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La Luce® at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant

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 Cafe and
Hard Rock Live, 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 FreedomSM 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'll also find
Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto's Morimoto
Asia, plus new to the neighborhood, famed
Chef Jose André opens Jaleo Spanish
Kitchen. 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.
Another top reason to visit Disney Springs® is
The Edison, a gothic-style hotspot for classic
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American cuisine, craft cocktails and unique
entertainment. You can also sample the cooking
of two of Orlando's most celebrated local chefs,
James and Julie Petrakis, at The Polite Pig at
Disney Springs®, which is a sister restaurant to
The Ravenous Pig in Winter Park. Or, grab a
lane, gourmet food and handcrafted cocktails at
Splitsville Luxury Lanes at Disney Springs®
West Side. Relax and enjoy the casual air of
La Luce®, a modern Italian country kitchen,
inspired by chef and restaurateur Donna Scala,
located at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek.

TASTE OF TALENT

LOCAL DELIGHTS

Hungry for local flavor? Venture downtown,
where urban eateries and craft breweries
meet culture. A 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 Restaurant, which pays homage to
its classic French predecessors. You'll also find
our famed Church Street with popular foodie
spots like The Rusty Spoon, headed by James
Beard-nominated 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 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!

Orlando Destination Specialists: 800-643-0482

Chef Art Smith, Florida Homecomin'
Kitchen at Disney Springs®

Photography via Patina Restaurant Group

UNIVERSAL CITYWALK™ AT
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT™

Chef Masaharu Morimoto, Morimoto
Asia at Disney Springs®

Chef Kathleen Blake, The Rusty Spoon
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