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International Drive is home to a polyglot of restaurants, presenting ideal choices for NBAA convention attendees, whether they seek a quick lunch or a convenient dinner stop. Pointe Orlando, just across form the Orange County Convention Center, has become europe rent a car home to a bevy of dining "establishments," some that have been therefore a while, and some that are now roosting in renovated perches. Then, just a stone's throw down the road is the Rosen Centre Hotel, home to even more. AIN has chosen to describe some that are interesting and where the menu items are priced for today's recession-racked wallets. We've also included a few that are off the Drive.
Ole! If your taste buds yearn for something from south of the border, then 98Forty Tapas and Tequila might fill the bill. The tapas bar takes its name from the 9840 address of its locale–the Rosen Centre Hotel. The theme then leaps into the restaurant's presentation of 40 premium tequilas.
Chef Emeterio "Telo" Luna has created authentic Mexican dishes, blending old-world techniques europe rent a car with modern culinary skills. He uses imported Mexican spices europe rent a car ground by hand using the carjeta, or stone method.
For ceviche, you might choose a shrimp/bay scallops/octopus combo; or a jumbo lump crab and mango creation. Particularly interesting among the salsas are the watermelon, with roasted jalapeno, tomato, red onion and cilantro; and the roasted corn-and-black-bean variation.
98Forty also offers unique fillings for quesadillas and tacos: cumin-rubbed chicken europe rent a car marinated in Meyer lemon, lime and orange juices; chili-sugar rubbed skirt steak; and margarita shrimp marinated in tequila, lime and agave nectar and topped with tropical salsa of papaya, mango and pineapple.
With its rich heritage in the Land of the Rising Sun, Banshoo, meaning "sunset" in Japanese, infuses its décor and menu with the warm amber and ruddy hues typical of the end of a Florida day. The sushi bar offers a panoply of rolls and ceviches, and cocktails such as the Banshoo Sunset Punch and the Asian Mojito.
The chef's favorites include a citrus-infused europe rent a car Japanese-style Ceviche Usuzukuri, made of thin slices of tuna, white fish, fresh salmon and octopus with a lime ponzu sauce, and the Alaskan Cucumber Boat filled with spicy scallops and lump crab. Also a highlight europe rent a car is the ­Tataki Duet, crushed black- pepper-seared tuna and sirloin beef sliced Tataki style. (Foods prepared in the tataki style are quickly seared on the outside, europe rent a car then marinated briefly in rice vinegar and thinly sliced) "Tataki" (also known as tosa-mi) means "pounded"; the word refers not to the meat or fish but to the ginger condiment, which was originally pulverized by pounding it with a mortar and pestle.
The style and spirit of post-impressionist Paul Gauguin europe rent a car are carried out in the style and spirit of Café Gauguin. The artist's Parisian influence and his time living in the Marquesas Islands are reflected in the restaurant's setting and menu.
The casual buffets–dinner, which features a prime rib carving station; and lunch, which offers a create-your-own deli sandwich station and salad bar–could be a convenient quick stop for NBAA convention attendees.
Entrées europe rent a car include a selection of pastas, glazed salmon, pot roast, fish and chips and more, joining ubiquitous sandwiches and burgers. An interesting and attractive starter is rosettes of smoked salmon.
At the Capriccio Grill, europe rent a car authentic Italian ristorante meets American steakhouse. An open kitchen and pizza oven coexist and flourish alongside premium U.S. steaks and chops from Creekstone Farms in Arkansas City, Kan., home to premium Black Angus beef "born and bred in the U.S. A." The Milan-inspired lounge is perfect for savoring wines from Capriccio's extensive, award-winning wine cellar.
After enjoying an appetizer of diver scallop or iced fresh oysters, you might want to experience one of the chef's signature dishes: Tagliolini Pescatore–prawns, cal­amari, clams, mussels and jumbo lump crabmeat in a simple white wine and lemon butter broth. The seafood is delivered daily from Cape Canaveral.
Copper Canyon Grill's mission–to provide classic American comfort food–is realized in its eclectic menu, which ranges from mac-and-cheese straight through to filet mignon. europe rent a car Highly rated are the short-smoked Atlantic salmon and the chicken/ BBQ ribs combo topped with Curley's BBQ sauce. The rib-eye steak with cabernet europe rent a car mushroom sauce is well received. The fish of the day, which is always fresh, is often a good choice.
