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5 red, white and boozy cocktails you’ll want to try on Independence Day
Read full article: 5 red, white and boozy cocktails you’ll want to try on Independence DayYour drink of choice on the Fourth of July might be an ice-cold beer or the always-faithful White Claw, but in case you want to celebrate with a colorful cocktail, we’ve got a few recipes for you to add in some fun.
Quarantini? Here are each state’s favorite pandemic cocktails
Read full article: Quarantini? Here are each state’s favorite pandemic cocktailsPeople were no doubt mixing up more cocktails at home when the pandemic prompted the shutdown of bars and restaurants last year. But the travel rewards company Upgraded Points wanted to see which ones were most popular in each state. AdTurns out the mimosa was the most popular in the highest number of states, with six. And five different cocktails were the most popular in three states each. Some states had more unique drink choices like the Paloma, hot buttered rum, fuzzy navel, rusty nail, painkiller, dark n’ stormy, shandy and rickey.
13 comfort food and cocktail recipes to make if you’re super stressed on election night
Read full article: 13 comfort food and cocktail recipes to make if you’re super stressed on election nightIt doesn’t matter who or what you’re voting for in the 2020 election, if anything is clear, it’s that Americans are STRESSED about the results.
Orlando's 3 top spots for inexpensive coffee
Read full article: Orlando's 3 top spots for inexpensive coffeeHoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable coffee spots in Orlando, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike. Benjamin French Bakery CafePhoto: Ziling Y./YelpTopping the list is Benjamin French Bakery Cafe. If you're hungry for more information, we found these details on Yelp about the Benjamin French Bakery Cafe. "We offer pastries, croissants, smoothies, coffee and tea," the business notes on Yelp in the section about specialties. Qreate Coffee + StudioPhoto: ginnie r./YelpQreate Coffee + Studio, an art space rental that offers coffee, tea and more, is another much-loved, affordable go-to, with five stars out of 68 Yelp reviews.
Craving ramen? Here are Orlando's top 3 options
Read full article: Craving ramen? Here are Orlando's top 3 optionsHoodline crunched the numbers to find the top ramen sources in Orlando, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt. Located at 1103 Mills Ave. North, the Asian fusion spot, which offers tapas and ramen, is the most popular ramen spot in Orlando, boasting four stars out of 2,087 reviews on Yelp. Jade Sushi & New Asianphoto: Penland B./YelpNext up is Jade Sushi & New Asian, situated at 2425 Edgewater Drive. With 4.5 stars out of 280 reviews on Yelp, the sushi bar and Asian fusion spot, serving ramen and more, has proved to be a local favorite. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor.
Bagel World brings bagels and more to Central Business District
Read full article: Bagel World brings bagels and more to Central Business DistrictYou're in luck: a new business has opened its doors in the neighborhood. The newcomer to Central Business District, called Bagel World, is located at 743 N. Magnolia Ave.Bagel World serves up bagels and breakfast sandwiches. On the menu, look for The BW smoked salmon bagel, the Sunrise bagel or keep it simple with a bagel covered in honey vanilla cream cheese. Yelper Bri B. wrote, "Such good bagels! Head on over to check it out: Bagel World is open from 8 a.m.1 p.m. daily.
Orlando's 3 favorite spots to find low-priced Southern food
Read full article: Orlando's 3 favorite spots to find low-priced Southern foodP & D Soulfood KitchenPhoto: Candace W./YelpTopping the list is P & D Soulfood Kitchen. Located at 927 S. Goldwyn Ave. in Clear Lake, the Southern spot, which offers soul food and more, is the highest-rated low-priced Southern restaurant in Orlando, boasting 4.5 stars out of 100 reviews on Yelp. If you're curious for more information, we found these details on Yelp about P & D Soulfood Kitchen, which has been open in its current space since 2012. Chicken Salad ChickPhoto: Desiree A./YelpNext is Chicken Salad Chick, situated at 9470 Narcoossee Road. Yelper Nancee M. added, "If you love chicken salad, then this is the place for you!
