Orlando-- Downtown Establishments - Page 3

jzquince69 · May 12th, 2008, 05:00 PM

I think Rustic Steakhouse also opened at CSS-- but I have to confirm first;

MNiemann · May 13th, 2008, 06:54 AM

hamburger mary's hamburgers weren't anything special, but the fries are worth the trip alone! amazing.

jzquince69 · May 13th, 2008, 05:55 PM

I ate there yesterday. the burger was fine with the special sauce. I got the mashed potatos and the smores dessert. very good. great atmosphere and a healthy crowd. I think I preferred the Toojay's though. But, it rounds out that building's retail nicely:
1. Cheyenne Saloon
2. Brick & Fire
3. The Dessert Lady
4. Hamburger Mary's
5. former Club Paris space/ entrance to Presidential Ballroom. When the Hilton gets built and connects to the Pres., I think this side of CSS will round out rather nicely

MNiemann · June 15th, 2008, 09:38 AM

Panino's Pizza & Grill opened this week near Pine & Orange next to the City Arts Factory (across from Dan's Midnight Pizza)

Beyond Juice opened at the foot of the Suntrust tower near the Park Building

Ethnycity art & clothing gallery opened near Magnolia & Jefferson

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I ate at Panino's the other day, and it was very refreshing to see that they have way more than just pizza. It's quick-serve style, but they have salads, wings, calzones, pastas, veal, seafood, subs, paninis, and even dessert. And it's also really nice to be able to get a quick slice of pizza in a place that is brand new and VERY clean. Not that downtown needed more pizza, but it worked for me.

Haven't been to Beyond Juice yet. The menu looks ok, but it's your typical downtown soup/salad/sandwich joint. What they specialize in are their "meals in a cup," which is cool if your into that sort of thing.

Ethnycity looks cool, but I haven't been in. It's near the Thai Café and that Philly Cheese-steak place. They had a little block party there a couple weeks ago.

jzquince69 · June 26th, 2008, 12:26 AM

also, Tijuana Flats' new location is inside Thornton Park Central.

Gibson Guitar also opened up about a month ago at Central & Court.

almost forgot: Stardust Lounge opened up a couple of weeks back on Central & Lake, I think, in that apt. bldg. on Lake Eola-- took over the old location of that restaurant that was there (?).

MNiemann · June 26th, 2008, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jzquince69

also, Tijuana Flats' new location is inside Thornton Park Central.

Gibson Guitar also opened up about a month ago at Central & Court.

almost forgot: Stardust Lounge opened up a couple of weeks back on Central & Lake, I think, in that apt. bldg. on Lake Eola-- took over the old location of that restaurant that was there (?).

Stardust is at Central & Osceola, underneath the Post Parkside highrise tower. it's REALLY cool on the inside.

jzquince69 · July 9th, 2008, 01:10 AM

Black Olive Mediterranean-Italian restaurant and NYPD Pizza to open at the Plaza starting July 15-22.

MNiemann · July 9th, 2008, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jzquince69

Black Olive Mediterranean-Italian restaurant and NYPD Pizza to open at the Plaza starting July 15-22.

NO MORE PIZZA!!!!!!

By the way, does anybody know if Toastissimo is closed for good or what?

jzquince69 · July 27th, 2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MNiemann

NO MORE PIZZA!!!!!!

BTW, NYPD is supposed to have a big screen facing outward that shows the cook cooking the pizzas like they do in some places in NYC-- that's what the owner told me a couple of weeks back.

the rest of the place is going to have nine 42" flatscreens mounted on a central post. buildout is looking sweet. should be open this week.

JoshuaPR · August 4th, 2008, 03:55 AM

Saludos a los Hermanos puertorrique~os residentes alla en Orlando y Kissimmee,Florida[Estados Unidos].
Bendiciones.
Atentamente,
JOSHUA.

jzquince69 · August 5th, 2008, 12:59 AM

Cafe Ritazza at Suntrust Center:

PNP · August 28th, 2008, 07:53 PM

nice shot

jzquince69 · August 29th, 2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PNP

nice shot

Thank you! finally, some recognition.

MNiemann · August 30th, 2008, 04:38 AM

Fratelli's just opened at the intersection of Livingston & Orange next to the fur shop by Empire Szechuan.

It's interesting because it's Italian food, but everyone that works there really speaks Italian. To each other. It's OK on the inside...quick-serve style, but they actually bring the food out on real, nice plates, and the portions are BIG. I was there at lunch time, but it's probably nicer for dinner.

jzquince69 · September 14th, 2008, 03:16 AM

I went to Ember's opening last night. old Kate O' Briens location.

