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Announces Major Building Expansion Plans Top ranked boat dealer Regal & Nautique of Orlando recently announced a new $2.5 million, 15,000 square foot retail showroom and service center building expansion plans for 2019. The new Nautique Boats exclusive building will showcase up to 16 models in an air-conditioned showroom and feature five air-controlled service bays.

Top 20 dealers of North America by Boating Industry Magazine Nautique’s #2 dealer in North America Regal’s 2018 #1 Worldwide CSI Dealer, also ranked #6 in Worldwide Sales.

JEFF HUSBY, Owner & GM “We are very proud to serve as the hometown dealer for two of the top brands in the business and the top sport boat market share leaders in Central Florida,” said Husby. “Our expansion will allow us to elevate the customer experience by offering dedicated sales, service and parts for each top selling brand. This will significantly enhance our inventories and ability to expedite service with a dedicated, award winning team.”

Five-Star Marine Certified Dealer Multi-year recipient of the “CSI Excellence in Dealer Service” awards by the National Marine Manufacturers Association. 5x winner of the “Best Boat Dealer in Orlando” by Orlando Style Magazine 4x “Best Bets” recipient by the Orlando Sentinel

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CONTRIBUTORS

GREG ALEXANDER Greg Alexander is a world citizen who travels the planet to transmute all the quintessence of femininity on glazed paper. If he nourishes an atavistic passion for Greece, the ground of his ancestors, it’s in Paris that he has found his home port. As a photographer, he continues his dream of perfection because, according to him, “the photograph is a kind of plastic surgery which is able to modulate a face ad infinitum!” His vision of beauty is fragile, transitory, a little kitsch and inevitably fatal.

MARK NEJAME Mark NeJame is a renowned trial attorney who has been involved in some of the areas and country’s highest profile cases. He is routinely sought by the media as a legal commentator and is currently a Legal Analyst for CNN. He is the Founder and Senior Partner of the Law Firm of NeJame, LaFay, Jancha, Ahmed, Barker, Joshi & Moreno, P.A. a/k/a NeJame Law. NeJame Law has 15 attorneys and 4 divisions: Personal Injury, Criminal, Immigration and Business/Commercial Litigation. Mr. NeJame is a regular contributor to Orlando Style Magazine. Mr. NeJame can be reached at 407-245-1232 and NejameLaw.com.

COURTNEY CAGGIANO Courtney was born in Miami and currently resides in Orlando, Florida. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a BA degree in English Literature, where she developed her passion for the written word. She pursues all forms of writing, including journalism, nonfiction, critical literary analysis, and songwriting. In her free time, Courtney also performs as a musician and guitarist in the Orlando area.

RIESA PASCAL Riesa was born in London, England and now resides in sunny Orlando, Florida. She is a proud graduate of Florida State University where she double majored in creative writing and communication. In addition to editorial writing, Riesa is also deeply passionate about broadcast journalism and currently freelances as a TV personality with various networks in Central Florida. You can learn more about Riesa at her website: RiesaPascal.com

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

Dear Readers, In this November Luxury Issue of Orlando Style, you’ll also meet Orlando’s favorite real estate agents, who have the experience and expertise to help you in buying or selling your property. Get to know the “who is who” in real estate, and maybe even find the inspiration to check out the market for some of Orlando’s finest properties. We also present many wonderful options for your luxury holiday shopping, with a focus on supporting the local economy with all of our great shops and malls for your everyday holiday gift purchases. Spending your ‘gifting’ dollars at our friendly and familiar retailers is as much as a gift to them as to those on your list, adding extra meaning to the act of giving. Talking about giving, we still offer wonderful subscription packages, maybe as a gift for a friend or treating yourself. For those “hunting and pecking” thru the tentacles of event post coverage to locate the myriad of scheduled events, we offer the simplicity of accessing this information thru our website. Make it a point to “Get on the LIST!” by signing in at www.OrlandoStyleMagazine.com for continuous updates on amazing events and parties. If you are planning an event and lacing on attendees, ask us on how to help you with your events and to make it a successful happening. We have more than 17,000 members opted in our weekly digital news called NewsToMe! Our continued appreciation for the loyalty displayed by our many readers, contributors and advertisers in helping Orlando Style become the most influential magazine in the city. We intend to maintain our high level of excellence. We want to thank you all and wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving! Sincerely,

Sven J. Bode Publisher

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22 / EVENTS Arteek Designers Event 26 / LUSCIOUS LOCKS Regrow your hair with the power of PRP By Janet Beres 30 / VACATIONLAND Up Close with Rhinos


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32 / ARTS & CULTURE Fall Fiesta in the Park 34 / TOYS Beast Mode | 2019 Aventador SVJ Coupe 36 / BEST FRIENDS Canine Status By Smerelyn Gutierrez 38 / DON’T MISS THE BEAT Elton John By Courtney Caggiano 40 / LUXURY Mayors Brand Relaunch

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42 / FASHION Equine Photography By Greg Alexander 56 / CELEBRITY SOUP Celebrity Herbivores By Riesa Pascal

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60 / SPOTLIGHT ON THE LAW Perjury Always Involves Lying but Lying is Not Always Perjury By Mark Horwitz 64 / IN THE KNOW

Elton John

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Spotlight on Immigration Law By Mark NeJame

Celebrity Herbivores

67 / 5 STAR REALTORS Special Promotional Feature ©Copyright 2018 by Orlando Style Magazine®. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part of any text, photography or illustration only with written permission of the publisher. Orlando Style Magazine, its officers, staff members or writers do not warrant the accuracy of or resume responsibility for any of the material contained herein. All letters, text and photo material received become property of Orlando Style Magazine®. Subscriptions are available in the U.S. and Puerto Rico for $19.95 per year and Canada for $45 per year. For more information go online or email to info@StyleToMe.com

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86 / CITY NEWS In Case You Missed It! By Riesa Pascal


RITZ-CARLTON ORLANDO, GRANDE LAKES RESORT. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2ND

SAVE 20% OFF ALL TICKETS WITH DISCOUNT CODE “STYLE”

LUXURY LIFESTYLE BALLROOM RECEPTION

Saturday, December 1st / 8:00 pm-11:00 pm $125.00 per person. THE RITZ-CARLTON ORLANDO, GRAND BALLROOM.

Enjoy a fabulous display of exotic cars, custom motorcycles, fine jewels, rare timepieces and luxury brands all placed for display inside this magnificent ballroom. Premium brand open bars will serve craft cocktails, fine wines & unique spirits. Themed food stations will be presented by the Ritz-Carlton culinary team. Our internationally recognized Samba team will keep things moving while guests enjoy casino style gaming tables, cigar lounge, a live band, charity auction and much more.

FESTIVALS OF SPEED MOTORSPORTS DISPLAY THE RITZ-CARLTON ORLANDO, GRANDE LAKES.

Sunday, December 2nd / 10:00 am-4:00 pm $20.00 per person. CELEBRATING THE 70 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF PORSCHE AS WELL AS ITALIAN AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN. The motorsport display will showcase 250+ exotic cars, motorcycles & luxury brands all placed for display on the pristine lawns of this magnificent resort. Automotive designs by Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ferrari, Aston-Martin, Mercedes, McLaren and others will all be onsite.

JOIN THE FUN AND SHOW YOUR CAR OR MOTORCYCLE! FOR SPONSORHIP DETAILS WWW.FESTIVALSOFSPEED.COM 352-406-9325


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LUXURY DRIVING AT ITS FINEST FIELDS MOTORCARS ORLANDO Photography by Kimberly Jefcoat

Dan Fields, President of Fields Auto

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LUXURY

Picture this: you’re driving on I-4 and people in other cars are turning their heads, staring at you as you drive past them. No, it’s not a dream. They’re watching you because you’re driving one of the finest luxury cars in the world: a Rolls-Royce, a Lamborghini or a Bentley all from Fields Motorcars Orlando.

Fields Auto Group is proud to announces the Grand Opening of Fields Motorcars Orlando at their all-new location in Orlando, FL, 2202 33rd St. This new, state-of-the-art facility is one of the largest luxury dealerships in Orlando. This location includes a brand new, purpose-built luxury facility with over 55,000 square feet. The size and layout of this location offers the ability to do additional specialized events and experiences which Fields customers expect. The new Fields Motorcars Orlando caters to Central and North Florida, selling Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, and Bentley and confirms Fields Auto Group’s commitment in the ultra-luxury segment with the increase of wealthy population in the area. In fact, this Lamborghini franchise was the first in the US in 1974. “We’re thrilled to have our iconic luxury brands in this new, state-of-the-art location in Orlando,” says Dan Fields, of Fields Auto Group.

The new Fields Motorcars Orlando also features the “Hangar,” Florida’s largest exotic only pre-owned car collection housed indoors. “Our customers enjoy being able to browse the incredible selection of Certified Pre-Owned and other makes of pre-owned vehicles while enjoying the comfort of our amenities in an air-conditioned ‘Hangar,’” said Joseph Wierda, General Manager, Field Motorcars Orlando. “New products from each of these 3 brands over the next year will bring significant growth,” said Mr. Wierda. “Fields Motorcars Orlando will be the only single dealer in Florida with the new ultra-luxury SUVs from Rolls-Royce, the “Cullinan,” Bentley, the “Bentayga,” and Lamborghini, the “Urus.” Each of the brands’ showrooms offer a lounge with samples of paint, leather, and trim to help customers build their dream car--Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini and Bentley. Customers can also schedule a tour of one of the factories in Europe to see how their car is built plus meet with designers to help make their car even more individualized.

Fields Motorcars Orlando offers free pickup and delivery anywhere in the state of Florida. Fields Auto Group is the Premier Luxury Auto Group in America with locations in Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin, and North Carolina and is family owned and operated. The commitment to building long-term relationships with customers and giving back to the community has enabled Fields Auto Group to grow from a single Cadillac store in 1971, to the successful Luxury Auto Group that is it today. For more information contact Joseph Wierda, General Manager Fields Motorcars Orlando, joseph.wierda@fieldsauto.com, or call 407-339-3443.

EACH OF THE BRANDS’ SHOWROOMS OFFER A LOUNGE WITH SAMPLES OF PAINT, LEATHER, AND TRIM TO HELP CUSTOMERS BUILD THEIR DREAM CAR — ROLLS-ROYCE, LAMBORGHINI AND BENTLEY.

Fields Motorcars Orlando is located off of I-4, just north of the Millenia Mall and the combined sales and service facility is now conveniently located within the center of Orlando. For customers located further away

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Tales & Tails Gala at the Rosen Shingle Creek

Signature Chef Event at the Grand Bohemian

Harbor Nights at Portofino Bay Hotel

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COOL SHOTS

P H OTO G R A P H Y BY B R I O N P R I C E

Signature Chef Event at the Grand Bohemian

Fashion Insider Event at The Mall at Millenia

Tales & Tails Gala at the Rosen Shingle Creek

Tales & Tails Gala at the Rosen Shingle Creek

Signature Chef Event at the Grand Bohemian

Fashion Insider Event at The Mall at Millenia

Fields Motorcars Orlando Opening Party

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LIVING ‘N STYLE

though the weather may still feel like summer, fall is officially here.

STYLE

PRADA GIULIETTA LEATHER KEYCHAIN TRICK This little cutie is made out of saffiano leather and metal elements. The body is decorated with a triangular Prada logo and its limbs are styled in metal. There is a steel hook and split ring for attaching keys. $460 / Available at prada.com

Besides pumpkin spice flavor/ scented everything, fall fashion is coming in hot (cause its Florida) and is hitting hard in all the malls, and shops. So you already know everyone is out buying some knee-high boots. These boots pictured on the left are just some of our favorite fashion boots for the season. These boots are making a statement with bold patterns, classic logos, lace, and trendy sock boots. In order from left to right... Givenchy Over-the-Knee Rubber Sock Boot $550

TIME TO GIVE YOUR SANDALS THE BOOT! Our fave fashion designers drop some eyecatching boots for us to rock this fall! So many people look forward to this time of year,

the fall/winter season! And so many things are getting us

BURBERRY THE CLASSIC CHECK CASHMERE SCARF The Classic Check Cashmere Scarf is made at a 200-yearold mill in the Scottish countryside. Using 30 different steps, the scarf is woven on traditional looms. The fabric is washed in local spring water and carefully brushed with teasels for a super-soft finish. $430 / Available at Burberry.com

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in the fall and winter mood— pumpkin spice lattes, the smell of leave in a candle, cinnamon, spice and all things nice. Even

Gucci Original GG Canvas Over-theKnee Boot $1,790 Christian Louboutin Frenchie Over-the-Knee Red Sole Boots $1,595 Manolo Blahnik Temaquita Floral Over-the-Knee Boot $3,995

LOUIE V GETS ARTSY The Fondation Louis Vuitton’s fall exhibits will be devoted to 20th century artists: Egon Schiele and Jean Michel Basquiat. The Fondation will host two major exhibitions: one is dedicated to Jean-Michel Basquiat, the other one to Egon Schiele. The exhibition covers the painter’s whole career, from 1980 to 1988, focusing on 120 defining works. With the Heads from 1981-1982, gathered for the first time here, and the presentation of several collaborations between Basquiat and Warhol, the exhibition includes works previously unseen in Europe. Opening October 3rd, 2018 through January 14th, 2019.


Photo by Vanessa Boy

FASHION INSIDER EVENT AT THE MALL AT MILLENIA Benefiting Runway to Hope’s Family Assistance Program

Photo by Manuela Davies

SEPT. 20TH PHOTO RECAP

Photo by Manuela Davies

Photo by Manuela Davies

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DESIGN

DESIGN TRENDS Frameless Polaroids are back and they’re coming after your picture frames. This trend is not something you would consider as a home interior idea, however, we are seeing this trend go all around social media as a great way to feature pictures of your family and friends on your walls. This 90s trend can become your family’s project that will require a lot of bonding and fun! You can easily tape the films to your wall in an organized pattern, or for an easy DIY, you can hang your polaroid films onto a string that can be hung across your wall for an interesting look to your home interior.

PINCH OF GOLD

How to add gold accents to your home interior Gold accents are back in trend and we’re loving it! This trend is an easy and quick change up to your interior design without breaking the bank. Just a few flashes of gold will add a whole different vibe to your home interior that will have people in love. Adding gold accents may seem pretty hard, however, it only takes a few steps to make your home interior look chic. When looking for the perfect gold accent, make sure to look for items that won’t require you to change majority of your home interior. A suggestion would be, if you have a more neutral tone theme home interior, go for are bright gold accent that will definitely stand out. For a more dark theme home

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What’s monochrome? No more struggling through many different color swatches and patterns for your home interior. Best way to have a stylish, timeless and sophisticated look is doing a monochromatic theme. What is a monochrome theme, you may ask? A monochrome theme is based on a single color, tone or hue. Limiting the color palette reflects a cohesive look to your room and is a great inexpensive way to experiment and find different patterns, textures and furniture that will play into your theme. Some monochromatic themes that are trendy and easy to achieve are black, gray and white. These beautiful colors are the easiest way to create that monochromatic look you’re looking to achieve.

