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Get the Pointe?
Pointe Orlando,
9101 International Dr. (
&
407/248-2838;
www.pointe
orlando.com), has evolved, thanks to a multimillion-dollar redevelopment a
few years ago, into an upscale collection of outdoor shops and trendy eater-
ies. In addition to the restaurants already listed in this guide, there are others
here worth noting, including:
•
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
(
&
407/226-2481;
www.cubalibre
restaurant.com). This exotic addition to the lineup of upscale eateries
located at Pointe Orlando (opening just as this topic went to print) features
contemporary Cuban cuisine, lively Latin music, professional salsa floor-
shows, and an open-air tropical ambiance with outdoor dining—oh, did I
mention the extensive rum selection?
•
The Capital Grille
(
&
407/370-4392;
www.capitalgrille.com). The menu
at this reputable and very successful establishment is filled with tempting
appetizers, dry-aged steaks, hand-carved chops, fresh seafood, and deca-
dent desserts. An extensive wine list (400-plus selections) and impeccable
service are two other hallmarks. Discerning diners will appreciate not only
a mouthwatering meal (with options that include a dry-aged sirloin rubbed
with black peppercorns and served in a rich cognac cream and pepper-
corn sauce), but also a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere in which to
enjoy it.
•
Maggiano's Little Italy
(
&
407/241-8650;
www.maggianos.com). You'll
find a taste of New York's Little Italy, Chicago's Taylor Street, South Philly,
and Boston's North End on Maggiano's menu. It's filled with authentic
home-cooked Italian fare, including such specialties as lobster ravioli,
braised beef cannelloni (with Asiago and Parmesan cheeses), and chicken
cacciatore. The warm and inviting atmosphere is casual and relaxed, mak-
ing you feel as if you've stepping into the neighborhood Italian kitchen.
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in-a-hailstorm, twitch-and-twang country-western music than a city slicker can endure
in a lifetime. Wash the meal down with an icy longneck (there is a wine list, but it's very
basic).
7364 International Dr., btw. Sand Lake Rd. and Carrier Dr.
&
407/352-4407.
Reservations accepted. AE,
DC, DISC, MC, V. Main courses $11-$21. Daily 4-10pm. Free self-parking. From I-4, take exit 74A, Sand
Lake Rd./Hwy. 528, east to International Dr., and then go south. It's on the right.
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PLACES TO DINE ELSEWHERE IN ORLANDO
There's life beyond the main tourist areas, as a lot of locals and some enterprising visitors
discover. The restaurants in this part of the chapter are on the map “Accommodations &
Dining Elsewhere in Orlando” on p. 173.
