14th annual Foodie Awards
The winners of the 14th annual Foodie Awards-
African/soul
Readers' choice:Boma Flavors of Africa
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, 407-939-3463
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Runners-up:
Jiko The Cooking Place, Mama Nems
Critic's choice:
Tie, Angel's Soulfood and BBQ, 114 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford, 407-302-6167; and Lowe's Good Eaton, 429 E. Kennedy Blvd., Eatonville, 407-647-7955
Bar menu
Readers' choice:Ravenous Pig
1234 Orange Ave., Winter Park, 407-628-2333
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Runners-up:
Eden Bar, Bar Louie
Critic's choice:
Tasting Room at the Edgewater Hotel
99 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden, 407-230-4837
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Barbecue
Readers' choice:4 Rivers Smokehouse
Various locations including 1047 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden, 407-474-8377
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Runners-up:
Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar-B-Que, Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q
Critic's choice:
Love 4 Rivers but I'd like to share the accolades with a nod to Harry & Larry's, 54 W. Plant St., Winter Garden, 407-614-5950
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Breakfast
Readers' choice:First Watch
various locations including 249 W. State Road 436, Altamonte Springs; 407-682-2315
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Runners-up:
Keke's
Critic's choice:
Townhouse Restaurant of Oviedo
9 E. Broadway St., Oviedo, 407-365-5151
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Brunch
Readers' choice:First Watch
various locations including 1568 Bella Cruz Drive (The Villages), Lady Lake; 352-633-1520
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Runners-up:
Dexter's
Critic's choice:
Villa de Flora at the Gaylord Palms
6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, 407-586-1114
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Buffet
Readers' choice:Sweet Tomatoes
various locations including 3236 Rolling Oaks Blvd., Kissimmee, 407-465-0023
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Runners-up:
Golden Corral
Critic's choice:
Texas de Brazil
5259 International Drive, Orlando; 407-355-0355
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Burger
Readers' choice:Five Guys
various locations including 4821 New Broad St., Orlando; 407-219-3366
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Runners-up:
Graffiti Junktion
Critic's choice:
K Restaurant Wine Bar
2401 Edgewater Drive, Orlando; 407-872-2332
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Chain
Readers' choice:Buffalo Wild Wings
various locations including 11400 University Drive
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Runners-up:
Season's 52
Critic's choice:
Season's 52
7700 Sand Lake Road, Orlando; 407-354-5212
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Cheap Eats
Readers' choice:Tijuana Flats
various locations including 2401 W. State Road 434, Longwood; 407-478-5974
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Critic's choice:
Gringos Locos
20 E. Washington St., Orlando; 407-841-5626. Every budget-friendly place across six Central Florida counties seemed to get at least one vote in this category.
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Chinese
Readers' choice:Imperial Dynasty
2045 W. State Road 434, Longwood
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Runners-up:
P.F. Chang's
Critic's choice:
Eastern Pearl
5749 T.G. Lee Blvd., Orlando; 407-373-6888
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Coffee Shop
Readers' choice:Starbucks
various locations including 1720 S. Orange Blossom Trail
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Runners-up:
Axum Coffee Winter Garden
Critic's choice:
Downtown Credo
706 W. Smith St., Orlando; 407-371-2925
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Cuban
Readers' choice:Black Bean Deli
325 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park; 407-628-0294
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Runners-up:
Rolando's, Troy's Cuban Deli
Critic's choice:
Padrino's Cuban Cafe, 13586 Village Park Drive, Orlando, 407-251-5107; and Rice & Beans, 504 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando; 407-380-9962.