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interior, we suggest a more brassy gold accent that will play part in your dark theme but also having it stand out against all the other colors. Some great ways to incorporate gold are including a gold small stool chair, coasters or picture frames to any room. Adding a few of these items as an accent will give your home interior that instagram-worthy look. This will give your room an interesting and classy look without having to change any other furniture in your room. Gold can be paired with a cream color, black or gray.



EVENTS

ARTEEK DESIGNERS EVENT At the Arteek Showroom, Orlando’s Largets Premier One Stop Shop Home Design Center

OCT. 18TH PHOTO RECAP

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The SKIN LAB is the latest offering from Dr. Palceski and Reflections Dermatology — Orlando’s premiere destination for all your dermatologic needs. Located on the ground floor of Reflections Dermatology’s new state-of-the-art Winter Park office, the SKIN LAB will focus exclusively on providing the most innovative and sought after laser, aesthetic and body treatments.

440 W Morse Blvd, Winter Park

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LIVING ‘N STYLE

BEAUTY

ATTENTION DISNEY LOVERS! Disney partners with ColourPop to launch the limited-edition Disney Designer Collection! Yep, you read right! The well known beauty brand has teamed up with Disney to launch the limited-edition Disney Designer Collection, inspired by the magic maker’s new Premiere Series Dolls, out Oct. 6. They will have each of your favorite Disney princesses — from Belle to Cinderella to Tiana — who have received a chic, red carpet makeover, which you can see on the packaging of ColourPop’s new products. Not only are the princesses’ new looks completely grown-up, but the creamy, pigmented colors in the line are named after some of our favorite characters and songs. Like all ColourPop products, the collection is super affordable, and is bound to sell out fast. Make sure to check out every product from the line, available Sept. 28 on the brand’s website and at ShopDisney.com.

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TAME THOSE BROWS!

The biggest eyebrow mistake you need to stop making! Ladies, we know that the brow game has

been alive and well these past years (still is!). The fuller the brow, the better! It has been a huge trend to have “fierce” big brows, which yes, that is better than having just a line as a brow like how it used to be. But having huge hairy brows doesn’t compliment everyone’s face shape or overall look. It can look messy and give off the vibe that you don’t care about your appearance. Now, we understand that everyone has their preferences. Some like a thinner brow, and some like a thicker brow, but it’s just how you manicure them that makes all the difference. Now here are some mistakes that are commonly made when filling the brows. 1. Choosing the wrong color

A lot of people often choose a color too dark for their brows. If your brows are already dark, chose one to two shades lighter to help define your shape without them being too overpowering.

2. Misplacing your arch

Our brows have a natural arch. It is important to use your best judgement to not draw on too much of an arch. Accentuating your arch is fine to make it more defined, but avoid over-arching! 3. The wrong brow for your face shape

For brows, it’s not one brow fits all. Depending on your face shape, there will be a brow just for you. There are many online articles with brow guides that can help you find the right brow shape for your face. 4. Making them look too perfect

Brows aren’t alike; they’re not twins, they’re sisters. And with that being said, when lining your brows, try to avoid making them look too drawn-on, too perfect. Although they do look nice, they just don’t look natural. When doing this, try to make natural, hair-like strokes using a small brush to brush out the product evenly and to give you the strokes you’re trying to get.


COOL SHOTS

Socialize

P H OTO G R A P H Y BY B R I O N P R I C E

I Am Brave Event at Full Sail

Tales & Tails Gala at the Rosen Shingle Creek

M Lounge

1st Thursday Art Event at Orlando Museum of Art

I Am Brave Event at Full Sail

Fields Motorcars Orlando Opening Party

M Lounge

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to begin releasing growth factors that will help stimulate the activity of the hair follicles and promote new hair growth. The entire PRP hair therapy process is precise, with injections across the scalp, into the peaks (if necessary) and over the area of thinning hair, but the entire treatment only takes about thirty to forty-five minutes. At Spa Blue, we prefer to also perform micro needling along with PRP Hair Therapy. A micro needling pen is used to create tiny holes on the scalp. These micro injuries to the scalp promote the skin’s repair process by naturally boosting collagen and elastin, creating the right environment for your own hair to regrow. The micro channels created by the injuries support the fast absorption of the injected Platelet Rich Plasma. The injuries cause the platelets to release growth factors at the injury site and stimulate inactive hair follicles to begin the production of new hair, in areas that were dormant.

LUSCIOUS LOCKS Regrow Your Hair With the Power of PRP By Janet Beres, PA-C & owner of Spa Blue

With PRP Hair Therapy, there is no downtime. He or she can go back to their normal routine immediately post procedure. As far as results, female patients will start experiencing regrowth as early as six weeks and most men patients typically have the best results at month six. Patients can get a package of treatments, once a month, for three months, or even just one treatment once a year to maintain. We always recommend a consult prior to the treatment that way we can customize a treatment plan for each patient’s specific needs and goals. Janet Beres, PA-C and owner of Spa Blue is a Certified PRP Provider and has an advanced background in dermatology, cosmetic procedures, and hair transplant surgery. She has over 18 years of experience and strives to stay informed of the latest anti-aging procedures and cosmeceuticals for patients to achieve the most superior and natural results.

Spa Blue | Skincare, Laser & Aesthetics 6735 Conroy Windermere Rd., Ste. 423 Orlando, FL 32835 407-901-0428 | SpaBlue.com

By now you may be familiar with or have heard about the “vampire facial” an allnatural treatment that uses your own blood to help rejuvenate the skin. What you probably don’t know is that there is a similar treatment that also uses your own blood and can restore hair loss. This treatment is called Platelet Rich Plasma Hair Therapy. Our blood is made up of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Plasma is the part of the blood which carries blood cells and nutrients throughout the body. Platelets are tiny cells in the blood which speed to the injury, to form a clot and repair the damage. Platelets are known as the powerhouses of growth factors that stimulate tissue recovery by increasing blood flow. They are also responsible for stimulating and enhancing hair follicle function. Concentrated Platelet Rich Plasma is what is injected directly into the scalp. This concentrated PRP is purely platelets from which red and white blood cells are removed.

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The PRP hair process begins with the application of a topical numbing cream around the scalp to keep the patient comfortable during the treatment. The patient’s own blood is then drawn, and then placed in a centrifuge for about ten minutes. The centrifuge spins the blood at a fast pace to separate the lighter plasma from the rest of the blood. The isolated platelet rich plasma is stimulated Janet Beres, PA-C

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4 HABITS OF IMPECCABLY GROOMED MEN The trick isn’t to spend a a bunch of money on a thousand different products, or to lock yourself in the bathroom for hours. Rather, you should develop a daily routine that is quick and simple. • Become a regular at your barbers - Don’t wait till your hair gets too long to get your hair cut. Basically, if you’ve noticed your hair needs a cut, other people have too. This includes facial hair too. • Find your signature scent Aftershave shouldn’t be loud or obvious. It should be a subtle part of your overall presence. Rather than owning 8-10 average quality bottles, find one or two classic scents you really like and invest in them. •Invest in some facial creams This includes lotion, a cream for dark circles, and wearing sunscreen. If you can do all three, great! But it is important to have a lively face. •Having clean feet They might not be on show that often, but a good footcare routine is still important. You don’t want to disgust others by your feet.

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HALITO- WHAT?

How to know you have halitosis, and how to stop it! If your friend constantly gives you the famous “your breath stank look” or randomly offers you a piece of gum, then I’m sorry to tell you, my friend, but you might have a serious case of bad breath. Halitosis is something you probably don’t hear that often, and to be quite honest, when I first heard of it, I was like, what? Halito-what? So don’t worry if you have never heard of it. Now, what exactly is halitosis? Halitosis, well-known as “bad breath” or “stank breath”, is a symptom that causes your breath to have an unpleasant scent, a scent that you just can’t simply fix with mouthwash or a mint. Many people think that having a bad breath is just the result of not having properly brushing your teeth, however, there are many other symptoms that can cause you to have bad breath. Having halitosis can be treated and fixed depending on how serious your situation is. Now how’s your diet? When thinking about bad breath, you wouldn’t generally associate it to your overall diet, right? What you eat is one of the many reasons your mouth may smell like literal hell. It can create many different problems with your oral hygiene and with your body itself. Eating foods such as cheese, meat and foods that

are unhealthy can be one one of those reasons. Some ways you can fix it is by eating fruits and vegetables. This will slowly stop that pungent smell from occurring and will eventually make it easier for you to always have clean-smelling breath. Another cause is water. We wouldn’t think water to be one of the cause but, it is. Having a dry mouth can cause your breath to smell unpleasant. Simply drinking water throughout the day can save you from an embarrassing interaction with your friends and will slowly but surely get your breath smelling clean. One of the other main causes is not going to your dentist as often. Having two cleanings per year can go a long way. Flossing just sometimes is not enough and can’t get rid of the bacterias that lay deep between your gums. By going to your dentist, they will remove those bacterias that are causing your breath to stink and will make your oral hygiene process easier. The dentist will also check on any other things that may be causing the horrible smell. Fixing a few of these issues will deteriorate the bad smell from coming back into your life and will definitely stop people making the notorious “stank face” at you.


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VACATIONLAND Disney Wine & Dine 1/2 Marathon Weekend Prepare to feast on an exciting menu of races celebrating some of your favorite Disney chefs during the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. Taking place November 1-4, at Walt Disney World Resort! They are serving up the Disney Fall Feast 5K, Disney Wine & Dine 10K, runDisney Kids Races and the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon to cap off the weekend. You won’t want to miss this event where there will be plenty of surprises, Disney entertainment and an exclusive Post-Race Party for runners and their guests!

UP CLOSE WITH RHINOS

Animal kingdom offers a unique backstage experience. As the second largest-land animal on Earth, they are a massive sight to behold. And thanks to Disney, you’ll be able to experience the rhino in a whole new way. Starting Nov. 1 Animal Kingdom will feature an “Up Close With Rhinos” tour, where guests can get a closer look at and even touch some of the park’s rescued white rhinos. The rhinos, which can be seen from the Kilimanjaro Safari ride, are part of Disney’s effort to support rhino conservation. The “Up Close With Rhinos” tour will be offered once every day at $40 per guest. It’s a 60-minute guided adventure that will give guests a behind-

the-scenes look at how the dedicated animal team cares for the rhinos. Disney hopes it will inspire the guests to aid in their conservation, and is proud to support rhino conservation efforts around the world, including those of Sumatran rhinos, which are found only in Indonesia and are critically endangered. To date, the Disney Conservation Fund has provided more than $2 million to support rhino conservation efforts around the world. More info at www.disneyparks.disney.go.com

‘MINI-THEME PARK’ ON I-DRIVE New additions to ICON Orlando 360 Unicorp, the development company behind ICON Orlando 360, has been slowly moving forward with their transformation of the nearly 14-acre block. Unicorp founder and CEO, Chuck Whittall, has announced a slew of new attractions for the ICON Orlando 360 block. Its newest addition, the starflyer, is the world’s tallest drop ride in the parking lot behind the observation wheel. Another sling shot ride will be constructed at the opposite side of the complex and will be as tall or taller than the current world’s tallest, found just up the street at Magical Midway. A powered zip-line and various other previously planned attractions are also in the works. Construction on the additions to ICON Orlando 360 will break ground in 2019, with phased openings beginning in 2020.

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ARTS City Unseen: A New [AR]t Experience On November 2nd, Snap! Orlando presents ‘CITY UNSEEN,’ a bold and innovative augmented reality [AR] citywide public art installation, fusing largescale works by internationally renowned artists with cutting edge technology. The goal of the project is to provide unique, innovative experiences that challenge commonly held notions of reality for both Florida residents and tourists. The vision of this long-term project is to evolve into one of Central Florida’s globally recognized entertainment destinations. More info at www.orlandoatplay.com

FALL FIESTA IN THE PARK

Food, Entertainment, Art & More! Love art? Love food? Love food and art when its for a good cause? Well we have the event for you. Nov 3rd &4th Lake Eola in downtown Orlando, will host ‘Fiesta in the Park’. For those who don’t know what it is, it’s a two day fiesta where local artists, designers and food vendors come and display their work for viewers to enjoy and purchase! The Fiesta in the Park Committee’s mission is to bring together family, friends (and pets!) to Downtown Orlando to appreciate arts, entertainment and local urban development in the City. With this event, the committee also supports the

BURLESQUE SHOW ORLANDO Orlando gets frisky Be one of the first to experience the newest female burlesque show in Orlando. It will be a night of celebration as they launch the epic production of Cherry Bomb Burlesque on November 26th, 2018 at The Abbey in downtown Orlando. Tickets will be discounted at $20 per person for an open seating event. Doors open at 7pm and the show will start at 8pm. It’s a must see for girls’ night outs, birthdays, bachelorette parties and even date night!

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‘Orlando Community & Youth Trust, Inc.’ which is a non-profit organization to help support the mission of the City of Orlando’s Department of Families, Parks and Recreation (FPR). Its organizations like this that help make projects & activities possible to help enhance the quality of life for youth, families, and senior citizens living in Orlando. For more info on the organization and/or donate visit www.orlandotrust.org Who doesn’t love art and food, especially when a good deed is being done behind it all? This event is perfect to go to, especially now that the weather is starting to cool down.



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2019 AVENTADOR SVJ COUPÉ The future is unknown. It is a journey, an adventure. And above all, it is a challenge. Lamborghini has never shied away from challenges, which is precisely why it created the new Aventador SVJ Coupé. To combine cutting-edge technology with extraordinary design, without ever coming to compromises. In a future driven by technology, it’s easy to lose track of emotions. But in the future they are shaping, real emotions won’t be left behind. Because at the wheel, there will always be a person. Aventador SVJ Coupé. Real emotions shape the future. The Lamborghini driving experience isn’t easy to put into words: a stupefying mix of exceptional performance, groundbreaking technology and perfect aerodynamics.

Yet there is one more element that is utterly indispensable for the future they envision: real emotions. The vehicle’s impeccable dynamics and the outstanding performance of the new 770 CV naturally-aspirated V12 engine combine with the mastery of a superior design, in which prized and exclusive materials forge a symbiosis with the car’s ultralightweight body. Because the future they have in mind can only exist when uncompromising aesthetic perfection meets unparalleled performance and thrill-inducing aerodynamics.

