From Disney to Michelin Stars: Orlando's Surprising Food Scene

And the most iconic Italian desserts ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View this email in your browser]( [Hanson’s Shoe Repair]( Hi all, Chances are, the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Orlando is Walt Disney World. And you’d be right. But, as one of the top tourist destinations in the world, there’s so much more to Orlando than its world-class theme parks. Orlando has emerged as a hotspot for food connoisseurs. When Michelin Guide visited Florida for the first time this year, nearly a third of the restaurants that made their way into the guide are located in Orlando. Four O-town restaurants earned Michelin Stars, while seven specializing in lower-priced eats were honored with Bib Gourmands. If you are visiting for the first time or planning a quick getaway, here are our [favorite things to do (and eat)]( in Orlando. [WHERE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS]( FOOD + DRINK Experience cultural fare from around the world [stroopwafels]( Stroopwafels Are the Quintessential Dutch Treat You Need To Try If you buy a stroopwafel from a street vendor in the Netherlands, you’ll see the whole cookie-making process with your own eyes. [READ MORE]( [italian desserts]( The Most Iconic Dessert From Each of Italy’s 20 Regions Traveling to Italy this summer? Make sure to try these sweet treats. [ READ MOREÂ]( [vanilla cone]( The Truth About Artificial Vanilla Extract (and Why You Should Always Splurge for Pure) A little bottle of vanilla extract is a staple in pantries across America. Have you wondered where it comes from? [ READ MOREÂ]( [The Rock restaurant in Zanzibar]( Guests Can Either Swim or Take a Boat To This Restaurant in the Middle of the Ocean If you want to scratch the best ocean view in the world from a dinner table off your bucket list, you need to make a reservation here. [ READ MOREÂ]( FOOD WTF Get your daily dose of Food Worth Traveling For on TikTok  [Top Places To Eat]( Shay Spence Counts Down His Top 5 Meals of 2022 [WATCH NOW]( [Turkish Coffee in Snow]( Have You Ever Seen Turkish Coffee Made in the Snow? [WATCH NOW]( FOLLOW US TO FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE [Facebook](  [Twitter](  [Linkedin](  [Youtube](  [Instagram](  [Tiktok](  [Pinterest]( [Update your email frequency and topic preferences here](. You can also [u]( from our newsletter](. We'll be here when you need us! Our mailing address is: Matador Network, PO Box 7775, Suite 40021, San Francisco, CA 94120, United States Copyright © 2023 Matador Network, All rights reserved.