Page 15 (Facebook | Website), an Orlando-based children’s literacy nonprofit, has recently announced a new opportunity for students to make their voices heard. The program’s ninth annual high school writing contest—a real-world editing and publishing opportunity for central Florida students—is officially underway with this year’s theme: Water. For its ninth annual high school writing contest, […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Out Of Bounds
Enzian adds fancy microbe-killing HVAC unit
Enzian Theater (Facebook | Website) has just installed a fancy new HVAC unit in an effort to enhance safety for its patrons and staff. The new unit is equipped with UV filtration that helps to eliminate health risks by reducing air pollutants, mold, bacteria, and viruses with a higher ionized hydro-peroxide output, which kills microbials in the air […]
Posted inEvents, Food & Drink, Orlando
Kevin Smith bringing Mooby’s pop-up to Orlando
Kevin Smith, the man who brought the world Jay and Silent Bob, will now bring his pop-up fast food restaurant to Orlando. Mooby’s (Instagram | Website), based on the faux-fast food restaurant from the Jay and Silent Bob movies, will be popping-up in the City Beautiful this month, on an eight-city tour of the continent. […]
Posted inFood & Drink, Orlando
Deliverable hot pot service now available in town
A new home catering company has launched in Orlando to bring hot pot-style dining to your kitchen. SheZen Mono (Instagram | Website) is a new service by local chef Natalie Julien that brings everything you need to have a hot pot experience in the privacy of your home. Prices start at $100 per couple with […]
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Our milk crate furniture won an award
Bungalower Media and the Milk District Main Street collaborated on a public art/placemaking project in September 2020, that was recently given an award by the American Advertising Federation’s Orlando chapter. AAF-Orlando recognized our Milk Crate Furniture project with an American Advertising Award in the Out of Home and Ambient Media – Guerrilla Marketing category. Bungalower […]
Posted inFeatured, Lists, Orlando, Ten Things
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. Our latest episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 was recorded at the newly-reopened Outpost Kitchen in Maitland. Click HERE to listen or catch up on one of […]
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Bungalower and The Bus – Episode 211 (Outpost Kitchen)
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 211th episode, Jon and Brendan were invited to visit the newly-opened, completely revamped and relocated, Outpost in Maitland. The owners moved out […]
Posted inCrime, Eyes on the Street, Out Of Bounds, People, Quality of Life
Orlando police officer buys out street vendor after complaint
An Orlando police officer is getting some social media love this week after he was caught on camera performing a small act of kindness for a woman selling flowers on the side of the road. Officer James Wilson was following up on a complaint made about a street vendor selling flowers curbside the day before […]
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BUNGALOWER’S TOP 14 WEEKEND EVENT PICKS FOR FEBRUARY 19-21
Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend, including streaming events that you can take advantage from in the safety of your home. Remember, you can always visit the complete events calendar by clicking on “EVENTS” on our main menu. We also have a whole new category just for online […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Events, Food & Drink, Thornton Park
Artists painting Thornton Park picnic tables this weekend
A long list of local artists will spend the day on Saturday, February 20 in Thornton Park painting picnic tables. The picnic tables will be used by the Thornton Park Main Street District in their parklet program and long-term residency at the Osceola Cul-de-sac by Aku Aku and World of Beer – we told you […]
Posted inComing and Going, Featured, Food & Drink, Orlando
White Castle launching local ghost kitchen
White Castle will be launching a new virtual kitchen featuring a menu of sliders and “Craver favorites” head of the scheduled spring 2021 opening of its new location near Disney. The delivery-only kitchen will open for service on February 23 near the intersection of John Young Parkway and Colonial Drive in the newly-opened Dollins Virtual […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Civics and Participation, North Quarter, People
Selection committee submits recommendation for new I-4 Art Sculpture
The City of Orlando issued a request for proposals in July 2020 that we told you about HERE, asking for submissions for a new three-dimensional art piece that would be installed along the I-4 corridor. The proposed artwork will be placed near the Colonial Drive Pedestrian Bridge, just south of Colonial Drive, north of Concord […]
Posted inAudubon Park, Food & Drink, People
Hinckley’s Fancy Meats launching new series of exotic meat comfort foods
Hinckley’s Fancy Meats (Instagram | Website), the popular deli/meat counter in the East End Market, has launched a new series of to-go dinners featuring “out-of-the-ordinary proteins” like axis deer, elk, and wild boar. The first meal in the “Creature Comfort” series will be Elk Lasagna. The dinner-for-two will feature fresh baked bread with charcuterie and cheese, […]
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11 Questions with painter Ericka Sobrack
You can’t deny people are awesome. Who doesn’t like sitting down with good friends to ask them interesting, insightful, and funny questions? That’s what 11 Questions is about. I’ll be featuring some friends I look up to as well as people within the community I’ve always wanted to get to know. As a bonus, I’ve […]
Posted inFood & Drink, MAP, Orlando
MAP: Roundup of late-night dining options
Tired of driving around aimlessly looking for a place to carb up past 9 p.m. in The City Beautiful? Worry no longer, we have a map for that. Use our interactive map below to find some great options. Purple marks our favorite spots and yellow marks more of the chain offerings. Did we miss one […]