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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
DANA DAMATO Dana Damato is a Florida native and a travel writer turned publicist. Prior to starting Damato Public Relations, Dana was an avid traveler seeking new adventure, and has appeared in Forbes Travel, My Malibu Beach, Sky Magazine and many more. She pursued a Masters degree in Communications from the University of Central Florida and uses her expertise in media and travel to work with different brands around the world. She is addicted to adventure and loves to indulge herself in new cultures. She thrives off travel, visiting unique destinations, and bringing those experiences to life through words.
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.
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24 / FASHION Heat Up The Season
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Dear Readers, Hope, love and gratitude have the power to bring us back to some semblance of normality in our lives, and that power lies within our hearts. It seems we are over the hill with this devastating pandemic that has taken so many… We can begin to transform this broken world around us by nurturing a spirit of positivity and thankfulness within ourselves and the first step is simply realizing the everyday joys of life, eg., laughter, a smile, show of kindness to someone you don’t even know… Even with rising prices everywhere, it shall come down again. We just need to hold on, reach out and help our neighbors that are less fortunate and we can weather any storm that may come. In the midst of the struggles and uncertainty, there is hope in knowing that we are still here and that we are in this together. In the most critical of times, there is still love and happiness, and, we shall overcome. The art of Excellence and the Essence of Luxury consists of creating an immersive and irreplaceable luxury experience, to getaway from the humdrum of life and into a dreamlike existence. This is what we present to you with each and every issue of Style Magazines. As we continue to live life in this year of challenges, I encourage you who are so blessed to be able to afford the luxury lifestyle to take a moment to cultivate a heart of gratitude. What a gift to enjoy the beautiful things in life, such as purchasing luxury real estate in prime areas, or having almost everything you desire delivered right to your front door. Most of all, the lifestyle of luxury offers us the opportunity to use our resources to help those in need. In a world where many are not as fortunate as us, the ability to donate to charities, provide for others, and even lend a helping hand is a true blessing. Yes, there is still so much life that is just waiting to be enjoyed. May we all get back to our senses, find gratefulness and see that we will always be better off when we decide to come together and to act as one community, one nation! Together, let’s embrace hope, live in love, and grow in gratitude. Have a blessed and unforgettable summer!
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By Riesa Pascal Break out your sunglasses and sunscreen because summertime is upon us! But before you put this magazine down and jump in that refreshing pool, be sure you check out some of Orlando’s best events throughout the month of June. Here are the highlights, just in case you missed it! When the sun goes down, the night fires up at SeaWorld’s Electric Ocean. Park guests are staying late all summer to immerse themselves in exotic worlds of light and music and experience their favorite SeaWorld attractions in a whole new way. The fun continues for select days until September 5th, giving us all an opportunity to join playful, glowing sea creatures and worldclass DJs for a family-friendly dance party beneath the waves. Attendees end the night with the all-new Ignite 360, a fireworks and fountains spectacular that brings the brilliance of the sea to the sky above. Bite30 returned to Orlando last month to highlight the best local restaurants and chefs driving Central Florida’s culinary scene! During the month of June, participating restaurants offered special prix fixe menus that offered multi-course dinners at a set price of $33. Diners got the opportunity to try multiple dishes on the restaurant’s menu for about the cost of a single entree, and restaurants got to showcase their specialty dishes to the new customers attracted by their Bite30 menu. Bite30 ends on July 10th so don’t forget to take advantage of this opportunity to restauranthop through the City Beautiful, experience delicious food, service and ambiance of the restaurants you really should know about. On June 16th, Arts Fellowship Orlando, the newest arm of The Collaborative Orlando, invited visitors to join them at Dr. Phillips Center for And It Was Good: Showcase Gallery for Arts Fellowship Orlando. Attendees experienced a night of inspiration as they journeyed through the intersection of art and faith as a diverse 2022 cohort (singer/songwriter, creative writer, visual artist, classical composer, and carpenter) presented the original works they’ve cultivated over the course of their fellowship. In addition, guest appearances were made by celebrated Orlando Poet Laureate Shawn Welcome, Orlando’s premier choreographer Dawn Branch, award-winning filmmaker James Spradlin and Broadway veterans Stephen and Juliette Trafton. The inaugural showcase was a full evening of unconventional expressions of faith that equally excited and inspired all in attendance.
On June 23rd at The Abbey, Orlando had the opportunity to experience one of the largest pop-up live music & arts movements to hit North America over the past decade. Of course I’m talking about the Pancakes & Booze Art Show celebrating their 10th year of serving free pancakes and introducing attendees to some of the nation’s leading emerging talents! The LA based event originated in 2009 and has since popped up more than 500 times in 35+ cities around Europe & North America. It was an innovative reimagining of the art show concept. A welcoming vibe for up-and-coming artists and musicians to strut their stuff in a free verse, anything goes environment. Batter sizzled, beer foamed and painted canvases lined the walls from floor to ceiling as more than 75 local artists strutted their stuff at Orlando’s decidedly unstuffy, no-wineand-cheese, no-pretentions Underground Pop-Up Art Show. On June 25th, visitors to Central Florida Zoo experienced the sights and sounds of the Zoo at night during an exciting nocturnal adventure: Night Hike at the Zoo! The evening began in the Discovery Center with up-close animal encounters. Fascinating nightlife came to light as attendees ventured into the Zoo for a guided flashlight tour and explored the Zoo after hours and after dark. The unique, late-night program was ideal for families and proved to be a hit with the attendees. From June 25th-June 26th, Harry Potter enthusiasts had two opportunities to experience their favorite movie transformed with the music of a live symphony orchestra in the Harry Potter™ Film Concert Series. For the first time ever, audiences could rediscover the magic of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ while the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra performed Nicholas Hooper’s unforgettable score and Harry Potter™ soared across the big screen of the Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center in highdefinition. It was a whole new way to experience the film—as year five begins with new faces, old foes and the biggest battle yet. From the creator of Sofas & Suds comes the next form of a device racing and drink chasing event. The first annual Sanford Karts & Kegs debuted on June 26th and was an all-day celebration of Sanfords Golf Cart culture combined with its Craft Beer love affair. It was a blast for spectators and participants alike as teams representing local businesses competed for glory in two different categories. Naturally, some opted to conquer the skills challenge/ obstacle course for the win while others went for the crown of “Crowd Favorite.” No matter where they placed, fun was had by all!
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YOUR SCALP NEEDS LOVE TOO We all hear about exfoliating your face and body, but what about your scalp? Taking care of your hair and taking care of your scalp are two different things. The skin on your scalp is just like the skin on any other part of your body, so just like any solid skin care routine, that means exfoliating regularly. Keeping the scalp incredibly clean is going to help the hair you have now, it’s going to help the hair grow thicker and fuller, and most importantly it’s going to help that future hair grow thicker and fuller. A clean scalp is one of the most important things you can do to ensure you have healthy growing hair.
HALF MAGIC
Euphoria’s Inspired Very Own Make Up We’ve all tried to recreate our fair share of Euphoria makeup looks, whether it was for a themed party, Halloween or for your regular makeup routine. The hit HBO show changed the way beauty lovers think about color, face gems and bold style. Now, you can get your look even closer to the real thing, because the show’s head makeup designer, Donni Davy, and other Euphoria creators put their heads together to create Half Magic, a new makeup and beauty brand that sells everything you need to get those shimmering, rhinestone looks for yourself! Since the first episode of Euphoria was released in 2019, beauty lovers have gone crazy over the eccentric, bright and unique makeup worn by each character. Each look represents the respective character’s style and vibe, and the vibrant designs
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lured viewers to experiment with their own self-expression through rhinestones and winged neon eyeliner. Half magic is a brand that allows each individual to take their self-expression even further and feel unique within themselves, Half Magic has produced various products in a range of colors that include holographic face powders, metallic face jewels, neon studs, shimmery eye shadow, and bright eye paint and liner. Half Magic was truly created with everyone in mind regardless of gender or style, and whether you are an expert or new to makeup play. Half magic is here to break the rules and push you to experiment out of your comfort zone.
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LUXURY ESSENTIALS SEAFOLLY SWIMSUITS This Australian company is continuing to impress us with their swim separates and one-piece suits. Recently opening their first US store, Seafolly promises to make you feel dashing in their swimwear. The options are endless and include high wasted swim, flower prints, colors upon colors, and accessories to complete that perfect beach day outfit. Prices available online www.seafolly.com
DIOR VERNIS COUTURE EFFET GEL
Dior always pulls out all the stops when launching a new line of products, and these nail polishes are sure to impress! These five star gels are rich, flexible, and long lasting for a posh look that will not fade. There are twenty-one shades to choose from and trust us you will want them all. $24 and up www.Dior.com
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR SCALP SCRUB WITH PINK HIMALAYAN SEA SALT
This scrub uses a combo of antimicrobial ACV and sea salt to rebalance your scalp and make itching a thing of the past. $38 / Available at Ulta.com
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Biologique Recherche’s method of epidermal reconditioning, Lotion P50 is a multifunctional lotion that exfoliates, cleanses, and purifies the epidermis, helping it maintain its acid pH balance. With daily gentle purification, the skin becomes mattified and regenerated. Recommended for Skin Instants© that are prone to seborrhea and/or keratinized. www.biologique-recherche.com
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SUN You thought you knew, but you really don’t!
Putting on sunscreens seems to be a no brainer. We live in Florida and July and August are the hottest months of the year and a lot us surprisingly don’t use sunscreen. Or,if we are, we aren’t using as much as we should.
It may seem “extra” but it has to be done if you want to protect the sensitive skin on our face. First, you want to put the skin-nourishing creams/ingredients. After is when you go in with the SPF, and lastly, your makeup.
If we want to preserve the health and youth of our skin we need to be applying sunscreen daily (not just on the beach). But specifically, on our face. That’s the money maker after all right?
Final thing to remember, when it comes to sunscreen, the SPF factors are not additive. If you’re wearing an SPF of 30 on top of makeup with SPF 30, you’re not wearing SPF 60. So look at whichever product has the highest SPF, and go by that number for an accurate idea of how much protection you’re wearing.
