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PHILLY STYLE HOAGIES
223 N Magnolia Ave • 407-423-0123
Join O-town’s downtown work crowd at the
home of the 22-inch sub. Meat lovers can order
piles of cold cuts from local deli Thumann’s. $
RAINBOW SNO-CONES
3116 Corrine Dr • 407-896-9105
The shaved-ice treats, in flavors like sour
apple, grape and polar punch, here satisfy the
inner kid in all of us. You can add a cherry on
top for a dime. $
TIJUANA FLATS
Multiple locations • 407-478-3461
tijuanaflats.com
This local chain of Mexican restaurants
founded by a UCF student in 1995 offers fresh-
made burritos and tacos. Add as much spice
as you can handle at the hot sauce bar. $
ALADDIN’S RESTAURANT
1015 E Semoran Blvd, Casselberry
407-331-0488
The authentic Lebanese dishes here include
shish kebabs, shish tawook (spiced chicken)
and quail. $$
CAFÉ TRASTEVERE
825 N Magnolia Ave • 407-839-0235
cafetrastevere.com
This date spot features dishes like penne with
smoked salmon in a light pink vodka sauce
and filet mignon sauteed with fresh mush-
rooms and brandy. $$$
STONE’S THROW BISTRO
107 Magnolia Ave, Sanford • 407-688-2508
stonesthrowbistro.com
This small restaurant offers a regularly chang-
ing menu of creative dishes. A recent roster
featured pistachio-crusted sportfish with
vanilla-whipped sweet potato, and shrimp and
grits with chive barbecue butter sauce. $$$
GO PARTY
TASTINGS
111 N Magnolia Ave, Ste 175 • 407-999-9950
awineexperience.com
Wine takes center stage at this shop and
tasting bar, which has more than 100 vintages
in stock. Try one by the taste, glass or bottle
with a cheese platter and flatbreads.
CROOKED BAYOU
50 E Central Blvd • 407-839-5852
crookedbayou.com
Get into the party spirit of New Orleans with a
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Louisiana-brewed Abita Amber and a plate of
fried pickles. Live punk bands or rocking DJs
perform almost every night.
ONE EYED JACK’S
19 N Orange Ave • 407-420-1515
wallstplaza.net/oneeyedjacks
Jack’s calls itself Orlando’s original party bar,
and whether or not that’s true, it’s certainly a
popular one. Stop in for $2.50 Coronas and
half-priced appetizers during happy hour
(4pm to 7pm), or karaoke on Tuesdays and
Thursdays.
CITYWALK’S RISING STAR
At Universal Studios Orlando • 407-363-8000
universalorlando.com/citywalk
So you think you can sing? Prove it by taking
the stage at Rising Star’s super karaoke, where
wannabe rockers are backed by a full live
band. A host and backup singers lend a hand
on Sundays and Mondays.
VINTAGE LOUNGE
114 S Orange Ave • 407-649-9982
vintagelounge.biz
DJs here spin everything from hip-hop to
reggae and Top 40, but the drink specials are
what really draw crowds. Cosmos are free
Tuesdays until midnight, ladies drink free
martinis on Thursdays and there’s free Absolut
vodka from 8pm to 10pm on Fridays.
THE PLAZA THEATRE
425 N Bumby Ave • 407-228-1220
theplazatheatre.com
This intimate concert and performance
venue, which hosts pageants, comedians and
musicians, was originally a movie theater from
the 1960s. Check out upcoming concerts from
The Orlando Jazz Orchestra (March 14), The
Peking Acrobats (April 6) and Big Bad Voodoo
Daddy (April 17).
GO DAY-TRIPPING
HIGHLANDS HAMMOCK STATE PARK
90 miles southwest of Orlando, 5931
Hammock Rd, Sebring, FL • 863-386-6094
floridastateparks.org/highlandshammock
This park, one of Florida’s oldest, has a
boardwalk that winds through an old-growth
cypress swamp and a scenic 3-mile loop to
walk or drive. To explore the park more fully,
book a campsite or take a ranger-led walk.
FUN FACT!
The peacock in the city of Winter Park’s
emblem comes from the birds that once freely
roamed on Genius Drive.
FLORIDA
— Debbie Williams
GO SHOP
SKIN
208 S Alcaniz St • 850-637-8680
skinbeautyboutique.com
Get ready for summer with products from
Mario Badescu and bareMinerals from Bare
Escentuals at this historic district beauty
boutique. It also offers facials, waxing, spray
tanning and professional makeup application.
GO SEE
MCGUIRE’S IRISH PUB
ST. PATRICK’S DAY RUN
600 E Gregory St • 850-433-6789
mcguiresirishpub.com
Get some pre-partying cardio at this annual 5k
run. The race begins at 9am at the legendary
restaurant and ends with a post-race party that
includes green beer and Irish food. March 13.
GO EAT
HOPJACKS PIZZA KITCHEN & TAP ROOM
10 S Palafox Pl • 850-497-6073
hopjacks.com
This eclectic pub offers 150 beers and pizzas
with an astonishing array of toppings (blue
cheese, pine nuts, maraschino cherries), plus
diet-busting fries cooked in duck fat. $$
GO PARTY
PENSACOLA WINE FESTIVAL
Main Street • 850-434-5371
pensacolawinefestival.com
Sip and swirl more than 100 wines from
around the world and taste fare from local
restaurants at this annual event. Pensacola’s
top chefs will give cooking demos and pairing
recommendations. April 10.
GO DAY-TRIPPING
BEULAHFEST
13 miles west of Pensacola • At Escambia
County Equestrian Center • 850-941-6042
beulahfest.com
Country music stars (like Charlie Daniels
Band), crafts, rides and delicious food are
the draws at this annual event. Funds raised
support local charities and the Beulah
Volunteer Fire Department. March 19-21.
FUN FACT!
The Wall South at Veteran’s Memorial Park
is the nation’s only full-name, permanent
replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in
Washington, DC.
Pensacola Beach Gulf Front
2 Via De Luna Drive
Pensacola Beach, Fl. 32561
1-800-320-8108 s www.hampton.com
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