3 top spots for home decor in Orlando
Read full article: 3 top spots for home decor in OrlandoHoodline crunched the numbers to find the top home decor spots in Orlando, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for home decor. Located at 1152 Harmon Ave., the spot to score home decor, flowers and gifts, coffee and tea is the highest-rated home decor spot in Orlando, boasting 4.5 stars out of 58 reviews on Yelp. With 4.5 stars out of 52 reviews on Yelp, the plant nursery, which offers home decor and more, has proved to be a local favorite. Saturdays tend to be the busiest days of the week for consumer spending at retail and wholesale businesses across the Orlando area, while Wednesdays are least busy, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a small business CRM software provider. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor.
Check out the 3 most popular spots in Orlando's Engelwood Park neighborhood
Read full article: Check out the 3 most popular spots in Orlando's Engelwood Park neighborhoodGet to know this Orlando neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an Argentine spot to a bakery and deli. Located at 5810 Lake Underhill Road, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 57 reviews on Yelp. Que Bueno Restaurant Grill and BarPhoto: oh! que bueno restaurant grill and bar/YelpNext up is the sports bar and Colombian spot Oh! Que Bueno Restaurant Grill and Bar, situated at 1125 S. Semoran Blvd.
Orlando's 4 top delis (that won't break the bank)
Read full article: Orlando's 4 top delis (that won't break the bank)"Since 2001, we have been serving some of the best Cuban food in Central Florida," per the history section of the business's Yelp profile. Concerning signature items, "Authentic Cuban cafe with sandwiches, platters and appetizers," the business notes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. Cafe Madrid Deli & BakeryPhoto: Michael C./YelpNext up is Cafe Madrid Deli & Bakery, situated at 4502 Curry Ford Road. Yelper Amy A. wrote, "Love Jason's Deli! Yelper Iyana M. added, "Jason's Deli is definitely one of my favorite places when wanting to eat healthily.
The 4 best food trucks in Orlando
Read full article: The 4 best food trucks in OrlandoHoodline crunched the numbers to find the top food trucks in Orlando, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike. Located at 3114 Corrine Drive in Audubon Park, the food truck, which offers ice cream, frozen yogurt and more, is the highest-rated food truck in Orlando, boasting 4.5 stars out of 364 reviews on Yelp. Tamale Co. Mexican Street FoodPhoto: dalina h./YelpNext up is Tamale Co. Mexican Street Food, situated at 2411 Curry Ford Road, Suite B. With 4.5 stars out of 196 reviews on Yelp, the food truck and Mexican spot has proved to be a local favorite. SwedeDISHPhoto: Swededish/YelpColonial Town Center's SwedeDISH, located at 609 Irvington Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the food truck 4.5 stars out of 31 reviews.
Your guide to the 3 top spots in Orlando's Conway neighborhood
Read full article: Your guide to the 3 top spots in Orlando's Conway neighborhoodGet to know this Orlando neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a deli to a Latin American spot. Located at 4502 Curry Ford Road, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 103 reviews on Yelp. Colonial FloristPhoto: P H./YelpNext up is florist Colonial Florist, situated at 4160 Curry Ford Road. Yelpers give the business, located at 3806 Curry Ford Road, four stars out of 34 reviews. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor.
Orlando's 4 top spots for affordable burgers
Read full article: Orlando's 4 top spots for affordable burgersSuper Rico Colombian Restaurant & BarPhoto: ginnie r./YelpTopping the list is the Super Rico Colombian Restaurant & Bar. in Central Business District, the Colombian spot, which offers burgers and juices and smoothies, is the highest-rated budget-friendly burger spot in Orlando, boasting 4.5 stars out of 364 reviews on Yelp. We discovered this about the business's signature items: "We specialize in Colombian style burgers," it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. Yelper Ricardo R., who reviewed Arepa Burger on April 23, wrote, "The burger is huge and it tastes good!" The Hideaway BarPhoto: trung n./YelpThe Hideaway Bar, located at 516 Virginia Drive, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable dive bar and sports bar, which offers burgers and more, four stars out of 167 reviews.
Here are Orlando's top 3 tattoo spots
Read full article: Here are Orlando's top 3 tattoo spotsLooking for the best tattoo options near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top tattoo spots around Orlando, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're in the market for a tattoo. Ascension TattooPhoto: Juliette s./YelpAscension Tattoo, located at 832 N. Mills Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the tattoo spot 4.5 stars out of 38 reviews. Good Vibrations InkPhoto: Scott M./YelpGood Vibrations Ink, a piercing and tattoo spot, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 20 Yelp reviews. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor.
