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USA : ORLANDO - November 2008

Go Shop

BALDWIN BARK & MEOW SUPPLY
( 4836 New Broad St. Tel. 407-893-6868 )
This boutique offers everything you need to keep a discriminating pet looking good and feeling perky. Stroll in with your pup and let him sniff out his favorites.
BOARD HOUSE SURF SHOP
( 10 W Broadway St, Ste 2000, Oviedo. Tel. 407-366-9597 )
www.bhsurfshop.com Whether you’re surfing waves or sidewalks, the Board House has what it takes to outfit you for the job. Choose from shoes, apparel, surfboards, skateboards, sunglasses and other accessories.
DECHOES
( 2110 Edgewater Dr. Tel. 407-648-7480 )
dechoes.shoprw.com Here’s a store willing to give a label a second chance. Only designer trinkets and duds need apply for resale: We’re talking Burberry, Chanel and the like.
GATOR/SEMINOLE/KNIGHT FEVER
( 3702 Edgewater Dr. Tel. 407-291-1322 )
Get your university T-shirts, foam fingers, hats and key chains at this store honoring the University of Florida Gators, the Florida State ’Noles and University of Central Florida Knights.

Go See

DISCOVERY COVE
( 6000 Discovery Cove Way. Tel. 877-557-7404 )
www.discoverycove.com Swim with a dolphin, explore a coral reef and a ray lagoon, chill out with the birds or snorkel in the tropical river at this ecofriendly vacation destination.
DISNEY CHARACTER MEALS
( At Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista. Tel. 407-939-3463 )
www.disneyworld.com There’s nothing like breaking bread with Mickey and his pals. Walt Disney World Resort offers many opportunities, including the popular Once Upon a Time Breakfast at Cinderella’s Royal Table.
HISTORIC BOK SANCTUARY
( 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales. Tel. 863-676-1408 )
www.boksanctuary.org This beautiful hilltop garden, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, is just a short ride away from Walt Disney World Resort. Visitors can walk among azaleas and majestic oaks as carillon bells ring out from an ornate tower.
KINGS LANDING
( 5722 Baptist Camp Rd, Apopka. Tel. 407-886-0859 )
www.kingslandingfl.com Want to see the wilder side of Florida? Launch a rented canoe or kayak from Kings Landing and float down Rock Springs Run into a world of alligators, otters and soaring cypress trees.
LAKE LOUISA STATE PARK
( 7305 US Hwy 27, Clermont. Tel. 352-394-3969 )
www.floridastateparks.org The park has it all, and outdoor lovers will revel in its offerings: more than 20 miles of hiking trails, 15 miles of horse trails, six lakes, and many campsites and beautiful cabins to rent.

Go Eat

BAYRIDGE SUSHI
( 1000 W SR-434, Longwood. Tel. 407-331-0000 )
www.bsjapanese.com The restaurant has all the classics, including sushi, tempura, hibachi and katsu lunch box specials for workers on the go. In a real rush? You can even place your order online. $
BEEFY KING
( 424 N Bumby Ave. Tel. 407-894-2241 )
www.beefyking.com Where’s the beef? Right in front of you, being sliced oh-so-thin as you watch, then piled high on a roll. Slather on the barbecue sauce and order a side of tater tots. $
LINDA’S LA CANTINA STEAKHOUSE
( 4721 E Colonial Dr. Tel. 407-894-4491 )
www.lindaslacantina.com Locals love Linda’s, which has been serving traditional cuts of steak and seafood for more than 60 years. The meat is grilled hot and fast to sear in juices, and the results are mouthwatering $$$
PADRINO’S CUBAN CUISINE
( 13586 S John Young Pkwy, Ste 304. Tel. 407-251-5107 )
www.padrinos.com Padrino’s may be out of the way for some, but it’s worth the drive. Tradition gets a nuevo twist here, thanks to the creative use of spices. Best bets include the grilled tilapia and plantains and the melt-in-yourmouth tres leches cake. $$
THAI HOUSE
( 2117 E Colonial Dr. Tel. 407-898-0820 )
www.thaihouseoforlando.net Orlando residents know their Thai food, and this restaurant hits the top in dining polls. You’ll find strictly authentic fare, including spicy soups and “chili jam”—a savory mix of meat, onions, bell peppers and carrots swimming in a luscious red curry sauce. $$

Go Party

BRIX
( 50 E Central Blvd. Tel. 407-839-1707 )
For drinks and dinner after a hard day, Brix may just fit the bill. The full menu offers burgers and flatbreads, and there are plenty of beers and wines.
JASON’S MARTINI BAR
( 300 Sanford Ave, Sanford. Tel. 407-322-6678 )
This place may be off the beaten path, but it’s a fun spot to meet for a drink. Its brick walls and classy bar mix well with the martini crowd and house DJ.
NU BAMBOO LOUNGE
( 4900 W Irlo Bronson Hwy, Kissimmee. Tel. 407-397-9223 )
www.nubamboolounge.com Nu Bamboo is a favorite among local revelers. Picture a small, friendly space decorated like a Jimmy Buffett hideaway with friendly folks drinking beer and playing chess.
ODIN’S DEN
( 1335 Howell Branch Rd, Winter Park. Tel. 407-765-9501 )
www.myspace.com The neighborhood pub straddles the Maitland/Winter Park line. If you want the simple life—playing darts and pool, enjoying live music and hanging out with friends—Odin’s has the recipe down pat.

Go Day-Tripping

PASTIME PRINCESS DEEP SEA FISHING
( 55 miles northeast of Orlando • Departs from New Smyrna Beach, FL. Tel. 386-427-5393 )
www.pastimeprincess.com This boat plies the Atlantic about 20 miles out. Choose a spot along the rail and enjoy the ride to choice fishing spots where anglers find everything from red snapper to sharks. Poles and bait are provided.

Fun Fact!

The Walt Disney World Resort is home to Florida’s three highest “mountains”: Expedition Everest, Thunder Mountain and Space Mountain.

Compiled by LISA ROBERTS

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