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GREG ALEXANDER Greg Alexander is a world citizen who travels the planet to transmute all the quintessence of femininity on glazed paper. If he nourishes an atavistic passion for Greece, the ground of his ancestors, it’s in Paris that he has found his home port. As a photographer, he continues his dream of perfection because, according to him, “the photograph is a kind of plastic surgery which is able to modulate a face ad infinitum!” His vision of beauty is fragile, transitory, a little kitsch and inevitably fatal.
MARK NEJAME Mark NeJame is a renowned trial attorney who has been involved in some of the areas and country’s highest profile cases. He is routinely sought by the media as a legal commentator and is currently a Legal Analyst for CNN. He is the Founder and Senior Partner of the Law Firm of NeJame, LaFay, Jancha, Ahmed, Barker, Joshi & Moreno, P.A. a/k/a NeJame Law. NeJame Law has 15 attorneys and 4 divisions: Personal Injury, Criminal, Immigration and Business/Commercial Litigation. Mr. NeJame is a regular contributor to Orlando Style Magazine. Mr. NeJame can be reached at 407-245-1232 and NejameLaw.com.
COURTNEY CAGGIANO Courtney was born in Miami and currently resides in Orlando, Florida. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a BA degree in English Literature, where she developed her passion for the written word. She pursues all forms of writing, including journalism, nonfiction, critical literary analysis, and songwriting. In her free time, Courtney also performs as a musician and guitarist in the Orlando area.
RIESA PASCAL Riesa was born in London, England and now resides in sunny Orlando, Florida. She is a proud graduate of Florida State University where she double majored in creative writing and communication. In addition to editorial writing, Riesa is also deeply passionate about broadcast journalism and currently freelances as a TV personality with various networks in Central Florida. You can learn more about Riesa at her website: RiesaPascal.com
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YOUR MOST LUXURIOUS AND MAGICAL SUMMER GETAWAY IS CLOSER THAN EVER.
Enjoy the luxury of extra magic this summer at Waldorf Astoria Orlando. Now an official Walt Disney World® hotel, resort guests can enjoy more time for family fun with Disney’s Extra Magic Hours and FastPass+ (book up to 60 days in advance) benefits*. These Disney give you extra time to enjoy select parks, plus access to select rides and attractions for an unforgettable Disney experience. Plus, resort guests also enjoy convenient direct-to-Disney shuttle service to and from all four Disney Theme Parks and Disney Springs®. And, for an extra special experience, select guest rooms offer views of the nightly Disney fireworks, for a most amazing way to end your day. There has never been a better time to enjoy a Disney escape. For more details visit WaldorfAstoriaOrlando.com
*Valid theme park admission is required. Available for stays through December 31, 2019. Please note that not all Walt Disney World ® Theme Park attractions are available during Extra Magic Hours. Extra Magic Hours schedule and available attractions are subject to change without notice. Ask your travel provider to ensure they can give you the necessary ticket confirmation or hotel reservation number needed to utilize this benefit. Upon booking your stay, please allow from 24 -72 hours for your information to be added to the Disney reservation system.
PUBLISHER’S NOTE
Dear Readers, The City Beautiful is once again in its annual prime as tourists and natives alike rush to all of Orlando’s amazing attractions during Florida’s favorite season. Summer is here, along with countless ways to enjoy this exciting city we call home. With world-class theme parks, unique dining spots, and just a short drive to one of our state’s gorgeous beaches, June is the perfect time to adventure around the notto-be-missed summer fun in Central Florida! If your adventurous spirit tempts you to travel a bit further, this month’s Escape the Ordinary issue brings you vacation inspiration to plan a trip to remember, whether a relaxing weekend getaway or an enchanting summer excursion. Enjoy some much-needed time off with loved ones as you take off to an unforgettable paradise this June. Wherever this season takes you, you’ll be jet-setting in style with the latest trends featured in this issue. Find the hottest fun-in-the-sun looks that will refresh your wardrobe and get you ready for whatever journey awaits. You’ll also find health and beauty ideas to stay glowing, youthful, and rejuvenated all summer long. This month, we gather with family to celebrate dad, and we have you covered with great ideas for the most thrilling and stylish gifts for the father in your life. From fashionable looks that dad will love to creative and innovative gadgets. This issue is full of unique ways to tell your father how much he means to you. This year is flying by so fast, and this June issue of Orlando Style is one more reminder of how you, our loyal readers, support us month after month as we continue creating the No. 1 lifestyle magazine in Central Florida. Along with our wonderful advertisers and our talented team of writers, photographers, and designers, your faithfulness is a valuable part of our publication, and we are so grateful for you. We love hearing your opinions and comments, so be sure to stay in touch with us by “liking” us on Facebook and following us on Instagram. We want to thank Mark and Josie NeJame and to the “Runway to Hope” Organization for recognizing our work with them to “End Childhood Cancer.” We are filled with gratitude to be honored. Thank you. Happy Father’s Day! Sincerely,
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How to experience one of the world’s most celebrated resort destinations
Palm Beach may only be a two and a half hour drive from Central Florida, but the relaxation, adventure and beach-side thrills offered up will leave you feeling miles away from everything you thought a Florida vacation could be. I discovered this for myself over the course of a four-day excursion that gave me a brief yet eye-opening look at all that the magical destination of Palm Beach, Florida has to offer its millions of annual visitors. The destination presents no shortage of award-winning hotels to call home during your stay, and I had the rare opportunity to experience not just one, but two of these fabulous options. The adventure began at Boca Raton’s Premier Waterfront Property, the Waterstone Resort & Marina. My accommodations at the luxurious Four-Diamond boutique hotel featured a private balcony with breathtaking water views that truly set the mood for what was to come for myself and my companions. The elegant, intimate hotel also boasts exquisite dining options with two fabulous restaurants conveniently located on property.
Patrons of Boca Landing Restaurant get to enjoy the area’s only on-the-water dining experience with cozy seating
overlooking Lake Boca and the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway. This signature dining experience is certainly a must while staying at the property, but for my companions and I, we found that the Waterstone Rum Bar & Grill offered the easy-going atmosphere we sought after and this was where we happily spent our first evening at the property. The simple menu maintained a tasty variety of classic grilled food and refreshing specialty drinks with just the right amount of authentic Boca Flair, such as my succulent entree of Pan Seared Wild Black Grouper. Sipping post-dinner cocktails surrounded by laughter, delicious aromas, and the company of new friends was all it took for me to see why the Waterstone Resort & Marina has been called the “Ultimate South Florida Retreat” and this was only my first evening in Palm Beach. To say we started off strong is an understatement and the next day also did not disappoint. The following morning kicked off as all vacations should in my humble opinion… with a relaxing, therapeutic spa treatment at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. The historic, private resort is a sight to behold, and guests could literally spend an entire week at the magnificent property
without ever dining at the same restaurant or sleeping in the same accommodations. It was an experience of pure luxury from the moment we drove through the grand entrance, and in true Waldorf Astoria fashion, the spa experience was equally exceptional. Inspired by Spain’s Alhambra Palace, the award-winning Spa is truly a piece of art featuring everything from a 10,000 square foot Spa Garden to a private Spa Pool with underwater music. A lengthy Spa menu offered an abundance of treatments, but a destination as one-of-a-kind as Palm Beach calls for something a little more unique than your typical massage, and that was exactly what I experienced during my signature ritual bath treatment. The highlight of the six step process was a luxurious personal soaking tub with aromatic bath salts, body scrub, and refreshing citrus splash that created a unique and memorable experience of stress-releasing relaxation and indulgence. Throughout my stay in Palm Beach, I was struck time and time again by the pure beauty and sheer splendor of the pristine destination, and there’s only so much you can see from a car so my companions and I opted for a more freeing
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method of transportation in order to see and experience a different side of the area. Island Living Tours provides entertaining, yet educational bicycle tours of Palm Beach that showcase the high-society life of the Island from past to present. Led by Leslie Diver, our scenic tour highlighted the area’s world-class architecture, colorful history and its residents both famous and infamous. Leslie’s love and passion for the city was evident at every stop as fascinating facts, stories and city secrets effortlessly flowed out of her. The relaxing tour also provided us with an exceptional, up-close-and-personal view of Palm Beach that easily became my favorite experience of the entire weekend.
No matter how many days you stay in Palm Beach, you’ll always be longing for one more, and that’s just part of the magic that has transformed Palm Beach into one of the world’s most celebrated resort destinations.
In continuing the trend of relaxation and authentic South Florida experiences, it was only fitting that the last half of our stay in Palm Beach be spent at the AAA Four Diamond award-winning Hilton West Palm Beach. The casual elegance of the hotel captures the lively atmosphere of the surrounding area, and its prime location means guests can enjoy premiere Palm Beach shopping right across the street. From the first moment we stepped inside, I immediately knew I was going to have a difficult time saying goodbye to the stunning property once my time in Palm Beach had come to an end. With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking city and pool views, the temptation to leave my spacious accommodations and explore the area was strong. As countless others can attest to, it’s simply impossible to not get caught up in the buzz and excitement of all that the Hilton West Palm Beach has to offer on its premises and just a few steps away. Both locals and tourists alike show up to the property daily to take advantage of every luxurious experience from sunbathing and sipping tropical cocktails by the zero entry resortstyle pool to enjoying an exceptional dinner at the property’s signature restaurant, Galley. Galley is where I can confidently say I had my favorite dining experience in all
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of Palm Beach, and quite frankly, it stands to rival many restaurants that exists even beyond this destination. Galley staff members Jason and Aaron took such great care of my companions and I that I would’ve returned for dinner every night, if not for a greater desire to experience all the many other must-have dining options located throughout the Palm Beach area. Fortunately, our dinner at Galley took place on a Friday evening, which meant we had the pleasure of kicking off our weekend with Galley’s live music entertainment in addition to enjoying the craft cocktails and chef-driven creations that are available every day of the week. All evening long we feasted on creative, uniquely crafted dishes such as wood-fired master grilled skirt steak and authentic margarita pies straight from the Galley pizza oven. Naturally we washed it all down with refreshing beverages from the experiential mixology bar, which boasted drinks infused
with fruit flavors, local brews and twists on classic cocktails such as a Smoked Old Fashioned masterfully presented in a smoking globe. No matter how many days you stay in Palm Beach, you’ll always be longing for one more, and that’s just part of the magic that has transformed Palm Beach into one of the world’s most celebrated resort destinations. From a peace-inducing morning yoga session outside of Grandview Public Market to exploring the unique culinary and cultural experiences located within, each attraction in Palm Beach offers a multitude of ways to enjoy and experience all it has to offer. Foodies seeking a six course plated wine dinner by nationally recognized Master Chefs will enjoy the farm-to-table offerings of Swank Specialty Produce’s Master Chef dinners. The sheer elegance of RH Rooftop Restaurant located across from Hilton West Palm Beach
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Easter Party at the Siegels
Art of the Vine at Fields
3rd Thursday at City Arts Factory
Kentucky Derby Party in Winter Park
Cinco de Mayo at Rocco’s Tacos
Grand Opening of University Club
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Charity Event at Bella Collina
Advent Health Golf Tournament
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Get Your Jazz On at The Alfond Inn
Art of the Vine at Fields
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Sometimes the beauty of getting away is not going far.
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The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is Rolls-Royce as it’s never been seen before. When Sir Henry Royce said, “Strive for perfection in everything you do. Take the best that exists and make it better. When it does not exist, design it,” he could have had Cullinan in mind. Younger and more adventurous customers want a Rolls-Royce that will take them completely off the beaten track and reward them with life’s most enriching experiences. What they don’t want is a vehicle as ubiquitous as an SUV with compromises such as increased cabin noise due to the “two-box” formula; shared platforms that affect performance and comfort; the choice of being good either on-road or off-road; or a lower, more featureless SUV that blends in and becomes just another car. Cullinan is luxury in its purest form blended with perfect practicality and off-road capability. Effortless, everywhere is not just the promise behind Cullinan. It’s the fact. Making luxury effortless, everywhere engendered an evolution in Rolls-Royce’s approach to creating an authentic Rolls-Royce SUV.
