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Best Restaurant Choices for Orlando Magical Dining Month in September 2018

2018-08-21
By: Scott Baker
On: August 21, 2018
In: Restaurants

September is Orlando’s Magical Dining Month where the best restaurants around the city are showcased with a featured three-course, prix fixe dinner menu for just $35 that includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert. Orlando Magical Dining Month Taking a look at the list of restaurants here, you really can’t go wrongRead More →

Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in Downtown Orlando for Valentine’s Day 2016 including Lake Eola and Thornton Park

2016-01-29
By: Scott Baker
On: January 29, 2016
In: Restaurants

When it comes to a romantic evening out on the town for Valentine’s Day, there is no better place to be than in Downtown Orlando. From the modern and upscale restaurants, to the swanky clubs and wine bars, to finally Lake Eola Park with the downtown high-rises lit up asRead More →

Best Cinco de Mayo Orlando Events 2015 including Disney World, International Drive, Downtown Orlando, and Winter Park

2015-05-01
By: Scott Baker
On: May 1, 2015
In: Events

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated all around Orlando and the biggest parties can be found in Downtown Orlando at Church Street and Wall Street all weekend long heading into Cinco de Mayo 2015 on Tuesday, May 5th. Cinco de Mayo 2015 Downtown Orlando’s biggest parties are centered around the usualRead More →

2014 OUC Half Marathon and 5k on December 6th in Downtown Orlando

2014-12-04
By: Scott Baker
On: December 4, 2014
In: Events

The best local foot race of the year in Orlando is the OUC Half Marathon and 5k that will take place in downtown Orlando on Saturday, December 6th, 2014 with the half marathon starting at 7:30 am and the 5k starting at 7:45 am. OUC Half Marathon The OUC HalfRead More →

2013 Taste of Thornton Park on October 17th Showcases Best of Downtown Orlando Restaurants

2013-10-01
By: Scott Baker
On: October 1, 2013
In: Events

The 12th annual Taste of Thornton Park will take place on Thursday, October 17th, 2013, from 6pm to 9pm on Washington Street, in Thornton Park. Taste of Thornton Park Tickets for the 2013 event are $30 in advance and $40 at the door and can be purchased online here. For the 2012Read More →

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