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We are so proud and excited to introduce Winter Park City Lifestyle, serving the communities of Winter Park and Baldwin Park. Every month, we will bring you interesting stories from right in your backyard, as well as articles about travel and fun things to do in the Orlando area that are only an hour's drive or less to get to. We'll also include mouth-watering recipes - such as the Pan-Seared Scallops in Citrus Vinaigrette on page 24 - information about community leaders, local businesses, and much more! In this, our Premiere Issue, check out our cover story about the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, which is dedicated to preserving the works of Czech sculptor Albin Polasek. For those who love riding their bikes for fun or fitness, be sure to read our article on bike trails around Winter Park and Baldwin Park. And our first quarterly Travel Corner piece is all about some of the amazing experiences you can have traveling by train! This has been an amazing journey simply getting this far, and we're just getting started! Look for us in your mailbox at the beginning of every month for a new collection of compelling articles and valuable info! Thanks for joining us on this exciting journey!
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Healthy Lifestyle
Celebrating the works of internationally acclaimed Czech sculptor Albin Polasek
16 Creating Beauty with Light and Shadow At Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, a team of talented designers and skilled installers can turn your home into a nightly showcase
20 On the Rails
Experiencing the joys of travel by train
32 Fitness, Freedom & Fun Hit the bike trails for a healthier lifestyle
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Photography: Dawn Aiello Photography Artist Orit Reuben at Polasek Museum's Winter Park Paint Out 2022, studying her subject.
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You don’t have to look hard to find exceptional dining in the Winter Park area. In fact, the city boasts a number of Michelin-rated restaurants and James Beard Awardnominated chefs. Whether it’s casual American cuisine, dishes with international flair, or desserts to die for, you can find it in Winter Park, a food lover’s dream. Here are just a few of our favorites.
St ylish & Upscale Foodie Establishments ETHOS VEGAN KITCHEN: Ethos has been named Orlando’s best vegan/vegetarian restaurant several years running. Enjoy hearty fare, vegan beer and wine, plus bakery items made from scratch. 601-B New York Ave, Winter Park, FL PHAT ASH BAKES: While their to-die-for cookies are available primarily by mail order, locals can visit this “speakeasy bakery,” hang out, listen to music and munch away - Fridays from 2 to 7 pm. 912 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL SOSEKI MODER N OMAKASE: Recently awarded a Michelin Guide star, Soseki offers an intimate multi-course dining experience featuring a “chef’s choice” menu. 955 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL AVA MEDITER R AEGEAN: Ava MediterrAegean brings dining and pleasure together in a refined atmosphere. Cuisine relies on inspration from the Mediterranean and Cycladic Islands. 290 S Park Ave, Winter Park, FL THE GLASS KNIFE: Cakes may be their calling card, but their sweet and savory menu options make breakfast, lunch and dinner a delicacy as well. 276 S Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL
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A Visit to the Albin Polasek Museum
Celebrating the works of internationally acclaimed Czech sculptor Albin Polasek ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY RUTH SHIVELY
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“Winter Park is a gorgeous place to paint, with beautiful gardens, lakes and sunsets. It’s pretty much a city inside a park.” It’s impossible to count the number of people who have driven along Osceola Avenue and never noticed the entrance to one of Winter Park’s hidden gems. Tucked away on Lake Osceola, the Polasek Museum incorporates the home and studio of internationally acclaimed Czech sculptor Albin Polasek. Visitors who tour his home, galleries and beautiful sculpture gardens are prone to walk away with a heady dose of surprise and delight. The tour comes highly recommended. To be able to dig that deeply into the life and works of one artist is a fascinating experience. It’s rare to be able to focus on one single artist, and one of the many reasons the museum stands out worldwide as a cultural treasure. At the Polasek, the art and gardens illustrate the life and times of this important artist and changing exhibitions celebrate a wide range of “art that tells a story.” While the museum isn’t easy to find, it’s well worth the effort. The museum’s leaders have been able to overcome this obstacle to a large degree through signature events like Winter Park Paint Out, which will celebrate its 15th anniversary next year. The Annual Winter Park Paint Out is planned for April 23-29, 2023. Patrons come to enjoy art, artists come to create it, and the museum makes it all possible.
