Archive for ‘Casual’

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Belly up to the oyster bar

Raw oysters can be scary. To the uninitiated, the gray slimy creatures left floating in their jagged shell look nothing like food. Even after a quick steam they can still fail to offer even the slightest visual stimulation to those who have never tasted one. They’re simply not on “the list.”
But one should not be […]

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Friday Favorites - Watering holes

“Watering Hole” - A social gathering place, such as a bar or saloon, where drinks are served.
What places are your favorites?
Chad
Gator’s Dockside has been a favorite watering hole of mine for a number of years. With their superior wings and dozens of televisions tuned into sporting events, it’s the perfect place to grab a beer […]

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Tuesday nights at Taverna Opa

If you’re looking for early-week entertainment, you might want to give Taverna Opa a try on Tuesday nights.
For starters, they offer belly dancing lessons every Tuesday night from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. The cost is $20, but that includes a post-lesson dinner in the restaurant. After doing a little research on wikipedia, it appears that men […]

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Friday Favorites - Ice Cream

This week we’re going to need you’re help, because we’ve surely missed the best local-Orlando ice cream shop. There has to be one in Downtown, or over by UCF, up in Winter Park or out in Oviedo that the three of us just don’t know about. If you’re kind enough, share the details of those […]

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B.B. King Blues Club bringing soul to Orlando

Classic blues, blues rock, classic rock, smooth jazz, Memphis soul, funk and R&B. “Memphis-style” ribs, Carolina bar-b-que glazed salmon, fried dill pickles, white cheddar mac & cheese and fried tobacco onions. Bourbon pecan pie, strawberry shortcake and banana bread pudding with Southern Comfort sauce.
What do these three lists represent? They are the offerings of the […]

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The Pita Pit delivers

In addition to the burrito, there’s another sandwich alternative available to quell your lunchtime hunger pains.
The Pita Pit, with its three locations in the Orlando area, offers a wide variety of pitas and salads to hungry crowds throughout the day. At their Downtown location, the lunch hour often sees a line nearly out the door […]

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