Your guide to the 4 top spots in Orlando's Millenia neighborhood
Read full article: Your guide to the 4 top spots in Orlando's Millenia neighborhoodGet to know this Orlando neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a sushi spot to a mall. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Millenia, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Located at 4192 Conroy Road, Suite #103, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 561 reviews on Yelp. The Mall at MilleniaPhoto: eric a./YelpNext up is the shopping center The Mall at Millenia, situated at 4200 Conroy Road. Yelpers give the business, located at 4152 Conroy Road, four stars out of 37 reviews.
Orlando's 3 best spots to score cheap Greek fare
Read full article: Orlando's 3 best spots to score cheap Greek fareHoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Greek restaurants around Orlando, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings. Located at 2952 Curry Ford Road, the Greek and Mediterranean spot is the highest-rated inexpensive Greek restaurant in Orlando, boasting 4.5 stars out of 131 reviews on Yelp. Olea MediterraneanPhoto: Olea Mediterranean/YelpNext is Colonial Town Center's Olea Mediterranean, situated at 2714 E. Colonial Drive. With 4.5 stars out of 79 reviews on Yelp, the Mediterranean and Greek spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. Yelper Taurence P. wrote, "The best gyro I've [ever] eaten!
The 4 best pubs in Orlando
Read full article: The 4 best pubs in OrlandoHoodline crunched the numbers to find the top pubs in Orlando, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to achieve your dreams. Redlight RedlightPhoto: chris o./YelpFirst on the list is Redlight Redlight. Located at 2810 Corrine Drive in Audubon Park, the pub and brewery is the highest-rated pub in Orlando, boasting 4.5 stars out of 348 reviews on Yelp. Lil IndiesPhoto: jeannie m./YelpLil Indies, a pub, wine bar and cocktail bar, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 119 Yelp reviews. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor.
Here are Orlando's top 4 Cuban spots
Read full article: Here are Orlando's top 4 Cuban spotsHoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Cuban spots around Orlando, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs. Zaza New Cuban DinerPhoto: Wilbert g./YelpNext up is Zaza New Cuban Diner, situated at 3500 Curry Ford Road. With 4.5 stars out of 403 reviews on Yelp, the Cuban spot has proved to be a local favorite. Cuban American CafePhoto: Cuban American Cafe/YelpCuban American Cafe, a Cuban spot in the Central Business District, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 31 Yelp reviews. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor.
The 4 best spots to score tacos in Orlando
Read full article: The 4 best spots to score tacos in OrlandoHoodline crunched the numbers to find the top taco hot spots in Orlando, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill. Located at 40 W. Washington St., the Tex-Mex and New Mexican spot, which offers tacos and more, is the highest-rated taco spot in Orlando, boasting 4.5 stars out of 592 reviews on Yelp. MX TacoPhoto: michael c./YelpNext up is MX Taco, situated at 207 N. Bumby Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 211 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score tacos has proved to be a local favorite. Cilantro's TaqueriaPhoto: Michael p./YelpCilantro's Taqueria, located at 1427 S. Bumby Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score tacos and more 4.5 stars out of 200 reviews. Gringos LocosPhoto: Julia W./YelpGringos Locos, a Tex-Mex spot that offers tacos and more, is another go-to, with four stars out of 135 Yelp reviews.
Jonesing for burgers? Check out Orlando's top 3 spots
Read full article: Jonesing for burgers? Check out Orlando's top 3 spotsThe Cowfish Sushi Burger BarPhoto: m f./YelpFirst on the list is The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar. Located at 6000 Universal Boulevard, the sushi bar, which offers burgers and more, is the most popular burger spot in Orlando, boasting four stars out of 2,334 reviews on Yelp. With 4.5 stars out of 362 reviews on Yelp, the Colombian spot, which offers burgers, juices, smoothies and more, has proved to be a local favorite. Culver'sPhoto: John B./YelpCulver's, an outpost of the chain located at 11978 Narcoossee Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fast-food spot, which offers burgers and more, four stars out of 42 reviews. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor.