Twenty-three professionally-acclaimed plein air artists will paint at the Polasek Museum and at other locations throughout Winter Park and Orlando. Art lovers are invited to watch the artists at work and attend free painting demonstrations. Works will be on display as soon as they are completed and dropped off at the museum’s wet room. All artwork created during the week will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds going to support the Museum. This program demonstrates nicely the synergies that Executive Director Debbie Komanski and her board have built between the museum, and the City of Winter Park and the arts community. Plein air artist Orit Reuben enjoys Paint Outs because they provide beautiful places to paint en plein air, while putting the artists in front of a community of collectors who are enthusiastic about the places in the paintings. “Also, the camaraderie and friendships among the artists is pretty great and a paint out is like a big reunion. Winter Park is a gorgeous place to paint, with beautiful gardens, lakes and sunsets. It’s pretty much a city inside a park,” said Reuben. “(Polasek’s) sculptures are so well balanced and sensual in a classical sort of way. They’re really beautiful to paint.”
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Experiencing the joys of travel by train ARTICLE BY RUTH SH IVE LY
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1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. 2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan, along with the balsamic vinegar, honey, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook about 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened. 3. Place the figs, cut side up, in a baking dish. Top each fig half with a 1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of goat cheese. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar syrup over the figs. 4. Roast in the oven until very soft, 10 to 15 minutes. 5. Arrange on a platter and sprinkle with flaky salt.
12 figs, halved vertically 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons honey 2-3 ounces fresh goat cheese Flaky sea salt, to taste
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ARTICLE BY LISA MOYER, LAUREN LANE CULINARIAN AND LEANN PARKER OF SILVERTOOTH HOME PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES
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It’s officially fall, football and tailgating season, and you can feel the excitement in the air. Kick off your party by inviting your favorite fans over, then entertain in effortless Americana style with the latest styling tips hosted by experts Lauren Lane Culinarian and LeAnn Parker of Silvertooth Home. You’ll earn hearty cheers for your hosting skills with these charming tailgating DIY tutorials plus original recipes upstyled for a modern spin on stadium comfort food. It’s the ultimate outdoor game-day experience you can enjoy in your own backyard or anywhere you love to gather your team for the season.
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It’s the ultimate outdoor game-day experience you can enjoy in your own backyard or anywhere you love to gather your team for the season.
Praline Pecan Crunch Snack Mix Ingredients • 8 cups brown sugar or cinnamon cereal squares • 1 cup pecan halves • 1/3 cup light corn syrup • 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar • 3 tablespoons butter • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 2 cups white chocolate-covered pretzels • 1 cup salted peanuts • 2 packages of large waffle cones or paper bags Instructions 1. Heat oven to 250°F. Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Combine cereal and pecans in pan and set aside. 2. In a 4-cup microwaveable bowl, combine corn syrup, brown sugar and butter spread. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute 30 seconds. Stir. Microwave 30 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds or until boiling. 3. Stir vanilla and baking soda into mixture. Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Spread on baking sheet and cool completely; break into pieces. When cooled, add peanuts and pretzels. Makes about 10-11 cups. Store tightly covered.
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events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area. OCTOBER 1ST-2ND
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Presents The Planets
DR. PHILLIPS CENTER - STEINMETZ HALL, 455 S MAGNOLIA AVE, ORLANDO, FL | 7:30 PM The Orlando Philharmonic takes the stage for the grand opening of its 2022 Classics Series. This program features the virtuosity of Adele Anthony performing Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, and an orchestral performance of Holst’s Planets you won’t forget. Join them for this inaugural performance in their new home and help celebrate the Phil’s 30th anniversary. For tickets and information, visit orlandophil.org . OCTOBER 1ST-16TH
Sh-Boom! Life Could Be a Dream
THE WINTER PARK PLAYHOUSE, 711 N ORANGE AVE, WINTER PARK, FL | 2:00 PM The Playhouse celebrates its 20th year of presenting professional musicals with six of its most popular productions from the past two decades. In Roger Bean's homage to the 1960s, doo-wop group Denny and the Dreamers prepare to enter the Big Whopper radio contest. Pop hits performed include "Runaround Sue" and "Unchained Melody." For tickets and information, visit winterparkplayhouse.org. OCTOBER 7TH-9 TH
Orlando Home & Garden Show
ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER, 9800 INTERNATIONAL DR, ORLANDO, FL | 9:00 AM The 13th Annual Orlando Home and Garden Show will have everything you need to solve your home and
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49th Annual Winter Park Autumn Art Festival
CENTRAL PARK, 251 S PARK AVE, WINTER PARK, FL | 9:00 AM Get outdoors for a day of local artists, local music and family fun in Central Park. Browse an array of fine art, mixed media, paintings, photography, digital art, graphic art, sculpture, ceramics and more. The only juried fine art festival exclusively featuring Florida artists, this free event is open 9 AM to 5 PM both days. For information, visit winterpark.org/autumn-art-festival. O C TOBE R 1 3T H
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CENTRAL PARK, 251 S PARK AVE, WINTER PARK, FL | 8:00 PM With fall here and the weather cooling down, Enzian takes its Popcorn Flicks in the Park back to Central Park. But that’s not all! Visit Enzian’s website for information on films, dates, times and even more movie fun with “13 Films of Halloween,” featuring cult classics and midnight movies! For information and schedule, visit enzian.org/films/ special-programs/popcorn-flicks .
