The Edible Education Experience (Website), which operates the 3,500 SF Emeril Lagasse Foundation Kitchen House and Culinary Garden in College Park, has hired a new executive director. The non-profit operates a culinary teaching center with an on-site culinary garden that we’ve featured on the website previously and has been searching for a new director since last August when […]
Posted inBuildings, Coming and Going, Downtown, Featured, Food & Drink
Barbarella breaking up with downtown Orlando
Longtime downtown nightclub, Barbarella (Facebook | Website), formerly known as Independent Bar, has just announced that it will be leaving downtown Orlando by the end of February. Last Friday, Barbarella announced via its social media pages that it would be abandoning its longtime home at 70 N. Orange Avenue [GMap], where they’ve been playing 80’s New Wave […]
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House of the Day: 3/2 Winter Park home with private basketball court asking $525,000
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is located at 1843 Barker Drive [GMap] by the Lake Baldwin Dog Park and public playground and has quick access to shops on Aloma Drive, downtown Winter Park, and Audubon Park. The 1,697 SF home features mature trees and sits on a large corner lot. The kitchen features marble counters and […]
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MAP: #DrinkLocal at all of Orlando’s breweries
When Orlando finds something it likes, it really leans into it. We did it with cupcakes, donuts, taco restaurants, pizzerias, and now breweries. They’re everywhere, and we keep getting more every month. And while some of you may shout “Quality versus Quantity” at us over your fancy mug of microbrew, I’d point you out to […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Audubon Park, Events, Retail
Freehand Goods celebrating 5-year anniversary with special happy hour
Freehand Goods (Instagram | Website), the popular Florida-focused retail shop that started as a pop-up trailer and glowed up into three brick-and-mortar shops, is celebrating its 5-year anniversary at its East End Market location on Monday, January 31 at 5 p.m. Freehand Goods has made a name for itself by creating small-batch, in-house products including […]
Posted inComing and Going, Downtown, Food & Drink
Ding Tea opening soon in new Radius building
Ding Tea (Website) is edging up to an opening for its new downtown Orlando location. The tea company has taken up home in The Radius (Website), located at 108 E. Livingston Street [GMap], and has just opened a location on Millenia Plaza. Ding Tea sells a selection of Taiwanese milk and fruit teas, boba, and more. You can see […]
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TOP TEN THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK
This is our latest rundown of the top ten things you need to know this week, in Orlando’s Bungalow Neighborhood news, and some bonus headlines you may have missed. Click HERE to listen to the 259th episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1, which was recorded at the newly opened Wave Hotel in Lake Nona with […]
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Chef Art Smith opening retro-style diner at Orlando International Airport
According to a recent post on social media, Charles Smith, AKA “Chef Art Smith” of Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ in Disney Springs, is opening a new restaurant concept in the Orlando International Airport. The new Sunshine Diner by Chef Art Smith will be located on the second level of the new terminal, which is expected […]
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Bungalower and The Bus – Episode 259 (Lake Nona Wave Hotel)
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the hosts alone and do not reflect the official policy or position of Bungalower Media, our readers, or our advertisers. For the 259th episode, Brendan O’Connor and Jon Busdeker were invited to hang out with Scott Wilson and Ben Laube of Ben Laube Homes, […]
Posted inEvents, Mills 50, Sports
Red Bull Drop In Tour brings top pro skaters to Orlando, February 5
On February 5th, four of the best pro skaters in the world will drop into Orlando as part of a statewide tour that visits five of the best skateparks in Florida. The Red Bull Drop In Tour will feature sessions from skating pros like Olympians Zion Wright and Felipe Gustavo, and X Games champions Alex […]
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House of the Day: 3/2 Colonial Revival asking $595,000
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is located at 1107 E. Ridgewood Street [GMap] on the edge of three desirable neighborhoods – Lake Eola Heights, Thornton Park, and Colonialtown. This 1,623 SF Colonial Revival home features a large living room with a wood-burning fireplace, arched doorways, built-in shelves, crown molding, and beautiful hardwood floors. Just off the […]
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BUNGALOWER’S TOP 8 WEEKEND EVENT PICKS FOR JANUARY 28-30
Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend, including streaming events that you can take advantage of in the safety of your home. Remember, you can always visit the complete events calendar by clicking on “EVENTS” on our main menu. If you’d like to have your event added to […]
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New streetwear shop opening in 55 West
The Olu Brand (Instagram | Website) describes itself as a modern streetwear brand and “original lifestyle university.” The new shop, located in unit number 206 at 55 W. Church Street [GMap] in downtown Orlando, will be its first brick-and-mortar and is scheduled to open to the public at 8 p.m. Thursday, January 27 during a […]
Posted inNews, Parks, Quality of Life, Winter Park
Work has begun on Winter Park’s Progress Point
Progress Point, the $3.1 million urban park we told you Winter Park was building HERE, is finally under construction. The City of Winter Park began grading the property, located at the corner of Denning Drive and Orange Avenue, in early January. According to Clarissa Howard, Director of Communications, city staff will start planting seven new […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Civics and Participation, Events, Featured, Mills 50
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the annual Dragon Parade on February 13th
The tenth annual Dragon Parade is scheduled for Sunday, February 13 at 11 a.m. in the Mills 50 District, and the route will start at Lake Highland Drive and make its way along Thornton Avenue up to Colonial Drive. The annual event is a major tradition in the neighborhood and recognizes the influence and unity […]