Available now at Fields Motorcars Orlando, located off of I-4, just north of the Millenia Mall, and the combined sales and service facility is now conveniently located within the center of Orlando. For customers located further away Fields Motorcars Orlando offers free pickup and delivery anywhere in the state of Florida.
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LAMBORGHINI URUS
B E N T L E Y B E N TAY G A
A super sports car soul and the functionality typical for an SUV: this is Lamborghini Urus, the world’s first Super Sport Utility Vehicle. Identifiable as an authentic Lamborghini with its unmistakable DNA, Urus is at the same time a groundbreaking car: the extreme proportions, the pure Lamborghini design and the outstanding performance make it absolutely unique. Urus’ distinctive silhouette with a dynamic flying coupé line shows its super sports origins, while its outstanding proportions convey strength, solidity and safety. Without a doubt the factors at the heart of Urus’ success are advanced design, extraordinary driving dynamics and thrilling performance. All these features allowed Lamborghini to launch a Super Sport Utility Vehicle remaining loyal to its DNA.
Bentayga is unlike any other sport utility vehicle in the world. This powerful, all-terrain, all-purpose car offers an exceptional driving experience. As well as having the most technically advanced engine in its category, it has Mulliner Driving Specification fitted as standard and a choice of more paint colours than any other SUV. Bentayga brings together outstanding performance and unparalleled levels of luxury on and off-road. With its W12 petrol engine, Bentayga has redefined what an SUV engine can do. The Bentayga 6.0 litre engine achieves 0 to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds and accelerates to a top speed of 187 mph.
Urus conveys its utmost versatility also in its design, which meets the requirements of a wide variety of customers with Style packages, exterior details in carbon fiber or the Off-Road package.
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NINA WINTERS
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A River Runs Through It
Galactic Samuri
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THE ARTS
Nina Winters was born in New York City and lived in northern and southern California, New Hampshire and Clearwater, FL. She has traveled extensively in Europe, Africa and South America. Her sculptures mirror her broad worldview of the cultural and environmental aspects of life. Nina travels around the world collecting ideas for her work, getting inspiration from the peoples and environments of an eclectic mix of cultures. From a young age she developed a strong interest in painting, sculpture and architecture. She began her career as an artist in the field of paint and color. She made the cross to three dimensional art after having a vision of a monumental sculpture enduring through time as positive communications to society. Today she makes this vision a reality. Her work in bronze brings forward her sophisticated knowledge of the use of color that she developed in her painting years. She uses patinas in both bright and subtle ways to convey the stories she tells of the human potential. Nina also works in bronze, glass, steel, aluminum and concrete. She paints as well, creating what she calls “Outrageous Portraits” of people, capturing the essence of the personality. If you want a daring, unique and sophisticated portrait, she is the person to do it! She graduated from the School of Art and Architecture at Cornell University and studied in New York City at The New School, Parsons School of Design and Hunter Graduate School. Working from her studios on the waterfront of Clearwater, Florida and in the woods of New Ipswich, New Hampshire, she creates sculptures that are unique solutions for corporate, home and hotel architecture as well as monumental works for urban and country environments. Her work is in major collections in the United States, Canada, South America, Australia and England. Her clients include corporate officials from Paine Webber (now UBS), the Wall Street Group and Hiram Walker. Her work has been featured in the Paramount film “Kiss the Girls” starring Morgan Freeman & Ashley Judd.
She was interviewed on “Daytime”, a nationally syndicated television show, and poured a bronze sculpture in her outdoor courtyard studio. Gallery shows include The American Institute of Graphic Artists (NYC), The Art Directors’ Show (NYC), St. Petersburg Center for the Arts (FL), Stephen Christopher Gallery (Rancho Mirage, CA), Rick Moore Fine Arts Gallery (Naples, FL), The Pen & Brush (NYC), Capricorn Studios (Ybor City, FL) Menaul Gallery (Clearwater, FL), The Elaine Fleck Gallery (Toronto), the ARC Gallery at the MOSI Museum (Tampa), Chic Evolution in Art ( Atlanta, GA),The Colored Thumb Gallery (Miami, FL), the Aaron Faber Gallery (NYC) Duncan McClellan Gallery (St. Petersburg, FL), Dolphin Galleries (Maui, Hawaii), Rebecca Low Gallery (Dallas/Ft. Worth TX),Duncan McClellan Gallery (St. Petersberg, FL) and Stackenborg/ Greenberg Gallery (Sarasota, FL) She has been honored with many awards for excellence in sculptural concept and design.
HER WORK IN BRONZE BRINGS FORWARD HER SOPHISTICATED KNOWLEDGE OF THE USE OF COLOR THAT SHE DEVELOPED IN HER PAINTING YEARS.
Nina’s work is in major collections in the United States, Canada, England and Australia including the private collections of celebrities such as David Campbell (composer, arranger and conductor who has worked on over 450 gold and platinum albums), Chick Corea (Grammy Award winning jazz musician), Lionhead Studio founder Peter Molyneux, and Howard McCrary (Grammy Nominated music producer). Nina created a 7 foot by 9 foot monumental commission, “The Galactic Samurai/ Confrontation of Evil”, which was installed at the private residence of the Senior Vice President and Global Chief Technology Officer of PepsiCo. She also designed a 12’ sculpture for the city of Kirov, Russia. She worked for three months in Johannesburg creating a 6’ x 10 ½ modern Lion that is being installed at a castle in Kyalami, South Africa. All of her sculptures can be commissioned in any size. To contact Nina Winters or to have a private tour of her home studio and gallery in Florida, please contact her studio at nina@ninawinters.com www.ninawinters.com
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The Brothers Grimm’s Snow White Enchants Orlando Shakes’ Stage
Snow White, adapted by Brandon Roberts, produced by Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF will be appearing in the Goldman Theater from June 13 - July 28, 2019. Single tickets are available now. Group tickets ($10 - $20) are available now by phone at 407-447-1700 ext. 1, online through orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street). The Brothers Grimm fairy tale comes to life onstage in a fast-paced, comical rendition of the classic story of love, envy, and magic. Jealous of Snow White’s beauty, the wicked queen banishes the innocent princess to the woods. Will her courage and wit be enough to outsmart the queen’s evil plot? “It’s such a wonderful and creative take on a well known tale most of us grew up with,” Director of Education Anne Hering says. “This adaptation brings a fun and new take on Snow White while honoring its core message about love and courage.” The artistic team for Snow White includes Director Patrick Braillard, Scenic Designer Chris McKinney, Lighting Designer Philip Lupo, Costume Designer Mel Barger, Sound Designer Britt Sandusky, ASL Coordinator Mandy Longo, and Stage Manager Alyssa Will Zegers.
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Witness the Wonder of a Starlite Night
saturday, september 21 • hyatt regency orlando Join us to celebrate the legacy and spirit of Give Kids The World Village. Sit among the stars that fill the Village with warmth and light, as we continue to look upward and venture to brave new places. Visit givekidstheworld.org/gala for seats. For more information, gala@gktw.org. Give Kids The World Village is an 84-acre, nonprofit “storybook” resort, located near Central Florida’s most beloved attractions, where critically ill children and their families are treated to weeklong, cost-free vacations.
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VIBRANT & HYDRATED 5 oils that will save your skin! Treat your skin with these tried-and-tested facial oils that will leave your face feeling refreshed and relaxed with optimal hydration. 1. Tom Ford Beauty Intensive Infusion Face Oil ($255) The high-performance Intensive Infusion concentrate is a deeply penetrating oil-based serum that revives your skin’s healthy look, tone and radiance. Its complex infuses your skin with a potent combination of specially selected nutrients that help your skin stimulate natural repair mechanisms. 2. BeautyBio The Radiance Facial Oil ($70) Lightweight and fast-absorbing, this layerable brightening facial oil works to improve radiance, tone and texture. 3. Korres Wild Rose Vitamin A Active Brightening Oil ($54)
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR SCALP SCRUB WITH PINK HIMALAYAN SEA SALT his 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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A powerful brightening oil infused with real rose petals and boosted with Super Vitamin C, 1000 percent more stable than pure ascorbic acid, for glowing, radiant skin. 4. Tarte Maracuja Oil ($48) Delivers a radiant glow & a seamless foundation application. A few drops of the maracuja oil will help smooth, balance & brighten the appearance of your skin, while the sponge makes it even easier to apply. 5. Clè de Peau Beautè Radiant Multi Repair Oil ($168) An exquisite multi-purpose oil that leaves skin enchantingly dewy, visibly plump and firm, while reducing dullness and the appearance of wrinkles for extraordinary youthful resilience. Uniquely lightweight, non-sticky texture absorbs easily for a pleasurable smooth feel on skin. For face, body and hair.
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.
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Clothing: Adeline Ziliox Couture Bracelet: Ariane Chaumeil | Shoes: Gucci
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Dress: Moira Hugues Couture | Shoes: Steven Khalil Couture Pants & Jacket: SABA | Shirt: D&G | Bow Tie: Nora Rieser
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Sunglasses can make or break you! Avoid the ones you wore in college, ‘bro.’ Timeless wayfarers or aviators date back to World War II and JFK. No one argued how slick Jack Kennedy was. Get these Ray-Bans right here in town at Bloomingdales!
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Stylish Fashion Trends & What to Wear Questions for Gent Life about the latest fashion trends & what to wear? Visit: gent-life.com
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Nothing says summer quite like flowers! Why not wear one? A flower lapel pin or boutonniere can make an otherwise ordinary jacket and shirt ensemble pop. Just one of many accessories offered by Gentleman’s Box.
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We never could understand why a man would see a watch only as a tool for time. Your iPhone doesn’t match your outfit, and it isn’t a fashion accessory for those who wear it on their belt! Get something snazzy and affordable like this piece from Swiss Gear.
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Not for everyone, but if you can make a bracelet (or several) work with your watch then we say go for it! This one is also from Gentleman’s Box! BTW, the watch here is made out of bourbon barrels. Enough said, visit Original Grain and get one!
Do you realize that mid-century gentlemen ALL wore hats? Yes, you too can wear one, and there isn’t a better time to test your confidence than the beach or pool deck with a straw fedora! We recommend Meyer The Hatter out of New Orleans. Affordable, and hey, they’re doing something right since 1894!
One thing that has stood the test of time is pocket squares! Much like a virus, they may go away for a while but they always come back! Have a few in your arsenal like this one from Eton. Get it in Winter Park at Current by John Craig.
There are so many great tie-bar variations, find one that fits you! This is another gem commonly found in a Gentleman’s Box subscription.
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DON’T MISS THE BEAT
H A P P I N E S S B E G I N S TO U R Jo n a s Brot h e r s By Courtney Caggiano
After a long seven-year hiatus, the world’s favorite brother trio is back and taking over the summer sound waves with a fresh new album and their first tour in nearly a decade. Joe, Nick, and Kevin, better known as Jonas Brothers, are coming together once again to bring their 40-city Happiness Begins Tour to Orlando’s Amway Center on Friday, August 9, as one of the most highly anticipated shows of the year. With the June 7 release of their latest album, Happiness Begins, Jonas Brothers are giving fans a glimpse into their lengthy time apart as they pursued individual creative dreams—Nick has fashioned himself a chart-topping solo career, while Joe led pop band DNCE— as well as a look into what the future holds for the reunited three. “After 7 years of not working together living life and finding ourselves in our own paths we came back to give you our journey in album form,” Kevin, the eldest brother and father of two, wrote on Instagram. Jonas Brothers enthusiasts got a taste of what Happiness Begins would hold with their first single in six years, “Sucker,” the catchy but very grown-up return hit with which the group surprised fans at midnight on March 1.