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DR. PHILLIPS CENTER - WALT DISNEY THEATER, 455 S MAGNOLIA AVE, ORLANDO, FL | 8:00 PM Get ready, “Hamilton” is on its way! Presented by AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando, it’s the story of America then, told by America now. With a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, “Hamilton” has taken the story of founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a musical that’s profoundly impacted culture, politics and education. For tickets and information, visit drphillipscenter.org .
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FITNESS, FREEDOM & FUN HIT THE BIKE TRAILS FOR A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE
When Matthew McKay decided to open a Pedego Electric Bikes store in Central Florida last November, Baldwin Park was his first choice for the location. He picked the Orlando market for its 12-month environment – a place where you can spend time outdoors all year round. And he chose Baldwin Park because of its central location, and the bike trails. “When you get to Baldwin Park, there’s hundreds of miles of bike trails just 50 feet from our front door. It’s a spectacular place to ride a bike. Whether our customers are purchasing or renting, we’ve got lots of places for people to go.” Because of its downtown location overlooking Lake Baldwin, the store gets a lot of foot traffic and is just steps from a wide, paved bike path that goes around the lake. This path, called Lake Baldwin Trail, offers a relaxed, neighborhood ride that runs 2.5 miles through shaded areas and connects via a short spur on the opposite side of the lake with Cady Way Trail. It’s a local favorite, partly because of a section of cycle track that separates bicyclists from motor vehicles. There’s also a short, paved side trail through Mead Botanical Gardens that’s used by bikers as a link between the Orlando Urban Trail and Winter Park. CONTINUED >
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“The freedom that Pedego allows gives you freedom to see areas of Florida that you may not be familiar with, because you’ve only done it by car,” Matthew notes. “I discovered Orlando by bike, and it was because of the Orlando Urban Trail, Cady Way Trail, Wekiva Seminole Trail, and the Cross Seminole Trail. I like being able to listen to a podcast while riding, and having the freedom to breath the fresh air that Florida provides. It’s just fun.” With the abundance of bike trails available to area residents, Matthew’s store is a popular stop for locals. Part of his business is bike rentals. “We have people who own bikes but want to try an electric bike, and they like it that we’re so close to the trails. We also see people who’ve never been on a bike, or haven’t been on a bike in 30 or 40 years, but want to keep up with their grandkids or get a little bit more exercise, and an electric bike is their choice.” Pedego offers 17 different models of bikes and has over 230 stores across the country, all dedicated to being able to ride before you buy. “People want experiences. A lot of times they don’t necessarily want assets. So being able to come and rent a bike and enjoy the day, and then a month later have another date day, rent a bike and go in another direction with a picnic lunch. Those are fun things that we can provide – something different and something fun that promotes a healthy lifestyle.” Whether customers want to purchase or rent, Pedego has a variety of bikes to fit a wide range of needs. “If someone has ankle, knee, leg, back or arm problems, we have bikes that are easy to get into. You only have to raise your leg nine and a half inches to get onto the bike,” Matthew explains. “If you like a relaxed cruising style and just want to enjoy the outdoors, there’s a cruiser-style bike for that. If you’re the type of person who wants to hang out on wooded trails in the back country, we have bikes designed for that, too. And all of them are electric.” Matthew takes pride in being able to serve the community. “I don’t think we’ve ever had a request or need that we couldn’t fill,” he shares. “Some customers come to see us once a month or even once a day! They love their bikes, and they’re enamored with the freedom they enjoy to get outdoors and live a healthier lifestyle.” For a free map of local urban and rural bike trails around Baldwin Park and Winter Park, drop by their store at 4931 New Broad Street in downtown Baldwin Park.
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