$3-4M buildout; first class joint; indoor/ outdoor; 180 degree turnaround from what was there before.

sorry, no pix;

I'd say as far as ambiance, I'd put Ember up there with Ceviche, Kress, and Corona to name a few.

MNiemann · September 14th, 2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jzquince69

I went to Ember's opening last night. old Kate O' Briens location.

$3-4M buildout; first class joint; indoor/ outdoor; 180 degree turnaround from what was there before.

sorry, no pix;

I'd say as far as ambiance, I'd put Ember up there with Ceviche, Kress, and Corona to name a few.

Yeah some of there people dropped off "free drink" cards at work the other day so I walked down there to check it out. It looks really nice!

Publix is finally open on Central & Osceola. It opened about a week ago and it's actually about twice the size of the colonialtown Publix. It';s really really nice and parking's free in the Paramount garage. Most shoppers walk or park in the garage so I've never had any problems finding a spot on Central. Gotta have quarters though.

karim aboussir · September 14th, 2008, 04:25 PM

beautiful !!! my uncle jack is buying a condo there downtown I wish I could afford one but that is way out of my league

jzquince69 · September 15th, 2008, 02:51 AM

whoops. the most obvious new retail opening in downtown and I forgot to post on it.

I've been to the new Publix a half dozen times already. it's awesome; underground parking w/ elevator service; 30k sq ft.; extra tall shelves; it's great to see people starting to use it more and more. I think the grand opening had a line of 100+ waiting to go in last Saturday around 8 am-ish.

the next big centrally located retail is that SODO Target with rooftop parking opening officially on October 12 right past ORHS. That place is stunning.

MNiemann · September 15th, 2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jzquince69

the next big centrally located retail is that SODO Target with rooftop parking opening officially on October 12 right past ORHS. That place is stunning.

SODO looks really cool, but so out of place all the way down there on Orange. It will be nice to have a Target (and yeah I'm a fatty on the inside--a Taco Bell) so close.

The 24/Hour Fitness I'm not so psyched about though. They announced that membership rates will be $50 a month, which is about $26 above the 24HF national average (making it the most expensive in Orlando behind RDV and YMCA). I don't know why they're charging so much more here in Orlando...plus don't let the name fool you, in most locations they are not 24 Hours every day.

jzquince69 · September 15th, 2008, 10:27 PM

CSS was supposed to have some sort of fitness center as well; not sure of the label.

It's funny about the Panino's right next to Ichiban. Gino's just opened up across from Gibson Guitar on Central recently for their umteenth-like location. That's 3 locations within 2 1/2 block of each other-- the other two being across PTP on Orange and next to Amura's in the newer part of CSS at the Suntrust complex. Coupled with NYPD Pizza inside PTP, and Midnite Pizza at Central & Orange, that's like 5 pizza joints within that same area.

May 13th, 2008, 06:54 AM	#42
MNiemann Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 972 Likes (Received): 0	hamburger mary's hamburgers weren't anything special, but the fries are worth the trip alone! amazing. __________________ Photo threads of mine: Orlando! - Daytona Beach - Tucson - Tombstone - Jacksonville www.facebook.com/micgael

June 15th, 2008, 09:38 AM	#44
MNiemann Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 972 Likes (Received): 0	Panino's Pizza & Grill opened this week near Pine & Orange next to the City Arts Factory (across from Dan's Midnight Pizza) Beyond Juice opened at the foot of the Suntrust tower near the Park Building Ethnycity art & clothing gallery opened near Magnolia & Jefferson ----- I ate at Panino's the other day, and it was very refreshing to see that they have way more than just pizza. It's quick-serve style, but they have salads, wings, calzones, pastas, veal, seafood, subs, paninis, and even dessert. And it's also really nice to be able to get a quick slice of pizza in a place that is brand new and VERY clean. Not that downtown needed more pizza, but it worked for me. Haven't been to Beyond Juice yet. The menu looks ok, but it's your typical downtown soup/salad/sandwich joint. What they specialize in are their "meals in a cup," which is cool if your into that sort of thing. Ethnycity looks cool, but I haven't been in. It's near the Thai Café and that Philly Cheese-steak place. They had a little block party there a couple weeks ago. __________________ Photo threads of mine: Orlando! - Daytona Beach - Tucson - Tombstone - Jacksonville www.facebook.com/micgael

