Came back three months later and this place is still perfection! Deb, the owner, greeted us and…read morecame by our table several times to chat. Alex, the No. 1 bartender/server, did another A-1 job and introduced us to some great 2018 Guglielmo red wines. A new bartender/server, Crystal, assisted Alex and she is another jewel in the crown of this establishment. We again selected the Prosciutto wrapped Dates and the Bruschetta, which are two of our favorites. We added the Pear & Gorgonzola Flatbread to our appetizer list this time and loved it! The combination of cheese and fruit was a savory experience for the palate. It was so good, we added it to our "favorites" list. We split the dinner special of the evening, which consisted of two crab cakes, asparagus and roasted potatoes. I haven't had crab cakes this good anywhere outside Maryland! We ended the night splitting the Mississippi Mud Pie. (Delicious and went very well with the Cabernet!) On this night, they had a guitarist and singer named Joe Lamy who added just the right touch to the evening. He also came over to talk to us during his break. Overall, another 5 star night at a 5 star bistro establishment!

This evening was absolutely spectacular. I had a glass of the Wolf Riesling from Germany for $9 a…read moreglass. My date arrived on time; and we were seated outside for our 8 pm dinner reservation. I was greeted by a lovely lady at the bar- I chose some wine while I waited for my date. For entrees I had the house chopped salad; minus the cheese. He had the chef's special as in scallops and the bruschetta. The ambiance of the restaurant is very small. Not many tables inside or outside but the service is 100%. I'm definitely coming back

There are very few stores that can derail my self control in under five minutes, and World Market…read moreis absolutely one of them. The moment I walk through those doors, I am no longer a disciplined adult with a budget. I am on a treasure hunt. I have visited locations all over California and Florida, and every time I go, I have to mentally prepare myself. Part of me wishes there were one closer to where I live now, and part of me knows that is probably for my own financial protection because I would absolutely be there constantly. The international food section alone is enough to keep me wandering the aisles for an hour. After traveling through Europe, Asia, South America, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean, there is something deeply satisfying about seeing specialty items from all over the world sitting right there on the shelf. No ordering online. No waiting for deliveries. No hoping the packaging survives shipping. Just reach out and grab it. It makes recreating flavors from past travels so much easier and far more fun. Then there is the furniture and décor. It is eclectic, global, colorful, and usually visually light. You are not going to find heavy, dark, traditional pieces anchoring a formal estate here. Instead, you get carved wood, woven textures, interesting silhouettes, and pieces that feel like they came from somewhere with a story attached. I gravitate toward the exotic details every single time. One of my favorite finds ever was a carved wooden fruit bowl with a sculpted handle on top and a completely unique design. It felt like something you would stumble upon in a market overseas and then carefully carry home in your suitcase. I also have a personal weakness for anything featuring lions, tigers, or leopards, so I always keep my eye out for those motifs when I am there. It is a dangerous game. There are so many things in that store that I have to start curbing my enthusiasm before I even walk through the door. Otherwise, I will convince myself that I absolutely need half the place. World Market is not just shopping for me. It is a treasure hunt with serious temptation attached.

It wasn't that this is a horrible experience, but this location recently went through inventory as…read morethe tags were still up all over the store. With that being said, it didn't seem like they had a lot. Although they are beginning to get their fall stuff and they've got some cute hand towels out. Outside of that I didn't find a whole lot this go around except for a couple of beverages and bags of chips.