The single shows definite maturity in all three of the brothers, with a refined, clean sound that elevates their usual rock-pop aesthetic. Now that all three of the boys have found themselves in committed romances—Kevin’s been married to Danielle Jonas since 2009, Joe is engaged to Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner, and Nick married Priyanka Chopra in December—their new musical venture reflects the nowsettled lifestyle of three young men in love. It’s easy to see why Happiness Begins might not echo the heartbroken songs of bitter longing and cheeky revenge that filled their previous albums from a youth gone by; the album’s lead single celebrates their current longterm relationships—even featuring the brothers’ significant others as leading ladies in the “Sucker” music video— with a shameless, head-over-heels honesty that is a new look for brothers. The album’s follow-up single, “Cool,” also shows this uninhibited audaciousness, with bold lyrics that emphasize the brothers’ newfound confidence in where their path has led them thus far—a path that reunited the brothers after years of missing the magic that exists when they are together.
Fans can get an even closer look at this new chapter of the JoBros in their documentary available on Amazon Prime beginning June 4. The film, Chasing Happiness, shares the untold story of the band, from their early days to their breakup in 2013 and what’s on the horizon after their 2019 return. Including home videos from Jonas Brothers’ childhood and never-beforeseen moments revealing the highs and lows of their careers, Chasing Happiness divulges into the band’s most emotional moments and what encouraged them to put family first, even in the face of whirlwind success. June is a big month for Jonas Brothers— and their fans—from the release of their most recent album since 2009 and their 2019 digital documentary to their North American arena tour. You won’t want to miss out on being a part of this legendary musical comeback. Get your tickets for the August 9 stop of the Happiness Begins Tour today.
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s e i r o t s s e h c i r o t s Rag r o f t s u j t ’ aren ! s e i v o m d o o Hollyw
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Celebrities Who Were Once Homeless Rags-to-riches stories aren’t just for Hollywood movies! By Riesa Pascal
It’s easy to look at the lavish lives of celebrities and assume they’ve always had everything handed to them on a silver platter, but often times that assumption couldn’t be farther from the truth. Likewise, it can also be very easy to do the opposite and to pass judgement on homeless individuals by making unfair assumptions about the circumstances that got them there. The reality is that homelessness can happen to anyone at anytime, and the following list of celebrities prove that to be true.
CHRIS PRATT Years before Chris Pratt was fighting off dinosaurs and saving the Marvel Universe, he was homeless and living out of a flea and mice-infested van in Hawaii. At age 19, Chris accepted a one-way ticket to Maui from a friend and moved into the van which he reportedly referred to as being “pretty awesome.” In order to cover gas and food, Chris picked up a part-time job waiting tables at Bubba Gump Shrimp Company which is where he was discovered by actress Rae Dawn Chong who decided to cast Chris in her film Cursed: Part III. Rae took Chris to Los Angeles and as they say in the movies… the rest is history!
JAMES CAMERON From Titanic to Avatar, everyone is familiar with famed filmmaker James Cameron, but he hasn’t always had such a wildly successful career. When James was writing The Terminator, he spent a significant amount of time living in his car because he was struggling to make ends meet. When he pitched his script to production companies, they said they liked the story, but they weren’t fond of him directing due to his
limited experience. He finally compromised by selling the rights to the screenplay for $1 to producer Gale Anne Hurd in exchange for being able to direct the film. The Terminator went on to make more than $77 million worldwide and James Cameron quickly became a household name.
STEVE HARVEY Steve Harvey is a man who needs no introduction, but he worked hard to achieve that level of fame and success. When he was just starting out as a comedian in the late 1980s, he suddenly found himself homeless after a few gigs fell through. Rather than give up on his career, Steve lived in his 1976 Ford Tempo for three years while continuing to chase his dream. He reportedly would wash up in hotel bathrooms, gas stations, or even swimming pool showers until he finally got his big break when he was called to perform on Showtime at the Apollo.
HALLE BERRY Halle Berry was only 21 years old and still heavily reliant on her family’s support when she first moved to New York to pursue becoming an actress. When she eventually ran out of money, her mother refused to send her any more cash and Halle quickly found herself without a home. During this time of her life, the future Hollywood star stayed in a homeless shelter while continuing to pursue acting. Halle spoke about this time of her life in an interview saying, “It taught me how to take care of myself and that I could live through any situation, even if it meant going to a shelter for a small stint, or living within my means, which were meager. I became a person who knows that I will always make my own way.”
JEWEL For decades, the Grammy Award-winning singer Jewel has been singing her way into the hearts of millions, but the multi-platinum star hasn’t always enjoyed a life of fortune and success. In fact, Jewel spent a year living out of her car as a teenager after her boss fired her for refusing to sleep with him. She continued writing songs despite her situation and began to develop a loyal following by singing in a local coffee shop. No one knew she was homeless during this difficult time, but she didn’t stay homeless for long! She eventually ended up securing a record deal and went on to put together an album that sold more than 12 million copies.
JENNIFER LOPEZ When Jennifer Lopez was 18 years old, she butted heads with her mother over her dream of becoming a dancer. Jennifer’s mom wanted her daughter to go to college instead, so Jennifer moved out and started sleeping on the sofa of her dance studio. Jennifer spoke about her resolve in an interview saying, “I was homeless, but I told her, ‘This is what I have to do.’” Just a few months later, Jennifer landed a gig dancing in Europe and shortly after her return, she booked another gig as a Fly Girl on In Living Color which turned out to be her big break.
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Summer Survival Guide By Megan Miller
We all love spending summer days soaking up all the sun we can.
Just like us, there are dangers to dogs being outdoors in the heat, and leaving your best furry friend indoors just isn’t an option on a beautiful day. Here are some ways to keep your pup safe and ready to tackle the sunshine.
Pup Protection Gear 1. Cool Wear Cooling technologies activate in stylish puppy pieces by just soaking them in cool water. With vests, bandanas, and even collars you’re sure to find the perfect cooling accessory for your little one. Dip, wring out, and put it on!
Good2Go Cooling Dog Bandana, $5, Available at Petco
Safety Tips Make sure to never leave your pup in an unattended vehicle. The temperature in your parked car can climb to over 40 degrees higher than the outside temperature. Even with the windows rolled down your dog can still overheat. The risks associated with leaving your dog in a parked car aren’t worth it. Unless stores are pet friendly, it’s best to leave your dog at home while running errands. They’ll be happily waiting for you back at home basking in the cool AC. Paw patrol! Whether your pup’s adorable paws are pink, spotted, or black, they need to be protected from hot surfaces. If you can’t walk barefoot without saying, “Ow,” neither can your little one. Avoid asphalt and bare surfaces as much as possible. Try to choose a shady or grassy path so you can both stay safe and cool in the sun rays. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Since dogs sweat minimally, their way of cooling down is panting. If you see a panting tongue, be sure to help out! Packing a portable bowl and water bottle is the key to keeping your little player safe. The sun can wear you and your pup both down, so make sure you both re-energize with water breaks.
2. Dog Booties Booties in the summer may come in handy more than you would think. Keeping those cute paws from burning has never been so fashionable. Dog booties are the perfect protection gear for your pup so they can adventure even in the hottest dog parks.
Pawz Waterproof Dog Boots, 12 count, $9.99, Available at Chewy
3. Sunscreen Put your war paint on! It’s very important to sunscreen your dogs, but it’s also very important to use the right one. Look for the sunscreens that are specifically intended for dogs. They should not contain zinc oxide or paraaminobenzoic acid. Make sure you apply it to your little one 20 minutes before going out so it soaks in, and don’t forget to reapply, especially after a swim!
Well & Good Sun Protection Dog Wipes, $5.93, Available at Petco
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DEBO - Knights of Armageddon - Oil on Canvas, 48”x 60” Knighthood lies above eternity, it doesn’t live off fame, but rather deeds. A battle viewed from below upwards toward the sky... discover knights on horses with their lances.. Price: $ 9,700 (direct from artist price ) • Please contact at: info@ArteVue.com ‘DEBO’ is an accomplished artist living in Florida. Collectors all over the world collecting his art pieces. - Read his bio online at ArteVue.com
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RENAISSANCE MEN & WOMEN OF THE YEAR
Orlando’s
HALL OF FAME MEN OF THE YEAR 2 0 1 9 SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
Our mission at Orlando Style Magazine is to bring visibility to professionals who exhibit excellence, integrity, client service and high standards that have made them preeminent and highly successful. 2019 Orlando’s Hall of Fame - Men of the Year are selected based on survey, referrals and feedback from their professional peers. This is an ongoing campaign and we ask you to cast your vote/suggestion for your favorite professional in our city at OrlandoStyleMagazine.com. The following pages exhibit this issue’s 2019 Orlando’s Hall of Fame - Men of the Year recipients.
Patrick Mars Chef Francesco Aiello Byron M. Lawson Jr. Michael V. Jablonski MD Christopher Miele Dr. Raj Sawh-Martinez Phillip J. Sheehe Stephen Weed
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PATRICK MARS
AmeriFirst Home Mortgage Patrick Mars made Mortgage Lending his career of choice after graduating from Michigan State University in 1998. He started as a loan officer and quickly moved into Sales Manager, Branch Manager and he is currently an Area Manager for AmeriFirst Mortgage. Patrick has many interests but just one passion: to help others achieve the American dream of homeownership. “I let my customers know that they can count on my honesty, that I am quick to respond and that they will hear from me, whether the news is good or not so good,” he says. “My reputation has served and saved me in this industry.” In fact, Patrick is well known in the market as a valuable resource for real estate agents and is often referred to as the guy that ‘gets it done’ when it comes to managing their buyers’ home loans. AmeriFirst Home Mortgage has been in business for over 30 years and that comes as no surprise since the strong leadership in the company comes all the way from the top to the branch level. In his current role as
area manager, Patrick is part mentor, leader and inspiration for his team of loan officers and support staff. They work together to provide purchase, refinance and renovation lending products. Patrick takes considerable pride in guiding his clients through the home loan process to find the best loan and terms available to meet their needs. Because he knows buying a home can be overwhelming, he takes the time to get to know his customers in order to build their trust and ease their concerns. The best part of his job, he says, is helping first-time homebuyers overcome challenges on the path to homeownership and sharing in their joy as they achieve success. Living in a boomtown like the Orlando area – with its growing population, job growth and low unemployment – is especially exhilarating for Patrick. AmeriFirst provided him with the opportunity to build a new team when the Winter Park branch opened in October 2017 - he set his sights on leading the biggest, strongest mortgage team in Orlando and they are now the #1 branch in the entire company. While he readily admits it’s a competitive marketplace, his knack of building and growing
relationships, along with his ability to adapt to the ever-changing mortgage banking industry, has proven to be a winning strategy. To anyone looking to enter the mortgage industry, Patrick says there are a few traits that can help them succeed. This includes having patience with people, a willingness to fail (and not be discouraged by failure) a strong work ethic, perseverance and finding the right mentor to help you grow. Patrick says he was attracted to AmeriFirst Home Mortgage because of its strong leadership and core values which includes a supportive culture and family atmosphere. He and his wife, Zeudy, value a work/life balance and are committed to living and role modeling a healthy lifestyle to their four active children. Family activities usually include daily physical exercise as well as taking part in his kids’ special interests: traveling, basketball, swimming, singing and piano.
AmeriFirst Home Mortgage | 1270 N Orange Ave Suite A, Winter Park, FL 32789 | 407-961-5508 x 56013
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CHEF FRANCESCO AIELLO Francesco’s Ristorante & Pizzeria By Jade A. Murray Southern Italy comes to Maitland, Florida by
continuing the time-honored Italian traditions
Close your eyes and let your senses take you
way of Chef Francesco Aiello’s boutique Italian
of using only the freshest, highest quality
across land and sea as you savor the rich flavors
scratch kitchen. From his famous Rigatoni
ingredients available.
of fresh garlic and basil, sauces made from scratch, and authentic Italian cuisine. Enjoy
Calabrese to his Spaghetti Alle Vongole, the rich, vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean come to life
To that end, Chef Francesco works to constantly
hand-tossed pizzas, classic pasta and seafood
in every mouth-watering bite.
raise the bar for his patrons. He has a long
dishes, seasonal specials, and traditional desserts
history of supporting local farmers, blending
for an unforgettable experience that is sure to
Chef Francesco’s fond childhood memories
innovation and tradition to earn the award-
delight. No passport needed for this trip, simply
of picking fresh vegetables in Italy inspire
winning distinction of being one of Central
pay a visit to Maitland’s very own heart of Italy:
his cooking even now. His mission is simple;
Florida’s top Italian restaurants.
