Archive for ‘Upscale’

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Central Florida’s 2008 AAA Four and Five Diamond Restaurants

The 2008 AAA Four and Five Diamond Restaurant Award winners were announced earlier this month and ten Central Florida locations earned a spot on the list. All ten restaurants are previous winners, with Dux at The Peabody Orlando making the grade for the 19th time. Two restaurants - The Black Swan at The Villas of […]

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Friday Favorites – Healthy Dining

This week’s favorites focus on eating healthy. With pizza, hot dogs and fried everything on every corner, it’s good to know that there are at least a few places in town to go when you’re craving something tasty on the lighter side.
Chad
I realize Press 101 has been named over and over on this site, but […]

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Friday Favorites - Indulgent Breakfasts

This week’s favorites will surely get your mouth watering. There’s nothing like a great big breakfast on a lazy Sunday morning to round out the weekend.
Amanda
The best breakfast (well, technically brunch – but in my book that’s much better anyway) is the Brunch at Villa de Flora, which takes place on Sundays only (noon to […]

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Timpano Chophouse and the Orlando Philharmonic

Last FridaySaturday, Jenn and I had a wonderful evening out on the town. Tickets to opening night of the Orlando Philharmonic’s “Phil at Carr” series, preceded by dinner reservations at Timpano Chophouse & Martini Bar on Sand Lake Rd. in Dr. Phillips. Here’s how it went …
Timpano Chophouse & Martini Bar
We’ve been to this restaurant […]

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Pointe Orlando: Worth Another Look?

I knew Pointe Orlando (a dining, shopping and entertainment complex located on the tourist-centric International Drive) had completely lost its way when anchor store FAO Schwarz closed down, along with a hefty percentage of the other merchants located nearby, and yet Hooters was still alive and well. By this point I had stopped finding reasons […]

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SeaWorld’s Parents Dine, Kids Party

Who says a family vacation has to be completely without romance? For parents looking to take a break from character dining, fast food, and wiping ketchup and cookie crumbs off little Bobby’s clothing, SeaWorld has come up with an ingenious idea called Parents Dine, Kids Party.
It’s simple really, parents can enjoy a relaxing dinner at […]

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