“Best hangover meal is at Artisan’s Table downtown, I’ve brought many a hung over friend there for brunch. My favorite meal there is the Japanese Bowl.” – Molly Ford, Vibe Manager
“My favorite record store is Maya Books & Music in Historic Sanford. I could spend all day there, great vinyls, and really interest books, I always find something cool.” – Molly Ford, Vibe Manager
“Retromended Vintage off of Mills is really rad, it’s an amazing little boutique that you can find some beautiful vintage clothes and accessories.” – Molly Ford, Vibe Manager
“Mead Garden is lush and beautiful.” – SWIMM
“Favorite local bar is Lil Indies – I get Mezcal on the rocks. They make great drinks and usually have solid chill live music. Kayleigh Baker plays there often and she is angelic!” – SWIMM
“This spot is a local staple. Great drinks, and music is almost always happening. All the musicians in town always end up here after we get done playing weekend gigs. It’s an odd little space with thrift-store decor, but it’s home. Indies is located in the heart of the Mills 50 district, and there are tons of other cool spots within walking distance from it, too.” – Cat Ridgeway
“I like going to Will’s Pub, they’ve been consistently supporting local music for longer than any other venue in town.” – SWIMM
“Will’s Pub is THE venue for local shows.” – Cat Ridgeway
“Best bar for live music is Will’s Pub. Great Sound and atmosphere. An absolute staple in the scene. They have something for everyone!” – Someday River
“Will’s Pub is great, they always have awesome live music and a cool laid back vibe. Interestingly enough, I’ve never had a drop of alcohol in my life, so I can’t give any drink suggestions!” – Molly Ford, Vibe Manager
“This bar is super cool. It’s themed as a 1920’s speakeasy, and you have to get the password for entry each night through their social media. They also have a dress code, so it makes for a really fun night out with friends. As far as the drinks go, they have some insane cocktails – some are smoked, and some have really exotic ingredients. I’m huge fan of a good Old-Fashioned. This place has a handful of whiskeys to choose from, and they just do it right.” – Cat Ridgeway
“Mather’s Social Gathering downtown is fab, it’s a cool little joint on the 3rd floor of an old vintage furniture store. When my friends and I go out, I don’t mind hanging there while they drink!” – Molly Ford, Orlando
“My favorite city-wide event is Immerse Orlando. The most interactive and full scale event each year, dedicated to performance art, music, installations, and just getting people out in the streets for a true spectacle. An incredible event from the Creative City Project.” – Someday River
“My favorite museum is Cornell Fine Arts Museum. The exhibits range greatly from Contemporary and Classical. Often very poignant shows, with incredible curation. Free to the public and in a gorgeous location if you want to stroll after.” – Someday River
“My favorite neighborhood is the Hourglass District! That’s where I live, and lots of cool places popping up all in walking distance.” – Someday River
“My favorite neighborhood is Mills 50 – Dude, everything is in Mills. The bars, the food, the culture (museums, theaters, etc), and yes, even the science center. There’s art everywhere, and it’s really easy to walk around and make a day of it because things are so close to each other.” – Cat Ridgeway
“Park Ave has a cool vibe and has been around forever.” – SWIMM
“Park Ave is a local favorite for sure. Not only do they have every album you can imagine, they also sell really cool knick-knacks, foreign candies, figurines, shirts, DVDs, posters, and select books. They also host in-store performances from time to time!” – Cat Ridgeway
“Park Ave CDs has been around forever and is one of the coolest record shops I’ve seen all over the country!” – Someday River
“This is my favorite taco shop in Orlando. It’s Mexican-Asian fusion. We’re talking curry burritos here, y’all. Everything is incredible. If you need a good greasy hangover pick-me-up, my favorite thing on the menu is the Asian pork belly takos. I can personally attest to these possibly being the tastiest cure for a hangover ever. Vegan options also available here!” – Cat Ridgeway