Francesco’s Ristorante and Pizzeria.
Francesco’s Ristorante | 407-960-5533 | 400 S. Orlando Ave. Maitland FL, 32751 | francescos-rist.com
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BYRON M. LAWSON JR.
Trinity Preparatory School - Head of School I love schools. My 25 years in three independent schools remind me that no matter the pressures, if you can execute an authentic mission with the student experience at its core and look to the future while embracing tradition, your school has a great chance of achieving long-term success for children and adults alike. Three encounters have shaped my outlook on leadership in education. First, on a language immersion program in southern Spain in 1986, while being awed by the confluence of Muslim and Catholic cultures, I learned that being “American” meant something surprisingly unique outside the United States. As a result, I’ve delivered academic presentations from Dallas to Boston, London to Paris, NapierHastings, New Zealand to Cape Town, South Africa, always searching for how best to lead a learning institution.
Second, and to my surprise, on the last day of classes in 1997, a former student clarified for me what it meant to teach: “You know Mr. Lawson, you are my favorite teacher. I have never worked this hard in my life. Actually, I’ve never wanted to work this hard---ever!” When I could connect with my students in real, tangible ways, they learned a number of lessons about history but even more about themselves. Especially today, the student-growth experience makes my work meaningful. Later in my career, a mentor remarked, “Hire the best people the market will allow, verify their individual and collective excellence, and applaud their efforts.” Today, my most important responsibility is to hire the best teachers and coaches I can, giving them the tools to be their best selves with the students they lead. I believe in everyone I work with and try to help bring out their best selves.
Operated well, mission-driven organizations positively transform the lives of every person in our community. In this vein, I have ventured into the larger Orlando community and have been blessed to work on the board of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and chair the Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida Board of Directors. Both are personally rewarding, community-oriented experiences. I am privileged to work on teams that create learning and work environments where everyone pursues excellence in every way; we cultivate students’ sense of wonder and help them on their path to clarity. I can’t imagine a better professional life.
Trinity Preparatory School | 5700 Trinity Prep Lane, Winter Park, FL 32792 | www.trinityprep.org | 407.671.4140
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Dr. Michael Jablonski
President of Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic | Orlando’s Hall of Fame SPECIALTY Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. Fellowship trained, specializing in surgery of the shoulder and knee, including joint replacement and sports medicine. Dr. Jablonski is the President and a partner at Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic. EDUCATION Dr. Jablonski graduated valedictorian from the University of Florida where he also received his Doctor of Medicine degree. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Shands Hospital at UF and earned his fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama. AWARDS/HONORS Valedictorian at UF; Phi Beta Kappa; Outstanding Resident, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Voted one of Orlando’s Top Doctors for the past 7 years. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ AFFILIATIONS Team physician for the University of Central Florida & the Orlando Magic, Orthopaedic surgeon for the Orlando Ballet, Associate Professor for UCF College of Medicine and Florida State University Medical School. Board of Councilors for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Board of Directors for the Florida Orthopaedic Society, and member of the American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT Raising two wonderful children, Christopher and Nicole, with his wife, Dr. Christine Jablonski. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT As a boy, he always had aspirations to follow in the footsteps of his mentor and father, Dr. Donald Jablonski. He earned an invitation to train as a fellow with world-renowned Dr. James Andrews and Dr. William Clancy. He also trained with Dr. Peter Indelicato, and Dr. Keith Meister. “It was a great honor that ultimately paved my way to be able to fill the role of team physician for the Orlando Magic for three years, and currently for the University of Central Florida athletics.’’ Dr. Jablonski is also honored to be the elected President of Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic. WHAT SETS HIM APART “I understand the importance of a solid patient-physician relationship, and enjoy sharing the treatment options, both surgical and non-surgical. My patients are partners in their success.” ABOVE AND BEYOND He is proud to be in involved in The Make a Wish Foundation, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Kids Beating Cancer, UCP of Central Florida, & the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation. He also donates his time & medical services to Grace Medical Home. 701 Platinum Point, Lake Mary, FL 32746 | P: 407-206-4500 | www.jewettortho.com
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Women’s Leadership Luncheon at Leu Gardens
Women’s Leadership Luncheon at Leu Gardens
Art of the Vine at Fields
Charity Event at Bella Collina
Kentucky Derby Party in Winter Park
Black & White Party at Rosen Plaza
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CHRISTOPHER MIELE
Owner & General Manager of Porsche South Orlando
By Kimberly Jefcoat
Christopher Miele, the Owner and General
Manager of the all-new Porsche South Orlando, has made it his mission to redefine the luxury automobile purchase and ownership experience. A native of New Jersey, Chris relocated to Windermere along with his wife, Melissa, and two daughters in order to manage what he expects to be Central Florida’s next luxury auto destination of choice. With over 230,000 square feet and an impressive five floors of inventory, Porsche South Orlando is the largest Porsche exclusive retailer in the country. The multilevel showroom complex is capable of displaying over 50 new Porsche vehicles along with an assortment of 100 new and pre-owned vehicles. In keeping with Porsche’s dedication to sustainability and energy efficiency, Miele is very conscientious regarding energy consumption and water usage. Porsche South Orlando was designed and built for maximum sustainability, earning the Green Business and U.S. Green Building Council’s Silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, the globally recognized symbol of sustainability.
Porsche South Orlando’s service department is as modern and innovative as the showroom with noteworthy features including a fully air conditioned service area boasting three service intake lanes, 24 lifts, two alignment racks, a fuel station and nine charging ports. Additionally, Porsche South Orlando has already installed two service bays dedicated to servicing Porsche’s first full-electric sports car, the TAYCAN. Staffing the service department is a full complement of Porsche trained Gold, Silver and Bronze technicians who are experts on every mechanical aspect of the Porsche vehicle lineup. Porsche South Orlando also has a contingent of Porsche Classic technicians specially trained to work on vintage Porsche vehicles. One particularly notable feature of the service department is the use of augmented-reality (AR) glasses. Technicians can connect with Porsche specialists at the U.S. headquarters who can virtually view the vehicle as the technician works on it. This enables the technician and the specialist to consult in real time while the technician works.
Miele is used to maintaining the highest standards of excellence as evidenced by his time as a Scout/Sniper for the United States Marines Corps. Most recently, he completed the prestigious Professional Courses of the Disney Institute. Miele has used the knowledge gained from his varied background to elevate not only his own criteria for excellence but those of the entire staff of Porsche South Orlando. Although Miele realizes the importance of his leadership role, he also knows that true success will come from the efforts of his staff, from the Porsche trained Certified Brand Ambassadors to the technicians and every other member who has become fully immersed in Porsche’s unique culture. Miele and his team anxiously look forward to welcoming discerning drivers from all over Florida to this modern dealership that exemplifies Porsche’s long-standing tradition of innovation, performance and impeccable luxury on every level. In conclusion, Miele has promised every visitor that buying and servicing a Porsche will be every bit as enjoyable as driving one at the all-new Porsche South Orlando.
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2019 ORLANDO’S HALL OF FAME – MEN OF THE YEAR
DR. RAJ SAWH-MARTINEZ RSM Plastic Surgery, PA
“My passion in life is to treat everyone like family and restore my patients’ form and function with an unyielding dedication to their aesthetic ideals.” — Dr. Raj SawhMartinez As one of Central Florida’s leading plastic and reconstructive surgery specialists, Dr. Raj Sawh-Martinez is entrusted daily with perfecting his patients’ most delicate features as he performs surgeries ranging from intricate reconstruction to subtle aesthetic enhancements. “I strive to be a trusted source of information and deliver safe, consistent, high quality results to patients of all ages. Specializing in craniofacial surgery has provided me with a robust and critical eye for both the functional and aesthetic principles that are involved with any procedure, whether restorative or enhancing.”
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A New York University honors graduate, Dr. Sawh-Martinez attended the Yale University School of Medicine, earning a coveted position within the university’s plastic and reconstructive surgery residency program. Upon graduating, he became the inaugural Yale University Craniofacial Surgery fellow, serving with an appointment as a clinical instructor of plastic surgery at the Yale University School of Medicine. Today, Dr. Sawh-Martinez leads a concierge-style plastic surgery practice in Lake Mary. Whether administering a simple, nonsurgical injection or managing a more extensive face or neck lift, he is committed to always delivering professional expertise, quality results and compassionate care with the utmost sophistication and discretion. “One of the most fulfilling aspects of being a physician is getting to know our patients and their families, and the privilege of earning their trust as we work together to restore their function and confidence.” Dr. Sawh-Martinez also serves pediatric patients at Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital, is a member of the craniofacial surgery team at Nemours Children’s Hospital and is the medical director for craniofacial surgery at AdventHealth for Children. Additionally, he contributes his talents to both the University of Central Florida and Florida State University Colleges of Medicine, serving as a research mentor, student adviser and admissions committee member. In addition to leading his successful medical practice, Dr. Sawh-Martinez and his wife, Dr. Sabrina Pavri, travel across the globe to provide surgical aid to patients in underprivileged nations including Uganda, Thailand, Nicaragua and Honduras. “My wife and our son are the bedrocks of my life. Without question, I’d be nowhere without the support of our entire extended family. Any success I might ever dream to have is a direct result of the love and support of my family, friends and professional teams. I am forever in their debt. I am humbled to have been voted into this incredible lineup for ‘Man of the Year’ and I am committed to working hard every day to continually live up to this honor.”
RSM Plastic Surgery, PA | 3300 W. Lake Mary Blvd, Lake Mary, FL. 32746 | www.RajSawhMD.com | 407. 632. 1010
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2019 ORLANDO’S HALL OF FAME – MEN OF THE YEAR
PHILLIP J. SHEEHE
Commercial, Products Liability & Insurance Litigation When preparing for trial, attorney Phillip J. Sheehe spares no expensewith his time or money. Sheehe, the founding partner of Sheehe & Associates, P.A., will spend months poring over thousands upon thousands of documents. He will interview scores of witnesses and line up experts from across the nation. And as the trial date approaches, Sheehe has been known to work 15 hours a day, seven days a week. “We do whatever is necessary to be completely ready for trial,” he said. “We don’t walk into the courtroom unless we are prepared.” Sheehe, an attorney for more than four decades, specializes in complex commercial and insurance litigation cases, which tend to be very factintensive and may require several weeks, if not months, to try. Sheehe has tried numerous complex jury trial, including a jury trial that exceeded six months in duration. He has tried complex cases in Florida, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, West Virginia, Colorado and District of Columbia. Sheehe represents major corporations and individuals in trial in both state and federal courts. He has been handling such cases throughout the United States since 1974 and has garnered a multitude of favorable verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. He began his legal career on the staff of the General Counsel to the United States Steel Corporation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. During his career at the United States Steel Corporation, he obtained substantial experience in litigating complex antitrust and commercial cases. Sheehe is a native of Marion, Ohio, though he attended college as an undergraduate at the University of
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Florida, where he graduated with a degree in finance and was a four-year letterman and captain of the University of Florida swim team. He obtained his Juris Doctor from University of Tennessee in 1974. During his time at the University of Tennessee, Sheehe served as the editor of the Tennessee Law Review and received the Order of the Coif in recognition of outstanding scholarship. In 1978, Sheehe moved to Miami. Sheehe has been married to his wife, Jo Ann, for 48 years, has two grown daughters, Johanna and Brooksley, participates in U.S. Masters Swimming and owns an Arabian horse farm in Ocala. Sheehe & Associates, P.A. maintains offices in Lake Mary, Miami, Tampa and Pensacola. Miami 2 South Biscayne Blvd., Suite 2650 Miami, FL 33131 P: 305-379-3515 F: 305-379-5404 Lake Mary 735 Primera Blvd., Suite 225 Lake Mary, FL 32746 P: 407-804-9415 F: 407-804-9419 Pensacola 21 East Garden St., Suite 204 Pensacola, FL 32501 P: 850-438-3997 Tampa 8875 Hidden River Pkwy., Suite 115 Tampa, FL 33637 P: 813-631-007
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2019 ORLANDO’S HALL OF FAME – MEN OF THE YEAR
Stephen Weed is a guy who spends his time
torn between two cities. He’ll admit it’s difficult to dismiss Winter Park’s Hillstones and indulging in a nice glass of red by the lake. We caught up with him during a recent trip, just north of Atlanta, at Montaluce Winery in Dahlonega, Georgia. He was hunting new showroom space for his latest venture, Georgia Office Interiors, a replica of his powerhouse dealership in Orlando, Interior Contract Services (ICS), located off John Young Parkway. At age 34, Weed recently assumed the role of CEO of Orlando’s oldest office furniture company in January, founded by his Uncle, Larry Weed, in 1983. By April, Weed had already hired new sales reps, doubled his design department, and tripled down on what has truly made ICS ultimately successful. Its relationship with its customers. “Customers come to us, and 99% of the time, bring us reoccurring business because of our ability to listen to what they truly want, stay within their budget, and get furniture to them in a timely manner.” Weed credits having one of the only in-house installation teams in Florida for what makes his company different. Although he can’t tell us who they are, many of the local Orlando furniture dealers rely on Weed’s team of installers to get the work done, even for projects ICS didn’t initially sell. “There are larger government and state clients we do business with, layered with many private corporations who engage us for design, furniture and space planning needs.” Stephen Weed, CEO of Interior Contract Services, pictured at Montaluce Winery
A quick search yielded further insights into just who Weed’s doing business with including UCF, Advent Health, United States Central Command, Orlando Police and Orange County Sheriff Office to name a few. Weed confirmed he is working with companies who haven’t even disclosed their pending move to Orlando.