For the ladies (and gents) “but what if I were make up, is that enough” It can be! If you use enough. According to Cybele Fishman, MD, a New York City-based dermatologist. “Liquid makeup can be as effective as regular SPF, if you put enough on,” she says. “Powder would need to be caked on thickly for it to provide as good of coverage, but most women wouldn’t want to put it on that heavily.” There are make up brands that have sunscreen mixed in the foundation. However foundation on its own, especially living in Florida isn’t enough to stay protected.
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For liquid, serums, and sprays, if you’re using a chemical sunscreen (one that has a filter like avobenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, or octinoxate), the order should be SPF, moisturizer, makeup. If you’re using a physical sunscreen (one that has a filter like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide) your order should be moisturizers, SPF, makeup. The amount of sunscreen should be about a quarter size dollop. Moral of the story, Don’t leave your house without applying your sunscreen!
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It is Summer in Orlando and the heat IS on (in more ways than one), and though we may be mid-way through the summer, we are at the peak of summer-time sunshine. Which means, it’s time to glow! But of course, in the best way possible with the right kind of protection under the sun! Which brings us to protecting the skin. Ultraviolet (UV) protection is key when protecting your skin from various forms of UV radiation linked to aging, hyperpigmentation and skin cancer. Dermatologists urge individuals, regardless of the amount exposed to UV rays, to shield their skin. It is recommended when shopping for sunscreen, to look for one that contains at least an SPF of 30. With so many options of sunscreen in the market, it can be overwhelming to decide, especially since the formulas vary. The two primary types being mineral vs. chemical SPF. The good news for you? We narrowed down some of our top picks so that you need not look further! Here’s our top summer choices of sunscreen, keeping in mind everything from ingredients to an overall feel!
BEST FOR THE FACE: ELTAMD UV CLEAR BROAD-SPECTRUM SPF 46 | CATEGORY: MINERAL This gentle yet strong oil-free vegan sunscreen is power-packed with niacinamide (vitamin B3), hyaluronic acid and lactic acid - all ingredients that are amazing for healthy-looking skin. In addition, it is super light and can be worn easily under makeup without feeling cakey or clogged. If you have sensitive or acne-prone skin, or suffer from hyperpigmentation and rosacea, this sunscreen is especially great for you! But overall, the key ingredients are beneficial for all skin types. Other active ingredients include: 9.0% Zinc Oxide, 7.5% Octinoxate. SUPERGOOP! UNSEEN SUNSCREEN SPF 40 | CATEGORY: CHEMICAL Another weightless pick is the Supergoop! Unseen which contains frankincense - a natural ingredient that helps strengthen your skin and provides simultaneous soothing, as well as a complex derived from meadowfoam seed.
Raspberry Seed Oil, Buriti Oil, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, and Prickly Pear Extract), other ingredients include: Safflower Olesomes, and Neroli Flower Extract, which helps rebalance and hydrate the skin in a calming manner. Just like Supergoop’s Unseen, It also contains: Avobenzone 1.75%, Homosalate 5.0%, Octisalate 2.0%, Octocrylene 5.0% BARE REPUBLIC MINERAL SUNSCREEN GEL-LOTION SPF 30 BARE delivers on this fragrance-free vegan light-weight overall body sunscreen. The formula is free of parabens and non-GMO. Though the sunscreen is on the lighter side of SPF, it contains great ingredients such as rose oil and calendula oil which help to soothe the skin. The sunscreen is also rich in antioxidants containing raspberry, grape and carrot seed oils. Other primary active ingredient: Titanium Dioxide BEST FOR THE LIPS: SUN BUM MINERAL SPF 30 LIP BALM
This sunscreen goes on invisible with a velvety finish and is great for all skin types - however, if you are on oily end, this sunscreen is especially great for you! Other active ingredients include: Avobenzone, 3%, Homosalate 8%, Istusakate 5%, Octocrylene 4%.
You’ve probably heard of the name Sun Bum before, but if you haven’t tried their lip balm sunscreen, it may be time to consider. The best-seller balm includes soothing ingredients like Vitamin E and Shea Butter with the active ingredient being Zinc Oxide 8%.
BEST FOR THE BODY:
COOLA CLASSIC LIPLUX ORGANIC HYDRATING LIP OIL SUNSCREEN SPF 30
COOLA CLASSIC BODY ORGANIC SUNSCREEN LOTION SPF 50 Coola is no stranger to the skin game, and their sunscreen is no exception! This SPF 50 sunscreen is fragrance-free and formulated as a lightweight SPF protector that utilizes olesome technology to optimize efficacy. Key ingredients include their Plant Protection mix (Red
Coola has made it back on our list with this rich SPF lip oil! Not only does it provide sun protection, it adds a bit of shine too with key ingredients such as: Camellia and Jojoba oils and Vitamin E. The flower extracts work great together to provide lasting moisture. Other ingredients include: Avobenzone 3.0%, Homosalate 4.0%, Octisalate 4.0%, Octocrylene 10.0%.
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ABOUT FACE GETTING THAT RUNWAY GLOW By Autumn Barker
With fall comes the end of hurricane season and the start of pumpkin spice lattes, football, and hopefully, sweater weather! After a long summer spent in the sun by the pool and/or beach, it’s time to give your skin a little attention. Time to put away that tanning oil and bring out the moisturizers!
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The fall runways feature fresh, dewy complexions with minimal makeup, but after months in the Florida sun it may seem a bit daunting to step out with a naked face. These tried and true skin care tips are sure to give you a clean, glowing complexion even Cate Blanchett would be proud of. As you begin switching up your closet and pulling out your fall wardrobe, you should also be switching up your skincare routine. While summertime requires astringent based facial cleansers to keep pores clear of the oil and sweat that the Florida heat and humidity is sure to bring out, your fall cleanser should be more moisturizing. Ole Henriksen African Red Tea Foaming Cleanser, Origins A Perfect World Antioxidant Cleanser with White Tea, and Fresh Soy Face Cleanser are great face washes that will thoroughly cleanse you without stripping your skin of essential moisture.
Many people leave exfoliating out of their skincare routine, but it is a key factor to achieving that enviable runway glow. Chances are that the summer spent outdoors and in the sun has left your skin feeling rough and looking dull due to the buildup of dead skin cells and clogged pores. Exfoliating several times a week will remove any dead skin and keep skin feeling soft and looking radiant. Be sure to be gentle when exfoliating – while exfoliating has many amazing benefits, it can also damage
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After spending your time pampering your face, take a moment to show your lips a little TLC. While most of us are religious about our skincare regimens, we often neglect our lips. It’s important to use a lip scrub every couple of days to remove dead cells that cause chapping and keep lips soft and smooth. Tarte Maracuja Lip Exfoliant and Lush Mint Julips are both made from natural ingredients and are sure to give you soft, kissable lips. Be sure to apply a rich lip balm, like Sugar Advanced Therapy Lip Treatment or Korres Lip Butter after exfoliating to lock in moisture and promote surface rejuvenation.
WITH TIME AND DEDICATION ON YOUR PART YOU TOO CAN HAVE RADIANT SKIN THAT WILL GIVE YOU THE GLOW OF A RUNWAY MODEL.
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After a summer spent slathering on sunscreen, your pores are probably in need of some extra deep cleaning. Using a clay mask a few times a week will clear out clogged pores leaving skin feeling smoother and looking brighter. Try First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Purifying Mask with Red Clay or Tarte Amazonian Clay Double Detox Exfoliating Facial Mask for deep cleansing that will leave your skin feeling refreshed. If you prefer single-use masks, check out Sephora Collection’s line which offers eight different fiber masks made to target specific issues. The Sephora Collection Rose Mask is a great choice for fall because it is enriched with rose extract and provides intense moisture for dry and dull skin.
your skin cells if you scrub too harshly. Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Face Polish and Murad Pore Reform Skin Smoothing Polish are two products that will gently exfoliate without drying or irritating your skin. After exfoliating, apply a rich moisturizer to keep skin elastic and well hydrated. In the fall your skin needs more emollient creams to help it retain moisture and keep wrinkles at bay. Créme de la Mer original moisturizing cream and La Prairie Cellular Time Release Moisturizer are two rich moisturizers that will provide you with maximum moisture-retention to promote soft and luminous skin, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. If you tend towards very dry skin try using Argan oil, which is packed full of vitamin E and essentially fatty acids that nourish and hydrate skin. Josie Maran offers several products made from 100 percent pure Argan oil that are ideal for both your face and body.
Finally, don’t forget your sunscreen. Even if it’s cloudy out the sun’s rays can still burn your skin. Protecting your skin will help prevent skin cancer, dark spots, wrinkles, and is the most important step in your skincare routine. Fortunately, there are some great products, like Fresh Peony Brightening UV Shield SPF 50+ and Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisture SPF 47, that will provide you with sun protection without a greasy finish. Unfortunately, there’s no quick and easy way to immediately have luminous skin. But with a bit of time and dedication on your part you too can have radiant skin that will give you the glow of a runway model.
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CELEBRITIES WHO CHOOSE TO LIVE A
FRUGAL LIFE Not every famous person feels the need to flaunt their extraordinary wealth. By Riesa Pascal
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While boasting a lavish lifestyle has become almost synonymous with being a celebrity in Hollywood, there are some stars who prefer to go against the grain and instead choose to live a more modest and humble life. From extreme money management to shameless coupon cutting, here are several frugal celebs who you aren’t queuing up to flaunt their excess on “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.”