I was craving the five spice green beans so we took a trip over to have dinner on Friday night. We…read moregot there around 6:30 which was perfect timing because after seven the place got really busy. We choose to sit at the bar as it's open seating. my husband wanted the five spice chicken wings, and we were disappointed to learn that they've been taken off the menu. This is such a huge disappointment because that five spice dry rub was amazing. We ended up talking to the bartender and she said that they could do the lil sum sum (kids menu) wings naked and put the spice on the side. My husband chose to go that route (two order as there are only 3 wings an order) but thankfully, they actually tossed the wings in the spice, which was perfect. But we really do wish that they would bring back the actual full order of the five spice chicken wings as that was his go to when we went there and because that's not on the menu it may decrease the amount of time we go back now because he doesn't really care for a lot of the other menu items. I got the five spice green beans, which is one of my favorite items on the menu. I was surprised to hear that they had taken it off the menu for a while and that they had just brought it back. so glad that they did because that was the whole reason we had traveled out there and had they not been on the menu. There's a good chance we probably would've found somewhere else. I also had the Po Po Lau curry because it is another one of my favorite dishes.

I went to Hawkers on a Saturday for a quick bite. I got lucky to get seated immediately, even…read morethough there was a crowd. I decided on the 5 spiced old fashioned for my drink (14 dollars). The drink was good with some spices, but instead of a craft ice, they just used regular crushed ice, making the drink a bit watered down. For my food, they sadly no longer had the duck noodles, so I tried the CKT noodles (15 dollars) instead. They mentioned it would have a smokey flavor from the wok preparation, which I enjoyed. However, the noodles were quite chewy. The meats included shrimp, pork sausage, and chicken. The chicken and shrimp were enjoyable, but the sausage could have used a bit of a punch. I was able to get some sambal for heat, but it lacked flavor and it was a bit gritty too. At least there was an ample amount such that I could take some home for the next day. My server was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was the same. I did enjoy the audible music and crowd, making the vibe nice. I would definitely come back if the bring the duck noodles again, and maybe try another drink next time too. Overall: B-

I love this place. The tomato sauce is really fresh crushed tomatoes…read more If you prefer a more marinara like sauce, this might not be your jam. BUT , and I like big buts, if you like fresh tomatoes, fresh ingredients, and brick oven pizza then my friend this IS your jam! The cheese is fantastic, the shop is small, all they do is make great pizza. Crust and dough is on point. Plus if you go to the Windermere Brewery you can order the pizza at the bar and they will deliver it, with paper plates and napkins. Awesome local business, amazing pizza, make sure to give this a try!

Disappointing. Only 5 star reviews preceded mine. And I thought over in the way to a 5 star review…read moreas well. The order process was simple. The staff was friendly and helpful, both on the phone to order and in person. The little building is beautifully situated and a very pleasant space. Great spot to sit outside and enjoy your pizza. For my first visit I ordered simple as I always do on a first visit to a new-to-me pizza restaurant. And Pizza 14 does ONLY pizza. I had plain cheese on half, pepperoni on a quarter and sausage/peppers on a quarter. The box was sturdy, not going to leak through. The pizza was gorgeous and I was so excited. But it had no taste. I didn't taste the sauce. I didn't taste any seasoning. Very bland. I hope this was an outlier. It wasn't bad. It simply wasn't good. Certainly not great as I expected. I'll try them again, though.

We went to The Windermere Wine & Dine's Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Concert. It was held…read moreoutdoors behind the Windermere Town Hall on the grass. It was a wonderful program that featured music from popular movies and shows and a salute to the Military. It was beautifully performed and entertaining with jokes by the conductor who kept the crowd engaged. It was a lovely late afternoon and evening to be at a sunset show. We brought chairs and sandwiches so we could picnic while we were watching the musicians play. They had box lunches to preorder but we had been too late to order them. It was such a wonderful evening. I really appreciate the people who ran this free event for bringing the Orlando Philharmonic to our town.

From the owner: The Windermere Wine & Dine Committee consists of all volunteers who put in hundreds of hours a year…read moreto produce these events for our community. We do it for the joy of knowing we have created events our community loves and events that funds our joy of ‘giving back’ to our community. Over the past years, our small volunteer team has been able to raise over $1,300,000 and has distributed those dollars to local worthy causes. Windermere Wine & Dine will be back for another milestone year in 2024. Not only will we be celebrating our 10th, but also over $1.3 million raised and distributed in our community. This next year’s event will welcome 1200 loyal Wine & Diners to enjoy delectables from many of the top Orlando Restaurants and sip wines, beer, and cordials from over 100 varieties.