STEPHEN WEED
“We serve several Fortune 500 companies throughout Florida, the US and internationally. They trust us to accomplish the work and deliver an amazing quality experience along the way”
Orlando’s Office Furniture Disrupter
The furniture industry is a new one for Weed, who has grown up around it but never in it. Weed’s former professional life involved a diverse background in local, state and federal Government and Finance. “Honestly, I was shocked at how expensive office furniture is, coming from a business and government background, I immediately recognized
we needed lines of furniture at all price points to meet our customer’s budgetary needs.” He further added, “In the age of Ikea and Staples it’s hard for small businesses and growing ones to justify spending such a large amount on office furniture.” When asked about what he dislikes about the furniture business thus far, Weed was quick to call out the fakes or “Corporate Goliaths” in the industry. “You have so many shops, especially here in Orlando, who really have no true presence, but are just hunting Orlando businesses requiring furniture and want to stick them with a large invoice. They don’t have installers. They don’t have trucks. They don’t have dedicated project managers and licensed designers. They’re calling me ultimately to come and install or fix their stuff.” Weed finds it somewhat comical how office furniture businesses go to such great lengths to make furniture not boring, sexy, and ergonomically friendly. “People buy dog and cat food every week. They buy office furniture every 10 years. It’s not some spiritual journey or life changing experience. It’s furniture. It comes down to what the specific company truly needs, price, and your ability to deliver. It’s pretty straightforward.” As far as mentors he would like to follow in the industry, John Bassett of Bassett Furniture immediately comes to mind, the principal character in the National Bestselling book Factory Man. “John is a guy who grew his family’s furniture company-one of the last true American businesses, saving it from big, corporate takeovers and looming threats of outsourcing. He focused on what his business does best and never compromised his integrity along the way.” “I feel we are similar in some way,” Weed said. “We have had several companies try to buy us over the years, and have been approached to buy poor quality stuff from China and what not, but we won’t do it. It doesn’t live up to the expectations our clients have for our products.” Weed is a self-confessed Dunkin’ Donuts coffee junkie and wine lover. He also currently finds himself as office furniture’s latest breath of fresh air.
Interior Contract Services | 3939 North John Young Pkwy., Orlando, FL 32804 | www.interiorcontract.com | 407-294-4141
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IN THE KNOW
Possession is NOT Nine-Tenths of the Law
Eric H. Barker, Partner at NeJame Law & Mark NeJame jointly contributed to this article
There are certain things the government will
In order to prove that you constructively possess an
not allow you to possess, such as illegal drugs or a gun
item, the government has to show that you know
if you are a convicted felon. There are also things that
about the item and that you have the ability to control
although legal, you may not want people to know you
it. Once we get into this type of possession, there
possess, like a Georgia Bulldog football poster or an
are an indefinite amount of scenarios on the proof
“I love Bill Cosby” button. But just because the item
continuum, and there many scenarios that have no
in question is not in your pocket or hand, does not
cut and dry answer. On one end of the continuum,
mean you do not possess it. I am not sure where the
you have the gentleman who is caught alone in a car
expression “Possession is nine-tenths of the law”, but
he owns with his Bulldog poster in the passenger
not only does it not make sense, it is not true. And if
seat and confederate flag hat on his head. When
you are arrested for possessing something you should
asked if the poster is his, he says, “Nah” and wants
not have been possessing, please do not come into my
to argue that because he wasn’t holding the poster,
office and offer the nine-tenths defense as something
no one can prove he possessed it. That’s as unlikely
that is viable in court. Also please remember that just
to fly as it that he has an advanced degree in physics.
because you don’t own the item, doesn’t mean you
On the opposite end of the continuum, the poster
can’t possess it.
is in the trunk of a car and there are five guys in the
Mark NeJame
Eric H. Barker
car, none of whom claim ownership of the poster
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Generally, there are two ways the government can
and the cops can’t find any DNA or fingerprints on
attempt to prove someone possessed an item. The first
the poster. It could belong to any one of the five
is “actual possession” and is what we normally think
and in that situation, the courts will hold that the
of when we say someone possessed something- it’s
government cannot prove that anyone in the car
on your person, in your pocket, you are carrying it,
knew about the poster or had the ability to control
etc. There is rarely any dispute in these types of cases,
it. Most constructive possession cases, however, are
although I have had more than one client claim they
somewhere up the middle. And that is what makes it
did not know what was in the pocket of the pants they
interesting. So, the lesson is, if you don’t want anyone
were wearing. However, most disputes arise when
knowing you are a Cosby fan, don’t buy the pin to
the government attempts to prove somebody is in
begin with, and they you won’t have to worry about
“constructive possession” of the item.
whether people find out that you possess it.
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ORLANDO’S RISING STARS
Orlando’s
RISING STARS SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
Our mission at Orlando Style Magazine is to bring visibility to professionals who exhibit excellence, integrity, client service and high standards that have made them preeminent and highly successful. Orlando’s Rising Stars are selected based on survey, referrals and feedback from their professional peers. This is an ongoing campaign and we ask you to cast your vote/ suggestion for your favorite professional in our city at OrlandoStyleMagazine.com. The following pages exhibit this issue’s Orlando’s Rising Stars recipients.
Jaya B. Kumar, MD | Dalla Joiner, MD | Hiep C. Nguyen, MD | Dr. Felipe Collares
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ORLANDO’S RISING STARS
JAYA B. KUMAR, MD Florida Retina Institute
Dr. Jaya Kumar is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon. She holds a Honors Bachelor of Science degree and Doctorate of Medicine, from Saint Louis University, SLU. Dr. Kumar completed an internship in internal medicine at Saint Louis University and her ophthalmology residency at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Following residency training, Dr. Kumar completed a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery and diseases at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. She holds a certification from the American Board of Ophthalmology and the National Board of Medical Examiners. 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 sub-investigator in numerous ongoing clinical trials and has presented her work at several national conferences. Dr. Kumar has authored several book chapters and peerreviewed publications in journals which include Ophthalmology Retina, Retina, Survey of Ophthalmology, British Journal of Ophthalmology, OSLI (Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers, Imaging Retina), and Journal of Vitreo-Retinal Disease. In addition to research, she has a passion for medical education, having served on several curriculum committees and wellness training programs for physicians. Dr. Kumar is dedicated to providing compassionate care to each and every one of her patients. She recently volunteered with the Eye Health Institute providing in depth eye care including laser procedures for diabetic retinopathy to the underserved populations in Jamaica. Outside of work, Dr. Kumar enjoys spending time with her family, dancing, traveling, and exploring new cultures. She has been a leader in health outreach and mentorship programs, and continues to pursue these interests. ASSOCIATIONS/AFFILIATIONS • American Society Retina Specialists • American Academy of Ophthalmology • Women in Retina • Women in Ophthalmology • Florida Ophthalmic Society • Florida Medical Association HONORS & AWARDS • Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society • Gold Humanism Honor Society • Alpha Sigma Nu National Jesuit Society for Scholarship, Loyalty, and Service • Duke Residency Award for Excellence in Clinical Care, Ethics, and Research • Intern of the Year, Saint Louis University • American Medical Women’s Association Achievement Award for Academic Performance • Missouri State Medical Association Award for Outstanding Proficiency in Medical Studies • Summa Cum Laude, Saint Louis University • Sigma Xi Grants-in-aid Research Award in Biochemistry • Presidential Scholarship, Saint Louis University
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DALLAS JOINER, MD
Orlando’s Rising Stars
There was never any sudden moment when I realized I was going to be a doctor. I simply always was. Growing up in south Georgia, I always followed my father, a cardiologist, around the hospital and knew that one day I wanted to do the same. After high school, I left Georgia to head to University of Florida to pursue my dream, where I completed my undergraduate work followed by medical school. I am extremely thankful for the opportunity to train at UF under so many accomplished physicians and doctoral faculty. I fell in love with emergency medicine during medical school and knew that was what I wanted my career to be. The opportunity of a lifetime came my way when Orlando Health accepted me into their Emergency Medicine training program here at Orlando Regional Medical Center in one of the busiest emergency
rooms in Florida. During my past three years here, I have trained under some of the top ER physicians, trauma surgeons, and critical care physicians in Florida. The mentors I have found at ORMC have helped to develop me into the physician that I am today. As I finish up my training in Orlando, I am incredibly excited to say that I have accepted a fellowship position at the University of Miami - Jackson Memorial Hospital in Anesthesia Critical Care for the next two years. Following completion of this fellowship, I hope to return to Orlando Health to continue to practice as both an emergency medicine physician and a critical care physician and give back to the program that has given so much to me.
ORLANDO’S RISING STARS
DR. FELIPE COLLARES
Water’s Edge Dermatology
Dr. Felipe Collares joined The Vein Center at Water’s Edge Dermatology in February 2019 and is boardcertified in vascular and interventional radiology. Prior to joining The Vein Center at Water’s Edge Dermatology, Dr. Collares was the director of vascular ultrasound and the vein care program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital. He has been practicing and teaching since 2009, serves as Assistant Professor of Radiology at the University of Central Florida and is the editor of “Varicose Veins: Practical Guides in Interventional Radiology” published in 2017. Following two residencies in radiology, Dr. Collares served as a research fellow and fellow in vascular/ interventional radiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
He earned a medical degree from the Federal University of Minas Gerais and completed a master’s degree in radiology at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Dr. Collares brings Portuguese fluency to The Vein Center at Water’s Edge Dermatology. Dr. Collares is a member of the following professional organizations: Brazilian College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America, Society of Interventional Radiology, European Society of Radiology and American College of Phlebology. “I enjoy working with all of the providers and staff at The Vein Center at Water’s Edge Dermatology to deliver excellence in care to our patients and restore their vein health.”