SARAH JESSICA PARKER She may love high-end fashion and shop like a millionaire on the big screen, but Sarah Jessica Parker incredibly still dresses her children in hand-me-downs. Despite her net worth of $150 million, Parker has been vocal over the years about wanting to ensure that her three children don’t grow up spoiled or feeling entitled to her wealth. As a result, she’s been more than happy to recycle hand-me-downs from their older cousins and put them to good use in her little ones' wardrobes. JAY LENO After Jay Leno became the host of NBC's The Tonight Show in 1992, he decided that he would never touch his salary of $15 million annually. Throughout his career, Jay instead chose to live off his stand-up income of $10 million per year and put his other earnings into savings. It’s also worth noting that his peak The Tonight Show salary was $30 million per year, but Leno agreed to a 50% pay cut to help his staff get raises and keep their jobs—talk about a standup guy! SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR When it comes to saving dollars, coupons can be an absolute lifesaver and apparently Sarah Michelle Gellar would agree! Her net worth is around $20 million, but being a millionaire hasn’t made her too proud to clip coupons which add up to big savings over time. In order to avoid paying more bucks for her everyday purchases, Gellar will often use coupons at the grocery store or even the department store during her shopping trips. PAUL MCCARTNEY Just because you are loaded doesn’t mean you have an obligation to share that wealth with others! Even though he is one of the most famous rock stars of all time, Paul McCartney is well-known for his humble and frugal ways. Case in point? Despite his net worth of $1.2 billion, The Beatles frontman has no shame in asking guests to pay for their own drinks at a party. The frugality doesn’t end at just his friends either. His own daughter Stella had to buy clothes from second-hand shops as a child and even paid her own way through school. KRISTEN BELL Who’s to say you have to change your fashion tastes just because your income increases? After a successful Broadway career and an acclaimed role in Disney’s highest earning animated movie of all time, Kristen Bell has amassed a net worth of $40 million. Needless to say, the Frozen star could afford to wear any designer she wants on the red carpet, but she is surprisingly well-known for being a much more budget conscious shopper than her celebrity peers. For one event, Bell even donned a $45 dress from Target and she certainly didn’t have to sacrifice style for budget in order to do so! VINCENT KARTHEISER With a net worth of $6 million, you may be surprised to learn that Mad Men star Vincent Kartheiser lives an extremely modest lifestyle. Rather than invest his wealth into swanky sports cars, Kartheiser is a devoted bus and train user who prefers to take public transit everywhere. If that wasn’t impressive enough, get a load of this— Kartheiser also lives in a one-bedroom apartment in Hollywood and frequently donates gently used goods to charities as a way to recycle and give back. TYRA BANKS Even though she has a net worth of $90 million, Tyra Banks is the queen of penny pinching and has never been shy about doing so! From keeping the free shampoo and soaps left in her fancy hotel rooms to making DIY oil blotters from disposable toilet seat protectors, Banks is notorious for her frugality and speaks openly about her clever tips for how to stretch a dollar.
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timeless expressions of good taste, beauty and luxurious perfection.
Rolls-Royce products enjoy an expansive lifetime, ultimately becoming timeless expressions of good taste, beauty and luxurious perfection. Phantom occupies a unique, pinnacle position in this regard, being revered for its timeless elegance. The eighth-generation of Phantom was presented in 2017. In creating the new expression, RollsRoyce designers and engineers have been guided by the requests of clients, who have implored Rolls-Royce not to make any major changes to an already iconic motor car. In answer to these client demands, only the lightest of design touches, embellishments, and adaptations have been incorporated. Indeed, it is not about what should be changed, but in fact, what should be preserved and protected. The most obvious and important feature to be retained is Phantom’s commanding presence. This has been further enhanced by a new polished horizontal line between the daytime running lights above the Pantheon Grille. This gives Phantom a new and assertive modernity, reflecting its driver-focused character. A subtle geometric change to the Pantheon Grille makes the ‘RR’ Badge of Honour and Spirit of Ecstasy mascot more prominent when viewed from the front. The grille itself is now illuminated, a feature debuted and popularised in Ghost. The headlights are graced with intricate laser-cut bezel starlights, creating a visual connection with the Starlight Headliner inside, and adding further surprise and delight to Phantom’s night-time presence. Phantom’s side profile retains Rolls-Royce’s signature short front and long rear overhang, long wheelbase and broad c-pillar, the latter giving greater privacy for occupants. The silhouette preserves the elegant key lines running from the Spirit of Ecstasy to the tapering rear tail. The ‘split-belt’ line begins at the front fender and curves gently towards the rear door, emphasising the car’s long dashto-axle proportions, before falling gently towards the lantern-like rear lamps. The heavily undercut ‘waft line’ creates a strong shadow, visually signalling the marque’s unequalled ‘Magic Carpet Ride’. The side profile is further enhanced with a suite of new wheels. A 3D, milled, stainless steel wheel with triangular facets is available to commission in a fully or part-polished finish. Alternatively, Phantom may be graced with a truly elegant disc wheel, recalling the romance of 1920’s Rolls-Royce
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“Phantom itself is − technically, materially, aesthetically and dynamically − still the ‘best car in the world”
motor cars. This disc wheel is produced in both polished stainless steel and black lacquer, perfectly encapsulating the sense of flight on land. Responding to Phantom clients who have previously requested a darkened chrome grille surround, black bonnet reins, windscreen surround and side frame finishers, these may now be commissioned. This aesthetic now enables Rolls-Royce to transform Phantom into the lightest of light or the darkest of dark appearances. Phantom’s sumptuous interior remains almost unaltered: the steering wheel has been made slightly thicker, providing a more connected and immediate point of contact for the owner-driver. Phantom and Phantom Extended have distinct characters of their own, representing two different seats of power. Phantom is now predominantly favoured by the ever-increasing number of clients wishing to be in the driving seat themselves. For those preferring to command the road from the rear seat, Phantom Extended offers the definitive super-luxurious chauffeur-driven experience. Now, Phantom includes the debut of ‘Rolls-Royce Connected’. This enables the owner to send an address directly to the motor car from Whispers, the RollsRoyce private-members’ Application, providing seamless navigation to an event, restaurant, dealership or even the Home of Rolls-Royce itself. ‘Rolls-Royce Connected’ also displays the motor car’s location, security status and current ‘health’ condition on Whispers; at the touch of a button, the owner can contact a preferred dealership for any servicing requirements or information about the car. As the marque’s pinnacle product, Phantom attracts an elite stratum of
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Rolls-Royce clients. Established and successful, at the top of their field and often in the public eye, these are determined and demanding people. It is no coincidence that Phantom attracts the most ambitious and challenging Bespoke commissions ever undertaken by Rolls-Royce. The resulting creations − each an artistic masterpiece in its own right − illustrate a broader truth: since its inception, Phantom has always been whatever the client wants it to be; not only the ‘best car in the world’, but the best car for them and their world. Self-evidently, there is no such thing as a ‘typical’ Phantom client. Spanning the ‘poles of luxury’, they may be everyounger or older, modern or traditional, self-made or from long-established wealth. Their commissions reflect a full spectrum of interests and influences. At one extreme, Phantom takes on a subversive, almost rebellious character – youthful, dynamic and daring. At the other, Phantom transforms into an ode to luxury grandeur and timelessness. The challenge of the RollsRoyce Bespoke Collective is to accommodate this vast expanse of client characteristics and desires in one pinnacle product. The eighthgeneration Phantom has thus been deliberately designed to offer a ‘blank canvas’ for Bespoke personalisation, capable of becoming whatever the client wishes it to be, and a true reflection of their individual style and character. Phantom’s great strength and appeal is that it allows clients to position themselves anywhere between these ‘poles of luxury’, defining luxury on their own terms. And wherever that point happens to lie, they have the assurance that Phantom itself is − technically, materially, aesthetically and dynamically − still the ‘best car in the world’.
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LUXURY ESSENTIALS
TOM FORD TOBACCO VANILLE
The richly-blended combination of spices, wood sap, tobacco leaves, and vanilla of this classic fragrance the perfect addition to any fall wardrobe. The rich tobacco notes and sweeter vanilla tones blend together to form a sensually masculine scent that is ideal for both everyday wear and special occasions. $215 nordstrom.com
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO PINTO MEDALLION CAP-TOE OXFORD These Salvatore Ferragamo leather oxfords are a sure way to be on trend this season. The brogue detailing and clean design exude both sophistication and style that will enhance your wardrobe. $620 neimanmarcus.com
TOM FORD MEN’S FRANKLIN AVIATOR SUNGLASSES Tom Ford sunglasses are known for being both glamorous and luxurious. This pair’s sleek black frames and timeless design will add an effortless elegance to any outfit that will make you the eyewear envy of all your friends. $360 bloomingdales.com
DOLCE & GABBANA SINGLE GUSSET LEATHER BRIEFCASE The clean lines and structured design of Dolce & Gabbana’s Single Gusset Leather Briefcase make it a fall wardrobe staple. Complete with interior zip and organizational pockets, this Italian-made briefcase is a must-have. $1845 neimanmarcus.com
JOHN HARDY METEORITE & BLACK SAPPHIRE CUFF LINKS These earth-inspired cufflinks made from black sapphire, meteorite and sterling silver are the perfect accessory to enhance your everyday suit. The subtle elegance of the beautifully crafted cufflinks will add an air of sophistication to your wardrobe. $550 bloomingdales.com
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A HEALTHY WAY OF EATING Supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), DASH ranks high on nutritious plans lists. Its acronym stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. Although the diet’s primary aim is to lower blood pressure and to improve blood lipid levels, DASH can have a positive effect on your waistline too. Unlike other diets that promise miracles and place restrictions on important food groups, DASH focuses on limiting daily sodium intake and adding more whole grains, fresh fruit and veggies to your plate. Six or fewer servings per day of lean meats are also allowed. In other words, you cut out the junk: Avoid processed foods (which are loaded with sodium) and limit refined sugars and saturated fats. Coronary heart disease and stroke are two of the leading causes of mortality in the United States. A typical American diet consists of 3,300 milligrams of sodium per day, and according to Harvard’s School of Public Health, 75 percent of the sodium comes from processed foods. Why is high salt intake so dangerous? Diets high in sodium increase blood pressure, which strains your heart. Eventually this can damage your blood vessels and organs. According to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, individuals who consume large amounts of sodium, and low amounts of potassium, have a higher risk of dying from a heart attack. But the good news is that by changing your dietary habits you can minimize your risk! DASH is a healthy way of eating because the plan is rich in potassium, calcium, magnesium, fiber, and protein. Moreover, DASH research showed that a diet plan containing 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day lowered blood pressure. And a plan containing only 1,500 mg had an even greater effect. So, who should try DASH? Individuals who have high blood pressure, diabetes or chronic kidney disease, African Americans, and adults aged 51 and older. According to the Mayo Clinic, the diet “is also in line with dietary recommendations to prevent osteoporosis, cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.”
