉ 434 Main St., Windermere HOURS: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays through Sundays WEBSITE: dixiecreamcafe.com PHONE: (407) 217-5047 ABOUT: Dixie Cream Café started in 2010 and since then has been serving up some of the best breakfast and lunch in the area. From smoked brisket hash to bananas foster to fried buttermilk chicken and grits, Dixie Cream Café’s menu is perfect for those looking for from-scratch home cooking. FIRST BITE: Bananas foster
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TOLL ROAD BREWING CO. 101 West Mckey St., Ocoee HOURS: 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays; 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 4 to 10 p.m. Fridays; noon to 10 p.m. Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays WEBSITE: bit.ly/3pPCiYU PHONE: (407) 395-2742 ABOUT: What started as a passion project making beer in a garage back in 2004 eventually led to the creation of one of the top local breweries in the area. The brewery offers up a variety of beers with names such as The Crowd Pleaser and The Sheriff. FIRST BITE: Sun Ryes
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