Enhanced aerodynamic profiles, a fully redesigned front, larger side skirts, the omega-shaped rear wing and lighter, higher exhaust outlets are implanted into the featherlight carbon fiber chassis, which is equipped with wiselydistributed air intakes that are both different and larger than on any previous model. Lightness and performance in constant pursuit of each other. With its unique color and trim, the SVJ 63 special edition emphasizes the abundance of carbon fiber in the design. This limited edition of only 63 vehicles was produced to mark Lamborghini’s founding year of 1963.

Ultra-light materials conceived for maximum performance give rise to breathtaking design: that’s what makes the new Aventador SVJ Coupé unique and unrivaled.

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Many dog owners would say that they would do anything for their best pal, maybe even spoil them with some luxury pieces, right? Here are the top luxury brands your dog can style while on your daily walks around the park.

Max-Bone Max-Bone has become one of celebrities favorites! Many celebrities such as Kylie Jenner, Vanessa Hudgens, and Selma Blair have claimed it as one of their favorite luxury dog brands for their furry friend. Designer Parisa Fowles-Pazdro created the brand based on her inspirations by both the fashion industry and the interior design industry. From a variety of jumpers, hoodies, high-end looking collars, Parisa designs timeless classics and sophisticated pieces with luxury fabrics that’ll have every dog wanting. Moshiqa

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Let’s be honest, who’s a fan of anything cute and whimsical? I sure am! Meryem Birsoz is the founder and creative director of Moshiqa, the dog brand that features fun and colorful clothes for your pet. The luxury brand features pieces such as butterfly and bow harnesses, robes, dog ties and more. This has been one of the go-to brands for A-list celebrities including Lady Gaga, Jennifer Aniston, Leonardo DiCaprio and many more. The brand was first started when one winter day her dog Moshi was shivering which gave her the idea of creating a winter coat for her dog. After seeing how warm and adorable her dog looked, Meryem then decided to expand and create a brand specifically for pets. WARE of the DOG If you’re looking for that Big Apple, fashion week look then this brand is it. The collection was created by Jackie Rosenthal, who was inspired by the infamous bright orange signs that often are seen on fences labeling, BEWARE OF THE DOG. This brand has set themselves apart with great design and craft, partnering up with many different artists to create unique accessories. WARE of the DOG offers a variety of high-end pieces for your cute pup including our favorite a neon raincoat. The brand also provides a well-detailed sizing system that will make it easy for you to find your pup’s perfect size.

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DON’T MISS THE BEAT

E L T O N

J O H N

By Courtney Caggiano

After an electrifying career that reinvented the musical landscape with unforgettable songs and show-stopping performances, Elton John has established himself as an incomparable voice that has forever carved some of the most memorable lyrics into the hearts of music lovers for the past five decades and for generations to come. Now, at the age of 71, the pop royalty legend has embarked on his final adieu to his global audiences, the Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour.

Although from the U.K., John showed his global appeal through his variety of locally inspired genres—from song to song, John hints at southern blues and gospel, urban R&B and boogie-woogie, and the wild wonder of country western tunes with lyrics longing for the freedom of an open road and a melody yearning to travel coast to coast. As over the top as John tended to be, his heart remained purely simple in his quest to fashion songs for the hopes, dreams, and heartaches of humanity.

John has painted new and visionary colors into sound for over half a century, and his creative achievements have captivated fans all over the world and encouraged musicians of every age to imagine bright and brilliant futures full of limitless dreams.

But of course, like everything John does, the Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour is anything but a simple goodbye. In his signature style, John has crafted an extraordinarily grand, elaborate, and colorful show that is said to surpass any arena concert he has ever performed. John has fashioned a glitzy and glamorous, high-tech production that will highlight the beauty of all of his fan favorites from the past with even more vibrant flair than before.

John has challenged the norms and pushed the boundaries as one of the most ornately iconic acts in history, but his true gift to the world has always been the pure beauty of his song. Even without the frills of his usual exciting wardrobe and eccentric taste, as just a man and his piano, John has touched the world as an unparalleled songwriter, crafting music and lyrics to express every emotion on the human spectrum.

decades to my final tour…It’s time to come off the road so I can fully embrace the next important chapter of my life.” You’ll want to be sure to secure your tickets to this highly-anticipated, once-in-a-lifetime event, as this will be your very last chance to witness Elton John classics performed by the man himself. This bittersweet truth will be evident in every moment of the Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour as John spends ample time on each one of the hits that defined moments and memories throughout the years. From upbeat jukebox favorites like “Crocodile Rock” and “Bennie and the Jets” to the sweetly somber sentiments of “Tiny Dancer” and “Your Song,” John will fill you with wondrous reminders of what these songs have meant to you over the ages, as you bid farewell to the yellow brick road and the man who brought it to life.

“Performing live fuels me, and I’m ecstatic and humbled to continue to play to audiences across the globe,” John said in an official statement on his website. “I plan to bring the passion and creativity that has entertained my fans for

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Mayors Announces Major Brand Relaunch. The Iconic Brand Reinvigorates to Become the Number One Destination for Jewelry and Luxury Timepieces MAYORS, the leading retailer of fine jewelry and timepieces in the Southeastern United States, announces a 360-relaunch following the acquisition by The Watches of Switzerland Group (formerly Aurum Holdings) in 2017. With 108 years of heritage in luxury jewelry and timepieces, MAYORS is now aiming to capture a broader audience by offering an integrated retail experience combined with a contemporary, fresh identity. Recognizing the importance of incorporating the younger generation in the relaunch, MAYORS intends to educate millennials on the heritage and expertise that embodies the DNA of the brand. The focus on refreshing the brand’s image would allow for an increase in relevancy amongst younger consumers as well as the growing number of self-sufficient female buyers. This reaffirms that MAYORS is aware of the shifting market and its course to become an integral part of the conversation amongst multi-brand retailers that successfully adapt to the laws of new luxury. The relaunch will roll out officially over the course of eight months in two stages. The

first takes place this Fall that will include the launch of the brand’s latest ad campaign, improved digital experience, an updated logo, website redesign, and new packaging. Additionally, this stage will involve the redesign of the facades in nine out of 16 stores. MAYORS will also be introducing all new jewelry collections featuring bridal, diamonds, and high-end jewelry, as well as expanding the bespoke design service, enhancing in-store presentation, and launching a new leading edge website (www.MAYORS.com) which will feature a full catalogue of jewelry and timepiece collections available in stores. Additionally, MAYORS will be bringing together all of their customer support experiences under one umbrella which includes the servicing and repairs of luxury watches and jewelry, and exchanging of pre-owned watches. In Spring 2019, stage two will take place in which the remaining stores will undergo full renovations with the addition of two new flagship stores to the portfolio. The jewelry presentation displays will also experience significant upgrades to align with all the

relaunch efforts. In the coming years, MAYORS sees itself as a multi-brand retailer that will offer its customers a full-service experience, both digitally and in the retail space. With today’s audience evolving so quickly in the digital atmosphere, MAYORS’ relaunch is an opportunity for advancement and aptness in order to compete with its competitors in the luxury market. “MAYORS has a wonderful heritage story and reputation in the local community, and we are excited to evolve with a new visual identity, contemporary collections, and a strong digital presence, while staying true to who we are,” said Brian Duffy, CEO of Watches of Switzerland Group. “We are a brand that has offered an incomparable selection of jewelry and timepieces along with first-class service for over a century, and we look forward to welcoming a new generation of customers into the MAYORS world.

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CELEBRITY SOUP

Not only is Thanksgiving a time to reflect on what we’re thankful for as we elbow aside our fellow Black Friday shoppers, the beloved holiday is also a time to stuff ourselves silly with a mountain of great food! As you enjoy your baked ham and fried turkey this month, don’t forget that the holiday feasting tradition isn’t necessarily for everyone. Whether for health reasons, environmental reasons, or just personal preference, here are 10 stars who will opt for Tofurkey this Thanksgiving.

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CELEBRITY

By Riesa Pascal

HERBIVORES Russell Brand Comedian Russell Brand is a longtime vegetarian, having given up meat at 14 years old because “you shouldn’t eat animals, it’s mean to them.” In 2011, Russell was crowned PETA’s Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity and he often boast about that fact that nothing could ever get him to eat meat. Even when he was addicted to heroin, Russell stayed true to a vegetarian diet. Is that commitment or what?! Alicia Silverstone In an interview with Oprah, Alicia Silverstone spoke of her vegan lifestyle saying, “I just took a look at my dog and said, ‘If I’m not willing to eat you, how can I continue to eat these other creatures that have the same desire to live, are just as funny, just as cute as my dogs?’” Since becoming fully vegan in 1998 at 21 years old, the Clueless actress has been a prominent vegan activist and even authored two books encouraging a plant-based diet. Miley Cyrus In 2015, Miley Cyrus was named PETA’s Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity after revealing she had recently become vegan. A number of factors went into her making the dietary decision with one being the ownership of a pet pig and a “highly intelligent” pet fish. Today she continues to be committed to her meat-free lifestyle even going so far as to say, “I’d eat dirt before an animal.” Liam Hemsworth It’s much easier to commit to a meat-free lifestyle when you have a partner who’s willing to run the race alongside you! In the case of Miley Cyrus, her fiancé Liam Hemsworth is equally against the mistreatment of animals and also held the title of PETA’s Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity. He spoke of his vegetarian lifestyle in an interview with Men’s Fitness saying “After all the information I gathered…I couldn’t continue

to eat meat. The more I was aware of, the harder and harder it was to do.” Kristen Bell As a child, Kristen Bell had a hard time disassociating the animals she cuddled with from the animals on her plate. She also never really cared for the taste of meat and was a big lover of fruits and vegetables. All this led to Kristin becoming a vegetarian at just 11 years old. In 2012, she went full vegan after watching the documentary “Forks Over Knives” and today she continues to be a animal activist and conscientious eater. Much like the other celebs in this list, Kristen was crowned PETA’s Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity in 2006 alongside the latesinger Prince. Sarah Silverman Comedian Sarah Silverman has been having turkey-free Thanksgivings since she was 10 years old which is when she found out what actually happened to her Thanksgiving dinner before it got to her plate! She told the story in an interview with Marie Claire saying, “My dad took me over to a neighboring farm to help get stuff for the meal. The farmer, Vic, told me to look at all the turkeys and pick one out. I saw a cute one with a silly walk and cried, ‘Him!’ Before my pointing finger had even dropped to my side, Vic had grabbed the turkey by the neck and slit [the animal’s] throat. Blood and feathers went flying. I had sentenced that turkey to death! Up until then, I didn’t know where meat came from — and I’ve been a vegetarian ever since.” Jared Leto Actor and musician Jared Leto is widely known for his looks and youthful appearance which he attributes to “20 solid years of eating vegetarian/ vegan and taking care of myself.” In 2014, Jared was named PETA’s Sexiest Vegetarian and today he continues to stay devoted to his longstanding plant-based diet. Jared spoke of his attempts to go fully vegan saying, “I’m actually

a cheagan, a cheating vegan. I don’t eat meat ever. But if someone’s mom made a cookie and handed it to me, I’d probably take a bite, or if I’m in Alaska and there’s wild salmon out of the river, I’d probably eat it.” Shania Twain Country superstar Shania Twain would agree with Jared’s anti-aging secret as she also credits a leafy vegetarian diet for her youthfulness appearance! Unlike many other vegetarian/ vegan activist, Shania is a big believer in not preaching vegetarianism. Though her decision to be a vegetarian was the right choice for her, she believes in encouraging people that their eating habits have to be right for them emotionally, spiritually and physically whether vegetarian or not. Kate Winslet Though actress Kate Winslet has only been vegetarian in her adult life, she’s been faithful to her decision and shows no signs of returning to her old lifestyle. Much like Miley and Liam, it also helps that her husband is a committed vegan! Kate spoke about her fully plant-based household saying, “Our fridge is always full of spinach, kale, cucumbers. I’m vegetarian and my husband is vegan, so there’s a lot of plantbased focus in our home.” Tobey Maguire Spider-Man star Tobey Maguire has been vegetarian since 1992 and full vegan since 2009. In 2002, Tobey was bestowed the honor of being named PETA’s Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity alongside actress Natalie Portman. Some reports suggest Tobey is so strict on his animal cruelty stance that he doesn’t even allow leather in his house! If you’re a guest with any type of leather clothing on you, be prepared to be asked to remove it before coming through his front door.

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GOBBLE GOBBLE MACKENZIE-CHILDS AUTUMN VINE CORNUCOPIA

Vine cornucopia. G.I. wire, nitto vine, paper mâché and plastic fruit, paper and fossil leaves, Styrofoam berries, cornhusk artichoke and pine polyester ribbon. $295 / Available at Niemanmarcus.com

POTTERY BARN VINTAGE INSPIRED PRESSED GLASS TAPER HOLDER

Add dimension and color to a display of candlelight. Crafted in the traditional technique first used in the early 1800s, the Vintage Pressed Glass Taper Holders are perfect on a console or dining table. $59 / Available at Potterybarn.com

TURKEY ON THE TABLE

Turkey on the Table will be an adorable addition to your Thanksgiving celebration. The kit includes customizable paper feathers with a marker to write what you are thankful for on, and a book to share the heartwarming story of the holiday. $40 / Available at Lillianvernon.com

WILLIAMS-SONOMA SCHOTT ZWIESEL WHITE WINE GLASSES

With their distinctive angular design, Pure glasses from Schott Zweisel make a sophisticated showcase for artfully crafted wines. Both beautiful and extremely durable, they’re made from Tritan crystal that maintains its sparkling clarity through years of daily use and entertaining. $14 – $84 / Available at Williamssonoma.com

LORREN HOME TRENDS LA LUNA BONE CHINA 57 PIECE DINNERWARE SET, FOR 8

Elegant and durable, this bone china dinnerware set features an elegant gold and ivory scroll design and can serve up to 8 people. The set is machine washable, though hand washing is recommended, and is oven safe up to 350 degrees. Oven safe to 350 degrees Made of bone China and porcelain Dishwasher Safe but Hand Wash Recommended. $216 / Available at Wayfair.com


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SPOTLIGHT ON THE LAW

PERJURY ALWAYS INVOLVES LYING BUT LYING IS NOT ALWAYS PERJURY The recent Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh are but the latest example of claims of perjury and lying that seem to plague our government officials and politicians. While the term perjury and lying are often used together, there are significant differences between the two. Lying is the simple act of making a false statement knowing it to be false. Through life’s experiences, people often are confronted by those who lie about small things on occasion and those who lie about important things with regularity. While lying may cause a person to be distrusted in a social or business setting, it is not a crime unless the lie violates a state or federal law. The United States government has numerous laws concerning lying. Two of the most common involve perjury in court proceedings and false statements to government officials. The perjury statute is found in Title 18 United States Code (U.S.C.) section 1621. The law requires that the individual swear or affirm that his or her testimony will be the truth. If the person willfully and contrary to that oath testifies to a material matter which the person does not believe to be true, the crime of perjury has occurred which is punishable by up to 5 years in federal prison for each lie.

