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Mary Jane has some Orlando Dining Tips. She says if you’re traveling to Orlando with young children it’s important to locate restaurants that offer an environment and menus that are kid-friendly.
Travelers put in so much effort to plan the perfect getaway with selecting hotels, attractions and activities for their families, but the one thing that sometimes falls by the wayside when setting up the itinerary is a magical dining experience!
At Fulton’s Crab House, Portobello and Wolfgang Puck Café, all conveniently and scenically located in Downtown Disney® at Walt Disney World Resort, a lackluster dinner is never a concern! Each restaurant offers a unique and exciting dining atmosphere with fresh and inspired menu selections, and creative kids menus too. And being so close to the popular theme parks and hotels, it has never been more convenient to enjoy a fun and memorable dining event.
With all three location nestled on the Downtown Disney® property, there are plenty of activities to do after dinner as well. Perhaps take a ride on the Characters in Flight tethered balloon and soar 400 feet above the ground! For the movie lovers in the family visit the AMC® Downtown Disney 24 Theatre to see this season’s blockbuster. There is also La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil®, an amazing acrobatic spectacle and DisneyQuest® Indoor Interactive Theme Park, for exciting arcade fun.
Walk the plank up to Fulton’s Crab House grand riverboat restaurant for a dining experience unlike any other. A treat for the taste buds and Disney history buffs, Fulton’s is actually the originally named Empress Lilly riverboat, a gift from Walt Disney to his wife Lillian (Lilly). From Alaskan-king crab claws to stone and blue crab, Fulton’s menu always features fresh, newly inspired and traditional seafood dishes. Tuna, salmon, mahi-mahi, lobster, juicy steaks and chops, creamy bisques and chowders, salads, appetizers, desserts and an award-winning wine list round out the offerings. Plus the ever-pleasing kids menu and seasonal specialties. Let Fulton’s delectable menu items and oceanic themed dining rooms thrill you for an experience that far surpasses any typical dining location. Fulton’s also features private decks for special functions and parties.
Portobello restaurant is a relaxing trattoria that immediately transports guests to the Tuscan countryside with its warmly rustic interior décor, outdoor alfresco patio, wood-burning oven, expansive wine list, and at its heart, mouth-watering Italian fare. Begin with a choice of antipasti platters or appetizers such as the Sambuca Shrimp, or one of four wood-burning oven pizza choices. Entrée selections of pasta dishes, steak, chicken and seafood range from Black Linguine with Florida Rock Shrimp, Rigatoni Calabrese, and the signature Bucatini, to Chicken Pizzaiola, Mahi Mahi with Polenta, and Beer Braised Pork Belly to name a few. Save room for desserts such as their specialty Biramisu: Tiramisu with beer! A kids’ favorites menu offers pizza, spaghetti, chicken, steak, burgers and more. And for larger groups you can even enjoy family-style dining featuring heaping platters of pasta and more.
Asian and California-fusion cuisine serves as art for the eye and the palate in the vibrant setting of the Wolfgang Puck Grand Café. The multi-concept restaurant known for its fresh ingredients and innovative dishes offers guests four separate dining options in the casual-chic Café, the upscale Dining Room, the high-energy Sushi Bar and the quick-service Express. Dine on a bevy of delicious starters, soups, sides and main dishes from melt in your mouth sushi to the Dining Room’s signature menu items such as Duck Napoleon, Kurobuta Pork Wienerschnitzel and Seared Salmon with Turnip Puree. Savor delicious wine from the Wine Spectator award-winning wine selection, but remember to save room for their signature Carrot Cake and Key Lime Pie. An innovative kids menu ensures everyone is satisfied, whether dining with family or friends for lunch or dinner or with a large group for a special occasion.
1482 E Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: 407.938.WOLF (9653)
Making reservations at any of the restaurants is easy and suggested, and can also be made up to 180 days in advance. For full menu selections or any additional information, please contact us at your earliest convenience.
Thanks for the tips Mary Jane.
MARY JANE K. works for a PR firm representing the restaurants listed above.
Meghan was born and raised in Orlando, Fla. and now lives in Atlanta. She wanted to send some ideas your way regarding tips for traveling the area. She says:
Although Orlando is most famous for it’s theme parks, most locals tend to stay as far away from them as possible.
One of the best areas of Central Florida is Winter Park a small suburb on the outskirts of downtown Orlando. Winter Park (http://www.cityofwinterpark.org/ ) is home to Rollins College, Park Avenue and the beautiful chain of lakes.
