Palate
TOP FIVE:
ITALIAN
A quintet of tasty things to try this month
ROASTED MUSHROOM LASAGNA at Mia’s Italian Kitchen
INTERNATIONAL DRIVE
A vegetarian take on a traditional dish, this platter consists of mushrooms roasted in a brick oven, sungold tomatoes, ricotta, sharp provolone, mozzarella, Parmigiano and herbs.
COFFEE PAOLO at Mister O1
LAKE MARY
A unique blending of flavors, this pie features tomato sauce, mozzarella, gorgonzola, honey, spicy salami and coffee.
PEAR RAVIOLI WITH POACH PEAR IN WINE at Turci Pasta
COLLEGE PARK
A signature offering, this ravioli dish features the pasta coated with a three-cheese homemade sauce and served with a pear poached in red wine and crushed pistachio.
SALMON CAPRIE at Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant
DOWNTOWN ORLANDO
This salmon is marinated with Italian spices and baked in the oven and then topped with capers, shallots, and a white wine and lemon sauce.
SQUID INK TONNARELLI at North Italia
DR. PHILLIPS
A mixture of sweet and spicy, this pasta platter is comprised of tiger shrimp, calamari, wild fennel pollen, mint and spicy tomato sauce.
RAISE A GLASS:
MARTINI
Libations you’re sure to love
TOASTED COCONUT MARTINI at Icebar
INTERNATIONAL DRIVE
A sweet drink made with Cîroc Coconut Vodka, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Frangelico, dark crème de cacao and coconut cream with a toasted coconut rim.
MYTHOS CUCUMBER MARTINI at Mythos Restaurant
UNIVERSAL’S ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE
This crisp cocktail is crafted with Effen cucumber vodka, New Amsterdam gin, St. Elder elderflower liqueur, cucumber slices and fresh lime juice.
CHOCOLATE MUDSLIDE MARTINI at Sugar Factory
ICON PARK
A creamy blend of vodka, Kahlua and Bailey’s Irish Cream. The drink is garnished with a chocolate drizzle, a chocolate rim and dark chocolate shavings.