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humid Florida air. This is, hands down, some of the best barbecue you'll find anywhere.
And, if nothing else, you have to love the name. There are other things on the menu. If
you can eat the night or day away, go for “The Big-Big Pig” platter (beef, sliced pork, and
turkey with fixin's). There also are several barbecue baskets, combos, dinners, and sand-
wiches, as well as side orders ranging from fried pickles and okra to collard greens and
black-eyed peas. The uninitiated should stay away from the “Killer” sauce, which can
render your taste buds useless, likely for hours; you might even taste-test the mild before
moving up to the hot. The beans are the perfect side dish. Only the sometimes-soggy
garlic bread brings the meal down, but not too far. Beer is available.
5818 Conroy Rd. (near Universal Orlando).
&
407/423-1212.
www.bubbalous.com. Reservations not
accepted. Main courses $4-$15, with larger sizes available for takeout up to $25. AE, MC, V. Mon-Thurs
10am-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 10am-10:30pm; Sun 11am-9pm. Free self-parking. Take I-4 exit 75B, head east on
Kirkman, and follow your nose; Bubbalou's is at the intersection of Kirkman and Conroy.
Little Saigon
Finds
VIETNAMESE Asian immigrants created the demand for
Vietnamese cuisine in Orlando, and this noisy little restaurant is one of the best. Better
yet, it doesn't attract many tourists. Try the summer rolls—a soft wrap filled with rice,
shrimp, and pork served with a delicious peanut sauce. Head next for the grilled pork
and egg over rice and noodles or barbecued beef with fried egg and rice. If your appetite
is larger than average, try one of the traditional soups with noodles, rice, vegetables, and
either chicken, beef, or seafood. The numbered menu isn't translated well, so you may
need to ask your server exactly what goes into no. 86. (Some don't speak English, so ask
to speak to a manager.) As a testament to the restaurant's authenticity, tables here are
usually filled with members of the local Vietnamese community. There are very limited
wine and beer choices.
1106 E. Colonial Dr./Hwy. 50 (near Downtown Orlando).
&
407/423-8539.
Reservations not accepted.
Main courses less than $5 lunch, $5-$10 dinner. AE, DISC, MC, V. Daily 10am-9pm. Free self-parking. Take
exit 83B, Colonial Dr./Hwy. 50, off I-4 and head east. Turn right on Thorton Ave. The parking lot is imme-
diately to the left.
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Tips
A Reason to Celebrate
An eclectic array of upscale eateries lines the streets along Market Square in the
Disney-built town of Celebration (www.celebrationfl.com). From the
Market
Street Café
(
&
407/566-1144
), an updated '50s-style diner, to the refined sur-
roundings of the
Plantation Restaurant
(
&
407/566-6000;
www.celebra-
tionhotel.com; located within the Celebration Hotel), those in search of stylish
surroundings and creative cuisine won't be disappointed. An ornate old-world
Spanish decor and Cuban-influenced cuisine are the signature of the
Colombia
Restaurant
(
&
407/566-1505;
www.columbiarestaurant.com), while
Café
D'Antonio Ristorante
(
&
407/566-2233;
www.antoniosonline.com) serves up
tasty Italian cuisine in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The
Seito Sushi Jap-
anese Restaurant
(
&
407/566-1899;
www.seitosushi.com) is known for its fresh
sushi, fusion-style cuisine, and stylish atmosphere. And finally, the
Celebration
Town Tavern
(
&
407/566-2526;
www.thecelebrationtowntavern.com) is a more
casual alternative that sports a nautical theme and fresh seafood.