I would recommend the Winter Park scenic boat tour (http://scenicboattours.com/home.htm), a stroll down Park Avenue to visit the unique shops and restaurants, and a visit to the Morse Museum (home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany).
The best time to visit Winter Park is during the annual Winter Park Art Festival (http://www.wpsaf.org/CMS/), which will take place on March 16, 17 and 18 of this year. Artists from all over the country come to showcase their work while residents throughout Florida come to stroll in the sunshine. Food trucks and restaurants offer unique bites and cocktails, while retailers provide sales to attract new customers. Because Winter Park is such a low-key city, celebrities such as Hugh Jackman and Carrot Top along with NBA stars, Dwight Howard and Michael Jordan have been spotted spending time at this event.
Interested in architecture and visiting Orlando? Well, Karen has a couple of tips for Orlando area visitors. She says “take a break from the artificial theme parks of Orlando and visit Lakeland just an hour away where you can visit Florida Southern College (https://www.flsouthern.edu/) and see the world’s largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright buildings (https://www.flsouthern.edu/fllwctr/ ) on the campus.”
Zac runs a live theater in Orlando and he says, “As an Orlando resident, my biggest tip is to leave the theme park area and see the ‘Real’ Orlando.” Here is the inside scoop - Zac says visit the following sites:
Downtown Orlando (http://www.downtownorlando.com/)- In addition to being the home of Mad Cow Theatre, Downtown has wonderful dining and experiences. Visitors should check out Kres Chophouse ($$$) for dinner or Gringos Locos ($) for lunch, stroll around beautiful Lake Eola, and check out the boutiques in Thornton Park. The monthly Church St. Car Show is not to be missed.
Winter Park ( )- Home to several great museums, including the most comprehensive collection of Tiffany glass (Morse Museum http://www.morsemuseum.org/) Winter Park has a couple lovely shopping districts along Park Avenue and in Hannibal Square (Including Rifle Paper Co. and Makr Cary Goods two amazing stores specializing in handmade goods!) The scenic boat tour gives you a peek into the back yards and gardens of million dollar mansions surrounding the city?s lakes and canals. Pretty much anywhere you want to stop to eat is going to be amazing, but I suggest Prato and Park Plaza Gardens.
Mills/50 District (http://www.mills50.org/ ) - Artsy mix of eateries and nightlife near the namesake intersection. We have a larger selection of Vietnamese restaurants than most anywhere in the US, galleries, creative firms, and dive bars. This is the neighborhood I call home. Late-night dining at Bananas is a blast, and venues like Will?s Pub and the Peacock Room offer nightly entertainment with local music and drink specials.
Ivanhoe Village - Just north of Downtown on the shores of beautiful Lake Ivanhoe (We’ve got a lot of lakes!), this neighborhood offers antiquing and boutique shops and a selection of restaurants. 1618 Something Modern offers mid-century modern furniture and décor, and Washburn Imports becomes a craft beer bar at night!
Other areas to check out include College Park (wonderful dining,) the Milk District (another artsy area with plenty of drinking holes), Audubon Park (amazing weekly market on Monday nights) and Loch Haven Park (http://www.omart.org/pages/loch-haven-park - Cultural Corridor featuring the Orlando Museum of Art (http://www.omart.org/ ), Orlando Science Center (http://www.osc.org/), Mennello Museum of Art (http://www.mennellomuseum.com/), and 2 theatres.)
In the heart of Downtown Orlando, Mad Cow Theatre (http://www.madcowtheatre.com/ ) is one of Orlando’s most respected professional theatre companies presenting compelling works of theatre for a wide-range of audiences, with a passion for both classic and contemporary plays and musicals representing the best of American and World literature.
He says that they have more than 250 performances, classes and events throughout the year, with 10 plays and musicals and the annual Orlando Cabaret Festival and Orlando Puppet Festival.
Visiting Orlando, Well Mark says he can help you with spots to visit in the real Orlando, ones the locals know about. He runs the Orlando website called The Daily City and it talks about events and sites in and around Orlando.
Here are some events that you should look into: – The Food Truck Bazaar, Central Florida’s original traveling community food truck event in Orlando – Orlando Improv Festival runs during the month of February every year. It features local & national comedy improv groups come together to celebrate the art of comedy improv. – AND the Orlando Dessert Festival is a unique event will bring everyone in Orlando together in the name of all that’s sweet and delicious.
