florida help

In the waning years of the 20th century, steve
wrote (with possible deletions):

> Almost correct, yes I am interested in anything within an hour or two of
> orlando, but no, I am not hitting the theme parks. I am looking for
> something a bit different this time

Good General Web Site   http://www.orlandotravel.com/

If you were to go inside Disneyworld suggested eating (but reservations are necessary) at: Polynesian Luau (Behind Polynesian Resort complex) Reservations: (407) 939-3463  (General Reservation line for Dining in WDW) Prices: ??? - Adults $32 per person in 1994 Shows 6:30 and 9:30

Wilderness Lodge inside the Disneyworld Wilderness Lodge (requires Disney World Transportation to reach there)  But well worth it for lunch or dinner, VERY Good and lots of it BBQ  Ribs, chicken, brisket, biscuits, corn, etc. Whispering Canyon Cafe

Pleasure Island
http://www.orlandotravel.com/wdw/pleasureisland/index.htm (see the clubs listed below at this web site)  Also lists show hours See the show at the Comedy Warehouse (improv comedy) Go to the Adventure Club show

REALLY GOOD FOOD in KISSISSMMEE, FL

The Excellent Italian Restaurant is in Kississmmee, FL, just off Interstate Hwy 4 Exit 25 at to Hwy 192  (this is just north of WDW). It is about 12 - 15 miles from WDW
                             Pizza Lovers Incorporated
                              407-397-1485
                             2901 Parkway Blvd
                             Kissimmee, FL

Site's to see outside Disneyworld (if they still exist)

Splendid China - 2 miles from WDW
http://www.floridasplendidchina.com/
http://www.caccp.org/ex/       located off Interstate Hwy 4 exit at 25B stay left follow 192 west for 2 1/2 miles turn left at Florida Splendid Dragons 1/2 miles

EAT at CRAB HOUSE off International Dr. and Mercado Dr. (very good food)  I think it was listed in your guide book you showed me

Enjoyed the coasters at Bush Gardens and the Alligator places and Space Center.

Barbara Lull

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The Columbia restaurant is in Ybor City, just outside of Tampa.  This is a Cuban influence area -- and is a hot spot for night time activities (dancing & partying).  You'll find Ybor right off of I-4 on your way to Tampa from Orlando.

North of Orlando (Maitland, I think) is Enrico's on the Lake.  This is in an old Spanish Florida Home converted to a restaurant.  As the name implies it is on a lake.  The rooms have 3 to 5 tables per room.  The food is wonderful, as are the wines.

In Tampa is Bern's Steakhouse -- world reknowned.  the wine list is about the size of "Gone with the Wind."  You have to make separate reservations for the desert room upstairs.  You can't come to Tampa and not go to Bern's. If you just want desert go down the street to "SideBerns."

For seafood in Tampa go to Oystercatchers on Rocky Point Drive.  This overlooks Tampa Bay and is a wonderful place.

If you like Greek food go across the Bay and north to Tarpon Springs.  Visit the sponge docks and eat Moussaka to your heart's content.

Have fun!

Someone wrote:
> On Wed, 01 Dec 1999 14:10:05 +0000, steve
> wrote:
>
> >Almost correct, yes I am interested in anything within an hour or two of
> >orlando, but no, I am not hitting the theme parks. I am looking for
> >something a bit different this time
> >Thanks
> >Steve
> >
> >Rodney B. wrote:
>
>
> The Columbia Restaurant in Tampa, the first one (the family
> has opened up a few more in the area) is Florida's oldest restaurant.
> Another place down the street is where the Rum & Coke was invented.
> Steve & Pam Hall
> Tampa Bay, Florida
> [email removed]
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