Water’s Edge Dermatology 7605 Conroy Windermere Rd., Windermere, FL 32835 | www.wederm.com | P: 321-244-6772 | F: 407-613-5915
ORLANDO’S RISING STARS
HIEP C. NGUYEN, MD
Florida Heart & Lung Institute of Osceola Born in Vietnam, Hiep C. Nguyen, MD, grew up in Houston, Texas. He knew at an early age that he wanted to be a surgeon after observing his father working with American surgeons in M.A.S.H. units. Dr. Nguyen obtained his MD degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston Texas. He then completed his general surgery residency at New York Medical College and his cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at New York University in New York City. After his residency, Dr. Nguyen spent 20 years in Delaware before returning to Texas. He is also on faculty as Assistant Professor at University of Central Florida School of Medicine. Dr. Nguyen specializes in various procedures and techniques including minimal invasive cardiac
surgery, minimally invasive valve repair, and replacement, minimally invasive endograft vascular surgery, robotic CABG surgery, and aortic surgery. “There is a mystique about the heart – it is the soul of the person,” he says. “It is satisfying to see patients recover quickly and to see the results of surgery.” Dr. Nguyen enjoys fishing, biking, and spending time at the beach with family. He decided to relocate to Florida to better take advantage of these activities. Dr. Nguyen’s approach to patient care is “treating the patient as my own family, and as I would want to be treated.”
Florida Heart & Lung Institute of Osceola 720 West Oak St Ste 360, Kissimmee, FL 34741 | www.osceolaheartandlung.com | 407-846-0090
Attracting over 100,000 fans each year across four big days, MEGACON Orlando is the Southeast’s largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event. From May 16th19th, fans got autographs and photos with their favorite celebrities, watched professional comic artists battle it out in popular Sketch Duels, learned from “How To” workshops, and took photos with their favorite costumed characters. With over 400,000 square feet of shopping, MEGACON was also a great place to buy unique gifts. This year’s event featured the stars of the 1985 classic, Back to the Future as well as rare reunions by Boy Meets World, Smallville and The Goonies. Other celebrity guests included Zachary Levi of Shazam!, David Tennant and Billie Piper of Doctor Who, Kiefer Sutherland of 24, along with many others. An Evening of Wedding Bliss took place on May 14th at Bella Collina much to the delight of recently engaged couples across Orlando! Guests were cordially invited to attend the signature wedding planning event in order to experience first hand how Bella Collina creates fabulous celebrations. Guests indulged in masterpieces created by the renowned Bella Collina culinary team, met their attentive staff and engaged with awesome wedding vendors that collectively make the perfect wedding dream team. Needless to say, it didn’t take long for those in attendance to see why Bella Collina could be the perfect venue for their special day.
IN CASE YOU
MISSED IT By Riesa Pascal
Summer is upon us and the month of June promises to be filled with a variety of fun-filled events for all! Before we dive into all the city has to offer though, let’s take a look back at the adventures we shared in May. Here are all the highlights, just in case you missed it!
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The Orlando International Fringe Festival is the oldest, non-juried festival in the United States and is a celebration of theater, art and music. The 28th Annual event returned to Orlando from May 14th-27th and it was bigger and better than ever before! Fringe encompassed hundreds of shows, as well as free experiences like the Visual Fringe, live music, and Kids Fringe shows on Saturdays and Sundays. Attendees got to enjoy a variety of tasty food vendors and even a Beer Tent. Fringe events were held at various venues in Orlando’s Loch Haven Park. True to Fringe roots, all acts remained uncensored, exposing patrons to performances from mild to wild. The dazzling musical Anastasia took over the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts from May 14th-19th and delighted a sold out crowd of theatergoers. Audience members were transported from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlisted the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embarked on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.
For the past 32 years, the original Orlando Carnival Association has presented, promoted and preserved Caribbean Carnival culture through the Orlando Carnival Downtown celebration. Held in downtown Orlando on May 26th, the Orlando Carnival was a family-friendly festival filled with pageantry and a weekend of parties that celebrated the Caribbean culture. Festival goers were in for a great treat with live rhythmic music, arts & crafts vendors, and more. The party also featured a combination of brightly colored costumes and dancing that was truly Caribbean. In celebration of American Craft Beer Week, Beer ‘Merica featured 100 different craft brews to sample from, all from the good ole US of A. The event was held at Gaston Edwards Park on Saturday, May 18th and included live music, food trucks, a game zone and plenty of craft brew samplings. Once again this year, all proceeds for Beer ‘Merica benefitted the Camaraderie Foundation and guests who stopped by their booth were entered in for a chance to score prizes, tickets, and much more. The Adam Michael Rosen Foundation proudly presented Runway to Hope’s Spring Soiree on May 18th and Orlando Style Magazine was once again a proud sponsor. The Spring Soiree is the organization’s signature fundraising event and features an inspiring, heartwarming fashion show with more than 150 brave children, all of whom are currently battling or have overcome their pediatric cancer. Modeling much more than clothing, these courageous children walked the runway hand-in-hand with national and local celebrity escorts. Runway to Hope’s Mission is to support families primarily in Central Florida fighting pediatric cancer while seeking a cure. This year’s event was emceed by celebrity guests Daymond John, Lindsay Arnold, and Joey Fatone. Gatorland, the “Alligator Capital of the World,” is celebrating its 70th Anniversary this year in a variety of special ways! On May 18th, the beloved theme park held their first ever Gatorpalooza Fun Fest featuring live music, artisans, vendors, family fun, games, giveaways and, of course, all the alligators, animals and awesomeness that a day at Gatorland has to offer. Gatorpalooza was included with park admission for all guests and a portion of the proceeds benefited Boy Scouts of Central Florida. In addition, guests taking part in the Gatorpalooza festivities had the opportunity to receive a 20 percent discount on Gatorland Annual passes and zip line specials going on throughout the day.
EVENTS
JUNE 1 / Pentatonix
JUNE 6 / 1st Thursday’s:
JUNE 10 / Weird Al Yankovic
JUNE 15 / Florida Surf Film Festival
7:30pm / Amway Center
Indigenous Futurism / 6-9pm
8pm / Hard Rock Live Orlando
5-11pm / Festival Park
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The Orlando Museum of Art
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floridasurffilmfestival.com
omart.org JUNE 1-8 / Bite 30 Orlando’s 30 Day
JUNE 11-16 / Come Far Away
JUNE 16 / Twenty One Pilots
Restaurant Week
JUNE 8 / Florence and the Machine
Dr. Phillips Center for the
7pm / Amway Center
Various participating restaurants /
7:30pm / Amway Center
Performing Arts
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Prix-fixe multi-course $30 dinner
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drphillipscenter.org
JUNE 8-9 / Summerfest
JUNE 15 / Soul Food Festival
12-4pm / Harbor Park
Grape Stomp
2-7pm / Eagle Nest Park
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JUNE 1-30 / Bourbon Fest
Lakeridge Winery
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House of Blues
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JUNE 22 / Daiquiri Dash
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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
From top tier restaurants to hidden gems to wine bars & lounges. We proudly present your ultimate Orlando area dining guide.
C: ACE CAFE ORLANDO 100 W. Livingston St., Orlando 407-996-6686. acecafeusa.com W: ARTIST POINT Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, 901 Timerline Dr., Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463. disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining C+S+W: BETH’S BURGER BAR See Website for Multiple Locations. bethsburgerbar.com W: CALIFORNIA GRILL Disney’s Contemporary Resort, 4600 North World Dr., 15th Floor, Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463. disneyworld.disney.go.com W: CHEF’S TABLE AT THE EDGEWATER 99 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 407-230-4837. chefstableattheedgewater.com W: COPPER CANYON GRILL Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Dr., Orlando 407-363-3933. ccgrill.com C+N+W: DEXTER’S See Website for Multiple Locations. dexwine.com W: EARLS KITCHEN+BAR The Mall at Millenia, 4200 Conroy Rd., Orlando 407-345-8260. earls.ca C: EMBER 42 W. Central Blvd., Orlando 407-849-5200. emberorlando.com W: EVERGLADES RESTAURANT Rosen Centre, 9840 International Dr., Orlando 407-996-9840 ext. 3610. evergladesrestaurant.com N: FARM & HAUS 3201 Corrine Dr., Orlando 407-801-1698. farmandhaus.com. N: THE GLASS KNIFE 276 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 407-500-2253. theglassknife.com C+N+S+W: GRAFFITI JUNKTION See Website for Multiple Locations. graffitijunktion.com W: HARD ROCK CAFE 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-351-7625. hardrock.com/cafes/orlando
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N: HILLSTONE 215 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-740-4005. hillstone.com W: LAKEHOUSE Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, 1 Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando. 407-239-4240. grandcypress.regency.hyatt.com N: LUKE’S KITCHEN AND BAR 640 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 407-674-2400. eatatlukes.com N+W+E: MARLOW’S TAVERN See Website for Multiple Locations. marlowstavern.com C: MAXINE’S ON SHINE 337 N. Shine Ave., Orlando 407-674-6841. maxinesonshine.com E: OMELET BAR 12250 Strategy Blvd., Orlando 407-704-1597. omeletbar.com N: ORLANDO MEATS 728 Virginia Dr., Orlando 407-598-0700. omeletbar.com N: THE OUTPOST NEIGHBORHOOD KITCHEN 2603 Edgewater Dr., Orlando 407-930-6282. outpostcollegepark.com N: THE PARKVIEW 136 S. Park Ave., Winter Park 407-647-9103. theparkviewwp.com N: THE RAVENOUS PIG 565 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-628-2333. theravenouspig.com W+N: RUSTEAK See Website for Multiple Locations. rusteakwinebar.com
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W: THE WHISKEY 7563 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando 407-930-6517. downatthewhiskey.com
˚ASIAN˚ C+W: HAWKERS STREET FARE See Website for Multiple Locations. eathawkers.com C: KING BAO 710 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-237-0013. kingbaowow.com C: MAMAK 1231 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-270-4688. mamakasianorlando.com W: MORIMOTO ASIA Disney Springs, 1600 E. Buena Vista Dr., Orlando 407-939-6686. patinagroupp.com/morimoto-asia C: NOODLES AND RICE 813 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-895-8833. noodlesandricecafe.com N: SUSHI LOLA’S 2902 Corrine Dr., Orlando 407898-5652. sushilolas.com C: TAKO CHEENA 932 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 321-236-7457. mytakocheena.com
˚BARBEQUE˚ C+N+S+E+W: 4 RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE See Website for Multiple Locations. 4rsmokehouse.com
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W westside
W: KIM WU 4904 S Kirkman Rd., Orlando 407-2930752. facebook.com/Kim-Wu-Chinese-Restaurant C: MING’S BISTRO 1212 Woodward St., Orlando 407-898-9672. C: PETER’S KITCHEN 3922 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-895-8174. peterskitchencbb.business.site
˚CONTINENTAL˚ W: CHATHAM’S PLACE 7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando 407-345-2992. chatamsplace.com N: HAMILTON’S KITCHEN at The Alfond Inn 300 E. New England Ave., Winter Park 407-998-8090. thealfondinn.com W: JACK’S PLACE Rosen Plaza Hotel. 9700 International Dr., Orlando 407-996-1787. jacksplacerestauraunt.com W: NINE18 The Villas of Grand Cypress, 1 N. Jacaranda, Lake Buena Vista 407-239-1999. grandcypress.com
˚CREATIVE/ CONTEMPORARY˚ N: 1921 BY NORMAN VAN AKEN 142 E. 4th Ave., Mount Dora 352-385-1921. 1921nva.com C: ARTISAN’S TABLE 22 E. Pine St., Orlando 407-730-7499. artisanstableorlando.com
W: SEASONS 52 7700 Sand Lake Rd., Orlando 407-354-5212. seasons52.com
N+W+E: BUBBALOU’S BODACIOUS BAR-B-QUE See Website for Multiple Locations. bubbalous.com
C: SE7EN BITES 617 N. Primrose Dr., Orlando 407-203-0727. se7enbites.com
C: CECIL’S TEXAS STYLE BAR-B-QUE 2800 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-423-9871. cecilsbbq.com
N: SHAKERS AMERICAN CAFE 1308 Edgewater Dr., Orlando 407-422-3534. shakerscafe.com
C+S: PIG FLOYD’S URBAN BARBAKOA See Website for Multiple Locations. pigfloyds.com
S: CANVAS RESTAURANT & MARKET 13615 Sachs Ave., Orlando 407-313-7800. canvaslakenona.com
W: SLATE 8323 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando 407-500-7528. slateorlando.com
W: THE POLITE PIG Disney Springs, 1536 Buena Vista Dr., Orlando 407-938-7444. disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining
W: CAFE TU TU TANGO 8625 International Dr., Orlando 407-248-2222. cafetututango.com
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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. fourseasons.com/orlando
C: THE SMILING BISON 107 N. Magnolia Ave., Sanford 407-915-6086. thesmilingbison.com N: SWINE & SONS PROVISIONS 595 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-636-7601. swineandsons.com W: TOMKOS TAVERN WOOD-FIRED PIZZA & MEATS 7720 N Turkey Lake Rd., Orlando 407-203-2222. tomkos.com N: THE TAP ROOM AT DUBSDREAD 549 W. Par St., Orlando 407-650-0100. taproomatdubsdread.com C: THE WATERFRONT 4201 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-866-0468. thewaterfrontorlando.com
W: THE BIG EASY See Website for Multiple Locations. thebigeasyfl.com N: TIBBY’S NEW ORLEANS KITCHEN See Website for Multiple Locations. tibbys.com
˚CHINESE˚ N: JUMBO CHINESE RESTAURANT 1967 Aloma Ave., Winter Park 407-657-8878. jumbowinterpark.com
C: THE BOHEME Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, 325 S. Orange Ave., Downtown 407-313-9000. grandbohemianhotel.com
W: ITAR BISTRO AND MARKET 7065 Westpoint Blvd., Orlando 407-757-0553. itarbistro.com S: K RESTAURANT 1701 Edgewater Dr., Orlando 407-872-2332. krestaurant.net C: LUMA ON PARK 290 S. Park Ave., Winter Park 407-599-4111. lumaonpark.com W: MARKET TO TABLE 146 Plant St., Winter Garden 407-970-8876. market2table.com
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BETH STEELE The Burger Girl
Beth Steele’s favorite superhero is Wonder Woman – a nickname family and friends often call her. To others she might be simply known as “the burger girl” or “the temp lady,” but either way, she’s a busy woman. Steele owns and operates Orlando-based employment agency Team Staffing Services as well as (4) Beth’s Burger Bar restaurants that specialize in hamburgers. The businesswoman, who launched Team Staffing in 1995, always had an interest in owning her own restaurant that would serve her favorite food. Her chance came in 2012 when she found a location on Washington Street and successfully operated for 6 years. At the closure of her lease downtown, she moved this location to the Orange County Convention Center and is honored to be there. “Handling two companies is a lot on my shoulders but I wouldn’t have it any other way,” she said. Steele works long hours and describes her rush of work as fun and challenging while offshore fishing is her favorite hobby. Her goal is one or two more stores and then to catch the biggest swordfish yet, which their current record is 411 pounds.