Travel Tip for Orlando – Rollins College in Winter Park, Morse Museum more …
Visiting Greater Orlando? Well, Malia says Greetings and Good day to you! This is what they did on a recent trip to Orlando Florida for a travel conference. You might want to:
Visit to Winter Park- experience the cultural face of central Florida within the quaint and historic community of Winter Park—a trendy and colorful haven of specialty shops, galleries, sidewalk cafes and museums. They also visited, Rollins College with a phenomenal gentleman, President Emeritus Dr. Thaddeus Seymour will lead us on a brief tour of the magnificent Spanish Mediterranean-style buildings of Rollins College along the shores of Lake Virginia, including the Walk of Fame, Pinehurst Cottage, 9/11 Memorial and the beautiful Knowles Memorial Chapel. Founded in 1885 by New England Congregationalists, Rollins is the oldest recognized college in the state of Florida.
Malia says if you’re visiting Orlando then here are some must sees:
1. the Morse Museum of American Art, which houses the world’s most comprehensive collection of Tiffany works and glass displays as well as works by John La Farge, Daniel Chester French, John Singer Sargent and Frank Lloyd Wright, along with Arts and Crafts furniture and pottery. The museum’s new jaw-dropping 12,000-square-foot wing devoted to Laurelton Hall, Louis Comfort Tiffany’s huge estate on the North Shore of Long Island, features more than 250 art and architectural objects associated with the estate. The Morse Museum opened at its current location in 1995, and a 1999 addition houses the magnificent Byzantine-Romanesque interior of the chapel Tiffany created for the 1893 Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition.
2. The Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens. Founded in 1961, the museum is known for its collection of American representational sculpture, including more than 200 works by Czech-born American sculptor Albin Polasek (1879-1965). In 2004 Polasek was posthumously inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame. The museum, his former retirement home, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of only 30 members of the National Trust’s Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios. Our tour includes a viewing of a special exhibition, Artful Strings – Four Centuries of Harp Making – showcasing 50 harps from the International Harp Museum’s collection dating from the 18th century to 21st century. Along with American and European instruments, there are examples of ancient African, Asian and Egyptian harps, vintage photos, artwork, costumes and jewelry.
Travel Tip for Orlando – Outdoor destinations rated by Park Visitor
Shari says that their website: parkvisitor.com launched recently and is a great resource for families seeking insider information on favorite outdoor destinations.
There are many tools out there for people to find a good restaurant, nail salon and doctor, but what about researching an outdoor activity or park, or connecting with an outdoor enthusiast community? When researching your next campsite destination, use the park visitor website because it is a valuable resource for outdoor enthusiasts to access comprehensive information about parks nationwide. Experts and enthusiasts contribute comments, tips and review and — combined with social media input – create a profile of each park with a proprietary ParkVisitor score.
Shari says we should think of it as Yelp meets Zagat…something that’s missing for outdoor recreation and an easy way to find a park by location or activity to help people get outdoors more!
Researching for your next campsite destination, http://www.parkvisitor.com/ is a valuable resource for outdoor enthusiasts to access comprehensive information about parks nationwide. Experts and enthusiasts contribute comments, tips and review and — combined with social media input – create a profile of each park with a proprietary ParkVisitor score. Think of it as Yelp meets Zagat…something that’s missing for outdoor recreation and an easy way to find a park by location or activity to help people get outdoors more!
Orlando, FL and pulled up rating on these state and national parks. Looks like Blue Springs State Park is coming up a fan favorite so far with a score of 85 in nearby Orange City (28 miles away from Orlando).
Travel Tips for Orlando – Magic Outside of the Theme Parks and more…
Meagan says there’s more to Orlando than the Theme Parks. She represents several clients outside of the tourist-laden theme park areas. She suggested that you might want to look into going to them.
Interested in Dinner and a Magic Show? Well, Renowned sleight-of-hand artist Kostya Kimlat, founder and CEO of Restaurant Magic Business and SeeLiveMagic.com, provides live entertainment to accompany Del Frisco’s Prime Steak & Lobster’s menu. For $98 per person (tax and gratuity included) enjoy a meal with shrimp cocktail, a house salad followed by the main course, which includes a choice of filet, New York strip or salmon accompanied by chateau potatoes and asparagus. A sweet finish to the evening; indulge in a chocolate mousse. The 90-minute magic show is segmented in three parts and is presented between courses.