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In order for the crime of perjury to be present, the person must have taken an oath before a competent tribunal, officer, or authorized person. Perjury can also apply to a written declaration or statement made under penalties of perjury in relation to a matter within the purview of Section 1621. Another perjury law, Title 18 U.S.C. section 1623, applies to false declarations before a court or grand jury of the United States. This statute provides that if a person testifies under oath and knowingly made two or more declarations which are inconsistent to the degree that one of them is necessarily false, the Government can charge the individual with perjury without specifying which of the two statements is false. Both statements must be material to the point in question. This law provides that

if the person appears before the grand jury to whom the two inconsistent statements were made and admits which declaration was false, a perjury prosecution is then barred. It is not necessary for the government to call any specific number of witnesses or produce documentary evidence in order to sustain a conviction. For any prosecution by the federal government for perjury, the government is not required to produce more than one witness. Cases are often brought where proof beyond a reasonable doubt comes down to whether the jury will believe one witness over another. If the jury believes one witness over another, that may be sufficient to supply proof beyond a reasonable doubt of perjury. Prosecutors usually try to have additional evidence to support a lone witness in a “he said, she said� situation. Another federal statute which makes it a crime to lie is found in Title 18 U.S.C. section 1001. This is a broad statute which applies to any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the government of the United States. Therefore, lying to or providing false documents to Congress or federal investigators such as FBI agents is a crime. In relation to Congress, this law is principally utilized in investigations conducted by committee or subcommittee of the House or Senate. This law does not require that a person be placed under oath when talking with an FBI agent or other Federal investigator. Therefore, any intentionally false statement or document given to a Federal investigator is a violation of the statute. Providing false information in any federal proceeding or investigation can result in prosecution and incarceration. Lying as a matter of routine to friends, business associates, or the public and making inconsistent statements about the same subject may disclose a character trait of falsehood but is not by itself a crime.


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Dr. Mahnaz Qayyum Family Care Specialists of Orlando

My name is Dr. Mahnaz Qayyum. My desire to heal was first formed when my physician parents practiced in England, United Kingdom. I come from a family of physicians with specialties ranging from General Surgery, OB GYN to Cardiology. Listening to their stories over dinner inspired me to enter the medical field. I grew up in Great Britain. I now practice in Orlando, Florida. Having experienced both socialized and private medicine, I am able to provide a unique perspective to my patients. My mission is to treat patients holistically from the inside and the outside. Today, I share my philosophy with my patients. This journey takes patients to achieve lasting health, anti-aging, and weight loss. The journey starts with a blood test as the baseline. Patients are given health milestones and how to achieve them. They are educated about how health and lasting beauty is a lifestyle and not a passing fad. My two-decade medical experience in hospital and clinic settings has helped me transform patients’ lives for the better. My passion is to reverse the ravages of poor health and unhealthy lifestyle. This is done in several ways. Health education is a fundamental aspect of my treatment. If people understand their disease processes, then they are better equipped to handle them. My philosophy is based on the “Bio Psycho Social” model of medicine. This embodies the whole health aspect of mind, body, and spirit. Our team will hold your hand through your wellness journey to achieve a mutual goal. This will enable patients to live healthy and happy lives. Patients are seen at my two locations at Celebration (Family Practice of Celebration) and Dr. Philips (Family Care Specialists of Orlando.) These two locations are collectively known as the Elysium Group. Beauty is an integral part of our well-being. At the Elysium Group we provide cutting edge beauty treatments. CoolSculpting has been immensely successful in body sculpting. Patients lose weight the right way. The weight loss is gradual, realistic, and risk free. Each person is unique. Treatments are customized for their individual needs. CoolSculpting allows us to remove stubborn fat. To us, losing fat should be done wisely and not blindly. We are lifelong partners with our patients. Lasting health and beauty are not a sprint, but a marathon. Dr Qayyum Specializes in: Primary Care Women’s Health Geriatrics Obesity Diabetes Thyroid

7932 West Sand Lake Road Orlando, Florida 32819 Ste 200 | 407-355-7759 | www.elysiummedspa.com

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IN THE KNOW

SPOTLIGHT ON IMMIGRATION LAW For better or worse, the world of U.S. immigration has been turned

likely to receive certain public benefits in the future. This ground

on its head in recent months. Since President Donald Trump took

of inadmissibility is usually overcome by a sponsor who would sign

office, one of his main focuses has been immigration. Under this

an agreement stating that they will be financially responsible for the

administration, numerous changes have been implemented in a

applicant. Under the proposed change, the term “public charge” will

short period. While some immigration topics have received national

be construed more broadly, ultimately making less people eligible to

attention – such as the travel ban (which made it to the U.S.

immigrate, further deterring legal immigration.

Supreme Court) and the separation of children from their families) – other topics have been overlooked.

USCIS is not the only immigration agency that has been changing. Immigration courts and immigration judges are also receiving

One major change that has been overlooked by the media is that

instructions which minimize a judge’s discretion when presiding

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has

over their court. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has issued several

been instructed to deny petitions and applications if the agency

decisions which chip away at the independence of judges. For

determines a case has insufficient evidence or is “incomplete.”

example, immigration judges have previously been able to grant

This is significant because prior to this policy, USCIS would issue

continuances which allows involved parties to move a hearing date

either a Request for Evidence (RFE) or a Notice of Intent to Deny

for various reasons. This tool has been used by judges to manage

(NOID) which would provide the applicant an opportunity to

their dockets and is generally intended to promote equitable

rectify or explain any perceived deficiencies. This change provides

outcomes. In addition to restricting the use of continuances, the

immigration officers with unfettered discretion to deny cases that

Department of Justice (DOJ) has imposed quotas for immigration

are otherwise eligible for benefits.

judges which further limits judicial discretion and erodes due process rights. In effect, these changes will lead to mass

Another recent policy change now promotes USCIS to act as an

deportations and possibly the denial of relief for those otherwise

enforcement agency as opposed to a benefits agency. In contrast

eligible. The DOJ argues that these changes will clear the backlog in

to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Customs and

our court system.

Border Protection (CBP), USCIS’s primary focus is processing and adjudicating applications and petitions, such as extensions

Most people agree that our immigration system is antiquated and is

of status, changes of status, naturalization applications, and the

in dire need of repair. And while some folks see the aforementioned

like. Now, if an individual applies for a benefit with USCIS such

changes as detrimental, others might argue that they are necessary

as naturalization, for example, and that benefit happens to get

to accomplish certain goals. Either way, the fact of the matter is our

denied, USCIS has been instructed to issue a Notice to Appear

immigration system is changing quickly and will likely continue to

(commencing deportation proceedings before an immigration

do so as this hot button topic continues to be of major importance

judge). Many immigration practitioners see this as a deterrent to

to all sides of the aisle.

legal immigration. A proposed change currently in the works is redefining the term “public charge.” Under the current rule, immigrants can be denied immigration benefits if they are deemed to have received or be

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Attorney Yazen Abdin, Esq. with NeJame Law & Mark NeJame jointly contributed to this article.


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COOL SHOTS

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Tales & Tails Gala at the Rosen Shingle Creek

P H OTO G R A P H Y BY B R I O N P R I C E

& K I M B E R LY J E F C O A T

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Tales & Tails Gala at the Rosen Shingle Creek

Fields Motorcars Orlando Opening Party

Harbor Nights at Portofino Bay Hotel

Tales & Tails Gala at the Rosen Shingle Creek

Orlando Ballet Uncorked at the Abbey

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5 STAR REALTORS

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Kim Arena, P.A. Robert “Bobby” Christiano Jocelyn Davis Crystal Grohowski Danny Hilwa Amelia B. Hunter Kyle Madorin Marty Pirochta Alejandra Silva Simon Simaan Ken Teixeira Valerie Wanzer

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KIM ARENA, P.A.

Exceptional Service Paired With Award-Winning Results

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Kim Arena is among the top 1% of all Coldwell Banker Associates Worldwide,

and there’s good reason for her consistent success: Her commitment to her clients’ complete satisfaction, joined with years of experience and vast market knowledge. “I work very hard for all my clients, treating each sale or purchase as if it were my own,” Kim says.

Combine her extraordinary customer service with her expertise and its obvious why Kim is among the Top 100 Realtors in Orlando and is one of an elite few to be honored with the Five Star rating for customer satisfaction. A 25 year resident of Orlando, Kim’s drive for excellence, attention to detail, strong negotiation skills, impeccable ethics and professional manner has made her the go to Realtor for the most discerning clients. In her quest to stay on top of her industry and hone her business skills, Kim has earned the titles of Luxury Home Specialist, Certified Negotiation and Marketing Specialist, Relocation Specialist, and Accredited Home Staging Specialist.

“Kim Arena did a truly outstanding, over the top job of assisting us in selling our Home. She provided data and really helped us set the right price. The net result was a perfect transaction that closed on schedule and no issues for the full list price. Kim’s hard work made everyone a winner in this deal.” ~Mr. & Mrs. Carryl S.~

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She has been so successful at helping her clients achieve their real estate goals that they highly recommend her to their friends and business associates. Over 95 percent of her business comes from referrals. “That is a huge honor for me and one I do not take lightly,” she says. “For most people your home is one of your largest assets and I thank all my clients and future clients for entrusting me with the sale or purchase of their home.”

Kim Arena, P.A. Global Luxury Specialist 407-701-1621 TheKimArenaTeam.com

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For twelve plus years Robert “Bobby” Christiano has been recognized as a constant producer in the Real Estate Industry. Robert attributes his success to immense market knowledge, unparalleled customer service and an incomparable commitment to his clients and their needs. Whether he is working with repeat clients or firsttime home buyers, he is known for his quality service and professionalism. His passion for his clients shows in every transaction. With attention to detail, strong negotiation skills, along with his commitment to ethics and providing the highest quality of service to all his clients earn Robert a lot of return business and referrals. These qualities have led to many honors and awards from many of the companies he has worked for including Top Agent award in all his prior companies, and most recently in his first year at Coldwell Banker received the INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE. Robert provides professional, informative and dedicated service to each client. He assists everyone with the highest level of attention and customized considerations, warrantying success. The best interest of his clients always comes first in each and every transaction, as he is dedicated to the development of longterm client relationships. Some of the many designations Robert holds are Luxury Listing Specialist (LUXE), Sellers Representative Specialist (SRS), Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE). He is also Relocation Certified, working with top corporations and their transferees. Here is what some of his clients have said: “Bobby is far and away the BEST REALTOR I have ever worked with when purchasing a home. He is a true professional...friendly, detailed, thorough, communicative, timely, resourceful, patient, able to think outside the box...I could go on and on..... In short, he went above

and beyond to make a non-typical purchase (foreclosure with lots of issues) as smooth as possible. He deserves sainthood and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Bobby to anyone and everyone who is in the market to buy or sell a house in the Orlando area.” “His name is Robert but I know him as Bobby. He helped me through a long, painful journey of securing an affordable, safe and desirable place for me to raise my three sons. I’m grateful for Bobby’s know withal, patience, and professionalism. I’ve owned three homes in three different states, yet I can’t think of any realtor that I’ve encountered in those processes that were the full package...until now. Bobby is not only friendly and easy to work with, he is incredibly knowledgeable about real estate and finding real solutions for his clients. He gave great advice and direction, left room for my input and concerns and was my advocate when working with the other agents in the process. I wouldn’t have wanted to do this with anyone else. If you want a realtor who is a perfect 10, you want Robert “Bobby” Christiano!”

Robert “Bobby” Christiano Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Winter Park

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“This is the second real estate transaction I’ve done with Bobby. I’ve been a buyer and a seller and each transaction was amazing! He helped me buy my first dream home and just now found a cash buyer for my first starter home. He worked tirelessly on this last transaction and didn’t stop until the job was done. He is top notch ! Bobby has experience and connections and understands the real estate business like no one I’ve seen. He’s always professional and friendly and goes out of his way to accommodate his clients. I can’t imagine using any other agent. Thanks, Bobby.” I would like to take this opportunity to thank my past clients for the opportunity to assist you with the sale and purchase of your home. To my repeat clients, thank you for your continued patronage and trust. It has been a great pleasure serving you all through the years. I eagerly look forward to making many more clients real estate goals and dreams come true.

P: 407-353-5714 | Bobby.Christiano@FloridaMoves.com | www.RobertChristiano.com

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Jocelyn Davis The Essential Team Leader, Brokered by EXP REALTY Jocelyn Davis grew up just north of Baltimore. She says her Mom raised her on sweet tea, creativity, and resourceful-spunk. Jocelyn has loved Orlando ever since she was on the Opening Team of Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 1998. Jocelyn and her husband, Jared are influential people who have spent the last decade starting new churches in Central Florida. They live on Lake Holden with their two beautiful children. When asked about her success, Jocelyn Davis, with confidence attributes her success in Real Estate to prayer, friendship and joining EXP Realty. Since moving over to EXP Realty in March of 2016, she has recruited six incredibly talented friends to The Essential Team. Jocelyn was enthusiastic when she proclaimed that joining EXP Realty was one of the best decisions she has made in her Real Estate Career. “EXP Realty has helped me mentor six brand new agents into a successful 24 million-dollar team! I have been able to provide my team with generous revenue share, stock provisions for retirement while also integrating the world-

class technology and marketing platforms that allow us to serve our clients at an extremely high level.” As we looked into The Essential Team social media presence, we discovered the word “serve” kept coming up. When we asked Jocelyn what she meant by that, she replied, “All of my team members value the Golden Rule, and they genuinely seek to serve people and put our clients’ goals above their own.” Sometimes we show up at our seller’s homes with a paintbrush in our hand; we treat our sellers like friends.” Jocelyn Davis had been running a staging business for four years when she and her husband became aware through prayer that it was time to expand the business and go into Real Estate. “I was enjoying seeing people sell their home in less than 30 days and at 8-10% more on their home sale because of the design work we did on their home.” That’s why Jocelyn and her team now offer free staging to their listing clients as part of what she calls “The Essential Team proven seller strategy.”

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She believes that’s one of the reasons they have been able to successfully serve hundreds of clients with an Average number of days on the market of 11.3 days since 2016. Orlando Regional Realtors Association reported in September that 48 days was the average days on the market, in comparison. “People walk in our sellers’ homes, and they experience positive feelings because of the design work we do, and then they put in an offer, and our sellers love that!” The day after getting her real estate license Jocelyn says she received confirmation that she was in the right business when she was able to negotiate a $45,000 builder credit for her buyer on a new construction home in Laureate Park, Lake Nona. It was abundantly clear during our interview that Jocelyn Davis is a dynamic team leader and highly valued real estate professional that enjoys working together with her team to serve people in residential and commercial Real Estate.

