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Fine Dining at Universal Studios Orlando
There's no need to survive on hot dogs and popcorn while visiting Universal Studios Orlando. Why not try a more sophisticated dining experience while visiting the theme parks?
Tags: Universal_Orlando_Resort,  theme_parks,  
Fine Dining at Walt Disney World
Dining at Disney is more than what it's cracked up to be. If you're looking for an upscale experience, you will find it at the Magic Kingdom.
Tags: Walt_Disney_World,  theme_parks,  
Wewa: The Land of Honey
As I wandered the area under the enormous, moss-draped oak trees, I saw few people walk by any of the tables without stopping to chat with the sellers, get a taste of the honey (from a spoon or a drop right onto their finger) and, finally, make a purchase – usually of more than one jar.
Tags: history,  dining,  festival,  Apalachicola,  
Cultural Cuisine
No one should leave Florida without at least one Cuban meal, whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner. You don’t need to find fancy restaurants – comfortable, family-friendly spots where Spanish is usually the first language will do.
Tags: dining,  Tarpon_Springs,  Orlando,  Hollywood,  Miami,  Tampa,  Coral_Gables,  Deerfield_Beach,  Lake_Worth,  St_Petersburg,  Jacksonville,  St_Augustine,  
Mystery on Rails
We hit the river crossing just before sunset, and a spectacular view of sunset over the Gulf of Mexico greets us.
Tags: Fort_Myers,  transportation,  dining,  theater,  
Living Off the Land at Rosas Farm
The Rosas pride themselves on raising everything organically. No chemicals come near these fields, where grass-fed beef graze, chickens peck and the Rosas sell the grass-fed beef, the farm-fresh eggs, organic cookies and other local, organic products such as honey and herbs from other producers.
Tags: Ocala,  dining,  
The Yearling: Southern Hospitality
The signs for the restaurant look as though they may have been here when the place first opened as a bunkhouse for fishermen in the 1940s and as a restaurant in 1952.
Tags: dining,  Cross_Creek,  
Florida Dining Tip
I use OpenTable.com, an online reservation service, to get my tables--or even to find out if tables are available.
Tags: dining,  
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The Yearling: Southern Hospitality
The Yearling: Southern Hospitality
The signs for the restaurant look as though they may have been here when the ... More
A Taste of Tomorrow
A Taste of Tomorrow
Get a fabulous meal at a bargain and meet young, talented student-chefs who are passionate ... More
Put the Fun in Funky Florida Foods
Put the Fun in Funky Florida Foods
Create your own pancakes by choosing from homemade pancake batters and sausages, blueberries and more. ... More
Jacksonville Dining and Nightlife
Jacksonville Dining and Nightlife
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A Slice of Orlando Dining
A Slice of Orlando Dining
A Slice of Orlando Dining ... Watch
Tony's Seafood in Cedar Key
Tony's Seafood in Cedar Key
A lunch duo at Tony's Seafood in Cedar Key - Tony's Famous Clam Chowder and steamed clams. ... View
Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Sample cuisine at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. ... View

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