Orlando's 4 best spots for low-priced desserts
Read full article: Orlando's 4 best spots for low-priced dessertsHoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable dessert hot spots in Orlando, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs. P is for Pie Bake ShopPhoto: diandra l./YelpNext up is the P is for Pie Bake Shop, situated at 2806 Corrine Drive. "We are an artisan bakeshop specializing in sweet and savory pies and desserts," it writes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. Concerning signature items, "Authentic Italian ice, creamy ice cream and gelati all served up in a vibrant, fun atmosphere," it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties. Sister Honey'sphoto: scott g./yelpCheck out Sister Honey's, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 119 reviews on Yelp.
The 4 best bakeries in Orlando
Read full article: The 4 best bakeries in OrlandoLooking to try the best bakeries in town? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top bakeries in Orlando, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings. Located at 2603 E. South St. in East Central Park, the vegetarian and vegan spot is the highest-rated bakery in Orlando, boasting 4.5 stars out of 693 reviews on Yelp. Sister Honey'sphoto: scott g./yelpSister Honey's, a bakery that offers desserts and cupcakes, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 119 Yelp reviews. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor.
Orlando's top 4 steakhouses, ranked
Read full article: Orlando's top 4 steakhouses, rankedWondering where to find the best steakhouses near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top steakhouses in Orlando, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings. With four stars out of 291 reviews on Yelp, the Brazilian steakhouse has proved to be a local favorite. La BoucheriePhoto: kieuoanh n./YelpLa Boucherie, a French cocktail bar and steakhouse in Florida Center, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 145 Yelp reviews. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor.
Orlando's 3 favorite spots for low-priced empanadas
Read full article: Orlando's 3 favorite spots for low-priced empanadasTainos Bakery & Deliphoto: mark p./yelpNext up is Engelwood Park's Tainos Bakery & Deli, situated at 5806 Lake Underhill Road. With four stars out of 94 reviews on Yelp, the bakery and deli, which offers empanadas and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. We turned there to learn more about Tainos Bakery & Deli and the people behind the business. The menu features sandwiches, bread and empanadas as well as moist cakes and party platters, according to the business's Yelp page. It offers Venezuelan and Latin cuisine including arepas, empanadas and breakfast counter service, according to the specialties section of the business's Yelp profile.
The 4 best Southern spots in Orlando
Read full article: The 4 best Southern spots in OrlandoHoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Southern spots around Orlando, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike. Orlando-area shoppers usually spend more in the winter at restaurants than any other season of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a small business CRM software provider. Located at 1326 N. Mills Ave. in Park Lake-Highland, the Latin American and Southern spot, which offers barbecue and more, is the most popular Southern restaurant in Orlando, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,764 reviews on Yelp. P & D Soulfood Kitchenphoto: strickland v./yelpP & D Soulfood Kitchen, a Southern spot that offers soul food and more in Clear Lake, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 96 Yelp reviews. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor.
Orlando's 5 best spots to indulge in seafood
Read full article: Orlando's 5 best spots to indulge in seafoodHoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end seafood sources in Orlando, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings. Located at 7339 W. Sand Lake Road, the steakhouse and New American spot is the highest-rated upscale seafood spot in Orlando, boasting 4.5 stars out of 461 reviews on Yelp. Ocean Prime is part of the Cameron Mitchell Restaurants and was voted Best Bar by the Orlando Sentinel. to hit up the bar and New American spot, which offers seafood and more, next time you're looking to splurge. The restaurant offers neo-contemporary world cuisine, an extensive wine list and craft cocktails.
Check out the 3 best affordable gift shops in Orlando
Read full article: Check out the 3 best affordable gift shops in Orlandoin Central Business District, the museum, venues and event space and gift shop is the highest-rated inexpensive gift shop in Orlando, boasting 4.5 stars out of 52 reviews on Yelp. Kernel Encore Gourmet PopcornPhoto: julio h./YelpNext up is Kernel Encore Gourmet Popcorn, situated at 601 N. Primrose Drive. With 4.5 stars out of 48 reviews on Yelp, the popcorn shop, gift shop and chocolatier and shop has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option. If you're hungry for more, we found these details about Kernel Encore Gourmet Popcorn. We love popcorn so much that we started this company to share our love of gourmet popcorn."