Food Truck
Readers' choice:Korean BBQ Taco Truck
Runners-up:
C&S Brisket Bus, Yum Yum Cupcake Truck
Critic's choice:
Tie Yum Yum Cupcake Truck; Big Wheel Provisions
French
Readers' choice:Le Coq au Vin
4800 S. Orange Ave., Orlando; 407-851-6980
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Runners-up:
Cafe de France, Chez Vincent
Critic's choice:
An easy tie between Le Coq au Vin and Chez Vincent, 511 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; 407-599-2929
Frozen treats
Readers' choice:Jeremiah's Italian Ice
various locations including, 111 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; 407-599-9991
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Runners-up:
Menchie's
Critic's choice:
Ritter's Frozen Custard
locations including 2560 E. State Road 50, Clermont; 352-536-2979
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German
Readers' choice:Hollerbach's Willow Tree
205 E. First St., Sanford; 407-321-2204
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Runners-up:
Bauern-Stube
Critic's choice:
Hollerbach's Willow Tree
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Gourmet store
Readers' choice:Whole Foods Market
two locations including 1989 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; 407-673-8788
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Runners-up:
The Fresh Market
Critic's choice:
Tie, Petty's Specialty Foods, 2141 W. State Road 434, Longwood, 407-862-0400
Cavallari Gourmet, 1954 W. State Road 426 Oviedo,
Greek
Readers' choice:Greek Flame Taverna
7600 Dr Phillips Blvd. (The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips), Orlando; 407-370-4624
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Runners-up:
Greek Corner
Mykonos Mayeron
Critic's choice:
Greek Flame Taverna
Greek Flame Taverna
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Hotel restaurant
Readers' choice:The Boheme
Grand Bohemian Hotel, 325 S. Orange Ave., Orlando; 407-313-9000
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Runners-up:
The Venetian Room, Caribe Royal Hotel; Bull & Bear, Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Critic's choice:
Spencer's for Steaks and Chops
The Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando; 407-313-8625
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Indian
Readers' choice:Memories of India
7625 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando; 407-370-3277
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Runners-up:
Kohinoor, Gateway to India
Critic's choice:
Kohinoor
W. State Road 436, Altamonte Springs; 407-788-6004
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Italian
Readers' choice:Antonio's
three locations including 611 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; 407-645-1035
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Runners-up:
Olive Garden, Carrabba's Italian Grill
Critic's choice:
La Forchetta Ristorante
321 S. John Young Parkway, Kissimmee, 407-933-4215
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I love Antonio's. And for old-fashioned Italian cooking, La Forchetta hits the mark.
Japanese
Readers' choice:Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
various locations including 11609 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando; 407-862-6099
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Runners-up:
Amura, Seito Sushi
Critic's choice:
Dragonfly Modern Izakaya & Sushi
8000 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando; 407-370-3359
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Korean
Readers' choice:Shin Jung
1638 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando; 407-895-7345
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Runners-up:
Bee Won, Korean BBQ Taco Box food truck
Critic's choice:
Korea House
1155 W. State Road 434, Longwood; 407-767-5918
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Late Night
Readers' choice:Banana's A Modern American Diner
N. Mills Ave., Orlando; 407-480-2200
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Runners-up:
Pom Pom's Teahouse and Sandwicheria, Steak 'n Shake
Critic's choice:
Banana's A Modern American Diner
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Latin American
Readers' choice:Latin Quarter
at Universal Orlando CityWalk, 407-224-3663
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Runners-up:
Ceviche, Rice & Beans Cocina Latina
Critic's choice:
Spanish River Grill
737 E. Third Ave., New Smyrna Beach; 386-424-6991
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Mexican
Readers' choice:Garibaldi
848 Sand Lake Road, Orlando; 407-888-2869
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Critic's choice:
Taquitos Jalisco Restaurant
1041 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden; 407-654-0363
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Middle Eastern
Readers' choice:Bosphorus
108 S. Park Ave., Winter Park; 407-644-8609
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Runners-up:
Anatolia Mediterranean Seafood & Grill
Critic's choice:
Cedar's,
7732 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando; 407-351-6000
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Newcomer
Readers' choice:Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen
2203 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; 407-672-5753
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Runners-up:
Hawkers Asian Street Fare, The Rusty Spoon
Critic's choice:
Sushi Pop
310 W. Mitchell Hammock Road, Oviedo; 407-542-5975
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Outdoor
Readers' choice:Tap Room at Dubsdread
549 W. Par St., Orlando, 407-650-0100
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Runners-up:
Eden Bar at the Enzian, Bahama Breeze
Critic's choice:
Tie, Ember, 42 W. Central Blvd., Orlando, 407-849-5200; and Hue, 629 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, 407-849-1800
Pizza
Readers' choice:Del Dee Bistro
S. U.S. Highway 17-92, Casselberry; 407-834-4442
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Runners-up:
Pizzeria Valdiano, Mellow Mushroom
Critic's choice:
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza,
8031 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando; 407-363-9466
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Power lunch
Readers' choice:Citrus
821 N. Orange Ave., Orlando; 407-373-0622
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Runners-up:
Seasons 52, Hillstone
Critic's choice:
Kres Chophouse
17 W. Church St., Orlando; 407-447-7950
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Citrus is the place to be seen; Kres is the place to close the deal.