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Beth Steele’s original hometown is in Upstate, New York, but she calls Orlando her home. She created Team Staffing Services in August 1995. They’re responsible for staffing employees in Light Industrial, Hospitality, and Clerical. Last year (2018) the company billed almost 12 million dollars. “I have been very lucky to have such an unbelievable staff. I couldn’t do it without them. One of my favorite parts of the day is when some stranger says I love your place and staff, they do such an amazing job. You have a great team,” she recalls. She has been nominated for Top 20 Women Owned Business and Top 20 Staffing Agencies on numerous occasions. They have also been ranked on Central FL Top 20 Temporary Placement Agencies several times. Team Staffing Services and Beth’s Burger Bar are a certified minority women owned business. Team Staffing Services is also WBENC Certified. Several different years Team Staffing got Beth the nomination for Women Who Mean Business Award. The ‘temp lady’ thought it would be an awesome idea to open a restaurant in downtown Orlando on December 19th, 2012. Opening the first Beth’s Burger Bar was a challenge while still having the Team Staffing company but it was all worth it in the end. After so much success with the first Burger Bar, she couldn’t stop there. Beth decided that it was time to start planning to open another Burger Bar. Edgewood became her second successful location in November 2014, and she just renewed her lease for another 5 years. It has an old-fashion, homey feel to it, which made it very special to her. Eventually, she came across the Lake Cay area and found a perfect opportunity for a third Burger Bar. “I wanted to go big or go home with this one,” she exclaimed. Beth planned and executed accordingly which turned out to be the biggest one yet for her restaurant. Lake Cay has an authentic modern design, slightly different from the last two. Beth expresses how much she enjoys seeing returning customers from out of town, remembering her
quality burgers and extensive wine list. Not only are these same customers fond of the Peanut Butter Burger and Jalapeno Cheese Crunch Burger with Cheetos, these customers also express their love throughout the country on social media. After six years of being open, they are ready to move forward for to their fourth location in Lake Mary with a total build out and awesome 70-person patio opening in Summer 2019. “Through my staffing agency I was inspired to provide jobs to the same community that has driven my restaurant business for years.” They’ve won and been nominated for several different awards for Best Burgers in Orlando; A-List, Best Bet, Foodie Award, Orlando Magazine, and 4 consecutive years for Orlando Sentinel Dining Awards. “One of the great things about being in business is we get a chance to give back all the time. I participate in the organization Big Brothers & Big Sisters.” Beth began a non-profit organization called Shades-Hopes-Dreams due to her mother’s passing from cancer. The non-profit organization was founded in 2011. Shades-Hopes-Dreams is a non-profit charitable organization that encourages everyone to boost the fight against cancer. After being on crutches several times, in April 2017, Beth decided to open a business called CrutchLife. com. The purpose of this business is to provide the opportunity to look stylish although you are injured. The business allows you to customize your own crutches to your liking. Every month she donates several to Shades Hopes Dreams to give to chemo patients. “I have learned a lot from amazing people. My goal is to continue to grow and make a difference,” she proclaimed. She partners and donates monthly to many charities including, M.S., Autism, Tough Biker, local schools, cancer companies which brings them closer to Central Florida and growing as a team.
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COOL SHOTS
Socialize
P H OTO G R A P H Y BY B R I O N P R I C E
Get Your Jazz On at The Alfond Inn
Art of the Vine at Fields
Grand Opening of University Club
Dancing In The Street Event - College Park
Black & White Party at Rosen Plaza
Kentucky Derby Party in Winter Park
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S: MOOR Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, 6000 W. Osceola Pkwy., Kissimmee. 407-586-1101. marriott.com W: NORMAN’S Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4012 Central Florida Pkwy., Orlando 407-393-4333. normans.com C: THE OSPREY TAVERN 4899 New Broad St., Orlando 407-960-7700. ospreytavern.com W: PRIMO JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4040 Central Florida Pkwy., Orlando 407-393-4444. primorestaurant.com C: THE RUSTY SPOON 55 W. Church St., Orlando 407-401-8811. therustyspoon.com
central
N northside
S southside
E eastside
W westside
N+W: THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY See Website for Multiple Locations. thecheesecakefactory.com
N: CHEZ VINCENT 533 W. New England Ave., Winter Park 407-599-2929. chezvincent.com
E: VALKYRIE DOUGHNUTS 12226 Corporate Blvd., Orlando valkyriedoughnuts.com
C: DOVECOTE 390 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-930-1700. dovecoteorlando.com
˚EUROPEAN˚
N: LE COQ AU VIN 4800 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-851-6980. lecoqauvinrestaurant.com
C: BAUERN-STUBE 8015 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-857-8404. bauern-stube.com
˚GREEK˚
N: SANTIAGO’S BODEGA See Website for Multiple Locations. santiagosbodega.com
N: HOLLERBACH’S WILLOW TREE CAFE 205 E. First St., Sanford 407-321-2204. willowtreecafe.com
C: THE GREEK CORNER 1600 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-228-0303. thegreekcorner.net
W: STRONG WATER TAVERN Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando, 6274 Hollywood Way, Orlando 407-503-5000. loewshotels.com/sapphire-falls-resort
C: SCHUMANN’S JAGER HAUS 25 W. Church St., Orlando 407-985-1950. schumannsjagerhaus.com
W: TAVERNA OPA Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Dr., Orlando 407-351-8660. tavernaoparestaurant.com
W: THE TASTING ROOM 99 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 407-230-4837. chefstableattheedgewater.com
˚FRENCH˚
˚INDIAN˚
W: TIFFINS Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463. disneygo.com
N: CAFE DE FRANCE 526 Park Ave. S., Winter Park 407-647-1869. lecafedefrance.com
W: AASHIRWAD INDIAN RESTAURANT 7000 S. Kirkman Rd., Orlando 407-370-9830. aashirwadrestaurant.com
W: URBAIN 40 8000 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando 407-872-2640. urbain40.com W: VICTORIA & ALBERT’S Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, 4401 Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista 407-824-1089. victoria-alberts.com
˚CUBAN˚ N: BLACK BEAN DELI 325 S Orlando Ave. Suite 1-1, Winter Park; 1835 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-628-0294. blackbeandeli.com
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W: COLUMBIA 649 Front St., Celebration 407-566-1505. columbiarestaurant.com
We Cater!
