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A brasserie type eatery could do well in this space -- i'm thinking Pastis in the meat packing or Balthazar in SoHo.
... or if something part of a chain, a Gordon Biersch or BJ's if anything. Would be awesome to have a local brasserie with comparable beers and menu to Gordon Biersch though. Mmm... Gordon Biersch's Hefeweizens.
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I have to disagree re: the palms & grass, they make it look like Florida.
And why would they be moving anyway?
When you're traveling along with a train or car, the closest objects appear to move. The further away, the less motion that's perceived. Plus it would just make it more dynamic IMO. I guess being on the outside of the train it wouldn't make sense, it's just too cluttered and static. Just a slight blur!
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Daytime running lights? Car insurance is cheaper with those on.
Seriously, how many of you all are graphic designers? I think it's fine. My critique is that I have to agree the palm and grass make it too cluttered and busy. The train itself was designed with a suggested motion blur, yet the palm and grass are perfectly still. Lose them. The sun looks fine as do the lights. It looks to me like the sun is setting so the light should be on, something Orlando drivers who need to turn their headlights on automatically seem to neglect.
Meh, it's fine.
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Maybe liberalish media. Whenever I ask someone to point out why media is liber or conservative, the examples I always get are opinion writers and editorials.
The way I see it is that there are so many ways to get a message out in so many forms of media, I could careless if they are liberal anyway. Unless it is so bad that it loses all credibility.
That goes both ways. Bias, whether liberal or conservative are hurting "sources" for news and events.
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Great recommendation Progress! Def. going back. This the kind of place I would love to see in downtown. Its fresh, authentic, cheap, ultra friendly, and its BYOB. How can you not like? Just bring more booze next time tho.
Mmm... I'm on it! I have yet to be disappointed by this place. Their credit card machine is up and running now too!
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Is that the old Indian Curry place?
I'm not sure, but it wasn't a restaurant before this... check it out though!
As for Redlight, Redlight, they opened Election Night. It was great to celebrate a win and defeat with great beer! I think Big Daddy's does have more on tap, but Redlight, Redlight has more specialities and rarities.
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definitely not in the know on this, but, I totally believe it and can visualize it. I was preaching the need for a new wing long ago, perhaps where Cheesecake Factory entrance is... and if they run out of spaces, build a parking deck- since it's a multi level mall it should be easy to incorporate. it would be perfect and reinforce the high density mindset they currently have.
Actually, if I remember correctly, the addition to the mall was supposed to go from the Orangerie Food Court to the outside area where parking is now. The plan was to build an entertainment and dining complex similar to its sister mall, The International Mall in Tampa. I think Orlando is oversaturated with entertainment complexes as it currently stands, so hope this isn't in the works.
The mall I'd like to see fixed up by a major anchor is the Fashion Square Mall. This mall is in serious need of an overhaul to lure new shoppers. The location, in my opinion, is great. I just think it's the offerings that set it back. If a multi-floor Super Target were affixed to the mall, it may help with traffic.
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Last night I tried dinner at the new Mexican & Puerto Rican restaurant, El Coqui Mexicano, and it was like being welcomed into the owners/employee's home! They are beyond friendly, the prices are more than reasonable, and the food... simply excellent and authentic. I cannot wait to go back! The only downside is they don't have their credit card machine up and running as of yet. Even more fun it the alcohol is BYOB. They encourage it, I would even invite them to join you. I cannot emphasize how warm and welcoming this place is. Finally, some great Mexican (and Puerto Rican) cuisine near downtown.
Oh! It's on the corner of Washington and Bumby, behind the new used Bookstore, The Book Worm.
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I usually watch it where S.R. 50 dead ends into US-1, next to the Banana River. I used to work for NASA and had witness spectacular launches. FYI, that was the last night launch for the current shuttle program
It was said on NPR in an interview that there are 2 additional night-launches planned before the end of the shuttle program. Was this incorrect?
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Hey Surina, I totally thought of you the other night. You may already know this, but there is a Ce' Fiore opening in Thornton Park next to Starbucks!!! There's another FroYo place next to where Ciento is going in 101 Eola.
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ha that is awesome! i didnt know they were trying to reopen, that cityarts area will be a better locale for them! so are they inside city arts? as apart of them? or just nearby? i liked it when they were trying their late night hours and u can get a cuban late at night instead of the typical pizza
They are right there on the corner, I believe where the Ethnic/African artist's Studio was. They're right inside, and this month's Third Thursday is their grand opening. Late night coffee and such is exactly what I got to keep me going through the night on Friday--- two Cafe' Cubanos at $1 each! I cannot wait to get my mouth around a guava and cheese empanada. Mmm...
