The Donut King

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The Donut King is a family-run, no-frills neighborhood shop on Howell Branch Road where the donuts come out bigger than the chain versions and heavy on icing flavor. Guests reach for the maple bacon donut, the King Donut, cronuts and cinnamon rolls, and regulars call them the best donuts in the area. Apple fritters and popular flavors go fast, and freshness can be hit-or-miss, so regulars pick from what looks best in the case.

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Prato Local Pick

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Italian the Park Avenue way: rustic yet upscale, exposed brick and warm light, house-made pastas and wood-fired pizzas.

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Ain't Miss Behavin' Sports and Tiki Bar

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Cozy and hole-in-the-wall on FL-436, this sports and tiki bar keeps a local crowd where everybody is welcome.

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Kai Asian Street Fare

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Noodles & Southeast Asian · Boba & Asian Fusion · $

Bright and spotless on Lake Howell Road, a neighborhood staple where you might get fresh wontons while you wait.

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