Enjoy the top spots in Orlando to eat up and go out. Don't let the nightlife in Orlando pass you by. Enjoy world class cuisine and metropolitan chic clubs on you next visit to the area for convention.
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Conventions for June 2008
NATIONAL SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION
BEST BUY HOLIDAY ACHIEVERS 2008
PHOTOSHOP WORLD
IBM TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE
JOHN EDWARD SEMINAR
MARY KAY CAREER CONFERENCE
CAMPUS INSIGHT 2008
INTERNATIONAL CAR WASH ASSOCIATION
HISPANIC BUSINESS EXPO
CELEBRATION 2008
USANA HEALTH SCIENCES
FLORIDA SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSN
CELEBRATE ORLANDO
2008 Premiere Orlando Beauty Show
Orange County Convention Center - June 1-2, 2008 - 43,000 attendees
WORLD OF HURRICANE PROTECTION EXPO
Top Rated Places to Eat in Orlando
The Oceanaire Seafood Room: 9101 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819
Harp & Celt Restaurant & Irish Pub 25 S Magnolia Ave Orlando, FL 32801
Dan Marino's Tavern on the Lake
6996 Grande Ave, Ste 200, Orlando, FL
Part upscale, part sports bar, Dan Marino’s new location is a welcome addition to MetroWest.
Maggiano's Little Italy
9101 International Dr Ste 2400, Orlando, FL
There's nothing little about Maggiano's Little Italy. In fact, this huge new restaurant in Pointe Orlando does everything big, but diners with more ladylike appetites can order half portions of heaping pasta plates.
Brix
151 E Washington St, Orlando, FL
This trendy hot spot serves bubbling fondue--both chocolate and cheese--to hungry hipsters downtown.
Nightlife:
1. Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
Cover Charge: $$1 - $15
Music: Rock
Top 40
Varies
Dress: CC: Casual
Food Served:
UNIVERSAL. Looking for a colorful, high-spirited spot to kick back? The atmosphere at this bar and restaurant is hard to beat! Each night a live band plays Caribbean-inspired tunes, rock and top 40. Prior to showtime, Buffett's played all day, and he also makes several video "appearances." With the help of a few margaritas, the decor – complete with fishing rods attached to booths – transports you to the carefree tropics. The menu offers a wide range of island-inspired fare such as lobster and shrimp salad, the famous "Cheeseburger in Paradise," and Cuban meatloaf.
2. Cirque du Soleil: La Nouba
1478 E Buena Vista Dr, Downtown Disney® West Side, Walt Disney World® Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 · 407-939-7600
2008 Editors' Choice - 10Best Bet Award Winner
Cover Charge: $$$$$50+
Dress: BCBC: Business Casual
Food Served:
DOWNTOWN DISNEY ®. Billed as a "theatrical ride for the senses," La Nouba is one of a handful of permanent Cirque du Soleil shows. Consistent, rave reviews make the show, written and directed by Franco Dragone, a must-see for the whole family. The theater is set up so that each spectator has the best possible view, and performances live up to their reputation, featuring unbelievably magical talents. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance.
3. Independent Bar
70 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801 · 407-839-0457
User Rating: Rating: 4 / 5 (Rate It)
Cover Charge: $$1 - $15
Music: '80s
Alternative Rock
Metal
Rock
Dress: BC, C, TBC: Business Casual
C: Casual
T: Trendy
Food Served:
DOWNTOWN. This hot nightspot has cashed in on its unique outdoor patio and gorgeous view of downtown Orlando. The rowdy young crowd dances to retro 70s and 80s music, indie rock, or top 40 tunes, depending on the evening. Occasionally, live bands play outside on the patio. Tasty on-site pizza keeps late night snack-attacks at bay.
4. Fantasmic
Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood Hills Amphitheater, MGM Studios, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 · 407-939-3463
MGM STUDIOS. Held in the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater, this short musical drama culminates in a fireworks and laser show. Mickey battles Disney's most infamous monsters to the backdrop of dynamic song and dance numbers derived from the movie "Fantasia." Spectacular waterworks, giant video screens and a large cast enhance the production. Space is tight at this extremely popular event, so come early.
