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Eating
On and around I-Dr you'll find an explosion of chains; a half-mile stretch of Sand Lake
Rd has been dubbed 'restaurant row' for its upscale dining.
Dandelion Communitea Café VEGETARIAN$
( http://dandelioncommunitea.com ; 618 N Thornton Ave; mains $6-10; 11am-10pm Mon-Sat, to
5pm Sun; ) Unabashedly crunchy and definitively organic, this pillar of creative,
sustainable, locavore vegetarianism is genuinely delicious, with tons of community spir-
it. Look for events.
Graffiti Junktion American Burger Bar BURGERS$
( www.graffitijunktion.com ; 900 E Washington St, Thornton Park; mains $6-13; 11pm-2am) This
neon graffiti-covered happenin' hangout is all about massive burgers with attitude. Top
yours with a fried egg, artichoke hearts, chili, avocado and more.
Yellow Dog Eats BARBECUE$$$
( 407-296-0609; www.yellowdogeats.com ; 1236 Hempel Ave, Windermere; mains $7-14;
11am-9pm; ) Housed in an old, tin-roof general store, and quirky to the extreme, it's not
your typical barbecue. Try the excellent Cuban-style black beans and the Florida Cracker
(pulled pork with gouda, bacon and fried onions). It's a drive; get directions online.
Ravenous Pig AMERICAN$$$
$$$
( 407-628-2333; www.theravenouspig.com ; 1234 Orange Ave, Winter Park; mains $13-33;
11:30am-2pm & 5:30-9:30pm Tue-Sat) One of Orlando's most talked-about foodie destina-
tions, this bustling hot spot serves designer cocktails and creative, delicious versions of
shrimp and grits, and lobster tacos. Reservations recommended.
Drinking & Entertainment
Orlando Weekly ( www.orlandoweekly.com ) is the best source for entertainment listings.
There's plenty to do downtown, where there's a happening bar district around Orange
Ave between Church St and Jefferson St.
Universal Studio's CityWalk MAP ( www.citywalkorlando.com ) has a concentration of
cinemas, restaurants, clubs and big-name shows.
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