MAGICAL DINING MONTH IS EVEN BETTER WHEN SHARED. Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen & Bar is a contemporary remake of a classic fish camp, serving fresh Florida seafood prepared from scratch in a southern style and served in a casual, family-friendly environment. Check out their 2025 Magical Dining menu below: 3 COURSES | $40 MENU | AUGUST 15 – SEPTEMBER 30 Appetizers...| Orlando Magazine
Courtesy Raglan Road Irish Pub It’s “Countdown to Hooley” time at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant, and Orlando is about to go green in the best way possible. This Labor Day weekend, the 13th annual Great Irish Hooley kicks off Friday, Aug. 29, and runs through Monday, Sept. 1, transforming Disney Springs into a rollicking roots revival of music,...| Orlando Magazine
Courtesy Tsan By David Tsan Kappo Tsan Brings an Intimate Japanese Dining Experience to O-Town West This fall, Orlando’s dining scene welcomes an exciting new addition: Kappo Tsan, a 30-seat Japanese restaurant led by acclaimed Executive Chef and Partner David Tsan, in collaboration with restaurateurs Jimmy and Johnny Tung. The highly anticipated opening will take place at 11815 Glass House...| Orlando Magazine
YMD Facial Plastic Surgery in Central Florida In the heart of Central Florida, where the sun-kissed landscapes of Winter Park blend seamlessly with modern sophistication, lies a haven for those seeking to enhance their natural beauty. YMD Facial Plastic Surgery, led by the esteemed Dr. Ruth Hill Yeilding MD, is redefining facial aesthetics with a blend of artistry, innovation, and...| Orlando Magazine
Let’s face it, modern dating isn’t exactly designed for people who value chastity, communion, and long-term commitment that doesn’t fizzle after three texts. That’s where Catholic dating sites come in. These platforms are built for singles who want more than just a spark—they want someone to pray with and fall for. Faith isn’t an awkward afterthought here—it’s front and center,...| Orlando Magazine
Never Ordinary, Always Exceptional. That’s the promise at Oxford Eyes, Orlando’s premier destination for luxury, independent eyewear and concierge-level optical service. Located in the heart of Ivanhoe Village, between downtown Orlando and the city’s thriving cultural corridor, Oxford Eyes offers a curated eyewear experience unlike any other in Central Florida. Voted One of the Best Optometrists in Orlando Oxford Eyes...| Orlando Magazine
President Cole Linquist and CEO/Founder John Ledford Orlando Magazine readers have spoken—Fortress Wealth Group has been named the #1 Best Financial Advisor/Wealth Management firm in the 2025 Best of ORL poll. The award reflects the firm’s deep community roots and its reputation for offering personalized, client-centered financial guidance throughout Central Florida. More Than Investments Fortress helps clients make sense of...| Orlando Magazine
As The Winter Park Playhouse undergoes exciting renovations to its current venue, the 2025-2026 series will be performed at the Mandell Theater, located within the Orlando Shakes complex at 812 E. Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803. Just five minutes from The Playhouse, this charming 124-seat venue offers an intimate theater experience, with both parking lot and garage options nearby. Please...| Orlando Magazine
In the fast-paced world of real estate, first impressions matter—and no one understands that better than DeVore Design, Central Florida’s premier real estate media and home staging company. What began in 2015 as a boutique real estate photography business has evolved into a full-scale marketing powerhouse. Today, DeVore Design is proud to offer an unmatched suite of services including professional...| Orlando Magazine
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Phan-tastic Smiles CUONG T. PHAN, DMD, FAGD, MAGD Dr. Phan has earned the prestigious Mastership Award (MAGD) from the Academy of General Dentistry, placing him among the 2% of general dentists throughout the U.S. and Canada who hold this title. Dr. Cuong T. Phan has been practicing dentistry for over 25 years. He says his patients inspired him to work...| Orlando Magazine
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THIS GUIDE HIGHLIGHTS FIVE STANDOUT APARTMENT COMMUNITIES IN CENTRAL FLORIDA: The Julian Orlando, Essex Luxe Apartments, Vintage Lake Mary, Baldwin Harbor and Lake House Apartments. Each of these communities brings something unique to the table—whether it’s a rooftop pool, lakefront view or proximity to thriving cultural districts. Here’s a detailed look at what each property offers in terms of pricing,...| Orlando Magazine
THEN: Joseph Bumby, Sr. and his family came to Orlando from England in 1873. Looking west across the railroad tracks, photographer Stanley Morrow took this image of Orlando’s Church Street around 1886, showing the building that would house the Bumby family’s hardware business for generations. It was completed in 1886. The South Florida Railroad Station above preceded the much larger,...| Orlando Magazine
A view of downtown Orlando looking east on Interstate 4. Photo by Robrto Gonzalez. ON JULY 31, ORLANDO CELEBRATES ITS 150TH ANNIVERSARY. While the festivities run throughout 2025, many take place in July. Here, learn how the city got its name, where it’s been and where it’s going, with comments from notables and long-time residents. Join us in raising a...| Orlando Magazine
