Papi Smash'd Burger

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On East Pine, Papi Smash'd is a small, quaint counter where smash burgers come with a Latin soul, patties pressed hard until the edges go lacy and crisp. The OG Double with Boujee Truffle Sauce sets the standard, the Papi Chulo brings the wink, and guests call them the best smash burgers they have ever had. Yuca fries, passion fruit lemonade and a cookies and cream shake round out the order.

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Nuri's

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Downtown's tavern-style pizza joint on East Pine, all cracker-crisp, paper-thin crust party-cut into squares you keep grabbing.

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Portillo's

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Chicago street food lands on Palm Parkway in a loud, retro room dressed like a 50s diner, all red chrome and nostalgia.

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Shin Jung

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A cozy, lively Korean barbecue room on East Colonial where tabletop grills hiss and K-pop plays over the spread.

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Foxtail Coffee

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Orlando-born chain that still pours like a neighborhood shop, with a peaceful, low-key room in the Hourglass District.

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Fixtion Restaurant & Bar Local Pick

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On Orange Avenue, comfort food and huge comfy booths early, club energy after dark, shape-shifting through the day.

15 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

Wall Street Plaza Local Pick

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Elixir Kitchen and Bar Local Pick

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A rustic-hip gastropub in one of downtown's original buildings, and very much the neighborhood's spot.

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Nuri's

Pizza · Pizza Tavern · $$

Downtown's tavern-style pizza joint on East Pine, all cracker-crisp, paper-thin crust party-cut into squares you keep grabbing.

Nuri's, 63 E Pine St, Orlando, FL 32801-2617, United States

BENTO Asian Kitchen + Sushi

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Fast-casual Pan-Asian on South Orange Avenue, built for the group that cannot agree on one cuisine.

151 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

Reeves Sports Bar

Bars & lounges · Sports Bar · $$

A polished downtown sports bar on Central Boulevard, with screens everywhere, jerseys on the walls and a chef-driven take on game-day food.

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