5. House of Blues
1490 E Buena Vista Dr, Downtown Disney West Side, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 · 407-934-2222
User Rating: Rating: 4 / 5 (Rate It)
Music: Varies
Dress: BC, CBC: Business Casual
C: Casual
Food Served:
DOWNTOWN DISNEY ®. One of Orlando's most popular live music venues, HOB (as it is called by those in the know) offers top-level live entertainment and a brilliant Mississippi Delta-inspired menu that features everything from jambalaya and étouffée to fried catfish and pork chops. HOB has a variety of stages, including an outdoor garden stage, an intimate jazz lounge inside and the grand main stage, where national acts perform. If architecture and interior design are your things, then you'll definitely want to tool around the eclectic bars and dining areas. Sunday's Gospel Brunch is not to be missed! Brunch reservations required.
6. Bob Marley: A Tribute to Freedom
6000 Universal Blvd, Universal Studios Citywalk, Orlando, FL 32819 · 407-224-2262
User Rating: Rating: 5 / 5 (Rate It)
Cover Charge: $$1 - $15
Music: Reggae
Dress: BC, CBC: Business Casual
C: Casual
Food Served:
UNIVERSAL. Want to get into that island frame of mind? Then you definitely need to get yourself over to this cool Jamaican-themed nightspot, famous for its great reggae rhythms and terrific food. Grab a seat in the courtyard area, order a rum drink or Red Stripe and let Bob take care of the rest. At some point, you'll want to tour the inside of the club and check out all of the Marley memorabilia hanging on the walls. 21 and up after 9pm.
7. Jax Fifth Ave Deli & Ale
3400 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804 · 407-999-8934
User Rating: Rating: 5 / 5 (Rate It)
Dress: CC: Casual
Food Served:
NORTH ORLANDO. Hip and healthy, this sandwich shop doubles as a popular hangout after dark. Well-heeled young professionals and students are lured to Jax to enjoy the exceptional variety of beer—over 200 available-- and chow down on scrumptious wraps and pita sandwiches. Happy hour drink specials fill seats, and six TVs keep everyone occupied, especially at game time.
8. Pat O'Brien's
6000 Universal Studios Plz, Universal Studios Citywalk, Orlando, FL 32819 · 407-224-2100
Music: Piano
Dress: CC: Casual
Food Served:
UNIVERSAL. Walking through O'Brien's front door is like stepping onto Bourbon Street, and the Orlando location of this bar is modeled after the New Orleans original, complete with patio, flaming fountain and dueling piano bar. In fact, O'Brien's claims to have invented the concept of "warring pianos," so be sure to take in the show. While you are enjoying the music, sip on O'Brien's other claim to fame: the Hurricane. Other popular drinks are the Purple People Eater and the Skylab. Be sure to bring a designated driver because these mammoth cocktails pack a punch! Casual dress.
9. Club Firestone
578 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Cover Charge: $$1 - $15
Music: Disco
Euro
Hip-Hop
House
Latin
R&B
Reggae
Rock
Techno
Top 40
Dress: TT: Trendy
Food Served:
LOCH HAVEN PARK. Yes, one of the best nightclubs in Orlando is actually located in the same building that once housed a tire distributor – thus the name. Firestone offers an expansive (more than 13,000 square feet) space and some of the best indie, electro, hip hop, house, Latin, rock and reggeton beats you can imagine. The floor is flanked on all sides (and above) by silver railings and scaffolding, creating a post-apocalyptic look. The most exciting nights tend to be Saturdays, when the club features an 18+ event slate that's never the same from week to week but is always as loud as it is fun. The Club also features occasional live acts.
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10. SKY60
64 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801 · 407-246-1599
Music: Hip-Hop
Soul
Techno
Dress: BC, TBC: Business Casual
T: Trendy
Food Served:
DOWNTOWN. Beautiful 20- and 30-somethings strut the floor of this rooftop bar and groove to hip hop, soul and techno. The stylish, cabana-inspired bar offers tantalizing tropical cocktails such as the mojito and pepperita. Guests sit on white beach furniture while they take in the magnificent scenery (views of downtown Orlando aren't bad, either!) and savor the many flavors of the evening. Dress to impress, or you'll likely feel out of place.
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