The owners are different than before, so let's wish them luck!
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Just an update--- ROHO Cuban Coffee Co. reopened today at the City Arts Factory. I've not yet been, so cannot report whether or not it's the same awesomeness as before. Their website does say, however, that all drinks now through Thursday are $1! Let's go, I've been missing ROHO since they closed last year.
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It's hard to tell from the new rendering whether or not they are keeping the style of glass from the main section, seen in the original rendering, transparent with designs made by colored glass panels. That was a nice element at least to complement the new awesome spire.
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burbank? u mean in cali? i dont think park ave has quite that much foot traffic, but both could do well...but if cefiore was actually on park ave... i think it has better chances to do exceedingly better
i did get the pomegranate when i went...which i definitely agree, i liked! but the actual yogurt was my complaint...i liked the texture and non heavy feeling of the yogurt at cefiore...this is not to say i wont go back to gurtzberry if i am on park ave...
Yeah, that's the Burbank... I'd compare say Park Ave. is a fair comparison, on weekends at least. Downtown Burbank mind you... not the entirety of Burbank/LA. I got the Green Tea yogurt, did you get the plain?
Ugh... back to fasting.
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went to gurtzberry near park ave...its on one of the off streets off of park ave and a block or so away from luma....nothing like cefiore but the ambiance is better than cefiore...(if that even matters that much when you are enjoying froyo)
they have some bogus story about how their grandma developed some recipe of frozen yogurt but all the branding material and how they do everything looks all too much suspiciously like a lot of the frozen yogurt vendors i have researched hahah although there could be some russian grandmother who made powdered frozen yogurt and decided after pinkberry's success that they would suddenly establish a non franchise frozen yogurt joint in winter park
on to how it tasted...its a lot more sour and thicker than cefiore, and a lot of review i have read that have had pink berry and cefiore ... put cefiore up at the top
its a nice addition to winter park, i know cefiore was looking to add another location in the park ave area...if they do still end up putting one up on park ave, i think they will run gurtzberry outta biz...
am i too harsh or what? hahahah
I actually liked Gurtzberry... as much as CeFiore. What Gurtzberry has that CeFiore doesn't is pomegranate seed topping. Sooooo good. What CeFiore Orlando is missing is Red Bean topping of which I told Gurtzberry about. Both have fantastic customer service to note. Having a CeFiore on Park Ave may not hurt Gurtzberry. Downtown Burbank has at least three FroYo stores all of which are busy.
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Homestyle Soul Food Restaurant:
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2007/03/...ett-field-notes
Awesome, thanks for doing the legwork to find this place... Hmm. Never been to Eatonville.
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thanks! i rarely go out for lunch, if i do i take out, otherwise i'd say we should have a UP orlando Meetup!!!
yum! i must try...
oh! and how could i forget..we had a group go out to POM POM's on saturday during their 2nd weekend run of being open for 24hours on the weekend! and how i was pleasantly surprised that the sandwiches were uber yummy nicely toasted and everything tasted very fresh! i even had a cupcake (which look eerily like sweets cupcakes, priced the same $3) i had a make your own sandwich with roast beef, motz, spicy mustard, and some other random goodness...the place is tiny, but our group of 10+ took over the joint for the couple hours we were there!
OK, seriously--- somehow we're running in the same circles. Don't tell me you've also recently tried Graze's Chocolate Ganache cake? Hahaha... Also, Pom's crepes are awesome after hitting up the bars on a Friday or Saturday night.
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must try...that is much closer to me than stallones and i am a ravioli feen!
eh, to johnson's diner...i know it has history and all...but i went there once and i was NOT impressed, our central office is located in the same building...its nothing grand,
i prefer mama nem's on kirkman when it comes to a place that is specifically soul food oriented
Good to know! I respect your advice. I'd been eyeing Mama Nem's but either I leave the office too late or no one else will go there for lunch. Speaking of soul food, anyone know of a good soul food restaurant in Eatonville? There was a portion of the story in National Geographic's REAL Orlando article a year or so ago that mentioned a soul food cafe there. I mean, c'mon... if Nat Geo went there it has to be good!