individuals. This is why it is highly recommended that you gradually increase your intake of fiber-rich foods. You should also chat with your physician about what sodium level is right for you. And, if your main goal is to lose weight quickly, aim for 1,600 calories per day. Of course, a healthy weight-loss plan should include exercise too. In a 2010 study, overweight participants with high blood pressure who exercised and followed the DASH diet plan, lost on average 19 pounds in 4 months. As always, consult with your physician about the right type of exercise for you and your goals. For more information on the DASH Diet Weight Loss Solution, visit dashdiet.org
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What about shedding those extra pounds? Well, it’s no secret that eating more veggies (while avoiding saturated fats and refined sugars) can help you maintain a healthy weight. Nutrition expert Marla Heller, MS, RD, used the DASH research to develop a weight-loss plan that promises better health. During phase one, you cut out whole grains and fruit. During this 2-week, “low-carb transition phase,” you will immediately notice effects on the waistline. In the second phase you reintroduce fruit, starchy veggies, and whole grains into your diet. Take note that the DASH plan has more daily servings of fiber that can cause gastrointestinal discomfort in some
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LULULEMON INVIGORATE HIGH-RISE TIGHT 25"
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Great for working out, commuting, work, and travel. Featherweight Stretch™ fabric made with recycled polyester feels silky sleek and light as air. $69 / Athleta.com
LULULEMON DOUBLE ROLLER
Focus on your strength, not your sweat. Powered by Everlux™, our fastest-drying fabric, the ultra-breathable Invigorate collection handles heat and sweat during intense workouts. $128 / Lululemon.com
Let’s roll. Release post-sweat tension in your back, arms, and legs with this two-in-one roller. $58 / Lululemon.com
NIKE NIKE FLEX STRIDE RUNNING SHORTS
The Nike Flex Stride Shorts have an all-new woven fabric and enhanced breathability in high-sweat areas. Their soft brief liner provides secure support where you need it most. Convenient pockets stash items on the run. $50 / Nike.com
ADIDAS ULTRABOOST SHOES
Your next big run is right around the corner. Embrace minimalism and still stand out while you train in these Ultraboost Shoes. They have an Adidas Primeknit upper that stretches to give your feet full freedom while you run. Responsive cushioning gives you back what you put in for endless energy. $180 / Adidas.com
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MEET, PALOMA Let us introduce you to margarita’s cousin. Mexico’s contribution to the cocktail canon is extensive. Just look at the Margarita. Well, Palmoa is the runner up! (along with many others)
FELTON DRINKING GLASSES Delicate vertical ribs on the interiors of these beautifully simple cocktail glasses give the vessels a refined air and subtly faceted look. Perfect for serving lemonade, sparkling water and cocktails, the highball and double oldfashioned glasses suit casual and elegant occasions alike and clean up easily in the dishwasher. $4 / Crateandbarrel.com
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The Paloma is a refreshing, easy-to-make drink that combines tequila, lime juice and grapefruit soda/juice. Its origin story is uncertain, but most reports say its creation is in the 1950s. Blanco tequila is the traditional choice, but lightly aged reposado also makes a fine drink. In this case, it’s best to keep the añejo capped, as the well-aged expression’s oaky profile disrupts that clean, refreshing taste you want in a Paloma. In Mexico, Jarritos soda is a popular choice for adding the effervescent grapefruit note. This brand is relatively easy to find stateside, particularly in grocery stores that stock Mexican foods and ingredients. However, as bartenders continue to embrace fresh juice in their cocktails, it has become increasingly common to use
fresh grapefruit juice in place of the grapefruit soda. If you want to go that route, you can complement the juice with unflavored sparkling water to achieve the necessary bubbly effect. This combination yields a similar cocktail, so it’s worth the experiment. But grapefruit soda is the more traditional choice when making Palomas. Some people may also choose to rim the glass with salt, while others add a pinch of salt straight into the glass. This step isn’t necessary, but it does add a savory quality that melds beautifully with the earthy tequila and tart grapefruit. And it opens the possibility of using a spiced salt, like Tajín, for an extra seasoning kick. Because the Paloma is constructed right in the glass, you don’t need any bar tools to make it. Just add your ingredients to a highball glass with ice, and you’re ready to enjoy a refreshing cocktail.
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We all walk into the bar and usually order our regular cocktail without thinking twice. No matter what your elixir of choice is you know what you drink and what it tastes like. What if I told you the glass that holds your spirit preference makes a difference to your experience? Would that make you pay attention to what vessel you sip from the next time you are at your favorite watering hole? I promise you will appreciate your bartender who knows what glass to use even more the next time you belly up to the bar. Most of us have a go to cocktail when we go out to a bar or restaurant. No matter where you are in the world your cocktail should conform to the glass in your hand. Vodka and soda is your choice; a rocks glass is placed in front of you without a second thought from you. A mojito is served in a tall glass with a straw and the ever-present mint and lime mingling together among the ice. A snifter gets pulled out after a dinner party for cognac and the like. But have you ever wondered why? There is a method to the madness that we would usually overlook. Most bars will serve a cocktail or liquor in a few glasses that should be found in all bars universally. You have the all-purpose rocks glass aka Old Fashioned or double Old Fashioned glass. There is also the Collins glass, snifter, martini and the list goes on.
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I want to focus on the glassware you find most often in the bar, the rocks glass. Whether you realize it or not this glass helps accentuate the flavors that make you cherish the drink that sits in front of you. A single liquor drink on the rocks, with muddled fruit, bitters or a mixer is the classic drink that ends up in this style of glass. A usually short and wide brim allows you to take in the aromas and flavors that are mixed within. This style of glass affects both your taste and your sense of smell in a positive way. It is my favorite glass because it serves as the bartenders’ multi-tool behind the bar. If you want your whiskey neat this is the glass I would use to highlight the flavor and style of the spirit. The size and shape allows the spirit to open up and reveal the magic and hard work that went into creating something meant to please. The Old Fashioned cocktail is proof that this type of glass is the perfect choice so much that it is usually called an Old Fashioned glass. The classic Old Fashioned features not only your favorite whiskey but the addition of bitters, sugar and finished with a cherry and orange slice. Take a sip of one of these and you understand why it earned the right to have its moniker attached to a style of glassware. The whiskey and bitters open up and meld nicely on that first taste while the cherry and orange tickle your nose like a fruit filled feather floating up from
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the glass. If this was in a Collins glass, tall and thin, it would lose something without question. It might seem like a little thing but these little nuances add up to build a great cocktail experience. Cocktails that contain a single liquor and mixer on the rocks are most often found in this type of glass as well. The same reasoning applies as the wide style of the glass allows the liquid within to become a harmonious blend that pleases our senses and usually ends up in the classic saying, “Bartender, hit me again.” One of the trends that is a perfect fit for the rocks glass is a large sphere of ice usually surrounded by bourbon or scotch. This glass allows the igloo size chunk of ice to slowly melt and let the chosen liquor in the rocks glass be the star. I would be willing to bet that most of us do not even give it a second thought when it comes to which type of glass ends up in front of us or why. No matter how you prefer your cocktail be sure to know there was some thought in choosing the right glassware to fit the drink. There really is a reason behind the many shapes and sizes of the glassware that is awaiting the next cocktail behind the bar. Of those choices the rocks glass reigns supreme because of its versatility and ability to deliver and delight your senses in more ways than one.
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ORLANDO’S ELITE DOCTORS 2022
In prefacing this introduction, we’d like to offer an observation, which should be of interest to all. Regardless of medical school class rankings, graduates are all referred to as “DOCTOR.” With this revelation, we should all know that when choosing a physician, one must accept responsibility for adequately researching the doctor he or she is considering. Within our present day society, most licensed to practice medicine are truly miracle workers whether they are completely restructuring someone’s face or saving a life. As much as we realize that every physician is an asset to our
community, we also know that some have established themselves at the top of their profession and are considered special; these are the ‘elite,’ the very best of the best. When seeking perfection, we search for the professional who has made it his or her life goal to excel within a field of specialization through many years of study, dedication and determination, continually challenging themselves to advance their knowledge; these brilliant human beings not only save lives but also enrich their communities with a skill set second to none. Beyond this and in order to stay abreast of the latest, almost daily changing
medical advancements, the ‘elite’ undergo rigorous maintenance, updating through seminars, conferences and advanced studies to keep current with new technology and procedures. In adding our ‘Orlando’s Elite Doctors’ section with this issue, we present a group of physicians, all of whom are reputable, Board Certified in their areas of expertise, extremely well recognized within our community and chosen by their peers. Our objective is to initiate a continuing dialogue with our readers, with an aim toward personalizing some of the finest doctors available.
