Best Sandwich: 2026 Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 3/6 1:48A Amy Drew Thompson

Mount Dora is home to many wonderful things. Florida s only mountain region, for example. And near the base of its slopes, just steps from Lake Dora, sits The Butcher s Nook, a boastworthy little deli where Mario Penaherrera makes some of THE...

Best Spanish: 2026 Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 3/6 1:46A Amy Drew Thompson

Capa is eligible for a wealth of wins in the Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards. Its 17th-floor patio is an unparalleled al-fresco opportunity. It s atop one of this tourism capital s poshest resorts. It s got killer steak. But it s also Spanish. And...

Best Tacos: 2026 Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 3/6 1:46A Amy Drew Thompson

It s not that there are no good tacos in Orlando. It s that there are TOO MANY good tacos in Orlando. I mean, that s *my problem, every year, when I have to put this list together. Simply said: Hunger Street is still my top pick, with their...

Bird is the word: Small, sexy Sparrow is a high-flying hit, named Best New Restaurant in Foodie...

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 3/5 10:50P Amy Drew Thompson

Mini, mighty Sparrow , this year s Best New Restaurant in the Orlando Sentinel s 2026 Foodie Awards, built its nest amid a North Quarter thrumming with new life. Talay and its trendy Thai speakeasy...

Best Bakery: 2026 Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 3/5 10:47P Amy Drew Thompson

I am so wild about all three of these bakeries. And they re all so different, it almost just depends on what you re craving in the moment. At Valhalla Bakery, it s more than just a plant-based diner s pastry playground, it s the home of the Death...

Best Breakfast: 2026 Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 3/5 10:45P Amy Drew Thompson

I ve been giving nods to Sourdough Bread House for years, but having dropped in to their new Casselberry digs recently, I think it s time for an upgrade. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., they offer an absolutely gorgeous Turkish breakfast...

Free Music Lessons for Kids During Teach Music Week (March 16–22)

My Central Florida Family 3/4 6:30A Brandi Zrallack

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Firefighters Compete in All American Firefighter Challenge at Seminole State College (Free Event)

My Central Florida Family 3/4 6:21A Brandi Zrallack

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Orlando Fringe Returns to Loch Haven Park May 12–25 for Its 35th Annual Festival

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LEGOLAND Florida Debuts LEGO Galaxy & New Galacticoaster Ride

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The Florida Mall Easter Bunny 2026: Photos, Caring Bunny & Pet Night

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Things to do in Orlando – Weekend of February 27-March 1

Orlando Family Fun Magazine 2/27 1:00A Mikaela Walker

Looking for fun things to do with the kids this weekend? We have got you covered! There are so many... The post Things to do in Orlando Weekend of February 27-March 1 appeared first on Orlando Family Fun Magazine .

Pacchioni’s Cheesesteaks takes brotherly love around the world | Review

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 2/25 10:00P Amy Drew Thompson

The sun was setting, painting the sky above The Nook  a zillion shades of cotton candy, when I got my very first face full of K-Drama. And, I liked it a lot. My friend took pictures that documented...

St. Patrick’s Day Events in Orlando & Central Florida for Families (2026 Guide)

My Central Florida Family 2/25 3:56A Brandi Zrallack

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Spring Break Fun Rolls Into Aloma Bowling Centers Across Central Florida

My Central Florida Family 2/25 2:57A Brandi Zrallack

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