Palate
TOP FIVE:
BEEF
A quintet of tasty things to try this month
DUTCH OVEN BEEF BURGUNDY at Bigfire
UNIVERSAL CITYWALK
Slow cooked in red wine, this pot of beef is accompanied by mushrooms, bacon, pearl onions and buttered egg noodles.
THE TAMPIQUEÑA at Superica
WINTER PARK
This Mexican-inspired dish features a marinated wood-grilled skirt steak served with two cheese enchiladas and a fried egg.
BBQ SMOKED BRISKET FLATBREAD at Delaney’s Tavern
SODO
A hearty flatbread that is crafted with pimento cheese, bacon, roasted peppers and onions, smoked provolone and chipotle barbecue sauce.
MAQUIGNON RUSTIQUE at La Boucherie
DR. PHILLIPS
Sandwiched between hash brown patties, this angus-brisket burger features caramelized onions, goat cheese and bacon, and comes paired with steak fries.
BARBACOA CHIMICHANGA at F&D Cantina
THORTON PARK & LAKE MARY
Inside the soft but crispy shell is a mixture of shredded beef, rice, roasted vegetables and Chihuahua cheese. It is topped with “Colorado” sauce, queso, Cotija cheese and cilantro.
RAISE A GLASS:
GIMLET
Libations you’re sure to love
TWISTED GIMLET at Terralina Crafted Italian
DISNEY SPRINGS
A sophisticated variation on the classic gimlet, this concoction is comprised of Stoli blueberry vodka, Malfy Gin, mint, cucumber, and lime.
CUCUMBER GIMLET at Ocean Prime
WEST SAND LAKE ROAD
This specialty cocktail consists of Bombay Sapphire Gin, muddled fresh cucumber and fresh lime juice.
BLUEBERY BASIL GIMLET at Mathers Social Gathering
DOWNTOWN ORLANDO
Featuring a house-made blueberry basil purée, this drink also contains vodka, blueberry basil mix, lime and fizzy water.