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Yassar Chakfe, MD, MSC Brain & Nerve Center Brain & Nerve Center, an advanced neuromuscular and neurology care center, was founded in 2011 by Dr. Yassar Chakfe to provide residents of Central Florida individualized superior neurologic care. Dr. Chakfe is a distinguished neurologist and neuromuscular specialist, a talented educator and neuroscientist who has over 25 years of combined expertise in neurologic care, teaching and research that enabled him to position his practice in the forefront of neurology providers in Central Florida. He utilizes state of the art technology and diagnostic tools combined with up-to-date evidence-based therapies to individualize the care to meet each patient’s needs and co-existing health issues. Dr. Chakfe believes in the significance of educating his patients about their neurologic conditions and treatment options to help them make the best informed decision when choosing appropriate treatment and to ensure their compliance with it. Dr Chakfe enjoys managing patients with all neurologic conditions, particularly those with challenging presentations. Dr. Chakfe obtained his MD from Damascus University in Syria. He then moved to Canada and pursued his academic career in neurologic research at the renowned Center for Research in Neuroscience and Montreal Neurological Institute at McGill University. His research centered around investigating mechanisms underlying normal and disease processes of the brain. He completed his graduate studies from the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery and obtained a Master of Science degree. His research was presented at international conferences and published in distinguished neuroscience journals. Dr. Chakfe then completed neurology residency training at State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University followed by a fellowship training in clinical Neurophysiology and Neuromuscular Medicine at the prestigious Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women Hospital and Harvard Medical School where he was mentored by world-renowned neuromuscular specialists. This outstanding training has enabled him to be a leader in the delivery of neurology and neuromuscular care in Central Florida. The primary focus of Dr. Chakfe’s practice is diagnosis and management of patients with neuromuscular conditions such as motor neuron disease (e.g. Lou Gehrig disease), autoimmune neuromuscular conditions such as myasthenia gravis, Guillain Barre Syndrome, CIDP, and other neuropathies and muscle disease. Among other neurologic conditions he treats are
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Kamran Azad, MD Azad Plastic Surgery
Dr. Kamran Azad is a one of the few board certified plastic surgeons in Central Florida with additional aesthetic fellowship training. Dr. Azad specializes in Aesthetic Surgery of the breast and body. After graduating summa cum laude from the University of California – Irvine, Dr. Azad received a Masters Degree in Science, Applied Physiology from Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Azad was awarded his medical degree at the Chicago Medical School where he graduated in the top 10% of his class. He was a candidate for the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society for outstanding academic achievement. Dr. Azad completed his residency in General Surgery at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York, serving as Chief Resident his final year. He then was selected to complete his Plastic Surgery residency at the Albert Einstein/ Montefiore Medical Center in New York under the direction of Dr. Mark Sultan, Dr. Mark Smith, and Dr. Joseph Shin, one of the most rigorous and prestigious plastic surgery training programs in the Northeast. While in New York, Dr. Azad was afforded the opportunity to learn from numerous international leaders in both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Dr. Azad chose to pursue a full year of additional training, focused exclusively on Cosmetic Surgery. He was selected
to attend one of the most prestigious fellowship programs in Aesthetic Surgery at the Plastic Surgery Center in Sacramento, under the direction of the country’s top plastic surgeons. During this year, Dr. Azad enjoyed the opportunity to hone his skills in what is considered to be the highest volume cosmetic surgery practice in the United States. There he was trained in the most advanced aesthetic surgical techniques of the face, breast and body – a skillset that he brings to each and every one of his patients. Dr. Azad is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is currently a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and a current member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). He is also affiliated with Oviedo Medical Center in Oviedo, FL. Perhaps the most important qualification of Dr. Azad is his compassion and keen awareness that communication of expectations is of great importance. As an Aesthetic plastic surgeon, you not only have to have great technical skills, vast knowledge of the anatomy, and the principles of plastic surgery, you also have to be able to develop a relationship with the patient by listening to their needs, gaining their trust, and being there for them throughout the entire process.
2340 Glenwood Dr., Winter Park, FL 32792 | azadplasticsurgery.com | P: 407-848-3400
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Dr. Robert T. Baker Gastroenterology Specialists of Orlando
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Baker obtained his Medical Doctorate at the University of Florida. He completed his fellowship at Tulane University in New Orleans. He obtained a BS degree in biology at Florida A&M University. Dr. Baker is a Board Certified Gastroenterologist. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Dr. Baker was recommended for and was accepted into the prestigious Musser-Burch Honor Society during his fellowship at Tulane University. He served 10 years as Chief of Gastroenterology at Orlando Regional Medical Center. He also served as managing partner at the largest gastroenterology group in Orlando for two years. He is now the proud CEO of his own private practice, Gastroenterology Specialists of Orlando. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: His lovely family. He has been married for 33 years and has two wonderful children. Dr. Baker is also listed as a member in “Leading Physicians of the World.” AWARDS: Dr. Baker has also been voted several times by the prestigious Orlando
Magazine as one of Central Florida’s “Top Doc.’s” and he is mentioned in Orlando Style Magazine as one of Florida’s Elite Doctors. He is well known and has numerous articles with the local Orlando Times Magazine. SPECIALTY: Dr. Baker is an expert in the techniques of Endoscopy, Colonoscopy and other gastroenterology procedures. WHAT SETS HIM APART: Dr. Baker takes pride in making sure his patents leave his office with a comprehensive understanding of their illness and how they can work together to improve their health. Dr. Baker believes that a doctor should be a healer and a teacher in order to give the best care to patients. OFF HOURS: Dr. Baker is a collector of fine art and a jazz music connoisseur. He collects antiques and rare cognacs and enjoys the outdoor world, especially bass fishing. CHARITABLE WORK: Dr. Baker is involved in a number of charities and organizations to which he devotes time and contributions.
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100 W. Gore St., Suite 300, Orlando, FL 32806 | P: 407-245-3124 | www.drroberttbaker.com
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Central Florida Retina Gokul N. Kumar, MD & Eric G. Feinstein, MD Dr. Gokul N. Kumar received his B.S. in biomedical engineering from
Northwestern University and his M.D. and M.B.A. from the University of Illinois in Chicago. He completed his ophthalmology residency training at Washington University in St. Louis, where he spent an additional year as Chief Resident and clinical instructor to residents. During his fellowship at Emory University, whose fellowships have ranked in the top three for over three decades, Dr. Kumar completed his surgical retina fellowship. Several medical honors have been awarded to Dr. Kumar; among them, the faculty at Washington University chose him as the best clinical and surgical ophthalmology resident. In his leisure time, he enjoys golfing, running, and spending time with his family. Dr. Eric G. Feinstein received his M.D. from the University of Virginia
and completed his ophthalmology residency training at Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary at the University of Illinois in Chicago. His fellowship in
vitreoretinal surgery was at the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute at the University of Colorado. Dr. Feinstein is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has received multiple honors and awards, including a prestigious research fellowship in ophthalmology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering. He has authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed medical journals and presented research at many national meetings. In his leisure time, he enjoys tennis, hiking, cycling, and spending time with his family. We are honored to be recognized as the most well-established and highly respected practice in the region offering board-certified fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeons who are skilled compassionate retina consultants that utilize the most advanced technology and innovation, specializing in both common and complex disease treatments and retina care.
3824 Oakwater Circle, Orlando FL 32806 | P: 1-800-255-7188 | www.centralfloridaretina.com | info@cfretina.com
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Juan Ros-Escalante, MD, FAANEM Neurology & Neurodiagnostics Neurology & Neurodiagnostics, LLC opened its doors in 2014 and is led by triple board-certified Neurologist Dr. Ros-Escalante. The practice specializes in caring for adults with neurological disorders, in addition to having a special interest in treating patients with neuromuscular diseases. At their Neurophysiology Laboratory in their Lake Mary Professional Campus Office, Dr. Ros-Escalante himself performs electrodiagnostic evaluations of nerve conduction & electromyography ensuring the highest quality of data collection and interpretation. The practice for electroencephalography studies has an experienced certified electroencephalography technician in Amy. She is dedicated, caring and proficient, not to mention enchanting. Neurology & Neurodiagnostics is composed of a “Dream Team” of professionals striving to provide the best and most advanced neurological care to their patients. The team has Ariana in the front, Vanessa as medical assistant, Veronica as infusion and Multiple Sclerosis therapies coordinator, and Crystal as Office Manager. The entire staff is welcoming, delightful, friendly, and engaging. Their office provides its patients with a warm and comfortable private-practice atmosphere to receive care close to home. Dr. Ros-Escalante’s affiliation with the nationally recognized top Neurology Program at Adventhealth ensures care will be world-class. Dr. Ros-Escalante trained at the prestigious institutions Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the Barrow Neurological Institute located in Phoenix, Arizona. He holds board certifications in Neurology and in Clinical Neurophysiology from
the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. In addition, he is certified by the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine in Nerve Conduction and Electromyography techniques. Dr. Ros-Escalante is affiliated with the AdventHealth Neuroscience Institute and serves as staff Neurologist and Stroke Program Director at AdventHealth Altamonte Campus. He is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology and a Fellow member of the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Dr. Ros-Escalante served as a Medical Officer in the US Army and had the privilege of having functioned as Chief of Neurology Service at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii prior to transitioning to civilian life. His military accolades include a Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon. At Neurology & Neurodiagnostics the friendly and professional office staff collaborate very closely with primary care physicians, referring providers, and other specialists to deliver the best care possible to their patients. When he is not caring for patients, Dr. Ros-Escalante enjoys watching his teenage boys play travel baseball in weekend tournaments. You can also find him relaxing at the beach with his family or enjoying nature while riding his bicycle on one of the many trails of central Florida. Dr. RosEscalante’s life philosophy, as a great leader once said: “It always seems impossible, until it's done”
1355 S. International Pkwy., Ste. 2451, Lake Mary, FL, 32746 | P: 407-250-3290 | neurologylakemary.com
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Dr. Jennifer Gonzalez, FAAO Truly Eye Care “The transition to private practice owner from clinical director has been hard work, but a dream come true”, says Dr. Jennifer Gonzalez, FAAO. Since opening their doors in Spring 2022 Truly Eye Care has held the standard of exceptional patient care at the forefront. Drawing from her diverse experience and education she has created an environment that provides exceptional patient care with the most up to date training and technology. The driving force behind opening Truly Eye Care was to take the personalized eye care experience she offered patients in a surgical setting and bring it to a broader audience all while providing opportunities of growth to company team members and students alike. The practice serves as a platform for students from all over the country to come learn about myopia control, surgical collaborative care, and fitting scleral contact lenses for irregular corneas (Keratoconus) or severe dry eye. Her passion for education led her to pursue her post doctoral Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry. This allows her to participate in ongoing research and share knowledge with colleagues at annual Academy meetings. In addition to her passion for academia, she enjoys participating in her community. Dr. Gonzalez is fortunate to be bilingual. As such, she enjoys sharing her story and educating the latino community. She has been interviewed and participated on morning talk shows with Jenny Castillo on Rumba 100.3 to share her knowledge and experiences in the hopes of inspiring and educating others. Having grown up in a Spanish speaking home she understands the comfort receiving care in one’s native language can bring. Truly Eye Care is also proud to partner with local charitable organizations such as Miles to Go, Runway to Hope, and the Central Florida Society of Optometric Physicians to provide services, support, and educate whenever possible. Her top priority has always been and still remains, patient care. The team she has built at Truly Eye Care go above and beyond to make sure patients leave feeling well cared for, and well informed. They specialize in comprehensive medical eye care for patients of all ages as well as traditional vision care needs.
