DINING SPANISH Columbia Located on Front Street, this sister location of Columbia in Ybor City—Florida’s oldest restaurant—brings old-world elegance and fine Spanish/Cuban cuisine to downtown Celebration. A tapas bar, outdoor café, courtyard and Mediterranean-style dining room o er gracious settings for lunch or dinner. Signature Paella “A la Valenciana,” presented in a traditional pan, is prepared from an old family recipe. Filet Mignon "Chacho," flambéed tableside with bourbon MIDDLE EASTERN King O Falafel Enjoy traditional foods from across the Middle East in this casual contemporary restaurant on U.S. Hwy 192. Authentic favorites range from hummus to gyros. A favorite nosh is the namesake falafel—crisply fried fritters made with spiced, crushed chickpeas—served as an appetizer or packed in a toasted flatbread sandwich topped with tahini. Classic Pad Thai MEDITERRANEAN Nadia’s Café This casual refined downtown eatery on Broadway in Downtown Kissimmee o ers freshly prepared, ethnically diverse dishes from Greece and beyond. Tempting vegetarian and protein-based fare, including wraps, panini and salads, pleases every palate. For a healthful entrée, go for the juicy grilled chicken kebab; it’s rubbed with aromatic spices, which deliver big flavor with a modest calorie count. Italian frutti di mare ITALIAN Pacino’s Italian Ristorante | Café d’Antonio Graze through Italy’s best flavors, including wood-fired pizza, in an atmosphere of relaxed refinement at Pacino’s on U.S. Hwy 192 or at Café d’Antonio on Front Street in Celebration. Pacino’s signature shrimp scampi combines swimmingly fresh sauteed shrimp with linguini and a white wine marinara sauce. At Café d’Antonio, try braised beef short ribs with a balsamic barbecue glaze. Indian chicken jalfrezi curry INDIAN Taste of Punjab Put some spice in your life at this northern Indian restaurant known for friendly service, located on U.S. Hwy 192. While succulent meats roasted in traditional clay tandoor ovens are a main feature, vegetarians have numerous choices. Among the extensive menu’s exotic temptations, chicken tikka— cooked in fragrantly seasoned yogurt— remains the house favorite. The Fox & Hounds This cozy Tudor pub, located on W. Vine Street, delivers hospitality with an English accent. Li a pint, play darts and savor British specialties with the locals. Traditional tastes include familiar fish and chips, and more unusual Scotch eggs. Rich stewed beef topped with creamy mashed potatoes makes the shepherd’s pie a comfort food favorite. Scotch eggs, a British specialty BRITISH Nopales, a suprisingly sumptuous cactus ExperienceKissimmee.com 47
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