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Room Service
Tips
For those of you who would rather take a break from eating out, there are several
Orlando restaurants that are more than willing to come to you. A local delivery
service,
“Take Out Express,”
will deliver takeout from a number of area restau-
rants (even more than one at a time for an extra charge) right to your hotel room.
The delivery cost is $5 per restaurant with a minimum food order of $15 per res-
taurant. Check out their website (
www.orlandotakeoutexpress.com
) or call
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407/352-1170
for details or to order.
up to what Mom made; a ham and cheese sandwich on a baguette; pork Dijonnaise; and
a Floribbean piccata. The portions are hearty, but so are the prices. And although it is a
diner-style restaurant, it is not particularly kid-friendly, unless your children are excep-
tionally well behaved.
9801 International Dr., in the Peabody Orlando.
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407/345-4460.
www.peabodyorlando.com. Reserva-
tions not accepted. Main courses $4-$16 at breakfast, $11-$24 at lunch and dinner (most less than $18).
AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Daily 24-hr., B-Line Express daily 6am-11pm. Free self- and validated valet parking.
From I-4, take exit 74A, Sand Lake Rd./Hwy. 528, east to International Dr., and then south. Hotel is on the
left across from the Convention Center.
Café Tu Tu Tango
Finds
INTERNATIONAL/TAPAS Authentic cuisine and
the eclectic atmosphere of a Mediterranean artist's loft—complete with working artist—
are the main draws at this interesting tapas bar. The portions are small, but the tastes are
big. The roasted pears on pecan crisps—topped with Spanish bleu cheese and a balsamic
reduction—are a must. The staff is fabulous, and your server will be happy to educate
you about the menu or make suggestions. Wine is available by the glass or bottle.
8625 International Dr.
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407/248-2222.
www.cafetututango.com. Reservations accepted but not
required. Tapas (small plates) $4-$20. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Sun-Thurs 11:30am-11pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-
2am. Free self-parking. From I-4, take exit 74A, Sand Lake Rd./Hwy 528, east to International Dr., and then
south. It is on the left.
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FishBones
SEAFOOD The fish at this Key West-themed restaurant is handpicked
daily to ensure freshness and taste. You can create your own meal by mixing and match-
ing sauces and salsas to enhance your selected fish (of which there are plenty of varieties
from which to choose). If fish isn't your dish, other offerings include rack of lamb, prime
rib, and duck. You can dine in one of two distinctive seating areas, one sporting a classic
steakhouse decor, the other a more casual space that will have you feeling like you're din-
ing on an outdoor porch.
6707 Sand Lake Rd., off of International Dr.
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407/352-0135.
www.talkofthetownrestaurants.com/
fishbones_orlando.html. Entrees $13-$40 (most below $25). AE, MC, V. Sun-Thurs 5-10:30pm; Fri-Sat
until 11pm. Free self-parking. From I-4 take exit 74A, go
1
/
3
-mile east on S.R. 482 (Sand Lake Rd.).
Ming Court
CHINESE Local patronage and a diverse menu make this one of
Orlando's most popular Chinese restaurants (which has racked up awards and praise
from a host of respected international food critics). Start off with the duck lettuce cup
before going on to the lightly battered, deep-fried chicken breast—it's got plenty of zip
from a delicate lemon-tangerine sauce. If you're in the mood for beef, there's a grilled filet
mignon that's seasoned Szechuan-style (the topping has toasted onions, garlic, and chile).
The mildly innovative menu is extensive, featuring the freshest ingredients (there's not a