Services include:
-Myopia Control -Dry Eye Spa -Diabetic and Glaucoma Eye Care -Specialty and Traditional Contact Lens fittings -Boutique Optical -Lasik and Cataract Surgery Consultation and Co-Management
4750 The Grove Dr., Ste. 164, Windermere, FL 34786 | P: 407-801-2477 | www.trulyeyecare.com
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Jaya B. Kumar, MD, FASRS Florida Retina Institute
Jaya B. Kumar, MD, FASRS, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon. Her impressive education and training began at Saint Louis University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science with Honors and earned her medical degree. Dr. Kumar completed an internship in internal medicine at Saint Louis University and her ophthalmology residency at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. Following her residency training, Dr. Kumar completed a fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Jaya Kumar has recently qualified to receive the new Fellow of The American Society of Retina Specialists (FASRS) designation. FASRS is awarded based on criteria that recognize members in good standing who have demonstrated consistent commitment to the Society, ASRS, expertise in the management of vitreoretinal disorders, and the highest ethical and professional standards. Throughout her career, Dr. Kumar has strived to enhance her knowledge in the field of ophthalmology while providing evidence-based patient care. She continues to participate as a subinvestigator in numerous on going clinical trials, has presented her work at several national conferences. Dr. Jaya Kumar is continuously selected as featured guest speaker and presenter at local and national networking events including Women in Ophthalmology,
AAO Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring, AAO and ASRS national meetings, Vit Buckle Society, Florida Society of Ophthalmology, among many others. She has authored several book chapters, contributed and published in multiple peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Kumar is an Advocate for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and has served on several curriculum committees and wellness training programs for physicians. She is also committed to international health outreach and has volunteered with the Eye Health Institute to provide in-depth eye care to the underserved populations in Jamaica. Outside of work, Dr. Jaya Kumar enjoys dance, travel and spending time with her family. She is dedicated to providing compassionate care to each and every one of her patients. ASSOCIATIONS/AFFILIATIONS • Florida Society of Ophthalmolog • American Society Retina Specialists • American Academy of Ophthalmology • Women in Retina • Women in Ophthalmology • Florida Medical Association SPECIALIZING IN Retinal Detachment Diabetic Retinopathy Macular Degeneration Laser Retina Surgery Vitreous Surgery Complex Retinal Conditions
Florida Retina Institute | 95 Columbia St., Orlando, FL 32806 | P: 407-849-9621 | floridaretinainstitute.com
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Jennifer Landa, MD InsightBio Health Jen Landa, MD, the founder of InsightBio Health, is a board certified Integrative Medicine physician with 20 years of practice in the field. InsightBio Health is located in Maitland, FL. Dr. Jen and her team of Integrative Medicine trained physicians and physician assistants help men and women feel their best by getting to the root cause of their health concerns. Common health concerns addressed by the practitioners at InsightBio Health include fatigue, poor sleep, memory issues, sub-optimal sex drive or performance, and unwelcome changes in appearance (e.g., gaining fat and losing muscle). Many people assume these are rites of passage that come with age, but the InsightBio Health team can show you that it doesn’t have to be that way. The practitioners at InsightBio Health started out in “traditional” medicine, but moved to the field of Integrative Medicine because they believe in a more wellness-based way of practicing. The InsightBio Health practitioners are dedicated to looking more deeply for answers, not just treating patient symptoms. The InsightBio Health practitioners and staff have been working together as a team for years. “Our team’s passion is to help patients feel better and optimize their health so they can enjoy life now,” says Dr. Jen. As a patient at InsightBio Health you will start with extensive laboratory testing and an in-depth patient analysis to evaluate, and help you understand, your personal state of wellness. InsightBio Health offers individualized treatment regimens tailored to each patient's specific needs, to optimize their wellness and help prevent illness. InsightBio Health has extensive experience identifying and prescribing : -safe and effective hormone treatments for men and women which are carefully monitored with regular laboratory testing and follow-up -professional grade nutritional supplements targeted to improve your specific biology and thus, your specific well-being -peptide therapy to help you achieve your health and wellness goals -health and lifestyle interventions e.g., weight loss, nutrition and exercise. The InsightBio Health practitioners use Integrative Medicine treatments to help patients heal. Once a condition is healed, many patients find they can cease using chronic medications, even medications they’ve used for years. Dr. Jen adds: “Many of our Integrative Medicine patients report life-changing results such as reduced fatigue, better sleep, weight loss and increased sexual wellness, to name a few.” InsightBio Health is welcoming new patients and looks forward to helping to guide you on your journey toward optimal health and well-being.
1059 Maitland Center Commons Blvd., Ste. 102, Maitland, FL 32751 | P: 321-370-8222 | www.insightbiohealth.com
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Ryan L. Mendro, DDS, MS Lucia Roca Mendro, DDS, MDS Precision Periodontics and Dental Implants Dr. Ryan L. Mendro and Dr. Lucia Roca Mendro have dedicated their careers to help Central Florida residents restore happier, healthier smiles. Both doctors are board certified Periodontists who have been uniquely trained in treating periodontal (gum) disease and the placement of dental implants. They believe dentistry and periodontics are the perfect combination of art and science, which gives them the opportunity to not only treat disease, but to help improve their patients’ health as well as their smiles! Dr. Ryan Mendro earned his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Florida, his Doctor of Dental Surgery at Columbia University, and his Master of Science and Certificate in Periodontics also at the University of Florida. Dr. Lucia Roca Mendro received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Francisco Marroquin University, her Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the University of Connecticut and completed her Periodontics residency and received her Master of Dental Science at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Both doctors are Diplomates of the American Board of Periodontology and Implantology, and are active members of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology, and Florida Association of Periodontists. They are published authors and remain active in the dental community and serve as members in several professional organizations. Rest assured, you can expect quality, expert care and the most advanced state of the art treatment options. At Precision Periodontics and Dental Implants, the team is committed to providing the latest technology, such as LANAP™; Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure, a specialized treatment for gum disease. Additionally, both doctors provide the Chao Pinhole™ Surgical Technique, a revolutionary alternative to conventional gum grafting for the treatment of receding gums. Both procedures are minimally invasive and do not require the use of any scalpels or stitches. Additionally, Dr. Ryan L. Mendro and Dr. Lucia Roca Mendro use computed tomography, or 3D scan technology. This technology can allow for the removal of hopeless teeth with the simultaneous placement of dental implants (tooth root replacements).An artificial full set of teeth can be made and attached to the dental implants, which provides an instant and permanent hold that eliminates the risk of looseness or slipping associated with traditional dentures. Sometimes this entire procedure can be performed in just a single day! These implant-supported teeth are designed to look, feel and function just like regular teeth. Treating your gum disease, receding gums and replacing your missing teeth has never been easier! In their spare time the doctors enjoy cooking, working out, outdoor activities, and spending time together with their sons Matteo and Rio and their french bulldog Maurice.
12100 Stoneybrook West Pkwy., Winter Garden, FL 34787 | P: 407-905-6777 | www.perioprecision.com
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Ly T Nguyen, MD Eye Florida, Board-Certified Ophthalmologist
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Patients who visit Dr. Ly Nguyen’s office say she is a wonderful doctor; some say she is one of the most skilled ophthalmologists serving the Kissimmee and Saint Cloud communities. Her eyes beam with gratitude when her patients tell her that she is a caring person who takes the time to listen and get to know them personally. Dr Nguyen says “I have seen tens of thousands of cases but each patient’s life story is unique, and I can still remember the details of most of my patients.” Looking back on her life, many signs point to her path in the field of ophthalmology. Growing up in the countryside in Vietnam, she developed night blindness due to malnutrition. While she was still in college at Brown University, her father developed cataracts at an earlier age due to the harsh sun as a longline fisherman. These personal experiences shape Dr. Nguyen’s passion and mission in helping her patients see better. As a board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Nguyen specializes in cataract, oculoplastic, and minimally-invasive glaucoma surgery. Her residency training at the University of Hawai’i School of Medicine and Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute at the University of Colorado has allowed Dr. Nguyen to bring her surgical expertise and aloha spirit to her private practice, Eye Florida. Her practice’s number one goal is on delivering exceptional personalized eye care for the whole family. When she is not operating or running her private practice, she is dedicated to giving back to her community. She contributes as Chief of Surgery at Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital and as a previous member of the Board of Trustee for St. Cloud Regional Medical Center. She is a co-founding member of the An Bang Professional, a non-profit organization committed to providing financial assistance to promising high school graduates and underserved communities in the United States and aboard. She believes in sharing her time and knowledge to aspire the next generation of young professionals including medical students at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. Many of her mentees have been selected to present research findings at prestigious academic conferences and some have gone on to pursue careers in medical research and ophthalmology. Dr. Nguyen’s one lifelong goal is to write a memoir about her family’s escape from Vietnam in the 1980s and their journey through Hong Kong’s refugee camp. “These memories are stories of where we came from. These are important lessons of hope, determination, success and giving back.” Reflecting on her life’s journey so far, she shares the words of Nelson Mandela: “There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”
1330 Budinger Ave, Suite 200, St. Cloud, FL 34769 | P: 407-891-2010 www.eyeflorida.com | info@eyeflorida.com
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Marc D. Shapiro, M.D. Neuro Imaging Winter Park Neuro Imaging Winter Park has been at the forefront in Brain, Spine, Head & Neck Imaging in Central Florida for over 20 years. With their 3-Tesla 32 channel MRI and 64 detector CT scanner, they perform cutting-edge imaging. In addition to their technology, the patient experience is second to none. From the moment a patient walks in the door until the end of their scan, all patients receive 'VIP' treatment. All scheduling calls are answered by a real person on site, and referring physicians have their reports and access to imaging via our PACS the same day or next morning. Dr. Marc Shapiro has been practicing for over 35 years. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic Radiology and certified and recertified (2012) in Neuroradiology. He graduated from the University of Kentucky Medical School before completing residencies at UCLA and Mount Sinai Hospital-New York and a neuroradiology fellowship at Yale, where he remained on the faculty at Yale for an additional four years and became chief of Neuro MRI and Head & Neck Radiology. Dr. Shapiro has been voted among America's Top Radiologists for the past 18 years and has been consistently voted among Orlando’s Top Radiologists. He was voted Teacher of the Year by Radiology Residents at Yale and received the University of Kentucky Medical School's Dean's Distinguished Alumnus award for 2013. He was among a select group of physicians chosen by UCF medical students as an excellent physician, role model, and teacher. He is a member of RSNA, ASNR, ASHNR, and ARRS. He is also a voluntary associate professor of Neuroradiology at UCF and University of Miami. In his offhours, Dr. Shapiro spends time at home in Winter Park with his wife and dogs, and enjoys sports, working out, politics, music, and art. Neuro Imaging Winter Park is proud to announce Dr. Rajendra Vazirani, who is an expert in musculoskeletal, body, and oncologic imaging, is now a full partner at our practice. With Dr. Vazirani's added expertise, patients now receive the same quality scans in musculoskeletal, body, and oncologic imaging that they would receive at the best academic institutions. Dr. Rajendra Vazirani has been practicing for over 15 years. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his residency at the University of Wisconsin. He completed an MRI fellowship at the University of Miami, during which he completed his Neuro rotation under Dr. Shapiro in Winter Park. Over the past 12 years Dr. Vazirani has covered for Dr. Shapiro during meetings and conferences. He is now at the City of Hope Cancer Center in Atlanta. In his off time, Dr. Vazirani enjoys music, visiting his family, and is an avid car enthusiast.