407-504-0829 | www.essentialteamrealestate.com | FB: @TheEssentialTeamEXP | Insta: @theessentialteam

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Crystal Grohowski and Kim Lam Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty Crystal Grohowski and Kim Lam have been practicing real estate in the Orlando market for over 15 years. They became partners in 2011 and have worked under the team name CK Homes Orlando Team with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty in Winter Park. Client discretion is key with their clients, Crystal and Kim credit a majority of their business to past clients and referrals. “We work with a diversified client base and treat every client with the same respect”. Crystal is Luxury Home Collection certified as well as Global Relocation Specialist. Kim is highly skilled in the Commercial and Residential sectors of real estate. He is well versed in Foreign National investors as well as 1031 Exchange. Together, Crystal and Kim have sold over 120 homes since 2017 and Rank in the top 1% Platinum Chairman’s Circle for 2017. The team is on track to closing over $22M this year in sales. Testimonials: Kim and his team have helped me close over $2M in rehab properties since 2011. I am grateful to have met them! - S. Changour Kim has helped me invest in income producing properties and when the time to sell comes, he’s helped me tremendously. His knowledge of the market is invaluable! I trust him with my portfolio! - L. Liu Best agent I have EVER worked with! Allow me to describe the awesome experience I had during this process with Crystal. From the beginning to end (which was a custom built home, so 16 months in total) Crystal was on top of everything. Crystal clearly knows the Central FL market inside and out, she is very well connected, and seems to somehow never even take a day off! If you have the opportunity to work with Crystal — don’t pass up the chance. Overall an incredible experience! - A. Lowry Crystal is simply amazing. She is a wealth of information and was a great advocate for us. She not only found us a great house to buy she stayed connected with us throughout the whole process AND follows up after the closing. - The Tucker’s Crystal and Kim are amazing. Let’s just say that my home was not the easiest sell due to circumstances but with their professionalism and expertise they got it done. I am grateful to them and will continue to utilize their services for future purchases and sales. - J. Manera

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BHHS FL REALTY | 515 W. Morse Blvd. Winter Park, FL 32789 | 407-462-7736 | www.ckhomesorlando.com

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Danny Hilwa P.A. Millennium Homes Realty,LLC

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Danny Hilwa has a unique passion for Orlando, having lived in the area for 41 years since he was 3 years old. Attending Park Maitland, Trinity Prep and Rollins College he has watched Central Florida develop from a small town into the magnificent city that it is today. He has been licensed for 18 years, gaining intense experience with a proven track record of results with top sales and numerous awards throughout his career focusing on high-end luxury properties. He is an Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS) and is fluent in English, Spanish and Arabic. Danny believes that the key to this industry is loyalty and treating each client like family rather than as a transaction. As a result he is proud and humbled to have an amazing reputation built by repeat clients and referrals using little self-advertising. He is committed to his family and feels his upbringing is foundation of his ability. In fact his parents and brother are his neighbors which he feels is his biggest blessing. Danny has over $85 million dollars in personal sales earned in just the past 10 years. He has developed impressive skills in the art of negotiation because all the postcards and ads mean nothing if your agent does not understand that the core of real estate is the interaction. Many do not realize that agents often pool their sales together to show an impressive number in an attempt to lure business. Always remember that even the best surgeon can only do so many procedures without sacrificing the quality and attention to each patient. He stresses that you must find an agent who will give you the time you need and deserve to make the process work to your best interest. As a resident of Vizcaya, Danny specializes in Dr. Phillips, Windermere and Lake Nona, with 100% percent of his sales in the areas he knows and loves. He is truly honored to be able to be a part of Orlando’s growth and would love the opportunity to represent you and your family. Considering his humility and dedication in the Luxury market and Danny’s love for Orlando, his motto remains the same as when he started: “The one thing money will never buy you is Class!”

Millennium Homes Realty, LLC | 1220 S. Bumby Avenue Orlando, FL 32806 | 407-808-5252 | www.dannyhilwa.com

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Amelia B. Hunter REALTORS ORLANDO STYLE

RE/MAX Broker Associate

“Passion, Perseverance, Commitment and Dedication is my mindset.” Amelia is a Full Time Real Estate Professional who understands how to minimize frustrations, expedite solutions and put you at ease in every situation. She prides herself in truly listening to her clients, counseling them and going above and beyond in exceeding their expectations. Amelia sees her success directly related to her thirst for knowledge and lifelong learning, a love for life and people, and a Strong sense of personal responsibility. Her positive, grateful attitude is the foundation of Amelia’s achievements which come from having a background in the service industry since a teenager. A superb listener and keen observer, Amelia interacts skillfully with her clients. She spends time and energy in building and maintaining relationships with other industries. The respect Amelia has earned from her peers due to these strong relationships, translate into faster and smoother transactions for her clients. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, which gives her an advantage through RE/MAX International Global Network, servicing over 100 countries. The qualities Amelia’s clients admire are her positive attitude, energy, empathy, enthusiasm and her attention to details. She respects your time and goals and is dedicated and resourceful. Amelia’s designations consist of ABR, Accredited Buyer Representative; CDPE, Certified Distressed Property Expert; GRI, Graduate Real Estate Institute; and CIPS, Certified International Property Specialist. Less than 7% of REALTORS holds the CIPS designations. Amelia also holds an active Florida Brokers Real Estate License. Amelia is continually enhancing her professional skills and is involved in Global Real Estate Council of Orlando, Orlando Regional Realtors Association, National Association of Realtors, Florida Association of Realtors, Member of the Luxury Home Institute, Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce, Toastmasters International and Children Miracle Network. Amelia has been Awarded Florida TOP AGENT in 2015 and 2017 Featured in Orlando Magazine in 2015 and 2017 “Best Client Satisfaction Award” 5 years in row! Orlando Regional Realtor Association “Top Producer Club “ in 2014, 2015 and 2016, along with many RE/MAX Awards. When you hire Amelia, you get the benefit of her knowledge and judgment. She has a network of quality and reliable professionals available to her clients for every moving need. Amelia specializes in LISTING AND SELLING homes throughout Central Florida.

6985 Wallace Road Orlando FL 32819 | P: 407 277 8200 F: 407 277 8400 | www.Ameliasells.com

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Kyle Madorin The Madorin Group, Keller Williams Lake Nona

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From his role as a VIP tour guide at Walt Disney World to planning and coordinating weddings in New Orleans, Kyle Madorin’s career has been dedicated to providing luxurious, exceptional and personalized care to clients. As he puts it, “I’ve been making dreams come true for almost 20 years!” When Kyle relocated to Orlando and launched his real estate business in 2013, it was his goal to incorporate this high standard of excellence into every element of his activities. “Our industry is more than bricks, mortar, facts and figures,” Kyle explains. “This is, first and foremost, a people business.” His passionate drive to exceed expectations has shaped the focus of his team, The Madorin Group, who consider themselves service providers— not salespeople. Kyle insists on a detail-oriented approach that’s highly technology driven, but believes, “Although Realtors are immersed in the world of sales and must incorporate the latest technology to continue providing the type of experience clients desire, the agents who will be most successful in the coming decade are those who understand customer service is paramount.” This people-first approach has elicited strong reactions from their customers, as over 75% of The Madorin Group’s business comes from past clients and referrals—a significant feat after just 5 years in the business— and Kyle is on track for 50% growth in his production volume in 2018. “The passion for providing exceptional customer experiences starts from day one and continues through closing and beyond,” says Kyle. “Most real estate professionals understand the importance of good service. However, I try to embody that element of concierge-level client care in every decision I make and in every piece of correspondence. I truly care about making my buyers and sellers happy, and I believe they know without hesitation that my commitment is genuine.” Kyle is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), is Gold Key Certified for Excellence in Professionalism, and is culture committee chairman on the Agent Leadership Council at Keller Williams Lake Nona. He has been recognized among the top 1% of real estate agents in the Orlando area. The core members of Kyle’s team at The Madorin Group are his wife, Shalea, and his brother, Kevin. Shalea and Kyle met while working at Walt Disney World and now live in the Lake Nona area with their two sons. Their love of Disney continues, and many weekends you can find them playing in the theme parks. Kyle is a Life Loyal member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, and was also an avid baseball player, sneaking over to Osceola Heritage Park to watch the Florida Fire Frogs whenever possible during their home stands.

Photo by Kimberly Jefcoat

9161 Narcoossee Rd, Ste 107 Orlando, FL 32827 | 407-504-9247 | www.MadorinGroup.com

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Marty Pirochta REALTORS ORLANDO STYLE

BROKER/OWNER of Martin Scott Realty provides “The service you deserve”

Marty Pirochta is the broker and owner of Martin Scott Realty, a top producing Boutique Real Estate Brokerage headquartered in Central Florida. He and his team of full-service agents provide customized advice and advertising strategies to meet clients’ goals while providing the utmost in customer service.

Photo by Kimberly Jefcoat

Prior to real estate, Marty was an executive with sales and marketing responsibilities for a Fortune 500 company. After several years successfully working as an Agent with a national real estate brand he ventured on his own and opened Martin Scott Realty, a boutique brokerage promising customers the service they truly deserve from agents they feel they can trust. Marty attributes his success to truly listening to and servicing his customers’ needs. Marty says “I am passionate about my work and the people I work with. I’m not a transactional agent but rather a relational one. It is all about relationships. My customers are clients for life”. He credits his success by being a reliable and trustworthy seasoned professional who is detail oriented and has great organizational skills. He is an analytical thinker that thinks outside the box. These qualities are what set Marty apart in this highly competitive real estate market. Here is what some of his clients have said: “I wish they allowed more than 5 stars, because that is what Marty deserves. He is always willing to go an extra mile to make your dream come true. Our home was the only house available in the area we wanted and if it wasn’t for Marty’s experience and expertise, we would not have gotten it. Our first time buying a house was pleasant with no stress, thanks to him. If you are looking for an ethical and honest professional, look no further” “I couldn’t be happier! Marty explored the houses we were interested in with us and gave excellent guidance and honest opinions about them. Being first time buyers we were clueless what to look for. After finding the “must have home” Marty expertly coached us on making the offer that would have the greatest chances in this competitive market. Working with Marty and his team, was the first and best professional experience I’ve had in Orlando! Thanks for everything!” “Marty was patient with us throughout the entire process as we looked (and looked and looked) to find our forever home. Marty also made sure to keep in contact with us and share his knowledge and experiences should anything pop up.” In his free time Marty is a tennis fanatic and enjoys taking lessons at the USTA facility in Lake Nona as well as league play and participating in tournaments. He also loves to travel and is an avid history buff, a coffee connoisseur and enjoys cooking. Marty is a dog lover who along with his spouse owns two miniature dachshunds and a Chihuahua.

2750 Taylor Ave Suite A15 Orlando, FL 32806 | 321-297-8991 | www.martinscottrealty.com

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Alejandra Silva Real Estate Broker

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“I like to be the google for my clients, I like being the resource”

13+ years of experience and still under 40 Alejandra Silva, CEO and Broker of Metropolitan Real Estate Solutions. A real estate boutique created during The Recession. The main idea was to offer a turn key service with an accurate scenario of how investing in real estate looks like. Managing expectations, is the single most important aspect to maintaining a healthy & rewarding relationship with our clients. From sitting down one on one or in a conference call to listen to their goals, needs, style, plans, going over the processes, timing, expenses, payments, return (if working with investors), It’s all about expectations. When we meet with a client for the first time, it is to make their time worth it, the goal is to make sure they are well informed, so they can make the best decision with no surprises! Every client is unique and only by providing one on one personalized service, we can give the best service and advice. Photo by Kimberly Jefcoat

• Luxury home marketing Member • Gold Key certification of excellence and professionalism

Are they investors? first time home buyers? Second home? Explaining the processes, numbers, locations, lifestyle, costs, responsibilities, economy, jobs in the area, schools, taxes, association fees and provide

important details, provides the client a clear scenario of the investment. By doing that not only we have the satisfaction of being outstanding real estate advisors but also builds our clients trust and our credibility, and that I believe is the key to our success. We specialize in international clients. The main countries we work with are: Venezuela. Qatar, Mexico, United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador. “As a foreign person myself, I understand how it feels moving to another country and not knowing how the system works, from the simplest things such as utilities, and I believe that is how our 5-star service was created; we provide Solutions no matter what the situation is.”

We strive to build relationships not transactions. The property management team is the key when working with investors; managing their properties, having the knowledge and expertise on what to expect from that property, in terms of return, vacancies, income and others.

Delivering results and keeping clients close = success. We want to be the direct resource and always be of service, even if is not real estate related. Our relationship with clients is the foundation of our company. C. 1+ 407-929-7308 - Orlando O. 58+ 212-335-1369 - Caracas O. 52+ 55-5351-8650 - Mexico City O. 54+ 11-5167-6962 - Buenos Aires

asilva@metropolitan-florida.com | www.luxurymetropolitan.com | www.metropolitan-florida.com

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5 STAR REALTORS

REALTORS

Simon Simaan

ORLANDO STYLE

The Simon Simaan Group has more than 33 years of combined real estate experience with over $110 Million Sold since its inception. Currently ranked Top 1% of Realtors in Central Florida with a 5 Star customer satisfaction rating on every sale. The group composes of extraordinary property specialists that are hardworking and determined with outstanding problem solving techniques and transparent communication skills. Knowledgeable with local, national, & international clientele and exceptional skills in contract negotiation gives Simon and his team an unquestionable edge in today’s real estate environment. “Our savvy approach to residential sales and listings offers in-depth knowledge, a variety of specialties, and strong negotiating. We also utilize exquisite marketing paired with unparalleled service to showcase our homes.” Simon’s background as a General Contractor for an international construction company, brings a broad and in-depth knowledge of Buying and Selling a home. Simon has an understanding of different cultures, having done business, traveled, and lived in many parts of the world. “We know that buying or selling real estate is a major event in people’s lives and we have the compassion and knowledge to help with this financial, legal, and emotional experience.” All of this is done with total confidentiality and proven results. The Simon Simaan Group is highly motivated and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that the deal is done correctly to the clients satisfaction.

