DINING JAPANESE Ari Sushi Celebration Dark wood accents, soft lighting, and mellow music contribute to the deliciously soothing ambiance of Ari Sushi on Front Street in Celebration. Highly trained chefs transform fresh seafood into exquisite, edible art— from slices of grilled rare tuna steak fanned across a plate to signature California Dream rolls and dazzling, shareable boat combinations. SPANISH Columbia Restaurant 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 off er gracious settings for lunch or dinner. Signature Paella A la Valenciana, presented in a traditional pan, is prepared from an old family recipe. ITALIAN Pacino’s Italian Ristorante Graze through Italy’s best flavors, including wood-fired pizza, in an atmosphere of relaxed refinement at Pacino’s on U.S. Hwy 192. Pacino’s signature shrimp scampi combines fresh sauteed shrimp with linguini and a white wine marinara sauce. Café D’ Antonio At Café D’ Antonio on Front Street in Celebration, enjoy the lakeside view and try the braised beef short ribs with a balsamic barbecue glaze, battered eggplant filled with cheeses, and mushroom risotto. THAI Thai Thani Restaurant Vibrant Thai cuisine, with customizable heat levels, is served in a cool Asian setting on Market Street in Celebration. Cooks from Thailand ensure that the culinary experience is authentic yet approachable—from classic Pad Thai to Sizzling Duck. Fresh seafood features include Three Taste Fish, a deep-fried whole snapper with zesty chili and garlic sauce. 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. INDIAN Taste of Punjab Put some spice in your life at this northern Indian restaurant 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. MEXICAN El Tenampa Mexican Restaurant The lively atmosphere of this colorful, mural-filled restaurant on U.S. Hwy 192 turns any meal into a fiesta. The ample menu showcases authentic, home-style cooking from the Jalisco region. One recommended entrée is the grilled arrachera (flank steak) and nopales (cactus). MEDITERRANEAN Nadia’s Café This casual refined eatery on Broadway in downtown Kissimmee off 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 a variety of aromatic spices, which deliver big flavor. BRITISH Fox & Hounds Pub This cozy Tudor pub, located on W. Vine Street, delivers hospitality with an English accent. Lift a pint, play darts, and savor British specialties with the locals. Traditional tastes include familiar fish and chips, and unusual Scotch eggs. Rich stewed beef topped with creamy mashed potatoes makes the shepherd’s pie a comfort food favorite. TRY A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING Classic Pad Thai Filet Mignon “Chacho,” flambéed tableside with bourbon Italian frutti di mare Scotch eggs, a British specialty
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