W: CUBA LIBRE Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Dr., Orlando 407-226-1600. cubalibrerestsauraunt.com S: PADRINO’S CUBAN BISTRO 13586 Village Park Dr., Orlando 407-251-5107. padrinosbistro.com
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˚DESSERT˚
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C: BETTER THAN SEX 1905 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-761-8949. betterthansexorlando.com C: BLUE BIRD BAKE SHOP 3122 Corrine Dr., Orlando 407-228-3822. bluebirdbakeshop.com N: BUTTERMILK BAKERY 1198 Orange Ave., Winter Park 321-422-4015. buttermilk-bakery.com C: CHARLIE’S GOURMET PASTRIES 3213 Curry Ford Rd., Orlando 407-898-9561. charliesgourmetpastries.com C: P IS FOR PIE 2806 Corrine Dr., Orlando 407-745-4743. crazyforpies.com
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S: BOMBAY CAFE 1137 Doss Ave., Orlando 407- 240-5151. bombaycafeorlando.net
C: LA BELLA LUNA 4886 New Broad St., Orlando 407-85-0025. labellalunafl.com
N: KOHINOOR INDIAN RESTAURANT Ethan Allen Plaza, 249 W. State Rd. 436, Suite 1093, Altamonte Springs 407-788-6004. kohinootindianrestaurant.com
W: LA LUCE 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln., Orlando 407-597-3600. laluceorlando.com
N: MEMORIES OF INDIA Shoppes at Lake Emma, 3895 Lake Emma Rd., Lake Mary 407-804-0920. memoriesofindiacuisine.com W: RASA 7730 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando 407-930-0402. eatatrasa.com
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N+E: TAMARIND See Website for Multiple Locations. tamarinfl.com
˚IRISH˚ N: FIDDLER’S GREEN 544 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-645-2050. fidderlsgreenorlando.com W: HAGAN O’REILLY’S IRISH PUB 16112 Marsh Rd., Winter Garden 407-905-4782 facebook.com/Hagan.OReillysPub W: RAGLAN ROAD IRISH PUB AND RESTAURANT Downtown Disney, 1640 E. Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista 407-938-0300. raglanroadirishpub.com
˚ITALIAN˚ N+W: ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA See Website for Multiple Locations. acfp.com
W: PEPERONCINO CUCINA 7998 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando 407-440-2856. peperonicocucina.com C: PIZZA BRUNO 3990 Curry Ford Rd., Orlando. pizzabrunofl.com N: PRATO 124 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. 407-262-0050. prato-wp.com W: RAVELLO Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, 10100 Dream Tree Blvd., Lake Buena Vista 407-313-7777. fourseasons.com/orlando N: ROCCO’S ITALIAN GRILLE & BAR 400 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 407-644-7770. roccositaliangrille.com W: VINCENZO CUCINA ITALIANA 8255 International Dr., Suite 112 Orlando 407-745-4030. vincenzosorlando.com W: VITO’S CHOP HOUSE 8633 International Dr., Orlando 407-354-2467. vitoschophouse.com W: WINTER GARDEN PIZZA COMPANY 46 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden 407-877-1930. wintergardenpizza.com
W: BICE Loews Portofino Bay Hotel 5601 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-503-1415. biceorlando.com
˚JAPANESE˚
W: CHRISTINI’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO Dr. Phillips Marketplace, 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Dr. Phillips 407-345-8770. christinis.com N: ENZO’S ON THE LAKE 1130 S. 17-92, Longwood 407-834-9872. enzos.com N: FRANCESCO’S RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA 400 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 407-960-5533, francescosrist.com E: GOODFELLA’S PIZZERIA 11873 East Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-658-6615. goodfellasorlando.com W: MULINO Walt Disney World Swan Resort, 1200 Epcot Resort Blvd., Lake Buena Vista 407-934-1199. swandolphin.com/ilmulino
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N: NONNO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO 1140 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs 407-260-8900. nonnositalianrestaurant.com
N: ANTONIO’S 611 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 407-645-1035 antoniosonline.com
W: CALLA BELLA Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-996-3663. calabellarestaurant.com
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N+E: MELLOW MUSHROOM See Website for Multiple Locations. mellowmushroom.com
C: AMURA 54 W. Church St., Orlando 407-316-8500. amuradowntown.com W: BANSHOO SUSHI BAR Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Dr., Orlando 407-996-9840. rosencentre.com N: DOMU 3201 Corrine Dr., Orlando 407-960-1228. domufl.com W: DRAGONFLY ROBATA GRILL 7972 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando 407-370-3359. dragonflysushi. com/orlando C: KABOOKIU SUSHI 3122 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-228-3839. kabookisushi.com W: JAPAN FOOD AKI RESTAURANT 8910, 7460 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-354-0025. aki-japanese-restaurant.com
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W: NAGOYA SUSHI See Website for Multiple Locations. nagoyasushi.com
N+W+E: PARAMOUNT FINE FOODS See Website for Multiple Locations paramountfinefoods.com
C+W: SEITO SUSHI See Website for Multiple Locations. seitosushi.com
S: VILLA DE FLORA Gaylord Palms Resort, 6000 W. Osceola Pkwy., Kissimmee 407-586-1114. gaylordpalms.com
C: SHARI SUSHI LOUNGE 621 E. Central Blvd., Thornton Park 407-420-9420. sharisushilounge.com C: SHIN SUSHI AND SAKE BAR 803 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-648-8000. shinsushi.com W: SUSHI TOMI 8463 S John Young Pkwy., Orlando 407-352-8635. sushitomi.com E: SUSHI POP 310 W. Mitchell Hammock Rd., Oviedo 407-542-5975. sushipoprestaurant.com C: YAMASAN SUSHI & GRILL 1606 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-228-1730. yamasanorlando.com E: YUKI HANA 3635 Aloma Ave., Oviedo 407-695-8808. sushioviedo.com W: ZETA BAR & SUSHI LOUNGE Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln., Orlando 407-597-3600. hiltonbonnetcreek.com/dining/zeta-bar-sushi-lounge
˚KOREAN˚ N: SEOUL GARDEN 511 E. Horatio Ave., Maitland 407-599-5199. C: SHIN JUNG 1638 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-895-7345. shinjungkorean.com
˚LATIN/SPANISH˚ N: BULLA GASTROBAR 110 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 321-214-6120. bullagastrobar.com N: CEVICHE TAPAS BAR & RESTAURANT 125 W. Church St., Orlando 321-281-8140. ceviche.com W: FOGO DE CHÃO 8282 International Dr., Orlando 407-370-0711. fogodechao.com
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˚MEXICAN/TEX-MEX˚ W: AGAVE AZUL 4750 S. Kirkman Rd., Orlando 407-704-6930. agaveazulorlando.com C: BLACK ROOSTER TAQUERIA 1323 Mills Ave., Orlando 407-601-0994. blackroostertaqueria.com N: COCINA 214 151 E. Welbourne Ave., Winter Park 407-790-7997 .cocina214.com W: FRONTERA COCINA Disney Springs, 1604 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista 407-560-9197. fronteracocina.com N: HUNGER STREET TACOS 2103 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-444-6270. hungerstreettacos.com W: MI CASA TEQUILA TAQUERIA Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-996-9939. rosenshinglecreek.com C+N+W: PEPE’S CANTINA See Website for Multiple Locations. pepescantina.com C: REYERS MEZCALERIA 821 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-868-9007. reyesmex.com W: TAQUITOS JALISCO 1041 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden 407-654-0363
˚SANDWICHES˚ C: BEEFY KING 424 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando 407-894-2241. beefyking.com W: THE DELI DOWNTOWN 18 N. Boyd St., Winter Garden 407-347-3873. thedelidowntownwg.com
W: MANGO’S TROPICAL CAFE 8126 International Dr., Orlando 407-673-4422. mangos.com/orlando
C: POM POM’S TEAHOUSE & SANWICHERIA 67 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando 407-894-0865. pompomsteahouse.com
W: TAPA TORO 8441 International Dr., Orlando 407-226-2929 tapatoro.restaurant
W: SAVOREE 2 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 407347-5222. savoree.net
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˚SEAFOOD˚
N+W: BOSPHOROUS TURKISH CUISINE See Website for Multiple Locations. bosphorousrestaurant.com
N: BLU ON THE AVENUE 326 S. Park Ave., Winter Park 407-960-3778. bluontheavenue.com
W: CEDAR’S Plaza Venezia, 7732 W. Sand Lake Rd., Dr. Phillips 407-351-6000. orlandocedars.com
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W: DEEP BLU SEAFOOD GRILLE Wyndham Grand Orlando, Bonnet Creek, 14651 Chelonia Pkwy., Orlando 407-390-2420. deepbluorlando.com
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W: TODD’S ENGLISH’S BLUEZOO Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vista 407-934-1111. swananddolphin.com N: WINTER PARK FISH COMPANY 761 Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-622-6112. thewinterparkfishco.com
˚SOUTHERN˚ N: THE COOP 610 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park 407-843-2667. asouthernaffair.com W: HIGHBALL & HARVEST Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando 407-393-4422. ritzcarlton.com
C: MUDDY WATERS 101 S. Eola Dr., Orlando 407-843-9676. muddywaters-orlando.com
C: SOCO-SOUTHERN CONTEMPORARY CUISINE 629 East Central Blvd., Orlando 407-849-1800. socothorntonpark.com
W: OCEAN PRIME Rialto, 7339 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando 407-781-4880. ocean-prime.com
˚STEAK HOUSES˚
W: THE OCEANAIRE SEAFOOD ROOM Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Dr., Orlando 407-363-4801. theoceanaire.com
W: BULL & BEAR Waldorf Astoria Orlando, 14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando 407-597-5500. bullandbearorlando.com
W: PADDLEFISH Disney Springs, 1670 E. Buena Vista Dr., Orlando 407-934-2628. paddlefishrestaurant.com
W: THE CAPITAL GRILLE See Website for Multiple Locations. thecapitalgrille.com
N: REEL FISH COASTAL KITCHEN 1234 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-543-3474. reelfishcoastal.com
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W: ELEVEN AT REUNION RESORT Reunion Resort, 7593 Gathering Dr., Reunion 407-662-1170. reunionresort.com N+W: FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR See Website for Multiple Locations. flemingssteakhouse.com C: KRES CHOPHOUSE 17 W. Church St., Downtown Orlando 407-447-7950. kresrestaurant.com W: A LAND REMEMBERED Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando 866-996-9939. landrememberedrestaurant.com
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W: EDDIE V’S 7488 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando 407-355-3011. eddiev.com
W: DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAK HOUSE 9150 International Dr., Orlando 407-351-5074. delfriscos.com
S: CHARLEY’S STEAK HOUSE See Website for Multiple Locations. charleyssteakhouse.com
C: LINDA’S LA CANTINA 4721 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-894-4491. lindaslacantinasteakhouse.com W: MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE Dr. Phillips Marketplace, 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando 407-248-3485. mortons.com S: OLD HICKORY STEAKHOUSE Gaylord Palms Resort, 6000 W. Osceola Pkwy., Kissimmee 407-586-1600. gaylordpalms.com W: THE PALM Hard Rock Hotel, 5800 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-503-7256. thepalm.com/orlando W: RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 7501 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando 407-226-3900. ruthschris.com N: SHULA’S 347 Grill Westin Lake Mary Orlando North, 2974 International Pkwy., Lake Mary 407-531-3567. donshula.com W: SPENCER’S FOR STEAKS & CHOPS The Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Pkwy., Orlando 407-313-8625. spencersforsteakandchops.com W: STK ORLANDO Disney Springs, 1580 E. Buena Vista Dr., Orlando 407-917-7440. togrp.com/venue/stk-orlando W: TEXAS DE BRAZIL 5259 International Dr., Orlando 407-355-0355. texasdebrazil.com W: THE VENETIAN CHOP HOUSE Caribe Royale Resort, 8101 World Center Dr., Lake Buena Vista 407-238-8060. cariberoyale.com W: VINES GRILLE & WINE BAR 7533 Sand Lake Rd., Orlando 407-351-1227. vinesgrille.com
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N: INFUSION TEA 1600 Edgewater Dr., Orlando 407-999-5255. infusionorlando.com
N: ORCHID THAI CUISINE 305 N. Park Ave., Winter Park 407-331-1400. orchidthaiwinterpark.com
C: MARKET ON SOUTH 2603 E. South St., Orlando 407-613-5968. marketonsouth.com
N: SEA THAI 3812 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-895-0985. seathaiorlando.com
N: THE SANCTUM CAFE 715 N Fern Creek Ave., Orlando 407-747-0346. thesanctumcafe.com
W: THAI BLOSSOM 99 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 407-905-9917. mythaiblossom.com
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N: THAI CUISINE RESTAURANT 5325 Edgewater Dr., Orlando 407-292-9474. thaicuisineorlando.com
˚VEGETARIAN˚ C: DANDELION COMMUNITEA CAFE 618 N. Thornton Ave., Orlando 407-362-1864. dandelioncommunitea.com N: ETHOS VEGAN KITCHEN 601-B New York Ave., Winter Park 407-228-3898. ethosvegankitchen.com
C: LITTLE SAIGON 1106 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-423-8539. littlesaigonrestaurant.com C: PHO 88 VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT 730 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-897-3488 pho88orlando.com C: PHO VINH 657 N. Primrose Dr., Orlando 407-228-0043. Phovinhorlando.com C: SAIGON NOODLE & GRILL 101 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando 407-532-7373. saigonnoodleandgrill.com C: VIET GARDEN 1237-1239 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-896-4154. vietgardenorlando.com
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E eastside
W westside
˚WINE BARS & LOUNGES˚ W: THE ATTIC DOOR 28 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 407-877-0266. jrsatticdoor.com W: BLUE MARTINI Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Dr., Suite 1182, Orlando 407-447-2583. bluemartinilounge.com C: BÖSENDORFER LOUNGE The Grand Bohemian Hotel, 325 S. Orange Ave., Downtown Orlando 407-313-9000. grandbohemianhotel.com N: EDEN BAR 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 407-629-1088. enzian.org C: EOLA WINE COMPANY 430 E. Central Blvd., Orlando 407-481-9100. eolawinecompany.com C: ONE80 SKYTOP LOUNGE 400 W. Church St., Orlando 407-913-0180. 180downtown.com N: THE VINEYARD WINE COMPANY 1140 Town Park Ave., Suite 1260, Lake Mary 407-833-WINE. thevineyardwinecompany.com N: THE WINE ROOM 270 Park Ave. S., Winter Park 407-696-WINE. thewineroomonline.com
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