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TRANSCRIPT: A punched gut,  drinks on the Springs… This and more on the daily city show!

The Winter Park location of @blackbeandeli at 1346 N. Orange Ave is going to be a stunner when it opens. The one story restaurant, formerly occupied by Winnie’s Oriental Garden, has been painted completely white and features a two story retro mid century tower as the focal point. The front porch is open on three sides and will most likely feature outdoor seating. The original pole sign that faced the street was kept in tact and painted over with a simple black and white all text logo. This is Black Bean Deli’s fourth location.Continue Reading …

TRANSCRIPT: A downtown bodega slash wine shop slash sandwich shop slash coffee shop slash beautifully decorated space opened recently. Eola General located at 522 E Amelia Street in @dwntwn_orlano opened its doors for a soft opening phase recently and it does not disappoint. This lovely corner store fronted by multiple picnic tables offers a selection of wine and beer, cheeses, salads, sandwiches, coffee beverages and more. The false ceilings inside have been removed to reveal what appear to be the original wooden beams giving the space great height, drawing your attention upwards towards the original high windows letting in lots of natural light. The solid yellow glow emanating from the built in refrigerated cases lining the entire left side of the space is unexpected and calming. The main counter is the heartbeat of the space, with products displayed in an old fashioned glass cabinet and an entire kitchen laid out for sandwich and salad making. Eola General is open Wednesday thru Sunday 8 to 8 during its soft opening phase. Follow them on instagram at @eolageneral.Continue Reading …

The Daily City, hosted by Mark Baratelli, for the week of March 4, 2019

Transcript: The downtown Holocaust Museum for Hope & Humanity project on the site of the former Chamber of Commerce Building and adjacent Senator Beth Johnson Park in downtown Orlando is $10 million closer to its $35 million fundraising goal thanks to philanthropic gifts from donors, according to a recent announcement from The Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida. The museum is expected to become a major landmark destination for Orlando, draw 150,000 visitors annually, and contribute millions in economic impact to Central Florida. Exhibit spaces are being designed by the world-renowned firm of Ralph Appelbaum Associates, creator of the galleries for the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. The planned 40,000 square-foot facility will include a permanent gallery, temporary exhibit space, staff offices and more, allowing for an array of cultural and educational experiences. The architect for the project is award-winning local firm HuntonBrady Architects. Major Holocaust museums can be found throughout the U.S. Plans are for the Holocaust Center to move from its current Maitland spot in 2023 to this new downtown location.Continue Reading …