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Tim’s Wine Market Windermere

The fairly new owner of the wine shop, Kinsey Hamer, had been with the Windermere location since 2019 and officially became the owner in April 2022. She has continued the Tim’s tradition of offering a variety of wines at all different price points as well as friendly advice and tastings. Known as a gathering spot for residents of Windermere and surrounding areas, the recent Windermere Wine & Dine featured more than 40 labels she procured for the event. With a customer-first attitude, she brings in high-end, New World wines to suit their tastes and hosts Wine Down Fridays.

428 Main St. Windermere | 407-876-9463 | timswine.com/locations/windermere/

NORMAN’S

Norman Van Aken, restaurateur, chef, author, and James Beard recipient of “Who’s Who in America,” is back with a new location on Restaurant Row featuring his signature New World Cuisine dishes, as well as his newest culinary concepts. NORMAN’S serves up a selection of culinary and mixology experiences, including a glass-enclosed wine cellar boasting an extensive list of varietals. The restaurant includes a main dining room, two private dining rooms, and the ability to dine in the interior bar. The exterior Patio at Norman’s was designed by RH Patio and offers a bar, lounge seating, signature cocktails, and small plates.

7924 Via Dellagio Way Orlando | 321-754-1025 | normans.com

Modest Wine

Level II sommelier and former wine director of Chef JeanGeorges in New York City, Kyle Ridington opened a modest wine shop that specializes in small production wines and grower champagne on Fairbanks Avenue in Winter Park (next to Fiddler’s Green). “We like to support smaller, artisanal wines that is like a farm to table concept,” he says. There is a bountiful, but not overwhelming, selection of wines that you won’t find in your local grocery store.

Kyle offers blind tastings — as he does not want the taster to have preconceived notions based on the varietal — and rotates the wine selection each week so there’s always something new to discover. In addition, Modest Wine has a monthly wine club and champagne club featuring rare finds hand-selected by Kyle. The shop is also available for private events and larger tastings.

544 W. Fairbanks Ave. Winter Park | 407-960-3857 | modest-wine.com

Park Avenue Tavern

The southeast corner of New England and Pennsylvania Avenue in Hannibal Square has been vacant for nearly four years, but the growing area is finally welcoming a newcomer, Park Avenue Tavern. But before you think the name is a nod to Winter Park’s famous avenue, you should know this reference is to that iconic New York City avenue. With a menu of New American style dishes, diners can enjoy starters like burrata with grilled stone fruit compote and crispy prosciutto; a fresh watermelon salad with arugula, feta, red onions and mint vinaigrette; buffalo chicken dip with dill crème fraiche and house-made chips for dipping; and award-winning burgers.

Designed by Dallago Associates Hospitality Designers, Park Avenue Tavern makes the most of its corner location, with a combination of indoor tables and booths surrounding a centerpiece bar, with craft cocktails and a sophisticated list of wines and beers. The interior is cozy and comfortable, with distressed red brick walls, dark wood, black lighting fixtures, and upholstery and green fabric accents. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with happy hour and weekend brunch service to follow.

558 W. New England Ave. Winter Park

321-972-1469 parkavenuetavern.com/winter-park/

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Vintage Vibes

Sisters Shelby and Allie Sloan have truly transformed a house, on Lang Avenue in the Mills 50 neighborhood, into a home filled with charming and delightful finds. Gold Dust Home is a decade-long vision of Shelby’s – she utilized her background in styling and merchandising and passion for collecting to create a cozy boutique displaying products from small makers she loves. The whole family – including mom and dad, Becca and Charlie — pitched in to complete the primarily cosmetic renovation. Inside you will discover everything from glassware and candles to art and accessories in four different themed rooms. In particular, Shelby and Allie are proud of their offerings from Mexico, a nod to their heritage. They plan to offer classes, workshops and private dinners soon and love living the shop life golddusthome.com