The Tap Room at Dubsdread
549 West Par Street
Orlando, FL
407-650-0100
www.taproomatdubsdread.com
Price $9-$15

The Tap Room at Dubsdread is a classic Mother’s Day Sunday brunch opportunity. It’s also a great option for lunch or dinner Mother’s Day celebrations. Located right off the golf course just North of the College Park area not too from I-4 in Orlando. Prices range from $9 to $15 and items include lump crab and brie frittatas, along with fresh blueberry pancakes, Eggs Benedict, Belgian Waffles, Omelets. Lunch and dinner specialties include great American continental fare such as chicken marsala, burgers, warps, ribs, salads, pastas, and more.

Hue Restaurant
629 East Central Blvd. (Summerlin Ave.)
Orlando, FL 32801
407-849-1800
www.huerestaurant.com
As one of the trendiest and hottest restaurants in the downtown Orlando and Thornton Park area, Hue will guarantee your mother an excellent Mother’s Day Brunch, Lunch or Dinner. Everything from Mimosas to duck, to grilled chicken salad is available. It’s also right in the center of town so it’s close to just about everything.

Brio Tuscan Grille
4200 Conroy Rd., Orlando
407-351-8909
480 N. Orlando Avenue (Hwy 17-92), Winter Park
407-622-5611
Brunch starts at 11am
www.brioitalian.com

Conveniently Brio Tuscan Grille has 2 locations on different sides of Orlando. One in the Winter Park Village off of Orlando Avenue (17-92) and one off of Conroy Road at the Millenia Mall in South Orlando. Brio Tuscan Grille does a great brunch Italian style, which is pretty much like the American style except fancier with better sounding names. Eggs Benedictano, Bistecca and Sweet Potato Hash, Bacon Egg and Fontina Panini are all items that can be found at Brio. For lunch and dinner they serve all sorts of terrific flat breads, salads, pastas, and other Italian specialties. Plus both locations offer outside seating for when the Florida weather is just right and you want to sit outside. In addition to outside seating, both locations offer shopping opportunities after dining in. So you can combine the two activities for a more complete day of leisure. Restaurant opens at 11am.

Dexter’s
558 West New England Ave., Winter Park
407-629-1150
808 Washington St., Orlando
407-648-2777
950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary
407-805-3090
www.dexwine.com

Brunch starts at 10am to 11am depending on location
Dexter’s has 3 locations: one in Orlando, one in Lake Mary, and one in Winter Park, so it’s a great pick because anyone from anywhere in the Greater Orlando should be able to reach one within a reasonable amount of time. The prices are very reasonable and the food is good, so Mom’s will be pleased and families will be pleased. There is typically outside seating available which is great if it is not too hot out. If you decide to go out for Mother’s Day Brunch, the menu includes Bloody Marys and Mimosas along with an array omelets and Dexter’s Eggs Benedict. Dexter’s is also a great and inexpensive option for Mother’s Day lunch or dinner.

The Boheme at The Grand Bohemian Hotel
325 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL
407-313-9000
www.grandbohemianhotel.com
The mother in the family can really feel like the top Mom in town when you go to the Grand Bohemian Hotel. It’s a luxury hotel and it’s downtown. You roll up to the entrance and you’re greeted with fancy cars, the lobby looks like a modern art museum, there’s a great bar with live music and the food is excellent. It’s a great Mother’s Day choice for brunch, lunch, or dinner.

Ravenous Pig
1234 Orange Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789-4910
407-628-2333
www.theravenouspig.com
Okay, so Ravenous Pig might not sound like a restaurant for Mother’s Day, but we have to face facts. Women love this restaurant. Guys love this restaurant. Every Mother is also sure to love this restaurant. The food is terrific and the atmosphere is a lot of fun. You can’t go wrong here.

Flemmings Steak House
933 North Orlando Ave
Winter Park
407-699-9463
or
8030 Via Dellagio Way
Orlando
407-352-5706
www.flemingssteakhouse.com
Two locations, two great restaurants, one on the North side in Winter Park and one on the south side off of Sand Lake Road. The food is great, steaks are great, the lighting is perfect, and there is an extensive wine list. Open for lunch and dinner. Its great for a more formal celebration for Mother’s Day in the Orlando area.

Armando’s Italian
463 West New England Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789
407-951-8930
Armando’s took over the old Hot Olives space off of New England in Hannibal Square and totally refurbished the place. Its a sharp looking place and Armando, the owner, ensures that his food is in fact top notch. Afterwards you can take a stroll down Park Avenue and New England. A great environment for families and to meet up with family. Open for lunch and dinner.
Antonio’s La Fiamma Ristorante
611 South Orlando Ave Maitland, FL 32751
407-645-5523
www.antoniosonline.com
Also known informally as Antonio’s Upstairs in Maitland, Antonio’s offers a great atmosphere along with a view of Lake Lily. The food as always is excellent and will be sure let every mother know that they are special. Antonio’s also has a location in Celebration on the south side. Open for lunch and dinner.

