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is Morton's the Steakhouse, one of the
district's original venues, and great seafood
can be found at Big Fin Seafood Kitchen.
For a nightcap, head to The Whiskey, offering
gourmet pub fare and an extensive whiskey
selection. Or, enjoy a fine smoke at Corona
Cigar Company's Superstore & Cigar Bar.

Universal CityWalk™ at Universal
Orlando Resort™

Billed as "The Epicenter of Awesome,"
Universal CityWalk showcases some of
Orlando's best themed dining, including
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Antojitos
Authentic Mexican Food, The Cowfish
Sushi Burger Bar, NBC Sports Grill & Brew
and Toothsome Chocolate Emporium &
Savory Feast Kitchen™. And speaking of
sweets, don't miss the incredible creations
at the all-new Voodoo Doughnut.
After dining, stay for the evening to take
in a show at Blue Man Group at Universal
Orlando Resort™ or Hard Rock Live Orlando,
which has a robust concert schedule throughout the year. You can also hit the dance floor
at Red Coconut Club™ or the groove™, or
sing along at Bob Marley - A Tribute to
Freedom SM or CityWalk's Rising Star™
karaoke bar.

Disney Springs® at Walt Disney
World® Resort

You never know who you'll be rubbing elbows
with at Disney Springs®, Orlando's largest
and most popular retail, dining and entertainment complex - and home to the area's
highest concentration of celebrity-helmed
restaurants. Choices include Art Smith's
Homecomin' Florida Kitchen, which serves
innovative takes on Southern classics. You will
also find Terralina Crafted Italian, fronted by
Top Chef Masters' Tony Mantuano, and Iron
Chef Masaharu Morimoto's Morimoto Asia.
And at Planet Hollywood, you can bite into
burgers and sandwiches dreamed up by
Guy Fieri. These are just the start of Disney
Springs' celebrity chef offerings.
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Another reason to visit Disney Springs®
is The Edison, a gothic-style hotspot for
classic American cuisine, craft cocktails
and unique entertainment. Featuring
family-friendly performances during the day
and on most nights, the venue implements
a 21-and-up policy starting at 10 p.m. on
Thursday through Saturday nights, when
the nighttime spectacles get a bit racier.
(No matter which night you go, be mindful
of their evening dress code.) You can also
sample the cooking of two of Orlando's
most celebrated local chefs, James and Julie
Petrakis, at The Polite Pig, which is a sister
restaurant to The Ravenous Pig in Winter Park.

Local Delights

Hungry for local flavor? Take time to venture
downtown, where urban eateries and craft
breweries meet culture. The star attraction
here is the Dr. Phillips Center for the
Performing Arts, a state-of-the-art,
multi-theater venue that hosts Broadway
productions, musical acts and other exciting
shows. Several restaurants with eclectic menus
are nearby, including DoveCote Brasserie,
which pays homage to its classic French
predecessors. You will also find our famed
Church Street with popular foodie spots like
The Rusty Spoon, headed by James Beardnominated Chef Kathleen Blake.
Just north of downtown, the historic Winter
Park area is hopping with award-winning wine
bars and restaurants, including James and
Julie Petrakis' The Ravenous Pig. Another
local culinary legend, Brandon McGlamery,
holds court at Winter Park's Prato and Luma
on Park, plus Luke's Kitchen and Bar in
nearby Maitland. Stroll up and down scenic
Park Avenue and its adjacent cobblestoned
streets to explore area boutiques and upscale
patio dining and make time for a one-hour
scenic boat tour through Winter Park's chain
of lakes while you're there. Be sure to bring
a camera: You never know what you'll see on
the journey.
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