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Tanqueray’s Bar & Grille
Many visitors to Orange Avenue miss this laidback watering hole, thanks to its subterranean setting. Follow the staircase heading down from Church Street to find a welcoming atmosphere reminiscent of Cheers, with live music and inexpensive drinks. (06/2011)
100 S Orange Ave
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Mar Chiquita
Get beach ready with cover-ups, tropical sarongs, hundreds of bikinis and oceaninspired shell and beaded accessories at this cute boutique set a block back from the sand in downtown Cocoa Beach. (05/2011)
1 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach
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Farris and Foster’s Famous Chocolate Factory
The homemade bonbons are beauties at this boutique Baldwin Park confectioner. Try the pumpkin truffles laced with cinnamon, the Cherry Seinfeld (cherry filled chocolate, naturally), and the Oreo Speedwagon, featuring the famed cookie's crumbs coated in chocolate. Dieters, divert. (05/2011)
4875 New Broad St
407-770-1607
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Mother Falcon
This trendy T-shirt shop in the heart of the Washington Street retail strip in Thornton Park has a flip-through portfolio of cool designs by local artists that you can have printed onto super-soft American Apparel tees. Have your own designs printed, too. (05/2011)
817 E Washington St
407-423-3060
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Airboat Rides at Lone Cabbage Fish Camp
Take a nature excursion with a dose of adrenaline by booking an airboat tour right from the Lone Cabbage Fish Camp restaurant’s dock. Zip through the placid tidal marshes in search of wading birds and alligators on the prowl. After the tour, mingle with the bikers who frequent the restaurant. (05/2011)
8199 Rte 520, Cocoa
321-632-4199
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Enzian Theater
Orlando’s favorite art house cinema, the Enzian is the spot to catch something with subtitles or the latest, greatest independent film. Grab a pre-movie drink at the al fresco bar out front, which is situated under oak trees and strung with strands of festive white lights. (05/2011)
1300 S Orlando Ave
407-629-0054
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Roberto’s Little Havana
Surfers arrive post-paddle for hearty breakfasts of eggs, bacon and frijoles at this popular family-run Cuban restaurant. Lunch and dinner entrées like ropa vieja served with maduros and plantains are as authentic as anything you’d find in Havana. $ (05/2011)
26 N Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach
321-784-1868
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Mojo Bar & Grill
A two-minute walk from Amway Arena, this newcomer to the local nightlife scene is particularly happening before, during and after Orlando Magic games. The bar is huge, TVs abound, and frozen drinks are served in giant plastic cups you can take home. Order a po’boy to enjoy along with the drinks and sports. (05/2011)
129 W Church St
407-422-6656
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Seito Sushi
Sushi lovers swear by the cheap and cheerful katsu, sushi and teriyaki lunch specials at this Japanese restaurant in Baldwin Park. The spicy tuna roll is as good as they come, and some of the more inspired rolls include jalapeño tempura and apricot glaze. $$ (04/2011)
4898 New Broad St
407-898-8801
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Coconuts on the Beach
For cold drinks and live music on the Atlantic, head to Cocoa Beach’s favorite oceanfront restaurant and watering hole. Grab a spot under the tiki deck to watch cruise ships sail from Port Canaveral, with nothing but the salty air and a stretch of sand between you and the shoreline. (04/2011)
2 Minutemen Cswy, Cocoa Beach
321- 784-1422
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Zou Zou Boutique
Wendy Ricchi’s popular Thornton Park boutique spawned the opening of this suburban outpost in an Italianthemed shopping mall in the Doctor Phillips neighborhood. Her same flirty, femmemeets- bohemian vision for women’s wear and handmade accessories applies. (03/2011)
7988 Via Dellagio Way
407-601- 7727
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Annabelle Hart
Owner Shirley Krauklis goes crazy decorating for whatever holiday’s coming at her College Park gift and home furnishings store. Perennially cool objects include chandeliers that resemble jellyfish and cheeky T-shirts (one says “Drinks Well With Others”). (03/2011)
2308 Edgewater Dr
407-649-8007