Dining Review: Luma on Park
Luma on Park, from James Beard-finalist Chef Brandon McGlamery, is a restaurant fellow chefs have been recommending for quite some time. My wife Toni and I were excited to finally try his modern American cuisine with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Located on Winter Park’s ritzy Park Avenue, Luma is an elegant venue that offers a variety of seating options for any party size.... Read More
Chef Recipe: Osprey Tavern’s Roasted Organic Chicken & Buttermilk Biscuits
Orlando’s foodie scene has blossomed in recent years, resulting in a bounty of local restaurants that pride themselves on fresh ingredients and recipes dreamed up by chefs every bit as skilled as those you might see on TV. One of those standouts is Baldwin Park’s Osprey Tavern. This month, Executive Chef Joseph Burnett and Pastry Chef Kristy Carlucci reveal the secrets behind... Read More
Al Fresco Dining in Orlando
310 Lakeside, 310 Nona and 310 Park: All three sister restaurants have outdoor seating with gorgeous scenery. Lakeside: Downtown Orlando, (407) 373-0310 | Nona: Lake Nona, (407) 203- 1120 | Park South: Winter Park, (407) 647-7277 4 Rivers Smokehouse: Load up on Orlando’s best brisket and other barbecue goodness on the patio at Chef John Rivers’ flagship store. Winter Park, 844-474-8377 Bice... Read More
Home Away From Home: Top Local Trends in Outdoor Living
Now more than ever, homeowners are taking their outdoor spaces to the next level by creating oasis-like areas as an extension of their homes. From pavers to plants to kitchens, we’ve caught up with the experts of outdoor living to find out what the latest trends are in the Orlando area. When it comes to what plants are popping up in landscapes across the region, palm trees are... Read More
Orlando Family Stars
Each month, Stars features exceptional students, student athletes, educators and all-around boons to the Greater Orlando area. Know a Star? Submit your nominees to Nate@OrlandoFamilyMagazine.com. STAR STUDENT Kevin Li Less than .01 percent of all test takers earn a perfect score on the ACT, but Winter Park High School junior Kevin Li managed to join the club earlier this year. To... Read More
Home Front
Voice & Vent THIS MONTH, on page 24, we look at six great Central Florida beaches, with three each on the east and west coasts. Which coast do you prefer visiting on beach trips? Share your opinion by visiting OrlandoFamilyMagazine.com ’s Polls section and answering: “When you go to the beach, are you more likely to head east or west?” Click on“Vote” to make your... Read More
Orlando Family’s Best of the Best 2016: Food & Drink
Welcome to Orlando Family’s inaugural Best of the Best, featuring our picks for the best places to eat, drink, shop and be pampered throughout Greater Orlando. In addition to racking our own brains and those of our family and friends, we traversed the area to follow up on hot tips about worthy winners from both well-known establishments and those off the beaten path. Alright,... Read More
Orlando Family’s Best of the Best 2016: Retail
Welcome to Orlando Family’s inaugural Best of the Best, featuring our picks for the best places to eat, drink, shop and be pampered throughout Greater Orlando. In addition to racking our own brains and those of our family and friends, we traversed the area to follow up on hot tips about worthy winners from both well-known establishments and those off the beaten path. Alright,... Read More
Orlando Family’s Best of the Best 2016: Health & Beauty
Welcome to Orlando Family’s inaugural Best of the Best, featuring our picks for the best places to eat, drink, shop and be pampered throughout Greater Orlando. In addition to racking our own brains and those of our family and friends, we traversed the area to follow up on hot tips about worthy winners from both well-known establishments and those off the beaten path. Alright,... Read More
Orlando Family’s Best of the Best 2016: Lifestyle
Welcome to Orlando Family’s inaugural Best of the Best, featuring our picks for the best places to eat, drink, shop and be pampered throughout Greater Orlando. In addition to racking our own brains and those of our family and friends, we traversed the area to follow up on hot tips about worthy winners from both well-known establishments and those off the beaten path. Alright,... Read More
Pie Perfection: 30 blockbuster pizzas in Greater Orlando
