Tuna KobachiSamosasLunch Pad ThaiInteriorPapaya SaladSushi CounterExteriorInterior
***** (5 stars)
This is a third location for Thai Thani. I tried their Celebration restaurant many years ago, and it was just okay, but I really like this location. It's much better than the Thai restaurant that formerly occupied this spot.
To call it a Thai restaurant actually undersells it, because the enormous menu also offers a full sushi bar, plus pan-Asian items such as samosas.
We enjoyed all of the sushi items on both our visits. Fish quality was great and sauces very flavorful.
Yum Nua, a traditional Thai beef salad was as good as I've ever had.
Samosas we're wonderful, lightly fried with a great Indian curry flavor.
Papaya salad was very refreshing.
In fact, the only thing I don't recommend–ironically–is the Pad Thai, which was very gloppy.
They also have a very reasonably priced lunch menu.
We use Aggressive to service our appliances. Their pricing is fair and their diagnosticians are accurate. Alex and Looven did a great job on our Miele oven repair.
Aggressive Appliances 617 Mercy Dr Orlando, FL 32805
EntryInteriorCaviar on blue fin tuna, a standout courseOne of seven nigiri offeringsbeat and uzi sorbet, a wonderful palate cleanserTile Fish on risottoshrimp of mashed potatoesMaking nigiriCeasar salad soup!Oyster, crab, salmon, buriThe full staff at work
***** (5 stars)
Ten-seat Michelin one-star omakase bar with top-notch service and a friendly atmosphere. The cold dishes are the highlight, with extremely high-quality nigiri.
The menu changes daily, depending on what locally sourced items are available. For example, on our visit dessert included a strawberry that had been foraged that morning and was simply sliced in half. Sounds simple, but it was sensational.
The standouts for me were the caviar course and the buri sashimi.
Two palate cleansers served during the meal were also noteworthy.
The fish from the nigiri is sourced from around the world, mainly from Japan, but most other ingredients were local.
We were not particularly excited by any of the hot dishes, but these change often. Chef said they had served over 400 different dishes in the less than two years they have been open!
I recommend the “Past, Present, and Future” wine pairing, the more expensive of the two offered, which was extremely well curated.
MENU
Saturday | January 28, 2023
Otoshi*
BRÜLEE (oyster] | TART [dungeness crab]
BANH KHOT [salmon] | SASHIMI [buri]
Et fu…?*
anchovy | parmesan | hydro-crunch lettuce crouton | pentas
2004 Champagne Tarlant, ‘Cuvée Louis Tarlant’-(Euilly, Vallée de la Marne, France
ExteriorGriddleMill gearsBacon, eggs, and batterBacon, eggs, two kinds of pancakesExteriorGrillin'Interior
***** (5 stars)
NOTE: Do not follow your GPS's directions as it will likely lead you to the gated service road in back. You need to enter Ponce DeLeon State Park ($6 fee per car), drive through the parking lot, and then it's a short walk to the restaurant building.
I've always wanted to go to this place, but I was afraid of the wait, which I understand can be very long on weekends. The trick is to go at an unlikely time. We chose a bit after noon on a Thursday, and there was no wait.
Some of the reviews mention poor service, but our server was great.
Obviously you go here for the novelty of cooking your own breakfast on your table, and it is quite fun. It would be a great family activity–let the kids cook breakfast for the adults! But I have to say, the food was EXCELLENT! The eggs were really fresh, and the bacon was meaty.
Of course, the highlight is the pancakes and they didn't disappoint. You can choose between buttermilk batter or a five grain specialty blend. Our server suggested I try both, and indeed, although the buttermilk was nice and fluffy, the five grain blend was also fluffy, plus it had a nice texture and even more flavor.
It's along way for us to go for breakfast (about a 90 minute drive) but I'd definitely like to bo back.
Old Sugar Mill Pancake House 601 Ponce Deleon Blvd De Leon Springs, FL 32130
InteriorGriddleBacon, eggs, and batterGrillin’Bacon, eggs, two kinds of pancakesGearsExteriorExterior
***** (5 stars)
NOTE: Do not follow your GPS’s directions as it will likely lead you to the gated service road in back. You need to enter Ponce DeLeon State Park ($6 fee per car), drive through the parking lot, and then it’s a short walk to the restaurant building.
I’ve always wanted to go to this place, but I was afraid of the wait, which I understand can be very long on weekends. The trick is to go at an unlikely time. We chose a bit after noon on a Thursday, and there was no wait.
Some of the reviews mention poor service, but our server was great.
Obviously you go here for the novelty of cooking your own breakfast on your table, and it is quite fun. It would be a great family activity–let the kids cook breakfast for the adults! But I have to say, the food was EXCELLENT! The eggs were really fresh, and the bacon was meaty.
Of course, the highlight is the pancakes and they didn’t disappoint. You can choose between buttermilk batter or a five-grain specialty blend. Our server suggested I try both, and indeed, although the buttermilk was nice and fluffy, the five-grain blend was also fluffy, plus it had a nice texture and even more flavor.
It’s a long way for us to go for breakfast (about a 90-minute drive) but I’d definitely like to bo back.
Old Sugar Mill Grill & Griddle House 601 Ponce Deleon Blvd De Leon Springs, FL 32130
This cavernous space manages to have great ambiance, with rock music videos instead of sports on most monitors. The extensive menu offers lots of good choices including burgers and pizza, and my favorite, jalapeño poppers. They also have one of the best beer lists in the city.
Rock & Brews – Orlando 6897 S Semoran Blvd Orlando, FL 32822
InteriorExteriorMenuDrinksGrilled fishCrispy cauliflowerCL burger with cheddarInteriorSpinach dipCheeseburgerCuban sandwich
*** (3 stars)
This restaurant is the best table service choice in Terminal A. Over the past few years the menu has become a bit more conventional. The most welcome change is that they now offer Pepsi products instead of their own weird sodas.
Breakfast is hearty, but the best choices are BBQ and burgers at "dinner", which begins at 10am.
Beer flightInteriorInteriorInteriorInteriorPretzelHot wings extra crispyPepperoni pizza
***** (5 stars)
Wow, this place is HUGE. Fortunately the ceilings are high, so noise levels are reasonable. And the interior decor is very nice, with giant fake trees.
Kudos to management, because opened only three weeks this place was extremely busy, yet running like clockwork.
The menu is extensive. We started with a giant pretzel, and the sauces that came with it were amazing, especially the house sauce, a mixture of mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and black pepper. The pizza dough was also very good, and the chicken wings, ordered extra crispy, were truly HOT.
This is a real brewery, and offers only their own brews. The four beer sampler is a good deal. They also have a full bar.
New York Beer Project – Orlando 9230 Miley Dr Winter Garden, FL 34787
I realized it has been ten years since I've left a review of Cedar's on Yelp! Blissfully, nothing has changed. It's still the best Middle Eastern food in Orlando. In fact, I've traveled the world and have yet to find better.
The hummus and tabbouleh and baba ganoush can't be beat. The falafel is never greasy, and the pitas are baked fresh and replenished multiple times during your meal.
Service is always friendly, and you can tell they are really happy for your business.
Perfection.
Cedar’s Restaurant 7732 W Sand Lake Rd Orlando, FL 32819