The Simon Simaan Group

Simon believes in the importance of integrity and fairness by utilizing all available resources. In addition Simon, who is local to the area since 1985, has won numerous real estate awards, featured in notable publications, and earned a great reputation in real estate. “I was not only impressed by Simon’s in-depth knowledge of the real estate market in Orlando, but also by the professional and knowledgeable way in which he carried out the whole process of selling my house. My phone calls and questions were responded to promptly, and he always explained very clearly and intelligently what was happening every step of the way.” -June K “I don’t know if words can express how amazing of a professional he is. He was somehow able to anticipate all of my needs and met every one of them.” -Tim L “Our experience with Simon Simaan as our realtor was excellent. Simon is caring, capable, professional, an exceptional communicator and always projected honesty and integrity. We highly recommend Simon Simaan as your realtor of choice if you are buying or selling a property in the Orlando.” -Stan & Diana P

The Simon Simaan Group | Real Estate | 407-558-1396 | simon@simonsimaan.com | www.simonsimaan.com

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Ken Teixeira

Weichert, Realtors- Hallmark Properties

REALTORS ORLANDO STYLE

Ken has over 20 years of experience in the Real Estate Industry. His ability to navigate our constantly changing real estate market- coupled with his sharp business acumen, fierce dedication and passion for real estate- has been proven year in and year out... he has been the company- wide Top Producer since 2009. Ken attributes his success to vast market knowledge, unparalleled customer service and an unequalled commitment to his clients and their needs. Here is what some of his clients have said: “Ken is honestly the best Realtor we have EVER had! He is knowledgeable, hard working, detail oriented and trustworthy. He has well exceeded our expectations on BOTH selling and buying our homes.” “Ken’s simply the best in the business. His professionalism, attention to detail and kind demeanor made for a seamless sale of our home. In addition, Ken is well connected within the community to ensure all aspects of his client’s real estate needs are met.” “We have bought and sold three houses and Ken has been the best agent we have dealt with hands down.” “Detail! Attention to detail! This is what you will experience when working with Ken! It is pure luck to be so lucky to work with Ken. You will fall in love with your purchase, because he expects nothing less.” “Ken is the standard by which all agents should be measured. From the beginning it was apparent he was a highly skilled and experienced career real estate agent.” These qualities have led to many honors and awards: Ken has been the #1 agent in Florida and in the top 15 nation-wide for the entire Weichert Organization for the last 3 years. He is an eleven-time recipient of Weichert, Realtors’ highest national honor. It is his tenth consecutive year to be named to Orlando Magazine’s HOT 100, his third consecutive year to be named one of OrlandoStyle Magazine’s Five Star Professionals In Real Estate and he is a multiple recipient of the Five Star Professional Best in Client Satisfaction Award. Ken is an Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS) and one of less than two percent of Realtors nationwide to hold the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation. He is also Relocation Certified, working with Orlando’s top corporations and their transferees.

Photo by Kimberly Jefcoat

163 E. Morse Blvd., Suite 100 Winter Park, FL 32789 | P: 407-697-4946 | www.KenSellsOrlando.com

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COOL SHOTS

P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y B R I O N P R I C E & K I M B E R LY J E F C O A T

Orlando Ballet Uncorked at the Abbey

Socialize

Winter Park Wine & Dine

Harbor Nights at Portofino Bay Hotel

Tales & Tails Gala at the Rosen Shingle Creek

Diamonds Are Forever Gala at Citrus Club

Tales & Tails Gala at the Rosen Shingle Creek

Taste! Central Florida at Orlando World Center Marriott

Fashion Insider Event at The Mall at Millenia

Instagram: @orlandostylemag | Twitter: @orlandostyle | Facebook: styletome

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Valerie Wanzer

Real Estate Professionals, Southeast Inc. Photo by Kimberly Jefcoat

REALTORS ORLANDO STYLE

Real Estate can be a volatile business with plenty of ups and downs so when you find an agent that’s been in the business for more than 24 years you know you have found someone special. Valerie Wanzer is a sales associate with Real Estate Professionals, S.E. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Valerie moved to Orlando from Atlanta in 1997 and says she has fallen in love with Florida. “I love the diversity and the friendliness of Floridians and of course I love the sunshine! Her customers often refer to her as their “go to agent” and that is certainly evident in the fact that 99% of her business is referral. She is definitely not a one hit wonder as far as her customers are concerned. Not only do they refer their family and friends to her but many of them have used her on 3 or more transactions. That says a lot! Valerie has received numerous awards such as being ranked in the top 7% of agents as a “Five Star Best in Client Satisfaction Agent”. She has also been entered into the “Hot 100 Hall of Fame”. Valerie is a hard worker and thinks nothing of going above and beyond in the best interests of her customers. One of them calls her “a down home and sophisticated girl who really goes out of her way to take care of you and put you at ease”. She attributes her longevity to her husband of 28 years, Ken and her Broker Robert Meeks who she says “lets me do my thing and make peoples dreams of home ownership come true whenever I can. It’s often said that the highest compliment a client can give an agent is the act of referring additional business but truly I think the purest compliment is a client that returns again and again throughout the years. Valerie’s success is not only a result of referral business but of satisfied clients returning again and again because they trust her knowledge and guidance and appreciate her thoroughness and professionalism throughout the transaction. Valerie’s is genuinely passionate about real estate and people are drawn to her gregarious personality. Across the almost 20 years that I have known her I don’t believe I have met anyone who can make a stranger feel instantly at ease like Valerie can. She comes by her positive character traits naturally thanks to a mother whose contagious laughter could brighten a room. -Robert Meeks

1706 E. Semoran Blvd., Suite 130 Apopka, FL 32703 | 407-222-7024 | www.valeriewanzerrealty.com

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COOL SHOTS

Socialize

P H OTO G R A P H Y BY B R I O N P R I C E

Orlando Ballet Uncorked at the Abbey

Taste! Central Florida at Orlando World Center Marriott

Winter Park Wine & Dine

Tales & Tails Gala at the Rosen Shingle Creek

Diamonds Are Forever Gala at Citrus Club


DINING ‘N STYLE AWARDS

Vincenzo Navarra Executive Chef

Vincenzo Navarra is a Chef with two decades of experience in the food and beverage business. Born in Methuen, Massachusetts. At the age of 8, the family moved to Orlando and opened Ciao Italia Ristorante. There he would spend his time after school and on weekends. By the age of 10 he started to learn how to cook alongside his father Antonio at Ciao Italia. He spent the next decade learning from his Father the wonderful aromas, flavors and quality of fresh ingredients true to his native land. Chef Antonio would always bring Vincenzo with him to purchase fresh Seafood at Cocoa beach and produce at local Fresh Markets Every Summer Chef Vincenzo would go to Italy to visit his family and work alongside his cousins at restaurants as a student. Learning new dishes from Chefs in Sicily and his family in Salerno. Chef Vincenzo Went to Le Cordon Bleu in Orlando, Fl after Graduating High School in 2001. He Received his Degree from Le Cordon Bleu In 2003 and went to work Under the supervision of close family friend, Executive Chef Kenneth Juran at the Grand

Cypress in Orlando, FL. In 2005, He took over The Kitchen at Ciao Italia as the Executive Chef and letting his father Retire. In 2014, the family opened Vincenzo Cucina Italiana where Chef Vincenzo had complete control from the beginning. Designing the kitchen and restaurant in his vision. Chef Vincenzo is a hands on multitasker. From purchasing seasonal produce from grass fed beef, to training, Scheduling, menu writing, Google & Social Media. Vincenzo is trying to master it all… He has a mission to create “The Best Authentic Italian dishes here at home.” His style is, and always will be the true flavor of Italy. His passion and experience to continuously learn and create has resulted in an impressive career. Under his direction, Vincenzo Cucina Italiana has been voted Best Italian Restaurant by the Orlando Sentinel for the last 3 out of 4 years that it has been open and voted one of the best restaurants in top 10 USA.

Planning your Private Events at Vincenzo Cucina Italiana, has never been so personal. Our Private Dining Directors (Josie) works closely with you to ensure an easy relaxed time with your family and friends or coworkers. Choose from our Group Menus or allow us to customize to your needs and budget. The Classic Modern Decor of our Private “Amalfi Room,” where ambiance, great dining, and superb service are a welcome combination it will be the perfect choice for your special gatherings.

“Sit back, relax, and enjoy the tastes of Vincenzo Cucina Italiana”

• Christmas Parties • Corporate Dinners • Anniversaries

• Birthdays • Rehearsals • Intimate weddings

8255 International Dr suite 112, Orlando, FL 32819 | 407-745-4030 | www.vincenzosorlando.com

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Socialize

Dan Fields & Louise Kennedy at Fields Motorcars Orlando Opening Party - Photo by Kimberly Jefcoat

Tales & Tails Gala at the Rosen Shingle Creek

Taste! Central Florida at Orlando World Center Marriott

P H OTO G R A P H Y BY B R I O N P R I C E

Orlando Ballet Uncorked at the Abbey

Taste! Central Florida at Orlando World Center Marriott

Taste! Central Florida at Orlando World Center Marriott

Tales & Tails Gala at the Rosen Shingle Creek


LIVING ‘N STYLE

Give a gift to remember APPLE APPLE WATCH SERIES 4 Introducing Apple Watch Series 4. Fundamentally redesigned and reengineered to help you stay even more active, healthy, and connected. Price Varies / Available at Apple.com

HERMES COLLIER DE CHIEN BRACELET Bracelet in Swift calfskin with rose gold plated Medor pyramid studs and ring, adjustable closure. $1,150 / Available at Hermes.com

DOLCE & GABBANA SICILY Introducing Dolce & Gabbana’s tribute to Sicily, an integral part of the brand DNA. Sicily offers a forceful, radiant essence ready to explode with the power of a volcano and shine with the intensity of the sun. 50ML/1.6OZ $310 | 150ML/5OZ $495 Available at Saks Fifth Avenue

CHANEL COMÈTE EARRINGS Star earrings, medium version, in 18K white gold and diamonds. $9,300 / Available at Chanel.com

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KEURIG K-CUP® POD AND STORAGE DRAWER BUNDLE A fantastic collection of light, medium and dark roast coffees from brands like Green Mountain Coffee® and Tully’s Coffee®, plus a space-saving storage drawer to hold them. $40 / Available at Keurig.com

MALIE ILLUMINATING MOISTURIZER Clean skin care for timeless results. Powered by plant science, organic and fragrance-free. $46 / Available at Malie.com


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vines Steak | Seafood | Jazz

www.vinesgrille.com/happy Private Dining available

“Top-shelf live jazz and blues — nightly — set the tone for the Vines Grille & Wine Bar experience, creating atmosphere that speaks to romance, relaxation, sophistication and, if you take advantage of the stellar wine selection a modicum of inebriation. Live music starts every night at seven, marking the end of happy hour and the beginning of the dinner hour (Vines is also an upscale dining venue and wine shop). Let staffers steer you toward the perfect drink selection. Music plays in the bar, but an open layout lets everyone enjoy the vibe, whether the band is playing hot or cool.” USA TODAY - 10 BEST

7533 West Sand Lake Rd. • Orlando, FL 32819 • AT The Fountains Plaza Bay Hill • 407. 351. 1227 • www.VinesGrille.com


CITY NEWS

IN CASE YOU

MISSED IT! By Riesa Pascal

October was a fun-filled, spooktacular month in the city of Orlando! From terrifying haunted houses and hilarious costume contests to renowned film festivals and mesmerizing mermaid encounters, here’s a list of all the highlights just in case you missed it! Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights is one of the world’s largest, most elaborate Halloween celebrations, and rightfully so! Ever year, Universal enlists a “scream team” of designers to research the human psyche and its deepest fears to create haunted houses and “scare zones” of terrifying magnitudes for guests. This year, time twists and turns on itself—ripping cinematic greats, cult classics and even original nightmares from decades past into a new era of fear with more terrifying haunted houses than ever, sinister scare zones and outrageous entertainment. Halloween Horror Nights continues for select nights until November 3rd so don’t miss out! Back again in 2018, it’s the happiest haunting on Earth! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is Walt Disney World’s annual Halloween event that proves to be fun for all ages! The festivities ran until October 31st and featured the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, Happy HalloWishes Fireworks, Mickey’s “Boo-To-You” Halloween Parade and much more! Visitors came dressed for the occasion and enjoyed Trick-or-treating throughout the park along, eerie entertainment and photo ops with iconic Disney Characters that go bump in the night. The world-famous Mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park have been wowing audiences for more than 70 years with their underwater performances and Sea Life Orlando Aquarium had the pleasure of welcoming the Mermaids to Orlando’s only indoor aquarium every Friday through Sunday from September 28th-October 21st! The mermaids dove into the tanks to mesmerize guests with their unbelievable underwater feats as they performed alongside their fellow underwater creatures. Daily meet-and-greet opportunities were available for children and for those of us with an inner mermaid-loving child! SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular is Orlando’s premier daytime Halloween event! This year

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it returned to The City Beautiful for an entire month of family-friendly Halloween fun. Visitors to SeaWorld between September 29th-October 28th enjoyed a Halloween Dance Party, trick-ortreating around the park, and the opportunity to meet whimsical characters inspired by the sea. Even everyone’s favorite furry friends from Sesame Street were present as The Count, Elmo, Abby and others take the stage in “Sesame Street’s Countdown to Halloween.” Get ready for a major clash of the BBQ Titans! The Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards BBQ and Blues Festival took place from October 12th14th and featured five of the nation’s top BBQ Rib Competitors from all around the country. The chosen few competed against each other in an epic battle for the top spot as the Lakeridge Winery “Rib Champion”. In addition to plenty of delicious BBQ, the event also featured live music on an outdoor stage, solo acts and the always popular Arts & Craft Village with local vendors offering a wide variety of art and hand crafted items. As always guests were also able to enjoy a free winery tour & tasting, plus their favorite Lakeridge wines, cold beer, ice cream, and a variety of other tasty treats available for purchase. Named as one of the top “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by Moviemaker Magazine, the Orlando Film Festival was proud to return to Cobb Plaza Cinema Café in downtown Orlando from October 18th-25th. The event, run exclusively by working filmmakers, featured an immersive eight day festival on six screens with over 350 films, nightly parties, daily events, panels, workshops, activities, happy hours and an annual prize package valued at over one million dollars! Hundreds of filmmakers from around the world will tell you that the Orlando Film Festival is truly a film festival “for filmmakers by filmmakers.” On Saturday, October 6th, Wall St. Plaza was transformed into the ultimate German party with their annual BlocktoberFest! The free festival featured German food, German Oompa music, lots of Jägermeister and of course Sam Adams Oktoberfest beer! Guest who got their hands on a Sam Adam’s Beer Stein enjoyed unlimited Octoberfest beer from 7-10pm and then Sam Adams Oktoberfest beer specials all night! When the clock struck midnight, attendees enjoyed the Midnight Jägermeister toast with 100 free

shots at the round bar in front of the stage. Sam Adams even sponsored a Stein Hoisting contest which saw competitors attempt to hold their stein straight out for the longest for cool prizes such as their very own Sam Adams Oktoberest Ceramic Stein. The Creative City Project presented their annual event, IMMERSE, from October 19th-20th. Guests experienced a world where more than 1,000 artists and performers brought the heart of the city to life in downtown Orlando. Attendees of IMMERSE discovered a diversity of artists with amazing talents including interactive shows, art installations and inspiring live performances such as the 100 piece CFCArts Orchestra on 5 stages – surrounding the audience with an immersive orchestral experience. The fusion of performance and technology extended far beyond the stage as attendees found themselves surrounded with inspiration. Just when you think the show can’t be topped, Spooky Empire brings it bigger and better the next year! From October 26th-28th, the Caribe Royale All-Suite Hotel & Convention Center was packed with horror fans of all ages for Spooky Empire’s Ultimate Horror Weekend. The beloved event has become one of the largest horror conventions in the nation, with more and more fans attending each year. The horror hootenanny featured one of the largest Zombie Walks, a costume contest, panel discussions, a tattoo festival, films, live performances, over 200 vendors and artists, and plenty of celebrity guests including David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson and others. Plazaween 2018 was 3 epic nights of of the biggest and best Halloween Block Parties in Downtown Orlando! Goblins and Ghouls across Orlando started their Halloween off early at the PrePlazaween Block Party on Friday, October 26th. Saturday proved to be was the main event as attendees put on their best costumes and got on stage to compete for free drinks for a year on Wall Street! Plazaween continued on Halloween Night with live music from The Adam’s Family Band, DJ Draven and Korndogg in addition to one more chance for a lucky contestant to win free drinks for a year on Wall Street!


