A couple of weeks ago I was sauntering down the quaint streets in Mount Dora, Florida, a wonderful somewhat hilly lakeside town about 30 minutes from Orlando, and I hit the proverbial dining gold mine. One of the town’s newest restaurants (only a few months old) is 1921 By Norman Van Aken at 142...
10 Amazing Quotes on the Masters
1. “The greatest natural laxative in the world.”—Fuzzy Zoeller commenting on an approaching tee time for the first hole at the Masters. 2. “We could make the greens so slick we’d have to furnish ice skates on the first tee.”– Hord Hardin, Masters chairman 1980-1991 3. “You don’t come to Augusta to find your game. You...
My Absolutely, Positively Favorite Orlando Restaurants
FINE DINING Adriatico Trattoria Italiana-I consider this the best Italian restaurant in Orlando and, believe me, I eat at lots of Italian restaurants in the U.S. and Italy. Primo at JW Marriott Orlando-Created by celebrity chef Melissa Kelly, this is farm-to-table dining at its finest. Lots of great Mediterranean cuisine with an ever-changing menu....
FAB WINE & GOLF DESTINATIONS
Two of my favorite things to do are play golf on phenomenal courses around the world and drink fine wines from different regions and countries. Here are some great destinations where you can experience the best of both worlds: South Africa South Africa has been making wine for more than 350 years and has...
On Location: Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
One of my favorite restaurants in Orlando is Shula’s Steakhouse at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel. I recently spent a night at the hotel and had another fabulous dining experience at Coach Shula’s restaurant. I’m thoroughly convinced if you want to visit theme parks, enjoy great dining with a prime location near Disney’s...