The Palo family, which owns the ever-popular Stasio’s Italian Deli (Facebook | Instagram) in the Milk District, has just signed a lease for a new concept in an empty building at 2300 E. Robinson Street [GMap]. As first reported by Jack Witthaus for Orlando Business Journal, the new concept will be called “Alfo’s Pizza Fritta” […]
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The New Standard is in Limbo
EDIT: The original version of this story stated that The New Standard had been evicted but according to the owner, they are still negotiating next steps. The New Standard (Facebook | Website) has essentially closed. The popular restaurant/music venue that taught us how to cook BLT sandwiches last year during quarantine is in the process of being evicted […]
Posted inFood & Drink, News, Winter Park
Barnie’s Coffee on Drew Barrymore this week
Winter Park-based Barnie’s Coffee and Tea Co. (Website) will be featured on The Drew Barrymore Show on Wednesday, September 22. The local coffee company will make its national TV network debut highlighting its new seasonal flavors in recognition of National Coffee Day on September 29 and the upcoming holidays. The Drew Barrymore Show airs 10-11 […]
Posted inArt and Culture, News, Orlando, People
CFCArts announce the hiring of three Vice Presidents
Central Florida Community Arts (Facebook | Website) has just announced the hiring of three newly created Vice President positions; Terrance Hunter will serve as the vice president of operations and education, Vicki Landon was named as the vice president of development and community affairs, and Justin Muchoney will be the new vice president of creative and production. […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Events, Orlando
United Arts announces September Project Grant winners
United Arts of Central Florida has just released the names of the organizations that have been awarded its September cycle of Project Grants. Seventeen organizations were awarded grants in this cycle, totaling $27,000 in funds to support their projects, that range from cultural events to art therapy programs. The following copy was taken from a […]
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Ivanhoe Village hosting “It Takes a Village” party on October 20
Ivanhoe Village will be hosting a fundraising party on October 20, from 7-10 p.m. at the Orlando Science Center. “It Takes A Village: A Night of Community” will feature light bites, drink specials, live music, selfie moments, a silent auction of local experiences, with vendors and reps from local Ivanhoe-based businesses. The evening will be […]
Posted inCollege Park, Coming and Going, Food & Drink
Jaber Orlando now closed.
Jaber Orlando (Facebook) has closed. The restaurant, which was located at 2611 Edgewater Drive [GMap], specialized in Mediterranean and Brazilian food and opened in 2019. The owners, the Jaber family, closed the College Park restaurant on September 4, taking to Instagram to share that due to contractual issues that, “… were beyond our power.” They […]
Posted inDowntown, Events, Pets
Peaceful Peacock hosting cat yoga event
UPDATE: The original post stated the yoga class would last 30 minutes but there seems to be some debate on that so we’ll let you contact the organizers yourselves if you’re interested! The team at Peaceful Peacock (Facebook | Website) will host a special cat yoga event with the help of The Kitty Beautiful: A […]
Posted inCollege Park, Events, Featured, Food & Drink
Taste of College Park taking place September 30
Editor’s Note: Our editor will be one of this year’s judges along with Jon Busdeker, co-host of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 FM. The Rotary Club of College Park is hosting their annual Taste of College Park event 6-9 p.m. Thursday, September 30, at the Dubsdread ballroom. This year’s event will feature food […]
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Come Out With Pride announces 2021 festival headliners
Come Out With Pride (Website) has announced that this year’s festival will be headlined by two RuPaul’s Drag Race alums, Gottmik from Season 13 and the current crowned queen of All Stars Season 6, Kylie Sonique Love. The annual pride celebration will return to in-person events this year with a massive festival at Lake Eola […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Parks, Quality of Life, Winter Park
Winter Park residents send city back to the drawing board following recent park improvements
The City of Winter Park recently renovated one of its local public parks for the first time in its 34 years of use but residents quickly put them on notice that the improvements weren’t up to their high standards. Phelps Park Playground, located at 1200 Phelps Avenue [GMap] was completely rebuilt and reopened to the […]
Posted inArchitecture and Design, Art and Culture, Buildings, Garden, News, South Eola
Orlando Museum of Art adding rooftop garden to new downtown venue
We told you HERE that Orlando Museum of Art was planning to open a second location in downtown Orlando and now it seems that they’re looking to add a rooftop sculpture garden into the mix. As first reported by Laura Kinsler of Growthspotter, museum director Aaron De Groft has convinced the Summa Development Group to […]
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Art and History Museums – Maitland announce new resident artists for 2022
The Art and History Museums – Maitland (Facebook | Website) has just announced its new lineup for its Artists-in-Action (AiA) program for the 2021-2022 Season. The museum will host Leo Cordovi, Damon DeWitt, Audrey Hope, Mär Martinez, and MJ Torrecampo in its onsite studios, located at the A&H’s Maitland Art Center campus, from September 2021 through August 2022. During […]
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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 latest episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 which was recorded at Tabla Winter Park or catch up on one of […]
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Bungalower and The Bus – Episode 240 (Tabla Winter Park)
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 240th episode, Jon and Brendan head over to the delicious and wonderful and fantastic Tabla Indian Restaurant, located on Park Avenue, Winter […]