EVENTS

NOVEMBER 3 / 2018 Greater

NOVEMBER 8 / A$AP Ferg

NOVEMBER 10 / Veteran’s Day

Orlando Heart Walk / 7:30am University of Central Florida www.heart.org

8pm / CFE Arena www.cfearena.com

Parade / 11am / Downtown Orlando www.cityoforlando.net

NOVEMBER 24-25 / Fusion Fest 12pm / Downtown Orlando www.fusionfest.org

NOVEMBER 8 / Mickey’s Very

NOVEMBER 16-18 / Orlando

NOVEMBER 27 / Elton John

7pm / Hard Rock Cafe www.ticketmaster.com

Merry Christmas Party Times Vary / Magic Kingdom Park www.disneyworld.com

Balloon Glow / 5pm Blue Jacket Park www.icflorida.com

8pm / Amway Center www.ticketmaster.com

NOVEMBER 3-4 / Fiesta in the

NOVEMBER 9-10 / Electric Daisy

NOVEMBER 17 / Holidays At

Park / 10am / Lake Eola Park

Carnival / 1pm / Tinker Field

Universal Orlando Studios

www.fiestainthepark.com

www.electricdaisycarnival.com

Times Vary / Universal Studios www.universalstudios.com

NOVEMBER 4 / Sesame Street

NOVEMBER 10 / Orlando Beer

Live! Make Your Magic 10:30am / CFE Arena www.cfearena.com

Festival / 2pm / Festival Park www.orlandobeerfestival.com

NOVEMBER 3 / Tom Segura

NOVEMBER 17 / SeaWorld’s

Christmas Celebration Times Vary / SeaWorld Orlando www.seaworld.com

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˚AFRICAN˚ W: BOMA-FLAVORS OF AFRICA Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, 2901 Osceola Pkwy., Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463. disneyworld.disney.go.com

ORLANDO STYLE MAGAZINE PRESENTS

DINING ‘N STYLE

W: JIKO- THE COOKING PLACE Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, 2901 Osceola Pkwy., Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463. disneyworld.disney.go.com W: SANAA Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Kidani Village, 2901 Osceola Pkwy., Lake Buena Vista 407939-3463

˚AMERICAN˚ C: 903 MILLS MARKET 903 S. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-898-4392. 903 millsmarketcafe.com C: ACE CAFE ORLANDO 100 W. Livingston St., Orlando 407-996-6686. acecafeusa.com W: ARTIST POINT Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, 901 Timerline Dr., Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463. disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining

From top tier restaurants to hidden gems to wine bars & lounges. We proudly present your ultimate Orlando area dining guide.

C+S+W: BETH’S BURGER BAR See Website for Multiple Locations. bethsburgerbar.com W: CALIFORNIA GRILL Disney’s Contemporary Resort, 4600 North World Dr., 15th Floor, Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463. disneyworld.disney.go.com W: CHEF’S TABLE AT THE EDGEWATER 99 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 407-230-4837. chefstableattheedgewater.com W: COPPER CANYON GRILL Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Dr., Orlando 407-363-3933. ccgrill.com C+N+W: DEXTER’S See Website for Multiple Locations. dexwine.com W: EARLS KITCHEN+BAR The Mall at Millenia, 4200 Conroy Rd., Orlando 407-345-8260. earls.ca C: EMBER 42 W. Central Blvd., Orlando 407-849-5200. emberorlando.com W: EVERGLADES RESTAURANT Rosen Centre, 9840 International Dr., Orlando 407-996-9840 ext. 3610. evergladesrestaurant.com N: FARM & HAUS 3201 Corrine Dr., Orlando 407-801-1698. farmandhaus.com. N: THE GLASS KNIFE 276 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 407-500-2253. theglassknife.com C+N+S+W: GRAFFITI JUNKTION See Website for Multiple Locations. graffitijunktion.com W: HARD ROCK CAFE 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-351-7625. hardrock.com/cafes/orlando


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N: HILLSTONE 215 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-740-4005. hillstone.com W: LAKEHOUSE Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, 1 Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando. 407-239-4240. grandcypress.regency.hyatt.com N: LUKE’S KITCHEN AND BAR 640 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 407-674-2400. eatatlukes.com N+W+E: MARLOW’S TAVERN See Website for Multiple Locations. marlowstavern.com C: MAXINE’S ON SHINE 337 N. Shine Ave., Orlando 407-674-6841. maxinesonshine.com E: OMELET BAR 12250 Strategy Blvd., Orlando 407-704-1597. omeletbar.com N: ORLANDO MEATS 728 Virginia Dr., Orlando 407-598-0700. omeletbar.com N: THE OUTPOST NEIGHBORHOOD KITCHEN 2603 Edgewater Dr., Orlando 407-930-6282. outpostcollegepark.com N: THE PARKVIEW 136 S. Park Ave., Winter Park 407-647-9103. theparkviewwp.com N: THE RAVENOUS PIG 565 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-628-2333. theravenouspig.com W+N: RUSTEAK See Website for Multiple Locations. rusteakwinebar.com

central

N northside

W: THE WHISKEY 7563 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando 407-930-6517. downatthewhiskey.com

˚ASIAN˚ C+W: HAWKERS STREET FARE See Website for Multiple Locations. eathawkers.com C: KING BAO 710 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-237-0013. kingbaowow.com C: MAMAK 1231 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-270-4688. mamakasianorlando.com W: MORIMOTO ASIA Disney Springs, 1600 E. Buena Vista Dr., Orlando 407-939-6686. patinagroupp.com/morimoto-asia C: NOODLES AND RICE 813 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-895-8833. noodlesandricecafe.com N: SUSHI LOLA’S 2902 Corrine Dr., Orlando 407898-5652. sushilolas.com C: TAKO CHEENA 932 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 321-236-7457. mytakocheena.com

˚BARBEQUE˚ C+N+S+E+W: 4 RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE See Website for Multiple Locations. 4rsmokehouse.com

S southside

E eastside

W westside

W: KIM WU 4904 S Kirkman Rd., Orlando 407-2930752. facebook.com/Kim-Wu-Chinese-Restaurant C: MING’S BISTRO 1212 Woodward St., Orlando 407-898-9672. C: PETER’S KITCHEN 3922 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-895-8174. peterskitchencbb.business.site

˚CONTINENTAL˚ W: CHATHAM’S PLACE 7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando 407-345-2992. chatamsplace.com N: HAMILTON’S KITCHEN at The Alfond Inn 300 E. New England Ave., Winter Park 407-998-8090. thealfondinn.com W: JACK’S PLACE Rosen Plaza Hotel. 9700 International Dr., Orlando 407-996-1787. jacksplacerestauraunt.com W: NINE18 The Villas of Grand Cypress, 1 N. Jacaranda, Lake Buena Vista 407-239-1999. grandcypress.com

˚CREATIVE/ CONTEMPORARY˚ N: 1921 BY NORMAN VAN AKEN 142 E. 4th Ave., Mount Dora 352-385-1921. 1921nva.com C: ARTISAN’S TABLE 22 E. Pine St., Orlando 407-730-7499. artisanstableorlando.com

W: SEASONS 52 7700 Sand Lake Rd., Orlando 407-354-5212. seasons52.com

N+W+E: BUBBALOU’S BODACIOUS BAR-B-QUE See Website for Multiple Locations. bubbalous.com

C: SE7EN BITES 617 N. Primrose Dr., Orlando 407-203-0727. se7enbites.com

C: CECIL’S TEXAS STYLE BAR-B-QUE 2800 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-423-9871. cecilsbbq.com

N: SHAKERS AMERICAN CAFE 1308 Edgewater Dr., Orlando 407-422-3534. shakerscafe.com

C+S: PIG FLOYD’S URBAN BARBAKOA See Website for Multiple Locations. pigfloyds.com

S: CANVAS RESTAURANT & MARKET 13615 Sachs Ave., Orlando 407-313-7800. canvaslakenona.com

W: SLATE 8323 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando 407-500-7528. slateorlando.com

W: THE POLITE PIG Disney Springs, 1536 Buena Vista Dr., Orlando 407-938-7444. disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining

W: CAFE TU TU TANGO 8625 International Dr., Orlando 407-248-2222. cafetututango.com

˚CAJUN/CREOLE˚

W: CAPA Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, 10100 Dream Tree Blvd., Lake Buena Vista 407-313-7777. fourseasons.com/orlando

C: THE SMILING BISON 107 N. Magnolia Ave., Sanford 407-915-6086. thesmilingbison.com N: SWINE & SONS PROVISIONS 595 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-636-7601. swineandsons.com W: TOMKOS TAVERN WOOD-FIRED PIZZA & MEATS 7720 N Turkey Lake Rd., Orlando 407-203-2222. tomkos.com N: THE TAP ROOM AT DUBSDREAD 549 W. Par St., Orlando 407-650-0100. taproomatdubsdread.com C: THE WATERFRONT 4201 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-866-0468. thewaterfrontorlando.com

W: THE BIG EASY See Website for Multiple Locations. thebigeasyfl.com N: TIBBY’S NEW ORLEANS KITCHEN See Website for Multiple Locations. tibbys.com

˚CHINESE˚ N: JUMBO CHINESE RESTAURANT 1967 Aloma Ave., Winter Park 407-657-8878. jumbowinterpark.com

C: THE BOHEME Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, 325 S. Orange Ave., Downtown 407-313-9000. grandbohemianhotel.com

W: ITAR BISTRO AND MARKET 7065 Westpoint Blvd., Orlando 407-757-0553. itarbistro.com S: K RESTAURANT 1701 Edgewater Dr., Orlando 407-872-2332. krestaurant.net C: LUMA ON PARK 290 S. Park Ave., Winter Park 407-599-4111. lumaonpark.com W: MARKET TO TABLE 146 Plant St., Winter Garden 407-970-8876. market2table.com

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S: MOOR Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, 6000 W. Osceola Pkwy., Kissimmee. 407-586-1101. marriott.com W: NORMAN’S Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4012 Central Florida Pkwy., Orlando 407-393-4333. normans.com C: THE OSPREY TAVERN 4899 New Broad St., Orlando 407-960-7700. ospreytavern.com W: PRIMO JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4040 Central Florida Pkwy., Orlando 407-393-4444. primorestaurant.com C: THE RUSTY SPOON 55 W. Church St., Orlando 407-401-8811. therustyspoon.com

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S southside

E eastside

W westside

N+W: THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY See Website for Multiple Locations. thecheesecakefactory.com

N: CHEZ VINCENT 533 W. New England Ave., Winter Park 407-599-2929. chezvincent.com

E: VALKYRIE DOUGHNUTS 12226 Corporate Blvd., Orlando valkyriedoughnuts.com

C: DOVECOTE 390 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-930-1700. dovecoteorlando.com

˚EUROPEAN˚

N: LE COQ AU VIN 4800 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-851-6980. lecoqauvinrestaurant.com

C: BAUERN-STUBE 8015 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-857-8404. bauern-stube.com

˚GREEK˚

N: SANTIAGO’S BODEGA See Website for Multiple Locations. santiagosbodega.com

N: HOLLERBACH’S WILLOW TREE CAFE 205 E. First St., Sanford 407-321-2204. willowtreecafe.com

C: THE GREEK CORNER 1600 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-228-0303. thegreekcorner.net

W: STRONG WATER TAVERN Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando, 6274 Hollywood Way, Orlando 407-503-5000. loewshotels.com/sapphire-falls-resort

C: SCHUMANN’S JAGER HAUS 25 W. Church St., Orlando 407-985-1950. schumannsjagerhaus.com

W: TAVERNA OPA Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Dr., Orlando 407-351-8660. tavernaoparestaurant.com

W: THE TASTING ROOM 99 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 407-230-4837. chefstableattheedgewater.com

˚FRENCH˚

˚INDIAN˚

W: TIFFINS Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463. disneygo.com

N: CAFE DE FRANCE 526 Park Ave. S., Winter Park 407-647-1869. lecafedefrance.com

W: AASHIRWAD INDIAN RESTAURANT 7000 S. Kirkman Rd., Orlando 407-370-9830. aashirwadrestaurant.com

W: URBAIN 40 8000 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando 407-872-2640. urbain40.com W: VICTORIA & ALBERT’S Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, 4401 Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista 407-824-1089. victoria-alberts.com

˚CUBAN˚ N: BLACK BEAN DELI 325 S Orlando Ave. Suite 1-1, Winter Park; 1835 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-628-0294. blackbeandeli.com W: COLUMBIA 649 Front St., Celebration 407-566-1505. columbiarestaurant.com W: CUBA LIBRE Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Dr., Orlando 407-226-1600. cubalibrerestsauraunt.com S: PADRINO’S CUBAN BISTRO 13586 Village Park Dr., Orlando 407-251-5107. padrinosbistro.com

˚DESSERT˚ C: BETTER THAN SEX 1905 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-761-8949. betterthansexorlando.com C: BLUE BIRD BAKE SHOP 3122 Corrine Dr., Orlando 407-228-3822. bluebirdbakeshop.com N: BUTTERMILK BAKERY 1198 Orange Ave., Winter Park 321-422-4015. buttermilk-bakery.com C: CHARLIE’S GOURMET PASTRIES 3213 Curry Ford Rd., Orlando 407-898-9561. charliesgourmetpastries.com