This location is always friendly and helpful. There are certain things I come in to get that are…read moreon the top shelf, and the staff is always willing to get a ladder and get it down for me. One of the reasons I prefer this place to others is the pure convenience of it's location. It's located right next to a Publix, so it's kind of a one stop shop for me. The hours are pretty convenient too. I've never not been able to get in and out quickly. As long as they continue to carry the things I like and am looking for, I will continue to stop in and purchase from them.

A lovely fine wine and spirits shop situated in Summerport Village. For being a smaller store they…read morereally pack in a ton of options and have a very impressive wine selection. On many occasions I've been able to score older vintages you can't find elsewhere. Kaush is always so helpful and easy to talk too. They always have what I need and even when they don't they order it in for me with a really quick turn around. This is the best place in the area to shop for your home bar!!

I work at the fire station next to this Publix. The employees are friendly and I've gotten to know…read moresome of them personally. There is a smile on everyone's face and there is always someone near by to help. The store is kept clean and if I ever get a call for work the managers always allow me to leave my food in the fridges by the front so I can get back to shopping right away when I get back. As always the food is consistently good, and although pricey there's always good deals especially with the meats. You can find good cuts of steak here cheaper than places such as ALDIs at times. Thank you everyone at this Publix for excellent customer service and taking care of us at the fire station!

Newly opened store just a couple of doors down from the Publix in Plantation Groves…read more I like the smallness of the store, along with the lively music. You can find a selection of wine and liquors here. Shots are behind the register. Now, there was a moment in which I asked about a specific local wine and the associate pronounced Merlot as mur-lot instead of mur-low. * cringe* I mean, he's there for a paycheck--I understand. . . If you don't know, then you don't know. In retrospect I should have corrected the dude. I mean, I would want someone to correct me instead of letting me walk around looking like an idiot. . . (oh jeez, this means I have to go back for another visit. . . I hope he's there when I return) I'm thinking something like, "you wanna know a little secret. . . that word merlot, it's pronounced mur-low." If you have any other ways to correct someone that might be tactful, please let me know, but this is all I can come up with right now. So, maybe not a drink expert, but a nice organized shop if you need something quick.

The Good: [1] Woohoo for low red lighting, lush leather couches, and pretty quality glasses of…read morewine. The vibe is just right for shmoozing in the corner with a lover or clinking martini glasses on girls night out. [2] Whoever be deejayin' that mofo is the shiznat! (The DJ is of impeccable quality.) [3] They have an extensive cigar collection in their glass-encased cigar room and the bouncer always helps me clip and light my cigars so I feel like a lady. [4] The women are pretty classy looking, and there are lots of tall men! [5] It combines a club atmosphere with a lounge atmosphere, so you can dance your azz off or chillax and bob thine head. Sweet. The Bad: [1] The servers can sometimes be a bit inattentive. It looks like they are having too much fun with their other server friends. It's all good tho, you can usually flag one down and she will bend over backwards to get you what you crave. Ours hustled up a cigarette from another customer for my homegirl who'd developed a taste for "just one Newport". The Ugly: [1] Between the cigars and the hookahs, your lungs can get a little charry in there and we all know lung cancer is no-sexy.

I have been here only a handful of times and I always enjoy it!…read moreThey have a small, but interesting list of international beers. My favorite is the Lambic Framboise (Belgium raspberry beer). Also, the Apple hookah tastes and smells pretty yummy! I enjoyed it so much that my throat is scratchy this AM! LoL Usually a friend spins on Wed/Thurs nites, but weekends are dope for a chill nite!!! P.S. (The establishment is on the other side of the Publix shopping center, towards the end!)