Enzian Theater
For something really different this year, The Enzian Theater in Maitland is offering brunch, live music and a special screening of My Fair Lady. Doors open at 11am with breakfast buffet and a mimosa cocktail. The movie begins at noon. Check on-line for pricing packages.
www.enzian.org

For a less expensive, but still excellent Mother’s Day Brunch, try going to one of the Keke’s Breakfast Cafe restaurants in the area. You have at least 5 to choose from, it’s slightly upscale, the food is great, and the service is quick. www.kekesbreakfastcafe.com/locations.html
Keke’s

Wall Street Plaza’s Cinco de Mayo Block Party
Check out Wall Street’s Cinco de Mayo Block party featuring Wall Street’s own Mexican Restaurant and Bar, the Wall Street Cantina. Combined with 7 other bars, live music concerts along with a street covered with lights, piñatas and sombreros. Live music, bull riding, and a Mariachi makes Wall Street possibly the closest to a Cinco de Mayo street party one can get in Orlando.
19 North Orange Avenue Orlando, FL 32801
407-420-1515
www.wallstplaza.net

Adobe Gila’s 16th annual Cinco de Mayo Bash
Adobe Gila’s will be having a street party with live music until closing time. Adobe Gila’s is located at Pointe Orlando on International Drive The event starts at 4pm. There will be 3 live bands along with drink and food specials. The cost is FREE to get in.
9101 International Drive, Orlando, FL
407-903-1477
facebook.com/AdobeGilasOrlando

Cinco De Mayo Party at BB King’s
Join the Cinco De Mayo Party at BB King’s. Sunday May 5th at 7pm. Enjoy great music plus a special appearance from the “The Three Amigos!”
BB King’s at Pointe Orlando
9101 International Drive, #2230
407-370-4550
www.BBKingClubs.com

Cinco De Mayo at Latin Quarter
For a massive fiesta check out Cinco De Mayo at the Latin Quarter at Universal Studios City Walk. The Latin Quarter is where you want to be as they always celebrate Latin pride year round. Enjoy Margarita, beer, and Latin food specials along with live music celebrating Cinco De Mayo. Free Admission from 3pm-9pm and a $7 cover charge after 9pm.
www.citywalkorlando.com
407-224-2691

4th Annual Mucho de Mayo at Mucho Tequila and Tacos and Sonoma Draught House in Thornton Park
Its a mouth full to say, but if you’re in the Thornton Park area, Muchos and the Sonoma Draught House will be celebrating Cinco De Mayo May 4th and 5th starting at 11 a.m. The fiesta will include $3 Dos Equis beer, a margarita special and live music.
Mucho Tequila and Tacos
101 S. Eola Drive , Orlando , FL , 32801
407-843-9676

Cocina 214 – Cinco De Mayo
Concian 214, a new upscale Mexican restaurant located right off of Park Avenue, Winter Park will be hosting their 2nd Cinco De Mayo Celebration. There will an open street party on Welbourne, which is the sidestreet off of Park Avenue that Cocina 214 is located. There will be music, beer, frozen margaritas, prizes and even free samples. Admission is FREE and the event goes from 12noon until 10pm on May 5th. Multiple celebrations on May 4th as well. Check website for details: www.cocina214.com
151 East Welbourne Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789
407-790-7997
www.cocina214.com

Mexico Pavilion in Epcot
For those at Disney, the Tequila Bar at the Mexico Pavilion in Epcot will be having fiestas complete with dancing and drinking complete with a Mariachi Band and Queso Fundido.

Hours:
M-F 9m to 6pm
Sat. 11am to 7pm

If your in search of a new dining experience in the East Orlando area, make your way over to Kesh Restaurant & Deli. Kesh is an independently owned restaurant and deli where everything is prepared from scratch with a mix of specialty subs and hotdogs along with a fusion of Moroccan, Mediterranean, and Asian influences. Go for the The Greek Island Hot Dog made with Tsasiki sauce, feta cheese, and tomato or chomp down on their French Connection Sandwich with Shaved Roast Beef, Whipped Brie Cheese & Roasted Garlic. All menu items are made fresh to order and reasonably priced at $4 to $7 per item. Located next door to the Orange County Driver’s License Office at 11768 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, Fl. 32817. Check out their current menu below:

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Kesh Restaurant and Deli Menu

Snacks

Marinated Olives – 3
Moroccan Olive Oil, Crushed Red Pepper
Fresh Herbs

Sudachi Guacamole – 3
Made to Order
Avocados, Sudachi Citrus Juice
Cilantro, Fresh Ground Cumin
Blue Corn Tortilla Chips