Lake Markham is a stunning choice for discerning buyers, with just 61 custom estate homes. Lake Markham, Sanford / Seminole County Niche.com A- Grade / Median Home Value 2.5 million Located in Seminole County near a newly completed highway extension in Sanford, Lake Markham Preserve offers an unparalleled living experience for those seeking privacy, elegance and natural beauty in an...| Orlando Magazine
Paddlefish, Soseki, Otto's High Dive Team Up At Disney Springs| Orlando Magazine
Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream and First Watch Partner on Ice Cream For Breakfast| Orlando Magazine
Recipe of the Month: Brunch Shots at Disney Springs' City Works Eatery & Pour House| Orlando Magazine
Alice Dye Is The First Lady Of Golf Architecture| Orlando Magazine
Making Waves: Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer on Orlando's Swimming Culture, Water Safety, and the Power of Learning to Swim| Orlando Magazine
Photo Courtesy Paddlefish This July, Orlando foodies have a rare ticket to flavor history—and it all happens aboard a steamboat. On Thursday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m., Paddlefish at Disney Springs® The Landing will host a one-night-only five-course dinner that brings together three powerhouse chefs for an intimate, indulgent evening like no other. With only 25 seats available and a...| Orlando Magazine
Photo courtesy of Okonomi This summer, Orlando’s Mills Market is getting a bold new addition—Okonomi, a sushi concept that reimagines Japanese counter dining for a new generation of local food lovers. The nigiri-forward project is the latest creation from the powerhouse team behind Zaru, UniGirl, Cowboy Curry, and Sorekara, and it promises to bring a deeply personal—and deeply delicious—new experience...| Orlando Magazine
Juneteenth, recognized every year on June 19, marks the freedom of those once enslaved in the United States. On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston Bay, Texas, learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. The following year saw the nation’s first Juneteenth celebration, and in 2021, Juneteenth became a federal holiday. More...| Orlando Magazine
Orlando Magazine features blogs, articles and guides on dining, shopping, style and life in Orlando and Central Florida.| Orlando Magazine
St. Patrick’s Day Myths, Demystified| Orlando Magazine
St. Patrick’s Day Myths, Demystified| Orlando Magazine
Universal Orlando Announces Two More Haunted Houses For 2025| Orlando Magazine
Editor Letter for June: All Hail the Independents!| Orlando Magazine
The 2025 Orlando Coffee Bracket begins Wednesday, March 19 and ends April 17, 2025. Here are the 32 contenders. We need YOUR help to decide who moves on in each Round. THE RESTAURANTS We’ve picked 32 restaurants in the Orlando area that are known for their coffee. Each week we’ll have the shops going head to head (think March Madness!)...| Orlando Magazine
Raglan Road’s Irish dancers perform traditional and contemporary Irish music and step dance nightly from 4:30-11 p.m. and during weekend brunch from noon-3 p.m. ©Raglan Road GREEN BEER HAS BEEN A STAPLE of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations since Dr. Thomas H. Curtin, a New York physician, added a drop of wash blue (shockingly, an iron powder laundry whitener) to a...| Orlando Magazine
GO Sports Board of Directors Executive Committee Chris Carmody, Sharon Line Clary, Tammy Gustafson, Jason Siegel The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) is a community and privately funded non-profit whose mission is to attract and manage sports events, conferences, and activities that drive economic impact for the region and promote our destination. Officially incorporated in 1992, GO Sports is...| Orlando Magazine
Courtesy Shutterstock THE CONCESSIONS AT THE MASTERS Tournament are as iconic as the event itself. Surely, you’ve heard of the legendary Pimento Cheese Sandwich or the Georgia Peach Ice Cream Sandwich. Even Dustin Johnson, prior to the November 2020 Masters (which he would go on to win) made this pronouncement: “My favorite thing about the Masters is the sandwiches …...| Orlando Magazine
THE INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED steakhouse brand Fogo de Chão recently opened a second Orlando location and I was lucky enough to be invited to the grand opening. You’ll find it on Regency Village Drive at Vineland Pointe Mall, in that weird in-between part of Orlando near Lake Buena Vista and International Drive. The new 8,080-square-foot restaurant features a showy, expansive dining...| Orlando Magazine
Courtesy Raglan Road Orlando is rolling out the green carpet for St. Patrick’s Day, and you don’t need to be Irish to join the fun! From high-energy festivals to pub crawls, live music, and delicious Irish-inspired feasts, there’s plenty of craic (that’s Irish for good times) happening around the city. Whether you’re looking to party like a leprechaun or enjoy...| Orlando Magazine
WHAT’S IN HER BAG? WOMEN’S ESSENTIALS FOR A DAY ON THE GOLF COURSE Find your golf essentials at The Mall at Millenia, which offers “Millenia Direct,” a same-day home delivery service. mallatmillenia.com 1 Prada Paradoxe eau de parfum, $98 for 30 ml. 2 TUMI Alpha golf range bag in off white and tan, $795.3 Prada small Re-Nylon backpack in Desert...| Orlando Magazine
CROOKED STICK GOLF CLUB EVERY GOLF ENTHUSIAST is familiar with the work of Pete Dye, a creative genius who some consider to be the G.O.A.T. when it comes to golf architecture. But, as the saying goes, “behind every great man is a great woman,” and that is certainly the case with Alice Dye, his wife and partner, who had some...| Orlando Magazine