Puerto Rican
Readers' choice:Guavate Puerto Rican Eatery & Bistro
422 S. Alafaya Trail, Orlando; 407-281-4700
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Runners-up:
Rice & Beans Cocina Latina, Lechonera Latina East
Critic's choice:
Guavate Puerto Rican Eatery & Bistro
, with a nod to my runner up Puerto Rico's Café, 507 W. Vine St., Kissimmee; 407-847-6399
Romantic
Readers' choice:Venetian Room
Caribe Royale Hotel, 8101 World Center Drive, Orlando; 407-238-8060
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Runners-up:
Victoria & Albert's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa; Seasons 52
Critic's choice:
Victoria & Albert's
Sandwich
Readers' choice:Pom Pom's Teahouse & Sandwicheria
67 Bumby Ave., Orlando; 407-894-0865
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Runners-up:
TooJay's Gourmet Deli, Beefy King
Critic's choice:
Beefy King
424 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando; 407-894-2241
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Seafood
Readers' choice:Red Lobster
various locations including 3162 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach; 386-756-1550
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Runners-up:
Bonefish Grill, Boston's Fish House
Critic's choice:
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
9101 International Drive, Orlando, 407-363-4801
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Steakhouse
Readers' choice:Del Frisco's
729 Lee Road, Orlando; 407-645-4443
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Runners-up:
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, Outback
Critic's choice:
For pomp and circumstance the Bull & Bear at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando, 14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando, 407-597-5500; for plain and simple great protein, Charley's Steakhouse, three local locations including 6107 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, 407-851-7130
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Sushi
Readers' choice:Amura
several locations including 950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary; 407-936-6001
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Runners-up:
Seito Sushi
Critic's choice:
Shin Japanese Cuisine
803 N. Orange Ave., Orlando; 407-648-8000
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Takeout
Readers' choice:4 Rivers Smokehouse
various locations including 1047 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden, 407-474-8377
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Runners-up:
Imperial Dynasty, Tijuana Flats
Critic's choice:
Yellow Dog Eats
1236 Hempel Ave., Windermere; 407-296-0609
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Tex-Mex
Readers' choice:Moe's Southwestern Grill
several locations including 4192 Conroy Road, Orlando; 407-226-8700
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Runners-up:
Tijuana Flats, Amigo's Original Tex-Mex Restaurant & Cantina
Critic's choice:
Amigo's Original Tex-Mex Restaurant & Cantina,
two locations including 749 North Alafaya Trail Orlando; 407-823-7138
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Thai
Readers' choice:Thai Cuisine
5325 Edgewater Drive, Orlando; 407-292-9474
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Runners-up:
Sea Thai, Thai House of Orlando
Critic's choice:
Thai Blossom
99 W. Plant St., Winter Garden; 407-905-9917
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Theme-park
Readers' choice:Mythos at Universal Islands of Adventure,
6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando; 407-224-4012
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Runners-up:
Le Cellier Steakhouse at Epcot Canada Pavilion
Critic's choice:
Via Napoli, Italian Pavilion Epcot,
Walt Disney World Resort, 407-939-3463
Vegetarian
Readers' choice:Ethos Vegan Kitchen,
North Orange Ave., Orlando; 407-228-3899
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Runners-up:
Dandelion Communitea Café, Green Day Cafe
Critic's choice:
Dandelion Communitea Café
618 N. Thornton Ave., Orlando; 407-362-1864
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Vietnamese
Readers' choice:Little Saigon
1106 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando; 407-423-8539
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Runners-up:
Pho 88, Lac Viet Bistro
Critic's choice:
Pho 88
730 N. Mills Ave., Orlando; 407-897-3488
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Wine bar
Readers' choice:Eola Wine Co.
two locations including 500 E. Central Blvd., Orlando; 407-481-9100
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Runners-up:
Vines Grille & Wine Bar, The Wine Room
Critic's choice:
The Wine Room
270 S. Park Ave., Winter Park; 407-696-9463
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Wine list
Readers' choice:Venetian Room, Caribe Royal Hotel
8101 World Center Drive, Orlando; 407-238-8060
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Runners-up:
Luma on Park, Seasons 52
Critic's choice:
The Capital Grille
9101 International Drive, Orlando; 407-370-4392
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Wings
Readers' choice:Buffalo Wild Wings
various locations including 11400 University Drive, Orlando; 407-250-4880
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Runners-up:
Gator's Dockside, Ker's Winghouse
Critic's choice:
Flyers Wings & Grill
5621 W. Colonial Drive Orlando; 407-297-9464 with a runner up nod to Sinbad's, 1050 W. Burleigh Blvd, Tavares, 352-343-6669
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Overall
Readers' choice:Ravenous Pig
1234 Orange Ave., Winter Park; 407-628-2333
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Runners-up:
Seasons 52
Critic's choice:
Ravenous Pig
This is the most difficult category. For price point, accessibility and consistency, The Pig rules. But I would be remiss not to acknowledge Spanish River Grill in New Smyrna Beach,Cress in DeLand, K Restaurant Wine Bar in College Park andLuma on Park in Winter Park. Each of those restaurants serve their communities in the same fashion.
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