2111 Glenwood Dr., Ste 101, Winter Park, FL 32792 | P: 407-478-1550 | www.neuroimagingwp.com
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Nelsa Chacon Losada, OD Losada Vision Dr. Nelsa Losada received her doctorate from the University of Houston in 1991 and her Batchelor in Biology from USF in 1984. She has practiced in the Southwest area for 31 years. She is originally from Cuba and is fluent in Spanish but came at the age of 5 and grew up in Michigan. She served as an examiner on the Florida State Board of Optometry for several years. She has collaborated with production companies providing fitting of theatrical contacts many times. Dr. Losada is a dry eye specialist and one of the first to provide the only FDA approved treatment for dry eyes called Optilight as well as other treatments for dry eyes. The patient’s eye health is very important. We provide comprehensive eye exams. The retinal scans we take provide very important information of the patient’s eye health as well as information about their diabetes, hypertension and much more. She treats eye infections, glaucoma, eye emergencies, pre and post op cataract and lasik.
Our motto is SEE good LOOK good and FEEL good. To SEE good our automated refraction allows for a more clear and precise prescription for vision. She fits a variety of specialty contacts; multifocal, toric, gas permeable, scleral and CRT lenses that correct the vision while you sleep. To LOOK good we offer photorejuvenation with Lumenis IPL and Radiofrequency procedures. We also offer the best in fashion with designer frames including Gucci, Tom Ford, YSL, Mont Blanc, Balenciaga, Alexander Mc Queen, Fendi, Bottega Venetta, Kate Spade and more. To FEEL good our patients feel like part of their extended family. Losada Vision is a family business with her son, Alexander joining the practice in 2020. Our priorities are patient’s care, satisfaction and providing the best and latest technology for them. Come join our family.
6001 Vineland Road Suite 105, Orlando, FL. 32819 P: 407-370-6800 | www.Losadavision.com
Chirag J. Patel, MD FACS Lake Nona Ophthalmology After graduating as the Valedictorian of his high school, Dr. Patel attended the University of Florida for his undergraduate and medical degrees. He then completed an internship in Internal medicine at Richmond University Medical Center and a three-year residency in Ophthalmology at the prestigious Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. During his residency, Chirag had the privilege of learning under renowned leaders in the field of refractive surgery and ophthalmic plastic surgery. He then completed a Fellowship in Medical Retina and Research at the University of Florida - Jacksonville. Finally, Dr. Patel continued practicing and teaching residents at the University of Florida as an assistant professor of Ophthalmology. Ultimately, Dr. Patel founded Lake Nona Ophthalmology in 2013 as a unique, patientfirst practice founded on the core principles
of compassion, community, and cutting-edge care. He has since established Lake Nona Ophthalmology as an elite and premier practice offering refractive laser cataract surgery, laser vision correction, Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS), advanced functional and cosmetic eyelid surgery, and non-invasive facial cosmetic procedures. Dr. Patel is board-certified and is on staff at both Advent Health and Orlando Health. Additionally, he is an active member of American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, New York Academy of Medicine and Florida Society of Ophthalmology. Outside of the office, Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, hiking, playing sports, and rooting for his Gators!
9685 Lake Nona Village Place Suite 204, Orlando, FL 32827 P: 407-857-3937 | www.NonaEyeMD.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 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 407939-3463. disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining 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: EARLS KITCHEN+BAR The Mall at Millenia, 4200 Conroy Rd., Orlando 407-345-8260. earls.ca C: EMBER 42 W. Central Blvd., Orlando , 407-8495200. 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 , 407801-1698. 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 N: HILLSTONE 215 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-740-4005. hillstone.com
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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 eastside
W westside
W: KABOOKI SUSHI , 7705 Turkey Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819, 407-776-2001
W: THE POLITE PIG Disney Springs, 1536 Buena Vista Dr., Orlando 407-938-7444
C: KABOOKI SUSHI, 3122 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-228-3839
˚CAJUN/CREOLE˚
W: SUSHI TOMI, 8463 S John Young Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32819, 407-352-8635 W: NAGOYA SUSHI, 7600 Dr Phillips Blvd #66, Orlando, FL 32819, Market Place, 407-248-8558
W: THE BIG EASY See Website for Multiple Locations. thebigeasyfl.com N: TIBBY’S NEW ORLEANS KITCHEN See Website for Multiple Locations. tibbys.com
W: DRAGONFLY, 7972 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando, FL 32819, 407-370-3359
˚CONTINENTAL˚
N: ORLANDO MEATS 728 Virginia Dr., Orlando 407-598-0700. omeletbar.com
C: KING BAO 710 N. Mills Ave., Orlando , 407-2370013. kingbaowow.com
W: CHATHAM’S PLACE 7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando 407-345-2992. chatamsplace.com
N: THE OUTPOST NEIGHBORHOOD KITCHEN 2603 Edgewater Dr., Orlando 407-930-6282. outpostcollegepark.com
C: MAMAK -1231 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando , 407270-4688. mamakasianorlando.com
N: HAMILTON’S KITCHEN at The Alfond Inn 300 E. New England Ave., Winter Park 407-998-8090. thealfondinn.com
E: OMELET BAR 12250 Strategy Blvd., Orlando, 407-704-1597. omeletbar.com
N: THE PARKVIEW, 136 S. Park Ave., Winter Park 407-647-9103. theparkviewwp.com
W: MORIMOTO ASIA Japanese - Disney Springs, 1600 E. Buena Vista Dr., Orlando , 407-939-6686. patinagroupp.com/morimoto-asia
N: THE RAVENOUS PIG 565 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-628-2333. theravenouspig.com
C: NOODLES AND RICE 813 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-895-8833. noodlesandricecafe.com
W+N: RUSTEAK See Website for Multiple Locations. rusteakwinebar.com
N: SUSHI LOLA’S 2902 Corrine Dr., Orlando 407898-5652. sushilolas.com
W: SEASONS 52 7700 Sand Lake Rd., Orlando , 407-354-5212. seasons52.com
N: UMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT, 525 S Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, (407) 960-3993, umiwinterpark.com
C: SE7EN BITES 617 N. Primrose Dr., Orlando , 407-203-0727. se7enbites.com N: SHAKERS AMERICAN CAFE 1308 Edgewater Dr., Orlando 407-422-3534. shakerscafe.com W: SLATE 8323 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando , 407500-7528. slateorlando.com C: LONDON HOUSE, 8000 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando, FL 32819 407-743-2525. (Private Club -Membership required) N: SWINE & SONS Provisions 595 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-636-7601. swineandsons.com N: THE TAP ROOM at Dubsdread 549 W. Par St., Orlando 407-650-0100 C: THE WATERFRONT 4201 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-866-0468. thewaterfrontorlando.com W: THE WHISKEY, 7563 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando, 407-930-6517
˚ASIAN˚ C+W: HAWKERS STREET FARE - See Website for Multiple Locations. eathawkers.com
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C: TAKO CHEENA 932 N. Mills Ave., Orlando , 321-236-7457. mytakocheena.com W: KIM WU 4904 S Kirkman Rd., Orlando 407-2930752. facebook.com/Kim-Wu-Chinese-Restaurant C: MING’S BISTRO CHINESE 1212 Woodward St., Orlando 407-898-9672. C: PETER’S KITCHEN Chinese 3922 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-895-8174. peterskitchencbb. business.site
W: JACK’S PLACE Rosen Plaza Hotel. 9700 International Dr., Orlando 407-996-1787. jacksplacerestauraunt.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 , 407730-7499. artisanstableorlando.com C: THE BOHEME Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, 325 S. Orange Ave., Downtown 407-313-9000. grandbohemianhotel.com S: CANVAS RESTAURANT & MARKET 13615 Sachs Ave., Orlando 407-313-7800. , canvaslakenona. com W: CAFE TU TU TANGO 8625 International Dr., Orlando 407-248-2222. cafetututango.com
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W: CAPA Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, 10100 Dream Tree Blvd., Lake Buena Vista 407-313-7777
C+N+S+E+W: 4 RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE See Website for Multiple Locations. 4rsmokehouse.com
W: KNIFE & SPOON Ritz-Carlton Orlando , Grande Lakes 407-206-2400.