Street Food

Kefta Skewers – 6
Spiced Ground Lamb & Beef
Tomato Chutney & Cucumber Yogurt
Flatbread

Yakiatori Chicken – 6
Ground Chicken & Scallions
Ginger-Soy Dipping Glaze
Honey Ginger Slaw

Pork Shoulder Soft Taco – 6
Slow Cooked Cuban Pork
Pickled Onions & Cabbage
Red Chili Sauce
Flour Tortilla

Shakes

Gourmet Milkshakes – 2
Made with Homemade Ice Creams

Global Hot Dogs

Classic Chicago Dog – 4
Onion, Tomato, Relish, Mustard
Sport Peppers & Dill Pickle

The Greek Island Dog – 4
Tsasiki, Pickled Onions
Feta Cheese & Tomato

Mexico City Dog – 4
Salsa, Avocado & Jalapeno

Sandwiches

Spicy Chicken – 6
Shaved Turkey
Avocado, Butter Lettuce
Tomato, Onion & Siracha Chili sauce

Tavern Ham – 6
Lettuce, Tomato, Onion
Gouda Cheese & Honey Mustard

French Connection – 7
Shaved Roast Beef
Whipped Brie & Roasted Garlic

Sides

Cilantro Slaw – 2

Potato Chips – 2

** All Food Is Made Fresh From Scratch & Menu Items Are Subject To Change

Location:
230 East 1st Street Sanford, FL 32771

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On Sunday, April 28, Pointe Orlando invites you to enjoy samplings of food from our award-winning restaurants amidst equally delectable ambiance. Come relax and savor an afternoon full of delights at the Taste of Pointe Orlando. The proceeds will benefit the Florida Hospital Esophageal Cancer Program
Participating restaurants include:
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
B.B. King’s Blues Club
Ben & Jerry’s
Copper Canyon Grill
Funky Monkey Wine Company
Marlow’s Tavern
Pizzeria Valdiano
Taverna Opa
The Pub Orlando
Tommy Bahama’s Restaurant & Bar
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
Adobe Gila’s

Advance Tickets: $17.00 plus tax General Admission, $12.00 plus tax Garden Member (members may purchase up to 4 tickets at member prices per membership) and $22.00 plus tax day of the stroll for members and nonmembers. Tickets are limited, nonrefundable and nontransferable to other garden activities. Purchase advance tickets at Leu Gardens’ Gift Shop every day from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm or by phone 407.246.2620 Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (last day to purchase tickets over the phone Friday, April 12 until 2:00 pm, if available) with a MasterCard®, VISA®, or American Express®. No rain date.

Free offsite parking and shuttles are available at Blue Jacket Park off General Rees from 6:00 pm until 10:30 pm.

On Wednesday, April 17^th, join the Central Florida chapter of the American Marketing Association for an insightful panel discussion on customer loyalty featuring experts in this critical function. Come and engage with senior-level executives from Fifth Third Bank, Orlando Magic, Kobie Marketing, CHEP and Janus Labs, and hear how these organizations keep customers coming back. They’ll share thoughts on why customer loyalty and retention is important, measuring customer loyalty, as well as sharing specific initiatives that have – and have not – moved the needle in relation to this practice.

Register Now for this exemplary discussion on improving customer loyalty and retention, and how to keep customers coming back.

When: April 17, 2013 – 11:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Sheraton Downtown Orlando, 400 West Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801

Networking: 11:30 – 11:59 a.m.
Luncheon: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Note: Valet parking is available for $8. Free parking is available across the street in the UCF Parking lot. The free parking lot is just past the entrance to the Sheraton Downtown entrance on the right side.

Panelists

Barbara Scherer

5/3 Fifth Third Bank, Sr. VP, Regional Marketing Director (Florida)

Anthony Perez

Orlando Magic, VP of Business Strategy

Jenn Lingerfelt

Kobie Marketing,  Director of Marketing

John Evans

Janus Labs, Executive Director

Bill Duff

CHEP, VP of Customer Operations

Moderator

Jim Siegel

Decipher, LLC

Jim was with Ford Motor Company for 37 years ultimately ascending to a senior management position in charge of Worldwide Consumer Insight Strategy.  In this role he reported to the head of the Global Consumer Insights Office, the in-house worldwide market research arm of Ford Motor Company.  He was responsible for market research focusing on consumer attitudes, behaviors and needs, including owner loyalty, e-commerce, vehicle service, consumer attitudinal segmentation, brand portfolio management, cohort studies and demographic/social trends.  He managed Ford’s central worldwide repository of consumer information.

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Thursday, April 11, 2013

$10 gets you a wrist band, a wine glass, and a map of all the locations where you will be greeted with a complimentary pour of wine!
Glass pick up at Lambs Eat Ivy Salon