New York. Chicago. Orlando? While the first two cities are most closely associated with the best pizza in the country, our hometown does itself proud in that regard, too. Ask any local where his or her preferred pizza joint is, and you’ve probably just opened an hour-long debate over the merits of the crust here or the sauce there. No matter how you slice it, it’s evident that... Read More
Staycation Like a Pro
Orlando is the world’s go-to vacation destination, but those of us who reside here can sometimes lose sight of that fact as we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. After all, between incredible resorts, five-star dining options, easy access to beaches, year-round sun and other selling points, there’s more to the City Beautiful than the theme parks—which... Read More
Making a Difference: For the Love of Pets
For dogs, cats and other domestic animals, Orlando can be two very different places. On the one hand, dozens of off-leash parks, hiking trails and pet-friendly dining options offer endless opportunities for animals and their two-legged family members to enjoy each other’s company. In that sense, it’s a perfect pet paradise. On the other hand, tens of thousands of area pets get... Read More
Orlando Family Readers’ Top Pets
May is Pet Month at Orlando Family. To celebrate, we reached out to our readers via social media and asked them to submit photos of their favorite pets, and we weren’t disappointed with the results. Want to see your photos, thoughts and more in print? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date on our latest reader-submission opportunities. Benelli (submitted by Jennifer... Read More
Orlando Family Stars: May 2016
Each month, Stars features exceptional students, student athletes, educators and all-around boons to the Greater Orlando area. Know a Star? Submit your nominees to Nate@OrlandoFamilyMagazine.com. Star Student: Amber Yang A scientist in the making, Trinity Preparatory School’s Amber Yang won the grand prize at this year’s Florida State Science Fair, as well as recognition awards... Read More
Home Front May 2016: News From Around Orlando
BY THE NUMBERS No. 2: Florida-born supermarket giant Publix’s rank on a recent study of America’s favorite grocers. Conducted in February by Market Information, the study asked 10,000 consumers nationwide to rate their satisfaction with their most recent shopping experience and likelihood of referring that grocer to others. Six: How many cygnets (aka baby swans) disappeared... Read More
Orlando Family Stars
Each month, Stars features exceptional students, student athletes, educators and all-around boons to the Greater Orlando area. Know a Star? Submit your nominees to Nate@OrlandoFamilyMagazine.com. Star Student: Nicole Goldin A multifaceted star at Lake Highland Preparatory School (LHPS), Nicole Goldin isn’t just the captain of the school’s varsity softball team and a leading... Read More
One Step At a Time
Deltona teen Olivia Russo-Hood wants to change the world, one step at a time. During the last three years, the 14-year-old Atlanta, Georgia, native collected more than 22,000 pairs of shoes that may have otherwise ended up in the landfill. The shoe drive is part of Olivia’s charity, Save The Earth Projects (STEP), which she created four years ago following a flood that destroyed... Read More
Stroke of Genius
Two Central Florida Dads Survive & Thrive After Stroke A stroke occurs when a blood vessel feeding the brain either gets clogged or ruptures. This blood and oxygen interruption impairs the brain and its bodily functions – either temporarily or permanently. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the U.S., even though most stroke incidents... Read More
Top 5 Things to Do at the Osceola County Fair
The Osceola County Fair, held annually at Osceola Heritage Park, is a cherished, 10-day long event filled with unforgettable fun, including pig racing, a Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, Miss Osceola Pageant, King Arthur Flour’s Baking Contest, pet shows, market animal shows, and many other critters (rabbits, chickens, buffaloes, zebras, camels, and other exotic animals from Eudora... Read More
Do Good Date Night: An Evening Marriage of Fun & Philanthropy
Date night? Volunteerism? Most parents have little to no time for either, despite good intentions. Could a 2-4-1 option get the ball rolling? That’s the exact premise of the Do Good Date Night series, Orlando’s fun, philanthropically-focused, couples’ outings that allows romantic partners to give quality attention to each other while giving back to the community. The volunteerism-based... Read More
