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Places

HIGH SPIRITS AT MYSTICAL CENTER

Expansion project at the Maitland Art Center will facilitate the vision of Jules André Smith, who founded the otherworldly place to offer artists freedom and inspiration to create.

By Catherine Hinman and Randy Noles

dining

SMALL BUT MIGHTY MEDITERRANEAN

A long-time local Turkish restaurateur has reintroduced her skewered specialties at Lale. Where’s that, you ask? This tiny culinary treasure can be found hiding in plain sight on Park Avenue South. It’ll be worth your while to find it.

By Rona Gindin

dining

FUN, QUIRKY AND LOVABLY LOCAL

Outpost Kitchen in Maitland charms with Southern cooking and an ambiance that celebrates local people and places. Here, the descriptor ‘neighborhood restaurant’ is literally true.

By Rona Gindin

profile

SHE’S THE WIDOW REVOLUTIONIST

Winter Park’s Carolyn Moor was just 37 when her spouse died. Now she helps thousands cope with loss and build new lives through advocacy and education.

By Beth Kassab

dining

A NEW TWIST ON KOREAN CUISINE

Doshi started out as a ghost kitchen, and has evolved into a creative culinary hub where classic dishes are revisited. And you’re welcome to ask questions.

By Rona Gindin

The Arts

HERE’S WHY THEY PAINT THE TOWN

The Polasek, looking for a fundraising event, considered holding a paint out. Luckily for everyone, ‘Mr. Plein Air’ answered the call and helped to start an artful annual tradition.

By Randy Noles

dining

OF PORK, POULTRY, PASSION AND PRIDE

Hen & Hog offers seriously delicious fare in an unassuming setting. You might recall the chef, who has cooked in some of the region’s finest kitchens and is now pouring heart and soul into his new venture.

By Rona Gindin

dining

REIMAGING THE RAVENOUS PIG

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.

By Rona Gindin

Development

THE EDYTH: IT’S HERE FOR GOOD

The Bush Foundation’s new headquarters is a transformative place where organizations that help the community can meet, share and learn about how to make a difference.

By Catherine Hinman

Development

FLIGHTS OF FANCY AT NEW TERMINAL

You’ve read about the big expansion at Orlando International Airport. But you may not have known that Winter Parkers have been key to pushing the project ahead.

By Randy Noles