It was a star-studded night for Orlando at the ceremony Thursday evening in Tampa to announce additions to the Miami, Tampa and Orlando Michelin Guide. Victoria & Albert’s, one of the Southeast’s most celebrated restaurants, finally achieved Michelin stardom, as was expected. But also earning a star along with V&A’s chef Matthew Sower were Camile (Tung Phan), Natsu (Stone Lin) and Papa Llama (Kevin Ruiz).

A new award this year, the Green Star, celebrating sustainability, went to Lordfer Lalicon of Kaya in the Mills 50 District.

I’ve always thought of Flying Fish as one of Walt Disney World Resort’s more upscale restaurants, even before it underwent a full renovation that elevated the decor to the level of the food.

When it opened, in 1995 and as Flying Fish Cafe, the restaurant had a more whimsical decor and ambience that invoked the halcyon days of Coney Island, including images of fish – flying –  on Ferris wheels and other carnival rides.

The Science of Wine, the annual fundraiser for the Orlando Science Center, returns to the Loch Haven facility on Saturday, April 27, from 7 to 10 p.m. The event has always blended fun and education, exploring the scientific aspects of winemaking while imbibing in the lab results. But this year’s agenda sounds scienceier than other years.

There will be two 20-minute presentations by Dr. Robin Back of UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management on South African winemaking, with samples of Fleur Du Cap 2018 South African Pinotage.

There will be scientific wine and cheese-pairing nuances from advanced sommelier Melissa McAvoy and Diahann Smith with Florida Dairy Farmers.

And in The Hive: A Makerspace, you can learn about making a wine caddy using a computer numerical control (CNC) machine. OK, we just went full nerd. 

Places like the Daybreak Diner are getting harder to find. Part of the reason is that a new place can’t recreate the timeworn atmosphere of a place that’s been slinging hash for decades.

Daybreak has been in its current location, a corner spot in a strip mall at Curry Ford Road and Crystal Lake Drive, since about 2005. When it first opened, in 1997, it was down the street in the space currently occupied by Los Generales Mexican restaurant. When another restaurant, B&B, announced it was getting out of the diner business, Daybreak’s owners grabbed the opportunity to move to the larger space.

But even though Daybreak Diner has been around for so long, and in a location that’s close enough that I could probably walk there, I hadn’t been back for many many years. I corrected that by meeting friends there for breakfast recently, and I felt as though I’d gone back in time.

If you’re really really quick you may still be able to score one of the few remaining seats to the Thursday, April 11, Chef’s Table dinner at Enzo’s on the Lake, featuring the wines from Italy’s Antinori Family. Chef Brandon will serve a five course dinner with pairings beginning at 6:30 p.m. Call the restaurant for more information and reservations, 407-834-9872.

Or do a little planning ahead to attend one of Enzo’s new Concerts Under the Stars featuring live music lakeside. The first is Sinatra Under The Stars on May 19 and ABBA Under The Stars on June 23. Please note that neither Frank Sinatra nor ABBA is expected to be there. Enzo’s Bites & Beverages will be available to purchase during the event. Tickets range from $20 in the picnic blanket area to $65 for premium table seating. Sinatra tickets here and ABBA tickets here.

You’ll also have to be quick to get in on the artichoke cooking class that chef Francesco Aiello is leading this Sunday, April 14, from noon to 3 p.m. at Francesco’s Ristorante & Pizza in Maitland. Call the restaurant at 407-960-5533.