Author: Rona Gindin

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The homegrown restaurant, long a favorite, is better than ever with its creative twists on classic dishes, thanks to a culinary dream team that’s clicking (and cooking) on all cylinders.
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Hey, there’s a new kid on the historic block! Meet Ava MediterrAegean, which is dressy, classy, sassy and attracts those who wish to see and be seen. Best of all, the food is generally equal to the considerable hype.
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Orlando Meats is a destination for simple yet innovative meals made by obsessive chefs who gave up trying to explain what goes into their offerings. You just need to trust these guys.
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You’ll find a thriving ‘counter culture’ at Soseki, where the showy chefs serve what suits them (and you) without ever being snooty about it.
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It’s tough being a restaurateur these days. But Café de France, through thick and thin, has persevered and continues to please its fans by ‘being what it has always been.’
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Financier has changed and changed again since opening on Park Avenue just before the pandemic. The French gem has now emerged as a luncherie.
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Joanne McMahon, a veteran Winter Park restaurateur, had more than her share of obstacles while opening BoVine. It’s a story of perseverance, very well done.