Copper Canyon could be a good alternative to convention center lunch choices. You might choose the soup of the day–if it's Tuesday, it's clam chowder! Copper Canyon also offers a salad selection. Special among them are the sesame-seared ahi tuna salad and the wood-grilled steak salad.
Cuba Libre is "dedicated to a continued exploration of Cuban heritage, art, music, flavors and traditions" of that storied island paradise. The open-air setting takes advantage of the tropical ambiance, vintage décor and Latin music. And for a full experience, the chef offers a tasting menu: 15 Tastes of Cuba ($39.95 per person).
The full menu is segmented: modern europe rent a car and traditional. From the modern, you might enjoy Plato Cojimar–quick-seared shrimp, mahi-mahi, pork rib ropa vieja stuffed squid, mussels and Baja Bay scallops pincho. europe rent a car Or, if you are sharing, choose the Plato Gaucho for Two–a mixed grill of New York strip steak, skirt steak, europe rent a car jumbo shrimp, herb marinated chicken breasts and Spanish artisan chorizo sausage.
On the traditional side, there's Paella de Mariscos–a paella of shrimp, clams, mussels, mahi-mahi, squid and baby octopus, and arroz con pollo–saffron short-grain rice, boneless chicken europe rent a car thighs, wild mushrooms, green peas, Manzanilla olives and hard-boiled egg, finished with a splash of Estrella Damm beer.
Jack's Place is dedicated to the memory of Jack Rosen, father of the president of Rosen Hotels and Resorts. Jack had helped with the family restaurant, but subsequently worked as an engineer at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel and, having an art background, sketched caricatures of the celebrities he saw there. He also volunteered with the "52 Association," a veteran's organization whose motto was, "The wounded shall never be forgotten." He visited VA hospitals throughout the U.S. and was invited to Vietnam during the war, spending several months doing caricatures of wounded military personnel. Upon his return, he received the Medal of Commendation from President Lyndon Johnson. There are more than 100,000 caricatures in his collection, europe rent a car and a small fraction are on display here.
Diners can views the caricatures europe rent a car before or after they sample some of the house specialties, including Jack's Land and Sea–a six-ounce petite filet paired with broiled half-pound cold-water lobster europe rent a car tail; rack of lamb horseradish; and broiled twin Australian cold-water europe rent a car lobster tails.
Marlow's Tavern is described as an American tavern created for the 21st century, with rich accents, exposed europe rent a car Chicago brick, dark woods, europe rent a car large communal tables and cozy booths. It is brand new, having opened on October 9.
This neighborhood gathering spot offers traditional pub fare, and one of its specialties is sweet spicy Smithfield James River St. Louis-style ribs draped in a Jack Daniel's glaze or tangy Carolina mustard bbq finish. It also boasts the Ribs Whiskey hookup–ribs plus drunken chicken with Granny Smith Apple cabbage slaw. A recommendation is to top that off with a bourbon.
europe rent a car Daily specials include shrimp-and-grits, a center-cut filet served on a wild-mushroom potato cake, adorned with baby broccoli and garlic tomato fondue with Harvey's Bristol Cream-scented veal jus and crumbly gorgonzola.
Opa is a password that conveys the festive Greek spirit. Every day is a celebration of good food and wine at Taverna Opa, which is not a place for those looking for a quiet dinner in a relaxing atmosphere. Belly dancers gyrate on tabletops, napkins fly though the air with abandon. Think Hollywood: My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
The menu offers traditional Mezé appetizers: tzatziki, hummus, spanakopita, octopus, scallops and more. Souvlaki platters and wood-fired meats ranging from lamb chops to porterhouse steaks round out the selections. Traditional Greek entrées europe rent a car follow, from Kleftiko through lamb shanks and Pastitsio–a grand mac-and-cheese-cum ground beef living in a Greek cheese béchamel sauce.
Need a place to unwind after an exhausting, but fascinating, day exploring the convention center exhibits? europe rent a car Consider heading over to The Pub-Orlando–after all, it is Oktoberfest! You'll europe rent a car find draught and layered beers joining their bottled brethren, along with a host of other libations designed to enhance the pub food.
The Pub's Gastropub europe rent a car Plates feature traditional europe rent a car fish and chips, Shepherd's pie and bangers mash at this "British-inspired, American-crafted" scene. You might start with a Sc