4 Rivers Smokehouse is a sophisticated Texas-style smokehouse that is redefining the art of smoking one brisket at a time. The company strives to provide great customer service, top-quality ingredients and a business model that give back to its respective community and faith -based organizations. 4 Rivers Smokehouse currently has two Orlando-area locations – their flagship in Winter Park and their Winter Garden location opened in April 2011. December 2011 marked another expansion with their third restaurant in Longwood. Exclusive to this location, 4 Rivers Smokehouse launched The Sweet Shop, an in-house bakery. The all-things-sweet storefront offers breakfast pastries and desserts along with a full ice-creamery. The sweet-minded will delight in over-sized signature chocolate chip cookies, piled-high layer cakes, creative takes on whoopee pies and homemade pies made with vodka-infused crusts. Imagine Potato Chip Cupcakes with soda frosting; Texas Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars and Chocolate Oreo Whoopee Pies. Keeping to their Texas-rustic design approach, the Sweet Shop offers vintage, Southern hospitality with a playful throwback to a country-style malt shop.
The CakeShooter(r) by Sprinkles Custom Cakes of Winter Park, available in Regular, Vegan and Gluten-Free options, is more practical than a cupcake with a shelf life of seven days and a freezer life of six weeks. The CakeShooter is packaged and topped in a plastic cylinder, push -up contraption that makes it perfect for outdoor events, birthdays, anniversaries or sweet cravings on-the-go. Cake-cravers can indulge in more than 20 flavor combinations.
Peterbrooke of Winter Park is locally owned and operated by Jami and Kevin Wray. The Winter Park location boasts 1,400-square-feet of chocolate bliss with unique-to-store delectables like The Chocolate Shoe, chocolate-covered bacon, sea salted caramels, spicy chili chocolate and for those looking for traditional favorites, the gourmet chocolate-covered popcorn is available in dark and milk chocolate. All products are created in-store and can be viewed in-the-making by passersby and guests alike through the kitchen’s large windows.
Travel Tip for Orlando – Go to GatorLand, Downtown Orlando, and Winter Park
Are you traveling to Orlando on vacation? Well this Orlando resident says that she’s the author of the Girls Getaway Guide to Orlando: Leave Your Baggage at Home and she listed a few places that are often overlooked in Orlando:
1) Gatorland - In a town known for its big theme parks, Gatorland is a hidden gem and a true must visit park. From their super friendly and funny staff, to their up close and personal experiences with real alligators and crocodiles, kids of all ages will love this park that will remind you of old Florida. It’s not pricey and not over crowded. Provides for a really unique and authentic Florida experience.
2) Downtown – Where I live in Downtown is a very walkable hub of great restaurants, shopping and strolling with the beautiful Lake Eola as the downtown centerpiece. Here you will find residents and visitors enjoying the lovely downtown landscape via walks, picnics and lounging.
3) Winter Park – Located just 20 minutes north of Downtown, Winter Park is home to the gorgeous Rollins College that is the beginning of Park Avenue. Here, visitors will find boutique shopping, one-of-a-kind eateries and elaborate museums.
Travel Tip for Orlando – Save on car rentals with AutoSlash
Are you planning to rent a car in Orlando? Well Jonathan says
I want to make you aware of AutoSlash.com, a website designed to help people get the best possible deal on a rental. Most people arrive in Orlando via plane, so they need to rent a car once they get there. Orlando is actually the largest car rental market in the world, so many companies are competing for travelers business, but there are some tricks to getting a good deal.
Here’s a quick description of what AutoSlash bring to the table:
Did you ever watch a talk show where they interview some savvy shopper who cut their grocery bill down to a fraction of the cost by finding the best possible coupons? That’s what AutoSlash does for car rentals.
AutoSlash knows about all the best coupons and discount codes. After you book, we analyze your rental and figure out which ones lower your rate the most. Then we automatically apply those discounts and re-book you at the lowest rate.
That’s only half the story though. What happens if rates drop after you book? How can you be sure that a better deal won’t come along tomorrow? Well AutoSlash has you covered there as well.
AutoSlash re-prices your rental multiple times a day. If we find a better deal, we’ll automatically re-book you to lock in the savings. It’s like price protection for your rental. We also have a 90 second video http://www.autoslash.com/?playvideo=1 that describes the process which you can check out as well. We’ve built a loyal following of customers due to the super-discounted rates we’ve been able to offer. Our typical customer will experience 3 price drops per rental, and end up saving an average of 30%.