N+W+E: BUBBALOU’S BODACIOUS , BAR-BQUE See Website for Multiple Locations. bubbalous. com
W: MARKET TO TABLE 146 Plant St., Winter Garden 407-970-8876. market2table.com
C: CECIL’S TEXAS STYLE BAR-B-QUE 2800 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-423-9871. cecilsbbq.com
S: MOOR Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, 6000 W. Osceola Pkwy., Kissimmee. 407-5861101. marriott.com
C+S: PIG FLOYD’S URBAN BARBAKOA See Website for Multiple Locations. pigfloyds.com
C: THE OSPREY TAVERN 4899 New Broad St., Orlando , 407-960-7700. ospreytavern.com
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W: PRIMO JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4040 Central Florida Pkwy., Orlando 407-393-4444. primorestaurant.com N: SANTIAGO’S BODEGA See Website for Multiple Locations. santiagosbodega.com W: STRONG WATER TAVERN Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando, 6274 Hollywood Way, Orlando 407-503-5000. loewshotels.com/sapphire-fallsresort
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N northside
N: CHEZ VINCENT 533 W. New England Ave., Winter Park 407-599-2929. chezvincent.com C: DOVECOTE 390 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407930-1700. , dovecoteorlando.com N: LE COQ AU VIN 4800 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-851-6980. lecoqauvinrestaurant.com S: CHEFS DE FRANCE, 1830 Avenue of the Stars, Orlando, FL 32830,Epcot, (407) 939-5277
W: THE TASTING ROOM 99 W. Plant St., Winter Garden , 407-230-4837. chefstableattheedgewater.com
W: LA BOUCHERIE, 7625 Turkey Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819, (407) 930-1708
W: TIFFINS Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, 407-939-3463. disneygo.com
˚GREEK˚
W: VICTORIA & ALBERT’S DISNEY’S GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA, 4401 Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista 407-824-1089
C: THE GREEK CORNER 1600 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-228-0303. thegreekcorner.net
˚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: TAVERNA OPA Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Dr., Orlando 407-351-8660. tavernaoparestaurant.com
˚INDIAN˚
S southside
E eastside
W westside
˚ITALIAN˚ W: NORTH ITALIA, 7335 W Sand Lake Rd Suite 143, Orlando, FL 32819, (407) 226-0675 N+W: ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA See Website for Multiple Locations. acfp.com N: ANTONIO’S 611 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland , 407-645-1035 antoniosonline.com W: BICE LOEWS Portofino Bay Hotel 5601 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-503-1415. biceorlando.com W: CALA BELLA Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-996-3663. calabellarestaurant.com 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
W: COLUMBIA RESTAURANT, 649 Front St., Celebration 407-566-1505. columbiarestaurant.com
W: AASHIRWAD INDIAN RESTAURANT 7000 S. Kirkman Rd., Orlando 407-370-9830. Aashirwadrestaurant.com
W: CUBA LIBRE Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Dr., Orlando 407-226-1600. cubalibrerestsauraunt.com
S: BOMBAY CAFE 1137 Doss Ave., Orlando , 407- 240-5151. bombaycafeorlando.net
E: GOODFELLA’S PIZZERIA 11873 East Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-658-6615. goodfellasorlando.com
S: PADRINO’S CUBAN BISTRO 13586 Village Park Dr., Orlando 407-251-5107. padrinosbistro.com
N: KOHINOOR INDIAN RESTAURANT Ethan Allen Plaza, 249 W. State Rd. 436, Suite 1093, Altamonte Springs 407-788-6004. kohinootindianrestaurant.com
W: MULINO Walt Disney World Swan Resort, 1200 Epcot Resort Blvd., Lake Buena Vista 407-9341199. swandolphin.com/ilmulino
˚DESSERT˚ C: BETTER THAN SEX 1905 N. Orange Ave., Orlando , 407-761-8949. betterthansexorlando.com
N: MEMORIES OF INDIA Shoppes at Lake Emma, 3895 Lake Emma Rd., Lake Mary 407-8040920. memoriesofindiacuisine.com
N: BUTTERMILK BAKERY 1198 Orange Ave., , Winter Park 321-422-4015. buttermilk-bakery.com
W: SAFFRON INDIAN CUISINE 7724 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando (407) 674-8899
C: CHARLIE’S GOURMET PASTRIES 3213 Curry Ford Rd., Orlando 407-898-9561. charliesgourmetpastries.com
N+E: TAMARIND See Website for Multiple Locations. tamarinfl.com
C: P IS FOR PIE 2806 Corrine Dr., Orlando 407-7454743. crazyforpies.com
˚IRISH˚
N+W: THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY See Website for Multiple Locations. thecheesecakefactory.com
N: FIDDLER’S GREEN 544 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-645-2050 fidderlsgreenorlando.com
E: VALKYRIE DOUGHNUTS 12226 Corporate Blvd., Orlando valkyriedoughnuts.com
˚FRENCH˚ N: CAFE DE FRANCE 526 Park Ave. S., Winter Park 407647-1869. , lecafedefrance.com
W: HAGAN O’REILLY’S IRISH PUB 16112 Marsh Rd., Winter Garden 407-905-4782 W: RAGLAN ROAD Irish Pub and Restaurant Downtown Disney, 1640 E. Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista 407-938-0300
C: LA BELLA LUNA 4886 New Broad St., Orlando 407-85-0025. labellalunafl.com W: LA LUCE AT HILTON,14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln., Orlando 407-597-3600. laluceorlando. com N+E: MELLOW MUSHROOM See Website for Multiple Locations. mellowmushroom.com N: NONNO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO 1140 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs 407-260-8900. nonnositalianrestaurant.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. , 407262-0050. prato-wp.com
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W: RAVELLO Four Seasons 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
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W: VINCENZO CUCINA ITALIANA, 8255 International Dr., Suite 112 Orlando, 407-745-4030. vincenzosorlando.com W: WINTER GARDEN PIZZA COMPANY , 46 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden 407-877-1930. wintergardenpizza.com
˚JAPANESE˚ C: AMURA SUSHI, 7786 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819, (407) 370-0007 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
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W: DRAGONFLY ROBATA GRILL 7972 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando 407-370-3359 dragonflysushi.com/ orlando W: NAGOYA SUSHI See Website for Multiple Locations. nagoyasushi.com
˚KOREAN˚ C: BEE WON KOREAN CUISINE, 5100 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando , 407-601-7788. beewonkorea@gmail.com N: SEOUL GARDEN 511 E. Horatio Ave., , Maitland 407-599-5199. C: SHIN JUNG 1638 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando , 407-8957345. shinjungkorean.com
˚LATIN/SPANISH˚ N: BULLA GASTROBAR 110 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 321-214-6120. bullagastrobar.com W: FOGO DE CHÃO 8282 International Dr., Orlando 407-370-0711. fogodechao.com W: MANGO’S TROPICAL CAFE 8126 International Dr., Orlando 407-673-4422. mangos.com/orlando W: TAPA TORO 8441 International Dr., Orlando 407226-2929
˚MEDITERRANEAN˚ N+W: BOSPHOROUS TURKISH CUISINE , See Website for Multiple Locations. , bosphorousrestaurant. com W: CEDAR’S PLAZA VENEZIA, 7732 W. Sand Lake Rd., Dr. Phillips 407-351-6000. orlandocedars.com
N: UMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT, 525 S Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, (407) 960-3993, umiwinterpark. com
N+W+E: PARAMOUNT FINE FOODS See Website for Multiple Locations paramountfinefoods.com
W: SEITO SUSHI 8031 Turkey Lake Rd #700, Orlando, FL 32819, (407) 248-8888.
S: VILLA DE FLORA Gaylord Palms Resort, 6000 W. Osceola Pkwy., Kissimmee 407-586-1114. gaylordpalms. com
C: SEITO SUSHI 4898 New Broad St #32814, Orlando, FL 32814, (407) 898-8801. seitosushi.com C: SHARI SUSHI LOUNGE 621 E. Central Blvd., Thornton Park 407-420-9420. sharisushilounge.com C: SHIN JAPANESE CUISINE 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 W: ZETA BAR & SUSHI LOUNGE Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln., Orlando 407-597-3600
˚MEXICAN/TEX-MEX˚ W: AGAVE AZUL 4750 S. Kirkman Rd., Orlando 407704-6930. W: TEXAS DE BRAZIL, 5259 International Dr f1, Orlando, FL 32819, (407) 355-0355 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.
W: MI CASA TEQUILA TAQUERIA Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-996-9939. rosenshinglecreek.com
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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
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W: TAQUITOS JALISCO 1041 S. Dillard St., , Winter Garden 407-654-0363
˚SEAFOOD˚ N: BLU ON THE AVENUE 326 S. Park Ave., , Winter Park 407-960-3778. bluontheavenue.com W: DEEP BLU SEAFOOD GRILLE Wyndham Grand Orlando, Bonnet Creek, 14651 Chelonia Pkwy., Orlando 407-390-2420. Deepbluorlando.com
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W: EDDIE V’S 7488 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando , 407-355-3011. eddiev.com C: MUDDY WATERS 101 S. Eola Dr., Orlando , 407843-9676. muddywaters-orlando.com W: OCEAN PRIME RIALTO, 7339 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando 407-781-4880. ocean-prime.com W: THE OCEANAIRE SEAFOOD ROOM , Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Dr., Orlando , 407-3634801. theoceanaire.com W: PADDLEFISH Disney Springs, 1670 E. Buena Vista Dr., Orlando 407-934-2628. paddlefishrestaurant.com N: REEL FISH COASTAL KITCHEN 1234 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-543-3474. reelfishcoastal.com W: TODD’S ENGLISH’S BLUEZOO Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vista 407-934-1111
˚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: SOCO 629 East Central Blvd., Orlando , 407-8491800. socothorntonpark.com
˚STEAK HOUSES˚ W: THE H Orlando 7512 Dr Phillips Blvd #80, Orlando, FL 32819 407-930-3020 , thehorlando.com
C: KRES CHOPHOUSE 17 W. Church St., Downtown Orlando 407-447-7950. , kresrestaurant. com
W: BULL & BEAR Waldorf Astoria Orlando, 14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando 407-597-5500. bullandbearorlando.com
W: A LAND REMEMBERED Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando 866-996-9939. landrememberedrestaurant.com
W: THE CAPITAL GRILLE See Website for Multiple Locations. thecapitalgrille.com
C: LINDA’S LA CANTINA 4721 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-894-4491
S: CHARLEY’S STEAK HOUSE See Website for Multiple Locations. charleyssteakhouse.com
W: MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE Dr. Phillips Marketplace, 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando , 407248-3485. mortons.com
N: CHRISTNER’S Prime Steak & Lobster 729 Lee Rd., Orlando 407-645-4443. christnersprimesteakandlobster.com W: DEL FRISCO’S Double Eagle Steak House 9150 International Dr., Orlando , 407-351-5074. delfriscos.com 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
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 , 407531-3567. donshula.com W: STK ORLANDO Disney Springs, 1580 E. Buena Vista Dr., Orlando 407-917-7440. , togrp.com/venue/ stk-orlando
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