IN THE NEWS: The Orlando Sentinel’s Mark Chediak reports, “The smoker is about to go out at one of Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q’s oldest restaurants. The Maitland-based barbecue chain said its location on West Colonial Drive in the Pine Hills neighborhood will cease to serve pulled pork, baby back ribs and baked beans on [April 20]. The decision to shutter the restaurant — opened in 1984 — came after an evaluation of the business prospects of its Central Florida locations, the company said. It also follows two early-morning robberies this year.” … Scott Joseph reviews Eden’s Fresh Co. (1330 Orange Ave. Winter Park) and Tavern on the Lake (Grande Ave., Orlando, tavernorlando.com). orlandosentinel.com … Orlando Weekly’s Faiyaz Kara reviews Gateway to India (790 E. State Road 434, Longwood, FL www.gatewaytoindiarestaurant.biz). orlandoweekly.com

Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

Filed under: Orlando Restaurants | Tags: Eden's Fresh Co, Gateway to India, Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q, Tavern on the Lake |