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omantic endezvous IN LAKE NONA BY SAMANTHA MONTGOMERY
Looking for cozy, quaint or
romantic for Valentine’s Day? We’ve got you covered in
Lake Nona. Check out these settings to take your family or your sweetheart out to eat for the holiday. BREAKFAST OR BRUNCH:
Oreo Nutella Mocha Latte at Vanessa's Coffee Shop
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cious. The fluffy texture comes from the brioche bread, which makes a great platform for the kiwi, bananas and fresh berries. Top it all off with a light sprinkle of cinnamon sugar and voila — breakfast is served! First Watch will be open on Valentine’s Day from 7am to 2:30pm. The weekends are busy, so make sure to download the First Watch app to “get in line” before you leave the house.
over their fabulous brunch specials. You don’t want to miss the Strawberry Shortcake French Toast piled high with whipped cream and topped with fresh strawberries and a light dusting of powdered sugar — give yourself permission to indulge in this one. They will be open from 8am to 4pm on Valentine’s Day. Seating reservations are currently not available, so make sure to get there early!
Vanessa’s Coffee Shop is one of those hidden gems of Lake Nona. Start off the holiday morning with some specialty drinks like the Oreo Nutella Mocha Latte or the S’mores Nutty Hot Chocolate. They will warm you and your sweetie up while poring
LUNCH OR DINNER:
310 Nona is the place for a romantic setting. Whether you are seated on the patio with a lush scene or in a cozy dim-lit booth perfect for conversation, you simply cannot go wrong. The House Wines’ List fea-
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First Watch at Nona Place is the perfect place to start the day. The menu upgrade now includes cocktails! The Pomegranate Sunrise is a beautiful burgundy concoction of Camarena tequila, pomegranate, fresh lime, agave and nectar. You won’t regret this one. The Floridian French Toast is as pretty as it is deli-
