Seafood and Eat It
Thirty of our favorite places to get seafood in Greater Orlando. Read More Read More
Side Dish
Restaurant news from throughout Greater Orlando. Read More Read More
Dining Review: The Chef’s Table at the Edgewater
Orlando Family dining critic Michael Lit takes stock of The Chef’s Table. Read More Read More
Dining Guide: All American
30 of Greater Orlando’s best American restaurants. Read More Read More
Side Dish
Restaurant news from throughout Greater Orlando. Read More Read More
Dining Review: NOVA Scratch Kitchen
OFM dining critic Michael Lit’s take on Ivanhoe Village’s NOVA Scratch Kitchen. Read More Read More
That’s Italian!
Hungry for Italian dining? Here are 30 of our favorite Greater Orlando eateries that’ll make you say, “That’s amore!” Read More Read More
Dining Review: Norman’s at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Chef Norman Van Aken is a culinary trendsetter with his blend of Caribbean and Key West flavors that he coins as “New World Cuisine.” He is one of the only American chefs to win the James Beard and Robert Mondavi awards, as well as the Food Arts Silver Spoon. Until now, and despite Van Aken being a culinary inspiration to me through the years, I’d never had the opportunity... Read More
Orlando Dining for the Whole Family
Great dining options and families are two things that Orlando has in abundance, and plenty of the former are perfect for the latter. These are some of our favorites, representing an array of menu and pricing options for just about every taste and budget. 4 Rivers Smokehouse: Chef John Rivers’ popular eateries serve up world-class brisket, great barbecue and good times for the... Read More
Best of the Beach: 6 Outstanding Central Florida Beaches
Pity Orlando—the largest city in Florida without immediate access to a beach. If you ask us, though, our geographic reality is as much a benefit as it is an inconvenience. After all, if we didn’t need to leave town to visit the shore, chances are we’d be less likely to travel to the many amazing beaches that are just a relatively short drive from our hometown. And when we... Read More
Dining Review: Luma on Park
Luma on Park, from James Beard-finalist Chef Brandon McGlamery, is a restaurant fellow chefs have been recommending for quite some time. My wife Toni and I were excited to finally try his modern American cuisine with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Located on Winter Park’s ritzy Park Avenue, Luma is an elegant venue that offers a variety of seating options for any party size.... Read More
Al Fresco Dining in Orlando
310 Lakeside, 310 Nona and 310 Park: All three sister restaurants have outdoor seating with gorgeous scenery. Lakeside: Downtown Orlando, (407) 373-0310 | Nona: Lake Nona, (407) 203- 1120 | Park South: Winter Park, (407) 647-7277 4 Rivers Smokehouse: Load up on Orlando’s best brisket and other barbecue goodness on the patio at Chef John Rivers’ flagship store. Winter Park, 844-474-8377 Bice... Read More
Pie Perfection: 30 blockbuster pizzas in Greater Orlando
New York. Chicago. Orlando? While the first two cities are most closely associated with the best pizza in the country, our hometown does itself proud in that regard, too. Ask any local where his or her preferred pizza joint is, and you’ve probably just opened an hour-long debate over the merits of the crust here or the sauce there. No matter how you slice it, it’s evident that... Read More
Dining Review: Todd English’s bluezoo
Living in a tourist town can have its shortcomings, but having a plethora of celebrity chef restaurants is not one of them. Take, for example, Todd English’s bluezoo at Walt Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin Resort, to which my wife Toni and I recently—and happily—made the 45-minute trek to enjoy a weekend dinner. Once in the restaurant, we were seated immediately and took... Read More
Family Dining: The Coop
As every family knows, going out to dinner with kids can be a challenge. When they’re babies, you pray they don’t cry through the entire meal, and you take turns caring for them, so the other parent can try to finish eating. When they hit elementary school, you hope they’ll like something on the menu and stay seated long enough to enjoy it. Once middle school hits, they start... Read More
The Real Scoop: Orlando’s Ice Cream Hot Spots
One of the best things about living in Greater Orlando is that our perpetually sunny climate offers us the excuse to indulge in ice cream all year long—which is particularly appreciated, given that taking the family out for a few scoops is a great way to spend time together without breaking the bank. Ready for some quality time in a cool way? From old-fashioned scoops to trendy... Read More
