Review

George’s Gourmet Cookies – 501 North Orlando Avenue Winter Park.

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George’s Gourmet Cookies – 501 North Orlando Avenue Winter Park. Although renowned for their delightful brownies, cookies and bars (more on that tomorrow) George’s Gourmet Cookies make an amazing sandwich, so after a hectic day stocking up for the holidays I dropped by for a lunchtime snack. Currently there is a bit of construction work going on around the café, …

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The Whiskey – 7563 West Sand Lake Road Orlando.

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The Whiskey – 7563 West Sand Lake Road Orlando. Always on the lookout for a great burger, we headed over to Dr. Phillip’s to try out the offer at The Whiskey. Set back off Sand Lake Road and part of a strip mall complex in the Dr. Phillips restaurant row area, The Whiskey is like a “Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing” …

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Earls Kitchen & Bar – Mall at Millenia

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  Earls Kitchen & Bar –  Mall at Millenia. I have been a fan of Earls since I visited one of their earliest locations in Robson Street Vancouver back in 1993, so was delighted to attend a soft opening preview a couple of months’ back. As I reported at the time, early indications of the food sampled and the beautiful …

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The Bar @ Pepe’s Cantina – 433 W New England Ave Winter Park.

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The Bar @ Pepe’s Cantina – 433 W New England Ave Winter Park. After recently celebrating a year of business in the Hannibal Square restaurant district, an area which is rapidly becoming one of discerning diners’ favorite destinations, Pepe’s Cantina has cemented its success and popularity by providing amazing authentic Mexican food. But there is another side to their business …

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Pesto Diva

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Pesto Diva. After a very busy weekend in Winter Park with the tree lighting on Friday and the Olde Town Parade on Saturday morning, we just wanted something simple for lunch, so headed off to the Winter Park Farmers Market and made a bee line for the Pesto Diva’s stall. I have spoken to Anna Marie Mele (the Pesto Diva) …

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Osprey Tavern Baldwin Park – 4899 New Broad Street Orlando.

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Osprey Tavern Baldwin Park – 4899 New Broad Street Orlando. Our team popped into the Osprey Tavern in Baldwin Park on Friday for some ” Happy Hour” refreshment. What did they think? The Blue Point Oysters were outstanding, accompanied by some terrific sauces and the Billi Bi Mussels were amazing,cooked with saffron potatoes, chicken sausage and rouille making a great …

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Foxtail Coffee Co. – 1282 Orange Avenue Winter Park.

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Foxtail Coffee Co. –  1282 Orange Avenue Winter Park. A new location to get your coffee fix is just about ready to open in Winter Park. The Foxtail Coffee Co are currently in the throes of a gentle soft opening prior to the Grand Opening on Saturday 3rd December.        The place looks amazing with a  semi industrial feel and …

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Park Café & Bakery – 400 W New England Ave, Winter Park.

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Park Café & Bakery – 400 W New England Ave, Winter Park. With just a short stroll from Park Avenue down New England Avenue, you can find yourself in the “Oasis” that is Hannibal Square. The area is steeped in history and a cornerstone of the foundation of Winter Park as a community. Over the past few years the area …

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Kona Grill – 110 South Orlando Ave Winter Park.

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Kona Grill –  110 South Orlando Ave Winter Park. Great preview at the Kona Grill last night, which gave a taste of what customers can expect when they open their doors for normal trading on Monday November 21st, just in time for the holiday season. We enjoyed samples of many of the Kona Grill menu items and met with some …

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TR Fire Grill – 1035 North Orlando Ave – Revisited.

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TR Fire Grill – 1035 North Orlando Ave –  Revisited. Tucked into this beauty at lunch time today, been eating far too many salads of late! Half Pound American Burger – (Short rib, brisket and chuck) White American cheese, caramelized onions, tomato, greens, signature burger sauce, fries, pickles – As soon as you start to intelligently mix different cuts of …

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