The Licking

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DJ Khaled's soul food spot across from the Mall at Millenia: loud, lively and generous. Lemon pepper turkey wings are the order guests rave about, alongside fried chicken with red velvet waffles, collard greens guests call seasoned to perfection, and a round of the Famous Mystery Drink for the table. Portions run huge and plates arrive in shareable spreads, though service can stretch thin when the room is in full party mode.

District Story

The story of Millenia

A hotel in the boondocks, a road paved after it and named to sound big and important, and the corridor that taught Orlando how to be a vacation.

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Breakfast & brunch · Breakfast · $

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Not a cocktail bar, but a family-owned superfood cafe in the Mall at Millenia food court, fresh fruit on display, made in front of you.

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4200 Conroy Rd, Orlando, FL 32839

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