Polished Plates
When it comes to main courses, these 20 dynamic dishes leave us hungry for more. Il Mulino We’ve all been there. You sit down at the table at one of your favorite restaurants, begin to peruse the menu and find yourself stuck on what to order because there are just too many enticing entrées demanding your attention. To help ease the burden, we visited some of our favorite restaurants... Read More
Never Give Up
Oscar winner William Goldenberg aims to inspire with his directorial debut, Unstoppable. When William Goldenberg was growing up, he learned how to multitask while working at his dad’s deli. He didn’t know it at the time, but it turns out the deli was an ideal training ground for making movies. “It was good training for multitasking when I was an assistant film editor, where... Read More
Changing the Narrative
Thanks to dental and orthodontic professionals who are dedicated to improving comfort and convenience, many patients are no longer as anxious about their appointments as they used to be. As a young girl growing up in Brazil, Dr. Anna Palombini was the rare child who had no butterflies in her stomach whatsoever when it came time for a dental checkup. Coming from a family full of... Read More
Back in Familiar Territory
Oscar-winning actress Renée Zellweger returns for her first movie role in six years, playing beloved character Bridget Jones for the fourth time. Photo by Startraks Photo/Shutterstock Renée Zellweger was born in 1969 in Texas, to a Norwegian mother and a Swiss father, and found interest in acting while participating in a high school drama club. Upon graduating, she decided against... Read More
Awesome Attorneys 2025
When faced with a tough legal situation, be it a financial matter, a family dispute or perhaps a business transaction, finding the right attorney for the job is crucial. That is why each year we ask the region’s law firms and our readers to identify and nominate those professionals known for producing results while prioritizing their clients’ best interests. This year’s list... Read More
Best of Home & Garden
APPLIANCES Aggressive Appliances (407) 295-4489| AggressiveAppliances.com Your appliances are more than kitchen tools — they’re an investment. Explore our live-kitchen showroom to experience cutting-edge design and function before buying. Our expert installers handle the heavy lifting, ensuring a seamless setup. Plus, if something goes wrong, our specialists provide service... Read More
Preventing a Tragedy
Local experts sound off on what the public should know for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Human trafficking isn’t a new problem, but the combination of awareness campaigns, jarring headlines, and survivors finding both the support and strength to share their stories has brought increased attention to the issue. Myths persist around the topic, though, and those committed... Read More
A Nightmare Reality
As a uniquely American epidemic, schools across the nation maintain an urgency to keep their campuses safe with evolving safety protocols and active shooter drills. For the entirety of this generation of students’ lifetimes, they have had to face a stark reality: the possibility of gun violence at school. In fact, firearms have been the leading cause of death among American children... Read More
All Creatures Great and Small
The vets who love your pets discuss trends, tools and topics influencing the practice of veterinary medicine today. For more and more households, bringing a pet into your home doesn’t mean getting a working dog whose domain is a backyard doghouse or a free-roaming outdoor cat to deal with unwanted vermin: It means welcoming them as a veritable part of the family, with a place... Read More
Withstanding the Winter
While the holidays are a cheerful time for some, many others face a season of gloominess, which they may feel is at odds with their surroundings. During the holiday season, many people struggle with a heightened sense of anxiety and depression. Despite winter’s joyous attribution, the holidays instantly trigger memories, and the focus on family and friends may instigate reflection... Read More
Music Man
“Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Kevin Kuhn, a guitarist, composer, and Broadway musician, took this nugget of advice—often attributed to Mark Twain—to heart. Kuhn grew up in a musical home; his father, Joe, was a performer, arranger, and record producer, while his mother, Anna Marie, was a prima donna soprano for the Philadelphia... Read More
A Clearer Vision
The importance of being proactive when it comes to eye health Routine health checkups are important for any number of reasons, but certainly because they can potentially detect underlying issues that need to be addressed before a health concern can manifest into a full-blown health scare. Unfortunately, when it comes to eye health, too many folks disregard the need for regular... Read More
Jazzed Up
In his latest work of historical fiction, novelist Don Swaim explores the culture and chaos of the Roaring Twenties. Don Swaim, a storyteller since childhood, exhibits a particular talent for writing historical fiction one might describe as “thrilling and engrossing.” For evidence, look no further than his most recent novel, Jitterbuggin’ with the Renaissance: A Jazz Age Epic.... Read More
Southern Charm
Broadcaster Ashlyn Sullivan, a Florida native, has won over the demanding sports fans of Philadelphia with her dogged work ethic and in-depth coverage of the Flyers and Eagles. The answer is always yes. That philosophy has served Ashlyn Sullivan well during her quick and impressive rise up the ranks in the demanding industry of sports broadcasting, whether it meant accepting gymnastics... Read More
A True Inspiration
After climbing the ladder of success, these extraordinary local women share words of wisdom to empower the next generation of female leaders. While women continue to shatter the glass ceiling and create new opportunities for themselves and others, the fact of the matter is there is still work to be done in order to find true equality to their male counterparts. Across the Greater... Read More
A Spotlight on Women’s Health
Women’s health care requires specialized screenings and patient cognizance of potential risks at any age—but early detection and treatment advancements can minimize the severity of reproductive health-related cancers. Carly Murray Modern women’s health care has progressed due to technological advancements, medical research and minimization of societal gender bias. However,... Read More
A Boatload of Support
Warriors on Water invites breast cancer survivors to not only discover the world of competitive dragon boats, but also join a team waiting to greet them with open arms. When a group of women convened in a Hard Rock Café meeting room about 15 years ago, they found themselves in the unusual position of holding oar-length sticks “with all these strange people sitting on what looked... Read More
Ahead of the Curve
With the arrival of another school year, we wanted to take a closer look at some of the area’s top private high schools to find out how they are preparing their students for the classroom and beyond. We worked directly with the schools to glean detailed information in key areas like average SAT scores, the percentage of students attending four-year colleges, tuition rates, student-to-teacher... Read More
Super Kids
Celebrating the Orlando-area youth committed to making a big difference in their communities. Who ever said young people can’t do big things? Between homework, chores and likely a scroll through TikTok, these kids are making big impacts in their schools, their communities and even the world abroad. Childhood looks different now than it ever has before, drawing concerns and criticisms... Read More
Palate
TOP FIVE: QUESADELLIAS A quintet of tasty things to try this month PABELLON at Talkin’ Tacos SODO A flour tortilla is stuffed with Chihuahua cheese, birria, scallion, plantains, black beans and cilantro. CHASHU at The Moderne MILLS 50The star of this quesadilla is the braised Japanese pork belly which is outfitted with a blend of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, kewpie... Read More
Taking Center Stage
Your guide to the theatrical, musical and visual art that makes the Greater Orlando area such a vibrant and entertaining destination this fall season. Central Florida Community Arts Central Florida Community Arts | CFCArts.com (407) 937-1800 Sept. 6 And All That Jazz VENUE: Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater. ADMISSION: Tickets from $19. SHOWTIME: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 8-Bit to Epic A symphonic... Read More