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes signature restaurant, Highball & Harvest is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy southern-inspired dishes infused with local flavors and ingredients from local purveyors and the resort’s onsite Whisper Creek Farm. HighballandHarvest.com

C: P IS FOR PIE 2806 Corrine Dr., Orlando 407-745-4743. crazyforpies.com

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S: BOMBAY CAFE 1137 Doss Ave., Orlando 407- 240-5151. bombaycafeorlando.net

C: LA BELLA LUNA 4886 New Broad St., Orlando 407-85-0025. labellalunafl.com

N: KOHINOOR INDIAN RESTAURANT Ethan Allen Plaza, 249 W. State Rd. 436, Suite 1093, Altamonte Springs 407-788-6004. kohinootindianrestaurant.com

W: LA LUCE 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln., Orlando 407-597-3600. laluceorlando.com

N: MEMORIES OF INDIA Shoppes at Lake Emma, 3895 Lake Emma Rd., Lake Mary 407-804-0920. memoriesofindiacuisine.com W: RASA 7730 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando 407-930-0402. eatatrasa.com

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N+E: TAMARIND See Website for Multiple Locations. tamarinfl.com

˚IRISH˚ N: FIDDLER’S GREEN 544 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-645-2050. fidderlsgreenorlando.com W: HAGAN O’REILLY’S IRISH PUB 16112 Marsh Rd., Winter Garden 407-905-4782 facebook.com/Hagan.OReillysPub W: RAGLAN ROAD IRISH PUB AND RESTAURANT Downtown Disney, 1640 E. Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista 407-938-0300. raglanroadirishpub.com

˚ITALIAN˚ N+W: ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA See Website for Multiple Locations. acfp.com

W: PEPERONCINO CUCINA 7998 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando 407-440-2856. peperonicocucina.com C: PIZZA BRUNO 3990 Curry Ford Rd., Orlando. pizzabrunofl.com N: PRATO 124 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. 407-262-0050. prato-wp.com W: RAVELLO Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, 10100 Dream Tree Blvd., Lake Buena Vista 407-313-7777. fourseasons.com/orlando N: ROCCO’S ITALIAN GRILLE & BAR 400 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 407-644-7770. roccositaliangrille.com W: VINCENZO CUCINA ITALIANA 8255 International Dr., Suite 112 Orlando 407-745-4030. vincenzosorlando.com W: VITO’S CHOP HOUSE 8633 International Dr., Orlando 407-354-2467. vitoschophouse.com W: WINTER GARDEN PIZZA COMPANY 46 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden 407-877-1930. wintergardenpizza.com

W: BICE Loews Portofino Bay Hotel 5601 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-503-1415. biceorlando.com

˚JAPANESE˚

W: CHRISTINI’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO Dr. Phillips Marketplace, 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Dr. Phillips 407-345-8770. christinis.com N: ENZO’S ON THE LAKE 1130 S. 17-92, Longwood 407-834-9872. enzos.com N: FRANCESCO’S RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA 400 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 407-960-5533, francescosrist.com E: GOODFELLA’S PIZZERIA 11873 East Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-658-6615. goodfellasorlando.com W: MULINO Walt Disney World Swan Resort, 1200 Epcot Resort Blvd., Lake Buena Vista 407-934-1199. swandolphin.com/ilmulino

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N: NONNO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO 1140 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs 407-260-8900. nonnositalianrestaurant.com

N: ANTONIO’S 611 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 407-645-1035 antoniosonline.com

W: CALLA BELLA Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-996-3663. calabellarestaurant.com

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N+E: MELLOW MUSHROOM See Website for Multiple Locations. mellowmushroom.com

C: AMURA 54 W. Church St., Orlando 407-316-8500. amuradowntown.com W: BANSHOO SUSHI BAR Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Dr., Orlando 407-996-9840. rosencentre.com N: DOMU 3201 Corrine Dr., Orlando 407-960-1228. domufl.com W: DRAGONFLY ROBATA GRILL 7972 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando 407-370-3359. dragonflysushi. com/orlando C: KABOOKIU SUSHI 3122 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-228-3839. kabookisushi.com W: JAPAN FOOD AKI RESTAURANT 8910, 7460 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-354-0025. aki-japanese-restaurant.com


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W: NAGOYA SUSHI See Website for Multiple Locations. nagoyasushi.com

N+W+E: PARAMOUNT FINE FOODS See Website for Multiple Locations paramountfinefoods.com

C+W: SEITO SUSHI See Website for Multiple Locations. seitosushi.com

S: VILLA DE FLORA Gaylord Palms Resort, 6000 W. Osceola Pkwy., Kissimmee 407-586-1114. gaylordpalms.com

C: SHARI SUSHI LOUNGE 621 E. Central Blvd., Thornton Park 407-420-9420. sharisushilounge.com C: SHIN SUSHI AND SAKE BAR 803 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-648-8000. shinsushi.com W: SUSHI TOMI 8463 S John Young Pkwy., Orlando 407-352-8635. sushitomi.com E: SUSHI POP 310 W. Mitchell Hammock Rd., Oviedo 407-542-5975. sushipoprestaurant.com C: YAMASAN SUSHI & GRILL 1606 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-228-1730. yamasanorlando.com E: YUKI HANA 3635 Aloma Ave., Oviedo 407-695-8808. sushioviedo.com W: ZETA BAR & SUSHI LOUNGE Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln., Orlando 407-597-3600. hiltonbonnetcreek.com/dining/zeta-bar-sushi-lounge

˚KOREAN˚ N: SEOUL GARDEN 511 E. Horatio Ave., Maitland 407-599-5199. C: SHIN JUNG 1638 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-895-7345. shinjungkorean.com

˚LATIN/SPANISH˚ N: BULLA GASTROBAR 110 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 321-214-6120. bullagastrobar.com N: CEVICHE TAPAS BAR & RESTAURANT 125 W. Church St., Orlando 321-281-8140. ceviche.com W: FOGO DE CHÃO 8282 International Dr., Orlando 407-370-0711. fogodechao.com

E eastside

W westside

˚MEXICAN/TEX-MEX˚ W: AGAVE AZUL 4750 S. Kirkman Rd., Orlando 407-704-6930. agaveazulorlando.com C: BLACK ROOSTER TAQUERIA 1323 Mills Ave., Orlando 407-601-0994. blackroostertaqueria.com N: COCINA 214 151 E. Welbourne Ave., Winter Park 407-790-7997 .cocina214.com W: FRONTERA COCINA Disney Springs, 1604 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista 407-560-9197. fronteracocina.com N: HUNGER STREET TACOS 2103 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-444-6270. hungerstreettacos.com W: MI CASA TEQUILA TAQUERIA Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-996-9939. rosenshinglecreek.com C+N+W: PEPE’S CANTINA See Website for Multiple Locations. pepescantina.com C: REYERS MEZCALERIA 821 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-868-9007. reyesmex.com W: TAQUITOS JALISCO 1041 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden 407-654-0363

˚SANDWICHES˚ C: BEEFY KING 424 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando 407-894-2241. beefyking.com W: THE DELI DOWNTOWN 18 N. Boyd St., Winter Garden 407-347-3873. thedelidowntownwg.com

W: MANGO’S TROPICAL CAFE 8126 International Dr., Orlando 407-673-4422. mangos.com/orlando

C: POM POM’S TEAHOUSE & SANWICHERIA 67 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando 407-894-0865. pompomsteahouse.com

W: TAPA TORO 8441 International Dr., Orlando 407-226-2929 tapatoro.restaurant

W: SAVOREE 2 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 407347-5222. savoree.net

˚MEDITERRANEAN˚

˚SEAFOOD˚

N+W: BOSPHOROUS TURKISH CUISINE See Website for Multiple Locations. bosphorousrestaurant.com

N: BLU ON THE AVENUE 326 S. Park Ave., Winter Park 407-960-3778. bluontheavenue.com

W: CEDAR’S Plaza Venezia, 7732 W. Sand Lake Rd., Dr. Phillips 407-351-6000. orlandocedars.com

S southside

W: DEEP BLU SEAFOOD GRILLE Wyndham Grand Orlando, Bonnet Creek, 14651 Chelonia Pkwy., Orlando 407-390-2420. deepbluorlando.com

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W+N: FISHBONES See Website for Multiple Locations. fishbonesorlando.com W: FLYING FISH Disney’s Boardwalk, Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463. disneyworld.disney.go.com W: HEMINGWAY’S One Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando 407-239-1234. grandcypress.hyatt.com W: JOHNNIE’S HIDEAWAY 12551 State Rd., 535, Orlando 407-827-1111. johnnieshideaway.com W: MOONFISH The Fountains, 7525 W. Sand Lake Rd., Dr. Phillips 407-363-7262. moonfishorlando.com

W: TODD’S ENGLISH’S BLUEZOO Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vista 407-934-1111. swananddolphin.com N: WINTER PARK FISH COMPANY 761 Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-622-6112. thewinterparkfishco.com

˚SOUTHERN˚ N: THE COOP 610 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park 407-843-2667. asouthernaffair.com W: HIGHBALL & HARVEST Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando 407-393-4422. ritzcarlton.com

C: MUDDY WATERS 101 S. Eola Dr., Orlando 407-843-9676. muddywaters-orlando.com

C: SOCO-SOUTHERN CONTEMPORARY CUISINE 629 East Central Blvd., Orlando 407-849-1800. socothorntonpark.com

W: OCEAN PRIME Rialto, 7339 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando 407-781-4880. ocean-prime.com

˚STEAK HOUSES˚

W: THE OCEANAIRE SEAFOOD ROOM Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Dr., Orlando 407-363-4801. theoceanaire.com

W: BULL & BEAR Waldorf Astoria Orlando, 14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando 407-597-5500. bullandbearorlando.com

W: PADDLEFISH Disney Springs, 1670 E. Buena Vista Dr., Orlando 407-934-2628. paddlefishrestaurant.com

W: THE CAPITAL GRILLE See Website for Multiple Locations. thecapitalgrille.com

N: REEL FISH COASTAL KITCHEN 1234 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-543-3474. reelfishcoastal.com

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W: ELEVEN AT REUNION RESORT Reunion Resort, 7593 Gathering Dr., Reunion 407-662-1170. reunionresort.com N+W: FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR See Website for Multiple Locations. flemingssteakhouse.com C: KRES CHOPHOUSE 17 W. Church St., Downtown Orlando 407-447-7950. kresrestaurant.com W: A LAND REMEMBERED Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando 866-996-9939. landrememberedrestaurant.com

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W: EDDIE V’S 7488 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando 407-355-3011. eddiev.com

W: DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAK HOUSE 9150 International Dr., Orlando 407-351-5074. delfriscos.com

S: CHARLEY’S STEAK HOUSE See Website for Multiple Locations. charleyssteakhouse.com

C: LINDA’S LA CANTINA 4721 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-894-4491. lindaslacantinasteakhouse.com W: MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE Dr. Phillips Marketplace, 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando 407-248-3485. mortons.com S: OLD HICKORY STEAKHOUSE Gaylord Palms Resort, 6000 W. Osceola Pkwy., Kissimmee 407-586-1600. gaylordpalms.com W: THE PALM Hard Rock Hotel, 5800 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-503-7256. thepalm.com/orlando W: RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 7501 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando 407-226-3900. ruthschris.com N: SHULA’S 347 Grill Westin Lake Mary Orlando North, 2974 International Pkwy., Lake Mary 407-531-3567. donshula.com W: SPENCER’S FOR STEAKS & CHOPS The Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Pkwy., Orlando 407-313-8625. spencersforsteakandchops.com W: STK ORLANDO Disney Springs, 1580 E. Buena Vista Dr., Orlando 407-917-7440. togrp.com/venue/stk-orlando W: TEXAS DE BRAZIL 5259 International Dr., Orlando 407-355-0355. texasdebrazil.com W: THE VENETIAN CHOP HOUSE Caribe Royale Resort, 8101 World Center Dr., Lake Buena Vista 407-238-8060. cariberoyale.com W: VINES GRILLE & WINE BAR 7533 Sand Lake Rd., Orlando 407-351-1227. vinesgrille.com


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N: INFUSION TEA 1600 Edgewater Dr., Orlando 407-999-5255. infusionorlando.com

N: ORCHID THAI CUISINE 305 N. Park Ave., Winter Park 407-331-1400. orchidthaiwinterpark.com

C: MARKET ON SOUTH 2603 E. South St., Orlando 407-613-5968. marketonsouth.com

N: SEA THAI 3812 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-895-0985. seathaiorlando.com

N: THE SANCTUM CAFE 715 N Fern Creek Ave., Orlando 407-747-0346. thesanctumcafe.com

W: THAI BLOSSOM 99 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 407-905-9917. mythaiblossom.com

˚VIETNAMESE•

N: THAI CUISINE RESTAURANT 5325 Edgewater Dr., Orlando 407-292-9474. thaicuisineorlando.com

˚VEGETARIAN˚ C: DANDELION COMMUNITEA CAFE 618 N. Thornton Ave., Orlando 407-362-1864. dandelioncommunitea.com N: ETHOS VEGAN KITCHEN 601-B New York Ave., Winter Park 407-228-3898. ethosvegankitchen.com

C: LITTLE SAIGON 1106 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-423-8539. littlesaigonrestaurant.com C: PHO 88 VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT 730 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-897-3488 pho88orlando.com C: PHO VINH 657 N. Primrose Dr., Orlando 407-228-0043. Phovinhorlando.com C: SAIGON NOODLE & GRILL 101 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando 407-532-7373. saigonnoodleandgrill.com C: VIET GARDEN 1237-1239 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-896-4154. vietgardenorlando.com

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E eastside

W westside

˚WINE BARS & LOUNGES˚ W: THE ATTIC DOOR 28 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 407-877-0266. jrsatticdoor.com W: BLUE MARTINI Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Dr., Suite 1182, Orlando 407-447-2583. bluemartinilounge.com C: BÖSENDORFER LOUNGE The Grand Bohemian Hotel, 325 S. Orange Ave., Downtown Orlando 407-313-9000. grandbohemianhotel.com N: EDEN BAR 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 407-629-1088. enzian.org C: EOLA WINE COMPANY 430 E. Central Blvd., Orlando 407-481-9100. eolawinecompany.com C: ONE80 SKYTOP LOUNGE 400 W. Church St., Orlando 407-913-0180. 180downtown.com N: THE VINEYARD WINE COMPANY 1140 Town Park Ave., Suite 1260, Lake Mary 407-833-WINE. thevineyardwinecompany.com N: THE WINE ROOM 270 Park Ave. S., Winter Park 407-696-WINE. thewineroomonline.com

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