August 30th, 2008, 04:38 AM	#54
MNiemann Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 972 Likes (Received): 0	Fratelli's just opened at the intersection of Livingston & Orange next to the fur shop by Empire Szechuan. It's interesting because it's Italian food, but everyone that works there really speaks Italian. To each other. It's OK on the inside...quick-serve style, but they actually bring the food out on real, nice plates, and the portions are BIG. I was there at lunch time, but it's probably nicer for dinner. __________________ Photo threads of mine: Orlando! - Daytona Beach - Tucson - Tombstone - Jacksonville www.facebook.com/micgael

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May 12th, 2008, 05:00 PM	#41
jzquince69 jimmy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: orlando Posts: 2,495 Likes (Received): 9	I think Rustic Steakhouse also opened at CSS-- but I have to confirm first;

May 13th, 2008, 05:55 PM	#43
jzquince69 jimmy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: orlando Posts: 2,495 Likes (Received): 9	I ate there yesterday. the burger was fine with the special sauce. I got the mashed potatos and the smores dessert. very good. great atmosphere and a healthy crowd. I think I preferred the Toojay's though. But, it rounds out that building's retail nicely: 1. Cheyenne Saloon 2. Brick & Fire 3. The Dessert Lady 4. Hamburger Mary's 5. former Club Paris space/ entrance to Presidential Ballroom. When the Hilton gets built and connects to the Pres., I think this side of CSS will round out rather nicely

June 26th, 2008, 12:26 AM	#45
jzquince69 jimmy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: orlando Posts: 2,495 Likes (Received): 9	also, Tijuana Flats' new location is inside Thornton Park Central. Gibson Guitar also opened up about a month ago at Central & Court. almost forgot: Stardust Lounge opened up a couple of weeks back on Central & Lake, I think, in that apt. bldg. on Lake Eola-- took over the old location of that restaurant that was there (?).

July 9th, 2008, 01:10 AM	#47
jzquince69 jimmy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: orlando Posts: 2,495 Likes (Received): 9	Black Olive Mediterranean-Italian restaurant and NYPD Pizza to open at the Plaza starting July 15-22.

August 4th, 2008, 03:55 AM	#50
JoshuaPR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 268 Likes (Received): 1	Saludos a los Hermanos puertorrique~os residentes alla en Orlando y Kissimmee,Florida[Estados Unidos]. Bendiciones. Atentamente, JOSHUA.

August 5th, 2008, 12:59 AM	#51
jzquince69 jimmy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: orlando Posts: 2,495 Likes (Received): 9	Cafe Ritazza at Suntrust Center:

August 28th, 2008, 07:53 PM	#52
PNP Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 48 Likes (Received): 0	nice shot

September 14th, 2008, 03:16 AM	#55
jzquince69 jimmy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: orlando Posts: 2,495 Likes (Received): 9	I went to Ember's opening last night. old Kate O' Briens location. $3-4M buildout; first class joint; indoor/ outdoor; 180 degree turnaround from what was there before. sorry, no pix; I'd say as far as ambiance, I'd put Ember up there with Ceviche, Kress, and Corona to name a few.

September 14th, 2008, 04:25 PM	#57
karim aboussir cygnus karim Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: casablanca / orlando florida Posts: 195 Likes (Received): 0	beautiful !!! my uncle jack is buying a condo there downtown I wish I could afford one but that is way out of my league

September 15th, 2008, 02:51 AM	#58
jzquince69 jimmy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: orlando Posts: 2,495 Likes (Received): 9	whoops. the most obvious new retail opening in downtown and I forgot to post on it. I've been to the new Publix a half dozen times already. it's awesome; underground parking w/ elevator service; 30k sq ft.; extra tall shelves; it's great to see people starting to use it more and more. I think the grand opening had a line of 100+ waiting to go in last Saturday around 8 am-ish. the next big centrally located retail is that SODO Target with rooftop parking opening officially on October 12 right past ORHS. That place is stunning.

September 15th, 2008, 10:27 PM	#60
jzquince69 jimmy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: orlando Posts: 2,495 Likes (Received): 9	CSS was supposed to have some sort of fitness center as well; not sure of the label. It's funny about the Panino's right next to Ichiban. Gino's just opened up across from Gibson Guitar on Central recently for their umteenth-like location. That's 3 locations within 2 1/2 block of each other-- the other two being across PTP on Orange and next to Amura's in the newer part of CSS at the Suntrust complex. Coupled with NYPD Pizza inside PTP, and Midnite Pizza at Central & Orange, that's like 5 pizza joints within that same area.