| Orlando is a vacation paradise because it | | | | Their first branch in Central Florida opened up on |
| combines great attractions, multiple | | | | Orlando's Sand Lake Road. This large 100 seat |
| accommodations possibilities and wonderful dining | | | | eatery is the first certified organic restaurant in |
| options. On top of all this, each year something | | | | the Orlando area. Bento Cafe is still another new |
| new is added. In the field of dining, there are a lot | | | | restaurant on Sand Lake Road. It is modeled |
| of new restaurants and new sections in the well | | | | after cafes in urban Japan and Taiwan and as its |
| established eateries. Below is a brief guide to | | | | name suggests features bento box rice and |
| some of the latest culinary developments awaiting | | | | noodle bowls along with boba teas. If you are |
| this year's visitors to Orlando, Florida. | | | | looking for a quick and casual dinner, then try it |
| Bar Louie Tavern & Grill is now open on | | | | out. Tommy Bahama Bar and Grill is an existing |
| Sand Lake's "restaurant row." The bar specializes | | | | restaurant with a new feature. |
| in oversized sandwiches and specially prepared | | | | It offers a Sunday "Reggae Brunch" every week |
| cocktails. In addition it also features a wide | | | | from 11 a.m. to 3p.m. Diners get authentic |
| selection of appetizers, pastas, entrees as well as | | | | Jamaican food and drinks and can listen to a |
| a large assortment of beers and wines. This is an | | | | three-piece reggae band. Ala carte meals average |
| award winning restaurant with a warm | | | | around $12. The Sancturary Diner is located in |
| décor decorated with photography, | | | | downtown Orlando's South Eola District. Formerly |
| paneled walls and plasma televisions. | | | | known as FiFi's Patisserie, the new diner features |
| Belly Busters is a brand new comedy club and | | | | classic diner foods with low prices and classy |
| restaurant located in Winter Park. Comedy shows | | | | surprises. |
| take place from Thursday to Sunday and the | | | | For example, you can get French toast with brie |
| restaurant offers an affordable menu featuring | | | | cheese and wash it down with a root beer float. |
| meatloaf, chicken parmiagiana and baked Ziti. The | | | | FiFi's Patisserie in downtown Orlando's South Eola |
| restaurant is open dally from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. | | | | District was transformed into the Sanctuary Diner. |
| The Black Olive is a new restaurant in downtown | | | | The new restaurant serves classic diner comfort |
| Orlando (located in the Plaza building). It features a | | | | foods, with an eclectic twist, at low prices. Menu |
| Mediterranean-inspired Italian cuisine. The dishes | | | | items include French toast with brie cheese, root |
| are simple but elegant and offer the health | | | | beer floats and Kobe-style meatloaf. Sanctuary |
| benefits of a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oils | | | | Diner will be open 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday through |
| and locally- grown herbs. Cantina Laredo is another | | | | Friday and 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. |
| new addition to Sand Lake Road's "restaurant | | | | As you can see there are a number of new dining |
| road." The gourmet restaurant serves authentic | | | | options waiting for you in Orlando. If you have |
| Mexican food featuring daily fish specials, grilled | | | | never been there before then take your pick of |
| chicken and steaks complimented by special | | | | the restaurants that attract you most. If you are |
| sauces, sauteéd artichoke hearts and | | | | a regular visitor, then be sure to try some of the |
| roasted red bell peppers. Pizza Fusion is a | | | | new restaurants. |
| restaurant chain that specializes in organic pizza. | | | | |