Francesco’s Ristorante & Pizzeria
The chef owner of the restaurant is Francesco Aiello (I love it -- a name that’s two-thirds vowels!), a native of Palermo, Sicily. He is not new to Central Florida kitchens; he’s been cooking here since 1998, most recently at Terra Mia in Lake Mary....
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Address | 400 S. Orlando Ave. |
City | Maitland |
Phone | 407-960-5533 |
Price | $$ |
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Graffiti Junktion
The original Graffiti Junktion has moved a couple of blocks east to the corner of Summerlin Avenue. Graffiti Junktion, if the name doesn’t already give it away, goes more for a grunge aura, not that there’s anything wrong with that. In fact, it seems kind of appropriate. The decor relies heavily on the graffiti part (must have been easy to decorate -- just leave a few cans of spray paint out overnight and when you come back in the morning, voila!). Its subname is an American Burger Bar, so red, white and blue figure into the scheme. I had the burger called the Lone Star, a big thick patty, cooked close to the requested medium-rare, topped with thick rashers of bacon and cheddar cheese and slathered with barbecue sauce. It had crispy lettuce, tomato and pickles on a fresh bun. And it was accompanied by a generous portion of slender, spiced fries. Good burger.
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Address | 700 E. Washington St. |
City | Orlando |
Phone | 407-426-9503 |
Price | $ |
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Graffiti Junktion College Park
This is a second location for the popular burger monger from Thornton Park. The name should tell you everything you need to know about the decor, although I'll add that it can be very, very loud. Burgers are good, but they also do some terrific bar snacks for watching the games on the many televisions. (Don't expect to hear anything from the tv's speakers.)...
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Address | 2401 Edgewater Drive |
City | Orlando |
Phone | 407-377-1961 |
Price | $$ |
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Greek Corner
Address | 1600 N. Orange Ave. |
City | Orlando |
Phone | 407-228-0303 |
Price | $$ |
It’s Greek, and it’s on the corner; you can’t get more succinct that that. But no corners are cut on the quality. All your Greek favorites are here, served in a small, unassuming space.
I supped on the melitzanosalat, a dip made with roasted eggplant, and followed with a bowl of tangy avgolemeno, the chicken soup thickened with a lemony egg sauce. For my main course I had the moussaka, a big brick of seasoned beef, eggplant and potatoes topped with a fluffy bechamel. Substantial and delicious.
If it’s a warm day – it’s Florida, the odds are in your favor – sit on the patio, across the street from Lake Ivanhoe.
... Read moreGrills Lakeside Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar
An inland version of a popular Port Canaveral seafooder. The lakeside locale is pleasant, the food is good and the servers will make you feel welcome....
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Address | 4315 N. Orange Blossom Trail |
City | Orlando |
Phone | 407-291-8881 |
Price | $$ |
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H Cuisine
It truly is an elegant restaurant, a little bit of Manhattan chic on Restaurant Row. Especial attention has been paid to the lighting, which is moody and low. And banquettes, booths and chairs at freestanding tables are plush and comfortable....
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Address | 7512 Dr. Phillips Blvd. |
City | Orlando |
Phone | 407-930-3020 |
Price | $$$$ |
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Hall on the Yard
Large food hall with a variety of cuisines, all offered with full service....
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Address | 1460 Alden Road |
City | Orlando |
Phone | 407-887-4255 |
Price | $$ |
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Hamilton's Kitchen
Hamilton's Kitchen has a new chef, Marc Kusche, and a freshened menu. It's like the reset button has been pushed. And now the experience is more along the lines of what I was hoping for a year ago.
Kusche comes to the Alfond Inn by way of the Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara in Carlsbad, California. His menu makes good use of the bounty from local growers and has a nice mix of seafood and meat, though it seems that the former is the forte.
I can't say that anything in particular has been done with the dining room since it opened last year, but it seemed to be different. It didn't have that college dorm dining hall feel — maybe it was that it wasn't as crowded this time, or maybe there have been enough subtle changes in lighting to make a difference. Whatever, it was more comfortable now, even with open kitchen. (It is called Hamilton's Kitchen, after all.)
I was happy to make the return visit to HK and I'm even happier to now put it on my list of recommended restaurants....
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Address | 300 E New England Ave Alfond Inn |
City | Winter Park |
Phone | 407-998-8090 |
Price | $$$ |
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