Every April, I head for Augusta, Georgia, to drive a shuttle for the Masters Tournament. I’ve been doing it for three years, following in the footsteps of a golf-loving friend who considers the Augusta National Golf Club the holy grail of golf courses. He’s not wrong. I’ve never been a golf aficionado, but I learn more about the sport every...| Orlando Magazine
Rich Wallace Head Coach, UCF Baseball Rich Wallace isn’t just leading UCF baseball—he’s living it. An Orlando native and proud UCF alumnus, Wallace has come full circle, returning to his alma mater in 2024 to guide the Knights to one of their most exciting seasons in years. Taking the reins in UCF’s inaugural Big 12 season, Wallace wasted no time...| Orlando Magazine
Orlando's Hidden Gems: Dickson Azalea Park| Orlando Magazine
Orlando's Hidden Gems: Dickson Azalea Park| Orlando Magazine
Alice Dye Is The First Lady Of Golf Architecture| Orlando Magazine
Kicking off Black History Month at Magic Kingdom with Tamron Hall| Orlando Magazine
St. Patrick’s Day Myths, Demystified| Orlando Magazine
There's A New Holiday Boat Tour In Central Florida| Orlando Magazine
CeCe Teneal performed at Judson’s Live in March 2024. ©Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts Dr. Phillips Center It’s one we all know and love. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is not only home to the city’s largest concerts, Broadway musicals and kids’ shows, but is renowned for its beauty and acoustics—Steinmetz Hall is considered one of...| Orlando Magazine
Jeff Rupert during a sound check at Blue Bamboo, “The Boo” has become known as THE place for jazz in Orlando. Photo by Roberto Gonzalez Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts It looks like there’s a happy ending in store for this popular music venue. The year surely didn’t start off that way—not when Blue Bamboo’s husband-and-wife owners, Chris and...| Orlando Magazine
Whether you’re heading to the ballet, a touring Broadway show, a museum or an intimate concert hall, Central Floridians are passionate about the arts. Jennifer McKee introduces you what the big halls have on their schedules this season, while Michael McLeod lets you in on the smaller performance spaces that are hidden gems in our community. Plus, read all about...| Orlando Magazine
Congressman, Frost announces the CREATE Art Act. Courtesy Congressman Maxwell Frost.When Congressman Maxwell Frost introduced new legislation aimed at creating federal grants to support emerging and independent artists this April (the CREATE Art Act), he spoke from firsthand experience. Not only has Frost managed music artists and organized music festivals but he has been a musician himself since the second...| Orlando Magazine
OLGA THOMPSON, ©2024 DISNEY, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Country Bear Oscar, below, is one of the newest voices to come to the Country Bear Musical Jamboree, Walt Disney World’s reimagining of the classic Country Bear Jamboree that reopened at Magic Kingdom in July 2024. Oscar holds a plush featuring Big Al, one of Jamboree’s original and most popular characters, who is...| Orlando Magazine
What does it feel like to pet a sloth, capybara and ring-tailed lemur? Find out at ©Wild Florida. Some may feel that the drive-through safari experience provides the ultimate animal encounters—and indeed, having a large, free-roaming beast stick its head in your car for snacks is full of fun and laughs. But that’s only where the animal experiences begin at...| Orlando Magazine
How close do you dare get to an alligator? Closer than you think at ©Gatorland I’ve always loved reptiles and amphibians. I’m sure that’s because frogs, toads and turtles were plentiful in the small Midwestern town I grew up in. I never encountered alligators or crocodiles until I moved down South, but I love to watch these beautiful wonders of...| Orlando Magazine
Congressman Maxwell Frost: In Beat with the Arts Community| Orlando Magazine
Orlando Event Calendar For November 2024| Orlando Magazine
Special Events BUSCH GARDENS SUMMER NIGHTS Through Aug. 11: Party zones with exclusive summer food and drink menus take the theme park experience to the next level. Fireworks Spectacular at 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Included with admission. Busch Gardens, 10165 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa. 813-884-4386. buschgardens.com LEGOLAND SUMMER BRICK PARTY Through Aug. 11: It’s like a block...| Orlando Magazine
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, in partnership with Broadway Across America and Florida Theatrical Association, announced the on-sale dates for the AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando 24/25 Season last week. And we are pumped for this year’s incredible line-up. But instead of showing it to you like everyone else will, we’re ranking these shows and making a list. #...| Orlando Magazine
FUN & LEISURE Art Gallery 1 Mills Gallery millsgalleryoforlando.com 2 Rollins Museum of Art rollins.edu/rma 3 Snap! Orlando snaporlando.com Charity Gala 1 Hats & Heroes Ball—Kids Beating Cancer kidsbeatingcancer.com 2 Ultimate Garden Party—Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida feedhopenow.org 3 White Party—Guys with Ties Philanthropy guyswithties.org Entertainment Experience 1 The Escape Effect theescapeeffect.com 2 Cirque du Soleil Drawn to...| Orlando Magazine