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In respect to Orlando and projects in Miami, I can definitely see that 1111 Lincoln Road project with its cypress garden fit into downtown very well.
Now that the DPAC is good to go more-or-less... When the market rebounds, does anyone foresee the "Theatre District" development coming to fruition? That project, in my mind holds much potential.
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haven't been to terra mia in altamonte but their less lavish location in lake mary across from colonial town park isn't too bad either! went last week and had their lasagna and it was definitely delish!
that bb&b place sounds like a good place to check out! ... i just went to their website and it looks great! this is near baldwin park right? i think im definitely going to give this a shot sometime this week! weehoo love trying new food joints!
No need to apologize! I'll have to check out their chicken and waffles definitely! I still have yet to try Johnson's Diner on Church St.
As for B3's, they are near Baldwin Park on Corrine... It's on the opposite side of Corrine from a bar called Big Daddy's, in a strip. You'll be able to spot their name on the awning.
Have fun there! This is the last month for their awesome, refreshing sangria unless patrons demand its return.
On the subject of food, Pom Pom's Teahouse and Sandwicheria is trying out a 24-hour opening this weekend. I couldn't ask for better after bar food!
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How are the prices? Sangrias at Ceviche is like $6 a glass or $16 a pitcher (4 glasses). It is worth it for me to drive there instead of walking to ceviche? Road trip!
Hmm... Good point. I am not sure... but even if it's a little more, the quality is worth it! Then you can go to Big Daddy's and try one of 33 beers on tap--- just don't lead on any ladies you meet there if your intentions aren't to be "taken to the airport".
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i agree with you on b, b & b. i fell in love with the joint in june and have been back weekly ever since. i'm glad someone else here is making the trek out there to enjoy this gem.
It's not that far from me actually, but I guess if you live far I can see why you'd make a trek to B3's! It's also a great spot for breakfast before going to The Audubon Park Farmer's Market and wine afterwards... then going to Park Ave CDs. Saturdays rock!
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Thanks for the advice, guys! Il Pescatore--- you won my agreement with the hot dog bun comment! Hahaha. I've been eyeing Proccolino's, so I will definitely check it out.
I've been meaning to post how great Bikes, Beans & Bordeaux really is. It's on Corrine Drive in the strip across from Big Daddy's and it's terrific. Great nosh, excellent rotating wine offerings, great red and white Sangria (better than Ceviche's, actually... That's right Tennis, you need to try it), and their espresso comes freshly roasted out of Atlanta and it's AMAZING. The service is just as great. Jen, co-owner I believe, remembered my name a month after my first and only visit at the time. I don't remember reading anyone's review on them but I highly recommend them... tomorrow (Saturday the 6th) is a art show.
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frankieb96 and i went to Graze at the bottom of the Sanctuary, yesterday for Sunday Brunch, we got there at about 3:45pm, so we made it just in time for some brunch!
i ordered the chicken and waffles, one of the most unlikely places i would expect to serve such a southern style dish, that you typically find in urban areas of town...i wasn't sure what to expect, but i have been craving chicken and waffles since i first had it in atlanta at gladys knights chicken & waffles restaurant.
the food arrived, looked very fresh and when i bit, the chicken was so moist and perfectly crispy on the outside, the waffle was good, nothing different, but the sweet and savory taste mixed well together...i was loving it!
frankieb96 got the french toast stuffed with nutella and bananas with a chocolate sauce syrup ...which was equally yummy, but very very sweet, definitely something that would satisfy any sweet tooth. anything with nutella is great in my book!
what a great place to enjoy some great food, decor is nice and the staff was very friendly and attentive, its sad that you don't see places like this full of people, but soon enough after everything gets built up around it ... i know graze is going to be a great downtown dining destination
here are some cell phone pix of the food!
french toast stuffed with nutella & bananas with chocolate sauce syrup
chicken and waffles
Mmm... Chicken & Waffles. You speak my language, Surina! How much was their chicken and waffles though? They shouldn't cost terribly much.
If you're ever in Buena Park, California you need to check out Knott's Berry Farm's Sunday Brunch buffet with chicken and waffles and... a bottle of (cheap) champagne for only $17! Mmm... nothing beats Knott's fried chicken to date!
Has anyone ever eaten at 'Il Pescatore', the Italian restaurant near the corner of Primrose and Colonial? I always see it and wonder if it's any good.
i rarely go out for lunch, if i do i take out, otherwise i'd say we should have a UP orlando Meetup!!!
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