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TIP: Spies Traitors & Saboteurs exhibit in Philadelphia
Here’s a tip from Nik:
It lists some of the less obvious and little secrets of Philadelphia. A link to the blog is here and below is the list. Hope that this can be of use to you and your listeners. The list as found on the blog (each item on the blog provides a brief explanation of each attraction).
TIP: Davio’s Northern Italian Pappardelle Pasta Recipe – Philly, Boston, Atlanta
Anny represents Davio’s and says:
Philadelphia’s favorite Northern Italian Steakhouse located in the heart of Center City near Rittenhouse square. The award-winning restaurant is a local favorite and the perfect food destination for a tourist.
Please find our newest release below for the Pappardelle Pasta by Executive Chef David Boyle.
Pappardelle Pasta – Davio’s Welcomes the Fall Season with New Pasta Dish Featuring Local
Ingredients
(Philadelphia, PA) As the weather changes and takes on a chill, wrap yourself in the warm flavors of Papardelle Pasta with Braised Short Ribs and Butternut Squash at Davio¹s Philadelphia. Executive Chef David Boyle brings the best of the fall to the table by using locally sourced, al dente papperdelle which serves as the perfect canvas for tender short ribs to mingle with sweet roasted butternut squash ($27) The new dish is available now at Davio¹s Northern Italian Steakhouse Philadelphia, or try this recipe
and experience the finest flavors of the season right at home!
Pappardelle Pasta with Braised Short Ribs and Butternut Squash
Ingredients:
2 lb of fresh pappardelle pasta (ours is locally sourced from Severino Pasta in New Jersey)
1lb of braised boneless beef short ribs
2 cups of roasted butternut squash (diced)
1 bunch of sage (chopped)
4 ounces of unsalted butter
Half a tablespoon of garlic minced
1 cup of veal stock
1/4 cup of red wine
Directions:
1. In a large sauté pan add butter and garlic to cook for 30 seconds until butter is melted and garlic is translucent
2. Add short ribs and red wine. Bring up to a boil and reduce by half
3. Add roasted butternut squash and veal stock. Reduce down to half. In a separate pot blanch parppardelle in boiling salted water until al dente (3-4 minutes)
4. Strain pasta and add to saute pan with sage
5. Season and serve.
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About Davio’s: In 1985, at the young and ambitious age of 24, Steve DiFillippo purchased a locally-owned family restaurant called Davio¹s on Newbury Street in Boston¹s trendy Back Bay. As Boston¹s culinary tastes evolved, he transformed the location into a destination, retooling the menu, the space and wine list.
The new Davio¹s soon garnered rave reviews.
The concept behind Davio¹s Northern Italian Steakhouse is simple. Regional Italian food with a focus on the grill. Everything is prepared by hand from the best ingredients. Davio’s serves everything from aged steaks to simple-yet-unique pasta creations. Davio’s takes great pride in serving guests with an expert kitchen and attentive staff in the dining room, seeing to every customer’s enjoyment of their meal. Steve has since opened locations in Foxborough, Massachusetts (Patriot Place), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and with a new location in Atlanta, Georgia.
TIP: Vietnamese food, Convention Center & Mall in Philly
Here’s a tip from Brenda for looking for Vietnamese food in Philiadelphia and things to do, She says:
I live 35 minutes outside Philly, in South Jersey.
The absolute BEST place to eat is called Vietnam Restaurant. I have been going there for 25 years! It is located in the China Town section of Philly and is great fun to walk and visit the area.
221 North 11th St. Philadelphia, PA 19107 | Vietnam Restaurant & Cafe. _www.eatatvietnam.com/vietnam_restaurant.php_
The Convention Center & Gallery Mall are close to China Town. Also close is the Reading Terminal Market another fun place to walk thru and tons to eat and good pastries at the Amish market there
Philly has tons of historical sites all within walking distance of each other.
My best suggestion. Put on comfortable walking shoes, go to the visitors bureau and grab a map and audio tour, start at Betsy Ross House. and take a walk thru history! You will never run out of things to see.
South Street has tons of places to eat. Go have lunch at Copabanana – located at: 344 South Street
Night time can be rowdy so best to go during the day. Not a place to take small children.
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