It’s summer time and people are planning vacations- that includes where to eat on holiday.

Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph tells 90.7’s Nicole Creston doing your homework on a restaurant can’t always save you from a bad meal.

To find out more about Central Florida’s dining options, go to wmfe.org/dining and click on the link to Scott Joseph’s Orlando Restaurant Guide.

Orlando’s dining scene includes restaurants from all points of the globe.

This week Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph tells 90.7s Matthew Peddie about a visit to Iza, a new Tapas bar in Thornton Park, and he checks in with an old favorite: Nile Ethiopian on International Drive

To find out more about Central Florida’s dining options, go to wmfe.org/dining and click on the link to Scott Joseph’s Orlando Restaurant Guide.

Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph is always on the lookout for new places to eat.

This week Scott tells 90.7’s Matthew Peddie about where you can find a lobster roll that’s as good as any you’ll get in New England.

 To find out more about Central Florida’s dining options, go to wmfe.org/dining and click on the link to Scott Joseph’s Orlando Restaurant Guide.

It’s a very rare thing for Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph to have trouble getting into a place to eat. But even he says Disney’s highly-anticipated – and controversial – Be Our Guest restaurant is a “tough ticket.” Be Our Guest is the new 550-seat “Beauty and the Beast”-themed eatery inside the revamped Fantasyland area of the Magic Kingdom. This week, Scott tells 90.7’s Nicole Creston about his immersive experience at the restaurant.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph says time’s running out to make reservations.

Scott tells 90.7’s Matthew Peddie – it’s the busiest dining day of the year.

To find out more about Central Florida’s dining options, go to wmfe.org/dining and click on the link to Scott Joseph’s Orlando Restaurant Guide.

Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph often gets questions from his readers about everything from the history of local eateries to the best place in town for a special dish. In this episode of our occasional series "Ask Scott" from last fall, he spoke with 90.7's Nicole Creston to answer reader questions about one of the area’s most exclusive restaurants, kosher catering, and where to get the tastiest gator.

A new trend has made its way to Central Florida – bowling concept restaurants. And although they do have lanes and pins and rented shoes, Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph says there’s a bit more to these establishments than you might expect from your typical “bowling alley.” This week, Scott tells 90.7’s Nicole Creston about the two bowling concept restaurants that have recently opened their doors in Central Florida.

Whether it’s country cooking or haute cuisine, Central Florida’s French restaurants offer a collage of choices. This week, Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph revisits some of his local favorites with 90.7’s Matthew Peddie.

Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph is happy to see a lot of new eateries opening in Central Florida. He likes to have a lot of choices for novel places to grab a bite…but he says the trend in some new restaurants where diners choose every detail of their meals just may be too many choices for him. This week, Scott tells 90.7’s Nicole Creston about his visits to three new “choice” eateries in Central Florida.

Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph is out and about in Central Florida, reviewing the area’s newest eateries. For the holiday weekend, Scott revisits some recent favorites in the International Drive area, and reminds 90.7’s Nicole Creston that traffic there isn’t always as bad as you may think…especially when you’re visiting a great pizza place.

Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph says if you’d like to take the family out for an Easter brunch next weekend, there are plenty of places in Central Florida to get a great meal. But now’s the time to make reservations. This week, Scott tells 90.7’s Nicole Creston about Orlando’s best Easter brunches, but he says be prepared for packed restaurants, and don’t leave home without your patience. 

Saint Patrick’s Day is this weekend, and Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph says there are plenty of good Irish pubs and restaurants around Central Florida. This week, Scott tells 90.7’s Nicole Creston about places to get shepherd’s pie, corned beef and cabbage, a Guinness, or maybe even a green beer…but he says the some of our Saint Patrick’s Day customs and legends may be more American than Irish. 

Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph says although it’s often hard to stop and enjoy a meal on a busy morning, he’s found some great restaurants for those days when he has time for a leisurely breakfast. This week, Scott tells 90.7’s Nicole Creston about his favorite breakfast places around Central Florida.

Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph is reviewing new eateries across Central Florida, from a great pizza place in south Orlando to a Thai-and-sushi restaurant with a memorable name near UCF. Scott starts off this week’s roundup of recent reviews by telling 90.7’s Nicole Creston about an eventful trip to a new Indian restaurant called Aroma in Lake Mary that he says he cannot quite recommend yet…and not because of the food.

Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph often gets questions from his readers asking about everything from the latest trends in cocktails to the best place in town to get a certain dish. In our new occasional series "Ask Scott," he speaks with 90.7's Nicole Creston to answer some of these questions.

Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph has been out and about recently, reviewing new eateries across Central Florida from Lake Mary to the attractions area. This week, Scott tells 90.7’s Nicole Creston about the restaurants he’s visited lately, starting with a new place at the Orlando Marriott World Center Hotel.

This weekend marks the Lunar New Year, the beginning of the year in calendars used widely in Asian countries like China, Korea and Vietnam. Many cities across the US hold Lunar New Year celebrations, including Orlando. This week, Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph tells 90.7’s Nicole Creston about traditional dishes of the Lunar New Year and the best places to get them, including a few in Orlando's "Mills-50" district where this weekend’s festivities will be held.

Valentine’s Day may be nearly two weeks away, but Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph says now is the time to make reservations if you want to take your sweetheart out for a romantic dinner. This week, Scott gives 90.7’s Nicole Creston his recommendations for romantic restaurants in Central Florida.

If you’re headed out on the town this weekend, your plans may include a stop at your favorite bar. But what if you’re tired of the beer, wine or cocktail you usually order, and you’d like to change it up for 2013? This week, Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph talks about a survey of bartenders that predicts the top ten trends in adult beverages for this year.

Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph has been out and about in Central Florida. He’s been reviewing new eateries influenced by iconic figures and flavors from around the world – a famous French chef, an historic London-based restaurant, and a popular cuisine from the Louisiana bayou. This week, Scott tells 90.7’s Nicole Creston about the restaurants he’s visited recently, starting with a place on Restaurant Row near International Drive.

If you're a frequent flyer on commercial airlines, you may have noticed some new and different eateries popping up in airports around the country. This week, Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph tells 90.7's Nicole Creston about dining options in and around Orlando International Airport for those days when you feel like passing on the usual food-court fare.

Late last year restaurant and city guide Zagat published a new edition focused on Orlando area attractions. The so-called "Burgundy Bible" includes a list of top ranked restaurants, based on votes from diners.

Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph tells 90.7's Matthew Peddie Zagat's list of Central Florida's best eateries is hit and miss.

To find out more about Central Florida’s dining options, go to wmfe.org/dining and click on the link to Scott Joseph’s Orlando Restaurant Guide.

Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph says exciting changes are in store for Central Florida’s dining scene next year.

Scott tells 90.7’s Matthew Peddie trends to watch out for in 2013 include hyper-local produce, more barbeque, and a new "mall of food" opening near Baldwin park.

To find out more about Central Florida’s dining options, go to wmfe.org/dining and click on the link to Scott Joseph’s Orlando Restaurant Guide.

With Christmas and New Year around the corner, Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph takes a look back at some of the restaurant highlights of the last 12 months. 

Scott tells 90.7’s Matthew Peddie it was a good year for Orlando’s dining scene, in spite of some old favorites closing down.

To find out more about Central Florida’s dining options, go to wmfe.org/dining and click on the link to Scott Joseph’s Orlando Restaurant Guide.

Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph has been in the business of reviewing Central Florida restaurants for over 20 years. Sometimes, he even pays a visit to more than one restaurant in a single night. This week, Scott takes 90.7's Nicole Creston on an imaginary trip through downtown Orlando, with a meal that progresses through four different courses at four different restaurants...and back again.